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Family of the Week: The Hadleys
TERENCE CRAWFORD CEMENTS POUND FOR POUND RANKING WITH HIGHLIGHT REEL KNOCKOUT AGAINST DAVID AVANESYAN By BLK Prime proved to be a formidable opponent, putting up a valiant fight throughout the early rounds.
Creating A Legacy A part of Omaha’s Black history is enriched a bit more this month & year. Since the late 1950’s – early 1960’s this black husband & wife couple has seen many changes with Omaha, since they met at the old M & M Lounge on North 24th Street. Both have served the Omaha community in some way from the early 1960’s to the late 1990’s. Anthony Sr, affectionately known as “Tony” finished his tour of duty with the U S Air Force, and began working in south Omaha, at “the Packing House” as it’s called; and Sallie was working at the Goldstein Chapman store, at 16th & Farnam, in downtown Omaha, in the early 1960’s. Out on the town for an evening, at the M&M Lounge, Tony saw Sallie (who was out on the town with her aunts & friends). They dated for little more than a year, and were wed Sunday, December 23, 1962. A few years & two children later, Tony began working for the Omaha Police Department; he was one of the first 100 Blacks to be recruited as an Omaha Police Officer. During the young days
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of their two children, Sallie worked for Omaha Public Schools, and later served on the Omaha Public School Board, to help support all children of the school district, also ensuring that the black community had a voice and presence in the system. Tony later joined the Army Reserves, and attained his Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice from UNO. Two additional children were born to the family by 1983. Tony later retired from the Omaha Police Department as a Lieutenant, in1998. When asked, how did they last? Though separately spoken, both expressed being intent to keep their vow to GOD. And for this, God has surely honored them and their family, since they were wed 60-years ago. Please join the children & grandson of Tony & Sallie Hadley, in wishing and praying God’s continued health, strength, wellness & honor upon them, as they’re celebrated December 23, 2022 for marking 60-years of marriage. Cards of encouragement, love gifts & well wishes can be sent to: 6012 N 102nd St #34507, Omaha, NE 68134.
does not have your name on it. Do not pass up everything you are offered. Be adventurous, try new dishes. Drinking. Also do this in moderation. The “morning/day after” will not be pleasant if you over indulge. Be sure to stay hydrated. Alternate a glass of water with a glass of the holiday beverage. Try a mocktail. No one but the bartender will know that your glass does not contain spirits. There are so many recipes out there for tantalizing beverages that do not contain alcohol. Try one at home. Keep up your consumption of healthy foods and drinks. Ever tried juicing? Juicing fruits and vegetables is another way of getting nutrients. Cold press is the preferred preparation
way. Put a juicer on your holiday or birthday wish list. I am a juicer and I love it. It does take time to prepare all the ingredients, but your body will thank you. I juice enough for one week and store the juice in the refrigerator in a colored mason jar. A colored jar keeps out the light to preserve the goodness and nutrients of the juice. Jars can be purchased on Amazon and also in Walmart. By all means wash your hands often. Sneeze into your arm bend. Be cautious about hugging and kissing folks. If you are unsure, wear a mask. Have you had your immunizations? If not get those too, you cannot be too careful. Happiest holidays to you and yours.
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” - Steve Jobs
December 10, 2022, WBO welterweight champion, Terence Crawford (39-0), solidified his place as the pound-for-pound king of boxing with a stunning victory over David Avenesyan (29-4-1). In a fight that will go down in the books of boxing history, Crawford delivered a powerful knockout punch in the sixth round, literally punching through his gloves and rendering Avenesyan unconscious. The match was a highly anticipated matchup between two of the top welterweight fighters in the world. Crawford, the reigning WBO champion, entered the ring as the heavy favorite, but Avenesyan
But in the sixth round, Crawford unleashed a devastating blow that sent Avenesyan crashing to the canvas. The force of the punch was so great that it punched a hole through Crawford’s gloves, leaving the crowd in shock and awe. After the fight, Crawford spoke to reporters about the historic moment. “My coach told me to keep picking my punches, and keep being smart with my punch placement,” Crawford said. “I broke him down and took him out with a punch I’ve been working on extensively in the gym. Once he landed on the canvas, I knew all my hard work and preparation paid off.” The victory solidifies Crawford’s status as the
pound-for-pound king of boxing and sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting continuation of his career. In the co-main event, superstar Cris Cyborg (2-0) defeated Gabrielle Holloway (0-2) by unanimous decision in a four-round bout. The fight was a closely contested battle, with both fighters putting on an impressive showing of skill and determination. A vicious left hook to the body sent Holloway to the deck in round three. Holloway recovered and made it to the final bell. Cyborg triumphed and remains undefeated in the boxing ranks. “I’m so happy to have come out on top,” Cyborg said after the fight. “Gabrielle is a tough opponent, and I knew it wouldn’t be easy, but I trained hard and gave it my all. I’m just grateful to have come away with the victory.”
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Spotlight: Adonna Bryant By Ellie Alberts (Creighton University) Amy Zeller Adonna Bryant describes of.” herself as a tech activist, community leader and life- The Leadership Program long learner. She went back gave Adonna the tools to school as an adult non- and resources to expand traditional student, received her business which she her pilot’s license for founded after her daughter drones in 2018 and founded Majieahna began to show her own business called an interest in Science, Ladies in Information and Technology, Engineering, Technology or “LIIT”. Arts and Mathematics Her decision to join the or “STEAM” five years Leadership Program is a ago. Adonna enrolled in continuation of her efforts to introductory technology build a better life for herself courses to better No More Empty Pots and her five children. understand, bond with and celebrated the five “I love being around the inspire her daughter. What graduates of its inaugural six-month Emerging other women in our cohort,” started off as a couple of Leaders Experience Adonna said. “I like being local courses in drones and Leadership Program. The around like-minded people self-driving cars has now spotlight this week is on who I can bounce ideas off blossomed into Adonna’s graduate Adonna Bryant. Leadership continued on Page 3
“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.” -Warren Buffett
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MCC and UNO collaborate to offer new Social Justice Pathway transfer degree
Metropolitan Community College students who want to study social justice and pursue related careers have a new transfer pathway to guide them to completion of a bachelor’s degree at the University of Nebraska Omaha. The MCC Social Justice Pathway provides a specific course of study that aligns with UNO’s Bachelor of Science in Sociology (Inequality and Social Justice Concentration) undergraduate program. Students can complete 61 credit hours of the 120-credit-hour degree at MCC.
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“As a community college educator, a question on my mind was, ‘What can we do collectively to expand education around social justice issues in our community?’ It is exciting to see MCC and other community colleges offering this important curriculum,” GoochGrayson said. All courses are currently being offered at MCC and most will be taught in person on the Fort Omaha Campus.
After completing general education, communication, social sciences/humanities, cultural studies and elective requirements at MCC, students can transfer to UNO as a junior in academic standing and complete upper-level courses. Content for remaining courses includes sociology of gender, race and ethic relations; social inequality; LGBTQ studies; social justice and social change; and more. A research project is also required to complete the bachelor’s degree at UNO, and the undergraduate program has opportunities for community-based, experiential learning through its nationally recognized Service Learning Academy. “Part of our embodiment of inequality and social justice principles is wanting students who start college at MCC and have aspirations to pursue on to a four-year degree to have access to that opportunity,” said Alecia Anderson, UNO associate professor of sociology and
anthropology. “We want to see as many students as possible attain that goal. Creating this pathway is a way to help accomplish this.” “Research shows that losing credits is very demoralizing to students who transfer, so our goal is to make the process as smooth as possible for them to complete their four-year degree and set them up for success,” Stiles said. Faculty from MCC and UNO said the diversity of careers in social justice is part of what makes entering the field so attractive to students. Professionals with the academic background and training to help organizations achieve diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusivity initiatives make them priority candidates to employers. “Education in social justice is a doorway that can open up to lots of different interests and passions,” Gooch-Grayson said.
Public Health Infrastructure Grant Moves DCHD into the Future The Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) was awarded just under $9 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as part of $3.2 billion in U.S. Public Health Infrastructure Grants announced last week. The projected 5-year grant for Omaha and the Douglas County Health Department is $8,959,790. The grant will be co-
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organizations, as well as the private sector. Cynthia Gooch-Grayson, MCC associate vice president for Equity and Inclusion, presented the idea for the new pathway to the College. Jane Franklin, MCC dean of social sciences, in collaboration with Cathy Brunkhorst, MCC director of Curriculum and Instruction — Transfer, Prior Learning and Programs, determined and selected existing MCC courses best aligned with the intention of the new pathway.
led by DCHD’s Deputy Health Director and Health Equity Advisor. Omaha, as represented by the Douglas County Health Department, was one of 48 localities selected as the CDC funded 107 public health departments, including all 50 states. These grants are specifically designed to meet three critical public health infrastructure needs that came to light during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic: Workforce Development, Foundational
Capabilities, and Data Systems Modernization. The purpose of the grants is to create a stronger, more resilient public health system that is ready to face future health threats. Examples of infrastructure improvements to be made possible by the grant are increased communication and community engagement staff, modernized epidemiology and data management software, and enhanced staff training and retention.
Grant activities will focus on weaving health equity into the targeted improvement areas. The goal is for Omaha to serve as nationally relevant case study for how health equity, particularly the continued implementation of DCHD’s Racism as Public Health Crisis declaration, can successfully strengthen a local public health system and improve health outcomes.
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LOCAL NEWS James Boyle Elected to Mutual of Omaha Board of Directors
December 16, 2022
Insurance industry leader James R. Boyle, who has served as President and CEO of both Foresters Financial and John Hancock, has been elected to the Mutual of Omaha Board of Directors, Chairman and CEO James Blackledge announced. In his most recent role as President and CEO of Foresters Financial, Boyle led the strategic repositioning of the company, rebranding a midsized fraternal insurer as a market-leading disruptor, rationalizing its product line to include innovative wellness focused benefits, expanding omnichannel distribution and enabling same-day mobile transaction processing. Prior to leading Foresters Financial, Boyle was President and CEO of John Hancock, the U.S. subsidiary of Manulife Financial. Over his 20-year career at John Hancock, he led multiple businesses, culminating in the leadership of the entire U.S. business as Chairman, President and CEO. “Jim Boyle brings a wealth of experience in insurance and financial services, strategic leadership, risk management and operational excellence that will add a valuable dimension to the Mutual of Omaha
Board of Directors,” Blackledge said. “We will rely on his perspective, as well as that of our other distinguished directors, as we work to serve our customers and grow our business in an increasingly competitive and highly regulated environment.” Boyle graduated with honors from Boston College, earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He also serves as a trustee of John Hancock Mutual Funds and is a senior advisor to Blackstone Insurance Services.
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Leadership continued from Page 1 deep passion for science resources to participate and technology which she in after-school programs, shares with Majieahna. so offering STEAMbased curriculum and Adonna’s favorite part activities allows students of LIIT is spending time to participate hands-on in with her daughter who subjects they would not Adonna says devotes just normally learn about until as much to the business as much later in life. Adonna her mother. Adonna hopes makes sure to integrate someday Majieahna, a all types of science into current freshman at Marian the activities so that each High School, will take over child can find their unique completely. passion. For Adonna, these workshops are especially “Majieahna is not just my important for young assistant. She is my business women and girls because partner,” Adonna said. careers in STEAM have predominantly been held by Together Adonna and men. Majieahna visit schools in Greater Omaha to introduce As Adonna looks toward elementary students to the her future after the basics of STEAM. Many Leadership Program, she students impacted by LIIT re-emphasizes workshops do not have the
UNMC Nursing Dean Creates Scholarship as Parting Gift Olson Foundation Creates a Second Scholarship to Honor the Dean’s Contributions University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Dean Juliann Sebastian, PhD, who has led the college since 2011, is leaving a lasting parting gift when she retires in 2023: a scholarship to support generations of nursing students. Dr. Sebastian and her husband, Russell, have created the Juliann G. and James Russell Sebastian Nursing Endowed Scholarship Fund at the University of Nebraska Foundation. Together with additional contributions made in honor of Dr. Sebastian’s service, it will be a $300,000 permanently endowed fund to forever provide scholarship aid to future generations of nursing students. The scholarship will be awarded annually to students enrolled in the UNMC College of Nursing who have financial need. Students may be enrolled in any of the college’s five divisions located in Scottsbluff, Kearney, Norfolk, Lincoln and Omaha. Dr. Sebastian said the scholarship helps to extend her career-long commitment to finding ways to support
students in their pursuit of knowledge and growth. “Students consistently talk about their desires to give back and make a difference, whether through education, research, practice or leadership,” Dr. Sebastian said. “I am so proud of all they do. Together, my husband and I are honored to commit funds to help support them. Our hope is that we can help just a little bit with lessening the financial pressures that can get in the way of learning and growing.” To honor Dean Sebastian and her legacy in nursing, the Leland J. and Dorothy H. Olson Charitable Foundation of Omaha has also established a scholarship fund in her name: the Dr. Julie Sebastian Health Equity Scholars Fund. The fund is a permanent endowment created through a $500,000 gift to the University of Nebraska Foundation. This fund will allow UNMC to award annual scholarships to students enrolled in the UNMC College of Nursing who are pursuing a doctoral degree and are committed to research, education or nursing practice that aims to ensure health equity and to help eliminate health disparities. Students with financial need who are the first in their families to attend college and demonstrate strong academic merit will be given first consideration for scholarship aid from the fund.
“I thank the Olson family for their ongoing dedication to fostering good health for all,” Dr. Sebastian said. “This fund is extraordinary because we know how critical it is to advance health equity in our state, our nation and the world. When I hear about issues such as disparities in African-American maternal and infant mortality rates, I am determined to find all the ways we can to ensure that all people, everywhere, have access to the best health care and healthy living and working environments. This fund will help support doctoral students in nursing who are preparing for research or practice careers and who will be future leaders in ensuring health equity for all. This fund is an enormously important investment in the future.” UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, called Dr. Sebastian a transformational leader during her tenure at the college. “In areas such as education, research and community engagement, Dr. Sebastian has turned the UNMC College of Nursing into an incredible asset to the state of Nebraska,” Dr. Gold said. “Her efforts to increase the number of graduates, provide additional scholarship opportunities and address the need for nurses in the health workforce have had an impressive impact for our fellow Nebraskans.
Do I Need to File a Missing Persons Report? Dr. James L. Snyder Every week comes and goes, and some go faster than others. Such was last week. I had my semiannual doctor’s visit. After all, he has kids that need to go to college. After his complete examination of me, he said, “You’re doing great.” I asked him to repeat that several times, because The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage was there, and I wanted her to hear it from someone other than me. My wife put together the plan for the day so that we could accomplish many things in one day. So the doctor’s visit was first. Then we had to go to the police station. My bank informed me that somebody had counterfeited one of my checks and even my signature for $1800. So after the doctor’s visit, we went to the police department to file a complaint. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage said, “You can go in, and I’ll stay here in the car.” After I presented my case, the police officer said, “What is your address?” I told him, and he said, “I’m afraid that’s in the county, and we cannot process that complaint because we are here in the city.” Therefore I had to take my complaint
to the Sheriff’s office. I left the police department, and looked for my wife’s car. It was nowhere to be found. At the time, I didn’t know what to do because, as “luck would have it,” I did not bring my cell phone. Isn’t it interesting, I never need my cell phone unless I don’t have it with me? I was tempted to return to the police department and file a missing person report. Then one of those crazy thoughts bounced into my head. I know exactly where she would go. She isn’t known as the Thrift Store Queen for naught. As I was standing there thinking of what to do next, a woman passed by, and I stopped her and said, “Ma’am do you know if there’s a thrift store nearby?” She laughed and said, “Yes, but it’s usually just for women.” Smiling as I looked at her, I said, “Where would that thrift store be?” “What are you looking for,” she asked, “maybe there’s one I could direct you to.” I was nervous, but without thinking I said, “I’m looking for a wife.” “Well,” she said laughing, “a thrift store is the best place to find a wife that I know of.”
Then she pointed up the row and said there was a thrift store at the end of that line. She added, “You’ll find a lot of wives in that store so that you can make your own choice.” Then, walking away, she laughed hysterically. I could see something that looked like a thrift store way down at the end. So I started walking and when I arrived at that thrift store, guess who was inside? On our way home, I couldn’t help but think of the Bible verse in Isaiah 41:10. “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” No matter what my fears might be, I know that God is going to guide me through that situation for his honor and glory. Dr. James L. Snyder lives in Ocala, FL with the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. Telephone 1-352-216-3025, e-mail jamessnyder51@gmail. com, website www. jamessnyderministries. com.
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Seven tips to stretch your money this holiday shopping season. ‘Tis the Season to Save The Positive Community Magazine By Melissa Prashad As you prepare your holiday shopping list—and your budget—remember, a little bit of planning can go a long way to achieving a financially healthy holiday season. With the holiday shopping season upon us, here are seven essential money-saving tips for consumers ahead of the busy spending season. 1. Build a holiday budget—and stick to it. There’s so much pressure during the holiday season to buy and it’s easy to spend more money than you planned. Consider using tools like Budget, or another budgeting app, to help you stay on track and prevent overspending. 2. Open a dedicated savings account. You might consider opening a holidayspecific savings account to put money aside each week. Saving for later will help make a difference when it’s time to buy gifts for your loved ones. 3. Explore your credit card offers. Many credit cards have special offers based on your previous purchases that can help save money on holiday gifts, while others give special cash back deals for online purchases. Take advantage of those discounts and be flexible. If you can’t find a good deal on the gift you originally planned to buy, see if any of the special offers you qualify for might appeal to someone on your list.
4. Use credit responsibly. Credit cards are handy financial tools, as long as they’re used responsibly Make sure you pay the balance each month by the due date to avoid interest charges or pay at least the minimum payment to avoid late fees. Resist the temptation to spend more than you can pay in any given month. 5. Take advantage of coupons and discounts Retailers have already started holiday sales and, of course, all of the popular discount days—Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday– present opportunities to save. You can also use moneysaving apps like Retail Me Not, Honey and Rakuten to get cash-back deals and discounts automatically when you shop online. 6. Cut back on other expenses. The holiday season is a good time to cut back on impulse shopping or frivolous spending. Cutting out those unnecessary expenditures will allow you to account for the season’s natural surge in discretionary spending. 7. Sign up for credit monitoring. The holiday season is a particularly vulnerable time for credit card fraud. Millions of people fall victim to fraudulent activity every year, and scams are more frequent than ever. Make sure you monitor your credit score and identity with confidence and sign up to receive alerts from Chase’s Credit Journey.
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OUT AND ABOUT THE OMAHA STAR Small Business Ideas for Entrepreneurs
We are living in times when people feel more encouraged than ever to start their own businesses. There are so many success stories to inspire us and the modern world caters to those who seek entrepreneurial and freelancing paths. Today, we are going to
Food truck The food truck has become an excellent choice that many people find the ideal for their needs. You can decide to purchase a food truck or rent it. The costs can range between $3K and $6K, but if you find a partner, this can be split for a much more accessible option. Food trucks are perfect to place in areas where people are going to want to buy breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
be discussing some of the best small business ideas. The reason why we choose these particular services is due to how they are so easy to start and they require very little capital. The following are some of the best business ideas. It is important to keep in mind that these are always going to have a very low cost to get started. This makes them very reliable business ventures due to the smaller capital that is needed to get started.
Pet Sitting If you are an animal lover, you will find that pet sitting is a great job to have. There are some areas where people are willing to pay good money to have their pets walked and cared for while they are at work. The business is super easy to run and you can get started with as little as $300 to $1k depending on how much you spend on a website and the promotional costs of your service in your area. When you provide pet sitting services, this usually means walking the dogs, playing with them, and making sure to clean after them.
Bakery Business A bakery business is always an amazing idea, but one that we recommend to someone who can find a great spot away from too many competitors. You can also just decide to make it an online exclusive business if you want to cut back on expenses and avoid dealing with local competitors. The cost of starting this business can range between $2K and $4K depending on how you decide to sell. If you go for an online business, you only need to worry about the costs of purchasing the required kitchen appliances and items for your bakery.
Candle Making This is a great business that you can start with a candlemaking kit that can cost between $50 and $300 bucks. Once you have that, it will be very easy to make your candles and start promoting them on social media and on your own website. Keep in mind that your promotional costs should also be considered as is the case with any business. Your target audience is a large number of people who are interested in
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Omaha Picks: Six with Omaha Performing Arts Omaha Public Library Staff-created list “Six” - one of the hottest musicals on Broadway - is coming to the Orpheum January 3-8 2023. Get excited about the show with books, music and movies from Omaha Public Library. Read the books that inspired the story. Find more information about the upcoming show from Omaha Performing Arts.
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general wellness and spirituality. Do your homework You must learn the details about each business idea. You need to take into account many factors such as your location and the specific laws and regulations of your area. Once you are ready to choose one business idea, make sure that you look into your competition to see what you can expect. This is also very important because it will make it easier for you to achieve optimal results. Final thoughts If you think of the best business ideas out there, they are usually the type of business that you can easily brand. When you sell products that are always in high demand, it is all about being able to promote your business to the right audience. Now that you have some ideas to consider, you need to take action and start your business. Don’t forget that there are always excuses and reasons to procrastinate and postpone your projects, but you need to take your risks like every successful self-made person in the world.
An Update: Steelhouse Facts and Figures
Steelhouse Omaha will be O-pa’s third venue – Opening May 12, 2023 1,500 to 3,000 standing capacity - flexible space No similar capacity venue in Omaha
Target age demographic: 18 – 45 Activates significant community investments – Riverfront Revitalization, Capitol District, and Builder’s District Project team: Ennead Architects (New York), Holland Basham Architects, Fisher Dachs (New York) theater consultants and Threshold Acoustics (Chicago), and Kiewit Building Group. UNL Impact Study – annual economic impact of $13M with estimated attendance of 155,000 Cost: $104.1 million dollars. Privately funded, plus $1.1 million from the City of Omaha.
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Sunday School .............................................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Services .............................................. 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Services ..........................................6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study.....................7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Biblically Based, Family Oriented, Dynamic Fellowship
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Weekly Services Sunday Morning Worship Service .....................8:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Children’s Church (2nd & 4th Sunday) ................8:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Life Development (Sunday School) .........................................10:15 a.m. Wednesday Word and Worship (WWW) ................................ 6:30 p.m.
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“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.
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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.
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Pastor Terry L. Arvie
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Sunday School................................10:00 a.m. Church Service...............................11:00 a.m. Thursday Bible Study...............................5:00 p.m.
Pastor Brian Page 5555 Larimore Avenue Church: 402-346-8427 www.pleasantgreenomaha.org
North 24th Street Church of God “Presenting the Never-Changing GOD to an ever-changing World!” Dr. Stan Rone - Senior Pastor 2021 N. 24th Street Omaha, NE 68110 (402) 341-4297
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Wednesday: Prayer Power Hour ......................................12:00 p.m
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
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Thursday: Youth For Christ ............................................6:00 p.m Prayer & Bible Study ....................................6:30 p.m Sunday: Sunday School.................................................9:00 a.m. Morning Worship..........................................10:15 a.m. Pastor Eric Butler and Co-Pastor Cynthia Butler
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Dr. Stan Rone Senior Pastor
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Disaster Prep Means Protecting Not Only Your House But Also Your Stuff Like many Americans, when Will Seippel started to think about where he might want to live for retirement, Florida was at the top of his list. In 2021 Seippel, the founder of WorthPoint, the world's largest provider of information about art, antiques and collectibles, bought a house in Cape Coral, Florida. When Hurricane Ian reached Florida on September 28, his new house was left standing — but waterlogged. "We hadn't had a hurricane down there of any severity for 100 years," says Seippel. "And lo and behold, the second hurricane season I'm down there, a hurricane comes, and the storm's center is where I live. We had eight and a half hours of 100 mph-plus wind." The house remained intact, but wind and water saturated the walls, causing mold. The resulting damage will require the home to be gutted and rebuilt. Seippel isn't alone. According to FEMA, 40% of Americans live in a disaster zone or state. Add to this the fact that 80% of Americans file insurance claims caused by weather, to the tune of $152 billion a year.
that he owns a company with a database "vault" that allows users to capture the items they own with images and text as evidence for insurance. "There are a few ways to lose your stuff in a natural disaster. They can be stolen, they can be washed out with the storm, or they can have water damage. If the water damage is not taken care of, mold can set in," says Seippel. Seippel has hundreds of collectibles, art and other possessions that were damaged in the storm. "I'm glad I had a photo of them and description in the vault, as concrete evidence for the insurance," says Seippel. Seippel offers his steps for preparing your house and the stuff in it in case disaster strikes. According to Seippel, the steps include: Step One: Do a walkthrough and create an inventory. Inventory your possessions by going through every closet, drawer, shed and garage. List each item, including clothing, accessories, electronics, appliances, furniture, decorations, linens, artwork, hobby items, collectibles and heirlooms.
Step Two: Take photos and add notes. Once your list is made, go back over the items, take a picture of each article or group of objects, and any relevant notes, including make, model, serial number and dollar value if you know it. List the store and year purchased. Step Three: Gather your documents. For larger purchases such as furniture, appliances, jewelry, art and collectibles, scan the documents and save them to a specific folder on your computer. Step Four: Record a video. Go through and take a video of everything as further proof of your ownership and its condition. Step Five: Compare your list to your current insurance policy and work with your agent to make sure you have the type of insurance and enough coverage for what you own in the event of a disaster. Step Six: Update your inventory. As you acquire new possessions, be sure to update your inventory record.
As for the possessions in the house, Seippel says it's ironic
How Do We Know That Jesus Is The Son Of God? “God sent Jesus to Mary’s tummy on Christmas,” says Kassandra, 6. What a difference a couple of words can make. Instead of “to,” try “out of” Mary’s tummy on Christmas. “Mary had him, and he was glowing in the stable,” says Ella, 6. The angel that appeared to the shepherds in the field glowed because Luke tells us they were frightened when “the glory of the Lord shone around them,” (Luke 2:9). Many artists have depicted baby Jesus with a radiant glow, but I doubt if you could spot him in a room of newborns. Jesus set aside his heavenly glory to enter this world as a helpless infant. This was the ultimate camouflage. “No other baby had a star on him and that means that Jesus is the Son of God,” says Daniel, 8. When the wise men followed the star, they came to Jerusalem and asked King Herod: “Where is he who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the East and have come to worship him,” (Matthew 2:2). From the Micah 5:2 prophecy, Jerusalem’s religious leaders knew the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. This prophecy is one of many Jesus fulfilled. However, it is critical. If Jesus were not born in Bethlehem, all other claims of being Israel’s Messiah and the savior of the world would be in vain. Do you like to watch good lawyers make a case for their clients? In John 5:3140, Jesus makes a brilliant case for being the Son of God. Jesus starts with a curious statement: “If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true,” (John 5:31). Didn’t Jesus always tell the truth? Isn’t the truth personified? Yes, but Jesus knew how to argue before legal experts in the law given by Moses. The law required two or three
witnesses to convict (Deut. 19:15). In the sight of the law, Jesus’ witness by itself could not be true. He needed two or more witnesses. Next, Jesus appeals to John the Baptist. Although John’s witness is true when he said Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, Jesus said he didn’t need the witness of man. He had two greater witnesses: God the Father and the Scriptures. Even Jewish leader Nicodemus recognized Jesus’ miracles: “for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him,” (John 3:2). Later, when Jesus claimed equality with God by saying, “I and my Father are one,” the Jews picked up stones to kill him. “For which of those works do you stone me?” Jesus asked. “The Jews answered him, saying, ‘For a good work we do not stone you, but for blasphemy, and because you, being a man, make yourself God’” (John 10:33). If you say Jesus is only a good man or prophet, this text challenges your thinking. It’s so obvious that Jesus claimed to be God. The Old Testament Bible is the second witness Jesus summoned to make his case. The Micah 5:2 prophecy predicting Bethlehem as the birthplace of the Messiah is only one of many prophecies Jesus fulfilled to validate his claim as God’s only Son. Think about this: Jesus didn’t come to Earth in a vacuum. Look at what the Old Testament prophets wrote about him. Memorize this truth: Matthew 2:2 previously quoted. Ask this question: Have you taken time to look in the Scriptures to see if Jesus really is the Son of God?
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Rhea Lynn Milton November 17, 2022
Rhea L. Milton was preceded in death by: Mother Emma L. Hart and Son Johnny D. Milton Survived by Children: Delinda Walker and Tandy Williams both of Omaha; Sisters Alma Avant and Rosemary Cook both of Omaha; Grandchildren Ekeama Linder, Anadiya Linder and Demetrius Williams, all of Omaha, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, family and friends FUNERAL SERVICE Thursday December 1, 2022 10:00 AM Thomas Funeral Home 3920 N 24th St Omaha, NE 68110
Booker T Bryson
November 29, 1944 ~ November 27, 2022 (age 77) Preceded in death by parents John and Murphy Bryson; sister: Maxine Bryson; brother; Nealy Bryson; grandson; Jerique Bryson; wife: Betty Ann Bryson. Survived by sons: John Phillip Bryson, Jermaine T Bryson, Justin Lee Bryson; daughter: Debra Grayson; sister: Juanita Cross; brother: Bobby (Toni) Bryson; 16 grandchildren; 3 greatgrandchildren, special friends; Allan Conway, Tom Belton, Audrey Wilson, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. FUNERAL SERVICE Tuesday December 6, 2022 11:00 AM Salem Baptist Church 3131 Lake St Omaha, NE 68111
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I’ve learned that there is more to life than material possessions. True success isn’t about money nor fame – it’s about being able to keep those I care about close to me. Sheri Long Cotton February 2, 1947 – November 19, 2022 Sheri Ellen Moore was born on February 2, 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri to Vernithia Fitzgerald and Edward Moore. The family moved to Omaha, Nebraska after her mother became employed at Offutt Airforce Base. Sheri’s formative years were spent growing up in the loving familyfocused neighborhood of 21st and Ohio Street. Sheri attended Howard Kennedy and Saratoga Elementary Schools, Horace Mann, Jr. High School, and Central High School from which she graduated in 1965. She later enrolled in Omaha University to pursue journalism. Sheri sang in a local group called the Four M’s and later performed solo at Allen Showcase and the Off Beat. In the early 1970s, Sheri moved to Los Angeles, California and began working as a paralegal. She quickly realized that she had a strong interest in the law. By-passing her undergraduate degree, Sheri passed the LSAT on the first try and was admitted to The University of West Los Angeles, where she received her Juris Doctorate and passed the California Bar Exam on the first try. Shortly after receiving her degree, Sheri moved back to Omaha, Nebraska and rekindled a romance with a high school sweetheart, Lonnie E. Long, Sr, and they married shortly thereafter. They were blessed with two beautiful sons, who were the loves of her life, Lonnie E. Long, Jr. and Timothy E. Long. Sheri went to work for the City of Omaha Attorney’s Office, becoming the Omaha’s First Black City Attorney. Sheri argued many Federal cases and appeared before the Nebraska Supreme Court multiple times. After leaving the City of Omaha Attorney’s Office she focused her practice on representing the underprivileged in Omaha and often provided pro-
bono work. During her decades long career, Sheri mentored countless young Black lawyers and was a fierce advocate for her clients. With her sons now adults, Sheri relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, and practice law for a short time, before the early onset of Alzheimer’s. Her youngest son, Timothy subsequently moved to Georgia to care for her. Realizing that she required more specialized care, Sheri relocated to Phoenix, Arizona and lived with her son Lonnie and his wife Pattie for several years until the disease required 24hour care. Sheri was a loving Grandmother to 8, including Leilani Long and Timari Long. Sheri was a loving Aunt, Grand-Aunt and Great-Aunt to over 80. Sheri was a fiercely devoted “Big Sister” to her siblings, Kenton, Jackie, Mark, Cynthia (Ladybug) and Carol and was deeply loved. On November 19, 2022 Sheri went to her eternal rest. Sheri was preceded in death by her parents, Vernithia Fitzgerald and Edward Moore, exhusband Lonnie E. Long, Sr. and sisters Jackie Waters Bell and Carol Ann Terrell. She is survived by her beloved sons Lonnie E. Long, Jr (Pattie) and Timothy E. Long (Jasmine), Granddaughters Leilani Long and Timari Long, 6 Grand-Loves, brothers Kenton E. Moore (June), Pastor Mark J. Smith (Dorarena) and sister Cynthia (Ladybug) Lacy (Jerry), numerous nieces, nephews, and friends 2 TIMOTHY 4:7 - I HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT, I HAVE FINISHED MY COURSE, I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH. FUNERAL SERVICE Saturday December 3, 2022 4:00 PM Royal Assembly of God 4102 Florence Blvd. Omaha, NE 68110
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