Happy New Year! While many make a list of resolutions to adopt in the New Year; often 2-3 weeks into the New Year, those resolutions fall by the wayside. Instead of making a list of resolutions that may be hard to keep, let’s focus on what God has planned for you. Jeremiah says, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of … [Read more...] about A New Year – A New Perspective
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Year-in-review
2021 has been an extremely challenging and trying year. Let’s briefly look back over our year. A Look Back The COVID-19 virus infections reached staggering levels in countries around the globe, while waning in others; and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) informed Americans the Delta variant created a new threat. If you are not fully vaccinated, continue to do the 3 … [Read more...] about Year-in-review
#GivingTuesday (Conclusion)
National Day of Giving #Giving Tuesday is a time to give! November 30, 2021 What is the history of #GivingTuesday? Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 to encourage people to do good. Giving Tuesday was born and incubated at the 92nd Street Y and its Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact in New York City. GivingTuesday is now an independent nonprofit and a global … [Read more...] about #GivingTuesday (Conclusion)
Gov. Tony Evers meets with members of the Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention
Governor Tony Evers met with members of the Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention along with faith and community leaders from Beloit. The meeting was hosted by Pastor James Ivy at New Zion Baptist Church in Beloit on November 12, 2021. Pastor Keith Evans and Pastor James Ivy introduced and welcomed Governor Evers to the event. The Governor gave prepared remarks followed by … [Read more...] about Gov. Tony Evers meets with members of the Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day November 25, 2021 Thanksgiving Day is a federal holiday in the United States and is celebrated the last Thursday during the month in November every year. The Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper sends Thanksgiving Day wishes to you and yours. May you enjoy family, friends, the good things of life and may you be abundantly thankful for this Thanksgiving season. … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving
Remembering the life of Reginald Dwight Linyear
Reginald D. Linyear was born on August 27, 1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Jesse and Ruth Linyear. Reginald graduated from Xavier Prep High School (New Orleans) in 1961. His education continued with advanced studies at Louisiana State University (New Orleans), Southern University of New Orleans, an Associate Degree in Accounting and Business Administration from … [Read more...] about Remembering the life of Reginald Dwight Linyear
Honoring our veterans and military personnel (Part 2)
Veteran’s Day November 11, 2021 Many of our veterans have returned home from war with scars, injuries and are having a very difficult time. The price for freedom costs. The greatest thing we can do this Veterans Day and the upcoming holiday season is to not serve ourselves, but volunteer our services or donate on behalf of these brave soldiers who have served our country … [Read more...] about Honoring our veterans and military personnel (Part 2)
Honoring our veterans and military personnel (Part I)
Veterans Day - November 11, 2021 On November 11, 2021 our nation will honor the men and women who have served and are serving our country. How did Veterans Day come about? The U.S. Library of Congress indicates: The Allied powers signed a ceasefire agreement with Germany at Compiegne, France, at 11:00 a.m. on November 11, 1918 bringing the war now known as World War I to a … [Read more...] about Honoring our veterans and military personnel (Part I)
October Awareness Month (Week 5)
#BlackPoetryDay (Part II) Last week, we encouraged everyone to celebrate #BlackPoetryDay during the month of October. Check out a book from the library or read to your children. Black poets include: Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, Gwendolyn Brooks, Lucille Clifton, Jessie Redmon Fauset, Langston Hughes, Margaret Walker, Phillis Wheatley, W.E.B. DuBois and many many others, … [Read more...] about October Awareness Month (Week 5)
October Awareness Month (Week 4)
#BlackPoetryDay (Part I) October 17, 2021 Did you know #BlackPoetryDay is celebrated October 17? According to National Day Calendar, Black Poetry Day was established in 1985 honoring the birth of the first Black poet published in the U.S., Jupiter Hammon, who was born in Long Island, New York on October 17, 1711. Hammon is considered the father of African American … [Read more...] about October Awareness Month (Week 4)