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CONTENTS 1. EDITORIAL 2. PSALMS 23 3. CITIVILLE 4. ARE YOU RIGHT WITH GOD 5. THE LORD'S PRAYER 6. THE MORE PEOPLE WANT

PSALM S 23 PG. 16

CI TI VI LLE PG. 18

ARE YOUR RI GHT W I TH GOD PG. 24

THE LORD'S PRAYER PG. 26

A Moment of Silence and Reflection That's what we want for you today.

Enjoy the peace, time, and I pray moments of serenity that only God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit can give you. As true believer, and maybe you're a non-believer, or being drawn closer to Jesus Christ as you read this, learn to accept God's peace over you life and his joy. Take some time to read your Bible, reflect upon it's words, and call out on the name of Jesus in your times of turmoil and uncertainly. We have included a reprint of Psalms 23 in this issue for you. Read it, meditate upon it, and enjoy it as you and perhaps your family draw closer to God. Take some much needed time out for yourself and the "big guy upstairs". Don't let anyone fool you into thinking that the Corona Virus just slipped upon the world. Read your Bible from cover to cover, if you can. so that you are aware of the biblical prophecies that are being fulfilled.

However, as a child of God, surely you must know as well as demonstrate, by decreeing and declaring your faith, and also by spiritually applying the name and the blood of Jesus Christ almighty to your door post so that the spirit of death does not draw nigh to your house and your family. Speak your Christian inheritance in your home and over your families. Rejoice as you celebrate Resurrection Day this month, for we know that our Savior lives, and the he died and rose on the third day with all power and authority in his hands!! Now, act like you know this, as well as with whom, and where your final resting days will be.

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PSALM S 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want, He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside still waters: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name sake, Yeah though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for though art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

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By St eph an ie M axw ell-Robles When God told me to start to build a city, not a mythical place, however, a real and living city, I was surprised. I was surprised and excited at the same time as I always love a great challenge.

The idea of developing a city was not something that was so far removed from me that I couldn't conceive of it, as my professional and personal background had already lended itself to such an undertaking.

As a young person, I was always drawn to design, architecture, history, culture, redevelopment and urban communities, as a whole.

Part of my early career or background included working for a major financial institution, a large-scale-construction management company, a real estate research and information company, and a local city government job in a department that handled and

Past or St eph an ie L. M axw ell-Robles

processed all of the redevelopment/development plans and permitting within that city be it a major housing or office park construction project , to even smaller building request such as room additions or water heater permits. I didn't realize it at the time, but God allowed me to obtain second to none experience that would invaluable and priceless in terms of what would be needed or understood in the development of an entire city.

There would also be other people and places that would add to this dynamic. Such as family friends and or acquaintances that worked in the construction business, as well as the real estate acquisition or simply buying, possibly fixing and up, and selling side of that business.

From a Spiritual, as well as personal standpoint, I like many other urban dwellers

have witnessed first-hand the devastating effects that institutionalized or systematic racism has played not only on our health and mental status in our communities, but also the effects the scenery and visual landscapes have had.

Living in certain communities, as well as within any major or small city in the Unite States can and has been hazardous to the African American or Back life, period.

Black people in this country, unfortunately, are at the bottom of every barrel. Be it in housing, jobs, education, business and home ownership, quality health care, you name it.

As a result of living in and through horrific, long-standing conditions and back-breaking situations, I deem it justifiable and to the fullest extent possible, a for a massive Reparations pay out for Black Americans! In addition, God

processed all of the redevelopment/development plans and permitting within that city be it a major housing or office park construction project , to even smaller building request such as room additions or water heater permits. I didn't realize it at the time, but God allowed me to obtain second to none experience that would invaluable and priceless in terms of what would be needed or understood in the development of an entire city.

There would also be other people and places that would add to this dynamic. Such as family friends and or acquaintances that worked in the construction business, as well as the real estate acquisition or simply buying, possibly fixing and up, and selling side of that business.

From a Spiritual, as well as personal standpoint, I like many other urban dwellers

have witnessed first-hand the devastating effects that institutionalized or systematic racism has played not only on our health and mental status in our communities, but also the effects the scenery and visual landscapes have had.

Living in certain communities, as well as within any major or small city in the Unite States can and has been hazardous to the African American or Back life, period.

Black people in this country, unfortunately, are at the bottom of every barrel. Be it in housing, jobs, education, business and home ownership, quality health care, you name it.

As a result of living in and through horrific, long-standing conditions and back-breaking situations, I deem it justifiable and to the fullest extent possible, a for a massive Reparations pay out for Black Americans! In addition, God

ARE YOU RIGHT WITH GOD ARE YOU RIGHT WITH GOD YOU SHOULD NOT HEM AND HAW A DIRECT QUESTION DESERVES A DIRECT ANSWER ARE YOU RIGHT WITH GOD NOT TRYING TO PUT YOU ON THE SPOT WELL, MAYBE A LITTLE, BUT SERIOUSLY, ARE YOU?

THE LORD'S PRAYER OUR FATHER, WHICH ART IN HEAVEN HALLOWED BE THINE NAME. THEY KINGDOM COME, THY WILL BE DONE IN EARTH, AS IT IS IN HEAVEN. GIVE US THIS DAY, OUR DAILY BREAD. AND FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS, AS WE FORGIVE OUR DEBTORS. AND LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION, BUT DELIVER US FROM EVIL. FOR THINE IS THE KINGDOM, AND THE POWER, AND THE GLORY FOR EVER, AMEN. M ATTHEW 6:9-13

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