Ecclesiastes 3:2 “…a time to be born…” As the ninth of fourteen children to Elloise and the late LaSalle Hankins little Al was born November 19th. Growing up on a big farm has taught him many lessons that benefit him today. He took care of chickens like David took care of sheep. Having five sisters and eight brothers, little Al learned as a boy to love, to share and to make the best of what one has. Far from being spoiled as a child, he learned to be grateful and to say yes ma’am and no ma’am, yes sir and no sir.

Ecclesiastes 3:7 “…a time to speak…” Elder Alcindor Hankins is most noted as a teacher of the Word. He speaks with true conviction that the Lord will fight our battles if we will just be still and know that he is God. Elder Hankins preached his first sermon in November 1993. Since then, the Lord as opened many doors near and far. By the grace of God, Elder Hankins has victoriously crossed over several denominations. He has been Guest Speaker for Men’s Day, Revivals, Singles’ Retreat and serves as an outstanding Master of Ceremony. He travels abroad teaching about giving and the benefits from blessing Pastors. “YOUR LIVING IS IN YOUR GIVING,” is the title for his teaching based on the Word of God and personal blessings.

Ecclesiastes 3:4 “…a time to laugh…” Elder Hankins is known as Gospel Comedian LaSalle LaSalle! It was in July 1998, at his Mother’s 60th Birthday Celebration LaSalle performed his first comedy act. Proverbs 18:16, “A man’s gift maketh room for him and bringeth him before great men.” Pastor Shirley Caesar, Pastor Rance Allen, Dorothy Norwood, Helen Baylor, Elder Norman Hutchins, Dr. Bobby Jones, Patti LaBelle and many others have enjoyed and laughed as LaSalle shares his gift of comedy. LaSalle has performed for Pastors’ Anniversaries, Couples’ Retreat, Wedding Receptions, Family and Class Reunions, as well as Men’s Women’s and Youth Conferences. He brings hope,

encouragement and laughter to people in Prisons, Hospitals, and Nursing Homes, Electrifying and full of zeal, LaSalle’s style of comedy is distinctive as he exalts the Lord while keeping it real and clean.

“Elder Hankins has a gift of ministry with humor that reaches all age groups. He is able to combine a spiritual lesson within humor that does not debase either. “Pastor Lenwood V. Long Sr., New Bethel Baptist Church, Rolesville, NC

“Elder Hankins’ message has as much truth and inspiration as a Sunday morning sermon with as much laughter as Showtime at the Apollo!” Tom Seagar, Webmaster also Educational Trainer & Consultant www.tomseagar.com

“I laughed so hard my face and sides hurt. I will always remember LaSalle’s ability to use humor to help me reflect on real life issues, challenges, and blessings.” Lorie Barnes, Wake Technical Community College.