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
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The history of women’s hat observed at Shiloh
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
Greater Galilee celebrates Women’s Month with ‘Bible Boot Camp’
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’
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Part 2)
Did you know breast cancer is a global burden? According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands of women each year and affecting countries at all levels of modernization. In continuation of the series recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness month, this column will stress the … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Part 2)
Union Hill MBC holds annual Women’s Day
Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church held its annual Women’s Day Service September 20, 2015 at 3 p.m. The theme for the service was “Jesus’ Women of Virtue & Their Daughters in the 21st Century.” The readings were from Proverbs 31:10-31 and Titus 2:3-5. It was the 115th anniversary of the inclusion of the Women’s Auxiliary in the Baptist Convention and the … [Read more...] about Union Hill MBC holds annual Women’s Day
General Baptist State Convention VP and wife injured in car accident
Rev. Robert and Mrs. Lizzie McFarland of True Heart Missionary Baptist Church, 4300 W. Hampton Ave., were in Memphis, Tennessee for the annual meeting of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc. While there, Rev. and Mrs. McFarland were involved in a very serious car accident and were hospitalized for injuries they suffered. Information is sketchy, but we can tell you they are … [Read more...] about General Baptist State Convention VP and wife injured in car accident
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Part 1)
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month (formerly known as Domestic Violence Awareness Month). The first half of this month this column will highlight Breast Cancer Awareness while the second half of the month will concentrate on Intimate Partner Violence. The final article will place needed attention on Teen Dating … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Part 1)
Annual Men’s Day service held at Union Hill Baptist Church
The annual Men’s Day observance was held at Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 2190 N. 49th Street, during morning worship on September 20. The guest speaker this year was Pastor Frank Headd of Spirit Of Christ Deliverance Church Inc., 4175 N. 42nd St. At the beginning of the service, nearly all of the men marched into the sanctuary singing and took their position in the … [Read more...] about Annual Men’s Day service held at Union Hill Baptist Church
MEEP celebrates 6 years exposing urban youth to future career opportunities
Member of the Milwaukee Exposure and Explorer Project (MEEP) held their Sixth Annual Luncheon on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at the Four Points Sheraton, 8900 N. Kildeer Court in Brown Deer, WI. The luncheon theme was: Preparing Future Leaders for Tomorrow’s Careers. Pictured (from left) are MEEP founder, Ms. Lilly Simmons; Rev. and Mrs. Martin Childs of Pilgrim Rest Missionary … [Read more...] about MEEP celebrates 6 years exposing urban youth to future career opportunities
Community Baptist Church hosts Weekend Women’s Day Conference
The women of Community Baptist Church held their annual Weekend Women's Day Conference on August 27th -30th, 2015. The guest speaker was Lady Chantella Newsome of Elkhart, IN. Pictured (from left) is Francine Saffold, Evangelist Evette Crawl, Evangelist Naomi Jackson, Lady Newsome, an unidentified special guest of Lady Newsome, ReDonna Rodgers, and Patricia Jude. The chairwoman … [Read more...] about Community Baptist Church hosts Weekend Women’s Day Conference