IN LOVING MEMORY “May The Works I’ve Done Speak for Me” Submitted by Deacon Board of Mount Hope Baptist Church Deacon Walter Wedington, Chairman of the Deacon Board Deacon Donald Thomas & Deacon Anton Bates Deacon Lawrence Johnson Chairman of the Deacon Board (Pastor - Rev. Nance} Deacon Lessor Dodd Chairman of the Deacon Board (Pastors - Rev. Nance, Rev. Hill & Bishop Bates} Deacon Robert L. Wade Chairman of the Deacon Board (Pastors – Rev. Nance & Bishop Bates b. 1888 - 1966 b. 1936 - 2022 b. 1928 - 2002
IN LOVING MEMORY A TRIBUTE TO A PASTOR REV. ANDREW D. NANCE He was a man of God who stood tall and true. Endeavoring with every breath to do whatever our Father told him to do. He faithfully taught us the wonders of God’s word, he prayed for the nations and leaders and his church family too, because he knew it would be only God who can bring us through. Oh, how grateful we are for our Pastor, now in the presence of the Master. We will be so happy to see him when we get home too. So, we can thank him again, for the role he played in our lives and showed us what to do. We are extremely grateful that God shared you with us for a season. Though we bow to His will now that you’ve left this earthly home, and we know that HIS timing is for a reason. Lovingly submitted, Delores Williams
1 st Lady Chestina Nance A Limb Has Fallen A limb has fallen from the family tree, I keep hearing a voice that says “grieve not for me, remember the best times, the laughter, the songs, the good life I lived when I was strong. Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Continue transition no matter how small. Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls. I love you all dearly, so keep your chin up, until that day we are together again.” Loving Submitted, Delores Williams & family Andrewnette Davis Your life was a blessing, your memories a treasure, you are loved beyond words, missed beyond measure. You may be gone from my sight, but you’re not gone from my heart. I will hold you in heart until we can hug in heaven. Loving Submitted, Delores Williams & family Deacon John C Davis A token of Love & Remembrance To the one we will never forget, his memory to us is a treasure, his death a lifetime of regrets; Miss you forever and always. Loving Submitted, Delores Williams & family
Walter Green Church Organist You are my God, and I will praise You; You are my God, I will exalt You. 29 Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Psalm 118 28-29 Loving Submitted, Delores Williams & family Tina Green In Loving Memory Those we love don’t go away they walk with us everywhere, unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear. Loving Submitted, Delores Williams & family Grace Johnson Remember I’m there in your Heart I know there is sorrow where laughter once played and lingering tears causing gladness to fade but there’s a sweet comfort our memories impart. So always remember I’m there in your heart. Loving Submitted, Delores Williams & family
In Loving Memory My Dear Aunt Hortense Cannady I FIND GREAT PLEASURE IN REMEMBERING MY AUNT HORTENSE CANNADY ON HER CHURCH’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY SHE MAY NOT BE HERE PHYSICALLY, BUT HER SWEET, SWEET SPIRIT IS. ONE THING I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER ABOUT THIS BEAUTIFUL WOMAN OF GOD, IS HER SMILE. I HAVE LEARNED OVER THE YEARS THAT; ONLY JESUS CAN GIVE YOU JOY. MY AUNT HORTENSE HAD JOY, JESUS PROMISED IT, AND HE DELIVERED. HE NEVER PROMISES HAPPINESS, HAPPINESS IS AN EMOTION. HE PROMISED HER HAPPY DAYS, AND I TRIED MY BEST TO SHARE HAPPY MOMENTS WITH HER. MY AUNT AND I TRAVELED TOGETHER, WENT TO CHURCH TOGETHER AND WE DINED OUT TOGETHER. I HAD HER DOING THINGS SHE DIDN’T EVEN LIKE; DRINKING COFFEE AND EATING CABBAGE, SHE WOULD SAY, “GIRL ONLY YOU COULD GET ME TO DO THIS,” AND LAUGH. THE MOST PRECIOUS MOMENT WITH HER WAS AT MY YARD SALES. SHE SAT WITH ME FOR HOURS, AND I WOULD HAVE NO SALES, SO SHE WOULD TRY TO PURCHASE STUFF TO HELP. I LOOKED IN HER EYES AND TOLD HER, “ITS NOT ABOUT MY SALES, IT’S ABOUT MY QUALITY TIME WITH YOU.” REST ON MY PRECIOUS AUNT HORTENSE, YOU CAN EAT ALL THE CHEESE PUFF YOU WANT NOW. I WILL FOREVER BE THANKFUL FOR THE TIMES WE SPENT TOGETHER. I KNOW YOU KNEW HOW SPECIAL YOU MADE ME FEEL, BECAUSE I TRIED TO MAKE IT CLEAR EVERYTIME WE WERE TOGETHER. LOVE YOUR NIECE, DOLLENE
IN LOVING MEMORY of My Mom “Maxine Gaddy Pittman” A Faithful and Dedicated Member for Over 60 Years! Your love was a blessing, your memory is a treasure. Daughter Dawn, & Grandchildren Nikki, Big Tori Love and Dedication to GOD and Mount Hope Baptist Church For many generations.. Your Legacy lives on….. Granddaddy, Deacon Lawrence Johnson Your daughter, Deaconess Elnora Bradley Your grandchildren.. Deaconess Roslyn Samuel, Marlene, Thomas Jr., Andrea, Tyren, Derek Your great grandchildren.. Keisha, Kenneka, Dominick, Devin, Dontae, Teairra, Thomas 3rd, Deandre, Derek Jr., Darius, Deontae Your great great grands.. Nigel, Teonne, Nasia, Alexis, Kimora, Travonne, Deandre Jr, Deamonte, Deon, Jayden, Summer, Deontae Jr., Kali, Kinsey CONGRATULATIONS!!! 100th CHURCH ANNIVERSARY
Angels of Mt Hope! Mount Hope Baptist Church Dedicated and Faithful Servants of GOD Rest in Paradise! Deacon Charles Bates, Sr, & Deaconess Edmonia Bates Thomas Bradley, Sr. & Deaconess Elnora Bradley Sis. Freddie Gaskins Sis. Patricia Gaskins Sis. Dorothy Kelly Bell Church Mother Sis. Evie White Sis Margaret Hicks Missionary Alice Richburg Deaconess Mabel Brown
Deacon Balinger Deacon John Davis Dr. Rev. Sylvia Butler Sis. Andrea Bradley Griffin Organist, Walter Green Sis Tina Green Derek Lawrence Bradley, Sr Sis. Flossie Ford Sis. Ruth Grooms Bro.Andrew Harris Sis. Grace Odell Johnson Bro. Jeff Hunt
IN LOVING MEMORY Love You, Delores Lee & Josephine Whittington My Beloved Wife Mary Alice Bastfield Until we meet again! God’s got you in his loving arms. I have you forever in my heart. Your Loving husband, Bill Bastfield
A LETTER OF LOVE TO MOUNT CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH As we embark on our 100th Church Anniversary here at Mount Hope; I give all praises to our Lord and Savior for Blessing me with my father, Flint Dock Hunt, Sr., Aunt Lula Hunt, Uncle Jeff Hunt, Sr. for caring for me enough to bring me to church and introducing me to our Lord and Savior at a young age. I am committed to Mount Hope as a member. Fellowshipping and praising our Lord and Savior. As an adult I was baptized, saved, and brought my children. My children were also members of Mt Hope. God called my youngest daughter home (Sierra Ward) the love of my life. Later in the pandemic he called home my nephew Shawn Hunt, sister Kimberly Hunt and last but not least, my amazing mom Dorothy Hunt. Lord thank you for this amazing Journey and placing these amazing people in my life. Never to be forgotten! Love Forever, Tonia Hunt Until we meet again! Our Eternal Father called our father, mother, brother, sister, grandfather, grandmother, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew and cousins’ home to Glory. Truly you are missing from our circle of love until our Heavenly Father calls us home to rest. Rest in Paradise until we meet again. Lovingly Submitted, Doris Hunt
IN LOVING MEMORY OF BRAYLON LAVAR GANNON God chose me to join His beautiful garden, so I could not stay to celebrate the 100th Year Anniversary for Mount Hope Baptist Church. However, my family speaks for me as I salute you in your celebration! “PEACE, JOY & LOVE” LATOYA N. EMERSON (MOTHER)
IN LOVING MEMORY Mount Hope Baptist Church NEVER WILL FORGET Dr. Rev. Edward Payne Mt. Hope Baptist Church Deacon Vernon Evans Mt. Hope Baptist Church Rev. D. Tyrone Gilmore Pastor of Mt. Zion Home ChurchMount Hope Mt. Hope Baptist Church ANDREWNETTE NANCE DAVIS DAUGHTER OF THE LATE 2 ND PASTOR OF MT. HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH REV. ANDREW NANCE & LADY CHESTINA NANCE MOTHER OF – JERRITA DAVIS GRANDMOTHER OF – ANDRE & ISIAH FAITHFUL MEMBER OF MOUNT HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH DEDICATED FRIEND TO MANY YOU WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS Mount Hope Church Family
IN LOVING MEMORY OF TANYA LAVERNE WADE The family of Tanya shares her memory of the Mount Hope Baptist Church as you celebrate the 100th Church Anniversary. May GOD continue to bless our church as it moves forward in JESUS’ name. Deaconess Marjorie Wade, Lincoln, Latoya, Jason
IN LOVING MEMORY OF DEACON ROBERT L. WADE We, the family of Robert Wade share his memory of the 100th Anniversary today because we know how much he loved the Mount Hope Baptist Church. He would have rejoiced in the great celebration, but the family praise you for Robert as you celebrate 100 years in the vineyard. “GOD BLESS YOU!” Deaconess Marjorie Wade, Lincoln, Latoya, Jason
IN LOVING MEMORY IN LOVING MEMORY “Mother Alberta Hope” Lead Me Guide Me Lead me, guide me along the way For if you lead me I cannot stray Or just open my eyes that I may see Lead me oh Lord Won't you lead me? I am tired and I need thy strength and power To guide me over my darkest hour For just open mine eyes that I may see Lead me oh Lord Won't you lead me? Lead me, guide me along the way Lord if you lead me I cannot stray Or just open mine eyes that I may see Lead me oh Lord Won't you lead me? Lead me oh Lord Wont't you lead me? The Broken Chain We did not know that day, that God was going to call your name In life we loved you dearly and in death we do the same That day, It broke our hearts to lose you, you didn't go alone, for apart of us went with you the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you are always at our side, Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again “GOD IS LOVE” 1Corinthians 7 7-13 With Love, Delores, August, Janet, Valerie & Family
IN LOVING MEMORY With Cherished Memories Dec. Robert and Gussie Jones Psalm 34 1-3 Today is the past, tomorrow the future, grandmother and grandfather, you are in our hearts and we will never forget you. We loved you both and that will never change. You will be with us forever. Although we miss you, we know that you are in a better place in the arms of God. Your Grandchildren, Delores, August, Janet & Valerie In Loving Memory Melvin Hope Sr. Brother you are not forgotten, nor will you ever be. As long as life and memory last we will remember thee. We miss you now; our hearts are sore as time goes by, we miss you more Your loving smile, your gentle face, No one can fill Your Vacant Place With Love, Delores, August, Janet & Valerie 1Corinthian 15.50-58
Forever in our Hearts Mr. & Mrs. Thurman and Nannie McDougald Lovingly, The Rodgers Family Bryron Sr., Patricia, Trina, Bryron Jr. & Dana In Loving Memory Lelia Mae Elliott “A Godly Woman with a quiet spirit” With Love and Congratulation to Mount Hope Baptist Church 100th Anniversary We miss you Mamma – Grand Lil Theresa, Joann, Tinea, Dewana, Deona & Madison
Memorial Tribute for Hortense E. Cannady With Cherished Memories From our Hearts to you “Our Gifts of Love” Albert J. Smith and Nellie I. Smith * James L. Chase and Essie M. Chase We truly miss your wonderful wisdom, your special understanding, your strong encouragement, and your unconditional love! Forever in Our Thoughts Mouse, Manie, and grandchildren Our sincere congratulations to Bishop H Donald Bates & First Lady Karen Bates & the entire Mt. Hope Baptist church family celebration of the church's 100th Year Anniversary. Praise the Lord, all nations! Glorify him, all peoples! For his faithful love to us is great; the Lord's faithfulness endures forever. Hallelujah! Psalms 117:1-2 (CSB) In loving memory of your church members and our family members that are now with our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. "Rest In Peace" Irene Garner Nicholas Mertina Fleming Florine Powell In Christian love, Deacon Raeford & Deaconess Alice Gaskins
Hortense, a great soul like yours never dies, it lives on in my heart. You were a blessing in every sense of the word. It feels like much longer than it actually has been, and yet that is still too long. I love you as if you were still here with me, laughing during good times and crying during the bad ones. I miss being able to talk to you first thing in the morning and last thing at night about God, our family, friends and the different occurrences we encountered on this journey called life. countless others will concur. It was a privilege having shared my life with you. Your light shines on, and your presence is eternally near. Rest In Peace, sister, my friend, my deepest love to the sky I send. Love, Alice Trying to express my grief is so hard to put into words, and farewell is too final. Nothing could ever cut so deep as this aching that I feel, but one comforting thing is knowing that you are watching over me and that we will meet again. My love is eternal. Hortense I was truly blessed to have had a sister like you and
Mt. Hope Baptist Church To God be the glory for sustaining you to reach your 100th year anniversary! Congratulations! In memory of all the saints that have gone on before us. “GOD BLESS YOU!” The Bridgeforth Family
Congratulations! Mt. Hope Baptist Church On 100 years of Kingdom Building Our mother Hazel Tross, was a proud member of the church for over 50 years, as she joyfully served in God’s kingdom! May God bless Pastor Donald Bates and the Saints as you continue to fulfill the Great Commission, so all can taste and see the amazing love of Jesus Christ. “Upon this rock I will build my Church.” Matthews 16:18 Grace and Love, Walker Family
DESTYNI AMARIS THOMAS Forever in our Hearts! Mom & Dad Deacon Donald & Debbie Thomas In Loving Momory Shakia Jones Gone Home With Our Father In Heaven, restingpeacefully, no worrying and no more pain. Remembering her spirit like a bursting firecracker, full of excitement, wisdom,caring of others and so unapologetic. Her legacy lives in her two children, July and Wcobey. Missing You, Cousin Kandace Charlotte Louise Kane In Our Hearts Forever Daughter we miss you! Lewis and Delores Williams * Sister our Love is Eternal Towanda & Tiffany In Loving Memory Mother: Doris Jenkins Father: Leroy Earl Jenkins Grandmother: Lucy Morton Grandfather: William Lee Morton AKA Willie Garrett Sisters: Mary Ellen Jenkins Rev. Doris Leola Gray Never Forgotten, Janice Gaskins and family
Forever in Our Hearts Larry & Frances Tyler and family Blessing to the Mount Hope Baptist Church 100th Church Anniversary
CONGRATULATIONS!!! MOUNT HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 100th CHURCH ANNIVERSARY WILLIE ROLLING From the ROLLING FAMILY GLORIA ROLLING RONALD and MONK JEANNE and CHRISTOPHER CHRISTIAN, FERYN, KIRA, JAILYN, JORDAN, JAVON, JANUAIRRE, IYANA and JIRAIYA
Catherine Anthony Martina Flemings Patricia C. Miller Marlene Aye Flossy Ford Matilla Mills Irene Bailey Alice Freeman Elsie Moore Rev. Lucy Ballinger Mae Gaddy Ella Myrick Juanita Bastfield Isadora Gant 1st Lady Chestina Nance Mary Bastfield Eugenia E. Gamer Irene Garner Nicholas Edmonia Bates Freddie Gaskins Bessie Parker Dorothy Bell Patricia Gaskins Thelma Parrot Dorothy Belt Eula Gill Anna Paxton Josephine Bowler Clara C. Gilmore Lela Peterson Maggie Boyd Yvette Gilmore Maxine Pittman Elnora Bradley Rev. Doris Gray Genieve Poquiz Vetta Bradley Florence Greenhill Florine E. Powell Rosa Bratton Andrea Griffin Rev. Mary E. Rhodes Ella M. Bray Connie Hamrick Bertha Reed Robinson Parthenia Bridgeforth Pearl Harris Margaret Rogers Magolia Brinson Sue Haskins Janie Smith Bridget Brown Evelyn Hewitt Mariam Smith Mabel Brown Mary Hewitt Lillian M. Stewart Myrtle Brown Laura Hill Mary J. Styles Nita Brown Louise Hill Debra Sullivan Elizabeth Bush Mother-Alberta Hope Mary J. Sykes Rev. Dr. Sylvia Butler Barbara Huggins Doris Swann Hortense E. Cannady Patrice Huggins Isabelle Tate Ruby Nancy Carlton Deaconess Hunt Lillian Thomas Georgia Carr Kim Hunt Jeanetta Thompson Gertrude Chase Lula Hunt Nezeda Thompson Jackie Clark Judy E. Hunter Jackie Tillman Thelma Clark Doris Morton Jenkins Dorothy Tillman Carrie Cobb Essie Jenkins Mattie Trent Mary Crawford Lorraine Jeter Hazel Tross Madeline V. Davenport Betty Johnson Estelle Trower Sherdina Davenport Charlene Johnson Lucy Turner Andrewnette Davis Grace Johnson Tanya Laverne Wade Bernice Davis Leola Jones Julia Walker Emma Davis Linda Jones Susie Ward Nikkiya (Cupcake) Davis Kim Kearney Flora E. Ware Emma Dennis ` Elsie Lee Pearl Washington Frances L. Diallo Agnes Mack Evie White Mother Ida Dodd Tracey Madden Sierra Ward Jeanette Drayton Bertha Marshall Susie Ward Lelia Mae Elliott Ruth Matthews Flora E. Ware Imma Ellison Martha Jennings McCoy Pearl Washington Forever In Our Hearts- Women of Mt. Hope Louise Fields Nannie McDougald Mother Evie White
In Loving Memory The Mighty Men of Mount Hope “We will never forget” James Adams, Sr. Lee Vernon Gant Lawrence Logan Ernest Anthony Jr. Newton Gant Rev. Andrew D. Nance Ernest Anthony Sr. Eugene Gasque Dea. Dennis McCray Dea. Robert Bailey Michael Gilmore Dea. Parker Dea. Louis Ballenger Rev. D. Tyrone Gilmore Walter Paxton Dea. Charles Bates, Sr. Charles Graham Sr Rev. Edward Payne Derek Bradley Sr. Andrew Harris Gilbert Peterson Thomas Bradley Sr. Dea. Avon Hewitt Clarence Pettit Solomon Bridgeforth Lloyd Hightower Glenn Pittman James Chase Melvin Hope Sr. Fred Poquiz Cranston Crosby Jr. William “Bill” Huggins Bernard Reed Dea. Lessor Dodd Jeff Hunt Theodore Reed John “JC” Davis Shawn Hunt Samuel Reynolds Willie Drayton Kenneth Jessup Dea. Clark Smith Jimmy Ellis Dea. Lawrence Johnson Luther Styles Dea. Vernon Evans Andrew Jones Rev. Agrippa Turner Braylon Gannon Clifford Kelly Harland Tross Haywood Gant William Lee Dea. Robert Wade
100TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEES PROGRAM COMMITTEE Event Coordinator - Elder Sheratta M. Hearn Deaconess Carla Lofland & Deaconess Roslyn Samuel ANNIVERSARY CONCERT COMMITTEE Elder Sheratta M. Hearn Deaconess Valerie Hope SOUVENIR BOOK COMMITTEE Deaconess Roslyn Samuel Sis. Jacqueline Samuel Sis. Keisha Samuel Deaconess Carla Lofland Deaconess Doris Hunt Sis. Debbie Thomas Elder Georgia Colbert DECORATION COMMITTEE Elder Sharetta M. Hearn Deaconess Doris Hunt Sis. Debbie Thomas Deaconess Marjorie Wade Bro. James Tidmore FOOD COMMITTEE Caterer: Rev. Vanessa Hawkins Lady Karen Bates Trustee Estelle Smith Trustee Frances Tyler HOSTESSES’ COMMITTEE Janice Gaskins Josephine Whittington Doris Hunt Estelle Smith Cecelia Smith Valerie Hope BANQUET MENU Ham Baked Chicken Swedish Meatballs Green Beans Mashed Potatoes Tossed Salad Pies/Cakes Beverages
Mount Hope Baptist Church “Exemplifying Excellence through Execution” You are Welcome to join us every Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 AM Phone……………………………………….………..410 669-4466 Bishop H. Donald Bates ………………………..443 570-6976 Board of Deacons Dea. Walter Wedington…………………….410 433-6578 Dea. Donald Thomas ………………………….331 214-0363 Dea. Anton Bates ……………………………..443 825-0083 Board of Trustees Sis. Estelle Smith - Sis. Frances Tyler Bro. Byron Rodgers - Sis. Benita Hill Teaching Ministries New Life Ministry…………………Sunday 9:30 AM-10:30 AM Pastor’s Bible Study ……………… Tuesday 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Communion Each 2nd Sunday Baptism 2 nd Sunday as needed
Special Thanks We give Glory, Honor and Praise to our Heavenly Father for orchestrating this glorious occasion. Mount Hope Baptist Church 100th Church Anniversary Without His love, guidance and favor this special occasion would not be possible. Very special thanks to the Mount Hope Family and those of you who gave your time, talents and financial support to make this a very special and memorable occasion. Thanks for a job well done. We are so grateful for the leadership of Bishop H. Donald Bates, Pastor and Lady Karen Bates. We have Come this far by Faith, leaning and trusting in His Holy Word. He has never failed us yet. To our Event Coordinator, Elder Sheratta Hearn We especially would like to thank you for sharing the gifts GOD has given you. Thank you for making yourself available to be a blessing to us. Thank you for blessing us with one of God’s most beautiful and peaceful sounds – the human voices with the Reunion Choir Concert. May God continue to use you for His Glory. Last, but not least. Thank you to our Guest Speaker Dr. Christopher Hill, Sr., Pastor Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church Albany, New York All Clergy, Family and Friends, thank you for sharing this special occasion with us. To God Be The Glory For The Great Things He Has Done! Lovingly submitted, Mount Hope Church Family
Thank You for Celebrating our 100th Church Anniversary with us! “To God Be The Glory” A Legacy of Precious Memories continues…. “We Have Come This Far By Faith” Bishop H. Donald Bates & Lady Karen Bates