FRIDAY PROGRAM proof02A

Reverend Dr. Peter A. Evans, Pastor

October 20-22, 2017

We Have Come This Far By Faith

CBC Reunion Choir Concert Directed by Mr. Rob Hall

October 20, 2017

History of the Music Ministry

Music has been an integral part of the worship experience at Colossian Baptist Church since
its inception. Although no accurate written history exists, the verbal account of the old saints
illustrates how God blessed the church and anointed the Music Ministry to grow into a
powerful instrument of praise and worship; that touches the hearts of so many who enter the
doors of Colossian.
The Music Ministry has evolved over the years from church members lifting their voices to
God and making a joyful noise even without musical instruments; members still formed
various groups to lift their voices in praise.
The First Senior Choir, was not officially organized until around 1935. The Second Senior
Choir, at Colossian, was organized in 1964. However, 11 years later, in 1975, a Youth Choir
was formed and ten years later the Irvin D. Melvin Gospel Choir (IDM) was organized. These
spirit-filled groups contributed greatly to the spiritual growth of Colossian Baptist Church.
In addition, these choirs spread God’s message of love and encouragement as they traveled to
other churches, gospel festivals, and programs throughout the region.
In 2017 the music ministry consists of four active choirs; Sanctuary Choir, Male Chorus,
Youth/Young Adult Choir and the Mass Choir.

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Pastor
Peter A. Evans
Reverend Peter A. Evans is the son of the late William Georgia; Garlstedt Gospel Chapel, Garlstedt, Germany;
and Pearline Evans. He is married to the former Independent Baptist Church, Leavenworth, Kansas and
Cheryl Rivers and they have four children, Shonda, Peter First Baptist Church Denbigh, Newport News, Virginia.
II, Kayla and Patrick, six grandchildren and four great- Reverend Evans is the former Pastor of Shalom Baptist
grandchildren. Church, Newport News, Virginia, where he served for
A native of Tomson, Georgia, he was educated in the more than four years.
Warren County School System and upon graduation Reverend Evans received his Bachelor’s Degree in
entered the United States Army. During his twenty- Religious Studies from Norfolk Seminary and College,
four years of service, he has served three overseas Norfolk, Virginia and holds an Honorary Doctorate
tours, attended various leadership courses, graduated from Virginia University of Lynchburg, Lynchburg,
from the Advance Non-Commission Officers School Virginia.
and has received numerous service awards to include He is very active in community events throughout
the Meritorious Service Medal. In 1998, Reverend the Peninsula. Pastor Evans currently serves as the
Evans retired as a Master Sergeant from the U.S. Moderator of the Tidewater Peninsula Baptist
Army as a Telecommunication Technician, U.S. Army Association. He serves on many committees,
conferences, and conventions to include the Annual
Transportation Center, Fort Gospel Ministers Fest; Virginia Baptist State
Eustis, Virginia. Convention; National Baptist Convention USA;
Reverend Evans was Coalition of Clergy; the Hampton University Minister’s
licensed to the Gospel Conference; Southern Christian Leadership Conference,
Ministry in 1981 serving as Honorary Mayor in 2006 and presiding
and was ordained as the Honorary Parade Marshall in 2007. Reverend
into the Gospel Evans was also selected as an honored member of
Ministry in 1983 by the Heritage Registry of Who’s Who for the years
the Lithonia Baptist 2006-2007. He received the Newport News
Church, Georgia. He NAACP “Living Legend” award in 2010 for
has served as the outstanding community service and a dedicated
Associate Minister commitment to social and economic justice.
of Lithonia He accepted the call to labor in Colossian’s vineyard
Baptist and was installed as Pastor on May 30, 1999. Using the
Church, Bible as his roadmap, Reverend Evans preaches and
Camak, teaches the word of God to enhance spiritual growth in

Christian love and unity.
As a shepherd of Christ, Reverend Evans’ spiritual
message is taken from Isaiah 40:31, “But they that
wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they
shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run,
and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Reverend Evans’ unending faith in the Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ, his love to all mankind, and a deep
determination to stay Christ centered, will always be
rewarded.

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Rob

Hall

Rob is the son of Robert L. Hall Sr. and the Late Elizabeth
Wallace Hall. He has three sisters, two children and two
grandchildren. Rob graduated from James Blair High School,
Williamsburg, VA in 1971. He has attended New Mexico State
U., Christopher Newport U. and Saint Leo U. He joined the
Air Force in 1973. While in the Air Force, he was a member
of ‘Tops In Blue’, the Air Force’s variety show which traveled
worldwide. He started taking piano lessons at age 6. Rob
started playing the piano for his home church, Oak Grove
Baptist Church, in Williamsburg, VA as a teenager. He has
served as the Minister of Music/Musician at several churches
in Newport News, VA; Hampton, VA; Alamogordao NM,
Biloxi MS and Hahn AB, GE. He is currently the Minister of
Music at True Vine Baptist Church, NN, VA., and the Staff
Musician at Carter Funeral Home. He was the founder and
director of Rob Hall and the United Fellowship Choir from
1993 – 2000. He is retired from Joint Base Langley Eustis
(formerly Ft. Eustis) with 39 years of service.

Jennifer

Riddick

Jennifer D. Riddick, a native of Michigan, began her music ministry
in 1989 playing for the church choir at St. John’s Missionary Baptist
Church, Smith’s Creek, MI, where her father Rev. Armstead R. Diggs
was Pastor. Trained classically by Margaret Anderson and Professor
Fracalanza of Italy, Mrs. Riddick competed in the National Association
of Music Guilds from 1990 – 1995 receiving superior ratings each
year. Not only is Mrs Riddick skilled in playing the piano she also has
enjoyed playing the Bassoon, Alto Saxaphone and Xylophone. Jennifer
moved to Hampton, Virginia to attend Hampton University where she
received an education in Business Management. Remaining in the area,
Mrs Riddick has shared her music ministry with several churches within
the Hampton Roads area. In her spare time Jennifer enjoys composing,

teaching and listening to music from all genres. She and her husband
have been blessed with two beautiful little boys Kendall and Kaleb who
seem also to be following in her musical footsteps! To God be the glory
for all the great things He has done and will continue to do in her life!

CBC Reunion Choir Concert

Friday, October 20, 2017
7 o’clock in the evening
Directed by: Mr. Rob Hall

Call to Worship ................................................................................................. Pastor Peter A. Evans
Opening Selection ................................................................................................. Sis. Georgia Spivey
Scripture ................................................................................................................. Sis. Patricia Billups
Prayer ......................................................................................................................... Deacon Ministry
Welcome ............................................................................................................. Sis. Theresa Dennard
“The Occasion” ...................................................................................................... Sis. Cynthia Brown
Introduction of the Master of Ceremony ............................................... Deacon Sherman Thomas
Master of Ceremony ................................................................................................. Mr. Bob Thomas
Reunion Concert .............................................. Part I ...................................... CBC Reunion Choir
Offering ...................................................................................................................... Deacon Ministry
Reunion Concert .............................................. Part II ........................................ CBC Male Chorus
Reunion Concert .............................................. Part III ................................... CBC Reunion Choir
Recognitions ...................................... Anniversary Chairman ....................... Trustee Norris Baker
Remarks ............................................................................................................... Sis. Chorine Williams
Closing Remarks ............................................................................................... Pastor Peter A. Evans
Benediction ........................................................................................................ Pastor Peter A. Evans

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Sophia Smith Kevin Dixon
Joe James
Shunte Townes
Lynn Hobbs
Rydell Mason

Jeffrey Burrell

Bernice Luckes

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