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. 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Here you will find a full line grocery store that has opened it’s door to service Inkster and other surrounding areas. Located on the southwest side of Ink- ster, this store is convenient for neighborhood folks to just walk to the store. Southwest Farmer’s market is sure to have whatever you may be in need of with a full line of groceries, health and beauty products, hot foods cooked to order, deli products, lotto tickets and they also offer ship- ping.That’s right, if you have a package that needs to go Federal Express or USPS, they will package and ship it for you. This versatile store even offers mailbox rental. You can drop off packages that need to ship and pickup your mail at the same time. By the way, do you have have items you want to sell on E-Bay? They can do that too! Stop in or call for more details.The owner Dee-Dee has made sure to equip the store with fresh fruits and vegetables to encourage heathy eating. You may remember her as the former owner of Dee-Dee’s cornbeef and BBQ. Along with a friendly and professional staff, Southwest Farmer’s market is the place to go for all your shopping. Visit by this one-stop store today. 3909 Middlebelt Rd. Inkster, MI Store Hours 734.326.8888 9:30a.m.-8:30p.m. Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Fresh Deli Meat & Seafood Hot Food Cooked To Order Full Line Groceries Health & Beauty Products • Household Products • Health & Beauty Grand Opening Specials! • Michigan Lotto Tickets • Fruits & Vegetables Full Line Grocercies •Fresh Seafood & Meat Hot Foods To Go! Wednesday Is Senior Citizen Mailbox Rentals Menu Day! 2 months Free with 6 months commitment Corned Beef…...................................