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United Ministries Church

Apostle Rod & Prophetess Taketa Williams

106 Delray Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43207 614.424.WORD

Thirsty Thursdays Bible Study 7-8pmSunday Worship 11am

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“ A Deliverance Center, A Dream Center, A Destiny Center”

Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church

2283 Sunbury Road.Columbus, Ohio 43219PH (614) 471-1133 FAX (614) 471-0714

SUNDAY Sunday School 8:30 amMorning Worship 10:00 amWEDNESDAY: Noon Bible Study 12:00Evening Bible Study 7:00 pm

“A Growing Church for Growing Christians”

Bishop DonaldJ. Washington

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Grace New Covenant Church

1643 Aberdeen AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43211(614) 261-7291

SUNDAY Prayer 8:30 amSunday School 9:00 amMorning Worship 10:30 am

TUESDAY Prayer & Bible Study11:00 am - 1:00 pm

FRiDAY: Evangelistic Service2nd & 4th Fridays 7:00 pm

“There Is A Word From God”

Bishop Gregory L. Fly, Pastor

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New Covenant Believers’ Church

3400 Kohr Blvd.Columbus, Ohio 43224PH (614) 475-1678 FAX (614) 475-1108

SUNDAY Morning Worship Service: 8:30 am & 11:30 amSchool on Sunday: 10:15 am - 11:15 amWEDNESDAY: Word For Today (Bible Study) Noon & 7:00 pmFRiDAY: Prayer Service 6:00 am

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This month as we celebrate Thanks-giving, we wanted to take a moment, not only to thank God, but to than you for your support of The Praise Reporter. Your responses and support confirms the hand of God on this work and the encourage-ment to move forward into the things that God has ordained for 2009 and 2010. Last month, we unveiled our Preview edition in North Florida. We attended the Black Expo in Jacksonville, Florida and shared the Praise Reporter with the south. The response was overwhelming. They loved it! The monthly publishing launch will be in January with our Martin Luther King Edition.

Very soon, within the next 4 weeks, we will begin broadcasting online at 247PraiseRadio.com. What does this mean? We are repositioning ourselves as a

multimedia entity and will be able to have our readers hear great gospel music, news, and preaching/teach-ing on line and on demand. Though in Columbus and other major cities there is either an AM or FM Gospel station, many cities may only have gospel on Sundays for a few hours or worse, no station at all. We want to be available to meet this need and very shortly will.

I would like to Celebrate the Min-istry of Bishop Howard Tillman and Pastor Charles Dobbins. New Covenant Believer’s Church is Celebrating its 20th year this month and New Seasons Chris-tian Ministry is celebrating its 2nd year. BRAVO!

Finally, we would like to honor Pamela Ann Thornton who went on to be with the Lord in October. We worked with Pam at Purpose Magazine and The Columbus Post. In addition to recognizing her as a super hard working Journalist and editor, Pam was most known for being a woman of faith … a true Woman of God. To Pam, we will miss you, however we understand that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Enjoy His presence, you deserve the live in His rest.

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Celebration ServiceThursday, November 5, 2009 7pm - Pastor Thomas & Co-Pastor Sylvia Benson Key To The Kingdom Ministries, Columbus, Ohio

Friday, November 6, 2009 7pm - Apostle & Prophetess Williams of United Ministries Church, Columbus, Ohio & Jacksonville, Florida

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Galatians 6:99 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Mission StatementTo edify, empower and encourage people that have yet to tap into their full poten-tial and help them realize their purpose so that they can ultimately reach their physi-cal, spiritual and financial destiny.

Vision StatementNew Season Christian Ministries is a Christian-based ministry that has been called and ordained by GOD. We have been anointed and appointed by GOD to guide His people to their place of peace and prosperity both in soul and in spirit. For His Word declares “let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” (Gal. 6:9) We have been chosen to be his ambassadors here on earth so that we can fulfill the three-fold call on this ministry – to Edify, Empower and En-courage people that have been victimized by spiritual wickedness in high places. We will overcome by the word of our testimony, we will be victorious, we will have what we say – it is Now Time at New Season.

Start of MinistryPastor Charles M. Dobbins Jr. began his ministry at First Pentecostal Philadelphia As-semblies which was later renamed to Imani Christian Church. During his time there, he and his family were faithful members and he was ordained as a minister in 1996. As time went on he was ordained as an elder in 1999 and became one of the ad-ministrator of the Imani Bible Institute. He later became the Associate Pastor of Imani Christian Church in 2002 and served as Pastor in 2003. The church grew and Pastor Dobbins knew that God had a greater calling on his life. After being released to further enhance the ministry call on his life, Pastor Dobbins and First Lady Carmen were joined with the wonderful ministry under the leadership of Apostle Roderick and Prophetess Taketa Williams at United Ministries Church where they were faithful members. Here Pastor and First Lady Carmen received much direction and teach-ing to prepare them for the work of the ministry at hand. On November 11, 2007, Pastor Dobbins was ordained and released by Apostle & Prophetess Williams to a new level of ministry in God. He began his pastoral call at New Season Christian Ministries at Alcott Elementary School in Westerville, Ohio and remained there until God placed it on his heart to seek out a new place of worship. On June 1, 2008 New Season Christian Ministries moved to its current location at 6481 Tussic Road in West-erville, Ohio.

In this new season, souls are being saved, people are being healed and the word of God is setting people free.

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places to worship

MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME

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Assisting Families in Planning for Burial & CremationCREMATION PACKAGESStarting at $695AFFORDABLE BURIAL PACKAGESPreplanning & Notary(614) 267-8310

Ambassadors for ChristSundays 10:30 amCluster FellowshipVarious times and locations throughout the week. Please phone the church office for more information

(614) 863-5823www.ambassadorministries.org

Apostles Eric & Carolyn Warren

Authority of the Believers Church“Teaching Believers Their Convenant Rights

According To The Word Of God”184 Heatherdown Dr.Westerville, OH 43081

Service Times: Sunday Worship Service - 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7p.m.

1(877)438-6230www.aotbm.org

Pastor Robert Summers

Bethel Temple Ministries2840 Lockbourne Rd.Columbus, Ohio 43215614-492-0811

SERviCE TimES:• Sunday School – 10 a.m.• Sunday morning Worship 11:30 a.m.• Bible Study – Tuesday 7 p.m. (Prayer @ 6:30 p.m.)www.voiceofbethel.org

Pastor Dane and Lady Lisa Clark

Bible Way Church of Our lord

Bishop William C. Latta

453 S. Wheatland AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43204(614) 272-7553

Service Times: Sunday School 9:30 amSunday Worship 8 am & 11 am Sunday Evening 6pmBible Study Wednesday 7pm Prayer Friday 7pm

Calhoun Memorial TempleChurch of God Fire Baptized, inc.

We Invite you to Share in the Victory!1197 E. Long StreetColumbus, Ohio 43203

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.Sunday Worship Services 11:30 a.m. & Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.Church 614.253.8973 Pastor 614.863.1272Pastor M.R. and First

Lady ReginaNesbit

Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith1200 Bretnell AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43219614.253.7950

Sunday School 9:45 amSunday Worship Service 11:15 amChildren’s Church 11:15 amDaily Noon Day Prayer 12 NoonWednesday Bible Study 7:30 pm

Suffragan BishopEugene Lundy, m.D.

In life it is difficult to say goodbye to a spouse, loved one or friend. That is why with the deepest regret the Columbus Post News-paper and many people across Central Ohio mourn the passing of a very tal-ented and dedicated jour-nalist, Mrs. Pamela Glason Thornton.

To simply rattle off her accomplishments and asso-ciations would be doing an injustice to Pam, because there was much more to whom she was, which mere words cannot describe.

There are a few words that instantly come to mind when remembering Mrs. Thornton, she was a dedicated wife to her husband Herman, friend to all she met, sister, protector, teacher, educator, writer, motivator, who was compassionate, dedi-cated, driven and most importantly there is a phrase that she would prefer to be associated with most proudly, she was a Child of God.

Perhaps her greatest achievements took place on a daily basis; as she con-sistently rose above health challenges to inform the people, tell the story of those who perhaps would not be heard and to help individuals.

She was a journalistic warrior who believed that it was imperative to share stories that primarily occurred in the Afri-can American community, because it is in this community that such stories would get lost or go untold unless, if not for the existence of the Black Press.

She was a photographer, the ultimate volunteer and a great woman who will be greatly missed by her colleagues, loved ones and all those who knew her.

A native of Columbus, Pam grew up on the West Side (also known as the

Hilltop) and attended Fort Hayes Career Center, graduating in 1982 with a focus in radio and televi-sion production.

Pam would later attend Ohio University where she majored in journalism/broadcast news and went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1987.

Mrs. Thornton would find her way to the Call and Post and continued to develop her journal-istic skills under Amos Lynch Sr.

aka “The Godfather of the Black Press” in Columbus, Ohio.

During her stint at the Call and Post she met her husband, Herman (Ray) Thornton as the two worked together forming a bond that would last for years as they were inseparable. The duo made their home on the city’s Southside.

Pam was an original member of the first Columbus Post staff that was formed in 1995, where she served as the Religion Editor for years, before evolving as the City Editor.

She also served in a number of posi-tions with the Columbus Association of Black Journalists over the years as an Offi-cer primarily as the organization’s most valuable Recording Secretary.

Mrs. Thornton worked at Purpose Magazine and even had her own com-pany, R &R Editing Services.

A true servant to the community, Pamela Glason Thornton, your pain is over and you are truly at home with the Lord where you always belonged.

Rest in PeaceCalling hours are scheduled for 1 to

6 p.m. Friday at Gary Memorial Chapel, 867 S. James Rd., and for 10 to 11 a.m. Sat-urday at Macedonia Baptist Church, 492 Oakwood Ave. A celebration-of-life ser-vice at the church will follow Saturday’s calling hour.

C e l e b r at I N g t H e l I F e O F Pamela Glason Thornton From Her Journalistic Family

Pastors fromCoast to CoastPastor Paul O MitchellRevival Center Ministries InternationalDayton, OhioHe loves the Lord & his members & empowers us for excellence. His com-munity involvement includes book bag giveaways, clothing giveaways & food drives. A former chaplain at Dayton Correctional Insti-tution, he visits inmates at Ohio pris-ons. He has traveled overseas with medical care and food. – VC Bishop Victor S. Couzens, Sr.Inspirational Baptist ChurchCincinnati, Ohio9 yrs ago we had 300 members. Through Bishop’s dynamic preaching and prac-tical ministry that addresses the whole person, we now have over 4000. Bishop Couzens heart is to heal the broken heart; to restore what has been lost and broken; and help people to live whole, happy lives in Christ. – LS Pastor Teresa LangfordNew Beginning Covenant ChurchFairfield Twp. OhioTeresa is a determined dynamic Woman of God leading a congre-gation as committed to ministry as she is. Even through deal-ing with health chal-lenges, she continues to fight on and upward for the cause of Christ!A true Warrior, Pastor T. never looks for an excuse NOT to serve but an opportunity! - DS

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places to worship

Columbus Christian Center2300 N. Cassady AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43219(614) 416-9673

Weekly Encounters:• Sundays at 9:00 am• Tuesdays at 7:00 pm • Wednesdays at 11:30 am• Fridays at 7:00 pm

www.eilm.orgDr. David C. Forbes

Columbus Word of life MinistriesTemporary Location

Sherwood middle School1400 Shady lane RoadColumbus, Ohio 43227PH (614) 397-9606

Elder Edward H. and 1st Lady Barbara Lewis

Service Schedule Sunday School: 10:00 amSunday morning Service: 11:00 am

Tuesday Evening Bible StudyAdult and Youth Classes: 7:00 pm

Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church

Elder michael D. Reeves, Sr.

3161 E. 5th Avenue Columbus OH 43219PH: 614-237-8619

Sunday morning ServicesSunday School - 9:30 Ammorning Service - 10:45 AmYouth Church Service - 10:45 Am

Wednesday Evening ServicesAdult & Youth Bible Study - 7:30Pm

www.cmbccols.org

Empowerment Worship Center

1786 Brice RoadReynoldsburg, Ohio 43068(614) 755-6368

Service Times: Sunday Worship 3:00 pmThursday Empowerment 7:00 pm

www.empowermentwc.com

“Empowering People, Impacting Lives”

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Bishop TimothyJ. Clarke, Pastor

First Church of God

3480 Refugee • Columbus, Ohio 43232(614) 338-8338 • 1stchurch.net

SUNDAYMorning Worship7:00 a.m., 9:00 am & 11:00 a.m.Christian Education Classes 9:00 a.m. & 9:45 am WEDNESDAYPastoral Teaching - Noon & 7:00 p.m.

"Making Ready A People Prepared to Meet The Lord"

God’s Way Ministries10709 Blacklick-Eastern Rd. NW (Rte.204),Pickerington, OH 43147

Church Facility: Holy RedeemerService Times: Sundays @ 6:00p.m. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 610 Pickerington, OH 43147Ministry Line: 614.501.9953

Website: www.doitgodsway.comPastor Tim and

Lady Denise Carpenter

education & family

On November 3, 2009, Franklin County Children Services will seek approval of its 3.10 mill replacement with reduction levy from Franklin County voters. The original levy, a 3.15 mill levy passed in 1989 and replaced in 1999, will expire at the end of this year. This critically needed levy sup-plies more than one third of the agency’s operating budget and allows the agency to provide protective and supportive services to the county’s abused, neglected and aban-doned children.

Franklin County Children Services has achieved many accomplishments in the four years since the last Children Services Levy. These include:

Although the number of investiga-tions for alleged child abuse and neglect has remained con-stant at about 11,000

per year, the agency has been providing more “front door” services so that children can remain with their families. The number of children placed away from home is at a 10-year low – yet the rate of further abuse or neglect of these children has not gone up – showing that children are remaining safe at home while family problems are being resolved through a network of evidence-based community services.

In a 2009 satisfaction survey conducted

with parents whose cases are open or were recently closed, 88% said Franklin County Children Services is respectful of their race and culture; 81% said staff respected their privacy and confidentiality; 75% said the people at the agency treated them with respect and courtesy; and 71% said they felt safe while at Children Services offices. Even though nearly all of the families came to the agency in a non-voluntary manner as a result of a referral alleging they had abused or neglected their children, 69% said they helped set their goals and plan the services to be provided, and 56% said they would recommend FCCS to their families and friends.

Children who cannot remain safely with their families are now being placed more frequently in their own neighbor-hoods and with their siblings. Foster par-ents are mentoring birth parents when they visit their children and encouraging reunifi-cation whenever possible.

More than 350 foster children who

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Greater Faith Temple A.O.H. Church of God inc.

Bishop Margaret A. Barnett, Pastor1186 Oak Street

Columbus, OH 43205 • 614-863-1428

Sunday School .....................................................9:00 a.m. Morning Worship ............................................... 11:00 a.m.Tuesday Bible Study ............................................7:00 p.m.Thursday Prayer/Praise ...................................... 7:00 p.m.

The Home Church at the Water of life Building3750 Sullivant AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43223800-882-0335

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www.yourhomechurch.comElder Eugene Lindsey, Pastor

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imani Christian ChurchPastor Dalton and Elder Elizabeth Butler

286 Belvidere Ave.Columbus, Ohio 43223

Ph: 614-276-6779Fax: 614-276-0876

www.imanichristianchurch.comSundays 10 a.m.

Wednesdays 7 p.m.last Friday of the Month Prayer 9 p.m.

lincoln Park Community Baptist Church

SUNDAYSunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 8 a.m. & 10:50 a.m.

WEDNESDAYPrayer Meeting 6:45 p.m.Bible Study 7:30 p.m.Wednesday Night Service 7:30 p.m.

James A.Carter, Jr. Pastor

675 E Markison AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43207 (614) 444-9594www.LincolnParkcbc.com

Mt. Sinai Holy TempleCathedral of the Covenant

Bishop H. E. Bellinger1712 Courtright RoadColumbus, Ohio 43227 Sunday Service 9:30Bible Study Weds at 6:30 pm

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As the holiday season of Thanksgiv-ing and Christmas approaches many of us are already making plans to spend the days with family and friends. Some will enjoy a meal alone. Some will enjoy a meal with family and friends. Still, others

will not even have a meal to enjoy. Some will reminisce, renew acquaintances and probably eat more than is good for us.

My own family celebration has undergone a revolution. Many family members are no long with us. But, as days pass, I am not so much saddened by family members who are no longer here, but thankful that God sent then

into my life. We should give thanks in all things because God deserves our continuous praise for his goodness to us. No one else loves us like he loves us. He proved it by sending Christ to redeem us. “I have loved you with an everlasting love,” He said to Israel in Jeremiah 31:3. As his adopted children, we get to share in the same love he had for Israel.

In his article, “Don’t Ask the Bless-ing, Offer One,” Dr. Ralph F. Wilson states when Jesus took the little boy’s lunch to feed the hungry multitude, he looked up to heaven, gave thanks and broke the loaves then the fish. To give thanks means to speak well of, to praise or extol. Jesus was not speaking well of or extolling the lunch. He was blessing and speaking well of His father who provided the lunch that would feed the

five thousand men, women and chil-dren. Wilson says in the Jewish faith, every faithful Jew would offer the bless-ing, “Blessed are you Lord our God, King of the World who has . . . caused the bread to come forth out of the earth . . . who has created the fruit of the vine.” This prayer of Thanksgiving reminds us to not just thank God, but to praise him for providing the food and drink. At the Last Supper with his disciples, Jesus took the bread, gave thanks and broke it; took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to his disciples. (Matt. 26:26-27). Jesus offered the traditional Jewish prayer for each item that was to be consumed.

Additionally, Wilson asks, “How did we end up blessing the food instead of the giver?” He suggests that it prob-ably came from a mistranslation of Mat-thew 26 when the word, “it” was added, which did not appear in the original Greek text. “Bless it” implied something far different from “Bless God,” minimiz-ing the giver. It is time to get back to the original prayer and bless God for the food first – along with asking him to bless the food. There is nothing wrong in asking God for a blessing, but praise should come before the requests. In the Lord’s Prayer, “Give us this day our daily bread” comes only after “Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done . . .” Asking God for blessings should not be our main focus, praising him should.

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church1535 Dewey AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43219614-294-2739

Service times:• Bible Study Tuesday 7pm• Sunday School 9am• Sunday Worship Service 10am & 12pm Web Site: www.mtzcolumbus.com E-mail: [email protected]

Elder Lance E. Humphrey

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Mt. Zion Church of God in Christ1466 Atcheson St., P.O. Box 83298Columbus, Ohio 43203Sunday School ..............................9amSunday Morning Worship ....... 11:15amSunday, YPWW .............................5pmSunday Evening Worship ..............6pmMonday Evening Prayer ................6pmTuesday Prayer & Bible Study ......7pmFriday Evangelistic Service ...........7pm

Elder Nehemiah Howard, Pastor

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Souls are our Priority

My Father’s House Ministries

Pastor Philip Poindexter

519 Kimball PlaceColumbus, Ohio 43205(614) 252-3125 Church(614) 332-7168 Pastor

Service times:• Sunday School 10:45 am• Sunday Worship 11:30 am • Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pmwww.my-fathers-house-ministries.org

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Bishop TimothyJ. Clarke, Pastor

New Birth Christian Ministries3475 Refugee RoadColumbus, Ohio 43232Ph: 614.236.9080 • Fax: 614.236.9092www.nbcmonline.org

Tuesday Prayer 6:00 pmWednsday Bible Study 12:00 Noon Bible Study 7:00 pm Bible StudySundays 9:00 am Hour of Power 10:15 am Sunday School 11:15 am Morning Worship

Pastor Kennth E. moore Sr.

New Destiny C.O.G.i.C1826 Tamarack Circle, S.Columbus, OH 43229PH: 614-670-3243 614-262-6747 fax

Elder Willie Sewell, Jr., Pastor/Founder of New Destiny

Evangelist Karen R. Bowen, Administrator

Sundays:9:30 AM – Prayer & Sun-day School

11:15 AM – Morning Worship 5:30 PM – YPWW (Young Peoples Willing Workers)

Tuesday:5:00 AM – Morning Manna Prayer & Teaching 7:00 PM – Prayer & Bible Band (Bible Study)

Friday:5:00 AM – Morning Manna Prayer & Teaching7:30 PM – Evangelistic Service/ Leadership Training

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a grateful Heart at thanksgiving

thanksgiving scriptures“And when ye will offer

a sacrifice of thanksgiving unto the LORD, offer [it] at your own will.” - Lev 22:29 KJV

“Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name.” - 2Sa 22:50 KJV

“Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.” - 1Ch 16:8 KJV

“O give thanks unto the LORD; for [he is] good; for his mercy [endureth] for ever.” - 1Ch 16:34 KJV

“Sing unto the LORD,

O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.” - Psa 30:4 KJV

“To the end that [my] glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.” - Psa 30:12 KJV

“Offer unto God thanks-giving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:” - Psa 50:14 KJV

“I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiv-ing.” - Psa 69:30 KJV

“[[To the chief Musician, Altaschith, A Psalm [or] Song of Asaph.]] Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, [unto thee] do we give thanks: for [that] thy name is near thy

wondrous works declare.” - Psa 75:1 KJV

“[[A Psalm [or] Song for the sabbath day.]] [It is a] good [thing] to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:” - Psa 92:1 KJV

“Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.” - Psa 95:2 KJV

“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, [and] into his courts with praise: be thank-ful unto him, [and] bless his name.” - Psa 100:4 KJV

“O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.” - Psa 105:1 KJV

“At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.” - Psa 119:62 KJV

“Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.” - Psa 140:13 KJV

“Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:” - Psa 147:7 KJV

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanks-giving let your requests be made known unto God.” - Phl 4:6 KJV

“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concern-ing you.” - 1Th 5:18 KJV


Daystar, the fastest-growing and one of the two largest Christian television net-works in the world, is now available on Glorystar Christian Satellite, Time Warner, Bright House and Comcast digital cable systems throughout the U.S., as well as New York City’s Cablevision. Through this expansion, Daystar original program-ming, including “Celebration,” “Joni,” “Gospel Music Showcase” and “Check the Sound,” will now be available to 17 million more homes across the country.

“These partnerships will allow Day-star to share the Gospel with an even larger audience,” said Daystar Founder and CEO Marcus Lamb. “Our goal is to continue to reach far and wide to make the greatest impact possible for the King-dom.”

Daystar’s domestic audience has grown from 63 million to 80 million homes this year alone. The network has ownership of over 70 U.S. stations with 21 of those stations in the top 30 television markets.

Globally, Daystar broadcasts to over 200 countries and 525 million households worldwide. It is also the first Christian television network to broadcast 24 hours a day, seven days a week into the Nation of Israel.

Daystar broadcasts on Galaxy 19 satellite, which covers all of the United States, Canada, Mexico and most of the Caribbean. In addition, Daystar is avail-able nationally on DISH Network (chan-nel 263) and DirecTV (channel 369). Day-star is a free-to-air (FTA) channel with no encryption on the signal allowing viewers to receive the channel without paying any monthly subscription fees.

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WHAT: Daystar Television Network is the fastest-growing Christian television network in the world. Headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex as a d/b/a of Word of God Fellowship Inc., Daystar is broadcast in 42 of the top 50 markets on over 80 television stations in addition to the 70 or more stations Daystar owns and operates. With production facilities in Dallas, Houston, Denver and the Tri-cities, Daystar produces quality programming that reaches 80 million U.S. homes and has a potential viewership of 216 million. In addition, the network reaches international audiences via satellite, broadcasting into more than 200 countries and 525 million homes globally. The non-profit organization provides a continuous 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week stream of Christian broadcasting and is listener-supported and ministry-minded. WHO: President and Chief Executive Officer Marcus D. Lamb founded the network with his wife Joni, who serves as vice president. Together they host a program ca!!"#$%&"!"'()*+,-./$)$daily talk show featuring candid, one-on-one interviews with top authors, musicians, ministry leaders and business people. Joni also serves as host and executive producer for her own self-titled award-0+--+-1$*)!2$34,0.$%5,-+6/$ WHY:

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Marcus and Joni Lamb began traveling cross country, ministering to churches all over the United States as young newlyweds. In 1984 they founded WMCF-TV 45 in Montgomery, Ala. A year later, channel 45 had become the first full-power Christian television station in the state. The Lambs relocated to Dallas in 1990 and began KMPX-TV 29, which grew to serve a market of over 4 million people. In 1997 the ministry officially became The Daystar Television Network. In 2008, Daystar won two Emmy Awards, the highest honor in the television industry. Today, in addition to original Christian programming, Daystar seeks to reach audiences through various ministries, 7"#+)$8,(7)*3$)-#$"9"-*36$:4"$)--;)!$<"8("34+-1$:+7"3$&,-8"("-=".$>)?3*)(@3$!)(1"3*$event, allows guests to replenish their spirits through popular speakers and musical artists. In addition to hosting inspirational tours to Israel, Daystar also sponsors NASCAR driver Blake Koch and the Godspeaks.com/Daystar.com racecar.

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ING THE GIANTS producer David Nixon, to direct inspi-rational movie set for release on March 12, 2010

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Vivendi Entertainment (VE) has announced it has acquired North American distribution rights for Pos-sibility Pictures’ feature LETTERS TO GOD, a faith-based film inspired by a true story. The deal covers all rights including theatrical, television, DVD, digital and mobile. The film recently wrapped production in Orlando, Florida and will be released theatrically nation-wide on March 12, 2010.

The film is the first from Possibility Pictures which is led by Nixon, along with producer Kim Dawson (BOBBY JONES: STROKE OF GENIUS, TEEANGE MUTANT NINJA TURLES I,II,III), executive producer

Tom Swanson (COME AWAY HOME), and writer Sandra Thrift. Based on a story writ-ten by Doughtie inspired by his son’s battle with cancer, the screenplay is written by Doughtie, Art D’Alessandro, Thrift and Cullen Douglas.

LETTERS TO GOD is a heartfelt tale of faith and redemption that will both

inspire and entertain. It is the story of a young boy coping with cancer and the amazing impact his faith in God has on his family, his classmates, and his community.

Tyler (Maguire) is a 9-year old who copes with the challenges of his treatment by writing letters addressed to God. His letters eventu-

ally find their way into the hands of Brady (Johnson), a beleaguered postman who is battling his own demons. At first, Brady is confused and conflicted over what to do with the letters. But he comes to realize that he was chosen to receive them for a reason, and ultimately the decision he makes about the

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The city is all these kids have ever known. What passes for normal in their world goes against everything we hope and pray for when it comes to the next generation.

Fortunately, there are car-ing, God-honoring people that lead high-impact minis-tries who are willing to risk it all to help kids like Rey, Korina, Marcus, and Anthony. Now these kids must face the toughest decision of their lives: Is the hope of redemp-tion enough to lure them away from the streets?

Set Apart combines the action and excitement of a Western with the laughter of a comedy to become a poignant coming-of-age drama.

Four inner-city kids are each at a crossroad in their young lives; their decisions and actions could set them down life’s slippery slope. Fortunately, Pastor John Gunn (John Schneider) and his Power Company Kids’ minis-try are watching out for them. Even he knows, however, that the city is the last place these four should be. So he asks

his brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Heidi Gunn (play-ing themselves), to help out by showing these city kids “The Cowboy Way.”

The Gunns and the kids agree to try it out ... some more willingly than others! As they hit the road for the wide-open expanses of the mountains, little do these kids realize that a summer of adventure, chal-lenge, training, growth, and big dreams will change their outlook on life. Yet they still can’t leave the city completely

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letters creates an enduring legacy to Tyler’s spirit.

“This film is a powerful testimony of what can happen when one young boy has faith,” said Nixon. “Tyler wrote his prayers, not as much for himself as for others. He believed that God was taking care of him and those around him. There are so many people facing difficult situations who need that same kind of hope, and that is why we made LETTERS TO GOD.”

“The purpose of this film is not to show the difficult side of cancer, but to inspire those dealing with seri-ous challenges in their own life to find hope by turning to family, friends and faith,” said Dawson. “We’ve seen many examples of people who have survived cancer just because they had hope -- a hope that comes from a belief in God. That is the message we want to spread with this movie.”

“Movies can touch lives, change perceptions and renew hearts,” said Swanson. “LETTERS TO GOD will be

a bright light in a darkened theater that lifts up audiences, encouraging them to go out and make a difference. It is an opportunity to build a bridge of hope. And to enhance the overall experience of seeing the film,” Swanson added, “We have partnered with Zondervan Publishers (a division of HarperCol-lins) and created a powerful suite of six books and a Bible, available in thousand of retail stores on March 12. This will be complemented with a soundtrack that has been compiled by music supervisor David McKenna for his label Bonded Records. Distributed by Fontana/Uni-versal Music Group Distribution, the soundtrack will be available prior to the film’s release.”

Vivendi Entertainment President Tom O’Malley commented, “I am thrilled to be working with Possibility Pictures on the release of their first fea-ture film. LETTERS TO GOD is a movie that will not only entertain, but inspire audiences everywhere. This is a very special picture.”

Dear Church Lady, I’m a man who goes to a Holiness Church were the women cannot wear any make up , now the woman I am dating also goes to this church and was raised in the Holiness Church and is very plain even for special occasions she will not wear makeup, but I think that make up can make a woman very attrative if applied correctly, but she will not do it what can I do?Thanksjust a little bit Dear Just a Little,Oh this is a hard one for Church Lady cause I love me some make up, but what means more to you seeing the woman your interested in stand by her beliefs or caving in to your desires? in the long run her faithfulness to her beliefs is what is going to make her a good wife to someone maybe not you...cause if you are more interested in her outward appearance then in her inner beauty then maybe she is not the equally yoked woman for you, Now I have to go reapply my lipgloss....Smooches,Church Lady

Dear Church Lady,I sit in the same seat every week at my church, and here latley it is growing and people keep sitting in my seat I’m starting to get upset because it is my seat I was here when this church was started I am just asking for a little Respect.SignedDevoted Member Dear Devoted,You don’t own that seat!!!!! and it isn’t your church!!!! it’s the House of the Lord, quit claiming spots and posi-tions within the church or as the young people say “get in where you fit in” if some one is in your seat why not sit down and introduce yourself wel-come them to the church, invote them back in other words BE A CHRISTIAN instead of a spoiled Church member mad cause somebody sitting in a seat you didn’t pay for, and if having a seat means that much to you bring a lawn chair and sit it right up at the alter 1 no one will sit in it and 2 you will be right where you need to be at the alter and hopefully someone will pray hard for you to be delivered out of that issue.Praying for you,Church Lady

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(NAPSI)-A good enter-tainment plan that saves time and money is something to be truly thankful for. With the right plan, all that cooks will need to do on Thanksgiv-ing Day is put dishes into the oven and remove them when they are done.

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lists of ingredients so you will only need one trip to the store.

• Cut up celery, carrots, etc. and store in ziplock bags for ease of use during the next few days of prep.

• Make stuffing the night before and make it a little dry so you can add gravy on Thanksgiving day to moisten.

• Cranberry sauce, pie, gravy, and side dishes can be made a few days ahead.

• Save money by asking guests to bring wine, desserts, a salad or a side dish.

table and tools• Set your table in advance; everything

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time on food prep. That includes your carving knife.

“A sharp knife is one of the most important tools and essential for the holiday season with all the food prep and carving of the bird,” said Coleman. “Preparation can save time and money, and a quality knife sharpener can renew the knives you already own and save you from the expense of having to buy new knives.”

Fortunately, you don’t have to be an expert to put a razor-sharp edge on your knife. A sharpener such as Chef’sChoice® EdgeSelect® Model 120 electric knife sharpener can make sharpening easy. It uses 100 percent diamond abrasives and precision angle guides for a super-sharp and durable edge. Call (800) 342-3255 for more information or visit www.chefschoice.com. A good knife sharpener saves money by renewing the knives you already own.thanksgiving Day• For a quicker cooking time, start at

400ºF with breast side down; after 45 minutes, turn over and lower heat to 325ºF. An 8-12-pound bird will cook in about 21/2 hours.

• Get your carving knife ready. After the turkey is cooked (meat ther-mometer should read 180° when inserted in the thickest part of the turkey), cool the bird for 20 minutes. Cooling makes the meat firmer and easier to slice. Remove and set aside the turkey legs and the last joint of each wing. Make a long, deep (to the bone), horizontal “base

cut” into the breast just above the wing. Slice down vertically through the breast until you meet the original base cut. This will release nice, even slices.

• Refrigerate leftovers immediately. Add leftover cranberry sauce to mayonnaise to jump-start leftovers for sandwiches.

Here’s a quick and easy recipe to help prepare your tasty turkey in advance:

Chef’s Choice Brine(For 8-12-pound bird)1 cup kosher salt (per gallon of ice

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Place a frozen turkey in a large enough container, such as an ice chest, to submerge it in the brine.

Pouring with a gallon measure, pour in ice-cold water to completely submerge your turkey. Add 1 cup of kosher salt per gallon of water. Then add remain-ing ingredients. Stir until well combined. Top with ice cubes and store in cool spot overnight.

Use more lime, orange, onion, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, sage and pepper for more than 3 gallons of water. Discard brine after removing turkey and rinse tur-key before placing in oven.

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The Apostle Paul puts it in per-spective when he said, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and petition, with Thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Phil. 4:6).

So on the happy occasion of Thanks-giving Day remember the Provider of the food and drink deserves the praise and blessing as opposed to the food itself. Let us remember to keep the day God-centered instead of self-centered. Comments may be sent to [email protected].

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Kerry Shatto of RadioShack in Doug-las, Wyo., took an ARC loan to avoid becoming delinquent on his accounts payable when the slow economy hurt his business. He found out about SBA’s America’s Recovery Capital (ARC) loan of up to $35,000, available to established, viable, for-profit small businesses that need short-term help to make their princi-pal and interest payments on existing and qualifying business debt. Such loans are 100 percent guaranteed by the SBA and have no SBA fees associated with them. Loan proceeds are provided over a six-month period and repayment of the ARC loan principal is deferred for 12 months after the last disbursement of the pro-ceeds. Repayment can extend up to five years.

The best candidates for ARC loans are small businesses that in the past were profitable but are currently struggling, yet have been making loan payments or are just beginning to miss loan payments due to financial hardship.

ARC loans are made by commercial lenders who are SBA participants. The SBA will pay these banks a monthly inter-est rate throughout the term of the loan.

The ARC loan fit Shatto’s needs and he believes it will help bridge the gap until the economy starts turning around and his customers begin coming back.

ARC is important because even small-business owners with strong credit his-

tories have seen tighter credit markets and have been struggling to expand their businesses, make payments or even keep workers on their payrolls. As a result, while the SBA typically guarantees about $20 billion in loans annually, new lending is trending below $10 billion this year.

Essentially, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act:

• Provides entrepreneurs and lenders financial relief from the current economic crisis that will help encourage borrow-ing and lending to all small businesses, including start-ups;

• Offers businesses access to the capi-tal and the tools they need to drive eco-nomic recovery and to create and retain jobs;

• Helps unlock credit markets for small businesses;

• Temporarily eliminates some loan fees for borrowers and lenders.

If you are just starting out with a small business, the SBA can help you with loans and business management skills. If you are already in business, you can use SBA resources to help manage and expand your business, apply for government con-tracts, recover from disaster or have your voice heard in the federal government. The sooner you apply, the sooner you may be able to get the assistance you need.

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Pastor Gerald [email protected]

Coming From The Heart Ministry

Minister James &Lynette Johnson

Rescue-Restore-RedeemAddiction & Recovery Fellowship held atColumbus Metro LibrarySoutheast Branch3980 S. Hamilton Rd.Groveport, Ohio 43125

Every Saturday potluck 4pmBible Study 5pm614.208.1624

Rock of Faith Counseling Center is a non-profit organization committed to pro-viding professional counseling that is rooted in a God centered understanding of people.

The staff of Rock of Faith is trained and experienced in dealing with a wide range of

issues including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, marital and family problems and faith

concerns. We provide services for children, adolescent and adults. For more information,

please contact us at 614-252-8688 ext 323.

Fire & Fellowship

Hosts of: The Battle

614.561.8397Elder Erick Miles (Haddon)

f i r e a n d f e l l o w s h i p . c o m

community outreach, evangelistic &

prophetic ministries

1442 Sullivant AveColumbus, OH 43223 (614) 279-3103 Phone (614) 278-1500 Fax

6 URBAN TRENDSETTERS April 2007 More than a magazine. It’s a lifestyle. www.urbantrendsetters.com

Who’s Who in Black Columbus holds release party for 5th Edition

On Monday, April 30, 2007, Mayor Michael B. Coleman, the Honorary Host Committee and the City of Columbus will join together to celebrate the release of the 5th Edition of Who’s Who in Black Columbus. This event, which will take place at the Hyatt Regency Columbus Greater Convention Center, 350 N. High St., will honor African American leaders within the City of Columbus.

Kicking off with a networking reception at 6 p.m. and the main event at 7:30 p.m., this night is anticipated

Mayor Michael B. Coleman is brining together community leaders and citizens from many faiths to celebrate the national Day of Prayer on May 4, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. with renowned Pastor, Bishop T.D. Jakes, founder of the 30,000 member Potter’s House Church of Dallas, TX. Bishop Jakes will keynote the 8th Annual Mayor’s Community Prayer Luncheon at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High Street.

“Bishop Jakes has become one of America’s most well-known and trusted pastors,” said Mayor Coleman. “I am honored to welcome him to our community and I look forward to a spirited and inspirational

to be a wonderful time of empowering for the entire community.

Hosting the evening as the Master of Ceremony will be Pastor Michael Reeves of Radio One. He will be joined by Mistress of Ceremony Yolanda Harris, WSYX/WTTE.

For additional information regarding this event, or to order a book, you may log onto www.whoswhopublishing.com.

message.”Bishop T.D. Jakes’ Potter’s House

is a multiracial, non-denominational church with more than 50 outreach ministries. A best-selling author, Jakes was named “America’s Best Preacher” by Time Magazine. Bishop Jakes and his wife, Serita, live in the Dallas/Fort Worth are with their five children.

Tickets are still available for this event. Individual tickets start at $35 and group tables and sponsorships can be purchased by contacting the Columbus Community Relations Commission at 614-645-1998. All proceeds go to pay for the event expenses.

Mayor’s 8th Annual Community Prayer Lunch welcomes Bishop T.D. Jakes as keynote speaker

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mobile phone viewing, Internet streaming, social networking and video on demand via Daystar.com. We want to reach people where they are, providing them with uplift-ing messages and the Good News.”

could not return home have graduated high school in the past four years, with more than 50% going on to college, techni-cal school or into the military.

Since 2004, 822 children and teens under permanent custody of FCCS have been placed in loving adoptive homes, where they have become a part of a new, permanent family.

With its new model of providing more effective and less intrusive services to chil-dren and families, and with its successful efforts to more prudently and efficiently use taxpayer dollars, Franklin County Chil-dren Services has increased its spending an average of less than 1% per year over the past five years.

According to Eric Fenner, Children Services executive director, the agency is fulfilling its promise of “protecting chil-dren by strengthening families.” With clear guiding principles that state: We Are Child Welfare Professionals; We Value Every Child; We Honor Families and We Value Partnerships, the 700 employees of Children Services are committed to provid-ing family friendly services that emphasize child safety with the help of neighborhood based resources.

Children Services receives approxi-mately 70% of its funding from two prop-erty tax levies. Issue 4, the 3.10 mill replace-ment with reduction property tax levy on the November 3 ballot is the largest source of funding. FCCS’ other levy, for 1.9 mills, expires at the end of 2014.

“I am extremely proud of the accom-plishments our agency has made in the last few years. We have improved our ability to assess families and we have invested in quality, evidenced based services in com-munities where our children live. Passage of the levy is critical to maintaining these high quality services to children and fami-lies in our community,” said Fenner.

Fenner stressed, “Although the 3.1 mill levy request may not fully meet the agency’s needs, Franklin County Children Services has made a commitment to live within the income that will be generated, to efficiently manage the agency, and to provide high-quality services to families and children without coming back to vot-ers until 2014.”

behind ... especially when gang mem-bers track them down to exact revenge.

Rey, Korina, Marcus, and Anthony head West thinking the city is their friend. On the ranch, they discover what true friendship is all about.

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places to worship

The Columbus Bible Way Church,inc.2660 Rhoads AvenueColumbus, OH 43207(614) 491-1620

SERVICE TIMES:• Sunday School 9:00 am• Sunday Worship 11:00 am• Thursday Hour of Prayer 6:30 pm• Thursday Bible Study 7:30 pm

Rev., Dr. William Talley, III

Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church

Bishop Jerome RossSenior Pastor

858 East Third AveColumbus, Ohio 43201

Service Times: Sunday School 8:45amSunday Morning Worship 9:45amMorning Glory (Wednesday) 6:00am Hour of Power (Wednesday) 12 noonMidweek Prayer & Bible Study 7:00am

(614) 299-7069www.triedstoneministry.com

The Temple of Praise487 N Champion AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43203(614) 258-4070

SERVICE TIMES:• Sunday School 9:00 am• Sunday Worship 10:00 am • Prayer Service Wednesday 6:30 pm• Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm

www.thetempleofpraiseinc.comBishop Edward E. Shouse

victory Deliverance Church of Christ

ApostleFred Sanders

1718 Myrtle AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43211(614) 263-5191

Worship Services Sunday Worship Service: 10:00am Sunday School 9:00amTuesday Bible Study 7:00pm

Walking with God Ministry int’l, incNon-Denominational/ Sabbath Fellowship

Hilton Plaza Inn 3928 Jackpot Rd, Grove City, Ohio 43123

Bible Study 9:30-10:30am, Service begins 11:30am.

Sat @ 5:00pm Worship OnlyThe Glory Room(Worship Artist Welcome)

Call ( 614) 871-1183www.WalkingwithGod33.comEmail: [email protected]

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places to worship

Restoration Christian CenterAlonzo James, Senior Pastor

1570 S. High StreetColumbus, Ohio

Ph: 614-443-3181

Sunday Word of life 9:30 A. M.Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 A. M.

Wednesday intercessory Prayer 6:30 P. M.Bible Study 7:00 P. M.

home&lifestyleAlonzo JamesSenior Pastor

Resurrection Ministries for All People2238 S. Hamilton Road, Suite 101Columbus, Ohio 43232

(614) 856-9940

Services:Sunday School 10:00 A.M.Worship Service 11:30 A.M.

Bible Study Tuesday 7:00 P.M. Bishop Mel Griffin

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Resurrection Power C.O.G.i.C“Where Dead Situations Come Alive In Christ Jesus”

Elder Franklin J. Culver, Pastor

700 Bernhard RoadWhitehall, OH 43213614-338-1855www.resurrectionpower.net

Morning Worship: 8:00 am & 11:00 amSunday School: 9:45 amEvening Worship: Every 1st & 3rd SundayTuesday Bible Study: 7:00pmFriday Services: Every 1st & 3rd Friday

Rhema Christian Center

ApostleLa Fayette Scales

2100 Agler Road Columbus, OH 43224(614) 471-9673

Service Times: Saturday Service 6:00pmSunday Services 8:00am & 11:00amWednesday Service 7:00pm

www.rhemachristiancenter.com

Southfield Community Missionary B.C.

1399 Augmont AvenueColumbus OH 43207614.491.9736

Service times:• Morning Glory 8:00 AM• Sunday School 9:30 AM• Mid-Morning Service 11:00 AM• Wednesday Bible Study 10:30 AM

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Trinity Baptist Church

461 St. Clair Aveue, Columbus, Ohio 43203(614) 258-9583

Early Morning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 amChurch School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 amHigh Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 amPrayer and Bible Study . . . . . . .12:00 pmPrayer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 pm Youth Bible Study . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 pm Adult Bible Study . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 pm

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