it's always a joy and privilege to host on behalf of my cohost elizabeth and our mentor, the late hugh burrow. he was the pastor of ill hillside presbyterian church. down the street was allen temple baptist church. the president at that time was alfred smith sr. he was the president of the clergy, father jay michaels who we lost not long ago was vice president. i was the second vice president. hugh was the secretary. we were mentored by the great senior. s i had the privilege of marrying junior and his wife elaine. they reminded me at their 100th allen temple anniversary that it's been 40 years now. the i heard a buzz, you should hear dr. jackie. jackie will preach the paint off the sanctuary. one friday nighty came to good friday services. i don't remember what word she preached eight years ago, but it was a dynamic, electrifying message. we're honored to have the first elected pastor, a woman pastor, senior pastor of allen temple. dr. reverend jacquelyn thompson. great to have you here. thank you for coming. reginald liles, deacon, brothers to brother, reverend williamsing and long had to m