February 2016 Gazette

Second’s Gazette Second Baptist Church, Inc. Evangelical Orthodox Communion Bishop Wm. La Rue Dillard, PhD

925 So. Shamrock Monrovia, CA 91016 Issue 86 Version 8 February , 2016

Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by profaning the covenant of our fathers?

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83nd Issue * Version 8 February, 2016 Second Baptist Church, Inc. Evangelical Orthodox Communion Bishop Wm. La Rue Dillard, PhD 925 So. Shamrock

Nadine O. Harris, Founder/Chief Editor Tinisha McDonald, Administrative Mgr. Precious Flemings, Writing Editor Ferrari Y. Green, Production & Design Sherry Joiner, Operations & Distribution Contributing Consultants: Eric Johnson Jessie Anderson Mercedese Hervey Peggy LaBon Renee Willis Photographers: Robert Anderson Robert Hamilton Rasheedah Ruffin Gerald McLendon Adele Davis T h e

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distributed monthly, every First Sunday, to provide parishioners with information about our Church, the Community, and the World.

Contact us at: Secondsnewsletter@gmail.com Anchor

In ancient times, an anchor represented safety.

Early Christians adopted it as a symbol of their hope in Christ. “We have this hope as an anchor for the foul, firm and secure” (Hebrews 6:19 NIV). Word play may have been involved: ankura, Greek for “anchor,” sounds similar to en kurio, or “in the Lord.” As Latin became the Christians’ primary language, however, the “anchor Lord” connection would fade.

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Mission Statement econd’s Gazette serves as a monthly newsletter to inform the congregants of valuable information happening on the campus of Second Baptist Church and in the community, as well as spotlight individuals and events that edify our parish church, but most importantly; glorifies the name of Jesus Christ.

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n early start to spring cleaning Although Lent starts early this year, before spring appears in many areas, it’s an appropriate time for spring cleaning.

Indeed, Lent comes from old German and English words for “spring.” So, while it might be too soon to open windows or hang clothes on the line, now is ideal for some spiritual spring cleaning.

Lent calls us to examine our beliefs, confess and dispose of old grudges and selfish habits, dust off our Bibles for a new routine of study and prayer, air out our hearts and brighten up our attitudes. “Lent cleaning” lets the Holy Spirit freshen our faith — and it’s never too early for that.

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Cover Story Bishop’s Epistle

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Prayer / Blast / Footprints

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Little Known Black History

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Spirit Buzz / Community News

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Section 8 / February Birthdays

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Health Corner / Prayer Calendar

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Catechism Graduates / Lent

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Poet’s Lounge/The Collection Box

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U.S. Census Bureau

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Sweethearts

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Kid’s Zone / / Love Notes

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Back Cover Jesus Sweetheart!!

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THE BISHOP’S EPISTLE

Theme for 2016: “Standards of Excellence, Advancing the Kingdom (Matthew 13:44-46) Your Support Speaks of Your Love for the Lord and His Church!

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ons and Daughters of My Parish Flock, Grace to You!

Thank you from the depths of my heart for your strong and sustained support last year. The Bible declares your Time, Talents, and Treasure are recorded in heaven. Always be sure to make God your joy and portion, and not earthly possessions.

With sincere piety, the psalmist prays, “Who have I in heaven buy You? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart may fail; but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever” (Psalms 73:25-25).

No matter how much or how little a Christian might posses, God must always be the supreme treasure of our hearts, and the chief object of our affections (Matthew 6:21). Do you believe that all things-wealth, property, possessions are rubbish in comparison to knowing Christ and being found in Him? (Philippians 3:8-9). Is the Lord your chosen portion and principle joy? (Psalms 16:5).

I declare that genuine piety exalts the incomparable majesty and supremacy of God in Christ Jesus. Spiritual maturity is recognizing as Thomas Brooks says, “A large shoe will not fit a little foot, or a large sail a little ship, no more than an earthly portion suit an immortal soul. All the soul needs is found in God.” You all did well in 2015, and I commend each of you to God for your faithfulness.

Therefore, if we are to foster a godly perspective on having and wanting the Lord, it must be the joy and portion of our hearts in this New Year and not the temporary treasures of this passing age. Be sure to always remember the ultimate vanity of earthly riches, earthly riches can never truly satisfy, nor do they last (Proverbs 27:24). Those who trust in them will surely fall (Proverbs 11:38), but God is infinitely satisfying; and in Christ Jesus, the saints possess an everlasting inheritance. In light of these truths, Bishop Timothy admonished the wealthy in his congregation with this: “As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but in God who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good works, to be generous and ready to share; thus storing up treasure for themselves a good foundation for the future so that they may take hold of that which is truly life” (I Timothy 6:17-19).

Let us all purposely make a make a significantly different in every aspect this year greater than last year. Therefore, Parish Saints, whether you are of great or limited means, hold your wealth and possessions with an open hand and cling tightly to Jesus. Make Christ the glorious Treasure, Chief Joy, and Blessed Inheritance of your heart.

Until He Comes, I Am Serving Christ Joyfully,

Bishop Dr. Wm. LaRue Dillard, Parish Under-Shepherd

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Membership Assignment For Information and Visitation for the Diakonos Ministry of Second Baptist Church

The Diakonos Ministry of Second Baptist Church is available to parishioners to help Bishop Dillard with members concerns and needs. Feel free to contact your representative below. The Diakonos are assigned alphabetically by last name. We are available to “Pray with You”, “Consult with You”, and “Assist You” in any way we can to help you in your Christian walk.

A—Robert and Jessie Anderson B—Dennis and JoAnne Craig Betty Brown, Arlethia Craig C—AG Harrison Shirley Robinson D—James and James Ella Harvey E-F—Ron and LaVonne Husband Adrienne Hurst G—Minnie Manning Valeria Burwell H— Thelma Jones Tamara Collins I-J—Ellis and Thelma Johnson K-L-N-O-T—Lonnie and Josephine Stokes, Terrence Williams M—Chuck and Martha Williams Melva Hill P-Q—Carrie Walker

THANK YOU, LORD, for the gift of Your love.

May I be a shining example of that love to others.

Amen.

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R-S—Larry and Renee Willis UVWXYZ—Robert Hamilton Ron Demps

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ubbed the first Queen of Gospel, Mahalia Jackson was born October 26, 1911 and died January 27, 1972. Mahalia grew up in the birthplace of Jazz, New Orleans, and found her musical roots at the Mount Moriah Church where she started her singing career in the choir.

She initially wanted to become a nurse, but could not escape her musical talents and joined the Johnson Gospel Singers. Later she went solo and found her own unique style of singing with a unique contralto voice.

In 1947, Mahalia’s song, “Move On Up a Little Higher” sold millions of copies, making her a number one artist throughout the nation, and around the world during that era. Before her death, she had performed at Carnegie Hall, on the CBS Gospel show, appeared in several movies, and sang at President John F. Kennedy’s inauguration.

Others have come after her and have been called “the voice,” but Mahalia Jackson was the “Voice” of Gospel music and the first female Gospel Diva.

When God grants you a gift, use it to His glory and not for vain glory, and don’t worry about the “Trouble of the World,” because “We Shall Overcome” and “Take My Hand, Precious Lord!” and we won’t have to ask, How I Got Over?” Songs of Mahalia Jackson. Amen!

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his is the month we celebrate Black History and we honor that special “Love” in our lives on the 14th, “Valentine’s Day.” Personally, I think they both should be celebrated more often, but that’s just my opinion.

We know that Black People have been contributing to building up America since we arrived here, I mean on planet earth. Someone in your own family may have been a great contributor as well. One example being J.P. Garrett, inventor of the traffic light, and the first one (traffic light) was erected on December 9, 1868 on Bridge Street in the United Kingdom, England (we are all over the place!)

On that other subject, “LOVE,” it seems to be the best thing two people can share between each other. But if you want to know the biblical aspect of love, read the Songs of Solomon, all 8 chapters, (that’s love!). In Songs of Solomon Chapter 8 verses 13 and 14, the Beloved states, “You who dwell in the gardens, the companions listen for your voice-let me hear it! Make hast, my beloved, and be like the gazelle or a young stag on the mountain of spices.”

Use your spiritual imagination when interrupting God’s Word. Not to mention the words of Jesus Himself in John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believe in Him will have Everlasting Life!”

Show some Love…

Love Always,

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Saundra Brown, 28, first Black woman on the Oakland police force to get instruction on how to shoot a shotgun, 1970.

Class of 2015 Graduates from The John Hopkins School of Medicine

Maurice Ashley, first African American Grandmaster

Dr. Patricia Era Bath is an African American and Native American ophthalmologist, inventor and academic.

QuvenzhanĂŠ Wallis is the first African American child actor to earn an Oscar nomination, and the first person born in the 21st century to receive an Academy Award nomination.

Coachman was the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal, and the only female American athlete to win gold in track and field at the 1948 Games.

Dr. Hamilton Naki, 1967, first successful heart transplant surgeon, Capt Town, South Africa. But he could never take credit for it because he was Black. The Apartheid law stated that a Black man could not operate on Caucasian patients, or touch their blood. White Chief Surgeon, Dr. Christian Barnard, immediately became a celebrity. Dr. Hamilton Naki was not allowed to receive the credit, or appear on any photos with the team. If he accidentally got on a picture, the hospital said that he was part of the cleaning service, making him a secret surgeon.

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Vivien T. Thomas was a Black surgery technician who developed the procedures to treat "blue baby" syndrome in the 1940s.

Fred Whitfield, Rodeo Cowboys ble faces in prof most winning co prominent Afric ever African Am roper (winning 6 American in the Around World C

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ey Ann Jackson, s the second Afrimerican woman to her PhD in Physics he first woman to t at MIT.

Vernice Armour (born 1973), a former Captain of the United States Marine Corps and the first African American female naval aviator in the Marine Corps and America’s first African American female combat pilot in the United States military. She flew the AH1W Super-Cobra attack helicopter in the 2003 invasion of Iraq and served two tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

"Phillip B. Downing, an African American, invented the mailbox in 1891''

At the age of 16, Pugh already had a minor planet named after her. It was the secondplace prize she earned at the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in San Jose, Calif.

Zakiya Randall ("Z"), The youngest and First African American Female Golfer to win first place in US Women’s Open Qualifier

Dr. Moses Powell paved the way for Black Americans to participate in Martial Arts. He was the first Black man to teach our Special Forces techniques in Martial Arts, and was one of the first to represent the Martial Arts at a United Nations event and did countless of selfless acts all people in the arts.

, rodeo cowboy. A member of the Professional s Association, he is one of the most recognizafessional rodeo. In addition to being one of the owboys in the sport, he is one of the only can American competitors. He is also the 1stmerican to win the title of World Champion calf 6 additional gold buckles), & the 1st African e history of the PRCA to be named an AllChampion.

Class of 2015 Graduates from the University of Detroit Law School

California was named after a mythical Black Queen, Queen Califia. According to legend, California was an island where only Black women lived. The women were the most powerful women in the world. When Cortez arrived in California, searching for this mythical queen, she had such an influence on him that he paid tribute to her by naming the state after her. California literally means, “The land where Black women live.”

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ver the course of a few months, a laid-back elementary school teacher named Casey J has graduated from the classroom to the Top Ten of three Billboard Magazine sales and airplay charts with her powerful debut radio single “Fill Me Up” (Marquis Boone/Tyscot Records). The uplifting praise and worship anthem anchors the 28 year vocalist’s forthcoming CD “The Truth” (Marquis Boone Enterprises/Tyscot Records) that hit stores and online platforms on April 21, 2015.

the son of a well-known minister, Clarence Walker knows his decision to leave his father's flock and join Pastor George Landris's mega-church ministry is a controversial one.

But little does he suspect it will ignite a firestorm of revelations that will shake the heart of the congregation and his very own family. And the most shocking of all is that Clarence's own father may not be the pious figure he claims to be.

This is not Casey J’s first time on the music charts. She first surfaced in the girl’s gospel group LOVE that was featured on the Brown Boyz’ Top 30 hit “Better Dayz” in spring 2012.

They also made noise in the concept music video for their bouncy radio tune “Praise.” Praise has been an essential part of Casey J’s life from the start. Both her mother and grandmother Dorothy Mae sang in the gospel choir at Lily Hill Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. “Singing is part of who I am. I used to think it was the normal way of life because that’s all I saw my grandmother and mother do. I grew up thinking that singing in the church is what all kids did because it was my way of life.”

Tirhakah, King of Ethiopia, waged war against Sennacherib during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah (II Kings 19:9 Isaiah 37:9).

God used this African King to protect the Jews, his chosen people.

Hidden Colors is a documentary about real life and untold history of people of color around the globe. This film discusses some of the reasons that contributions from Africans and Aboriginal people have been left out of the pages of our history.

Traveling around the country, the film features scholars, historians, and social commentators who uncovered amazing facts about things such as the original image of Christ, the true story about the Moors, the original people of Asia, the great West African Empires, the presence of Africans in America before Columbus, the real reason slavery was ended and much more.

Second’s GazetteA must see!

I’m Black And I’m Proud

Estoy Negro y estoy orgulloso!

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Creative God who “colors outside the lines� with love, help us spread your goodness without regard for humandevised boundaries.

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The Burbank Housing Authority will be accepting new applications for the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program for four weeks beginning Monday, January 11, 2016 through Monday, February 8, 2016. The Section 8 Voucher Program provides rental subsidies directly to landlords on behalf of eligible, very low income renters. Current public housing residents must submit a separate application for the Section 8 Program. The Burbank Housing Authority gives priority to households that live or work in Burbank. In addition, preference is given to applicants who are: displaced by government action, U.S. military veterans, homeless, or disabled.

You must apply beginning

January 11 either by applying online at www.burbankca.gov or by picking up in multiple locations in Burbank Glendale Location Armenian Relief Society, 517 W. Glenoaks Blvd.

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

M-F Applications will not be available at the Housing Authority Office.

You must mail your application to: Burbank Housing Authority P.O. Box 11539 Burbank, CA 91510 For questions and to apply online please visit www.burbankca.gov or call the Automated Information Telephone Line at (818) 2385163.

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February Birthdays

2nd Danielle Towels

5th Stephanie Dillard

9th Lila Lewis Lonnie Stokes

13th Joanne Crawford

Members of Second Baptist Sick and Shut Ins

21st Jennifer Patridge

16th Donnie Burwell

22nd Bobbie Williams

18th Ray Hawkins

24th Lauren Dickson Jessica Spicer

19th Julius McClendon

20th Michael Dickson

28th John Anthony Hervey Danielle McKay

Events for the Month of February 2016 February 7h

Black History Presentation - Music Ministry Lords Supper Celebration 4:45 PM

Arcadia

Bernice Holefield

Arizona

Frankie Platt

Altadena

Louise Davis Laurin Hayes

February 11th February 13th

Claremont

Michael Seals

February 14th

Duarte

Grace Jordan Mother BerdiePulliam

February 15th

Presidents Day

February 20th

UWFG Prayer Breakfast 9 am—12 noon

February 25th

Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30PM

February 28th

Black History presentation—Ushers Ministry

Fontana

John Harris

Nadine Harris Arletha Craig Monrovia

Mother Dorothy Ricks

Las Vegas, NV Mother Maelean Buckley Los Angeles

Gregory White

Rialto

Ursula Martin Matter Simpson

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Bishop’s Visitation Care Ministry]

“Now is the confidence that we have in Him that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, then whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him” [I John 5:14-15]

The Lord’s Supper Celebration 4:45 PM New Members Meeting 7 PM 1st Quarter Teachers Meeting: 10 am in the Fannie Goodwin Bldg.

Black History Presentation—Ministry to Children 7th Annual TIP Valentine’s Day Street Rally [MOM]

Pray Meeting every Wednesday 10:45 am & 6:30 PM Usher Board Rehearsal Dates: February 3rd & February 17th

Beyond the campus and sanctuary walls: We need you in Ministry!

[Contact the Church Office] 1. Public relation—News Paper, Magazines; 2. Social Concern Needs; 3. Multimedia sharing About us; 4. Political Action Information; 5. Foreign Missions outreach; 6. Website, Livestream, Audio

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Improving Our Health in 2016 ast month we started a series on African American Health. Now that we know how weight is a factor in maintaining healthy bodies. Let’s get started, because it’s important that we are good stewards in every area of our life. “How do we get started?”

It can be hard to control your weight when you are not sure about what to eat and drink, which are the best ways to keep physically active, and have limited time and money. Start by talking to your doctor about ways to improve eating, drinking, and exercising habits.

Consuming healthier foods and beverages, and doing regular physical activities can help you reach and maintain a healthy weight. But before visiting your doctor, write down questions so you are prepared.

Questions you could ask might include:  What is a healthy weight for me?  What foods and beverages should I eat to improve my health?  What kind of physical activities can help improve my health?

How often and for how long should I do these activities?

Practice making healthy food and beverage choices, because healthy food and beverage can give your body the fuel needed to stay fuller longer, and improve your health.

The federal dietary guidelines advise adults to consume these foods and beverages:  fruits and vegetables  seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs, beans, and unsalted seeds and nuts  fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products, including fortified soy beverages whole grains like oatmeal, whole-wheat bread, and brown rice.

What if you can not drink milk? Milk is a good source of calcium and vitamin D. If you are lactose intolerant, meaning (you cannot digest the sugar in milk), try these foods for calcium:  dark leafy vegetables like collard greens or kale  lactose-reduced low-fat or fat-free milk, or soy beverages with added calcium and vitamin D orange juice with calcium More about food choices next month!!! http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/weight-control/improving/Pages/improving-you-health-tips-for-africanamericans.aspx Stay Healthy,

Jessie M Anderson, RN, BSN Second’s Gazette

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Check This OUT!

Students whose families make less than $125,000 a year and have assets worth $300,000 or less,including home equity but excluding anything that they have saved in retirement accounts, won’t have to pay tuition.

Students whose families make less than $65,000 also won’t have to pay for room and board, which can run about another $14,100. Scholarships or grants will cover the costs instead, and the school has a $21 billion endowment. The thresholds were previously $100,000 for free tuition and $60,000 for free room and board.

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Catechism is a question and answer forum where candidates answer questions from the Bible to solidify their knowledge and understanding of the Bible and to encourage them to “keep growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

The Diakonos are officers appointed in the Church by the Bishop. They are men and women recommended by members, who are in good standing in this 114 year old parish, (Second Baptist Church of Monrovia) to aid the Bishop in the work of the ministry because of their faithful stewardship of Time, Talent (s), and Treasury.

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ent is a season of forty days, not counting Sundays, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. Lent comes from the Anglo Saxon word lencten, which means "spring." The forty days represents the time Jesus spent in the wilderness, enduring the temptation of Satan and preparing to begin his ministry.

Lent is a time of repentance, fasting and preparation for the coming of Easter. It is a time of self-examination and reflection. In the early church, Lent was a time to prepare new converts for baptism. Today, Christians focus on their relationship with God, often choosing to give up something or to volunteer and give of themselves for others.

Sundays in Lent are not counted in the forty days because each Sunday represents a "mini-Easter" and the reverent spirit of Lent is tempered with joyful anticipation of the Resurrection.

Below find a list of 40 things you can give up for lent and 20 things you can add to your life for lent. Let this be the blessing you need!

Fasting is the most obvious. Even non-Catholics will ask you what you gave up for Lent. For some of us, Lent is an opportunity to root out some of the evil in our lives. Maybe it’s time to give one (or a few) of these sins up.

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Naps Junk food Fast food Social media Sarcasm 27. Alcohol 28. Your pillow 29. Hot showers 30. Salting your food 1. Drunkenness 31. Wasting your life on the internet 2. Gossip 32. In that vein: YouTube 3. Over Eating 33. Wearing your favorite color 4. Complaining 34. Kissing 5. Smoking 35. Gum 6. Sexual Immorality 7. Laziness–try exercising for Lent 36. Checking your smartphone when you’re with people 8. Arguing 37. Driving when you could walk 9. Stealing 38. Idle curiosity–try not reading 10. Judging people 11. Comparing yourself with others every sign you pass or googling 12. Anger every question you have. If it 13. Immodest clothing doesn’t matter, be content not to 14. Impure know. books/television/movies/music Anything that’s about popularity– 15. Lying checking your blog stats, posting 16. Cursing. things on Facebook that are clever 17. Snacking but not edifying 18. Television 39. Being picky–eat whatever is set 19. Hitting the snooze button before you 20. Secular reading 40. Being late to work 21. Meat

Prayer should be at the center of your life all the time, but especially during Lent. Try one of these ways to talk to God on for size, follow this daily Lenten prayer scheduleto ease you in to a holy hour, or go for one of the below.

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10 minutes of meditation a day Help an ailing neighbor Join a Bible study at your parish 20 minutes of Spiritual reading a day Go to Church Prepare a meal for the homeless you always pass.

Don’t turn on music while you drive–pray instead Subscribe to some solid Christian Blogs Ask God what can you do for Him. Spend time reading instead of watching T.V. Forgive those who cut you off on the freeway Pray for the broken families.

List 5 things you’re grateful for every day Start a Prayer Journal Blog!

Spend 10 minutes each night talking to the Lord Listen to Christian music while you drive Consistently pay your tithes and offering.

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45.7 MILLION The number of blacks, either alone or in combination with one or more other races, on July 1, 2014, up 1.3 percent from July 1, 2013.

74.5 MILLION The projected black, either alone or in combination, population of the United States (including those of more than one race) for July 1, 2060. On that date, according to the projection, blacks would constitute 17.9 percent of the nation’s total population.

2.6 MILLION The number of black-owned firms nationally in 2012, up from 1.9 million or 34.5 percent from 2007.

Source: 2012 Survey of Business OwnersBlack or African American Owned Firms: 2012 The number of African-American/blackowned firms in “other services” — which includes repair and maintenance (automotive, consumer electronics, etc.) and personal/laundry services (hair/nail salons, dry cleaning, pet care) — the largest sector of black-owned businesses. The “other services” sector is followed by health care and social assistance (492,983 black-owned firms); administrative, support, waste management and remediation (294,977); professional, scientific and technical support (206,942); and transportation and warehousing (184,777)

$35,398 The annual median income of black households in 2014, compared with the nation at $53,657.

26.2 Poverty rate in 2014 for blacks, while nationally it was 14.8 percent.

88.2% Percentage of blacks that were covered by health insurance during all or part of 2014.

Nationally, 89.6 percent of all races were covered by health insurance.

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28.6% The percentage of civilian employed blacks 16 and over who worked in management, business, science and arts occupations, while 36.9 percent of the total civilian employed population worked in

Source: https://www.census.gov/newsroom/facts-for-features/2016/cb16-ff01.html

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17.8 MILLION The number of blacks who voted in the 2012 presidential election. In comparison to the 2008 election, about 1.7 million additional black voters reported going to the polls in 2012.

84.4% The percentage of blacks 25 and over with a high school diploma or higher in 2014.

19.7% The percentage of blacks 25 and over who had a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2014.

66.2% Percent of blacks who voted in the 2012 presidential election, higher than the 64.1 percent of non-Hispanic whites who did so. This marks the first time that blacks have voted at a higher rate than whites since the Census Bureau started publishing statistics on voting by the eligible citizen population in 1996.

1.8 MILLION Among blacks 25 and over, the number who had an advanced degree in 2014.

2.9 MILLION Number of blacks enrolled in undergraduate college in 2014 compared with 2.8 million in 2009, a 5.3 percent increase.

61.3% 2.2 MILLION Number of black military veterans in the United States in 2014.

Among households with a black householder, the percentage that contained a family in 2014. There were 9.9 million black family households.

50.0% Among families with black householders, the percentage that were married couples in 2014.

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Number of black grandparents who lived with their own grandchildren younger than 18 in 2014.

Of this number, 44.0 percent were also responsible for their care.

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