On November 8th, 2024, Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church held it’s annual Veterans Brunch for the church members, Veterans of Watts (VOW) and their family. The Charles T. Norwood American Legion Post 157 members were honored to participate and recognize the Veterans. Food and beverages were present.

 

 

Ms. Sharima Jackson,Ministry Leader of Veterans Of Watts Ministry (VOW) speaking to the Veterans of the church and their family.

 

The event was held in the Watts Chapel multipurpose room. Signing in and receiving a military gift bag

 

 

 

Vietnam Veteran Leonard and Desert Storm Veteran Deborah Hinton signed in and wearing their VOW T-shirts.

 

Post 157 members Michael Parrott, Finance Officer and Charles Whitaker, 2nd Vice Commander at the recruiting and information table.

 

The event was held in the Watts Chapel multipurpose room.

 

 

Ms. Sharima Jackson Ministry Leader of Veterans Of Watts Ministry (VOW) speaking to the Veterans of the church and their family

 

Post 157 members Michael Parrott, Finance Officer and Charles Whitaker, 2nd Vice Commander at the recruiting and information table.

 

A moment of silence was given for a fellow veteran and church member Deacon Eugene Weeks

 

 

 

 

Saying a prayer before food is served.

 

 

 

The event was held in the Watts Chapel multipurpose room.

 

Charles Whitaker, 2nd Vice Commander

 

Question and answer in session

 

The Pastor of Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church The Reverend Doctor Harry L White Jr, joined the event to wish the veterans a Happy Veterans Day.

 

The Pastor of Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church The Reverend Doctor Harry L White Jr

 

Pastor White stopped by to congratulate Sharima Jackson for establishing Veterans Of Watts Ministry.

 

Post 157, Finance Officer Michael Parrott, gave a briefing to the Veterans and their family members on the history of the Post.

 

 

Michael Parrott, Finance Officer and Charles Whitaker, 2nd Vice Commander at the end of the day.

 

Closing prayer at the end of a very successful event.

 

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