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Philadelphia Pentecostal Church holds Doll’s Tea Party
The Doll’s Tea Party members are, standing in front, (l-r) August Walker, Ariyah Johnson, Ja'Nie Wright, Ceonna Cason, Shakria Hood, Skye Pitts, Jayda Trotter, Layla Smith, Nihlaijia Bradley, Honesty Bradley, Makyra White, Kimiah Brown-Hack, Harmony White, and ZyNasia White. In back, the faces that can be clearly seen are Lacey Pearson-Gibbs, Treasure Perkins, and Timia Rossi.
January 6, 2019
Philadelphia Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ellendale held a Doll’s Tea Party Dec 15.
The girls in the program each have a doll, provided by director Helena Gibbs, and each doll has a biblical name. The girls do research to learn the story behind each character. Girls treat the doll like a real person who helps them learn life skills such as hygiene, first aid, safety skills and even basic cooking skills.
Above all else, they stress good manners and respect for all people. At the Saturday event, the girls took to the stage by themselves and gave the story of their doll’s biblical namesake.
The Doll’s Tea Party members are, standing in front, (l-r) August Walker, Ariyah Johnson, Ja'Nie Wright, Ceonna Cason, Shakria Hood, Skye Pitts, Jayda Trotter, Layla Smith, Nihlaijia Bradley, Honesty Bradley, Makyra White, Kimiah Brown-Hack, Harmony White, and ZyNasia White. In back, the faces that can be clearly seen are Lacey Pearson-Gibbs, Treasure Perkins, and Timia Rossi.
Treasure Perkins reads the attributes of her dolls.
Lacey Pearson-Gibbs reads the story of her doll from her Bible research.
Before the ceremony, the leaders of the group gather for a photo. Shown in back (l-r) are Christine Strickland and Loretta Darden. In front are Sandra Baynard and Helena Gibbs.
