FW: NBC Kansas City 2010 Newsletter

 

N E W S L E T T E R                               October 30, 2009   In This Issue Dr. Julius Scruggs Signs First Convention Center Contract Local Committee Hosts Dr. Scruggs and National Site Team Meet the General Chairman Power & Light Chief Operating Officer   Website KC NBC 2010 .com Email infokclec kansascity2010.com Office: 816-921-4444  Fax:    816-921-3962 2411 E. 27th Street Kansas City, MO 64127   Leadership Dr. John Modest Miles General Chairman Dr. Jimmy L. Brown President Missouri Convention Co-Host Dr. Robert L. Baynham President Kansas Convention Co-Host Thad Jones Coordinator   Go To The Website Click Every Image Click Every Link Our Web Page Greetings!   The Kansas City Local Entertainment Committee is working hard to host and entertain you for the 130th Annual Session of the National Baptist Convention September 2 - 10, 2010. We look forward to your coming with great expectation. It is our pleasure and joy to have you back in our city once again. Dr. Julius Scruggs Signs First Convention Center Contract as NBCUSA, Inc. President Dr. Julius R. Scruggs, the newly elected president of the National Baptist Convention U.S.A., Inc. was in Kansas City, Missouri  October 18 - 20, 2009 to view the convention facilities and make the final commitment for the 2010 annual session. Accompanying Dr. Scruggs were Administrative Assistant Dr. Robert Scott Jones and Housing Director Marsha Dupont. The 2010 convention will be in Kansas City, Missouri September 6 - 20, 2010. The Local Entertainment Committee is comprised of members from churches of the states of Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri. After touring the convention facilities and meeting with the local committee, Dr. Scruggs (left) signed his first convention center contract as president for one of the national meetings. Looking on is Oscar McGaskey, Jr. (right) the Executive Director of the Kansas City Convention & Entertainment Facilities. Dr. Scruggs and Oscar McGaskey, Jr. share a light moment following the signing over the pen Dr. Scruggs used to sign the contract.     Local Committee Hosts Dr. Scruggs and National Site Team The Kansas City Local Entertainment Committee hosted newly elected president Dr. Julius R. Scruggs for a site visit of Kansas City, Missouri that will host the 2010 National Baptist Convention. Accompanying Dr. Scruggs was Administrative Assistant Dr. Robert Scott Jones and Housing Director Marsha Dupont. The Local Committee hosted a dinner meeting for the site team to give them an update on their preparations for the convention. The dinner meeting was held at the downtown Marriott Hotel. The various committee chairmen gave their report on their preparations and readiness for the convention. The head table at the meeting are standing during the opening song. They are left to right, General Chairman Dr. John Modest Miles, Dr. Julius Scruggs, Dr. Robert Scott Jones, Dr. Jimmy L. Brown, MO, Dr. Robert L. Baynham, KS, Dr. Thomas Smith, Sr., NE. Mrs. Wilma Bachus leads the Ministers Wives & Widows Committee as she gives their report on how they are going to host and entertain Mrs. Josephine Scruggs. The leaders take time out from their dinner to take a group photo. (Left to Right) Dr. Thomas Smith, Sr. - Nebraska State President Dr. Robert Scott Jones - National Administrative Asst. Dr. Julius Scruggs - President, NBCUSA, Inc. Dr. John Modest Miles - General Chairman, KC LEC Dr. Robert L. Baynham - Kansas State President Dr. Jimmy L. Brown - Missouri State President     Meet the General Chairman Dr. John Modest Miles Dr. John Modest Miles of Kansas City, Missouri will be serving as the General Chairman of the Kansas City Local Entertainment Committee to host the 2010 National Baptist Convention on the week of September 6 - 10, 2010. His is the pastor of the Morning Star Baptist Church, past Moderator of the New Era District Association for twelve years, past Second Vice President of the Missionary Baptist State Convention of Missouri and Trustee Board member of Arkansas Baptist College, Little Rock, AR and Western Baptist Bible College, Kansas City, MO. Dr. Miles served as General Chairman for both the 1998 and 2003 conventions when Kansas City hosted. He is probably the only person who have hosted three National Baptist Conventions in its history. John Modest Miles was born in Magnolia, Arkansas.  He received his education from the following schools: New Hope High School, Mt. Holly, AR; Los Angeles Trade School, Los Angeles, CA; Highland Park College, Detroit, MI; Philander Smith College, Little Rock, AR; Arkansas Baptist College (B.S. Degree), Little Rock, AR; Quachita Baptist College, M. ED. Degree, Arkadelphia, AR; Central Mississippi College (D.D. Degree), Koscuisko, MS; Midwestern Theological Seminary, Kansas City, MO; and Western Baptist Bible College (Honorary D.D. Degree), Kansas City, MO. John Modest was licensed as a Minister in 1963 at Paradise Baptist Church in Los Angeles, CA at the age of 18.  He was ordained at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Detroit, MI.  He was the pastor of True Faith Baptist Church, Detroit MI for 4 years; Liberty Hill Baptist Church and Mount Sinai Baptist Church - both in Little Rock, AR for 16 years.  He is currently serving as pastor of Morning Star Baptist Church, Kansas City, MO where he has been serving since April 5, 1987. He was also a teacher in the Little Rock Public School system, and an instructor at Arkansas Baptist College.  He served as the Moderator of the New Era District Association, Kansa City, MO which includes 43 local churches for 12 years.  He is a long time friend of President Bill Clinton. He is married to Jeanette Richard Miles and they have three children:  Gerald, Janet and Derrick (Renee).  He is the grandfather of 6 grandchildren.   Accomplishments §   Purchased and demolished 28 houses and commercial buildings §         Remodeled Morning Star sanctuary twice §         Speaker at the Inaugural of Governor Bill Clinton - 1979 §         Served on a Special Committee sent to Africa to meet with President Nelson Mandela in 1994 §         Organized and hosted a Task Force of government agencies from the Clinton administration to present programs and strategies to clergy of Kansas and Missouri - 1994 §         Honored in 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 & 1998 as "One Hundred Most Influential African-Americans in Kansas City §         General Chairman of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. held in Kansas City, MO in 1998 and 2003 §         Past Member of the Board of Directors for Health Midwest Partners for Change §         Presented the Home Town Hero Award by the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Kansas City - May 2001 §         Appointed as Chaplain of the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department - 2003 until now §         Past Vice President-At-Large of the Missouri Missionary Baptist State Convention §         Member of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. Congress of Christian Education §         Board Member of the Western Baptist Bible College, Kansas City, MO §         Past Member of "Americans for Change" Presidential Task Force (President Clinton) §         Past Liaison for the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. and Governmental Affairs §         Featured in the HBO documentary, "27th & Prospect: One Year in the Fight Against Drugs" §         Past Board Member of the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation & Affiliated Trusts §         Past Board Member of the Heart of America United Way §         Past Board Member of the KC 150 Celebration commemorating 150 years of history and progress in Kansas City §         Sponsors a yearly Community Awareness Seminar with  Judges, Attorneys, Doctors, County officials, Police Department and other civic leaders §         Board Member of MOVE UP (Kansas City Metroplex) §         Past Board Member of the Arkansas Baptist College, Little Rock, AR. §         Instructor for the Kansas City Police Academy (Minority Relations) §         Member of the National Laymen Movement §         Member of the Kansas City, Missouri Baptist Ministers Union §         Member of the Concerned Clergy Coalition of Kansas City, Missouri §         Board Member of the One Church/One Child Adoption Program §         Sponsor of the Annual Amnesty Program that has dismissed thousands of warrants and has kept hundreds out of jail and prison as a result of their warrants §         Rev. Miles greatest joy is to see that the homeless people near his church are fed and clothed not only throughout the winter, but throughout the year §         Honoree  of the 100 Change Makers-Unsung Heroes whose work and contributions made a difference in Arkansas presented November 16, 2004 at the Clinton Library in Little Rock, AR §         Recommended for Board Member of the Kansas City Health Foundation §         Honored by the KCMO Police Department for outstanding leadership and guidance as Chaplain §         Received Proclamation from the Mayor and City Council for outstanding leadership in the community for bringing about great changes §         Featured in article "Pastor works to turn around 27th & Prospect"  Kansas City Star, July 6, 2008 §         Delivered sermons and presentations internationally, nationally and locally. §         Institute Preacher for various colleges and universities. §         Delivered sermon for Minister's Division of National Baptist Congress of Christian    Power & Light Chief Operating Officer Is Making Sure Your Have the Best Experience Kevin Battle, (left) is the Chief Operating Officer of the new Power & Light Entertainment District in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Kansas City Local Entertainment Committee is excited what our guests will experience in the renaissance that has taken place in regards to entertainment and eating establishments. Below is a commentary by Kevin Battle in the September issue of the UPDATE, a publication of the Kansas City Power & Light District.   Each day I try to walk the entire District - all nine blocks. Most times I walk the District more than once. At times I walk alone and other times with team members. On this day, I have the opportunity to experience my walk through the District alone. It's Friday, as I hastily walk, I stroll past a diverse continuous stream of fashion, conversation and most candidly; faces. I see opalescent faces in honey-suckle, earth-tones, blanche, caramel, coffee, and flush scarlet that are glistening from the heat of the warm sparkling sun. I slow the pace of my walk to take in more. To think what used to be blocks of dilapidated unused parking is now a major part of the renaissance of downtown ambience. Under a clear sunset sky, I have a clean and tranquil view down the boulevard on Grand. A landscape filled with delectable, shades of roses, vincas, spirea, junipers, boxwood and chrysanthemum seem to overtake the sidewalks. I watched as patrons enjoyed aroma filled meals and sunset skies along the sidewalks or sitting at one of the District venues while the breezes flow through open patios, windows and doors. Gazing down Main Street, there are folks in business suits, shorts and tees, residents, tourists and conventioneers dropping in to see the beautiful store with windows filled with flowers, cakes and pastries, assorted libations and balloons just before heading to the corner spot to have a cup of coffee or even a relaxing glass of wine.   It all seemed to connect right into the festive Happy Hour scene in the KC Live! Block where a spirited "Halfway to PBR" promotion featured folks of all ages and families having fun with ropers, live stump carving and throwing their hats in the ring for a chance at riding a mechanical bull. Next, my experience flows into 16 Frames - a 21st Century rock band that's considered one of the ten best new bands on television. Then the flames are fanned hotter with American Alternative top 40 band - Better than Ezra. Just across the street in a tree lined cozy area surrounded in an ambience of a multicolored clock tower are unique inviting brick pavers, accompanied with an open bar and sexy Salsa music swirling in the warm night air while dancers move their bodies briskly to the beat. Just shortly later and certainly not least, one of Hip-Hop's founding fathers and greatest innovators who transcend all genres' party music origins takes the Live! Stage and the crowd by storm. Around midnight we have the forever young Grandmaster Flash "spinning the real wax on the 1s and 2s"! Still riding high from it all, I near the close. In route, my attention is captivated by the timeless and eccentric architectural forms of the majestic and historic theater. Only is my attention pulled away by the bright, massive marquee that glows as a beacon into the night. What a fun-filled wonderful, beautiful day into the evening for all - guests, family and friends - to enjoy the spectacles, offerings, talent and awestruck ambience of the District. I'd like to invite you to join me in the District for a surprisingly abundant experience and fun-filled wonderful, beautiful day into the evening real soon! Sincerely Kevin Battle The Souvenir Journal is one way that churches and pastors become a living memorial to their support of the convention and be recognized as an attendee to the 130th Annual Session. We want you to take out an add in the Souvenir Journal for two reasons. 1. To offer congratutions to Dr. Julius Scruggs on his first annual address. 2. To be a permanment part of history of the 130th annual session of the convention. Please call the office for and ad form or go to our website and download a form. The host committee would greatly appreciate your participation.   Yours in the Wonderful name of Jesus, John Modest Miles Chairman     Kansas City NBC 2010 Local Entertainment Committee All Rights Reserved

 

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Accelerated Phase 1 School

The Philadelphia District is having an Accelerated Phase 1 School in order to assist in getting Certified Teachers to teach the Certified Courses offered through the Sunday School Publishing Board. It would also be great if the Teachers in our Sunday Schools who do not want to teach in the Congresses or other certified schools were themselves certified in order to increase their Biblical knowledge and show the Church that our teachers are Saved and taught, that they may teach others the truth of this great gospel. Not only does He live, He still saves!!!!!  There is somebody waiting on the other side of your obedience!!!! Great service require great sacrifice........

His Servant,

Bro Delester Jefferson

 

TO: ALL DEANS AND PRESIDENTS

Greetings from Philadelphia. Would you like to increase your pool of certified teachers? Have you ever been asked “What do I have to do to become a teacher in our leadership schools”? Do you know someone who would make an excellent teacher and you want him or her to become certified? Is there someone in your district who needs only one or two courses to complete Phase I?

If So…..This Announcement is for YOU AND ALL of your members:

WHAT: Accelerated Phase I School
WHEN: Saturdays - December 12^th, 2009 – February 27^th, 2010
WHERE: Second Missionary Baptist Church in Kinloch
5509 Dr. Earl Miller Street
Kinloch, Missouri
Rev. Dr. Earl Miller, Pastor
COST: $10.00 per course. Register on site each Saturday morning.
TIME: Classes begin promptly at 8 o’clock. Lunch Break is at NOON.
WHY: (1) Upon completion of these courses an individual can be certified to teach a course certified by the Sunday School Publishing Board.
(2) These courses provide excellent biblical background courses for anyone involved or plan to be involved in Christian Education.

COURSES TO BE OFFERED

1002 – How the Bible Came to Be – December 12^th
1004 – Effective Bible Reading – December 19^th
1007 – Introduction to the Old Testament – January 02
1072 – Introduction to the New Testament – January 09
2007 – Christian Stewardship – January 16^th
2011 – Baptist Doctrine – January 23^rd
3008 – History of Christianity – February 06
9001 – Fundamentals of English Grammar – February 13^th
2023 – Creative Ways of Teaching – February 20^th
9008 – Public Speaking – February 27^th

Please promote our school. Dress is Casual. Bring a sandwich. Beverage and dessert will be furnished. There will be a homework/research assignment given at the end of each course. If you have any questions, please contact

Dean Mary Robinson: mrobi@swbell.net or 799-4222 or 521-3652

Dean Clara Jackson: 385-6707 or President Erma Reid: ereid1201@sbcglobal.net or 965-8582

IN HIS NAME,
Mary Robinson: Dean
Rev. Dr. Sammie E. Jones: Moderator

Curtis Dean - Brother of Annie Tucker Passes

Curtis Dean - Brother of Sis. Annie Tucker has been called from labor to rest

Body has been entrusted to :

Clark's Memorial Funeral Home
621  30th Avenue
Meridian, Ms 39301

Funeral Arrangement;

Saturday, October 31, 2009
at 2pm
St. John Baptist Church
DeKalb, Mississippi

Sis. Tucker & Bro. Wm Tucker are staying at:
2442  6th Avenue
Meridian, Ms.  39301

Cards may also be sent to:

Sis. Annie Tucker
7337 Chamberlain Ave.
St. Louis, Mo  63120

Crime Prevention and Safety Workshop at New Sunny Mount Baptist Church

Everyone is invited to attend our Crime Prevention and Safety Workshop on Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.  Afterwards, we will serve a light lunch and there will be fellowship.

Kindly RSVP, as we will be preparing for lunch.
Linda Mackey
Mission Education Chair
Outreach Coordinator, Board of Christian Education

 

Announcement

Sponsored by the

Women’s Missionary Union

JOIN US!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2009: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

Protect yourself from Crime during the Holidays and on a continuous basis

Safety Tips on fire and emergency medical techniques

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND, INCLUDING CHILDREN

RSVP: immediately following Morning Service

Passing of Sis. Dorothy Morrow

Sister Dorothy L. Morrow  passed away Thursday, October 22nd.  Sis. Morrow served for many years as the Recording Secretary  and on the Yearbook Committee for the Berean District Association.

Funeral services will be as follows:
Visitation Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, 4 PM to 8 PM
Reliable Funeral Home
3964 Washington Ave.
St. Louis, Mo.
Funeral will be Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
Olivette Baptist Church
12200 New Halls Ferry Road
Florissant, Mo.

Reliance Funeral Home is in charge of the services.  Let's remember the Morrow family in our prayers as they go through these trying times.

Kathy A. Harris
Corresponding Secretary
Berean District Association

CANCELLATION; High Praise Service

Please pass the information on that the Berean Music Department High Praise Service scheduled for Sunday October 25th at Unity MB CHurch is CANCELLED

Editors Note: My guess would be a conflict with the Life Celebration activities for Rev. Adrian Jones (see below) although no reason was specified.

New Northside Laymen Workshop

New Northside Baptist Church

Laymen Workshop

November 7, 2009

Enter To Learn, Go Forth To Serve

Proverb 1: 5 & 7

Continental Breakfast - -----------------------------------------7:30am - 8:00am

Devotion , Welcome and Remarks --------------------------------8:00am - 8:10am

Topics:

Leadership In The Home - Dea. Victor Stewart

Financial Mgmt. During This Economic Crisis - Bro Henry Johnson III

Christian Stewardship - Bro Curtis Reed

Why Am I Saved - Dea James Penny

                                                                                                                 Workshop End 12:00 Noon

Life Celebration Events For Pastor Adrian F. Jones

Events to celebrate the life and minsitry of the Rev. Adrian F. Jones, Pastor of the Prospect Hill MBC in St. Louis, MO, are as follows: Saturday, October 24, 2009 - Visitation will begin at 12:00 Noon and continue until 6:00 PM at the Prospect Hill M.B.C, 4533 Arlington Ave., St. Louis, MO. A Service of Tribute will begin at 6:00 PM following the visitation period. Sunday, October 25, 2009 - Homegoing Celebration will be held at the West Side MBC, 4675 Page Blvd, St. Louis, MO beginning at 4:00 PM

 

Kathy A. Harris

Evangelism Training & Evangelistic Effort

Missionary Baptist State Convention DOE (Department of Evangelism) training and outing.

Please be have your evangelistic team at Mt. Zion per the message from Rev Patterson. We are asking all who can to  join in this evangelistic effort.

All who will be going , let me know and we can possible get a Van so we don't have a lot of cars going unless you just want to drive. This is a All Ministry Effort:  men/women - Laymen, Usher's, WMU, Health Unit,  Pastor's and Associate Minister's, Youth

Bro Delester Jefferson

From: Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church [mailto:mtzionok@swbell.net]
Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 11:23 AM
To: 'Delester Jefferson'
Subject: RE: President Harold Simons in East St. Louis..

Delester, FYI

Greetings, in the Mighty name of Jesus, our Christ, who claims us as His own, who calls us to continued ministry for Him, and who commissions us into active ministry of reconciling others through evangelism.

I’m writing to inform you that our next training session will be on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. @ Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Richmond Heights, Missouri.  This will be a special training session in preparation for our street ministry on Saturday, October 31, 2009 in Cape Girardeau Missouri in the vicinity Second Missionary Baptist Church, 835 Beaudean Lane; 63701 – Rev. Cecil B. Thomas, Pastor.  We will depart from Mt. Zion M.B.C. at 9:00 a.m. via carpool and should arrive at approximately 10:30 a.m.  We will start back to St. Louis at approximately 1:30 p.m.

I am encouraging you to come and invite other evangelistic minded persons; Men and Women are needed.

Remember, this is the work of the Lord’s Church.

“May God continue to bless you and your ministry for His cause” is my continued prayer for you.

For the cause of Christ,

 

Oliver K. Patterson, Sr.

Director of Evangelism,

Missionary Baptist State Convention of Missouri

Note:  Please share this information in Bible Study this week!

God Bless!

Brenda S. Stewart, Church Secretary

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church

1500 S. Hanley Rd.;Richmond Heights, MO  63144

Phone: 314.647.3391 / Fax: 314.647.0398

Office Hours: Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

free shoes for kids

Editors Note: I was able to find articles on the Internet pointing to the web site listed below and referring to the charitable giving by searching for “payless charities”. I haven’t explored the website but it passes my first test (pointers from reputable sites).

Today the world has many challenges economically. With one in ten out of work in the US a great deal of people are focused on just taking care of basics.
I need your help to get the word out about a program we initiated at Payless last year and are upping the ante on this year. We want to give away $1.2 million worth of free shoes to kids in need for the holidays. No strings attached. This program is fully funded by Payless that's over 77,000 pairs of free new shoes for kids in need.
In order to get these shoes to those who need them most we are calling upon friends and colleagues to let their favorite charities which help kids in need know about this program. Send them to www.paylessgives.com.
It's a grass roots program where any qualified 501(c)(3) charity which helps kids in need can sign up for these coupons. All we want is for the coupons to go directly to the kids via the charity so they can go to the store to pick out the shoes themselves during the month of December. The sign up time is limited so you will want to get the word out quickly.
For many of these kids it may be their only new pair of shoes for the year. The pride, joy and self esteem a new pair of shoes can bring to a young child in need is powerful.
So go to www.paylessgives.com and find out how your favorite charity can sign up for this unique program.
The program is designed to be a community effort which gets to those who need one of life's basic needs. Yet this need has powerful and lasting effect of building self esteem for our youth.
Thanks for all your help in getting the word out!!

President Harold Simons in East St. Louis..

Harold Simmons, President National Baptist Laymen Movement, an  Auxiliary of National Baptist Convention USA, Inc. is Facilitating a
Sunday School Fall Institute & Revival  October 19 - 22, 2009  6:45 - 8:15pm  nightly
Preached Word by: Rev Darryl Rice, Pastor Hopewell M B Church, East St. Louis, Illinois
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2235 Bond Avenue East St. Louis, Ill 62207:  Rev  John H. Rouse, Pastor
Theme:  "Laymen, Strengthening The Church Through Their Unity"
Registration:  $25.00 per person
                            $35.00 Per Couple
                            $300.00 Church Sponsor - unlimited

Project Village contd.

Greetings Everyone:

Please Mark your Calendar: 

Fingerprinting on Site; Mentor/Parents/Caregivers Orientation and Training,

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 5:30 p..m. until 8:30 p.m.

Zion Travelers MB Church - Room 6: 

351 Chambers Road

St. Louis, MO 63137

We are in our second year for Project Village: A mentoring program/ministry for children of incarcerated parents which is coordinated through the Missionary Baptist State Convention of Missouri in partnership with our National Baptist Convention Prison Ministry and Criminal Justice Commission.  Children of prisoners are the silent "victims" of incarceration, and studies have shown that children of incarcerated parents are most likely themselves to end up in prison if not given the positive reinforcement, tutoring, counseling, and other support servicees by people who care.  No child should be left to end up behind jail and prison bars.  We need your support.

Volunteer mentors are needed for the St. Louis and Kansas City area only (grant stipulation).  Children will be matched with a caring adult to provide one-on-one mentoring services four hours per month via telephone or visits/outing; two hours of which can be done via Ready4Life Group Mentoring Sessions which will continue to be held at Zion Travelers in St. Louis on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.  Volunteer mentors are asked to commit one year (October 2009 through September 30, 2010). The age range is 8-17 years old for Missouri.

Last year our volunteer mentors in St. Louis received free fingerprinting, but had to travel to the St. Louis County Police Department in Clayton.  This year, an officer will be on site on October 21.  The Department has indicated they will only come this one time; afterwards, those volunteering will need to go to Clayton and/or the City Police Department and Pay $4 or $5.  It is very important to participate on October 21.  The fingerprints are required because you can't have any felonies.  The following information should be brought with you on October 21 as it is needed to submit to our National Coordinator with the Convention, and he forward to the FBI for Processing and certification:

Fingerprints (done) at ZT on 10/21/09

Copy of Automobile Insurance Card, as you will transport children/mentees

Copy of Drivers License

Social Security Number needed for Fingerprint card and application

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer mentor, receiving a mentor for your child or children; providing snacks once per month, or just helping out in any way, please come to the training on Wednesday, October 21 at 5:30 p.m. for fingerprints and 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. for the actual orientation and training; submission of paperwork.  Great for Auxiliaries looking for ways to minister/help.

Please share with members of your church and others that may have an interest.  If possible, place the attached Flyer on your bulletin board, in your bulletin, newsletter or any other communications.  We closed out on July 31, 2009 with nine (9) Churches in St. Louis.  In Kansas City, we have four (4) that should be finalized by the end of November, the new program year 2009-10.  Hopefully your church will be added - your support is needed to make this program a success.

During the 2008-09 program year, we finalized 27 matches in St. Louis but sparked lots of interest.  We hope to have more interest and participation during the final and last program year, 2009-2010.  Your support is appreciated, but commitment is  the key.  Not making a one year commitment can be devastating to the child.  Many are already hurt because individuals do not stay connected with them, and their parent/s are incarcerated.

If I can answer any questions regarding this much needed ministry, please do not hesitate to contact me.  Our children should not be money makers for the prison system, we can make a difference in numbers, impacting one family at a time.

An RSVP would be appreciated by Monday, October 19, 2009, 10:00 p.m.

Prayerfully,

Linda Joyce Mackey, Director

314 837-2146, option 4 or 314 440-6625