December 2024 Pearl Gazette

Phi Nu Omega Chapter

Chartered January 29, 2000

The Pearl Gazette

2024 Executive Committee

Kirstin Riddick President

Pauline Smith Vice-President

LaSandra Purnell Secretary

Minyon Palmer Vice-Secretary

Marva Scott Treasurer

Essence Mitchell Financial Secretary

Kim Kendrick Hostess

Vikki Pretlow Ivy Leaf Reporter

Aliya Robinson Historian

Danielle Bridgeforth Chaplain

Lisa Heath Correspondence Secretary

Romana Lavalas Member-At-Large

**Past Basilei**

Sharon Worthy

Kimberly Armstrong

Michelle Pretlow Thomas

Lona Gordon

Kimberly Walker

Yvonne Jones

Theresta Lanier

Greetings

Season'sGreetings!

My Beloved Phi Nu Omega Sorors,

As the clock ticks into another year, I wanted to take a moment to share my love and gratitude with you all.

2024 brought its challenges and joys, but through it all, I’ve been so thankful to have you as my sisters. Your love, laughter, and unwavering commitment to sisterhood and service makes this sorority life brighter and more meaningful.

This new year, let’s continue to dream big, support each other, and make beautiful memories. Whether it’s implementing our service initiatives with impact, supporting our membership and sisterly relations experiences with love, or enjoying our monthly AME Squad Meet-Up, I know 2025 will be filled with moments we’ll treasure forever.

Here’s to:

-New beginnings

-Endless laughter

-And all the love our hearts can hold

May this year bring you all health, happiness, and everything you’ve been praying for. Remember, no matter what, I’m always here for you.

Let’s Thrive in 2025! Cheers to us!

With Sisterly Love and Supreme Service, Kirstin

Put it in God’s Hands

DanielleBridgeforth

“ThenJesustooktheloaves,gavethankstoGod,anddistributedthemtothe people.Afterwardhedidthesamewiththefish.Andtheyallateasmuchas theywanted.”(John 6:11 (NLT))

Have you ever heard the phrase, “Little becomes much in the hands of the Master”? It comes from the story told in John 6, when Jesus fed over 5,000 by multiplying two fish and five loaves of bread. In a day and time when there seems to be so much lack and so many needs all around us, it is good to remember that God can do a lot with our small offerings made in faith. I heard a minister say recently that the young boy who offered up his food in John 6 most likely had no idea what it was for or how it would be used. He probably thought Jesus was hungry and needed to eat his lunch to have energy to keep teaching the crowd. The boy willingly offered his lunch, not fully understanding that his generosity would be the makings of one of the best and most known miracles in the Bible.

What about you? Do you have anything littleto offer to Jesus? A prayer? A smile? A kind word or gesture? An act of obedience or service? No matter how insignificant, miniscule, or unimportant the thing you have to give may seem, it will be multiplied when it is placed confidently in Jesus’ hands. Today, do not look at the size of what you have to offer, instead, offer your little things with big faith. Moreover, do not dictate to or instruct Jesus about how to use your gift – your talent, your anointing, your calling, your time, your effort – but instead, give yourself freely to God and allow Jehovah to do what is best. Who knows, maybe what you have in your hands, will become the ingredients for God’s next miracle, when you put it into God’s hands.

Mid-Atlantic Region Prayer Calls

Every Tuesday at 7:00 am

Reactivation Event: Pillow Talk with PNO

On November 16, 2024, the Membership Committee sponsored a reactivation event at AR Workshop - a Soror-owned business. The event was also catered by a local Black owned business. During the event, each participant was able to create their own pillow using a stencil and paint.

PNO Upcoming Program

Event Date: January 18, 2025 Arlington MLK Day of Service

o MLK Day: Listen & Learn and Prepare Winter Hygiene and Safety Kits

o MLK Day: No Sew Fleece Blanket Making for Kids in Affordable Housing

NPHC Corner

Mark Your Calendars

February 8, 2025 - Join the Washington Wizards for the annual HBCU and D9 Night at Capital One Arena against the Atlanta Hawks. This game is dedicated to celebrating the legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Divine 9 organizations.