PVAMU Police Chief Dr. Keith Jemison is the Men’s Breakfast speaker at St. Francis

Dr. Keith Jemison is the Men’s Breakfast speaker on December 16, 2017 at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, at 8:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall of the Church on 204 Dooley Street. 

Dr. Jemison is the Chief of Police at Prairie View A&M University, a position he has held since July 2017.  

A veteran of the U.S. Army, he previously served as Assistant Police Chief with the Missouri City Police Department (MCPD) since 2011. Prior to this, he served as the Chief of Police of the Montgomery ISD. During his tenure at MCPD, he was in command of the Police Administration Bureau which includes the Support Services Division and the administrative Services Division both headed by a Captain. The Support Services Division consisted of Records, Crime Analysis, Dispatch, Facilities and the joint Missouri City and Sugar Land radio system. The Administrative Services Division consisted of Budget, Professional Standards & Internal Affairs, Training & Professional Development, Grant Management, Accreditation & Recognition, Crime Prevention & Community Programs, as well as Recruiting, Hiring and Background Investigations, and Code Enforcement.

Chief Jemison holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia College of Missouri with Cum Laude honors, a Master's degree in Political and Justice Studies from Governor's State University, and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Interdisciplinary Leadership with a concentration in Public Safety from Governor's State University as well. Chief Jemison holds a Master Peace Officer certification through the state of Texas and is a graduate of the Senor Management Institute for Police (SMIP) at the Police Executive Research Forum, the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, the FBI Regional Command College, Penn State University's Police Executive Development (POLEX), the FBI LEEDA Executive Management Trilogy and the Harvard University's Senior Leaders in State and Local Government program. He also holds several instructor level certifications including, Firearms Instructor, Crisis Intervention Instructor, FBI Instructor, General Police Instructor, and is a certified Police Forensic Investigative Hypnotist.  In addition to having been an Adjunct Professor for several local colleges and universities and teaching at police academies.

Chief Jemison is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBILEEDA), the Texas Police Chiefs Association (TPCA), the National Criminal Justice Honor Society, the SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society, and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). In addition to these memberships, Chief Jemison serves on the training advisory board of the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy and has served as a keynote speaker at various events.

Dr. Jemison is a widower with five children and resides in Houston.

You are invited to share information on the Houston FoodBank Kraft Mobile unit distribution of Food, Fresh Fruits and Produce on December 18 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.  You are invited to our Bible Study/Christian Education is held on Sunday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Our Sunday services begin at 11:00 a.m.

The next Prayer Breakfast on January 20, 2018 at 8:30 a.m.

Texas 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 in Prairie View on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. to commemorate the 2^nd Sunday of Advent.

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, 9 and Caisa, 14.

Bishop Doyle is no stranger to St. Francis, having visited the church on several occasions during his priest tenure in the Diocese.  The Reverend Dr. Cynthia Engle is the Rector.

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

Vince Yokom is the Men's Breafast Speaker at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church

Mr. Vince Yokom, Executive Director for the Waller County Economic Development Partnership is the Men's Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall of St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 204 Dooley Street.  Please confirm at 936-857-3272 or email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

Vince holds a Bachelor degree in Political Science and a Certificate of Study in Criminal Justice from North Carolina State University a MBA from Texas A&M University.  He is a businessman personified having served as President of Instrux (computer training and instructional design), Garage Door Services of Houston and the Waller Chamber of Commerce.  Under his leadership, the county has amassed more than 1.14 billion in accumulated taxable value  for Waller County.

After his appointment to the Waller County Economic Development Partnership in 2003, he has helped land over 3000 jobs to the Waller County area.  Some of his high profile projects include the recent Amazon distribution facility, Goya Foods, Weatherford Industries and Houston Executive Airport to expand with 72 million in aircraft. To date, the estimated tax revenue to the county is just over 8 million dollars.

Yokom holds membership in several organizations to include the Greater Houston Partnership, Prairie View A & M University College of Business Advisory Board, and the HGAC Gulf Coast Economic Development Committee.    Mr. Yokom has been married for 31 years and has three daughters and six grandchildren.  

We are delighted to have you join us for a great fellowship and breakfast.  We encourage you to invite and bring a friend too!  As usual, you will have an opportunity to share your experiences, ask questions and make comments on issues that you feel are important to enhancing the quality of life in the community.

The men of St. Francis of Assisi are also coordinating it 2017 Pre-Christmas Caroling on December 11, 2017, beginning at Prairie View City Hall at 6:00 p.m. Following the appearance the, team leaves to travel throughout the Prairie View neighborhood, particularly to those requesting the service.

All men interested in caroling should attend rehearsals on December 7 & 8 at 7:00 p.m.Parish Hall, St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 204 Dooley Street, Prairie View, TX 77446.  To request the carolers to your home, contact: Darryl Johnson – 936-857-3272. The event ends about 9:00 p.m.

You are invited to share information on the Houston FoodBank Kraft Mobile unit distribution of Food, Fresh Fruits and Produce on December 18 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.  You are also invited to our Bible Study/Christian Education is held on Sunday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Our Sunday services begin at 11:00 a.m.

Immanuel Pastor David Charleston is Men's Breakfast Speaker at St. Francis of Assisi

Pastor David Charleston is the speaker for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church on October 21 at 8:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall of the Church on 204 Dooley Street. of the Immanuel Baptist Church is the speaker. All men of the community are invited to participate in the fellowship and free breakfast. Please call 936-857-3732 or write: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

Pastor David is a 1974 graduate of Waller High School and attended Prairie View A&M University. He later graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas. He also was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army at University of Texas at Austin in 1980.

Charleston’s military tour of duty included stints as an Air Defense Operations Officer, at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas, Republic of South Korea, and Fort Riley, Kansas. During his tenure he received the Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal and the Army Commendation medal with Oak Leaf cluster. In 1984, he was honorably discharged as a Captain.
Following his military career Pastor Charleston taught in the Hempstead and Waller Independent School Districts from 1985-1987. In 1987 began another career with the US Postal Service as a Rural Mail Carrier.

Pastor David received spiritual enrichment through Mount Corinth Baptist Church in Hempstead under Rev. J.R. Hicks and the Second Corinth Baptist Church, Hempstead under Rev. Cube Charleston. He accepted his calling into the ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in 1998.
During his childhood David was active in sports and scouting. He also enjoys music, golf and is a keyboardist and vocalist. He was member of the PVAMU marching band back in the day.

David is married to Donna Charleston and have three children and six grandchildren. He is the Founding Pastor of The Immanuel Church at Prairie View which began in 2001. Additionally, he serves as the vice-president of the Waller Ministerial Alliance and is the President of the Minister’s Conference of the Old Landmark Baptist District Association and Auxiliaries of Texas.

Members of the community are also encouraged to come out and support the Houston FoodBank Mobile Unit which will be at the St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church on October 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church on 204 Dooley Street in Prairie View. There are no qualifications necessary, and persons may sign up for SNAP, Children’s Medicaid/CHIP and TANF programs. Patrons must be present and signed in  to receive the food.

The Reverend David James is Men’s Prayer Breakfast Speaker at St. Francis of Assisi

The Reverend David James is the speaker for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church on September 16, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall of the Church on 204 Dooley Street. The breakfast is open to all of men of the community and those attending are asked to call 936-857-3272 or email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

Reverend James is a native of Guyana and have been involved in music ministry from the age of 13, accepted Jesus Christ as my savior at the age of 16, and was baptized at the age of 17. He and his wife Sylvia moved to the United States in 1976 to attend Prairie View A&M University.
For the past 20 years he has been employed with the City of Houston as a Public Health Investigator. His role in the public health department opened his eyes and ears to people with emotional needs and various kinds of harmful and recurring addictions that only the power of God could heal. As a result he and his wife are co-founders of the Joy Prison Ministry, servicing 2 prisons (Jester3 in Richmond and Pam Lychner in Atascocita) and the River of Life Evangelistic Outreach.

For the past ten years, he has served as a pastor of two ministries in Columbus. His religious affiliations include memberships with the Church of The Nazarene, the Christian Brethren Church, Full Gospel Church, Church Of God In Christ, United Methodist, Assembly of God, Southern Baptist, some non-denominational churches. He and his wife have also worked with other churches and ministries including Youth for Christ, Youth with a Mission, Lutheran, AME, Apostolic, Adventists, Catholic, Anglican, Presbyterian and Elim churches. They are not “church hoppers”, but they look beyond denominational boundaries and offer their services to churches and ministries that are in need of such.

In addition to his preaching and teaching the word of God, Reverend James has produced a Christian music album (O What A Feeling) and have authored 2 books (12 Never-mentioned Steps to Discipleship and Love is the True Foundation of the Gospel) based on our myriad of experiences in the ministry coupled with a clearer understand of the word of God.
James holds the Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Prairie View A&M University and the Biblical Ministry degree from Midwest Full Gospel Bible Institute and he is an ordained Minister of the Gospel by the Full Gospel Evangelistic Association.

Reverend James his wife Sylvia have 4 children to include Ruth, David Jr., Gloria and Justine, who are all professionals in their own right.

Members of the community are also encouraged to come out and support the Houston FoodBank Mobile Unit which will be at the St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church on June 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church on 204 Dooley Street in Prairie View. There are no qualifications necessary, and persons may sign up for SNAP, Children’s Medicaid/CHIP and TANF programs. Patrons must be present and signed to receive the food.

CASA Representatives to speak at Men's Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi

The Monthly Men's Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church is set for Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church on 204 Dooley Street in Prairie View.

The event is open to all men of the community and persons are asked to call and confirm their attendance at 936-857-3272 or email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

The speakers for the program are representatives of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for Kids of South Central Texas, namely, Mr. Walter Smith, member of the Board of Directors, Ms. Deanna Warmke, Executive Director and Ms. Tracy Sebesta, Advocate Supervisor. They will share information on the organization and how the men of the community may be involved.

CASA continues to provide valuable volunteer advocacy for every abused child in this area. CASA volunteers serve as the “eyes and ears” for the judge in child welfare cases. This includes researching each child’s situation and making objective recommendations to help them reclaim their childhoods from abuse and neglect. CASA volunteers are frequently the only stable presence in these children’s lives as they navigate the foster care system.

Walter Smith has resided in Prairie View on FM 1488 since 2012. He is a 1975 graduate of Rice University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He is the founder and owner of ArborLeaf Engineering & Surveying, a professional engineering firm in Tomball, and has practiced civil engineering and land surveying both public and private sectors, for 42 years.  Walter is the father of 7 children and grandfather of 15, with number 16 due in September.

Since November of 2016, he has served on the Board of Directors of CASA for Kids of South Central Texas, and feels strongly that there needs to be a voice for those children who cannot speak for themselves.

Deanna Warmke was born and raised in Bellville.  She graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1996.  Deanna serves as the Executive Director of CASA for Kids, beginning that position in April 2016.  Helping others has always been in her nature, but being a mom makes this role a real passion – helping make a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children who need a voice.  She says, “A great joy is the people that you meet along the way.  You get to see the true spirit of some amazing people that give their time, money, resources, and most of all, their heart to help these children!”  

Deanna now resides in Bleiblerville with her husband and their two children.  Her daughter is entering high school and her son is going into 8th grade.  They keep her running with sports and show pigs.  They own a collision repair facility which they operate next to their home.

For information on CASA, call 979-277-0088 or visit, www.wespeak4kids.org.

Patrons are also invited to participate in our Christian Education and Bible Study on Sundays at 9:30 a.m.  Our worship service is at 11:00 a.m. Come learn the word and share in the fellowship.

Other upcoming events at St. Francis of Assisi is the Houston FoodBank Kraft Mobile unit distribution of Food, Fresh Fruits and Produce on September 21, 2017 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm with persons who may want to stretch their food budget.  Attendees can also apply/renew for essential services: i.e. SNAP, Children’s Medicaid/CHIP and TANF.  There are no requirements to receive the free product.  Please bring your own bags, boxes, etc.  Please share this information with members of the community. For information call the Foodbank at 832-369-9390. Additionally, the Pearl's Kitchen Bar-B-Que Dinner is on September 14  for $10. Dine-in or take–out is welcome.