4th Anniversary of J. Holley

Subjects: Reverend James Holley
Description: The worship program and tribute to Pastor Jim Holley's fourth anniversary at Little Rock Baptist Church.
Date: May 1976
Format: Text/pdf
Original Format: Special Event Program
Language: English
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Transcript: The Little Rock Baptist Church celebrates Pastor Jim Holley’s 4th Anniversary
4903 Maxwell; Detroit, Michigan 48214
The Month of June
Theme: “To Serve this Present Age”
Scripture: II Timothy 4:1-18
Ms. Sue O Neal, Chairperson; Deacon A. Robison, Co-Chairperson
Banquet: August 14, 1976 – Detroit Cadillac Hotel
1972-1976

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Program
The Reverend Doctor Charles James Holley, III, Pastor
Background
Born: Philadelphia, Pa. 1943
Home: Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee
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, 1976
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; Director, Christian Education and Youth – Greater New Mt. Moriah; Vice President of Progressive Baptist State Convention; Vice President of Shaw College; Principal in Highland Park School System.
Travels: Holy Land, Greece, Germany, West Africa, Hawaii, Japan, New Mexico, Spain, England and extensively in the Continental U.S.A.
Board Member
Hannibal Fund Investment, Inc. (vice chairman); Payne Pulliam Trade School, Detroit Push; Detroit-Wayne County Criminal Justice System; YMCA-East; Greater Opportunity Center Inc.
Presently
Pastor, Little Rock Baptist Church
Motto: “To Serve This Present Age”

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Program
Our First Lady
Phyllis as she is known, is from Lynch, Kentucky and was educated here in Detroit. Phyllis has a Dental Assistant Degree as well as a Bachelor of Science in Education. She is presently working on her Master’s in Guidance and Counseling.
Our First Lady plays an intrinsic part in our Church Work and always extends herself to those who need her services. We thank God for her, and she for Tiffanni.
Banquet
We extend an invitation to you at our Annual Banquet on August 14, 1976 at 7:00 P.M.
Place: Detroit Cadillac Hotel
Donation -- $10.00

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Our Guests
May 30th – 7:30 P.M. – Triumph Baptist, Rev. D. A. Deyampert, Sr., Pastor
June 6th – 3:30 P.M. – Pleasant Grove Baptist, Rev. Odell Jones, Pastor
June 13th – 3:30 P.M. – Sweet Home Baptist, Rev. H. R. Ramsey, Pastor
June 17th – 7:30 P.M. – New Light Baptist, Rev. C. Talley, Pastor
June 20th – 3:30 P.M. – New Calvary Baptist, Rev. C. W. Butler, Pastor
June 27th – 3:30 P.M. – First Baptist Institutional Baptist, Rev. H.B.M. Fauntroy, Pastor
Programme
DevotionaServices: Officers
Congregational Hymn – “A Charge To Keep I Have:” Congregation
Musical Selections: Mass Choirs
Welcome: Little Rock Baptist
Reponse: Guest
Short Talk: Little Rock Baptist
Selection: Mass Choirs
Selection: Guest Choir
Introduction of Minister: Pulpit
Selection: Guest Choir
Message: Minister
Invitational To Discipleship: Minister
Offering and Remarks