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Rev. George Edwards honored at luncheon

The Rev. George Edwards speaks to the attendees of his recognition luncheon at Baywood Clubhouse. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
March 30, 2022

The Rev. George H. Edwards Sr. was honored at a recognition luncheon at the Baywood Clubhouse March 26. The event was sponsored by the Sunshine Circle Club and the Community Celebration Committee.

Edwards is one of the founders of Friendship Baptist Church in Lewes. He has been active in the community since he moved to Lewes from Florida at age 19 and married his wife Ardeth.

Mistress of Ceremonies Hattie Bull introduced numerous community leaders to present Edwards with accolades for his community service. Proclamations were presented by Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, Speaker of the House Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, State Auditor Kathy McGuiness and Lewes Mayor Ted Becker. Bill Collick read proclamations from Rep. Steve Smyk and Sussex County Councilman Mark Schaeffer. Declarations were read by the Rev. Patricia E. Green from Mt. Enon Baptist Church in Milford, the Rev. Tesha Miller from Macedonia AME Church in Seaford, the Rev. Troy Hazzard from For His Glory Ministries in Lincoln and Bishop Harold Hazzard of New Life Ministries in Milford.

Cape grad Cliffvon Howell was the keynote speaker for the event.

A poem by 90-year-old Esther Thomas was read by Waynne Paskins of the Community Celebration Committee.

“Reverend George H. Edwards Sr.”

A very good man, we all know,

No matter where he is, he always lets it show.

Pride at home, at work; community too,

with God’s help to show him just what to do.

The steps of a good man are ordered by God.

We can see that’s true wherever he trod.

He’s anointed, appointed, and set aside.

He does it all with a lot of pride,

He will always help you, any way that he can.

Just call on him, he’ll give you a hand.

He has love for everybody, enough to share.

God bless you Reverend Edwards, God keep you in his care.

 

Cape grad Cliffvon Howell was the keynote speaker for the event. He gave many accolades to the Rev. George Edwards for inspiring him and the community.
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long speaks about the contributions of the Rev. George Edwards.
Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach, reads a proclamation from the House of Representatives.
State Auditor Kathy McGuiness speaks about the Rev. George Edwards’ work with the community and his church.
Lewes Mayor Ted Becker has been a longtime friend of the Rev. George Edwards and has worked extensively with him on numerous projects.
The Rev. Patricia Green, pastor of Mt. Enon Baptist Church in Milford, speaks of the longtime friendship she has had with the Rev. George Edwards and his family.
The Rev. Tesha Miller of Macedonia AME Church in Seaford speaks about the help the Rev. George Edwards has given her throughout her life.
Presenting the Rev. George Edwards with photos of his family are (l-r) granddaughter Joleesha Edwards, and daughters Lisa Edwards and Georgia Perry.
Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf congratulates the Rev. George Edwards on his proclamation.
Ardeth Edwards and the Rev. George H. Edwards Sr. enjoy the luncheon.
Enjoying the event are (l-r) the Rev. Tesha Miller, the Rev. Rita Mishoe Paige, Shorel Clark, Yvonne Kennedy and the Rev. Patricia Green.
The Rev. Timothy Duffield speaks to the attendees and gives accolades to the Rev. George Edwards.
Cape grad Bishop Harold Hazzard of New Life Ministries in Milford speaks of the greatness of the Rev. George Edwards as a family man.
Cape grad Cliffvon Howell speaks of the many things the Rev. George Edwards did for him as he was growing up.
The Rev. George Edwards has a light moment with his friend the Rev. Patricia Green.
Presenting the Rev. George Edwards with photos of his family are (l-r) granddaughter Joleesha Edwards, and daughters Georgia Perry and Lisa Edwards.
Bernice Edwards of the Community Celebration Committee presents Ardeth Edwards with a bouquet of flowers.
Ardeth Edwards admires the bouquet of flowers presented to her from the Community Celebration Committee.
Mistress of Ceremonies Hattie Bull and Trina Brown-Hicks of the Community Celebration Committee unveil the proclamations and photos for the Rev. George Edwards.
The Rev. George Edwards receives a plaque of recognition from Bill Collick of the Community Celebration Committee.
Waynne Paskins of the Community Celebration Committee reads a poem titled “Reverend George H. Edwards Sr.” by Esther Thomas.
Bryan Clark plays a musical selection during the luncheon.
The Rev. George Edwards, right, and his wife Ardeth make their way into the luncheon to rousing applause.
Acting as mistress of ceremonies is Hattie Bull of the Community Celebration Committee.
Evangelist Janet West of Friendship Baptist Church reads “What Matter of Man is This?”
The Rev. Ralph Kimmerlin gives the invocation.
Luncheon attendees give the Rev. George Edwards a standing ovation.

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