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May — 2014
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From The Editor
GRO-FAITH Ministries
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF
President/Editor
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always abounding in the work of the
Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the
Lord.” I Cor. 15:58 (NKJV)
Alberta W. Curtis Minters
Vice-President
Atty. Cheryl Footman-Banks
Secretary
Is there ever a time when a scripture just seems to
resonate in your mind? Perhaps it is one that you
read recently...perhaps it was a part of a song that
you heard over the air waves or was sung by your
choir...or perhaps it just popped into your head. At
any rate, there it is, and it plays over, and over, and
over... When such a thing happens to me, it’s alright with me because somewhere therein could be a message that I need to
hear, OR one that I might need to encourage someone along the way.
With that thought in mind…
Director of Public Relations
If YOU have a job to do
And it is a God-assigned task
My sister, my brother, may you be encouraged
To remain steadfast...
Production Assistants
Ledell Alexander
Treasurer
Sonora “Sonni” Benn
Brenda Simpson
Assistant Editors
Alma Anderson
Elnora Hayslett
Josephine Linyear
Rev. Marie McCoy
Linda Nicholes
Annie Smith
James Smith
Unmovable, always abounding in
The work of the Lord
Being assured that your labor is not in vain
According to His Word!
Contributing Writers
Sheila Alexander
Alma Anderson
Atty. Cheryl Footman-Banks
Atty. Eric Moody
Viola Myrick
Brenda Simpson, MHA, MPH
Pastor W.D. Tyree, III
Then go a step further—trust Him at all times
To guide you day in and day out
You will surely find as the years come and go,
That He’s faithful—without a doubt!
Be steadfast!
Alberta W. Curtis Minters
On The Cover: Evangelist Deborah Jennings
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GRAMS of FAITH
- Publishing The Positive -
Volume 35, Issue 5
From The Editor
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From The Desk of Pastor Tyree: Near The Cross
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First Baptist Church, Berkley
Lee’s Chapel A.M.E. Church
Providence United Church of Christ
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New Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church
A Grand Event For The Grands
Edward Wilson Ensemble in Concert
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Attorney Moody: It’s The Law
New Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church
Women Empowered In The Millennium
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Through The Bible in 2014: May
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A Mother...
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Special Mother’s Day Salute
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She’s Embarking on a New Career!
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Your Day Just Got Amazing!
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Time To Work
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“Anointed By God, Appointed…”
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Seasons of Change: Our Toxic Environment—4
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Let’s Learn More About Black History
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Bible Word Search
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Recipe: Chicken Salad
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Birthdays and Anniversaries
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being paid. Jesus had to die that we might
be redeemed. For us to move out of darkness into light, Jesus had to move from the
light of heaven into a darkened world. For
us to be delivered from the power of Satan
to the power of God, Jesus Christ had to be
forsaken by God. For us to be delivered
from guilt to forgiveness, Jesus had to be
made sin for me. For Jesus to make us rich
with blessings, He had to become the poorest of poor. Redemption costs. Yet, Mary
Magdalene stood near the cross because it
was a place of redemption.
John 19:23-30
“Jesus, keep me near
the cross” are the
opening words to a
very familiar hymn.
How near the cross
would we have been
if we were there to
witness Jesus’ crucifixion? Our text today identifies four
significant people
who stood near the
cross when Jesus was
crucified. Let’s explore what it meant
to them to be near the cross.
Second, we see Salome who represents – A
Place of Rebuke
Who is Salome? Salome, is the wife of Zebedee and the mother of James and John
(Matthew20:20-23). She made a selfish
request of Jesus. “Can my two sons have
places of honor in kingdom?” Jesus responded (Matthew20:20-24) by letting her
know that she did not understanding what
she was asking. “Can they drink the cup
that I going to drink?” Jesus wanted Salome
to see that she wanted the glory of a crown
without the gruesomeness of the cross – a
prideful selfish request. Near the cross
Salome reminds us that our desires can and
do clash with the cost of discipleship. It is
near the cross where prideful selfishness is crucified and sacrificial living is
demonstrated.
First, we see Mary Magdalene who represents –
A Place of Redemption
Luke 8:2 tells us that Mary Magdalene was a
woman whom Jesus had cast out seven demons.
She had been in bondage to Satan for a long
time. He was at work in her life to destroy her,
cause havoc, wreck her physically, emotionally
and spiritually. Mary was in a hopeless and helpless situation.
Jesus delivered Mary from her bondage and set
her free. Mary Magdalene had her life redeemed
through a miraculous encounter with Jesus. This
is what Jesus did for Mary Magdalene. He redeemed her and bought her out of her miserable
condition.
Third, we see Mary, the Mother of Jesus
who represents – A Place of Reward
Mary was Jesus’ earthly mother. She suffered throughout her life because of Jesus.
Through the Bible in 2014
Redemption has a great cost. When Jesus delivered Mary Magdalene it cost Him something.
Standing there at the cross she saw the price
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Chron 1–2
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Chron 12 –16
Chron 17 –22
Chron 23 –25
Chron 26 –29
2 Chron 1 –6
2 Chron 7 –11
2 Chron 12 –18
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2 Chron 19 –23
2 Chron 24 –28
2 Chron 29 –32
2 Chron 33 –36
Ezra 1–5
Ezra 6–10
Neh 1–5
Neh 6–8
Neh 9–11
Neh 12–13, Esther 1–2
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NEAR THE CROSS (Continued from page 6)
to watch over my mother. You are going to
take My mother, and you are going to be a
son to her.” For John, the cross was a place
of responsibility.
She suffered emotional wounds of rejection
and abandonment. Her reputation as a virgin
was tainted. Jesus does not ignore her but
puts His pain on pause to provide comfort for
all she has suffered on His behalf. “Dear
woman, here is your son”. Mary is losing a
Son, but rather than focus on the loss, she
receives a reward of a son who will compassionately care for her throughout the remainder of her days. To stand near the cross is to
stand in a place of reward.
As a believer, Jesus has given us responsibility
to take His place here on earth. John 20:21
tells us that, “As my Father has sent me, even
so, send I you.” You and I represent Jesus to
others. To acknowledge the cross, is to
acknowledge a place of responsibility. If you
and I have come to the cross, we have a huge
responsibility to love the Lord Jesus, to love
other believers, and to love others the same
way Jesus loved us. The cross is indeed a
place of responsibility.
Finally, we see John, the disciple who represents – A Place of Responsibility
For John, to be at the cross was to stand at a
place of responsibility. He, along with the
other disciples, had forsaken Jesus and fled
for his life in the garden of Gethsemane. But
now, John has come back and is standing
near the cross. He was forgiven and restored.
Near the cross is where we find such forgiveness and restoration. Jesus not only restores John but He gives John an important
responsibility. “John, you are going to take
my place. You will be My substitute on earth,
“Jesus keep me near the cross” is more than a
song but where our Lord wants us to be. For
it is near the cross we find a place of redemption, rebuke, reward, and responsibility.
Until next time,
W.D. Tyree, III, Pastor
First Baptist Church, Berkley
A Mother…
When you’re a child she walks before you,
To set an example.
When you’re a teenager she walks behind you
To be there should you need her.
When you’re an adult she walks beside you
So that as two friends you can enjoy life together..
Author Unknown
Happy Mother’s Day to
Mothers Everywhere!
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First Baptist Church, Berkley
Providence United Church of Christ
706 E. Berkley Avenue, Extended
Norfolk, VA 23523
Phone: (757) 543-4296
Web Site: www.fbcberkley.org
2200 Vicker Avenue
Chesapeake, VA 23324
Phone: (757) 545-8347
Rev. Dr. Isaac L. McDonald, Pastor
Dr. W.D. Tyree, III, Pastor
PLEASE JOIN US WEEKLY
SUNDAY SCHOOL AT 8:45 A.M.
MORNING WORSHIP AT 10 A.M.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
(3rd and 4th Sundays)
Monday: Food Bank Ministry
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Also Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Wednesday: Hour of Power Bible Study
7 p.m.
Sunday School - 8:30 a.m.
Morning Worship - 10 a.m.
Children’s Worship - 10 a.m.
Monday: Christian Fitness - 12 Noon
Celebrate Recovery - 7 p.m.
Tuesday: Brown Bag Bible Study (BBBS) - 12 Noon
Corporate Prayer—6:30 p.m.
Bible Study - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 1st at 6 p.m.
National Day of Prayer Service
PROVIDENCE UCC CELEBRATES
160 DYNAMIC YEARS
Sunday, May 4th at 10 a.m.
18th Annual Pastor Appreciation Day
Guest Speaker: Pastor LeRoy Hill Jr., from
Ebenezer Baptist Church in Portsmouth, VA
PASTOR & PEOPLE: 1854 - 2014
Two Celebratory Worship Services
Sunday, May 18th at 10 a.m.
19th Anniversary of Pastor
Rev. Dr. Isaac McDonald
Speaker: Rev. Vivian M. Lucas
Director of Franklinton Center at Bricks
Whitaker, North Carolina
3 p.m.
160th Church Anniversary
Speaker: Rev. Carl Sweat
(and Congregation)
Laurel Hill United Church of Christ
Suffolk, Virginia
LEE’S CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH
Friday, May 23rd 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Sista to Sister Ministry
OOPS...WHO DID YOU SAY THAT YOU WERE!
1036 Bells Mill Road
Chesapeake VA 23322
Rev. Horace B. Cross, Sr., Pastor
(757) 549-1763 (Ch) (757) 484-7351 (Res)
Friday, May 30th 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
160th Church Anniversary Banquet
The Royal Courtyard
329 Birchwood Park Drive
Virginia Beach , Virginia
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Yvonne Delk
Master of Ceremonies and Comedian
Brother Nicholas Gordon
Anniversary celebration
Pastor H.B. Cross, Sr. and the congregation of
Lee’s Chapel will celebrate the 107th Church
Anniversary on Sunday, May 4th at 3 p.m.
Rev. Kelvin McDonald and the Olive Branch
Missionary Baptist Church family will be the
special guest.
TICKETS $50.00
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New Mt. Olive Baptist Church
662 Fernwood Road
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone: (757) 547-3313
Rev. Walter Mitchell, Pastor
Annual Women’s
Day will be observed on Sunday, May 18th at
2:30 p.m. Rev.
Dr. Lessie Leary
from Miracle of
Faith
Baptist
Church in Portsmouth will be the
guest speaker.
Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Dr. William Chatman, Pastor
141 Kempsville Road
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-7393
Thursday, May 1st at 6:30 P.M.
National Day Of Prayer Service
Sunday, May 4th at 3 P.M.
Little Zion will worship with New Hope
Church of Christ in Norfolk, VA
Host Pastor: Rev. Michele R. Donaldson
Saturday, May 10th at 9 A.M.
Mother's Day Breakfast hosted by the Men’s
Fellowship
Sunday, May 18th at 11 A.M.
Pastor's Eighth Anniversary Celebration
Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. James Edwards
III, Retired Pastor, New Rose Of Sharon
Baptist Church Chesapeake, VA
Sunday, May 26th at 2:30 P.M
Little Zion will worship with New Rising
Sun Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA
Host Pastor: Rev Edward Barringer, Jr.
Saturday. May 31 11:30 a.m.
The Eighth Anniversary Celebration Luncheon in honor of Pastor Chatman will be held
at Traditions, 1201 Club House Drive, Chesapeake, VA
For ticket information, please call
Sister Elizabeth Anderson
(757-576-1576)
Concert at First Baptist Church Crestwood
Restoration Center
Rev. Edward “Peterman”
Wilson and The Edward Wilson Ensemble will be featured in a concert at First
Baptist Church Crestwood
Restoration Center, on Sunday, May 18 at 3 p.m. The
church is located at 4701
Bainbridge Boulevard in
Chesapeake and everyone is
invited to attend. Rev. Anthony Rodgers is the host
pastor.
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The Ensemble features Rev.
and Mrs. Wilson along with
their daughters, other relatives, and friends.
The month of May gives us
so much to celebrate. We have
Mother's Day, Memorial Day,
Armed Forces Day, and of
course don't forget the Kentucky Derby! It is a month of
transition. We are already over
a month into spring, and the
"dog days" of summer are still
a few weeks away. And if transition finds you considering first time home ownership, or even moving to a larger residence, now is a
crucial time to take action. Experts agree that the
best time for home buying and sales is the spring/
summer season. And that's where we now find ourselves. Real estate financing rates are low and home
prices are even comparably lower in contrast to just a
few years ago. The prospect for the future strongly
suggests that both rates and prices are on the verge of
a substantial increase.
Your reason for "sitting on the fence" may be a
sense of being overwhelmed by all of the legal
"mumble jumble." Title companies are only allowed
to put legal documents in front of you and ask you to
sign them. An attorney at law certified and trained
by the bar is licensed to explain your rights and responsibilities arising out of a closing. Professional
competent, experienced legal help is available. Eric
Moody and Associates has been assisting clients in
real estate matters for over three decades. They
guide dozens of clients each month through complicated issues in a way that builds confidence and resolve about legal decisions.
Best of all, a lot of the advice is free. You can hear
some valuable legal advice this month by tuning in
for "Hampton Roads Weekly" when Attorney Eric
Moody and his law partner, Attorney Lori Butts
give legal advice on the radio. Their next appearance will be on May 17 at 7 a.m. on WKUS, 92.1
FM, and replayed on 102.9 FM, 105.3 FM, and
107.7 FM on Sunday, May 18 at 7:00 a.m. He has
over thirty-seven years of experience as a lawyer
and he has even served as a judge. The law firm's
web site is at http://www.eomoodylaw.com/
Welcome-to-Eric-O-Moody-and-Associates-PC
Also, Hampton University features Mr. Moody in a
program on their campus radio station, WHOV 88.1
FM, on the first Thursday of the month, this
month on May 1, at Noon, for a live legal question
and answer program with Cheryl Wilkerson called "It's The Law." For those out of town,
the programs can be heard streaming live at the following web sites:
http://www.kissfmvirginia.com/pages/
hamptonroadsweekly.html
http://www.103jamz.com/pages/
hamptonroadsweekly.html
www.1053hitmusic.com/main.html
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Women Empowered in the Millennium, Inc.
New Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church
Elder Dr. Angela L. Corprew-Boyd, Founder
P.O. Box 15142
(757) 237-6961
Chesapeake, VA 23328
www.angieboydministries.org
1953 Campostella Road
Chesapeake, VA 23324
Phone: (757) 545-5993
(757) 545-6566
Rev. Ira K. McMillan, Jr., Pastor
Friday, May 2nd at 10 a.m.
Virginia Association of Office Professionals
Virginia Beach, VA
Karen Franklin, President
The Gospel Choir at
New Mount Olive
A.M.E. Church will
observe its anniversary
on Sunday, May 18th
at 3:00 p.m. “Come
and celebrate with us
and enjoy an evening
of worship and praise!”
Sunday, May 18th at 11 a.m.
Mount Lebanon Baptist Church
Norfolk, VA
Rev. Bobby Bowser, Pastor
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A Tribute To A Special Mother
teacher immediately
took the injured child
to the nurse. The only
one who was calm
was the student who
had caused the injury.
Upon her return, the
teacher placed the student in a corner. He
kicked the chair…the
wall…he taunted other
students,
and
the
teacher soon asked
Deborah to sit near the
child. “All the while,
I prayed that the Lord
would not allow him to kick me.” At her new
“station,” she noticed him smiling at her. She smiled
back and decided to converse with him. She asked him
a few questions and he answered each one. She then
encouraged him to do what was right—to behave
himself, and much to her delight, he responded positively. “Thank You, Jesus!” she
said. Naturally, the teacher noticed the
change and wanted to know what her
young volunteer had done. “I talked
to him instead of talking at him,”
was her response.
In 1980, she enrolled at Norfolk State University with Early
Childhood Education as a major. She began working at a
day care center and had such
success with the children—30
of them—that a parent asked
her to teach her own two children privately—for the same
salary! What a blessing this
was! By now, Evangelist Jennings was married to Elder Ray
Jennings –they had two children of
their own (Curtis and Ray, Jr.) and
she would be able to stay in her home
and teach.
She knew that God was ordering her
steps—even as the family purchased a home
that, unbeknownst to them was in disrepair; then there
was another home; then the opportunity to participate
in the Chesapeake Foster Care Program.
A four-year-old child with many problems was the
first foster child in the Jennings household. Evangelist
Jennings poured her heart into that little girl and before
Whether she is referred to as a foster
mother, step-mother,
god-mother, mother-in
-law, or just mom or
momma,
Evangelist
Deborah Jennings is
truly a mother among
mothers: She is one
who gives love, support, encouragement,
correction, and laughter to everyone who
crosses her path.
As a six-year-old elementary school student, Deborah Woodhouse Jennings starred in her first performance. She was the mother in “The Old Lady Who
Lived In A Shoe.” She recalls watching the children
running around—yes, playing their parts—and thinking that they need to be taught how to sit down—just
the way that her mom had taught her…
Over the years, mothering children and
teaching them has been very important
to Evangelist Jennings. She watched
how her parents, Elder Thomas and
Dr. Mary Woodhouse, opened
their doors to those who needed
help. They also took care of a
seven-day-old baby boy who
was nurtured and cared for until he became a teenager and
his family wanted him back.
This was a difficult time for
Deborah—seeing her brother
move away after so many
years. She could not understand how her mother could
just let him go. When her
mother gave her an explanation,
“it just made me love her more.”
Many children would be lovingly welcomed into the Woodhouse home and all were treated as
though they were a part of the family.
Watching her parents show such unconditional love to so many youngsters made it
easy for Evangelist Jennings to begin her own journey
along this same road…
As a teenager, she began volunteering at a school
for children with problematic behavior. On one occasion, she saw a student stab another student in the head
with a pencil. The class was in an uproar and the
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she returned to her family, she had become quite a little
lady.
Just as God directed Abraham in the Bible, He sent
the Jennings’ to Atlanta, Georgia with no job and no
house, just by faith. But He provided a townhouse, and
before long, the family was welcoming a “hard-toplace” child—a girl with medical problems that included a tumor on her leg, into their home. Throughout her
life she had been teased and had low self-esteem. It was
the love in the Jennings house hold that turned things
around. While she was with them, her self-esteem skyrocketed, her grades improved to A’s and B’s in school,
and she began singing at church (founded by Elder Jennings, New Life Holiness Church). Even though she
loved being with the Jennings family, she still was interested in her natural family. As she was praying one
night, she asked God to bring them back into her life
and she was assured by Evangelist Jennings that God
does hear and answer prayer. The day that her family
walked into the church was indeed a happy one. Not
only was she reunited with her family, but her mom
learned about God’s love while fellowshipping at the
church.
She’s Embarking on a
New Career!
Congratulations to Terese Benn, the
daughter of
Cody and
Sonni Benn if
Virginia
Beach who
was recently
hired as a
Consultant
with Verizon! This is
quite an exciting time for
Therese, especially since she will be relocating to
Richmond, Virginia to begin her new
job in a few days. A 2013 graduate of
Old Dominion University (B.S., Business Administration with a major in Finance), Terese is a member of First
Baptist Church, Berkley.
Congratulations, and may God continue to bless you in your endeavors!
Evangelist Jennings and her husband had an opportunity to impact many such lives during their 26
years as a foster parent. Just last year, though, her
beloved spouse passed away and she still finds herself reaching out to children in need!
As she reaches out, her first task is to teach the
children that dreams do come true. So many have
been hurt for so long and have stopped dreaming.
But Evangelist Jennings encourages them to set new
goals and dream again. She reminds them that people will always talk about you. She has had some to
steal, lie, and mistreat her, but God’s love is greater
than all of that. She says, “So count it all joy because God loves you; God sees all, knows all, and
cares about us all.” Her desire is to get a five-to-six
bedroom house paid in full and fill it up with children that need love, guidance, encouragement, support, and a mother’s love, because dreams really do
come true!
May God bless you, Evangelist Jennings!
Inset: Evangelist Jennings is pictured with her late
husband, Elder Ray Jennings. (Courtesy Photo)
THANKS TO MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTORS
Minister Diann Beard, Ms. Jane Blowe, Ms. Maggie Blowe, Mr.
Alan Brinkley, Mr. David Carrington, Dr. William Chatman, Mrs.
Glorious Chesson, Mrs. Millicent Clark, Mrs. Kay Collins, Mrs.
Caressa Cooper, Mrs. Carolyn Copeland, Mrs. Thelma Copeland,
Mrs. Blanche Duggins, Atty. Cheryl Footman-Banks, Mr. & Mrs.
Calvin Hankins, Mrs. Rosalynd Harris, Mrs. Elnora Hayslett,
Evangelist Deborah Jennings, Mrs. Sandra Johnson, Mr. & Mrs.
Jack Kidd, Mrs. Esther Land, Mrs. Mary Lewis, Mrs. Josephine
Linyear, Dr. Theodore Little, Rev. Marie McCoy, Mrs. Carol
McGee, Mr. Gerald McLamore, Rev. Walter Mitchell, Mr. Obie
Murphy, Mrs. Amphia Myrick, Mrs. Linda Nicholes, Mrs. Diana
Pearce, Mrs. Barbara Pearce, Mrs. Joyce Peeples, Mrs. Ruth Powell, Ms. Jacquetta Reid, Mrs. Ardicha Reynolds, Deacon Andrew
Suter, Ms. Joyce Vann, Mrs. Jeanette Wallace, Dr. William Ward,
Mrs. Maggie Williams, Mrs. Ernestine Wilson, Little Miss Katrina
Wilson, Little Miss Morgan Wilson, and Mr. Bobby Wright.
Please know that your contributions, words of
encouragement, and prayers are
Greatly Appreciated!
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— Businesses and Churches —
A WARM WELCOME TO NEW READERS!
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your address is incorrect, please notify your editor as soon
as possible.
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YOUR DAY JUST GOT
AMAZING!
By Cheryl D. Footman-Banks, Esq.,
Time
To
Work
(Global Broker, 5Linx Enterprises, Inc.)
By Alma Anderson
ow is the time for all Christian men and
women to pool their resources, open their
hearts and come to the rescue of our African American Children. If you have been reading the newspapers, if you have been listening
to teachers of all races, if you have been looking at the test scores of schools where we are
the majority, then you know how distressing the
signs are. Last month the Education Department’s civil rights arm found the following:
while we represent 18 percent of children enrolled in preschool program, almost half of students suspended more than once are our children. Unacceptable! We see that black students of all ages are suspended and expelled at a
rate three times higher than that of other races;
our girls are suspended at higher rates than girls
of any other race or most boys. Is discipline
being applied more stringently to our children?
Are we remiss/unaware of child-rearing practices in our community? Have we in the faith
community done all that we can do to lessen the
disparities?
I submit that a number of things may contribute to the problem including families in disarray, inadequate economic and social services
and growing technology which, in a number of
instances, adds to unmet needs and misbehavior. The school cannot do everything; they
must educate. Teachers cannot teach if one or
more students in a classroom constantly needs
special attention not to mention the distraction
for other learners. I do not know all the answers but there are a few things I do know. We
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courtesy photo
“It was such an honor and a privilege to
Danielle
Fitchett-Mann
of
Fitchett-Mann Funeral Services in work alongside my grandfather and to know
Chesapeake, VA, recalls that cli- that he trusted me enough to run his busients often relate how they remem- ness,” Danielle related. She also feels a
ber seeing her as a toddler when sense of joy when people let her know how
they visited the family business. proud her grandfather was that she “was really listening” as he was trying to teach her.
Her grandfather, the late Floyd E.
Danielle is committed to learning all there
Fitchett, Sr., owned and operated is to know about the business and takes conFitchett Funeral Home, and her tinuing education classes on a regular basis.
mom, Phyllis Fitchett, was the No doubt, this accounts for her success as
secretary for some 40 years. the proprietor of Fitchett-Mann Funeral SerMore often than not, Danielle ac- vices, Inc., which was officially up and runcompanied her mom when she ning on February 27th of this year. The elereported to work.
gant and stately building is located in the
As the years came and went, historic section of South Norfolk (1146
even though Danielle spent a Rodgers Street, Chesapeake, Virginia,
great deal of time at the funeral 23324) and on May 18th, everyone is invited
home, she had no interest in to attend “Open House.” Between the hours
working there. When she began of 12 noon and 5 p.m., guests will enjoy
- Danielle Fitchett-Mann attending college, accounting was light hors d’oeuvres and have a grand tour of
Member/Office Secretary
her major. Her mom, however, the spacious facility.
Providence United Church
encouraged…urged…no,
presFitchett-Mann Funeral Services is truly a
of Christ
sured
Danielle
constantly,
and
family
affair and Danielle is grateful to have
(Dr. Isaac McDonald, Pastor);
finally, she decided to enroll in as staff members: Darryl Mann (husband),
Serves on Trustee Board and
the Funeral Services Program at Derrick Harris, Jr. (son, Public Relations/
Praise Dance Ministry
John Tyler Community College Media person), Annika Fitchett (daughter),
in Chester, VA. For two whole years, she commuted from Floyd Fitchett, Jr. (father), Phyllis Fitchett
Chesapeake to Chester, and graduated in 1999. “Not until then (mother), Dominique Fitchett (a sister who
did my grandfather take me seriously about joining the family also assists with Public Relations) and Carbusiness.”
olyn Mann (mother-in-law).
Other staff
Her next step was to complete an 18-month apprenticeship members who are also “like family” are
program at Fitchett Funeral Home, and afterwards, she became Morris Etheridge, Jr. and Randy Caffee.
a Licensed Funeral Director.
May God continue to richly bless this
Danielle notes that her grandfather’s expectations of everyone entrepreneur and “the family!”
in his employ were “quite high,” and he was
no less demanding of his granddaughter.
Everything had to be done the right way and
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HOU 8TH
with utmost professionalism. A sacred atN
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mosphere was required at all times and there
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was absolutely no tolerance for a lackadaisiN
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cal attitude. Danielle credits her grandfather
with passing his work ethic on to her as he
guided her through the day-to-day operations of the funeral home, “from the front to
the back;” from cleaning the building to
washing the cars; from all aspects of tending
to loved ones to communicating with family
members.
When her grandfather became ill, Danielle
had proven to him that she was quite prepared for the task at hand, and without hesiFitchett-Mann Funeral Services
tation, he passed the torch to her. He went
1146
Rodgers
Street
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23324
home to be with the Lord on June 4, 2013.
Fitchett-Mann Funeral Services is not associated with Fitchett Funeral Home
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A fresh bulb of garlic.
Don’t have any in your
kitchen right now? You
should. Here’s why…garlic
is loaded with sulfur, a mineral that helps rid the body
of toxins. Garlic has also
been shown to reduce cholesterol and triglyceride
levels. Garlic has been used in the treatment of
high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, and bacteriarelated illnesses. Keep in mind, heating destroys
many of the beneficial properties of garlic. If you
can't stomach raw garlic, you can find it in capsule
form in most grocery or health food stores.
---Brenda Simpson, MHA, MPH
Last month, we continued our series on how to minimize the effects of toxins in our bodies through
"detoxification." In this month’s issue we will continue
our series. We mentioned that detoxifying the liver is
the first order of business on the road to a healthier
YOU!
Basically, detoxification is done by removing impurities from the blood. The liver is the main line of defense
where toxins are processed for elimination. How do you
detoxify your liver? These processes can get complicated but here are some nutritious ways to help your liver.
According to Traci D Mitchell, “Here are 10 foods that
detox your body and cleanse your liver. Think of your
liver as an air filter. All the toxins we eat, drink and
breathe in get clogged up in this hard-working organ.
Even though our body has its own natural detoxification
system, there is a lot we can do to give it a helping hand,
largely by eating the right kinds of foods.
Most of the foods contain a special protein called glutathione. Glutathione handcuffs toxins and drags them
out of our body…quite effectively. Here's the catch: this
handcuffing process works best when foods are eaten
raw. In fact, all of the foods listed here go from being a
great source of glutathione to not containing any at all
when they're cooked. Food for thought.
If your body needs to get the yuck out, add Brussels
sprouts to your diet today. Brussels sprouts are high in sulfur,
which helps to remove toxins
from the blood. Eating a serving
or two of Brussels sprouts daily
will help sponge out toxins –
whether they’re environmental
or dietary—these little sprouts
also boost glucosinolate, an antioxidant that forces the liver to release enzymes that
block damage.
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Yes, that's a dandelion.
While I don't recommend
pesticide,
fertilizercovered weeds to anyone,
store-bought varieties are
perfectly safe. If you can't
find dandelion leaves in
your grocery store, opt for
dandelion root tea instead. Dandelion root tea has
been shown to rid the liver of toxins. Since our
liver is responsible for breaking down fats, producing amino acids and generally filtering the
gunk out – we need to take care of it. Keep in
mind that dandelion root tea has a fairly bitter
taste.
Carrots are another food
rich in glutathione, a protein
that helps detoxify the liver.
In addition to the detox
properties, carrots contain
good amounts of vitamin C, B6 and potassium.
They also loaded with vitamin A and K, too! It's
best to eat these raw.
Raw tomatoes do a great
job detoxifying the liver,
containing 169 milligrams of
glutathione per serving. The
benefits don't stop there. Tomatoes are famous for their
lycopene content, which has
been shown to protect against breast, skin and lung
cancer. Eat tomatoes when they're fresh. Try with
a little balsamic vinegar and sea salt.
Grapefruit contains just
over 70 milligrams of liver
cleansing glutathione. Grapefruits also contain a special
kind of pectin that has been
shown to lower cholesterol
like no other pectin-containing food.
Popeye's favorite, spinach, contains a
whopping 166 milligrams of glutathione
per serving when eaten raw. Cook it, and it
all goes away. Spinach also contains twice
as much energy-boosting iron as other
leafy greens. Spinach has also gained a lot
of attention as a cancer-fighter, too. Try a
spinach salad today with a little olive oil and sea salt drizzled on top.
Walnuts detoxify the liver and feed
the brain! A good source of glutathione
and a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, a little bit of walnuts go a long way.
Why not sprinkle a few on your next
spinach salad?
Avocados are another fruit rich in
glutathione. This green goddess is
also a good source of monounsaturated fats and has been shown to lower
cholesterol levels when eaten regularly.
In addition to being great for the liver, asparagus is a great vegetable to eat
raw when you're feeling bloated. Asparagus is a natural diuretic.
There are plenty of ways to detox
TIME TO WORK
(Continued
your body without dieting. My advice is to incorporate moderate, but regular amounts of these
foods in your diet on a regular basis. Along with
plenty of fresh water, your liver will be loving
you in no time. Of course, it wouldn't hurt to ease
off the sugar, alcohol and processed foods - as
they're all known ‘liver-cloggers.’”
http://www.chicagonow.com/get-fit-chicago/2013/12/10
-foods-that-detox-your-body-and-cleanse-your-liver/
In our next issue we will begin a series on
ways to get and keep a healthy colon. This subject matter may be more important than you realize so stay tuned. Remember, you can send your
health-related information, testimonials, questions, comments, inspirational and motivational
information for posting to me at:
[email protected].
So until next time..."To your health!"
The information in this article is designed for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for
informed medical advice or care. You should not use this
information to diagnose any health problems or illnesses. Please consult a doctor with any questions or concerns you might have regarding your condition.
Let’s Learn More About Black History
from page 14)
are a strong people; we have stamina, grit and intelligence
and if we work together and trust in our God, there is no
mountain we cannot climb. We can go back to the communities that we left, reunite with our cousins and childhood
friends and develop some creative, nurturing , inexpensive
child care opportunities. We retired grandparents who had
good experiences in school can march to the school doors
and offer our
sage,
patient,
one on one services to preschool, kindergarten and first
grades.
These
are
beginning
steps, but let’s
do something.
Let’s rescue our
children.
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By Sheila Alexander
Who created the heating system for New
York City's Radio City
Music Hall?
The answer can be found elsewhere in
this issue.
“See What The Lord Has Done…”
Readers, YOU are invited to tell others
what the Lord has done in YOUR life!!
Send your brief testimonies to P.O. Box
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them to
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Deadline: 15th of the month
for publication in the next issue
Bible Word Search
BY A.C. MINTERS
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2. Adam
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7. Cattle
8. Coast
9. Commanded
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12. Covenant
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14. Cupbearers
15. Cush
16. Decree
17. Dedicate
18. Deliverance
19. Distress
20. Enlarge
21. Feast
22. Firstborn
23. Gadites
24. Glory
25. Grave
26. Haman
27. Hezekiah
28. Horse
29. Imagination
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Solution on page 21
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yellow pepper, chopped
green pepper, chopped
red pepper, chopped
small onion, chopped
cup olive oil
cup orange juice
cloves garlic, minced
teaspoon salt
teaspoon pepper
teaspoon cumin
teaspoons sugar
Chop peppers and onions and set aside. Mix together oil, garlic,
cumin, pepper, salt, sugar, and orange juice. Add peppers and
onions to the oil mixture and simmer until slightly tender. Top
with strips of chicken or chopped chicken and mix with the vegetables.
If you cannot use yellow peppers, use more red
and green.
Serves 4
Miss Viola Myrick has been a member of FBCB for more than 70
years. She thoroughly enjoys cooking and began her career as a
Food Service instructor at the Janie Porter Barrett Home for
Girls in Hanover, Virginia. She also worked as a Food Service
Manager and a Licensing Specialist Supervisor (Richmond Regional Office) for the State of Virginia. More recently, she was
coordinator of the Food Service Ministry at FBCB.
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1-G. Winborne
8-Melvin Bell
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew
Richardson
2-Brenda Creekmore
Norman Eason
Lillie Foreman
Tony Murphy
Trevonia Weaks
Robert Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Moore
Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Singleton
9-Geneva Brown
Sam Oliver
Timira Pittman
Eldress Evelyn Shepard
10-Dr. & Mrs. Bryan
Darren Sanderlin
Edward Sims
Belinda Smith
Brenda Stukes
Curtis
Ryan E. Diggs
Alfreeda Riddick
Darryl Walton
Darren Walton
Maggie Williams
4-Lillian Bowers
Danielle Brown
Rev. William Chatman
Donald Davis
Barbara Duers
Dwight Eley
Ann Harris
Mable Lewis
Brenda Logan
Chrystal Roberts
Debbie Williams
5-Denise Brown
Rodney Creekmore, Jr.
Gloria Cuffee
Floyd Johnson
6-Virginia Amos
Alexander Brown
Purvis Chesson
James Johnson
Shannon Rome
Charles Sobiech
15-Brett Alexander
16-Nellie Johnson
Wayne Mann, Sr.
Eric Ricks
17-Wesley Alexander
David Pressley
Josephine Tyree
Thelma Vaughan
Terence Williams
Anthony Wilson
Robert Wilson
Stephen Wilson
22-Earl Fuller
Rev. Charles Harvin
Kenneth Pugh
JoAnn Watson
Debbie White
Evang. & Mrs. William
Crawley
Rev. Willie Boothe
Cassandra Burke
Crystal Clark
Alice B. Delk
Marion Hardison
23-Arizone H. Brown
Ramona Holtz
Mackala Jacobs
Aaron Jones
Mya Lynch
Diana Powell
Mable Simpson
Brian Taylor
18-Chris Armstrong
Roxanne Fulmore
Angela Windley
Michael Windley
Denise Young
12-Brian Alexander
Dajon Glover
Temesha L. Hostetler
Rita Reid
Rodrick Riddick
Rodney Riddick
Darryl Townsend
11-Mary C. Brooks
Tonya Cook
Alpina Davis
Rev. Proctor Freeman
Amber Green
Janeen Miles
Sabrina Myrick
Shontre Outlaw
Joseph Simon
Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Bell
13-Angela Comanco
7-D’Andrae Coltrane
Andre’ Holland
Karl D. Boyce
Dorothy Mitchell
Gregory Young
Sidney R. Buffalow
Terry Butler
Patricia F. Davis
Sharon Lofton
3-Reuben Davis
14-Lorenzo Jacobs II
C.Y. Robinson
Barbara Scott
Terri Wheeler
Danny Asberry
Althea Gallop
Gwendolyn W. Nixon
Anthony Roberts
Jackie Sykes
19-Caressa Cooper
20-Bernadine Copeland
Janet Harmon
Clarissa King
Ken Watson
21-Jessika Burke
Kristin Creekmore
Johnny Deane
Lendora Holley
Brejea Scott
Deminique Whitfield
24-Kendle Brinkley
25-Kenya Lewis
Herbert Mitchell
Tyrone Ware
Anthony Washington
Rev. Willie White
Christina Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. Waverly Gordon
Mr. & Mrs. Fernard Reed
26-Anthony Bell
Maria Brooks
Mark Curtis
Jeanette Harper
Mary Jarvis
Charlie A. Locker
J.C. Powell
Sharon Saunders
Tonya Walker
Mr. & Mrs. David Carrington
Mr. & Mrs. Sam Williams
27-Shawntrell Bailey
Tony Bright
Rosa Caldwell
Shatora Carrington
Ella Louise Faison
Regina E. Fuller
Rev. Willie Gibbs
Marlowe Green
Randolph Harmon, Jr.
Antoine St. Lawrence
Mr. & Mrs. M John Blowe
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Riddick
28-Waltrina Barnett
R.J. Donely
Pamela W. Fayton
Jarrod Harper
Dr. Freddie Johnson
Lekeita Johnson
Valarie McDonald
Cordelia B. Sams
Mr. & Mrs. James Bass
29-Karen Butler
Dr. Cassandra Cherry
Beverly Culpepper
Creola Freeman
Millard Reap
William Rodgers
Matthew Watson
30-Akeem J. Alebiosu
Maggie Blowe
E. Cason
Kelvin Fuller
Carlton Marquez
Clayton Marquez
Lee Nixon
Renita Stukes
31-Walter Boyd
Barry Brinson
Kenethia Brown
Julius E. McCullough
Pastor Walter Mitchell, Sr.
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Valid at participating PostNet locations. Not
valid in combination with any other offer. May
not be applied to USPS products & services.
Other restrictions may apply. One coupon per
customer per visit.
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Take advantage of these money-saving coupons at POSTNET—1508 Sam’s Circle, Suite 102, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone: 757-549-9000
Fax: 757-549-9090
Web Site: www.postnet.com/va124
Email: [email protected]
Mention GRAMS of FAITH, and receive 10% off on your printing AND shipping!!
For First-Time Customers
5¢ B/W COPIES &
394 COLOR COPIES
8”X11” ● SINGLE-SIDED ● WHITE PAPER
SELF-SERVE ONLY ● IMAGE EDITING EXTRA
Offer expirers:
12/31/2014.
One coupon per
customer per visit. Valid at participating PostNet
Centers. Not valid in combination with any other
offer. Some restrictions may apply. ©2011 PostNet
International Franchise Corporation.