This Is My Story...

ARNELL "PATIENCE" MCCOY

I was born & raised in Atlanta,Ga to a loving SDA Family. As far back as I can remember I have always loved anything that had to do with the arts..music, photography, drawing etc. As I grew older my love for music out grew all the rest and I found myself writing songs on a daily basis. I got serious and decided I wanted to be a rapper in high school.

I teamed up with a few other guys at my school who shared the same desire and we formed a group called the N.O.C.C.A.S.(No Other Click Can Approach SouthSide). We became very popular in the Atlanta area and had a few major labels looking to sign us. Even though I turned my back on my christian beliefs and joined this group that glorified cars,clothes,money, & sex- for some reason I never let go of the Sabbath. Looking back on it now I know it was the Holy Spirit because the night we were suppose to go and perform for the label reps was a Friday night. When I refused to go the true colors of my group mates came out and God was able to show me how Satan was using me. After that night I quit the group, repented of my sins and put down music all together. I was convinced that Rap was Designed to glorify Satan, until God revealed to me that every talent given to us should be used for His glory alone!

A couple of years later after much prayer I released my first Christian Rap CD entitled Lyrical Lessons Vol 1. To my surprise the response was extremely positive from parents who were glad to see a young man using Rap music to glorify God! From that day forward I went full throttle into ministry! God has blessed me to record 4 Cd's, travel the USA, Canada and open up for many major recording artist such as J-Moss, Dettrick Hadden, Canton Jones & more!

To God Be The Glory!

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This is my story...

LUAN DOCARMO

Okay i don't know where to begin.....I guess i should start out by saying my name is Luan Docarmo, I'm 16, Born January 16, 95' I was originally born in Brazil. Moved to the states when i was 3 and haven't visited back ever since. I love photography, always did but i never had enough money to get a good camera so i would always shoot with a "point and shoot" camera. Im not complaining it was pretty fun, but then this past Christmas i got a camera, finally! So im currently shooting with a canon eos rebel xs, go Team Canon!! :) But some of the stuff i love to do, is like I've mentioned before i love photography, absolutely love sports all types basically except for baseball, i enjoy watching tv, love hanging out with friends, and of course i love girls (i am a teenager he he) And I'm proud to say that i love God and my family.

Yours truly,

Luan

"THIS IS MY STORY..."

MARK LEE

Career: biochemist, serving as Associate Professor & Chair of Biology @ Spelman College.

I use photography as mechanism for serving others. That giving helps to increase my brand and improve my craft. That brand extension and higher skill brings me business. Its rewarding in all senses.

Hobbies: exercise, martial arts, reading

Family: married 17 years, with two daughters. On almost any day, I would rather be making photographs.

"THIS IS MY STORY..."

Name - Laura L. Baynard

Birthday - June, 24, 19??

Husband - Dion

Children - William, Braxton and Spencer

Favorite Color - Purple

Things I like - Sunrises, working out, a well cooked meal, crafts of all sorts

Things I don't like - Cilantro and rude children

What do I like to do when there is nothing to do (which is rare) - Watch old black and white movies

Favorite fruit - Pineapple

Favorite time of the day - Mornings

Favorite season - Fall

Favorite song - Great is Thy Faithfulness

Instrument I play - the flute

Things I wish I could do better-sing, play video games with my children (they always win...)

What is the farthest place I've been from home - Korea

Bible Character I most admire - Moses

Dietary restrictions -Vegan

Favorite T.V. Show - I Love Lucy

Favorite Movie - The Sound of Music

Favorite sound - Crickets chirping and ocean waves



"THIS IS MY STORY..."

ERIC GRACE

"I guess you could say it started in high school. I was becoming somewhat of a computer nerd and definitely NOT a member of the "IN" crowd. When the yearbook sponsor asked if anyone had used a camera before, I raised my hand since I had used my dad's brownie and Polaroid cameras. The sponsor said "Great!" and dropped a 35mm Pentax camera with two zoom lenses in my lap and declared I would be the assistant yearbook photographer. I was thinking, "What the heck is this?!?!?" Thanks to a schoolmate and lead yearbook photographer, I quickly figured out the basics of the camera and discovered my blossoming love of the craft. Unfortunately, most of my images couldn't be used in the yearbook. They were not bad images, photographically speaking. But, I also discovered that you can catch people in very unflattering positions when you have a zoom lens… Ah, well! ;)

After graduation from high school, I talked my dad into getting a 35mm camera and kind of got him hooked on photography as well. He took so many pictures of church members and friends that he was sometimes a nuisance. So, you see, I got it honestly! I also made another discovery in college. If you had a decent camera, girls would mysteriously gravitate toward you, smiling and posing! Hallelujah! After that, I ended up using his camera more than he did until I got a job and bought my own. 

I've always liked speed. The vehicle didn't really matter, as long as it was fast. So when I bought my first motorcycle, I decided to merge two loves, speed and photography. After all, photographing models is great. When they are standing next to a nice motorcycle, its even better!

Fast forward many years, to the present. I'm married with three awesome, challenging, keep-me-on-my-knees-praying children. I'm still a speed freak, even though I sold my last motorcycle to finance my current camera. I'm still a computer nerd, cleverly masquerading as a Lotus Notes Administrator. I'm an even more passionate photographer and thanks to digital technology, I can merge all of my loves: photographing fast vehicles, models, my wife and children and manage them all on the computer! What joy!"
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Thanks,

Eric Grace

"THIS IS MY STORY..."

ENRIQUE COPELAND

Not much to tell. My name is Enrique Copeland. I'm employed with the Fulton County Government . I work in the Department of Information Technology as a Network Administrator. I'm married to the lovely Cynthia Copeland. Some of my hobbies include working out, roller skating, singing, traveling, and of course, photography. I've been into photography since the age of 18, and I have been trying to learn as much as I can in the area every since.

"THIS IS MY STORY..."

BURDIE HENRI

Burdie's family...

Born to missionary parents, my siblings and I spent much of our early lives in Africa. I have such fond memories of life in Liberia, Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya. We also lived in Sweden while my father conducted a revival. My parents took us sightseeing in Europe and the Middle East as we traveled back to the US on furlough. While home we traveled extensively, sharing their experiences across the country, as Black missionaries were a novelty at that time (they were among the first to serve as missionaries for the Seventh-day Adventist Church).

My parents involved me in music at an early age, as my mother was involved in choir and other music activities. I learned to play the piano and can remember my first youth Sabbath where I played a pump organ for divine service. Later, I played for revivals and church services and currently still play at a couple of churches monthly (Fayette & Mt. Olive). Upon returning permanently to the U.S., we settled in the South Atlantic Conference and while in high school, my father was called to pastor the Atlanta Berean Church. It was during this time that I fell in love with Berean and Atlanta, vowing I would live here if I settled in the U.S. After graduating from Forest Lake Academy, I attended Oakwood College (University) but then left to study at Middle East College (my parents returned to Africa) for a year. I graduated from Loma Linda University, but not before the travel bug bit me again. I served as a student missionary in Pakistan for a year, returned to the US to finish college and then relocated to Atlanta where I have lived for 30+ years.

I worked in banking for more than 20 years and continued in financial services careers until my mother’s health (my father, retired general VP of the General Conference, died in 2002) required me to care for her. Photography has been an interest for many years, but it wasn’t until about two years ago that I became serious. At this time, caring for mom gives me some flexibility and time to focus on photography. Abraham, my dog, has become an outstanding photography companion. We often take short drives to discover new places. Nature and macro photography has been my main focus. As time permits, I would like to become more proficient in street and architectural photography. I am grateful to participate in Berean’s photography ministry and the growth opportunity it offers, even though my membership is at Fayette SDA Church in Fayetteville.

"THIS IS MY STORY..."

ARNELL "PATIENCE" MCCOY

Photo courtesy of: Eric Grace - Amazing Likeness Photography

July 2, 2011 - AYS at the Atlanta Berean SDA Church was presented by Arnell. 

The title of the AYS program was "Music & Its Deceptions" the purpose of it was to bring to light the satanic agenda found in today's mainstream music.

About me...

I was called by God to use rap to spread the gospel in 2002. At first I didn't answer the call because I was afraid of how it would be received, but the Holy Spirit would not let me rest. So I decided to step out on faith in 2004 and record my first CD. From 2004 until 2011 God has richly blessed! I have recorded 5 CDs, traveled all over the USA & Canada and opened up for many famous Gospel artist such as Donnie McKlurkin, Lisa McLendon, Detrick Hadden & more! My current Cd entitled Streetvangelist is being well received and I am excited about what God is going to do!

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