Kirby to Address Men's Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis

Dr. Kelvin Kirby, professor of engineering and Deputy Director and Education Coordinator for the NASA sponsored research center at Prairie View A&M University, and associate minister at Mt. Corinth Missionary Baptist Church in Hempstead will address the men at the Prayer Breakfast on October 26 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Prairie View.

Dr. Kirby will share with us his experiences growing up in Hempstead and teaching and working in Prairie View; and the various projects he’s engaged to better the quality of life for others. 

  

Dr. Kirby has a wealth of experience in managing multi-disciplinary research centers, human resource development, computer and communications systems and military leadership.  Kirby also served as the associate vice president for student affairs at Prairie View A&M.

Dr. Kirby holds the BS in Electrical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University, the MS in Computer Engineering and Doctorate of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University.  His doctoral work focused on establishing and managing multi-disciplinary research at small universities.  He has expertise in executing government programs and human resource development.  His engineering, management and leadership skills are appropriate for his role.

He has served on several evaluation and review Panels for the National Science Foundation and NASA Programs; member of the Engineering Standards Review Committee, Texas State Board for Educator Certification, to develop standards for Teacher Certification in Mathematics, Physical Science and Engineering and on the Advisory Boards for QEM Network and Systemic Research, Inc.

We would be delighted to have you join us for this free event and ask that you invite and bring a friend with you.  We are in our fifth year of sponsoring the event and are grateful and say thanks to the more than 300 men who have graced us with their presence.

The Men's breakfast, in its fifth year, invite all the men to suggest topics for discussion and speakers for the programs as well.   The sponsors express its sincere thanks and appreciation for the men who have attended and participated in the event over the years. They also invite members of the community to worship and fellowship at St. Francis of Assisi for the Sunday services begin at 11:00 a.m. and to the Christian Education and Bible Study on Fridays from 7:00–8:00 p.m.

Please call 936-857-3272 to confirm attendance at the breakfast.

Bishop Dena Harrison to Celebrate Eucharist at St. Francis of Assisi Prairie View

The Rt. Rev. Dena Harrison, Suffragan Bishop in the Diocese of Texas will celebrate the Eucharist at St. Francis of Assisi on Sunday, October 6, 2103 at 11:00 a.m. at the church on 204 Dooley Street in Prairie View.

Bishop Harrison will also conduct the confirmation of Allen Roberts. A reception will follow the service and the public is invited.

A native Texan, Bishop Harrison became the ninth Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of Texas in 2006. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from The University of Texas at Austin and Master and Doctor of Divinity degrees from the Seminary of the Southwest.

Bishop Harrison's ordained ministry includes service as Assistant Rector of All Saints’ Church, Austin; Rector of St. James’ Church, La Grange; Rector of St. James the Apostle Church, Conroe; and Canon to the Ordinary and Archdeacon of the Diocese of Texas. As executive for the West Region of the diocese, she has oversight of churches in the Austin, Northwest, Central, and Southwest convocations and oversees the Commission on Ministry and World Mission.

She is a trustee of Episcopal Relief and Development and serves as Chair of St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System, Houston, and the Seminary of the Southwest, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, and El Buen Samaritano in Austin.

Bishop Harrison and her husband Larry have two children and five grandchildren. Larry Harrison is a CPA practicing in Austin.

Upcoming events at St. Francis include the "Blessing of the Animals" in honor of the patron St. Francis of Assisi on October 12 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the church and the Feast of St. Francis and the 61st Anniversary Celebration at 3:00 p.m. Members of the community are also invited to worship and fellowship at St. Francis of Assisi for the Sunday services begin at 11:00 a.m. and to the Christian Education and Bible Study on Fridays from 7:00–8:00 p.m.

For information, email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

Pastor Fred Thomas Addresses Men's Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi

Some 54 men were on hand for the monthly Men's Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Prairie View on September 21, 2013 with The Reverend Fred Thomas, Senior Pastor of Great St. Peter’s Missionary Baptist Church, Hempstead.
Pastor Thomas challenged the men of the community to make life better for others. Reverend Thomas shared his experiences growing up and becoming a pastor that set the standards for the establishment of about seven churches in the area.

Reverend Thomas was called and accepted to the be Pastor September 22, 1993 and was installed on November 5, 1993. The church has grown numerically, spiritually, and financially. Many improvements have been made: a second Sunday service and Children’s Church were formulated, furniture and equipment purchased formulation of bus, jail, prayer and praise ministers, to name a few. In addition to his pastoral duties, Reverend Thomas served a stint on the Hempstead City Council and also served as president of the Hempstead Ministerial Alliance. Pastor Thomas goal is to ensure, in the words of the church’s tagline, "Making it impossible for the people of Hempstead, Waller County to go to HELL!" The Men's chorus of St. Peter's provided several musical selections and Reverend Thomas closed out the event with a song and the benediction.
The Men's breakfast, in its fifth year, invite all the men to suggest topics for discussion and speakers for the programs as well. The next breakfast is set for October 26, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.
The sponsors express its sincere thanks and appreciation for the men who have attended and participated in the event over the years. They also invite members of the community to worship and fellowship at St. Francis of Assisi for the Sunday services begin at 11:00 a.m. and to the Christian Education and Bible Study on Fridays from 7:00–8:00 p.m.

Upcoming events at St. Francis include the "Blessing of the Animals" in honor of the patron St. Francis of Assisi on October 12 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the church and the Feast of St. Francis and the 61st Anniversary Celebration at 3:00 p.m. For information, email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

PVAMU Bowman to address Men's Prayer Breakfast

Nelson Bowman III, is the speaker for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Prairie View on 204 Dooley Street in Prairie View on August 24, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.  The breakfast is the churches outreach program in its 5^th year and is free and opened to the men of the community.

Nelson is the Executive Director for Development at Prairie View A&M University, a position he has held for the past six years.  He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Morehouse College and a Masters degree from Prairie View A&M University. 

Bowman has varied experiences in financial management, fund raising and leadership. He has authored and co-authored several books and writings on Fundraising, Financial Planning, Alumni Giving and Careers in Fundraising for College Students of Color and Fundraising at Historically Black Colleges and Universities: An All Campus Approach, a select few.  Some of his works have been cited in such journals as The Chronicle of Higher Education, Diverse Issues in Higher Education, International Journal of Educational Advancement, The Huffington Post and Advancing Philanthropy. 

Bowman will share his personal and professional experiences with the audience and provide a guide on what we could and should do to improve the quality of life for the next generation of men in our communities.

Bowman holds membership in several professional , civic and social organizations including the Association of Fundraising Professional’s and  the Prairie View A&M University National Alumni Association, to name a few.

All men interested in attending the breakfast should confirm their attendance by calling 936-857-3272 or by email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

BISHOP DOYLE TO CELEBRATE EUCHARIST AT ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

The Rt. Reverend C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop of the Diocese of Texas will celebrate the Eucharist with members of St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the church, 204 Dooley Street, Prairie View, Texas.

St. Francis, in its 62nd year, is commemorating the 48th anniversary of celebrating the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint for the church.  The Prairie View Community Bell Choir will also participate in the service.

Reverend Doyle was elected bishop coadjutor of the Diocese of Texas on May 24, 2008 and was consecrated on November 22, 2008 at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Houston. He was seated as the ninth Bishop of Texas on June 7, 2009 at Christ Church Cathedral, Houston, following the retirement of the Rt. Rev. Don Wimberly.

Born in 1966 in Carbondale, Illinois, and raised in Houston, Bishop Doyle served five years as Canon to the Ordinary prior to his election. Bishop Doyle holds a bachelor of fine arts from the University of North Texas and an M Div from Virginia Theological Seminary. He was ordained deacon in 1995 and priest the following year. He served at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, Austin, and at Christ Church, Temple and St. Francis, College Station, Texas, prior to his appointment to the diocesan staff in 2003.

Bishop Doyle is a gifted and experienced teacher and preacher, and has a particular interest in reaching younger generations in order to partner with older and experienced church members to share wisdom across generations, invigorating growth and membership. He has training and expertise in mediation as well as multicultural ministry. Bishop Doyle is bilingual and looks forward to responding to an increasingly diverse population in the Diocese of Texas.

Bishop Doyle’s ministry includes service as a deputy to General Convention in 2006 and 2009. He served on the Dispatch of Business committee in 2006 and as a legislative aide in 2000. Locally, Bishop Doyle’s ministry includes a broad range of experience on boards including the diocesan foundations, finance, and communication, Mission Funding, the diocesan Executive Board and the Hispanic Commission.

A published author and accomplished painter, Doyle and his wife JoAnne have two daughters, Zoë, 8 and Caisa, 13.

The public is invited to the service which will be followed by a reception in the Parish Hall.

Prince Brian Hall to address Men’s Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi

Mr. Prince Brian Hall is the speaker for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Prairie View on 204 Dooley Street in Prairie View on June 16, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.  The breakfast is the church’s outreach program that is free and opened to the men of the community.

Hall is a 1977 Economics and Accounting graduate of Prairie View A&M University and currently an elementary education language teacher in the Houston ISD.  His specialty is curriculum design in mathematics for elementary students. Hall also finds time to tutor and mentor kids in Spanish and English.

Prior to his teaching assignment Hall worked in accounting and was a manager for a McDonald Franchise in Houston.  Hall also served as a Customs Officer for the Bahamas Government prior to enrolling at Prairie View A&M University.

Hall holds membership in several civic and social organizations to include Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. and the Prairie View Alumni Association.

The emphasis for this Prayer Breakfast is “Fathers are special People Too.”  Honored guests in attendance include the Boy Scouts from Troop 1906 and Cub Scouts from Pack 338 and other Men’s group in the community.

All interested persons in the breakfast should confirm their attendance by calling 936-857-3272 or by email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

Bryant to address Men’s Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi

Timothy D. Bryant, II, Eagle Scout and the new Prairie View A&M University is the speaker for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Prairie View on 204 Dooley Street in Prairie View on May 19 at 8:30 a.m.  The breakfast is the churches outreach program in its 3r year and is free and opened to the men of the community.

Bryant is 21, is a senior agriculture major and agricultural economics major in the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at Prairie View A&M University. He was one 40 collegiate men and women selected by Agriculture Future of America (AFA) to participate in the National Ag Day activities held in Washington, D.C. March 6-8. 2012.  As the only student selected from a Historically Black College and University to participate in the event, Bryant realized the importance of the event and vowed to share his experiences with other students. Incidentally he was selected after completing an on-line AFA form and networking with AFA representatives for about a year.

On April 18, Bryant was selected as Mr. Prairie View A&M University, a position that will provide an opportunity for him to impact the community on a broader scale and to represent the university externally. Additionally, Bryant is the 2012 winner of the MANRRS Oratorical and Leadership Award and an honor student at the university.

Bryant holds membership in several organizations to include MANRRS, Brothers Leading and Cultivating Knowledge and the Student Government Association.  He was also a member of the PVAMU football team for three years and earned academic honors.

In addition to his academic studies and organization involvement, in Bryant completed the 2011 Summer Research program at Kansas State University. He will participate in 2012 internship with the Monsanto Company in Missouri.  While on intern he will focus on sales and marketing of agricultural products.

Timothy is a 2009 graduate of Houston’s St. Pius X High School. His professional ambition is for a career as a public servant, earn his PhD. and to become a university professor of economics.  He is the eldest son of Scherra and Timothy Bryant, Sr., former Oakland Raiders Football player.

Special guests in attendance include the Boy Scouts from Troop 1906 and Cub Scouts from Pack 338.

All interested persons in the breakfast should confirm their attendance by calling 936-857-3272 or by email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

Michael W. Prince is the Men’s Prayer Breakfast speaker.

Michael W. Prince is the speaker for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast set for April 21, 2012 at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church at 204 Dooley Street in Prairie View.  The event starts at 8:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. 

Prince is a member of the Waller Independent School District (WISD) Board, a position he has held since May 2009.  He has been a resident of Prairie View since 1988 when he enrolled at Prairie View A&M University.

Prince brings a wealth of educational experience and training to the board having served as a substitute teacher for Waller ISD.  He is currently serving as a District Administrator for Tomball ISD, a position that provides and opportunity for his clear decision making on policies and procedures that have an impact on WISD education.

Under his theme and platform of "Working for the Community through the Community," Prince has made a significant impact on programs and activities to enhance the students of the district to include managing an established After School Program for Waller ISD Students, managing an established Feeding Program for Waller ISD Students; serving as a Mentor for the young men of Waller ISD. Under his leadership, he has seen the Waller ISD become a Recognized School District and respected among county schools. For the past several years, Mr. Prince has been providing Radio Broadcast Coverage for Waller Athletics Boys and Girls teams.

When asked why he was running for reelection Prince stated that there was much more to do with the district and he felt it important to continue to provide his vision where all areas in the district are represented at the table.  “I believe my services have been commendable to the district these past three years.”

Always wanting to improve his administrative and management skills for the Board, Prince has led his colleagues with more than the required Continuing Education Units for the state of Texas since being elected in 2009.  Additionally, as a dedicated and committed member, Prince posts a perfect attendance record for all Board Meetings since 2009.

Michael is a Pastor and Founder of Temple of Refuge Church of God in Christ and Founder of Never Ending Worship Bible Club (N. E. W.), an after school program serving Waller ISD since 2006.  He is a Volunteer Coach with the Waller County Baseball Association since 2004 and serves as a Chaplin and Vice President of Economic 4B for the City of Prairie View.   He is also a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.  In his spare time, he enjoys sports, camping, outdoors, music, and “PEOPLE!”

Mr. Prince holds the Bachelors of Arts degree in Communication from Prairie View A&M University.  Michael and his wife, Stephanie, are the parents of three children who receive their education in Waller ISD schools.  Prince is a candidate for reelection to the WISD position 6 in the May 12, 2012 Election.

Please call 936-857-3272 to confirm attendance!