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

January Berean District Laymen Meeting

The January District Layman Meeting will be Friday January 8, 2010.  It will be held at:

Mt Bethel MB Church
1600 Belt Ave.
St. Louis, Mo. 63112
314-361-4203

Rev Steve Wooten, Pastor.

Meeting will start promptly at 7:00pm
His Servant,
Bro. Delester Jefferson
President Berean District Laymen

Dec 26th - Feed Homeless For Christmas

Somebody's Waiting On The other Side Of Your Obedience..

The Ark of Safety and Berean District Laymen and some Great Volunteer's are "Ready To Serve"!!! We have Plenty of meats, Spaghetti. potatoes salad, corn, eating utensils and drinks (water and juice). We are asking Volunteers who can, to wear Black Pants and white shirts. Do not let the dress code stop you from volunteering. This is a Christ Centered Effort. All volunteers are asked to be ready and prepared to share Christ.

All food need to be in a #400 Aluminum Deep Pan for steam tables and onsite by 10:00am.

We will began serving our Shelter Guests at 11:30am at : Mercy Seat M.B. Church, Host Church,
4424 Washington Ave.,
St. Louis, Mo. 63108
314-531-3759

Anyone still available and willing to assist, we still need - 3 Pans of String Beans
5 Pans of Dressing
5 Pans of Macaroni and Cheese
4-Pans of Chicken
Deserts- Assorted

Any food that can be donated can be picked if you are unable to drop it off at Mercy Seat. Call me @ 314-239-0461 and I will get it picked up. Please call and let me know what you and/or you Ministry will donate. We are anticipating approx 400 Shelter Guest to feed.

We also need Vans and Van drivers to assist in transporting the Shelter Guest back and forth to the various shelters. We have 3 vans committed but need at least 5 more. Again: Somebody is waiting on the other side of your obedience!!!

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

Pastor Kenneth McClamb
Ark of Safety, Inc.
314-383-4521
314-807-8520

Rev Felix Gibson - Transportation Coordinator - 314-486-04444

Text to meet Jesus

This needs to be put on tee shirts along with bumper stickers.

This needs to be made into a bumper sticker!

Census Jobs

 

Census Testing at Jubilee Community Church

Hello All:
We wanted to make you aware that the Census Bureau is testing for a variety of position, including census taker, at Jubilee Community Church on 12/21, 12/23, 12/28, 1/4, 1/6 and 1/8.  The test is administered twice a day - at 9:00 am and 1:00 pm.  It is possible that there maybe more dates scheduled after 1/8.  The goal of the Census Bureau is to administer 5000 tests in the city and hire 2000-3000 people!  If you know someone who is unemployed and would like to take the test, please send them to Jubilee at 4231 N. Grand Blvd.  They should call 1-866-861-2010 to register for the test; however, walk0ins are accepted if there is space.  Potential applicants can also go to www.2010censusjobs.gov for a practice test.  Spread the word!

An Ethnic and Cultural Education Awareness Program

Happy Holidays:

You are invited to attend Lincoln University Cooperative Extension, Urban Impact Center's Ethnic and Cultural Educational Awareness Program this Saturday, December 19th from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. - Free Event!  It's going to be lots of fun!  Awareness related to Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah.  Santa is ready to photograph your beautiful smile.  That's not all, we will have nutritional snacks, cultural cuisine and games.

Please share with your clients/customers, members of your church, neighbors, friends, and family members.  We are hoping to see all residents and providers partnering and collaborating with LUCE.  For additional information, do not hesitate to contact the office at 314 867-4915.

I am looking forward to seeing you on Saturday, December 19th sometime during this event, if not the entire day.  Our address is 9041 Riverview, 63137 (Hall Street Intersection) This E-mail can be forwarded.

Donations of toys are accepted and will be donated to Children of Incarcerated Parents.

Linda Joyce Mackey
Lincoln University Cooperative Extension
Urban Impact Center
9041 Riverview
St. Louis, MO 63137
314 867-4915 - Telephone
314 867-5029 -  Fax
Empowering and Impacting the Lifestyles of Individuals and Families

MLK Day of Service

LIVE THE DREAM – LIVE UNITED
MLK Day of Service
Monday, January 18, 2010
9:00am-3:00pm








Inspired by the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., LIVE THE DREAM - LIVE UNITED is an intergenerational, interfaith, multicultural initiative that will engage volunteers in service projects and civic dialogue throughout the greater St. Louis region. The projects aim to restore the physical and socio-economic fabric of our community while the dialogue aims to foster relationships among residents and help them come to understand the root causes and potential solutions for some of our region’s most pressing social issues.
Projects
The scope of LIVE THE DREAM - LIVE UNITED revolves around three areas of Restoration:
Physical Restoration – Volunteers will work in groups to beautify streets and alleyways, as well as provide minor repair and/or modest weatherization in homes, places of worship, schools and other facilities in low-income neighborhoods
Socio-Economic Restoration – Skilled volunteers will facilitate financial stability and technology workshops to help bridge both the economic and technological divide
Relationship Restoration – Trained facilitators will lead volunteer teams in dialogue following the projects about social justice and continuing the work of Dr. King
Beyond MLK Day
In partnership with a strong collaboration of community-based, faith-based, and diversity-focused organizations, as well as neighborhood schools, national volunteer corps, governmental agencies, financial institutions, and for-profit companies, the United Way Volunteer Center will organize two additional project days each year.
§ The second project day will be in May with a focus on summer volunteerism
§ The third project day will be in September to commemorate 9/11
Get Involved
We are seeking faith congregations, schools, professional networks, and companies to volunteer.
Register your group
Via Online at www.stl.unitedway.org/mlkday

Via Email at Tyler.Brownfield@stl.unitedway.org

Via Phone at 314-539-4298

State Laymen Blog

We have set up a blog for the State Laymen Ministry at:

http://molaymen.blogspot.com/

to use at least until the state website has undergone some changes. Those changes are in progress! Spoke with the hosting service for the state website and got a peek at what’s been done so far. I like it and I think you will too when we get it online.

New Era District is pushing to get their news out. Let’s not let them leave the rest of us behind!

Sis. Gwen Zimmerman

Sis. Gwen Zimmerman, member of Unity MB CHurch and Life Member in the Berean Mission passed.

Her homegoing services are as follows:

Berean District WMU Life Member Gwen Zimmerman Homegoing

Saturday, December 19, 2009

               Wake 10-11:00am

               Services: 11:00am

Location: 1st Baptist-Maplewood

               6815 Page Blvd

               St. Louis, MO 63133

Gwen is a member of Unity Baptist Church-Kirkwood

Keep her family in your prays

Berean COCE Reminder

Feed Homeless Volunteers

     The Ark of Safety Centers, Inc., assisted by The Berean District Laymen need volunteers to help feed the homeless for Christmas. The Ministry will occur on December 26, 2009 at Mercy Seat Baptist Church, 4424 Washington Blvd, St. Louis, Mo., Rev Dr James Brown, Pastor, from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Set up will start at 10:00am and we will start serving around 11:30am to 12noon. We start cleaning up around 4pm so we can be out by 5pm.

     Volunteers are needed to provide food, serve the food, and most importantly minister to them as they enjoy a holiday meal. A total of 300 are expected to be fed.

     Ark of Safety is a 501 3c not for profit organization also providing Transitional Housing for ex offenders and homeless who are ready to get into a structured program.

      To volunteer please contact:

           Rev Kenneth McClamb - 314-807-8520     Director/CEO  of Ark of Safety

           General Smith  314-369-2028   Mercy Seat Layman

           Delester Jefferson 314-239-0461  President, Berean District Laymen

Need 30 Volunteers to serve and minister to guest

Need Food:   7  Large Aluminum pans of spaghetti
                  7   Large Aluminum Pans of String Beans
                      Several large containers of Potatoes Salad
                      Corn
                      Turkey's (12)
                      Dressing
                      Ham's    (12)
                      Dessert's (cakes, pies, cookies etc)

Please call and let us know how you will assist with this ministry, God Bless.

There is someone waiting on the other side of your obedience....

One Church One Child

ACOPP & NeXgen

Zion Travelers MB Church

351 Chambers Rd., 63137

Rev. Dr. Linden Bowie, Senior Pastor

Rev. Charles Jones, Jr. Youth Pastor

ACOPP

(Assisting Children of Prison Parents)

&

Project: NeXGeneration Youth Ministry

Remembering the Greatest Gifts of All....Jesus Christ!

"Jesus Love the little children, All the children of the world.

Red, Yellow, Black and White they are precious in his sight.

Jesus loves the little children of the world."

The economy is crippling many families!

We would like to Invite you to help us provide a new Christmas Toy to a child in need. 

What a great opportunity to demonstrate the Love of Jesus Christ within each one of us.

Bring a "New" unwrapped toy to Zion Travelers MB Church on this weekend

to be distributed to children in our community that otherwise would not receive a toy for Christmas. 

Your gift will bring a smile to the face of one of God's Children.

Toy Drop Off Time:

Friday December 11th, 2009 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday December 12th, 2009  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sunday December 13th, 2009 Before or Directly After Morning Service

Tuesday December 15th, 2009 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Hakee Natuwah

ACOPP, Founder

&

Rev. Charles Jones, Jr., ZT Youth Pastor

Sylvia Ross-Toney

Director of Youth Ministries
SigmaLady2008@Yahoo.Com
Direct: (314) 456-8927

Lifeline Give Away Program

From: AmerenUE Friendly Club
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 5:26 PM
Subject: Lifeline Give Away Program
Importance: High

Please give this info to anyone you know that is in need and even yourself.

Subject:  [HazelwoodWestPAWS] Lifeline Give Away Program. Hazelwood Baptist Church]
The PTSA has been contacted by the Hazelwood Baptist Church to share the date and time of their Lifeline Give-Away program. This is a community outreach effort that is free to the public.

On December 5th from 9am-12pm at the Hazelwood Baptist Church, anyone in
need of coats, clothes (men, women, children and  infants)  and gently used
toys may come and help themselves to what they need.
They will receive a trash bag upon arriving and will be able to fill the bag.

(There will be no checking of who "really" needs it).  They will also be
given gift baskets.

Please share this information with the students and their families. The
church address is:

Hazelwood Baptist Church
6161 Howdershell Rd.
Hazelwood, MO 63042
Julia Robinson Thorpe
Assistant Superintendent
Student Services
Hazelwood School District
314-953-5064

1500

FYI ALL,
1500 VOLUNTEERS!!!!!!!
Please meet us on Thursday December 3, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m. at 3636 N. Market Ave.( St. Theresa/Bridget Rectory).
This informational and planning session will assist Mr. McAuliffe and the United Way in disbursing their services in our church community.
Pastor, and or head of organization, if you are not able to attend please send one to two of your representatives.
Please e-mail/call Mr. McAuliffe or myself to confirm your attendance and how many are to attend.
Feel free to pass this on to other Pastors and community organizations  on your e-mail list.

IN HIS NAME!

Rev. William L. "Jimi" Gwynn III
HOPE OF GLORY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY INC. Lead Servant/Organizer
4001 Cottage Ave. St. Louis, MO. 63107
314.652.2503 church 314.652.2508 fax 314.218.0244 cell

WORLD IMPACT
Family Life Center Coordinator
3108 N. Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO. 63107
314.533.8313 x 23 ofc 314.652.8616 fax
www.worldimpactstl.org

TUMI (The Urban Ministry Institute)
Class Leader
3108 N. Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO. 63107
www.tumi.org
www.worldimpactSTL.org/tumi

State Congress Board Meeting

Missionary Baptist State Congress of Christian Education
Rev. Dr. Harold J. Butler, Congress President
Mrs. Relda D. Owens-Mathews, Congress Dean
Ms. Kathy A. Harris, Executive Secretary
Auxiliary to the
Missionary Baptist State Convention of Missouri
Rev. Dr. Jimmy L. Brown, Convention President
Rev. Dr. Linden Bowie, Executive Secretary

November 25, 2009

Greetings in the name of our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ!

The December State Congress Board meeting will be held on Friday, December 4, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Quality Inn and Suites, 1612 North Providence Road, Columbia, Missouri 65202. To make hotel reservations, you may call the hotel at 573-449-2491 and ask for the Missionary Baptist State Convention rate of $59.00 plus tax per night, single or double occupancy. The State Convention Board meeting is Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m.

Reports are to be given from the Dean’s Office, Classification, Registration, Director General, Pre-Lab, Lab School, Youth and Young Adult Congress, Ministers’ Wives and Widows, Ministers’ Seminar, Financial Secretary and Treasurer.

Information regarding the 69^th Annual Session will be available at the meeting.

Please send or bring your assessments so our Congress will be able to continue fostering Christian education.

God bless you in abundance and we hope to see you in Columbia, Missouri, Friday, December 4^th at 7:00 p.m.

Rev. Dr. Harold J. Butler
Congress President

Ms. Kathy A. Harris
Executive Secretary

Church, Individual, District and Youth and Adult Congress Assessments
Sunday School (1-50 Members)                      $200.00
                     (51 and up Members)               $250.00
Nurture Baptist Churches (1-50 Members)         $200.00
                                  (51 and up Members)  $250.00
Combined SS and NBC (1-50 Members)             $300.00
                              (51 and up Members)      $400.00
Individual Registration                                   $ 20.00
District Registration                                      $300.00
Ministers Seminar (Annual Session)                  $ 50.00 
Youth and Adult Congress (November and Annual)
               Youth Registration                        $ 10.00 
               Adults Registration                        $ 25.00
               Moderators and Pastors                 $ 40.00

Berean Leadership School

BEREAN MISSIONARY BAPTIST DISTRICT ASSOCIATION

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW FOR THE

May 17-21, 2010

Zion Travelers M.B. Church

Rev. Linden Bowie Host Pastor

Come and join us

Dr. George Waddles Sr., Pastor of Zion Hill M.B. Church, Chicago, IL will be our Guest Lecturer

Rev. Carlton R. Caldwell, LTS Chairperson

Rev. Reginald D. Rogers, Sr. Moderator

Berean District Quarterly Board Meeting

The 2nd Quarterly Board Meeting of the Berean Missionary Baptist District Association will convene on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

We will meet at the Lite of Jericho MB Church, 5429 St. Louis Avenue where Rev. Reginald D. Rogers, Sr. serves as Pastor.

We encourage all members of Berean to come out and participate in the business of the district.

All Auxiliary Presidents- please have your reports ready to present.

Additionally, Scholarship Application will be available for distribution.

 

Kathy A. Harris

Day of Prayer

Northern Missionary Baptist Church, Inc.
3333 Clara Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63120
Rev. Dr. Harold J. Butler, Senior Pastor
314-389-6441 (Church Office)

November 13, 2009

Greetings Pastors, Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

We the Northern Missionary Baptist Church Family request the power of your prayer in a Nation Wide Prayer Day. On Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 12 Noon or before you dismiss morning worship. We are asking each congregation gathered to offer a prayer to God that God will heal our city, state and nation from Cancer, Diabetes and all Manner of Diseases, Crime and Murder amongst his people and for Spiritual Guidance for our youth. God says, “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” (Second Chronicles 7:14)

So we are asking that all churches assembled come together with us in asking God’s blessings and healing upon His people. It is recorded in Philippians 4:6, “Be careful for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your request be made known unto God.”

Please stand in agreement with us on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 12 Noon or before you dismiss morning worship and let us pray for the healing of our city, state and nation.

Prayerfully submitted,
Pastor Harold J. Butler and Northern Missionary Baptist Church Family
Deacon Jerry Watson
Chairperson of Nation Wide Prayer Day