Title
To honor and recognize Dr. Charlene E. Watkins as she celebrates her 15th Pastoral Anniversary on October 2, 2011.
Body
WHEREAS, Dr. Charlene E. Watkins was born November 8, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Joseph and Betty Watkins, and
WHEREAS, Dr. Watkins is a graduate of Spelman College and Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MACE). In 2001 she was inducted into the ETA RHO National Honor Society for Hebrew Languages and Culture, and received her Doctor of Ministry degree from Ashland Theological Seminary in June of 2011; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Watkins served as Educational Assistant, Director of Christian Education, and Assistant Pastor in Pennsylvania and Maryland before becoming Pastor of Second Community Church of Columbus, Ohio, in October of 1996; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Watkins has implemented several initiatives during the past 15 years: Thursday morning Bible Study, Mid-Week Worship Service, Life Enrichment Academy for boys ages 11-16, and Altar Guild, just to name a few; and
WHEREAS, for the past 15 years, Dr. Watkins has distinguishably and faithfully served the Second Community Church and the residents of the Hilltop; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor and recognize Dr. Charlene E. Watkins as she celebrates her 15th Pastoral Anniversary on October 2, 2011, and wish her continued success as she walks out God's plan and destiny for her life.