COMPUTER CLASSES HELD—

NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN…

 Many of the saints expressed an interest in becoming more computer savvy, and the Sunday school teachers wanted to improve their computer skills to offer more of a variety to meet the needs of their students.  Many found that they were all thumbs when it came to some of the basic computer terminology and various programs.  Dec. Al Alford offered to teach such a class, and although the class was initially opened to everyone, only the Sunday school teachers enrolled in this session.

 The computer class began on April 7, 2008 and ended on June 2, 2008 and was designed to last a period of 6 weeks.  A few of the classes had to be canceled due to prior engagements.  The class met on Monday nights following a long day of work for some of the students. Many of the students quickly found out just how much they did not know about computers.  Dec. Alford quickly learned that he would have to exercise the patience of Job, and slow his pace down quite a bit, especially later on as the students left their homework undone.  Nevertheless, the students were very eager to learn. 

 Deacon Alford began with basic computer terminology, the windows environment, desktop utilities, navigational techniques, saving and storing files.

 At the conclusion of the sessions the students were able to use Microsoft Office Word to create, edit, format, layout, and print standard business documents with tables and graphics. In addition students learn to edit documents by locating and modifying text, format text, format paragraphs, add tables to a document, proof documents, control page setup and the overall appearance of a document.

 We commend Dec. Alford for the time and preparations that went into teaching this class.  Whatever task he is assigned to do, he does it with all of his strength, might and God given abilities. Dec. Alford is a former instructor for the Xerox Learning Center in Atlanta, and after the Learning Center was closed, Dec. Alford returned to the field where he currently is a Senior Customer Service Engineer for high volume production color printers.

 Dec. Alford is quite astute in financial planning and budgeting.  He is currently the church’s Financial Chairperson.  He is very much interested in the welfare of the saints, and has exhibited his concern by offering Financial Management classes for the saints free of charge.  Dec. Alford also counsels the saints in their financial matters upon their requests.  He is always willing to offer his assistance whenever needed.

 Finally, Dec. Alford serves as the President of the Harvest Investment Group which has been established for seven years, all of which he has been its President.  The HIG is comprised of, but not limited to church members.

 Deacon, are you ready for the next class??