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Rolling of Scrolls

-- Janice Kiaski

The Melinda Guy Society of Quinn Memorial AME Church will hold its Rolling of the Scrolls at 4 p.m. Sunday at the church located at 515 North St., Steubenville. As the scroll is rolled, the names of loved ones in memory or in honor of will be read. David Chester is the narrator, and Lisa Mason will serve as mistress of ceremonies. Also involved in the ceremony will be, from left, Dolores Young, who along with Ilana Chester will roll the scroll; Terry Jennings, who will read the scripture; Jacqueline Gibson, who along with Marge Monaco, society president, will read the names; and Delores Wiggins, minister of music, who will perform a musical selection and provide music to accompany the singers. Soundra Palmer will give the prayer, and Robin Mickens, the welcome. Soloists are Melanye Wares, Quandee Hudson, Brenda Harris, Cynthia Smith Lytle, the Rev. Melody Essex, Mark Fletcher, Eileen Reeves and Juliette Hamilton. Gloria Crossland and Jennings are in charge of refreshments. Additional participants are Lula Madison, Mattie Patterson and Sylvia Thompson. The Rev. Raymond Mickens is the church’s pastor.

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