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Guest speaker Prophet Kenneth Lock, II (left) relaxes with his parents Apostle Michele Lock and Apostle Kenneth Lock, Sr., during the seventh year Pastors Appreciation service on November 22 at The Open Door Christian Worship Center Church, 3223 W. Lloyd St. On May 4, 2008, the Lord led Elder Kenneth Lock, Sr., to establish The Open Door Christian Worship Center. Apostle … [Read more...] about Open Door Christian Worship Center celebrates Pastor Kenneth Lock, Sr. and First Lady Michele’s 7th Anniversary

Community Baptist Church of Greater Milwaukee Youth Department kicked off the back to school year by hosting a writing contest for the young people on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The students were awarded gift certificates and other prizes. This project was sponsored by the youth department directors who are working to encourage academic excellence. Several students are … [Read more...] about Community Baptist Church hosts writing contest for back-to-school

The congregation at Damascus Missionary Baptist Church observed the 23rd Anniversary of Rev. Dr. Ellis and First Lady Mary Louise Wilkins on Sunday, October 24, 2015. The anniversary theme was "Fighting the Good Fight of Faith." The morning worship speaker was Rev. Dr. Clarence Thornton, Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Little Rock, AR. The afternoon anniversary speaker … [Read more...] about Damascus MBC celebrates Rev. Dr. Ellis and First Lady Mary Louise Wilkins 23rd Anniversary

Pastor Ron McCrory and First Lady Evelyn McCrory of St. Luke Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2722 W. Highland Blvd., recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary with a renewal of their wedding vows. Pastor Louis E. Sibley III of Mt. Zion Baptist Church officiated. … [Read more...] about Pastor Ron and First Lady Evelyn McCrory renew their wedding vows

In the conclusion of the articles on Intimate Partner Violence Awareness, it was important to include teens and dating violence as the statistics will show 10 percent of high school teens have reported being victims of dating violence. Teen dating violence, according to the Centers for Disease Control, is defined as the physical, sexual, psychological, or emotional violence … [Read more...] about Intimate Partner Violence Awareness (Part 2): Teen dating

The General Baptist State Convention of Wisconsin Inc., October Bi-Annual Board Session was held on October 9, 2015 at Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church 1200 W. Burleigh Street, where Rev. Andrew Morgan is pastor. During the session, the youth and adults in attendance were offered a study period. The youth pictured (from left) are Paige Barrett, Nicholas Grady and Demetria … [Read more...] about Youth take the pulpit at Bi-Annual Board Session for GBSC of WI, Inc.

On Saturday, September 19, 2015, David Crouther, Jr., and Trinity Crouther celebrated their 7th birthday by hosting a “Making A Difference” (M.A.D.) party. The twins and more than a dozen of their friends gathered to make PBJ sandwiches and lunch bags for Joy House. Joy House is a program of the Milwaukee Rescue Mission that provides food, shelter, and assistance to homeless … [Read more...] about Crouther family celebrates birthday by giving gifts to those in need

The seventieth birthday of Dr. Wallace McClain Cheatham was celebrated at St. Mark AME Church, 1616 W. Atkinson Ave., on Oct. 4, featuring Cheatham, soprano Cecilia Davis, and the New Jubilee Community Choir in a musical performance. The concert opened with a group of pieces that showcased Cheatham playing St. Mark’s pipe organ. Five spirituals, composed by Cheatham in 1991, … [Read more...] about Dr. Cheatham celebrates 70th birthday with concert

The women of Shiloh Baptist Church celebrated the history of women’s hats with a luncheon and fashion show on Saturday, August 29, 2015. A colorful and delicious lunch was served as attendees dined in stylish fashion head wear. The event was coordinated by Shiloh’s First Lady Reopal Holmes. Sister Linda Hopgood presented a historical scope of the hat crown which has served as a … [Read more...] about The history of women’s hat observed at Shiloh

The women of Greater Galilee Baptist Church, 2432 N. Teutonia Ave., were forced to hold their Women's Month teachings in the basement due to construction work in the sanctuary, so they did not advertise. Despite the lack of publicity, an average of more than 100 women attended three consecutive Wednesday night Bible Study lessons. The closing service on September 27, 2015 drew … [Read more...] about Greater Galilee celebrates Women’s Month with ‘Bible Boot Camp’