September 9-10 2023 Pastor Keith D. & 1st Lady Dr. Emma Campbell Cornelius Souvenir Journal 1847 ♰ 2023
A Message From September 9, 2023 Greetings in the Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Dear Members of St. Peter AME Church, It is with great joy and admiration that I am writing to you today under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. St. Peter AME Church is celebrating 176 years of serving the Lord and working in God's Kingdom. We give thanks to the Lord for his grace in preserving for Himself a church where God's word, praise and worship have become the catalyst for praising God's holy name. We acknowledge and give thanks to the Lord, for we know that it is only by His grace and faithfulness that the church continues to strive and persevere through challenging times. As we celebrate this milestone of achievement, let us not forget the many blessings that God has bestowed upon us during these 176 years of existence. Let's not forgot that being obedient to God is the only answer to our continual growth and success. As the scripture declares in Deuteronomy 28:1, "If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commandments I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations on earth." May the Lord continue to bless St. Peter African Methodist Episcopal Church as we strive by God's grace and mercy to bring glory to God's name in our worship and continue in the task of making and growing disciples through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are positioned for greatness as God has surrounded us with his blessings. As we continue in the years to come, let us not forget that it was the Lord that has brought us this far. Humbly Submitted, Rev. Keith D. Cornelius, Senior Pastor Dr. Emma Campbell-Cornelius, First Lady St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 Sixteen years after the death of the Rt. Rev. Richard Allen, the Founding Father and first elected and consecrated Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, St. Peter Chapel, St. Louis was established. The history of our Zion began in 1847, when a small group of people living in North St. Louis, who had been attending what was then St. Paul Chapel A.M.E. Church, decided to look for a place of worship in the area where they lived. Under the leadership of their first pastor, The Rev. Spottswood Rice, they first met at the home of Mrs. Jane Turner, to begin organizing the second African Methodist Episcopal Church west of the Mississippi River. A building on a lot 52 ½ feet by 103 ½ was secured from a Mr. Peortner, on the southwest corner of Elliot and Montgomery Street. One room was used for services and the other for a parsonage. A church was finally erected on the site in 1866. About the time of its completion, it was destroyed by a storm. The congregation was forced to worship in a feed and grain store on Jefferson Avenue, between Montgomery and Warren Streets. The church was rebuilt and destroyed a second time by a storm. The members held services in Number Five School (later known as Banneker and Montgomery Schools) until they could build again. In 1871, the church name was listed for the very first time in the St. Louis Directory as ST. PETER CHAPEL (Colored)- West side Elloit av nr Conde. Finally, the church was relocated to Elliot and Montgomery, and a much larger edifice was built. In 1927, the church was destroyed a third time by a great tornado. The structure had been completely unroofed. This time, many of the members had become discouraged and went to other A.M.E. churches in the St. Louis area. But the faithful, who had remained through the years, decided to take upon themselves, with God’s help, the great task of St. Peter Church. Following the annual conference of 1927, at which time Rev. Floyd Grand Snelson was assigned to St. Peter, Bishop A. J. Carey, Presiding Elder C. W. Newton, Pastor Snelson, and the members of St. Peter met in a church conference and decided to move the church to a new location. The Bishop’s assurance of influential support, as well as his consent for a loan on the old property or its sale in a deal for a new church, carried much weight. After considering several pieces of property, the congregation chose a building at 2801 Gamble Street. This building was secured with the aid of a $1,000.00 loan from the A.M.E. Church Board of Church Extension. The name of the church was then changed to St. Peter Community Center. In the fall of 1928, at the annual conference, the Bishop saw fit to appoint The Rev. J. C. Brewster as pastor of St. Peter’s. A month later, the membership was informed that the indebtedness of the church totaled $20,000.00, and that the church was threatened with foreclosure unless $250.00 was paid within three days. It soon became apparent that even if payment was made, the church building would still be lost. After much consideration, they decided to give up the property and return to the original site at Montgomery and Elliot to rebuild. History of St. Peter African Methodist Episcopal Church ♰ 1847 ♰ 2023 Saint Louis, Missouri
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 From that time to 1934, the church moved from one place to another. Services were sometimes held in a house at 2508 N. Leffingwell, the YWCA at Lucas and Garrison, and sometimes in a rented tent at Leffingwell and Benton Streets. When the Rev. Jessie L. Boyd became pastor, his heart’s desire was to erect a suitable church. He worked tirelessly on the building along with the men of the church. He did quite a bit of the work himself. The ladies of the congregation furnished hot meals and coffee for the workers and helped in every way possible. Special prayers were offered for the success of the venture, and when things looked darkest, Thomas Hubbard, son of one of the charter members of the church, made a loan to the Trustees, enabling them to complete the work. That edifice still stands to this day. St. Peter has always boasted of having some of the finest ministers from throughout the connection. Some names are remembered by a few. Some were known only by their last names, but they served St. Peter church well. The following are the names of the former pastors of St. Peter A.M.E. Church: Spottswood Rice, J. I. Lowe, Hawkins, Dove, Preston, Alexander, Duke, Dickson, Madison, Watson, Steward, Beale, Thurman, C. N. Douglas, R. L. Phillips, A. J. Russell, Martin, S. S. Pitcher, Roscoe Henderson, C. W. Newton, Riley, Bean, J. L. Williams, M. M. Matthews, G. E. Horsey, H. L. Vaughn, F. L. Whitlock, H. C. Cummings, and the following pastors: § In 1953, The Rev. Grady Brown was assigned to St. Peter. Under his pastorate, much progress was made in the organization of the church. Plans were made to purchase a new building for St. Peter. It was under his leadership that the actual search for a new church site began. § The Rev. James. H. Oxley moved the church in 1962, to its current location at the corner of Margaretta and Shreve. The building had adequate facilities to conduct more enriched programs. During the administration of The Rev. Oxley, there was a great deal of progress. § The church continued to grow, and in 1966, The Rev. C. Garnett Henning was assigned to St. Peter. Rev. Henning was concerned about the social issues of the country and how we as Christians can be effective in helping to eliminate some of the social ills of that time. § Under the leadership of the Rev. Calvin McMillian and The Rev. Harry S. Davis, the mortgage was paid off in November 1974. The official burning of the mortgage was officiated by The Rt. Rev. Harrison J. Bryant, Presiding Bishop of the Fifth Episcopal District, on May 11, 1975. § The Rev. Cyrus S. Keller was assigned to St. Peter in 1976. He continued to move the church forward. The sanctuary and parish hall were air-conditioned and the ladies’ and men’s lounges were renovated. In the sanctuary, the pews were covered and fence cushions were placed at the chancel rail. At the 133rd Anniversary, November 1, 1980, a motorcade processed to the old church site at Elliot and Montgomery, where the cornerstone was removed and placed in our present building. History of St. Peter African Methodist Episcopal Church ♰ 1847 ♰ 2023 Saint Louis, Missouri
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 § The Rev. J. R. Williams became pastor in 1982. Rev. Williams’ leadership organized the J. R. Williams Nursing Unit. The N.E.W. Missions was also founded. Rev. Williams possessed great musical talent and helped the church acquire a new organ and piano. The kitchen and educational building were renovated, and a new roof was added. § In October 1984, The Rev. Norman Copeland became the pastor of St. Peter’s. The theme of his ministry was “Celebration of Life.” The church became alive, and an awakening spirit moved within the people. The renovation of the parsonage was completed and the Inspiration Choir was organized under his leadership. § The Rev. Cheviene Jones, another musical talent, was assigned in November of 1985. His theme was “A Christian in My Heart.” His love of music helped the Inspiration Choir to grow immensely. The church membership continued to grow. § In October of 1988, the Rev. William Franklin Dancy was assigned. Rev. Dancy was a spiritual, dynamic force in making much needed renovations to the edifice. The lower level of the church, now known as Dancy Hall, was renovated to conduct classes and promote the church’s outreach ministry. The church became more involved in the community with the development of Project Home Again, Faith House, and involvement in Congregations Allied for Community Improvement (CACI). During the 1991-1992 conference year, two parking lots were acquired to accommodate the growing membership. § The Rev. Sylvester Laudermill, Jr. came to St. Peter from Southern California in November of 1994. Under the capable and dynamic leadership of Pastor Laudermill, the membership was able to purchase and fully furnish a manse, complete renovation of the rooms in the Educational Building, install a disability lift, purchase a new van, install new air conditioning units and furnaces for the Sanctuary and Educational Building, fully renovate and furnish the Sanctuary and Dancy Hall, and purchase a new organ in memory of Eva Bolar Fisher. Under his administration, full Health, Dental, and Social Security benefits were offered of all employees of the Church. § The Rev. Anthony S. Steele was assigned to St. Peter in 2004 to carry on the legend of the “First Church in the Conference.” Rev. Steele had a deep concern for families and relationships. He established a Singles Ministry. On the “National Black Marriage Day,” over thirty couples renewed their vows. Ground Zero was also initiated under Rev. Steele. This ministry was designed for young adults. Persons joining the church in their 20’s and 30’s were assigned a Mentor (Class Leader) and a Sponsor (someone from Ground Zero) to help integrate them in the life of the church. § In 2007, the innovative move of Bishop John Bryant was to assign the first female pastor to St. Peter A.M.E. Church by the name of Rev. Brenda J. Hayes, “From “Renovation to Innovation.” Pastor Hayes may be described as the one who walks softly but carries a big stick (Prayer). Her sincere prayerful disposition has provided both spiritual and financial growth for the church. Her deliberate deliverance of the Word is stimulating and encouraging. Throughout the District, she is known as a great teacher. This is evident by the growth of our Mid-Week Noon Bible Study. This class has grown 150%. There are as many members from the community in attendance as there are from the church… and they keep coming….She Rebuilt the Wall! History of St. Peter African Methodist Episcopal Church ♰ 1847 ♰ 2023 Saint Louis, Missouri
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 § The Rev. Joseph C. Nixon was assigned to St. Peter by Bishop T. Larry Kirkland in October 2012. St. Peter AME Church membership hosted the 159th Session of the Missouri Annual Conference, in October 2013. September 5-7, the Women’s Ministry hosted a Women’s Retreat: Women Moving to Another Place in God…A Place Called NEXT!” § The Rev. Steven D. Shepard, Sr., was appointed as the proud pastor of St. Peter in November 2014, where he provided nurturing, spiritual pastoral leadership. In the community, Pastor Shepard viewed himself as a behind the scenes person. He set up a faith-based partnership with Hickey Elementary School. Under his pastoral care, our Promotion/Graduation Sunday was a huge success, recognizing over 30 children, youth and adults. Several special days were observed: we recognized our veterans on Memorial Day weekend, celebrated the women of St. Peter during Woman’s History Month, and had a special service recognizing our men during Black Lives Matter Sunday. St. Peter hosted the St. Louis-Cape Girardeau District Conference. A Men’s Prayer Breakfast was incorporated and St. Peter participated in our first Easter Egg Hunt, in conjunction with St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, another church in our community. Our Children’s Choir began singing again during worship service. During the month of September, we celebrated our 168th Church Anniversary with tag-team preaching by dynamic, spirit-filled preachers from the St. Louis metropolitan area. § The energetic Reverend LeSean Tarkington was appointed Pastor in 2020. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, for several months, members were unable to worship in person. He implemented a Hybrid Worship service via Zoom and a conference call-in line so members could worship virtually. This allowed members to stay connected and fed spiritually. Attendance was extremely high for these services. His Supernatural Manifestation weekly prayer service was extremely popular and drew members throughout the community. Other highlights under his leadership include: The renovation of the Sanctuary and Dancy Hall, Community Town Hall Meetings, Senior Drive by Caravans, Resurrection Revival, Praise in the Parking Lot and a Red Carpet 175th Church Anniversary Celebration. § Today, our congregation is led by Reverend Keith Cornelius, appointed by Bishop Clement Fugh, in October 2022.. He is a teaching pastor and his foundation of leadership is a church where God’s Word, Praise and Worship are the catalyst for praising God’s Name. The theme for the Church is to Rebuild, Reshape and Refocus in the Spirit of Hope. Pastor Cornelius strongly believes in helping others pursue excellence. Highlights of the 2022- 2023 Conference Year under his strong and faithful leadership include: members returning to Church after the pandemic, the 2023 Pew Rally, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day celebrations, Women's and Men's Day Worship Service, 4th Sunday Fellowship, online Weekly Prayer and Communion service and Weekly Bible Study, which he faithfully leads. A new air conditioning and heating is currently underway. The members of St. Peter will also celebrate their 176 Years of Grace Church Anniversary with a gala event. To God be the Glory! From Mrs. Jane Turner’s house in 1847 to 4730 Margaretta Avenue in 2023, St. Peter African Methodist Episcopal Church continues to “Give God All the Glory!” History of St. Peter African Methodist Episcopal Church ♰ 1847 ♰ 2023 Saint Louis, Missouri
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 1984-1985 Rev. Norman Copeland 1966-1972 Rev. C. Garnett Henning 1985-1988 Rev. Cheviene Jones 1994-2004 Rev. Sylvester Laudermill, Jr. 2004-2007 Rev. Anthony S. Steele 2007-2012 Rev. Brenda J. Hayes 2012-2014 Rev. Joseph C. Nixon 2014-2020 Rev. Steven D. Shepard, Sr. 2020-2022 Rev. LeSean Tarkington 1976-1982 Rev. Cyrus S. Keller 1982-1984 Rev. J. R. Williams 1988-1994 Rev. William Franklin Dancy 2022-Present Rev. Keith D. Cornelius St. Peter African Methodist Episcopal Church Pastors
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 1) Mother Betty Anderson 2) Donn Ballard 3) Jeannie Ballard 4) Iris Berry 5) Alfred Brooks (not pictured) 6) Patricia Brown 7) Deborah Cannady 8) Deaconess Ruthie Cannady 9) Wray Clay 10) Icie Coleman 11) Darryl Colvin 12) Ocious Conley 13) Eddie Dansberry 50+ Years of Consecutive Membership African Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 14) Roosevelt Dean 15) Bernestine Frazier 16) Deaconess Helen Frye 17) Deaconess Vivianne Frye-Perry 18) June Fucles 19) Beulah Humphrey 20) Rev. Charley Kibby Johnson 21) Lajauna Jordan 22) Deaconess Sue Long 23) Sam McCauley 24) William Moore 50+ Years of Consecutive Membership African Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 25) Ruth Norman 26) Gwen Phillips 27) Jacqui Phillips 28) Deaconess Oneida Phillips 29) Christine Penn 30) Susie Price 31) Ola Ray 32) Kim Rhymes 33) Vincent Roberson 34) Janice Robinson 35) Mother Annie Russell 36) Patricia Samuel 50+ Years of Consecutive Membership African Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 37) Patricia Searcy 38) Judy Simpson 39) Deaconess Erma Strauther 40) William Temple 41) Carolyn Tomlin 42) Audrey Townson 43) Amos Wair 44) Roslyn White-Taylor 45) Helen Russell Williams 46) Marian Williams 47) Michael Williams 50+ Years of Consecutive Membership African Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 1847 2023 St. Peter African Methodist Episcopal Church ~ MASTER OF CEREMONY ~ Rev. Earl G. Strauther, Jr. ~ Prayer ~ ~ SCRIPTURE ~ Ephesians 2:8 ~ WELCOME/OCCASION ~ Rev. Charley Kibby Johnson ~ INTRODUCTION OF THE PRESIDING ELDERS ~ ~ ‘SWEET MEMORIES’ ~ Presiding Elder Lee Clayton Goodman, Esq. St. Louis-Columbia District ~ REMARKS ~ Presiding Elder Edmund E. Lowe St. Louis-Cape Girardeau District Rev. Keith D. Cornelius Pastor, St. Peter AME Church ~ BLESSING of THE MEAL ~ DINNER IS SERVED ~ CELEBRATE ~ SATURDAY, 09/09/2023 ♱ 4 ~ 9 PM AIRPORT MARRIOTT ♱ ST. LOUIS BANQUET
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 Rev. Lee Clayton Goodman was educated in the St. Louis Public School system. He matriculated through Lincoln University (Jefferson City, MO) where he received the Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and the Master of Arts degree in Political Science. He is a graduate of the Howard University School of Law (Washington, DC) and obtained the Master of Divinity Degree from the Eden Theological Seminary (Webster Groves, Missouri). Rev. Goodman was first licensed to preach at The Messiah’s Tabernacle in the Walnut Park Neighborhood of North St. Louis, under the leadership of the Rev. A. Ross Fowler, in April of 1993. After meeting the woman who would become his wife, he transferred his membership to St. Peter African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Sylvester Laudermill, Jr. While at St. Peter, he was licensed to preach by Presiding Elder O’Neal Hayes Brown and subsequently ordained as an Itinerate Deacon and later, Itinerate Elder. In October 2000, Bishop John R. Bryant appointed Rev. Goodman to his first pastoral charge at Buren Chapel AME Church in Herculaneum, MO. While at Buren Chapel, Rev. Goodman was instrumental in the efforts of many of his congregants receiving financial settlements when a lead smelter contaminated the community. Rev. Goodman subsequently founded the Imani AME Church in Overland, MO, where he served for ten years, until Bishop T. Larry Kirkland transferred him to the St. John AME Church on the Kings Highway. He served St. John for 8 years, until Bishop Clement W. Fugh appointed him Presiding Elder of the St. Louis-Columbia District of the Missouri Conference of the AME Church. Rev. Goodman is the past president of the AME Ministerial Alliance, former Dean of the Missouri Conference Board of Examiners and past president of the Mound City Bar Association, the oldest association of African American lawyers west of the Mississippi. Under his leadership, the Association filed suit against the St. Louis Board of Elections in the wake of the 2000 Elections. As a result of this suit, voters in the City of St. Louis are now allowed to submit a provisional ballot when they cannot provide proper identification - rather than be turned away from the polls. In September 2015, after the tumultuous events in the City of Ferguson, Missouri (after the shooting of Michael Brown), Rev. Goodman was appointed the city’s first Prosecutor of color. In addition to his duties as Presiding Elder, Rev. Goodman currently serves as Legal Counsel and Chief of Staff to the License Collector of the City of St. Louis. Rev. Goodman is a life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, and recently celebrated 26 years of marriage to the former Phyllis Rogers. They have two daughters, Nia Imani and Tia Noni. Banquet - Guest Speaker Saturday, September 9 2023
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 Church Anniversary ♱ 176 Years of Grace 1847 ♰ 2023 Worship Service ~ Sunday, September 10, 2023 ~ 10:00AM The Lighting of the Candles The Doxology Sis. Patricia Searcy “Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.” *The Call to Worship Sis. Patricia Searcy Leader: I was glad when they said unto me, “Let us go into the house of the Lord, our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem! (Psalm 122:2) People: For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the House of my God, than to dwell in the tents of the wicked. (Psalm 84:10) Leader: Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek your good. (Psalm 122:9) People: Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. (Psalm 92:13) Leader: Blessed are they that dwell in your house. Lord, I have loved your house, the place where your honor dwells. (Psalm 26:8) People: For the Lord is in his Holy Temple; let all the earth keep silent before Him. (Psalm 11:4) Leader: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. (Psalm 19:14) ALL: O sing unto the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth sing His praises! (Psalm 66:1) The Hymn of Praise “Hold To God’s Unchanging Hands” AME Hymnal #513 1) Time is filled with swift transition. Naught of earth unmoved can stand. Build your hopes on things eternal. Hold to God’s unchanging hand. Refrain: Hold to His hand, God’s unchanging hand. Hold to His hand, God’s unchanging hand. Build your hopes on things eternal. Hold to God’s unchanging hand. 2) Trust in Him who will not leave you. Whatsoever years may bring. If by earthly friends forsaken, Still more closely to Him cling. [Refrain] 3) Covet not this world’s vain riches That so rapidly decay. Seek to gain the heav’nly treasures. They will never pass away. [Refrain] 4) When your journey is completed, If to God you have been true, Fair and bright the home in Glory Your enraptured soul will view. [Refrain] Order of Service
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 *The Invocation Rev. Charley Kibby-Johnson The Choral Response The Ministry of Dance “Our God Is An Awesome God” (Kirk Franklin) Sis. Sommer Harris, Autumn Nance, Summer Cannady The Ministry of Music The Choir The Benevolent Offering Sis. Patricia Samuel “In the name of the Triune God, May the spirit of Christian missions enter every heart, This we ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.” *The Scripture Reading Sis. Patricia Brown Acts16:25-32 *The Scripture Hymn AME Hymnal #69 “From all that dwell below the skies, let thy Creator’s praise arise, Let thy Redeemer’s name be sung, through every land by every tongue.” *The Decalogue (Summary) Sis. Carolyn Tomlin Leader: Hear what Christ our Saviour saith, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thy self. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. The Gloria Patri The Congregation Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. The Ministry of Dance “Yes” (Shekinah Glory) Sis. Sommer Harris, Sis. Carnecia Cole, Sis. Nannette Morton The Announcements and Acknowledgment of Visitors Sis. Gayle Abram The Sermonic Selection The Choir The Message Pastor Keith D. Cornelius The Invitation to Christian Discipleship The Giving of Tithes & General Offering The Offertory Chant “All things come of thee, O Lord, and of Thine own have we given Thee.” A-men The Doxology/Benediction Order of Service
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 Rev. Cornelius is the CEO of KLC & Associates, a firm specializing in customer service and financial consulting. He has worked as a Housing Advocate/Executive Manager of Cochran Tenant Management Corp. He has helped organize marches to Washington against cuts in Public Housing as it related to funding for low income residents in the city of St. Louis. He assisted the late housing activist, Bertha Gilkey, in writing legislation for “No Drug Zone” in Public Housing. Rev. Cornelius has served as Board Treasurer for the Ville Community Development Foundation-St. Louis. He has been appointed to the Missouri Conference Trustee Board, District Finance/Budget Committee, member of the Board of Examiners and member of the District Economic Development Committee. He is a retired Assistant Vice President of Branch Banking for US Bank, with the responsibility of managing $60 million in deposit growth, as well as leading a team of retail bankers in sales and revenue growth. During his 14-year banking career, Rev. Cornelius has received numerous banking awards for outstanding management and performance. Rev. Cornelius is an Ordained Itinerant Elder within the 5th Episcopal District of the AME Church under the Presiding Prelate Bishop Clement W. Fugh and Presiding Elder Edmund E. Lowe, Sr., of the St. Louis-Cape Girardeau District. Rev. Cornelius is former Pastor of the Historic St. Paul AME Church in Columbia, MO, former Pastor of the Historic St. John AME Church in Omaha, NE and now the current Pastor of St. Peter AME Church, St. Louis, MO. He is married to Dr. Emma J. Campbell-Cornelius, the father of 5 children and has 7 grandchildren. Rev. Cornelius greatest desire is to serve the LORD and to be a blessing to God’s people. Rev. Keith D. Cornelius is a 2nd generation preacher whose message is centered around the teaching of Christ. Rev. Cornelius has been preaching and teaching the Gospel since the age of 30 and has traveled to numerous cities and towns during his Evangelistic Mission with The Sons of God Ministries in Alorton, IL. In lieu of his passion for the work of Christ, the Church and missions, Rev. Cornelius was nominated for Pastor of the Year Award by the WMS in 2013. He is an advocate and supporter of the missions and discipline for Christ’s Church. He provides spiritual guidance and teachings of God’s Word in accordance with the Word of God. Rev. Cornelius is well-educated with a B.S. degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, with a specialty in Public Relations/Marketing in 1983. He received his Masters of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary in May of 2017. He has received numerous awards for service to the community and other business community related activities. Pastor, St. Peter AME Church The Preached Word – Sunday, September 10, 2023
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 St. Peter AME Church Organizations ✞ Altar Guild ✞ Sis. JUNE FUCLES, SIS. Jacquie Young, CO-PRES. ✞ Church School ✞ Bro. Darryl Colvin, Superintendent ✞ Class Leaders ✞ Sis. Pat Samuel, Pres. ✞ Deaconess Board ✞ Deaconess Vivianne Frye Perry, Pres. ✞ Inspirational Choir ✞ Sis. Deborah Cannady, Pres. ✞ Lay Organization ✞ Sis. Wanda Moose, Pres. ✞ Princess Cheatham Women’s Missionary Society ✞ Sis. Pat Searcy, Pres. ✞ Steward Board ✞ Sis. Pat Samuel, Chair ✞ Deaconess Board ✞ Deaconess Vivianne Frye-Perry, Pres. ✞ Trustee Board ✞ Sis. Deborah Cannady, Chair ✞ Usher Ministry ✞ Sis. Carol D. McCauley & Bro. Darryl franklin Co-Pres. ✞ Young People’s Department ✞ Deaconess Vivianne Frye-Perry
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St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 Pastor Keith D. & First Lady Emma Campbell Cornelius Psalm 115:1 Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 Congratulations Reverend Keith and Mrs. Emma Cornelius and the Members of St. Peter A.M.E. Church on your 176th Year Anniversary We are so thankful that we were privileged to share some of those years with you: 1967-1972. They were some of the best yearsofour ministry. We are thankful also for the friends there who are still in our lives today. From the Family of Bishop Cornal Garnett Henning, Sr. Supervisor Ernestine Lee Henning, retired, Carma Garnetta“Dr. See Love,” Helaine Aleece (deceased), Cornal Garnett, Jr. (deceased), Jahbrielle Henning Rayford (Helaine’s daughter), Massiah Garnett Moore (Carma’s son). May God continue to bless you in the years to come. Ernestine Lee Henning ERENESTINE LEE HENNING Episcopal Supervisor Retired
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 ST. L O UI S - CAPE GIRARDEAU DI STRI CT P r e s i d i n g E l d e r E d m u n d E . L o w e , S r . F i r s t L a d y R e v . R e g i n a L o w e CONGRATULATIONS ST. PETER AME CHURCH! To Rev. Keith Cornelius, First Lady Dr. Emma Cornelius, and the Disciples of St. Peter AME Church. Congratulations on your 176 years of grace. May you continue to be a light on the hill and God's vessel to accomplish His will. From Hi s fullnes s we have all received grace upon grace. John 1:16 CHURCH ANNIVERSARY 176TH
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 St. Paul AME Church - San Bernardino Rev. Steven D. Shepard, Sr., Pastor Mrs. Sheila Shepard, First Lady 1355 W. 21st Street San Bernardino, CA Tel: (909) 887-1718 Fax: (909) 887-0509 https://stpaulamechurchsbc.org/home https://www.facebook.com/stpaulamechurch.socal 2 Corinthians 13:14 NIV May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
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St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 Rock Chapel A.M.E. Church Rev. Clarence Franklin, Sr., Pastor Mrs. Michelle Franklin, First Lady Sunday Mornings Church School ~ 9:30 am. Worship ~ 10:45 am 3101 Caroline St. St Louis, MO 63104 (314) 772-6086 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078893497240 Rev. Clarence Franklin, Sr. First Lady Michelle Franklin & the Members of Rock Chapel A.M.E. Church Celebrating 176 Years of Grace May God Continue to Bless & Keep You As you Continue to Serve & Bless Others Rev. Keith & 1st Lady Dr. Emma Cornelius & the St. Peter Family
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 Rev. Charley & Oscar Johnson “The anniversary of our church is a reminder that God’s love is eternal and our commitment to His work is unwavering.” Psalm 27:14... Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord Yes, as a church let us wait upon the Lord always because He has the best plans for us. Rev. Keith & 1st Lady Dr. Emma Cornelius & Members of African Methodist Episcopal Church for
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 1 Peter 2:9 ESV But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. I am filled with excitement and overflowing with the joy of the Holy Spirit today as we celebrate this special occasion. God has built His church to magnify His glory and we are the fruit of His labor. May He continue to use our church to fulfill His glory. Happy anniversary to the church of God.
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 TRUSTEE BOARD SIS. DEBORAH CANNADY, CHAIR BRO. MICHAEL BOYKINS BRO. HARVEY LACY BRO. JAMES SEARCY BRO. MICHAEL WILLIAMS BRO. KEVIN YOUNG PASTOR, REV. KEITH D. CORNELIUS African Methodist Episcopal Ephesians 4:16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 St. Peter AMEC Altar Guild Mother Betty Anderson Sis. Iris Berry Sis. Icie Coleman Sis. June Fucles Sis. Beulah Humphrey Sis. Diana Mays Sis. Wanda Moose Sis. Annie Peeples Sis. Jacquie Young Pastor, Rev. Keith D. Cornelius James 4:6, ESV But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 Ephesians 6:7 With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men. May the righteousness of God be present in our church as we welcome this anniversary year. May we live exemplary lives that continue to draw people to the church. We promise to serve Him always in spirit and truth. St. Peter Usher Ministry Sis. Carol McCauley & Bro. Darryl Franklin, Co-Presidents Rev. Keith D. Cornelius, Pastor
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 Colossians 3:23-24 KJV And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. We thank our Heavenly Father that He has allowed us to make it this far. He has led us in the direction of righteousness since our beginnings. Let us pray for spiritual growth and continued prosperity, as well as the continuation of His goodness to bless our future as a church. of Deaconess Sue Long
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 “With each passing year, our church's foundation grows stronger, and its spirit shines brighter.” Deaconess Vivianne Frye-Perry Ephesians 3:20-21 20 Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us 21 To Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.-
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 Carolyn Tomlin “Let us remember that a church is not just a building; it is a sanctuary where hearts find solace and souls find purpose.”
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 St. Peter African Methodist Episcopal Church For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalm 100:5 Vincent & Jacquie Young May we always have reasons to give thanks as the scripture says, gives thanks in all circumstances. May our lives be examples of God’s faithfulness..
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 Our church is a testimony to the goodness of God. We will continue to pray for all of you as we seek His face together. Michael & Vonda Boykin
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 Pat Samuel May all things work in the favour of every member of this church. As we celebrate this anniversary, may we celebrate the beginning of beautiful realities in the lives of every member. "Rejoice always, pray continuously and give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 Ruth Norman, Karla Johnson, Erika Johnson, Khyli Bush & Tish Manning Were it not for the Lord, we would not be able to celebrate today. May the Lord be forever glorified. Let us echo His words of Exodus 14:14... ‘The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.’ Amanda Rebecca Lynch Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Great-Great Grandmother 4 GENERATIONS Karla, Michael, Ruth Ruth, Karla Tish, Ruth Ruth, Erika, Karla Erika, Karla, Khyli Khyli & Erika
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 Wishing our church Best Wishes as we mark 176th Anniversary. We thank our heavenly Father for how far He has led us since inception. We pray for spiritual growth. Let us pray for for His goodness. Sharon Bagent “The journey of faith is filled with milestones, and today we celebrate the remarkable journey of our church.”
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 May the Lord’s love and joy fill our hearts as we gather to celebrate another year of worship, fellowship, and service in His name. 1 Corinthians 3:9 NIV For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building. Diana Mays & Icie Coleman
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 St. Peter African Methodist Episcopal Church Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; Yes, establish the work of our hands! Psalm 90:17 Sam & Carol McCauley Rev. Keith Cornelius, First Lady Emma Cornelius & Members of
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 May this anniversary of our church be a sign of its continued good work and blessed ministry. Thank you for all you’ve done and will continue to do.
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 Sonja Harris 1 Corinthians 12:12 Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. “As we look back on the past, let us be filled with gratitude; as we look to the future, let us be filled with hope.”
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 Larketta Johnson “Let the light of faith illuminate our path as we march forward, hand in hand, into another year of God’s blessings.” St. Peter AME Church
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 Felicia Rush-Taylor & Cole May your church be like a tree and always watered by Our Father in heaven. May our branches grow to be abundant with fruit and prosperous in its tidings. As new seasons come and go, may God continue to bless your congregation with fruition and abundance. Rev. Keith & First Lady Dr. Emma Cornelius & the St. Peter AME Church Family We are excited to share this experience with you as you Celebrate 176 Blessed Years!
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 Out of the fullness of his grace he has blessed us all, giving us one blessing after another. John 1:16-17 Rev. Keith & First Lady Dr. Emma Cornelius & the St. Peter African Methodist Episcopal Church Family
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 Dr. Phyllis Ray Jackson And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 The Bells ~ Antoine, Tracy, AJ, & Princess MOMMA CHARLEY ~ we love you & thank God for you being in our lives.
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 on Our 2 Corinthians 9:15 "Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!" Charley Kibby-Johnson Happy 75th Birthday to My Favorite Sister!
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 Jane Elizabeth Kibby, our great-grandmother, Steward at the first St. Peter AMEC (1840’s), meeting in homes. Olive Slemmons Kibby, a Stewardess at St. Peter AMEC, late 1930’s. Second generation Kibby Ora Cornelia Kibby, aka ‘Granny Kibby,’ a member from 1946, a Steward and an Usher, a strong woman of faith. Third generation Kibby Rev. Charley Kibby-Johnson 1949 - present Fourth generation Kibby Psalms 126:3-5 The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Restore our fortunes, LORD, like streams in the Negev. Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.
St. Peter AME 176th Church Anniversary 1847 ✞ 2023 ♰The Constant Love of Parents ♰ Oscar B. & Charley Kibby Johnson St. Peter African Methodist Episcopal Church