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DR. M. L. King, Jr. ‘Drum Major Award’
Special to The Villager
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration will be hosted by St. Paul Church of The Woodlands at The Woodlands United Methodist Church at noon on Jan. 19, 2009. TWUMC is located at 2200 Lake Woodlands Drive. For more information call 281-297-5900.
If you would like to be part of the choir, please note the following practice dates and times. All practices will be in the big choir room and sanctuary of The Woodlands United Methodist Church.
Our tribute speaker will be: Pastor Roche Coleman, of St. Paul Church. The 2009 Adult and Children’s Choir Practices will be held 7-9 p.m. Jan. 6, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 8, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 13, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 15, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 18, The Dr. King program will be held Jan. 19.
If you have any questions, please contact Myrna Irons, chairperson at 281-367-9366 or e-mail her at gmirons@sbcglobal.net.
The Drum Major Award, an honor given annually to outstanding individuals nationwide, will be bestowed in connection with the 21-annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration hosted by St. Paul Church in The Woodlands.
The award will be presented during ceremonies on Monday, from noon to 1 p.m., Jan. 19, 2009, as part of the national observance of the commemoration held at The Woodlands United Methodist Church.
The title of the award is derived from a sermon given by Dr. King in February 1968, in which he referred to a 20th century notion of greatness — the innate human need for recognition, the desire for distinction — calling this impulse the Drum Major instinct. In the sermon, the human rights leader referred to the Gospel of St. Mark in which Jesus presents a new norm for greatness, saying, “recognize that he who is greatest among you shall be your servant.”
King continues, “By that definition, everybody can be great. Because everybody can serve … you only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love. And you can be that servant.”
Acknowledging the risk involved in pursuing his commitment to liberty, justice and peace, the work for which he gave his life, Dr. King said, “If you want to say that I was a Drum Major, say that I was a Drum Major for justice; say that I was a Drum Major for peace; I was a Drum Major for righteousness.”
The Drum Major Award to be presented will recognize a woman, man, business, or organization in Montgomery County whose life or work best exemplify the ideals of being a “Drum Major.”
Nominations are being accepted through Jan. 9, 2009. Send all nominations to St. Paul Church, 5401 Shadowbend Place or call Irons at 281-367-9366.
Theme: “What I Can Do To Make Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Dream a Reality.” “Living The Dream”
Criteria: The essay will be judged on content, originality, evidence of research and clarity of expression.
Eligibility: Graduating senior of good character and conduct in the Conroe Independent School District.
Format:
1. The cover page is to include the following:
— Title of Essay
— Student’s name, address, and telephone number
— School name, principal, and guidance counselor
2. The essay should not exceed 2,000 words.
3. The essay may be typed (including the use of a computer) or written on 8 ½” by 11” white paper with black ink.
4. Reference letter from a teacher in your school or community leader.
Date: The essay is due to your guidance counselor by Monday, Jan. 8.
Award: A $500 Scholarship or more will be given to one senior at each CISD High School. The Scholarship must be used for continuing education at any accredited college/university or registered vocational or business school.
The winners will be announced and introduced along with their parents at the 21-annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration held from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19 at The Woodlands United Methodist Church.
For more information contact Irons at 281-367-9366 or e-mail her at gmirons@sbcglobal.net
Theme: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. — “Living The Dream”
Criteria: The poster will be judged on content, originality, evidence of research and clarity of expression.
Eligibility: Elementary students in Conroe Independent School District.
Format: The poster is to include the following:
— Student’s name, grade, and phone number
— Name of school attending
Date: The poster is due to your school office or principal by Monday, Jan. 8.
Award: A $100 Savings Bond
The winner will be announced and introduced along with their parents at the 21 annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration held from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19 at The Woodlands United Methodist Church.
Contact Irons at 281-367-9366 or via e-mail at gmirons@sbcglobal.net.
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration will be hosted by St. Paul Church of The Woodlands at The Woodlands United Methodist Church at noon on Jan. 19, 2009. TWUMC is located at 2200 Lake Woodlands Drive. For more information call 281-297-5900.
If you would like to be part of the choir, please note the following practice dates and times. All practices will be in the big choir room and sanctuary of The Woodlands United Methodist Church.
Our tribute speaker will be: Pastor Roche Coleman, of St. Paul Church. The 2009 Adult and Children’s Choir Practices will be held 7-9 p.m. Jan. 6, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 8, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 13, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 15, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 18, The Dr. King program will be held Jan. 19.
If you have any questions, please contact Myrna Irons, chairperson at 281-367-9366 or e-mail her at gmirons@sbcglobal.net.
The Drum Major Award, an honor given annually to outstanding individuals nationwide, will be bestowed in connection with the 21-annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration hosted by St. Paul Church in The Woodlands.
The award will be presented during ceremonies on Monday, from noon to 1 p.m., Jan. 19, 2009, as part of the national observance of the commemoration held at The Woodlands United Methodist Church.
The title of the award is derived from a sermon given by Dr. King in February 1968, in which he referred to a 20th century notion of greatness — the innate human need for recognition, the desire for distinction — calling this impulse the Drum Major instinct. In the sermon, the human rights leader referred to the Gospel of St. Mark in which Jesus presents a new norm for greatness, saying, “recognize that he who is greatest among you shall be your servant.”
King continues, “By that definition, everybody can be great. Because everybody can serve … you only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love. And you can be that servant.”
Acknowledging the risk involved in pursuing his commitment to liberty, justice and peace, the work for which he gave his life, Dr. King said, “If you want to say that I was a Drum Major, say that I was a Drum Major for justice; say that I was a Drum Major for peace; I was a Drum Major for righteousness.”
The Drum Major Award to be presented will recognize a woman, man, business, or organization in Montgomery County whose life or work best exemplify the ideals of being a “Drum Major.”
Nominations are being accepted through Jan. 9, 2009. Send all nominations to St. Paul Church, 5401 Shadowbend Place or call Irons at 281-367-9366.
Theme: “What I Can Do To Make Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Dream a Reality.” “Living The Dream”
Criteria: The essay will be judged on content, originality, evidence of research and clarity of expression.
Eligibility: Graduating senior of good character and conduct in the Conroe Independent School District.
Format:
1. The cover page is to include the following:
— Title of Essay
— Student’s name, address, and telephone number
— School name, principal, and guidance counselor
2. The essay should not exceed 2,000 words.
3. The essay may be typed (including the use of a computer) or written on 8 ½” by 11” white paper with black ink.
4. Reference letter from a teacher in your school or community leader.
Date: The essay is due to your guidance counselor by Monday, Jan. 8.
Award: A $500 Scholarship or more will be given to one senior at each CISD High School. The Scholarship must be used for continuing education at any accredited college/university or registered vocational or business school.
The winners will be announced and introduced along with their parents at the 21-annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration held from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19 at The Woodlands United Methodist Church.
For more information contact Irons at 281-367-9366 or e-mail her at gmirons@sbcglobal.net
Theme: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. — “Living The Dream”
Criteria: The poster will be judged on content, originality, evidence of research and clarity of expression.
Eligibility: Elementary students in Conroe Independent School District.
Format: The poster is to include the following:
— Student’s name, grade, and phone number
— Name of school attending
Date: The poster is due to your school office or principal by Monday, Jan. 8.
Award: A $100 Savings Bond
The winner will be announced and introduced along with their parents at the 21 annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration held from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19 at The Woodlands United Methodist Church.
Contact Irons at 281-367-9366 or via e-mail at gmirons@sbcglobal.net.
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