Antioch Youth “Turn Up”

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Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch
A testimony IT’S REVIVAL TIME!! E 2 Message from the Pastor Connecting
D People
4 Celebrating 45/50
to Christ
I 6 30 Baptized at NBC
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Fall Concert: Sun, Oct 26, 5:00pm 8 Youth “Turn Up” for Jesus
Let go and let God N
Revival: Wed, Oct 29 - Fri, Oct 31 12 A Testimony FFEELLLLOOWW SS HHIIPP
by Joshua Carpenter Our Revivalist is one of Antioch’s I
Sons, the Reverend Jermaine Sim- The Church at Antioch
mons, pastor of the Jacobs Chapel
Sometimes I feel as though
Baptist Church in Tallahassee, Florida.
there is so much destruc-
Noonday Services
tion in the world that there
Dinner 5:15pm - 6:45pm
seems to be no good left.
Classes 6:15pm - 6:50pm
And so it is not unusual for
Devotion 7:00pm Bible-based, Christ-centered, Holy Spirit-led, Mission-bound • Fellowship, Evangelism, Doctrine, Stewardship
me to worry about what the
future holds, to hold tight to Members are asked to give a Generous July-September 2014 Volume 6, Issue 3
all the stress and problems Revival Offering. Members and friends are
I face. encouraged to share in the Fellowship and
I’m learning, however, to be Revived! Revived! Revived!
just trust and believe that
Joshua Carpenter
following God’s plan is the
only way that I can make it through life’s journey. Try
A special Thank You
as I might, deviating from God’s plan, trying to forge
my own way has only led to more pain.
Sometimes, when things are going well, obstacles are For the past three months, Antioch Baptist Church
thrown in our way and we start to worry instead of North youth participated in every aspect of the wor-
putting our faith in God. ship service. The Youth Division is especially grate-
I discovered this two weeks ago, when my appen- ful for the following youth who read the morning
dix burst unexpectedly and I had to have emergency scripture:
surgery.
AUGUST
JULY SEPTEMBER
The surgery went well but then an infection set in
Chase Walker
and I had yet another obstacle to overcome. Eli Washington Elijah Barkley
Omari Washington
My back was against the wall. The odds were stacked Olivia Richardson William Simon
Eden Riley
against me but somehow, some way, I had to let go and William Evans Nebrina Harton
Tyler Campbell
let God. I turned up for Jesus. Myverly Wheeler Carl Melton
Nigel Cochran
Not only did he restore my health, he saved my life. Chelsi Lester
Michael Eason
Cameron Woods
Jillian Carroll
Zion Byrd
Editor’s Note: If you have a testimony you’d like to share
Martin Milligan
about God’s Grace in your life, please email it to Sis. Gracie Gigi Johnson Youth Division culminates with a successful quarter focused on FELLOWSHIP.
Staples at [email protected].
Morgan Martin
Antioch Youth “Turn Up” for Jesus
Advisors Writers The Church at Antioch From its start at 7:45 a.m., the Youth and Joshua Hill led the congregation chael Brown in Missouri.
Barbara J. Alexander Betty Jo Cooke Culmination and Torch Passing Ser- in prayer. “What’s going on?” one of them
Barney Simms Karen S. Holley Newsletter Staff
vice at Antioch Baptist Church North Zoe Jones and Cameron Woods read asked. “We can’t even walk down the
Bethany Watson
Managing Editor held Sept. 28 was a wonder to behold. the morning announcements and rec- street anymore.”
Gracie Bonds Staples Photographers Rodney Wilson and Nicholas Brown ognized the dozens of visitors who They recounted the kidnapping of
Darryl Speed
opened the services, ushering God’s came to worship. hundreds of school girls by Nigerian
Design Editor Reggie Tolbert
Reggie Tolbert word to the pulpit. Siblings Autumn Joshua Carpenter, an aspiring ac- terrorists and they gave us hope.
Contributions by
and Justice Riley and Alexandria tor, directed several youth in a mov- “Take therefore no thought for the
December 14, 2014
and Michael Price read the morning ing skit detailing the recent deaths morrow: for the morrow shall take
scriptures. And little Evan Watson of Trayvon Martin in Florida and Mi-
540 Cameron M. Alexander Blvd, NW (cid:129) Atlanta, GA 30318 (cid:129) 404-688-5679 (cid:129) www.antiochnorth.org Continued on page 2
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Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch
Continued from cover - Turn Up...
Deacon Booker receives honor
thought for the things of itself. Suffi cient
A Message From The Pastor Antioch Baptist Church North’s Calvin Booker Sr. was honored re-
unto the day is the evil thereof,” they told
cently as National Alumni President of the Year at the National Black
the congregation quoting Matthew 6:43.
Then before the speakers took to the College Alumni Hall of Fame’s 3rd Annual Legacy of Leaders Alumni
podium, they passed the leadership torch to Awards Luncheon.
the Family Division. Dea. Booker, president of the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff
They will have big shoes to fi ll. The youth Almni Association, was one of six Historically Black College & Uni-
served well during the months of July, Au- versity alumni leaders and chapters to be honored at the event held
My Brothers and Sisters,
gust and September. They traveled to Wash- Sept. 26 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia on
ington, D.C., the GMBC Congress of Chris-
Sept. 26.
This edition of The Church at Antioch celebrates the personalities, The Rev. Craig Johnson, a son of
tian Education and hosted the Youth Explosion
Antioch Baptist Church North for the Thomas W. Dortch, Jr., Chairman of the National Black College Hall
activities, and programs that gave substance and signifi cance to the third
and Sixth Annual Bow Ties and Pearls. past 13 years, has been called to pastor of Fame Foundation, said that these individuals and alumni associa-
quarter of Visions 2014. During the quarter so much happened at our
“My heart has been warmed during the Calvary Hill Missionary Baptist Church
beloved Antioch and so many of our members were actively engaged in the tions represent the essence of leadership qualities found within and
past three months as I have watched the ac- in Ellenwood. One of three sons to be
vitality of our congregation’s religious affi liations; both within the state of named pastors this year from Antioch, among the alumni constituency of Historically Black Colleges and
tivities that our youth have spearheaded,”
Georgia and nationally. As pastor, I am always happy when our members he assumed his position on Sept. 28. Universities.
Pastor Alexander said.
share their gifts, talents, and leadership skills for the advancement of Johnson is the fourth pastor to lead Cal- Dea. Booker, a 1979 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Pine
He was fl attered, too, to watch the morn-
vary. “God spoke. The Holy Spirit led.
God’s Church. Bluff, was named president of the university’s National Alumni As-
ing’s eight speakers imitate him. And the congregation voted,” he said.
This past quarter and especially during the month of August marked a “Isn’t this a beautiful Sunday morning,” “To God be the Glory. sociation in 2011.
very special milestone for Mrs. A and me at Antioch. The congregation
Evan Malbrough said in his opening com-
took the time to celebrate my 45th Anniversary as pastor in a very impres-
ments. 60 turn out for CMA Golf Classic
sive way. All the wonderful hoop la and excitement of the anniversary
Malbrough, a 16-year-old junior at Camp-
observance made me realize just how blessed I have been to render Chris-
bell High School, is the son of Joseph and
tian Service and pastoral leadership from the pulpit at Antioch. God really
Cara Malbrough. Antioch Baptist Church 7th Georgia Power, Columbia
invoked His divine favor upon me when I was called to Antioch. Hopefully
Other speakers included Jebril Reeves, a North hosted its Seventh Residential, H. J. Russell,
I have been worthy of that call and in some small measure I pray that
junior at the University of Georgia and son Annual Cameron Madison Chick-fi l-la, AIB, William
my service as your under shepherd has made a genuine difference in the
of Myra and Jeff Reeves; Brandis Rencher, Alexander Golf Classic Au- Clement – Lovett Insurance,
lives of the Antioch membership and in our collective efforts to glorify God
a rising senior at Tuskegee University and gust 16 at Eagle’s Landing New York Life Insurance
Honorary Chairpersons
while bringing new converts to God’s kingdom on earth. William A. Clement, Jr.
daughter of Olivia Rencher; and April Sim- County Club in Peachtree Leona Barr-Davenport Company, Herman Cain, and
Thank you Antioch for your unconditional love and support of Mrs. A, my
mons, a junior at Westlake High School and City. the Coca-Cola Company.
family, and me during the past 45 years. Thank you, too, Antioch for your
daughter of Julius Simmons and Charlene All proceeds from the First-place winners were
SPONSORS
trust in my leadership and your willingness to work together to maintain
Parham Simmons, were the featured speak- golf clinic benefi ts the An- William A. Clement, Jr. Gene Lovett Insurance Herman Cain, CEO William Oliver, Henry Fisher,
our warm and wonderful fellowship. Your continued love and your un- HermanCain.com H.J. RUSSELL & COMPANY
ers at the 7:45am service. tioch Urban Ministries, William Davis II, and William
bridled trust give me the needed energy, enthusiasm, and encouragement
Rikki Allen, a freshman at East Coweta Inc., said Deacon Benny Williams, who coordinated the Davis III. Second place winners were James Hill, the
to stay focused on my service as one of God’s change agents to deal with
High and daughter of Ricky and Regina Al- event along with Dea. Rodney Floyd. Rev. Ken Jelks, the Rev. Charles “Skip” Walker and Rich-
the evils of sin in our society.
len; Zion Byrd, a fourth grader at Morris This year honorary chairs were William “Bill” Clement ard Burton.
As always, I appreciate the zealous work of our newsletter staff in
Brandon Elementary and daughter of Jef- and Leona Barr Davenport. Sponsors included Walmart,
capturing the movement and the spirit of our congregation. The look of
frey and Tangie Byrd; Ishmael Williams, a
the publication and the timely coverage of our events are remarkable and
third grader at Springdale Park Elementary
ANTIOCH FAMILY!
deserve our collective gratitude for a job that is always well done.
and son of Breyuna Williams; and Alexis
Neal, a sophomore at Tuskegee and daugh-
Yours in God’s service, ter of Margaret and Kelvin Neal, were the Proud of the job you do or want to nominate your
featured speakers at the 11 a.m. service. sister or brother in Christ to be featured in an
Each of them built their remarks upon
upcoming issue of The Church At
Philippians 4:4: “Rejoice in the Lord Always
Reverend C. M. Alexander, Pastor Antioch? E-mail your story idea to
and again I say rejoice.”
Sis. Gracie Staples at
Each of them “Turned Up” for Jesus.
(A synopsis of each speech is on pages 8, 9 [email protected].
and 10.)
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God chose me to Turn Up
Ishmael Williams
When I think of turn up, I think of party- this because God chose me to rule over His
ing with friends. But you can also turn up people Israel.
for Christ by dancing, singing and even just If David were here today, he might say to us
standing up with your hands raised. I will Turn UP even more than this. But since
In 2nd Samuel Chapter 6 verses 14-22 we David is not here, I will tell you. I, Ishmael
see how David was super excited and enthu- Williams, will Turn Up even more than this
siastic about what God had done for him. He because God chose ME to speak to you today;
danced out of his clothes. He danced so much God chose me to play the piano, to do good
that his wife, Mical, was embarrassed. When she askkedd iin schhool and help others. God chose me to use my
David about this, his response was “you think that this cartoons and games to inspire others. And God has
is something, I will dance even more undignifi ed than chosen YOU. So Turn Up!
It’s time to turn it up for Jesus
Rikki Kaye Allen
People turn up for the club. People turn perfect girl. My hair doesn’t always stay in
up for secular music. People turn up at games place. I spill things. I am clumsy at times and
and parties. People turn up alcohol and sometimes I have a broken heart.
drugs, but do people take the time to turn My friends and I sometimes fi ght. Some
up for Jesus? days nothing goes right, but when I think
The reason why I turn up for Jesus is about it and take a step back, I remember
he never gives up on me. He helps me with how amazing life truly is. Through all my im-
school. He helped my Mom get better after perfections, God still loves me.
having brain surgery. He is keeping my brothher saffe WWhhat are your reasons to turn up for Jesus?
while he serves in the Army. He keeps my sister safe. If you can’t think of one, let me give you the best
He helps my Father get through days and weeks of not reason of all. He died for your sins so that you might
seeing his family because of his job. The list goes on be saved.
and on. “Now if he can turn up for us don’t you think it’s After a brief rain last month, a choir member snapped this breath-taking photo of a rainbow over Antioch Baptist
I also turn up for Jesus for more personal reasons. time to turn up for Jesus? Church North with her cell phone. The photo was a reminder of Genesis 9:16 in which God said: “And the bow shall
be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living
A poster in my room says it all. It reads: I’m not a
creature of all fl esh that is upon the earth.”
God wants us to Turn Up and praise him
Antioch attends Congress of Christian Education
Elexis Neal
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been and again I say rejoice” but if you keep read-
A large delegation of Antioch As always, Antioch youth did
turnt up for Jesus. ing and skip to verse 6 it says “Be careful for
youth were among those who gath- well in The Great Debate and the
I was raised in the church and my mother nothing but in everything by prayer and sup-
ered in late July for the General Oratorical Contest.
infl uenced me to participate in every youth plication with thanksgiving let your requests
Missionary Baptist Convention of A highlight this year was the
activity because she knew my potential. be made known unto God.”
Georgia, Inc., Congress of Chris- Maze, an activity geared to help
Today I’m a sophomore at Tuskegee Uni- This is where God is asking you to Turn
tian Education and Youth and young people develop an aware-
versity but you know it’s always something. I up and praise him for all he has done for you.
Young Adult Conference held at ness of and Christian response to
lost my scholarship and was told I wouldn’t You don’t need drugs to turn up. You
Dublin High School. issues confronting them such as
be getting it back but God had another plan. I am sttiillll ddon’’tt need alcohol to turn up. If God woke you up this
For four days, the youth attended the Congress of peer pressure, health and wellness, criminal justice.
in school with a $0 balance. That’s something to turn morning, that’s enough reason for you to turn up right
Christian Education classes, participated in the Youth Sis. Dorcas Ford Jones was responsible for this
up for! there.
If there’s anybody here and you are in school or When I consider all that God has brought me and and Young Adult Convention components, and lent unique activity in which the youth went to different
college and God has made a way for you to be there, my family through I can’t help but get happy. I turn- their talents to the Children’s Rally, written and di- stations, including spending time in jail for making the
you need to turn-up for Jesus! up because God woke me up. I turn-up because God rected by Sis. Homerzelle Gentry, and the Youth Rally, wrong decision.
Philippians 4:4 reads “Rejoice in the lord always, got up. I turn-up because I can’t give up! written and directed by Dr. Doris Terry of Macon.
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Celebrating 45/60 Turn up in His name
April J. Simmons
7:45am: “He answered our prayers” While fellowshipping with our peers as ber Lamentations 3:22, 23: “It’s of the Lords
Christian youth we have the responsibility to mercy that we are not consumed, because his
In Matthew 9:35-38, Jesus is at the 7:45 a.m. service, Turner said for the least, the less and the lost,”
show the real reason for turning up. It’s okay compassions fail not”, “They are new every
busy at work teaching and preach- he’s “a living testimony that Jesus Turner said, referring to Pastor Al-
ing. Many have been brought to him not only saw my need but he re- exander. “He has a commitment to- to turn up with friends, hang out and have morning: great is thy faithfulness.”
to be healed, set free and delivered. sponded.” wards excellence. He has a desire to fun. But is this the real reason we should be Now I know what my pastor means by you
“Jesus is attentive to all our As in the text, Jesus saw his defend the faith. He has courage. He turning up? have more going for you, than you have going
needs from the least to the greatest condition and was moved with com- is purpose driven, always keeping in When I ask my peers their reasons for against you. With all my numerous blessings I
and when we encounter situations passion, he said. mind a charge to keep I have, a God “Turning Up for Jesus,” they say he gave me come here today to tell you, I must follow him
beyond our control it’s good to know Jesus, he said, stops and tells the to glorify. everything I have.” andd allways Turn Up in his name.
who to carry our problems to,” the disciple to pray and to send those “He has a God agenda, not a self-
But when I think of reasons for turning up, I remem-
Rev. Rodney Turner told the Antioch who see like him, who love like him, agenda; a biblical mandate to rightly
Baptist Church North congregation. who will care like he cares. divide the truth, to not be political
God is not done with me yet
It was August 3, the day set aside “There are a lot of people who but biblical.”
to honor Antioch’s Pastor, the Rev. will show up to preach but there are Turner said that Antioch prayed Brandis Rencher
Cameron Madison Alexander, and few folk who can love like God,” the for God to send a laborer and Pastor So many wonderful things come to mind One night, after sitting in my room crying
Turner’s father in the ministry. The Rev. Turner said. Alexander is living proof that God
when I think of all God has done for me. He and mad at the world, I set out walking and
service marked 60 years of preach- Jesus said to the disciples that answered the church’s prayers.
wakes me up every morning; he has given ended up in the university chapel. I prayed
ing and 45 years of pastoring An- the Lord of the harvest sends labor- “Not only did God answer our
me a beautiful and loving family, and the op- and I cried and I prayed some more. I real-
tioch for Alexander. ers, spiritual workers. prayer, he did more than we de-
portunity to attend the prestigious Tuskegee ized prayer had been missing in my life. I felt
The church’s guest preacher “A divine laborer has compassion served,” Turner said.
University. a weight lift from my mind, my body, and my
By my senior year of high school I’d learned soul.
11:00am: “He has done great things” that I could call on God for anything. During That’s why I will TURN UP for Jesus. He has
my freshman year in college, however, the happy, ggoall ddone ggreat things for me. I will TURN UP because He
On the day set aside to honor the people’s return in Psalms with In 1969, God sent Pastor C. M.
driven Brandis began slowly changing and I did not is my God and He will never leave or forsake me. And
and celebrate Pastor Cameron M. Al- the return of James to his hometown Alexander to Antioch Baptist Church
know how to get her back. I felt overwhelmed and most of all I will TURN UP for Jesus because I know
exander’s 60 years of preaching and of Cleveland. North. He preached “A Man is in
alone. He is not done with me yet!
40 years at Antioch, the Rev. Johnny “When he fi nally made his an- town” and 45 years later, the man is
Flakes stopped by to let the congre- nouncement that he would be re- still in town.” 11:00AM Worship Service
gation know that the Lord has done turning to Cleveland, the city, state Flakes said that God has done
great things. was fi lled with gladness,” Flakes great things through Antioch and Top 10 reasons to Turn Up for Jesus
Indeed, the “son” of Antioch said. “People were in the streets the servant leadership of Pastor Al-
Zion Byrd
and pastor of the Fourth Street Mis- yelling, screaming, and celebrating exander.
Today as young people we have a lot of the little children.
sionary Baptist Church in Columbus, with gladness. Something wonderful, Because of his dedication and
things that keep us distracted from listening Those facts outlined in the Bible but I have
said during the 11 a.m. anniversary something special had taken place. love for the least, the less and the
service that the Lord is bigger and Someone wonderful, someone spe- lost, he said Pastor Alexander was to our parents, teachers, and God. We get my own list of top 10 reasons why you and I
greater and has done much more cial had returned home. moved to erect the Lord’s house turned up over video games, sports, acting, should get turned up for Jesus.
than basketball star Lebron James “I stopped by today on this cel- in the English Avenue Community friends, movies and so many other things. He woke me up this beautiful Sunday morn-
could or would ever do. ebrated moment to let you know the where it has remained, providing a How many of us get turned up for Jesus just ing. He gave me food to eat and provided
“God is true to his word,” said Lord has done great things for us beacon of light in an otherwise dark as much as we do for those things? shelter for me. He gave me a mind to think
Flakes drawing from the fi rst three whereof we are glad.” community.
How many of us are reading our Bibles and and make good choices. He saved my soul in
verses of Psalms 126. He asked the congregation to Forty-fi ve years, under the guid-
participating in church activities? December of 2011. He’s been good to me. He gave me
The return of the children of Is- contemplate this question: What ance of the Holy Spirit, God has
How many of us pray to God daily and thank him for Godly parents to guide me. He carried a cross and
rael from captivity to home became great things has he done for you? done great things, he said.
all his blessings? wore a crown of thorns for me. He was nailed to a
a reality. For the children of Israel he “I just stopped by to tell you
We need to take time every day and get turned up cross for me and pierced in the side for you and me.
“Their response was they were delivered them from the captivity of God has done great things through
fi lled with gladness,” he said. “For Egypt. He opened the Red Sea and the preaching of Pastor Alexander,” for Jesus! He died one Friday, stayed dead all day and night Sat-
them and for us now, the psalmist allowed them to pass over. The Lord Flakes said. “Souls have been saved, Why? urday. Last, He got up early one Sunday morning with
says the Lord, Jehovah God has done conquered Pharaoh’s army. lives have been changed and re- The Bible tells us that Jesus raised Lazarus from the all power in his hands.
great things for us.” What great things has he done stored. God has done great things.” dead. Turn up Turn up. Turn up for Jesus.
Flakes drew a parallel between for us, Antioch?
He fed 5,000. He made the blind man see. He loves
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Deaconesses, deacon’s wives and widows lift Jesus up
Antioch Youth “Turn Up” for Jesus
Sis. Wendolyn Harding represented year milestone. The worship services
Antioch at the Eighth Annual Gener- inspired spiritual uplift and the wel-
7:45AM Worship Service
al Missionary Baptist Convention of come program/musical and banquet
Georgia, Inc. Deaconesses, Deacon’s provided an opportunity for new and
Model Christ so that others will know him
Wives, and Deacon’s Widows Confer- continuing friendships and spirited
Jebril Reeves
ence held from August 21-23 at the fellowship as GMBC members gath-
Turn Up is a term widely used among youth comes to religion. Hunter Hill First Missionary Baptist ered from across the state.
today. Sometimes we say turnt-up. Sometimes In fact, according to a Trinity College Church. Most moving was the re-dedication
we might even be turning up at the turn up. study that asked students at 38 colleges if While the conference was started ceremony where a sense of purpose
But what does it mean to Turn-up? they’d describe themselves as “religious, spiri- to address the unique position of the Deaconesses in conference and encouragement to not get weary
In Webster’s Dictionary, turn-up means to tual or secular person,” 32 percent identifi ed deaconess, the classes appeal to any- classes for deacons provide opportu- in well doing but to continue serving
fi nd or to raise or increase as if by turning a as spiritual, 31.8 percent as religious and 28.2 one interested in growing as a Chris- nities for continuing growth. the Lord with gladness permeated
control. In the online Urban Dictionary, Turn percent as secular. tian. Attendees took classes based on the gathering and bond everyone
Up is pronounced “Turnt-Up” and is defi ned The most concerning thing for me is that “Why I Am A Baptist,” “Seasoned their year of participation, and with a renewed energy to lift up the
as being in a state of altered consciousness or the even those who said they believed in God, admitted to Servants,” Church Etiquette” and awards are presented at the fi fth- name of Christ.
state of being happy, excited or energetic about some- having doubts about the existence of a higher power.
one or something. That resonated with me because I see examples of
District Congress held at Carver College
I am proud to say that the youth of Antioch are these fi ndings even in my circle of friends.
happy, excited, and hyped about knowing Jesus Christ! As youth and young adults, it can be hard to keep
Because we know Jesus, we have a responsibility to your faith when things seem to be going wrong all The Fifth District Congress of Ed- tion in Christian education.
turn up and be an example so that others will know around you. When I really think about it - this is when ucation was held August 5-8 on the Effective Bible Reading, Introduc-
Him, too. I get to TurnUP for Jesus and be the example set by campus of Carver College, formerly tion to the New Testament, Baptist
Turning up in college is pretty easy, but turning up my parents and members of this church. Carver Bible College, in Southwest Doctrine, and several other classes
for Jesus isn’t always as easy. As Christians, we can Turn UP by being positive Atlanta. were offered.
As a college student, I see much apprehension and role models and pointing others to our Lord and Sav- Several members of Antioch’s The Congress President, Rev.
division among my friends and classmates when it ior Jesus Christ. Christian Education Department, Dr. Clayton E. Taylor, Sr., and the
including the director, Brigitte Hill, Dean, Dr. Albertine Marshal, both
took advantage of the opportunity to addressed portions of the theme,
take the National Baptist Conven- “Christian Growth, Spiritual Enrich-
I want to be president of the United States
tion Certifi cate of Progress Program ment,” which emphasized the need
Evan Malbrough classes, which allow participants to for continuing Christian education
Rev. Clayton E. Taylor
Antioch, have you ever lost hope; has there Obama, an African American, had announced either attain or renew their certifi ca- for a rich and fulfi lling spiritual life.
ever been a time when you thought God’s his bid for the presidency. Not only didn’t I
plan couldn’t ever happen? believe it, when it was confi rmed I did not
GMBC holds annual leadership workshop
Then know this: God has a plan for you believe he would win.
and if you stay on the path he has set out for That changed on Nov. 4, 2008 when Obama
The General Missionary Baptist Peggy Cooper, Brenda Eason, and Spirit fi lled time of praise.
you no person, no situation and no force can was declared the winner of the election.
Convention of Georgia, Inc. held its Jean Jones, who assisted with logis- President Raines explained the or-
stop you. He will give you a sign that it can Now when teachers ask me what my life’s
annual Leadership Workshop in Au- tics and registration. Other Antioch ganizational structure of the GMBC
be done. goal is, I hold my head high, I stick out my
gust at Unionville Baptist Church in members took advantage of classes and laid out future plans, following
I know this personally. When I was about 88 II ggott chhestt and I put some base in my voice and I say “presi-
Macon. and workshops. which the various auxiliaries met
the notion that I wanted to be the president of the dent of the United States”
“Everyone is a leader in some ca- Classes designed to help attendees to discuss the work of the Conven-
United States but soon learned that no person of my So turn up because God will always make a way for
pacity, so this workshop is not just for identify leadership characteristics tion when scattered to its constitu-
heritage had ever held this position. I lost hope. When you. Turn up because God will get us through dark
elected and appointed leaders of the and their application and address ent districts, associations, and local
the teacher asked what I wanted to be I would make situations that will make you stronger and wiser. And
GMBC.” The Rev. Curtis Raines, Sr., challenges, such as confl ict, by ex- churches and to solidify plans for the
something up believing my classmates would laugh at Turn up because Jesus died for you on the cross and
told those gathered. amining biblical models, were heav- upcoming Annual Session to be held
me. rose early on Sunday morning to give you an expected
Several members of Antioch were ily attended. in November in Atlanta.
Then one day I heard on the radio that Barack end.
in attendance including Sisters The evening worship was a Holy-
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McKinney sisters take crowns at youth conference Youth Division Culmination
Antioch Baptist Church North gelism and an outreach in a local the arts in choral, dance, and drama
youths Alaila McKinney and Maha- community yielded one young person presentations prepared by each state
lia McKinney took fi rst runner-up professing faith in Jesus Christ.” prior to arriving and in the Confer-
awards in late July at the Southeast Canned goods and donations were ence Christian arts groups developed
Region Youth Conference held at the collected by youth from the four while onsite and presented during
Silver Mount Baptist Church in Char- states in attendance and donated to the culminating prayer brunch.
lotte, N.C. Second Harvest Food Bank, which The Harvey B. Gantt Center for
Part of the National Baptist Con- serves the underprivileged through- African-American Arts and Culture
vention USA, Inc., hundreds of youth out metropolitan Charlotte. A very gave an engaging presentation on the
gathered under the theme “Solidar- realistic poverty simulation helped achievements of African Americans
ity with the Savior Through Witness.” the participants to gain a greater heightening participants’ awareness
“Major emphasis was placed on mis- understanding of the many diffi cul- of their history. High school youth
sion and evangelism,” said Sis. Karen ties encountered and an empathy for toured Johnson C. Smith University,
McKinney Holley, regional director of those living below the poverty line. where they were made aware of the
the conference. “In conjunction with Throughout the session, Holley said opportunities for obtaining a post-
the mission effort, training in evan- youth displayed their gifts through secondary education.
30 baptized at NBC annual session
There was no such thing as business
as usual at this year’s Annual Session
of the National Baptist Convention
USA, Inc., held in New Orleans.
The session usually embraces the
Labor Day Holiday, but constitutional-
ly, it is supposed to begin on the Mon-
day after the fi rst Sunday, which would
have been one week later this year
since Sept. 1 was on a Monday, but the
session was held from September 1-5.
It was also an election year. Five
candidates were in the running, so
the usual business of the Convention
- workshops, worship services, evan-
gelism, and classes - was punctuated
with campaign rallies and t-shirted
Antioch sons and delegates
supporters “stumping” for their candi-
date. and Health Professionals Auxiliary; shipped, played games and left school
In the end, Dr. Jerry Young of Mis- Sis. Karen McKinney, director of the supplies and monetary gifts.
sissippi, a former vice president sup- Southeast Region Young People’s De- The 18th Annual Fashion Share,
ported by the majority of Georgia’s del- partment, and son of Antioch, Rev. coordinated by the Woman’s Depart-
egates, was elected by a large margin Clarence Moore, vice president of the ment, provided clothing, gift cards,
to lead the NBC for the next fi ve years. Southeast Region. an exquisite luncheon, and spiritual
Antioch attended in large numbers, Although the session conducts the uplift for low-income and homeless
with Co-Pastor, Rev. Kenneth L. Alex- business of the NBC, its main “busi- women. The evangelistic outreach to
ander, leading the delegation of An- ness” is for the Lord. For instance, the New Orleans community by the
tioch sons and delegates. more than50 youth sponsored an out- S.W.A.T. team yielded more than 30
Also in attendance were Sis. Brenda reach to the Raintree House for Abused for baptism during the closing baptism
Eason, vice president of the Ushers and Neglected Youth, where they wor- and communion service.
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McKinney sisters take crowns at youth conference Youth Division Culmination
Antioch Baptist Church North gelism and an outreach in a local the arts in choral, dance, and drama
youths Alaila McKinney and Maha- community yielded one young person presentations prepared by each state
lia McKinney took fi rst runner-up professing faith in Jesus Christ.” prior to arriving and in the Confer-
awards in late July at the Southeast Canned goods and donations were ence Christian arts groups developed
Region Youth Conference held at the collected by youth from the four while onsite and presented during
Silver Mount Baptist Church in Char- states in attendance and donated to the culminating prayer brunch.
lotte, N.C. Second Harvest Food Bank, which The Harvey B. Gantt Center for
Part of the National Baptist Con- serves the underprivileged through- African-American Arts and Culture
vention USA, Inc., hundreds of youth out metropolitan Charlotte. A very gave an engaging presentation on the
gathered under the theme “Solidar- realistic poverty simulation helped achievements of African Americans
ity with the Savior Through Witness.” the participants to gain a greater heightening participants’ awareness
“Major emphasis was placed on mis- understanding of the many diffi cul- of their history. High school youth
sion and evangelism,” said Sis. Karen ties encountered and an empathy for toured Johnson C. Smith University,
McKinney Holley, regional director of those living below the poverty line. where they were made aware of the
the conference. “In conjunction with Throughout the session, Holley said opportunities for obtaining a post-
the mission effort, training in evan- youth displayed their gifts through secondary education.
30 baptized at NBC annual session
There was no such thing as business
as usual at this year’s Annual Session
of the National Baptist Convention
USA, Inc., held in New Orleans.
The session usually embraces the
Labor Day Holiday, but constitutional-
ly, it is supposed to begin on the Mon-
day after the fi rst Sunday, which would
have been one week later this year
since Sept. 1 was on a Monday, but the
session was held from September 1-5.
It was also an election year. Five
candidates were in the running, so
the usual business of the Convention
- workshops, worship services, evan-
gelism, and classes - was punctuated
with campaign rallies and t-shirted
Antioch sons and delegates
supporters “stumping” for their candi-
date. and Health Professionals Auxiliary; shipped, played games and left school
In the end, Dr. Jerry Young of Mis- Sis. Karen McKinney, director of the supplies and monetary gifts.
sissippi, a former vice president sup- Southeast Region Young People’s De- The 18th Annual Fashion Share,
ported by the majority of Georgia’s del- partment, and son of Antioch, Rev. coordinated by the Woman’s Depart-
egates, was elected by a large margin Clarence Moore, vice president of the ment, provided clothing, gift cards,
to lead the NBC for the next fi ve years. Southeast Region. an exquisite luncheon, and spiritual
Antioch attended in large numbers, Although the session conducts the uplift for low-income and homeless
with Co-Pastor, Rev. Kenneth L. Alex- business of the NBC, its main “busi- women. The evangelistic outreach to
ander, leading the delegation of An- ness” is for the Lord. For instance, the New Orleans community by the
tioch sons and delegates. more than50 youth sponsored an out- S.W.A.T. team yielded more than 30
Also in attendance were Sis. Brenda reach to the Raintree House for Abused for baptism during the closing baptism
Eason, vice president of the Ushers and Neglected Youth, where they wor- and communion service.
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Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch
Deaconesses, deacon’s wives and widows lift Jesus up
Antioch Youth “Turn Up” for Jesus
Sis. Wendolyn Harding represented year milestone. The worship services
Antioch at the Eighth Annual Gener- inspired spiritual uplift and the wel-
7:45AM Worship Service
al Missionary Baptist Convention of come program/musical and banquet
Georgia, Inc. Deaconesses, Deacon’s provided an opportunity for new and
Model Christ so that others will know him
Wives, and Deacon’s Widows Confer- continuing friendships and spirited
Jebril Reeves
ence held from August 21-23 at the fellowship as GMBC members gath-
Turn Up is a term widely used among youth comes to religion. Hunter Hill First Missionary Baptist ered from across the state.
today. Sometimes we say turnt-up. Sometimes In fact, according to a Trinity College Church. Most moving was the re-dedication
we might even be turning up at the turn up. study that asked students at 38 colleges if While the conference was started ceremony where a sense of purpose
But what does it mean to Turn-up? they’d describe themselves as “religious, spiri- to address the unique position of the Deaconesses in conference and encouragement to not get weary
In Webster’s Dictionary, turn-up means to tual or secular person,” 32 percent identifi ed deaconess, the classes appeal to any- classes for deacons provide opportu- in well doing but to continue serving
fi nd or to raise or increase as if by turning a as spiritual, 31.8 percent as religious and 28.2 one interested in growing as a Chris- nities for continuing growth. the Lord with gladness permeated
control. In the online Urban Dictionary, Turn percent as secular. tian. Attendees took classes based on the gathering and bond everyone
Up is pronounced “Turnt-Up” and is defi ned The most concerning thing for me is that “Why I Am A Baptist,” “Seasoned their year of participation, and with a renewed energy to lift up the
as being in a state of altered consciousness or the even those who said they believed in God, admitted to Servants,” Church Etiquette” and awards are presented at the fi fth- name of Christ.
state of being happy, excited or energetic about some- having doubts about the existence of a higher power.
one or something. That resonated with me because I see examples of
District Congress held at Carver College
I am proud to say that the youth of Antioch are these fi ndings even in my circle of friends.
happy, excited, and hyped about knowing Jesus Christ! As youth and young adults, it can be hard to keep
Because we know Jesus, we have a responsibility to your faith when things seem to be going wrong all The Fifth District Congress of Ed- tion in Christian education.
turn up and be an example so that others will know around you. When I really think about it - this is when ucation was held August 5-8 on the Effective Bible Reading, Introduc-
Him, too. I get to TurnUP for Jesus and be the example set by campus of Carver College, formerly tion to the New Testament, Baptist
Turning up in college is pretty easy, but turning up my parents and members of this church. Carver Bible College, in Southwest Doctrine, and several other classes
for Jesus isn’t always as easy. As Christians, we can Turn UP by being positive Atlanta. were offered.
As a college student, I see much apprehension and role models and pointing others to our Lord and Sav- Several members of Antioch’s The Congress President, Rev.
division among my friends and classmates when it ior Jesus Christ. Christian Education Department, Dr. Clayton E. Taylor, Sr., and the
including the director, Brigitte Hill, Dean, Dr. Albertine Marshal, both
took advantage of the opportunity to addressed portions of the theme,
take the National Baptist Conven- “Christian Growth, Spiritual Enrich-
I want to be president of the United States
tion Certifi cate of Progress Program ment,” which emphasized the need
Evan Malbrough classes, which allow participants to for continuing Christian education
Rev. Clayton E. Taylor
Antioch, have you ever lost hope; has there Obama, an African American, had announced either attain or renew their certifi ca- for a rich and fulfi lling spiritual life.
ever been a time when you thought God’s his bid for the presidency. Not only didn’t I
plan couldn’t ever happen? believe it, when it was confi rmed I did not
GMBC holds annual leadership workshop
Then know this: God has a plan for you believe he would win.
and if you stay on the path he has set out for That changed on Nov. 4, 2008 when Obama
The General Missionary Baptist Peggy Cooper, Brenda Eason, and Spirit fi lled time of praise.
you no person, no situation and no force can was declared the winner of the election.
Convention of Georgia, Inc. held its Jean Jones, who assisted with logis- President Raines explained the or-
stop you. He will give you a sign that it can Now when teachers ask me what my life’s
annual Leadership Workshop in Au- tics and registration. Other Antioch ganizational structure of the GMBC
be done. goal is, I hold my head high, I stick out my
gust at Unionville Baptist Church in members took advantage of classes and laid out future plans, following
I know this personally. When I was about 88 II ggott chhestt and I put some base in my voice and I say “presi-
Macon. and workshops. which the various auxiliaries met
the notion that I wanted to be the president of the dent of the United States”
“Everyone is a leader in some ca- Classes designed to help attendees to discuss the work of the Conven-
United States but soon learned that no person of my So turn up because God will always make a way for
pacity, so this workshop is not just for identify leadership characteristics tion when scattered to its constitu-
heritage had ever held this position. I lost hope. When you. Turn up because God will get us through dark
elected and appointed leaders of the and their application and address ent districts, associations, and local
the teacher asked what I wanted to be I would make situations that will make you stronger and wiser. And
GMBC.” The Rev. Curtis Raines, Sr., challenges, such as confl ict, by ex- churches and to solidify plans for the
something up believing my classmates would laugh at Turn up because Jesus died for you on the cross and
told those gathered. amining biblical models, were heav- upcoming Annual Session to be held
me. rose early on Sunday morning to give you an expected
Several members of Antioch were ily attended. in November in Atlanta.
Then one day I heard on the radio that Barack end.
in attendance including Sisters The evening worship was a Holy-
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Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch
Celebrating 45/60 Turn up in His name
April J. Simmons
7:45am: “He answered our prayers” While fellowshipping with our peers as ber Lamentations 3:22, 23: “It’s of the Lords
Christian youth we have the responsibility to mercy that we are not consumed, because his
In Matthew 9:35-38, Jesus is at the 7:45 a.m. service, Turner said for the least, the less and the lost,”
show the real reason for turning up. It’s okay compassions fail not”, “They are new every
busy at work teaching and preach- he’s “a living testimony that Jesus Turner said, referring to Pastor Al-
ing. Many have been brought to him not only saw my need but he re- exander. “He has a commitment to- to turn up with friends, hang out and have morning: great is thy faithfulness.”
to be healed, set free and delivered. sponded.” wards excellence. He has a desire to fun. But is this the real reason we should be Now I know what my pastor means by you
“Jesus is attentive to all our As in the text, Jesus saw his defend the faith. He has courage. He turning up? have more going for you, than you have going
needs from the least to the greatest condition and was moved with com- is purpose driven, always keeping in When I ask my peers their reasons for against you. With all my numerous blessings I
and when we encounter situations passion, he said. mind a charge to keep I have, a God “Turning Up for Jesus,” they say he gave me come here today to tell you, I must follow him
beyond our control it’s good to know Jesus, he said, stops and tells the to glorify. everything I have.” andd allways Turn Up in his name.
who to carry our problems to,” the disciple to pray and to send those “He has a God agenda, not a self-
But when I think of reasons for turning up, I remem-
Rev. Rodney Turner told the Antioch who see like him, who love like him, agenda; a biblical mandate to rightly
Baptist Church North congregation. who will care like he cares. divide the truth, to not be political
God is not done with me yet
It was August 3, the day set aside “There are a lot of people who but biblical.”
to honor Antioch’s Pastor, the Rev. will show up to preach but there are Turner said that Antioch prayed Brandis Rencher
Cameron Madison Alexander, and few folk who can love like God,” the for God to send a laborer and Pastor So many wonderful things come to mind One night, after sitting in my room crying
Turner’s father in the ministry. The Rev. Turner said. Alexander is living proof that God
when I think of all God has done for me. He and mad at the world, I set out walking and
service marked 60 years of preach- Jesus said to the disciples that answered the church’s prayers.
wakes me up every morning; he has given ended up in the university chapel. I prayed
ing and 45 years of pastoring An- the Lord of the harvest sends labor- “Not only did God answer our
me a beautiful and loving family, and the op- and I cried and I prayed some more. I real-
tioch for Alexander. ers, spiritual workers. prayer, he did more than we de-
portunity to attend the prestigious Tuskegee ized prayer had been missing in my life. I felt
The church’s guest preacher “A divine laborer has compassion served,” Turner said.
University. a weight lift from my mind, my body, and my
By my senior year of high school I’d learned soul.
11:00am: “He has done great things” that I could call on God for anything. During That’s why I will TURN UP for Jesus. He has
my freshman year in college, however, the happy, ggoall ddone ggreat things for me. I will TURN UP because He
On the day set aside to honor the people’s return in Psalms with In 1969, God sent Pastor C. M.
driven Brandis began slowly changing and I did not is my God and He will never leave or forsake me. And
and celebrate Pastor Cameron M. Al- the return of James to his hometown Alexander to Antioch Baptist Church
know how to get her back. I felt overwhelmed and most of all I will TURN UP for Jesus because I know
exander’s 60 years of preaching and of Cleveland. North. He preached “A Man is in
alone. He is not done with me yet!
40 years at Antioch, the Rev. Johnny “When he fi nally made his an- town” and 45 years later, the man is
Flakes stopped by to let the congre- nouncement that he would be re- still in town.” 11:00AM Worship Service
gation know that the Lord has done turning to Cleveland, the city, state Flakes said that God has done
great things. was fi lled with gladness,” Flakes great things through Antioch and Top 10 reasons to Turn Up for Jesus
Indeed, the “son” of Antioch said. “People were in the streets the servant leadership of Pastor Al-
Zion Byrd
and pastor of the Fourth Street Mis- yelling, screaming, and celebrating exander.
Today as young people we have a lot of the little children.
sionary Baptist Church in Columbus, with gladness. Something wonderful, Because of his dedication and
things that keep us distracted from listening Those facts outlined in the Bible but I have
said during the 11 a.m. anniversary something special had taken place. love for the least, the less and the
service that the Lord is bigger and Someone wonderful, someone spe- lost, he said Pastor Alexander was to our parents, teachers, and God. We get my own list of top 10 reasons why you and I
greater and has done much more cial had returned home. moved to erect the Lord’s house turned up over video games, sports, acting, should get turned up for Jesus.
than basketball star Lebron James “I stopped by today on this cel- in the English Avenue Community friends, movies and so many other things. He woke me up this beautiful Sunday morn-
could or would ever do. ebrated moment to let you know the where it has remained, providing a How many of us get turned up for Jesus just ing. He gave me food to eat and provided
“God is true to his word,” said Lord has done great things for us beacon of light in an otherwise dark as much as we do for those things? shelter for me. He gave me a mind to think
Flakes drawing from the fi rst three whereof we are glad.” community.
How many of us are reading our Bibles and and make good choices. He saved my soul in
verses of Psalms 126. He asked the congregation to Forty-fi ve years, under the guid-
participating in church activities? December of 2011. He’s been good to me. He gave me
The return of the children of Is- contemplate this question: What ance of the Holy Spirit, God has
How many of us pray to God daily and thank him for Godly parents to guide me. He carried a cross and
rael from captivity to home became great things has he done for you? done great things, he said.
all his blessings? wore a crown of thorns for me. He was nailed to a
a reality. For the children of Israel he “I just stopped by to tell you
We need to take time every day and get turned up cross for me and pierced in the side for you and me.
“Their response was they were delivered them from the captivity of God has done great things through
fi lled with gladness,” he said. “For Egypt. He opened the Red Sea and the preaching of Pastor Alexander,” for Jesus! He died one Friday, stayed dead all day and night Sat-
them and for us now, the psalmist allowed them to pass over. The Lord Flakes said. “Souls have been saved, Why? urday. Last, He got up early one Sunday morning with
says the Lord, Jehovah God has done conquered Pharaoh’s army. lives have been changed and re- The Bible tells us that Jesus raised Lazarus from the all power in his hands.
great things for us.” What great things has he done stored. God has done great things.” dead. Turn up Turn up. Turn up for Jesus.
Flakes drew a parallel between for us, Antioch?
He fed 5,000. He made the blind man see. He loves
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God chose me to Turn Up
Ishmael Williams
When I think of turn up, I think of party- this because God chose me to rule over His
ing with friends. But you can also turn up people Israel.
for Christ by dancing, singing and even just If David were here today, he might say to us
standing up with your hands raised. I will Turn UP even more than this. But since
In 2nd Samuel Chapter 6 verses 14-22 we David is not here, I will tell you. I, Ishmael
see how David was super excited and enthu- Williams, will Turn Up even more than this
siastic about what God had done for him. He because God chose ME to speak to you today;
danced out of his clothes. He danced so much God chose me to play the piano, to do good
that his wife, Mical, was embarrassed. When she askkedd iin schhool and help others. God chose me to use my
David about this, his response was “you think that this cartoons and games to inspire others. And God has
is something, I will dance even more undignifi ed than chosen YOU. So Turn Up!
It’s time to turn it up for Jesus
Rikki Kaye Allen
People turn up for the club. People turn perfect girl. My hair doesn’t always stay in
up for secular music. People turn up at games place. I spill things. I am clumsy at times and
and parties. People turn up alcohol and sometimes I have a broken heart.
drugs, but do people take the time to turn My friends and I sometimes fi ght. Some
up for Jesus? days nothing goes right, but when I think
The reason why I turn up for Jesus is about it and take a step back, I remember
he never gives up on me. He helps me with how amazing life truly is. Through all my im-
school. He helped my Mom get better after perfections, God still loves me.
having brain surgery. He is keeping my brothher saffe WWhhat are your reasons to turn up for Jesus?
while he serves in the Army. He keeps my sister safe. If you can’t think of one, let me give you the best
He helps my Father get through days and weeks of not reason of all. He died for your sins so that you might
seeing his family because of his job. The list goes on be saved.
and on. “Now if he can turn up for us don’t you think it’s After a brief rain last month, a choir member snapped this breath-taking photo of a rainbow over Antioch Baptist
I also turn up for Jesus for more personal reasons. time to turn up for Jesus? Church North with her cell phone. The photo was a reminder of Genesis 9:16 in which God said: “And the bow shall
be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living
A poster in my room says it all. It reads: I’m not a
creature of all fl esh that is upon the earth.”
God wants us to Turn Up and praise him
Antioch attends Congress of Christian Education
Elexis Neal
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been and again I say rejoice” but if you keep read-
A large delegation of Antioch As always, Antioch youth did
turnt up for Jesus. ing and skip to verse 6 it says “Be careful for
youth were among those who gath- well in The Great Debate and the
I was raised in the church and my mother nothing but in everything by prayer and sup-
ered in late July for the General Oratorical Contest.
infl uenced me to participate in every youth plication with thanksgiving let your requests
Missionary Baptist Convention of A highlight this year was the
activity because she knew my potential. be made known unto God.”
Georgia, Inc., Congress of Chris- Maze, an activity geared to help
Today I’m a sophomore at Tuskegee Uni- This is where God is asking you to Turn
tian Education and Youth and young people develop an aware-
versity but you know it’s always something. I up and praise him for all he has done for you.
Young Adult Conference held at ness of and Christian response to
lost my scholarship and was told I wouldn’t You don’t need drugs to turn up. You
Dublin High School. issues confronting them such as
be getting it back but God had another plan. I am sttiillll ddon’’tt need alcohol to turn up. If God woke you up this
For four days, the youth attended the Congress of peer pressure, health and wellness, criminal justice.
in school with a $0 balance. That’s something to turn morning, that’s enough reason for you to turn up right
Christian Education classes, participated in the Youth Sis. Dorcas Ford Jones was responsible for this
up for! there.
If there’s anybody here and you are in school or When I consider all that God has brought me and and Young Adult Convention components, and lent unique activity in which the youth went to different
college and God has made a way for you to be there, my family through I can’t help but get happy. I turn- their talents to the Children’s Rally, written and di- stations, including spending time in jail for making the
you need to turn-up for Jesus! up because God woke me up. I turn-up because God rected by Sis. Homerzelle Gentry, and the Youth Rally, wrong decision.
Philippians 4:4 reads “Rejoice in the lord always, got up. I turn-up because I can’t give up! written and directed by Dr. Doris Terry of Macon.
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