First Baptist Church

Posted: February 24

The annual Laverne Millicent Russell Helping Hands Student Scholarship will be initiated at the May 16, 2015 First Baptist Church Helping Hands Memorial Tea. The family-run program will annually consider applications from First Baptist students who are either graduating from high school, entering the 12th grade at the time of applying, or matriculating college students who are entering their sophomore, junior or senior years of study. Scholarship awards will range from $500 to $2500. Applicants should email LMRscholarship@gmail.com to complete their application along with an accompanying 500 to 750 word essay to be received at the above address by no later than April 3, 2015. Scholarship winner(s) will be announced at the tea and will be asked to read (his, her, their) winning submission. All students who submit an application are requested to attend the tea along with their parents or guardians. For additional information, please contact Bro. Edgar Russell at fixrus1@sbcglobal.net , telephone (203) 877-0161 or (203) 394-7064.------ BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION Charles Sifford (1922-2015) – the first African American professional golfer to play in the Professional Golf Association. At the age of 13, he could shoot at par, an incredible feat. Mr. Sifford authored his autobiography in 1992 entitled, “Let Me Play.” Find out more on Mr. Sifford's journey from Charlotte, NC to the World Golf Hall of Fame------