June 11-13, 2015
29th An nua l
for 29 years of leadership
CONTENTS 2. LULAC 4. His Grace 5. Pastors Heart 6. Our New CEO 8. What Is RRCON 9. Our Conference Speakers 12. RRCON 13. Navagating Toward Cultural Proficiency-Caryl Davis 15. God At The SymphonySandra K. Chambers 19. Al’s Barber Shop, Sam And Deidre Dickerson, The Living Word Christian Center, Community Fall Festival 20. JCRC, Mama Louisa’s, Suddath, Sunshine Band 21. I’m A Mover-Marcia Johnson 23. CANAL 25. From The Heart- By Bishop William O. Wills, Jr. 25. Hands Of Hope 27. Song-Take The City 28. WOW Jr.- Our Award Recipients 36. Song- We Are The Body Of Christ
37. Bridging The Gap- Linda Ross 38. Law Offices Of Rubin Salter, Jr. 39. Reconciliation-God’s MandatePastor Ken Kemp 42. Inner City Schooling- Candace Wills 45. State Farm Ins.-David Clarkson, Jr. Mel Dixon,DDS- Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 46. The Heart Of The Matter-Sunshine Training Center 47. Sarah Magazine 49. Different Does Not Mean Less ThanBishop William O. Wills, Jr. 51. Pictures of Last Year’s ConferenceBarney H. Murray 60. God’s Answer- Bishop William O. Wills, Jr. 62. Questions 64. God’s Mandate- Bishop William O. Wills, Jr. 65. We Are United In Love-Song 66. Special Thanks 67. Grace Temple Church-Pastor Grady Scott 68. In Loving Memory
beloved founder, Bishop William O. Wills, Jr. went home to be with the Lord.
In His love,
Martha T. Wills
Rev. Elwood J. McDowell Rev. Elwood J. McDowell hails from Vicksburg, Mississippi. He is married to Shirley J. McDowell and the father of five children and seven grandchildren. He holds a B.A. degree in philosophy from Divine Word College in Iowa and an M.A. in philosophy from the University of New Mexico. He did further graduate study in philosophy and religious studies at the University of Oklahoma. He holds an M.A. degree in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University. He has taught as an adjunct at the University of New Mexico, the University of Oklahoma, and the University of Arizona in the fields of African-American Studies and Religious Studies. He was a Core Trainer at the National Drug Education Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in the early 1970’s after working for Bernalillo County Mental Health Center running an adolescent drug abuse center in Albuquerque. He was chosen to be on a panel at Oxford University in England called the Oxford Round Table and has worked for Southwest Behavioral Health in Phoenix as a mental health counselor. He is presently a spirituality and therapy consultant at Cottonwood de Tucson, a nationally known behavioral health and addictions treatment facility. And best of all, he is pastor of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in Tucson. Rev. McDowell has been preaching since December 1978. He has preached and taught seminars in several foreign countries.
Apostle Rita J. Montgomery, fondly known as Mother Rita is a native Memphian. She is the wife of her supportive husband, Brother Rickey and the mother of daughters, Ruth & Rachell. Although she only gave physical birth to these two, she has birthed many spiritual children and has become the “Mother of Many Nations.” She is also the shepherd of United Christian Fellowship Church in Millington, TN. Having traveled the world with her husband who was in the Air force, since she was 19, it afforded her the opportunity to experience ministry in many different cultures and denominations which has given her a unique view of the Kingdom of GOD. These experiences led her to focus in and strive to exemplify the greatest commandment of all which is LOVE. She is the epitome of love, doing it God’s way and shows it unconditionally to all who will allow themselves to receive. With her it is never church as usual. Rooted and grounded in holiness, Apostle Rita preaches the unadulterated Word of God in her own unique style, which some say is non-traditional and her method of worship is a body ministry. She is devoted to seeing people healed, delivered and set free, which sets her apart from the normal way of doing church. When you experience the power of God that is unleashed through this Awesome and Anointed Woman of God, you will realize that a change has taken place in your life and you will never be the same again.
His Grace Magazine Vol.6, June 2004
Congratulations to you on 29 years of Faithful service
Awardees Of The Year
In 2011, the LifeGuard Center was founded by Naomi Mendoza and Tremia Cox. The LifeGuard Center was created in direct response to the growing number of young people that are at risk of academic failure, substance abuse, gangs, drop outs, teen pregnancy, and other destructive habits, This is an after school program (Monday- Friday) from 2pm to 6pm for kids ages 12 to 16 yrs. WE provide fine arts training, tutoring, homework assistance, leadership, mentoring and volunteering. We also provide a Camp Summer experience which is all about connecting a generation to God through fine arts. Camp Summer Experience is a six week program Monday through Friday 9:00AM – 4:00PM. This camp is nonstop and will keep campers engaged through worship, dance, music, arts and crafts, and interactive Biblical teachings. This is paired with fun filled field trips including swimming, bowling, museums, hiking, and much more. Campers will participate in themed programming and activities and put on a magnificent performance for their families and friends. Campers will create lifelong memories and will awaken them to God’s Kingdom and His purpose for their lives. If God can use two young single ladies. He Can Surely Use You.
Jon Ellingson
Glen Elliott
Neighborhood Church
We’re In This Thing Together Grab A Hand Make A Friend Let Your Love Show Within FOR WE ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST
I Can’t Say I Don’t Need You You Are Such A Part Of Me Like The (Hands) Go With The Feet (Toes) FOR WE ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST By Bishop William O. Wills, Jr.
Pastor Ken Kemp The Passage Fellowship Church
Candace Wills is a teacher at Borman Elementary School in Tucson, Az.
Sarah magazine is a Christian based magazine that has something for everyone. We are not limited to only Christians, if you have a business you would like to advertise or have something that would Help/Encourage or Inspire someone else, we welcome you. We Do Not Put Anything In The Magazine That Is Contrary To God’s Word. Hi my name is Sheree Carradine. I Created Sarah Magazine In 2011. God gave me the vision and I ran with it. The magazine is named after Sarah in the bible. I was going through a tough time in my life and felt that it was too late to start over again because of my age. God reminded me of Sarah in the bible and how she birthed a child at ninety years old. He spoke to me and said “IT’S NEVER TOO LATE!” That’s when I began my journey to create this magazine. This magazine reminds people that it’s never too late to start that business, write that book, go back to school, whatever your dreams may be we encourage you to go forward and not to let anything stop you.
When people see the name Sarah they think it’s just for women. NO! It’s for everyone. Sarah has something for men, women and young people. The magazine is an online magazine and it comes in hard copies as well. It comes out on the fifth of every month. We are seen in over 30 states as well as Africa, Canada and the United Kingdom. Sarah caters to all types of budgets. We operate by donations; we request a minimum of $20.00 per page. However if God leads you to give more, please do so. This keeps the magazine coming to you every month. If you would like to be on our mailing list/ purchase or subscribe to our magazine, contact us. To make donations, visit my website. We look forward to hearing from you. God bless
Sheree Carradine Creator/ Editor-In-Chief 520-392-4887
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Would You Like To See Yourself On The Cover Of
Sarah? Do Have A Story To Tell? Contact Us, You Might Be Our Next Featured Story.
Minister Sheree Carradine Creator/Chief Editor
Deacon Antwan Beaden-Leach Co-Editor
The staff at Sarah Magazine would like to thank the Wills Family and Sunshine Ministries, Inc. for bestowing the honor of creating and producing the 2014 and 2015 program magazine for the Racial Reconcilliation Community Outreach Network. It is our prayer that this product will reach the heart and the hands of people that have accepted the call to change the world.
Harvest Magazine June 1993 Reprinted, His Grace Magazine Vol. 9, 2007
Did you miss it last year?
The following pages are highlights of last year’s conference. As you will see, there were many participants, churches, ministries, and organizations showing their support in creating a place where the Kingdom of God can reside.
Date Written, 1997 His Grace Magazine Vol. 6, June 2001