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Watch Where You Sit!

An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing. A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, 'Can I also sit like you and do nothing?' The eagle answered: 'Sure, why not.'

So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.

Moral of the story:

To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high!

Midwest Women’s Missionary’s Society February Outreach

Trash BagsThe Midwest Women’s Missionary Society will be collecting donations of trash bags of any size for Newhouse Battered Women’s Shelter.  Please bring or send the bags to the Founder’s Day program that will be held in your area. Information about the shelter can be found at www.newhouseshelter.org.

Red DressWe are also asking everyone to “Go Red,” by wearing red to raise awareness of Heart Disease. More information can be found at www.goredforwomen.org.  Contact lcousin@kc.rr.com.

 

A.M.E. Founder's Day Celebration

Bishop Richard AllenOn February 5, 2012, the Omaha, Nebraska area A.M.E. churches will celebrate Founder’s Day at Saint John A.M.E. Church, 2402 N. 22nd Street , Omaha, Nebraska  68110.  Rev. Benjamin Finnell, the pastor of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Omaha, Nebraska is the Founder's Day speaker. Rev. Dennis Payne, II, is the host pastor. 

Wichita area churches will celebrate Founder’s Day at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Saint Paul A.M.E. Church, 1756 North Piatt Street, Wichita, Kansas 67214. Rev. Nelson R. Gabriel, the pastor of Saint James Brown Chapel, Paola, Kansas is the Founder's Day speaker. Rev. Steven Shepard is the host pastor.

On February 12, 2012, at 4 o'clock p.m., the Kansas City area churches will celebrate Founder’s Day at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, 3808 Cleaver II Boulevard, Kansas City, Missouri 64130. Rev. Clifton Neal St. James, the pastor of First A.M.E. Church, Kansas City, Kansas will deliver the Founder's Day message. Rev. Dr. Betty Hanna Witherspoon is the host pastor.

2012 Fifth Episcopal District Midyear Convocation

We're counting down the days until the 2012 Fifth Episcopal District Midyear Convocation! It will convene in Los Angeles, California on March 13 -  16, 2012.

Host Hotel - Hilton Los Angeles Airport 5711 W. Century Blvd, Los Angeles, Ca. 90045. Phone 1-310-410-4000, 1-800-4458667 (Hilton Reservations) Phone Reservation Group Code "AME Fifth District Mid Year Convocation" Room Rate $129.00. Online Reservation Group Code: AME

Lay Mini Convention

DATES TO REMEMBER/SAVE THE DATE/MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS

Mid Year Convocation - March 13th - 16h, 2012

NOTE: OUR 5th District Director of Lay Activities, Judge Patricia Mayberry, will be presenting her training during one of the afternoon sessions (Schedule to come), at the Mid Year Convocation.  This training is not only relevant to the Organized Laity, but also to Clergy, Missionaries, and Members of the AME Church as a whole.  We're doing something different this time, and the Bishop has allowed the Lay Organization time during his meeting to train the people.  We ask that you all please anticipate attending.  Especially if you are a Delegate to the General Conference 2012.

Evening of Elegance with the Lay Organization - March 15th, 2012 (Immediately Following the Closing of the Business Session) - Hotel/Location TBA

Scholarship & Awards Recognition Program - Tickets: $60 dollars & $80 dollars VIP NOTE: Our honorees this year will be those persons who's served as 5th District Missionary Presidents and 5th District YPD Directors for the past 15 years.  Mrs. Kirkland and her Officers are ready and excited about the idea and are ready to support the concept and the event.  Our Goal this year is to once again be successful. 

5th District Lay Organization MINI CONVENTION - March 16th - 18th, 2012 (Immediately Following the Closing of the Mid Year Convocation) - Hotel/Location TBA Southern CA Conference, Hosts Registration: $125.00 (Registration Due by February 24th, 2012) & $150.00 Late Fee NOTE: A preliminary schedule will be sent out by the end of January 2012 - LOTS AND LOTS TO COVER

PLEASE WEAR YOUR LAY PARAPHERNALIA FRIDAY All Day MARCH 16th, 2012 Something Special is Prepared for you!!!

Mount Olive, Emporia - On The Move For Christ!

Mount Olive, Emporia, KansasOn Sunday, January 22, 2012, there were 109 people in attendance and four people joined the church! Under the leadership of Pastor James Alan Buchana!n, Mount Olive continues to grow! I look forward to hearing about the progress of the church on a weekly basis!

SA

Going Green At Saint James Brown Chapel!

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Going Green at St. James Brown ChapelIn an effort to reduce their carbon footprint and enhance the worship experience, the members of Saint James Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church, located at 308 South Oak Street, Paola, Kansas, have installed video projectors in the sanctuary that will eliminate the need to print Sunday morning worship programs. The Order of Worship will be shown on video screens for everyone to see.

If you are seeking a church home and want to be a part of an exciting church ministry, you owe it to yourself to visit Saint James Brown Chapel, Paola, Kansas!

Rev. Nelson R. Gabriel, pastor

Midwest Conference Rehearsals

The Conference Choir rehearses EVERY 3rd Saturday of EVERY month at Trinity A.M.E. Church, on the corner of 5th and Rev. Fran T. Cary Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. The first engagement for the choir is the citywide Martin Luther King Celebration in January 2012. The choir has 10 scheduled rehearsals in this conference year to prepare for the Preconference Musical and the Annual Conference. There will be new music taught at each rehearsal . Please come and help us make a joyful noise unto the Lord and bring a friend! All singers, musicians and choir directors are welcome. Come and share your talent and your love for music. Every church in the district should be represented. If you have any questions, please call or email me.

We look forward to seeing and hearing you,

Email: gordonwilliams25@gmail.com

God Bless You.

Ida Gordon-Williams, Director

Midwest Conference Choir

Minister of Music Fifth Episcopal District of AME Church (East)

Minister of Music, Allen Chapel AME Church KCMO

Midwest Annual Conference Board Of Examiniers

The Midwest Conference Board of Examiners will begin their 2011-2012 Conference Year instructional sessions on January 28th, the fourth Saturday, at Bethel, 2329 Flora, Kansas City, Missouri at 8AM.  All persons who have obtained the license to preach and are waiting to enter the Board process are asked to appear before the Board at that time.   Questions may be referred to the Dean, Pastor Betty Hanna-Witherspoon at Ebenezer, 816-861-6614 or 861-0261(Pastor's Office).  

Under the Wings of the Holy Spirit Betty Hanna-Witherspoon

Felony Warrant Assistance

To ministers who have a parishoner with a felony warrant who desires assistance in getting it cleared, contact Bro. Alex Thomas at 816-842-0555. Mr. Alex Thomas will walk them through the process. You no longer need to hide. Get help now.

Education Opportunities                                                                     

We all have children, grandkids, nieces, nephews and family friends so . . .  Pass this on to others who may have an interest or know someone who is interested. 

1. Wake Forest university has an opportunity for minority students to attend its MBA program for FREE, and so far, the response has been very poor.  Please pass along this opportunity to your friends, families.  This is a great school and a tremendous opportunity to attend a top graduate school.  See the details below the contract person is: Derrick S. Boone, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing, Rm. 3139, Worrell Professional Center, Babcock Graduate School of Management - Wake Forest University - Winston Salem N.C.  27109-8738   email: derrick.boone@mba.wfu.eduor visit www.wfu.edu  Phone number toll free (866) 925-3622.  

2. Black male Teachers needed.  Do you know any black Males who are seniors in high school who want to go to college out of state for FREE?  The CALL ME MISTER program offered by 4 historical black colleges in South Carolina, Benedict College, Chaflin University, Morris College and South Carolina State University.  Details onlineapplication visit www.callmemister.clemson.edu/index.htl  or  Call 1-800-640-2657.  

3. Harvard University is offering free tuition to families of HONOR STUDENTS and their income is less than $125,000 per year.   Visit www.fao.fas.harvard.eduor call 1-617-495-1581.  

4. Syracuse University School of Architecture is desperately seeking young women and men of color interested in pursuing a 5 yr. Professional degree in Architecture.  Contact: mark Robbins, Dean School of Architecture, 201 Slocum Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244-1250 or go online at www.soasyr.edu/indes.php  

5. A free pair of eyeglasses from Target for any child ages 12 and under brings a valid prescription for glasses from their doctor.  You can find stores with optical departments at  www.target.com  

6. APPLY NOW - If you have/know young adults between the ages of 18-31 with a High School Diploma.  Can earn up to $100,000 and earn benefits.  The Federal Aviation Association is taking application for Air Traffic Controller School visit the website at  www.faa.gov/jobs_opportunities/airtrafficcontroller/

Slider Funeral Home

 

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Is your church in need of revitalization?

If the answer is yes, maybe I can help!

My name is Erica St. James-McDowell and I am the owner of Realizing Your True Potential, LLC. 

Realizing Your True Potential, LLC specializes in a variety of counseling and mediation services designed to bring out the best in you. We believe in a hands on approach, meaning you are active in your treatment. The belief is the more active you are, the more investment you make in your success and take away from our services. What makes me different than all the rest is that I bring my services directly to you, whether that is in your home directly or your church facility.

Realizing Your True Potential, LLC offers: Individual Counseling (Medicaid & MHNet Provider), Family/Couples Counseling (Medicaid & MHNet Provider), Customized Retreats and Seminars, Motivational Speaking, Mediation Services, and Supervised Visitation Services. Whether we like to admit it or not we all need some rejuvenation every once in a while and I am hear to provide the service for you.

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Here's The Question

In light of the allegations against Bishop Eddie Long, would it make a difference in your spiritual life if you discovered your pastor is gay?

 

Anonymous said...

Living in sin, whatever the sin might be, is a disqualification of spiritual leadership. If any part of the body is infected, infection can spread throughout the other members of that body. Furthermore if a spritual leader finds that he/she is not able to conquer sin in their own life what type of witness can that person be to the power of the cross? As previously mentioned the love for that person should still be there but as far as leadership in the church...NO!

 

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Who's Running For Bishop In 2012?

 

We asked our FaceBook friends for a list of candidates and we received the following: Rev. Dr. Kelvin T. Calloway, Presiding Elder William Hanse, Rev. Dr. Caesar R. Richburg, Rev. Dr. W. R. Norful, Sr., Rev. Clement Fugh, Rev. Eraina Aseme, Rev. Marvin Zanders, Rev. Sylvester Beamon, Rev. Ronnie Brailsford, Presiding Elder Larry Hinton, Rev. W. F. Norful, Rev. Michael Mitchell, Rev. Dennis Dickerson, Rev. Wayne Anthony, Rev. Ronnie McCowan, Rev. Harry Seawright, Rev. Reggie Jackson, Presiding Elder Wade, Daniel Jacobs, Dr. Carey Anderson, Rev. Mark Pearson, Presiding Elder E. Anne Henning Byfield, Rev. James Arnell, and Presiding Elder Robert C. Wade.

 

If you know of others, please email them to eldersteve@kc.rr.com.