Christian Fellowship Church presents its annual African American History program
Photo by Willie Mitchell
The Congregation at Christian Fellowship Community Church, 2176 N. 39th Street, held its annual Black History program on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. The program theme was “The First Shall be Last and the Last Shall be First.” The guest speaker was Vincent P. Lyles, president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. Special guests who were present and made remarks included County Supervisor Russell Stamper, II; State Representative Evan Goyke; General Baptist State Convention President Rev. Robert T. Wilson; GBSC Women’s Auxiliary Ms. Gloria Harris; and MICAH President Rev. Willie Briscoe. The evening was spent listening to Negro spirituals, and poems. The event’s chairperson, Minister Thelma Berry, was presented a plaque from Pastor Jiles and the Christian Fellowship family for her many years of dedication, commitment and outstanding service and passion for Black History. Rev. Dr. Mary Jean Lewis-Jiles is pastor.
