Celebrating the Legacy of Black Louisville

On Saturday, February 1st, I toured the Celebrating the Legacy of Black Louisville free exhibit, at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. Also, I attended a couple of the workshops there, including, "When Walnut Street was in Vogue."  Ken Clay,   Mervin Aubespin, authors of the book, Two Centuries of Black Louisville, along with  Barrington "Boogie" Morton, and Ron Johnson lead a panel discussion on Louisville's version of the Harlem Renaissance, Old Walnut Street black entertainment district of the 1940's, and 50's. Ken Clay said that one of the goals of the three-day event was to inspire people to continue to document, collect and preserve African American/West Louisville's history.  The exhibit featured many historic pictures from the era including many from the 1960s and the Civil Rights Movement in Louisville.  There were media and photographers at the event, including some from the Courier Journal Newspaper, and one of the pictures I was in made in on the front page of the Sunday, Metro Section. In the photo, I am talking with a couple of members from my church, Janice Varner and Robert Holly.  Actually, they are doing most of the talking, as I am a late Baby Boomer, telling me the rest of the story behind some of the pictures in the exhibit.  I really enjoyed the history lesson since I lived, as an infant in the 1960s,  just blocks from the Old Walnut Street district

Saturday night, there was the "Walnut Street Revue," a live stage show reminiscent of the 'chitlin circuit" performances at Walnut Street's Lyric Theatre during the 1940's and 50s, featuring comedian Ray "Moms Mabley" Belt, and "Motown" music of 2nd Chance, vocalists Freda olt, Greg Figgs, Kasi Cooks-Davis, and Ricky Bartlett with soul guitarist Billy Clements ad the Jerry Tolson Band.  Sunday, there was a live gospel performance, The Great Gospel Shout-Out featuring Joe Leavell and One Purpose, Messengers for Christ, and Totally Dedicated.

Courier Journal Newspaper, Metro Section, Front Page, February 2, 2014

 

The Jail and Prison Ministry Conference Returns to Greater Salem Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky.

 
The Outreach Jail and Prison Ministry of Greater Salem Baptist Church is hosting a conference on Saturday, March 15th, which will focus on the "how to's" and aftercare of prison ministry.
The conference will begin at 8:00 am and conclude around 3:30 pm. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Advance registration is $25.00 per church or $5.00 per individual which needs to be received by February 27. After this date, the cost will be $35.00 per church and $10.00 per individual.

The main speaker will be Dr. Bishop E. Carter III, Moderator-Consolidated Baptist District Association, and author of Little Fish in a Big Pond. He will have copies on hand for $12.00 each.
Other presenters will be:

• Bro. Dan Hittepole - Chaplain, Little Sandy Correctional Complex
• Father Todd Boyce - Chaplain, Eastern Correctional Complex
• Rev. Sam Whitlow & Min. Nina Wilson - Metro Corrections
• Min. Angela Lee Price, Jesus Saves Ministries / Gisela Nelson, New Legacy Re-entry Corp, with Aftercare

Your registration fee should be mailed to the church, Attention: Outreach Jail/Prison Ministry, Greater Salem Baptist Church, 1009 West Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY 40203; Phone: 587-8869 or 502-587-8860

If you need add'l info., contact:

Rev. Michael George - 502-291-3767

Betty Garrison - 502-778-8516

Church Office - 502-587-8869

Longsuffering, the Will of God, Then the Promise

We have been praying to be in God's will in 2014. This might require that we take an honest assessment of ourselves, particularly in how we are treating our brothers and sisters in Christ. Black History Month reminds us that Christians come in all different shapes, sizes, colors, ethnicities, and socio-economic backgrounds. This can make it difficult for us, as Rodney King once said, to all get along. For some of us, to do God's will and receive what God has for us will require that we first grow, or cultivate the fruit of longsuffering (Galatians 5:22). The word, "longsuffering" is not used very much in everyday, contemporary 21st century language. It is often translated "patience" in newer versions of the Bible.

In his letter to the Galatians, Paul addressed people who were not getting along. The church in Galatia had some serious problems… one, there were false teachers called Judiazers who were trying to sway the people back to a works-based religion; secondly, there were people in the church that couldn’t get along. Paul wrote in Galatians 5:15, “If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.” There were people in that church who were engaged in back biting and talking about one another. They might not have done this to each others’ faces. More likely they did behind one another’s backs. The O’Jays once sang, “Smiling in your face; all the time they want to take your place…oh, backstabbers!” Paul wrote: “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you” (Colossians 3:12-14).

God is patient with you and me. If He weren’t patient with us, none of us would literally have a prayer. The Bible tells us that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). Because God loves us and is patient with us He forgives us - even though we have sinned. As a matter of fact, the Bible states that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). Because Christ is patient, we have to be patient with one another. There are going to be people in your life who rub you the wrong way, who get under your skin, and on your last nerve; and who only speak to you when they have something negative to say. The Bible says we can't profess to love God whom we've never seen if we don't love our brothers and sisters in Christ whom we see every day.

Now the problem is patience DOESN’T come naturally or easily to most of us. Galatians says that true patience comes by allowing the Spirit of God to control us. Galatians 5:25 tells us “… the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, PATIENCE… If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit” Galatians 5:22 & 25. Don't fight fire with fire. Fight fire with love. Fight fire with prayer. Kill them with kindness. You may have to suffer long. Be patient. Know that these tests and trials only come to make you strong. The black and white picture above is of students peacefully protesting in front of Blue Boar Cafeteria in Louisville in 1961. I was one of the pictures on exhibit at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage on February 1st It is just one of thousands examples of African Americans exhibiting the fruit of longsuffering during the Civil Rights Movement with non-violent civil disobedience. I was able to eat in Blue Boar in the 1970's and '80s without any problems or discrimination because of the efforts of my forefathers to change American for the better.

The Bible says “But we glory in tribulations also; knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope (Romans 5:3-4).

“For you have need of patience, that after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise” (Hebrews 10:36).
Long Suffering or patience is something we all have need of. There is no getting around it. It is the Spirit-given quality that helps us fit everyone together into a unified church that glorifies God.

A Prayer t Break the Chains of Mental Illness

By: Evangelist Sherri Dunn, Wounded Warriors Ministries, Louisville, KY

Father, in the matchless, mighty, holy name of Jesus we seek your face, your kingdom, and your righteousness! Father, you said in (Hebrews 11:6) that any man that comes to God must believe that He is God and He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Father, we thank you for instructing us to cast all of our cares upon you, for it is that you care for us (1Peter 5:7). Father, we have the confidence, and assurance that when we come together, two or more, touching and agreeing on anything that you are in the midst of us (Matt 18:19).

Father, we thank you that your arms are not too short to save, neither are your ears to heavy that you cannot hear. (Isaiah 59:1). Father, we thank you for the spirit to pray for your people. We totally understand that there is no good thing within ourselves, however your word states that the Sons, and daughters of God shall be led by the spirit. (Romans 8:14). Father, Psalms 107:20 informs us that, “You sent your word, and brought healing to the people.” Father, we thank you for the shed blood of your only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. For He was wounded for our transgressions, bruised for our iniquities, and the chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed (Isaiah 53:5).

Father, you are a Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace, Mighty God (Isaiah 9:6) that is able to do the exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we can think or imagine (Eph 3:20:21). Father, were calling upon you to manifest your Glory in the lives of your people. We know that “what’s impossible with man is not impossible with God (Luke 18:27).

We seek supernatural healing on the behalf of those individuals that suffer from mental illness. Many, even our loved ones, suffer from schizophrenia, bipolar, anxiety, mood disorders, hallucinations, hearing voices, and delusions. We pray for them and those who suffer from illness in their emotions, eating disorders, attitudes, and behaviors, impulsive control, and those that suffer from pyromania (starting fires), kleptomania (stealing), compulsive gambling, personality disorders, antisocial personality disorder, obsessive compulsive personality disorder, and adjustment disorders; dissociative disorders: people that suffer severe disturbances or changes in memory, consciousness, identity, split personality and psychosomatic disorders.

Father, we ask that you speak into the mind of these individuals “You shall live and not die and declare the works of the Lord” (Ps 118:17). We decree and declare that every demonic force, every thought will line up to the obedience to God. (2Cor10:2-6) Father, every mental demonic giant, wicked imagination, and everything that attempts to exalt itself against the knowledge of God must bow down to your word (Philippians 2:10). Father, your word shall take into captivity everything that is not like you.

Father, transform their minds to think upon things that are true, honest, pure, lovely, just, noble, praiseworthy and holy (Philippians 4:8). Your word, Father states that “if you be for us, you are more than those against us (Romans 8:31). Father, so we thank you for the peace that passes all understanding, (Philippians 4:7) upon all that shall keep their minds stayed on you. (Isaiah 26:3) We thank you now in the name of Jesus for uprooting and tearing down every false perception, every lie, every dysfunctional attitude, action and behavior, and bringing about liberation in the minds of your people.

In Jesus name: thank you for setting the captives free; “Who the Son sets free is free indeed” (John8:36)! Amen!

This prayer is featured in the Jesus Saves Ministries' Break Every Chain Prayer Journal 2014. 

Jesus Saves Ministries Hosts Break Every Chain Prayer Breakfast

Jesus Saves Ministries and The Life Conference Suite presented the Break Every Chain Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, January 18th. The purpose for the prayer breakfast was two-fold, to start the year with prayer and fasting, a spiritual discipline that seems to be becoming a lost art; and to get social network members, who participated in the ministry's previous online prayer vigils, and new ministry partners, together for face-to-face prayer and fellowship.

Speakers included Rev. Michael Lee, Joshua Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Dorothy Nelson, New Destiny of Faith Kingdom Ministries International, Rev. Toni Hawkins, Open Door Christian Church and DIVAS for Christ, Stacee Spurling, St. Stephen Church; Evangelist Sherri Dunn, Wounded Warriors Ministries and Kingdom Fellowship Center; Tonya Miller, St. Stephen Church, and Min. LaQuita Gaskins, Shiloh City of Peace Foundation. Everyone shared why they selected their prayer subjects, powerful testimonies and prayers asking God to break chains of unemployment, obesity/chronic disease, mental illness, domestic violence, incarceration, education disparities, homelessness, and for the lost to be saved.
Pastor David Nelson, whose church, New Destiny Of Faith Kingdom Ministries International holds weekly services at The Life Conference Suite, gave the invocation. Attendees enjoyed pancakes and sausage links prepared by WLOU/WLLV Radio GM "Chef" Bill Price on his new griddle, orange juice and coffee. The breakfast was part of "Forward: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting," a Jesus Saves Social Network initiative based on The Lord's Prayer, specifically, Luke 11:2, "Thy Kingdom Come. Thy Will Be Done."
Afterwards, participants Stacee Spurling, Min. LaQuita Gaskins, and Tonya Miller, and attendee Pat Beckam posted these comments on the Jesus Saves Ministries Facebook page:

Min. LaQuita Gaskins: "My family and I were very blessed. Thanks, Angela! God bless and God speed."

Tonya Miller: "I really enjoyed myself. ...I am going to try and speak more to step out of my comfort zone."

Pat Beckham: "It was a wonderful blessing to be in the presence of all and hearing the testimonies and prayers."

Stacee Spurling: "I have to give a hallelujah and clap of praise to Angela Price and her husband Bill Price and all that had a part in this gathering.... What a time! Oh, What a time!..... Just want to say for those of you that didn't get to make it out to this prayer breakfast that it was a Holy Spirited place of people of God coming together to fellowship as well as pray for one another, the community and for all that are dealing with issues. It was gloried. I was glad to be present and hear every prayer that was spiritual and heartfelt." and

"Wow what a blessed day I thank God for Angela Price and family for the vision of this prayer breakfast.I got to give God all the glory for Angela Price for all her visions and ministries that she does. I'm just so blessed to know her and I just asked God to continually to keep her vision going in Jesus name. I thank God for Reverend Price for her dedication and strong will to never give up on her visions. I have to say I am so happy and overall blessed to know her. I thank God for her being such a blessing to many people. She have touched people in so many ways imaginable God bless her, family and everybody. I Love you! Thanks once again."

Download:  Break Every Chain Prayer Journal.pdf

 

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WLOU Radio Hosts "Dollars for Nikki," for Radio Personality Battling Cancer

On Friday, January 24th, WLOU GM Bill Price, and midday personality Ms. Krystal along Ms. Virginia Bradford, the Kentucky African Americans Against Cancer (KAAAC), the Kentucky Cancer Program hosted a special live call-in radio program and forum, "Dollars for Nikki," from 1-3 pm on PraizePower 1350 WLOU and The New Praize 104.7 FM. The purpose of the show was to raise donations for radio personality Nikki Love (Asia Ludlow) who is battling stage-four cancer, and to raise awareness of the prevalence and severity of breast cancer in African American women. Former radio colleagues from various stations in Louisville and across the country called in and spoke with Nikki, who participated by phone. Cancer survivors shared their testimonies also. A great many friends dropped by the station to lend their support.

It was a beautiful tribute to Asia Ludlow. At the end of the tribute, Asia spoke about how all the calls from former radio colleagues and friends from near and far who called into WLOU Radio filled her with joy. I told Asia she has joy because she knows how to spell "Joy," J-Jesus first, O-Others second; and Y-Yourself last. That is the recipe for joy, and it is oftentimes very hard to do in the midst of trial.

Rev. Kathy Goodwin, Pastor, Coke Memorial United Methodist Church dropped off a donation stating we often wait until its too late to give people their flowers, crowding funeral homes and churches with wonderful sentiments for the deceased, but that's not how it should be done. We should give people their flowers while they yet live. Check out pictures on the PraizePower 1350 WLOU and The New Praize 104.7 FM Facebook page from the many friends, supporters, cancer survivors who came to the radio station to donate and show lots of love to Asia Ludlow, aka "Nikki Love!" If you'd like to make a donation to "Dollars for Nikki," call 502-776-1240, or bring donations to the radio station at 2001 West Broadway, Suite 13, weekdays during regular business hours.

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Jesus Saves Happenings: Forward: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting

Jesus Saves Ministries begins 2014 with prayer and fasting. We invite you to join us beginning Sunday, January 5th for "Forward: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting". Join us the next three weeks in seeking God's will for our lives, our churches, and for Jesus Saves Ministries. The theme is “Thy Kingdom Come. Thy Will Be Done...” Luke 11:2.

• Commit to a partial fast according to your personal ability, like the Daniel Fast, which is based on Daniel Chapters 1 & 10. Set aside one day each week to fast by giving up something of importance to you —watching television, or certain types of programming, shopping, sports, social media —and giving that time to the Lord.
• Join us Saturday, January 18th for the “Break Every Chain” Prayer Breakfast at The Life Conference Suite, 10:00 AM—12 Noon, The cost is $5.00.
• Join us online on the Jesus Saves Social Network, and look for daily prayers in the Prayers of the Righteous Group, and in the Jesus Saves Ministries, Louisville Facebook group. Post your prayers, prayer requests, tags, and devotions on prayer and fasting.

We are believing God for a great work in our lives, in our churches and communities, and through Jesus Saves Ministries in 2014!
If you would like to post a prayer to be distributed on the Jesus Saves Social Network and in the Jesus Saves Ministries, Louisville group on Facebook over the next 21 days, either post the prayer in the "Comments" section in the Prayers of the Righteous, or inbox it to Angela Lee Price. Please include at least two Scriptures. The prayer may be edited for distribution. Thank you for participating in "Forward: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting."

"Thy Kingdom Come. Thy will Be Done..." Luke 11:2

Sunday, January 5th- Saturday, 25th

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January 6th: Prayer "More Like You"

Written by Evangelist Felecia Spaulding, Lima, Ohio
Heavenly Father, We need to be more like You in all that our hands are put to do, more like You that we may discern the tricks of the enemy. Lord, many come broken and heavy in spirit. We need more of You so we can stand that others may see the battle is already won. Lord, we are standing in the need of prayer for Your Holy Ghost. And It's by Your grace that we are here today in the new year of 2014. Lord, we need more of Your Grace, please have mercy, Lord so we can serve and help build up the Kingdom. Lord, somebody needs a safe home and a caring family. Someone is in need of finances, healing to their body and many are waiting for direction because the lack of knowledge. Lord, send that helping hand! People of this world have gone astray, and You are the only Savior to a dying world.
Father, we need more of You within us so Your Word will manifest power upon the earth, that power to heal the sick and raise the dead, Holy Ghost power to tread and bind up that ole devil and cast out every demon and cut them at the roots. More power, Lord! You have all power in Your mighty Hands. Thank you, Lord for keeping us lifted up, for watching over us, and making ways out of no way! Thank you, Lord for Your mighty power filling us up and keeping us whole. In Jesus Name.. You are the Savior to a dying world....Amen!

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There has been a lot happening on the Jesus Saves Network that we just can't tell it all -- from "Forward: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting," to the upcoming "Break Every Chain" Prayer Breakfast, January 18th and Member Appreciation Celebration, February 8th, to your powerful prayers, insightful blog posts, and more! Here is a snapshot of what's happening. Share our Jesus Saves January 2014 newsletter with your family, friends, church members and co-workers.

Download the Jesus Saves Newsletter - January 2014.pdf

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IPhone Compatible Scriptures for Your New Year!

While we pray that your New Year will be a blessed and prosperous one, we are aware that God never promised us a life without adversity. He said in this life you will have trouble, but be of good cheer for I have overcome the world (John 16:33). Jesus said in John 14:27, "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." 
 
Here are a few Emergency Numbers from Scripture for 2014 to help get you through your "going through." Put these numbers in your iPad, iPhone, your Smart phone, and on every electronic communication device.

When in sorrow, call John 14

When you have sinned, call Psalm 51

When you worry, call Matthew 6:19-34

When you are in danger, call Psalm 91

When you need faith, call Hebrews 11

When you feel down, call Romans 8:31

When you want peace and rest, call Matthew 11:25-30

When the world seems bigger than God, call Psalm 90

When your pocketbook/wallet is empty, call Psalm 37

When you are lonely and fearful, call Psalm 23

When you become bitter and critical, call 1 Corinthians 13

When you need help getting along with people, call Romans 12

When you are depressed, call Psalm 27

When people seem unkind, call John 15

In 2014, let the Word of God give you what you need when you need it! Have a blessed new year!

Remember, it is not Mohammad, Buddha, Confucius, nor New Age that saves. Jesus saves!

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Min. Angela Speaks with DaniRob, Opening Singer on Fred Hammond's Tour

This is Danielle Roberson Jones, DaniRob, the beautiful and gifted gospel artist sportin' the Louisville shirt. She opened for Fred Hammond and the United Tenors on the "Everybody Get Up Tour" this year. DaniRob was the only female artist on the 21-date tour singing songs she wrote, "In Your Presence," and "Forgive," among others.  The tour was in Louisville on Oct. 4th at Bates Memorial Baptist Church. DaniRob and I had an awesome conversation on PraisePower 1350 WLOU and the new Praize 104.7 radio on Monday, December 23rd as I sat in for afternoon announcer, Mr. P who was on vacation. DaniRob, a newlywed from San Antonio, Texas, spent Christmas with her huaband's family in Louisville.  Big shout out to Don and Beverly Jones, and their son Montez Jones, DaniRob's husband.

This Joy I Have!

How is your joy on this Word-filled Wednesday? Joy is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). As we grow in our relationship with God, we should bear much fruit, including joy. The story of Mary's visit with her cousin Elizabeth teaches us about joy. Elizabeth told Mary "As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy" (Luke 1:44). What is important here is that both mother and baby responded to Mary's voice. At the sound of Mary's voice, baby John, "leaped for joy." The Bible says we can know the tree by the fruit it bears. (Matt. 12:33). The fruit of Elizabeth's womb contained the future heralder of the coming King, and in the presence of God, the unborn Savior of the world (pre-natal, don't miss that, yet God), baby John received by way of the Holy Spirit on the job training as he leaps, not for fear or trepidation, but for joy! And Elizabeth was six months pregnant at the time. John the Baptist says this about himself near the end of his ministry of repentance and baptism, "The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom's voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. He (Jesus) must become greater. I must become less" (John 3:29-30).

The Scriptures tell us John the Baptist was joyful his entire life, from the womb to the tomb. In fact, the angel of the Lord appeared to John's father, Zechariah saying, "Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord" (Luke 1:13-15). Although John the Baptist had some difficult days, and was beheaded, his joy was centered in doing the will of God. John was a voice crying in the wilderness. He prepared the way for Jesus Christ (John 1:23) How is your joy today? Don't let the devil steal your joy. The joy of the Lord is your strength (Nehemiah: 8:10). Take joy with you to work, to school, and to Bible Study. Take joy with you when you visit family and friends this Christmas. Joy to the world! The Lord is come. Let earth receive her King! This joy I have the world didn't give it to me, and the world can't take it away!