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Dr. Anthony M. Chandler, Sr., Pastor
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II magine a rubber band pulled between
your two hands. The hand on the top
represents where you want to be (VISION)
and the hand on the bottom represents
where you currently are (REALITY). The
tension on the rubber band as it is pulled
between your two hands is what gives you
creative drive. This is how Peter Senge,
renown scientist and Director of the Center for Organizational Learning at
MIT Sloan School of Management and author of the book, The Fifth
Discpline (2006), describes how organizations learn and grow. As Senge points out, creativity results when you are unsatisfied with the
current situation and are thus driven to change it. This is what we have
done at Cedar Street Baptist Church of God under the leadership of
Pastor Chandler. He has a vision of a Five Star Church that he has shared
with us and that we are all collectively working toward. When faced with
the (creative) tension between vision and reality, Pastor Chandler chose to
stretch toward our collective vision of a Five Star Church. This meant
honoring what was good and effective at Cedar Street while bringing on
new programs and people to further enhance our work together. Under
Pastor Chandler’s leadership, we have a pulpit filled with dedicated and
powerful women and men of God who can preach and teach all day long.
We have spread out into communities sharing the word of God, sharing
resources and sharing good will. We have a robust new members class, in
addition to a spirited child and young adult ministry. Cedar Street is a
church that constantly sees an influx of new members, as well as a stable
cadre of seasoned saints. Cedar Street is a beacon for not only Central
Virginia but for the nation. The Cedar Times is another example of the creative vision of Pastor
Chandler. Under the leadership of Rev. Deal, the Cedar Times is a Five
Star Magazine that highlights people and activities in the church.
Deaconess Goldie Settles, a 50+ year member of Cedar Street wrote a
Letter to the Editor that we’d like to share with you. Deaconess Settles
writes:
Just a note to express congratulations and sincere thanks, gratitude
and appreciation to you, your staff, writers and of course, Reverend
Deal and Pastor Chandler for the excellent production of the Cedar
Times. You have been outstanding in presenting articles that high-
light the lives and activities of our CSBC family. Your focus on
young, old, new and seasoned members of our family relating to the
physical, social, as well as spiritual aspects has been delightful. You
were informative, including past accomplishments and projections
for future growth and development. The diversity of articles and ex-
cellent attention to each demands respect for your level of skill and
your spirit of excellence! Peace and Blessings.
We sincerely thank Deaconess Settles for writing and agree with her that
the Cedar Times is a microcosm of all that is wonderful about Cedar
Street Church of God-A Five Star Church.
Hollee Freeman
Editor-In-Chief
Hollee Freeman, Ph. D
Editor’s Reflections
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20 Couples Love Stories
23 CSBC Multipurpose Center 26 Healthy Living
5 Letters from: Senator Mark R. Warner Governor Robert F. McDonnell Mayor Dwight C. Jones
22 Tips for Triumph “The Power of Individual
Accountability” 24 Beauty for Women “Mature Natural Beauty”
25 Grooming for Men “Tie the Knot” 27 What’s Happening at CSBC
4 Pastor’s Perspective 8 An Intimate Moment With lady C—Woman on Fire! 10 Celebrating A 5 Star pastor
12 What We Love About Our Pastor
13 Book Review: “Blessed With A Burden”
14
Living Legend
16 New Member Spotlight “A Conversation with J’De”
17 Ministry Spotlight “New Beginners’ Ministry” 18 The Effects of Social Media on this Generation
19 How to be a Next L.E.V.E.L. Leader
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P as t o r ’s Pers p e ct i ve
Dr. Anthony M. Chandler, Sr.
My Dearest Members & Friends,
WOW!!!! It has been 5 years! My heart is over-
flowing with joy. Without question, these five
years of serving, growing and learning with you
have been life changing.
Six years ago, Lady C and I were certain that
God had a great future for us; however, we had
no idea that we would have to relocate. Not only
were we fortunate enough to relocate to one of
my favorite cities in the world, but God landed us
in the greatest church…perfect for the Chandler
family! Since our transition to Richmond, we’ve
had few regrets and each year with you all has
been better than the last.
As I reflect on these five years, I see that we’ve had many lessons learned, experiences shared, missions
accomplished, new members and new leaders welcomed, and even fond farewells to some great Christian
soldiers and friends who have transitioned. During our time together, we have: made necessary facility
enhancements; hired capable employees who are educated, equipped and excited about being on the team;
and welcomed some of the greatest national preachers, singers and dignitaries from around the world (and
this is the short list). You’ve embraced my vision with respect, love and trust. Every day I thank God for
each of you who honor me by calling me “Pastor”.
There are too many people to thank individually. However, I must appreciate our church leaders. Deacon
Willie Brown, Jr. has been ordained for such a time as this. He and Trustee Jerry Taylor not only share my
passion for ministry, but they continue to go above and beyond their duties to make me comfortable, our
ministry current and our church productive. The Deacons, Deaconesses, Trustees, Ministers, Armorbearers
and Ministry Leaders all make my job easier because they are holding up my arms. I have so many won-
derful adopted mothers, fathers, grandparents, brothers, sisters and friends who keep me on point; they pro-
tect me and continue to affirm me as not just their pastor, but as family. Thank You!
Ain’t no WOMAN like the one I got! I love this girl with all of my heart. She is not only gifted, beautiful,
sooooo smart, sexy and always on point, but she loves me more than I deserve to be loved. Thank you for
making my wife and my children love my calling and role as your pastor. They have begged me not to
ever leave Cedar Street and my response to them is...why would I?
I love you all and I thank God for 5 awesome, transforming, unforgettable and life-changing years!
Because of Him, I am!
Pastor Chandler
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In honor of the 5th anniversary
of our Pastor and first family,
the Cedar Times would like to share an inti-
mate conversation with our First Lady,
Taleshia L. Chandler, affectionately called,
“Lady C.” Lady C is a major part of the
CSBC ministry in many ways, yet there is so
much more to her than meets the eye. Let’s
get a glimpse into the life of a beautiful wife,
mother, daughter, sister, Psalmist, and most
of all, child of the King.
DJ: When you were growing up what did you aspire
to be?
Lady C: Initially I wanted to be a doctor, but after taking
biochemistry in undergrad, I quickly changed my mind.
Everyday I continue to explore that question to find out
what exactly God wants me to do.
DJ: What college did you attend?
Lady C: I attended University of Maryland undergrad. I
am still in school at Walden University studying educa-
tional psychology. I am currently working on my disser-
tation and prayerfully this will be my last year.
DJ: Are you a part of any organizations in which you are
a proud member?
Lady C: I am a very proud member of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Incorporated, as well as the National Honor So-
ciety for Psychology.
DJ: When did you first accept Christ into your life?
Lady C: I have been in church all of my life and I grew
up in the Church of God in Christ. I am a “Preachers
Kid”. My grandparents and uncles preached, so church
and ministry were always around me. Thankfully now it’s
in me. It was something that I could not get away from. I
accepted Christ into my life at the age of 8 and have been
on the move for Christ ever since.
By Denisha Johnson
An Intimate moment with……….
Lady C ~ Woman on Fire!
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DJ: What is it like being the wife of an influential man
of God such as Pastor Chandler?
Lady C: It is awesome! Better than I imagined. We
had been dating for a long time. We started dating in
the 10th grade and at that time he was a Junior Deacon.
So, I had this great fantasy of marrying this Junior
Deacon and we were going to have 2 kids and a gold-
fish. But God had a different plan. I’m really proud of
him.
DJ: What was the most challenging aspect of relocat-
ing from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA for ministry
here at Cedar Street?
Lady C: It was hard because I was born and raised in
Baltimore, so I felt that I had it all figured out. I had a
great job that I absolutely loved, I had great friends, all
of my family is there, all of my babysitters, the kids
were in great schools and I felt that everything was
perfect. But as you probably know, when we feel that
everything is right it’s easy to get into a comfort zone
and God will shake things up. It was a big adjustment
leaving all of my family and friends, not knowing any-
one and leaving my job. Really it was a faith move for
me. I believe that God really leads my husband so I
trusted the God in him and I still do. He always has
great ideas and visions so I try to roll with it.
DJ: What do you feel that your calling or purpose is in
Kingdom Building?
Lady C: I believe that my first purpose is always to
my family; to stand by my husband’s side, be strong
for him, be supportive, and of course to be a role model
for my children. I have to make sure that they are not
put-off by everything that is going on with
being a part of the Pastor’s family. I don’t like for them
to get caught up in that. I am just hoping that they see
us outside of church and still want to be a part of eve-
rything that is going on. A lot of times we are busy but
I want them to see that it is a good thing to be saved, to
be in church, and to be involved not just in church
work but to live a godly life. I also love the music min-
istry, the women’s ministry and couples ministry--
those are my top three; I am always looking to inspire
someone.
DJ: What are some of your favorite things to do when
you are not working in ministry?
Lady C: Besides Oprah? LOL! I am a huge Oprah fan
and I love the Clark Sisters. I’m trying not to watch
Lifetime® television so much because my husband
keeps preaching about it, so I figured maybe he is try-
ing to give me a hint about watching too much Life-
time®. In my down time I love to watch the OWN®
network, listen to good music, catch a good concert,
and hang out with the few friends that I have. I love to
laugh, have fun, football, and basketball. I am actually
the biggest football fan and most people think that it is
my husband. I am a huge Ravens fan but I watch eve-
rybody. I even enjoy watching the commentary and
ESPN®. I am the biggest football fan in my home!
DJ: To wrap up this interview, if there was one thing
that you would want say to the members of Cedar
Street, what would it be?
Lady C: I absolutely love it here at Cedar Street! Not
just because my husband is the Pastor, but I LOVE be-
ing a part of the church and being involved. I love eve-
ryone and would just like to tell my CSBC family to
stay encouraged and to “keep on keeping on,” like my
grandmother use to say.
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A Pas tor CELEBRATINGCELEBRATINGCELEBRATING
W OW what a word! On Sunday mornings at 7:45am and 10:45am, it is a blessing to be a part
of Cedar Street Baptist Church of God and receive a powerful and relevant word delivered by an
anointed and chosen vessel, Dr. Anthony Michael Chandler Sr. With First Lady Taleshia Chandler and the
A-Team by his side, Dr. Chandler leads by example and challenges the body of Christ to strive for a Next
Level Ministry.
Becoming the Pastor of Cedar Street five years ago, Dr. Chandler has made great strides in ministry, build-
ing on a solid foundation. Dr. Chandler has proven to be a Five Star Pastor seeking to lead a Five Star Minis-
try with a Biblical Foundation. Establishing a clear vision and mission, Dr. Chandler has guided Cedar Street
in making great strides in Discipleship, Fellowship, Partnership, Stewardship and Worship.
As Cedar Street celebrates five years of Dr. Chandler’s leadership, we can reflect on Ephesians 4:7-13 which
aids in understanding the gifts distributed above and below focusing on the special gift of a:
Pastor– teacher to train Christ’s followers in skilled servant work, working within Christ’s body, the
church, until we’re all moving rhythmically and easily with each other, efficient and graceful in
response to God’s Son, fully mature adults, fully developed within and without, fully alive like
Christ. Cedar Street, without a doubt, is thankful and grateful to God for such a gift to this body
of Christ.
Please join us in celebrating our Pastor Dr. Anthony M. Chandler Sr., First Lady
Taleshia Chandler and the A-Team in five years of EXCELLENCE.
Pastor, we your church family love you, appreciate you and encourage you
to continue to PREACH! PREACH! PREACH! like a crazy man as we
give God a crazy PRAISE.
Let’s have some fun. See how many words you can find of the ministry
strides (Striving to be that Church without Spot or Wrinkle, Next Level
Ministry, Becoming a Five Star Ministry, Living, Learning, & Loving,
Building ANEW on a Good Foundation) Cedar Street has made under Dr.
Chandler’s leadership in the 5 Years In Excellence Word Search Puzzle.
By Sherwood Randolph
Dr. Anthony M. Chandler, Sr.
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5 Years In Excellence Word Search
F A S T I N G M D E E D N I C S P P S V
N O I T A P I C I T R A P H C R R R E N
F N C N A N B Y Y N R Q I F Q E E O L E
S A E S O B O D E M I L E N G D S M P X
S U T W Y I A I O M D S Y P E A E P I T
L O B L B L T R T R A T T C Z E N T C L
R E A H T E B U E A I D N R T L T N S E
S W A S C E G N T L R E A A Y H A E I V
S A R D A R S I A I R A G C G T T S D E
X I T R E C U U N E T L P N A I I S K L
F T E I H R T H F N I S I E X A O E S S
F R K U R I S N C A E V N B R F N M L N
K Q R R R A O H T B I R C O T P A I A E
D C E I Z C C F I G F A S H C A S T V E
H Y P T M U L T I P U R P O S E E R I R
D S T E E R T S R A D E C M A E T A V C
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R E T R E A T S R E T N E C A J R C M E
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W hen I was asked to do this article, I was sort of hesitant to do it.
This was because going up to people and asking them random
questions is not my strongest trait. Then, I thought about the question and I said this may not be
as hard as I’d imagined. I began thinking about youth who are in different age categories. The
youngest is three years of age and the oldest person that I interviewed is 11 or 12 years of age.
The young people I interviewed from youngest to oldest are as follows: Jada Johnson, Ja’Niyah
Little, James Johnson Jr., Conner Robinson, Diamond Scott, and Alysha Chandler. I asked each
of them “What did they love about their Pastor?” As I summarized their responses I came to the
conclusion that each of them viewed Dr. Chandler as a role model. They used adjectives to
describe him such as: dedicated, respectful, and God-fearing.
Dr. Chandler is a role model to us because of his love for success.
He teaches us to achieve our goals no matter what. I don’t believe
that Pastor Chandler truly understands the effect he has on the youth
in our church because he is where we are striving to be. Dr. Chandler
is also a man of integrity. He is a man of great character and maturity
in the Lord. Pastor’s faith is genuine and so the Lord is awesome in
him as a pastor, a husband, a father, a coworker, and a best friend.
He is full of the love of God and the kindness flowing out of him that
leads many to the saving grace of Jesus. We are all glad to call Dr.
Anthony Michael Chandler Sr. our pastor because in our eyes he is
the best pastor on this side of heaven and we are thankful that God
bought him to us.
By Jumaun Plummer
WHAT WHAT WE WE LOVE LOVE ABOUT ABOUT
our our PASTORPASTOR
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HF: What made you want to read the book?
KT: I was curious about what would be in it. It
was Pastor Chandler’s first book and he was a
new pastor. I wondered what he would write
about.
HF: What did you think of the book, Blessed with
a Burden?
KT: I loved it! The Sunday that I bought it home,
I began reading. I couldn't put it down. The book
got hold of me. I got to the end of each chapter
and I wanted to continue reading the next chap-
ter. I really enjoyed reading the book. I read all
but four chapters that first night-and not being a
reader, that is saying something. I read the last
four chapters that Monday. As a matter of fact, I
went back and re-read the entire book because I
thought that I’d missed something by reading
so fast.
HF: What parts of the book did you enjoy most
and why?
KT: I enjoyed the whole book but in particular, I
enjoyed reading the fourth chapter about our for-
mer pastor, Dr. Robertson. There had been a lot of
talk about Dr. Robertson passing and his eulogy.
There was talk in the church concerning why
Sugar wasn't coming back. I was very impressed
with what Dr. Chandler wrote about this and
appreciated how he described what was going on
in the church during that time.
HF: Were there any surprises in the book?
KT: I should not have been surprised because I
knew that Pastor Chandler was smart, but I was
a bit happily surprised that a young minister was
so knowledgeable about things in the past. For me
as a senior, a lot of things in the book (things that
happened before he was really old enough to fully
understand) took me back to my own childhood.
For instance, he talked about how Sundays were
dedicated to church, washing and ironing clothes
for church the night before, etc. I appreciated that
he knew that and thought to put the in the book.
HF: In the book, Pastor Chandler talks about how
the seniors “had his back”. I know that you “had
his back” from the very beginning. What were you
thinking when you read this part of the book?
KT: The book and how he is as a Pastor shows
that he is paying attention to us-the seniors. He
came in on our shoulders. I’m so happy that he
takes time to honor the seniors. Pastor Chandler
recognizes us. He loves and honors his seniors in
church with stories, plaques and stars. I appreci-
ate that.
HF: Anything else you’d like to
say?
KT: I’ve loved Pastor Chandler
from his first trial sermon. He
preached his heart out that
Sunday. The second time he
came to preach, I met him at
the door and gave him a hug.
He told me it was his first
hug of the day. I appreciate him
as our Pastor and as a servant
of God.
Book Review: Blessed with
a Burden By Hollee Freeman
Katherine Tucker
M y grandmother, Katherine Tucker,
a 40 year member of Cedar Street,
loves her church. For the past year, I have
listened to her talk about the book, Blessed
with a Burden, a book that she loves.
The following is my interview with my
grandmother:
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A Conversation with a Living Legend: Senator Henry Marsh By Nadine Marsh-Carter
Senator Henry Marsh
H enry L. Marsh III started his education in a
one-room school in rural Virginia. He is a
graduate of Maggie Walker High School,
Virginia Union University, and Howard University Law
School. Mr. Marsh began his criminal justice career in
1961.
Marsh was elected to the Richmond City Council in
1966. Henry Marsh became Richmond’s first African-
American Mayor in 1977 and joined the Virginia Gen-
eral Assembly in 1991. He is currently serving his sixth
term in the Virginia Senate.
For more than forty years Henry Marsh has been in-
volved in some of the most important civil rights cases in
Virginia and the United States involving employment
discrimination, voting rights, redistricting, and criminal
justice.
Despite his often soft-spoken voice, the Senator speaks
in this interview with a passion and commitment to the
continuing fight for equality that is rare for many citi-
zens. Quick to laugh and full of introspective advice,
Senator Marsh gets a distinct twinkle in his eye when he
reflects on his life which includes nearly 50 consecutive
years of public service as an elected official. At age 79,
his vitality is inspiring!
NC: I know you as the dad who taught me how to build
the best campfires, loved to cook pancakes on Sunday
morning, and had no shame running a “Boston” on
your children in a round of Bid Whist. What do you
want people who don’t know you well to know about
you?
HM: I want people to know the deep respect I feel for
people of every status in our society. That’s why I spent
my lifetime working to advance the cause of the 47 per-
cent - while respecting the rights of all the residents I
represent. My greatest wish is for all people to share a
desire for equality and to actively participate in the fight
for freedom. With apathy, we risk slowing the progress
that so many strove and died for, losing the recent gains
we have made and ultimately moving backwards as a
community.
NC: What three people most influenced your life and
how?
HM: My father, Rev. Henry L. Marsh Jr., was the great-
est role model in my life. He demonstrated a tremendous
commitment to his family and to getting an education.
When my mother died and left him with four children
under age of 6, he worked 12 hours a day, 6 days a week
to reunite and support his family. He went to school in
the mornings and waited tables in the evenings to com-
plete his education which he had interrupted during the
Depression to marry my mother. And he was a man of
great faith.
My sister Marian, who was like a mother to me although
she was only a year older, was another influential role
model. Although a brilliant straight-A student, she sacri-
ficed her opportunity to become a physician so she could
financially support her younger brothers to go to college.
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As a result of her sacrifice, all three of us were able to
get advanced degrees.
Oliver W. Hill is the other person who tremendously im-
pacted my life. Mr. Hill motivated me to become a law-
yer and a political leader. I met him when I was a student
at Virginia Union and was testifying before the Virginia
General Assembly against massive resistance. When I
finished my remarks he offered me a job at his law firm
- even though I hadn’t finished college, gone to law
school or passed the bar! We became law partners and
friends after I graduated from Howard and one of my
first cases was the Prince Edward School case. I guess
you can say the rest is history.
NC: Who has most influenced your political viewpoint
(s)?
HM: Attorney Samuel W. Tucker greatly influenced my
political viewpoint – and my life. He trained me how to
practice law and was in inspiration when he ran for Con-
gress – against all odds – as a black man in 1970. He
was a brilliant jurist and yet full of humility and commit-
ment to change.
NC: Please share one of your most life changing mo-
ments.
HM: In 1978, I spent 21 days in China with a delegation
of mayors from around the country. Prior to that, com-
munism had been portrayed to me as a negative force
that would destroy the fabric of society including the
value of family. However, while in China I was able to
observe the tremendous love shared amongst Chinese
families - and especially the reverence and love they felt
for their elderly. Their seniors were honored and living
with younger family members. This dramatically
changed my view about the power of community, broad-
ened my international perspective and made me realize
how we can become brainwashed by rhetoric when we
should seek the truth for ourselves.
NC: Please share (one of) your most memorable mo-
ments in life.
HM: I married Dr. Diane Harris in 1962, and our honey-
moon was one of the most memorable times in my life.
Guess I don’t need to elaborate on that!
NC: What has been the driving force behind your
success?
HM: A driving force in my life has been my passion for
the fight for racial justice and equality. I consider the
progress towards equality that came about through my
law practice and my work with civil rights greats like W.
Lester Banks, Spotswood Robinson, L. Frances Griffin
and so many others as the real reflection of my success. I
am also pleased at how many prominent African Ameri-
can legal activists utilized Hill, Tucker, and Marsh as
their proving grounds. The firm made a difference. Fif-
teen former members of the firm became judges servings
at various levels in the judiciary.
NC: What do you believe is the greatest challenge fac-
ing our community today?
The greatest challenge facing our community today is
the pervasive lack of knowledge of our history, which
results in a failure to recognize and participate in the op-
portunities that still exist to bring about change.
NC: Any message for young leaders?
HM: Young leaders must prepare themselves for the
struggle by securing an outstanding education, gaining
the appropriate experience, recognizing that the struggle
for justice remains and finally, by committing them-
selves to be an active participant in the solution! All
leaders must also embrace education as a lifetime chal-
lenge.
NC: What role has your faith played in your life?
HM: I was brought up in the AME Zion church and my
father was a minister, so I knew early on that God loved
me. I accepted Christ as a teen which tremendously im-
pacted my life. I had been a member of another church
for decades, but frequented Cedar Street for several years
and always enjoyed the worship experience here. More
recently, I was greatly impacted by the leadership and
messages of Dr. Chandler and felt compelled to join Ce-
dar Street. I have always felt welcomed here. The love
shared with me by this congregation made the decision
to leave my home church easier. I am excited to be at
CSBC because through its outreach our church is pos-
tured to make a positive and lasting impact throughout
our community.
NC: What would you describe is your legacy?
HM: I’ve been a public servant for more than 50 years
and am grateful that God has permitted me to serve the
struggle for equality for so long. I believe that my leg-
acy is not necessarily the longevity of my service but
rather the quality of that service. And I am committed to
continuing my efforts to improve our democratic system
and make it work for all people. I feel that because of my
leadership experience I still have much to contribute and
look forward to doing so in the years ahead.
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A Conversation with
Jerlicia Hobbs aka J’De By Minister Angela Moore
L e a v i n g
what’s com-
fortable and mov-
ing to the uncom-
fortable is never
easy, but with God
on our side all
things are possible.
This is exactly what our new member, Jerlicia Hobbs,
affectionately and professionally known as J’De, did.
She listened to the voice of the Lord and followed her
heart and not what was painful to her. After joining
CSBC in November, she received the right hand of
fellowship in December and is a proud member of the
Tribe of Judah, the first of the New Member Tribes.
J’De is a previous member of Spirit of Faith Christian
Center in Temple Hills, Maryland with Pastors Mike &
Dee Dee Freeman. J’De drove back and forth for seven
years from Richmond to Maryland before she became
a member of our family here at Cedar Street Baptist
Church of God. She’s a graduate of Spirit of Faith Bi-
ble Institute and was ordained as a Minister at Faith
Landmark Ministries with Pastors Randy & Cherie
Gilbert. Growing up in the city of Richmond, J’De
obtained her cosmetology license and is a Master Styl-
ist and Colorist with nine years of experience at
Emerge Hair Salon. She’s a proud mother of four and
a member of Pink Promise, an organization of women
who “promise to honor God with your body and your
life.” Now let’s take a brief look at one of the newest
members of our CSBC family.
Q: How did you hear about Cedar Street Baptist
Church of God? J’De: It was around last year this time I saw Pastor at
Morning Star Baptist Church for Pastor Brown’s
Anniversary. I was in the middle of church reflecting
that I never wanted to attend a Baptist church again
because of how I had been hurt. However, Pastor
preached the Word with such clarity and conviction,
along with the choir singing like angels, I just had to
come to this church to see if I would feel the same
thing here I felt there.
Q: When you came to CSBC what was your first
impression of the church? J’De: It was a little different from what I’m used to.
However my overall experience was good. The singing
was very good and the word Pastor was preaching was
refreshing to my soul.
Q: How many visits did it take for you to join
CSBC? J`De: It took me about three Sundays before I took
that long walk down the aisle and joined.
Q: What profound moment did you have during
service that inspired you to join CSBC? J’De: When Pastor was preaching he said something
that touched my heart and I knew he was speaking di-
rectly to me. As I stated before-I was hurt really badly
previously in the Baptist Church and I promised my-
self I would never join another Baptist Church--ever
again. During the sermon Pastor Chandler said, “The
place you have been avoiding is the place of your next
opportunity” I knew right then and there, that this was
the church for me.
Q: What Ministries at CSBC are you interested in
joining? J’De: At my previous church I was a greeter, so that’s
one ministry I’m interested in. I enjoy welcoming
members and visitors to church, making them feel wel-
comed and thanking them for coming with a Holy hug.
You never know what that one hug will do for some-
one. That may be the only hug they have received all
week and it was just what they needed. I’m also inter-
ested in working in ministry to be of service wherever
the Lord wants to place me. I was trained under the
Five Fold Ministry so I understand the importance of
honoring and respecting the man and woman of God
who has been sent to us. I’m excited to be a part of the CSBC Family.
Jerlicia Hobbs
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MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the New Beginners Ministry of Cedar
Street Baptist Church of God is to teach and train new
members the Word of God. With preparation, new
members become baptized believers in the name of
our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. New members are
encouraged to fulfill the Great Commission which is to
share the gospel and “make disciples worldwide” (Acts 1:8).
We are one of the ministries at CSBC that reaches out and
touches new members
Our goal is to lay the foundation of God’s Word for all new be-
lievers and help strengthen the faith of those with Christian
experience
We minister to new members through teaching tools, scripture
and prayer
With love, we encourage and mentor new members
New members are encouraged to join a ministry in the church
The New Beginners’ Ministry meet on:
Wednesdays-5:30pm
Sundays–9:30am
1st Saturday–9:00am-12:00noon
By Ermean Haskins
New Beginners’ Ministry
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18 The Cedar Times/MARCH 2013
T witter, Facebook, and YouTube are all examples
of social media. I bet as soon as you hear these
words, you can add at least a few more sites to the list.
Social media has a profound effect on this generation be-
cause of its reach. People today do not have to rely on the
exchange of telephone calls or letters because it is so easy
to send a quick message to a friend on Twitter or Face-
book.
We live in the era of social media. Teens are using social
media, perhaps more than any other group by posting pic-
tures, status updating, and tweeting every thought. Those
in generations after me cannot envision life without it –
even some in my generation have reached that point.
What’s amazing to me is how much those who use these
social media platforms on a daily basis take the communi-
cations behind it for granted. I also keep reminding myself
that this generation is growing up with information at their
fingertips.
Social media is a category of online media where people
are talking, participating, sharing, networking, and book-
marking online. In my opinion, social media has shot to
the forefront of people's attention because it's fun. Thanks
to social media, it's easy to share your ideas, photos, vid-
eos, likes and dislikes, with the world at large. You can
find friends, business contacts and become part of a com-
munity or a group of different communities. Social media
gives you what TV never could - a chance to be engaged
and engage others.
In many ways, social media has advanced to positive
changes in the way people communicate and share infor-
mation; however, it has a dark side, as well. Social
networking can sometimes result in negative outcomes.
According to a study conducted by Larry D. Rosen PhD, a
psychology professor at California State University, some
of the harmful effects of social networking are:
Isolation, while on the surface it appears social net-
working brings people together across the internet,
in a larger sense it may create social isolation. As
people spend increasing amounts of time on social
networks, they experience less face-to-face interac-
tion.
Allowing the spread of misinformation that may be
alleged as fact even in light of evidence to the con-
trary.
A platform for cyber bullying, cyber bullying is
defined as “repeated harm inflicted through the use
of computers, cell phones and other electronic de-
vices.” Unlike traditional forms of bullying, cyber
bullying follows the target home. The extensive
use of cell phones and social networking sites can
make the victim feel like there’s no escape.
It is normal on the individual to use social networking
constructively, and parents must monitor their children's
use of social networking to minimize the potential for
negative outcomes. While social networking has certain
negative effects, it is most likely here to stay. Deciding
whether you or your children will use social networking is
an individual choice. By using it responsibly and encour-
aging your children to do the same, you can utilize the
benefits of social networking while steering clear of the
drawbacks.
The Effects of Social Media The Effects of Social Media The Effects of Social Media
on this Generationon this Generationon this Generation
By Samantha Johnson
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How to be a Next L.E.V.E.L. Leader By Reverend Phillip T. Deal
LEARN: Next Level Leaders are smart enough to know
they don't know everything. When starting a new posi-
tion in a ministry, organization or business, Leaders must
learn three things: LEARN THE PURPOSE, LEARN
THE PLAN, LEARN THE PLAYERS. Learn the Purpose. Why do we exist? If you do not know
why your ministry or organization exists, you will never
know how to manage it properly. Learn the Plan: What are we called to do as an organiza-
tion? The plan is what we do and how we fulfill the
purpose. Learn the players: The players are those who are called
to carry out the plan/mission with the leader. The leader
cannot do it by him or herself nor can players carry out
the mission without a leader. The players (people) must
work and walk with the leader to carry out the mission.
Also, a leader must understand that their greatest
resource is people. A leader has to empower people. John
Maxwell said, “People do not care how much you know
until they know how much you care”. ENGAGE: Next Level Leaders possess something that
moves people. Leaders attract people with their experi-
ence, wisdom and personality. After attracting people,
Next Level Leaders must engage people into working
toward the mission of the organization. VISION: Next Level Leaders possess the ability of an-
ticipating what will or may come to be. Next Level
Leaders must see the reality and the undiscovered
(potential reality) of the organization. Leaders must look
beyond what first catches their eye. Next Level Leaders
must look at what exists and what could potentially be
developed. Next Level Leaders always ask themselves
two questions: 1) What do you see? 2) What else do you
see? As humans we typically operate on two sights: eye-sight
and mind-sight. Eye-sight only allows us to see what is
in front of us. When we operate only on eye-sight, we
just see obstacles, not opportunities. Eye-sight sees what
is the now. However, mind-sight sees the possibilities of
what could be. As Next Level Leaders, we must operate
out of both eye-sight and mind-sight. God does not limit us to just ONE BLESSING OR ONE
DREAM. For you don’t know if profit will come from
one activity or another or maybe both (Ecclesiastes
11:6).
EXCELLENCE: Excellence is the quality of being out-
standing or extremely good. Next Level Leaders do not
stop at good, they go for great. Pastor Chandler stresses
that excellence is not what we put on to impress people
but excellence is a lifestyle. As CSBC Leaders, we are
committed to being a 5-Star Church (Ephesians, 5:27).
We will maintain a standard of excellence in:
Presentation
Planning and Preparation
Promptness
Participation
Promoting Church Growth But earnestly desire the greater gifts and I show you a
still more excellent way (1 Corinthians 12:31) LEAD: If you are going to be a leader-then
lead. Leaders must be close enough to
relate to others, but far enough
ahead to motivate them.” (John
Maxwell) Next Level Leaders aren’t
afraid to be first. They are
called to show others the
way. The challenge for
leaders is to lead people
from one place to the
next and teach them to
enjoy the process. Lead-
ers must take initiative
in actions. They are the
risk-takers and the
m o u n t a i n - m o v e r s .
When leaders are bold
enough to step out, it
influences others to do
the same. As Marianne
Williamson says, “As
we let our own light
shine, we unconsciously
give other people per-
mission to do the same.
As we are liberated from
our own fear, our pres-
ence automatically liber-
ates others.”
Reverend Phillip T. Deal
20 The Cedar Times/MARCH 2013
Orlando & Joyce Washington: We met at the Ebony
Island, got married a year later, and have been together
for 37 wonderful years! We were introduced to each other
by a friend from Cedar Street Baptist Church, Corliss
Braxton.
Earska & Gwen Ingram: Wow.....really....seriously.
Well, we met when I was a 16-year-old junior in high
school. Earska was a 19-year-old airman stationed about
20 miles from my home. He said that he first saw me at
"Teen Town" (a place where we teenagers hung out) but I
did not notice him at that time. He told me later that he
thought "She's the one. She's gonna be my wife one
day". The first time he introduced himself to me was at a
dance given by The American Legion Hall. He was ok
but I did not like him at first because he was soooooo
loud. I guess opposites attract. He asked if he could
drive me home, along with my 14-year-old brother.
Anyway, we went to the movies, out to eat, etc. He was
such a gentleman - treated me like a queen - a very nice
guy. From that point on, whenever I was not in school
and/or he was not at work, he was constantly knocking at
my door. So here we are...48 years later.
Dwight & Leticia Bland: It all started when Dwight saw
my face on FaceBook. Dwight had to call his “homie”
and ask him who was the lady in his wedding photo al-
bum. His friend responded that I was a good friend of his
wife. He added that the best thing was that I was single!
Dwight’s response was “that’s what’s up” and “how can I
get to meet her?!”
A good friend of mine told me that she had someone for
me to meet. I was a little hesitant at first, but I told her
that he had to be a man of God and that I was not taking
any “foolery”. LOL (laugh out loud). Anyway, I agreed
to talk to him and Dwight sent me a message on Face-
Book. Through our conversations, I gave him my phone
and he called that night. We ended up talking on the
phone for hours and hours that night like “high school
kids”, and we just talked on the phone everyday for two
weeks, without meeting each other. How I knew that
Dwight was the man for my life is that we prayed to-
gether on the phone and we read the Bible together and to
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Ronald and Marsha Lanier
R oving Reporters Ronald and
Marsha Lanier from the Couples
Ministry asked randomly selected couples,
“How Did You Meet?” CSBC couples have
quit the love stories to tell. Take a look!
Couples’ Love Stories By Ronald and Marsha Lanier
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this very day we have not changed a thing. We still pray
together and read the Bible together. Nevertheless, we
had our first date at the bowling alley.
Regarding a VERY significant moment in my life, on
January 28, 2011, Dwight and I went to Golden Corral to
eat. However, he had been asking me all day where I
wanted to eat but it really did not matter; it was a long
day and I was very hungry. So since the Golden Corral is
“our spot” we sat down and starting eating. Dwight kept
telling me that he loved me and all that sweet stuff. I told
him that I knew and that he was my boo, too! Dwight got
up from the table and then got down on one knee in the
restaurant and he told me that he was not ashamed to con-
fess his love to me in public. Now mind you we started
having an audience, everyone was looking. Then Dwight
proposed to me and I tearfully accepted. That whole side
of the restaurant was cheering and clapping. Very memo-
rable!
Albert & Carolyn Rice: Carolyn and I met while ma-
triculating at Virginia State University (Virginia State
College) in Petersburg, Virginia. Our relationship was not
“a love at first sight”, but one that grew closer and closer
as the years passed. It was ironic that both of us grew up
in towns that were 18 miles apart and our high schools
were rivals, but our paths never crossed. Today, we say it
was a match made in heaven because for 45 years, we
have remained faithful and dedicated to each other and
our love grows stronger each day. We give God the glory
for blessing our marriage.
Charlie & Patrese Pruden: Charlie and I met in Vir-
ginia Beach in 1975. We both lived in an apartment com-
plex called Pembroke Lakes. My roommate from college
was dating a friend of Charlie’s who also lived in the
same apartment complex, and the friend brought Charlie
over one night.
Charlie and I didn’t click initially because he thought that
I thought I was “cute,” and he didn’t like my high-pitched
voice. Our first “real date” was at Red Lobster in Virginia
Beach. After dinner that night, we went to see the movie,
“Carrie.” The rest is history, and we will be celebrating
our 35th wedding anniversary in June of this year!
James & Evette Briggs: I met my wife, Evette one Sun-
day afternoon after worship service. She had her eyes on
me for quite awhile. She didn't even know my
name. She thought my name was Jonathan. It is so
funny how little we knew about one another. I just knew
that she had to be taken. But she wasn't. Once we actu-
ally spoke to each other, we hit it off right away. We
talked on the phone for a few months before we actually
began dating. Once we began dating, I knew I had her
hooked for life. There was nothing she could do, but fall
helplessly in love with me. I had already fallen for her,
but I had to hold back a little bit. I didn't want to look
like a sucker.
Stay tuned for more interesting love stories in the future!
I am especially interested in what Stewart & Eva Hurte
have to share. When I approached her for this article and
asked how they met, Diva Eva fell against the wall, put
her hand up to her face and tried her best to stifle an un-
controllable schoolgirl’s giggle!!! I could not get any-
thing out of her! We’ll have to catch up with her after
she calms down!
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ
loved the church and gave himself up for
her.” Ephesians 5:25 (NIV)
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A s a child, one of my favorite movies was “The
Wizard of Oz”. As an adult, it is still one of my all
-time favorites. In fact, this may be too much information,
but I have watched it hundreds of times. I look forward to
the time of year when the movie is on almost weekly. My
perspective when watching the movie has changed over the
years. In my early years, I watched with anxiety and some-
times even fear, as Dorothy made her way to the Emerald
City. As I grew older and realized there was a significant
message that could be derived from the movie, each time, I
watched it a little differently. My focus shifted from the
overall theme to the personal story of each individual char-
acter—Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cow-
ardly Lion. A number of years ago, I was introduced to a book entitled,
“The Oz Principle”—Getting Results through Individual &
Organizational Accountability. In this book, the authors
metaphorically use the characters from the Wizard of Oz to
show us how we can change our attitudes toward responsi-
bility. The authors believe that “people hold inside them-
selves the power to rise above their circumstance and get
the results they want”. While this sounds so simple, few of
us actually live by this principle. More often than not, we
would rather be the victim, blaming outside sources/
influences for our own personal failures. The authors show
us that, if we follow the principles given by L. Frank Baum
in the Wizard of Oz, the way to success is not as easy as
“following the yellow brick road,” but can be obtained
through personal accountability. If you are seeking ways to be more successful in any aspect
of your personal and/or professional life, consider follow-
ing the “Oz Principle”:
“See It” Recognize internal barriers to success. Have
the courage (Lion) to acknowledge that there
is a situation, regardless of how difficult or
challenging, that needs to be changed. Get out
of the denial stage. Realize that many of the
things holding you back are inside you.
“Own It” Admit personal responsibility for failure.
Have the heart (Tin Man) to accept full owner-
ship of your past and present behavior that has
contributed to your current circumstance.
Remember, many times it’s your fault, not
somebody else’s.
“Solve It” Create solutions that you can implement.
Have the wisdom (Scarecrow) to continually
ask yourself “what else can I do”. Make real,
substantive changes that bring about resolution
even in the face of unanticipated crises. Make
small, measurable goals that can be easily
accomplished so that you don’t fall back into
the “victim” mentality.
“Do It” Follow through with actions that bring posi-
tive results. Have the fortitude (Dorothy) to
combine all of these steps into action. You
won’t see any results if you don’t actually
apply the three steps above. Don’t stop now.
Things will be tough, but keep trying.
As a leader and mentor, Glinda watched over and nurtured
Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Lion through
their journey. She only intervened when absolutely neces-
sary, as she wanted them to come to the self-realization that
they already possessed the power to get the results they
wanted. She allowed them to develop their own sense of
powerfulness, offering help when they really needed it. So it is with Jesus Christ. He knows that we all have within
us the capacity to be person He created us to be. He has
provided us with all of the tools needed to live wholesome,
spirit-filled, abundant lives. He doesn’t force us to accept
Him; He waits patiently until we are ready to accept
personal responsibility and accountability. Once we do, He
is there waiting to be an ever-present help as we embark on
our spiritual journey. How do we get there? Start at the
beginning: “See it”—confess with your mouth; “Own it”—
believe in your heart; “Solve it”—you will be saved; and
“Do it”—trust in Him.
Trustee Estella Randolph
Tips for Triumph
by Trustee Estella Randolph
The Power of
Individual
Accountability
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By Trustee Cynthia Tedder
D ecember 2, 2012, marked
another day of abundant
blessings for the Cedar Street Baptist
Church of God Family. Our beloved
Pastor, Dr. Anthony M. Chandler,
Sr., Executive Minister, Reverend
Phillip Deal, the diaconate, minis-
ters, congregants, guests and friends
welcomed with excitement and
praise to God, the much anticipated
Grand Opening of our CSBC Mul-
tipurpose Center.
As congregants and guests processed
to the Multipurpose Center, the
Praise Team lead a chant of “How
Great Is Our God”, followed by
prayer, and the reciting of the Lit-
any. The celebration continued with
the Ribbon Cutting ceremony by
Pastor Chandler accompanied by the
Diaconate Chairs.
The Multipurpose Center, located
at 712 North 24th Street, in the his-
toric district of Churchill, had its
genesis as a two story framed house.
With the creative vision of Pastor
Chandler, it has been remodeled to
the likes of a very modest facility.
Those in attendance at the celebra-
tion enjoyed a first-hand view of the
newly decorated center led by the
Greeters and Tour Guides.
A blue print of the floor plan shows
a large conference room with seat-
ing for sixteen or more, a counsel-
ing room for families or individu-
als, meeting rooms for small
groups, a technology center, a
multipurpose room, and a kitchen-
ette. These spacious rooms can
accommodate ministries and or-
ganizations for meetings, group
activities, and workshops.
With the guidance of Pastor
Chandler, the church continues to be
the nucleus in building stronger
bonds and relationships among fami-
lies, the congregation, and the com-
munity. The mission of the CSBC
Multipurpose Center is to provide
a facility which serves as a link
between the church and the
community with resources and
support in spiritual guidance,
christian growth, biblical teach-
ings and fellowship with one
another.
We are thankful for the vision of
our Pastor, his leadership, and our
congregation of Believers. We have
achieved another milestone. We
thank the Almighty God for his
showering us with His Blessings.
“Oh , that you would bless me and
enlarge my territory! Let your hand
be with me, and keep me from harm
so that I will be free from pain.”
CHRONICLES 4:10
CSBC Multipurpose
Center
Trustee Cynthia Tedder
CSBC Multipurpose Center
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M ature natural beauty doesn’t have to fade with
age and nowadays growing older doesn't have
to mean looking older.
Become A Mature, Natural Beauty
The first step is identifying what actually causes aging
and then implementing valuable anti aging techniques to
counteract the effects aging has on your body.
Thankfully, your body is capable of replacing aging skin
cells on a daily basis and an appropriate anti-aging skin
care routine is an absolute must. As your body replaces
the aging cells with better quality new cells, this natural
process will ultimately improve your appearance and you
will have younger looking skin.
To achieve this transformation all you have to do is help
nature do its job. Unfortunately most people hinder this
process and although they don't actively speed up the
aging process they significantly slow down the renewal
process. The outcome, however, is the same.
If you change your perspective and see it from the right
angle you will notice that youthful looks come from ac-
celerating the renewal process. When you achieve this,
the aging process stops and can even go into reverse.
You can be in control here.
How To Be A Mature, Natural Beauty
Mature natural beauty comes from eating foods that are
nutritious because a poor diet is one of the prime causes
of premature aging. Too much sun is harmful at any age
but especially when you are older because the sun will
dry out your skin, cause wrinkles and add to the risk of
skin cancers.
Toxins are also major enemies to achieving mature natu-
ral beauty, they clog up your skin cells and as these ag-
ing cells succumb to the pull of gravity they cause
drooping jowls, double chins and baggy eyes to mention
just a few.
Ageless mature beauty is possible if you open your eyes
to all the things that you do which slow down the re-
newal process.
Cellulite, swollen faces, spots, pimples, boils, black-
heads, swellings, psoriasis and varicose veins are all re-
sults of slowing down the renewal process. Being a ma-
ture natural beauty means not having layers of retained
fluids, fat deposits and sagging tissue.
Simply by giving your body a nutritionally charged diet
and actively encouraging your own renewal system you
will go a long way to becoming an ageless, mature,
natural beauty.
If you want to attract all the compliments you deserve,
start turning heads and winning admiring glances - dis-
cover the secrets of how to be gorgeous today. They will
make you look younger - no-one will ever guess your
real age, which means you will be more attractive, you
will get the recognition you always wanted, you will
make 'him' fall in love with you all over again.
Mature Natural Beauty
The secret of eternal youth is to know what to do at the right time.
Submitted by Anne Pearl
Taken from Beauty-Secrets4U.com
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O ne of the extensions of a man’s personality is
his necktie. One’s heart may be worn on
their sleeve, but their individuality is in their tie! Some
males become teenagers before they figure out exactly
how to tie a tie. Others make it to full adulthood and
have yet to learn how to tie a tie. In all these cases, soci-
ety teaches us that ties are to be worn on important
occasions and by important people. Not to say that
society is wrong and that isn’t true, but a tie can do
much more for you, if you allow it to.
The same suit can be worn yet appear to be different each
time with the right shirt-tie combination. If you add a nice
dress shirt with it, then you have the necessary ingredi-
ents to complete the formula for success. There are other
factors that come into play, such as shoes, socks,
fragrance, confidence, etc., but that’s another article. For
now we will start here.
One of the biggest mistakes men make when it comes to
shirts and ties is, MATCHING the tie and shirt vs. com-
bining or blending ties and shirts. By definition, matching
a shirt and tie means, having the same material, color, and
pattern in both the tie and the shirt. What we want to do
more of is incorporate, or paint a work of art. By combin-
ing and blending the colors, it shows that you took the
time to pick your ensemble out, before you left the house.
It also gives the viewer of your clothing an opportunity to
connect with you, even before you open your mouth. It is
a moment that you must seize, and take full advantage of,
so that your purpose or part of who you are is
encompassed.
Here are a few tips to help you with combining your ties
and shirts:
1) Necktie Proportion- each man has a different body
shape and size. Again, a man’s tie is his chance at
individuality, so his tie must be proportionate with
his particular shape and size. When it comes to
ties and shirts, your shirt and tie must not only be
proportionate to you, but to each other as well.
2) Tie Color- there are two main areas of focus when
it comes to tie and shirt color. The first is-what
colors works best for the man, and secondly what
message or signal is he trying to send. There are
occasions when no message or signal is intended
and that the man is just participating in life, but
that is a message in itself. Rule of thumb: red is
known to be a power color, and any bright colors
draw attention to one’s self.
3) Pattern- the best rule of thumb for patterns is: if
you have to get a second opinion or you are not
sure whether something works, play it safe and get
another combination. It is a bigger mistake to not
guess, and miss out on a possible good fit, then to
guess, and miss wrong! We all have looked back
at a picture, only to cringe and wonder, “What
was I thinking?” Better yet, we have seen a pic-
ture of someone and said the same thing. Well
don’t be the man in the picture who everyone talks
about for the wrong reason! The first thing to
make sure is that the colors of the tie do not clash
with the colors of the shirt. Also, make sure that
the patterns in the tie do not conflict with patterns
in your shirt or suit. Of course the best thing to do
when in doubt is make sure your shirt, tie, and or
suit have no patterns, if you are unsure.
Tie the Knot! A well tied tie is the first serious step in life. Oscar Wilde
By Cornelius Smith
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"Would you like that 'supersized'?"
Whether you're on the road, in an airport, or in your neighborhood, you'll find that nearly all restau-rants offer healthy choices for discriminating diners. When eat-ing out, you can almost always find a nutritious salad, grilled chicken sandwich, or cup of soup that will satisfy your hunger with-out excess calories. (Just watch out for "all you can eat" buffets that tempt you into eating more
than you should.)
At restaurants, "have it your way" -- ask for the food to be prepared the way you like it. And be picky when scanning the offerings at parties, picnics, or barbeques. When eating with friends at a party or a picnic, your best bet is
bring a healthy dish to share.
That way, you can be sure there's something nutritious for
you to eat.
Experts offer the following tips to help you make the most nutritious and healthy choices when you're eating out:
Have sauces served on the
side.
Choose light salad dressings
or vinaigrettes, served on the
side.
Go for foods that are baked,
broiled, roasted, grilled -- any
preparation other than fried is
the best choice.
Select broth-based soups.
Have tomato or vegetable
toppings on pasta.
Go easy on the cheese.
Limit bread, chips, or whatever
is in the basket while you
await your meal.
Order fresh fruit or fruit sorbet
for dessert.
Choose grilled chicken or
lean meat sandwiches.
Hold the french fries; substi-
tute a side salad (easy on
the dressing).
Skip the casseroles unless
you know what they contain.
Choose simply prepared
foods without lots of extra
ingredients and calories.
Enjoy as many simply pre-
pared vegetables as you
like.
Keep portions small.
Avoid mindless hand-to
mouth eating.
Enjoy a salad and an appetizer in place of an entree, or take home half your meal for tomorrow's lunch.
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is a common question at fast-food restaurants. The large por-tions we're served when eating out at restaurants and take-out establishments can foil any healthy diet or weight loss pro-gram. The good news is that eating out healthfully has never been easier.
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