Bethel A.M.E. Church of Ann Arbor, Michigan

2008

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SEPTEMBER 2008

BACK TO SCHOOL FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON DRAW HUGE CROWD

Family and friends waiting in line after the Fashion Show to get food served by the Kitchen Ministry.

The Helping Hands Ministry sponsored a Back to School Fashion Show on Saturday, October 27, 2008. Children from Bethel and from the Community participated in showing there wonderful fashion sense. The audience was blessed to have Singing, Music and Praise Dancing during the breaks in the fashion show.

The Church was filled with proud family and friends. Even the youngest models were able to show how to the crowd how to walk the runway.

After the fashion everyone moved to the All Purpose Room for a Fellowship Luncheon. Family, friends and everyone from the community were welcomed take to part in the event.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ASHA IVEY FORMER BETHEL MEMBER

Dr. Asha Zakiya Ivey has accepted a faculty position in the Department of Psychology at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Ivey completed her post-doctoral work at Emory University in August 2008.

Asha received a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Michigan and was hooded at the December 16, 2007 graduation.

Dr. Ivey previously received her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Michigan and her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Spelman College.Presently, she is doing postdoctoral work at Emory University and Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. While in Michigan she attended Bethel AME Church in Ann Arbor. While at Bethel Asha was very active in the Campus Outreach Ministry.

Asha is the daughter of the Reverend Ronald L. Ivey, pastor of St. Matthews AME Church in Bronx, New York and First Lady Cynthia L. Ivey, President of the New York Conference Ministers Spouses and Member-At-Large of the NYC Women's Missionary Society.

Mrs. Cynthia Ivey, Rev. Cousin, Asha Ivery, Rev. Ivey and Mrs. Ivey.

Congratulatory messages may be sent to: belovedcommunity@msn.com

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AUGUST 2008

AFRICAN CANADIAN HERITAGE TOUR


The Bethel A.M.E. Church School sponsored a African Canadian Heritage Tour on Saturday August 09, 2008. The trip was scheduled to tour Explore Walls Farm, lunch at Wheels Inn, and travel to Buxton Historical Site. The group enjoyed history, food and fun.
	Members of Bethel A.M.E. Church School learning about African Canadian History

Rev. Dr. Cecilia W. Bryant and Bishop John R. Bryant

MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2008

The 122nd Session of the Michigan Annual Conference was Held from Monday August 18th to Sunday August 24th at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn, MI. Rev. Dr. H. Michael Lemmons of Ebenezer A.M.E. was the Host Pastor. Bishop John R. Bryant and Rev. Dr. Cecilia Williams Bryant, the new Presiding Prelate and Episcopal Supervisor for the Fourth Episcopal District, brought new energy and ideas to the conference

Rev. Dr. H. Michael Lemmons, Ebenezer A.M.E. Host Pastor (c)

The Conference was energized by many dynamic Pastors, Presiding Elders and Laypersons. Speakers, Choirs, Participants and attendees at the conference included, Presiding Elder Norman V. Osborn, Retiring Presiding Elder Delano Bowman and Rev. Juanita Bowman, our own WMS Connectional Second Vice Dr. President Bella G. Parker, Bro. Theodore (Ted) Harris, Bro. Joe Ezell, our own Sis. Helen Brown Oliver, and many, many others.

Also speaking briefly on Youth Night at the Conference State Rep. Coleman A. Young, Jr., and Detroit City Council President Kenneth V. Cockrel, Jr. Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick. also attended the Conference.

JULY 2008

BETHEL A.M.E. ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC

The Annual Church Picnic was held at the Church on Sunday July 20, 2008 after the worship service. Members brought dishes of food to share and the Kitchen Committee did an outstanding job as usual grilling burgers and hot dogs. The All Purpose Room and the tent outside were used for fellowship and fun.


Children waiting to get into the Bounce House	Bro. Russell Calvert (l)serving from the grill to Bro. Lawrence Yates

DR. BELLA G. PARKER SPEAKER FOR OAK GROVE A.M.E. MISSIONARY DAY

Dr. Bella G. Parker, Connectional 2nd Vice President was the Missionary Day Speaker at Oak Grove A.M.E. Church in Detroit, MI. Rev. Dr. Robert Brumfield is the pastor of Oak Grove. The Missionary Day took place on Sunday July 20, 2008. Photographs are available at the following link: http://www.oakgrovephotos.com/gallery/5479509_NcFmd#P-1-9

GRANDSON OF REV. COTTMAN CELEBRATES HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY

Rev. Abram Cottman was the pastor of Bethel A.M.E. Ann Arbor from 1890 - 1893. Rev. Cottman was responsible for having a new church building constructed. Howard Cottman, his grandson blessed Bethel by celebrating his 90th birthday with his family with Bethel. The family brought many pictures and articles to share on Sunday, July, 27, 2008.


Howard Cottman with Fred Shepherd	Howard Cottman and Family

MAY 2008

REV. PHILIP R. COUSIN, JR. , REVIVALIST SPRING 2008

Michael Cousin, Jr., Rev. Philip R. Cousin, Jr., Mrs. Tucker, Rev. Eric Tucker, Rev. Michael Cousin, Sr., Marcie Cousin, Rev. Dr. Joseph N. Cousin, Sr. and Timothy Cousin

Rev. Philip R. Cousin, Jr., Candidate for Bishop brought the message for the Spring Revival from May 07-09, 2009. Rev. Cousin is the pastor of St. Joseph A.M.E. Church in Durham, N.C.

Sis. Helen Brown Oliver and Rev. Philip R. Cousin, Jr.

HELPING HANDS MINISTRY SPONSORS A MINORITY BUSINESS EXPO

The Helping Hands Ministry sponsored a Business Expo at the Peace Neighborhood Community Center on Saturday May 03, 2008. Business People and Entrepreneurs presented their products and services to the public.
	Sheila Miller (;) assist Dorothy Williams (r) with products from her Ypsilanti based shop at the Helping Hands Business Expo

Kawana Smith of State Farm Insurance displays the services that she provides.	Nichole Tharpen displays the Mary Kay Collection for the Minority Business Expo.

APRIL 2008

BISHOP KAWIMBE DELIVERS THE MESSAGE FOR CAMPUS OUTREACH

The sermon was delivered by the Right Reverend Paul J.M. Kawimbe, Presiding Prelate of the Seventeenth Episcopal District. During the Sunday April 13, 2008 service, Bishop Kawimbe's message was inspiring and meaningful to the congregation. After the service the Campus Outreach Ministry shared Food, Fun and Fellowship with Students and the Congregation. Students, faculty and staff from University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, Concordia University, Cleary University, Washtenaw Community College and other area schools were welcomed to join in.


Rev. Dr. Joseph N. Cousin and Bishop Paul J.M. Kawimbe	Campus Outreach Fellowship Students

MARCH 2008

STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES, KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR DELTA FOUNDERS DAY

Rev. Dr. Joseph N. Cousin, Sr. provided the prayer for Delta Sigma Theta - Ann Arbor Chapter Founders Day Celebration. Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones was the keynote speaker. The event was held at the Four Points Sheraton in Ann Arbor, MI on Saturday March 08, 2008.


Rev. Dr. Joseph N. Cousin, Sr. (r) Rep Stephanie Tubbs Jones (front)	Rep. Tubbs Jones (4th left) and Delta Sigma Theta Committee Members