1. Acknowledgements
We, the officers and members of Pilgrim Rest African Methodist Episcopal Church, sincerely ‘Thank You’ for being our guest taking the time to fellowship with us today as we Welcome our Pastor,
Rev. Angela Brewster
and her family
to our family, our church
and the community of Monticello
May God continue to richly bless each of you.
People come into your life for a reason. We thank our Lord and Master for sending us, Rev. Brewster as our spiritual leader. She is not trying to lead us by holding our hands, nor by the nose or even by intellect, but through the spirit and the word as well as the values of the Kingdom of God. We believe that she is a blessing for us as well as the community.
I labored more abundantly than they all; yet not, I but the grace of God which was with me.
Corinthians 15:10
Pilgrim Rest
African Methodist Episcopal Church
522 North Bailey Street
Monticello, Arkansas
Sunday, December 29, 2013
2:00 - 5:00 P.M.
Bishop Samuel L. Green Sr., Presiding Prelate
Rev. James R. Hooper, Presiding Elder
Rev. Angela Brewster, Pastor

2. Meet and Greet Our Pastor
Please join us in the First Unit for Refreshments.
We pray God's riches blessings on each of you!
Programme
Tiffany Gathen
Mistress of Ceremony
Processional Pastor and Family
Welcome Tiffany Gathen
Prayer and Blessing Presiding Elder James R. Hooper
Introduction of Guest Presiding Elder James R. Hooper
Guest
Retired County Judge Judge Damon Lampkin
State Representative Honorable Shelia Lampkin
County Judge Judge Robert Akin
County Sheriff Mark Gober
12th District Episcopal Lay President Mrs. Dorothy Henderson
12 District Conference President Mrs. Martha F. Simpson
12 District District / East Arkansas Conference /
Monticello - Warren Women in Ministry Rev. Shalane Jenkins
Delta Sigma Theta – Pine Bluff Alumnae Chapter
Mrs. Tenita Gragg
Remarks Rev. Angela Brewster

3. She holds the following certifications for grades Pre-K – 12:
 Middle School English (Grades 5 - 8)
 Elementary Principal (K – 9)
 Secondary Principal (5 – 12)
 Superintendent (P – 12)
 Curriculum Specialist (K-12)
 General Science (7-12)
 Physical Science (7-12)
 Life Science (7-12)
 Counselor (K – College and Agency)
Doctoral studies were done at East Texas State University (ETSU) in Marriage and Family Therapy in Commerce, Texas. Additional doctorial studies were done in Educational Leadership at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ar. Other graduate work was done at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Her seminary studies were done at Jackson Theological Seminary in the Religious Studies graduate program in Little Rock, AR and in the Doctoral program for Christian Counseling at American Bible College and Seminary in Oklahoma City, OK.
In 1985, Rev. Brewster was chosen as an Outstanding Young Woman of the Year in Texarkana and Young Woman of America in 1987. In 2003, she was selected as the recipient of the Texas A & M University Distinguished Alumni Award. She received the Outstanding Educator’s Award in 2004, given by Seta Phi Beta Sorority and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.
She is also an active member of Delta Sigma Sorority, Incorporated.
Pilgrim Rest African Methodist Episcopal Church
Meet Our Pastor
Rev. Angela Brewster

4. Rev. Angela Brewster is the oldest of four children born to the Rev. Dr. Mayfield Brewster and the late Lillian Faye (Criner) Brewster of Texarkana, Arkansas. She is the mother of two daughters: Nikki (Rev. Reco) Boyd and Shayla (Rev. Cedell) White; and three grandchildren: Adrianna, Mollie and Braxton.
Rev. Brewster is a graduate of Arkansas High School in Texarkana, AR. Upon completing her high school education she continued to pursue graduate studies at William Buchanan School of Nursing at Texarkana Community College and received her degree as s Licensed Vocational Nurse. She is also a graduate of the Barbizon Modeling School and Leadership Texarkana sponsored by the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce; basic training in the United Stated Army at Fort Jackson, South Carolina (Delta Company, First Battalion, 43rd Infantry Regiment Brigade, (Fourth Platoon) in July of 1987; served in the reserves in the 145th MEDSOM located in Texarkana, TX, and the Hope Police Auxiliary Police Academy, spring of 1999.
She has served in nursing as an LPN/LVN for 37 years; and 36 years in education of which 27 of those years have been in administration. She is presently serving as the Director / Principal of Garland Alternative School as well as the District’s Parental Involvement Coordinator for Hope, Arkansas Public School District.
There has been numerous has ‘firsts’ accomplishments throughout her ministry as well as her profession. Among her accomplishments are:
 First female to pastor El Dorado Circuit
 First female to pastor St. James A.M.E Church, Texarkana, Arkansas
 First female to pastor Visitors Chapel A.M.E. Church, Hot Springs, Arkansas
 First Black female principal of the Saratoga School District, Saratoga, Arkansas
 First and only Black principal of Foreman School District, as well First Female principal.
 First Black female graduate from the Hope, AR Auxiliary Police Academy
In December, 2007 at the 124th Session of the West Arkansas Annual Conference, Rev. Brewster was appointed to the Historic Visitors Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Hot Springs, Arkansas giving her the honor of being the first female appointed to that church in over 130 + year.
And now to add to the list among her first accomplishments: On October 5, 2013 at the 12th Episcopal District (Arkansas and Oklahoma) Planning Counsel in Fort Smith, Arkansas; Rev. Angela Brewster was assigned to Pilgrim Rest African Methodist Church in Monticello, Arkansas, making history again as the first female to lead the flock in the 130 + year history of this church.
Yet her accomplishments are not what she treasures the most. For her, the most important thing in her life is the fact that she is a born again Christian who loves the Lord. Her love for God and love for others is evident in her brilliant smile!
Education is Rev. Brewster’s passion. Her passion for learning is witnessed by several degrees that she holds:
 B.S. in Elementary Education / English – East Texas State University (ETSU / now Texas A&M University)
 M.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies - ETSU
 MS in Guidance Counseling -ETSU
 M.S. in Business Administration - ETSU
 M.Ed in Elementary Education - ETSU
 M.S.E. in Education Administration – Henderson State University