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Vol. 35 • No.2 • Thurs., Jan. 7, 2016 - Wed., Jan. 13, 2016 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 65¢
'The Brides of Christ' host an evening of faith and devotion at Bethel
Photos by Robert Bell
On Friday, December 11, 2015, Bethel Baptist Church, 2030 West North Avenue, hosted an awesome evening of women preaching. Inspired and given by God, The Brides of Christ event created by Reverend Patsy McNeely of Bethel Baptist Church. The theme for the event was “You Better Be Ready.” Each female preacher( from 10 sur-
rounding churches), including Rev McNeely, dressed as brides carrying a small candle of light and strolled down Bethel’s red carpet into the church sanctuary, which was beautifully decorated in red and white. The church was filled to its downstairs capacity as the guests patiently waited for the procession of the “Brides of Christ” to
begin. Deacon Curtis Robinson eloquently welcomed the guests who waited with anticipation for the procession of the brides. Ms. Glennis Pickett stood in for Reverend McNeely as Mistress of Ceremonies. The Bethel Baptist Choir belted out two numbers with Ms. Minnie Waits performing “Sweet Jesus.” When the moment had
come for the procession of the brides, the lights went out in the church and laser lights began to flash. The onlookers gazed as 10 beautifully clad female preachers dressed as brides marched out carrying a small lit candles, singing “This Little Light of Mine.” Under a beautifully decorated arch, each woman
for 5-7 minute expounded on the Word of God taken from Matthew 25: 1-13. The women each spoke on being ready for the return of Christ, and letting your light shine so that others might see. Reverend McNeely closed the event out as the final speaker. She concluded that (Continued on pg. 8)
Milwaukee lights a candle for change 'Flowers While You Live': An evening of jazz and poetry
Photos by Yvonne Kemp
On Wednesday, December 30, 2015, St. Martin dePorres Catholic Church hosted a "Milwaukee Lights a Candle for Change: Candle Light Vigil for the 2015 Homicide Victims." The event took place at the church, 3114 North 2nd Street, and was presided over by Father David Preuss. Family members lit candles in remembrance of their loved ones who died by violence this past year (right photo). Words of comfort were offered by Pastor Darryl Seay of Liberty and Truth Ministries; while words of encouragement were offered by Congresswoman Gwen Moore (left photo) and Pastor Dr. Tony Whitley, Jr. of Resurrection Life Worship Center; and words of hope were offered by Pastor Phillip Hill, Sr., of Faith Church Milwaukee. The names of the victims were read by Sis. Rose Stietz (bottom photo, left) and Rev. Gregory Lewis of Pastors United (bottom photo, right). The event was co-sponsored by Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc., Pastors United, MICAH, Safe and Sound, and Wisconsin Annual Conference of United Methodist Churches, in cooperation with Milwaukee County. www.milwaukeetimesnews.com
Photo by Yvonne Kemp
On Sunday, January 3, 2016 the Wisconsin African American Women's Center (WAAW), 3020 West Vliet Street, hosted a jazz and poetry brunch fundraiser. The event entitled, "Flowers While You Live," celebrated WAAW Center co-founder Josephine Hill (right) and Tony Courtney (left). The event was M.C.'ed by Brother Heel-the-Hood, Ajamou Butler and featured poetry by King Kamonzi, Dasha Kelly, and Melissa Blue; and jazz music by the Larry Moore Trio. Pictured at the event are Tony Courtney and Josephine Hill with William Muhammad of Mosque #3, who presented them an award honoring them for their community service. All proceeds went to help run the WAAW Center.
Congratulations Josephine Hill and Tony Courtney! An NCON Communications Publication