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March 17th, 2026

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The future is now! Connecting with the young adult generation (Week 2)

This month this writer is addressing the topic of why there is a disconnect of the church with its young adult generation. Some churches have been successful; while others are struggling to reach and understand this group of church goers. The attitude of most young adults is their church is not accessible to them. If the faith community and church leaders are desirous of … [Read more...] about The future is now! Connecting with the young adult generation (Week 2)

Mt. Zion celebrates 95th Anniversary

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, located at 2207 North 2nd Street celebrated their 95th Anniversary during the month of August. Celebratory events were held over a four day weekend. Pastor Louis B. Sibley, III addressed church members and friends at a gala banquet affair held at Crowne Plaza on Mayfair Road. Sibley shared the church’s commitment to serve the Milwaukee area … [Read more...] about Mt. Zion celebrates 95th Anniversary

The future is now! Connecting with the young adult generation (Week 1)

Connecting with young adults has been a daunting task for many church leaders. Young people who were once an integral part of the Children’s Ministry, fondly remembered as giving one-line speeches in the Easter Program or acting out the story of the first Christmas; now 30 years later are young adults. Because these young adults are now adults they want to be treated as such. … [Read more...] about The future is now! Connecting with the young adult generation (Week 1)

God’s Love, Grace & Mercy gets kids ready to go back-to-school

God’s Love, Grace & Mercy Outreach Ministry “A Church Without Walls” hosted a Back to School, Holy Ghost, Book Bag Give Away & Cook Out on Saturday, August 16, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. School supplies, including book bags, pocket folders, crayons, pencils, and leaflet paper were given to school age children returning to school in September. Pictured at right … [Read more...] about God’s Love, Grace & Mercy gets kids ready to go back-to-school

Breaking the chains that bind: The chain of self-indulgence (Week 4)

“Jesus asked, “Didn’t I heal ten men? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?”” - Luke 17:17-18 In the final installment of this series regarding Breaking the Chains That Binds, this writer will wrap up with the conclusion of the Chain of Ingratitude. As the Scripture notes above, Jesus healed ten lepers but only one … [Read more...] about Breaking the chains that bind: The chain of self-indulgence (Week 4)

New Hope Annual Bazaar supports Youth Ministry

Since 2007, Deacon Bennie Morris of New Hope Baptist Church, 2433 W. Roosevelt Drive, has been chairman of the Church’s annual bazaar held on the church’s parking lot. Parishioners who participated in the bazaar rent tables and two chairs for a nominal fee to sell their gently used clothing and household items. Funds raised during the bazaar help support the church’s Youth … [Read more...] about New Hope Annual Bazaar supports Youth Ministry

40th year appreciation program

The True Heart Missionary Baptist Church, 4300 W. Villard Avenue, observed the 40th year anniversary of Pastor Robert and Liz McFarland on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. Pastor Gary Levy of True Love Baptist Church and Pastor Stephen H. Harris of Antioch Baptist Church, made special remarks. Sister Theresa Howard of True Heart made remarks about First Lady McFarland and … [Read more...] about 40th year appreciation program