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Pastor’s Notes... Greetings My Brothers
& Sisters In Christ It has been a glorious year spiritually.
We are coming
to the end of the year and what a year it has been. This year
has been a blessing for the faithful
members of Jackson Spring Hill. We have experienced death and
rebirth. We have seen many miracles among
our fold. We are so blessed to know that
God is still alive and in the healing business. We are still
worshipping and praising God to the highest. We thank God for those
that faithfully continue on here with us. The Lord
blesses us in the most magnificent ways. We were so glad that
Christmas was on Monday. It was wonderful. We had the best service
last year on Christmas Day. It makes the reason for the season
more
spiritual and joyous. We will also be having service on New
Year’s Eve which is the 5th Sunday and Women’s Day here at the
church. We are so blessed and we thank
God for those of you that continue to support this church.
There's a great falling away from our Lord a and Savior but the
time is coming when every knee shall bow
and very tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Have Happy
and joyous New Year!
Rejoice in the Lord, Pastor Danny O. Beal
Inside this issue
Emmett Scott Reunion 2 Anniversary Photos 2 Prayer/Sick List 2
Condolences/Obituaries 3
Azalea Belles 4
Danny O. Beal, Pastor October November December 2017 OUARTERLY
NEWSLETTER
Jackson SpringHill
News
Jackson Springhill Baptist Church Bids Farewell to 2017
Sunday, December 31, 2017
13272 CR 1113 Tyler, Texas 75709
As we bid farewell to 2017, let’s take time to be mindful of our
many blessings, our family and friends. We want to thank the
faithful members of Jackson Springhill Baptist Church for your
dedication and loyal support. Throughout the year, we observed
birthdays, had a great Homecoming and Revival and enjoyed our
Runaways, and celebrated our annual Pastor’s Anniversary. We also
faced the
many challenges of sickness and death. We are so looking forward
to 2018, a new year with faith, hope, and trust in the Lord that
each and everyone will be blessed with the spirit of giving in your
hearts. Life, they say, happens only once. That it is a one-time
journey in this very amazing world. That it cannot be created again
no matter how we long for it. We must live it wholeheartedly. Enjoy
it in the best possible and righteous way. From Pastor Danny O.
Beal and the members of the Jackson Springhill Baptist Church, we
wish everyone a Happy New Year! Remember we are just... “A little
old church on the side of the road where we love the Lord and the
Lord loves us. We hope you enjoy your visit with us.”
Jackie Hood, Editor Vol. 12, No. 4
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Emmett J. Scott High School All School Reunion 100 Years
Memories
Greetings from your
1967 Class Reunion Planning Committee Our 100 Year Centennial
Celebration is shaping up to be an event you do not want to miss.
The planning committee has been working diligently and
enthusiastically for this celebration. Emmett Scott opened in 1918,
and closed in 1970, due to an integration law ordered by Judge
William Wayne Justice. As you know, Emmett Scott was the only Black
high school in Tyler, and it has been sorely missed by all. Every
alumnus that was fortunate enough to have been a part of such an
extraordinary institution should be more than proud of its legacy.
In order to make this reunion special, we would like to know as
soon as possible if you will attend. Please reserve your spot as
early as possible by completing a registration form and return on
or before the deadline date May 18, 2018. Late and onsite
registration fees will apply after the deadline. Ads will need to
be received no later than April 30, 2018. Ads for the 2018 souvenir
booklet will be printed in color. Further information will be
forthcoming in a 2018 mail out that will include an
up-to-the-minute agenda of planned activities and information on
lodging. Our reunions have been a way to celebrate with friends and
re-establish ties to our local community. Pleas join the
“Centennial Celebration: 100 Years of Memories” 1918-2018. For
information contact: Raymond Ward [email protected]
903-312-5369 Donald Edwards [email protected] 214-236-7112 Julia
Henson Edwards [email protected] 214-747-3462 Velora Franklin
Douglas 903-372-1532
JSH Cemetery Update
As we mentioned in earlier newsletters, the Jackson Springhill
Cemetery Association has
started a financial drive to help make repairs to the cemetery.
At the front entrance on the hilly side, the ground is slowly
washing away and it appears there should be a retaining wall. Bids
are still being considered. To date a total of $1720.00 has
been
donated. We thank you for the most recent donations. For bids
consideration and information contact Noella Cain at
[email protected] or call 903-593-6340 or Jackie at
[email protected].
Prayer List Sick & Shut-Ins Alyiah Bell Joshua Davis Linda
Davis Susie Hood Jimmy Kimbrell Robert Johnson Celeste Shiggs
East Texas Graduate Congratulations to Christina King. Christina
graduated from Texas A&M-Texarkana where she earned a BA degree
in Business Administration. Christina is the daughter of Marilyn
Yvonne King of Tyler, Texas.
Pastor’s Anniversary On Sunday, October 8, 2017, Jackson
Springhill celebrated our annual Pastor’s Anniversary with Pastor
Danny O. Beal and his family. Pastor Beal has been with the church
for thirteen years. We thank you for your dedicated service.
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Pastor Beal address the audience.
Pastor Beal surrounded by his classmates. Photos courtesy of
Rubye Beal
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Obituaries Frances Pearl Farmer
Funeral services were held for Frances Pearl Farmer Saturday,
October 7, 2017, noon at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Pittsburgh,
Texas. Burial was in Lafayette Cemetery in Pittsburgh under the
direction of Johnson Funeral Home, Pittsburgh. Frances was born to
the parentage of Alfred and Laura Zilla Bolton Walton on November
19, 1936 in Madisonville, Texas. Frances moved to
Pittsburgh, Texas as a child and was reared by her grandparents,
Tom and Maggie Bolton. She was a graduate of Fredrick Douglas High
School in Pittsburgh. On March 12, 1957, Frances was united in
marriage to John Farmer. To this union of over 34 years, five
children were born.
Frances loved the Lord and devoted her time and energy to
serving God by helping others. She accepted Christ at an early age.
Since that time she has been a faithful member of Independent Hope
Baptist Church. Throughout her lifetime, she held various
leadership positions which included President of the Choir, Church
Secretary, and President of the Usher Board. She traveled
throughout Texas singing and serving God. She also was an officer
of the Northeast Texas Singing Convention, Secretary of the
Northeast Texas District Board and a member of the Northeast Texas
Community Mass Choir. Health challenges did not prevent her from
serving God. While away from her home church, Frances attended the
Life in Christ Church in Dallas, Texas and continued to worship and
lift her voice to praise the Lord. Over the years, Frances held
several employment positions. She was employed by Pittsburgh
Nursing Home, Texas Department of Aging and Rehabilitative
Services, and the Pittsburgh Independent School District where she
retired with over twenty years of services.
Frances was preceded in death by her loving husband John Farmer;
grandparents, Tom and Maggie Bolton; parents, Alfred and Laura
Walton; sisters, Ruth Walton, Ruby Walton and Myra Walton;
brothers, Obie Walton, Willie Ed Walton, Jesse B. Walton, Jose
Walton and Alfred Walton, Jr. She leaves her children to cherish
her memories and to continue her legacy; Renita Farmer, Johnny
(Patricia) Walton, Barbara (Michael) Cooper, Jesse (Tijuana) Farmer
and Rochonda (Johnny) Neal; six grandchildren; a great
granddaughter, Jayoni Famer; sister, Clara Pettigrew, Houston,
Texas; brother, John W. Walton, Tyler, Texas; cousins, Shirley
Logan, Denton, Texas and Hosea Vernon, Inglewood, California; two
sisters-in-laws, Bobbie Timberlake, Los Angeles, California and
Ruth Farmer of Pittsburgh, Texas; a host of nieces, nephews and
friends.
Todd Rashawn Anderson Funeral service for Mr. Todd Rashawn
Anderson, 49, Bullard was held 11:00 a. m. Wednesday, November 15,
2017 at St. Louis Baptist Church with Rev. Ralph E. Caraway, Sr.,
as eulogist. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery, Bullard, TX under the
direction of Community
Funeral Home of Tyler. Todd died November 12, 2017 at
ETMC-Tyler. He was born March 26, 1968 to James and Florence
Anderson in Tyler. He joined Miles Chapel C.M.E.at an early age and
worked in the church while growing up. He lived in Houston for 13
years and Bullard for 11 years. He attended John Tyler High School,
Texas A&M University and University of Houston Clear Lake. Mr.
Anderson was a member of St. Louis Baptist Church, served in the
technology ministry and was a member of Leadership Tyler. He was
the finance director at PATH (People Attempting to Help). Todd
married Andrea McKellar and they were blessed to be happily married
for twenty-four years. To this union two children were born,
Traemon and Taija. He was a great husband and devoted father to his
children. He leaves to moan his passing, wife, Andrea Anderson;
parents, James Anderson and Florence Anderson; son, Traemon
Anderson; daughter, Taija Anderson; brother, Morris Anderson and 2
sisters: Daphne Jones and Kimberly Dever. In lieu of flowers,
please make donations to: www.pathhelps.org.
Michael Emerson Byars Michael Emerson Byars was born January 11,
1955 to Lewis Emerson Byars and Hester Johnson Byars in Fort Worth,
Texas. He was the third child of five born to this union. He
accepted Christ at an early age at Galilee Baptist Church, Flint,
Texas. He attended school in Tyler
Independent School District and was a graduate of Robert E. Lee
High School Class of 1974. Mr. Byars joined the United States Army
in June 1974 and was honorably discharged on February 29, 1984 with
a rank as Sargent. While serving in the United States Army in South
Korea, he met and married Song Shin Chong. They celebrated forty
years of marriage. He is preceded in death by his parents and
grandmother, Thelma Houston. Michael leaves to cherish his memory,
wife, Song Chin Byars; two sons, Michael Byars, Jr. (Lindsey) of
Tyler, Robert Byars (Roxie) of Carrollton, Texas; grandchildren,
T’Sienna Byars, Alexander Byars, Peyton Byars and Maxwell Byars and
a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Galilee Baptist Church at 1:00pm
with Rev. Anthony Williams as eulogist. Burial was in Galilee
Cemetery under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Tyler,
Texas.
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For everything there is a season and a time for every matter
under the heavens;
a time to be born and a time to die. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
Condolence to the families of… Belinda Biscoe Archie Bowie
Bernadine Lane Craddock Joseph Foster Shelia Gill Doris Sanders
Manoy
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Deadline for girls who want to be Azalea Belles January 23,
2018
The application deadline to apply to be an Azalea Belle at the
59th annual Azalea & Spring Flower Trail is 5 p.m. Jan 23,
2018. Applications can be found online at the Tyler Area Chamber of
Commerce, 315 N. Broadway Ave., or at local high school counselor’s
offices. This year’s Azalea & Spring Flower Trail will take
place in the Downtown Azalea district March 16-April 1. Azalea
Belles are the ambassadors of the Trail who wear antebellum dresses
throughout this three-weekend event and are needed to promote
Tyler, greet tourists and pose for photographs. The opportunity is
open to freshman and sophomore high school girls residing in Smith
County who will be available for the event times and enjoy working
with people. The girls must be academically eligible and are
required to attend certain events and trainings. Visit Tyler will
provide the dresses. A typical schedule involves working 3 1/2
hours on Saturday mornings or afternoons as well as Sunday
afternoons, and there will be at least two Belles at each location.
Throughout the three weekends of the Trail, the Belles will be
outside of houses, wearing antebellum gowns. The Belles have been a
part of the Trail since 1964 when the chamber decided guests needed
to be welcomed in true Southern style.
Christmas Day Service
Photos Courtesy of Rubye Beal
