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Words of the Week – You Wanna Be On Top

Rev. Dr. Mary S. Minor, Contributing WriterNovember 3, 2021

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 Anyone who is a Tyra Banks fan remembers her hit TV show “America’s Next Top Model” — a reality television series and interactive competition in which a number of aspiring models compete for the title of America’s Next Top Model and a chance to begin their career in the modeling industry. Winners typically receive a feature in a magazine and a contract with a modeling agency, among other prizes. The show’s theme song is “Wanna Be On Top.” Every contestant wanted to win the coveted prize of being America’s Next Top Model. When you are on top,

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Brookins-Kirkland AME Hosts Fall Revival

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorSeptember 15, 2021

Spiritual renewal tops the agenda for the virtual Fall Revival hosted by Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church. The three-day virtual gathering begins Tuesday, Sept. 21 through Thursday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m., via Zoom. The theme is “Wait On The Lord” based on Isaiah 40:28-31. According to Pastor Mary S. Minor, the revival will be preceded by Friends and Family Day on Sunday, Sept. 19, at 9 a.m. Elder Aquyla Walker, the young adult overseer at Greater Zion Church Family in Compton, will deliver the message. The revival will feature Pastor Roderick Walker of New Mount Zion Church on Sept. 21,

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Words of the Week – Open Your Mind

Rev. Dr. Mary S. Minor, Contributing WriterMay 12, 2021

Scripture: Luke 24:45, NIV People have varying opinions about what is happening in our society. A lot is happening: The perpetuation of “The Big Lie.” Protests. Press Conferences. Gun violence: police shoot unarmed Black men and boys; public attacks and shootings of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI); a man had a bad day, so he went to a grocery store and shot and killed innocent people; and disgruntled employees shot and killed their managers and co-workers and themselves. As I read Facebook, Twitter, newspapers, and emails, as I listened to news reports on the television, radio and social media,

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Call 2 Worship – May 13

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMay 12, 2021

Holman United Methodist Church present Golf with the Pastor on May 15, at 10 a.m., at Brookside Golf at the Rose Bowl, 1133 Rosemount Ave. in Pasadena. Pastor Ken Walden will participate in the fellowship. The donation is $70 for singles and $180 for a foursome. For information, contact Al Dixon at (213) 272-9271 or [email protected]. On May 22, at 9 a.m., Soulforce Nonviolence Worshops led by the Rev. James Lawson will take place via Zoom. Registration is required by visiting https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYof-GspjkuH9yj8O5H-iEtmGfbplM3zOup?utm_source=BenchmarkEmail&utm_campaign=Nonviolence_Workshop_Zoom_Registration_-_May_22nd&utm_medium=email Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church holds their 2021 Men’s Conference on May 15, at 10 a.m., via Zoom,

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Call 2 Worship – May 6

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMay 5, 2021

West Angeles Church of God in Christ celebrates Mother’s Day on May 9, at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., online at westa.tv and on Facebook, said Presiding Bishop Emeritus Charles Blake, pastor. First Lady Mae Blake will be the speaker. At 7 p.m., Evangelist Lisa Nevels will bring the message. Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church observes Mother’s Day on May 9, at 9 a.m., during its virtual Sunday worship service, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. A special sermon and musical selections will be shared. Also, Lamar Stuart will deliver a special tribute in honor of all mothers and those who act

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Call 2 Worship – April 26

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorApril 28, 2021

Calvary Baptist Church hosts “A Shot of Faith” Vaccination Pop-up Clinic on May 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 4911 W. 59th St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Virgil Jones. The Pfizer or Moderna vaccines will available for free to L.A. County residents ages 16 and up. Also, Dr. Jerry Abraham, Kedren Health Center Director, will be on hand, along with other medical experts to answer vaccine questions and the L.A. Regional Food Bank will distribute free groceries. To learn more, call the church office at (323) 298-1605. African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) kicks-off “No Menthol

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Brookins-Kirkland AME Salutes Black Heritage

Staff and Wire ReportApril 7, 2021

Pastor Mary S. Minor and members of Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church recently held a salute to the U.S. Postal Service’s Black Heritage Stamp Series. During the event, which was sponsored by the church’s Senior Adult Ministry, attendees could obtain the August Wilson, Gwen Ifill, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles and other stamps featuring African Americans.

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Words of the Week – The Foolishness of God

Rev. Dr. Mary S. Minor, Contributing WriterMarch 31, 2021

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, NIV Our country is in crisis. American citizens are dealing with a highly contagious deadly disease, COVID-19. Unemployment is at an all-time high. People are experiencing food insecurities and homelessness. Our children can’t return to school. They are suﬀering from the eﬀects of isolation and the lack of socialization with their peers. Many American citizens are on the verge of a mental health breakdown. People mistrust the government, so they attempt to overthrow it. Yet, many of the persons elected to Congress to represent the people have opted to display tomfoolery as oppose to seeing the

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Florence Davis Celebrates 100th Birthday

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 24, 2021

Mrs. Florence H. Davis marked 10 decades of living when she celebrated her 100th birthday on Feb. 11. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Mrs. Davis credits the Lord for blessing her throughout her life where she worked as a nurse and seamstress before retiring. According to her daughter, Elaine C. Meggs, her mother’s daily mantra is, “Lord, you have been so good to me. Thank you, Lord!” Mrs. Davis is also the mother to Raymond Boutney III, and has six grandchildren, four great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. In addition to God, Mrs. Davis is known for her love

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Words of the Week – One Nation Under God

Rev. Dr. Mary S. Minor, Contributing WriterFebruary 10, 2021

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:14-20 America has a great deal of work to do to bring these words from our Pledge of Allegiance to fruition: “…one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Today’s scripture text comes from the book of Deuteronomy. In Hebrew, Deuteronomy means “words.” The book of Deuteronomy is a “repetition of the law.” Moses is the author of Deuteronomy. Therefore, it’s known as the Book of the Law of Moses. Jesus attributed the book of Deuteronomy to Moses (Matthew 19:8). The apostle Peter, in Acts 3:22-23, credited Deuteronomy 18:15, 18 and 19 to Moses. The

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Words of the Week – Shelter in Place

Rev. Dr. Mary S. Minor, Contributing WriterApril 22, 2020

Scripture: John 20:1; 11-18, NIV The U.S. government said that the week of April 5 would be the toughest week of the coronavirus pandemic! That week was Holy Week. It commemorated Jesus’ toughest week! On Sunday, Palm Sunday, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a colt. The crowd shouted, “Hosanna!” and waved palm branches. By Thursday, Jesus had the Last Supper with his disciples. He was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane and dragged from one kangaroo court to another. The same crowd that shouted “Hosanna” on Sunday cried “Crucify Him!” on Thursday. On Friday, following betrayal, arrest, desertion, false trials,

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Call 2 Worship – Local Virtual Worship Services

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorApril 15, 2020

Below is a list of local ministries that are holding virtual worship services.

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God’s Guidance Inspires Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program’s Response to COVID-19

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorApril 1, 2020

As the coronavirus rapidly enveloped the country, Dr. Bill Releford prayed for God’s direction to help the African American community in the greater South L.A. area. Releford, who founded the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program, requested God’s guidance in using his skills and talents to reduce the occurrence of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, in Black people. In response to Releford’s request, God gave him a tangible solution – distribute free sanitizers and face masks to the community, which is what Releford did on March 27. Joined by members of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, he and the men

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“Don’t Tap Your Neighbor:” Black Faith Leaders Respond to Coronavirus Crisis

Aldon Thomas Stiles California Black MediaMarch 19, 2020

Many faith-based organizations are encouraging their members to follow public health guidelines to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

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Brookins-Kirkland AME Holds Gwen Ifill Stamp Tribute

Sentinel News ServiceMarch 4, 2020

On Feb. 23, Pastor Mary S. Minor and the congregation of Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church in Los Angeles paid tribute to the late journalist, Gwen Ifill, who is featured on the U.S. Postal Service’s 2020 Black Heritage Stamp and members who worked for the post office.