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Suffering Sanctification Service
Devotional Reading: Luke 16:10-13 Lesson Scripture: I Peter 4:1-11 Lesson Aims: To understand the significance of suffering; to realize that we must mimic Jesus’ life thus becoming holy; and to seek opportunities to serve
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Arrest strengthens Mendez’s resolve
Dr. John Mendez, pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church, became one of the first local pastors to take a stand against what many are calling regressive legislation that is being handed down by the Republican-controlled
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A Mother’s Love
Honors bestowed upon community matriarchs Mother’s Day came a little early for a group of local women. More than two dozen ladies were treated to a sumptuous meal and celebratory program in their honor
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Sustaining Hope
Devotional Reading: Titus 3:1-7 Lesson Scripture: II Thessalonians 2:1-3, 9-17 Aims: To recognize the importance of discipline and diligence; follow Paul’s standard for measuring truth; and depend on the guidance of the Holy Spirit
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Monk has Southern Baptist roots
Bushi Yamato Damashii, 43, has had a long spiritual journey, one that led him from Christianity to Buddhism, Baptist minister to monk. He was born Torrence Marquis Ramsey and raised a Baptist in West
Read More »Radical Living Requires Power
Devotional Reading: John 15:1-7 Lesson Scripture: Acts 2:1-13 Lesson Aims: To appreciate the various ways Jesus shows up in our lives; recognize that living for Jesus requires radical power; and pray that the Spirit
Read More »Jesus Appears to Believers
Devotional Reading: I Corinthians 15:1-8 Lesson Scripture: Luke 24:36-53 Lesson Aims: To appreciate the inspiration that seeing Jesus brings; understand that knowing scripture (not memorization) brings peace and strengthens our faith; and recognize that
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Kids bring Easter to life at historic church
From the mouth of babes, congregants at Bethania A.M.E. Zion Church witnessed the true meaning of Easter. The youngsters in the church’s Sunday School program headlined a special holiday production Sunday. Though the small,
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Wright condemns usurpers of history
Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright likened those who alter, edit or redact the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to the Pharisees in chapter nine of John who created their own version of events
Read More »Hope for the Future
Devotional Reading: Hebrews 6:13-20 Lesson Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14 Lesson Aims: To explain Judah’s (and our) need for encouragement; recognize that God is in control of all things; and rejoice because the Son of Man
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