Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer, pastor of Faithful Central Bible Church in Inglewood, preached a powerful sermon at the closing celebration honoring the Rev. Dr. Melvin Wade, Sr., pastor of Mount Moriah Baptist Church of Los Angeles. This year, Dr. Wade’s observed both his 50th year in the ministry and 50th year as a pastor. (photo by Tray Blackwell)
The First Family of Mount Moriah includes (l-r) Sydne Wade-Gardener, granddaughter; Rev.Melvin V. Wade, Jr., son; First Lady Jacquie G. Wade, Pastor Melvin V. Wade, Sr., and Susaun Wade, daughter. (photo by Tray Blackwell)
L.A. Councilman Curren Price said Dr. Wade had a long history of advocating for civil and social rights for the underserved. Dr. Wade’s outstanding efforts have been recognized by former President Bill Clinton, several L.A. mayors and many community and civic leaders. (photo by Alisa Aubert)
Source: LA Sentinel
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Hello, i first would like to congratulate you on your 50 years as a pastor. My name is Nate Milligan. I am from New York. If I am not mistaken . Your wife is my 2nd cousin. Her mother Inez Milligan Fuller was my 1st cousin. I am doing the Milligan Family Tree and I would like to get in touch with your wife Jacquie .I never got a chance to meet any family members on my father side of the family. My father died when I was 3 months old. His routes was Louisiana. I am a family person and I think it is important for family to know one another. So, I hope that I hear from your wife , my cousin. My phone number is 845-453-3658. God Bless