July 9-25, 2015
Expect
Greater:
Pastor Marvin Duke
Thursday, July 9
7:00 PM
Dr. Kevin White
Sunday, July 19
10:30 AM
Rev. Debra Haggins
Sunday, July 12
8:30 AM
Pastor D. Shawrod Riddick
Sunday, July 19
3:00 PM
Celebrating 30 Years
of Excellence
But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the
heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
- 1 Corinthians 2:9 (KJV)
Pastor Alvin Boone
Sunday, July 12
10:30 AM
Bishop L. W. Francisco
Thursday, July 16
7:00 PM
Pastor Lewis Watson
Sunday, July 19
8:30 AM
Special Events
An Evening with the Pastor
Saturday, July 11
This will be a ticketed event. This is an all white after-five affair. Come
dressed in your white ready to spend an evening with the Pastor.
Bow Ties & Pearls
Friday, July 24
This will be an invite only event for all sons and daughters of Pastor
Riddick and all clergy. Come dressed in your best evening wear.
A Special Closing Event
Pastor Anthony Copeland
Thursday, July 23
7:00 PM
Saturday, July 25
The will be the concluding event for Pastor Riddick’s 30th Pastoral
Anniversary Celebration. Family, friends, sons, daughters,
congreagation, everybody save the date!
2015 High School Graduates
TaTiana Bailey graduated from Hampton High School with a 4.13 GPA. She is the daughter of Michelle and Derek
Bailey, Sr. Here at Gethsemane, she is a member of the Scholarship Ministry Program and Dancers of
Grace Praise Dance Ministry. At Hampton, TaTiana was a
member of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. Her special
awards and recognitions include: National Society of High School Scholars,
Honor Roll for all 4 semesters, Principal’s Coin, and Academic Letter. Her
hobbies are dancing, reading, and spending time with family. TaTiana’s
future goals are to become a neonatal nurse and to open a nursing
facility. She will be attending Virginia Commonwealth University majoring
in Nursing.*
Destiny Lachae’ Chapman graduated from Bethel High School with a 3.07 GPA. She is the daughter of
Lisa Franklin. Here at Gethsemane, she is a member of the Scholarship Ministry Program, Team Surge,
and Youth Greeters. At Bethel, Destiny was a Varsity
Cheerleader and a member of the Varsity Tennis Team. Her special awards
and recognitions include: JROTC Master Sergeant and being accepted into
the summer STEM Program at VUU. Her hobbies are cheering and tennis.
Destiny’s future goal is to become a Dental Hygienist. She will be attending
Virginia Union University majoring in Biology/Pre-Dentistry.*
Xavion Coleman graduated from Bethel High School
with a 2.5 GPA. He is the son of Tamika Coleman. Here at Gethsemane, he is a member of Broken Silence.
At Bethel, Xavion was a member of the Varsity Football Team. His special awards and recognitions are making the
Honor Roll. His hobbies are spending time with family and friends, sports,
and working out. Xavion’s future goal is to become a Psychologist. He will
be attending Virginia State University majoring in Psychology.
Quativia Stevens graduated from Bethel High School with a
2.37 GPA. She is the daughter of Crystal Stevens. Here at
Gethsemane, she is a member of the Scholarship Ministry
Program, Dancers of Grace Praise Dance Ministry, and Team
Surge. Her hobby is dancing. Quativia’s future goal is to
become an Elementary Teacher.*
2015 High School Graduates, Con’t...
Aaron Edwards graduated from Bethel High School with a 2.8 GPA. He is the son of Deborah R. Edwards. Here at Gethsemane, he is a member of the Scholarship Ministry
Program. At Bethel, Aaron was a member of the
Varsity Football Team. His special awards and recognitions
include: Second Team All-Conference, Family Career and Community
Leaders of America (FCCLA), and Adidas All-Star Game. His hobbies are
swimming, working out, listening to music, and spending time with family.
Aaron’s future goals are to become a business owner (sports related) and to
be drafted into the NFL. He will be attending Hampton University
majoring in Marketing. *
Melia Miller graduated from Bethel High School with a 3.57 GPA. She is the daughter of Cheryl Miller. Here at
Gethsemane, she is a member of the Scholarship
Ministry Program and the Media Ministry. At Bethel, Melia was a member of Student Council, National Honor Society,
Principal’s Advisory Consulting Team, and a Senior Class Officer. Her
special awards and recognitions include: National Honor Society and Honor Roll for all 4 semesters. Melia’s future goal is to become a Computer and
Information Systems Analyst. She will be attending Old Dominion University majoring in Computer Science.*
David G. Russell graduated from Hampton High School with a 2.5 GPA. He is the son of David and Gisele
Russell. Here at Gethsemane, he is a member of the
Scholarship Ministry Program and Broken Silence. At Hampton, David was a member of the Family Career and
Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). His special awards and
recognitions include: Family Career and Community Leaders of America
(FCCLA) Regional Conference participant – Bronze Medal, Selected as a
Page in the Virginia General Assembly, recipient of the Central Virginia
Undergraduate Mathematics Summer Internship Program. His hobbies are
playing basketball and watching movies. David’s future goal is to become
a Math Teacher. He will be attending Virginia State University majoring in
Math.*
*Denotes the graduates that submitted their Graduate Profile before the deadline
2015 High School Graduates, Con’t...
Christopher Howard graduated from Tabb High School with an
Advanced Diploma. He is the son of William and Janet Howard. At Tabb, Christopher was a member of the Varsity Wrestling Team.
His special awards and recognitions are making theHonor Roll. His
hobbies are watching movies, playing piano and video games. His future goal is to become a physician. He will be attending Virginia
Commonwealth University in the fall.
William Howard, III graduated from Tabb High School with an
Advanced Diploma. He is the son of William and Janet Howard. Here
at Gethsemane, He was a member of the choir. At Tabb, William was a member of the Varsity Cross Country Track team, Varsity Indoor/
Outdoor Track team and the Thespians Club. His special awards
and recognitions are making the Honor Roll. His future goal is
International Business and to learn the Arabic Language. He will be attending Virginia
Commonwealth University in the fall.
2015 College Graduates
Joni Coleman – Thomas Nelson Community College with an Associate of Applied
Science in Administrative Support Technology with a specialization in Medical
Office Administration.*
Aubrielle Gardner – Thomas Nelson Community College with an Associate of
Arts in Liberal Arts.*
Stacy D Houston - Virginia State University with a Master’s in Christian
Education.
Whalan McDew – Thomas Nelson Community College with an Associate of
Applied Science in Human Service.*
Danita Nicole Washington – North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State
University with a Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Family Studies.*
Nia Shinise Wilson – Old Dominion University with a Bachelor of Science in
Criminal Justice and Political Science.
2015 Eagle Hebrew/ School Graduates
Gloria Greene
Stacy D. Houston
Diana Stanley
*Denotes the graduates that submitted their Graduate Profile before the deadline