PLCC Gives Back To Dickson County On MLK's Birthday
24 Jan 2010 09:31 pm
In the spirit of giving back and volunteerism on Martin Luther King's Birthday the PLCC stepped up to plate. On Monday, January 18th a group of men under the leadership of PLCC Beautification Committee Member, Bill Gilbert and certified contractors, Brady Edmondson and Charles Jones spent the day working on the restoration of the Promise Land School building. The crew included: Marshall Holt, Gary Palmer, Ivan (last name unknown), Randy (last name unknown) and Marty Long. The crew returned on Tuesday, January 19th. The next several days were followed by rain which precluded any further work this week. On Saturday, January 23rd, Edmondson and Jones left the states for Guatemala where they will do mission work under the United Methodist Church. They are scheduled to return in two weeks. Upon return they plan to resume work on the school. While the men were at work at the school, the Promise Land Heritage Choir including: Julia Britt, Helen Hughes, Donna Harris, Essie Gilbert, Beverly and Hyburnia Williams, and yours truly headed to the Oakmont Elementary School in Dickson do a presentation for the School's Extended Care Program. The program consisted of an interactive slide presentation about the Promise Land School and an introduction to "Negro Spirituals". The children were told how Negro Spirituals originated and invited to sing along as the group lead several songs including "We Shall Overcome". After the program at the Oakmont the PLHC got lunch for the work crew and returned to Promise Land to oversee the progress.
Peace and Love,
Serina
PLCC Members on The Move
21 Jan 2010 01:03 pm
Congratulations to PLCC Member, Kimberly Casteneda. Kimberly is a young woman on the move. Not only is she a regular blogger for the PLCC News, she is a parent motivational speaker and a proponent for encouraging children to read. Please visit her new website at www.tuesdayreadiis.com to learn more about this phenomenal woman and her work in a Columbus, Ohio community.
Other PLCC members on the move are: Author, Thomas Vanleer, who will be hosting a weekly talk show radio program entitled "Promise Land Live" on satelite radio, starting in February. On the radio program Vanleer will promote his soon to be released book "From the Promise Land to the Promise Land". The talk show will be remotely co-hosted by Yours Truly. We will be taking Promise Land worldwide as we discuss this historic community. Stay tune for more details; and author, Tammy Fournier whose second book "Becoming Tara" is scheduled for release this year.
Until next time,
Serina
Condolences and Recognition
15 Jan 2010 01:33 pm
The members of the PLCC offer sincere condolences to our Board Co-Chairman, Dr. William Bowens and his family for the loss of his father-n-law. Let us pray that the family finds comfort and strength during this period of bereavement.
We would also like to congratulate PLCC member James Bennett of Antioch, Tennessee. Mr. Bennett was installed on Sunday, January 10th as Deacon at the Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church in Nashville. We wish him much success in his role as a church leader, may God continue to smile on him.
Let us continue to keep Haiti and its people in our prayers and to reach out to help in whatever way that we can.
Serina Gilbert,
PLCC Events Coordinator
NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS BY PLCC LEADERSHIP
06 Jan 2010 11:45 am
Sokoto Fulani, Board Chairman writes:
"To my fellow PLCC Board of Directors, Officers and general membership, I am pleased to have posted the following words for the New Year 2010: Resolve to be positive in all that you think say and do. My little bit of the thinking spirituality known as "Numerology" teaches that a s study of the numbers for this year (2+0+1+0=3). Now, the number 3 for Christians is representative of: The Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit. Further, in the Africentric community the number 3 is significant of the need for "Collective Work and Responsibility" (Ujima).
So, my fellow Promise Land Club members, relatives and friends, may we join one another in 2010 to work together to bring the long awaited restoration of the Promise Land School building to completion and our other plans and goals to reality. I even ask us to resolve per contract, one with the other, to hold ourselves accountable for this Ujima for 2010! "
Della Bryant, Co-Chair and Chairman of the Hospitality Committee Resolves:
"In 2010, to create an effective communication process with in the PLCC to insure that all hospitality needs are adhered to in a timely manner, i.e. notification of achievements, special announcements, illness and deceased notifications, etc. And to engage the assistance of other members of the Hospitality Committee to be active in all Hospitality tasks and responsibilities.
Finally, I wish a New Year of health, joy, peace, love and plenty for all fellow PLCC Board members, officers, membership and friends. "
Calhoun Contemplating Homecoming
05 Jan 2010 10:58 pm
Hello Everyone,
Pastor M.R. Nesbitt, Sr. (Pastor of Calhoun Memorial Temple) informed his congregation that he was asked by the Promise Land Community Club (PLCC) Executive Committee Members and accepted being the "Honorary Visiting Pastor" for the Promise Land Homecoming Sunday Service each year.
We told everyone about the historic site, vendors, entertainment & hospitality during the Homecoming Celebration Weekend and the opportunity for them to become members of the PLCC at any time for $25.00. They were excited to hear about the Annual Meeting coming up April 14, 2010 in Columbus, OH.
We will also look into getting a bus, so the congregation can visit next year or maybe even this year.
Have A Bless New Year!
Sincerely,
Kimberly N. Castaneda, PLCC Member
Descendant of John Nesbitt