Dr. Doris
Jones Wilson, music legend and icon, is retiring after 13 years as
Minister of Music for the West Side Missionary Baptist Church and
after 65 years of serving the entire St. Louis community. Her work
has spanned every musical genre, including arrangement, instruction
and performance.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>A salute to Dr. Wilson, entitled, “The Lady, The Music, The Legacy” has been planned with a special city-wide celebration. It will be held on Sunday, September 11 at 4 p.m. at the West Side Missionary Baptist Church, 4675 Page Blvd, with Maestro Dello Thedford serving as Musical Director for this special event.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>A special service planned for the members of the West Side Missionary Baptist Church is also planned for Saturday, September 10.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Many of Dr. Wilson’s special musical arrangements and productions will be recognized during the celebratory weekend. Local and national distinguished musicians, composers, choral directors and elected officials have been invited to be present to honor Dr. Wilson for her passion, commitment and contributions to the musical heritage of the St. Louis community and the nation at large.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Doris Jones Wilson has earned a national reputation as an outstanding musician, teacher, and choral director for a number of signature musical arrangements. In September, 2010, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in Washington, D.C., featured a special performance of one of her most popular arrangements, “Even Me.”
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>She earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri; a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Doctor of Education in Music Education from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>For more information, you may call Darlean King at 314-517-1401 or email the Celebration Planning Committee at
“mailto:djwcelebrate@gmail.com”>djwcelebrate@gmail.com
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“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Trio Tres Bien will appear in concert with Danita
“font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;”> Saturday, September 17 at Scruggs Mamorial Church
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“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>15th Pastoral Anniversary
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“font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Please mark your calendars for Bishop Ronnie and Winnetta Whittier’s 15th Pastoral Anniversary “font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>b
“font-family: Verdana;”>eginning Friday, September 23 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, September 25 at 4 p.m.Theme: Completely, Yes Lord “font-family: Verdana;”>John 21:16 and Revelation 16:5-7) 4932 Union.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Baptist women’s events
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;”> Southern Mission “font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;”> Baptist Church (SMBC), 8171 Wesley Avenue, Kinloch, Mo.
will host its Christian Women Prayer Breakfast 10 a.m.
Saturday, September 17. The speaker will be Min. Antoinette
Hines of True Redemption Center.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>It will host its Christian Women Annual Day at 8 a.m. Sunday, September 18. Evangelist Faye Harris of New Paradise Baptist Church will speak.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;”> Southern Mission “font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;”> Baptist Church-West (SMBC-West), 1800 Oak Tree St., St. Peters, Mo. “font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>will host its Christian Women Annual Day at 11 a.m. Sunday, September 18. Min. Serena Chambers of Southern Mission Baptist Church will speak.
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“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>First Baptist honors Chuck Smallwood “font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”> On Sunday, June 26, Trustee Charles “Chuck” Smallwood of the First Baptist Church of Chesterfield was recognized for his 32 years of service. During service, Mayor Bruce Geiger of Chesterfield, Mo. read a proclamation declaring June 26, “Charles Smallwood Day,” and Smallwood and his wife received many gifts, including the surprise visit of their non-local family. First Baptist Church of Chesterfield has also decided to name their driveway “Charles Smallwood Blvd.” as another token of appreciation of a great man who has selflessly served the church for many years and continues to do so today.
