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Words of the Week – Enlarging Your Space

Gwendolyn Williams, Contributing WriterJune 9, 2021

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-6 The scripture for this message is found in the book of Isaiah. Let me share a little background about the prophet Isaiah, who was also called the prophet of redemption. He spoke to the children of Israel about God’s hatred of sin and idolatry and called them to repentance. He also prophesied about their redemption. In the New Testament, he is referred to by name 21 times and alluded to many times. Jesus began His ministry by reading from Isaiah 61. God’s promise to redeem Israel can be found in Isaiah chapters 49-57. Now, I’d like to

Religion

Words of the Week – Hope When Life Seems Dark

Gwendolyn Williams, Contributing WriterApril 29, 2020

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-5 Psalm 42 was written while David was in exile. He had been forced to flee Jerusalem because of the rebellion of his son, Absalom, who had declared himself king and was marching with an army on Jerusalem. (see II Samuel, Chapters 15-18.) David chose to flee with his household and followers for a number of reasons: He did not wish to be in a civil war, he wanted to reconcile with his son, it was too late to fortify the city and the city did not have enough food and water to sustain a siege. Also, these

Religion

Fugh Headlines SCC Lay Revival

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMay 3, 2017

Bishop Clement W. Fugh, presiding prelate of the AME 5th Episcopal District, will headline the 7th Annual Community Revival starting Thursday, May 11 through Friday, May 12, at 7 p.m. The services, sponsored by the Southern California Conference Lay Organization (SCCLO) of the AME Church, will be held at Second AME Church, 5500 S. Hoover Ave., in Los Angeles. The theme is “Laity Called to be a Holy Nation.” A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Fugh was elected and consecrated as the 131st bishop in 2012. Four years later, he was assigned to his current position where he serves as chief