Our leaders met this past Thursday to discuss and discern what God would have us to do corporately regarding the tragedy that rocked Haiti. Although there are some conservative Christians labeling this as “God’s judgment,” we, however will take the high road & pray prayers bold enough to “WAKE… GOD UP.” Please click the link for more information & join us!
These are a few words that come to mind regarding the earthquake that rocked Haiti. Our leaders will meet tonight to discuss our church’s response to this great tragedy. I will share our plan of action tomorrow.
Labeling any natural disaster as God’s judgment is nonsense. True “judgment begins with God’s family” (1Peter4:17), not others.
Peter warned that God judges all people according to their deeds. He also disciplines and judges his own children in order to refine them, as Peter has explained in 1 Peter 1:6-7. This judgment purifies and strengthens believers, readying them for God’s Kingdom. Natural disasters are the result of living in a broken world! Please pray for nation of Haiti.
“Lord, let your glory reign in the midst of this devastation.”
People all over the country are choosing to move their money out of bigger banks and into smaller, community-oriented financial institutions that generally avoided the reckless investments and schemes that helped cause the financial crisis.
Fueled by the personal initiatives of thousands, it’s a grassroots effort that has the potential to shift power in the financial system away from Wall Street and to Our Street. Keith Olbermann of MSNBC got behind the Move Your Money campaign on his show. He believes: “It’s time to make those Too Big To Fail banks just a little bit smaller by moving your money to a local credit union or community bank.”
Stephanie Frost decided that she had been mistreated at her big bank for too long and enough is enough — she’s switching to a small financial institution. She filmed herself going to close her account and posted the video to YouTube:
Dr. Reynaldo Anderson, my fraternity brother posed this question on Facebook: What would happen if churches got behind this movement? As I pondered that question, I estimate church goers give BILLIONS to their churches each year.
Additionally, I’m sure most of it is deposited into bailed-out banks – the same banks that refuse to lend to our members & their small businesses. Imagine what would happen if Protestants, Catholics (net worth estimated @ $1 trillion or more), & all other religions were to band together and MOVE OUR MONEY! I guarantee they’ll call us in for a congressional hearing.
Fraternity is commonly defined by Webster as the state of being Brothers, a brotherly relationship within a student organization formed chiefly to promote friendship and welfare among the members.
The opening of the school year, 1905-1906, found at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, a group of students distributed in the various colleges of the University, who were desirous of maintaining more intimate contacts with one another than their classroom study permitted. They often met in groups during the Autumn of 1905 and talked of the possibilities of closer contacts among themselves. Different ones among them took the lead in calling these meetings, which were informal in ever detail.
After several meetings, on December 4, 1906 those in attendance decided to become a fraternity and Alpha Phi Alpha was born. It came as an evolution through trial and struggle. It was not spontaneous, but gradual in its growth. Alpha Phi Alpha has not always been the great fraternity that it is today. Its founders, however, were always great men with keen vision, undaunted courage, indomitable fortitude, and unparalleled tenacity.
There were seven men who founded Alpha Phi Alpha in 1906. Each of these men were destined to play a highly significant role in the formative years of our great fraternity. The members of Alpha Phi Alpha have decreed that the Founders be designated as JEWELS of the Fraternity. The Founders (Jewels) of Alpha Phi Alpha are as follows:
The original seven who remained steadfast to the idea of a Greek-letter Fraternity, during the months of uncertainty, did not waiver in their effforts to bring about the realization of their vision. Therefore, I salute all the men who’ve crossed the burning sands and proudly call themselves “Alphas.” Happy Birthday dear brothers & always remember:
Manly deeds, scholarship, & love for all mankind…
Onward & Upward – ’06
Brother Clarence E. Stowers, Jr.
Jackson State University
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Delta Phi Chapter – Spring 1987
“The Naughty 9”
On Saturday August 29, over 200 people boarded the Spirit of Chicago to celebrate my 10th Anniversary as Pastor of the Mars Hill Baptist Church of Chicago. The event was fun, festive, and classy! I love Mars Hill and consider it a privilege to serve as her pastor.
Previously, pastors would celebrate their pastoral anniversary by having a banquet at a hotel or banquet hall. This year we decided to change the game and hold my 10th Anniversary aboard The Spirit of Chicago. We had an AWESOME time! I want to thank Mary Taylor, our staff, and our members for making this a memorable occasion.
Many people believe Michael Moore is the most dangerous man in the world. Personally, I like him because he’s funny & annoying to the powers that be. He is an Academy Award winning filmmaker, author, and liberal political commentator. He is the director and producer of Bowling for Columbine, Fahrenheit 9/11, and Sicko, three of the top five highest-grossing documentaries of all time.
Michael Moore’s next film, Capitalism – A Love Story explores the root causes of the global economic meltdown and takes a comical look at the corporate and political shenanigans that culminated in what Moore has described as the biggest robbery in the history of this country – The massive transfer of U.S. taxpayer money to private financial institutions.
Personally, I can’t wait to see Michael’s new movie. It’s time for people to stand up against greed and hypocrisy and let their voice be heard. Thanks Michael for keeping the heat on!
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