Reverend Dr. Donald D. Moore, Pastor Reverend Dr. Albert F. Campbell, Pastor Emeritus

OUR MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of the Mount Carmel Baptist Church is to teach, preach and interpret the Pastor’s Pen Gospel of Jesus Christ. Through the Power of The Holy Spirit, we will strive to convert the Spring Cleaning lost and build up the body of Christ. We will further endeavor to eradicate miseducation, prejudices, and all forms of discrimination here are many blessings that each new spring and their effects. T brings us. Despite the harshness of winters freeze, In order to accomplish this as a community of faith, we must collectively strive to spring reminds us that no winter last forever. So as we bid holistically meet the spiritual, physical, emotional, social and economic needs of our adieu to winter and usher in spring, it’s an excellent time to membership and community. “Until the purge, clean, and organize. kingdoms of this world become the Kingdom of Our Lord,” and Savior Jesus Christ . . . For some spring cleaning is a daunting task. Because “And He shall reign forever and ever.” Amen sifting through the clutter is time consuming and requires us OUR MOTTO PROVERBS 29:18A to be intentional about deciding what goes and what stays. Where there is no revelation, In fact, all across America many individuals are getting people cast off restraint; mentally prepared to take on the proverbial task of spring OUR DIRECTIVE cleaning their home. 1 CORINTHIANS 15:58 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, As Christians we can benefit from an annual spring stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of cleaning. It would be beneficial to use this time as an the Lord, because you know that your labor opportunity to evaluate what goes and what stays in our life. in the Lord is not in vain. Removing the clutter in our spiritual, physical, financial, and OUR RESPONSIBILITY 1 PETER 3:15 emotional rooms, enables us to reorganize and regroup. But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Similar to spring cleaning of our home, when we get rid of Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason the clutter; we will discover that we enjoy our home more for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, simply because we are clutter free.

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: The irony to spring cleaning is this, often times we Praise & Worship: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. already know what needs to go. So beloved, as you begin PRAYER MEETING: your spring cleaning, seek God’s voice to assist in your Wednesdays: 6:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY: spring cleaning. Wednesday: Noonday & 7:00 p.m. OFFICE HOURS: Monday ‐ Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pastor Moore (Closed 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. For lunch)

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OUR FIRST LADY W HAT HAPPENED THEN . . . J ANU- SPRING . . . 2016 BEGINNING OF YEAR YOUNG ADULT E MPHASIS SUNDAY CHURCH WIDE ORIENTATION SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 A TIME TO RENEW he pre-registrations began coming in he Young Adult Emphasis Sunday, was pring has always been my favorite T and kept on coming, and by T a very spiritual and uplifting service. S time of year. For me there is no better Wednesday, January 13, 2016, ninety-eight The guest preacher was Rev. Bethany I. time than spring to re-group and re-prioritize, (98) persons had registered to attend. McCabe of St. Paul Baptist Church of West and even re-invent ourselves, and the lives we On that evening, 1/13/16, they started Chester. The young adults led the worship find ourselves living. arriving around 5:40p.m. Deaconess Brenda service and the Church Chorus sang, “Ride on King Jesus” and “What A Time”. A dynamic During this season, I challenge you to begin to Austin and her staff fed roughly 65 persons Prayer was given by Deacon Eric Basemore, as think about what you can do to renew yourself light fare, and then, the others arrived. follows . . . and to better balance your life. Here are the Beginning of Year 2016 was vision casting first two of my spring “steps” to help you get for our pastor, Rev. Dr. Donald Moore, and “We pray for the people of Flint, MI whose started. using the concentric circles (used by our Mid- governing system have been exposed to extreme levels of lead poisoning for which Year presenter, Dr. Marvin McMickle), he there is no cure. Despite the humanitarian 1) Clear out mental and emotional clutter. began to give to us his vision of ministry for efforts of sending water to Flint, the pipes Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. We then broke  When I think of renewal I often think of need to be replaced immediately. We pray out into four (4) groups to have conversation rebirth; something old dies and something that you facilitate the effort and begin to about what we heard and discussed how we, new is born. Why not use this season of address the long term issues resulting from renewal as a reminder to get rid of things as individuals, ministries and church can carry lead exposure. that are weighing you down and draining out this vision. We pray for our school system, not just for your energy? We returned on Thursday and Pastor Moore funds, but for the psychological impact of again challenged us with what is our concept  Let go of the past to make room for the curriculums that teaches our children to laud of ministry. We again broke into groups to present. an enslaver like Thomas Jefferson while prepare to present our discussions and findings  Commit to making decisions you’ve been keeping their minds far away from a liberator putting off. to the entire group. This proved interesting like Marcus Garvey. It was Garvey that because, not only did we hear new ideas, but advised "you cannot liberate the bodies of  Change the way you think about yourself! discovered much of the same conversations You are fearfully and wonderfully made! men until you liberate the minds of men." had gone on in other groups. Shackled minds. Shackled bodies. This in  Think positively. Recent research shows A total of 188 persons participated in the essence explains the school to prison pipeline that we can actually change the circuitry Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Those that disproportionately impacts our people of our brains. When something negative sessions culminated in sharing the Holy with an age demographic representative of the comes up pair it with something positive Communion. young adults in this church today. and stay with that feeling. Saturday, January 16, 2016 was designed We pray for your involvement in a judicial for those persons who could not attend 2) Simplify your life. system that has levied more injury to our Wednesday and Thursday. Again, Brenda people than it has justice. From judges selling  Slow down. Life moves so quickly, Austin and her committee prepared, not a black youth to private prisons to police surrounding us with non-stop stimulation. continental breakfast, but a full breakfast. officers killing unarmed black people We need to find a way to quiet our minds Pastor Moore, shared his vision with this throughout the nation. So many do not and make quality time for ourselves. I group, and instead of breaking into four understand our pain when we shout black love to spend the first few minutes of groups, we discussed the questions from each lives matter. They attempt to correct us by everyday in quiet prayer and reflection. of the four ministries. Once again, lively saying all lives matter. But as our sister  Streamline your life however you can in discussion ensued and new ideas were Sandra Bland demanded, "show me a time in order to maximize the overall quality of espoused. history where all lives mattered. Show me your life. Reorganize your highest There were approximately sixty (60) time when liberty and just justice stood for all priorities and re-evaluate your commit- persons in attendance at this session. Saturday people." This is a pressing issue that needs ments. Ask yourself the following concluded with a take-out-lunch. your immediate intervention, lord God. We're questions: What do you value most in You will be hearing more about the not asking for help in coping with the lack of justice, we're asking that you put an end to the your life? How much quality time do you ministry/outreach aspect of our church and injustice. spend with the people and the things you how it will operate, in the coming days — care about the most? What is the best way two are already planned: 1) reading with the We lay these systems in your hands for your to use your time to create the life you students at the Barry School, and 2) making intervention. Because a system that was not want to have? mats (out of plastic bags) for the homeless. built for us will never protect us. Hopefully, these first two steps will get you Get On Board!!! We ask for your guidance in establishing a started with your spring renewal. Submitted by system of our own so we are no longer sitting For more steps and to check out the full Minister William Henry around begging anyone to do for us what you article, please follow my blog at divinely give us the power to do for MCBCDrPamm.com or follow me on ONGRATULATIONS to our very ourselves.” Facebook @MCBCDrPamm. C own Pastor Moore who is now Thank you Deacon Basemore for that REVEREND DR. DONALD D. MOORE. powerful prayer and thank all of you in the Dr. Pamela Moore Dr. Moore’s published research is anchored Young Adult Ministry. Chanel Randolph, in the church library President.

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ARY . . . FEBRUARY . . . MARCH HEALTH NEWS AFRICAN HERITAGE SUNDAY, BATTLE OF THE CHURCHES GIVING BLOOD – ount Carmel celebrated Black History BOWLING TOURNAMENT An Important, M on February 28th. Rev. Dennis L. he Battle of the Churches Bowling Blackwell from Asbury United Methodist T Tournament took place on Saturday Critical and Loving Act Church was our guest speaker. A Black His- March 12, 2016 @ 1:00 p.m., 1300 E. Erie ifeblood is a word that Mount Carmel’s tory program, “Black People in the Bible” was Ave. Mt. Carmel, was the 2nd place winner own JOAN performed that morning during the Sunday with a financial gift of 300.00. This monetary L LAMBRIGHT School General Assembly. Thank you Mount gift will be used towards the Footsteps of embraces Carmel’s Church School seniors and young Faith. adults under the direction of Garidetta Wilson. endearingly when she talks about the B ABY BLESSING numerous blood BRINGING HOME THE transfusions that TROPHIES DEDICATION have kept at bay a est Philadelphia Baptist Congress of hereditary condition t. Carmel dedicates babies the third that has haunted her W Christian Education on March 12, Sunday of each quarter. This Palm 2016, 1:00 p.m. at Pinn Memorial Baptist M through-out most of Sunday, March 20th, four babies were her 76 years. Church, 54th &Wynnewood Ave., Phila., PA dedicated to the Lord by Pastor Moore. held its 46th annual poster contest and the 5th Namely — Baby Juel Thompson, Baby Zariah Joan has sickle cell anemia, a disorder annual poetry and digital poster contests. Chelsea Burnette, Baby Samoiya Donna and where abnormally shaped red blood cells There are now two types of poster entries, one Baby Isiah Franklin Kersey. . Three girls and hinder the efficient flow of other hemoglobin is traditional and the other is digital. one boy (none cried). Each parent received a peers through the body. It’s an affliction that Participants are given various biblical verses to blanket to wrap their baby with God’s love. affects 80,000 people in the United States, choose from and to create something artistic to The beautiful blankets were prepared by the about 98 percent of whom are African represent the scripture. The art was awesome. Knit Witness Ministry. Americans, according to the American Red There were three divisions and the contestants Cross. from Mount Carmel were: Division 1 (MS Lambright and millions like her who depend Paint) Wisdom Gossett age 10; division 2 (Tux BAPTISM on getting life-sustaining transfusions through Paint) Shayla Harrington age 13; and division AN ORDIANCE OF OUR LORD blood collected by organizations such as the 3 (Inkscape) Eric Brown age 16 and Xenia American Red Cross, could face a crisis as the Owens age 15. These participants worked On Palm Sunday, March 20th, Pastor Moore with assistance of Deacon Little baptized 6 need for donations is at critical levels, said under the leadership of Barbara Breese. members, four women and two males. Beth K. Toll, a communications manager for Poster Contest Winners: Welcome to the sheepfold, as you begin your the Pennsylvania-New Jersey region of the Shayla Harrington 2nd place; journey with the Lord Jesus Christ. Red Cross. And that’s especially so for Xenia Owens 3rd place African Americans, who are among the most The 57th Annual Speakers Contest was held reluctant but essential blood donors. one week later on March 19th at the same time HAPPY BIRTHDAYS “Lambright, who has a daughter and and location. The participants entered one of grandson, agreed with the need for more three categories: JANUARY 2016 Blacks to help shore up supplies: “It’s 1. Scripture memorization of one of these Deaconess Emeritus Winonah Green - 110 yrs. important for everyone to donate [blood], but three bible verses: Genesis 1:26-31 for 9 Deaconess Estella Stackhouse - 95 yrs. specifically for African Americans.” Why is year olds, Ephesians 5:1-11 for 10 year Trustee Clarence Hatcher - 85 yrs. old it important to get donations from people of olds, and Romans 6:1-13 for 11 years olds FEBRUARY 2016 the same ethnic background as the recipients? (KJV). or Discussion of a topic: “As a Mrs. Lucille Baker - 91 yrs. It’s because they are less likely to develop Christian, what changed me from old to Deaconess Minni High- 103 yrs. complications from the transfusion. new?” MARCH 2016 The donation need goes beyond treating 2. The poetry contest. Mrs. Mary Armstrong - 102 yrs. patients like Lambright, as blood must be 3. The Radio Speaking Contest. Fred Lane - 90 yrs. provided for heart surgeries, organ transplants The participants from Mount Carmel were: Mrs. Claudia Scott - 84 yrs. as well as for accident, burn and cancer Div. 1 - Sydney Johnson age 9; Div. 2 - victims, according to Toll. Cheree Scott, age 15. We had no entries in the ather, I am here waiting for You. My Each day, the Red Cross needs at least 800 poetry contest, but the radio was “bumpin” heart and hands are open to Your pints for its Pennsylvania-New Jersey region, with Zion Chandler age 7, Wisdom Gossett F purposes and plans for my life. Give me the while 14,000 pints of blood and platelets are age 10, Mahailya Hinsey age 14, and Elmore patience I so desperately need and lead me in needed nationwide. Johnson, Jr. Congratulations to all of our my waiting. Though my feelings may not be contestants. Mt. Carmel came in 2nd Place in WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME there just yet, I believe You are moving on my both categories. behalf right this minute, protecting, YOU GAVE BLOOD? These children worked hard under the defending, preparing, providing. Give me leadership of Deacon Harry Allen, Super- grace to keep trusting in You in the face of the Submitted by, intendment. gale force winds of doubt that are blowing all Robin Rhone Submitted by Kimla Robinson around me. Anchor my heart in You. Amen.

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2016 BEGINNING OF THE NEW WHEELS@MT. CARMEL OUTH ALL NIGHT OUT YEAR ORIENTATION e will be purchasing new transportation AT FUNPLEX vans. Van service can be requested for Y W On Friday, April 22, 2016, the youth OUTREACH PROJECTS ministry activities at a nominal cost paid to the fellowship will have a night of fun and games. driver. Arrangements can be made through the n an effort to have the Beginning of the The agenda is a follows: 7:00 p.m. - Movies Church office, Pam Lovell, Jeff Whittington or Year Conference viable, all ministries at Mt. Carmel; 10:00 - leave for FUNPLEX; I any van driver. Costs are $25.00 for city limits, must submit their plan for a re-occurring 6:00 a.m. - Return to Mt. Carmel. The cost is $50.00 for outside of the state or over 50 miles. (monthly) outreach project. This was to be only $65.00/person which includes everything submitted by March 12. The idea is to have — transportation, food, games & more. Deaconess Pam Coles & Youth Commission activities completed and evaluated by the UT ITH HE LD Mid-Year Conference so that the first O W T O . . . conference initiatives can be reviewed and ROOM FOR THE NEW LAITY DAY 2016 evaluated. We were reminded that ministries Clean Up Day - Saturday, April 9th can partner with each other to work on Mt. Carmel is a giving church — Collecting for 46TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION projects together. projects, is great!! — Now is the time to clean SUNDAY, APRIL 24TH Calvin Austin II has been named to help up and distribute items where they are to go. coordinate ministry outreach projects and There will also be an industrial shredder avail- The Laity Day Committee co-chairs, are events and keep all activities on point to able, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. sooooo, bring those Deacon Chris Burrell and Deaconess insure the success of the efforts. documents that need to be disposed of. Rain Roquetta Reed. He distributed a multi-page packet which date Saturday, April 16th. Worship guest preacher, Bishop Maureen includes guidelines to be used by ministries in Davis, Pastor of Open Door Mission - True planning future projects. All projects must be Light Church. submitted using a form and must be approved MALE CHORUS PRESENTS 3:30p.m. Culture Arts Concert featuring the by Pastor. Evaluation forms are to be Hampton University Concert Choir, submitted after each event or project to An Afternoon of Hampton, VA, with CeCelia Ann Birt, determine if the activity met the intended Singing & Praise Actress and Singer. goals, suggestions for improvement as well as Concert tickets ($20.00) available in the Sunday April 10 at 4:00 p.m. determining if it would be worth repeating the Tape room after morning service. activity, etc Featuring: Journal advertisement information contact  Mount Carmel Baptist Church Male Chorus Deaconess Roquetta Reed — Ad deadline  SIRenity submission is April 3rd. THE “MOUNT CARMEL  New Central Baptist Church Male Chorus COMMUNICATION BOARD”  Thankful Baptist Church Male Chorus ‘JUST US’  NOBLE SOUL, Soloist s reported by Vinson Houston at a recent  The Thompson Mimes SENIOR MINISTRY A church service, he has established and placed the “Mount Carmel Brother Jesse Tripp, President he ‘Just Us’ Ministry asks you to Save Communication Board” across Sister Shea Hughes, Director T The Date of Friday, April 29, 2016 at from the ladies dressing room on Brother Charles Johnson, Minister of Music 12:00 Noon to join us for lunch and the the lower level. This board has two Free Will Offering movie — “War Room” in the D.W. Hoggard categories – that is the “I NEED” Fellowship Hall. Donation is $15.00. See you side and the “I HAVE” side. there. Vinson hopes that Mount Carmelites will use THE HOSPITALITY MINISTRY this board to post any variety of things needed 43RD ANNUAL LUNCHEON & 2ND ANNUAL as well as those things that can be provided. FASHION SHOW For instance, he hopes that young people will HIGH HAT TEA & TIES post any help they may need to consult with an FEATURING experienced adult. Or, someone may want to “STRUTTING INTO SPRING “IN SPITE OF . . . STILL I RISE Saturday, April 30th post something they have or can provide that IN GRAND STYLE” another person may need. If you have any 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Saturday, April, 16, 2016 questions, please feel free to contact Vinson at This funding event is to provide assistance to (215) 460-9039. 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. at Hilton Hotel, parents of special needs children with respite 4200 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. Donation services. $50.00. To purchase tickets, see any member of For Tickets & More Info contact: FOOTSTEPS OF FAITH the ministry. Marlene B. Crowder, President. Lisa Boston: 215-327-4580 or 215-476-5320 anuary through June, Give 10% above WOMEN’S RETREAT J regular giving. This is a push to payoff air condition loan and mortgage! Then Mt. he 2016 Women’s Ministry Retreat is RETIREMENT CELEBRATION closed for registration. Final Payment Carmel will have more for outreach funding T big retirement celebration is planned is due April 24th. Look for a recap in June’s for our community. for Mrs. Doris Simms on June 4 at the edition. Good job Vivian Brew and the retreat A (place sacrificial gift on Capital Expansion Church at 1-4pm committee. Line of Gift-giving envelopes) The Mt. Carmel Anchor Newsletter - March 2016 Page 5

I N THE KNOW * F . Y . I . R.U.T.H Ministries rowing & Thriving…. Senior Corner (Restore, Uplift, Teach, and Heal) G The Young Adult Fellowship is a Social Security growing, thriving ministry throughout Mt. uth Ministries is a program designed to Carmel Baptist Church. Our mission is to help the single mom of all ages, from a For information about Social Security R holistically inspire, empower, and encourage variety of life situations, to attempt to build programs, call toll free 1-800-772-1213; young adults in fellowship and activities peaceful homes and accomplish dreams; by Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 4:00pm or through spiritual, social and community offering practical plans for the present and a go to the website at www.socialsecurity.gov to: engagement. In an effort to vary our mission, confident walk into a hopeful future.  Review your social security statement the Young Adult Fellowship has organized and  Find the address of your local office Meetings are held on Thursday, 6:00 p.m. in sponsored two community engagement  Change your address Room 9. For further info contact: Cheryl projects. They were: “Dress for Success Drive”  Request a replacement of Medicare card McKenny: email: [email protected]. and we have distributed Blessings Bags Thank you Mrs. Cheryl McKenney, Co-  Ask for a letter to confirm your benefit (toiletries) to the homeless. In the future, our amount Convener of the Women’s Ministry, for goal is to continue to engage in other helping single mothers to make a better life for  Apply for a password so you can check you community outreach projects. We would like to benefits or change your direct deposit. themselves. thank everyone for their continuous love and support! Scam Alerts God Bless You All AGS AGS ORE BAGS  Scam artists go through trash for personal B , B & M Chanel Randolph, President information and account numbers. Tear HELPING THE HOMELESS yours in pieces or use a cross-cutting SLEEPING MATS. Spearheaded by the MEMORIAL GIFT PROGRAM shredder. Nurses Ministry, Mt. Carmel as One Church, t’s an ongoing project. You can purchase a  Scam artists get rich on other people’s is crocheting from plastic bags, sleeping mats I plaque for a deceased loved one, relative Social Security, PIN or account numbers. for the homeless — they look and feel or friend; it’s never too late. The plaques are Keep yours private. amazing. So donate those clean Walmart, displayed in the Memorial corridor. The Capital  Scam artists hope you will hand over money Shoprite, Acme, CVS, etc. plastic bags and put Campaign Committee would like to sincerely without seeking a trusted person’s opinion. them to good use. The collection bin is located thank those who contributed. Tell them No. on the lower level. If you are interested, pick up a pamphlet  Scam artists try to pressure you for money BLESSING BAGS for the homeless are outside the church office and or contact: Clarice up front. Don’t give in. being developed by the Young Adult Ministry. Archer, Fannie Bakon or Mary V. Nesmith,  Some scam artists pretend to represent a They are asking for donations — Socks, Chap they would be glad to help you. needy charity. Make sure it’s real before stick, toothbrush, toothpaste, wipes, tissues, you contribute. deodorant, gloves, travel size hygiene items,  Scams often start with a phone offer that NEW MEMBER CERTIFICATES sounds too good to be true. It probably is. raisins, crackers etc. Collections taken after Certificates are given to new members who  Scam artists like to rush you into deciding service outside fellowship hall. Chanel complete 10 weeks of Christian Education. Randolph, President quickly. Take your time and be sure.  One scam promises to help you get back 2016 Scholarships money you’ve lost in another scam. Watch MT. CARMEL out. C REATIVE ARTS Attention High School Seniors & College Students! Be Careful ~ Be on the Alert Applications will soon be available for n third Sundays, we are Submitted by Gerri Ambush financial assistance from the Mt. Carmel honored to have the O Baptist Church Committee on College Mime Troop; and on 4th Sundays, we have the Assistance. Keep Watch for the announcement Women’s Ministry Praise Dancers both worshiping through music in our church bulletin. Mount Carmel’s Women’s Ministry and dance. Both ministries range from the National ‘Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. - is open to all women of Mount Carmel. Mrs. youngest to the oldest. So, make sure you come Penna. Chapter NC100BW-PA - Awarding 3 Vivian Brew is the Convener. Join us! to church those Sundays and get a spiritual scholarships for African American Women. uplift. Adara Watts, Director of Mount Carmel Applications are located on the Church office Praise Dance Ministry; Kimberly Kelley, Presi- counter. Free Yourself dent, Mt. Carmel Mime Troop. Rho Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity - Oldest From Negative People On 1st and 3rd Sunday, we are blessed to and most loyal investors in higher education. meditate on the sounds of instruments pend time with nice people who are The program is geared toward African smart, driven and likeminded. from the Mount Carmel Youth Orchestra S American Men, who will be graduating as a Relationships should help you, not hurt you. under the co-direction of Kimberly Smith Senior from High School in 2016 or in their Surround yourself with people who reflect and Marva James; the 5th Sunday, our first 3 years of college. Requirements are the person you want to be. Choose friends Hand Chime Choir under the direction of minimum 3.0 GPA on your winter transcript. you are proud to know, people you admire, Sheila Broyles-Hughes. . For application contact: David Poindexter who love and respect you — people who email: [email protected] - Deadline is make your day a little bit brighter simply by On-Line Giving Friday, April 1, 2016 being in it. Life is too short to spend time The Brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. - with people who suck the happiness out of It’s easy, safe and secure. To get started go to are accepting applications for the Hiliary H. you. When you free yourself of negative the Mount Carmel Baptist Church website: Holloway, Esq. Scholarship. Application people, you free yourself to be YOU — and mtcarmel-bc.org and click the “ONLINE deadline is April 9, 2016 www. files. Philly being YOU is the only way to truly live. GIVING link kappas.org/Forms/scholarshipapp2016.pdf The Mt. Carmel Anchor Newsletter - March 2016 Page 6 MONEY, MONEY, HONEY W HAT’ S HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY ~ Save the Date ~ South Philadelphia First African African Americans Baptist Church has been sold. Book Signing & Finances A religious staple in the Black Community April 11, 2016 at 7:30pm for more than 110 years, the First African he growing racial Baptist Church has been sold, according to he main branch of the Philadelphia T wealth gap occurring in its Pastor, the Rev. Terrence Griffith. The Free Library on the Parkway releases a the United States is crippling communities of T Church is buying a new property in West new Novel, "Lazaretto” by Diane McKinney- color, especially African American families. Philadelphia. This gap is a result of systemic and social Whetstone, one of our own long-standing barriers that keep people of color from Mount Carmel members. She is the author of School District of Philadelphia achieving and enjoying economic success. five acclaimed novels including, “Tumbling, closed 2015 with $88M on hand African Americans are portrayed in the Tempest Rising, and Trading Dreams at City public schools ended this past year in negative when it comes to the ability to Midnight, which is a multi-generational story the black by $88million, the first time in manage finances and this sabotages both our of abandonment, blackmail, and familial love recent memory the district wasn’t operating thinking and our confidence that we can set in West Philadelphia. in a deficit, according to an official. The achieve success. Never accept that you lack In her new book, Lazaretto, Diane higher cigarette tax added an extra 50 the resources necessary to begin the investing McKinney-Whetstone returns to Philadelphia process. An amount as small as $5-10 a with a historical novel set in a legendary million to the District’s coffers. month can begin your financial portfolio. 19th-century quarantine hospital.  Mayor Jim Kenney is pushing a Society attempts to throw obstacles at us in Plan to join Diane at this exciting book $300M bond initiative for city the labor market (covert oppression) leading reading and release party to show our parks and recreation centers to inadequate levels of savings and poor, or support ! nonexistent, retirement benefits. The Mayor is expected to soon announce plans for the city to sell hundreds of The wealth gap can be narrowed with We’re Stronger together. millions in bonds as part of a reinvestment knowledge of finances, debt reduction and in improving and maintaining local parks, general investing. 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The Legacy of President Theme Scripture:  Brooklyn New York’s Anaya Lee Willabus is BARACK H. OBAMA II Timothy 3:16 the youngest published author in U.S. history to n Tuesday, January 20, 2009, Barack H. All Scripture is Profitable write a book with chapters. Her work, titled The O Obama exhibited confidence walking ll scripture is inspired by God and is Day Mohan Found His Confidence, is about a through the U.S. Capitol before taking the oath boy’s struggle to balance his life at home and at A useful to teach us what is true and to of office as our 44th president. He would need make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It school – something we can all relate to. every bit of it. Anaya started reading at the age of two; her corrects us when we are wrong and teaches Let’s skip entrees and serve the main course. favorite books include Malala Yousafzai‘s I Am us to do what is right. The bailout of GM and Chrysler essentially Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education saved the auto industry. The Affordable Health DEVOTIONAL READING and Was Shot by the Taliban, and President Care Act enabled 8 million more Americans Obama‘s Dreams from My Father: A Story of Deuteronomy 28:1-13 (KJV) health care in 2013 than 2014. Education Race and Inheritance. We may have just found Blessings on Obedience reforms include early investment to college the next great American author. initiatives, with a path to success; abolition of Romans 8:35-39 (KJV)  Alabama native Ann Cole Lowe is the Black wage differences between genders; U.S. troop From Suffering to Glory Fashion Designer who created Jacqueline withdrawal from Iraq; eradication of Osama ~ ~ ~ Kennedy's wedding dress in 1953, for her Bin Laden; caught and passed Saudi Arabia as marriage to John F. Kennedy. Just 10 days the world’s largest oil producer; clean energy "If God Took His before the wedding ceremony a water line broke policies making America more energy in Lowe's New York City studio and ruined the independent while reducing carbon emissions; Hand Away" former First Lady's gown along with all 10 pink restoration of relations with Cuba, notably he is By Cherry Blossom bridesmaids dresses. Lowe worked tirelessly to the first president to visit Cuba since 1928; Life does not issue absolutes recreate all 11 designs in time for the Rhode climate change policies and many other bills Nor offer any guarantee Island nuptials. Sadly, Lowe did not get the benefiting the well being of millions. God bless So as you challenge and question God credit she deserved for designing and creating us In anger and dismay Jackie's dress. Lowe was only mentioned by TRULY ONE OF THE UNITED STATES Ask yourself, "Where would I be name in the Washington Post where fashion GREATEST PRESIDENTS. If God took his hand away?" editor Nine Hyde simply wrote "… the dress By John L. Davis was designed by a Negro, Ann Lowe." Yes, you've suffered and been hurt Lowe also designed for New York society Little Known Black History Facts But in spite of all, I still assert families like the Rockefellers and the That God has never Here are a few little known Black History facts, forsaken you're not the only one Vanderbilts. The talented fashion designer also mostly published in the Westside Gazette: created the gown that actress Olivia de Who's every cried, "I'm going through!"  In 1926, black historian Carter G. Woodson Havilland wore when she accepted the Oscar for But, I remember how Job established Negro History Week which was Best Actress in 1946. Still did humbly pray celebrated in the second week of February. In the 1960's, Lowe opened Ann Lowe Originals Even when his own wife told him This week was chosen because of the birth- inside the Saks Fifth Ave department store on to curse God and betray His faith days of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Madison Avenue in New York. Her amazing But No, he never went astray Douglas. Black United Students at Kent work still lives on in the permanent archives at Asking himself, "Where would I be State University proposed the expansion to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Black If God took His Hand away?" Black History Month which was first cele- Fashion Museum and The Smithsonian. Lowe brated at the university in 1970. Oh, yes, it's easy to praise Him passed away in 1981 at the age of 83. When we’ve been blessed Submitted by Robin Rhone  In 1938, first lady Eleanor Roosevelt chal- lenged the segregation rules at the Southern But, when troubles rise Conference on Human Welfare in Birming- Should we then, not be impressed African American ham, Alabama so she could sit next to Afri- Thinking he failed some test Contributors to Medicine can-American educator and activist, Mary Because he hasn't, yet.....let us rest

African Americans have been responsible for McLeod Bethune. She would come to refer So, then, should HIS glory be assessed huge strides in medicine. to Bethune as her closest friend. Because, some days are long and grey?  Vivian Theodore Thomas (1910-1985) rose  In her early life, Coretta Scott King was as Well, what would you then, say above poverty, racism and with only a high well known for her singing and violin play- If God took His Hand away? school diploma, to achieve world wide ing as she was for her civil rights activism. recognition as a cardiac surgical pioneer. As The young soprano won a fellowship to the Submitted by Linda Adams a professor, he taught cardiac surgery New England Conservatory of Music in Bos- techniques to many prominent surgeons at ton, Massachusetts, the city where she met The Most Important List John Hopkins Medical Center. future husband Martin Luther King, Jr. The most destructive habit ...... Worry  James Derham was the first recognized  President Barack Obama won two Grammy black physician in the United States. He Awards for Best Spoken Word Album before The greatest joy...... Giving was born in 1762 as a slave in Philadelphia, he was elected into office. The first was in The greatest loss...... Self respect Pennsylvania. He had success in the 2005 for an audio recording of his 1995 The most satisfying work...... Helping others treatment of then dreaded disease of memoir Dreams from My Father. The sec- The most endangered species..Dedicated leaders diphtheria. ond was in 2008 for his second memoir The Our greatest natural resource ...... Our youth  Mary Elize Mahoney (1845-1926) was Audacity of Hope: thoughts of Reclaiming The greatest “shot in the arm”.... Encouragement America’s first black professional nurse. the American Dream” The most effective sleeping pill .... Peace of mind Submitted by, Gwen Travis Submitted by Valerie Merritt (part 1 — To be continued next MCA) EVENTS AT A GLANCE APRIL 2016 JUNE 2016 th Fri. 8 Oldies Social Sat. 4th D.W. Hoggard Scholarship Ministry 7:00pm to 11:00pm Flapjack Fundraiser ‐ 8:00 ‐ 10:00am NEW SHEEP Sat. 9th Spring Clean Up ‐ 9:00am ‐ 3:00pm Applebee’s (Havertown PA) (include Shredding truck) Health Ministry “Walk Against Hunger at Art Museum” CPR Classes ‐ 9:00am ‐ 11:00am th Young People & Jr. Ushers JANUARY FEBRUARY Sun. 10 Male Chorus presents End of Year Program ‐ 1:00pm Brittany Lovell Beatrice Sessoms Afternoon of Singing & Praise ‐ 4:00pm th Darlene Williams Brittnee T. Johnson Fri. 15th Youth Commission & Council Sun. 5 Sanctuary Annual Concert Devante Bivins Charles Mack Friday Night Café ‐ 7:00pm ‐ 9:00pm 4:00pm Diamond Wilson Dayonna Dixon th Women’s Ushers Mon. 6 to Commission on Youth Ministry Freeman Sharazian Manny Brown th Line Dancing ‐ 7:00pm ‐ 9:00pm Fri. 10 Youth Week ‐ 7:00 ‐ 9:00p.m. Sherrill Ganges Pamela Lockman Shevonne White Rakita R. Blackwell Sat. 16th Hospitality Guild ‘s Tues. 7th JOINT BOARD MEETING Simone Morris Annual Luncheon & Fashion Show 7:00pm Yvonne Crawford City Line Hilton ‐ 12:00pm ‐ 4:00pm th Fri. 10 Youth Commission & Council Tues. 19th Missionary Society Hour of Code ‐ 7:00pm ‐ 8:30pm MARCH Feeding the Homeless, Women’s Ushers Arcenia McClendon Lisa Lewis Baptist Women’s Center Line Dancing ‐ 7:00pm ‐ 9:00pm Caleb Johnson Michele Johnson rd th Cynthia Frierson Nia Gordon Sat. 23 Young Adult Fellowship Sat. 11 Men of Mt. Carmel Fay Daniel Rashenna Phinisee Feed the Homeless Father & Daughter Breakfast ‐ 8:00am Lily Holloway Sylva Harper Sun. 24th Laity Day Concert ‐ 4:00pm Nurse’s Unit Linda Henderson Hampton University Choir CPR Class ‐ 9:00am ‐ 11:00am If you became a member during these Vesper Service / WPBCCE ‐ 5:00p.m. Teen Shop Crystal Stair Ceremony ‐ 12:00 Noon months and we missed your name, please let Second Antioch Baptist Church us know; we will recognize you in the next Fri. 29th ‘Just Us’ Senior Ministry Mime Troupe MCA Newsletter. Lunch and a Movie ‐ 12:00 noon End of Year Program ‐ 4:00p.m. Sat. 30th Health Ministry Sun. 12th Children’s Day UM UM GOOD - RECIPE High Hat Tea & Ties ‐ Graduation Celebration Sunday 9:00a.m. ‐ 12:00p.m. th Tues. 14 Church Meeting ‐ 7:00pm Porcupine Meatballs th MAY 2016 Fri. 18 Junior & Young People Choir Ingredients Concert ‐ 6:30 p.m. st 1 ....pound ground beef Sun. 1 72nd Anniversary Concert th ½....cup raw white rice 4:00 p.m. Sat. 18 Church School 60th Annual Track & Field Day ½....medium onion, chopped Fri. 6th Mt. Carmel Players Youth Commission & Council 2.....cloves garlic, finely chopped “The Waiting Room” ‐ 8:00pm ½....teaspoon ground cumin Fashion Show ‐ 12:00pm to 4:00pm Sat. 7th HIV/AIDS Workshop ¼....teaspoon dried sage Mon. 20th 9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. Annual Congress of Christian Education ¼....teaspoon thyme, rubbed between your palms Fri. 24th Nat’l Baptist Convention, Tampa, FL Mt. Carmel Players ½....cup carrot, finely grated st “The Waiting Room” ‐ 1:00 & 4:00p.m. Tues. 21 Presidents’ Council Meeting ½....cup celery, finely chopped 7:00pm 2.....8-ounce cans tomato sauce Fri. 13th Youth Commission & Council 1.....cup water or broth (beef or vegetable) Friday Night Café ‐ 7:00pm ‐ 9:00pm ½....cup parsley, chopped Women’s Ushers Submit your event info to the . . . Line Dancing ‐ 7:00pm ‐ 9:00pm Instructions Fri. 13th to Women’s Retreat NEWSLETTER STAFF Combine beef, rice, onion, garlic and spices in th large mixing bowl. Mix ingredients together Sat. 15 Double Tree Hilton, Lancaster, PA thoroughly with your hands. Form meat into 10 Fri. 20th Youth Commission & Council Donna Miller, Coordinator to 12 small balls. Pour 1 tablespoon olive or Friday Night Café ‐ 7:00pm ‐ 9:00pm Linda Adams Valerie Merritt other oil into large frying pan on medium heat. Women’s Ushers Gerri Ambush Robin Rhone Place meatballs in pan and fry until lightly Line Dancing ‐ 7:00pm ‐ 9:00pm John Davis Kimla Robinson browned. Drain off any excess fat. Add celery st Sat. 21 Men of Mt. Carmel Dr. Rhonda Hazell Mavis Robinson and carrot and sauté with meatballs for 3 to 5 Laymen Workshop ‐ 8:00 a.m. Deaconess Gloria Lighty Gwen Travis minutes until vegetables soften. Pour in tomato Deaconess Workshop ‐ 9:00 a.m. sauce and water or broth. Bring to a boil. nd (Minister William Henry - honorary) Lower heat and simmer, covered, 45 to 50 Sun. 22 Children’s Worship minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with Outdoor Evangelizing bread and salad. Serves 3 to 4 Flower Ministry Office: 215‐476‐5320 or 215‐476‐1034 Submitted by Concert ‐ 4p.m. Fax: 215‐476‐9798 Mavis Robinson Mon. 30th Memorial Day ‐ Church Closed Dial‐A‐Prayer: 215‐474‐5959 E‐mail: office@mtcarmel‐bc.org MARSHMALLOWS PLACED INSIDE THE CONTAINER OF BROWN SUGAR, KEEPS IT FROM HARDENING Website: mtcarmel‐bc.org