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In my reading I found several personal finance tips that I want to share to make you go HMMMM… about your personal finances.

This is the first month of the second quarter of 2023. Reflect. What went right in Q1? Did you make a plan for Q2? What are your goals? Personal? Professional? Financial? Social? Do you have a list on your phone? In your head? In a journal/ notebook? Will you be learning in this quarter or expanding your territory? Personally, these are a few of the questions that I am pondering.

Here are 5 ways to save on household bills: • Skip the heat dry setting on the dishwasher (I do this ALL the time) • Switch to LED light bulbs • Use task lighting • Fix the leaky faucet or toilet • Take shorter showers How can you improve finances if you have a family: • Keep birthdays simple • Price match when shopping • Plan ahead for holidays • Buy items in bulk • Dine where and when kids eat free

What can you do about food/grocery store runs: • Use cash only to make purchases • In the grocery store, get in and get out—do not linger in the aisles • Shop in season items • Shop weekly, with a list, and not daily • Always check your pantry/ cupboards before you buy These are just a few things to consider as you review your personal finances in this spring season. On another note…Have you seen our website? www.theomahastar.com. On our website there is a calendar. Consult the calendar as you make plans for your family, organizations and events. If you have information: dates, times, locations that you would like to see included on the calendar, please send to: publisher@omahastarinc.com. ★

Great Plains Black History Museum is proud to host the diving nine as part of its 2023 rotating exhibition. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was part of the March exhibit; AKA is the first black sorority in history. The exhibit was hosted as part of the divine nine exhibit as well as to highlight women’s history month. Eric Ewing, Executive Director – Great Plains Black History Museum, said, “We created this exhibit to help in educating people about the great community work that these nine African American fraternities and sororities, Divine Nine, have contributed since 1906. We started this nine-month exhibit in February, so it would allow us to feature the first African American sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated, during the month of March as part of our celebration of Women’s Herstory month.” The AKA Delta Epsilon Omega chapter (Omaha graduate chapter) planned the display and hosted an afternoon reception March 19, 2023. The day offered an opportunity for friends and family of the

sorority to join the sisterhood in honoring AKA history. “I would like to thank Mr. Eric Ewing for taking time to showcase the rich history of the Divine Nine organizations. We have a powerful story of how Greek organizations have been there supporting communities through historical movements,” said, Anita Johnson, President of AKA Omaha Graduate chapter,“ We also have some amazing trailblazers who are from Omaha. My hope is the community takes a moment to stop by the Great Plains History Museum to experience these breath-taking exhibits.” The mission of GPBM is to preserve, educate, and exhibit the contributions and achievements of African Americans with an emphasis on the Great Plains region, as well as provide a space to learn, explore, reflect and remember our history. For more information about the Great Plains Black History Museum exhibits, got to gpblackhistorymuseum.org. Figure 1 Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority , Inc. ★

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Heart Ministry Social Enterprise FRESH FLORAL, Director: Rayna Pollock Rayna Pollock greets everyone who comes into FRESH FLORAL with a bright smile and kind greeting that immediately makes them feel welcome. FRESH FLORAL is Heart Ministry Center’s second social enterprise, and Pollock has been named the director. She takes pride in leading a talented, dynamic team in this new venture. Heart Ministry Center recently acquired Voila! Magdalene Blooms and is excited about launching FRESH Floral. Voila! has been providing floral services to the Omaha community since it opened in Dundee in 2003, and FRESH FLORAL is honored to continue that tradition. The specialty flower boutique and expert team are committed to providing customers with an excellent experience and the highest quality arrangements -- from treasured favorites and time-honored classics, to wonderfully unexpected varieties. FRESH FLORAL is more than the typical flower store; it is a community-minded social enterprise where quality and dignity go hand in hand. Floral purchases support Heart Ministry Center, a nonprofit organization located in north Omaha that provides food, healthcare, and a way forward to people severely affected by poverty in the Omaha area. In addition, FRESH FLORAL provides job training and short-term employment for graduates of Heart Ministry Center’s Fresh Start Program. When customers shop at FRESH FLORAL, they are part of something special, and Pollock and her team embody that. With 20 years of managerial experience and a penchant for extraordinary customer service, Pollock

oversees operations at FRESH FLORAL. Prior to this role, Pollock served as the director of the Fresh Start Laundromat, Heart Ministry Center’s inaugural social enterprise located on its campus on North 24th Street. Pollock lives in her childhood home in north Omaha with her husband and three of her children. She had her oldest daughter when she was a teenager and that shaped her in a lot of ways. “I grew up with a sense that family is important. My neighbors are part of my family. My kids are going to the same schools I went to. It is kind of a legacy.” A graduate of Omaha Centra, Pollock worked her way up to management roles at Lady Footlocker and Gordmans. She learned about Heart Ministry Center when her husband entered the organization’s Fresh Start Program after battling substance abuse and attending rehab. The Fresh Start Program is a holistic, intensive human resource training program empowering participants to achieve a fresh start in life and be self-sufficient. It encompasses mental and physical health, financial and household management, communication, and job skills. “Heart Ministry Center provides multiple resources to help people experiencing poverty and issues associated with poverty.” When Gordmans closed, Pollock joined Heart Ministry Center as a Fresh Start facilitator in August 2020. “Rayna embodies all four of our core values: Compassion, Community, Accountability, and Excellence,” said Mark Dahir, CEO of Heart Ministry Center. “She does so with a quiet courage and grace that is both highly effective and also empowers her team members. She makes the people around her better, myself included.”

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College of Saint Mary to Host Exhibit, Events for Holocaust Remembrance OMAHA, Neb. – College of Saint Mary (CSM) will host a traveling exhibit and several other events in honor of Yom HaShoah and Holocaust Remembrance Month. “Stories of Survival: Object. Image. Memory.” will be displayed April 1-30 in the CSM Library, 7000 Mercy Road. An opening reception will be 4-6:30 p.m. on April 3. The exhibit, on loan from the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, reflects upon the individual stories of 32 survivors of the Holocaust and genocides, including Armenia, Bosnia, Cambodia, Iraq, Syria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, told through photographs and personal reflections. “Antisemitism is on the rise in the United States and worldwide, and we live in uncertain times,” said Dr. Mark Gudgel, assistant professor of education. “As part of an ongoing effort to combat antisemitism, hatred and genocide, CSM is commemorating Yom HaShoah during April.” Other events include: • The State of Holocaust Education Today, presentation by Dr. Mark Gudgel Noon – 1 p.m., April 11, Hill Macaluso Hall Room 21 • Yom HaShoah Community Commemoration, Institution for Holocaust Education 7-8 p.m., April 19, 333 South 132nd St., Omaha • Liberators: Allied Forces and the Relief of Nazi Camps, Presentation from Dr. Mark Celinscak Noon – 1 p.m., April 25, Hill Macaluso Hall Room 21 College of Saint Mary – educating leaders since 1923. CSM is a Catholic university providing access to education for women in an environment that calls forth

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Senior-Focused Healthcare Omaha seniors will soon have access to high-quality healthcare and healthy living options as three member-centric primary care health centers open throughout Omaha. ArchWell Health is a national company providing an advanced model of value based care services to Medicare-eligible seniors. The company announced this expansion as part of its continued growth in all parts of the United States including the Midwest region. ArchWell Health offers a value-based care approach that consists of higher quality, personalized care for Omaha seniors. Each physician is incentivized to help members improve their health, reduce the effects of chronic diseases, and live healthier lives. At ArchWell Health, each center’s patient-to doctor ratio is well below the national average, ensuring doctors have the time they need with each individual member to address their unique health challenges and ensure members are improving their lives, mind, and body.

The initial center in the Omaha area will be opening in late summer, located at North 90th Street. ArchWell Health will open two additional centers in the weeks following, bringing the total number to three brand-new member-centric centers. Each center has been strategically located in easily accessible areas that historically have had limited access to quality primary care. Each center is equipped with physicians and care teams specifically trained to support seniors on their wellness journey. Atypical of other clinics in the area, ArchWell Health offers same-day appointments where the patient-to-doctor ratio is well below the national average, ensuring doctors have the time they need with each individual patient to solve their unique health challenges. Each member is assigned a primary care provider who coordinates a team of ArchWell Health colleagues to provide a personalized approach that encourages each member to live their healthiest life. Additionally, to help seniors avoid isolation and

maintain an active mind and body, each center hosts a social space with weekly events in a bright, welcoming environment that fosters friendships and connections. These activities include programs that educate members about healthy lifestyle choices and wellness. “We understand healthcare isn’t just about visiting the doctor; it’s about establishing ongoing, longterm relationships with our members in order to monitor and respond to their unique physical and emotional needs,” says Carl Whitmer, CEO of ArchWell Health. “By bringing our innovative and member-centric healthcare centers to Omaha, we hope to address the multi-faceted needs of the senior population. Our primary care providers are supported by social, nutritional, and overall wellbeing services teams to ensure our member’s physical, mental, and emotional needs are being met. ★

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A Family of Auto Customizers and Entrepreneurs by Calvin Saunders

Omaha, Nebraska is filled with a great amount of black history. Many know the stories of Omaha greats like Malcolm X, Marlin Briscoe, Alfonzo Davis, Bob Gibson, Preston Love Sr, and so many more. But there are more influential black people from Omaha that stories haven’t been told. In continuing to recognize African American people in Omaha, I would like to share the stories of three men from Omaha who were trail blazers in their own way. Harold D. Matthews (7/20/1928-11/17/2002), Robert Martin (7/3/1932-12/21/1998) and Calvin Matthews were born in Omaha, but their accomplishments were nationally and globally known. Harold graduated from Omaha Tech High in the spring of 1946 and attended The University of Omaha (later named University of Nebraska at Omaha). In the early 1950s Matthews joined the United States Navy and served during the Korean War. After the war ended Matthews returned to Omaha and opened the first black owned insurance agency with Wes Taylor. The insurance agency operated under the name “H.D. Matthews and Associates”. In the early 1960s Matthews moved to St. Louis, MO, and along with friend and partner Francis Thomas (Director of Thomas Funeral Home), became the first black men to own a car dealership in St. Louis when they purchased Shelton Buick New and Used Car Lot. At the time Shelton Buick was one of the biggest car dealerships in St. Louis.

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Matthews later renamed the business Deluxe Auto Sales and Body Repair. Matthews ran the company for over 30 years until the time of his transition. Along with a long list of awards and honors, Matthews was inducted into the St. Louis Business Hall of Fame in 1993. Matthews’ second Cousin Robert Martin (Matthews’ mother and Martin’s grandmother were sisters) also found his niche in the auto industry. Martin graduated from Omaha Tech High in 1950 and shortly after opened his own auto shop out of his North Omaha home. In 1960 Martin was the first black man to customize a car when he customized a 1957 Chevy for Jim Meyers and Roger Ryan. The car was given the name “Ryan’s Song” and featured quad headlights from a ’58 Edsel, a grille from a ’57 Buick, and taillights from a ’60 Chrysler. Martin then gave the car a custom Titian red (dark candy apple red) paint job. Martin moved to California later in the 60s where his career in car customizing took off. Martin has won countless car competitions and shows. His work has been published in many lowrider and car enthusiast publications. Following in the tradition of autobody work Matthews’ son Calvin worked with his dad in the autobody business. Calvin attended Omaha Tech High School. He later moved to St Louis and worked with his dad. While in St Louis Calvin opened a detail shop

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becoming the youngest person to open a business. He later returned to Omaha and opened a flourishing Auto Detail Shop. Calvin’s other hobbies include wrestling and bull riding. In continuing his love of car restoration, Calvin has founded the Omaha Original Street Outlaws Club, including a Hall of Fame of people who raced cars back in the day. Show and Shine and Car Shows are held during the summer months. Matthews, Martin and Calvin proud Omaha natives, planted their stake in history with being pioneers during a time when it was hard to do so. ★

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Africa Djawa: Africa Rejoicing Experience the vibrant and diverse culture of Africa like never before at the upcoming Africa Djawa event, hosted by African Culture Connection. On May 13, 2023, the Warrior Theater will be transformed into a celebration of African culture, history, and performing arts. Featuring a showstopping live performance with traditional and modern dance and drumming, this immersive community event promises to transport audiences to a multicultural world that is rarely available through a single cultural event. From young to old, Africa Djawa is

an event that will entertain, delight, and inspire viewers of all ages. As a leading nonprofit in the region dedicated to promoting African arts and culture, African Culture Connection is proud to host this one-of-a-kind celebration. At the event, sixteen local artists will showcase their talents alongside three international performers: Luc Aho, Etienne Cakpo, and Oswaldo Degbo, guest artists from Benin. The show will also feature Atihoun Kingdom dance performed by metro area students taught through African

Culture Connection’s school residency program. Through sharing the vibrant culture of Africa, we hope inspire a deeper appreciation and respect for the diverse cultures that make our world so beautiful. By attending the Africa Djawa event, you’ll not only enjoy a spectacular cultural performance, but also support African Culture Connection’s vital educational programs and their efforts to promote cross-cultural understanding in our community. Don’t miss out on this chance to celebrate African culture. ★

Juneteenth High School Giveaway In celebration of Juneteenth 2023 applications are being accepted Saturday, April 1-Friday, May 12 @ 11:59pm, to enroll in the High School Car giveway. Eligible winners will be notified Monday, June 5, 2023. To apply, please submit the following information: •S ubmit: Teachers Recommendation •P roof of 3.0 GPA • Write a short paragraph on how a car will help you. •H ave a Valid Driver License •S end your Email Address, Street Address and Phone number to Subject: Car Raffle to Freedomtainment@gmail.com. Those eligible are North Omaha area residents who are Seniors in High School or a Freshman in college.

Eligible participants will Need to be present at the Omaha Freedom Festival on Saturday, June 17, 2023 Entry’s will be accepted from the following high schools: • Benson High School • Central High School • North High School • Freshman that goes to any college in Douglas county as long as you live in the North Omaha Zip Codes 68104, 68110, 68111, 68112, 68131, 68102, 68152

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He is BACK Michael Scott, one of Omaha’s most well-known and respected journalists is launching a weekly, live streaming show. Supported in part by Omaha Publications, Raines Productions, Clark Connection Group, and Hurrdat Media. Each week Michael will be interviewing newsmakers and celebrities. And thanks to live streaming, you’ll see what’s happening in Omaha Metro.the State, and the Nation. Michael was part of the team that made KETV number ONE. He left Omaha to work at Entertainment Tonight. He then reported for KCBS during the Simpson-Goldman murder and trial. Four plus decades as a broadcast journalist, university educator, and politician. Join Michael Scott UNLEASHED LIVE on Monday, 9AM - April 10th 2023, for engaging conversation, insight and even a couple of laughs. Visit www.hurrdatmedia.com to tune in to Michael’s show. ★

The winner will win a used Donated vehicle in good running condition. For more information call 531-772-0842, Send recommendations: to Car Raffle at: Freedomtainment@gmail.com Good Luck!! We look forward to reading your stories and seeing you at the Festival. ★

Reading Meets Technology - A Creative Way to Make Reading Fun and Engaging

Let’s be honest…reading can be intimidating, daunting, challenging, and overwhelming. For children and adults alike. Recall that college literature you had to read to write your paper. Or that contract you read before signing to buy a house, car or become a new employee. It’s a lot to not only read, but also understand and apply. So you can imagine how reading can be for a child who is newly learning, or actively learning and growing in their level of reading. If you have a child or student that finds reading intimidating, daunting, challenging or overwhelming… get creative with me! Try these fun alternatives that us adults love too… AUDIOBOOKS!!

Yes!! Audiobooks! They are available EVERYWHERE! Technology has made reading an active and enjoyable activity that can literally happen anywhere! Some of my favorite audiobooks resources for kids are: • Vooks • Hoopla • Tumblebooks • Reading Eggs • Amazon Kids • Audible • Apple Books

audiobooks?” A couple of ways! If it’s their own book, have them underline or highlight “funny or sad parts, their favorite part, places they have questions, etc. Another way is to have them answer the “5 W’s”: Who, What, When, Where, Why. This is an excellent way to check for comprehension. And for my younger readers, I love having them draw a picture that describes what happened in the book, and “finish the story” with a new ending!

These are just a few resources that are FREE through your local library or low cost online. Our family personally loves Reading Eggs, VOOKS, and going to the library and checking out audiobooks. Audiobooks are great while you’re traveling in the car, reading before bed, and simply reading for fun or school! Many kids find opening an actual book and putting on headphones to listen to that book an enjoyable experience. It allows them to follow along and work on pacing, understand how to pronounce unfamiliar or difficult words, and work on their own inflection and literacy skills.

Let’s get these babies (big and small) reading! By any means! There is so much knowledge and adventure inside of books. We don’t want our children falling behind or missing out!

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“Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world.” #WeReadOverHere Reading Challenge: Grab those tablets and phones and give one of these reading resources a try. Better yet! Head to your neighborhood library and check out Hoopla and Tumblebooks! Remember, finding books on topics that your child loves increases their desire to want to read! ★

The Book: The DEUCE This is a book about a once fabulous community, where we had doctors, lawyers, politicians, architects, grocery stores, drugstores, athletes, business owners, parades, trolley cars, and so much more. A place where we ran and bossed our own community, a place where there were no empty buildings and vacant lots. It was a time of cohesiveness, where we were bound and stuck together. A place where music filled the air like a tight sweater, where musicians from across the nation came to play. It was a mecca for music, for entertainers, entertainment, and the way we were entertained! We had the nightclubs, bars, and ballrooms, and at least 23 to 25 clubs and more on the Deuce alone to accommodate our musicians, and that’s something that we had, and we had it all by ourselves… the Dreamland Ballroom, Allen’s Showcase, The Carnation Ballroom, The Apex Blue Room, The American Legion, etc.. Our community that was once vibrant, where we had most all that we needed, a place that we loved and proudly called it home. It was the best of time, it was the worst of time. It was a time back

in the day when we lived in a community known as North Omaha, sometimes referred to as The Near North Side, and frequently called North 24th St. Come go with me let me be your guide as we take a trip back into the past...back to a time when we had a great community, great neighborhoods, businesses, schools, and professions of all kinds. Back to a time with great musicians, a time when music filled the space like the air you breathed. Back to a business district that was second only to downtown Omaha, a community called the Deuce, named and claimed by people of colour who affectionately named it The Deuce. Step back into a time of love, a time of iniquity as we kick up old stories, visit and dust off old memories of the past. I will take you with me if you are willing to go, if you are longing and thirst for yesteryear, and times long gone. Come, go back with me as we trod upon these old cobbled stoned roads of yesterday, discover and re-discover the love the joy and the tears of our beloved Deuce. ★

Omaha Mobile Stage Youth Talent Show at the Staenberg Omaha JCC • Sunday, June 11, 2023 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Staenberg Omaha JCC333 South 132nd StreetOmaha, NE, 68154 This event is free and open to the public. This event features a special performance by Broadway actress and Omaha native Q. Smith. Q. Smith was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. She attended Fontenelle Elementary School, Brownell Talbot Prep, North High School, UNO, and then graduated with a MFA in Musical Theatre from Ithaca College. Q. was a part of the original cast of the Tony Award winning (for Best Director) show, Come From Away, playing the role of Hannah. It is currently streaming on Apple TV+. Before Come From Away, Q. was seen on Broadway as the first African American actress to play a leading role in Disney’s Mary Poppins. Q. was also in the first revival of Les Miserables on Broadway. Off Broadway, she has performed and recorded the soundtrack for Fame: On 42nd Street. She has toured with the North American Broadway show A Night with Janis Joplin, playing the roles of Aretha Franklin and Nina Simone. Other noted credits include Abyssinia: A Gospel Celebration with Wynton Marsalis at the Lincoln Center and Showboat in concert at the renowned Carnegie Hall. Q. was a guest soloist for Hillary Clinton’s Vital Voices awards at the Kennedy Center and a guest soloist at Barack Obama’s inaugural ceremonies. She has shared the stage with Gladys Knight, Rita Coolidge and Gary U.S. Bonds in Smokey Joe’s Cafe and has traveled the world with various productions. Television credits: The Good Fight, The Black Box, FBI Most Wanted, and multiple voice over commercials and campaigns. Q. is also a passionate educator. Q. and her husband conduct workshops and masterclasses for groups and offer private coaching sessions for individuals of all ages. She has been developing a curriculum entitled Comprehensive and Restorative Art Conditioning, which helps children with behavioral problems and learning disabilities maintain their curriculum through the arts. Her goals are to build a performing arts school integrated with the juvenile system, open a bed and breakfast in Hawaii, travel the world, and finish her book Queens of the Theatre! For more information, go to: QdotSmith.com This event is made possible by the Staenberg Family Foundation and Broadmoor, with additional support provided by the Jewish Community Center of Omaha. ★

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The winner’s of the 2023 Nebraska Black History Art Contest are as follows:

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:ƵƉŝƚĞƌ ^ƚƌƵŵ͕ ϵƚŚ ŐƌĂĚĞ͕ ŽǇƐƚŽǁŶ ,ŝŐŚ ^ĐŚŽŽů͖ >ŽƌĞůĂŝ <ůŽƐŶĞƌ͕ ϭϬƚŚ ŐƌĂĚĞ͕ ŽǇƐƚŽǁŶ ,ŝŐŚ ^ĐŚŽŽů͖ ƵƌŽƌĂ sĞƌĚŝŶ KƌŽǌĐŽ͕ ϭϮƚŚ ŐƌĂĚĞ͕ ŽǇƐƚŽǁŶ ,ŝŐŚ ^ĐŚŽŽů ĂŶĚ ůĞƚ >ĂǇ͕ ϭϮƚŚ ŐƌĂĚĞ͕ >ŝŶĐŽůŶ ,ŝŐŚ ^ĐŚŽŽů͘ Contest Sponsored by:

sŝƐŝƚ͕ ĐŚŝůů͕ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ Ăƚ ǁǁǁ͘ďůĂĐŬŚŝƐƚŽƌǇĂƌƚĐŽŶƚĞƐƚ͘ĐŽŵ

April 7, 2023

PRAISE & WORSHIP DIRECTORY PRAISE & WORSHIP DIRECTORY

April 7, 2023 February 3, 2023

ALLEN CHAPEL A.M.E. Rev. Jacqueline Ford,A.M.E. Pastor ALLEN CHAPEL

Monroe Street Rev.2842 Jacqueline Ford, Pastor Omaha, NE 68107 2842 Monroe Street Off: (402) 734-3399 Omaha, NE 68107 Email: admin@allenchapelomaha.org Off: (402) 734-3399 Email: admin@allenchapelomaha.org Sunday School...........................9:00 a.m. SundaySchool...........................9:00 Praise & Worship.....10:00a.m. a.m. Sunday Thursday Bible p.m. Sunday Praise &Study..............8:00 Worship.....10:00 a.m. via teleconference, dial-in number Thursday Bible Study..............8:00 p.m. 563-999-2090 and access code 576989 via teleconference, dial-in number 563-999-2090 and access code 576989

Rev. Jacqueline Ford Rev. Jacqueline Ford

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KING SOLOMON MISSIONARY BAPTIST KING SOLOMON CHURCH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 3202 Evans Street

ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR ST. CATHOLIC BENEDICT CHURCH THE MOOR CATHOLIC CHURCH 2423 Grant St.

Omaha, NE 68111 2423 Grant St. Ph: 402-348-0631 • Fax 402-342-4451 Omaha, NE 68111 Sunday Mass: a.m. Ph: 402-348-0631 • Fax9:00 402-342-4451 Reconciliation: Sunday Sunday Mass: 9:00after a.m.Mass or by appointment Reconciliation: Sunday after Mass or by appointment

Omaha, NE Street 68111 3202 Evans Ph: 402-455-0358 Omaha, NE 68111 Fax: 402-455-0801 Ph: 402-455-0358 Fax: 402-455-0801 kingsolomonbaptist@yahoo.com

Pastor Albert Jonathan Wagstaff

kingsolomonomaha.org kingsolomonbaptist@yahoo.com kingsolomonomaha.org

Pastor Albert Jonathan WagstaffSchool......8:45 a.m. Sunday

Sunday a.m. SundayMorning......10:00 School......8:45 a.m. BibleSunday Study, Tuesdays......6:00 7:30 p.m. Morning......10:00-a.m. Prayer Service, Wednesdays......12 Bible Study, Tuesdays......6:00 - 7:30noon p.m. Prayer Service, Wednesdays......12 noon Journey to Tomorrow, Our Next Step Journey to Tomorrow, Our Next Step Judges 18:4-6 Judges 18:4-6

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Rev. Michael Voithofer

Rev. Michael ABLAZE Voithofer HOUSE OF PRAYER

11501 FairviewHOUSE Road, Springfield, NE 68059 ABLAZE OF PRAYER Ph:Fairview 402-451-6622 Fax 402-457-6901 11501 Road, •Springfield, NE 68059 Ph: 402-451-6622 • Fax 402-457-6901 Contact Ablaze: email: ablazeworshipministry@gmail.com Contact Ablaze: email: ablazeworshipministry@gmail.com Pastor: Rev. Michael Voithofer Pastor: Rev. Michael Voithofer

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH SACRED HEART Fr. DaveCHURCH Korth CATHOLIC

BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH BETHEL MISSIONARY Rev. Dr. Lorenzo S.L. Fincher BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor Rev. Dr. Senior Lorenzo S.L. Fincher 5318Senior SouthPastor 30th Street Omaha, 68107 5318 SouthNE 30th Street Phone: (402) 731-1840 Omaha, NE 68107 Phone: (402) 731-1840 Rev. Dr. Lorenzo S.L. Fincher Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Lorenzo S.L. Fincher Senior Pastor

“Large enough to serve you, Small enough “Large enoughtotoknow serve you” you, Small enough to know you”

Sunday School .............................................. 9:30 a.m. Worship ..............................................9:30 10:45 a.m. Sunday Services School .............................................. a.m. Wednesday Prayer Services ..........................................6:30 Worship Services .............................................. 10:45 a.m.p.m. Wednesday Study.....................7:00 - 8:00 p.m.p.m. Wednesday PrayerBible Services ..........................................6:30 Wednesday Bible Study.....................7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Biblically Based, Family Oriented, Dynamic Fellowship Biblically Based, Family Oriented, Dynamic Fellowship

Church of the Living God “A great place to call home.” Pastor Overseer Dr. Claude White 2029 Binney Street Omaha, Nebraska 68110 402-451-4742 www.facebook.com/cotlg33.org

Overseer Dr. Claude White

Come and hang out with us on our corner

Weekly Services

MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH MORNING2019 STAR BAPTIST Burdette Street CHURCH

Omaha, NE 68110 2019 Burdette Street Ph: 402-342-0018 Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-342-0018 Worship Service .............10:00 a.m. Sunday School a.m. Worship Service.................8:45 .............10:00 a.m. Excluding First Sunday a.m. Sunday School .................8:45 TuesdayExcluding Evening Service.........7:00 p.m. First Sunday Tuesday Evening Service.........7:00 p.m. Live Streaming Sunday Service-10:00am on Morning Star BaptistSunday Church-Omaha Facebook Live Streaming Service-10:00am onPage Morning Star Baptist Church-Omaha Facebook Page

Fr. Dave Korth Fr. Dave Korth

Mass Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - 8:00 am in Rectory Mass Schedule: (2218 Binney) Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - 8:00 am in Rectory (2218 Binney) Thursday - School Mass 8:10 am in Church Thursday - School Mass 8:10pm am in Church Saturday - 5:00 Saturday - 5:00 Sunday - 8:15 am and pm 10:30 am Sunday - 8:15 am and 10:30 am

SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH

Serving God and One Another in the SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH Spirit of Excellence Serving God and One Another in the Rev.Spirit Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus of Excellence Pastor Rev. Dr.Senior Selwyn Q. Bachus Senior Pastor 3131 Lake Street Omaha, NEStreet 68111 3131 Lake 402-455-1000 Omaha, NE 68111 www.salembc.org 402-455-1000 www.salembc.org

MOUNT CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH MOUNT CALVARY “Jesus is the Light of the World” COMMUNITY CHURCH

Bishop “Jesus is theKevin Light Chambers, of the World” Senior Bishop KevinPastor Chambers, www.m3comaha.org Senior Pastor www.m3comaha.org 5112 Ames Avenue Omaha, NEAvenue 68104 5112 Ames (402)Omaha, 457-4216 NEChurch 68104Phone (402) 457-4216 453-4084 Church Pastor’sPhone Office (402) (402) 453-4084 Pastor’s Office

Fr. Dave Korth 2207 Wirt Street Omaha, NEStreet 68110 2207 Wirt Phone: Omaha,402-451-5755 NE 68110 Phone: 402-451-5755

Bishop Kevin Chambers Bishop Kevin Chambers

Services: Sunday School .................................................... 9:30 a.m. Services: SundaySchool Morning Worship Experience ......... 11:00 a.m. Sunday .................................................... 9:30 a.m. Word On Wednesday (WOW) ........................ 7:00a.m. p.m. Sunday Morning Worship Experience ......... 11:00 Word On Wednesday (WOW) ........................ 7:00 p.m.

Weekly Services Sunday Morning WorshipWeekly ServiceServices .....................8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. th Children’s Church (2nd & 4Service Sunday) ................8:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship .....................10:00a.m. nd Life Development (Sunday a.m. & 4th School) Sunday).........................................10:15 ................10:00a.m. Children’s Church (2 Wednesday Word and Worship (WWW) ................................ 6:30 p.m. Life Development (Sunday School) .........................................8:30a.m.. Wednesday Word and Worship (WWW) ................................ 6:30 p.m.

Sunday School ———————- 9:30 a.m.

TABERNACLE OF TABERNACLE OF FAITH CHURCH Pastor Barbara Mitchell FAITH CHURCH

Morning Worship —————— 10:45 a.m.

CLAIR MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CLAIR MEMORIAL CHURCH UNITED METHODIST “Come Get CHURCH Your Hilltop Experience”

“Come GetPortia YourA. Hilltop Experience” Rev. Cavitt, Pastor 5544 Rev. AmesPortia Avenue, Omaha, NE 68104 A. Cavitt, Pastor Telephone: 5544 Ames Avenue,402-451-8322 Omaha, NE 68104 Website: www.cmumc.net Telephone: 402-451-8322 Email: Website: www.cmumc.net clairumc@cumc.omhcoxmail.com Email: Rev. Portia A. Cavitt, Pastor clairumc@cumc.omhcoxmail.com Rev. Portia A. Cavitt, Pastor

Sunday School………………………8:45 a.m. Sunday School………………………8:45 Worship Experience………...10:00a.m. a.m. Sunday Wednesday Bible Study….…….…….6:00 p.m. Sunday Worship Experience………...10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study….…….…….6:00 p.m.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FIRST UNITED Rev. Morita Truman, Lead Pastor METHODIST CHURCH

Rev. Morita Truman, Lead Pastor Services on Sundays at 8:30 amon&Sundays 10:50 amat Services 8:30 am & 10:50 am 7020 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132 402.556.6262 7020 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132 www.fumcomaha.org 402.556.6262 www.fumcomaha.org First United Methodist Church is a welcoming inclusiveChurch community, First Unitedand Methodist is a inspired toand grow with and in God. welcoming inclusive community, inspired to grow with and in God.

Rev. Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus Rev. Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus

Rev. T. Michael Williams

Dr. Ralph B. Lassiter

Elder Howard Dixon

MT. MORIAH MISSIONARY

Rev. T. Michael WilliamsBAPTIST Dr. RalphCHURCH B. Lassiter Elder Howard Dixon

“Transformed People Everywhere” MT. MORIAH MISSIONARY 2602BAPTIST N. 24th St.CHURCH - PO Box 11593

www.mtmoriahomaha.net “Transformed People Everywhere” Off: 2602 N. 24th(402) St. - 451-8800 PO Box 11593 Sunday Worship ..........................................10:45 a.m. www.mtmoriahomaha.net Live Stream: Facebook.com/mtmoriahomaha Off: (402) 451-8800 Sunday Worship ..........................................10:45 a.m. Please call Facebook.com/mtmoriahomaha for Prayer and Transformation Live Stream: Group Bible Study Schedule Please call for Prayer and Transformation Group Bible Study Schedule

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

Pastor Barbara Mitchell Pastor Barbara Mitchell

Sunday Morning Service 11:30am

Sundays:

Wednesday In Person 6:30pm In Person ServiceBible 11:30Study am and LIVE on Facebook

Wednesday Night Friday Night on Zoom LIVE on Facebook Saturday Prayer at6:30 Noonpm Friday Night

We are theLIVE church everybody is somebody! on where Facebook 7:00 pm

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

Rev. Morita Truman

Pastor Kenneth A. Allen

Rev. Morita Truman

Pastor Kenneth A. Allen

SUNDAY Sunday Morning Worship……………10:00 A.M. SUNDAY SundayMorning School……………………….. 9:00A.M. A.M. Sunday Worship……………10:00 Sunday School……………………….. 9:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY 11:00 A.M.WEDNESDAY ~ Hour of Power Bible Study 11:00 Wednesday A.M. ~ HourisofFamily Power Night! Bible Study 6:00 P.M. ~ Prayer & Praise Service Wednesday is Family Night! 6:306:00 P.M.P.M. ~ Feast & Fellowship (Light ~ Prayer & Praise ServiceMeal) 7:15 P.M. ~ Discipleship 6:30 P.M. ~ Feast & FellowshipAcademy (Light Meal) (Classes for ages 5 & up) 7:15 P.M. ~ Discipleship Academy (Classes for ages 5 & up)

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 HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

2721 N. 30th Street Missouri Synod 402-453-1583 2721 N. 30th Street Sunday School................................10:00 a.m. 402-453-1583 Church Service...............................11:00 a.m. Sunday School................................10:00 a.m. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Church Service...............................11:00 a.m. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

JOY OF LIFE MINISTRIES COGIC JOY OF LIFE Pastors Eric and Cynthia Butler MINISTRIES COGIC

Pastors Eric and Cynthia Butler 6401 N. 56th Street Omaha, NE 68104 6401 N. 56th Street Ph: 402-399-9628 Omaha, NE 68104 E-Mail: Jolpastor@aol.com Ph: 402-399-9628 E-Mail: Jolpastor@aol.com Sunday Morning Worship.....10:00 a.m. SundayMorning Evening Worship.....10:00 Worship.......5:00 a.m. p.m. Sunday Wednesday Academy .............7:00p.m. p.m. Sunday Evening Worship.......5:00 Bible Study and Youth Ministries Wednesday Academy .............7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Youth Ministries

Pastor Eric Butler and Co-Pastor Cynthia Pastor Eric Butler Butler and Co-Pastor Cynthia Butler

PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH PLEASANT GREEN “Where CHRISTCHURCH is Preeminent and BAPTIST

Word isPrevails!” “Where the CHRIST Preeminent and the Word Prevails!” Pastor Brian Page 5555 Larimore Avenue Pastor Brian Page Church: 402-346-8427 5555 Larimore Avenue www.pleasantgreenomaha.org Church: 402-346-8427 www.pleasantgreenomaha.org

THE WORSHIP CENTER

Pastor Brian Page

Pastor Brian Page Wednesday: Prayer Power HourWednesday: ......................................12:00 p.m Prayer Power Hour ......................................12:00 p.m Thursday: Youth For Christ ............................................6:00 p.m Thursday: PrayerFor & Bible ....................................6:30p.m p.m Youth ChristStudy ............................................6:00 Prayer & Bible Study ....................................6:30 p.m Sunday: Sunday School.................................................9:00 a.m. Sunday: Morning Worship..........................................10:15 a.m. Sunday School.................................................9:00 a.m. Morning Worship..........................................10:15 a.m. Televised Broadcast Sunday @ 10pm on KPAO Cox Communication channel 22 &@ Century channel 89 Televised Broadcast Sunday 10pm Link on KPAO Cox Communication channel 22 & Century Link channel 89

Dr. Stan Rone Senior Dr. StanPastor Rone Senior Pastor

North 24th Street Church of God THE WORSHIP CENTER “Presenting the Never-Changing North 24th Street Church of God GOD to an ever-changing World!” “Presenting the Never-Changing GOD to an ever-changing World!” Dr. Stan Rone - Senior Pastor 2021 N. 24th Street Dr. Stan Rone - Senior Pastor Omaha, NE 68110 2021 N. 24th Street (402) 341-4297 Omaha, NE 68110 (402) 341-4297

Sunday Kingdom Academy Sunday 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:15a.m. a.m. KingdomCelebration Academy 9:00 Tuesday Worship Celebration 10:15 a.m. Prayer Hour 7:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon Tuesday Prayer Hour Wednesday 7:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon Power Hour (Prayer/Bible WednesdayStudy) 6:30 p.m. Youth and ChildrenStudy) 6:30 p.m. Power Hour (Prayer/Bible 6:30 p.m. www.theworshipcenter24cog.org Youth and Children 6:30 p.m. www.theworshipcenter24cog.org

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Celebrating The Life of Kimberly Renee Fowler

April 7, 2023

Mt. Calvary Community Church Celebrating 90 years

by Northwestern Bell, aka (Quest and Century Link Phone Company as a service representative. During 1994, Kim was given the opportunity to transfer to Century Link in Phoenix, Arizonia, which she accepted as her son had asthma and she knew the climate would be great for him. Her girlfriend, June Rhodes, made the same decision, thus Arizona became home for them. Kim retired from Century Link in 2012 due to health issues. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother. She will be sorely missed by all.

Kimberly Renee Fowler was born October 29, 1957, in Omaha, Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her father, Milton A. Fowler, Sr., Companion Ernest Calvin Johnson; dear friend June Rhodes; grandparents Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Fowler; Christine Allison; Frank and Versie Ulmar, all of Omaha. Kim grew up in Omaha attending Saratoga, Central Park, McMillan and graduating from Omaha Central High Class of ’76. She continued her education at Wayne State College in Wayne, NE, graduating in 1980 with a B. A. degree. Following graduation, Kim was employed by the State of Nebraska as a Care Giver for disabled youth. She later, sought other employment and was hired

Kim is survived by her son, Ernest Kevin Johnson (Vanessa) AZ; Parents: Elva and Ernest Carter, Jr.; Sister, Roz Felici (Mike); Brother, Dr. Milton A. Fowler, Jr. (Monica); grandchildren: Izaiah, Isabella, Izyk; Godson, Philando Cooks; Goddaughter, Santia Cooks; Uncles: James Fowler, Roy Fowler (Beverly), George Fowler (Ha), Rodger Ulmer (Sharon); Aunts: Kathleen Carter, Patricia Hall; Cousins: Ronald Turner (Twila); Special friends: Rosalyn Cotton, Mary Cooks, Ernestine Johnson, Richard Galvin (Cecelia), Quaites Family, Pearline Johnson, Melvin Butler, Geraldine Kyles and family, Sharon Block (Marvin), George & Ray Kyles; Nieces and Nephews: Milton Fowler III, Dominic Fowler, Sara Cooper, Jason Felici, Alexander Collins (Derrick). Services were held in Chandler, Arizona on April 5, 2023. ★

St. Matthews Baptist Church New Leadership

For the past 21 years, Reverend Clarence Barlow has faithfully served as the pastor of Saint Matthew Baptist Church, located at 1001 N. 30th Street, one block north of 30th and Cuming Street. His son, Reverend Tarrence “T” Barlow has been preaching under his leadership for about 13 of those years. As Pastor Barlow announced his retirement, he gave the recommendation to the church for his son to succeed him as pastor. After much prayer and consideration, the church voted for T. Barlow to take over as pastor effective April 1, 2023. It was once said by Dr. Martin Luther King that 11 am on Sunday morning is the most segregated hour in America. Saint Matthew will not be the first church to work at remedying this, but Barlow desires to see Saint Matthew join the frontlines in preaching biblical unity and putting it into practice by ensuring that all people everywhere know that they are welcome to come and listen to the Gospel of reconciliation. By the grace of God, T. Barlow hopes to pastor the church into an era of growth, not only in membership, but in discipleship, service, and in knowledge and holiness. He has a passion for people to know the God of all creation who brings restoration and redemption to the fallen and broken soul through Christ Jesus. Plans are in development for a meaningful Christian education in which application will be emphasized. This means equipping the saints not only with head knowledge and sound doctrine, but teaching how we then are to live in a broken world, bringing light to the darkness that shadows our lives through servicing the community

with tangible acts of love (whenever possible), and offering a meaningful fellowship of like minded believers from all walks of life. The inspiration behind this approach is found in Romans 12:9 which exhorts us to “let love be genuine.” As mentioned earlier, Saint Matthew welcomes any and all who desire to come and hear the gospel taught in Spirit and truth with love and conviction. The worship service is traditional, but the approach is relevant to the needs of the culture. The visitor need not “get himself together” before coming. Saint Matthew is expecting all to come as they are. Yes, with whatever clothes you have on your back. Yes, with your noisy children (we especially love that). Yes, with all of your hard questions and doubts. There is a special desire to see those who have been in church before but stopped going for whatever reason. Saint Matthew is a place where a person can come and be comfortable in their skin, but not their sin. Whenever you come, however you come, you can expect to be met with with grace of God. It is this grace that will be at the center of all activity at Saint Matthew. It is this grace that will empower you to overcome whatever is broken in your life. It is this grace that will reveal to you that you are not in this walk alone, but rather you are walking it with a community of people who, like you, are being sanctified by God and conformed to His image. You are welcome to join Saint Matthew in worship at 11:00 am on Sunday mornings. We look forward to meeting you! ★

Sunday July 16, 2023, Mount Calvary Community Church will celebrate 90 years of continuous spiritual service to the Greater Omaha Metropolitan Area. This event will commence at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District, 222 North 10th Street, Omaha NE, 68102. Humble Beginnings The Honorable Right Reverend Roy W. Johnson established Mount Calvary Community Church. He preached his first sermon at the age of fourteen, while growing spiritually under the leadership of His Grace, the Most Reverend Bishop William Frank Taylor, establishmentarian of Metropolitan Spiritual Church (and Churches) of Christ, Inc., in Kansas City, MO. In December of 1932, following the leading of the Holy Spirit, Reverend Johnson and his wife Lady Ethel Lee Johnson came to Omaha Nebraska with only thirty-five cents in their possession. In January 1933, he organized the Metropolitan Spiritual Church of Omaha which was later renamed Mount Calvary Community Church. Reverend Johnson initially held services in a private home, and in 1937, the Lord made it possible for him to purchase the corner plot of land at 2426 Grant Street, Omaha Nebraska; this edifice was built by the hands of he and several foundational members and would remain as Reverend Johnson’s legacy for the next 50 years. Reverend Johnson was indeed a pacesetter in Omaha. For instance, Mount Calvary Community Church was the first Black Church in Omaha to use an electric organ and percussion in their worship services. Reverend Johnson transitioned from labor to reward at his home in 1975 at the age of 72 years old; at the time, his Assistant Pastor, the Right Reverend Alonzo Frazier, a native of Omaha served initially as acting pastor and in June of 1976, he was formally installed as his successor. Reverend Frazier led Mount Calvary Community Church for eight years and retired from pastoral ministry in 1983. In August of 1983, the Very Reverend Bishop William H. Foeman was called as Senior Pastor (and was formally installed in November). Under the leadership of Bishop Foeman, Mount Calvary Community Church grew even more and with the vision that the Lord had given him, we were able to relocate from 2426 Grant Street to the “Church on the Hill” at 5112 Ames Avenue, Omaha Nebraska. Bishop Foeman dually served as Foreign Missions Chairman for the Metropolitan Spiritual Churches of Christ, Inc., and ministered to our churches in Liberia and Ghana; he was ultimately installed as King Nana ObuObi Anash IV; and Bishop Foeman served as Diocesan Prelate for the First and Tenth Episcopal Dioceses (Western

Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Ghana, and Liberia). On Tuesday October 9, 2012, Bishop Foeman exchanged time for eternity. Upon Bishop Foeman’s demise, Reverend Robert Rodgers served as our Interim Pastor. After much prayer, Reverend James P. Walker of Baltimore Maryland was elected to serve as the fourth Senior Pastor in succession of our storied church in September 2014. This man of God served the Lord with gladness. To God be the glory for all the things He has done! Pastor Walker’s tenure ended in 2018. On September 4, 2020, the membership of Mount Calvary Community Church elected His Grace, the Very Reverend Bishop K. Jevon Chambers as the fifth pastor in succession. Bishop Chambers is the grandson of the late Archbishop Arthur L. Posey, Jr., the fourth Presiding Prelate of the Metropolitan Spiritual Churches of Christ, Inc. Bishop Chambers brings a wealth of good Godly wisdom and love for the people of God. Since Bishop Chambers’ arrival we have established My Calvary Community Cares a community development corporation established to strengthen and provide a continuum of care that brings everyone’s point of immediate need on a path towards healing and wholeness. In addition to serving as our Senior Servant Leader, Bishop Chambers serves as Diocesan Prelate for the First Episcopal Diocese of the Metropolitan Spiritual Churches of Christ, Inc., and will host their 98th Annual Congress (Monday July 17th - Friday July 21st) the entire week following this 90th Anniversary Banquet. Along with Bishop Chambers duties to the Lord’s Church, Bishop Chambers is pursuing his Masters of Divinity (MDiv) in Contextual Leadership at The Pillar Seminary; and serves as Co-Chair of both the Political Action Committee and Health Committee of the Interdenominational Minister’s Alliance of Omaha and is a lifetime member of the NAACP. Bishop Chambers shares his dreams, visions and accomplishments with his wife, Leading Lady Devara Jean-TaNai, sons De’Ante Edward, Branden Jevon and daughters Semaja Ashley-Renee and London Alexandria Michelle and their nine grandchildren. ★

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KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD BY CAREY KINSOLVING AND FRIENDS

If Jesus Rose From The Dead Today, How Would You Announce His Resurrection? “Wylie cadoodles! Jesus is here, and let’s go see him,” shouts Meagan, 7. “He has risen from the dead. Invite him to your house and have supper with him. And let him come to your house and stay for the night.”

Well, Jesus did say, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Luke 12:34). That’s good strategic thinking, Grayson. Everyone who has money in the bank will go there.

“Me and my friends would have a birthday party for Jesus. Then we would tell everybody there that Jesus was alive,” says Laurie Beth, 4.

“I would put ‘Jesus is Alive’ on the computer. I would send it to everyone — 100 people,” says Katye, 4.

Jesus started his ministry by turning water into wine at a marriage feast (party). Why shouldn’t we celebrate his resurrection with a party? The marriage feast of the Lamb in the Lord’s kingdom will be the party to end all parties. If you’re going to have a party, why not start with a parade, says Kayla, 4: “I would throw candy out, and every time I did, I would say, ‘Jesus is alive!’” While you’re walking down the street munching on candy and musing on Kayla’s proclamation, you might bump into Grayson, 4, at the bank: “I would make a poster that says Jesus is alive. I would put it at the bank.”

“I would draw pictures and put them in the mailbox. The pictures would be Jesus alive,” says Ally, 4. We all have different talents the Lord has given us. Some compute, some draw and others write: “I would write notes that say, ‘Jesus is alive!’ I would take them to Mississippi and give them to people in different houses,” says Justin, 5. If you can spell Mississippi at age 5, you’re destined to be a great writer, Justin. “I would cry because I would be happy. I would call on the telephone, and say, ‘Jesus is nice, I love him, and he is alive,’” says Sydni, 4.

The Historic St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church Honors Unsung Heroes of the Church

The Historic St. John’s AME Church celebrated the 8th Annual Dream Keeper’s Soul Food Luncheon on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 1:00 pm. This year’s theme was, Honoring The “Unsung Heroes” of the Church, with the scripture, “Do everything in love” (1 Corinthians 16:13 NIV). The unsung hero is a servant leader, who is working behind the scenes in their local church providing supports to ensure that the building, programming, and community outreach is sustained. 2023 Honorees, The Unsung Heroes: Brother Howard Dixon, Elder of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Brother Dennis Stewart, Officer of St. John’s AME Church Rev. Charles Nelson, Associate Minister of Zion Baptist Church. These deserving men were selected by their church, and testimonies given by their pastor and two members from the church. The testimonies and life stories of the honorees were true examples of love and commitment to their faith, church, family, and others.

Each year, The Historic St. John’s AME Church gives recognition to persons who have contributed their time and talents over and above the call to duty that has made a lasting impact on the community. The Historic St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church is located at 2402 North 22nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska, where the Rev. Benjamin Finnell is pastor.

Past Honorees

2022: Mr. Richard Webb, Sr., 2021: Ms. Terri D. Sanders, 2020: Mr. Preston Love, Jr. 2019: Dr. Jerry & Dr. Ramona Bartee 2018: The Bears: Mr. Michael Carter & Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy* & Gracie Smith, 2017: Ms. Kathy J. Trotter, 2016: Dr. Don Benning* *Deceased ★

A woman with a bad reputation once cried as she washed Jesus’ feet with her tears and dried them with her hair. The release of guilt that comes from receiving forgiveness through Jesus’ death and resurrection can cause tears of joy. Friends, every day we can announce Jesus’ resurrection by our actions and words– by accepting the forgiveness of God and by passing that forgiveness on to others. By living and speaking this way, we identify with Jesus’ death and resurrection. The Apostle Paul wrote, “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me” (Galatians 2:20). Dying to our selfish wishes and living by the power of Jesus’ resurrected life is like trading your old car for a new Porsche. No comparison. Living in union with a resurrected Savior doesn’t mean all our troubles will instantly disappear. However, they won’t dominate the Christian who is living in dependence on the one who overcame death.

Trusting Jesus as your Savior places you in an inseparable union with Christ, but don’t stop there. Continue the journey of faith by trusting the Lord to live his overcoming life through you. Whether you use parades, posters or parties, find a way to let people know. “Jesus lives!” says Amber, 11. “He is back! The king has returned! We can live in peace! Christ our Savior lives again! God almighty brought him back!” ★ __________________________________ Kids Talk About God is designed for families to study the Bible together. Research shows that parents who study the Bible with their children give their character, faith and spiritual life a powerful boost. To receive Kids Talk About God three times a week in a free, email subscription, visit www.KidsTalkAboutGod.org/email. COPYRIGHT 2023 CAREY KINSOLVING

The angel said, “Jesus is not here, He is risen!” This is the time of year when Christians focus on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Spring is a season of new life as His followers remember how He suffered and shed His blood on the cross and after three days He arose victoriously from the grave. To be honest, holy week is not so much a jolly time of celebration but rather calls for serious meditation, humility, and being grateful for the precious gift of salvation. It is bittersweet because it’s never pleasant to imagine an innocent person being brutally tortured, but knowing that Jesus miraculously came back to life, is a demonstration of His infinite power and authority and why we are so filled with humility and joy. Jesus Christ demonstrated His passion by surrendering His life so that we could live. I admit I am an emotional person. I remember going to see the Passion movie when it was released, and I was deeply touched, to say the least. It’s not uncommon for me to shed a tear when I witness something that moves my soul and this was no exception. Recently, I was watching a story about the “Make-a-wish foundation” and how they provide a way for very sick children to experience a happy but most likely last request and I cried through the entire program. As the scenes of what Christ went through were presented, I wondered how anyone could watch this and not be convicted. I’m not ashamed to wear my feelings on my sleeve. I have no desire to hide behind a mask to pretend I’m not spiritually discerning. I often write about how easy it is to become calloused by the harshness of life and the danger of losing the sensitivity of our conscience. I think about the life of Jesus and the reason why He came to earth which is explained so clearly in the sixteenth verse of the third chapter of John. I think about how He was betrayed by those He trusted and was denied by His closest friends. The religious community rejected His message as did the political system along with the demands from the general population, who eventually agreed to publicly execute Him for admitting He was the Son of God. Sadly, things have not changed that much. We know that Jesus existed, that He was an amazing teacher and had the power

to demonstrate miracles, but it’s when He rose from the dead that proves He is truly the Messiah and sets Him apart from every other religion in the world. We notice that He was constantly approached by those in desperate need and it was His character to be concerned and compassionate. The world has always been filled with human suffering and He is always ready to respond with love and mercy. Being knowledgeable about the Bible is good but that does not necessarily mean that someone is following Christ. It is what they do with what they have learned that transforms emotions into spiritual obedience. When we see someone who needs help or even an encouraging word, what good does it do to just look at them with pity? Christ was always ministering to those who would reach out to Him by faith and two thousand years later He is still pouring out His grace and forgiveness to anyone that will call upon His name. As His followers, we have been called to focus our attention on becoming more like Him despite a troubled world that justifies walking over the wounded and being selfcentered. His command to take up our cross includes letting go of our natural way of selfish thinking and willingly allowing Christ to be the hope of glory within us. The more we learn about His life, the more we realize that His love was more than words. As we meditate on His mission this week, His grace gives us a deeper understanding of who He is, and how He desires to live through us. The reverence and awareness of who Jesus is and why He came is heaven’s promise of eternal life, and it’s our responsibility to remain steadfast in our obedience to Him. Beyond the new clothes, the feasts, and the Easter festivities, may we give honor and worship to Christ that rescued us from being permanently separated from God. Dear friend, without being forgiven of our sins, we are carrying the weights and chains of misery and hopelessness. Come to Jesus today and He will set you free, save you, and be with you forever. ★ Read more about the Christian life at: billyhollandministries.com

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