THE TURNER FAMILY IN AFRICA

Clarence (Rev. Butch) and daughters Clarice and Judia went to Kenya (Mumbasa and Taiti Hills) with the IAMS Ministry. They were among 13 pastors and workers from the United States that left on November 23, 2009 for this 13-day trip. This organization, International Alliance Ministry Service, has long been active in the building of schools and churches for the people in Africa.


There was a lot of preaching, teaching and fellowship done by Rev. Butch, Judia and Clarice. The people loved them all in a big way and they are still getting phone calls from Africa regarding the appreciation the people had for them. Of course, they had time for sightseeing and a safari.

They also had lots of time to enjoy the beautiful evenings in their hotel that overlooked the Indian Ocean. This was, indeed, a trip of a life-time.

Lamonte Clark (Before and After)

These are two shots of Lamonte (Monte) Clark, grandson of John (Nicky) Johnson (Aunt Bert's oldest son.)
The next shot shows him when he was a young boy in his football gear. Monte is now a 16 year-old Ballou High School student playing exciting football. He is being courted by several colleges already -- Notre Dame, Virginia, Penn State, N. Carolina, Maryland -- and Nicky is extremely proud of him. Nicky calls him, 'Superstar.'

Two great brothers - James and Bobby (Robert)

Rob was very excited about some of the pictures he received from James that had been taken over the years. This is one of his favorites and he just wanted to share this moment with you. I really like this picture too!

Greg's Fond Memories of His Mom and Dad -- Naomi and Willie Goff

Naomi -- A Young Woman

Newly-Weds

The Golden Years

Irene's three grandsons

Bruce Watkins(father -- Bruce),
Clarence and Michael Chase (Mother -- Michelle)
These are my only grandchildren, but I have a great granddaughter, Hope.
I'll post a picture of her later.

A Message from Nick Johnson

hi Slaughter family with special shoutout to our family pioneer ms. gaskins blazin' thr trail to unity
i wanted to share in these 1st 4 days of the year 4 blessings
1st the good Lord let me see this year
2nd he excited Irene onto this brave venture
3rd i'm reconnting w/family old and new and
4th the owner of my building called to tell me she would not raise my rent for those of us on pension and ss
we know the meaning of that praise the Lord
i am truly blessed 4 for 4 but who's counting
lets make honey out of Irene's beautiful gift to our family God bless us all

A proud mom and her children

Want you to see Sheri Saa and her two children, Malik and Kalila. Kalila is oldest and both she and Malik attend Massanutten Military Academy.
Notice the deep dimples in Sheri's cheeks, which are just like the deep dimples in Rob's cheeks, which are just like the deep dimples in Bobby's cheeks. . . Hmmmmm!

Congratulations, Danielle !

The top picture is the Dixon Family (Danielle, Barbara and Janel) at Danielle's promotion to sergeant in the Maryland National Guard (Greenbelt Armory.) Danielle received this promotion in October 2009.
The picture below is of Irene, Mama Cynthia and Michelle at the Award's Ceremony.