So Much to Celebrate!

2/15/2010

Spring 2010 presents a number of major mileposts for Reverend Aaron Johnson. In addition to the release of his memoir, Aaron is celebrating 50 years as an ordained minister, 50 years since his graduation from Shaw University Divinity School, 50 years of marriage to the former Mattie Miller, and 50 years since participating in the lunch counter sit-ins in downtown Raleigh.

Friends and fans of Aaron's are invited to a reception honoring these events at his former church, Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Fayetteville, NC, on April 10, 2 p.m.

Whether or not you can make the celebration, we invite you to share your congratulations, memories, and other thoughts here. We'll collect them to present to Aaron this spring. Click on Comments (above, in blue) and add yours.

13 Comments

Robyn Anderson Gaiotti

2/15/2010 08:11:07 am

Brother Johnson,

I consider it a great honor to be counted as one who has known and traveled with you. I have so many wonderful memories. One that stands out in my mind has to do with our trip to Oregon and your bewilderment at how those cows could stand sideways on the steep mountains. Fun to think of the phrase "mountain cow" that we coined on that blustery and raining trip!

Blessings to you and yours,

Robyn Anderson Gaiotti
Starting Line 1994-1999

Louis H. Rollins II link

3/9/2010 11:38:57 am

I would like to say that I'm so happy and blessed to know this man as my childhood pastor as a young man growing up @ Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church-Fayetteville, NC. As a child growing up, I can remember his powerful sermons from the puplit and his civic work in the community.

Rev. Johnson, you will always be my pastor and I praise God for the lives you have touched with your love,joy, and ministry.

The Blessings of the Lord Be Upon You

Louis H. Rollins II

Don McPherson link

3/29/2010 12:11:02 am

What a joy and honor to have brother Aaron & sister Mattie with our Oakhaven church family this past weekend. May Our Lord Jesus be praised for bringing our families together.

We pray for their safe trip home today.

Love & Peace to all

Don

Mike Jones

3/30/2010 12:46:29 am

Rev. Johnson, truly many mile stones have been passed. Fifty years of faithful service as a pastor equipping the saints and tending the flock is remarkable. Our churches today need strong men of God, like yourself, who will stand on the Word and stand in the gap. May God bless you as you continue serving HIm and my He use your book to re-kindle fires of evangelism to the ends of the earth.

Ronnie Mitchell link

4/1/2010 10:59:34 pm

One of the great blessings in my life has been knowing, observing, and working along side Rev. Aaron Johnson. His example of courage derived from faith, his wisdom, beginning in the fear of the Lord and extending from his breadth of experience, and his compassion, arising from the depth of his soul, have not only demonstrated his Christian character, but have served as an inspiration for me and for all who have known him, and, now, for all who read his life story of “service, struggle, faith, and hope.”

Matthew Rouse, Jr.

4/2/2010 02:39:03 am

Dr. Johnson, Just want to congradulate you on your memoir and your fifty plus years of being Faithful in MInistry. You are an inspiration to me and my family. Thank God for such a warm spirit and a family that encourages others.This story will aid all of us that is doing ministry as Christ would have us to. God bless the success of this ministry.
Grace and Peace
Pastor Rouse One of The Sons Of Thunder.

Linda Gennaro Anderson

4/9/2010 05:52:17 am

Congratulations on a life well lived. I was hoping to be there to deliver this in person but unfortunately that did not work out. It is an honor to know you and to have worked with you. God bless you & Mattie on your big day.
Linda Gennaro Anderson
Starting Line
1994-1998

Dr, Johnson, your life is truly one to honor. Thank you for continuing to share your story with our people, especially the youth. Anyone that ever hears your story will never forget you or the struggle. Congratulations and best wishes.

4/9/2010 12:53:30 pm

Luretha Lewis

4/9/2010 01:00:54 pm

Dr. Johnson, your life is truly one to honor. Thank you for continung to share your story with our people, especially the youth. Anyone that ever hears your story will never forget you or the struggle. Congratulations and best wishes.

Electa E. Person

4/11/2010 12:14:32 pm

Dr. Johnson, congratulations on 50 years of ministerial service and the publishing of your book,"Man From Macedonia". You probably won't remember me, but I relocated here from Washington, DC, 10 plus years ago. I attended your church and met you and you were kind enough to have several conversations with me. During that time you prayed for me and helped get one of your members to assist me with housework for a while. I shall always be grateful to you for your prayers and kindness. May your book, which I will purchase a copy, be a bestseller and may you continue to be blessed with a long and enjoyable life for all you have done for all people.

Bill Crews

5/18/2010 08:14:41 am

Rev. Johnson, I just watched your interview with Dr. William Friday. I can't wait to read your book and I have always been proud that you were once my "boss". I have always respected your courage and your faith. God Bless you.

Mary Young

8/30/2010 01:18:58 pm

Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your story with us! Your life has brought tears to my eyes, knowledge to my mind and peace to my soul. You are truly a man of Wisdom and a man of God! We love you!

Franklin Scott

12/4/2010 08:42:34 am

I am looking for Rev Aaron Johnson that was at Roberson Baptist in the mid 50 My name is Franklin Scott 900 w Church St Williamston N C

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