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Homecoming is about strengthening the bonds we have with our community. Prayer can help to strengthen our bonds with one another and with God, regardless of our faith identities. By turning to prayer, we call forth a light in any darkness.

Join this call of faith leaders for group prayer, submit anonymous prayer requests and let the tiger spirit move.
  • Welcome / Introductions
  • Opening Scriptures
  • Housekeeping Notes
  • Group Prayer By Prayer Leaders
  • Prayer Requests
  • Closing Scripture/Wrap Up
  • Individual Prayer (If Desired)
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    #BlackGoldWeekend
    Since 2014, a weekend series of annual events has elevated the Mizzou homecoming experience for Black and Brown alumni, known as BlackGold Weekend. Annually, sold out, one-of-a-kind events and highly anticipated new traditions create an electric environment in Columbia, Missouri yearly.

    In 2020, we're putting the home in Homecoming with virtual events. Because quarantine.
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    Misty Anderson
    Prayer Leader
    Misty Anderson is an alumna of the University of Missouri where she holds a Bachelor of Journalism degree, and Pepperdine University where she acquired her Master’s degree in Business Management and Leadership. She is a proud Chicagoan whose career in the Entertainment industry landed her in Los Angeles, where she’s resided since 2008. Her professional journey includes management positions in the fields of marketing, artist development and executive administration.

    Misty currently holds the position of Vice President of Operations for the entertainment company, My Block Inc., including managing the affairs of Grammy Award-winning producer Warryn Campbell and Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Erica Campbell. As a result of her accrued expertise in this role and her dedication to professionalism and excellence, she consults and trains administrative teams and support professionals for high-level executives, celebrity talent and corporations.

    Philanthropic efforts include volunteering her time to support Soles4Souls, Lions Clubs International, Target H.O.P.E. and the Mizzou Black Alumni Network, just to name a few. Misty is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, where she holds the role of Chaplain in her chapter and serves on the Far Western Regional Communications Committee.
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    Paanii Annan
    Prayer Leader
    A first generation American by way of Ghana, Paanii is a charismatic and driven leader. As a Brand Manager at Wieden + Kennedy, Paanii works on Global Brand Management for Nike, Jordan Brand and Nike North America.

    Paanii also is very passionate about diversity in the marketing/advertising field and helps lead diversity initiatives in his workplace, as well as, in the community at-large.

    His success in the journalism field comes as no surprise with his undergraduate involvement in Mojo Ad, the premier student-staffed professional-services advertising agency in the country, and NABJ (National Association of Black Journalists) while on the campus of MU.

    His passion is to help people realize their full potential; in their personal lives or professional careers. He lives by the mantra “Be the best you, that you can be”. To fulfill his passion, Paanii is an active mentor to those in his community, especially in a spiritual capacity. As a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. he leads many prayer based gatherings among brothers for the organization that was built on Christian principles.
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    LaNeé Bridewell
    Prayer Leader
    LaNee’ Bridewell is a two-time graduate of the University of Missouri. After giving birth to her son Jai in 2009, she earned a Bachelors in Sociology in 2010 and a Masters of Education in Higher Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis in 2013.

    She went on to work as the Coordinator of Multicultural Student Affairs at the University of Missouri Kansas City for 5 years. She later transitioned onto the staff of City of Truth Church under the leadership of Pastor Armour Stephenson III, where she now serves as the Broadcast Media Team Lead and manages other creative projects.
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    Thomas L.E. Stovall
    Prayer Leader
    Thomas L.E. Stovall is a dynamic community leader who is driven by and infuses his faith in all areas of his work. His foundation of leadership was polished at the University of Missouri, where he was active in many areas.

    While an undergraduate he was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Alpha Chapter as the President, Student Senator in the Missouri Student Association, Mizzou's Black Men's Initiative Executive Board Member of Missouri Statewide, and iGUIDE Mentoring and Leadership Program member among others.

    As the Chaplain for his chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., he presides over chapter functions and delivers meaningful and inspirational invocations at chapter meetings and official services. After studying at the Moody Bible Institute he currently serves at Lilydale Progressive M.B. Church in Chicago, IL who surround the vision of progressively pursuing the expansion of God’s kingdom.