Church of the New Vision

Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Church of the New Vision and Pastors Kenneth and Deborah Hodge welcome you to worship with us at 115 Einstein Loop North, Bronx, NY 10475. Church phone: 718-6718746 and Pastor’s phone: 914-522-5039.

Our scripture verse for 2023 is: (Luke 10:27) “And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.”

Sunday service will be at 11:00 a.m. Masks are required and temperature will be taken.

Wednesday Night Prayer Service and Bible Study starts at 7:00 p.m. The Conference Line number: 646-769-9900; Access Code: 3099388.

All are welcomed to join our40-Day Journeyof fasting and prayer. The Devotional Prayer Journal is called Torn. Matthew 27:51. The curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. This 40-day journey of prayer and fasting is centered on us drawing closer to God. (Hebrews 4:14) says “Let us then with confidence, draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

Sunday, February 26 Worship Service: “He Is More Than Enough”

Scripture: (John 10:10-11) “The thief cometh not, but to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly: I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”

Save The Date: Thursday, August 10. Join us for a bus trip to see “Moses at the Sight and Sound Theatre” with lunch at Golden Corral prior to the 3:00 p.m. show. Adults: $190 and youth: $150. Deposit $30 to reserve your seat. Final payment due July 15. Contacts: Sadie James, 917-667-4227, or Hermena Smith, 718708-5035, or email: info@churchnewvisionbx.org

Your contributions, tithes and offerings can be mailed to Church of New Vision, P.O. Box 75-3037, Einstein Station, Bronx, New York 10475. Thank you.

––Brenda Brown

Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle

Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle is located at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Our phone numbers are 718-324-0334, 646-3456707, or 718-320 4218.

Sundays: Sunday Morning Worship service starts at 11 a.m.

Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Prayer meeting and Bible study will also be held every Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m.

Friday Praise and worship and Bible study will begin at 7:30 p.m.

All night services on Wednesdays and Fridays will be held online until further notice. To join, please call 720-740-9746, Access Code: 8876631.

Focus: The church is a privilege people; you have been buried and risen in Christ, which enables them to walk in the light of his love, forgiveness and redemption. “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him.” (Colossians 2:6)

In (Colossians 2:7), those who live in Christ are “rooted” in him, and they are also “built up in him.”

Meaning, it is a continual process where one grows in God’s grace. They are established and strengthen in faith because faith makes things move. The result of trusting an unseen God benefits the believer greatly in which they abound with thanksgiving, they overflow with thankfulness because God always remains true. The Apostle Paul stressed the importance of avoiding false teaching that ultimately robs them of their joy in Christ.

(Colossians 2:8) reads, “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.”

Now, because we are embracing the fullness of Christ, we recognized that God is a reality. Thus, now we possess the spiritual completeness all humans are able to obtain, not needing to adapt teachings that are not spirit-lead. In Christ, we have a new birth. The Old Testament’s sign of a new life was the covenant of circumcision. The New Testament identifies the believer by baptism as the saving work of Christ, specifically by his death, burial and resurrection.

Apostle Paul reflects that one did not have to add man-made obligations to the victory Christ.

Jesus’ death on the cross gave all people freedom to live above sin. “If the Son therefore shall set you free, you shall be free indeed.” (St. John 8:36)

“Knowing this that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. For he that is dead is free from sin.” (Romans 6:6-7)

Christ is all sufficient and offers mankind an opportunity to enjoy life with him. Wisdom that reigns within us is because we have a reason, hope and trust in our walk in Christ. Let us therefore remain established in the faith, as we have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.” (Colossians 3:2-3)

––Rev. R. Sibblies

Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us for Worship Service tomorrow in-person at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Masks are required. The 11:00 a.m. service is also available on Zoom at https://us04web. zoom.us/j/9623430102 or Zoom Telephone Conference Line 646-568-7788, Conference ID: 962 343 0102 or Password: 788175#.

Rev. Williams asks everyone to call into the Sunday Worship service or Wednesday Bible class using Zoom through your computer or dialing in using the Zoom information shown above.

The Scholarship Ministry will offer a second trip to Sight and Sound to see Moses in May if enough people are interested. Contact Sis. Brenda Robinson at 718-671-1271 or Sister Claudette Cutler Day at 718-379-0541 for additional information.

The Scholarship Ministry invites all to join them for a trip on June 26 for six days and five nights in the Smoky Mountains. Motor Coach transportation, five nights lodging and eight meals, Soul of Motown show, and guided tour of the Smoky Mountain National Park and much more. The cost of the trip is $765 per person based on double occupancy. Payment is due on March 5. For additional information, contact Sis. Brenda Robinson at 718- 671-1271 or Sister Claudette Cutler Day at 718-379-0541.

Adult Sunday School classes are held on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in-person and on the Free Call Conference.com line, dial-in number: 857-357-0254, Access Code is 660065#.

Young Teens Sunday School is held at 9:30 a.m., call-in number: 701-8025240, Access Code: 2528913. Teens Class is held at 9:30 a.m. Call-in number: 702-843-2644, Access Code: 2676710. Juniors Sunday School is held at 9:30 a.m. Call-in number: 737-774-8306, Access Code: Juniors.

Mid-Week Bible Study will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.

Prayer Warriors Prayer service is held on Thursdays at noon. Prayer Service is also held on Fridays at 10 a.m.

Friday Evening Prayer service is held at 7:30 p.m.

All prayer services are available on the Free Call Conference.com Line, dial-in number shown above.

The church has a free app available on your app store by searching for Co Op CBC.

Please keep each other in prayer and be wise in your decisions. Please continue to mask-up, practice social distancing and stay safe!

God will strengthen us as we continue to travel through this storm. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1) The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

––Hattie L. Lucas

MetroCard Bus

The MetroCard Bus visits Co-op City every first and third Thursday of the month. The bus only makes one stop in Co-op City: between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. by the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Boulevard.

Some services offered by the bus are:

• Help with reduced-fare applications

• Transfer MetroCard balances (both full fare and reduced-fare)

• Exchange a damaged reduced-fare MetroCard for a temporary replacement

• Report a lost/stolen reduced-fare MetroCard

• Help with any MetroCard-related issues

For more MetroCard information, please visit new.mta.info/fares.

Legal Notice

“Notice of Formation of From Hip Hop 2 Hallelujah, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/12/2023. Office location: Bronx County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 880 Boynton Avenue Suite 5J Bronx, NY 10473.

Purpose: As God did not create us to conform to the world we were created to be different and set apart. The purpose of From Hip Hop 2 Hallelujah is to help others recognize their inner power and uniqueness bearing the image and likeness of the creator of all things. As well as helping them to also realize they are the church, and that the building resides within them. Without them, the physical structure cannot exist. Reminding them their purpose for being in the physical building is to strengthen their vertical and horizontal relationship with God through Christ who is the model for us to emulate. Because we were not created to conform but to mirror Christ. We ought to be radical in our thinking, revolutionary in our approach, transparent in our engagement, and transformative in our delivery. 3/11

HUGE appliance deliveries should request a delivery permit from their respective CSO.

Shareholders moving out of Co-op City should request their move-out permits from the Residential Sales department after submitting their completed withdrawal paperwork.

Moving Permits

Moving permits for new and outgoing shareholders are issued by the Residential Sales department, based on scheduling availability.

Monday – Friday: Moving is permitted between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Permits are only valid for the time period and date they are issued.

Saturday move-ins: A permit can be issued for a specified two-hour interval, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., or 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sunday move-ins and Holiday move-ins are not permitted.

*A move-in at any other time subjects the shareholder to a $300.00 Community Fine.

Delivery Permits

Furniture and appliance deliveries require permits. Delivery permits are issued Monday –Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. only.

Existing shareholders (lived in Co-op City more than 30 days) can request a delivery permit from their respective CSO.

Incoming or new shareholders (lived in Co-op City for less than 30 days) can still request delivery permits through the Residential Sales Office.

Saturday deliveries are permissible from 9:00 a.m.8:00 p.m. Riverbay administrative offices are closed on weekends. Saturday permits must be picked up prior to close of business on the Friday before your delivery date.

* Moving and Delivery permits must be requested at least 24 hours in advance of the date it is needed. Delivery without a permit subjects the shareholder to a $300.00 Community Fine.

Q. WHY ARE PERMITS REQUIRED?

A. A permit demonstrates to Co-op City Public Safety officers that a move or delivery is authorized. The permit must be prominently displayed in the windshield of your parked vehicle. For permits issued for moving/delivery of items bigger than a shopping cart, residential building elevators are padded to protect them from damage during the move/delivery.

Q. WHAT IS THE MOVE-OUT PROCEDURE?

A. When moving out, notify the Residential Sales department and request Withdrawal documents. These take about three (3) business days to generate. Complete and notarize the paperwork, and return it to the Sales office. At this point, you can request move-out permits if you know the dates you intend to move out.

• A unit is officially vacated when keys are turned in/surrendered to the Residential Sales office. Vacating shareholders are responsible for up to three (3) months of carrying charges after the keys are surrendered.

• Vacating shareholders are also responsible for remedying alterations or damages caused to the unit during their occupancy. These are determined by an apartment inspection when the unit is vacated.

Once the apartment has been emptied, you can schedule an inspection appointment through the Residential Sales office before the keys are turned in. Should you choose not to be present for the final in-

Black History Month was actively celebrated by our Post. On Wednesday, February 15, we joined Council Member Kevin C. Riley’s “Honoring Our Seniors” at the Bay Plaza Mall. The event was well attended by Co-op City residents and its neighboring community. Pictured at right are Service Officer Joan Davis and Council Member Riley supporting “Let’s Talk” at our information table to encourage veterans in attendance to join our Post. Over the years, we have supported our community in celebrating Black History Month. This annual celebration of achievements by African Americans is a time to remember our achievements in U.S. history. Last month, also known as African American History Month, grew out of Negro History Week. The recognition is credited as the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month.

On February 23, we joined Assembly Member Michael R. Benedetto’s Black

The Riverbay Safety Director, Anthony Barzellato, was the guest speaker at the Building 20 Association meeting on February 16. He provided a great deal of information about his responsibilities as the Riverbay Safety Director, including inspecting and teaching.

The following is a summary of the meeting:

When using a space heater, it should be plugged into the wall socket. It is dangerous to use an extension cord, as it could cause a fire. Also, it should be three feet away from combustibles.

Mold and Mildew: Mold will become black and keep growing. Mildew is grayish. Most mold is in the bathroom. To prevent mold, open the window or use the fan. Keep the area clean. Mold needs moisture, a dark space and a food source in order to grow. Wood is a food source. Paint on the convectors is a food source. Do not put anything on top of the convectors. You should not put curtains over the convector. Mildew might exist within the grout. Riverbay does not clean mildew.

Tip: You should clean the top of the convector with Lysol wipes once a week, and your mold problem will go away. Keep furniture two feet away from the convector. Do not jam the furniture against the wall. Keep air moving around. If there is air, the mold will not grow. Following a Riverbay clean-up, they will also paint the wall area with mold prohibitive paint.

Smells: Some cooperators cover the vent if they smell something. If you smell something, you should call CSO so that they can find where the smell is coming from. Do not cover the vent.

Doors: Your apartment door should close and latch by itself. If it does not, call your Riverbay CSO for an adjustment.

Fire proof apartments: If there is a fire in your apartment, leave immediately and shut the doors. The fire will not spread. Then, call 911.

Extension cords: If an extension cord is needed for an appliance, i.e., stove, refrigerator, etc., use an appliance extension cord.

Candles: Make sure candles are in a candle holder and away from combustibles. It is recommended that candles not be left to burn while you are sleeping.

Thanks to all the residents that attended. Our next meeting is March 16 at 7:00 p.m.

––Francine Jones

spection, you will receive a breakdown of charges deducted from your equity, if any, along with your equity refund check, mailed by the Riverbay Finance department to the forwarding address indicated on your withdrawal paperwork.

Q. WHAT IS THE TIMELIME FOR AN EQUITY REFUND?

A. After keys are turned in to the Residential Sales department, they are then handed over to the Restoration department for an initial inspection to confirm the apartment is vacated (empty), and another inspection to determine if there is any damage beyond normal wear and tear within the apartment. It is at this point that other deductions (if any) from the equity are determined, in addition to the responsibility of three months of carrying charges. The locks of the apartment are changed and soon after, it is shown to prospective shareholders whose preferences match the apartment. The average wait time between showing the apartment and its acceptance can be up to several months. Restoration of the apartment only begins once it is accepted by a prospective shareholder. The process of restoration can be anywhere between 2-3 months depending on the condition of the apartment, and other variables. When your former apartment is sold, you are notified by mail at the forwarding address on file. Approximately 6-8 weeks after a new shareholder moves into your former apartment, the Finance department mails your equity refund check, and a breakdown of the charges deducted to your forwarding address.

For the complete list of Frequently Asked Questions, visit the Riverbay website, www.coopcity.com, under General Information on the Resources page.

History Month Luncheon at Dreiser Loop Auditorium. Again, this well-attended luncheon was informative as well as entertaining. Pictured at right, (L-R) are the Martin Luther King Jr. Honorees Mr. Rodney Saunders and Ms. Shirley Saunders, and American Legion Commander Antonio Codrington. Assembly Member Michael R. Benedetto, Master of Ceremonies, and the Keynote Speaker, former Riverbay General Manager Mr. Noel Ellison. As we leave Black History Month, we must be reminded that Black soldiers served in every war in the history of the United States – even though the armed forces were not officially desegregated until 1948 when President Truman signed Executive Order 9981. The order declared “that there shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed forces without regard to race, color, religion or national origin.” Prior to the order, the Marines had no Black individuals enlisted as combat infantry; the Army Air Corps maintained an all-white policy; and the Army had only five Black officers. So, yes, looking at today’s Armed Forces, Non-Commissioned and Officers, are progress to ponder!

Contact Us

American Legion Post 1871, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41, Bronx, NY 10475; 718-3208165; email: post1871@oponline.net; website: https: www.legion.org.

––Antonio

Codrington