It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my wife's father, Lewis Bernard Scipio. My father-in-law was a Member of the Board of Deacons at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA. My family will be traveling to Philly later this week for funeral arrangements and managing some estate issues. The funeral is scheduled for Monday August 4, 2003 @ Zion Hill Baptist Church (56th & Spruce St). I will probably be in Philly 4-5 days. If time permits I may stop by the 1st Episcopal Hdqtrs to see Earl Jefferson, Candidate for General Officer, Director of Christian Education and a member of this BB which works in that office. In his great pedagogical epistle, James taught that the fervent prayers of a righteous man avialeth much. I solicit such fervent prayers on behalf of my wife and my children during our mourning for the loss of their father and grandfather respectively. QED

-- Anonymous, July 30, 2003

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Bill, my deepest sorrow to you and your wife and the entire family. My prayers will be with you all. God just call another soldier home and I am sure he will be missed. Take care and God be with you all.

-- Anonymous, July 30, 2003

My prayers are with you and your family my dear friend! My your faith and hope in the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ bring you comfort and peace. While in Philly, feel free to say hello to my brother who happens to be the pastor of Morris Brown AME Church, the Rev. J.N. Cousin. Peace!

-- Anonymous, July 30, 2003

Dear Bill

Receive herewith my deepest sympathy with the loss of your Father-in- law. It is my prayer that you and your family will find comfort in that you will know that he has gone home to receive his reward from our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

God Bless you.

Willie

-- Anonymous, July 30, 2003

Brother Dickens:

My sincere condolences to your family on the passing of your father- in-law. We will pray for your family. God bless.

-- Anonymous, July 30, 2003

Earth's Loss is Heaven's Gain!

-- Anonymous, July 30, 2003

Bro Dickens,

My family and I join the rest of this family in praying for your family.

Know that your father-in-law still lives on both in Heaven (Prasie the Lord!), and on earth (in your wife and children).

He is still watching them...

-- Anonymous, July 30, 2003

May you and your family find comfort in your relationship with the Lord. He will provide the support that you need. My prayers are with your family.

-- Anonymous, August 01, 2003

Dear Bill, While I do not write much on the board, I do read it weekly and know that I am lifting up your wife and your family in prayer. God Bless and Keep You!

-- Anonymous, August 04, 2003