January 2014 Meeting

FW: Winter Safety Tips for All for the American Red Cross

 

 

From: Linda Mackey
Sent: Thursday, December 5, 2013 12:21
To: Ron Elliott
Subject: Fw: Winter Safety Tips for All for the American Red Cross

 

Please share this information with your churches and/or leaders as we are approaching a possible winter storm.

 

Linda Mackey

 

Community Partners:

 

Please share this information with your churches and organizations.

 

 

American Red Cross Offers Winter Storm Safety Tips

What to Do before and during a Winter Storm

 

ST. LOUIS, DECEMBER 5, 2013— As the first dose of winter weather falls in St. Louis and the surrounding areas in Missouri and Illinois, the American Red Cross Greater St. Louis Region wants to remind the community how to stay safe.

 

"Winter storms can bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain. It's important to be prepared ahead of the storm – and know what to do during it as well," said Cindy Erickson, Regional CEO of the Red Cross. "It's always a good idea to have emergency supplies for your entire household at home and in your car, because you never know what may happen."

 

Pay Attention to Weather Forecasts

People should know the difference between a winter storm watch and a warning. A watch is issued when winter storm conditions are possible within the next 36 to 48 hours. During a warning, severe weather conditions have already begun or will begin within 24 hours and people should take precautions immediately. Stay tuned to weather reports for the latest predictions and occurrences.

 

Before and During the Storm

The Red Cross recommends having the following items on hand in a convenient spot:

• At least a 3-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day) and non-perishable food;
• A flashlight, battery-powered NOAA Weather Radio and extra batteries;
• A well-stocked first aid kit;
• A 7-day supply of medications and medical items; and
• Supplies for babies and pets.

 

Also, prepare your home and animals:

• Insulate your home by installing storm windows or covering windows with plastic from the inside to keep cold air out.
• Bring pets inside. Move other animals and livestock to sheltered areas.

 

Other tips to keep in mind:

• Stay inside. If people must go out, wear warm, loose-fitting, lightweight clothing in layers.
• Minimize travel. If travel is necessary, allow plenty of time to get to your destination and keep emergency supplies in the vehicle.

• Winterize your vehicle and keep the gas tank full. A full tank will keep the fuel line from freezing.
• Have an emergency kit in your car, including a blanket, food, water, winter coat and accessories, flashlight, first aid kit and vehicle powered phone charger.

·       Go to a designated public shelter if your home loses power or heat during

    periods of extreme cold. Locally people can call 211 to get locations.

·       Running water, even at a trickle, helps prevent pipes from freezing.

·       Never use a generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning devices inside a home, garage, basement, crawl space or any partially enclosed area. Locate unit away from doors, windows and vents that could allow carbon monoxide to come indoors.

 

Additional Outdoor Safety Information

• Before you take on any strenuous work in cold temperatures—such as shoveling snow—consider your physical condition, the weather and the nature of the task. Take frequent breaks and stay hydrated while working, and avoid overexertion.
• Seek medical attention immediately if you have symptoms of hypothermia, including confusion, dizziness, exhaustion and severe shivering. Also seek immediate medical attention if you have symptoms of frostbite: these include numbness; flushed gray, white, blue or yellow skin discoloration; and waxy-feeling skin.

 

Erickson reminds everyone: "Check in on your neighbors – especially those requiring special assistance and those living alone."

 

Winter precipitation can cause power outages. It is a good idea to maintain heating equipment and chimneys by having them cleaned and inspected every year. For more information on what to do during a power outage, click here.

 

People can learn what to do in an emergency in case advanced medical help is delayed by taking a First Aid and CPR/AED course and by downloading the free American Red Cross First Aid App.

 

Additional information on what supplies to have and what to do before, during and after a winter storm is located at redcross.org/wintersafety. A downloadable winter storm safety checklist can be found here.

 

The Red Cross is part of the "All Ready" campaign, a unified effort among emergency preparedness experts in the bi-state region that focuses on the importance of individual preparedness. The campaign encourages the three critical steps of preparedness: Make a plan, Get a kit, Be informed.

 

The American Red Cross Greater St. Louis Region is a proud member agency of the United Way, which makes significant investments every year in Red Cross services.

 

Thanks,

 

Yvonne

 

 

Yvonne Berry, MSW, LCSW

Diversity and Community Outreach Lead Specialist

 

American Red Cross

Greater St. Louis Region

10195 Corporate Square Drive

St. Louis, MO 63132

(314) 516-2758 (p)

(314) 516-2820

redcross.org/stl

 

 

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December Berean Laymen Meeting

Hope Outreach Ministry Feeding Homeless on Thanksgiving Day

 

Hope Outreach Ministry

3^rd Annual

Thanksgiving Dinner for The Homeless

10am to 1pm

Thursday November 28, 2013

At

Mt. Bethel MB Church

1600 Belt Ave

St. Louis, Mo

Rev Steve Wooten, Pastor

 

Contact Sister Leslie Gibson 314-395-3010 for financial  Donations

Servers and Evangelism team Members Needed/Welcome

Response to Sen. Claire McCaskill

Have you done this lately? or at all?

From: Ron Elliott
Date: 11/07/2013 12:40 (GMT-06:00)
To: Senator Claire McCaskill
Subject: RE: Why is this still legal?

Senator McCaskill,

I have to respectfully disagree on this one. I cannot encourage behavior that is biblically wrong. Tough love dictates that you let people know when they are wrong. The operative word being love, not mania or wild attack. 

I believe the Biblically correct position is to love all individuals but discourage behavior that goes against the Bible.

From: Claire McCaskill
To: Ronald Elliott
Sent: Wednesday, November 6, 2013 4:38 PM
Subject: Why is this still legal?

We need our laws to reflect our values.

Ronald,

No matter where you work in this great country, it is against the law for your employer to fire you or hire someone else because of your gender -- so why is it still legal to fire you because of your partner's gender?

Americans agree that discrimination is wrong, but it still happens in far too many workplaces. There's a loophole in the law right now that allows employers throughout America to discriminate against employees in the LGBT community. That's not what we believe in.

We need our laws to reflect our values.

I'm joining with several of my colleagues to support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act and end workplace discrimination based on sexuality -- and there's a crucial vote in the Senate tomorrow!

Help build support to end workplace discrimination based on sexuality. Sign the petition my colleagues and I started now.

If this problem has never affected you, then imagine getting fired because your boss thinks you should date someone else. Or imagine your husband or wife getting fired because their boss thinks they shouldn't see you.

Supporting equality for gay and lesbian couples is simply the right thing to do for our country, a country founded on the principles of liberty and equality.

With the Employment Non-Discrimination Act coming up for an important vote in the Senate tomorrow, my colleagues and I are rushing to build as much support as we can right now for ending this discrimination.

Support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act now, before the vote tomorrow: No one should be fired because of whom they love.

Thank you for your support,

Claire

GALILEE MBC WMU DAY

Fwd: Dr. Julius R. Scruggs Invites You to Attend a Webinar on the Health Care Law

UPDATE!!! Mount Bethel will host a connection to this webinar on Monday night. If you're interested in getting this valuable information, please feel free to come by and listen/participate.

-------- Original message --------
From: "Dr. Julius R. Scruggs, President, NBC, USA, Inc."
Date:10/30/2013 06:51 (GMT-06:00)
To: Mount Bethel MBC
Subject: Dr. Julius R. Scruggs Invites You to Attend a Webinar on the Health Care Law

A Special Invitation from Dr. Julius R. Scruggs       Join the National Baptist Convention, USA, Incorporated, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Enroll America to learn more about how the nation's health care law, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), can benefit your congregations and the communities you serve. Dr. Julius Scruggs has scheduled an NBCUSA Affordable Care Act webinar for Monday, November 4, 2013, 8:30 p.m. EST (7:30 p.m. CST). This call is done in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Enroll America. African-Americans are disproportionately more likely to be uninsured, with more than 1 out of every 5 being without health care coverage. The good news is that this fall marks the beginning of an historic opportunity to enroll millions of uninsured Americans into coverage through the new Health Insurance Marketplace made available by the ACA. This webinar with experts from HHS, Enroll America, and the NBCUSA will provide you with the information you need to know about the law and how you can help spread the word to family, friends, and neighbors who need health care coverage. We'll also discuss NBCUSA ACA Enrollment Weekend of Action November 16-17, 2013, including our NBCUSA ACA toolkit. Please visit https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/registrations/new?cid=o99crcclo1ba to register for the webinar and access information will be sent once you register. We encourage you to invite other community partners working on Health Insurance Marketplace outreach to join you for the webinar. For more information, e-mail hope@nationalbaptist.com.    Visit our website at: Visit our website at: www.nationalbaptist.com

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FW: Berean Music Auxiliary

From: Kathy A. Harris
Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2013 17:51
To: Ronald Elliott
Subject: Fw: Berean Music Auxiliary

 

 

 

25th Anniversary Year of Celebrations

BEREAN MUSIC AUXILIARY FIRST ANNUAL EVENT OF THE YEAR

High Praise Service

October 27, 2013

First Baptist Church of Robertson

6:00 p.m.

356 Woodlawn Avenue

Hazelwood MO 

Rev. Cornelius Osby Pastor

 

Would Love to see You in Attendance!

 

Sis. Clara Davis, Music Auxiliary President

Sis. Sherry Jones, Musical Director

Rev. Dr. Carlton R. Caldwell, Moderator

 

Kathy A. Harris

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FW: Loss in Rev. Harold Butler's Family

 

 

From: Kathy A. Harris
Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2013 17:54
To: Berean Laymen
Subject: Fw: Loss in Rev. Harold Butler's Family

 

 Berean Members and Friends

 

Rev. Dr. Harold J. Butler's Brother, Rev. William F. Butler passed. His service arrangements are below. Keep the Butler Family in your prayers:

 

Rev. William F. Butler, Sr. Funeral arrangements as followed:

Visitation 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Calvary Baptist Church, 6th and Bluff Street, Fulton, Missouri.

Services at 1:00 p.m.

 

 

 

Body* Beauty* Style* Spirit*

 

Kathy A. Harris

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

District Evangelism

Our evangelism team will be going out canvassing on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 10 am. We would like to invite you and the other members of the district to join us. Please forward this information to them. I have included the location of our services at Dale Avenue and Boland Ave in Richmond Heights, Mo.

Thanks,

Harold Whitaker
Rev Grant Hughes

November Meeting

Olivet Fall Revival

Services For Arthur Hill

Arthur Hill Passes Away St. Louis, MO       Dear Friends:   Arthur Hill, past president of the Berean District Laymen St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2013. Hill was an active member of the Missouri Laymen and long time deacon at the Galilee Baptist Church. He served as the Missouri State Laymen Treasurer for many years. He maintained his Discipleship with the National Laymen.   The arrangements are:   Masonic Last Rite Service: Saturday, October 12, 2013 4pm - 7pm Austin Layne Normandy Chapel 7733 Natural Bridge Ave. Normandy, Mo.     Wake and Homegoing Service: Sunday, October 13, 2013 Wake: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Funeral: 5:00 p.m. Galilee Baptist Church 4300 Delmar Blvd St. Louis, Mo 63108 314-531-6390 Voice 314-531-4342 Fax   Expressions of love and sympathy can be sent to: Mrs. Lorene Hill 1122 E. Parkedge Lane St. Louis, MO 63130 314-721-8286       Darryl Koon Bereavement Coordinator    Thad Jones General Secretary     The News 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

 

 

Berean District Association Annual Fellowship Banquet

Please join the Berean District Association for the

District Banquet

Friday, November 1, 2013

7:00 p.m.

New Northside Conference Center

Our guest speaker will be

Rev. Earl Nance Jr.

Pastor, Greater Mt. Carmel MB Church

Moderator of the Fellowship District

Tickets are $ 40.00

Contact Bro. Delester Jefferson or Sis. Carol Johnson if your church hasn't received tickets yet and/or to purchase.

Rev. Dr. Carlton R. Caldwell, Moderator

Quarterly Baptism and Lord’s Supper Service

Bus to MO State Laymen President’s Address

Antioch District Fall Accelerated COPP Classes

From: frances whitney
To: Yvonne Ragland
Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2013 12:54 PM
Subject: Re: Copp classes

Sis. Ragland,

The Antioch District Fall Accelerated Classes will be held at the True Light MBC at 2838 James Cool Papa Bell.  Classes will start at 9:00 am, cost each Saturday is $15.00, the following classes will be offered:

Oct. 5- Doctrine of the Holy Spirit

Oct. 12- Writing Techniques 11

Oct.19 -  Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts

Oct. 26 - Baptist Doctrine 

Nov.2 - Synoptic Gospel

For more information contact Dean Pat Hill

 

Editor’s note: Hesitant to post contact information on the Internet due to prior misuse from outside sources. Drop me a line if you need it.

October Meeting Notice

FW: Energy Assistance Outreach Event/ contact numbers - share with your congregation

Sent from my Galaxy S®III

-------- Original message --------
From: "Berry, Yvonne Y."
Date: 09/19/2013 11:40 (GMT-06:00)
To: "Berry, Yvonne Y."
Subject: FW: Energy Assistance Outreach Event/ contact numbers - share with your congregation

Community Partners:

Please see this information about energy assistance events/contact numbers for St. Louis City and St. Louis County Residents.  Please share with your congregation/contacts.

 

Yvonne Berry

 

 

From:
Subject: Energy Assistance Outreach Event

 

The Urban League is gearing up for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) winter season! We appreciate your help in sharing information with our LIHEAP clients.  FOR CITY RESIDENCE ONLY!!!!
 
We will have a Special LIHEAP Intake Event on
 
October 1 – 3 (Elderly and Disabled Households, ONLY) AND November 4 – 7 (All Other Households)
9 AM – 1 PM
Harris-Stowe State University – Emerson Performance Center Gymnasium
 (clients can follow signs @ Compton & Laclede directing them to parking and the gymnasium)
 
Urban League - LIHEAP assists low income families living in St. Louis City or Wellston with their gas AND electric bills (if applicable). St. Louis County LIHEAP clients may contact the Community Action Agency at 863-0015 or 446-4420 (2709 Woodson Road). The LIHEAP winter season begins on October 1^st for elderly (60+) and/or disabled households, ONLY and in November for all other households and ends on May 31^st (or until funds are expended).
 
LIHEAP clients may mail, fax or drop off their applications. They may drop off their applications to the Community Outreach Center (935 N. Vandeventer) between 9 AM and NOON; Monday – Thursday (no Fridays).
 
We will NOT be accepting LIHEAP applications at the Community Outreach Center on any of the Special LIHEAP Intake Event dates listed above – please direct clients to Harris-Stowe during these dates.
 
We will utilize our "virtual appointment" system for the winter. LIHEAP clients will be provided with a receipt that includes their receipt number and estimated processing date. As long as the client has a complete application and their bill is not excessive their application will be processed and/or pledged on or before their estimated processing date.
 
LIHEAP Hotline: (314) 615-3640
LIHEAP Mailing Address: Urban League LIHEAP, P.O. Box 23457, St. Louis, MO 63156
LIHEAP Fax: 314-531-7462



Ms. Candance Hurd
Employment & Housing Specialist
St. Louis City Drug Court
1114 Market St.; Room 510
St. Louis, 63101

FREE Training Programs for Healthcare and Manufacturing Jobs!

Greetings!  I hope this note finds you doing well.  Representatives from the United Auto Workers Labor and Education Training Center will be at HealthStreet next Tuesday, September 17^th from 1:00pm – 2:00pm to raise awareness about their new collaborative grants with St. Louis Community College to offer FREE education and training for jobs in the healthcare and manufacturing fields.

This presentation will be followed by a Job Seekers’ Workshop from 2:00pm – 4:00pm offered by St. Louis Area Training and Education (SLATE).

Please circulate to anyone who might be interested in this exciting opportunity.

Thanks for all you do and have a wonderful weekend!

Erin

**Presentation and Job Seekers’ Workshop will be held at HealthStreet, 4306 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110.  Registration is required.  All classes and services offered through HealthStreet are FREE and OPEN to all. To register, please call HealthStreet, 314-531-3034.

Erin Murdock, MA

Community Project Manager
Center for Community-Engaged Research
HealthStreet
Washington University School of Medicine
4306 Manchester
St. Louis, MO  63110

 

BEREAN ANNUAL SESSION- TWO NEW EVENTS

THIS IS A REMINDER-

Berean Missionary Baptist District Association will convene it's 135th Annual Session the week of July 21-26, 2013  with the Olivet Missionary Baptist Church service as our gracious hosts again this year.

Come one Come all to the Sessions including these two new ones:

LATE NIGHT SERVICE

Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Evenings at approximately 9:30 p.m. nightly

Rev. Darian Jones and Rev. Keith Pendilton are coordinating the Late Night Service-

we encourage one and all to come to the Inaugural Service!

EVANGELISM DEPAPARTMENT:

Come and hear our Evangelism Coordinator, Rev. Grant Hughes as he gives his 1st Annual Address,

Wednesday July 24, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.

Abstinence Education; Safety, Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Emotional Wellness

Greetings -

I trust that all is well with you.  Effective July 8 through July 31, I wanted to share with you a youth development health and wellness program/ministry for the church that you may be interested entitled "Pause for the Cause."  The curriculum utilized is Choosing the Best - www.choosingthebest.org .  The age ranges are 10-17 or 6th grade through 12th grade.  If you have a group of boys and girls that you would like to complete this 14 hour program, I will have time to train at least one group on a first come, first served basis; maybe two (2) if done at least three (3) times per week.  The age groups are as follows as it relates to training:

6th grade - Choosing the Best Way

7th grade - Choosing the Best Path

8th grade - Choosing the Best Life

9th & 10th grade - Choosing the Best Journey

11th and 12th - Choosing the Best Soul Mate

A mixture of children of all ages -- 12-17, Choosing the Best Life can be utilized

The program focuses on 100% abstinence; teen pregnancy prevention, safety from sexual transmitted diseases, emotional wellness, students and parent communication, and connection skills.  In addition, children will learn how to make good decisions, set goals, identify risks, and make commitments.  The key is abstain from sex until marriage and avoid drugs and alcohol which can lead to all of the above.

This would be a great youth ministry for your church during the Summer and excellent for youth academies and/or evenings.  Saturday are possible if this is the only time available.

I do look forward to working with you or your staff.

Forgot to mention, this is a free grant funded program through Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri; received via Missouri State Department of Health and Senior Services; via U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  I admonish all of my Christian Brothers and Sisters to take advantage of the programs as they are great ministries for the Church--

Yours In Christ

Linda Joyce Mackey

 

Editor’s note: See Flyer Here.