2021 Baccalaureate Service Program

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2021 BACCALAUREATE SERVICE

Friday, May 14, 2021 11:00 A.M.

Dr. Dwight J. Fennell, Sr. President

Senior Bishop Lawrence L. Reddick, III Chairman, Board of Trustees

Rev. Dr. Charley Hames, Jr.

Rev. Dr. Charley Hames, Jr. is the senior pastor of the Beebe Memorial Cathedral (BMC) in Oakland, California. He is the author of Pressing Reset: When Life Forces You to Start Over Again, Exchange: Trading Your Brokenness for Exceptional Purpose, Notes From Doctor:The 60 Day Devotional Treatment Plan For The Spirit. As senior pastor of BMC since 2003, Dr. Hames leads one of the fastest growing congregations in the CME church. Under his leadership, BMC has grown from 81 members to more than 3,400 members, making it one of the premier houses of worship in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Born and raised in hard knock neighborhoods on Chicago’s South side, Dr. Hames is the second child of Charley Hames Sr. and Leona Elizabeth Steadman-Hames (both deceased).

Over the years, this dedicated servant of God has been honored with opportunities and awards some might have thought unlikely for someone of such humble beginnings. He’s prayed over our country’s congressional leaders on Capitol Hill and been named “Pastor of the Year” by the CME Ninth Episcopal District. A true champion of his community, Dr. Hames also serves as chaplain of 100 Black Men of the Bay Area, Inc., former President of the National Action Network’s Oakland chapter, immediate past Chairman of the board of the Oakland African- American Chamber of Commerce, a proud Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity, Inc. since 1993 and an active member of Sigma Pi Phi Boulé. No stranger to the broadcast airwaves, Dr. Hames has been heard across the Bay Area as KBLX’s (102.9 FM) “Voice of Inspiration” for the past 15 years. Known as a fervent fighter for the young men of this country, Dr. Hames was among a select group of pastors and community leaders who were invited to the White House, in 2012, to discuss the killing of Trayvon Martin with President Obama. Following that meeting, CNN tapped Dr. Hames to discuss the President’s response to the tragedy. Dr. Hames received his Bachelor of Arts degree in African American studies from Chicago State University. In 2000 he earned a Master of Divinity degree from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. And, in 2004, he was blessed to receive his Doctor of Ministry degree in evangelism from the Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas. Dr. Hames is married to Lady Michelle J. Gaskill-Hames. Lady Michelle serves as Senior Vice President for Hospital and Health Plan Operations with Kaiser Permanente. He is also the proud father of two sons and one daughter: Charles Jonathon, Elijah Immanuel, and Jael Deon. Throughout his life, Dr. Hames has seen the fulfillment of Ephesians 3:20, “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.” He has served God with vision and action as a gifted preacher with thirty years in the gospel and 25 years in pastoral excellence. He stands as a testament of what God can do in the life of a true believer.

Program Dr. Cynthia Marshall-Biggins Presiding

Musical Prelude

Opening Remarks

Dr. Cynthia Marshall-Biggins Vice President for Student Affairs

Anthems

“Star-Spangled Banner”* Arr. by Washington Men's Camerata

“Lift Every Voice and Sing”* Arr. by Jada Holliday

Invocation

Rev. Dr. Jamie L. Capers Campus Minister

Musical Selection

“Goodness of God”* By CeCe Winans

Greetings

Senior Bishop Lawrence L. Reddick, III Presiding Prelate of the Eighth Episcopal District of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and Chairman of the Texas College Board of Trustees

Dr. Dwight J. Fennell President

Councilwoman Dr. Shirley McKellar City of Tyler, District 3-Northwest

Musical Selection

“Way Maker”* By Sinach

Introduction of the Speaker

Dr. Dwight J. Fennell

Baccalaureate Address

Dr. Charley Hames, Jr. Senior Pastor of Beebee Memorial Cathedral Oakland, California

Acknowledgement of the Class of 2020 & Class of 2021

Dr. Dwight J. Fennell

Closing Remarks

Senior Bishop Lawrence L. Reddick, III

Benediction

Rev. Dr. Jamie L. Capers

Postlude

*Resource: YouTube

Mission Statement Texas College is a Historically Black College founded in 1894, by a group of CME ministers. Our mission continues to embody the principles of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. The College shall prepare students with competencies in critical and creative thinking related to the knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in areas of study. Additionally, the College shall provide anenvironment to inspire intellectual, spiritual, ethical, moral, and social development, which empowersgraduates to engage in life-long learning, leadership, and service.

Core Values

To address the mission, the College incorporates the Core Values listed below

 Academic Excellence - developing a culture of curiosity and creativity that will challenge the frontiers of teaching/learning; stimulate research; raise the level of analytical reasoning and inquiry; and enable students to acquire leadership, human relations, communication, and technology skills.  Integrity - instilling the pursuit of character, honesty, and sincerity of purpose as the moral rubrics upon which the behaviors of our graduates and College family are anchored.  Perseverance - implanting diligence, enterprise, and pride in the application of skills, knowledge, and abilities developed during the course of study at Texas College.  Social Responsibility - promoting in the College community a conscious awareness that we are all stewards of the resources entrusted to our care.  Tolerance - emphasizing openness to divergent points of view, applying an eclectic approach to rational and analytical thinking.  Community Service - encouraging self-extension in service to others as the heart and soul of our educational enterprise.

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