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NOVEMBER 2022 ISSUE 24

@ I N T E R S E C T I O N S Official Monthly E-Newsletter of
Word Tabernacle Church

NEWSLETTER

We Cahreurthche CENTERS FOR

CORPORATE OPERATIONS
C3 SUCCESS
(CHILDHOOD, COLLEGE, CAREER)
COMMUNITY & COLLABORATION
CULINARY ARTS & HOSPITALITY
FAITH & FAMILY
HEALTH & WELLNESS
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT &
CAPACITY BUILDING
MEDIA & BROADCAST
PERFORMING ARTS & WORSHIP
(CPAW)

"EVERYONE THRIVING!"

WTC EXECUTIVE TEAM DIRECTORS

James David Gailliard The Impact Academy
Senior Pastor Sharonda Thomas Bullock
Email: [email protected] Director of Operations
Phone: 252-442-2925 Email: [email protected]
Kyle Durrell Johnson Phone: 252.316.8314
Executive Pastor
Email: [email protected] The Impact Center
Phone: 252-316-8312 Albert McWilliams
Stephanie Battle Director of Facilities
Associate Pastor Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected] Phone: 252-316-8309
Phone: 252-316-8309
Next Generation Ministries
Word Tabernacle Church Ayona Cooper
Children's Programming Director
Word Tabernacle Church Email: [email protected]
Phone: 252.316.8300
@WordTabernacle
Tristan Hunter
@WordTab Director of Childhood, College, & Career
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 252-937.2945

The REACH CENTER
Trishonda Roberson
Executive Director
Email: Trishonda.Roberson
Phone: 252.557.9177

PEOPLE EMPOWERING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES
IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE TO THE GLORY OF GOD

Thank You!

for all the love shown to our Pastors

during Pastor Appreciation Month

"I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and
the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season
and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.
For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching
ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will
turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. As for you, always be
sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry."
2 Timothy 4: 1-5

PASTOR & REPRESENTATIVE

JAMES D. GAILLIARD

RECEIVES THE PRESTIGIOUS

ALGERNON SYDNEY
SULLIVAN AWARD

Rocky Mount, NC - Pastor and Representative
James D. Gailliard was presented with the prestigious
Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award on October 20, 2022, during
the 66th Founding Anniversary Celebration for North Carolina
Wesleyan University.

Algernon Sydney Sullivan, born in Indiana in 1826, rose to
success in New York City as a respected lawyer and a man
who "reached out both hands in constant helpfulness" to
others. After his death in 1887, the Society sought to honor
him, and the award bearing his name was established in 1925
by the Sullivan Memorial Committee and the New York
Southern Society, which Mr. Sullivan had served as
its first president.

The award seeks to perpetuate the excellence of character
and humanitarian service of Algernon Sydney Sullivan by
recognizing and honoring such qualities in others. This
humanitarian award is meant to recognize those who have
selflessly given to others or served others in some way. This
award is given each year at the Founders’ Day event.
About receiving this award, Rep. Gailliard said, “I am thankful
for the leadership of Dr. Evan Duff and the vision and
influence of North Carolina Wesleyan University in our
community. I look forward to increased partnership between
Wesleyan and Word Tabernacle Church. I’m humbled to have
been honored in this way.”

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Registered voters or eligible individuals in North Carolina may cast
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LOCAL

CHILDHOOD, COLLEGE & CAREER

C 3 J O I N U S ! WE ARE GLAD TO HAVE YOU!

BIBLE STUDY

CHILDREN'S CHURCH

AFTER-SCHOOL
PROGRAM

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C3: CHILDHOOD, COLLEGE & CAREER
J O I N U S ! WE ARE GLAD TO SEE YOU!

OPEN AUDITIONS

GIRL SCOUTS
CUB SCOUTS

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C3: CHILDHOOD, COLLEGE & CAREER

The Impact Academy Celebrates Academic Growth! Next Gen Kicks of 4th Sunday
At The Impact Academy, students take four major tests Hangout & More!!
throughout the year: an entrance test and three other tests The Next Generation Ministries is
that monitor their academic growth over the course of the kicking off their 4th Sunday Hangout
school year. The results from our beginning-of-the-year Series for students in preschool through
assessment show that 67% of the students in 13th grade! There will even be activities
Class 1 (ages three and four) have demonstrated growth for guardians! Join them every 4th
in relation to the academic indicators needed to be Sunday immediately after the 9AM
successful in kindergarten! Additionally, 83% of students Worship Service on our Rocky Mount
in Class 2 (ages four and five) have demonstrated growth campus for free food, fellowship, games,
in the same area! and a good time! For more information
about this event series, go to
a weekAcademic indicators include students’ skills in areas such nextgen.wordtab.net or contact Tristan
Hunter at [email protected].
as how they approach learning, language, literacy,
communication, mathematics, science, technology, social
studies, and the foundational skills related to each of
these areas. As quarter 1 of the academic year wraps up,
the students, their families, and the teachers are excited
to see what the rest of this school year has in store! For
more information about The Impact Academy, visit
www.theimpactacademywtc.com or contact Sharonda
Thomas-Bulluck at [email protected].

Boy Scout Pack #821 Seeking Den Leaders! "YOU SHALL TEACH THEM
Last month, WTC officially launched our own Boy Scout TO YOUR CHILDREN,
Pack (#821)! While the launch has been successful, the
pack is still seeking volunteers to lead the different Dens. TALKING OF THEM WHEN
The Dens currently range from kindergarten through fifth YOU ARE SITTING IN YOUR
grade. No prior boy scout experience is needed. If you, or
anyone you know is interested in leading a Den, please HOUSE, AND WHEN YOU
contact Ayona Cooper at [email protected]. ARE WALKING BY THE WAY,
AND WHEN YOU LIE DOWN,
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AND WHEN YOU RISE."
DEUT. 11:19

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THE IMPACT ACADEMY - TIA PRESCHOOL

FALL SHOWCASE FUN

The Impact Academy, along with families had a great time at the fall showcase! At the
Academy, kids aren't part of a system, but a village! We are so thankful for all the
families that help us build our community. The showcase included music, student
presentations, and our fall data report! We have AMAZING students, and it is always a joy
to see them on stage! Go to www.theimpactacademywtc.com for information about
our model and enrollment!




ART




MUSIC

FAITH AND FAMILY

LADIES, HAVE YOU REGISTERED?

IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR US TO COME TOGETHER AND WORSHIP!

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We Need GREETER

You! MINISTRY

The Greeter Ministry is one of the most active and involved
ministries within The Impact Center. We greet you as you enter the
campus, directing parishioners in the direction that they seek to go.
We answer questions and provide resources that will help all that
come feel welcomed. The Greeter Ministry is a group of men,
women, and children that want to make your experience at the
Impact Center, and Word Tabernacle Church as enjoyable as
possible.
WE NEED YOU to join our team of servants! We want you to
experience the love that we receive each time that we serve.We
want you to enjoy God’s people while serving Him! If you are
interested in becoming a greeter, please contact one of the
following people:

Yolanda [email protected]
Kelvin [email protected]
Tamara [email protected]

WE ARE EXCITED TO HEAR FROM YOU!

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS COUNSELING

E A T I N G D I S O R D E R S submitted by Tinger Purvis

This information is for educational purposes only.

As we move into the Holiday season, our stressors, worries, anxieties, and phobias
become intensified with the added pressures from family and friends. This is
often caused of mental health issues to resurface. This month we will discuss a
mental health issue that often goes unnoticed and undiagnosed -Eating Disorders.
Eating disorders are medical illnesses marked by severe disturbances in a
person’s eating behaviors. Those with eating disorders often have an unhealthy
obsession with food, body weight, and shape. This can affect a person’s
emotional, mental, and physical health. Learning to recognize early warning signs
of an eating disorder in yourself or a loved one is key in seeking treatment before
it potentially becomes life-threatening. Individuals with eating disorders tend to
experience symptoms for an average of six years before seeking help, and only
one in ten people with an eating disorder seek and receive treatment at all. Many
are afraid to reach out due to stigma, denial, past negative experiences, or
confusion about their symptoms.

The 3 Most Common Types of Eating Disorders "FOR I AM THE
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) Binge eating is when a person eats a large LORD YOUR GOD
amount of food in a short amount of time. While many people overeat WHO TAKES HOLD
occasionally, binge eating is frequent and ongoing, at least once a week for OF YOUR RIGHT
three months. Those who have a binge eating disorder feel they can’t control HAND AND SAYS TO
what or how much they eat. They eat when they are not hungry to the point YOU, DO NOT FEAR;
of being uncomfortable. I WILL HELP YOU."

The Most Common Eating Disorder ISAIAH 41:13⠀
Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder in the United
States. It is more common in people with severe obesity. However, it can
affect a person with any body type.

Bulimia Nervosa (BN)
People with bulimia nervosa use strategies after binge eating to avoid weight
gain. These strategies include:
Excess use of laxatives or diuretics
Fasting
Self-induced vomiting
Intense exercise

The difference between bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder is that those
with binge eating disorder may try these strategies occasionally, but it is not their
regular pattern.

Anorexia Nervosa (AN)
Those with anorexia nervosa have a distorted body image and an intense fear of
gaining weight. People with this disorder obsess about their food intake and see
themselves as overweight even if they are underweight. They may diet or exercise
excessively and lose more weight than is considered healthy for their age and
height. It’s important to note that it can be diagnosed in all body sizes.

Anorexia Nervosa Statistics
Anorexia is more common in females, but may also be diagnosed in males. The
number of women ages 15 to 19 diagnosed with anorexia nervosa has increased
every 10 years since 1930.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS COUNSELING

E A T I N G D I S O R D E R S con't.

Treatment

For those struggling with eating disorders, seeking help, and getting treatment as soon as

possible is vital in preventing mental and physical health complications. Treatment goals

usually include reducing excessive exercise, restrictive eating behaviors, binging, and

purging. The intent is to restore adequate nutrition and a healthy weight, and to treat

secondary health problems the disease may have caused.

Treatment plans may include a combination of the following approaches:

Monitoring

Nutritional Counseling If you are having suicidal
Therapy thoughts, dial 988 to contact
Outpatient Medical Care
Inpatient Medical Care the 988 Suicide & Crisis
Lifeline and connect with a
Resources
National Eating Disorders Association: 1-800-931-22 trained counselor.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK If you or a loved one are in
Crisis Text Line: 74174 immediate danger, call 911.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-Child For additional Information –
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE Tune in for our Counseling

Connections Podcast–
Real Talk with Tinger Purvis.
We will be discussing eating
disorders and healthy eating

for the holidays.

Walk of Hope

A special thanks to those who came

out to walk with us. We had 46

registered walkers and others that

came out the morning of the event and

participated. We had a great time

fellowshipping and praying for those

affected by mental illness. It’s not too

late to donate for those who want help

stop the stigma about mental health –

On offering, just write walk of hope in

the memo section!

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WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE FAMILY?

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

"THEREFORE, IF ANYONE IS IN CHRIST, HE IS

A NEW CREATION. THE OLD HAS PASSED

AWAY; BEHOLD, THE NEW HAS COME."

2 CORINTHIANS 5:17

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Happy Birthday

Ayana Bellamy 11/1 Cleunta Boddie 11/7 Benita Hamilton 11/11
Khaleek Evans 11/1 Bessie Lynch 11/7 Joseph Holder 11/11
Lauryn Francis 11/1 Felecia Sessoms 11/7 Brittney Hughes 11/11
Darlene Hedgepeth 11/1 Stephanie Willet 11/7 LaTonya McKoy 11/11
Yvonne Maryland 11/1 Eunice Carrasco-Hill 11/8 Glenn Mitchell 11/11
McInnis 11/1 Ernest Davis Jr 11/8 Emma Moss 11/11
Ross Alston 11/2 Kelcy Fox 11/8 Jaleesa Barnes 11/12
Vicki Harris 11/2 Rebbie Smith 11/8 Tony Barron 11/12
Lydia Williams 11/2 Zytavius Upchurch 11/8 Mylique Cajuste 11/12
Dianne Avent 11/3 Nigel Whitaker 11/8 Kenisha Harrison 11/12
Wanda Fenner 11/3 Tajheuar Basemore 11/9 Kelsey Hudson 11/12
Kathy Holiday 11/3 Mikial Boyce 11/9 Redgie Holloman 11/13
Kymori Pittman 11/3 Melissa M. Davis 11/9 Tonya Sharpe 11/13
Jennie Richardson 11/3 Barbara Gant 11/9 Rayana Swanson 11/13
Porsche Skinner 11/3 Cynthia Harris 11/9 Darlicia Dickens 11/14
Vernita Williams 11/3 Towanna Haywood 11/9 Connie Durojaiye 11/14
Tonia Means 11/4 Deloise O'Neal 11/9 Shaquitta Fleming 11/14
Sophia Ray-Henderson 11/4 Jaden Pitts 11/9 Shamara Hart 11/14
Yolanda Vick 11/4 Lisa Hayes 11/10 Alethea Hudson 11/14
Kendra Weems 11/4 Kelijah Jefferies 11/10 Marie Hughes 11/15
Michelle Brown 11/5 Audrey Jenkins 11/10 Evelyn McKoy 11/15
Tammy Gregory 11/5 Nicole Jones 11/10 Tyronda Ricks 11/15
Tavon Hendricks 11/5 Rachel Mills 11/10 LeTreasure Sledge 11/15
Ja'Kaila Joyner 11/5 Reginald Muldrow Jr 11/10 Trey Bryant 11/16
Coretta Joyner 11/5 Brittney Parker-Hall 11/10 Patricia Harris 11/16
Nekia Eley 11/6 Vercilya Taylor 11/10 Jones 11/16
Renata Lilly 11/6 Kaydeesha White 11/10 Kne Logan 11/16
Mary Ruffin 11/6 Kenny Everett 11/11 Chandler Mansel 11/16
Edna Williams 11/6 Makiyla McCray 11/16
Ashlei Kathleen Perry 11/16
Keyotta
Let's Celebrate!

Happy Birthday

Sandra Battle 11/17 Jamia Mills 11/22 DaVida Chavis 11/27
Joseph Brickhouse Sr 11/17 11/22 Tracey Eason 11/27
Miracle 11/17 Anna Riegel 11/22 Palmela McMillan 11/27
Anissa Briggs 11/17 11/22 William Newkirk III 11/27
Destiny Dickens 11/17 Adrian Stokes 11/23 Tamikia Padin 11/27
Desiree Harris 11/17 11/23 Queen Pearce 11/27
Niquavion Horne 11/17 Ke'mya Whitley 11/23 Jasmine Rudd 11/27
Terrence Johnson 11/17 11/23 Reginald Bess 11/28
Lillian Pittman 11/17 Byron Bullock 11/23 Carnetha Cooke 11/28
Tiffany Shaw 11/18 11/23 Benjamin Ferguson 11/28
Semora Jones 11/18 Dominique Cooper 11/23 Agnes Jones 11/28
Vanessa Samuels-Harris 11/18 11/24 Brenyia Lewis 11/28
Charles Ward 11/19 Tony Davis 11/24 Crystal Lyons 11/28
Ronald 11/19 11/24 Brittney Sutton 11/28
Gleen Britt 11/19 Tracy Greene 11/24 Amia Whitaker 11/28
Edge 11/19 11/24 Tammy S. Williams 11/28
Kia Gary 11/19 Jada Moore 11/24 Elaine Wright 11/28
Deloris Mercer 11/20 11/25 Jaleesa Askew 11/29
Nicole Thornton 11/20 Aspen Sauls 11/25 Saron Brown 11/29
Mayah Askew 11/20 11/25 Naomi Burgess 11/29
Doneva Battle 11/20 LaQuita Wells 11/25 Nakiya Davis 11/29
Johnnie Chavis 11/20 11/25 Sadie Lyons 11/29
Dhezmon Coley Jr 11/20 Beverly Frazier 11/25 Paula McCall 11/29
Sylvia Dawkins 11/21 11/25 Derrick McNeil 11/29
Shirvette Figueroa 11/21 James Knight Jr 11/26 Valerie White 11/29
Monica Batts 11/21 11/26 Dorothy Brown 11/30
Matthew Fobbs 11/21 Jennifer Mason 11/26 Donielle Coe 11/30
Nicolette Gailliard 11/21 11/26 Haywood Davis II 11/30
Danielle Hill 11/21 Italia Matthews 11/26 Carl Goss 11/30
Brittney Lyons 11/21 11/26 Coretta Pope 11/30
Isaiah Slade 11/21 Clarence Washington III 11/26 Jamica Richardson 11/30
Tasha Stewart 11/22 11/26
Cherity Williams 11/22 Leah Woodard
Alexia Brewington 11/22
Sh'Meiya Farmer 11/22 Bernice Fulwood
Jessica Gregg 11/22
Cynthia Harris 11/22 Marvin Hines
Andrea Johnson
Mills Raven-Alexas Howell

Michael Jackson

Kabrionna Lewis

Robert Richardson

Alexander Tucker

Tysheemah Coleman

Shamica Dawes

Minnie Dickens

Terry Edwards Sr

Linda Ford

Amaria Harrison

Joy Richardson

Sylvia Richardson

Happy Anniversary

Ricky & Polly Vaughan 11/03
Jeffery & Yvette Mobley
11/04 "WHAT THEREFORE GOD
Zeb & Latoya High 11/05 HAS JOINED TOGETHER,
Otis Jr & Carolyn Barnes
Haywood & Karen Hollingsworth 11/05 LET NOT MAN SEPARATE."
Byron & Jamilah Bullock 11/07 MARK 10:9

James & Linda Revis 11/07
George & Gloria Holt
William Sr & Clarice Edmond 11/08 t's your Anniversar
Joseph & Nekita Beach
Lorenza & Lakeea Johnson 11/09 II yy
Charles & Sylvia Britt 11/10
Robert & Velma Archer
Anthony & Linda Ford 11/14
Naeem & Connie Durojaiye
Theodore Jr & Regina Hinton 11/14
Travis & Nekita Avent
Stevern & Sheila Morton 11/16
Gerald & Gladys Branch
Tommie & Loretta Addison 11/16

11/18

11/19

11/20

11/20

11/21

11/26

11/27

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