Born in the City of Angels (Los Angeles), she’s the youngest child of Zelma Mae Robinson and Thomas McLemore, Sr. With three older siblings bossing her around Elaine learned quickly how to take charge of a situation and make the best of it.

Elaine’s Mother was a Psychologist whose work took her all over the United States and several foreign countries. When she was just six years old, Elaine had a chance to travel overseas, to the Philippines and she attended school in Hawaii.

Upon their return to the states, the family settled in Sacramento and Elaine continued her education there. A move to Seattle found her attending Sharples Jr. High and Queen Ann High School. When the sunshine of California beckoned again she moved back to the Sacramento area and attended North Highland High School and completed 2 years of college.

In 1984 Elaine began working for the Internal Revenue Service and moved back to Seattle in 1987 to accept a job in the local office.

Elaine recently completed an AA Degree in Theology at the AL Hardy Academy and will continue her studies until to obtain a Bachelor of Arts.

She became a member of Goodwill in November of 2001 and serves as Vice President of Bible Class and works diligently on the Scholarship Committee.

Elaine is the proud mother of:
Malcolm - 22, who attends of University of California at Bakersfield.
Antonio - 16, who’s currently involved in the MESA program. MESA’s mission provides opportunities in mathematics, engineering and science for students in grades K-12.
Robert Aaron - 12, who loves music, plays several instruments and sings in the Youth Choir.
Kristin – 6, who sings in the Angel Choir and the Men’s Chorus
Lanea – 2, who, like her brothers loves music and can’t wait to join the Angel Choir

Terry was born in Lake Village, Arkansas and raised in Prescott, AK. Her spiritual journey began in 1940 when she accepted Christ and united with the Second Baptist Church in Prescott.

The vivacious Terry caught the eye of a tall handsome young man named Frank Brown and they were soon married.

Terry’s Mother, Elizabeth Johnson came to live with them in the 80’s and she spent a lot of her time taking care of her and helping out her children by babysitting.

Frank went home to be with the Lord in 1997.

She’s been a member of Goodwill for 43 years and currently serves as the secretary of the Senior Choir and in the Hospitality Ministry.

Evelyn is a Georgia peach having burst on the scene in Eastman, Georgia. The family later moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, and then to Chattanooga, Tennessee where Evelyn obtained her schooling. She also attended Bible School in Memphis, Tennessee.

She is the proud mother of six, grandmother of 19, and great-grandmother of 3. She is a true woman of God and the fruits of her labor are evident; you can find her children and grandchildren working all around the church just as hard as she does.

Even though Evelyn is at the age when most Grandmas are retired, she decided that being around young people was the key to staying young. So don’t look for her hanging out in any Senior Citizen Center. She works at the Happy Zone Day Care Center where she can love and nurture young children and fill their tummies with "mmm" good food.

He attends Roosevelt High School in North Seattle where he will be a Senior when school begins again in September.

James loves Pizza and was recently seen chasing a God Fathers delivery car when the hungries hit him.

The family moved to Bremerton, WA and then to Seattle when she was 3 and they united with Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church. Goodwill was then located at 1445 So. Main St.

In 1958 Barbara excepted Christ and was baptized at Mt. Baker Baptist Church (Goodwill did not have a baptismal pool). She immediately joined the Jr. Usher Board and began her ministry work.

However, in 1960 the family moved to Oxnard, California and united with Trinity Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Hughland Washington. Barbara continued her Usher Ministry at Trinity. She also completed her schooling in Oxnard.

In 1970 she moved back to Seattle and reunited with Goodwill. She immediately joined the Young Adult Choir and ministered in song.

The sunny skies of California beckoned again after Seattle experienced a snowy winter, so Barbara packed her bags and sun glasses and headed to Los Angeles. While in Los Angeles she joined the Job Corps and pursued an LVN degree.

In 1975 she returned to Seattle but her heavy work schedule prevented her from attending church on a regular basis. Barbara knew that God had something for her to do, so she made her way back to church and joined Usher Board #3 and became a member of the Nurses Corp., where she is still serving faithfully.

Marquita serves as President of the Expressions and is in training in the Financial Ministry of the church. She works with the Financial Secretary, Zelda Ivy learning the financial aspect of a business. Both those skills will help her in her endeavor to make it in the corporate world.

Marquita is a child of God and studies to show herself approved. She attends Sunday School and BTU Her favorite scripture is Ephesians 5:2 - And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savour.

Moses’ first church was Brighton Gospel Tabernacle. He joined Goodwill in 1972 with his lovely wife Elinor. She has endured 36 years of his non-stop working. She knows how to slow him down though, she cooks up a batch of her famous rolls.

In his spare time he loves to bowl and fish. His favorite fishing hole is Big Lake in Mt. Vernon. You’ll find him picking his ball out of the gutter at Skyway and Imperial Lanes in Seattle.

James Foster is one of the hardest working members at Goodwill. He serves as Superintendent of the Sunday School, works with the Sunshine Corps Ministry, he’s the Program Chairman of the Men’s Day Ministry and Program Chairman of the Mission Ministry.

The family moved to Seattle in 1968 and James completed his schooling at Ingraham High School. He also attended Seattle Community College.

In his spare time he loves attending the latest movies, visiting friends and eating out. His favorite restaurants are The Old Country Buffet and Sizzlers Steak House.

James is an inspiration to many at Goodwill. Through rain sleet and sometimes snow, he makes his way to the church by way of public transportation. You’ll find him there on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday nights taking care of his duties. He also appears on Saturday afternoon to set up for Sunday School.

Unknown to many, Sis. Coleman is a musician. Back in the day, she played for the Angel Choir (red robes), the Usherettes and she sang with the Senior Choir.
Currently she is on the Deaconess Board and serves on the Senior Usher Board.

If you hear a lot of commotion going on in the back of the church, it’s usually Sis. Coleman with her arms out stretched to her God praising Him as the scriptures have instructed her to do.

She is certainly not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and knows of his deliverance because he touched her body and delivered her from Asthma. That deliverance allows her to work in her garden and walk faithfully every morning.

Yvonne has been married for 41 years to John C. Coleman. God has blessed them with three children; Calvin, Deborah, and Denise. Those blessing have produced seven grandchildren and 1 great.

Her favorite scripture is: Psalms 121: 1 & 2