The Gospel Truth NC I a Free Take One Volume I Issue 3 Published by the National Christians in Action March 2011

The Gospel Truth NC I A Free Take One Volume I Issue 3 Published by the National Christians In Action March 2011

GreatBy Rev. Dr. George Leaders V. Williams Work Hard to Please GOD! After many years of celebrating on God, the giver of life. I have found BLACK HISTORY MONTH, we are in my life the only power I desire to living in a world that stands for just work hard for is to attain the power the opposite of what our great lead- of the Holy Spirit. If we ever needed ers sacrifi ced their lives for. Great real leadership, now is the time. The leaders are striving not for power in 2011 campaign season should cause this world, but they are striving to us to consider several crucial ques- keep their fellowship right with God. tions. What is real leadership? Does We, as God’s people must let our God view leadership differently than works and our actions be demon- most people do? How does he defi ne strated by the goodness of God’s leadership? And how can we apply it? Kingdom. At the same time building The greatest leaders are character- good leaders that stand on the prom- ized not by wielding great power, but ises of God and are consistent, based by their humility and service to those on the assurance of God’s presence. t h e y l e a d . T r u e l e a d e r s h i p g o e s b e y o n d God has given us the opportunity shallow thinking, personal tastes and to spread HIS LOVE unselfi shly, comfort zones. An effective leader For to be free is not to cast off with warmness and kindness. We understands and appreciates the need one’s chains, but to live in a way thank God for our great leaders for sacrifi ce and service towards oth- that respects and enhances the that are striving to keep their fel- ers. He/she is focused on helping oth- Nelson Mandela lowship right with God, and focus ers more than on helping themselves. freedom of others.

The Gospel Spot Light! National Christians In Action B C L E A Chili Cookoff & Auction C National Christians In Action hosted were auctioned off in order to raise L K it’s 3rd annual Chili Cook off & Auc- money for our organization. Rev. E H tion on Feb. 18th. It was a fun-fi lled Williams mesmerized everyone with B I night loaded with delicious food and his smooth auctioneer skills keeping S plenty of activities to enjoy. Th e event participates both entertained and bid- R T started with our Chili Cook off with ding. Th e room was fi lled with com- A O each contestant in hopes of their chili petitive bidding and satisfi ed guests R being selected as number one. But of winning items well below their cost. T Y course there can only be one winner As the night progressed we all en- I M and the honor went to second time joyed plenty of chili, salad, wings, deli N O best chili maker Missionary Barbara foods and dessert. Aft erwards guest N Dixon. Everyone applauded and topped off the night playing cards and National Christians In Action hav- G T agreed that her chili was defi nitely board games. Congratulations again ing fun! Above Chili Cook off H Winner Missionary Barbara Dixon. DR. WOODROW WHITLOW delicious. Th e night continued with to Missionary Dixon for winning 1st Bottom left to right (judges tast- our charity auction led by our very place the Chili cook off and our sin- ing contestants chili, center-guests The Gospel Truth shines the spot own illustrious National Christians cere thanks to everyone who attended enjoying plenty of good chili and light on Dr. Woodrow Whitlow, an In Action President Rev. George and made this a fun and memorable other food. Right-Rev. Williams showing off his auctioning skills. 1970 Inkster High School Graduate Williams. Several diff erent items occasion. who has displayed great leadership and is a great role model with a suc- cessful career in the United States Government at WASHINGTON NASA -- On Wednesday, NASA Ad- ministrator Charles Bolden named Dr. Woodrow Whitlow, Jr., the associate administrator for Mission Support at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Congrats! To place an ad Call us at 313 908-1477 Please support our Advertisers WHO WE ARE?

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TABLE OF CONTENTS STAFF Chief Editor...... Rev. Dr. George V. Williams Great Leaders Work Hard To Please God ...... Front Cover Assistant Editor...... Cheryl A. Robinson Southwest Farmer’s Market...... PAGE 3

Student Of The Month...... PAGE 4 Proof Editor.....Paula Wheeler

N.C.I.A. Dr. King Celebration...... PAGE 4 Contributing Writer....Evangelist Rosie Allen

Black Inventors...... PAGE 5 Advertising Sales....Cheryl A. Robinson

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$221 Million Renovation Project For Cobo Center

Cobo Hall Gets A well-needed facelift

Cobo is home to the North American International Auto Show, which Organizers of the North American International Auto considered leav- brings millions of dollars of business into the area each year. The Detroit ing because they considered the 700,000 square-foot of exhibit space Auto Show Dealers has said Cobo needs to be larger if the annual event too small. Heating problems and leaks bedeviled exhibits, and some car is to remain competitive. Cobo Arena will be replaced with a new 40,000 manufacturers left the show that is said to generate $500 million to the square-foot ballroom with meeting room beneath. The improvements in- southeast Michigan economy. clude new hydraulic systems powerful enough to lift cars so they can be *Major renovation to Cobo’s primary façade facing downtown, which exhibited on the second level of Cobo Center. will include a high-tech, computer-generated “media mesh” billboard an- One highlight of the renovation is a three-story glass wall that will sur- nouncing current and future conventions and other bookings. round the light-gray building and provide a view of the Detroit River, as *Reconfiguration of meeting and breakout rooms along Cobo’s south well as access to the Detroit RiverWalk from the building. side, the area facing the Detroit River. Most of the exterior walls of the The $221 million renovation project also includes: The creation of a new meeting and breakout rooms will be replaced by high-efficiency glass three-story glass atrium “signature space” for Cobo Center that links the walls. main floor of Cobo with a new entrance. The glass atrium surrounds most *Twenty percent increase in parking spaces. of the building, allowing for a view of the Detroit River and linking the * Construction of an additional loading dock ramp to street level. facility to the city’s RiverWalk. This is sure to bring more events and money to the city of Detroit.

12 National Christians In Action Members Happy 94th Birthday Rev. George Williams-Lifetime Lydia Truss Cynthia Kennedy-Lifetime Jayda Williams Mother Lelar Haygood Miss. Barbara Dixon-Lifetime Lynn Dixon-Subsciber Felisa Hardy-Lifetime Lynn Dixon, Jr.-Subscriber Pauline Lawson-Lifetime Lelar Haygood Avon Caradine Lisa Campbell Audrie Vujackouv Lynn Dixon-Subscriber Barbara Jordan Lynn Dixon, Jr.-Subscriber Bernice Wells Marilyn A. Newson Bessie Stringer Marjorie R. Newson Betty Ward Martha Jean Lee-Weber Bishop Gary Harper Mary Allen Bishop Lucious Thompson Mary Lowrance Bishop Walter Stargill Maverick Patton Bishop W. E. Stokes-Lifetime Michelle Kendrick Cathy Dixon Min. Franchella Foreman Cephus M. Thomas Min. Gregory Cannon Charles Searcy Monique Davis Cheryl Robinson Onita Williams Claudia Holifield Ora Brown Councilman Henry Crump Pamela Harper Christine Jones Pastor Alford Sample Daisy Truss Pastor Joseph Stephens Dale Fuller Pastor Lawson Robinson Danielle Robinson Pastor Lyle Taylor Davonte Manning Pastor Willie J. Cooper David Dapremont Paula Wheeler What does it take to make it to ninety four? When asked this question, Mother Dwight Dixon-In Memory Penny Mitchell Haygood says: “Her faith in God and her determination to be as independent as pos- Deacon Horace Jordan Pearl Washington sible”. Mother Haygood was born in Arkansas in 1917 and moved to Inkster over 60 Deacon Ken Hall Phyllis Bonner years ago. She smiles as she describes her life on their family owned farm where she Deborah Adams President Wells would often play with the animals and enjoy the beautiful land in Arkansas. Rev. Eligah Moore Deborah Bennett As an adult she resided in California for awhile but later settled in Inkster, MI. A Deborah Hicks Rev. John D. Hearn Rev. John Hearn Jr. devout Christian, Mother Haygood often tesitfies and thanks God for being healed of Deborah Taylor cancer over forty years ago when doctors told her she would not live through Deena Houston Rev. Dana Darby Dorothy McClendon Rev. Luke McClendon the night. Dorothy Millinck Rev. Terry Sample She is currently a member of Pentecostal Temple C.O.G.I.C. where she was the Dr. Betty Hall Rev. Thirl Hudson Sunday School Secretary for over 20 years. Also, when her health permitted, Mother Dr. Evelyn Clark Rev. W.W. Goode Haygood was a volunteer for the R.S.V.P. Retired Seniors Volunteers Program for Earnestine Moon Roleshia Robinson over 20 years and one of the first recipients of the Women of Merit hosted yearly by Rose Polzien Emma Sample the National Christians In Action. Enoch Jackson Roger H. Newson-In Memory Rosenda Y. Newson Mother Haygood enjoys attending church, watching basketball, baseball and espe- Erika Garris cially takes pleasure in watching the Detroit Pistons. She is still very active and loves Evang. Barbara Cooper Ruthie Williams Evang. Clara Joiner-Lifetime Samantha Allen watching religious shows, dining out, and gospel plays. She also enjoys spending Evang. Rosie Allen Sammy Jamison time with her family and sharing stories about her life. Euneika Weaver Sharon Slagle Florence Dickerson Shirley Sharpley Jean McGee Sheliah J. Snipes Gwendolyn Rendles Sonya Turner Heavenly Harvest Baptist Church Ministries Harlem Thomas Stephanie Bradshaw Iona Thomas Sylina Allen 30043 Parkwood St. Inez Dillon Tameka Gibson James Brown Tameka May Inkster, MI 48181 Jayda Williams Tangela Youngblood Jean Fuller Theresa Lindsey (313) 505-1150 Joe Burton Thomas May June Hearn Thomas Niece ~~~ Karla Richardson Timothy Williams Katie Dixon Tonetta Hamilton Rev. Dr. Willie J. Cooper Katherine Williams Vera Lewis Kenneth Greenwood Veronica Stephens Kendra Payton Wanda Hudson SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10:00a.m. Kirt Wilson Wendell Dixon Worship Service: 11:00a.m. Larry Motley Willie Brown Latonya Dixon-Subscriber Bible Study & Prayer Service: Wyanetta Motley Wednesday @6:30p.m.

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on Tuesday, February 22nd, at Forest Lawn and Congresswoman Maxine Waters were She sang one of the most famous lines Memorial Park located in Hollywood Hills, offered as well. Jon Bauman, former mem- in Pop Music history: “Deliver de letter, the California. ber of the group Sha Na Na, made some sooner de better!” She was Gladys Horton The service was attended by many friends heartfelt comments, and brought some and family members. Horton’s son Vaughn (in-the-works) good news to the surviving Thornton said he did not realize how fa- members of The Marvelettes about trou- mous his mom was because they did not bling imitators. grow up in the Motown lifestyle after his Original Marvelettes member Katherine mom’s departure from The Marvelettes in Anderson-Schaffner opined that the early the 1960’s. He said, “Mom still gave us a Motown experiences were very challeng- rich upbringing.” He learned even more ing, and let the audience know that after when Horton moved the family from Inkster “Postman” became Motown’s first number Michigan to California, and they lived with one Pop hit, “’Postman’ sales helped Mo- legendary singer Mary Wells for a while. town grow!” Two other original members Horton’s Motown family in attendance at seated front row, Juanita Cowart Motley, the service included: Janie Bradford (who and Georgia Dobbins chimed in agreement. co-wrote “Money [That’s What I Want]”), Minister Wayne C. Hopkins said, “Gladys Claudette Robinson (The Miracles), Scher- not only cared, but cared to take the extra rie Payne (The Supremes), Susaye Greene step…taking care of her family.” (The Supremes), Cornelius Grant (The Larry Buford is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer. Temptations’ bandleader), Richard Street Author of “Things Are Gettin’ Outta Hand” (The Temptations), Marvin Marshall (former – former lead singer, and co-founder of Mo- bandleader for The Temptations and The town’s famous all-female group, The Mar- (Steuben Pub.) Supremes), and Clara Jackson Ruffin (for- www.amazon.com. Visit the author velettes – who passed away on January mer wife of singer Jimmy Ruffin). Acknowl- at www.editorialbylarry.com 26th. A memorial service for her took place edgements from Motown’s The Velvelettes

“The Home that Service Built”

Chapel of the Chimes full line of services helps to make a difficult time less stressful for you and your loved ones. Our experienced staff is available to assist you with pre-need or at-need arrangements, transferring remains, designing obituariew, floral arrangements and more. Chapel of the Chimes is known for providing service that endures patience, compassion, a professional staff with a personal touch. We invite you to stop by to get to know us and all the services Chapel of the Chimes provide.

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14 Entertainment Spotlight

LOOK WHO’S TURNING 40 Couple of The Month Many celebrities are turning 40 this year, including Mary J. Blige, Alfonso Ri- beiro (Fresh Prince), Shawn Wayans, Tichina Arnold, Missy Elliott, Anthony Hamilton, Kid Rock, Taye Diggs, Rozonda (“Chilli”) Thomas from TLC, Regina King, Timbaland, Erykah Badu, Dalvin DeGrate (formerly of Jodeci), Lil Jon, Kenya Moore, Snoop Dogg and — believe it or not — Em- manuel Lewis (“Webster”).

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Aretha Franklin “The Queen of Soul” recently shedded an amazing 85 lobs. Aretha says she lost the weight gradually by cutting back on hamburgers, junk food, fried pork products and eating healthier, low-fat salads and drinking lots of water. Franklin, who denies she’s battling pancreatic cancer, underwent a mystery surgery in December 2010, and has since lost almost 100 pounds. Her stunningly rapid weight loss has fueled rumors that the legendary singer underwent gastric bypass surgery. But Aretha, who confesses she has “tried everything” to lose weight, insists she lost the weight by eating less and walking 30 minutes 3-4 days a week. “I’ve been looking at a lot of pictures, and I was saying (to myself), ‘You were entirely too fat for words!’’ Franklin, 69, said on the Wendy Williams Show March 2, 2011.

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Cannon’s Warehouse

If you are looking for clothing with style and flair, Cannon’s Warehouse is filled with both fashionable Men and Women clothing. From men high fashion suits to women stylish apparel, Cannon’s is sure to appease even the fussiest buyer. Filled with an array of suits, dresses, hats, ties, shoes, and accessories, one can surely dress to impress from head to toe.

The history of Cannon’s is both interesting and ironic. The business evolved from his dad who started Can- non’s years ago in the city of Inkster. His store was actually located on Michigan Avenue where Cannon’s is now located. Gregg shares the story of how he initially moved the business to Ypsilanti operating successfully for over 27 years but desired to return to his roots last year. He initially set up shop in Westland, but felt led to move his business back to Inkster, where it originated from. Yes, on the exact same street of the original location on Michigan Ave. Cannon’s new location is more spacious and convenient for customers. Always eager to greet you with a friendly greeting and a smile, Gregg exemplifies the importance of customer service. He is also actively involved in the community. Minister Cannon is a member of the Minsters alliance, an active and dedicated member of our very own National Christians In Action and other outreach ministries in the area. He is very supportive of the city appearing at fund raising events, church events and lending a helping hand especially where children are involved. Having been in the business for over 30 years, Mr. Cannon is well respected and highly recognized throughout Western Wayne County. Part of his success is attributed to his kind generosity. For instance, he has launched a much needed program to help more people find jobs. His program called: “Give A Suit and Get A Job” and is a very creative way to help the unemployed dress for job interviews. Men can bring in their old suit and get $50.00 off while donating a suit to men needing one for a job. Mr. Cannon will be hosting an event in April to kickoff this affair. So, if you’re looking for fashionable clothing and great customer service supplied by a man with a big heart, stop by and patronize Cannon’s today!

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