Memorial Presbyterian News
We graciously welcome Rev. Lloyd B. Morris as our guest speaker today; Honorably Retired from the Presbytery of Charlotte, Presbyterian Church, USA. He holds a BA and BD, Johnson C. Smith University and Seminary. He also received a D.Min. from McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois.
We extend our sympathy to Mrs. Deborah F. Herdon upon the death of her husband, Mr. John Herndon. The funeral will be Monday, July 3, 2017 at 12 noon. Please keep this family in your prayers.
Presbyterian Men will be serving FREE Hot Dogs Friday, July 21, 2017 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, in an effort to stop hunger in our community.
Multiple Myeloma support group will meet Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 11:00 am. Our purpose is to provide a platform for prayer and support for patients and their caregivers. Free educational material is available in the Session Room.
Memorial’s Church Secretary will be out of the office until Monday, July 17, 2017. Please contact Elder Brenda Foster in the case of an emergency; if the emergency is building related, please contact Deacon Preston Hill.
Memorial Presbyterian Church
2017 Memorial Presbyterian Graduates
HIGH SCHOOL
Stephen & Michelle Pass are the proud parents of Kennedy Michelle Pass who is graduating from Mallard Creek High School. She was recognized by the National French Honor Society and the National Art Honor Society. Kennedy received scholarships from Delta Sigma Theta Debutante Cotillion, Delta Sigma Theta Cotillion Book Award, EB Newberry Award, and Bell-Ranson. She plans to attend the UNCG to major in Psychology with a minor in Biology, in hopes of becoming a Child Psychologist.
COLLEGE
Jonathan & Leslie Turner-Edwards are the proud parents of Maya Kristen Edwards graduated from Barnard College of Columbia University. She received the Barnard Bear Pin Award and the Bryson Award Nomination Award. Maya is also a Senior Marshal. She received the Athena Scholarship and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Political Science.
Eric and Angenette Figueroa are the proud parents of Eric Malcolm Figueroa, Jr. who graduated from the UNCG. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Arts Administration with a minor in Classics.
Judith Cowan is the proud parent of Frantzcise Prince who graduated from JCSU; summa Cum Laude (3.8). She received the Highest GPA in Community Health. Frantzcise received scholarships from Academic Achievement, United Nego College Fund General and E-Duke Endowed. She earned a degree in Community Health.
Kevin & Janyce Wardlaw are the proud parents of Morgan Janay Wardlaw who graduated from Randolph College. She received the Edith Stritch Scholarship for study at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City. Morgan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Gilbert Williams and Teresa Johnson are the proud parents of Gabon Ttosam Williams who graduated from JCSU; Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. Some of his awards and recognitions consists of: Dean’s List (2013-2017), CIAA Southern Division Men’s Basketball Champion 2016, All Conference CIAA Men’s Basketball Team 2017, National Society of Black Engineers, Omega Psi Phi Rho Chapter Basileus, and he was also a member of the JCSU Choir. Gabon received scholarships from UNCC M.S. Computer Science, Notre Dame PH.D Computer Science and Engineering, and Georgia Tech School of Engineering. Gabon plans to attend Graduate School to pursue a PhD in Computer Science.
