It was a spring affair as the Usher Board of Transfiguration Baptist Church hosted its first Lenten Tea Party with a twist -- children participated in a fashion show and gave the event a special touch. The children's participation reminded everyone that they must become like a child to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, and that children can be loving, kind, have great faith, forgive easily, fall down and get up, heal quickly and people can learn from them.
The Usher Board decided to let the children lead the way during the spring affair, and corralled the preschool and primary school children to model the fashions. The models for the afternoon were Andria Astwood, Anthonique Hall, Anthony Hall, Charlise Gaitor, Charnae Gaitor, Rihanna Gibson, D'Asia Bain, Deandrea Johnson, Dermott Sawyer II, Ebony Taylor, and Mashan McDonald.
The room was beautifully decorated by Paulamae Rollins and Patricia Newry reflecting God's creation -- the plants, the birds, the butterflies, colors of the rainbow. The tables were decorated by members of the usher board and parents and family assisted with clothing. The hostess for the afternoon was Shantell McDonald assisted by Marlene Hall. Bush teas and desserts were provided by Faye Delancy, the event organizer.
"I was happy to see the outcome. Spring time is when everything comes into bloom. It was ideal, especially after celebrating the death and resurrection of Christ Jesus. The infusion and celebration of life is wonderful," said Delancy.
Reverend Sherma Bowe, the church's associate minister, reminded guests that the whole man consists of mind, body, spirit and soul, and that they must become as children to enter the kingdom of God.
The Usher Board Ministry allows individuals to serve as doorkeepers for the church, preparing the sanctuary for visitors and members to worship. Additionally, ushers act as special assistants to the pastor and ministers, assisting with the orderly flow of the service, providing comfort and support, handing out programs and directing people to their seats. However, their role does not stop there, and like everyone else, they embrace opportunities for Christian fellowship, love and laughter.
Transfiguration Baptist Church is located on Market and Vesey Streets and is pastored by Reverend Stephen Enoch Thompson. The church has various ministries that cater to children, women, men and families.

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