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Table of Contents

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From The Editor – Andrea Foy

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Pastor’s Page - Rev. Cory Pruitt

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Letter to Church– Argene Pruitt

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My Testimony – Argene Pruitt

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Mission -Vanessa Givens

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Youth Spotlight - Vincent Givens

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10 Child Geniuses - Glennia Gilyot

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History of Black Church-Lois Foy

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Word Search

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Ministries–Christian Education

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Calendar

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WATOTO

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Darkness to Light

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Poetry

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Bernard Puller – Safety Numbers

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Bible Quiz for Children

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Recipes – Glennia Gilyot

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The Word Network – Andrea Foy

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Book Excerpt - Judith Dammons

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NAACP Info

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Mount Enon Graduate Recognition

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Nancy and Asa Browning Poem

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Turn Up for Jesus

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Women’s Mission

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Mercy Sienna

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THE VOICE II Volume I, Issue 4 Summer 2013 Because We Care, We Share!

– Pastor Cory J. Pruitt – Andrea Foy

Editors-in-Chief

– LaTonya Branham – Dorothy Sanders

Managing Editor Calendar Editor

– Julius Hudson

Photographer

Contributors –               

Sis. LaTonya Branham Rev. Asa and Nancy Browning Sis. Judith Dammons Sis. Andrea Foy Sis. Lois Foy Sis. Glennia Gilyot Sis. Vanessa Givens Bro. Vincent Givens Bro. Fred Grubbs Dr. Karen Matthews Lady Argene Pruitt Pastor Cory J. Pruitt Bro. Bernard Puller Sis. Vernita Robinson Sis. Lucile Shelby The Mt. Enon Magazine is produced quarterly: Jan-Mar, Apr- Jun, Jul-Sep, and Oct-Dec

MOTTO Our motto is "Because We Care, We Share". We share our love, resources, and faith with all. We are a Christian family and invite all to become children of God in the fullest way by receiving the teachings and gift of salvation.

MISSION Our Mission is to maintain the general design of the Church as outlined in the New Testament of the Holy Bible. To extol and magnify Christ and His teachings: To promote the spiritual and moral welfare of its members. To advance the Christian faith and religion; To enforce good order; To aid the needy and suffering within the sphere of its influence both within the congregation and community.

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From the Editor Once again another jam-packed magazine! I am so thankful that I have not had to even look for articles to put in the magazine. They all come generously from the congregation! As I always say keep ‘em coming! This is your magazine, all are welcomed.

Many times when I do ask someone to contribute, I get the same answer. “I am not a writer.” We are not looking for Ernest Hemingway, or Toni Morrison, or Charles Dickens or even me! ;0 We want real people and real articles. I have yet to reject something because someone was ‘not a writer.’ Don’t let that stop you from sharing with the family. You can also, as Sis. Lucile Shelby did in this issue; submit a poem or someone else’s work. Just make sure that person is identified on the poem, saying, and quote, etc.

With that in mind, I need help now more than ever because we are doing a TV Show!!!

Mount Enon’s Voice TV is coming to the internet, You Tube, our website, and Facebook!

This monthly 10-15 minute “TV show” is certain to put Mt. Enon on the map and after Pastor Pruitt’s electrifying appearance on the Word Network, to the world (and beyond!)

We will need help with this endeavor as well, but I need time to figure out where we are going with it before we ask for help, so stay tuned. For now, if you have experience in video/TV production, editing or have been trained at DATV, please let me know.

I place myself in your care. You will save me, LORD; you are a faithful God. — Psalm 31:5 (GNT)

Giving God all the Glory

Andrea Foy Andrea is an award-winning, international author, speaker and Certified Independent John Maxwell Leadership Coach. She has a BA in Communications and a MS in Management and Leadership. She is active in her community and Church. Visit her website at www.andreafoy.com.

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MT. ENON’S VISION STATEMENT The vision of Mount Enon Missionary Baptist Church is to: EXALT the Lord through worship, EVANGELIZE the Lost through relationships, EDIFY, EDUCATE and EMPOWER the Laity through discipleship and to ENCOURAGE the Laborers through fellowship.

Because we are a striving congregation in Dayton, Ohio, which has been called and commissioned to become a group of believers in whom the Lord will be well pleased by developing each member as true disciples of Jesus Christ: We will LOVE the Lord according to Deuteronomy 30:15-16 We will LEARN the Word according to Deuteronomy 17:18-20 We will LIVE the Word according to Joshua 1:8 and We will LEAD the World through the Word according to Acts 1:8 We are challenged today, to get involved, and take responsibility, and we must understand that we are ambassadors of Christ and of Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church. We decree and order that all Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church would experience a greater move of God in their lives because they submit to live by God’s biblical order to win Lives to Christ.

“God can do anything, you know-far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us.” (Ephesians 3:20) -Pastor Cory Pruitt

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Words of Gratitude

by Argene Pruitt

With a grateful heart I want it to be known, how extremely thankful I am for your warm embrace. Your acts of kindness, and genuine love: Knowing, understanding and believing that people related or not, have to do anything for you. I am eternally glad to have had the opportunity to fellowship, mix and mingle getting to know myself that there are people who are wholeheartedly supporting my son (his family) and his charged ministry by God. I do thank God for the opportunity to witness for myself the reality of what He is doing.

As well exemplifying with my presence that He is, He can, and His will be done.

God truly is a way maker and the Super Natural miracle working Almighty God. God will forever be Glorified for my faith has been increased even the more.

As few words of inspiration: Know without a shadow of a doubt that there is a purpose and a place in, with, and for all people desiring a place in the kingdom of God. Always mindful that God is the witness and the record keeper; He sees and knows all things.

Whatsoever a man sow (think, do, or say) that (every, any, all) shall he also reap (receive, end up with). Again I say thank you with love and prayer.

(Gal 6:7) Argene Pruitt

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MY TESTIMONY – ARGENE PRUITT “Another Point of View to Ponder” As a believer, one who is radical for Christ, and diligently seeks God, I witness all kinds of people, situations, circumstances, and environments. Because I am a believer, the Holy Bible is my guide, and is my pattern and model for life and living. Declaring that I made the choice to press toward the mark, not boasting perfection and truth being, there is no perfection in the earth, just the privilege to set the goal to reach it.

The fact that we are encouraged to follow Jesus is more than enough reason to know that he is the ideal role model, given by God himself and the only one that we (all) should strive to be like. If done sincerely, there would be no time for foolishness or ungodliness. We are instructed to study to show ourselves approved workmen, needing not to be ashamed, but rightly living by the word of God, we are to love one another exemplifying Christ to the world as he said we should.

All things are addressed in the book of life. Therefore the ignorance, lack of knowledge and other negatives we encounter in our families, church, workplace and society is utterly unacceptable. The fact that the believer has been given power and authority in the earth is the evidence that we are responsible for displaying use of these abilities. With our mouth we are to speak for him, with our hands we lift him up with praise, worship and work (service) with our feet we go for him and with our whole heart we live and love for him.

We bless the Lord in everything we do and say. Wherever we find ourselves we should always be mindful that we represent him, when we confess him our Lord and Savior. Developing a godly mentality is vital to our spiritual growth. Realizing that we die daily to sin and grow in grace and knowledge of God, and desiring to please God by yielding our will to his. Lining up with the word of God helps to fulfill his divine purpose according to his plan for our lives.

There are some detrimentally destructive issues that must be dealt with. Most common are ignorance, lack of knowledge and jealousy which are the springboards and breeding ground for many other negatives. God is light and in him there is no darkness at all. (John 1:15) In all of my desire to get an understanding; understanding that everything that is said to be good, at the end of God’s creation: So these negatives come due to man’s disobedience and the choice to do and be his own, especially when it is against God’s divine desire and design of unity for his creation. It was in the unity of the Trinity that created all things. Togetherness and on one accord is key to abiding in the word of God. “Many members but one body”… One Lord, One Father, One Baptism.

(Ephes 4:5, Rom 12:4, 1 Cor 12:12) The Bible teaches doctrine, dogma teaches man-made tradition and vanity. We are distracted and confused by the denominations that are mostly based on the Holy Bible and simply have a different order of service. The Bible teaches specifically on praise and worship; How to enter the gates and come

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in to the courts. (Psalms 100:4). There should not be any questions or discussions of what the Bible plainly teaches; but the fact is that there are those who dispute what the Bible says about praise. When it is contrary to what the Lord said, you’re in danger if you adhere. The Bible is the word of God and that is the bottom line, there is nothing else.

There are those who take it upon themselves to tell others how to praise or how much is enough. Knowing and understanding that the bible tells us we were created to praise. We can never ever praise too much, or too loud. “We owed a debt we could not pay. Jesus paid a debt that he did not owe.” In the world we live in today every creature able to praise should be praising to the utmost God. God is worthy of all of our praise. The Bible decrees: “let everything that has breath praise the Lord.”

(Psalms 150:1). “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. (Psalms 100:1) How dare we sit in the sanctuary in the presence of his Holiness and think or act as though he should be glad that we came. It’s real difficult to believe this conduct is acceptable. Even if we have been doing it for a while, It’s never too late to do better, good, or and right. When we know better we should be willing to do better. Is it possible that the lack of praise causes us to have to suffer some of the negatives we encounter. Is it undeniable disobedience to the word, will and way of God for his people.

The fact that the church is the designated place for the Saints of God to assemble themselves to praise and worship we ought to be able to proclaim,” I was glad when they said unto me let us go into the house of the Lord.” (Psalms 122:1) Just show off our fashionable blessings. But bless the giver that gives all things to his people to enjoy.

Here again, we witness the cunning work of Satan in the form of ignorance, lack of knowledge and other negatives. Causing some to think they come to church to serve rather than to worship and praise. Yet there is a need to come to study and learn eventually and be able to make a public declaration. “Bless the Lord O my soul and all that is within me bless his holy name. (Psalms 103:1) One of the many Scriptures that endorses praise and worship of our awesome, matchless, Almighty, the Great I am, Holy God, Heavenly Father, Jesus.

In a few closing words, your praise and worship is based on who and what God is to you. The reward is based on God being pleased and receiving your praise and worship, in spirit and in truth. What about heaven?

Lady Argene Our worship should not be confined to times and places, it should be the spirit of our lives.

Read Acts 17:22-31-34

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Mission and Evangelism Ministry Mission and the Youth Contributing Writer: Sister Vanessa Givens

Proverb 20:1 states "Even the children are known by their deeds, whether what they do is pure and right".

This is true about the young people who p a r t i c i p a t e in the mission programs of the Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church. The youth mission groups a r e the Hattie Jackson Guild Girls and the Junior Laymen for the boys.

These ministries are charged with the training of girls and boys in Christian life choices; to promote Jesus Christ and to practice the Great Commission at a young person’s level.

In this issue, you w i l l be introduced to the Hattie Jackson Guild Girls (or as they are known here- the Guild Girls).

The Hattie Jackson Guild Girls was named after the first state Women’s Auxiliary President, Hattie E. Jackson, with the aim to enlist the aid and cooperation of the young girls of our denomination in carrying out the Great Commission and for the study of the needs of our communities and the world (Northwestern Ohio Baptist Association Hattie Jackson Guild Girls Counselor Handbook, page 3 .)

What type of young lady is a Guild Girl? A girl who has a relationship with God, who studies His Word, practices what she learns and has a loving concern for humanity. This is the type of young lady who serves as a Guild Girl.

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can rightly divide the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15) They are musicians, honor students, dancers, girls with varied talents and interests who a l s o want to include being a living witness for the Lord.

ERICA JAMES is an honor student going into the 7th grade who i s also a cheerleader.

TOMEE NORRIS, graduated 3rd in her 8th grade class at Richard Allen.

She is heading to Wayne High School with Honors. She will be attending a Law and L e a d e r s h i p Camp a s well as the Guild Retreat.

AMBER WALLACE is headed to Centerville High School and is celebrating 5 years playing in the orchestra.

JA YLA BRANTLEY, a Thurgood Marshall freshman, who ranks 2nd out of 206. She has a 4.0 plus GPA with an academic achievement award in Science. She participates in Upward Bound, Mt. Enon's Junior Usher Board and the Spirit of David Praise Dancers. She is motivated by the 23rd Psalm.

ENCHANTMENT HARLEY-MACON wi l l be a junior at David H. Ponitz. She has a 3.0 GPA and is ranked 34 th out of 229 sophomores. She also participates in the Spirit of David Praise Dancers. She is motivated by John 3:16 because "it tells what God did for us and what will be our reward for believing in him."

On the first Sunday of each mont h, the Guild Girls collect the First Mission Offering which is dedicated to a specific Mission purpose. Behind the scenes, the Guild Girls participate in such mission projects as the "pop tabs" collection event which is for the Ronald McDonald House to help families of sick children with living accommodations: while the children are getting treatment. The Guild Girls also visit our "shut-in� members in their homes and in nursing homes.

Serving God in word, thought and deed, these are our Hattie Jackson Guild Girls.

Let all the Saints praise their good works!

Next Issue: The Junior Laymen

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YOUTH SPOTLIGHT - Vincent Givens  1st

Black Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Cadet to reach the rank of Captain in the Springboro High School JROTC program.  1st Black JROTC Drill Team Commander responsible for 8 teams with approximately 50 members.  Drill Commander with the most drill team wins in the history of the program with over 40 team wins.  Under his training leadership, Springboro Freshman Drill Team beat the first place school, which had never been done by Springboro.  Praise for his commanding voice by instructors, and competitors from Chicago to West Virginia.  Along with numerous ribbons, Vincent has received from Springboro “The Rising Equal Eagle Award,” from Sojourners Nation, “Sojourners Award” from Air Force Artist Association “Certificate of Recognition” for achievement and leadership.  He was a member of Civil Air Patrol with over five single-engine fights under his belt.  Vincent is a member of the Miami Valley Young Marines attaining the rank of Sergeant and received a Meritorious Mast.  On December 5th 2012, he was inducted into the Ohio Army National Guard.  He left on June 12, 2013 for boot camp at Fort Benning Georgia.  Vincent attends the Warren County Career Center as part of the Springboro Community School System.  Vincent has been on the honor roll for each grade of this year (3.5 GPA)  He will be a senior in September.  His parents are Vanessa Givens and David Givens * Many high schools, universities and colleges, ROTC programs are offered as a way to provide leadership skills and job training to those who would like to join the military upon graduation. Depending on the amount of time spent in ROTC, there is not always an obligation to go active duty when the program finishes, but many cadets in ROTC end up becoming an officer in their military branch of choice. (ROTC.com)

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10 Black Child Geniuses You Should Know Source: 3/1/2013 by Amir Shaw, Rollingout.com.

1. Mabou Loiseau By the age of 7, Loiseau spoke French, Creole, Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic and Russian.

She also plays the harp, clarinet, violin, drums, guitar and piano.

2. Andrew Koonce Andrew is a master violinist based out of Atlanta. He was named Concertmaster of the Georgia Music Association’s All-State Middle School Orchestra. The title goes to the most skilled musician in the section.

3. Autum Ashante Raised by a single father, Autum was ridiculed by highly regarded conservatives at the age of 7 for writing a poem that highlighted the travesty of slavery. Autum never wavered and mastered languages such as Arabic, Swahili and Spanish. She scored 149 on the standard IQ test. At age 13, she was accepted into the University of Connecticut.

4. Imafidon family The Imafidon family is known as the smartest family in the United Kingdom. The youngest siblings, Peter and Paula, made history by becoming the youngest students to enroll at secondary school. Their older sister, Anne-Marie, was the youngest student to pass A-level computing at the age of 13.

5. Rochelle Ballantyne At 17, Rochelle Ballantyne is one of the top chess players in the world. She is currently on the verge of becoming the first black American female to earn the title of chess master.

6. Ginger Howard - is the youngest black American woman to become a pro golfer. Howard is competing to become the fifth black American woman to join the LPGA Tour.

7. Tony Hansberry II - used failure as inspiration. After he didn’t place in the eighth grade science fair, Tony interned at Shands Hospital and developed a method of reducing the amount of time it takes to perform hysterectomies and potentially reducing the risk of complications after the procedure. He was honored for his contributions.

8. Chelsea Dock - has been an accomplished pianist since the age of five. Now 13, Chelsea has performed at Madison Square Garden, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Steinway Hall. She’s also an artist and straight A student.

9. Daquan Chisholm - Daquan created a walkie-talkie, bulletproof helmet at the age of 12.

He’s currently working with Johns Hopkins University to gather funding to patent the idea.

10. Stephen R. Stafford II -Stephen entered Morehouse College at the age of 11 and picked up three majors. Now 16, he is currently studying computer science and mathematics. He will likely graduate at 17. http://rollingout.com/business/big-thinkers/10-black-child-geniuses-you-should-know/

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Establishment of The Black Church

THE HISTORY OF NEGRO BAPTIST CHURCHES IN AMERICA

By Walter H Brooks, D.D. In speaking of the beginning of Negro churches in the United States, those of the Baptist faith must not be forgotten. Nor must we err, in thinking that the first churches of this faith were planted in the North. It is true that there were Negro Baptists in Providence, R.I., as early as 1774, but they had no church of their own. Indeed there is no trace of a Negro Baptists Church in the North that existed prior to the nineteenth century. The oldest Negro Baptist churches, north of the Mason Dixon’s line, are the Independent or First African, of Boston Mass. Planted in 1805, the Abyssinian, of New York City, planted in 1808, and the First African of Philadelphia, Pa., planted in 1809. The Negro Baptist Churches, unlike other Negro churches, had their beginning in the South (Brooks, Reformedreader.org) The First African Baptist Church of Savannah Georgia evolved from the very first black Baptist church to be established in America. It owes its formation to the work of three men, David George, George Liele and Andrew Bryan (Africans in America pbs.org).

Andrew Bryan, the founder of the First African Baptist church was born enslaved in 1737, on a plantation outside of Charleston, South Carolina. He was arrested for preaching to slaves. In 1782, Andrew was converted by the preaching of George Liele, the first black Baptist in Georgia who was licensed to preach to slaves. Liele was licensed as a probationer around 1773 and for two years he preached to the slave quarters of plantations surrounding Savannah, including the congregation formed at Silver Bluff, South Carolina. Liele baptized Andrew and his wife Hannah (pbs.org).

When Liele and hundreds of other blacks left the British later that year to sail for Jamaica, Andrew continued to preach to small groups outside of Savannah. With his master’s encouragement, he built a shack for his small flock, which included a few whites. Bryan brought hundreds into his church. Fearing slave uprisings and desertions to British lines, Georgian masters forbade their slaves to listen to Andrew’s sermons. Even slaves who had passes were stopped and whipped, and members of the church, both slave and free were whipped and jailed (pbs.org).

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his freedom. In 1794 Bryan raised enough money to erect a church in Savannah, calling it the Bryan Street African Baptist Church, the first black Baptist church in Georgia (probably the United States), as well as the first Baptist church, black or white, in Savannah. By 1800, the church had grown to about 700; they reorganized as the First Baptists Church of Savannah (pbs.org).

David George was one of eight slaves who were baptized and formed a congregation on a plantation in Silver Bluff, South Carolina. Under George’s leadership, their numbers gradually increased to more than 30. In 1778 when their Patriot master abandoned the plantation under British advance, the whole Silver Bluff group fled to British lines, eventually joining with Liele’s, who had preached to them on plantations (pbs.org).

Lois E. Foy is an educator and historian, currently teaching History at Sinclair Community College. She performs with the Dayton Philharmonic Chorus and has performed with other choirs in the Dayton area including Mt Enon. She is working on her first book, the history of her paternal ancestry.

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Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church MINISTRY OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Getting Back to the Basics — Moving AHEAD... 2013 INFORMATIONAL “BECAUSE WE CARE—WE SHARE Rev. Cory J. Pruitt, Pastor WHO WE ARE • Sunday School • Baptist Training Union (BTU) • Weekly Bible Studies • Nursery • United In Christ Marriage Ministry • Mind, Body & Spirit Wellness Ministry • CPR & 1st Aid Training • Vacation Bible School • Women’s Ministry • Singles’ Ministry • New Members Orientation • The Voice II Magazine • Youth Athletics—Summer Basketball • Alva Cunningham Memorial Scholarships /Grants * After School & Summer Enrichment/Tutorial Program *Conventions & Congresses • Grants & Sponsorships • Bookstore/Media Center • Literature & Resource Materials Vision Statement- Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church will be the church that all others seek out, search for our innovative teaching and training techniques. # 1 in cutting edge Christian Education Ministry…

Mission Statement - Mt. Enon’s Ministry of Christian Education will instruct, engage and prepare persons in personal Christian Growth & Development for use in our church, our community, our nation, and the world. This will be provided through a comprehensive, structured, Biblical-based year-round series of services, programs and activities.

Motto—Perfecting the Saints…

Scripture—Ephesians 4 and 5 Key Contacts: Ministry Coordinator—Sister Faye E. Johnson Assistant Ministry Coordinator— Sister Shantrice Richardson

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OUR SERVICE TO YOU Sunday School Time: 8:30 a.m.

Day: Every Sunday Purpose: To teach the Bible through a series of lessons based upon quarterly themes. To bring lost souls to Jesus the Christ and promote the process of continual Christian growth in the Christian body for edifying, perfecting and evangelizing.

Matt. 28:19; Eph.4:12; Col. 1:28, 3:10 and Luke 6:40.

How to become a member: Individuals need only attend any Sunday morning. Report to the church sanctuary and we will direct you and your family to the appropriate class. The saved and the unsaved are welcome. Classes are available for ALL ages.

Come join us!

Contact: Deacon Eldwood Pridgen, Supt.

United In Christ Marriage Ministry Time: 1:00 p.m.

Day: 3rd Saturday

Purpose: The United in Christ Marriage Ministry (UIC) will be a tender hand that helps support God’s union of marriage. It will help enhance and strengthen marriages and engagements through Biblical teachings that are delivered in accordance to the word of God. Mission is to support a healthy church committed to carrying the great commandment and great commission of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ while understanding that Marriage is a Gift from God. Activities include: Bible Study, Prayer Support Teams, Enrichment Group Discussions, Mentoring, Date Night, Semi-Formal events, Community Outreach, Social events, conferences, and more.

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How to become involved: Both married and engagement couples are welcome to participate in our monthly meetings or scheduled events.

We meet on the 3rd Saturday, monthly at 1: 00 p.m.—FLC room 411/412.

We appreciate you setting aside this time on your calendar look forward to your attendance and participation.

Contact: Deacon Marshall and Sister Leona Gray Baptist Training Union (BTU) Time: 4:00 p.m. Day: Every 1st & 3rd Sundays Purpose: Provide an opportunity to see what the Bible says about a given topic.

Extend a person’s usage and understand of God’s Word through the primary study coming from the Bible.

Topics include: Christian Leadership, How to Study the Bible, Spiritual Gifts, Stewardship and many more.

How to become a member: Individuals need to come any 1st or 3rd Sunday to the JFC Family Life—rooms 411-412.

The saved and the unsaved are welcome.

Come join us!

Contact: Sister Quincy Taylor, Director Weekly Bible Study Time: 11: 00 a.m.—Wednesdays 6:00 p.m.— Wednesdays 11:00 a.m.—Saturdays Purpose: Weekly sessions are held to allow persons to experience learning on a variety of topics using the Bible as the primary source for study. In- depth time is spent establishing a closer personal relationship with Jesus through the study of His Word. Come get those specific questions you desire to have answered based on the Word of God.

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How to become a member: Individuals need only attend any weekly session that is convenient.

The saved and the unsaved are welcome.

All sessions are held in the Family Life Center.

Come join us!

Contact: Pastor C. J. Pruitt, Sis. Zora Brown, Sis. Georgia Davis, Sis. Gladys Sanders, and Rev. Kima Cunningham Nursery Time: 8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Day: Sundays Purpose: We provide care and nurturing to the youngest persons—ages infant—4 years old.

Age appropriate materials are used for getting to know about Jesus and His love for them.

Activities and social interaction with peers is also a part of what we do each Sunday.

How to become a involved: Parents are welcome to bring child/ren to nursery each Sunday.

We are located in the Family Life Center.

How to become a volunteer: Currently we are seeking additional staff Support Stop by the nursery for additional information. Requirements: LOVE of children and DESIRE to serve.

Come join us!

Contact: Sister April Turner or Sister Danielle Lynch Mind, Body & Spirit Wellness Ministry Time: Mondays & Fridays—5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays—5:00 p.m.

Saturdays—9:00 a.m. 5th Saturdays—Wellness Seminar—Noon CPR & First Aid Training Sessions (See church calendar)

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Purpose: To prepare the physical body-Temple of God-best practices and ways to become/remain healthy.

Weekly physical fitness sessions are held.

Quarterly programs are offered to inform individuals on how to live a healthy lifestyle.

Special training sessions are conducted that assist in serving in potential medical emergency.

How to become involved: Anyone can attend a weekly session or special program.

All are welcome!

Come join Contact: Sister Leona Gray, Sister Rhonda Mundy or Sister Dolores Thurman (CPR) Alva Cunningham Memorial Scholarships & Grants Purpose: This committee coordinates church wide scholarship and grant-in-aid opportunities for members. Scholarships are for high school seniors or post graduate work, at this time.

Small grant-in– aid funds as available to assist to covering emergency financial aid while enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning. Annual recognition of graduates is held in June.

How to get information: Grants are made as needed based upon funding availability. Simply contact committee chair person for procedures and information requirements. Scholarship applications are available in the Spring. Watch for announcements and further details.

HOW to become involved: Participation is open to any member. Watch for upcoming meeting information in the church bulletin.

Contact: Trustee Fred Grubbs or Sister Beverly Carter New Members Orientation Time: 8:45 a.m.

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Purpose: To provide orientation for new members of the Body of Christ and/or the Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church fellowship.

Basic doctrine, Biblical information, church policies/procedures are given in a training like environment, as well as a discussion—like format.

Watch and listen for future announcements with details.

How to become involved: This is for persons who are new or re-joining Mt. Enon. This can also be an opportunity for current members who simply want to refresh their knowledge on the basics involved in being a member of the Body of Christ.

Time: No set schedule—Watch church Bulletin for meeting schedule.

Purpose: Women’s Ministries plans ongoing spiritual growth and fellowship opportunities for the women of Mt. Enon and for the community. The group seeks to bridge the gap between younger women and older women by planning events where these groups can develop ongoing relationships. Activities include: Annual Women’s conference, monthly gatherings, women’s night out, and topical Bible studies for women.

Come join us!

Contact: Sister Patricia Matthews, Sister Tracey Billingsley or Rev. Matthew Monie

Contact: Deacon Ferguson &Sister Monica Johnson Women’s Ministry

Vacation Bible School Purpose: Annual week-long session during the summer. Provides in depth, subject—based focus of the Bible for all ages. Sessions include lectures, group discussions, special projects, arts & crafts, as well as music and refreshments.

How to become involved: All are welcome to attend our 2013 program which begin in July. You do not need to be a member for you and your family to be involved. Preregistration takes place in June—watch and listen for future announcements.

Come join us!

How to become a volunteer: Anyone who is interested in serving with the upcoming Vacation Bible School should contact the directors or check the church calendar for staff training sessions over the next several months.

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Membership requirements. All women welcome!

Contact: Rev. Kima Cunningham Youth Athletes—Summer Basketball Time: Vary—check bulletin for practice and game schedules Purpose: Youth 6-13 engage in learning basic basketball skills; along with teamwork, character building, self-esteem, and adult mentorship.

Spring/Summer league-oriented season with co-ed structured program.

Open to youth of Mt. Enon as well as community.

How to become involved: Parents can sign up youth for program after worship or at designated events (listen to announcements).

How to become a volunteer: Anyone who is interested in serving with the upcoming season is welcome to become a coach, Mentor or

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advisor. Sponsorships of individual youth or teams are welcome.

Contact: Tony McFagden Singles Ministry Time: Quarterly (check bulletin or calendar) Purpose: Engage single persons in Spiritual and fellowship experiences throughout the year.

A variety of activities are scheduled ranging from Singles Conference to Movie/Dinner events.

How to become a member: Individuals need only contact key persons or attend any scheduled event of this ministry. This ministry is open to members and community individuals.

Contact: Sister Rhonda Mundy or Deacon Kenneth Vance.

VOICE II Magazine Time: Vary—check bulletin and announcements.

Purpose: Quarterly publication for members, community, and outreach endeavors of the church.

Provides articles, church events and specialized topics for persons to be informed.

How to become involved: We need contributors.

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Specific areas desired: Testimonials, photos, writers/poets, visual artists, recipes, games/puzzles or other writing articles.

How to become a volunteer: Anyone interested in contributing or becoming a member of the production team—simply contact one of the magazine editors.

Articles can be submitted to the church office, at anytime.

Contact: Sister Andrea Foy Bookstore Time: 1st Sunday Purpose: Provision of Christian literature and materials for members.

How to become involved: Bookstore team meets on the 1st Thursday each month– 5:30 p.m. or as meetings are needed.

Contact persons listed below for further information of meeting schedule.

How to become a volunteer: Anyone who is interested in serving with is welcome.

Contact: Sister Charleszetta Anderson, Sister Pamela Merriman, Lois Foy, or Sister Diana Jones.

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Childhood Sexual Abuse - Be Alert - Dr. Karen Matthews

Sexual abuse is an agonizing and traumatic experience for its victims. It impacts how they relate to individuals for the rest of their lives. For those who keep the secret or who report the crime and are not believed, they can experience emotional, social, psychological and physical problems which may extend into adulthood. Parents, teachers, adult family friends, coaches, babysitters, and clergy are trusted figures whom children would never expect to be perpetrators. Yet sadly, a significant percentage of those who sexually abuse children are from these groups.

MEMC members take protecting children seriously. 58 church members participated in the Darkness to Light- Stewards of children training seminar on June 29, 2013 in the Family Life Center. The program was facilitated by, Denise Jenkins, an expert who helped participants learn to take several steps to prevent, recognize, and react responsible to child sexual abuse: 1. Learn the facts and understand the risk It is estimated that nearly 1 in 4 girls and 1 and 6 boys will become a victim of sexual abuse by the time they reach 18. The median age for reported sexual abuse is just 9 years old and approximately 20% of the victims are under the age of eight.

2. Minimize Opportunity In more than 80% of cases, the abuse occurs in a one-adult/one child situation. If you eliminate or reduce one adult/one child situation, you’ll reduce the risk of sexual abuse of children.

Create and lobby for policies which reduce or eliminate this situation.

3. Talk Openly with Children Early good communication may decrease a child’s vulnerability to sexual abuse.

If children know correct terminology for all body parts and what abuse is, they may be more likely to confide in you or dissuade a potential abuser.

4. Stay Alert.

Physical signs of sexual abuse are not always present. Signs, like behavioral change, are more common but you have to notice them. Unexplained withdrawal or anger or “acting out” may occur.

5. Make a Plan React to a child’s disclosure by believing, not overreacting, and offering support.

Report promptly in all cases of sexual abuse. Two agencies handle most reports of child abuse Law Enforcement and Child Protective Services.

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Seek professional guidance to assist with the child’s healing.

6. Act on Suspicions.

It is not your responsibility to gather absolute proof. Other agencies are trained to do this. Your courage to trust your instincts may save a child.

Don’t be afraid to use child abuse hotlines.

7. Get Involved.

Encourage others to follow proactive step to protect children.

Advocate for agency policies that prevent child sexual abuse.

Remember the safety of children is the responsibility of adults. * Information gathered from Darkness to Light 7 Steps to Protecting our Children-A guide for Responsible Adults

“Summer Storm" Looking for a way to help a little one manage anxiety about thunderstorms? Read this prayer-poem together and remind children of God’s protection whenever we’re afraid.

I run outside to laugh and play.

Keep me safe, dear Lord, I pray.

I look about. Dark clouds roll near.

The sky declares, “A storm is here!”

Then thunder rumbles, cracks and booms!

I hurry home to watch the show of lightning flashing all around and raindrops tumbling to the ground.

A rainbow, Lord, please send my way.

Then I will run outside and play.

—MaryAnn Sundby

Around the Corner

By Henson Towne Around the corner, I have a friend, In this great city that has no end.

Yet days go by and weeks rush on, And before I know it, a year is gone.

And I never see my old friend’s face.

For life is a swift and terrible race.

He knows I like him just as well. As in the days when I rang his bell.

And he rang mine. We were younger thenAnd now we are busy, tired menTired with playing a foolish game, Tired with trying to make a name.

“Tomorrow,” I say, “I will call on Jim, Just to show that I’m thinking of him.”

But tomorrow comes-and tomorrow goes; And the distance between us grows and grows.

Around the corner! Yet miles away…

“Here’s a telegram, sir.”

“Jim died today.”

And that’s what we get-and deserve in the endAround the corner, a vanished friend.

Submitted by Sis Shelby

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Dayton Police Department Phone Numbers: 

By Bro. Bernard Puller

Prostitution Reporting Hotline 333-VICE (8423)

Telephone Numbers & Quick Links (area

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Taxi Licensing 333-1049

code is 937 unless otherwise specified)

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Towed Vehicle Info 333-1038 or 1058

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Vice Hotline 333-VICE (8423)

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Non-Emergency Number 333-2677

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Abandoned Vehicles 333-1038 or 1058

Other Important Contacts:

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Academy 333-1614

Adult Protective Services 225-

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Auto Accident Information 333-1060

529 www.mcohio.org/revize/montgomery/services/job

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Counter Information Officer 333-1096

andfamily/services/medicaid/adult_protective_services

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Crime Stoppers 222-STOP (7867)

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Detective Units

Animal Control www.mcohio.org/AnimalShelter/

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Central Patrol Detectives 333-1108

Bureau of Motor Vehicles www.bmv.ohio.gov/

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East Patrol Detectives 333-7440

Children Services 224-KIDS (5437)

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Forgery / Fraud Unit 333-1108

www.montcsb.org

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Hit & Run / Special Traffic Investigations

Common Pleas Court of Montgomery County 225-

333-1108

4536 www.montcourt.org

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Homicide / Felonious Assualt 333-1232

-- County Prosecutor’s Office 225-5757

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Metal Theft Unit - 333-1108

www.mcpo.com/

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Special Victims Unit 333-1232

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West Patrol Detectives 333-8950

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Drug Hotline 333-DRUG (3784)

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False Alarm Administrator 333-1237

Dayton Municipal Court 333- 4471

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Fingerprinting 333-1049

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Jail (Dayton/Montgomery County combined) 225-4160

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NAO – Neighborhood Assistance Officers 333-1350

Crime Victim Compensation Program 1-800-582-2877 http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/victimscompe

www.daytonmunicipalcourt.org -- City Prosecutor’s Office 333-4400 Domestic Violence Help: Artemis Center 222-SAFE (7233) www.artemiscenter.org YWCA 222-

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Parking Meters 333-4800

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Parking Ticket Info 333-1041

6333 www.ywca.org/site/pp.asp?c=elLVJiP8H&b=59

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East Patrol - North 333-1290

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East Patrol - South 333-7440

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West Patrol - North & South 3338950

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Professional Standards Bureau 333-1018

Homeless Assistance: Red Cross 222-6711 www.dac.redcross.org Salvation Army Booth House 228-8210 www.daytonsalvationarmy.org St. Vincent DePaul Hotel 461-7837 www.stvincentdayton.org YWCA - 461-5550 www.ywcadayton.org

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Juvenile Justice Center 225-4141 Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office 225-4357

Sexual Offender Search www.icrimewatch.net/index.php?AgencyID=53969

www.mcohio.org/Sheriff/ Ombudsman 223-4613

Reference:

www.dayton- ombudsman.org Priority Boards 333-3775 Priority Board Web Site

Bible Activities for Children Bible Quiz 1. What was the first thing that God created?

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12. Who was thrown into a lions' den by King Darius? This person prayed to God three times a day.

13. This young boy defeated a giant.

2. Which day did God create plants?

14. This prophet was swallowed by a fish.

3. What was the boat Noah built called?

15. What animal was often used for transportation in the Bible?

4. How many of each type of animal did Noah have on the ark?

16. Who was the Son of God?

5. What is the symbol of God's promise to Noah?

6. Who received the 10 commandments from God? 7. What are we told to do in the fifth commandment?

8. What was the name of Moses' brother?

9. What food do we ask God to give us in the Lord's prayer?

10. People look on the outward appearance, but what does God look on?

11. His father gave him a coat of many colors.

17. What was the name of Jesus' mother?

18. What did Jesus' father do for a job?

19. Jesus told a parable about a prodigal .

20. What is the shortest verse in the Bible?

21. How many disciples or apostles did Jesus have?

22. Which of the apostles betrayed Jesus?

23. What is another name for the sermon on the mount?

24. What did Jesus feed to 5,000 people 25. What was the name of the Sea where Jesus calmed a storm.

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Summer Recipes – submitted by Sis. Glennia Gilyot

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Family Tuna Casserole

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1 cup milk 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese buttered soft bread crumbs

Cheesy Potato and Sharp Cheddar Hash

Preparation:

This flavorful tuna casserole is a familypleaser you'll make again and again. Serve this casserole with a tossed salad for a perfect meal any day of the week.

Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients:        

1 can (about 7 to 8 ounces) tuna, drained 8 ounces elbow macaroni 4 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt or seasoned salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Cook macaroni in boiling water according to package directions until tender, drain and rinse.

Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; add chopped onions and bell pepper and sauté over low heat for about 3 to 4 minutes, until tender. Add flour, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until smooth and bubbly. Add milk and mushroom soup and stir over low heat until smooth and thickened.

Add cooked drained macaroni, flaked tuna, peas, and about half of the cheese to sauce mixture, stirring constantly. Pour the mixture into 2-quart buttered casserole; top with remaining cheese then buttered bread crumbs. Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes, or until nicely browned.

Tuna casserole serves 4 to 6.

Recipe found at: www.foodnetwork.com /epackage/brunch/ind ex.html

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Photo: Cheesy Potato and Sharp Cheddar Hash Recipe Total Time: 34 min Prep: 10 min Cook: 24 min Yield: 4 to 6 servings Ingredients       

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, chopped 5 cups shredded frozen hash brown potatoes Salt and freshly ground black pepper Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste 1 cup extra-sharp white Cheddar crumbles

Directions Heat a large skillet with extra-virgin olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and let soften 2 to 3 minutes.

Add potatoes, season with salt and pepper and

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cook 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown and crispy. Season with a little freshly grated nutmeg, to taste, and add cheese. Turn the potatoes and onions with cheese to melt the crumbles and crisp the cheese a bit, about 1 minute. Transfer to serving dish.

Rib Dry Rub

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2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon white pepper

Directions Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.

Store in an airtight container.

Pack on the dry rub onto your next rack of ribs.

Recipe courtesy Central BBQ * Professional Recipe Prep Time: 10 min Inactive Prep Time: Cook Time: -Level: Easy Serves: about 9 tablespoons, enough for 4 servings

This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.

Ingredients      

1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon granulated garlic 1 tablespoon granulated onion 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Simple Syrup (see recipe below)* Juice of 5 to 6 freshlysqueezed lemons (approximately 1 cup) 1/2 cup Maraschino Cherry Juice 4 cups cold water Ice cubes

Cherry Lemonade Recipe Yields: 6 cups Prep time: 15 min

** You may add more or less water to your desired taste.

Preparation: Prepare Simple Syrup in advance and refrigerate until ready to use.

In a large pitcher, combine freshly-squeezed lemon juice and prepared cold Simple Syrup.

Add Maraschino Cherry Juice, water, and ice cubes; stir until well blended. Refrigerate approximately 50 to 60 minutes before servings.

Serve in tall glasses over ice.

Ingredients:

The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. - Proverbs 16:9

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A VISIT TO THE WORD NETWORK Life changing doesn’t begin to describe the experience that several dozen Mt. Enon members enjoyed when we accompanied our Pastor and First Lady to Southfield Michigan for his appearance on The Word Network show, Rejoice in the Word with host Bishop George Bloomer!

Mid-morning on Friday, May 17th we began our journey up I-75. Can I tell you that Sis. Renee Jackson can handle a van! LOL! Sis Linda was our other driver along with a few other cars.

We stopped at a Bob Evans just outside of Toledo for a group brunch then arrived in Southfield about 5:00 p.m. for the 8:00 p.m. live show.

As we waited, we were joined by the rest of the Mt Enon family that had travelled to support Pastor Cory J. Pruitt as well. We were told the room held about 55 people; we comprised about 50 of them! Mt Enon definitely represented that night.

The rest was magic! live!

There really aren’t any other words to describe it! I hope you saw it

Afterwards we got ourselves back together and headed home! Arriving in the middle of the night; we were tired but hyped from the preaching of our Pastor to a worldwide audience.

You can see raw footage of the trip on my You Tube Channel – Andrea Foy

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Sis. Vernita Winfrey and our First Lady Talisa

The Pastors arrives!

Pastor Pruitt delivers!

The audience enjoys!

Mother Pruitt was there too!

The desk in the Word Network Lunch at Bob Evans

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This is an excerpt f r o m a short story published in the book, A Wherever it Pleases Anthology, “Rustlings".

Loving Scott

by Judith Dammons Scott woke up on this wet and chilly W ednesday morning before anyone else in the house. He looked out of the bedroom w i n d o w at the rain puddles in the back yard wondering what kind of day it was going to be. He often dreamed of his mother coming into his bedroom and smiling as she gently awak ened h i m to get ready for school. He would hurry t o dress so he could eat a hot breakfast with his father before he left for work. But those were just dreams of a world he had never known.

In reality, Scott was now living in his fifth foster home since age three.

Abandoned by a drug addict mother and a father he knew nothing about, Scott's families were the temporary adults who opened their homes to children who were otherwise homeless. He already had a feeling this place would be a lot like the last two homes, filled with children like him and foster parents who got a big paycheck from the state each month with money that was usually not spent on the children.

At fifteen, Scott had experienced more hurt and pain than most teenagers could ever imagine. He had many fights at school because he was not dressed in designer clothing and was labeled one of those "home hopping kids", used to describe foster children who moved often. Scott would get so angry that his fist quickly became his defense mechanism. He had been kicked out of two schools in the past five years. The last family did not tolerate his explosive anger for fear he might harm the others. So, he was told he had to go, being put on the street on a winter night with a few clothes in one hand and a five dollar bill in the other.

He was now living in the south suburbs of Chicago with four other foster children. The chosen parents this time were a couple in their late fifties. Mr. Walker drank a lot and yelled at Mrs. Walker about any and every thing. Their way to maintain discipline and control of the children meant regular beatings and verbal insults. More often than not these random acts of abuse were unprovoked, causing Scott to become angry, not only with the world, but for having being born.

On this particular morning Scott got up and dressed before anyone else opened their eyes. He ate a small bowl of cold cereal and slowly walked to school instead of waiting on the bus. The Walkers did not care as long as he was out of the house.

His path took him past a neighborhood church. The marquee in front of the one story brick building read Your Father Loves You and We Do Too. Scott thought to himself, What a joke. What Father? Nobody loves me!

Later that evening after dinner Mr. Walker had consumed several alcoholic beverages and began cursing at his wife and the kids. Scott took refuge in the damp cool evening, aimlessly strolling up and downs the streets. When he started approaching the church and watching people go inside, he became curious and cautiously made his way to the door. Having no expectations or

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clue as to what was happening he was hesitant about entering.

Congratulations to Patricia M a r t i n w h o answered the first trivia question, A. Phillip Randolph. You can win a copy of my book "Lord, Now What?" with the correct a n s w e r to the following question.

Who was Dayton’s first Tuskegee Airman? ( hint: He has relatives who are long time members of Mt. Enon; a recently install Deacon, a member of Anna Belle Howard Circle, and a former Sr. Usher.)

Email me at JLDammons@gmail.com

DLTK's Bible Activities for Children Bible Quiz Answers 1. LIGHT 2. THIRD 3. AN ARK 4. TWO 5. RAINBOW 6. MOSES 7. HONOR OUR FATHER AND OUR MOTHER 8. AARON 9. BREAD 10. the HEART 11. JOSEPH 12. DANIEL 13. DAVID 14. JONAH 15. CAMEL or DONKEY (either answer is correct) 16. JESUS 17. MARY 18. CARPENTER 19. SON 20. JESUS WEPT 21. TWELVE 22. JUDAS 23. THE BEATITUDES 24. FIVE LOAVES OF BREAD AND TWO SMALL FISH 25. THE SEA OF GALILEE

The thief comes only to steal & kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, & have it to the full.

-John 10:10

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The 411 on the Five-0

Core Goals: Inform, Educate, Empower This brochure was produced by the Dayton Unit NAACP. Derrick L. Foward, M.C.E. - President The Dayton Unit NAACP vision is to fulfill the dream of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by capitalizing on the A of the NAACP, which stands for ADVANCEMENT. The NAACP Real World Guide To Interacting With The Law Enforcement.

Far too often, the war on crime fought by police on the streets is waged against innocent individuals unaware of, or intimidated into surrendering, their constitutional rights. While we support effective law enforcement,. we must also exercise our constitutional rights to ensure law · enforcement works.as it should to protect all-Americans regardless of race or ethnicity. This guide. offers helpful suggestions on how to interact with law enforcement to reduce the probability of conflict.

"Our Success Is Influenced By Your Actlons”     

Do carry identification at all times and be prepared to produce it.

Do keep your hands where the Police officer can see them.

Do take photographs if you are injured and seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Do remember the officer's name and badge number as well as any witness information.

Write down everything you remember about the encounter as soon as possible and document all property damage.  Don't run.  Don't touch the officer.  Don't make any statements about the inciden.t without having first spoken to an attorney.

Remember, anything you say will probably be: held against you.

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Absent a warrant or emergency circumstances, the police do not have the right to enter your home. If the police knock at your door, you have the right to deny them entrance.

If the police say they have a warrant, ask to see it before letting them enter your home.

If you are arrested in your home,the police can search you and the area consent. around you,which usually means the room.

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If You Are Arrested 

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Immediately state your refusal to speak to the police and make a request for an attorney.

Do not make any statements other than giving your name and address. You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to a court appointed attorney if you cannot afford one.

If you are under 18 years old, tell the police and ask for your parents to be contacted immediately.

After you are arrested, you must be given the opportunity to make a local phone call.

Know beforehand who you will call in a situation like this and contact them. The police may not listen in on this phone.

You must be taken before a judge or magistrate within a day after being arrested or within the shortest time otherwise possible.

If you are required to post bail after being arrested, you may request to have your bail lowered Do not make any decisions until you have spoken with your attorney. Do not allow the police to trick you into saying anything. Remember, the police can lie to get you to confess to a crime.

Do's and Don'ts If You Are Approached By The Police 

Do ask for a lawyer immediately, upon being arrested or being placed into custody.

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Do stay calm and keep your emotions from getting the best of you. Be courteous even if the officer is not. You will only give the officer more ammunition against you if you begin yelling, arguing or refusing reasonable directives.

On the street  You are not required to answer any incriminating questions, but failing. to truthfully answer simple ones will make the police suspicious and might be deemed a misdemeanor.  If requested, show your identification.  You are not required to consent to a search or yourself or your property.  If police have a reasonable suspicion that you have a weapon or illegal substance, they may do a pat-down to check. Don’t resist.

In Your car

 Upon request, present your driver’s license, registration and proof of insurance.  If you are suspected of drunk driving and refuse to take a sobriety test, the police may arrest you or seize your driver’s license.  You have the right not to consent to a search of your vehicle.  If the police state they have a probable cause, they may begin to search your car without your consent. Do not interfere, but clearly request the basis of the search and state your lack of consent.  If you are given a ticket, sign it. You can always fight the case in court later.

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Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church Honoring the Achievements of all Mt Enonites!

Honorary Marshalls

2013 College Graduates

Sis. Alvernia Harmon B.S. Elementary Education

Sis. Gloria Kinney

University of Dayton

B.S. – Organizational Management

Trustee Major Nimock

Wilberforce University

B. S. Mathematics, Minor in Biology

Sis. Taylor Justin

Tougaloo College

B. S. – Savannah College of Art & Design

M.S. – Public Health

Bro. Donte Winfrey

North Carolina A&M - Now North Carolina State

B.S. – Psychology Wright State University

2013 High School Graduates

Sis. Tammy McGhee Master of Divinity

Destiny Floyd

Payne Theological Seminary

Thurgood Marshall High School Aljamere Funny

Certifications

Jefferson Township High School Gerry Green

Bro. Devin Vance

Thurgood Marshall High School

Ron West Barber College

Keturah Howard

Ohio Barber License

Life Skills Center of Dayton

Deacon Kenneth Vance

Courtney Prude

Certified Hemodialysis Technologist

Mound Street Academy

Ohio Certified Dialysis Technician

Damien Range

Bro. Jeffery Wallace

Miami Valley Academies

Electrical Training

Tim Riley II

ITT Technical Institute

Chaminade Julienne

Wright Patterson School of Technology

Krista White

Licensed Electrician – State of Ohio

Chaminade Julienne

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Associate’s Degree

Central State University Bro. Morton Branham

Sis. Barbara Brooks

B. S. – Business Management

Business Technologies – Property Management

St. Augustine’s College

Sinclair Community College

Bro. Jerry Bunch

Personal Comp Specialist

B. S. – Management

Miami Jacobs College

Wilberforce University

Sis. Rosa Clay

A.S. – Management

Early Childhood Education

Sinclair Community College

Sinclair Community College

U. S. Air Force Community College

Miami Jacobs College

Deacon John Cannon

Bro. Tony McFadgen

B. S. – Business Management

Sinclair Community College

Minor - Computer Programming

Sis. Michelle McMillan

Wright State University

Criminal Justice

Deacon William Carter, Jr.

Lincoln College

B. A. – Hampton University

Sis. Shantrice Richardson

Sis. Tyler Connally

Business Office Management

Organizational Leadership/Human Resources

Miami Jacobs College

Sis. Kay Daniels

Sis. Cheryl Thomas

R. N. – Wright State University

Architectural Engineering of Technology

Sinclair Community College

Civil Construction of Technology

Trustee Benjamin Durant

Sinclair Community College

B.S. – Business

Sis. Deborah Vance

Elizabeth City State University

Business Information Systems

Sis. Vanessa Givens

Sinclair Community College

B.A. – Environmental Regulations Minor – Environmental Science

Bachelor’s Degree Sis. Edna Dudley Baldwin B. A. – Sociology, Minor in Criminology Capital University Sis. Shirley Barksdale B. S. – Biology

A.S. – Science – Sinclair Community College A.A.S. – Legal Assistant – Sinclair Post B.A. – Paralegal Certification Sis. Theresa Goldsmith B.A. – Humanities and Human Resources Antioch University Deacon Marshall Gray B.S. – Human Resource Management

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Park College

Central State University

Sis. Carolyn Harding

Sis. Verita Robinson

B. S. Office Administration

B.S. – Organizational Management

Central State University

Wilberforce University

Bro. Richard Holley

Sis. Dorothy Sanders

B. S. – Business Management

B.A. – Management

Central State University

Antioch University

A.S. – Urbana University

Sis. Sherry Scott

Deacon Bobby Jones

B. S. – Computer Science

B.A. – Business Administration

Sis. Jacinta Stephney-Turner

A.S. – Computer Processing

B.S. – Business Management

Sis. Diana Jones

Central State University

B.S. – Dietetics and Nutrition

A.S. – Management

Prairie View A&M University

Robert Morris College

National Registered and Licensed Dietician

Medical Billing and Coding Certification

Deacon Willie Jones, Jr.

Sis. Monique Vance

B.S. – Electrical Engineering

B.S. Business Administration

Wright State University

Sis. Shirley Vance

Sis. Gloria Kinney

B.S. – Applied Behavioral Science

B.S. – Organizational Management

Ashford University

Wilberforce University

Sis. Mary Wallace

A.S. – Paralegal

B.S.B.A. – Accounting/Business Information System

Sinclair Community College

University of Southern MS

Certified Master Mediator/Certified Arbitrator

Master’s Degree

Sis. Alicia Love

Sis. Sukari Baker

B. S. Finance/Management

M.Ed. – University of Dayton

Central State University

B.S. – Education

Bro. Thaddeus McCants

Central State University

B.S. – Water Resource Management

Principal Licensure

Sis. Rhonda Mundy

Antioch University Midwest

B.S. – Civil Engineering

Sis. LaTonya Branham

Tennessee State University

M.A. – Management

Cardio Group Exercise Certification

Antioch University Midwest

Sis. Sherry Richardson

B.S. – Organizational Management

B.S. – Business Management

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Wilberforce University

A.S. – Law Enforcement Sinclair Community College

Sis. Nancy Browning

Licensed Independent Social Work-ACSW

M.A.- Curriculum and Supervision

Sis. Leona Gray

Miami University

M.S. – Health Care Management

B.S. Elementary Education

B.S. – Marketing/Management

Central State University

A.S. – Legal Clerical Assistant

Sis. Beverly Carter

Trustee Fred Grubbs

M.Ed. – Wright State University

M.S. – Electrical Engineering

B.S. – Hampton University

Tuskegee University

Bro. Garrett Carter

B. S. – Mathematics

M.Ed. – University of Cincinnati

Minor – Physics

B.S. – University of Cincinnati

Paine College

Sis. Anna Early

Sis. Wandlyn Handy

M.S. – HPER – Dance

M. A. – Human Relations

University of Dayton

Webster College

B.S. – HPER – Dance

B. S. –Elementary Education

Central State University

Wright State University

Sis. Andrea Foy

Trustee Larry Ison

M.S. – Management and Leadership – Capella Univ.

M.U.P. – Urban Planning

B.A. – Communication - Wright State Univ.

University of Michigan

John Maxwell Leadership Coach Certification

B.A. – Economics

Sis Lois Foy

Central State University

Masters of Humanities - Wright State Univ.

Sis. Faye Johnson

B. S. Secondary Education – Univ. Dayton

M.Ed. – Secondary Education

Bro. Johnnie Freeman

M.S. – Guidance and Counseling

M.S. – Criminal Justice

Youngstown State University

University of Tiffin

B.A. – Sociology

B.S. Agronomy

Mt. Union College

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Deacon Ferguson Johnson

Sis. Kathy George

M.A. – Human Resource Management

M.S. – Social Work

Troy State University

University of Cincinnati

B. S. – Social Work

B.S. – Social Welfare

Grambling State University

Central State University

Sis. Monica Johnson

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MSN – Registered Nursing

Community College of the Air Force

BS – Registered Nursing

Activity Programming Certificate

Grambling State University

Sinclair Community College

Sis. Patricia Martin

Sis. Renita Scott

M.Ed. – Counseling

M.Ed. – Middle Childhood

Wright State University

Antioch University Midwest

B.S. – Psychology

B.F.A. – Graphic Design

Central State University

Bowling Green State University

Sis. Marilyn McFadgen

Sis. Delores Thurman, RN

M.S. – Management

M.S. – Supervision and Administration

Indiana-Wesleyan

Central Michigan University

B.S. – Management

Sis. April Turner

Wilberforce University

M.Ed. – Allied Professional School Counseling

Sis. Tonika Merriman

B.S. – Secondary Education

M.S. – Engineering Management

A.A. – Liberal Arts and Sciences

University of Dayton

Licensed School Guidance Counseling – Ohio

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Sis. Carol Roberts-Williams

Wright State University

M.S. – University of Dayton

Sis. Beverly Moore

B. S. – Central State University

M.S. – Accounting

Sis. Quincy Taylor

Indiana-Wesleyan University

M.S. – Wright State University

Deacon Richard Moore

B.S. – Stillman College

M. S. – Industrial Technology University of Texas at Tyler

Doctorate

B. S. – Business Administration/Management

Rev. Dr. Asa Browning Jr

Central State University

PhD – Theology/Bible

Sis. Sandra Mundy

North Carolina Bible College

M.S. – Business Administration

M.S. – Counseling

B.S. – Information Technology

University of Dayton

Sis. Jennifer Romero

M.Div. and Masters of Sacred Theology

M.S. – Education

United Theological Seminary

University of Dayton

B.S. – Cedarville College

B.S.- Health Care Management

Certified Dean for Christian Education

Park University

Licensed in Cosmetology and Counseling

A.S. – Electronics Systems Technology

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''YOU DID IT!" Never give up on your dreams As you pursue life's task The goals are always reachable The payoff will always last.

Always reach for the stars as you withstand each test For God is at the top In Him you have the best There is no doubt of what you can accomplish As you are trudging along life's roads There may be some bumps and bruises But at the end you’ll see your goal.

You have always had it within you To be the best that you could be You've worked hard and your reward is success Now your dreams will never flee.

Never stop believing in dreams Because you know that they can come true Just thank your Heavenly Father above He never gives up on you.

So as you do your daily deeds Put God first in your life You will have eternal blessings Your future will shine ever so bright.

Congratulations to all graduates!

Rev. Asa and Nancy Browning

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