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NOVEMBER DECEMBER 2017 • JANUARY FEBRUARY 2018

IN THIS ISSUEA Personal Note From the Pastor 2

Cote Brilliante Activities 3

Save the Date 7

News From the Pews 7

Our Sick and Shut-In / Condolences 9

Acknowledgements 10

Church Calendar 12

This past October and November, the Board of Deacons conducted our annual Thanksgiving Gift Card program. Once again, our focus was our neighbors who live in the area immediately surrounding the church. Our intent was not only to ensureour neighbors were able to enjoy awonderful Thanksgiving, but also to show the love of Christ to our community.

The message of Loving, Caring, Sharing, and Serving our community is

one we take seriously, and we believe that we are making a difference. Here is some of the feedback we received:

“I want to thank you for your generosity for giving at the holiday season. Your blessing and gift card are sincerely appreciated. Happy Holidays to you!”

“I’m very grateful for the kind-hearted people who are involved in this Thanksgiving feast. May God continue to bless you and us all as only He can.”

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Reverend Clyde R Crumpton, Pastor

2017 Thanksgiving Gift Card Appreciation

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Greetings, Cote Brilliante family,

In the vibrant, vital history book of Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church, a well-lived and well-written page has turned in 2018, which marks a new chapter in the rich history of our church.

You, Cote Brilliante, have elected and installed your second “Permanent” Pastor in the history and life of Cote Brilliante since 1956. By doing so, you are making a statement that you want church ministry in Cote Brilliante to continue and you have committed to supporting and serving in this ministry.

Hovering around the blank pages of this new chapter is a vast array of opportunities that are critical to the ministry and life of the church, and are important to moving our neighborhood from survival mode to a healthy, thriving, self-sustaining village.

Envision this new village of creative, productive citizens who support a greater good. In the process of creating this village, we further build on the rich legacy of Cote Brilliante by inspiring others

to enter into a personal relationship with our God, where they, too, find salvation and eternal life. Also in the process, we enrich our worship experience, augment our spiritual growth and further build on the nurturing love of our fellowship with God and one another. In other words, we have fun and enjoy what we are called to do!

As a loving, caring, sharing, serving congregation, God shows favor on Cote Brilliante. Through the best of times and through the test of time, Cote Brilliante has withstood the challenge of time. And there will be new challenges ahead. But by the grace of God we shall overcome the challenges, meet the demands of ministry and serve as a beacon to salvation. God will continue to provide the resources and the capacity to do His will in service to our community of His people.

Thus, the now-blank pages of tomorrow’s history are written today, on our watch. The ministry and business of Cote Brilliante are in our hands. We must handle them with the care, compassion and tenacity of the Gospel. With the support and participation of each and every member we will be successful. Everyone has a purpose. Everyone has a part. If you are not clear about your role, ask God for your assigned position. You are important to, and have a place in, the history and future of Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church. The will of God takes us where the grace of God protects us, where the hand of God supplies our every need, where the power of God sustains us.

I am honored to serve along with you as pastor and co-laborer in this ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Thank you for granting me this privilege!

In the Love of Christ, with God’s Peace and Blessings.

Reverend Crumpton

A PERSONAL NOTE FROM THE PASTOR

The now-blank pages

of tomorrow’s history

are written today,

on our watch.

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COTE BRILLIANTE ACTIVITIES

Christmas Youth Activities

The Christian Education Committee approved a budget for the youth of the church to have several activities last December. Making tie blankets for the seniors in Gillespie Village was one of the activities.

Bobbie Blunt, Eden Seminary student interning in Youth Ministry at Cote Brilliante, collaborated with Girl Scout Leaders Briah Fleming and Jaylaa Jones. They were joined by many volunteers including Kim Johnson, Annette Hudson, Jean Crumpton, Pasadena Weathersby, Gale Hardeman, Anna Nicholas, Arlene Martin, Mary Franklin, Dr Lee Blount, Dr Verase Parks, and Yvonne Washington.

On Saturday, December 23rd, 13 Gillespie Village residents joined the youth in the Fellowship Hall as they performed their Christmas play. Everyone sang Christmas carols and shared a pizza lunch. The hand-crafted tie blankets and warm socks were presented to the seniors, and everyone enjoyed the activities. Tie blankets and socks were delivered to Gillespie Village residents who could not attend the festivities.

Holiday bowling at the Tropicana Bowling Lanes was a joyous time of fellowship and fun competition. Everyone had a ball.

Thanksgiving Continued from page 1

“I truly thank you all for the blessing you do in the neighborhood. It’s a wonderful blessing to each of us!”

“I wish to take this time to thank Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church and the members for this help with my Thanksgiving Day. I don’t know what I would have done without this gift. Once again, you all are in my prayers.”

On behalf of the Board of Deacons and the residents of our neighborhood, we thank each and every individual who helped to make it possible for us to provide gift cards to these children of God. — Submitted by Board of Deacons, Hazel Mays, ModeratorPeola Lucas with the family of Marcus and Lynn Parker.



Go Go Go with the Golden Go-Getters

Join the Golden Go-Getters on the second Wednesday of each month at 1p in the Educational Building for recreational games, excursions and fellowship. An exciting jazz cruise aboard the Becky Thatcher, a joyous Christmas celebration and a Valentine’s Day party were just a few of their recent activities. The group consists of Cote Brilliante members, guests and friends. Contact Marilyn Hicks, President, at 314. 993.6496 for additional information. — Submitted by Madeline Matthews and Peggy Parker

Dr Dallas L Browne, noted author of Culture: The Soul of Africa and the Coming Gold Rush was the guest speaker for the Historic, Contemporary and Futuristic Issues Forum in January.

Dr Browne shared his vast knowledge, and information concerning his personal relationships with Africa. Dr Browne has committed to return at a later date to continue his dialogue. His book is available on Amazon.

Our thanks to Dr Rodney Wead for continuing to present interesting and thought-provoking speakers at this forum.

Dr Dallas L Browne, Author, featured at Cote Brilliante

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Flora Robinson, Janet Robinson, Betty Dickens, Elmira Batchelor, Laura DeClue and Frances Dennis organized the first Health and Wellness forum, presented on October 29th.

The guest speaker was Dr Michael Gerdine from West End Chiropractic and Rehab Center. Dr Gerdine reminded us that our bodies are perfectly made, and that we have a responsibility to take care of them by exercising and by eating healthy foods like vegetables and fruits.

Healthy snacks were provided, and both blood pressure and blood glucose screenings were completed.

The next scheduled forum will be held on April 29th. The speaker will be Licensed Dietician Reshaunda Thornton, who is the owner of Better Vessel Nutrition, a practice specializing in exercise and wellness.—Submitted by Flora Robinson

First Health and Wellness Forum Held at Cote Brilliante

Thank you, Cote Brilliante family and friends, for supporting the Adventurers’ 9th Annual Blues for Lovers Concert. Denise Atty and Friends brought the house down with their soulful, spirited musical renditions! Everyone experi-enced a great time and wonderful fellowship.

The Adventurers create social opportunities for fellowship beyond the Cote Brilliante worship experience with various events throughout the year.

Our annual fundraising event supports the Media Ministry and various Outreach Ministries like adopting a family to help support their needs during the holiday season. We also, on occasion, support our senior community.

We invite you to consider joining our organization. See Elder Milton Robinson for more information.—Submitted by Milton Robinson, President, Adventurers

The Adventurers Present Blues for Lovers



The congregation of CBPC cast their votes in October of 2017 to have Reverend Clyde R Crumpton become the “Permanent” Pastor of Cote Bril-liante at the conclusion of his three-year contract in January, 2018.

To acknowledge and celebrate the beginning of this renewed rela-tionship, the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy commissioned an installation service. On Sunday, February 18th at 3p, members of the Cote Brilliante family and the Presbytery gathered to both participate in and witness the installation.

In his remarks, Reverend Crumpton stated that he is honored to serve in ministry with the Cote Brilliante family. He commented that he was very grateful and humbled by the experience and gives thanks and praise to God for the opportunity to serve. In addition, he gave thanks to the Presbytery Commission, to each participant and to the entire Cote Brilliante family.

The beautiful flowers for the occasion were donated anonymously, and the Boosters prepared and served a wonderful reception in the Fellow-ship Hall.

Reverend Clyde R Crumpton Installed as “Permanent Pastor” of Cote Brilliante

Presbytery Commission for the Installation of Reverend Clyde Crumpton

Front row, from left: Elder Joyce Addison, CBPC Clerk of Session; Rev Dr Craig Howard, Transitional Leader, Giddings – Lovejoy Presbytery; Rev Dr Deborah Krause, Dean, Eden Theological Seminary; Rev Clyde Crumpton, Pastor, CBPC; Elder Phyllis Weaver, CBPC; Ruling Elder Mike Willock, Giddings – Lovejoy Presbytery Moderator

Back row, from left: Rev Cedric Portis, Pastor, Third Presbyterian; Rev Erin Counihan, Immediate Past Presbytery Moderator, Pastor, Oak Hill Presbyterian; Rev Sean Butler, Pastor, Florissant Presbyterian; Elder Tom Hood, Past Moderator

Not shown: Presbytery Commission member Elder Everett Page

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SAVE THE DATE

The William G Gillespie Scholarship Committee presents the 14th Annual Praise is What We Do Scholarship Benefit Gospel Concert on Saturday, April 14th at 2p in the sanctuary of Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church. Come and enjoy a spirit-filled musical benefit featuring guest artists performing spiritual and gospel selections. The concert is free and open to the public.

You can support this scholarship benefit by donating an ad or being a patron in our souvenir program journal. Please submit your ad to Scholarship Committee members Mary Hayden or Lorraine Merchant by March 19, 2018.

Thank you so much for your continued support of this event.

— Submitted by The William G Gillespie Scholarship Committee, Mary Franklin, Chairperson

NEWS FROM THE PEWS

MSU Dedicated Dowsing-Bell Plaza In Ceremony Prior To Egg BowlMississippi State honored its first African-American student- athletes, Frank Dowsing Jr (brother of Virginia Tolliver) and Robert Bell, with the dedication of the Dowsing-Bell Plaza on the north end of Davis Wade Stadium prior to the 90th Battle for the Golden Egg on Thanksgiving night, 2017.

The ceremony included remarks from MSU President Dr. Mark Keenum and Director of Athletics John Cohen.

“Frank Dowsing and Robert Bell are heroes and their legacies will forever be remembered at Mississippi State,” Cohen said. “The Dowsing-Bell Plaza will serve as a tribute to their courage as they paved the way for others in all sports on our campus.”

In 1969, Dowsing, a prep star from Tupelo, and Bell, a native of Meridian, enrolled at MSU and were members of the Bulldog freshman football team. A year later, they joined the varsity squad and guided State to its first winning season in seven years.

Dowsing was a two-time All-Southeastern Conference defensive back selection in 1971 and 1972. As a senior, Football News named him a first-team All-American. That same fall, he became the first player in MSU history to earn the prestigious honor of National Football Foundation National Scholar-Athlete.

Dowsing, who was voted Mr Mississippi State in October of 1972, finished his career as the school’s all-time leader in interceptions with 10. He died at the age of 42 on July 11, 1994.

Bell, an inspirational leader on the defensive line, was a regular starter and a fan favorite. An honor student at Meridian High School, he went on to earn three athletic letters as a Bulldog.

— The Official Website Of Mississippi State Athletics

Frank Dowsing Jr (left) and Robert Bell were the first African-American student-athletes at Mississippi State University


NEWS FROM THE PEWS

Jordan Hampton, grandson of Elder Pasadena Weathersby, has been recognized by the Congress of Future Medical Leaders. He will serve as a delegate to the Congress, and will represent Carroll High School and the State of Indiana at this important meeting June 25 – 27, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Congress of Future Medical Leaders is an academic honors program with strict requirements. Students in this program must have a minimum current or cumulative GPA of 3.5.

FROM BACH TO BERNSTEINSunday, April 22, 2018, 3:00pm

American soprano Marlissa Hudson has been described as a “superb lyric coloratura by the

St. Louis Post Dispatch. Ms. Hudson recently made her Carnegie Hall debut and returns to her hometown of St. Louis to present a

thrilling program spanning 250 years of music! Accompanaied by Alla Voskoboynikova

TICKET INFORMATIONTickets — $20 General Admission

Tickets available at www.bachsociety.org or by calling 314-652-BACH

9001 Clayton Rd, St. Louis, MO 63117

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Marguerite BarkerMark Twain Manor11988 Mark Twain LnBridgeton, MO 63044

Zane CodyDelhaven Manor5460 Delmar BlvdSt Louis, MO 63112

Bernice DaltonRoyal Oak Nursing Home4960 LacledeSt Louis, MO 63108

Arthur DuPree*4463 San Francisco St Louis, MO 63115

Deborah Dupree* 4463 San Francisco St Louis, MO 63115

Marian GatesMark Twain Manor11988 Mark Twain LnBridgeton, MO 63044

OUR SICK AND SHUT– IN

Clothilde GarrettDelmar Gardens West13550 S Outer RoadSt Louis, MO 63017

James Griffin, Sr4870 Lee AveSt. Louis, MO 63115

Melvyn HarringtonNCH Healthcare13995 Clayton RoadSt Louis, MO 63017

Catherine MarzetteSt Sophia Nursing HomeCherry Blossom Wing936 Charbonier RdFlorissant, MO 63031

Patricia Pruitt4869 Lee AveSt Louis, MO 63115

Rebecca Robinson5926 Pamplin AveSt Louis, MO 63147

Our sympathy and prayers for peace and comfort are extended to those whose loved ones have recently passed from this life:Martha Gillespie and family on the passing of her daughter, Vendetta Dennis on November 7, 2017. Funeral services were held at Cote Brilliante on November 18th.Donnie Freeman and family on the passing of her husband, Robert Freeman on December 7, 2017. Funeral services were held at Cote Brilliante on December 14th.Janis Smoot and family on the passing of her husband, Ernest Smoot on December 19, 2017. Funeral services were held at Cote Brilliante on December 28th.Janet Robinson and family on the passing of her husband, Wendell Robinson on January 13, 2018. Funeral services were held at Cote Brilliante on January 20th.

CONDOLENCES

Dwayne Buggs on the passing of his mother, Faye J Thomas on January 22, 2018. Funeral services were held in Cullen, Louisiana on January 27th.Barbara Mabry and family on the passing of her husband, Harold Mabry on January 21, 2018. Funeral services were held at Jefferson Barracks on January 31st.Craig Simmons, Chris Hartsfield and Jason Hartsfield on the passing of their mother, Janice Hartsfield on February 2, 2018. A memorial service is planned for May 11, 2018 at Cote Brilliante.Hazel Mays on the passing of her uncle, Robert House Jr on February 16, 2018. A memorial service was held in Denver, Colorado March 3, 2018.Esterline Dean and Gilda Baldwin on the passing of their son and brother respectively, Jeffrey Hayes. Visitation Sunday March 4 at Austin Layne, West Florissant, 4-7p. Funeral service Monday, March 5, Spirit Church, 11a.

* Indicates a change or new information

2 Kings 20:5

“… I have heard your prayers, I have seen your tears …”

Please remember these families with kind words and deeds during their bereavement.

April Birthdays

1 Kim Banks4 Ryan Clarke5 Jordan Parker8 Zane Cody9 Clara Holmes14 Jarrett Lambert15 Marian Gates15 Tara Campbell15 Lorraine Merchant17 Charles Berry Sr18 Christopher Newman21 Vashti Ransom23 Thomas Hardeman III23 CJ Ruffin24 Shelly Fleming

March Birthdays

1 Jackie Dupree2 Pasadena Weathersby3 Thayer Weaver Jr9 Nathan Whitfield17 Patricia McGirt19 Alta Rivers20 Patricia Cody20 Vanessa Lucas23 Karen Graham24 Jenna Rice28 Kathia Betts29 Ruth Lewis30 Raymond P Dennis III

March Anniversaries

9 William and Mary Tatum

May Birthdays

1 Hazel Mays1 Helen Wallace2 Rosalyn Madden2 Lynn Webb Parker3 Kenneth White5 Harry Gillespie8 Nia Dorsey8 Arlene Martin10 Constance Dorsey12 Jimmy Capelton13 Louis Cross III15 Mary Banks15 Martha Gillespie18 Felicia Dilworth19 George Thomas Jr22 Sharon Morris24 Rydell Dennis

May Anniversaries

9 Thomas and Alverne Hood17 Thomas and Gale Hardeman


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Congratulations

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COTE BRILLIANTE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Session Members

Ed AmosTeri BascomAaron CraigRaymond DennisShenicka FondrenElmer GalvinThomas HardemanThomas HoodArlene MartinEverett PageRosalynde ScottMary Anne TillmanCharles Weathers, JrCheryl WhiteJoyce Wilks-Love

Church Staff

Pastor Reverend Clyde R CrumptonAdministrative Assistant Alma WilliamsMinister of Music Dwayne BuggsMusician and Gospel Choir Instructor Carla Drake Choir Directors Carole Kimble, Colonel Everett Page, Ann RicePercussionist Matthew ClarkParking Attendant and Custodian Charles Weathers, Davonté Bommer

The Lamplighter Volunteers

Jean Crumpton, Frances Dennis, Jackie Dupree, Gale Hardeman, Phyllis Harrell, Milton Robinson, Cheryl White, Angela Wright – Design and Layout

Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church

4673 Labadie Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63115Telephone 314.381.2770Facsimile 314.381.1919E-mail CBPC4673 @ att.netOnline CBPCStL.orgChurch Office Hours are 9a – 5:30p, Monday – Friday

Deacon Board

Rosalind AddisonFrances DennisEdith DickensGuy DornShelly Fleming, ModeratorKaren GrahamAnnette HudsonLorraine HughesVanessa LucasClarice LumpkinsAnn RiceGeorge ThompsonMarvin WareYvonne WashingtonTrenton Weaver

SundaysSunday School 8:45–9:45aMorning Worship 10a

1st Sundays Sacrament of the Holy Communion

2nd Sundays Pilots Club Meeting 3p The Adventurers Meeting, following Morning Worship Service

3rd Sundays Boosters Club Meeting, following Morning Worship Service

4th Sundays Youth Fellowship Meeting Women’s Gathering Meeting Men’s Council Meeting Evangelism Committee Meeting all following Morning Worship Service

Mondays Chess Club Mondays 5:30p

TuesdaysBible Study 10:30a and 6pCommunity Garden 12:30pAdult Handbell Choir Rehearsal 4:30 – 6p

1st and 3rd TuesdaysDorcas Circle Meeting and Bible Study 12nFood Pantry and Clothes Closet 12–2p

WednesdaysChancel Choir Rehearsal 5p

2nd WednesdaysGolden Go-Getters 1p

ThursdaysChildren’s Choir Rehearsal 5p Children’s Handbell Choir Rehearsal 5 – 7pGospel Choir Rehearsal 6p

SaturdaysCommunity Garden 9aMen’s Bible Class 10a Men’s Chorus Rehearsal 12n

1st SaturdaysWomens’ Support Group 9a

2nd SaturdaysEsther Circle Meeting 1p

CHURCH CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES

1 Easter Sunday

8 Congregational Update Meeting

22 Marlissa Hudson, Internationally acclaimed Lyric Coloratura Soprano, in concert with the Bach Society of Saint Louis. From Bach to Bernstein, 3p $20 General Admission Ethical Society of Saint Louis 9001 Clayton Road, Saint Louis

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11 Woman of the Year Celebration Immediately following Morning Worship Service

12 Church Planning Meeting 5:30p

25 Palm Sunday

29 Maundy Thursday Service 11a

30 Good Friday Service Reverend Crumpton will present one of the Seven Last Words at Scruggs Memorial CME Church, 12n, Cook and Spring Aves

13 Mother’s Day

28 Memorial Day Church Office Closed

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