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This is an archive of news for 2006 (most recent stories at the top) 

2006 - The Year in Review

Click on the graphic below to see a retrospective of the life of the church in 2006.

 

"Night of Miracles" On December 24, we were blessed by a cantata presented by the Ministry of Music and Fine Arts. Click here to view pictures of the event and our Christmas Eve Sunday morning services at Third Street.

Merry Christmas from Third Street

A church tradition is the lighting of the Advent Candles with the children. Our wish and prayer is that all will see that Jesus is the light of the world.

Farewell to Dr. John Downing

December 10, 2006 - We wish God's blessings upon Dr. John Downing and his wife Bessie as they move to the Atlanta area. Dr. Downing has been a pillar of Third Street for over forty years, and we will sorely miss him.

 

Sunday School Thanksgiving Program. Click on the picture to see more photos.

Youth Sunday, November 19, 2006. Click on the picture to see more photos.

Youth Choir Concert Click on the picture to see a slide show of our Youth Choir in their Fourth Annual Concert

Farewell to Amy Meyer...for now We wish God's blessings upon Amy Meyer (pictured at left, with her sister Kari) as she undertakes a new job assignment in Pakistan. We'll miss you, so please stay in touch!

We Salute our Silent Workers! Always faithful, then... And now...

 

Men's Week 2006 Click on the photo below to see more pictures of our Men's Week celebrations

October is Clergy Appreciation Month! We love and appreciate our Pastors. God bless you, Pastor Sanders and Pastor Boddie.

September 3, 2006 - Hervin Green Installed as Pastor in Florida

A large number of Third Street members traveled to Hollywood, Florida to attend the installation of Pastor Green at the Metropolitan Baptist Church in Hollywood, Florida. Click on the photo above to see more pictures.

 

Pastor Sanders Preaches at West Middlesex  Pastor Sanders ministered at the evening service on Wednesday, August 9 at the National Association Church of God Camp Meeting in West Middlesex, PA. Her sermon. is available by clicking here (requires RealAudio).

Mother Evans Honored at West Middlesex Our own Mother Dorothy Evans was honored at West Middlesex. She is shown above receiving the Esther B. Culp Distinguished Service Award in Ministry from Presiding Elder, Bishop Robert Davis. Click on the photo to see more pictures of her honor and other events at West Middlesex.

 

Farewell and God's Blessings to Dr. Joyce Higgenbotham. Our prayers go with Dr. Higgenbotham as she prepares to move to Jamaica. God bless you! Click on the photo to see more pictures of her farewell dinner, held on August 27.

August 5 - Sacred Sounds CD In-Store Promotion Event Click on the photo above to see more pictures of the event.

Sunday School Picnic

Click on the photo above to see more pictures of the Sunday School Picnic.

 

Happy Children's Day Children are always a priority with us, but on June 11, we celebrated Children's Day at Third Street. We set aside this day to specially recognize them, honor our graduates (at all levels), and enjoy the Children's Choir in their annual concert. In this photo, Sister Calis Green presents the Children's story before presenting each child with a special Bible.

Happy Anniversary, Pastor Sanders During our services on June 4th, we observed the ninth anniversary of the pastorate of Dr. Cheryl Sanders. We showered her with gifts and cards, expressing our love for her. Blessings upon you, Pastor!

Happy Mother's Day from Third Street We thank God for our mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, Godmothers, and all those who act as mothers for us. God bless you all!

Women's Day, 2006 Click on the photo to see more pictures of our Women's Day Celebrations

Resurrection Sunday 2006! Click on the photo to see a slide show of our glorious Sunday School Easter Program and Resurrection Sunday service.

Palm Sunday 2006 Click on the photo to see more pictures of our Palm Sunday Celebration

A special farewell to Pastor and Sister Green We pray God's blessings upon the Greens as they embark on a new field of ministry in Florida. Click on the photo to see more pictures of our farewell observances. Click here to see the program of services for their farewell dinner.

 

Usher's Day Congratulations to the Ushers on the celebration of their special day. Click on the photo to see more pictures.

Third Street celebrates Black History Month

The Ministry of Christian Education has created a series of events to commemorate our heritage and history. Click on the Christian Education link on the left side of this page to see the activities they have planned.

Click on the camera to see pictures of the Black History Month program.

 

We mourn the passing of our Sister Lucille Major, who passed away on Feb. 18.

Happy 100th!

February 5 was a special day as we celebrated the 100th birthday of our "Church Mother" Dorothy Evans. Some special features to commemorate her birthday are offered below.

A pastoral proclamation celebrating Dorothy Evans Day and bestowing upon her the title of Church Mother.
 

	A glimpse of life 100 years ago.
	The bulletin insert celebrating Mother Evans.
	Pictures from our church service and celebration dinner.