Member churches and delegates of The General Baptist State Convention of Wisconsin, Inc., hosted their 90th Annual Session on Monday, August 3 – Thursday, August 6, at 6:30 p.m. nightly at The Way of the Cross Missionary Baptist Church. “Working Together in Unity to Fulfill God’s Purpose” (II Corinthians 5:17-18) is the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc. and affiliated … [Read more...] about General Baptist State Convention 2015 hosts 90th Annual Session
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Milwaukee Community Journal celebrates 39 years and honors local men making a difference
‘Men Empowering Men’ was the theme of the Milwaukee Community Journal’s 39th Anniversary Celebration of the Dr. Terrence N. Thomas Scholarship Brunch held on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at the Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago Street. “Men Empowering Men, our 39th Anniversary theme, comes at the perfect time. A time when 89 homicides, unprecedented in Milwaukee, and he myriad … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Community Journal celebrates 39 years and honors local men making a difference
General Baptist State Convention hosts 90th annual session at Way of the Cross
M e m b e r churches of The General Baptist State C o n v e n t i o n of Wisconsin, Inc. hosted their 90th Annual Session at The Way of The Cross M i s s i o n a r y Baptist Church m e e t i n g nightly July 31 – August 4, 2015. The five year theme of the convention is “Working Together in Unity to Fulfill God’s Purpose” (II Corinthians 5:17- 18). The Woman’s Auxiliary was in … [Read more...] about General Baptist State Convention hosts 90th annual session at Way of the Cross
The blessing of patiently waiting on God (Week 1)
In recent travels, this writer surveyed men and women as to the one lesson they learned when they waited on God. Their responses were: I learned that God rewards those who seek Him diligently. * * * I learned that while it may take a while for the answer, God does hear and answer prayers. * * * I learned that if I wait on God, God is faithful to supply me with whatever I … [Read more...] about The blessing of patiently waiting on God (Week 1)
Meet 2016’s Daughters of the King debutantes
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
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)