Lane Metropolitan CME Church

From the Pastor (Rev. Dr. Sheree Winn)

Dear Beloved Lane Family,

It is with humble gratitude that I thank you for the continuous support you have given to the church thus far. It has been my joy and honor to serve you and even more than that, it has been a blessing to be uplifted in prayer by all of you. As a congregation and as individuals, you have brought a multitude of blessings to me. You mean more than I can ever express. I am exceedingly thankful to God for placing me here at Lane Metropolitan.

Just seven months into my time as your Pastor, we are facing one of the biggest challenges ever, but God is greater. Please know that you continue to make a permanent and positive impact on the membership by staying in touch, praying, and staying positive. I just want you to know that you are loved and appreciated by your Pastor. You are missed, but we will be together soon. Until then, take care of yourselves and be safe.

Love in Jesus,

Pastor Winn

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CULTURECharles Barkley to make fourth $1 million donation to an HBCU
Charles Barkley continues to give large donations to HBCUs, this time to one in his home state.

By Steven J. Gaither Posted on January 8, 2020

Charles Barkley is making a big donation to an HBCU in his home state.

The Basketball Hall of Fame and TV analyst informed Miles College interim President Bobbie Knight on Wednesday that he will donate $1 million to the school, the largest gift in school history.

“I’ve gotten to know Bobbie over the last year and it was something I really wanted to do,” Barkley said via AL.com. “To have a female president is a big deal. I want to help Bobbie be as successful as she can be.”

Miles College is a private HBCU in Farfield, AL, just outside of Birmingham. The 122-year-old school is located less than 40 minutes from Barkley’s native Leeds, AL.

“What Barkley has done helps lay the foundation for the campaign,” Knight said. “I don’t think he realizes what he has done.”

This is the fourth donation by Barkley to an HBCU. The Auburn alumnus pledged $1 million to both Alabama A&M and Clark Atlanta in 2016 and the same amount to Morehouse in 2017.

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