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Family of the Week The Kemps Family

Terri D. Sanders

The Kemps represent three generations of LOVE. Jeff and Jami Kemp are celebrating 20 years of marriage in 2020. Jeff is a Student Success Manager at Purdue University Global and Jami is an Officer and Manager of Training & Organizational Development at American National Bank. Both are licensed and ordained pastors at Launch Church International.

Jeff is a proud member of the Beta Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Jami is the Homeowner Association President for her neighborhood which has 970+ lots. Jeff says Jami is the Major of a little city.

Jamison is a Sophomore at Omaha Central High School. His interests include football, wrestling, track and acting.

Atalia (Attie), Naomi’s mother, is completing her BSN at College of Saint Mary, and is working at Nebrasaka Medicine. Eliana (Ellie), Braelynn’s mother is a licensed esthetician. Joshua is enrolled in virtual classes at Bellevue University. Attie and Ellie are twins and their daughters were born five days apart, so the daughters are “Scousins” (Sister cousins). Not pictured are is son Jeffone Brooks and his daughter Emerald who live in Kansas City.

The Kemps are a multigenerational family that is extremely busy,but love each other and support each other in all kinds of ways. Pre-Covid, everyone Front row, left to right: Naomi, Jamison, Braelynn; attended Jamison’s sporting events as one , big 2nd row: Atalia, Joshua, Eliana; Back row: Jeff sheering section. and Jami Kemp

Gayle Sayers North Omaha’s Hall of Fame Legend

By Ilana Lewis North Omaha has a rich history of exceptional athletes. Gayle Sayers, Hall of Fame Omaha Central graduate of 1961, is no exception.

“Give me 18 inches of daylight, that’s all I need,” Gayle said famously.

Gayle Sayers was born in Wichita, Kansas in 1943 before moving to Omaha, NE with his family at age 8.

Sayers attended Omaha, Central High School lighting up the football field in his #48 purple and white uniform as a running back. Sayers led Central to a state championship in 1960, with an undefeated record.

Upon graduating in 1961, he attended Kansas University. Sayers continued to exhibit unprecedented athleticism at Kansas. It was during this that he was notably nicknamed “The Kansas Comet”. In the 1965 NFL draft, he was picked #4 overall by the Chicago Bears.

“He was poetry in motion. His likes

we will never see again” said Tom Shatel.

Sayers was named Rookie of the Year in 1965, continuing to put North Omaha on the map. Sayers accolades include being a 4x pro bowl athlete, 5x firstteam all-pro player, NFL comeback player of the year in 1969, and the youngest ever player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977 at age 34. That record still stands.

Sayers broke barriers off the field as well. He was the first African American player to share lodgings with a white player, Brian Piccolo. The friendship that followed was immortalized in “Brian’s Song” a biopic about Brian Piccolo’s life and struggle with terminal cancer, during which Sayers was continually by his side. `Gayle Sayers is considered one of the greatest running backs in the history of the NFL, and one of the greatest athletes to come from North Omaha. We will continue to be inspired by him for generations to come.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands Announces New CEO

The Chairman of the Board of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands (BGCM), Tim Holland, announced today that after a search for a successor to its president and CEO of the past ten years, Ivan Gilreath, the board of directors has selected Richard Webb, former Club member and executive director of 100 Black Men of Omaha.

“BGCM has been very fortunate to have enjoyed a legacy of just six exceptional leaders in our 60-year history,” Holland said. “We are confident that with his personal experience as a Club member and his success as a dynamic community leader, Richard Webb will reach and even raise the bar his gifted predecessors have set.”

Under Mr. Webb’s leadership as Executive Director of 100 Black Men of Omaha, he developed and implemented

a three-year strategic plan which doubled its membership and increased funding by 180%, Holland said.

“In Richard Webb, I see an incredible Richard Webb young talent who is mission driven and someone who desires to make a real difference in our community,” said Scott Heider, BGCM Executive Search Committee. “As a Club alumnus, Richard understands the organization and its importance in our community, as we serve Webb continued on page 3

Partnership 4 Kids Appoints Debra Shaw

Local youth service program, Partnership 4 Kids recently announced the appointment of Debra Shaw as the agency’s first Leader of Diversity, Community and Richard Webb Recruitment. With more than 25 years of community outreach experience, Shaw will be responsible for

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implementing plans to build and promote diversity and inclusion within P4K as well as cultivating diverse community partnership relationships throughout the community on the agency’s behalf.

“We are honored Deb Shaw has agreed to serve as the agency’s first Diversity, Community and Recruitment Leader at Partnership 4 Kids,” said P4K President, Deb Denbeck. “Deb brings a wealth of knowledge and will help us develop a more harmonious environment where all voices are heard and respected and employees feel Shaw continued on page 3

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LOCAL NEWS October 2, 2020 Redesigned 24th Street corridor paves way for enhanced safety, community connections

OMAHA, Neb. (Sept. 24, 2020) – A brand new 24th Street debuted Thursday morning as Creighton University president the Rev. Daniel Hendrickson, Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert and LaVonya Goodwin, president of a newly created North Omaha business improvement district, cut the ribbon on a $6.8 million redesign.

The street, which has defined Creighton University for most of its 140-year history, has been reduced to one lane in either direction as it passes through campus, with monument signs announcing the presence of the campus.

A four-exit roundabout, where one of the monument signs will rest, has been installed at Cass Street and will be known as Haddix Circle in honor of Creighton alumnus and trustee emeritus George Haddix, PhD, MA’66, and his wife, Susan.

Bicycle lanes, public bus stops and landscaping are also part of the project.

Creighton’s share of the cost was $2.9 million, while the City of Omaha contributed $3.9 million.

Fr. Hendrickson thanked Stothert for the city of Omaha’s financial partnership. He said safety concerns as students cross 24th Street will be greatly alleviated. “By changing the high-traffic corridor from four lanes to two, adding bike lanes, and enhancing it with greenspace, the beautiful roundabout at Cass Street, and so much more, we now have a safer, much more attractive hub to our campus, a true gateway to historic North Omaha, and, indeed, a bridge between Omaha’s south and north neighborhoods,� he said.

North Omaha is approaching an era of change, Stothert said, and the 24th Street redesign fits well with the city’s commitment to the Complete Streets vision of urban renewal that calls for bicycle lanes and enhanced options for public transportation. “Thank you, Fr. Hendrickson, for Creighton’s leadership in the future development of North 24th Street,� Stothert said, welcoming the relationship between the University and the newly created North 24th Street Business Improvement District. “Business Improvement Districts give businesses and neighbors the opportunity to be involved in plans that benefit everyone, including transit and safety, beautification, and development,� she said. “There are

exciting times ahead here on North 24th Street, and I look forward to our continued work together.�

Goodwin, BA’96, president of the board of directors of the 24th Street Business Improvement District, welcomed the redesign as a “new gateway� to North Omaha. “This grand new entrance serves as a reminder that all are welcome on North 24th Street, at Creighton, past Cuming to Lake Street and beyond,� she said. “It is symbolic of beauty, revitalization and represents an impetus of the work that must continue to ensure that all of the sidewalks are walkable and the streets are safe to navigate throughout the North 24th Street corridor.�

The chairman of the Creighton University Board of Trustees, Mike McCarthy, stressed the ongoing commitment of the Society of Jesus, which has led Creighton since it founding. “This is part of the great Jesuit tradition of wanting more more for our city, and better, and I think we’re all signed up to that,� he said. “This transformation is another step toward that, so thank you to Omaha for making this possible.

NorthStar Opens “Leaders and Achievers� Wing Ryan Scott is excited about the new high school expansion at the NorthStar Foundation.

Construction on the south side of the campus at 49th and Ames Avenue wrapped up this summer, and the addition called “The Leaders and Achievers Wing,� opened on August 15. “NorthStar is amazing. I love it here,� says Ryan, a 10th grader at Omaha Northwest High School. Ryan was one of the speakers at a ribbon-cutting and grand opening for the South Addition on September 17.

Twenty-five boys held the yellow ribbon to mark the official opening of the new space.

The South Addition could not have come at a better time.

In this age of social distancing, an additional 17,000 feet of space has made it possible for NorthStar to continue serving the boys who were enrolled prior to COVID-19 restrictions. The new addition transforms NorthStar’s footprint from 33,000 square feet to 50,000 square feet.

The Leaders and Achievers High School Wing provides a home base for 9th to 12th grade boys. It includes two classrooms, six tutorstudent study rooms, gathering space and office space. Additionally, the expansion includes a new dining hall named the “Dr. CC & Mabel Criss

Flight Deck,� which features a hanging 1946 Piper Cub, the STEM Innovation Hub, the “Hawks Skybox� Game Room, and “Antonio’s Locker.� Outside additions include a new exterior patio, “learning stairs,� and secondary soccer/lacrosse field.

Construction on the north side of the building (facing Ames Avenue) will continue through the winter. The North Addition includes classroom space for elementary and middle school students.

Currently, NorthStar is running a satellite school for Omaha Public School students grades 3-12, under strict COVID-19 protocols. NorthStar’s daytime program currently serves 110 boys during the day, at 12% building capacity. The afterschool program serves between 60-80 boys each day who attend class in person at parochial or private schools.

When Omaha Public Schools implements the Family 3/2 Model in October, NorthStar will continue to be open daytime for boys when they are not in school. Continuing will be: food from local restaurants for lunch daily, tech support, structure & safety, plus a mid-day break allowing for basketball, game room, and time outdoors.

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Metropolitan Community College received the Dennis Iudice Memorial Award at the National Coalition of Certification Centersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (NC3) seventh annual Leadership Summit. The annual summit was held virtually during the summer and recognized 11 community colleges for their leadership, innovation and success in contributing to skills certification training.

The Dennis Iudice Memorial Award acknowledges MCC as a career and technical education leader, producing one of the highest number of NC3 certifications among colleges in the NC3 network. The College issued 1,599 skill and training certifications during the 2019 calendar year.

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LOCAL NEWS Nebraska’s 2020 Book Award Winners

October 2, 2020

Celebrate Nebraska’s 2020 Book Award winners with author readings and an awards presentation ceremony at the Nebraska Center for the Book’s week long virtual Celebration of Nebraska Books starting October 19th.

Winners of the 2020 Nebraska Book Awards will be honored and the celebration will include readings by some of the winning authors, designers and illustrators of books with a Nebraska connection published in 2019. And the winners are: Children’s Picture Book: Your Bridge to History by Portia Love & Preston Love, Jr. Illustrated by Regina Jeanpierre. Publisher: Preston Publishing Children’s Picture Book Honor: Major: A Soldier Dog

by Trevor Jones. Illustrated by Ming Hai. Publisher: Six Foot Press Cover/Design/Illustration: The Spirit of Nebraska: A History Wind Press Fiction Honor Series: The Line Between: A Thriller Shaw continued from page 1

empowered to create positive change for the students we serve and for our community.”

Shaw has been on staff with P4K since 2014 and has been serving as the agency’s volunteer recruitment supervisor for the past 3 years. Outside of P4K, Shaw is a member of the Omaha Section, National Council of Negro Women, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and a servant leader at Zion Baptist Church. Additionally, Shaw is a certified voter registrar, a Polling Inspector and volunteers as a P4K mentor.

Under Shaw’s leadership P4K intends to implement the following diversity and inclusion initiatives: 1. Shift agency culture to ensure all voices are heard.

2. Identify and implement diversity and inclusion workplace best practices.

3. Launch monthly diversity and inclusion staff training sessions.

4. Assemble a diversity and inclusion student advisory group.

5. Develop and implement a new employee mentoring program that fosters belonging and purpose.

6. Identify and remove bias language from agency policies, procedures, and branded materials.

For over 37 years, Partnership 4 Kids has served disadvantaged youth, each with their own story of survival, endurance, and a desire to succeed. P4K’s mission is to mentor these children for college today, and careers tomorrow. Through a rigorous curriculum and the support of over 220 devoted volunteers providing academic, social, and career mentoring, P4K is helping more than 3,300 young people believe in themselves and in a future rooted in education and opportunity. Together we will build a better community by inspiring hope, engaging minds, and preparing our children for college and careers.

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and A Single Light: A Thriller by Tosca Lee. Publisher: Howard Books Nonfiction Investigative Journalism: Zoo Nebraska: Dismantling of an American Dream by Carson Vaughan.

Publisher: Little A Nonfiction Nature Reference: Great Plains Birds: Discover the Great Plains by Larkin Powell. Publisher: Bison Books Nonfiction Immigration Story: Citizen Akoy: Basketball and the Making of a South Sudanese American

by Steve Marantz. Publisher: University of Nebraska Press Nonfiction Nebraska Perseverance: Nebraska During the New Deal: The Federal Writers’ Project in the Cornhusker State by Marilyn Irvin Holt. Publisher: Bison Books Nonfiction Native American History: Lakota America: A New History of Indigenous Power by Pekka Hämäläinen.

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with NC3 began in fall 2013, making MCC the first institution in Nebraska to offer NC3 certifications, an example of the College’s commitment to fulfilling the needs of the workforce and the community. NC3 certifications available to students at MCC include 36 different SnapOn precision measurement tool certifications, along with torque, diagnostic scanner and others that can help students earn high-wage jobs.

About NC3 NC3 was established to help build a workforce prepared to meet the needs of industries today and tomorrow by connecting employers and educational institutions in partnerships that foster effective training, elevation of skilled careers, and employment opportunities. NC3 industry partners include Snap-on Inc., Trane, 3M, Festo, Lincoln Electric, Greenlee, Kubota Tractor Corporation, L.S. Starrett Company, Daniels Manufacturing Corporation (DMC), Palmer Hamilton, Tormach, Dremel and Certiport.

NC3 certifications are stackable, flexible and relevant to students in the technical education field.

For more information about NC3, visit nc3.net.

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nearly 3,000 kids and families each day.”

“As a former Club member, Richard is an excellent role model who embodies the dramatic impact the clubs can have on the lives of its members,” explained Dr. Dele Davies, BGCM Board President. “He brings a passion for the clubs, strong leadership skills and a desire to be a catalyst for transformation in the lives of young people.“ Prior to joining 100 Black Men of Omaha, Mr. Webb served as president of the Urban League of Nebraska Young Professionals. He received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and is certified by the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. He is also an active participant and serving on Chancellor’s Board of Counselors (UNMC), graduate of Non-Profit of the Midland’s Non-Profit Executive Leadership – class 12, graduate of Leadership Omaha – class 41. Mr. Webb has received numerous awards as a result of his dedication and involvement with his community including the Urban League of Nebraska YP of the Year (2016), Kaplan University’s Alumni of the Year (2016), Young Black & Influential Award (2018), and was one of the guest panelists at the Striving for Success Summit in 2017, 2018, 2019.

A native of Omaha, Nebraska, Webb is married to Danita D. Webb. who recently obtained her doctorate in educational leadership. Mr. and Mrs. Webb have four children. During his spare time he enjoys fishing, networking, and spending quality time with his family.

“Richard brings a great background as being a Club Kid coming up,” said Ivan Gilreath, BGCM’s president and CEO for the past ten years. “And he has parlayed those experiences through mentoring and programming to become a successful leader in his own right. I look forward to working through a smooth transition with Richard and continuing to support this great organization.”

Holland said the organization is grateful for Mr. Gilreath’s leadership over the past ten years. “Ivan led us through the greatest period of growth in BGCM’s history. We have never served more kids and families.

We are confident Richard will build on the strong foundation and vision Ivan built in the years to come.”

“Our relationship with Ivan, as it has been from the start, is very positive, supportive and collaborative,” Holland said. “He is working closely with our executive committee to ensure a seamless and successful transition for Richard.”

“It is a pleasure and honor to carry the torch forward for such an extraordinary organization as the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands,” Mr. Webb said. “The impact that the clubs and the prior CEOs have made on our community is remarkable and I know that with the current leadership team we will make sure to live out our mission to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, and to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, healthy and caring members of society. As a club Alumni, I know first-hand the endless experiences and opportunities that will be afforded to our young people through upholding this mission.”

About Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands For more 60 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands has provided a fun, safe and constructive environment for kids and teens in areas of high need during out-of-school hours to help them achieve their full potential.

Serving more than 7,000 youth across 14 locations in Omaha, Carter Lake and Council Bluffs, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands’ programs are led by professional and caring staff. Each Club offers results-oriented programs and services to help young people succeed in school, develop leadership skills, and maintain healthy lifestyles.

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PRAISE, WORSHIP, DEVOTION, OBITUARIES & INSPIRATION

Oh, to Be Crazy and Get Paid for It Dr. James L. Snyder I usually don’t complain a lot. When I do I get caught in some dilemma that I can’t talk my way out.

You think I would learn my lesson, but I’m still in the learning curve.

After supper one night, we took our coffee into the living room to watch a little bit of the news. That is always the wrong thing to do, and you would think I would know it by this time.

Watching the news, my wife could see that I was getting a little bit agitated. I don’t always get agitated, but when I do… I do.

“What has you all worked up,” my wife asked?

Finally, I broke my silence and said, “I’m rather tired of all of these crazy politicians who don’t know their right hand from their left hand, except when they stick it out for donations. I’m tired of these crazy politicians being on television! Why can’t they go to the principal’s office like I had to do so often when I was in grade school?”

When I quieted down, I heard some chuckles across the room. I looked in my wife’s direction, and there she sat giggling and chuckling and having a great time of it.

“What’s so funny?”

She just looked at me and continued giggling and then finally said, “Don’t you know that those crazy politicians get paid for being crazy. The crazier they are, the more money they make.”

Then she broke into one of her hysterical laughters.

“Don’t you,” she said between giggles, “wish you were that crazy?”

“If you want to make money like them,” my wife continued, “you will have to be just as crazy as they are.”

That’s a very good thought. Maybe I ought to look into this situation a little closer.

“That’s why you don’t have much money,” my wife explained, “you are not crazy enough!”

That was a surprise coming from my wife. I thought she knew how crazy I really was. But then I got to thinking. Perhaps she is right after all.

“Where do you suppose they get all of their craziness?”

Again, my wife chuckled and looked at me and said, “Because they have no idea what they say from one day to the next. They live in a bubble and have lost a sense of reality in this world of ours.”

Again, she was spot on about this craziness in politics.

“They don’t live in the real world,” my wife began to explain to me. “They live in a world of their imagination, and their imagination creates a spirit of craziness.”

“So,” I said to her, “if I’m going to get paid for being crazy, I gotta quit living in the real world.”

“Now you got it,” she replied.

I got it, but I’m sure not going to get it. Getting paid for being crazy means that I have to live in a bubble and not the real world, I wonder if it’s really worth it?

Maybe being poor and sane is the better alternative.

How much money would be worth becoming that crazy?

I then thought of a verse in the Bible. “Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless” (Ecclesiastes 5:10).

Being crazy isn’t worth all the money in the world.

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Deaths & Funerals Philip Henderson Mr. Philip Henderson, age 29, passed away Wednesday, September 23, at a local hospital.

Preceded in death by mother Joan Henderson. Survived by son: Ardian McCabe; father: Norris (Denise) Preston; brother: Samone Henderson; sisters: Kristen, Eliza, & Gertrude Henderson; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

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By Velma Jean Sanders God’s Word tells of events that will both precede and accompany the second coming of Jesus Christ.

For well over 2000 years now, the Day of Salvation and Grace has shined forth from God towards mankind.

However, the sunshine of these manifested days of God’s grace will someday come to an ordained and appointed end. On its horizon is another day spoken of clearly and frequently within the Word of God: The Day of God’s Wrath.

But before God works in wrath, He gives warnings of His impending judgment. Although we do not know the time of the return of the Lord, it is prophesied that His return will be ushered in by two distinct and separate days. These are: The Days of Noah and the Days of Lot. There are numerous things that both of these days had in common. They are: 1) The people behaved as if life would continue always in its present manner; 2) There was a specific calendar day where the righteous were separated from the wicked; 3) God’s judgment came; 4) The righteous were preserved from God’s wrath and, 5) All were destroyed that were not numbered with the righteous.

Comparing the destruction of Noah’s Day and that of Lot’s Day, we notice that God is, as it were, hesitant in

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His judging. He “looks” and then “looks” again. Of course, we know that God, all knowing (omniscient), knows all things. But before judging, He “takes another look,” as if to make sure He is really seeing the situation aright. In the case of Sodom and Gomorrah, God not only “looked” but it is stated, “He came down.” God in His merciful kindness, having seen “firsthand” the wickedness of man, does not immediately destroy, but instead gives men and mankind a time to repent; not willing that any should perish. And only after doing so, does He execute judgment.

We must not think for a minute that God takes delight or derives pleasure from this. Ezekiel documents the question of God, “Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? Saith the Lord God, and not that he should return from his ways, and live?” For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD; wherefore, turn yourselves and live.”

That which brought about God’s judgment in Noah’s day increased in its intensity in Lot’s Day. With each successive generation, sin becomes more potent. What is shameful in one generation is tolerated in the next, and that which is tolerated is then embraced – until that which is embraced, is glorified and exalted in succeeding generations.

In closing, notice that God destroyed the entire world by a flood in Noah’s Day, but only a portion of the world did He destroy by fire in Lot’s Day. It is not because He had run out of fire, but that His mercy and grace holds back judgment that many might repent and be saved.

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Surrendering our will in order to do His

By Billy Holland When God taps us on the shoulder and introduces Himself, we are faced with a decision to either listen, or excuse ourselves and walk away.

Some individuals when convicted with this holy invitation will accept His love and are filled with joy as they proceed into an exciting life-changing journey of faith and hope. Others are confident in their abilities and intelligence to steer their own vessel and perceive the concept of allowing Jesus to come in and take over, as not exactly what they had in mind especially since they only have a short period of time to accomplish their own plans. I’ve known people who are not ashamed to declare that nothing will stop them from living exactly the way they want and this might be true, however waiting until you are taking your last breath to admit you are wrong is very risky to say the least.

In reality, God is not mocked and living independent from Him is not admirable or something to be proud of. Actually, the proclamation that, “I

did it my way” will be one of the most devastating and haunting memories in all eternity.

Without allowing God to re-create us and to accept what we need to do to become like Him, we are still drifting down the river in what I call a default existence. This intentional forsaking of our responsibility to surrender to God is unfortunately where most people live. We realize why this is so common because it’s much easier to place our spiritual development into neutral and just accept whatever happens as fate. These individuals have no intention of allowing Jesus to sit on the throne of their heart and to become the Lord and Master of their destiny. Yes, some are willing to learn the basics of how religion works, but then begin to plan how they are going to play the game. Of course, this is completely opposite of God’s instructions and is also an indication the person has not been spiritually transformed. We seldom consider how deceptive and rebellious our fallen nature can be, but the truth is that our conscience is always attempting to

organization for exceptional contribution to literacy, books, reading, libraries, or literature in Nebraska. It commemorates Geske’s passion for books, and was established in recognition of her contributions to the well-being of the libraries of Nebraska.

The 2020 One Book One Nebraska selection, All the Gallant Men: An American Sailor’s Firsthand Account of Pearl Harbor by Donald Stratton with Ken Gire (William Morrow, 2016) will be featured in a keynote presentation. The introduction of the 2021 One Book One Nebraska book choice will conclude the festivities on Friday, October 23rd.

The Celebration of Nebraska Books is sponsored

by Nebraska Center for the Book and the Nebraska Library Commission, with support from History Nebraska’s Nebraska History Museum. Humanities Nebraska provides support for One Book One Nebraska. The Nebraska Center for the Book is housed at the Nebraska Library Commission and brings together the state’s readers, writers, booksellers, librarians, publishers, printers, educators, and scholars to build the community TRADITION • RESPECT • DIGNITY of the book, supporting programs to celebrate and stimulate public interest in books, reading, and the written word. The Nebraska Center for the Book is supported by the national Center for the Book in the Library of Congress and the Nebraska Library Commission.

As the state library agency, the Nebraska Library Commission is an advocate for the library and information needs of all 3920 North 24th St. Nebraskans. The mission of the Library Commission is statewide promotion, Omaha, NE 68110 development, and coordination of library 402-453-7111 and information services, “bringing together www.omahathomasfh.com people and information.”

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Publisher: Yale University Press Poetry: This Bright Darkness by Sarah McKinstryBrown. Publisher: Black Lawrence Press Poetry Honor: In a Good Time by Mark Sanders.

Publisher: WSC Press The virtual Celebration of Nebraska Books will also honor winners of the 2020 Jane Geske and Mildred Bennett awards. The Mildred Bennett Award recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to fostering the literary tradition in Nebraska, reminding us of the literary and intellectual heritage that enriches our lives and molds our world.

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negotiate and even manipulate God. Being born again not only includes repentance but also the surrender of the human will and is the only way God can renew our mind and ultimately control what we believe and how we live. He is not going to force anyone to love Him or to live for Him. When developing our worldviews, it’s wise to consider what we believe, why we believe, and the difference between what we have been taught and what we have researched on our own. Often that means rejecting what we were told and having the courage to march by the beat of God’s drum in our quest for divine truth. The question is how strong is our passion to know Him? If we do not seek God’s truth, we do not really have a desire to know Him. His word promises to set us free from the incarceration of our arrogance and the bondage of sin, but it is only effective and activated when we embrace it and demonstrate it with all of our heart.

“Teach me thy way O Lord, I will walk in thy truth” Psalm 86:11.

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Understanding “White Silence”

An online discussion of “The Ramifications of White Silence facilitated by Rev. Dr. Cynthia Ramirez Lindenmeyer, American Public University and Mr. A’Jamal Byndon, Omaha Community Council for Racial Justice and Reconciliation will be a LIVE Facebook Event on October 12, 2020, at 7:00PM. The goal of the event is to increase understanding of “white silence” and its impact on racial inequality.

“White silence” is a phrase that’s been amplified online and in recent conversations about protests over racial inequality across the U.S. Such inequality is nothing new to those who have experienced and witnessed injustices. Focus points for the discussion include: terms used that start with “white…” (people supremacy, fragility, privilege, silence), conversations that are not happening in places of leadership; conversations that are happening or are avoided in white churches and black churches, actions to facilitate increased awareness AND actions to challenge policies in Omaha, and the need for honest conversations to build hope for a different future.

To receive the Live Facebook link contact: cynthia. lindenmeyer@me.com or abyndon@gmail.com.

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COMMENTARY October 2, 2020 New Laundromat Unveiled

Heart Ministry Center’s expands services to help those in need After months of remodeling work, Heart Ministry Center’s new addition is now open to serve those in need.

The remodel includes a full-service laundromat which includes 20 washers and 24 dryers. With the addition of the laundromat, Heart Ministry Center at 2222 Binney Street is now a one stop for pantry, medical care and now laundry services.

The remodel will also allow the center to provide expanded medical services.

Medical exam rooms have increased from three rooms to four, dental chairs have doubled from two to four and HMC will now offer vision care to its clients.

The mission of Heart Ministry Center is to provide food, healthcare and a way forward to people severely affected by poverty in the Omaha area. Heart Ministry Center operates many programs, including a food pantry, urgent care clinic, job placement program, dental clinic, case management and a client volunteer program. Learn more about Heart Ministry Center at heartministrycenter.org.

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COMMENTARY/YOUTH NEWS THE OMAHA STAR Do Black Lives Matter in a Racist Country?

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How would you know unless you’ve experienced being a BLM victim?

By A’Jamal-Rashad Byndon There is a heightened awareness about “Black Lives Matter” because of the recent highly publicized shootings and killings of African Americans by law enforcement officials (and the dismal level of accountability within our legal and judicial systems). Many of the pundits and apologists who defend these extra-judicial murders by law enforcement, however, frequently bring up the victims’ past as justification for the police conduct. Oftentimes, to deflect attention from the killing, you will also hear defenders referencing rates of ‘Black-on-Black’ crime and murders.

For the record, most murders within racial groups are committed by their own members—White as well as Black.

It is an ongoing and uphill challenge though to educate smug or fragile Whites about the reality of the ‘dual justice’ system in this country, because they have been sheltered from the lived experiences of African Americans and other people of color.

When I speak about the hypocrisy, racism and historical acts of slavery and Manifest Destiny to audiences or classrooms, I regularly hear some of the most addle-brained comments imaginable. It’s just par for the course in the structurally racist and frankly white supremacist postsecondary institutions where I teach. Neither the students (nor oftentimes the faculty and administrators) have any working knowledge of the basic racial terminology or current situation. To even begin to have a meaningful conversation, a refresher course on such simple terms as racism, bias, White fragility, White privilege is necessary.

That review, however, does not even begin to deconstruct the racial ideology and mentality of the openly White supremacist ‘Proud Boys’ and Confederacy-loving folks embedded within these nearly all-White institutions. The majority of White people are protective of their privilege to the point of even denying such schemes and advantages exist.

We cannot alter the nature of racism or racist institutions until we are open to examining the history of this country and the horrific acts that were done to people of color— particularly on the scale suffered by African Americans and Native people. The reason African Americans have not fully examined the past is because of the brainwashing the White educational systems have subjected us to. Call it

“Negro Amnesia”: the endlessly perpetuated illusion “that all men [and women] are created equal”. Past and current racial demographic information, of course, demonstrates the opposite. We have millionaires and wealthy White institutions that derived their wealth off the backs of slave labor. There are large insurance companies, universities (Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.) and corporations that have profited from America’s apartheid economic system. Even White Christian churches are complicit in this ongoing bamboozlement of unsuspecting dark-skinned residents, conditioning them to accept their lot in life. And these apartheid beneficiaries are all aided by petty-bourgeois, negro elites, who operate as gatekeepers standing watch over the African American community to make sure we stay in our place.

The recent rash of murders and killings of unarmed African American civilians, however, has unleashed a raft of pent-up emotions across America’s racial fault line.

While many Whites are reflexively rallying to the police and, like President Trump, flat-out denying America has a systemic ‘race problem’, others (both Black and White) have poured out into the streets at levels we haven’t seen in half a century. And along with the protests, we’re also finally seeing media coverage of just how segregated this country still is regarding social and economic opportunity three generations after the Civil Rights Movement.

A recent New York Times article reported that “The Black-White Wage Gap Is as Big as It Was in 1950”, with Black men today earning on average from one-third to onehalf less than White men (NYT, June 25, 2020).

Some, though, will argue that poverty rates are narrowing because of social programs and nonprofit agencies.

However—and a majority White state like Nebraska offers a classic example—these nonprofits mainly serve the needs of White people. Both their clientele and their administration are predominantly White.

Last but not least is the comparison of the wealth of African Americans and Whites. Research by the Brookings Institution provides clear evidence that the cumulation of wealth passes from generation to generation. “At $171,000, the net worth of a typical White family is nearly ten times greater than that of a Black family ($17,150) in 2016. Gaps in wealth between Black and White households reveal the effects of accumulated inequality and discrimination, as

Jesuit Academy

By Glenn Mitchell, Jr. When Jesuit Academy was founded 25 years ago, we only could have dreamed how far we have come in providing a space for young men in North Omaha to be educated. This project and future endeavors continue to build upon the foundation laid by Father Jim Michalski.

After months of hard work with our friends at HBA, MCL Construction and Project Advocates our classroom renovations are complete! All classrooms were renovated and new furniture was installed to provide the best space for student success.

I personally thank Mike Masek, Jesuit Academy President and the board of Jesuit Academy for ensuring that our young men are all learning in 21st Century classrooms and the continued investment in the future of our young men.

Young men who are religious, loving, committed to justice, open to growth, and academically excellent. Walking the halls of Jesuit Academy daily, I have the opportunity to note young men who are engaged in daily instruction that requires them to critically think through and apply leadership skills inside and outside of the classroom setting.

I would also like to introduce and welcome Dr. LeDonna Griffin, a native of Omaha, a lifelong resident of North Omaha, with a heart to educate every child she is blessed to interact with.

She has joined the Jesuit Academy team

with great experience, well over 25 years in education and most recently, while serving her former two years in education, as a school Principal, she developed and implemented a process that resulted in no suspensions for the last two years. The primary focus that made this possible was on each student working toward being their best self, with a focus on teaching and practicing empathy, selfregulation and restoration. She often says, “After all no one is perfect, not even you, so why not help our students to learn from a mistake, in math as well as with behavior? There is no better place to do that than in a conducive learning environment...school!”

We look forward to introducing you to other partners and a host of staff members that are invested in the growth of our young men at Jesuit Academy.

And, most of all a BIG thank you to all of our families and caregivers of Jesuit Academy, we simply would not be this great without you! I thank you for your trust, commitment, dedication and your choice to have your child educated at Jesuit Academy! I hope that you are as excited as we are for an amazing 20202021 school year, because obstacles are a set up for an opportunity, so let’s get ready for some great academic growth to take place and all know that our young men will enter High School prepared to succeed throughout their academic school and college years.

well as differences in power and opportunity that can be traced back to this nation’s inception. The Black-White wealth gap reflects a society that has not and does not afford equality of opportunities to all its citizens” (Brookings Blog 2/27/2020). Slavery and Jim Crow laws were the biggest debilitating factors that kept African Americans in caste or slave-like conditions—in contrast to an open or free society for most Whites. Even poor White immigrants from European countries could get acquire wealth in the U.S. because they were not bound by the apartheid conditions African Americans faced.

All this though becomes even more egregious when one examines the prison and jail rates for African Americans in Nebraska.

In 2017, Black people were incarcerated at 8.2 times the rate of White people, and Native people were incarcerated at 6.9 times the rate of Whites. African Americans constituted 21 percent of the jail population and 29 percent of the prison population, yet only 5 percent of the state population (Vera Institute: 2017). You could not make this stuff up. But in our apartheid criminal justice departments, they are not studying such structural topics. Instead, they have classes on “Gangs”, which is a code word for how to stereotype and make brutal arrests of African Americans in the community.

If we are to truly reverse the bleak conditions for African Americans, local, state, and federal governments in the U.S. must be willing to pay restitution for the trillions of dollars of wealth that was reaped from the slavery practiced against African nations, African ancestors, and the African Americans relegated to the sidelines waiting for their opportunity to have what White Americans have. We must support H.R. 40, the “Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act”, and then do all we can to change this country’s racial climate.

It’s apparent that all lives do not matter… Only those who have the power to have institutions enforce their apartheid laws governing petty victimless crimes. If we are going to change the unwritten state motto of Nebraska, “Good for ‘Lifers’, it’s not for everyone”, we must allow the victims of American democracy to sit at the tables of policymaking, establish sentencing guidelines to constrain White racist judges, and get their prison or jail sentences reduced to those of White criminals convicted of the same crimes.

Happy Charter Day Omaha (NE) Chapter of The Links Incorporated (1950-2020 Six chapters were chartered in Central Area during the 1950s: Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; Omaha, Nebraska; and Cleveland and Wilberforce, Ohio. The Omaha (NE) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated was chartered on September 30, 1950. The Omaha (NE) Chapter was formed with 10 friends of Mrs. Eleanor Haynes. There were eleven members in the original group, and this chapter was the 6th Chapter chartered in Linkdom. Mrs. Eleanor Haynes, visited friends in Philadelphia, and learned of the four-year-old organization called “The Links”. Upon her return home, she decided

to form a chapter of this organization in Omaha. This is how Linkdom spread to the Midwest, and resulted in our chapter becoming one of the oldest in Linkdom.

Mrs. Haynes, a charter member, was the first President of the Omaha Chapter. Other Charter members were Links Vera Cowan, Lois Goode, Viola Lennox, Mendota Mosley, Lena Paul, Bernice Peebles, Ruth Solomon, Nina West, Ruth Wheeler and Florence Wilson.

This chapter, over a 3-year period, engaged in the following: sponsored the first Cotillion in which young African Links continued on page 11

YOUTH/EDUCATION NEWS October 2, 2020 Mandela to Return for Face to Face Learning October 12, 2020

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COVID-19 has impacted everyone, and students across the world are no exception. Educators have scrambled, made plans, and then scrambled again in response to this virus. At Nelson Mandela Elementary, team members have worked tirelessly to continue their mission. They strive to get scholars on grade-level, learning and growing at their fullest potential, and they have met the challenge of virtual teaching in stride. However, nothing will ever match the value of teaching in person.

Mandela administrators have tracked the COVID-19 situation closely and have assembled a task force to address all the safety requirements needed to reopen. Since September 22, 2020, Mandela has started phasing scholars back into the building. They will continue to slowly bring back more scholars until the full reopen day on Monday, October 12, 2020.

Scholars will continue to be screened before coming in the building, masks are always required, cleaning and sanitizing have increased, and extra precautions have been taken in the classrooms to keep scholars safe.

Mandela team members are hopeful that this will be a safe process, and everyone is excited to be back and learning in person.

Omaha Children’s Museum petitions for Salt Creek Tiger Beetle to become state insect Omaha Children’s Museum has started a petition to make the Salt Creek Tiger Beetle the Nebraska State Insect, replacing the more commonly found honeybee, which is not native to the state. The endangered beetle is found only in in the shrinking Little Salt Creek habitat in Lancaster County. To help children learn about the beetle and conservation, museum educators created the animatronic Scout, a

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large talking Salt Creek Tiger Beetle found in the museum’s special exhibit “Bug Squad.”

“We feel this is a special cause children and adults can both support, and it’s easy to do so by signing a petition,” said Lindy Hoyer, Executive Director of Omaha Children’s Museum. “The Salt Creek Tiger Beetle is found only in Nebraska, and to designated it our state insect would bring more awareness to its endangered status. It’s exciting to think that this may also be children’s first experience in being involved in a conservation movement and learning about a legislative process in our state.”

The museum launched a change.org petition for the public to lend their support in the request to make the Salt Creek Tiger Beetle Nebraska’s State Insect. Following the collection of signatures, the museum will send the petition to state lawmakers. With the designation as the state’s insect, it’s believed that more attention will be given to the insect’s plight, unique abilities, and the dwindling habitat it needs to survive.

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PRAISE & WORSHIP DIRECTORY

October 2, 2020 ALLEN CHAPEL A.M.E.

Pastor Jarrod S. Parker

MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH 2019 Burdette Street Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-342-0018

3616 Spaulding Street, Omaha, NE 68111 Phone: 402-451-0307 Email: smbcsecretary@ stmarkbaptist.org Pastor Jarrod S. Parker

Sunday School – Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service .............10:00 a.m.

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

Excluding First Sunday Tuesday Evening Service.........7:00 p.m.

“Where Life is for Everyone”

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ST. MARK BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. Willie Morris, Pastor 2842 Monroe Street Omaha, NE 68107 Off: (402) 5734-3399 Email: admin@allenchapelomaha.org Sunday School...........................9:00 a.m.

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

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

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Live Streaming Sunday Service-10:00am on Morning Star Baptist Church-Omaha Facebook Page

SUNDAYS 10:00 AM

Worship Service – Sunday 10:15 a.m.

Children’s Church (except 2nd Sunday) Holy Communion every 1st Sunday Prayer and Bible Doctrine Study Midday - 12:00 noon; Evening – 7:00 p.m.

Televised Broadcast – Sundays at 6:00 p.m., KPAO Cox Channel 22 & CenturyLink Channel 89 Our Mission: “To exalt the Savior, edify saints, evangelize sinners and elevate society.”

awcchurch.org 402-341-1866 5417 N. 103rd St. Omaha, NE

MOUNT CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH

Drs. Martin & Lynnell Williams Founders & Lead Pastors

5112 Ames Avenue Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 457-4216 Church Phone (402) 453-4084 Pastor’s Office

BETHEL MISSIONARAY BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Dr. Lorenzo S.L. Fincher Senior Pastor 5318 South 30th Street Omaha, NE 68107 Phone: (402) 731-1840

2207 Wirt Street Omaha, NE 68110 Phone: 402-451-5755 Bishop Kevin Chambers

MT. MORIAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. Ralph B. Lassiter, Pastor 2602 N. 24th St. Off: (402) 451-8800 Fax: (402) 451-8522 mtmoriahomaha.net pastorlassiter@gmail.com

Rev. Ralph Lassiter, Sr.

Wednesday Bible-Prayer Service 11:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m

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

Sunday School………………………8:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship Experience………...10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study….…….…….6:00 p.m.

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

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.

Pastor Terry L. Arvie 5501 N. 50th Street Ph: 402-451-4245 Fx: 402-451-2130 office@mtneboomaha.org www.mtneboomaha.org Pastor Barbara Mitchell

8:30 am Early Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 - 10:15 am Sunday Morning Breakfast 10:15 - 11:15 am Sunday School 11:30 am Sunday Morning Worship 6:30 pm Wednesday Bible Study 8:00 pm Friday Night Service Noon day prayer Thursday - Saturday

ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Kenneth A. Allen, Pastor

“Where CHRIST is Preeminent and the Word Prevails!”

2215 Grant Street Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-346-1502 Fax: 402-344-2720

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

Wednesday: Prayer Power Hour ......................................12:00 p.m 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.

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

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Televised Broadcast Sunday @ 10pm on KPAO Cox Communication channel 22 & Century Link channel 89

Missouri Synod 2721 N. 30th Street 402-453-1583 Sunday School................................10:00 a.m.

Church Service...............................11:00 a.m.

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SUNDAY Sunday Morning Worship……………10:00 A.M. Sunday School……………………….. 9:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY 11:00 A.M. ~ Hour of Power Bible Study Wednesday is Family Night!

6:00 P.M. ~ Prayer & Praise Service 6:30 P.M. ~ Feast & Fellowship (Light Meal) 7:15 P.M. ~ Discipleship Academy (Classes for ages 5 & up)

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North 24th Street Church of God “Presenting the Never-Changing GOD to an ever-changing World!”

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

Reconciliation: Sunday after Mass or by appointment

Pastors Eric and Cynthia Butler

Rev. Vitalis Anyanike

6401 N. 56th Street Omaha, NE 68104 Ph: 402-399-9628 E-Mail: Jolpastor@aol.com Sunday School..........................9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship......................10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship.......6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Night ....................7:00 p.m.

Bible Study and Youth Ministries

Pastor Kenneth A. Allen

ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR CATHOLIC CHURCH

JOY OF LIFE MINISTRIES COGIC

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HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH

Pastor Eric Butler and Co-Pastor Cynthia Butler

Rev. Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus

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

PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. Kent H. Little

3131 Lake Street Omaha, NE 68111 402-455-1000 www.salembc.org

“The Church Where Fellowship is Real”

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

SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH

Serving God and One Another in the Spirit of Excellence Rev. Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus Senior Pastor

TABERNACLE OF FAITH CHURCH

Sunday Morning Worship ...................................9:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting .....................7:00 p.m.

Wednesday Night Church School ......................7:30 p.m.

Youth/Children Ministry Focus (Wed.) ............7:30 p.m.

Rev. Kent H. Little, Lead Pastor

Thursday - School Mass 8:10 am in Church

MT. NEBO MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor Terry L. Arvie

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Mass Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - 8:00 am in Rectory (2218 Binney)

Sunday - 8:15 am and 10:30 am

Sunday School .............................................. 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship ..........................................10:45 a.m.

Overcomers in Christ......................Sunday 7:00 p.m.

CLAIR MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Fr. Dave Korth

Saturday - 5:00 pm

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

Fr. Dave Korth

Services: Sunday School .................................................... 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship Experience ......... 11:00 a.m.

Word On Wednesday (WOW) ........................ 7:00 p.m.

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

Rev. Dr. Lorenzo S.L. Fincher Senior Pastor

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH

“Jesus is the Light of the World” Bishop Kevin Chambers, Senior Pastor (Elect) www.m3comaha.org

2901 Fontenelle Blvd. 68104 Ph: 402-451-6622 • Fax 402-457-6901 Mass Schedule: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

Sun. 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & Noon (Spanish) Reconciliation: Sat. 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. or by appointment Pastor: Rev. Vitalis Anyanike

Dr. Stan Rone - Senior Pastor 2021 N. 24th Street • Omaha, NE 68110 (402) 341-4297 Dr. Stan Rone Senior Pastor

Sunday Kingdom Academy 9:00 a.m.

Worship Celebration 10:15 a.m.

Tuesday Prayer Hour 7:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon Wednesday Power Hour (Prayer/Bible Study) 6:30 p.m.

Youth and Children 6:30 p.m. www.theworshipcenter24cog.org

LIFE & STYLE/HEALTH & WELLNESS October 2, 2020 Good nutrition can contribute to keeping Ballot Buddies

By Jennifer Joseph Hernandez COVID-19 and other diseases away

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By Grayson Jaggers USC – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Eating lots of fruits and vegetables will boost the immune system.

The connection between the pandemic and our dietary habits is undeniable. The stress of isolation coupled with a struggling economy has caused many of us to seek comfort with our old friends: Big Mac, Tom Collins, Ben and Jerry. But overindulging in this kind of food and drink might not just be affecting your waistline, but could potentially put you at greater risk of illness by hindering your immune system.

Hear the word “nutrition,” and often what comes to mind are fad diets, juice “cleanses” and supplements.

Americans certainly seem concerned with their weight; 45 million of us spend US$33 billion annually on weight loss products. But one in five Americans consumes nearly no vegetables – less than one serving per day.

When the emphasis is on weight loss products, and not healthy dayto-day eating, the essential role that nutrition plays in keeping us well never gets communicated. Among the many things I teach students in my nutritional biochemistry course is the clear relationship between a balanced diet and a strong, well-regulated immune system.

Along with social distancing measures and effective vaccines, a healthy immune system is our best defense against coronavirus infection.

To keep it that way, proper nutrition is an absolute must. Although not a replacement for medicine, good nutrition can work synergistically with medicine to improve vaccine effectiveness, reduce the prevalence of chronic disease and lower the burden on the health care system.

The Western diet is packed with cholesterol, saturated fat and sugar.

The impact of the Western diet Scientists know that people with preexisting health conditions are at greater risk for severe COVID-19

infections. That includes those with diabetes, obesity, and kidney, lung or cardiovascular disease. Many of these conditions are linked to a dysfunctional immune system.

Patients with cardiovascular or metabolic disease have a delayed immune response, giving viral invaders a head start. When that happens, the body reacts with a more intense inflammatory response, and healthy tissues are damaged along with the virus. It’s not yet clear how much this damage factors into the increased mortality rate, but it is a factor.

What does this have to do with nutrition? The Western diet typically has a high proportion of red meat, saturated fat and what’s known as “bliss point foods” rich in sugar and salt. Adequate fruit and vegetable consumption is missing. Despite the abundance of calories that often accompanies the Western diet, many Americans don’t consume nearly enough of the essential nutrients our bodies need to function properly, including vitamins A, C and D, and the minerals iron and potassium.

And that, at least in part, causes a dysfunctional immune system: too few vitamins and minerals, and too many empty calories.

A healthy immune system responds quickly to limit or prevent infection, but it also promptly “turns down the dial” to avoid damaging the cells of the body. Sugar disrupts this balance.

A high proportion of refined sugar in the diet can cause chronic, low-grade inflammation in addition to diabetes and obesity. Essentially, that “dial” is never turned all the way off.

While inflammation is a natural part of the immune response, it can be harmful when it’s constantly active.

Indeed, obesity is itself characterized by chronic, low-grade inflammation and a dysregulated immune response.

And research shows that vaccines may be less effective in obese people. The same applies to those who regularly drink too much alcohol Nutrition education is critical to developing healthy dietary habits.

How nutrients help Nutrients, essential substances that help us grow properly and remain healthy, help maintain the immune system. In contrast to the delayed responses associated with malnutrition, vitamin A fights against multiple infectious diseases, including measles. Along with vitamin D, it regulates the immune system and helps to prevent its overactivation.

Vitamin C, an antioxidant, protects us from the injury caused by free radicals.

Polyphenols, a wide-ranging group of molecules found in all plants, also have anti-inflammatory properties.

There’s plenty of evidence to show a diet rich in plant polyphenols can lower the risk of chronic conditions, like hypertension, insulin insensitivity and cardiovascular disease.

Why don’t we Americans eat more of these plant-based foods and fewer of the bliss-based foods?

It’s complicated. People are swayed by advertising and influenced by hectic schedules. One starting place would be to teach people how to eat better from an early age. Nutrition education should be emphasized, from kindergarten through high school to medical schools.

Millions of Americans live in food deserts, having limited access to healthy foods. In these circumstances, education must be paired with increased access. These long-term goals could bring profound returns with a relatively small investment.

Meantime, all of us can take small steps to incrementally improve our own dietary habits. I’m not suggesting we stop eating cake, french fries and soda completely. But we as a society have yet to realize the food that actually makes us feel good and healthy is not comfort food.

The COVID-19 pandemic won’t be the last we face, so it’s vital that we use every preventive tool we as a society have. Think of good nutrition as a seat belt for your health; it doesn’t guarantee you won’t get sick, but it helps to ensure the best outcomes.

Feedback is a Gift with an Exchange Policy

By Sheila Fields MBA CPLC

“Feedback is a gift”, my colleague would often say.

I remember feeling a little perplexed as I wondered how something that is hard to give and painful to receive could be referred to as a gift. I do remember that the reason I was receptive to the feedback was because of the trust I have in my colleague when it came to their sincerity and desire for me to grow.

As a person that used to occasionally enjoy retail therapy (pre covid), I believed the quality of any gift could be associated with a retailer’s presentation as well as their exchange policy. For example, most stores make it a priority to display items and advertise in a thoughtful manner; a money back guarantee always assured me that I was getting top quality product which was worth the price. I purchased and gave gifts with complete confidence from that vendor. When I think of feedback based on that analogy, it confirms to me that feedback is indeed a gift with an exchange policy. As a side note, my husband did not appreciate the shopping analogy but understood as he continued to read.

Feedback is defined as a way that we offer information so that products can be improved, or individuals or groups can perform tasks better. We can all agree that nothing beats sincere constructive feedback. According to The Five Love Languages, a recipient appreciates the thoughtfulness behind gifts. I personally love giving gifts that have meaning and are uniquely fit for the receiver. Likewise, there is nothing that compares to accepting a gift that is perfectly tailored to you; those presents are received with joy and appreciation and you can immediately recognize its usefulness in your life. For example, a great gift can help you complete a task easier, glam up an outfit, or simply make you smile whenever you look at it.

Feedback works the same way. Thoughtful feedback benefits the recipient as well as the person giving the gift of feedback. Both parties leave the exchange feeling confident and trusting that there is a clear understanding of the basis of said feedback as well as how to move to make improvements if needed.

What makes feedback a great gift?

Feedback is a gift when it is given constructively. Use these questions to gauge the quality of your feedback given personally or professionally:

• Does your gift fit and is it useful?

• Your feedback should be specific to the person(s) in the discussion. Avoid broad brush statements such as “You can do better”. Concrete examples help assure the receiver that you have thought through the points of discussion and provides a basis to respond.

• Make sure your feedback and suggestions for improvement are SMART( specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely).

• If there is a goal for improvement, make sure there is a timeline for that goal.

• Make sure that your feedback is needed and that it is not just an opinion.

• Is your gift current?

• Your feedback should be given very close to the time of any observation. Never hold on to feedback that may be tied to an event that no one remembers.

For example, everyone appreciates a birthday gift on or before their birthday.

• Try to limit the number of items of focus when providing feedback; you do not want to overwhelm the listener.

• Is the gift wrapped nicely?

• Consider the words that will be used and make sure that they are kind.

• Check your tone to make sure it is respectful.

Everyone has value and the tone of your feedback should reflect that.

• Check your motivation and make sure that you are coming from a place of genuine concern.

• Be consistent with your feedback.

Does your gift have an exchange policy?

• Be an active listener. If you offer feedback, be ready to actively listen to the response.

• Ask for the other person’s perspective and to see if they have suggestions for improvement also. By participating in goal setting, the receiver is more apt to buy into future results.

• Pay attention to nonverbals. Even if someone agrees with your, their expressions or body language may tell a different story.

By thinking of feedback as a gift, we no longer must dread those tough conversations. We can get excited about offering gifts to help others improve and meet or exceed goals. Also, do not forget that feedback can be a good news story or something to celebrate about an individual or team.

Take the time to incorporate these strategies which will result in an engaged and trusted relationship. As you give or receive feedback as gifts, it never hurts to pass the gifts on. So regift if the feedback can help someone else!

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But does every vote count?

It’s a question plaguing many voters in the wake of attacks on mail-in voting and recent moves to hamper the functions of the U.S. Postal Service. What if those efforts keep mailed ballots from reaching their destination and being counted? For many, going to a crowded polling place in the midst of a global pandemic is not an option. Douglas County has set up several secure drop boxes to accept ballots, but what about those who are housebound or have no transportation, or just can’t leave the kids to drop off a ballot?

That’s where Ballot Buddies in Douglas County can help! Ballot Buddies is a volunteer group that offers convenient, contact-free pickup of ballots and delivers them to a Douglas County Election Commission drop box, so you can be sure your vote counts.

Those who need help can simply request ballot pickup at BallotBuddies.com, where one of the dozens of volunteers will receive arrange to pick up and deliver your signed and sealed ballot to a drop box. Once your ballot is delivered, you’ll receive a confirmation text or email.

Ballot Buddies organizer Jennifer Joseph Hernandez is happy to speak to you about the process, and can provide additional sources, including volunteer drivers.

It’s a timely story, as the Douglas County Election Commission will begin sending out requested mail-in ballots for the 2020 General Election on Sept. 28.

Learning from Home Part 3

By Tiffany WhiteWelchen LIMHP, LPC, NCC “Establishing Day and Nighttime Routines”

In my first article, I provided five useful learning from home tips for your child/student. In my second article, I focused on tip one, “Creating a Study Area”. In this article, I am focusing on tip 2, “Establishing Day and Nighttime Routines” Routines contribute to the success of your child and also decrease parental anxiety. Routines also tend to assist children with their emotional and social regulation, teaches expectations, establishes healthy habits and more importantly offers more opportunities for positive parent and child engagement.

As a therapist who has counseled families seeking to establish a routine, I frequently tell my clients to: Start with setting sleep hours. Having an understanding of how many hours each of your children should sleep is a great stating place. Knowing the total number of sleeping hours based on your children ages, will help to determine bedtime. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that children ages 6 – 12 should sleep 9 to 12 hours per night and children ages 13 – 18 should sleep 8 to 10 hours per night. When establishing sleep time, consider bedtime hygiene, time for children to organize next day school work and choosing attire.

Secondly, set up wake-up hours. When planning, consider your children’s individual personalities upon awaking. For example, those children needing more time, should have an earlier wake-up time. When planning, don’t forget to include hygiene routine, clothing, making up bed, eating breakfast and using devices.

Third, set up school hours. This is pretty simple since school hours are set!

Fourth, set up after school through bedtime hours. This is the most challenging part of routine planning but can be a lot of fun. For example, asking your children to write down 3- 5 of their favorite activities to do after school will spark lots of conversation and you can include those activities as options in their individual routines. Also, consider study time, dinner time, chores, family time and free time when planning.

Finally, give the routine time. Once you have set the routine, allow your family time to get accustom to it.

During the transition, provide your family with lots of support by complimenting their efforts to stay on task with the routine you planned.

Before setting up your family routines, have an open conversation with your family, and get their input. This can make the process a lot easier. Also, practice your new routine to ensure your family understands expectations.

In my experience, no matter the age, children really do want their parents to be proud of them. Establishing a routine gives your children a chance to show you their independence, and the opportunity for you to tell them “good job”.

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