Loneliness strikes as many as 1 in 3 Americans today and, although most people claim to be happy with the friends they have, there is a strong undercurrent of discontent among nearly half the public who complain they either do not have enough time for friends, they want more friends or they would like to have a closer relationship with their friends. A new Gallup Mirror of … [Read more...] about The pain of loneliness (Week 2)
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Jerusalem M.B.C. holds information fair for seniors and older adults
More than 125 City of Milwaukee residents from various churches and community organizations were present at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 2505 W. Cornell Street, on Friday, April 4, 2014. Making presentations were: the Milwaukee County Department on Aging, Interfaith Older Adult Program and AARP Wisconsin. These providers of services offered informative and helpful … [Read more...] about Jerusalem M.B.C. holds information fair for seniors and older adults
Abundant Faith Church of Integrity Grand Opening
Pastor Robert and Lady Betty Pyles (center), along with members of Abundant Faith Church of Integrity, 7830 W. Good Hope Road, held a ribbon-cutting and celebratory service at their new location on Friday, April 11, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Abundant Faith is located in the former Pick' N Save Food Store building, behind Hoeffer’s Pets on N. 76th Street. Congratulations Abundant … [Read more...] about Abundant Faith Church of Integrity Grand Opening
Pattersons honored at appreciation service
Pastor John K. and first lady Barbara Patterson were honored at an appreciation service on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 5277 N. 36th Street. The Pattersons have served as ministerial leaders for the past 17 years. Over 100 people attended the celebration honoring the couple. Pastor Patterson was installed as pastor of Mt. Olive after the death of the … [Read more...] about Pattersons honored at appreciation service
St. Mark AME to celebrate 145 years of ministry and service April 13th
St. Mark AME Church, located at 1616 W. Atkinson Ave., will celebrate 145 years of ministry and service on Sunday, April 13, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. The Sunday morning celebratory message will be preached by Bishop Reginald Jackson, pastor of St. Matthew AME Church in Orange, New Jersey. During Bishop Jackson’s pastorate at St. Matthew, more than 2800 persons accepted Christ or … [Read more...] about St. Mark AME to celebrate 145 years of ministry and service April 13th
85th Birthday Celebration for Pastor Charles Everton Thornhill
Friday, April 11, 2014 • 6:00 p.m. at the Travis Academy Fellowship Hall 4702 North 39 Street • Milwaukee, WI Additional Community Service recognition to: Dr. Fred L. Crouther Rev. John W. McVicker Rev. J. Cornett For more information call, (414) 873-5371, or email: pceofmd@sbcglobal.net … [Read more...] about 85th Birthday Celebration for Pastor Charles Everton Thornhill
Has your spiritual growth ever felt stuck in neutral? (Conclusion)
In the conclusion of this series, Shantell was asked has her spiritual growth ever felt stuck in neutral. Because Shantell’s response sufficiently summed up this month’s series, I decided to print it in its entirety. Shantell responds: "I was in a very serious neutral state spiritually until I yielded to God and God then began to move miraculously in my life. I had walked away … [Read more...] about Has your spiritual growth ever felt stuck in neutral? (Conclusion)
Black Church week of prayer for the healing of AIDS
Black Church week of prayer for the healing of AIDS kick off event will be held on Friday, February 28, 2014 Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin will hold the event at the Brentwood Church of Christ, 6425 N. 60th Street. This is an annual HIV awareness campaign that mobilizes faith communities; and highlights the contributions and impact congregations are making in areas of … [Read more...] about Black Church week of prayer for the healing of AIDS
Overcoming shame (Week 4) The Counseling Corner
What is shame? On a most rudimentary level, shame is the underlying and pervasive belief that one is somehow defective or unacceptable. The Counseling Center of the University of Illinois indicates the precise way that a person believes they are unacceptable can be very unique. It might be that they think they are “too much” in some way — too talkative, too shy, … [Read more...] about Overcoming shame (Week 4) The Counseling Corner
Prince of Peace Church observes Black Histor
The congregation at Prince of Peace Baptist Church, 3701 N. 35th Street, will be having their annual Black history celebration on Saturday February 22, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. The program will consist of speeches, poems and African praise dance. Following the program, a southern-style soul food dinner will be served. The public is invited. Rev. Steven R. McVicker is pastor. … [Read more...] about Prince of Peace Church observes Black Histor