Congratulatory messages were sent from across the state as Pittsburgh City Council proclaimed May 23 as Rodman Street Missionary Baptist Church Day. In recognition of 125 years of ministry, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl issued a proclamation declaring the church has “withstood the sands of time and great destruction, and stands as a message of oneness with God as our foundation.”

“It’s all Too Much” is a book by Peter Walsh, the professional organizer from TLC’s hit series “Clean Sweep.” The book is billed as an easy plan for living a richer life with less stuff. I loved his show and similar shows like “Clean House” and “Hoarders.” I watch them often to make sure that I will never be featured on the show.

For the last three years I have been holding on to a mauve sofa that I bought in the ’80s. I was thinking of using the sofa in my game room/home theater but I couldn’t get it through the basement door. It ended up in the garage and was there to greet me every evening when I came home.

Consecration services

JULY 5—Clark Memorial Baptist Church, 1301 Glenn St., Homestead, will host Consecration Services from 7-7:30 p.m. The theme is “Walking in the Blessings.” The services will run through July 21 and feature guest speakers Rev. Ray Lankford, Bishop Otis Carswell and apostle Calvin Woods. All are welcome. For more information, call 412-462-1011.

On May 5, 1910 the FROGS (friendly rivalry often generates success) came into existence. One hundred continuous years of existence is something to celebrate. Three Rivers Stadium, Forbes Field, The Loendi Club and Pitt Stadium are all gone but the FROGS are still jumping around and going strong.

DOLL AND IRA RITTER—Oldest active member; 33 years as a member.

On May 14 at Edgewood Country Club in Churchill, the FROGS gathered for dinner, celebration and reflection. For the past 24 months Larry Glasco (History Department professor, University of Pittsburgh) and his students have worked feverishly compiling a history of the FROGS drawn from the pages of the Pittsburgh Courier. The first article about the FROGS appeared Aug. 5, 1911, describing how 600 folks attended a picnic, dance and a ball game all on one day, Friday, July 28.