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Hospitality Committee & Ushers Hold Annual Appreciation Services….
Bro. Jerome Howard, Chairperson for the Ushers also took the time to recognize those
who work so diligently in executing the duties of the Usherboard. Sis. Arnold and Bro.
Howard works very closely together, and they also take time to show appreciation to their
pastor and lst Lady during these special services. They presented Sis. Janis Deas with a
beautiful gift apparel, and Sis. Deas remarked "that they have certainly observed my
style through the years." Sis. Arnold always asks Sis. Deas what the pastor needs or wants and tries her best to Sis. Arnold presented the gift to pastor as she had intended, then Pastor Deas informed her that this year she would be honored, and the gift was really hers because this was what he and the committee had decided. For someone who is always thinking of others, it was time that something special was done for Sis. Betty Arnold. Sis. Arnold broke down in tears and was completely surprised that she was honored in this way. However, we’re sure that Sis. Arnold is already planning her program for next year. 
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On Sunday, June 16, 2002, the Hospitality
Committee and Ushers held their annual appreciation services. Sis. Betty Arnold,
Hospitality Chairperson spearheaded the inception of this recognition service. Her main
idea is that even though we will get our heavenly reward for the things we do toward
building up the kingdom of God, we need to take time to say thank you to those who so
readily assist in this area in the ministry of the church.
You can tell that Sis. Arnold takes note during the entire year of
everyone who takes out time to aid these two valuable church ministries. She ensures that
each person receive a certificate of thanks, and for those who went way and above the call
of their duty, she recognized them by giving them gave special love gift bags.
meet the need. Sis. Deas didn’t have a suggestion
this year, so Sis. Arnold and her group decided they would give the pastor a monetary
gift. However, she was totally unaware this year that the pastor had consulted with her
co-workers on the Hospitality Committee, and that Sis. Arnold was going to be presented
with the gift that she had intended for Pastor Deas.