5th Anniversary of J. Holley
Subjects: Reverend James Holley
Description: The worship program and tribute to Pastor Jim Holley's fifth anniversary at Little Rock Baptist Church.
Date: June 1977
Format: Text/pdf
Original Format: Special Event Program
Language: English
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Transcript: Fifth Anniversary Observance
The Rev. Dr. Charles James Holley II
Theme: “To Serve This Present Age”
Little Rock Baptist Church
4903 Maxwell, Detroit, Michigan
Pastor, Education, Civil Rights Leader, Orator, Radio & TV Personality
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Sunday, June 5, 1977, 3:30 p.m.
Anniversary Observance for Rev. Dr. C.J. Holley
Convener: Rev. A.W. Grimes
In Charge: Associate Ministers, Deacon and Deaconess Boards, Missionary Society, Trustee Board and Mothers Board
The Order of Service
The Organ Prelude
The Call to Worship: Rev. A.W. Grimes
The Invocation: Rev. A.W. Grimes
Selection (s): Little Rock Baptist Church Mass Choir
Greetings: Brenda Smith
Acceptance: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Reflections: William Anthony Abernathy
The Introduction of Speaker: Rev. A.W. Grimes
Selection (s): Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
The Message: Rev. Odell Jones, Pastor, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
The Invitational Hymn
The Offertory
Remarks: Harry Lee, Pastor Holley
The Benedictional Hymn
The Benediction
The Organ Postlude
(page break)
Sunday, June 12, 1977, 3:30 p.m.
Anniversary Observance for Rev. Dr. C.J. Holley
Convener: Rev. Melvin Porties
In Charge: Chancel Choir, Golden Voice Choir, Choraleers, Male Chorus and Angelic Choir
The Order of Service
The Organ Prelude
The Call to Worship: Rev. Melvin Porties
The Invocation: Rev. Melvin Porties
Selection (s): Choraleers Choir
Greatings [sic]: Karen Matthews
Acceptance: New Grace Missionary Baptist Church
Reflections: Calvin Robinson
The Introduction of Speaker: Alberta Jones
Selection (s): New Grace Missionary Baptist Church
The Message: Rev. Dr. W.D. McClung, Pastor, New Grace Missionary Baptist Church
The Invitational Hymn
The Offertory
Remarks: Bernice Tucker, Pastor Holley
The Benedictional Hymn
The Benediction
The Organ Postlude
(page break)
Sunday, June 19, 1977, 3:30 p.m.
Anniversary Observance for Rev. Dr. C.J. Holley
Convener: Rev. James Hilliard
In Charge: Usher Boards No. 1, 2, and 3 and the Pastors Service Club
The Order of Service
The Organ Prelude
The Call to Worship: Rev. James Hilliard
The Invocation: Rev. James Hilliard
Selection (s): Golden Voice Choir
Greetings: Stanley Taylor
Acceptance: Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
Reflections: Mittle Lockwood
The Introduction of Speaker: Rev. James Hillard
Selection (s): Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
The Message: Rev. C.L. Rainey, Pastor, Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
The Invitational Hymn
The Offertory
Remarks: Mary Thrasher, Pastor Holley
The Benedictional Hymn
The Benediction
The Organ Postlude
(page break)
Sunday, June 26, 1977, 3:30 p.m.
Anniversary Observance for Rev. Dr. C.J. Holley
Convener: Rev. Alvin Porties
In Charge: Sunday School Department, Good Samaritan Club
Nurses Guild and Young Christian Men and Women on the Move for Christ
The Order of Service
The Organ Prelude
The Call to Worship: Rev. Alvin Porties
The Invocation: Rev. Alvin Porties
Selection (s): Chancel, Choir and Male Chorus
Greetings: Rosie Steele
Acceptance: First Baptist Institutional Church
Reflections: Bertha Kindle
The Introduction of Spaker: Rev. Alvin Porties
Selection (s): First Baptist Institutional Church
The Message: Rev. Howard B.M. Fauntroy, Pastor, First Baptist Institutional Church
The Invitational Hymn
The Offertory
Remarks: Lynda Jeffries, Pastor Holley
The Benedictional Hymn
The Benediction
The Organ Postlude
(page break)
Profile: The Man Jim Holley
The Rev. Dr. Charles James Holley, II was born on December 5, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Phyllis, are the proud parents of one daughter, Tiffany.
The Man
Educational Background: Bachelor of Science in Pre-Law, Tennessee State University
Educational Background
Bachelor of science in Pre-Law, Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Divinity In New Testament, University of Chicago
Master of Science – European & American History, University of Chicago
Master of Divinity, University of Chicago
Doctorate – Higher Education Administration, Wayne State University
Experiences
Super Market Manager – 1958-1959; Business Manager for Hamburger Franchise – 1961-1962; Assistant Chaplain at Tennessee State University – 1962-1965; Community Worker with Street Gangs, Chicago – 1966; Intern Chaplain at Elgin State Hospital – 1967; Church Community Action Program, Portland, Oregon – 1968; SCLC Operation Breadbasket, Chicago, Detroit; Psychologist Aid, Tennessee State University; Warne County Community College, Detroit-Faculty; Franchise Owner of Mahalia Jackson Chicken, Inc.; Shaw College at Detroit-Faculty; Director, Christian Education and Youth – Greater New Mt. Moriah; Vice President of Progressive Baptist State Convention; Vice President for Student Affairs – Shaw College at Detroit.
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Travels
Holy Land, Greece, Germany, West Africa, Hawaii, Japan, New Mexico, and extensively in the Continental U.S.A.
Educational, Social and Religious Organizations
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Tennessee State Alumni; Association of Christian Education Directors; Council of Baptist Pastors; Black Economical Council; SCLC Chapter at Detroit; Member; NAACP, CERV; Board Member of Payne-Pulliam Trade School; Vice-Chairman of Hannibal Fund Investment Corporation; National Baptist Convention; American Baptist Convention.
Presently
Pastor, Little Rock Baptist Church; Chaplan at U of D; President of Operation Push at Detroit; Religious Commentator, WJLB Radio.
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Profile: The Pastor Rev. C.J. Holley
Pastor Holley has served, the City of Detroit as one of its esteemed Pastors. Through his unlimited ability of moving and his knack for organizing, he has made an outstanding contribution to the idea of total ministries. His motto is “To Serve This Present Age”, which he demonstrates through his life of diligent service. He is successful in this commitment by being sensitive to the needs of his people, as a shepherd is to his flock. This commitment is further displayed through his genuine and complete understanding of the problems with which we are faced. Above all, he has the wisdom an insight to guide and render consultation in times of need, no matter who might be the needy. His abilities as a pastor are “enhanced through his teaching, “thus sayeth the Lord.” [sic]
To Serve This Present Age.
(page break)
Profile: The Education Dr. C.J. Holley
As a Vice-President of Student Affairs at Show College in Detroit, Dr. Holley was a great contributing factor in the Molding of the student lives, as wellas [sic] recognizing and enhancing their abilities. Presently, as a faculty member and chaplain at Univeristy of Detroit, he has brought about an atmosphere of understanding encouragement, and well being to the campus. As an education, heillustrates [sic] his belief in “a need to learn, build, and love.”
To Serve This Present Age.
(page break)
Pastors Anniversary Committee
Harry Lee – chairperson
Bernice Tucker – co chairperson
Christine Armstrong
Wanda Baker
Arthur Clark
Cecile Easton
Hardy Easton, Jr.
Gloria Hall
Laura Hankerson
Mary Hankerson
Lynda Jeffries
Cornelia Marshall
Brenda Smith
Jonnie M. Parker
The Rev. Dr. Charles James Holley II
Theme: “To Serve This Present Age”
Little Rock Baptist Church
4903 Maxwell, Detroit, Michigan
Pastor, Education, Civil Rights Leader, Orator, Radio & TV Personality
(page break)
Sunday, June 5, 1977, 3:30 p.m.
Anniversary Observance for Rev. Dr. C.J. Holley
Convener: Rev. A.W. Grimes
In Charge: Associate Ministers, Deacon and Deaconess Boards, Missionary Society, Trustee Board and Mothers Board
The Order of Service
The Organ Prelude
The Call to Worship: Rev. A.W. Grimes
The Invocation: Rev. A.W. Grimes
Selection (s): Little Rock Baptist Church Mass Choir
Greetings: Brenda Smith
Acceptance: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Reflections: William Anthony Abernathy
The Introduction of Speaker: Rev. A.W. Grimes
Selection (s): Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
The Message: Rev. Odell Jones, Pastor, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
The Invitational Hymn
The Offertory
Remarks: Harry Lee, Pastor Holley
The Benedictional Hymn
The Benediction
The Organ Postlude
(page break)
Sunday, June 12, 1977, 3:30 p.m.
Anniversary Observance for Rev. Dr. C.J. Holley
Convener: Rev. Melvin Porties
In Charge: Chancel Choir, Golden Voice Choir, Choraleers, Male Chorus and Angelic Choir
The Order of Service
The Organ Prelude
The Call to Worship: Rev. Melvin Porties
The Invocation: Rev. Melvin Porties
Selection (s): Choraleers Choir
Greatings [sic]: Karen Matthews
Acceptance: New Grace Missionary Baptist Church
Reflections: Calvin Robinson
The Introduction of Speaker: Alberta Jones
Selection (s): New Grace Missionary Baptist Church
The Message: Rev. Dr. W.D. McClung, Pastor, New Grace Missionary Baptist Church
The Invitational Hymn
The Offertory
Remarks: Bernice Tucker, Pastor Holley
The Benedictional Hymn
The Benediction
The Organ Postlude
(page break)
Sunday, June 19, 1977, 3:30 p.m.
Anniversary Observance for Rev. Dr. C.J. Holley
Convener: Rev. James Hilliard
In Charge: Usher Boards No. 1, 2, and 3 and the Pastors Service Club
The Order of Service
The Organ Prelude
The Call to Worship: Rev. James Hilliard
The Invocation: Rev. James Hilliard
Selection (s): Golden Voice Choir
Greetings: Stanley Taylor
Acceptance: Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
Reflections: Mittle Lockwood
The Introduction of Speaker: Rev. James Hillard
Selection (s): Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
The Message: Rev. C.L. Rainey, Pastor, Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
The Invitational Hymn
The Offertory
Remarks: Mary Thrasher, Pastor Holley
The Benedictional Hymn
The Benediction
The Organ Postlude
(page break)
Sunday, June 26, 1977, 3:30 p.m.
Anniversary Observance for Rev. Dr. C.J. Holley
Convener: Rev. Alvin Porties
In Charge: Sunday School Department, Good Samaritan Club
Nurses Guild and Young Christian Men and Women on the Move for Christ
The Order of Service
The Organ Prelude
The Call to Worship: Rev. Alvin Porties
The Invocation: Rev. Alvin Porties
Selection (s): Chancel, Choir and Male Chorus
Greetings: Rosie Steele
Acceptance: First Baptist Institutional Church
Reflections: Bertha Kindle
The Introduction of Spaker: Rev. Alvin Porties
Selection (s): First Baptist Institutional Church
The Message: Rev. Howard B.M. Fauntroy, Pastor, First Baptist Institutional Church
The Invitational Hymn
The Offertory
Remarks: Lynda Jeffries, Pastor Holley
The Benedictional Hymn
The Benediction
The Organ Postlude
(page break)
Profile: The Man Jim Holley
The Rev. Dr. Charles James Holley, II was born on December 5, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Phyllis, are the proud parents of one daughter, Tiffany.
The Man
Educational Background: Bachelor of Science in Pre-Law, Tennessee State University
Educational Background
Bachelor of science in Pre-Law, Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Divinity In New Testament, University of Chicago
Master of Science – European & American History, University of Chicago
Master of Divinity, University of Chicago
Doctorate – Higher Education Administration, Wayne State University
Experiences
Super Market Manager – 1958-1959; Business Manager for Hamburger Franchise – 1961-1962; Assistant Chaplain at Tennessee State University – 1962-1965; Community Worker with Street Gangs, Chicago – 1966; Intern Chaplain at Elgin State Hospital – 1967; Church Community Action Program, Portland, Oregon – 1968; SCLC Operation Breadbasket, Chicago, Detroit; Psychologist Aid, Tennessee State University; Warne County Community College, Detroit-Faculty; Franchise Owner of Mahalia Jackson Chicken, Inc.; Shaw College at Detroit-Faculty; Director, Christian Education and Youth – Greater New Mt. Moriah; Vice President of Progressive Baptist State Convention; Vice President for Student Affairs – Shaw College at Detroit.
(page break)
Travels
Holy Land, Greece, Germany, West Africa, Hawaii, Japan, New Mexico, and extensively in the Continental U.S.A.
Educational, Social and Religious Organizations
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Tennessee State Alumni; Association of Christian Education Directors; Council of Baptist Pastors; Black Economical Council; SCLC Chapter at Detroit; Member; NAACP, CERV; Board Member of Payne-Pulliam Trade School; Vice-Chairman of Hannibal Fund Investment Corporation; National Baptist Convention; American Baptist Convention.
Presently
Pastor, Little Rock Baptist Church; Chaplan at U of D; President of Operation Push at Detroit; Religious Commentator, WJLB Radio.
(page break)
Profile: The Pastor Rev. C.J. Holley
Pastor Holley has served, the City of Detroit as one of its esteemed Pastors. Through his unlimited ability of moving and his knack for organizing, he has made an outstanding contribution to the idea of total ministries. His motto is “To Serve This Present Age”, which he demonstrates through his life of diligent service. He is successful in this commitment by being sensitive to the needs of his people, as a shepherd is to his flock. This commitment is further displayed through his genuine and complete understanding of the problems with which we are faced. Above all, he has the wisdom an insight to guide and render consultation in times of need, no matter who might be the needy. His abilities as a pastor are “enhanced through his teaching, “thus sayeth the Lord.” [sic]
To Serve This Present Age.
(page break)
Profile: The Education Dr. C.J. Holley
As a Vice-President of Student Affairs at Show College in Detroit, Dr. Holley was a great contributing factor in the Molding of the student lives, as wellas [sic] recognizing and enhancing their abilities. Presently, as a faculty member and chaplain at Univeristy of Detroit, he has brought about an atmosphere of understanding encouragement, and well being to the campus. As an education, heillustrates [sic] his belief in “a need to learn, build, and love.”
To Serve This Present Age.
(page break)
Pastors Anniversary Committee
Harry Lee – chairperson
Bernice Tucker – co chairperson
Christine Armstrong
Wanda Baker
Arthur Clark
Cecile Easton
Hardy Easton, Jr.
Gloria Hall
Laura Hankerson
Mary Hankerson
Lynda Jeffries
Cornelia Marshall
Brenda Smith
Jonnie M. Parker
