Challenger Community News April 15, 2015

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Challenger Community News • April 15, 2015

April 18: The Gospel Of Liberation Welcomes All

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s a community education project, Unity Fellowship Church of Buffalo is hosting a Symposium on Saturday, April 18, with the theme “The Gospel of Liberation: Reconciling Issues of Gender and Sexuality.” The Gospel of Liberation emphasizes two central aspects of Jesus’s teaching: (1) God’s love is available to all; and (2) every system of oppression must be overthrown. This perspective originated with Dr. James Cone, author of both Black Theology and Black Power and A Black Theology of Liberation. The Symposium applies liberation theology to the tasks of ministering to LGBT persons and removing barriers to the

ordination of women pastors. We will explore interpretation of challenging biblical texts, share ideas on how to become more inclusive of LGBT persons, and hear testimonies of women ministers. The pastors who will teach and participate in the Symposium include: Rev. Gerard Williams of Unity Fellowship Church/Buffalo, host pastor; The Very Rev. Gloria PayneCarter, of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church; Rev. Rachelle Robinson, of Deep Wells Ministry; Rev. Jeffrey Chambless, of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church; Rev. Barbara Campbell, of New Hope Baptist Church; and Rev. Dorothy Harris, Unity Fellowship Church/Columbia MD. The Symposium will be held on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 3107 Main Street (near LaSalle). This event is free of charge. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served. For more information, call 347238-9299.

MAD DADS Bible Study The MAD DADS organization is hosting a Tuesday Night Bible Study every Tuesday, with Rev. Derren L. Young, at GROUP Ministries, 1333 Jefferson Avenue from 6:30 – 8 p.m. All are welcome. For

Buffalo District Conference Convenes East Aurora Christian Church The Reverend G. Michael Tydus, Presiding Elder of the Buffalo District of the Western New York Conference, The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, will be presenting the Annual Buffalo District Conference on April 15—17. The theme, is “Hearing God Speak,” is taken from the Scriptures: Genesis 1 and the Gospel According to St. John 1:1-3. The Conference opens Wednesday, April 15 with evening services at 7 p.m. followed by the daily business and workshops of the Conference beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday and Friday. There will be worship service each night of the Conference at 7 p.m. St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church, 314 E. Ferry Street, is the host church. The Reverend Cary L. Beckwith is host Pastor. The Reverend Scott C. Moore, Pastor and founder of Judah Temple A.M.E. Zion Church in Mitchellville, MD will be the guest preacher and workshop leader. A gifted speaker, leader, teacher, preacher, and counselor, Pastor Moore takes a holistic approach to inspire people to become all that God has created them to be.

The Power Of Prayer: God Leading and the Willingness to Follow By Gloria Crossdale When I began my journey ten years ago, it was not easy to say the least. As I look back on my experience, one thing I’ve realized is God never took His hands off of me even in the mist of my trials and tribulations. Life changes such as my injury, raising my five children, and changing careers made me stronger and my blessings from Him is what kept me wanting more. I thank God for everything because without Him I could not have done it all on my own strength. All things combined have created me into the women I am today. A proud mother of five beautiful children: Samaria, Tamaria, Jaha, Jamila, Adelaja Crossdale and my wonderful grandson Ayden, they are truly my rock. Over the years, they are the ones who kept me going, and I thank them also with much love. Where do you begin when you talk about your walk with God. For me, it began at home. I had a praying and a Bible believing mother that taught me to wait on the Lord and hold strong to my belief and practices. Gloria Crossdale Because of her influence, I increased my faith in God and I’ve never wavered from this to this very day. I will never forget, the first time I stepped foot in a church. It was Easter Sunday, ten years ago at the age of forty five. A good friend of mine, Mrs. Eva Thomas came and picked me up for service that Sunday and when Bishop McGill did the altar call, she walked with me and I gave my life to the Lord and I heard God say, I been waiting for you all this time. I then became a member of New Life Fellowship and I have been running for the Lord ever since. When I became a part of the Christian body at New Life Fellowship (Rochester), I saw and experienced, the love and compassion that Bishop and First Lady Dr. Cynthia McGill had for God’s people. I joined because they made me feel at home and I have much love and respect for them with their giving so much of themselves, not just to me, but the Christian body as a whole. I began attending Wednesday night Bible study which has opened my eyes in how to break down and understand the word of God. New believer class gave me the basic understanding in my walk with God. School of leaders taught me in how to become an effected leader, and over the years, all of the ministries that I serve on has taught me so much in how to be a servant in and outside of Gods house. As my walk continues, I ask God for three things: let me maintain an effective prayer life, let me serve with humility, and Continued Page 14

Cultural Celebration

The East Aurora Christian Church invites the community to attend its African American History Month Celebration at the church, located at 464 Main St., East Aurora, on Sunday, April 9 at 10 a.m. (Adult Bible study also begins at 9 a.m.) The originally scheduled event was postponed due to weather. The guest speaker for the morning, Reverend Doctor Montrose A. Streeter, is a native of Greenville, North Carolina. He was reared in the church and accepted Christ at an early age. He has distinguished himself Rev. Dr. Streeter as an educator, preacher, workshop and retreat leader. Dr. Streeter is committed to the upliftment of mankind. He has served on several boards including the Geneva Human Rights Commission and volunteers his time to worthy causes. Also, he is an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated - Eta Rho Lambda Chapter, Rochester, New York. We hope you will join us to hear our distinguished speaker and to celebrate this special event!

Pastor Mack McCollum , “One Arm Bandit” to Preach at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Mack McCollum, The One Arm Bandit” from New Home Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, will appear for one night of “preaching, teaching and singing” at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 400 Northampton Street where the Rev. Jeffrey C. Chambless is pastor. For more information call (716) 885-8778 or email, mtmoriahbuffalo@gmail.com

Pastor Simpson to Deliver Divine Worship Message Pastor Rohan R. Simpson will deliver the Divine Worship message to the church family, friends, neighbors and guests for the next two consecutive Saturdays, April 18 and 25 at 11 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Pastor Simpson, a native of Jamaica, is currently the pastor of Emmanuel Temple Seventh-Day Adventist Church. The church will begin their services with Sabbath School at 9:30 a.m., Divine Worship at 11 a.m., Bible Study at 3 p.m. and AY Program at 5 p.m. All ages are welcome. All services will be held at the Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 179 East Ferry Street.

Humboldt Parkway Baptist Appreciation Worship Service

The members of the Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church, where Rev. John T. Hilliard is pastor, will present an Appreciation Worship Service honoring their Minister of Music for 49 years, Brother David James Davis, fondly known as “Jimmy.” The service will take place on Sunday, April 19 at 4 p.m. at the church, located at 790 Humboldt Parkway. The public is invited to attend this celebration of love, music ministry and dedication!

Rock Revival

“Rock Revival” in memory of the late Pastor O.G. Motley and Arlene Motley-Spells, the founders of King Solomon Holiness Church, will be held Monday, April 20 thru Friday April 24 at 7 p.m. nightly at God’s Way of Life Church, 491 E. Ferry Street. Hear dynamic speakers nightly including Pastor D’Mott Motley, April 20; Pastor Ronald Benning, April 21; Apostle Duane and Pastor Pamela Thomas Sr. April 22; Pastor Hamid Motley, April 23; and Pastor Frank J. Knolton Sr., First Union Baptist Church, Detroit , Michigan on Friday April 24.


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