The Gospel Truth January 2022

Rev. Dr. Victor Hickson Proudly Presents Holy Bible College As An Educational Resource

JANUARY 2022

Sandy Walker, Publisher

Dear God, You have blessed me and so many others to see the dawning of another year.

Thank You Father for 2022!! I am not sure what the challenges or blessings will be for this year but I know that You know. I am comforted that nothing will happen that will be a surprise to You. Father I pray for Your continued love, support and guidance. I pray that You will open doors that need to be opened. I pray for compassion and healing for those who are in need. I pray for the blessing of being grateful and appreciative of all things and all people. Fill my heart with gladness and thanksgiving. Thank You Father for working on my behalf even when I don’t realize it.

Thank You for answering prayers that I have not yet prayed!!!

You are an awesome and amazing God. I love You Father. --AMEN

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WORDS OF WISDOM DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. A pastor, scholar, and activist, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered as one of the most influential leaders in history, thanks to his lifelong dedication to fighting racial prejudice and advancing the rights of Black Americans.

Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, King rose from a Baptist minister to a prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and ‘60s, playing a pivotal role in ending racial segregation in the United States. He worked closely with political leaders to pass the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, or ethnicity, as well as the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which outlawed long-held discriminatory voting practices. King achieved these milestones and more by preaching nonviolent protest and peaceful civil disobedience, for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

When King was tragically assassinated on April 4, 1968, he left the mourning nation with a great deal of wisdom to remember him by. Dr, King’s powerful speeches, books, sermons, and letters are full of words and messages that continue to inspire generations of people. Here are some of his most famous quotes about love, hope, peace, and above all, justice.

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

— Letter from Birmingham Jail, 1963 Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.

— “I Have A Dream” speech, 1963 True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.

— “Stride Toward Freedom,’ 1958 Men often hate each other because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don’t know each other; they don’t know each other because they can not communicate; they can not communicate because they are separated.

— “Stride Toward Freedom,” 1958 Keep moving. Let nothing slow you up. Move on with dignity and honor and respectability.

— “Give Us the Ballot” address, 1957 Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’

— “Conquering Self-Centeredness” sermon, 1957 The time is always right to do what’s right.

— Address to Cornell College, 1962 We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.

— Letter from a Birmingham Jail, 1963 I submit to you that if a man has not discovered something that he will die for, he isn’t fit to live.

— Speech during the Great March on Detroit, 1963 There is another side called justice. And justice is really love in calculation. Justice is love correcting that which revolts against love.

— Montgomery Bus Boycott speech, 1955 We must meet hate with love. We must meet physical force with soul force.

— “Give Us the Ballot” address, 1957 I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality.

— Nobel Prize acceptance speech, 1964 Our feet are tired, but our souls are rested.

— “How Long, Not Long” speech, 1965 I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.

— “I Have A Dream” speech, 1963

Rev. Dr. Victor Hickson Proudly Presents Holy Bible College as an Educational Resource

Dr. Victor Hickson is a man of God who truly and absolutely trusts God. It is that trust and unwavering faith that has guided him throughout his life. Since being ordained in November of 1988 at the age of 26, Hickson has moved forward knowing that God would guide his every move as long as he stayed focused on Him. God has taken him on a journey that included the early wisdom and influence of his grandfather, Mr. Johnny B. Hickson, who would often speak on the importance of education by saying, “If I had an education the sky would be the limit.” That comment found its way deep into the soul of Dr. Victor Hickson.

Little did he know that one day God would give him the opportunity to bless others with an education through the establishment of Holy Bible College.

As pastor of Full Deliverance Baptist Church in Florida City, Hickson and his congregation have operated with faithful service to God and to the community. With a background in business he is a man who knows the value of being prepared for effective service. For many years God placed it in his heart to establish a Bible College. On several occasions doors would appear to open only to have the opportunity not to materialize. Hickson did not despair but knew this was an indication that God was still working on his behalf. His faith was rewarded as God fulfilled his desire in an unexpected way by presenting the opportunity to establish the fully accredited Holy Bible College at Full Deliverance.

We recently had the opportunity to discuss with Dr. Hickson all that Holy Bible College has to offer to the Body of Christ: DR. HICKSON: It is a pleasure to speak with you today regarding Holy Bible College. This is such exciting news for the community. Tell me a little bit about Holy Bible College?

DR. HICKSON: Holy Bible College is a fully accredited digital online school that prepares students to fulfill the Great Commission by showing the path and principles to have a deeper and closer relationship with God. TGT: What about the student that likes the traditional classroom setting?

DR. HICKSON: We also have a campus located at Full Deliverance Baptist Church at 101 S. Redland Road in Florida City TGT: What is the mission of Holy Bible College?

DR: HICKSON: Holy Bible College exists to fulfill the Great Commission by educating and empowering students in sound Biblical principals to live out the Word of God. Matthew 28:19-20 Go [a]therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” [b]Amen.

TGT: What is the vision of HBC? DR. HICKSON: The vision of Holy Bible College is to fulfill its mission through innovative technology, utilizing online education and discussion forums. HBC will also fulfill its mission with Spirit-filled professors and hands-on practical experiences.

TGT: What are your pillars?

DR: HICKSON:

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Sound Biblical Teaching Great Commission Driven Holiness & Righteous Living Spirit Led Service Oriented

TGT: Why Holy Bible College?

DR. Hickson: We design tools based on students needs.

• Students time optimization is a priority.

(Talk about people that are busy with two

jobs, ministry etc.) (Study anytime any where)

• We keep students engaged, focused

and motivated.

• Fully accredited by (ACI) Accrediting Commission International.

• Bible based curriculum.

• Open book exams

• Graduation will be held here at our local campus

The second program we offer is called the Certificate Program and that is designed for church members and ministry leaders.

TGT: Tell me a little more about the accreditation?

Please tell me a little bit more about this program?

DR. HICKSON: Accrediting Commission International is an international accrediting commission recognized to grant degrees at the Associate, Bachelor, Masters and Doctorate levels.

DR. HICKSON: Its designed for an individual that wants to get deeper in Gods word.

• Study a certain subject

• Preparing for preaching

• Devotional time

• Non-believers that are working on an essay

for school, research end times prophecy,

salvation, etc.

TGT: What is ACI’s objective?

DR. HICKSON: It’s primary objective is the encouragement and maintenance of sound scholarship and the highest academic achievement in the areas of private education.

ACI is a non-governmental body and makes no claim to be connected with the government.

TGT : Dr. Hickson, did you just say that the Directed Learning program is designed for non-believers also? That sounds interesting, because I personally never heard of a Bible College offering courses for a non-believer?

TGT: If I wanted to register for the Directed Learning program, do I have to go through the enrollment process to begin the courses?

TGT: Okay, what about the individual that does not want to take a degree program? You have some individuals that are not really interested in a Associates, Bachelors, Masters or Doctorates, but still want to study God’s word.

DR. HICKSON: You will only need to provide an email address and your full name.

DR. HICKSON: That’s a great question. Holy Bible College offers two types of curriculums that will meet the needs of those individuals that are not interested in a degree program.

DR. HICKSON: Its only $50 per course.

The first one is the Directed Learning program and it’s designed for believers and none-believers. The individual can learn Gods word, apply it and grow! ( Learn, Apply and Grow!)

DR. HICKSON: The certificate program is designed for church members and ministry leaders. If you are a counselor, deacon, youth leader, usher, worship leader, missionary, pastor, I highly recommend completing a certificate program.

TGT: What is the cost per course?

TGT: Tell me a little bit about the Certificate programs.

2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

We need leaders that are rightly dividend the Word of truth that are not ashamed of sharing the gospel.

TGT: What about the church members?

DR. HICKSON: These courses are designed to help church members have a deeper understanding of Gods word.

• Its important to know who you are in Christ (Identity)

• Why you are here (Purpose)

• Where you are going (Walk in your calling) TGT: Talk to me about the certificate programs?

DR. HICKSON: HBC offers a basic and an advanced certificate program for:

• • • • • •

Biblical Studies Leadership Training Christian Chaplain Ministry Pastoral Training Christian Home School Teacher Evangelism & Missions

TGT: What about the degree programs?

DR. HICKSON:

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Biblical Studies Christian Counseling Pastoral Studies Evangelism & Missions Christian Elementary Education Christian Early Childhood Education Christian Secondary Education

TGT: Can we talk about pricing, if you don’t mind, let’s start with the Directed Learning program. What is the registration fee for the Directed Learning program?

DR. HICKSON: Yes, the admission and registration fee for the Certificate program is only $19 a month, if you choose our automatic payment plan.

TGT: Wait, only $19 a month, but what’s the total amount for the admission and registration fee?

DR. HICKSON: The total amount for the admission and registration fee is only $149 if paid in full. If you choose to use our automatic payment plan, the total will be $190.

TGT: Do you offer the automatic payment plan for the degree programs also?

DR. HICKSON Yes, we do. For the associate program the admission and registration for the Associate program is only $28 a month. The Bachelor’s Degree program is $39, Masters is 59 and the Doctorate is $69 a month.

TGT: How much are the courses?

DR. HICKSON: The average course is $50 and most of our courses will include the eBook.

TGT: What would be the total cost of the certificate program?

DR. HICKSON: I will use the Basic Leadership Training course as an example: It consists of three courses: Basic Bible Doctrine, New Testament Survey and The Old Testament Survey, Part 1.

Registration fee is $149 and each course is $49, totaling $296.

The Associate Degree is $249 to register and $980 for 20 courses, totaling at $980.

TGT: I see that one of the benefits of Holy Bible College is paying for each course when you are ready.

DR. HICKSON: The student gets to study anytime anywhere, and it won’t be a financial strain.

TGT: Where will graduation take place?

DR. HICKSON: Graduation will be held once a year at our local campus.

DR. HICKSON: There is no registration fee for the Directed Learning program.

TGT: How do our readers get more information about Holy Bible college?

TGT: Are there any other fees associated with the Directed Learning program.

DR. HICKSON: Call 1-800-NOW FAITH (1-800-669-3248) or 1-866-841-2345. You may also refer to the Holy Bible College website at Holybiblecollege.com

DR. Hickson: No other fees. Registration is free and each course is an average of $50 and the student can download it immediately.

TGT: So, a student can register, purchase the course and get started the same day?

DR. HICKSON: Yes, in a matter of minutes they can get started.

TGT: Is there a registration fee for the certificate programs?

TGT: Dr. Hickson thank you for this opportunity to speak with you about Holy Bible College and the blessing it will be to the community. We pray for your continued success in all you do and commend you for your steadfast faithfulness in this endeavor.

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CATCHING zzzz’s BENEFITS YOUR BRAIN AND BODY Sleep is a fundamental part of life. And while it’s not entirely understood by scientists, we know it has a huge effect on how we function during the day. Dream up ways to make it a priority, because powering down for the night recharges your health.

pens to children and adults alike. Stress, anxiety, narcolepsy and sleep apnea can all cause sleep deprivation. And that can lead to other problems. Some of the less-obvious effects of poor sleep? Obesity, an increased sense of pain and a weaker response to vaccines.

When you’re getting enough sleep, you benefit in so many ways:

Chronic sleep deprivation may also increase your risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

Unleash your brain power Getting a good night’s rest helps your brain work at maximum capacity. That raises your productivity, your ability to concentrate and your emotional and social intelligence.

If you’re well rested, you’ll be more empathetic. You won’t be yawning as your friend bemoans a breakup. And you’ll find the right words to encourage an overworked colleague.

“Sleep deprivation and poor sleep quality can have a direct impact on performance and behavior at school in children,” says Dr. Gilyadov. “Poor sleep quality includes frequent nighttime awakenings.”

Bonus: Getting enough sleep has the added perks of sharpening your memory and problem-solving skills, no matter your age.

Set a routine. Get up and go to bed at the same time daily.

Even on weekends.

Revitalize your body Hitting the gym? Sleeping well can improve the quality of your workouts.

“From lifting weights to running faster, sleep means your muscles can fully rest and recover so you won’t drag your feet at the gym,” says Dr. Boris Gilyadov, sleep medicine specialist and family medicine physician at Geisinger Mount Pocono.

With enough sleep, you’ll lower your risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, depression and inflammation. You even enhance your immune system, so you’ll be in top form for fighting off viruses and bacteria.

What are the effects of not getting enough sleep?

Sleep deficiency doesn’t target one age group — it hap-

So, how can you sleep better?

Hack your sleep and wake up refreshed with a few tweaks:

Get up and at ’em. While you’re awake, add movement to your day. “Spending time outside and exercising are great ways to get a better night’s rest,” says Dr. Gilyadov. Both activities help lower stress levels, which directly impacts your quality of sleep.

Don’t sleep too much. If you’ve had enough sleep, don’t sleep more — because oversleeping isn’t good for you, either. It can raise your risk for diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Stick to that sleep schedule mentioned above.

Turn off your phone. Put the phone away at least an hour before bed. Exposure to blue light can shorten your slumber.

Have a medical issue interfering with your sleep? Talk to your doctor. They’ll help you find the best treatment to improve your Zzzs.

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Benefits Of Getting Up Early One way to get off to a good start on keeping New Year’s resolutions is to develop the habit of getting up early to start your day.

and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.”

Waking up early on Saturday gives me an edge in finishing my work with a very relaxed state of Waking up early isn’t necessarily mind. There is a feeling of time wired into all of our systems — pressure on weekdays that arespecially, for instance, if there en’t there on weekends. If I wake is a particularly bingeable show up early in the morning before streaming that week. Still, there anybody else, I can plan the day have been myriad studies that or at least my activities with a resuggest that early birds can be laxed mind. healthier, more productive, and — Oprah Winfrey in many cases, even happier than those who enjoy burning How we start our day determines the midnight oil. how we create our life. Are you snoozing through your morning...

The reasons are manifold, and snoozing through your life... and range from the practical to the snoozing through your unlimited philosophical. For one, there are potential? often more daylight hours avail- — Hal Elrod, author able to early risers, meaning it can be easier to get more done Morning is an important time of in a span of 24 hours. For anoth- day, because how you spend er, there’s the fact that waking your morning can often tell you up with the sun is the way most what kind of day you are going of our circadian rhythms are in- to have. tended to operate, so early ris- — Lemony Snicket, writer ers are more attuned to the natural cycles of the earth.

Don’t let your alarm clock be the only reason you wake up.

Suffice it to say, there are plen- — Ray Lewis, former NFL athty of reasons to stop hitting the lete snooze button and just get up.

Still, it’s not always easy to break Some people dream of success, our stubborn habits. These while other people get up every quotes serve as a reminder of morning and make it happen. the benefits of being an ear- — Wayne Huizenga, businessly bird. After all, as Benjamin man and entrepreneur Franklin once said, “Early to bed Wake up early and tackle the

day before it tackles you. Be on offense, not defense.

— Evan Carmichael, entrepreneur Get up early. I dare you to do it for a few weeks. Your life is too precious a thing to waste. You know you were meant for your own unique form of greatness.

You know you can do more, have more, and be more. You know that you can be bigger than you currently are.

— Robin Sharma, writer You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction.

— George Lorimer, journalist He who every morning plans the transaction of the day and follows out that plan, carries a thread that will guide him through the maze of the most busy life.

But where no plan is laid, where the disposal of time is surrendered merely to the chance of incidence, chaos will soon reign.

— Victor Hugo It is well to be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health, wealth, and wisdom.

— Aristotle

Meet the 8 Week Fitness Challenge That Will Turn Your Winter Weight Gain Around It’s official. 2022 is here! This means it’s the perfect time to start an 8-week fitness challenge that will turn your winter weight gain around. That may not sound like a whole lot of time, but like our favorite awkward girl from Insecure taught us, a lot can change in just 2 months. The same is true when it comes to your health.

If you set out to lose some pounds, or simply be more consistent with your workouts, you can make it all happen, with SWEAT Season, the 8 Week Fitness Series from Get Fit Like That.

You’ll quickly see how effective a few sets of shoulder presses, flys, and rows can be after the first 15 minutes of the workout.

You’ll wrap up your first session with a fun core routine that will challenge your balance and leave your abs wanting to come out of hibernation.

Take the next day off to recover and then jump back into your first cardio and leg day workouts later in the week.

The SWEAT Season Fitness Series makes sticking to a Every week of SWEAT Season, your workouts will progroutine easier than ever with 8 weeks of expertly-de- ress to make sure you don’t get bored, and you can keep signed workouts you can do in 30 minutes or less. your results coming throughout the season.

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Sharita Jennings is a fitness and travel enthusiast and A Peek into Your First Week of SWEAT Season creator of Get Fit Like That, LLC. She is a health poliOn Day 1 of SWEAT Season, your first email will be cy attorney and ACE certified group fitness instructor waiting with the week’s SWEAT Schedule so you can and fitness nutrition specialist. She provides online fitness plans and leads group fitness classes in Washington plan out your week. You can instantly access the work- DC. Check out her fitness tips and workouts at GetFitouts from your email and stream them on your favorite LikeThat.com. device on your own time.

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WHAT YOU CAN DO TO MAINTAIN YOUR HEALTH A lot of factors play a role in staying healthy. In turn, good health can decrease your risk of developing certain conditions. These include heart disease, stroke, some cancers, and injuries. Learn what you can do to maintain your and your family’s health.

Path to improved health Eat healthy.

What you eat is closely linked to your health. Balanced nutrition has many benefits. By making healthier food choices, you can prevent or treat some conditions. These include heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. A healthy diet can help you lose weight and lower your cholesterol, as well.

Get regular exercise.

Exercise can help prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and colon cancer. It can help treat depression, osteoporosis, and high blood pressure. People who exercise also get injured less often. Routine exercise can make you feel better and keep your weight under control. Try to be active for 30 to 60 minutes about 5 times a week. Remember, any amount of exercise is better than none.

Lose weight if you’re overweight.

Many Americans are overweight.

Carrying too much weight increases your risk for several health conditions. These include: high blood pressure high cholesterol type 2 diabetes heart disease stroke some cancers gallbladder disease

Being overweight also can lead to weight-related injuries. A common problem is arthritis in the weight-bearing joints, such as your spine, hips, or knees. There are several things you can try to help you lose weight and keep it off.

whole body health. Visit your doctors for regular checkups. This includes your primary doctor, as well as your dentist and eye doctor. Let your health benefits and preventive care services work for you. Make sure you know what your health insurance plan involves. Preventive Protect your skin. care can detect disease or prevent illSun exposure is linked to skin can- ness before they start. This includes cer. This is the most common type of certain doctor visits and screenings. cancer in the United States. It’s best to limit your time spent in the sun. You need to make time for breast Be sure to wear protective clothing health. Breast cancer is a leading and hats when you are outside. Use cause of death for women. Men can sunscreen year-round on exposed get breast cancer, too. Talk to your skin, like your face and hands. It doctor about when you should start protects your skin and helps prevent getting mammograms. You may skin cancer. Choose a broad-spec- need to start screening early if you trum sunscreen that blocks both have risk factors, such as family hisUVA and UVB rays. It should be at tory. One way to detect breast canleast an SPF 15. Do not sunbathe or cer is to do a monthly self-exam. use tanning booths.

Women should get routine pap Don’t smoke or use tobacco. smears, as well. Women ages 21 to Smoking and tobacco use are harm- 65 should get tested every 3 years. ful habits. They can cause heart This may differ if you have certain disease and mouth, throat, or lung conditions or have had your cervix cancer. They also are leading factors removed. of emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Ask your doctor about other canThe sooner you quit, the better. cer screenings. Adults should get screened for colorectal cancer startLimit how much alcohol you ing at age 50. Your doctor may want drink. to check for other types of cancer.

Men should have no more than 2 This will depend on your risk facdrinks a day. Women should have tors and family history. no more than 1 drink a day. One drink is equal to 12 ounces of beer, Keep a list of current medicines you 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of li- take. You also should stay up to date quor. Too much alcohol can damage on shots, including getting an annuyour liver. It can cause some can- al flu shot. Adults need a Td boostcers, such as throat, liver, or pancre- er every 10 years. Your doctor may as cancer. Alcohol abuse also con- substitute it with Tdap. This also tributes to deaths from car wrecks, protects against whooping cough murders, and suicides. (pertussis). Women who are pregnant need the Tdap vaccine. People Things to consider who are in close contact with babies In addition to the factors listed should get it, as well. above, you should make time for

CHURCH DIRECTORY

Sunday School - 9:30 A.M. Sunday Worship Service 8:00 A.M. & 11 :00 A.M. Thursday- Noon Day Bible Study; Prayer Meeting & Study of the Word- 7:00 P.M.

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Rev. Mark Coats, Pastor

Sunday school ... 9:45AM Sunday Worship... 11:00AM Bible Study... Wed. 7:00PM Mission Friends (Children) 3rd Saturday at 10:00AM

MT. CALVARY NATIONAL CHURCH OF GOD, INC. KINGDOM BUILDERS MINISTRIES 17500 SW 103 Avenue, Perrine, FL 33157 305-234-9702 mtcalvaryncog@gmail.com www.mtcalvaryncog.org www.facebook.com/MT.CalvaryNCOG

FAITH IN DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES 18190 SW 102nd Avenue Miami, Fl 33157 docfergie@bellsouth.net 305-909-6861

Sunday School................. 9:45AM Sunday Worship............... 11:00AM - 1:30PM Rev. Dr. Bettie M. Ferguson, Pastor

Thursday Bible Study....... 7:00-8:00PM

Dr. Melissa JamesRolle-Scott, Walden Rev. Pastor / Teacher Pastor

Sunday School...................9:30 AM Sunday Morning Worship...11:00 AM Prayer: Tuesdays & Fridays at Noon Corporate Prayer: Wednesday....7:30 PM Bible Study: Wednesday........8 PM Youth Activities: Friday ..........8 PM

Rev. Dr. Remiel Lockwood, Pastor

Sunday Worship Service : 8am ( in person) 11am (virtual) Wednesday Bible Study : Noon (in person)7pm (virtual )

FIRST ST. JOHN M. B. CHURCH 13740 SW 264 St. Naranja, Fl 33032

305-258-4380

Sunday School

www.fsjmbc.com 8:30AM

Sunday Worship Service 10:00AM Rev. Rodney S. Rumph, Sr., Pastor

Wednesday Night Service 7:00PM

PROPHETIC REVIVAL CENTER 183 NE 8th ST. Homestead, Fl 33030 (Inside Hatikvah Temple) 305-281-9045 www.sandramoore.org Sunday Worship Service 1:30PM Children’s Church. 2:00PM Prayer / Bible Study... Wed. 7:00PM

Rev. Sandra Moore, Pastor

Rev. Robert Shaw, Pastor

12001 SW 213 Terr.

Goulds, FL 33170

Rev. Elijah Bemley, Pastor

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Dr. C.P Preston, Pastor

NOW FAITH ON WHEELS OUTREACH MINISTRIES

3820 NW 169th Terrace Miami Gardens FL.33055 nowfaithoutreachministry@yahoo.com 8:30 AM

Sunday Morning Service 11:30AM Bible Study Thursday 6:30PM Corporate Prayer 12 Noon

10:00 AM Pastors Henry and Doris Burney

LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN INTERNATIONAL NW 7th 485514501 NW 183rd St. Ave. Miami, FL Miami, Fl 33168 305-624-0044

Sunday Morning Worship: 9 AM Weds. Mid-week Service: 7:30 PM SAT Corporate Prayer: 8 AM

Youth Empowerment Pastor’s PastorWillie Willieand & Karen KarenFelton Felton, 1st & 3rd Friday 7:00 PM Marriage Enhancement 4th Friday 7:30 PM Pastors

Sunday Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 8:30 AM Tues Bible Study 6:45 PM Wed Bible Study 10:45 AM .

GRACE EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH, INC. 8400 NE 2nd Ave. Miami, Fl 33138

Rev. Charles M. Taylor, Senior Minister

Ph: 786-230-3786 Fax: 305-754-9200 Sunday Worship Celebration & Youth Sunday School 9:50 am Tuesday Prayer Service

6:00 pm

Noonday Meditation M-Th 12noon

Senior Minister

Rev. Paul E. Moss, Pastor

UNITED CHRISTIAN PRAISE & WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH INC. 14501 NW 7th Ave

7626 NW 7th Ave Miami FL 33150 / Miami, Fl 33168 Mailing address 2370 NW 174th Terr Miami Gardens FL 33056

Sunday Sunday School 8School AM : 9:30 AM

Sunday Service :10:30 AM

Study every MorningBible Worship 9 AM andother 11 AMWednesday 7:30 PM

Bible Study Tuesday 7 PM Bishop Dennis Jackson

Church Phone 786-286-5611 Church Fax 305-620-7020 www.unitedchristianpraiseandworshipcenter.com

Sunday School

9:00 AM

Sunday Worship

10:30 AM

Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 PM Rev. Jacques F. Saint-Louis, Pastor

Tuesday Bible Study Friday Prayer Meeting

7:00PM 8:00 PM