November Dates!

November 3 - Ishmael

November 7 - Aaliyah, Taivon

November 10 - Karissa

November 11 - Alex

November 11 - Veterans Day

November 13 - Micah

November 17 - Remembering Reggie Sr. on his birthday

November 19 - Unveiling of Lasker Bell Sr. St. 

November 20 - Adira

November 24 - Thanksgiving

 

November 26 - Mary "Billie", Wayne J (& his twin, Wesley), Kenan

November 29 - Delbert "Rick"

Ancestry! Mollie Bell Brown!

 

MOLLIE BELL BROWN was born on April 30, 1899.

Family of MOLLIE BELL BROWN & GEORGE BROWN, SR.

Jethro Brown

Excel Brown

Almeda Brown Applewhite

Exzetter Brown Gatlin

Clinton Brown

Beatrice Brown Johnson

Dorothy Brown

George Brown, Jr.

Esther Brown Hay

I remember Aunt Mollie well and what I remember is that she was very soft spoken and sweet.

She passed away on August 29, 1998. She was 99 years old.

Children of George W. Bell Sr and Mollie Levingston Bell

George Adams

Annie Thrist Browning "Babe"

Robert Bell, Sr.

Tommie Bell, Sr.

Maggie Bell Brown

Mary Willis Bell

George Bell, Jr.

Mattie Ann Bell Wilson

Lonnie Bell, Sr

Trudie Bell Sanders

Plumer Bell, Sr.

Callie Bell Washington

Mollie Bell Brown

Ancestry! Callie Bell Washington!

CALLIE BELL WASHINGTON was born on April 22, 1896

Family of CALLIE BELL WASHINGTON & W. SAMUEL WASHINGTON

Samuel Washington

Evelyn Washington Green

Deatro Washington Thompson

Regnold Washington

Booker Washington

Cloteil Washington

Reiso Washington

Ardis Washington

Prentis Washington

Alice Washington

Larce Washington

Aunt Callie and Uncle Sam lived and raised their children in Beech Hill, the Lisbon area. Although I was pretty young, I do remember when they moved back to Mt. Sinai and built their home there.

I remember Aunt Callie very well. Plumer would take us there for dinner some Sundays. Anyone who ate there remembers her famous Egg Custard.

Aunt Callie passed away on April 30, 1998. She was 102 years old.

Children of George W. Bell Sr and Mollie Levingston Bell

George Adams

Annie Thrist Browning "Babe"

Robert Bell, Sr.

Tommie Bell, Sr.

Maggie Bell Brown

Mary Willis Bell

George Bell, Jr.

Mattie Ann Bell Wilson

Lonnie Bell, Sr

Trudie Bell Sanders

Plumer Bell, Sr.

Callie Bell Washington

Mollie Bell Brown

Ancestry! Plumer Bell, Sr.!

PLUMMER BELL, SR was born on August 10, 1894

He was married to ULA HAY. He served in World War I and was stationed at Camp Grant, IL.

He was in common law marriage for many years to SHINET GEORGE. He helped raise her daughter, Eleze Birch Bell, Eleze's daughters, Willie Drew Bell Kemp and Vata Mae Bell Cheatum. He and Shinet George had a son, Pongee who passed at age 12. They had an empty nest in 1959 when they took another of Shinet's grandchildren. That was me, Pearlena Hay Bell and Union Bell's youngest daughter.

Like most of his brothers he had started out working for his father. In later years he had his own smaller farm and had horses at one time, I'm told. I was told that he was a rowdy guy in his young days and as the youngest son, he may have been spoiled. What I remember is him being quiet, kind of a loner. He raised cows; Herefords and Jerseys. Although he was a sportsman, he was also much like his brother, George Bell, Jr in the way he was about his vehicles and how he dressed when he went out. He bred and hunted Redbone Coonhounds and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He passed away on June 6, 1974 at 79 years old.

Children of George W. Bell Sr and Mollie Levingston Bell

George Adams

Annie Thrist Browning "Babe"

Robert Bell, Sr.

Tommie Bell, Sr.

Maggie Bell Brown

Mary Willis Bell

George Bell, Jr.

Mattie Ann Bell Wilson

Lonnie Bell, Sr

Trudie Bell Sanders

Plumer Bell, Sr.

Callie Bell Washington

Mollie Bell Brown

Ancestry: Trudie Bell Sanders!

TRUDIE BELL SANDERS was born in April 1891

TRUDIE BELL SANDERS married WILLIAM "Roof" H. SANDERS possibly in 1922

Records show that Aunt Trudie was living in Lafayette, AR in 1920 with her sister, Annie "Babe" and her husband, Lewis Thrist.

In 1930 and 1940 she was living in what was now called Camden, AR with her husband, William "Roof" Sanders.

I remember us (Plummer Bell, Sr., Shinet George and me) visiting her in Camden. Once I recall Aunt Mae Willie Randolph Bell and my Daddy, Union Bell driving there with us. Not far from her house, I believe there was a store run by Uncle "Roof"'s son. I don't remember his name. At one time I believe that Aunt Mattie Bell Wilson and Aunt Annie "Babe" Thrist Browning both lived with Aunt Trudie and her husband. I know this is where Aunt Babe was before coming back to Louisiana to live with us. In the latter years of her life Aunt Trudie also came back to Louisiana and lived with Aunt Callie Bell Washingston until she passed away. I don't have a record of her death.

Children of George W. Bell Sr and Mollie Levingston Bell

George Adams

Annie Thrist Browning "Babe"

Robert Bell, Sr.

Tommie Bell, Sr.

Maggie Bell Brown

Mary Willis Bell

George Bell, Jr.

Mattie Ann Bell Wilson

Lonnie Bell, Sr

Trudie Bell Sanders

Plumer Bell, Sr.

Callie Bell Washington

Mollie Bell Brown

Ancestry: Lonnie Bell, Sr.!

 

LONNIE BELL, SR. was born on July 27, 1889

Family of LONNIE BELL, SR. & WILLIE HAY BELL

Melvin J. Bell, Sr.

Lonnie Bell, Jr.

Plummer Bell, Jr. "Sugar Boo"

Louis Bell, Sr. "Buster"

They also raised their granddaughter, Pattie Sue Bell Kyle. Their grandsons, Famios and Louis also lived with them for many years.

Lonnie Bell Sr. served in World War I. I'm not sure of all the places he went, but know that his ship went to France. He played the bugle which was a stand out position in his military company. In the early 40's as a young preacher, he and his family moved to San Francisco where they started Bell Chapel CME Church. He and Willie Hay Bell worked there for the government. Upon retiring in the late 60's they moved back to Louisiana. I knew him very well and spent a lot of time at their home since he lived across the road from his baby brother, Plummer, Sr (where I lived) and since his wife, Willie Hay Bell was Mama's aunt.

He passed away on November 3, 1976. He was 87 years old.

Children of George W. Bell Sr and Mollie Levingston Bell

George Adams

Annie Thrist Browning "Babe"

Robert Bell, Sr.

Tommie Bell, Sr.

Maggie Bell Brown

Mary Willis Bell

George Bell, Jr.

Mattie Ann Bell Wilson

Lonnie Bell, Sr

Trudie Bell Sanders

Plumer Bell, Sr.

Callie Bell Washington

Mollie Bell Brown

Ancestry: Mattie Bell Wilson!

 

MATTIE BELL WILSON was born in September 1888 or 1889.

What I remember being told about her is that she at one time lived near and/or with her sisters who had moved to Arkansas (Annie & Trudie). She may have also lived with her Uncle Alf and his family in Homer.

She had one son: Tommie Bean

Although, I couldn't find a record of her death, I know she was buried at Mt. Sinai and remember Tommie Bean visiting his mother's grave whenever he came to Louisiana from Los Angeles

Children of George W. Bell Sr and Mollie Levingston Bell

George Adams

Annie Thrist Browning "Babe"

Robert Bell, Sr.

Tommie Bell, Sr.

Maggie Bell Brown

Mary Willis Bell

George Bell, Jr.

Mattie Ann Bell Wilson

Lonnie Bell, Sr

Trudie Bell Sanders

Plumer Bell, Sr.

Callie Bell Washington

Mollie Bell Brown

Ancestry: George W. Bell, Jr. "Little George"!

 

GEORGE W BELL, JR. " Little George" was born on August 5, 1887

Family of GEORGE W. BELL, JR. & AMANDA BUTLER BELL

Marjorie Bell McGaskey

Pauline Bell Darrett

Annie B. Bell Green

Lois Bell Spence

My sister, Jean mentions that he was very well dressed, articulate and had gone to college. She said he was well loved in the community. Jean stated that Aunt "Mandy" was a school teacher and played piano. She managed her daughters singing group. They traveled around to different communities singing and were called The Bell Sisters. My sister, Mary "Billie" remembers how meticulous he was about his car. I don't have a picture of him. We called him Uncle Little George. I recall that he lived in Homer and would sometimes come out to visit. He would also give a ride to those who got off the Trailways bus in Homer needing a ride to Summerfield (Mt. Sinai). He would always visit family on these trips.

He passed on January 7, 1980. He was 92 years old.

Children of George W. Bell Sr and Mollie Levingston Bell

George Adams

Annie Thrist Browning "Babe"

Robert Bell, Sr.

Tommie Bell, Sr.

Maggie Bell Brown

Mary Willis Bell

George Bell, Jr.

Mattie Ann Bell Wilson

Lonnie Bell, Sr

Trudie Bell Sanders

Plumer Bell, Sr.

Callie Bell Washington

Mollie Bell Brown

Ancestry: Mary Willis Bell Adams!

MARY WILLIS BELL ADAMS was born in March of 1884

I don't have a picture of her and all I remember being told is that she married a man whose last name was Adams and that she passed away at least before her father, George Bell, Sr. did. I recall a man coming to visit us once. Her brother, Plumer called him something like Ash or Ashton and said it was her son. Plumer called her Willie.

Children of George W. Bell Sr and Mollie Levingston Bell

George Adams

Annie Thrist Browning "Babe"

Robert Bell, Sr.

Tommie Bell, Sr.

Maggie Bell Brown

Mary Willis Bell

George Bell, Jr.

Mattie Ann Bell Wilson

Lonnie Bell, Sr

Trudie Bell Sanders

Plumer Bell, Sr.

Callie Bell Washington

Mollie Bell Brown

Minister Keith Pringle "Call Him Up" (1980) (from Ursula's List)

Ancestry! Maggie Bell Brown!

 

MAGGIE BELL BROWN was born in February 1882

Family of MAGGIE BELL BROWN & ARCHELUS BROWN

Lum (Not sure of name/spelling)

Verda B

Darline

David

Ethel

Joseph

Samuel

Laban

Nehemiah

I don't have a picture of her. I remember going to her house when her brother Plumer would take us to visit. My grandmother, Shinet told me that she was a seamstress and sewed many things by hand. She passed away in January 1979. She was 96 years old.

Children of George W. Bell Sr and Mollie Levingston Bell

George Adams

Annie Thrist Browning "Babe"

Robert Bell, Sr.

Tommie Bell, Sr.

Maggie Bell Brown

Mary Willis Bell

George Bell, Jr.

Mattie Ann Bell Wilson

Lonnie Bell, Sr

Trudie Bell Sanders

Plumer Bell, Sr.

Callie Bell Washington

Mollie Bell Brown

"No Higher Calling" Jonathan Butler Lyrics (from Charisse's List)

Unveiling of the Lasker Bell Sr. Street Sign!

On 11/19/22 (Saturday) @11am, the street presently known as "Cherry St." will be renamed

"Lasker Bell Sr St." 

Jr.  has worked on this for awhile, so thankful for his persistence to see it through❤️

Bell Chapel CME! October 30, 2022!

Info for Phoning in:

1 669 900 6833

Meeting ID: 983 9548 3059#

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Pass Code: 633057# 

Link and Code for Zoom Video Access: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85926475628?pwd=TW5sbWw2d2JtTGFIMmV2WVBVMUNLdz09

Meeting ID: 983 9548 3059 

Pass Code: 633057# 

BELL CHAPEL CME CHURCH

Sunday, October 30, 2022

Pastor, Rev. Eloise Knox

1397 Palou Ave., San Francisco, CA

THEME: “MISSIONARIES EMBRACING A NEW ERA OF INNOVATION FOR GREATER SERVICE”

Missionary Service

My God is Awesome by Pastor Charles Jenkins

I Love to Praise Him by Mississippi Mass Choir

(We do not own the rights to this music)

Call to Worship & Worship Leader_______ Sis. Barbra Scott

Invocation of Praise _________________Angela Harris

Scripture ____ (Philippians 4: 12-13) _____Sis. Arlene Sharp

Music Ministry: Walk In The Light by Georgia Mass Choir

Giving Ministry _________________Stewards

Acknowledgment of Visitors/Announcements _________Sis. Dominique Springfield

Presentations

Sis. Harris for Breast Cancer & Sis. Sharp for Domestic Violence Awareness

Music Ministry: That’s When You Blessed Me by L.A. Mass Choir

Pastoral Prayer ________________Sis. Ernestine Doss

Introduction of Speaker _______________ Allyn K. Hayes

Music Ministry: I’m Depending on You by Shawn Jones & The Believers

Missionary Messenger

Rev. Adrienne King from Calvary Baptist Church in Fairfield, CA

Invitation to Discipleship/ Altar Call _________Minister

Benediction _____________Rev. Adrienne King

Worship Services/ Announcements:

v Attention Bell Chapel Members: Churchwide Fasting and Prayer from 6:00 am – 6:00 pm Tuesday’s and Thursday’s beginning October 4, 2022, thru November 8, 2022.

v The Northern California Region Women’s Missionary Society for the Oakland and San Francisco District will be holding a Combined Annual Fellowship Service this October 30, 2022 @ 3:00PM at Davis Chapel CME Church. Special Guest Speaker Rev. Janet Goodson

v Bell Chapel Leadership Training, Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 9:00 on Zoom

v Founder’s Day Celebration, Sunday, November 20, 2022 @ 11:00. Reminder to all to please take care of your apportionments.

Bell Chapel Zoom Meeting (Worship Service) and (Wednesday Night Bible Study):

New Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/983 9548 3059 Passcode: 633057, Dial In (669) 900-6833, 983 9548 3059 Passcode 633057#

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10:00-10:45am (PT) Worship 11:00- 12:30pm (PT)

MONDAY – FRIDAY: CME Church Connectional Prayer Conference Call, 6:20 AM

(PT Dial-In: (605) 468-8885, Access Code 616984#

TUESDAYS: Bell Chapel, Intercessory Prayer Call, 5:30 AM (PT)

Dial-In: (267) 807-9605, Access Code: 851686#

WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, Zoom Link: 983 9548 3059 Passcode:633057 Dial In (669) 900-6833, 983 9548 3059 Passcode 633057#

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022, 6:45 PM, Lesson 31, Book of Acts, Part 2, Thru the Bible By Stringfellow, See Sister Lakessa Williams to obtain a Book. Sister Twila Brown, Instructor

Bell Chapel Ministry to Men Support Meeting, 2:00 PM (PT) All Are Welcome Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86721723331

Telephone Dial-In: (669) 900-6833, Code #86721723331

October Birthdays

Damon Springfield October 18

Sick & Shut-in

Bro. Charles Puckett Bro. Cedric Bell

Sis. Dora Bell-Fields Bro. Aaron Tolliver

Sis. Ursula  Pitts Bro. DaShaun Frelot

Bro. Wilson Turner Bro. Sterling Lewis

Bro. Aaron Doss

Bro. Mace Gouldsby Jr.

Senior Super Saints

Mr. & Mrs. Aaron & Ernestine Doss Mrs. Marie Taylor

Mrs. Bea Goode

Stay Safe! Wear a Mask! Wash Your Hands & Practice Social 6 Ft Distancing!

Prayer Focus: We are praying for all to be responsible kingdom citizens, by getting vaccinated to bring an end to the COVID-19 Virus in our nation, and around the world.

(Scripture Focus: Matthew 18:18)

Prayers:

Pray for the Government: COVID-19 Patients: Bereaved families: Inactive Members:

Bishop Charley Hames, Jr, / Lady Michelle Gaskill Hames

Presiding Elder. Rev. Dr. Reginald Walton/ Lady Dominique Walton, Pastor Eloise Knox

Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

Quadrennial Theme 2022-2026

BE BOLD: FACE NOW• EMBRACE NEXT • SEE NEW

Next- Level Ninth Episcopal District Mission & Vision: Reaching beyond where we are to where you belong! The Scripture; II Corinthians 10:3-5 & 14

“We are human, but we don’t wage war as humans do. “We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.” “We are not reaching beyond these boundaries when we claim authority over you, as if we had never visited you. For we were the first to travel all the way to Corinth with the Good News of Christ.”