Whatsoever
Byron Washington, Columnist 
2023 is already gaining speed and momentum. The beginning of the year is when we hear declarations and people stating what they plan to change so that 2023 can be their best year. This year, I encourage us to be mindful of a spiritual law at work, even when we do not realize it: 7 Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. 8 If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh, but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit. Galatians 6:7-8 (NRSVU)
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Millennial Coffee Church Ministry
Samantha Smith, Bethel AME Church
Rev. Herman O. Kelly, Pastor
 Who Are We? The young folks. What Are We Doing? We are chasing after Christ boldly and unapologetically. Why Now? Now more than ever, we have found how important it is to be a part of a community when chasing after Jesus. As Millennials of the church, we serve as a bridge between our elders and the generations coming after us. The generations coming after us need guidance. They need to be in a church that has an environment of passion for Christ. As Millennials, we are the people the younger generation looks up to and wants to model. Read More Here |
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Receiving God’s Letter of Recommendation: Displaying Excellence in Christian Stewardship
The Reverend Dr. Jason Curry, Columnist
Depending on your line of work, you may have received a letter of recommendation. Perhaps, a high-school teacher, a college professor, or a colleague at work has written an outstanding letter of recommendation on your behalf. Letters of recommendation are important inasmuch as we often need them to climb the ladder of personal and professional success. The Apostle Paul understood the importance of writing letters of recommendation. In 2 Corinthians 3:1-2, he writes: “Are we beginning to commend ourselves again?
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Saint Peter AMEC Church Anniversary: “The Rock” Church in the Valley Celebrates 139 Years
By Desiree V. O’Bryant
Matthew 16:18 reads, “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock, I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.” Saint Peter African Methodist Episcopal Church, Fort Valley, Georgia, better known as “The Rock” Church in the Valley, enjoyed a day of celebration, worship, and thanksgiving for 139 glorious years. The Church Anniversary program commenced on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. The theme for this special occasion was "One Church, One Family.” The Worship Leader was The Reverend Anthony Angelo Dixon, II, Pastor of Saint Peter. |
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An Old Challenge for a New Year
Rev. Jason D. Thompson, Ph.D., Contributing Writer 
The advent of the New Year prompts many of us to think about our lives and its meaning. Similar to me, this time of the year motivates me to do what I read in a caption recently, to “teach them early what we learned late.” To facilitate a discussion about our lives now and in the future, grab a blank sheet of paper and at the top, write January 1, 2023; at the bottom, write “December 31, 2023.” This blank sheet of paper represents (metaphorically) the year ahead. Right now, the space between those two dates is similar to what this impending year offers us: a blank space waiting to be filled.
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Take Me to the Water: Lessons in Christian Baptism
Rev. Dr. James A. Keeton, Jr.
Christian baptism is one of two sacraments we recognize in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. The word “sacrament” derives from a Latin word that means "mystery." Consequently, sacraments are mysteries of faith where we cannot explain what happens in the sacrament, but by faith, we understand that God's grace meets us. Although baptism is a sacrament held in common by most Christian denominations, several make particular distinctions. Three primary differences with baptism include infant baptism, modes of baptism, and re-baptism.
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P.A. Khiba Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church
 P.A. Khiba Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church, under the leadership of the Rev. Shasha Diale, celebrated Christmas with 19 members in need. The church, in partnership with one local supermarket, blessed the family with groceries and clothes. This family, led by an elderly mother, has 30 members, none of them working, living in a four-room house with no electricity. The church provided blankets and toiletries during wintertime and has now given them food and clothes for Christmas. The church is taking its position in the community. One church member helped by finding employment for a young lady in the family to help to sustain some of the needs. Read More Here |
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December Edition of The Christian Recorder |
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“What Does This Mean?”
Rev. Gregory C. Nettles, 12th Episcopal District Coordinator, Sons of Allen
Acts 2:12- “All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, what does this mean?” (NRSV)
January 2, 2023, 5:58 on the game clock, the world came to its knees. Safety Daran Hamlin was making a routine tackle on Wide Receiver T. Higgins of the Cincinnati Bengals. Hamlin completed the job of stopping the receiver. Then, he stood up, took two steps back, and collapsed. No one knew what was happening at the moment. It was later revealed he had cardiac arrest, and CPR had to be administered. The game was suspended and eventually canceled. I ask: “What does this mean?” Later it was discovered the player had a GoFundMe page to raise funds for his Chasing M’s Foundation, which supports toy drives, back-to-school drives, and kid camps. Prior to Monday night, his total was slightly above $2,900. The love, prayers, and financial donations increased. Donations rose to over 8 million dollars. I ask: “What does this mean?”
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Citing disruptions to school and town, Asbury authorities move to end 13 days of revival
By Fionna Morgan, Religion News Service
 After an estimated 50,000 Christian worshippers, celebrity pastors and onlookers flocked to a rolling revival meeting at Asbury University over the past 13 days, the school’s administration announced a new, limited schedule for prayer services in hopes of restoring order to the campus in this tiny Central Kentucky town.
Asbury University President Kevin Brown made the announcement Sunday (Feb. 19), telling those attending the revival, “We had authorities that had to redirect traffic away from Wilmore. Our town’s institutions and our town’s infrastructure is just not in a place to absorb the influx of the blessed guests that we have had.” Read More Here |
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Special features include the beautifully decorated Queen’s Court (Vendors); The Purple Pamper Parlor; Health Check Highway; Women Clergy Wellness Clinic and Spa; Prayer Parlor; and the War Room. Also, a SuperStar Seminar for girls 13-18 (no registration fee). The 13th Episcopal District will present “And She Shall Wear a Crown” Women’s Conference on Friday, March 24 thru Saturday, March 25 at the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro, TN. It is open to all women and teen girls ages 13-18 can come free. Preachers and workshop leaders include Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant, Retired Episcopal Supervisor, Missionary, Author, Prayer Warrior, and Spiritual Engineer. Other preachers and leaders include Rev. Carolyn Cavaness, Rev. Dr. Shazetta Thompson-Hill, Rev. Dujuana Wilson, and Rev. Fekecia Gunn along with dynamic teaching. Registration is available on Eventbrite at 13th District Women’s Conference. For additional information contact Rev. Dr. Maxine Thomas, Coordinator at exhalemlt@aol.com. Join Bishop E. Anne Henning Byfield, Presiding Bishop of the Thirteenth Episcopal District. |
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