2023 Poinsettias Bulletin

I thank my God every time I remember you, . . .
Philippians 1:3 (NRSV)
In Memory of
James Spivey, Jessie Johnson,
Roger Craig & Hubert Craig
by
Michele & Justin Spivey
In Memory of
Rev. Hezekiah Ford
by
Carolyn Ford
In Memory of
Larry Ware Jr.
by
Yvette Ware DeVaull
In Memory of
Mrs. Betty J. Reynolds
by
Carolyn Ford
In Memory of
Mildred & Rufus Foster
Leonard Manuel
Clifford Foster
Tyrone Crawford
Ronald Otis
by
Kathy & Kevin Manuel
In Honor of
Kathryn Crawford
by
Kathy & Kevin Manuel
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I thank my God every time I remember you, . . .
Philippians 1:3 (NRSV)
In Memory of
Gloria Jean Sanders
by
Victoria Douglas-Sanders
In Memory of
Terence L. Sanders
Edward Atkins
Katie Lee Hill Pippins
by
Victoria Douglas-Sanders
In Memory of
Dr. Henry A. Cartwright
by
Carol Cartwright
In Honor of
Enos and Addie Major
by
Carol Cartwright
In Memory of
Mrs. Erie Mae Wood
by
Alvin Wood
In Memory of
Ms. Mary Beatrice Johnson
by
Deborah Wood
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I thank my God every time I remember you, . . .
Philippians 1:3 (NRSV)
In Memory of
Robert L. Daniels
by
Denise Daniels
In Memory of
James and Evelyn Woods
by
Arlene Woods
In Memory of
James Varner
Dionysus Varner
Mr. & Mrs. McKinley Totty
by
Anita Totty & Family
In Memory of
Elizabeth & Waulnoth Sheffield
by
Roxanne Chatman
In Memory of
Mr. & Mrs. Moses (Wetona) Smith
Mrs. Beverly Patricia Harper
Mr. & Mrs. Roger (Evelyn Marie)
Walker
Mrs. Yvette Holden
by
Felicia M. Walker
In Memory of
David Jackson Jr.
Robert Lee Ellis
by
Ingrid Ellis
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I thank my God every time I remember you, . . .
Philippians 1:3 (NRSV)
In Memory of
Robert L. Chatman Sr.
Arzetter S. Chatman
by
Robert Chatman
In Memory of
D.J.Nash & Bernice Nash
by
Loretta Brown
In Memory of
Carol Cole
Mr & Mrs Liston Kitchen
by
Larry Kitchen
In Memory of
Eartha Burnell
Jesse Simpson
Rex Simpson
Nellie Yarber
by
Donna Simpson-Long
In Memory of
Lois Macon
Richard Macon
by
Toni Eubank
In Honor of
Preston and Jean Boyd for their
Missions Ministry Work
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I thank my God every time I remember you, . . .
Philippians 1:3 (NRSV)
In Memory of
Leo Sanford
Evern Sanford
Lorinda K Sanford
by
Leo Sanford
In Memory of
Mack Boyd
by
Preston Boyd
In Memory of
Ben Boyd Jr.
Violet M. Boyd
Clinton Brooks
Mary Brooks
Thurmond Davis
by
Preston Boyd
In Memory of
Ozie & Emmaline Harris
by
Tillecha Harris & Family
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Poinsettias, often donated in honor or in memory of
loved ones, adorn the altars of many United Methodist
Churches.
They’re a Christmas symbol around the world.
In war m climates, poinsettias grow year round.
The plants are native to Central America.
Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first U.S. Ambassador to
Mexico, b rought plants to the U.S. in 1828.
The shape of the poinsettia flower and leaves resemble
the Star of Bethlehem which led the Wise Men to Jesus.
The red colored leaves represent the blood of Christ
shed for the world.
The white leaves represent His purity.
In Guatemala and Mexico, poinsettias are called La Flor
de Nochebuena – Flower of the Holy Night.
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