Tim's Mother and Sister flew in from Oregon and His brother John and sister in law Vicki who live in the Los Angeles area hosted us for a brunch before the graduation.
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Helen walks down the aisle with other graduates. Three people received honorary Doctorates that day, along with others receiving bachelors degrees. |
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Myeesha Harris, daughter of Dr. Matthew and Mary Harris, directors of Project Impact in Los Angeles joins Helen in celebrating this special day.
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Tim and Helen's pastor, Paulette Blaylock fromLandmark Christian Center blessed us with her presence
at the graduation.
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Ministers Jerone and Pam Lee, long time friends and ministry colleagues share in the joy of the day. |
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Precious friends Dr. Matthew and Mary Harris, (founders of Project Impact, Los Angeles) Mary's Mom, Mother Artry and daughter Myeesha come to honor Helen on her special day. Matt, Mary and Helen were students/graduates of ORU and they traveled together in ministry for many years. When Tim and Helen lived in Los Angeles, Tim wrote some grants for their organization, Project Impact.
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Bob and Velma Morrow from Porterville and Jack and Diane Kirker from Santa Rosa , California drove over four hours to celebrate this precious and powerful day with Tim and Helen
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Kathy Lewis, director of the singles at Landmark Christian Center and Vivian a member of LCC came with a group of over 20 people from Porterville to be a blessing to Tim and Helen on this day.
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On May 21st in Los Angeles California at the Southern California School of Ministry, Helen received an honorary Doctorate of Divinity. This was a very precious and yet powerful day for Helen after 29 years of full-time ministry. Having served the Lord in almost every area of ministry from cleaning the toilets in the church to preaching the word, her faithfulness qualified her for this great honor.
The Southern California School of Ministry founded by Dr. Benjamin Reid, has been in existence for over 25 years and has given honorary Doctorates to distinguished clergy such as Bishop Charles Blake, Pastor of the West Angeles Church of God in Christ, Minister Wanda David-Turner and Dr. Cynthia Hale, just to name a few.
Dr. Gregory Dixon, president of SCM and also senior pastor of the First Church of God in Inglewood, California presided over the event. Dr. Maurice Johnson, dean of the school, Dr. Donald Blake and other distinguished leaders, educators, ministers and pastors in the Los Angeles area gathered together for the graduation ceremony.
Over 30 family members and friends attended the ceremony. They clapped and rejoiced as Jesus was lifted up and Helen was honored.
It wasn't just a graduation ceremony, but was a celebration and a truly spiritual experience. The choir sang, the congregation rejoiced and the word was preached. Dr. Dixon ministered a word on "faithfulness" to the people. Everyone who attended received something from heaven as life was imparted to them through the praise and worship and singing and ministry of the Word.
Everyone who knows Helen, knows that she will never insist on anyone calling her" Dr. Helen" or "Dr. Trowbridge", or even " Dr. T" but it is certainly a great honor for her after all the years of faithfully serving the Lord , His kingdom and His people. It's a real testimony that God is true to His word. He is a rewarder for those who diligently seek Him. |
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Neighbors and dear friends of Tim and Helen, Paul and Barbara Sherod surprised Helen with their presence at the ceremony. It was a blessing to have them share this moment with us.
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Lula Hutchinson from Tulare, California and a member of LCC was excited to see Helen receive her doctorate degree. Lula and her husband Marlon are the armor bearers to the Pastor of LCC.
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Ed and Loretta Rockholt, Porterville, California, came to the graduation to support Tim and Helen
in this new season.
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Pat Stinson and Linda Delk , sweet friends and faithful supporters of Trowbridge Ministries, celebrate with Helen as she receives her degree.
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Michelle Elam, Hollywood television/movie, make-up artist and hair designer,a cherished and long-time friend (originally from Oklahoma) shares in the awesome day with Helen. Michelle is a spirit filled Christian and is a light to a dark world. She is making a difference
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Our dearest friends in Porterville, California, who are faithful members of LCC, they have stood with Trowbridge Ministries and served with us on the Indian Reservation, Bill and Dianne Miller joined us for the festivities of the day.
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Tim was elated that Helen was being honored on this day. It was even more delightful as the graduation ceremony took place in Tim's birth city and just a few blocks from where he and his family lived for many years.
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Tim's sister Theresa Farrelly flew in from Oregon to be with Tim and Helen on graduation day. It was a blessing to have her presence.
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Group picture of some of the people who came to honor Helen on this day.
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Florence Trowbridge, Helen's mother in Love (rather than mother in law) came from Oregon to support Tim and Helen on this blessed day as she celebrates her daughter in love,"Dr. Helen" .
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Vicki Trowbridge (Helen's sister in love) from La Verne, California enjoys the graduation ceremony and is glad to see Helen receive her degree.
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Tim's older brother John, who was the best man in our wedding, attended the graduation ceremony with other family members. John and his wife Vicki treated the family to a lovely brunch before the graduation ceremony.
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John and Vicki Trowbridge, Tim's brother and "sister in love" share in the glorious service at the First Church of God where the graduation ceremony took place. |
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The Trowbridge clan celebrate all day long as Helen receives her Doctorate of Divinity.
Aren't they a beautiful group of people.
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