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January 28th, 2026

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Bishop Charles Henry McClelland celebrates elevation to General Board for The Church Of God in Christ

On Thursday, March 24, 2022, the Wisconsin Northwest Jurisdiction celebrated Bishop Charles Henry McClelland's elevation to General Board for The Church Of God in Christ COGIC, which is the largest Pentecostal denomination in the United States. The celebration was held at The Pfister Hotel Grand Crystal Ballroom, 424 East Wisconsin Ave. The keynote speaker was the Presiding … [Read more...] about Bishop Charles Henry McClelland celebrates elevation to General Board for The Church Of God in Christ

Meditations for the Easter Season (Week 3)

“He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’” - Luke 24:6-7 This Week’s Meditation: Jesus Is Risen! Luke 24:1-12 Jesus died in Jerusalem when the procurator of Judea was Pontius Pilate; at the same time … [Read more...] about Meditations for the Easter Season (Week 3)

Meditations for the Easter Season (Week 1)

This month’s articles are from April 2019. A few of the readers asked about the reflections I ran during the Easter Season, so I am re-running these articles at their request. Enjoy and Happy Easter! “But God demonstrates His love for us by the fact that the Messiah died for us while we were still sinners.” - Romans 5:8 This year, April 17, 2022, is Resurrection Sunday … [Read more...] about Meditations for the Easter Season (Week 1)

March is Red Cross Month (conclusion)

If there is a destructive tornado, devastating fires or other weather-related issues, the American Red Cross mobilizes to work around the clock to help those in need. In 2020, it was a record- breaking season for wildfires. According to the American Red Cross, the 2020 wildfire season proved to be one of the worst on record. Starting in August, fires burned millions of acres … [Read more...] about March is Red Cross Month (conclusion)

March is Red Cross Month (Week 3)

Our spotlight this month is on the Red Cross as it is celebrated during the month of March.(1) Let’s look now at the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign(2). Each year, the Red Cross responds to an average of more than 60,000 disasters, the vast majority of which are home fires. So, the Red Cross is setting a goal to reduce fire-related deaths and injuries in the U.S. by 25 percent. On … [Read more...] about March is Red Cross Month (Week 3)

March is Red Cross Month (Week 2)

We turn our attention to the International Red Cross and the Red Crescent Movement. (1) This movement is a global humanitarian network of 80 million people that helps those facing disaster, conflict, and health and social problems. It consists of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the 192 … [Read more...] about March is Red Cross Month (Week 2)

March is Red Cross Month (Week 1)

According to National Today(1), March is Red Cross Month. The Red Cross Society has been saving lives since the 1800s and the American Red Cross came into being in 1881. According to statistics, the American Red Cross responds to an emergency every eight minutes. The Red Cross is also in need of volunteers so consider donating time or funds for the cause. In honor of Red Cross … [Read more...] about March is Red Cross Month (Week 1)

African American Suffragists (Week 4)

MARY CHURCH TERRELL (1863-1954) The final African American Suffragist highlighted this month will be Mary Church Terrell, known to be the first to earn a college degree. According to Black Women’s Suffragists(1) racial justice and women's suffrage activist Mary Church Terrell was born in 1863 in Memphis, TN, to formerly enslaved parents. Her family was affluent: Her … [Read more...] about African American Suffragists (Week 4)