Free Annual Credit Report

Did you know that you're entitled to a free annual credit report with each of the three national consumer reporting companies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion)? Check your credit regularly to help ensure that no loans, credit cards, or other financial obligations have been fraudulently initiated in your name.

 

You can find out more here … http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menus/consumer/credit/rights.shtm

 

editors note: I just started requesting these myself. After some consideration, to get the most out of it, I decided to mark my calendar to request from one agency every 4 months. That meets the “once per agency per 12 months” criteria, but allows me to check 3 times a year!

Open Congress dot gov

Want to be more informed about actions in the U.S. House and Senate? Then this link ( http://www.opencongress.org/ ) is for you. This website brings together official government data with news coverage, blog posts, public comments, and more. Open Congress is a joint project of the Participatory Politics Foundation and the Sunlight Foundation.

Job Fairs at the Zoo!

See http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=192804 for more information

Night Watch Service @ Olivet

Lite of Jericho and Mt Nebo will celebrate Night Watch service with Olivet MB Church, 12200 New Halls Ferry Road, Florissant 63033 (314-837-8418) ; Rev Henry Crump. Pastor

Doors open at 9pm

Night Watch Service Many of you who live or grew up in Black communities in the United States have probably heard of "Watch Night Services," the gathering of the faithful in church on New Year's Eve. The service usually begins anywhere from 7 p.m. To 10 p.m. And ends at midnight with the entrance of the New Year. Some folks come to church first, before going out to celebrate. For others, church is the only New Year's Eve event. Like many others, I always assumed that Watch Night was a fairly standard Christian religious service -- made a bit more Afro centric because that's what happens when elements of Christianity become linked with the Black Church. Still, it seemed that predominately White Christian churches did not include Watch Night services on their calendars, but focused instead on Christmas Eve programs. In fact, there were instances where clergy in mainline denominations wondered aloud about the propriety of linking religious services with a secular holiday like New Year's Eve. However, there is a reason for the importance of New Year's Eve services in African American congregations. The Watch Night Services in Black communities that we celebrate today can be traced back to gatherings on December 31, 1862, also known as "Freedom's Eve." On that night, Blacks came together in churches and private homes all across the nation, anxiously awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation actually had become law. Then, at the stroke of midnight, it was January 1, 1863, and all slaves in the Confederate States were declared legally free . When  the news was received, there were prayers, shouts and songs of joy as people fell to their knees and thanked God. Black folks have gathered in churches annually on New Year's Eve ever since, praising God for bringing us safely through another year. It's been 148 years since that first Freedom's Eve and many of us were never taught the African American history of Watch Night, but tradition still brings us together at this time every year to celebrate "how we got over." PS- Pass this information on so we can educate more of our Family and Friends about our History!

Project:NeXgen 5th Saturday EXALT Talent Showcase!

 

 

Calling all Spoken Word Poets, Mimes, Praise Dance Ministries, Step Ministries, Gospel Rappers, Singers, and Christian Comedians etc……

Laymen Cruise

 

National Baptist Laymen ! NEWS FLASH !

For Immediate Release Contact: Thad Jones National Baptist Laymen's Movement Laymen to Embark on 5th Fellowship Cruise August 7 - 12, 2010 5 Day Western Caribbean Cruise Auburn Hills, MI - The National Baptist Laymen have finalized the arrangements for our Fifth Fellowship Cruise for August 7 - 12, 2010. Michael Washington (left) is announcing the following cruise lines, dates and port to calls. The cruise ship is the Triumph by Carnival Cruise Lines. Dr. George W. Waddles, Sr. and Dr. A. Louis Patterson will be the special guest lecturers and preachers. 1) We will be departing from New Orleans, LA. This will give many a chance to visit New Orleans. It is also a good airport to travel to at reasonable rates from across the country. 2) We must have as many cabin down payments as possible by 1/2/2010 to maintain the group. 3) We are working with Carnival Cruise Line Directly. No travel agent this time. So we will need down payments immediately. 4) Down payments for Balcony Cabins must be $200 per person or $400 per cabin. 5) Our total Cabin Hold is 10 Balcony, 25 Oceanview and 15 Interior Cabins. First come first served. 6) Final payments are due by 6/1/2010. Full refunds are available. 7) We can change names on cabins at any time if you need to hold now or someone cancels. 8) Full deposit refunds are available when dealing directly with the Cruise Line. Please call the cruise line directly to book your reservation. 1-800-438-6744 - Use Group Booking # 61N7J4 Our Carnival contact is Karen Williams 1-800-438-6744  ext. 87230  from 12:30 - 9pm est. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Washington: 248-670-6212 mwash57@comcast.net Description  Cruise Taxes & Fees Total   3rd or 4th Person Interior 4B          $479.00         $38.92            $517.92          $347.92 Ocean View       $559.00         $38.92            $597.92          $397.92 Balcony 8B        $679.00         $38.92            $717.92          $407.92 Minimum Down Payment $100.00 Due 1/2/2010 Final Payment                             Due 6/1/2010 Saturday - Depart New Orleans Sunday - Fun Day at Sea Monday - Progresso, Yucatan, Mexico 7:00 a.m. Tuesday - Cozumel, Mexico                9:00 a.m. Wednesday - Fun Day at Sea Thursday - New Orleans                     8:00 a.m. Down Payment of $100.00 due 1/2/2010. The New Flash is designed to inform members, friends and supporters of late breaking news and events regarding the organization and the men and women who drive the movement.   Thad Jones is the publisher. tskm@swbell.net Add any trademarks here

Over 300 Homeless Feed!!

The Ark of Safety , Inc. and The Berean Districts Laymen thank all who were a part of this great evangelistic effort Saturday, December 26, 2009 at Mercy Seat Baptist Church to feed the Homeless community and share Christ. The Sprit of God was truly in the house!! Over 100 volunteers fed over 300 Shelter Guest. There were 3 who came to Christ and were received by Mercy Seat. Pastor James Brown and the Mercy Seat Family were a God send for this ministry. There volunteer's, led by Bro. General Smith, were perfect host to the shelter guest and the volunteers. God was truly pleased with the Christian Love and Christ centered evangelism displayed by His saints. Pastor Kenneth McClamb of Ark of Safety was thanking folk all day for the exemplary service that was given to the guest.

Over 20 Churches were represented as well as other organizations (listed below). Zion Travelers members not only prepared food, brought a lot of their youth and served shelter guests, their Deacon Jerome Buggs used the ZT van to pick up shelter guest and also return them to their shelters. Rev Felix Gibson and Dea Charles Bateman of Mt. Bethel MB Church ran van and bus  shuttles all day long, along with 2 other vans from other churches. Pastor Steve Wooten stopped in and encouraged guest and presented Christ. Pastor Gibson of  Bethlehem MB Church served shelter guest and was also part of the clean up team. He too gave encouraging words to the guest. A BIG Thanks to Bro. David & Yolanda Bozeman, Bro. Wm Lee, Bro. Otis Woodard and Rev Jerry Wright from Illinois Baptist General Convention who came over and assisted in the ministry. Also thanks to the Prince Hall Mason's, Jake Gaston Lodge 18, Hope Hospice, Inc. and Collective Catering.

Entertainment was provided by Gee Gee's Praise Team, Ms Chastity Praise danced, Mercy Seat Layman provided music and Miming International were all great. Some shelter guest also sang for the guest.

Bro. James Dunbar, Sis. Cassandra, owner of A Style Above Beauty Salon on Parker & Befountaine (314-355-1955) - A Christian Business, Rev. Cecil Rodgers - The Street Preacher from Jerusalem Baptist Church all gave moving Testimonies. There were also testimonies from some of the shelter guest.

Thank You!                                   Thank You!                    Thank You!

His Servant,
Bro. Delester Jefferson
President Berean District laymen
314-239-0461 cell
314-381-7488 hm

Churches Represented:

Mercy Seat MB Church	Lite of Jericho MB Church	Zion Travelers
Prospect Hill	Mt Bethel MB Church	New Sunny Mount
Central Baptist	Cornerstone MB Baptist	Northern Baptist
West Side Baptist	Abiding Savior Church	Zion Apostolic Church
Friendly Temple Baptist Church	Temple of Faith Baptist Church	Goodship MB Church
Hopewell MB Church	Jerusalem Baptist Church	Bethlehem Baptist Church