CHRISTIAN EDUCATION BOARD

Purpose:

The primary purpose of the

Christian Education Board is to nurture the
Church Community in Christian growth by supporting
and helping provide  opportunities for Church 
participants to learn about
God's Word, Wisdom and Jesus Christ.

 

Ephesians 4:12

For the perfecting of the saints , for the work of the ministry,
for the edifying of the body of Christ

 

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Baptist Church Library Ministry

Sponsoring Ministry: Christian Education Board – Martin Luther King Jr. Baptist Church

The Martin Luther King Jr. Library is committed to providing services that will fulfill the mission

of the MLK Church in proclaiming the Gospel to reach people for Jesus Christ and to minister in His name.

Our Library will provide media resources and services to support Auxiliaries, Ministries and

Individual Members of our Church Community.
 

The MLK Church Library will extend His love by providing friendly service, innovative experiences and a
 

Pleasing atmosphere that will offer/inspire opportunities to Encounter Jesus Christ.

 

Library Information

The MLK Library Dedication on Sunday, August 26, 2012,
marked the beginning of a resource for our Congregation and Community.

Currently Available in our Library:

  • Computers & Other Technical Equipment/Resources

  • Educational/Inspirational Books “Encouraging words for Life”

  • Books for Checkout, Books for Sell

  • A Place for Tutoring, Classes, Workshops

  • As well as quiet Place for Research & Homework

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Library Hours: 

Sunday – 9 to 11am & 1 to 2pm

1st/2nd Saturday 12 to 2pm

 

Scholarships

Walter Smith 

 A high school scholarship created in loving memory or the first Deacon
of the MLK Church, Deacon Walter Smith, a man who loved to
help students stay in school and strive to reach their personal
and educational best.

Download Walter Smith Scholarship Form

 

 Leon and Rubye Jones

 A scholarship established in honor of the Beloved Pastor of the
MLK Church for 21 years, Rev. Dr. Leon C. Jones and his wife
Sister Rubye Jones, for high school seniors achieving and maintaining
Academic Excellence throughout high school
(3.20 Cumulative GPA or higher).
 

Download Leon and Ruby Jones Scholarship Form

 

Scholarship: Rev. Bruce Dewayne Jenkins

Purpose: Assist High School Graduates who plan to continue their education at a
Post-Secondary Institution with a monetary Scholarship.

 

Highlights of Specific Scholarship Guidelines:
 

¨ Must have been a member of the MLK Church during the past 3 years
or affiliated with another church.

¨ Must have a minimum 2.75 Cumulative GPA.

 

Download Bruce Jenkins Scholarship Form


The following scholarships are available to non-members: 

 

Dollars for Scholars

A matching fund scholarship program sponsored by Scholarship America 
to  assist high school and college students in obtaining their 
post secondary educational goals. 

 

Download Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Form

 

Makeia Murphy

A single parent scholarship established in honor and memory of
Makeia Murphy to encourage students (males or females) to
continue pursuing their educational and career goals after high school.

 

Download Makeia Murphy  Scholarship Form

 

 

The deadline for all scholarships is

Sunday, 5/19/2013

 

 

 

 All scholarships are due to the Christian Education Board
by May 27th, 2013 for consideration of acceptance. 
If you have any questions or concerns,  please call MLK Office (425) 255-1446.

 

BOARD MEMBERS:

 

Deacon Christine Vinson - Chairperson

Ms. Jackie George - Vice Chair/Librarian

Mrs. Deloris Gillis - Secretary

Ms. Truniere Kirby - Assistant Secretary

Deacon Lavern Peterson - Treasurer

Mrs. Patricia Lewis -  Scholarship Coordinator

Mrs. Gila Curl - Tutoring Coordinator

Mrs. Clarene Montgomery - Assistant Librarian

Ms. Anita George

Karen Patterson

Rev. Larry Harris