St. Paul A.M.E. Church - Zanesville
740.454.9700
Weekly Bulletin Announcements
For Upcoming Ohio/South Ohio Conference, District and Connectional events listed for this conference year,
please visit our Home Page!
Contact Brenda Curtis, our Benevolent Chairperson, to have her formally send
get well cards, sympathy cards, flowers, and to contact the person who does resolutions, etc.
from our church!
Need Transportation to Sunday School or Worship Service?
Contact Brother Paul Jones at 740.683.7116 (cell) or 740.452.1844 (home) OR
Brother Kenny Wooten at 740.454.8265
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This website is maintained by Dr. Brenda Kay Toler. Church information to be posted can be sent to: toler.1@osu.edu
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ST. PAUL A.M.E. CHURCH PRAYER LIST: (Sick, Shut-Ins, and "Special Prayer" Requests)
Please take the time to send cards or make calls to those on this list to shower
them with Christian love and spiritual support!
Marva Burrell, John Frenzley
Bonnie Jordan, Tammy Barnett
Mark France, Roger Touvell
Raymond Harris
Emily Dickinson, Paul Dickinson, Illene Johnson
Mark Walker
Saundra Edwards - Willow Haven Care Center
Rev. Robert Palmer
Sandy Jones - Adams Lane Care Center
Flora Kelly, Charlotte Hill, Susan Rush
Carin Chmielniak, Sam Jewell, Evelyn Wyatt
Paul Jones,
Josephine Scott,
Florence Fields, Nedra Angel
Connie Norman
Rev. Keith Wyatt, Sr.
Debbie Smith Fisher
Stefon Martin
Denver Norman
Brenda Toler
Michael Cloyd
Deirdrea Edwards O'Neal, Jennifer Edwards
Rev. Clifton Kilpatrick, Edith Henderson,
Dwight Hudson, Carl Burns,
Rachel Murphy - Room #2005 Select Specialty Hospital, 2000 Tamarak Road, Newark, Ohio
Janae Hughes Jamison- Newark Care and Rehabilitation, 75 McMillen Dr. Newark, Ohio 43055
Linda Hill - Cedar Hill Care Center - Room 220, 1136 Adair Ave., Zanesville, Ohio 43701
Betty Bellamy - The Worthington At Gahanna, Apt. #205, 1201 Riva Ridge Court, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Shirley Johnson - Room # 210 The Oaks at Bethesda, Zanesville, Ohio 43701
Sherry Tate - 1471 Wills Creek Valley Drive, Cambridge, Ohio 43725
Dorothy (JoAnn) Williams - Room # 312 The Oaks at Northpointe, Zanesville, Ohio 43701),
An UPDATED URGENT Message From the Desk of Rev. Clifton R. Kilpatrick.....
on the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic & Worship Service as of March 29, 2021!!!
The threats of this world are real, but we do not stand against such threats alone. Our Heavenly
Father stands with us, and in Him, we can find all we need to face such times. The Lord offers to
us a spirit of peace in place of fear and a spirit of hope in place of worry. We are closely monitoring
the Center for Disease Control & Prevention’s statements regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and
wish to comply with the guidelines from the Ohio Department of Health.
Such information changes daily. A MANDATORY MASK ORDER is still in place. Health agents will
visit retail establishments. A warning will be issued to stores the first time if customers are found
not wearing masks. The second time an establishment risks being shut down for a 24 hour period.
The stay at home advisory has been lifted due to a decrease in case numbers. Beginning March 29, 2021,
persons 16 and older can make an appointment to get vaccinated.
Government’s motivation is to protect the well being of all individuals and we want to comply, in an
effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus and the variants among our beloved congregants. So, it is with
much prayer, consideration and love for our dedicated members that "in person" worship services are
still suspended until further notice due to the 10 person gathering guideline recommendation. Instead,
sermons will be posted to our Church Facebook page LATER in the day IF THERE ARE NO TECHNICAL
DIFFICULTIES or to this ANNOUNCEMENT PAGE BELOW.
God doesn’t want us to be filled with fear. He wants us to be filled with faith.
2 Timothy 1:7 states "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and of a sound mind."
The Church is not a building...it's the people. Please note that you are still able to support the Church
by submitting your tithes and offerings via PayPal by going to
the church’s website (www.stpaulamezanesville.com) and clicking on the GIVING tab on the Home page.
If you do not feel comfortable donating on line you can take advantage of one of the following options.
A) Contact a member of the Finance Office
B) Mail your tithes & contributions to St. Paul AME Church, P.O. Box 2152, Zanesville, Ohio 43702.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Be mindful that the health and safety of our
members and all of God’s children are of paramount importance. We are continuing to pray for the
safety of those on the front lines caring for those already impacted by COVID-19. Remember to wash
your hands often and to practice the CDC guidelines to protect yourselves. Stay home, stay safe and
I look forward to worshiping with you online.
Blessings,
Rev. Clifton R. Kilpatrick
Pastor
When you see something that is not right, say something or do something!! Continue to get into
good trouble until we have a just society. Honor the legacy of John Lewis...VOTE!!
Easter Resurrection Sunday, April 4, 2021
Happy Easter!! He Lives!! Have a blessed Resurrection Sunday!
Below are the names of church members, community members, relatives and friends that are in care
facilities. Please take time to place a call, send a card or make a visit. May God continue to bless
you as you bless others with your acts of kindness!
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The address for The OAKS AT NORTHPOINTE is 3291 Northpointe Dr. , Zanesville, Ohio 43701 740.452.3000
1. Dorothy (JoAnn) Williams - Room # 312
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The address for ADAMS LANE CARE CENTER RESIDENTS listed below is
1856 Adams Lane, Zanesville, Ohio 43701
1. Sandy Jones - Adams Lane Care Center - Room #312
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The address for CAMBRIDGE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
1. Sherry France Tate - 1471 Wills Creek Valley Drive, Cambridge, Ohio 43725
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The address for WILLOW HAVEN CARE CENTER is 1020 Taylor Street, Zanesville, Ohio 43701
1. Saundra Edwards - Willow Haven Care Center - Room #502
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The address for STERLING SUITES at CEDAR HILL is 1126 Adair Ave., Zanesville, Ohio 43701
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The address for CEDAR Hill Care Center Residents is 1136 Adair Ave., Zanesville, Ohio 43701
1. Linda Hill - Cedar Hill Care Center - Room #220
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The address for NEWARK CARE AND REHABILITATION, 75 McMillen Dr. Newark, Ohio 43055
1. Janae Hughes Jamison - Newark Care & Rehabilitation Center
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The address for THE WORTHINGTON AT GAHANNA - 1201 Riva Ridge Court, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
(This is an assisted living facility located in a suburb of Columbus, Ohio.)
1. Betty Bellamy - Phone 614.656.8651 Apartment # 205
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The address for THE OAKS AT BETHESDA is 2971 Maple Ave., Zanesville, Ohio 43701 740.452.3800
1. Shirley Johnson - The Oaks at Bethesda - Room # 210
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MORRISON HOUSE - Genesis Hospice & Palliative Care Center of Zanesville
713 Forest Ave. Zanesville, Ohio.
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The address for ALTERCARE ZANESVILLE is 4200 Harrington Drive, Zanesville Ohio 43701 740.452.4351
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Birth Announcements: Congratulations and Blessings to the following families!
1. Jonathon James Campbell - Parents are Randi & Jonathon Campbell, Grandparent is Marla Spencer
and Great Grandparent is Bonnie Jordan
2. Kyra Joy Brantley - Parents are Stephanie & Kerron Brantley, Grandparents are Dr. Keith & Kathy Brantley
3. Roshone Ramar Smith Jr. - Parents are Anna & Roshone Smith, Grandparents are Felicia & Billy Gilbert
and Great Grandparent is Bonnie Jordan
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CONTINUED SYMPATHY, PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FOLLOWING FAMILIES
The family of Hortense Weatherspoon Jones
The family of Rev. Raleigh B. Ragland
The family of Craig Brandford
The family of Francine Lee Goins
The family of Annie Sowers
The family of Beverly Myers
The family of Stuart Malllinger
The family of Curtis Brandon
The family of Staci Burrell
The family of Leslie Dalton Kelly
The family of Gail Paige (Faithful) Curtis
The family of Ander Haley Jr.
The family of Gary Eugene Steele
The family of Gabriel (Gabe) Raleigh Weatherspoon
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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR EASTER RESURRECTION SUNDAY April 4, 2021
Don't forget to mark your calendars with important dates for this entire 2020-2021 Ohio
South Ohio Conference Year!
They will be listed on the homepage of this website after November.
1. "Recycle for Sight program" by donating your old used eye glasses.
These glasses will be sent all over our country and around the world to
those in need. Help made a difference!
2. Attention parents and students!! Stay aware of scholarship opportunities ALL
YEAR long by copying and pasting the Muskingum County Community Foundation
Scholarship Central link below into your browser address bar:
http://bit.ly/1mKHpWq
You may also learn about workshops, events and projects by copying and
pasting the website address below into your browser address bar:
http:www.mccf.org
3. To pay your tithes or make a donation to St. Paul AME Church Zanesville
please click on the GIVING TAB above, and you can make your monetary
donations there. You do not have to have a PayPal account to make your donation.
All major credit cards are accepted. Thank you for your contributions and donations.
4. "The Legacy of Sarah Allen Continues" PATRONS' LIST - WMS Black History AND
Women's Month Fundraiser.
You may mail contributions via a check made out
to St. Paul Church WMS. The address is St. Paul AME Church, P.O. Box 2152, Zanesville,
Ohio 43702.
If you donate through Pay Pal located on our Giving Page please notify the Missionary
Sister that invited you to donate to inform them that you made your donation electronically.
That way the Missionary Sister can alert our Church Treasurer, and he will know where
to route your donation.
Thank you for supporting our Grace Palmer Missionary Society. Please note that this
fundraiser is being extended beyond February and into the month of March, in celebration
of Women's History Month.
PATRON'S NAMES:
Jalen Haley
Steve Dodge
Tyler Haley
Maureen Christian
Rebecca & Phil Palmer
Kathy Brantley
Brenda Toler
Bonnie Jordan
5. Mid Year Convocation was held March 26 & 27, 2021
See your local church pastor to see what you missed.
6. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Martin Luther King, Jr., Scholarship
Fund Committee presented the 27th Annual Prayer Breakfast on WHIZ
as a television program on Monday, January 18, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. on
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Holiday.
Congratulations to the 2021 MLK Recipients
(2021 MLK Book Scholarship Recipients)
John Glenn High School~
DaShawn Adams
Hannah Clifford
Abigail Hivnor
Caroline Lee
Mateya Townsend
Maysville High School ~
Kemery Aichele
Ari Norris
Philo~
Lydia Mayle
Tri-Valley~
Baylee Johnson
Anne Miller
Gino Repuyan
Zanesville High School~
Chiara Black
Meya Derwacter
Noah Fultz
Kobe King
Allyanna Mayle
Alexis Morrison
Kiersten Norris
Isaac Payton
Julia Torres
Derek Wallace
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1. Please remember to pay your $23.00 WMS dues for the new Conference year.
2. The Ohio-South Ohio Conference WMS "Birthday Celebration Fundraiser"
will take place again throughout the year. Those who participate in this
fundraiser should send their $50.00 donation to Chairperson
Mrs. Adrienne A. Morris at 327 Washington Ave.
Wyoming, Ohio 45215.
3. Don't forget to send your $5.00 Third District WMS Foundation contributions to President Costella Haley.
4. Currently there is a WMS Fundraiser taking place called
the "Sarah Allen Legacy Continues" Patrons' List Black History & Women'sMonth
Fundraiser. Patrons are listed above in the regular announcements.
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The Young Peoples' Division of St. Paul A.M.E. Zanesville....."YPD Bulletin Board News Corner"
All in person activities and events have been cancelled due to the COVID- 19 pandemic.
Nothing can break this Connection! 🌎
The Connectional YPD is ready to welcome you to our new digital space. 👩🏽💻👨🏽💻
The Connectional Leadership Training Institute was held
March 26-28th 2021
Virtually hosted by the 13th Episcopal District
Registration os closed https://intre.org?526
See your local YPD Directors to see what you missed! 🙌🏾
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Conference Year 2020 - 2021 Lay Organization Officers
Dr. Lenora Brogdon - Third District Lay President
Dr. Willie C. Glover - Third District Lay President Emeritus
Mr. Marvin Harris - Ohio South Ohio Conference President
Becky Palmer - St. Paul AME Zanesville Local President
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Death Announcements:
Zanesville: Gabriel Raleigh Weatherspoon, The first African American Zanesville Fire Department
firefighter and a Korean War Veteran has died. 89-year-old Gabriel Raleigh Weatherspoon Senior
passed away Sunday at his home surrounded by his loving family. Weatherspoon was a graduate
of Zanesville High School. After graduation he fought in the Korean War as part of a tank crew.
He earned a position as a firefighter on the Zanesville Fire Department. He was the first
African American firefighter in the department. He married his wife, Evelyn, on May 25th,
1957 and had four children, 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Calling hours are
set for Friday, May 22, 2020 from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm
at Burrell Funeral Services. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Zanesville: Ander Lee Haley Jr., 53, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 following
a sudden illness. He was born January 10, 1967 in Akron to Ander L. Haley Sr. and
Sandra McCall James. He was in the tire business for 25 years with Central Ohio Bandag
and Joe Buckey Tire. Most recently he was employed in the maintenance department
at the Zanesville Metropolitan Housing Authority and was a workaholic. Ander enjoyed
watching Michigan football and loved golfing, fishing, Chevy’s and a cold Busch Light.
He never met a stranger and loved his family.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife Maranna Wetzel-Haley; his children:
Tyler Haley, Jalen Haley, Leighton (Katie) Wetzel, Landin Wetzel and Kyla Dillon; siblings:
Latona (Ernest) Brisco-Thompson, Tracy (Darrell) Haley-Massey, Aricka (Kenny) Haley-Clinton,
Donavan/Kashinda Robinson and April Anderson; three grandchildren, five nieces,
a great nephew and a great niece.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Arthur and Sarah McCall;
paternal grandparents: Milton and Louise Haley; step father Detroit “Sonny” James
and a brother Arland Anderson. Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM Wednesday,
July 29 at THE SNOUFFER FUNERAL HOME, 1150 WEST MILITARY ROAD, ZANESVILLE.
The funeral will begin at 11am Thursday, July 30 with Rev. Clifton Kilpatrick officiating.
Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. To send a note of condolence to the family
go to www.snoufferfuneralhome.com, find us on Facebook or call our caring locally
owned staff at 740.450.8000.
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Zanesville: Gail Paige (Faithful) Curtis, 66, of Zanesville, passed away Wednesday,
August 19, 2020. Gail was born September 17, 1953 to the late Melvin Faithful Sr.
and the late Inez (Williams) Faithful, Sr. In addition to her parents, Gail is also
preceded in death by her brother, Melvin Faithful; sisters, Sandy Henderson
and Phyllis McPherson; uncle, Kurt Williams; aunts, JoAnn Williams and Juanita;
and a brother-in-law, Ronald Lee Curtis.
Gail leaves to cherish her memory, her dedicated husband, Jeffery E. Curtis; her sister,
Sharon Sue Curtis, of Maryland; several special nieces and nephews including Electra Curtis,
Eric Curtis and Arcasia Curtis; and a host of many other family members and friends.
Gail was a kind and loving woman. She loved children and was known to enjoy looking
after them, playing dress-up and taking them to church. Gail was a devoted member
of St. Paul A.M.E. Church, in Zanesville, Ohio. It wasn't unusual for a neighborhood child to
come to her house in hopes of a pop-sicle on a hot day. Gail was an extremely loving
woman, who enjoyed helping others. She will be deeply missed. You may call on the
family Monday, August 24, 2020 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., with the funeral service to follow
at 11 a.m., at the Burrell Funeral Home. Reverend Clifton R. Kilpatrick will be officiating.
Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. BURRELL FUNERAL SERVICES is serving the family.
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Zanesville: Leslie Dalton Kelly, 67, of Zanesville, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020.
Leslie was born March 4, 1953 to the late Charles and Margaret France-Kelly. In addition
to his parents, Leslie is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Tena Kelly and his
brother, Wesley Baker. Leslie leaves to cherish his memory, his dedicated and loving daughter,
Melissa (Daryl Clark, Jr.) Kelly-Wells; a nephew, Jason Kelly, whom he had the pleasure of
helping to raise; grandchildren, Nicholas Clark, Kathleen Kelly, Pamela Kelly-Wells and
Ryanne Clark; siblings, Charlotte Hill, Flora Mae Kelly, Priscilla Robinson, Shirley Darling,
Donald Kelly, Charles Kelly Jr. and James "Butch" Berry; several nieces and nephews;
several cousins; many friends, including special friends Emory Myers, Eddie Carter and
Costella Haley; his co-workers with the City of Zanesville Cemetery Workers; and a host
of many other friends and family. Leslie was a dedicated member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church
of Zanesville, Ohio where he served as a Trustee and was a drummer in Church Choir.
Throughout his life, Leslie dedicated years of service to United Technology. In later years
he enjoyed his job as a truck driver, before taking employment with the City of Zanesville.
Leslie's favorite hobby was music and he was a self taught drummer.
He was a father figure to many, especially his nieces and nephews, whom
he enjoyed as if they were his own children. Leslie will be deeply missed. You may call on
the family on Friday, August 28, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m., with the funeral service
following at 1:00 p.m., at Burrell Funeral Services. Rev. Clifton R. Kilpatrick will be officiating.
Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Per CDC recommendations and Governor DeWine's
health order mandate, all guests will be required to wear a self-provided face covering. BURRELL
FUNERAL SERVICES is serving the family.
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Zanesville: Craig LaMonte Brandford, 61, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully Wednesday,
January 6, 2021 after a lingering illness, at Genesis Hospital. Craig was born December 26, 1959
in Zanesville, Ohio the son of Robert E. and the late Mary Anna (Harris) Brandford, Sr.
Craig was the second oldest of four children. In addition to his beloved mother, Craig is also
preceded in death by his older brother, Robert Brandford, Jr.
Craig leaves to cherish his memory, his father, Robert E. Brandford, Sr.; his beloved children,
Clarissa Brandford and Joshua Brandford; two granddaughters, Teriauna Brandford and Myla
Brandford; brother, Jeffrey Alan Brandford and sister, Carolyn Louise Brandford; very dear and
special sister-in-law, Sarah Beth Reid, to whom he felt closer than even a biological sister;
special niece, Eboni Brandford; nephews, Joseph Norris, Jr. and DeAndre Brandford; niece,
Staci Craig; great-nephew, Marques Greene, and the entire Barnett family; as well as other
friends and family too numerous to list.
Craig was a proud member of Morning Star Church of God in Christ. He was also a very gifted
singer and a gifted, very creative artist. Craig was an extremely friendly person who never
met a stranger. Craig was a Zanesville High School graduate. He went on to dedicate 11 years
of service as a government employee, serving on the local police force and also Muskingum
County fraud investigations. Craig was loved by many and will be deeply missed.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Maple Avenue Kidney Care, as well as the
medical staff of doctors and nurses at Genesis Hospital who so professionally and diligently
took care of Craig.
Due to the present infectious pandemic now taking place, the family has chosen cremation
and no services will be observed at this time. BURRELL FUNERAL SERVICES is serving the family.
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Zanesville: Hortense Jones, 96, went to be with The Lord, Saturday, February 27, 2021.
Hortense was born December 26, 1924 to the late Henry and Flavia (Pendleton) Weatherspoon.
In addition to her parents, Hortense is also preceded in death by her beloved husband,
Paul Jones, Sr.; and her sons, James Jones and Kevin Jones.
Hortense leaves to remember her wisdom, her loving children, Paul (Sandy) Jones,
Lisa Ayers, Eric Jones, and Brett Jones; grandchildren, Monica, Paul, Ted (Rachel),
Aaron, Stephanie, James, Casey, Carletta, Christopher (Liz), Shari, Jamaica, Bryson
and Keeta; several great and great-great grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.
Hortense will be deeply missed by all who had the honor of knowing her. She was an
active member of The Order of the Eastern Stars for many years. She enjoyed serving
on the Steward Board, the Lay Organization, and the Women's Missionary Society of
St. Paul AME Church Zanesville. She loved engaging friends in lively discussions
about history and current events.
You may call on the family Friday, March 5, 2021
from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m., with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m., at Burrell Funeral
Services in Zanesville. Reverend Clifton Kilpatrick officiating. Mrs. Jones will be laid to
rest in Woodlawn Cemetery aside her husband.
BURRELL FUNERAL SERVICES is serving the family.
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