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| Osceola Macarthy Adams | Alpha | Founder; born in Albany, Georgia. Within the ranks of Delta, Adams called upon her prior leadership experience to aid in the founding of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. In Chicago, Illinois, she was installed as the first president of Lambda, and she served as the grand kassör of the national organization. She directed the debut of actors Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier. | [4] | | Pauline Oberdorfer Minor | Alpha | Founder; born in Charlottesville, Virginia; an excellent musician. She was the Alpha Chapter's first Treasurer. In 1914, she graduated as valedictorian of the Teacher's College. She was also the President of the Teacher's Club. Minor taught school in Alabama, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania. She wrote the book Soul Echos, which featured 40 of her compositions. She also became a renowned mezzo-soprano recitalist. | [1] |  • Henry Panion III, Ph.D., will lead the National Symphony Orchestra at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., in an all-star tribute to gospel legend Richard Smallwood on June 18-19. A composer, conductor and producer, Panion is a University of Alabama at Birmingham University Professor of Music and director of Music Technology in the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Music. A three-time Grammy Award winner, he earned two Emmys in 2021 for the PBS documentary “Dreams of Hope,” which won an unprecedented 13 Telly Awards. Smallwood’s songs are among the most-performed gospel music by choirs across the globe. This year marks Smallwood’s 75th birthday, and Panion, having worked with Smallwood as conductor and arranger, was tapped by The Kennedy Center for his unique experience at merging gospel and classical music, particularly with the symphony orchestra. For this special performance, Panion, a 2023 Alabama Music Ha • Grace & Glory Magazine January 2024Grace&Glory 1
scripture Revelation 21:1-7 A New Heaven and a New Earth Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,” for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 1 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 2 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 3 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” 4 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then He said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” 5 He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To
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