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Who I am book signing

NOAH Clinic celebrates 20th Anniversary

Carolyn T. Williamson

The Omaha Star will host a book signing for William Frederick, Saturday September 4, 2021, 12:00 PM – 3 PM. The Omaha Star is Nebraska’s Oldest Black Newspaper, located at 2216 North 24th Street. Show your support for a friend of the Star. To purchase the book Who Am I, A Poetic Journey, and links to his social media pages visit www. williamfredrick1965.com. For bookings contact augusttwealth@gmail.com.

LaTina M. Rencher

Carolyn T. Williamson and LaTina M. Rencher are collaborating to Co Chair the North Omaha Area Health (NOAH) Free Clinic 20th Anniversary Celebration. Williamson is a long time public servant of North Omaha, involved with organizations, such as LINKS, Inc., Girl Scouts, and Bethel AME Church. Mrs. Williamson currently is a Program Director of Health Access at Girls Inc. Omaha in addition to serving on the NOAH Free Clinic advisory board. LaTina M. Rencher, is also an active servant of the North Omaha community. As the Assistant Director of the TRiO Classic Upward Bound program, LaTina helps facilitate needed support for students that are in pursuit of post secondary education and professional goals. She has also received numerous awards in recognition of her work. Rencher also serves on the NOAH Free Clinic Executive Board as Board Secretary. Williamson and Rencher are preparing the way for NOAH to host its 20th Anniversary Celebration on September 15, 2021 at the Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St, Omaha, NE 68106 from 12pm - 1:30pm. This luncheon will highlight the successes that NOAH Free Clinic has accomplished over the years, while providing health services to the community at no cost. For ticket information contact Cheryl at (402) 933-0737.”

Highlander Community Day Saturday, August 28, 2021, Highlander Community Day sponsored by Seventy Five North Revitalization Corp. The location is 2120 North 30th Street and takes place from 11 AM – 4 PM. The day celebrates the positive energy of Highlander and the people who call it home—while inviting the broader community to enjoy food, music, and entertainment. At 7:30 PM Summer Sounds at Highlander/ Co-presented by the Omaha Performing Arts featuring R-Style Band and preshow entertainment begins at 6:30 PM with DJ Scottie Pigeon.

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Give to everyone what you owe them. If you owe taxes, pay taxes, if revenue, then revenue, if respect, then respect, if honor, then honor. “Let no debt remain outstanding except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law”.Romans 13: 7-8 (NIV) Pleasant Green Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Brian Page, cordially invites you to attend our Mortgage Burning Celebration Services on August 29, 2021 at 10:15 AM and 3:00 PM. We are overjoyed and excited to celebrate this great milestone! At the 10:15 AM worship service, we will be joined by the Pastor of the Greater New Home Baptist Church in New Orleans, LA, Pastor Wayne Banks. At the 3:00 PM worship service, we will be joined by the Pastor of the Salem Baptist Church, Pastor Selwyn Bachus. Seating is limited. We will continue to follow the guidelines from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and masks will be required. Please contact the church at (402)346-8427 to reserve your seat. Pleasant Green Baptist Church is located at 5555 Larimore Ave. Omaha, NE 68104.

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The Omaha Star ‘s tradition is to feature what is going on in the community. We are in need of freelance photographers and “stringer reporters.” Is that YOU? If so, please contact the publisher, Terri Sanders, publisher@omahastarinc.com or call 402346-4041. We want to see samples of your work and references. Thank you in advance.

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I have made another trip around the sun. Covid19 and the Delta-virus are still literally in the air. People are still succombing to this disease and life is moving on. School has begun, and prayerfully no more remote learning experiences. On an adult level, we are looking forward to meetings in person, maybe. There are new friends that I have made and do not know what they look like below eye level. The Omaha Star Printing is alive and well. We are the ONLY printshop between 16th and 72nd Dotcom Studios Streets, Cummings to Fort. You can get copies made, printing done on posters, signs, NCR paper, spiral binding, laminating, t-shirts, personal stationery & more…We are open 6 days a week and are ready and available to meet your printing needs. The Omaha Star is a staple in our community and we are determined to be part of the growth on North 24th Street. Consider your next purchase for copies at Omaha Star Printing. Take it a step further we have approximately (29) businesses represented in our business connections section. This is where you should start you search when looking for services. We have insurance companies, towing, retirement planning, shoes, mobile food, real estate, shredding services, grocery store, handy services, contracting services, 55 & older housing, fitness training, construction, clinic, casket services, fish restaurant, candles, auto services, barber shop, auto sales, tree service, and attorneys, just to name a few. Do you have a business? I strongly suggest you contact us to add you to our list of advertisers. Your business can also be represented on social media as well as on our website. Did you receive a professional promotion? Let us know so we can cover that in the Omaha Star. Remember we report the good news of our community. Before I forget there is a lot of music going on for the Labor Day weekend. Music at Miller Park with Big Wade on Saturday evening and then on Sunday evening there is a concert outside on the lawn at the Holland Center with Lakeside…you remember that group…That same weekend there are TWO book signings: Friday Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar will be at STATUS in AkSarBen (C. Ballard’s store) with live music by Enjoli. Saturday at noon at the Omaha Star, William Frederick will be signing his book Who am I. Who said that there is nothing to do in Omaha. See you on the weekend!

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Girls Inc. National’s Project Accelerate advances gender parity through a reimagining of workplace equality. The Equality Can’t Wait Challenge is hosted by Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures among other donors leading the charge advancing equity. Girls Inc., the national organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, has received $10M in funding as one of four awardees selected by the Equality Can’t Wait Challenge to benefit its Project Accelerate program. Project Accelerate aims to expand the power and influence of women in the United States by 2030. Building on Girls Inc.’s evidencebased programming, Project Accelerate addresses inequality in the workplace, particularly the absence of women of color in positions of influence and leadership. The program will accelerate young women’s trajectories through college and career entry, leveraging partnerships with corporations and social impact organizations to ensure both their preparation and their access to positions of influence. Project Accelerate will also reduce the gender gap by working with young women starting as early as their junior year in high school to ensure they have the resources and support to thrive as leaders. Through a network of 78 affiliates, including here in Omaha, Nebraska, Project Accelerate aims to lift 5,400 diverse women into corporate positions of power and influence, shifting the equity landscape for generations. “At Girls Inc., we consider ourselves part of a movement for a more just and equitable future for the girls we serve and for all people,” said Girls Inc. of Omaha executive director, Roberta Wilhelm. “Project Accelerate acknowledges the inherent strengths in each girl and proposes to both

prepare the girls for the world and to change the world for the girls. It’s a tall order but the girls deserve no less. We look forward to partnering with our national office and the national Girls Inc. affiliate network across the country to reach the ambitious, but critical, goals for this project. Change must come.” Project Accelerate will prepare thousands of young women leaders not merely to succeed in workplace environments, but also to affect cultural change from within. Expected outcomes include an increased number of young women graduating on time; an increased network of influence for girls from historically marginalized groups; and job placement in highpaying, positions of leadership. In doing so, women will acquire the means and the opportunity to elevate their status—and their families, neighborhoods, communities, and organizations. The Equality Can’t Wait Challenge, which launched in 2020, is the first competition centered on gender equality in the U.S. with an award of this magnitude and represents an opportunity to invest in and empower women leaders who bring a wide range of lived experiences to their work to advance women’s power and influence in the U.S. Hosted by Pivotal Ventures, with support from MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett, and Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, and managed by Lever for Change, the Equality Can’t Wait Challenge highlights the groundswell of energy and activism of the gender equality movement. Learn more about Project Accelerate here. About Girls Inc. Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through direct service and advocacy. We work with schools and in communities to

provide the mentoring relationships, safe spaces, and evidence-based programming that are proven to help girls succeed. Girls build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead change in their lives and effect change in the world. Girls Inc. also works with and for girls to advance legislation and policies that increase opportunities for all girls. Together with partners and supporters, we are building a new generation of leaders. About Girls Inc. Of Omaha Locally, Girls Inc. of Omaha opened its first center in 1975, and currently operates two locations in north and south Omaha for girls ages five through eighteen, as well as two housing facilities for young women transitioning to independent adulthood. Serving over 2,000 girls through its centers and outreach programs, Girls Inc. of Omaha provides transportation from more than 50 schools in the Omaha area. Girls Inc.’s programs cultivate learning and skill development in the areas of academic support and enrichment; career and life planning; self-reliance and life skills; health and wellness; leadership and community action; and culture and heritage. Curriculum and activities are chosen to be intrinsically appealing to girls and to engender interest and enthusiasm. Athletic and enrichment activities are carefully chosen to complement academic offerings as well as to develop physical health and fitness and to promote teamwork. In 2016, Girls Inc. of Omaha collaborated with Nebraska Medicine to open an on-site health clinic, striving to improve the health outcomes of Girls Inc. girls, their families, and our community and reduce barriers to preventative care.

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Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) welcome a new cookie to the nationwide lineup for the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie season. An indulgent, brownie-inspired cookie with caramelflavored crème and a hint of sea salt, Adventurefuls take cookie lovers on a taste adventure akin to Girl Scouts going on amazing

adventures because of the program. Every purchase of Adventurefuls, and the whole portfolio of iconic cookies, fuels local Girl Scouts’ adventures throughout the year; Girl Scouts explore what interests them, discove their passions and take action on issues they care about. Whether they’re using STEM skills to solve a problem, changing a law to help their community, having a courageous outdoor experience, or starting an innovative nonprofit, Girl Scouts build a better future for themselves and the world. Now is the perfect time to join Girl Scouts. Open to all girls in kindergarten through 12th grade, new troops and groups are forming as girls are heading back to school. Thanks to grant funds, Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska is offering a buy one, get one membership incentive this fall. Nebraska girls who buy a membership now will receive a second, free membership they can give to a sister, friend, or caregiver, while funds are available. The special offer is open to new members and girls who

Local Firefighters visit Sassy Seniors Fire fighters Sheena L. Glover, and Verrelle L. Gordan visited Catholic Charities, St. Martin de Porres Senior Center and spoke to the seniors about fire safety, fall prevention, and offered to place a free smoke/carbon monoxide detector in all of the seniors’ homes free of charge. They did an outstanding job in their presentation and we hope they come back and visit us real soon. Blessings to them and their brothers and sisters on the Omaha Fire Department.

took last year off due to the pandemic. Families can get details at girlscouts.how/bogo. Girl Scouts also recently announced new Cookie Business badges that help girls think like entrepreneurs as they run their own cookie businesses and incorporate online sales. The badges progress from goal setting and effective salespitching to using market research, creating business plans and implementing digital marketing campaigns. Other new badges introduced this month encourage girls to explore math in nature and digital leadership development. Girl Scouts in Nebraska and across the United States will offer the Adventurefuls cookie in the 2022 season alongside favorites like Thin Mints® and Caramel deLites®. Every bite of Adventurefuls is a combination of chocolatey and caramel flavors, and smooth and crispy textures for an incredible taste of adventure in every bite. Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska kicks off cookie season on February 11, 2022; visit www.girlscoutcookies.org to sign up for notifications as soon as Adventurefuls and other Girl Scout Cookies are on sale. Visit GirlScoutsNebraska.org to join or volunteer and begin your Girl Scout adventure.

The 9/11 Tribute of Flags Omaha will be on public display for the 17th consecutive year

The Rotary Club of Omaha will be setting up the 9/11 Tribute of Flags Omaha in Memorial Park once again this year. This tradition was started in our community by Lynn Castrianno as a way to honor of her brother, Leonard Castrianno, who was killed in the World Trade Center, and as a way to honor all of the lives lost on this tragic day in US history. This is the 17th consecutive year of the tribute. Almost 3,000 U.S. flags will make up this display. The attack on September 11, 2001, killed 2,977 people. Each flag bears the name and age of a victim, the location of where they died and personal information. The flags of those who have a Nebraska connection will be placed in a

special section. This year, the setup is on Friday, September 3, from 4:30 to 7:00 PM in Memorial park in front of the large WW II memorial. Members of Rotary Club of Omaha will be volunteering to place these flags, and will be joined by the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other members of the community. For those interested in participating in setting up the flags, please contact Dan Esch at desch402@yahoo.com or (402) 301-9290. More event information can also be found below. The Rotary Club of Omaha is a part of Rotary International, which brings together a global network of volunteer leaders who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members from more than 200 countries and geographical areas.

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City Sprouts That’s A Wrap: Summer Internship The City Sprouts Summer Urban Farming Internship provides part-time employment for up to 16 young adults, training them in agriculture, horticulture, culinary arts, public health, and life skills. Additionally, they gain experience in customer service, job readiness, and leadership, as they work as a team to manage our various farm sites around Omaha. This year, City Sprouts had the joy of working with 16 urban agriculture interns. The summer was filled with several field trips, a series of cooking classes led by Chef Jamil Bah (House of Bah, Eat n Talk Africa), financial learning sessions led by Karrissa Jyles (Financial Beginnings Nebraska), local farm stands and fair deal markets, planting over 10,000 transplants and, of course, a bountiful harvest estimated at 3,000 pounds. “My favorite part of the internship is definitely the friends we’ve made and the little community we’ve kind of made too.” -Alex Foltz, 2021 Intern “My favorite part of the internship was just checking in, seeing how everybody’s day was at the end of the day. At the end of the day it always seemed to have gotten a little bit better for most of us.” -Mia Webb, 2021 Team Lead “My advice to future interns, is just have fun.” -Savannah Devereaux, 2021 Intern The City Sprouts Urban Farming Internship embodies curiosity and excitement for farming, gardening, plants, cooking, nutrition, being outdoors, youth education, and leadership development. If that sounds like the type of summer work you or someone you know would enjoy, please consider applying for the 2022 internship. Contact Urban Farm Initiatives Manager Aaron French (aaron@ omahasprouts.org) with any questions.

No More Empty Pots Launches Sixth Entrepreneurship Invitational Omaha, Neb. | August 13, 2021 — Food-focused entrepreneurs interested in starting and growing businesses in the shared use kitchen at the No More Empty Pots’ Food Hub may compete to earn seed money by participating in the Sixth Entrepreneurship Invitational. Learn more at www. nmepomaha.org/invitational/. The informational session for the Sixth Entrepreneurship Invitational will be held virtually on Saturday, August 21, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. During the session, entrepreneurs will be guided through the stages of preparation and pitching for the competition. Throughout the invitational process, entrepreneurs will receive coaching to develop successful business plans and presentations to earn seed

money and develop their business ideas. In 2020, eight entrepreneurs pitched their businesses. After three rounds of successive pitches, Easton Galindo of Lean MEals earned the top seed money of $2,000 for her business. Anthony Horner of Fermented Felon was awarded $1,500 and Rahim Sanders of Cleanse the Beverage was awarded $1,000 for their outstanding business plans and pitches. “Now in its sixth year, we continue to be excited to support and guide courageous emerging entrepreneurs taking bold steps to launch and grow their businesses. Together, we are building a supportive and resilient ecosystem,” said Nancy Williams, President and CEO of No More Empty Pots. No More Empty Pots Food Hub is based on a system of interdependent activities that deliver positive outcomes in job training, workforce readiness, food waste reduction,

equitable healthy food access, income generation and business development. The Food Hub programs support youth and adults in cultivating educational and career pathways. The programs are designed to recognize participant strengths and talents and provide access to resources needed to succeed in the workplace, grow small businesses and become self-sufficient — leading to economic resilience. Since the opening of the Food Hub, No More Empty Pots has built on the success of proven models. The shared-use commercial kitchen available for rent, by the hour, is similar to LaCocina, an incubator program in San Francisco. Currently, 17 food entrepreneurs are actively renting the space to start and grow unique businesses serving the Greater Omaha area and Heartland region. No More Empty Pots continued on page 5

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NMEP food entrepreneurs rent the commercial kitchens at below market rate allowing them to start food businesses without the immediate financial burden of opening their own space. The commercial kitchens give entrepreneurs the opportunity to improve their products and processes while building their business in a supportive environment. Through the incubator membership, entrepreneurs learn that a successful business is more than just a good recipe. Members of the incubator program have access to a series of business-focused workshops covering everything from food safety and legal topics to food photography and search engine optimization. Additionally, membership gives access to market and retail opportunities as well as networking and individual mentorship. About No More Empty Pots No More Empty Pots (NMEP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect individuals and groups to improve self-sufficiency, regional food security and economic resilience of urban and rural communities through advocacy and action. NMEP’s vision is to support communities in becoming self-sufficient, and food secure through collaboration and adherence to our core values of education, stewardship, and sustainability. NMEP serves youth to seniors providing educational, hands-on and experiential learning. Learn more at www.nmepomaha.org or email info@nmepomaha.org.

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Shrimp and grits is a Southern dish everyone—regardless of where you’re from—should know how to make. Here’s how to make it the bestever. Cook the shrimp in bacon fat. Because shrimp cooks so quickly (only a couple minutes per side!), you can sauté it in bacon fat without a risk of burning. If you want to avoid the bacon fat, feel free to use a couple

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 3/4 c. cornmeal 2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. paprika 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 1/4 c. buttermilk 12 oz. okra, stems removed, sliced into 1/2” thick rounds

tablespoons of butter. Use chicken broth + water to cook the grits. Cooking grits (or rice or quinoa) in broth is an easy way to add flavor. To make sure that it’s not too overpowering, we generally use a combo of equal parts water and chicken broth. If you want to use vegetable broth, go ahead. And if you want to skip the broth all together, just use 4 cups water. Make the grits CHEESY. All great grits have cheese. Ours has a ton of cheddar, which gets mixed in with butter at the very end. The grits will be so creamy, you can just skip the heavy cream all together. Round it out with lemon juice. There’s a lot of richness going on here. Bacon! Butter! Cheese! To cut all the fat, you need some acid. Enter: freshly squeezed lemon juice. It’ll

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DIRECTIONS 1. Line a baking sheet with paper towels. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and peppers. Pour buttermilk into a medium bowl. 2. Working in batches, toss okra in buttermilk, stirring to coat, then toss in flour mixture, making sure okra is

brighten your bowl up BIG TIME. Need help with the basics (i.e. peeling and deveining shrimp)? There’s no pretty way to do it. To peel the shrimp, we recommend using your hands to pull off the legs then use your thumbs to crack the shell and peel it off. It comes off easily and is oddly satisfying. As for the vein running along the shrimp’s back (which is really the shrimp’s digestive track), make a small incision with a pairing knife at the top, then use the tip of the knife to pull out the rest of the vein. It’s OK if you don’t get every last bit. Eating it won’t make you sick, it can just add an unpleasant grittiness. Of course if you want to skip all this, you can buy it peeled and deveined from the fish counter. Just know you’ll likely need to shell out more for the convenience.

well coated. 3. In a medium skillet over medium heat add just enough oil to coat bottom of pan. When oil is hot, work in batches and add okra, making sure to not overcrowd the pan. Fry 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to make sure all sides are golden and fried. Drain on prepared baking sheet. Add more oil between batches, as necessary.

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That’s a complicated and highly individual question. You can claim Social Security as early as age 62, but many personal-finance experts tell their clients to put off filing for benefits as long as possible. There’s no denying this will maximize your monthly payments. But that’s not necessarily the end of the discussion. The basic question is, should you start your benefit earlier, at a reduced amount, or start later at a higher level? If you delay, your eventual Social Security payment will keep rising, until you hit 70. But many other factors come into play in determining the best age for you to claim benefits, including your physical well-being, marital status, financial needs and job satisfaction. Here are some key things to consider: • How’s your health, and your family’s health history? If you have a reasonable expectation of living decades past retirement, postponing benefits to get a bigger payment could prove important to your long-term financial stability. But if you turn 62 in poor health, or have a genetic predisposition to certain illnesses, you may decide it makes more sense for you and your family to get what you can, while you can. • How long do you expect to be steadily employed? Many older workers are being nudged into early retirement as companies downsize, and they wind up spending their last working years in the gig economy. If you find yourself scraping to cover expenses, filing for Social Security at age 62 and taking lower benefits may be what you need to make ends meet. Still, there are strong arguments for waiting as long as you can: • Filing earlier locks you into a lower benefit, permanently. You are not entitled to 100 percent of the benefit calculated from your earnings history unless you apply at your full retirement age (currently 66 and 2 months, set to rise gradually to 67 for people born in 1960 or after). • Continuing to work does not reduce your benefits once you reach full retirement age. Before then, you are subject to earnings limits that could trigger withholding from your Social Security payments (and from those of your spouse and children if they are collecting benefits on your work record). • From full retirement age until 70, you can earn delayed retirement credits. These boost your eventual benefit by two-thirds of 1 percent for each month of delay — and increase survivor benefits for your spouse, if you die first. Keep in mind Regardless of when you claim Social Security benefits, the sign-up age for Medicare is still 65. You can’t enroll earlier, except under very narrow circumstances, and you may incur hefty fees for signing up later.

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PRAISE, WORSHIP, DEVOTION, OBITUARIES & INSPIRATION

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Jevedia Howard Kelly Deling

For All to See By Velma J. Sanders A lot of people have something not quite right in their body; some physical defect, sickness or disease. But by the mercies of God, a majority of these things can be hidden from public viewing. We are going to meet a lady in Luke 13:1013 who did not have the luxury of concealing her defect. She could not hide behind clothing, makeup, perfume or medication. Her deficiency and abnormality were on display for all to see. “Now He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bent over and could in no way raise herself up.” Although life was difficult and it was not easy for this woman to get to the synagogue, she was there in spite of her condition. As usual, the synagogue ruler was present. But on this particular Sabbath, it was Jesus who was teaching. She knew that she was at the right place, at the right time. However, we can well imagine that she had no idea what was about to transpire. The woman who through her deformity had caused many a stare to come her way during her eighteen years of affliction, is now, herself, a matter of observation by the Lord. We do not know what Jesus was teaching, but whatever it was, the woman at this point comes into focus. “Zoomed in” by God’s grace. She who could not blend in with the crowd is now even more so put on display for all to see. Most everyone had already seen her in the synagogue, but now she is singled out and every head turns in her direction to take another look. The Spirit shows her to us, also, and we see her, too. Scripture says, “But when Jesus saw her, He called her to Him and said to her, Woman, you are loosed from your infirmity.” The look of the Lord varies from the looks, glances and stares of all others. He looks with the eye of grace as she becomes an object of unmerited favor. His look is a look of knowledge. The Lord sees what no one else can see. He knew that she would never be made straight without Him. The look of the Lord is a look of compassionate power. It is a look worked out in action that freed her from the hold of a power greater than herself. Lastly, the look of Jesus comes with a touch. She came into the synagogue with a defiling spirit of infirmity. But through the touch of the Lord, she can depart free and giving glory to God. She is on view for all to see what God can do. He is still in the business of making crooked things straight through His touch and bent over no more was she. “And He laid His hands on her, and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.” www.GodsWordAlive.net

Jevedia Howard Kelly Deling, a former Native of Omaha, departed this life on July 5, 2021, in Atlanta, GA. Jevedia was an Alumni of the Technical High School class of 1966. Although her residence was Atlanta, she was always a welcome face at the All-School Class of ’66 celebrations. She was well known through her life, with a gift for gab. Jevedia was outgoing, fun-loving, and a joy to be around. Her gift for gab led her to be in the field of Public Relations / Hospitality profession, which allowed Jevedia Howard her to travel throughout various States and Abroad. Kelly Deling Jevedia touched the hearts of many as she traveled and several of them became lasting friends. Her loving spirit will be greatly missed. She leaves to cherish her memory: Husband, Larry Deling; Son Monjette (DeShella) Kelly, Sister Vernedia (James) Nichols; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, life-long friends and other relatives. The family wishes to extend our thanks and deepest appreciation for the many acts of kindness, and blessing us with your prayers, selfless deeds and many heartfelt expressions of love and support, shown during the passing of our beloved Jevedia. She will forever live in our hearts. May God bless each of you.

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Kids Talk About God

How Can I Glorify God? (Part 2 of 3) “One thing to glorify God is to jump at the chance to jump rope at the nursing homes,” says Elizabeth, 10. Who would ever think that jumping rope could glorify God? After reading the rest of her story, I doubt if any reader will wonder whether Elizabeth’s jumping glorifies God: “Thanks to my teacher, I realize that people there barely ever get visited. When the people see us jump rope, their faces light up with joy. I know people there get lonely, because both of my grandfathers died there.” Children have the power to bring smiles to the faces of older people. My hope is that some kids would take a cue from Elizabeth. I can’t help but believe that her compassionate jumping brings great delight to God as well. “I can start spending more time with my family to glorify God,” says Jeremy, 10. “Four or five days every week, I’m doing some kind of sports. I think family is more important.” There’s a wonderful book by Randy Frazee entitled “Making Room for Life: Trading Chaotic Lifestyles for Connected Relationships.” The title says it all. Our lives can easily become chaotic by trying to do too many things. I like sports as well as the next guy, but they can become poison for family unity. Moms and dads become chauffeurs to get the kids to the next game or lesson. Nerves get frazzled and lives unravel because everyone operates on overload 24/7. In some families, the evening meal together has become a relic of a time when life was simpler. Drop some of the sports and slow down, says Frazee. We have to make time to glorify God and to build connected

relationships. That means saying “no,” and we don’t like to say “no,” especially when so many entertainment and activity opportunities beckon. Realizing that less is sometimes more will make it easier to jettison some of your activities. “I need to work on my anger and self-control so that I don’t get in trouble at school,” says Carson, 11. “I would like to do the Scripture that says, ‘Do unto others as you would like them to do unto you.’” The golden rule can serve as a starting point for controlling anger, but the problem with rules is that they can’t change your inner motivation. Only God’s indwelling Holy Spirit can transform your desires. God has promised his Spirit to all who accept the gift of eternal life through believing that Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross was sufficient to pay for all your sins. Jesus rose from the dead to give us new life. God wants to transform us from the inside out. Religion tries to change us from the outside by keeping rules and religious rituals. It never works. The challenge for all Christians is to change their thinking about who occupies the center of the universe. If the world revolves around you, then you will become angry when your universe spins out of control. The perspective for thinking differently is the Bible. It’s so important that Blake, 11, says, “When we don’t do Bible studies, we leave God in heaven crying.” Think about this: God is glorified when Jesus becomes the center of your universe. “It’s all about me” is replaced with “It’s all about Jesus.” Memorize this truth: “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you” (John 15:7). Ask this question: Who is at the center of your universe?

minutes to get the seat settled where I can operate it. After a few minutes, I was able to start it on and then try to figure out how to put it in reverse. I found it finally and backed out of our driveway. With a few more little squeegees, I put it back into drive and went forward. So, while driving along, I began to fiddle with the mirrors, trying to adjust them to where I could see out of them. There is a gadget for each mirror, and I got the gadgets mixed up. Finally, I got it to where it was at least usable for my driving. Pressing several buttons, I finally was able to find the button for the radio. Unfortunately, the sound was very low. Now, I had to find a gadget to turn the sound up so I could hear it. I’m unsure which gadget I pressed, but the sound went through the roof, scaring me so much that I almost jumped out of the vehicle. Fiddling around, I finally lowered the sound. I had to make a right turn, and so I turned on the turn signal the way I usually do it in my truck, and it wasn’t heaven that came through that van.

The windshield wipers began, the windows went up and down several times, the horn sounded three or four times, and I was a mess. Very carefully, I managed to pull to the side and stop the vehicle. I sat there trying to figure out where do I start turning off all of these gadgets? An idea floated in my mind amid all this confusion. Why not turn the vehicle off, and maybe all the gadgets would close down. I turned it on with my fingers crossed, and to my delight, all of the gadgets were not on. I’m not sure what I did; I hope I don’t have to do it again. A verse of Scripture came to my mind as I was driving home. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction” (Proverbs 1:7). Instruction seems to be the gateway to wisdom. I have a hard time with following instructions, which is why I have trouble and not just with gadgets. Dr. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship, Ocala, FL 34472, where he lives with his wife. Call him at 352-216-3025 or e-mail jamessnyder2@att.net. The church web site is www.whatafellowship.com.

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What’s All These Gadgets For? By Dr. James L. Snyder Without any hesitation, I will gladly admit that I am on the short side when it comes to gadgets. For me, most of them do not make any sense at all. Instead, I like things simple and easy. As for the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage, she is obsessed with gadgets. She loves them almost as much as I love Apple Fritters. I’ve gone into her “Craft Room” and noticed all the gadgets neatly placed where they belong. Unfortunately, I could not tell you the identification of any of them. I am gadgets-illiterate while she is gadget-obsessed. I did not know how obsessed she was with gadgets until recently. My truck was giving me some trouble, so I took it to my mechanic to look it over. Much to my distress, he said the engine was just about shot, and it would have to be replaced. Because I did not have my truck, I had to borrow the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage’s van. I thanked her, got into her van, and it took quite a few

Knowing when to stand and when to be silent God, relaying what we believe is his truth is one of the most serious assignments I can Each week I spend a portion of my days think of and is rarely comfortable. Some writing and preparing messages. I pray have been serving as a watchman on the and seek the Lord’s voice as I strain my wall for many years and sense the reverspiritual ear to hear the direction he is lead- ence and responsibility that comes with ing me. We know that thousands of men the assignment. I spend a lot of time lookand women write and speak for audiences ing closely at the words I write as I seek regularly and they enjoy it. However, when wisdom and discernment before I release it comes to the ministry and representing them and often after I have presented the message I will evaluate if I spoke what the Lord wanted me to say. Many assume the office of the five-fold ministry is pursued by the individual because they are equipped and prepared with education or personality. This actually has very little to do with TRADITION • RESPECT • DIGNITY it. In reality, God does not always call the qualified, He qualifies the called as we notice with His disciples. Delivering God’s message is not a natural demonstration but is one of the most supernatural task anyone can ever be called to. It requires an 3920 North 24th St. imperfect vessel to yield themselves in humility, broOmaha, NE 68110 kenness, spiritual sensitivity 402-453-7111 and most importantly a reverential fear of his holiness. www.omahathomasfh.com Many preachers and By Billy Holland

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prophets in the Bible were reluctant to accept God’s call. Moses made excuses about stuttering, Gideon tried to disqualify himself, and Jeremiah complained about the responsibility of carrying a prophetic burden. In the case of Jonah, he was called to relay a warning from the Almighty for the city of Nineveh to repent of their sins and turn back to the Lord. Jonah did not want to deliver what he considered an unpopular message and instead bought a one-way ticket to the other side of the Mediterranean Sea. Often the man or woman who feels apprehensive and groans when called upon to share God’s word, who does not want to be there, who feels awkward, uncomfortable and inadequate is the very one that he chooses. If we attempt to serve him in our flesh, the results are miserable, but with obedience and trust, the power and prophetic anointing of the Holy Spirit is unleashed. The apostle Paul, who was a silver-tongued Pharisee before he met Christ, was stripped of his eloquence before he preached throughout the Roman Empire and states in first Corinthians 2:35, “I was with you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling, and my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith would NOT rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God.” No one is perfect except God and I have made mistakes like everyone else.

Sometimes I’ve said things when I should have been silent and other times I hesitate when I need to be bold and unafraid of confrontation. It’s a big world out there and people have their own opinions about everything. I’ve learned the more general you can be, the fewer attacks will come your way, but if you choose to bare your soul and tell express your convictions about everything, you might need to raise your shield. We all want to be respected and loved, but as God’s representative and witness, the world will never accept you. I’ve received my share of rejection as its just part of the territory. I recently made some comments that did not go over well at all but I felt I needed to take a stand. If we hide and avoid sharing what we know is true, we are being ashamed of the gospel and are failing in our mission to relay God’s love and light. Christians are called to be a gatekeeper of God’s truth and this includes never compromising in order to please others. God’s truth can set us free, but I also realize that not everyone wants to hear his demands and requirements. If you have a divine appointment from the Lord, conquer your fears, doubts and excuses, and willingly drink the cup of suffering that accompanies being his messenger. The question I have for myself is will I deliver His truth even if it cost me everything? Learn more about the Christian life at billyhollandministries.com

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Sunday School...........................9:00 a.m. Sunday Praise & Worship.....10:00 a.m. Thursday Bible Study..............8:00 p.m. via teleconference, dial-in number 563-999-2090 and access code 576989

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MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH 2019 Burdette Street Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-342-0018

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BUSINESS BITES/CLASSIFIEDS How Strong is your Balance Sheet? By Michael L. Green

As a securities analyst and portfolio manager over the last 25 years, there is an accepted procedure we go through to analyze how good a particular company is as an investment. This process reveals how strong the company is financially and how well it will be able to withstand any adverse economic or market conditions. There are certain fundamentals we research thoroughly to get an idea of the company’s finances. The strength and sustainability of your personal financial condition can and should be analyzed in a very similar way. The balance sheet is a very important indicator of the company’s current financial condition. These are the elements that financial analysts look at. See how well your financial condition compares. Net worth is the measure of how much the company’s assets exceeds their liabilities. All of the cash and investments plus all of the property, plant, and equipment it owns minus all of the debts, mortgages and accounts payables is the net worth. Similarly, your net worth would be all of your savings and investments, your house,

your car (if you own or are buying and not leasing) and any other property that you could readily determine the value minus all the debt obligations you have including mortgage(s) and leases. The downside of leasing a car is that you incur a debt obligation but you never build any equity or own the car at the end of the lease; so it’s not an asset of yours. Current Ratio is cash and short-term investments are compared to short term liabilities (those bills that are payable within the next 12 months). It’s called the current ratio or current condition. This is a measure of the company’s ability to meet short obligations. You should have enough cash and short term investments for 6-12 months of your personal expenses. In addition, you should be able to put at least 10% of your income into long term savings after building up your short term savings. Cash flow is the measure of how much revenue or sales exceed the company’s payables, debt obligations and other operating expenses. A financially strong company produces excess cash flow to reinvest back into the business or make other investments. Your excess cash flow is a measure of how much your personal disposable income exceeds your debt payments and personal living expenses. Your excess cash flow should allow you to first add to your savings and then make any discretionary expenditure you want to without creating more debt obligations. (in other words cash purchases) Debt ratio is the percentage that long term debt is of total assets. A company

is considered financially strong if its long term debt is 50% or less of total capital. Your own debt obligation/payments should not exceed 35% of your gross salary. So, how strong is your balance sheet? Are you savings 10% of your salary? Do you have six months of living expenses in short

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term savings? Are your debt obligations 35% or less of your monthly salary? Even though you may be fortunate enough to be making a lot of money; are you financially independent? “You’ve worked hard for your money, make it work for you.”

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A Summer of Field Trips, Enrichment, and Fun at Mandela This summer, Mandela scholars experienced the best of both education and fun in the summer. In the morning, scholars reviewed a year’s worth of learning, with teachers paying special attention to Spring MAP scores. Targeted small group interventions were used to target any missed benchmarks. Having a morning focused on academics ensured that scholars could begin in the fall on grade level. It also aligned with our mission at Mandela. Our goal is to have every child on grade level in reading and math by

third grade, as research shows the formative educational years are so important for setting up the future success of a scholar. Mandela’s highquality education maximizes the success of our scholars and works hard to close achievement gaps. The second half of the day is where scholars got to learn through play. Learning took a turn as scholars engaged in enrichment activities like skateboarding, archery, yoga, and music. Scholars used their minds and bodies in new and exciting ways and often experienced many of the same

activities as a traditional summer camp. Scholars also participated in Field Trip Fridays; some visited the Children’s Museum, others spent the day in the capital, and a few even got to catch a fish at Lake Cunningham. Mandela is proud to offer our scholars a holistic education that demonstrates ALL scholars can learn and develop academically, emotionally, socially, and physically. Mandela is excited to welcome back scholars for the 2021-2022 school year on August 25, 2021.

August 20, 2021

Western Governors University Launches Scholarship for Adults

The online, fully nonprofit university will award up to $50,000 in scholarships to incoming students who apply by Sept. 30 In celebration of back-to-school season, Western Governors University (WGU) has announced it will award $50,000 in scholarships to help make earning a college degree a reality for busy adults who wish to further their education. Each Back to School Scholarship is valued at up to $2,500 and is open to new students interested in earning a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any of the university’s 60+ degree programs in IT, business, K-12 teacher education and healthcare professions, including nursing. Students can apply online at www.wgu.edu/B2S through Sept. 30. The scholarships will be applied at the rate of $625 per six-month term, renewable for up to four terms. Though multiple scholarships will be awarded, this is a competitive program, and scholarships will be granted based on a candidate’s academic record, financial need, readiness for online study, and current competency, as well as other considerations. “While going back to school can be a challenging prospect for many, we are committed to student success and proud to be able to offer this scholarship to help ease the financial burden for those making the leap to go back to school this fall,” said Dr. Angie Besendorfer, Regional Vice President of Western Governors University. “WGU offers an affordable, flexible degree path for individuals working fulltime and raising families, who also have what it takes to be successful students – even if it’s been years or decades since they last opened a textbook.” Designed to meet the needs of adult learners, WGU’s competency-based education model allows students to take advantage of their knowledge and experience to move quickly through material they already know so they can focus on what they still need to learn. Students complete their programs by studying on schedules that fit their lives, advancing as soon as they demonstrated that they have mastered subject matter. WGU faculty members work one-on-one with students as mentors, offering guidance, support, and individualized instruction. While WGU’s degree programs are rigorous and challenging, competency-based learning makes it possible for students to accelerate their progress, saving both time and money. `For more information about WGU or available scholarships, visit wgu.edu.

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