Speakers for the March 7 service were Bertha Alexander-Stevens of Jerusalem Baptist Church, far left, and Pamella D. Burnette of Morning Star, far right. At center are Pastor Joseph and his wife, First Lady Eliska Joseph.
Pastor and First Lady Joseph, front row, center, are congratulated by members of the Morning Star Pastor’s Aide Committee that organized the Pastoral Appreciation Service, front row from left, Catherine S. Morgan, Rebecca T. Handy, Linda Faye Eaglin, Lavera P. George; back row, James Washington Sr., Delgetha J. Guidry (president), James Etta P. David (vice president) and Jo Ann P. Morgan