GALA COMMITTEE FOR THE EVENT. (PHOTOS BY JACQUELYN MCDONALD)
by Jacquelyn McDonald
For New Pittsburgh Courier
A room filled with overwhelming love, gratitude, legacy and joy set the tone for the first Bishop’s Honors & Recognition Gala, held at the Fez Banquet Center in Aliquippa on Oct. 13.
The event was birthed in the heart of Bishop Marvin C. Moreland, Jurisdictional Prelate of the Pennsylvania Western First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Church of God In Christ, and was hosted by Administrative Assistant, Pastor Tyrone Tillman. A total of 20 distinguished leaders received legacy awards, accolades and gifts of appreciation for their trailblazing perspective areas of ministry in their local churches and communities for the past 30 to 50 years and beyond.
Master of Ceremony, Administrative Asst. Pastor Tyrone Tillman
Admin. Assistant Pastor Tyrone Steals
Bishop James AND Lady Martha Foster displaying Legacy in Leadership & Watch.
Award Recipients—l-r standing: Pastor James Johnson, Pastor Kenneth Irvin, Emeritus Pastor Eric Brooks, Lady DeLois Brooks, Bishop Marvin Moreland, Supt. James Johnson Sr., Pastor Tyrone Tillman, Mother Roberta Watkins, Lady Sherry Johnson AND Elder Dana Brown. Seated: Pastor Lola Thorpe, Mother Mildred Brooks.
Pastor Lamont Shields’ reaction to HIS Lifetime Achievement Award…
Bishop Marvin Moreland AND Emeritus Bishop James M. Foster.
Supervisor Mother Wilma Beauford AND Emerita Mother Loretta Clark.