The Open Door Christian Worship Center Church hosted their Daughters for the King Cotillion on Friday, July 24, 2015. Their purpose is to empower the participants to work toward their dreams; to love and appreciate everything about themselves; to value life and that change only comes through the belief in oneself; to understand and know the purpose of their creation and … [Read more...] about Meet 2016’s Daughters of the King debutantes
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Healthy living (conclusion)
In the conclusion of this series on healthy living, the attention will shift this week to one’s spiritual health. Soul care Fitness gyms are crammed with people who do not want to pay the cost of ig- noring their bodies, but too often believers suffer from the opposite malady: an ap- parent unconcern with mat- ters pertaining to spiritual health. The soul of every be- … [Read more...] about Healthy living (conclusion)
Healthy living: Children and obesity (Week 3)
A child’s environment has played a major role in shaping the habits and perceptions of children and adolescents. The prevalence of television commercials promoting unhealthy foods and eating habits is a large contributor. Today, it is estimated approximately 40 - 50 percent of every dollar that is spent on food is spent on food outside the home in restaurants, cafeterias, … [Read more...] about Healthy living: Children and obesity (Week 3)
Calvary Celebrates New Deacon’s Ordination Service
Rev. Dr. John R. Walton, Senior Pastor and the congregation of Calvary Baptist Church, Milwaukee's oldest African American Baptist Church, will be making histo- ry as they celebrate the ordi- nation of three new deacons, one male and two female, (Reginald Riley, Sharon Hay- wood and Carol Haywood). This will be Calvary's first or- dination of women deacons, which is Church … [Read more...] about Calvary Celebrates New Deacon’s Ordination Service
Mt. Zion 81st Gospel Chorus Anniversary Celebration
The Mt. Zion Baptist Church Gospel Chorus will be celebrating its 81st Anniversary on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. Our theme for the day is "He Saved My Soul." The service will have a host of guest choirs and soloists including The Majestics, Metropolitan Baptist Church's Gospel choir, and the Gospel choir of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Zion, Illinois. We are inviting … [Read more...] about Mt. Zion 81st Gospel Chorus Anniversary Celebration
Healthy living: Children and obesity (Week 2)
Childhood obesity is a serious problem in the United States. Despite recent declines in the prevalence among preschool-aged children, obesity among children is still too high. For children and adolescents aged 2-19 years, the prevalence of obesity has remained fairly stable at about 18 percent and affects about 12.7 million children and adolescents for the past decade. Here are … [Read more...] about Healthy living: Children and obesity (Week 2)
Healthy living (Week 1)
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Have you noticed that when one part of your body is sick or not in good main- tenance, the whole body suf- fers? The Scripture says that a believer’s … [Read more...] about Healthy living (Week 1)
The greatest joys of fatherhood (Conclusion)
This month has been dedicated to fatherhood. This week, Rev. Leondis Fuller is our father of the week. Rev. Fuller lost all three of his biological children to the senseless violence on our streets. This writer was moved by the openness, strength and love of this father’s submission and this writer is confident you will be moved too. Following Rev. Fuller’s reflections on … [Read more...] about The greatest joys of fatherhood (Conclusion)
Kikora Smith is Youth Day speaker at Galilee
Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church (GGMBC), 2432 North Teutonia Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin will hold their annual Youth Day Worship Service Celebration at 10:30 a.m., on Sunday, June 28, 2015. This year’s theme is “Preparing Youth for Future Service in Christ” based scripturally on Proverbs 16:3 and Luke 8:5-15. The special Worship Celebration speaker will be Sister … [Read more...] about Kikora Smith is Youth Day speaker at Galilee
The greatest joys of fatherhood (Part 2)
By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th According to the National Fatherhood Initiative, there is a crisis in America. The U.S. Census Bureau reports 24 million children in America—1 out of 3 — live without their biological dad in the home. There is a father absence crisis in America creating a “Father-Factor” in nearly all of the societal issues facing America today. … [Read more...] about The greatest joys of fatherhood (Part 2)