PRAISE & WORSHIP DIRECTORY

ALLEN CHAPEL A.M.E. Rev. Jacqueline Ford, Pastor 2842 Monroe Street Omaha, NE 68107 Off: (402) 734-3399

Email: admin@allenchapelomaha.org

Sunday School...........................9:00 a.m.

Sunday Praise & Worship.....10:00 a.m.

Thursday Bible Study..............8:00 p.m. via teleconference, dial-in number 563-999-2090 and access code 576989

Pastor Albert Jonathan Wagstaff

CLAIR MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

“Come Get Your Hilltop Experience” Rev. Portia A. Cavitt, Pastor 5544 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE 68104 Telephone: 402-451-8322 Website: www.cmumc.net

Email: clairumc@cumc.omhcoxmail.com

Rev. Portia A. Cavitt, Pastor Sunday School………………………8:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship Experience………...10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study….…….…….6:00 p.m.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Rev.

Rev. Morita Truman, Lead Pastor Services on Sundays at 8:30 am & 10:50 am 7020 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132 402.556.6262 www.fumcomaha.org

First United Methodist Church is a welcoming and inclusive community, inspired to grow with and in God.

Rev. Morita Truman

Charles Galloway - President, Rev John Deang - Pastor, Dr John Beasley - Elder

Charles Galloway - President, Rev John Deang - Pastor, Dr John Beasley - Elder

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Missouri Synod 2721 N. 30th Street 402-453-1583

Sunday School................................10:00 a.m. Church Service...............................11:00 a.m.

YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

JOY OF LIFE MINISTRIES COGIC

Pastors Eric and Cynthia Butler

6401 N. 56th Street Omaha, NE 68104

Ph: 402-399-9628

E-Mail: Jolpastor@aol.com

Sunday Morning Worship.....10:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship.......5:00 p.m.

Wednesday Academy .............7:00 p.m.

Bible Study and Youth Ministries

Pastor Eric Butler and Co-Pastor Cynthia Butler

KING

MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 3202

KING SOLOMON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 3202 Evans Street Omaha, NE 68111

Ph: 402-455-0358 Fax: 402-455-0801 kingsolomonbaptist@yahoo.com kingsolomonomaha.org

Sunday School......8:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning......10:00 a.m. Bible Study, Tuesdays......6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service, Wednesdays......12 noon

Journey to Tomorrow, Our Next Step Judges 18:4-6

ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR CATHOLIC CHURCH 2423 Grant St. Omaha, NE 68111 Ph: 402-348-0631 • Fax 402-342-4451 Sunday Mass: 9:00 a.m.

Reconciliation: Sunday

Rev. Michael Voithofer ABLAZE HOUSE OF PRAYER 11501 Fairview Road, Springfield, NE 68059 Ph: 402-451-6622 • Fax 402-457-6901

Contact Ablaze: email: ablazeworshipministry@gmail.com

Pastor: Rev. Michael Voithofer

Pastor Barbara Mitchell 2404 Fort Street, Omaha, NE 68111 402-455-1800 Church 402-455-3390 Fax

“Transformed

MT. MORIAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor Barbara Mitchell

Off: (402) 451-8800

Sunday Worship ..........................................10:45 a.m. Live Stream: Facebook.com/mtmoriahomaha

“Transformed People Everywhere” 2602 N. 24th St. - PO Box 11593 www.mtmoriahomaha.net

Off: (402) 451-8800 Sunday Worship ..........................................10:45 a.m. Live Stream: Facebook.com/mtmoriahomaha

Please call for Prayer and Transformation Group Bible Study Schedule

Please call for Prayer and Transformation Group Bible Study Schedule

PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH

“Where CHRIST is Preeminent and the Word Prevails!”

PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH

“Where CHRIST is Preeminent and the Word Prevails!”

Pastor Brian Page 5555 Larimore Avenue Church: 402-346-8427 www.pleasantgreenomaha.org

Pastor Brian Page 5555 Larimore Avenue Church: 402-346-8427 www.pleasantgreenomaha.org Pastor

ZION BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. Kenneth A. Allen, Pastor 2215 Grant Street Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-346-1502 Fax: 402-344-2720

Rev. Kenneth A. Allen, Pastor 2215 Grant Street Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-346-1502 Fax: 402-344-2720 SUNDAY

Pastor Kenneth A. Allen

Nebraska First COGIC Celebrating 106 years

The Nebraska First Church of God in Christ is celebrating 106th years of service with its annual Minister’s and Workers Meeting. This service is open to the public and will be held at the Joy of Life Faith Ministries COGIC located at 6401 North 56th St, Omaha, NE, March 7-10th 7:30pm nightly. This year’s special guest will include author and speaker, Darin McAllister and his wife gospel artist Dr. Judith Christie McAllister. Elder McAllister will be speaking to students at Blackburn Alternative School and Northwest High School about his remarkable testimony and sharing about his career with the FBI on Wednesday, February 8th. He will also facilitate a workshop starting at 6:00 pm at Joy of Life Faith Ministries COGIC.

Dr. Judith Christie McAllister is the Grammy-nominated choir director, songwriter, producer, author, and Oral Roberts University scholar, is most noted as being one of the forerunners of the Praise & Worship Movement within the African American Church. With a career span of over 30 years, Dr. J’s fingerprints can be found on the hearts and lives of Worship Leaders and worshippers everywhere. Dr. J’s music alone has broken social and racial barriers in the church - as her signature songs like, “Oh Give Thanks” and “To Our God” can be heard around the world in multiracial, Sunday morning worship services. A portion of Judith’s incredible catalog of music includes 4 albums on her own record label, Judah Music: Send Judah First, Raise The Praise, In His Presence, and Sound

The Trumpet As her music ministry is known, respected and sought-after, Judith has been a collaborator on the recordings of Bishop T.D. Jakes, Tye Tribbett, J.J. Hairston, and most notably, the West Angeles COGIC Mass Choir- just to name a few.

Dr. McAllister will speak on Wednesday evening on March 8th at 7:30pm. It is open to the public and at no cost to attend. All services and workshops will take place at Joy of Life Faith Ministries.

Obituaries from Thomas Funeral Home

enjoyed traveling extensively. Elizabeth’s three children, Louise, Freddie and Marilyn, were given his last name, Pargo. John passed on January 17, 1985, and daughter Louise Clements Pargo passed on November 26, 2008.

Elizabeth worked several jobs in Omaha including: machine operator at Tip Top Rollers, assembly line at Frito Lay, Blue Star, and Meat Department Manager at Sunshine Market until the store closed in 1984.

Around 1994, Elizabeth met her long-time companion and friend, Jewel Combes. She loved Jewel and appreciated his company. He loved her as well, until his passing on December 17, 2011.

Elizabeth was a woman of faith, and was baptized down South. She loved God, Gospel music, and Minister T. D. Jakes. She often said, “If I live to see tomorrow...” and is best remembered with these words, “Put it in God’s hands.” She enjoyed going for rides and spending time with her friends at Immanuel Pathways. Her favorite foods were collard greens, sweet potato yams, and pies. She made THE BEST dressing.

son, Dallas Richie; great-grandson, Levi Brown; aunt, Christine Cothran; uncles, Mitchell Dorsey and Anthony Dorsey; nephews, Kieth Clements and Jason Rodrigues; niece, Cynthia Clements; cousin, Robert Dorsey; and longtime companion, Jewel Combes.

She leaves to cherish her memories, son, Freddie Pargo (Omaha, NE); daughter, Marilyn Pargo Brown (Houston, TX); siblings, Pastor Carl (Dora) Clements, (Rockford, IL), Willie (Ludovice “Dee”) Clements (Elgin, IL), Charles Clements (Elgin, IL), Betty (Nick) Donald, (Elgin, IL), Gale Clements (Omaha, NE), and Lorraine (James) Rice (Elgin, IL), Ronnie Clements (Texarkana County, TX), Tencil Clements (Memphis, TN) and Cathy Ann Clements (Memphis, TN).

Her legacy lives on in her grandchildren; John Henry Pargo, Laticia Pargo, Kornelius (Laquilla) Pargo, Marquis (Heather) Pargo, A. Aerykka Brown, Elwin Brown, Steven Brown, Jr., Rochelle Brown, Cecilia Brown Rhodes, Freddie Thomas, Jalisa Thomas, Shavantay Thomas, Dakiesha Thomas, Kendra Thomas; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends, too numerous to mention. •

EDDIE L. WILLIAMS SERVICE

Saturday, February 25, 2023, 9:00 AM Salem Baptist Church, 3131 Lake St Omaha, NE 68111

Elizabeth Pargo was born on June 12, 1947, in Crittenden County, Arkansas, to the late Earnestine Clements and William Clements. She was the first born of 10 children.

Elizabeth learned how to cook at an early age. She spent much of her childhood helping her mother take care of her sisters and brothers. She shared an especially close relationship with all of them.

In Elizabeth’s younger years, she loved playing games with her siblings. Her favorites included jump rope, hula hoop, hopscotch, jacks, and hide and seek.

She met John Henry Pargo in the early 1970’s. They made their home in Homestead, Florida, working various jobs. The couple decided to move to Omaha in 1973. They married, but the exact date remains unknown. They

Elizabeth never met a stranger. Once you meet her, you had a lifetime friend. She was sweet to everyone, and many referred to her as “Big Mama.”

Her hobbies included playing cards with family and friends, of which Spades was her favorite. Elizabeth also loved to listen to Gospel and Blues music, and was known to sing along. And she could bust a move, too...!

Tyler Perry movies and television shows were her favorites, along with Family Feud. She was a great puzzle solver on Wheel of Fortune. Let’s Make A Deal, Sanford and Son, The Jeffersons, along with westerns, were on her watching radar. When enjoying football or basketball, she was known to cheer for both teams. LOL

Elizabeth spent her entire life being a caregiver. Her legacy includes 60 grands! - 14 grandchildren, 43 greatgrandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Pargo; grandmother, Eliza Dorsey; parents, Earnestine Clements and Carl William Clements, Sr.; daughter, Louise Clements Pargo; brother, James Clements; sisters, Glossie Towner and Rubistine “Ruby” Clements; grand-