Raleigh Aglow Lighthouse News |
|
|
You are invited to a Mid-Atlantic Regional special event conference call featuring speaker: | | |
|
|
John Guandolo is the Founder of Understanding the Threat (UTT), an organization that empowers citizens, elected officials and police to dismantle the Marxist/communist and jihadi networks inside the United States and re-establish America’s founding principles in their communities. In 2006, Mr. Guandolo was designated a “Subject Matter Expert” by FBI Headquarters and created and implemented the FBI’s first Counterterrorism Training Program focused on the Muslim Brotherhood, Islamic Doctrine, and the global Islamic Movement. In 2008, he was recruited out of the FBI by the Department of Defense to conduct Strategic Analysis on the Global Islamic Movement. Currently, Mr. Guandolo advises governments – U.S. and others – on matters related to National Security, specifically the threat from the Global Islamic Movement. He actively briefs and teaches members of Congress, senior military officials, police, the intelligence community, key community leaders, and others. Mr. Guandolo is the co-author of Shariah: The Threat to America (2010) which identifies sharia as the enemy’s threat doctrine, the author of Raising a Jihadi Generation (September 2013) which details the Muslim Brotherhood’s jihadi network inside the United States, and the author of Islam’s Deception: The Truth About Sharia (2019) which details key points of Islam’s doctrine sharia. DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2020 TIME: 10:30 AM DIAL IN #: 712.775.8896; access code 754-058 Mr. Guandolo will begin the call by speaking for 20 to 30 minutes, followed by a time of questions and answers. Call in and be informed! |
|
|
In Loving Memory Juanita B Richardson October 26, 1939 - May 23, 2020 |
|
|
A TIME TO BE BORN Juanita Laverne Blount Richardson was born on October 26, 1939 to Iola Brodie Blount formerly from Wilson, NC and Willie Blount, Sr. of Raleigh, NC. Juanita Laverne was the oldest of six children and was a positive role-model for her siblings. Throughout her lifetime she demonstrated her love for all humanity. A TIME TO GROW Juanita spent the first few years of her life in East Raleigh. The desire to rejoin the family's descendants precipitated the family's move back to Oberlin (now know as Oberlin Village) in West Raleigh. Oberlin was the first African-American community of professional freedmen in the region. In West Raleigh, Juanita spent most of her developmental years learning the important values of contributing to society. While growing up in Raleigh, Juanita attended the family church Oberlin Baptist Church. At Oberlin Baptist Church, Juanita's father served as a Deacon and the Church Treasurer. Her mother served as Chair of the Deaconess Board. Both parents significantly influenced Juanita and were her primary foundation for her continuous engagement in the choirs, Baptist Training Union (BTU), and Junior Usher Board. Juanita had a strong complementary alto voice. She and her sister often sang religious and classical duets for her mother and family in the family home for special family occasions and weekend quality time together. Juanita enjoyed all genres of music and the genuine fellowship of her family and friends. Educated in Wake County, NC, Juanita attended Oberlin Elementary School where she learned to play the viola and cello. Juanita attended J.W. Ligon High School and graduated in May 1958. She continued her education at Shaw University and North Carolina Central University in Raleigh, NC and Durham, NC respectively. Afterwards she lived in Mount Vernon, New York before moving to Washington, D.C. A TIME TO LOVE Juanita met her husband Max B. Richardson in Washington D.C. To that union one child was born, Kimberly. A TIME TO WORK Juanita was employed at Channel 4 Television Station in Washington, D.C. She later worked for the Purchasing Department at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Her volunteer work included working on the national Presidential campaigns for both former Presidents William J. Clinton and Barack H. Obama. She received special recognition from the two of them. Juanita was a long-time active member of the Federal Chapter of the American Business Women's Association. She served on various committees and worked tirelessly to promote the national goals and objectives of the organization. |
|
When Juanita retired from the workforce and returned to North Carolina, she was compelled to contribute to the region to which she was returning. Some of Juanita's contributions were manifested via her passion to serve others. That passion led Juanita to become a member of the Raleigh Chapter of Aglow International in 2003. Juanita believed that serving others included teaching others. In Aglow International she was dedicated and committed to perform missionary work at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women in Raleigh on every third Sunday of each month. For the purpose of assisting with transforming lives, there she ministered and taught the women about the love of Christianity and its associated outcomes. Additionally, Juanita's passion for serving others inspired her to become a Substitute Teacher in the Wake County Public School System. A TIME TO TRAVEL Traveling was a favorite leisure pursuit for Juanita. She enjoyed traveling to various regions which included many islands. Some of these locations were Venezuela, Bahama Islands, Canada, California and Hawaii. The many times that Juanita visited Hawaii, her visits included traveling to the islands of Oahu, Maui, and Kauai. THE JOURNEY OF FAITH While in Wasington, D.C., Emmanuel Baptist Church was Juanita's home of faith. At Emmanuel one of her primary roles included serving on the Trustee Board. Juanita's final home Church was Malaby's Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church in Knightdale, NC. For over fifteen years, Juanita has praised God with a congregation of faith-filled members where she worked in the following capacities: Pastor's Aid Ministry President, Church Clerk, New Members Class Ministry, Mass Choir. A TIME OF PEACE Juanita Laverne Blount Richardson departed this earthly life and transitioned to her peaceful eternal life on May 23, 2020. A TIME OF REMEMBRANCE Preceding Juanita in death were Iola B. Blount, mother; Willie Blount Sr., father; and two brothers, Wilbert A. Blount, and Lawrence A. Blount. Left to cherish her fond memories are Juanita's daughter, Kimberly R. Clinkscales (Darwin) of Gibsonville, NC; two granddaughters, Alexandra D. Clinkscales and Lauren M. Clinkscales both of Gibsonville, NC; two brothers, Willie Blount Jr. (Vickie) of Aurora, OH and Dr. Brian C. Blount (Evelyn) of Greensboro, NC; sister, Francine B. Miller of Colonia, NJ; two uncles, Walter Rollins (Dorothy) of Ann Arbor, MI and Jack Marsh of Suitland, MD; "brother-cousin" William Turner of Wilson, NC; loving nephews and nieces, seven great nieces and nephews; and a host of cousins and special friends. |
|
|
Our Dear Sister Juanita: Thank you for your wonderful friendship, your faithful service, and your anointed prayers. You will forever be in our hearts! |
|
|
"For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11 The Living Bible) |
|
|
President: Karen Hunt VP of Ministry Development: In Transition; VP of Public Relations: Pamela Ulasi Uzziel VP of Financial Development: Janice Petway; VP of Administration: In Transition |
|
|
|
|
