Kirk Franklin Is Coming to Louisville May 20th

One of the most renowned artist in gospel music, Kirk Franklin is coming to Louisville, Kentucky, May 20th for "An Evening With Kirk Franklin Live, Peace In the Streets," at St. Stephen Church.  This special evening is hosted by GAB Productions & WLOU 104.7 FM.  We are so excited about this move of God to unite our community and help bring peace in the streets! Advance tickets are on sale now at Better Days Records East & West. Listen for all the details on 104.7 FM this week! To God Be the Glory!

Min. Angela Speaks at 12 Steps of Destiny Workshop

By: Min. Angela Lee Price

I had opportunity to speak at the 12 Steps to Destiny Workshop on Saturday, March 11th, at the Louisville Free Public Library hosted by Min. Sherri Dunn, Life Seeds Ministry. Also speaking, Rev. LaShonda Fletcher, Take Captive, Rev. Sharon Saucer Brown, Watch Your Mouth, Tarsha Semakula, The Chrysalis Program.

I spoke from subject, "Go All In", Joshua 1:1-9, focus v5, The Lord said to Joshua, I will be with you, l will never leave you nor forsake you. 
Here is a brief excerpt:

"This is for somebody in here. You’ve come to the edge of your wilderness. You’ve been broke long enough, homeless long enough, sick long enough, addicted long enough, abused and oppressed long enough. You've walked around and around in the wilderness.  God wants to bring you into your Promise Land, a land flowing with milk and honey!  The land is your land.  Somebody shout, “It’s mine!”  You must be strong and courageous.  You will have a river to cross, walls to bring down, and giants to defeat.  You will have battles to fight.  But know this, When God brings you to it, he will bring you through it.  Because he has said, I will never leave you, nor forsake you! Now, go all in!  Walk by faith and not by sight!  Go all in!  How do you go all in?  Just as Joshua did when he led the Israelites across the Jordan River, you go all in to your Promised Land with three things, essential preparation; spiritual dedication, and emotional protection."

After 12 Steps of Destiny Workshop at the Free Public Library, I headed over to my facility, The Life Conference Suite where Rev. Tina R. Patterson, hosted her clergy group's final meeting for her DMin project. The pastors and preachers, and not all of them are pictured, discussed all things pertaining to the sermon on their last session of about eight.  In this picture are Rev. Aline Foster, who just returned from a trip to Israel; Pastor Tina Patterson who is pursing a Doctorate of Ministry, and Pastor Angela Johnson who is also pursing a Doctorate of Ministry. To God be the glory for all that he is doing in the lives of preaching women! #goallin

 

Lent: Stay Woke

Today's Lent Journey devotion is called "The Awakening." The Scripture is Luke 23:32-34, Jesus praying on the cross,  "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." I like the declaration many are using in the justice movement today, "Stay Woke."  Inspite of all that is going on around us, we must not become so overwhelmed, get too busy and distracted, or become so comfortable that we lose conciousness of what is really going on around us and fall asleep.  We must "stay woke," especially and particularly to the presence of God in our lives.  Prayer is the foundation of our spiritual conciousness.  Jesus prayed consistently.  He was always conscious of the presence of the Father in his life.  Even on the cross, where I would have understood if Jesus was unconcious or asleep, but, he was not.  He stayed woke praying to the Father for his enemies, Father,  forgive them for they don't know what they are doing. 

Below is the an easy exercise directly from the devotion to practice the presence of God.

EXERCISE
• Take a few moments to talk to God and to share your feelings about your consciousness with Him.
• As an exercise for the day, use your cellphone as a tool. Each time you look at it, become aware of God’s presence.

Why Should Millennials Observe Lent?

A Millennial on Lent:

"Lent is about "giving up something." This I know and why is that? If I give it up, will I get it back? Is it like "donating," or something like that? I am trying with exaggeration and on purpose to get your attention in hopes you might say something, educate me, please about what this Lent is and what it really means! I am young, and new to all this, but I heard it on the radio,  and it peaked my interest.  Exactly, then, what does Lent mean to you and what should Lent mean to me? I am young and why should we care? Hello? Hello? Is anybody there?"

Imagine youth and young adults  viewing this season of Lent through a secular lens. Many people talk about giving up something for Lent, and eating fish on Fridays, but still more Millennials don't fast, pray, read their Bibles or attend church. What would you say to young persons about why you do, or do not, observe Lent?  

What are you giving up for Lent?

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Host Your Next Great Event At The Life Conference Suite

The Life Conference Suite, Where Believers Come to Meet, is West Louisville’s  meeting facility for small group gatherings. Centrally located at 2001 West Broadway directly across from the WLOU Studios, The Life Conference Suite is a new multi-use, facility, an ideal meeting location for retreats, conferences, Bible studies, workshops, seminars, start-up church services, book signings, forums and business meetings. At The Life, our mission to help more people live the abundant life that God so richly desires for us. Consider hosting your next life-giving, life-transforming event at The Life Conference Suite. To schedule a tour of the facility, call   Angela Price, 415-1001 or e-mail jesussaves838@gmail.com.

John 10:10 states, "The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy," but Jesus said, "I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." See you at The Life Conference Suite, Where Believers Come to Meet!  Check out our Facebook page @TheLifeConferenceSuite.

Lent: A Prayer For the Lost to Be Saved

Heavenly Father, We are come to You by faith praying for your Kingdom to come and for your will to be done (Luke 11: 1-4, Matt. 6: 9-13). We pray for the lost to be saved. We pray that anyone who has drifted away from You will return in this season of Lent.  We know it is Your will that none should perish for You  so loved the world that You gave Your only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life (John 3:16).

We are so glad the Infinite became an infant to save!  The Bible declares the angel of the Lord told Joseph, "She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus because he will save his people from their sins" (Matt 1:21). We believe there is salvation in the name of Jesus. Jesus means "the Lord saves." The Bible states, "In His name the nations will put their hope" (Matthew 12:21) and "Anyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Joel 2:32; Romans 10:13).  Jesus saves!

Thank you for delivering us from the penalty, power, presence of sin, through our confession of faith in Jesus Christ. Help Your churches and ministries to be intentional evangelism and reaching the unchurched and dechurched with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Help us, oh Lord, to be ready to contribute in every way, to pray for the lost, share testimony with the lost, and invite the lost to see Jesus.  We believe there is power in the name of Jesus to break every chain, even the chain of eternal separation and spiritual death.  We pray for the victory! In Jesus name, Amen!

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Join Jesus Saves Ministries in Observing Lent

By:  Min. Angela Lee Price

"But ye are a chosen general, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that you should show forth the praise of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light;" 1 Peter 2:9.

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent.  Lent is 40 days of fasting and repentance in preparation for Resurrection Sunday (Easter), this year on Sunday, April 16th. It is a time of personal and spiritual reflection. The six Sundays in Lent are not counted among the 40 days of lent as each Sunday represents a "mini-Easter," a celebration of Jesus' victory over sin and death.  These Sundays are excluded from fast days.

Beginning today through Resurrection Sunday, join us as we observe the Holy season of Lent with fasting, prayer, communion, and sermons and devotionals observing the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  During Lent, many people choose to give up luxuries, something of importance as a reminder of the great sacrifice Jesus made in dying on the cross for our sins.  Please consider giving up something very important to you and giving additional time to the Lord in prayer, Scripture meditation, or by participating in a Bible study.   Choose a day on which you feel you will be able to fast consistently according to your ability during the Lent season. Let us grow in our faith and draw closer to the Lord in this season.   Be ye holy even as God is holy! Your are a royal priesthood, a chosen generation! 

Important Dates:
•March 1 - Ash Wednesday
•April 9 - Palm Sunday
•April 13 - Maundy (Holy) Thursday
•April 14 - Good Friday
•April 16 - Easter Sunday

Jesus Saves Ministries Hosts Heart & Soul Prayer Brunch & Black History Celebration

On Saturday, February 18, Jesus Saves Ministries and The Life Conference Suite hosted the Heart & Soul Prayer Brunch & Black History Celebration.  The event began with one hour of corporate prayer facilitated by Evangelist Sherri Dunn, Founder, Life Seed's Ministry, and brought together clergy, prayer leaders, and community activists in fervent prayer for our youth and West Louisville neighborhoods for end to murder and gun violence; increased dialogue/support of our youth, and economic revitalization in West Louisville. 

Antonio "T-Made" Taylor, host of The TurnUp Show on WLOU 104.7 FM served as emcee for the "Blessed Mic" segment which brought together Millennials, Gen Xers, and Baby Boomers for a Black History tribute.  "Blessed Mic" featured Christian poet J Williams who presented the piece, "O, O People - the Remix" that incorporated the '80s song "Yearning for Your Love" by the Gap Band.  Youth minister, author Cecil Clardy, III spoke on "Be the Change." He stated, "Always leave the woodpile a little higher than you found it.  Don't take and take without ever contributing to it.  Add to the pile." Poet and author Synthia Shelby presented several pieces incorporating songs "that helped lead our people to freedom" , "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," "Trouble In My Way," and "Hold to His Hand."   Louisville's up and coming 19-year-old gospel singer Demetrius Gunn sang, "More than Anything," by Lamar Campbell, and shared a brief testimony.  Pastor Ruth Wilson blessed the food. She also does Christian comedy. Lord, she was hilarious!  During the brunch, guests answered black history questions, mostly on WLOU Radio which is celebrating its 65 anniversary in 2017, or received gifts in random drawings.  Gifts included more than 25 pieces of beautiful necklaces donated to the event, and Black History Month Gospel Music Sampler CDs donated by WLOU.  We bless God for a wonderful time of prayer, fellowship, and celebration!

The preaching moment featured two anointed women of God.  Rev. Therese Wright, Founder, Sisters Road to Freedom, and Associate Pastor, Royal Priesthood Ministries of Lexington, preached from the subject, "The Condition of Your Soul."  She stated, "We are suppose to be striving each day for perfection...perfection has to do with spiritual maturity.... Many want to say we're Christians and we are comfortable just being Christians, but we don't want to do anything else.  There is more that God requires of us.  The songwriter says, 'Will my heart and soul still say yes?'"

Rev. Syvoskia Bray Pope, Pastor, New Century Fellowship Christian Church, Louisville preached on, "A Black Women's Perspective: What's In Your Heart & Soul?"  Blending in black history, women's history and love for God, Rev. Pope looked out the window as she spoke and stated, "When you look around our community, what do you see? It ain't pretty is it? No one is going to do for you what you need to do for yourself!" 


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The More Excellent Way Is Love

By:  Angela Lee Price

"But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet show I to you a still more excellent way" 1 Corinthians 12:31 (ESV).

In our 21st century digital age, most people don’t mail letters anymore.  The postal service has taken a back seat to technology and the internet. The tech savvy would much rather e-mail for a quicker response.  If the Apostle Paul were with us today, I would imagine he, too, would want a quick response to his letters to the churches for he addressed urgent matters.  In 1 Corinthians Chapter 13, the Apostle Paul wrote a letter to a church about the urgency of love. The church at Corinth was experiencing division, immorality, and mis-use of spiritual gifts.  Paul wrote to the Corinthians about the supremacy and importance of love.   This is a letter that bears re-reading in 2017 because, beloved, it is not more technology, gadgets, and over-sized flat screen televisions that we need.  With political unrest, terrorism here and abroad, and murder and violence increasing in the city streets, what we need is more love.  Love is a still more excellent way.

In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul told the church that love is superior to spiritual gifts, and the necessary ingredient with the use of gifts, "But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way" 1 Corinthians 12:31 (ESV). In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul elaborated on the more excellent way of love, its great value, virtue, and victory.

There is great value in love!  The value of love is beyond estimation. It is more valuable than silver and gold, and the most precious diamonds and gems.   Love makes a house a home.  No gift or possession is meaningful without love.    And it has been said that people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.  Everyone needs to be loved.  In 1 Cor. 13:1-3, Paul compares the superiority of love to the gift of languages, the gift of prophecy, miraculous faith, and the doing of sacrifices and good deeds.  We must recognize the value of love also, for God's love enables us to do His work effectively.  God is love and the more like Him we become in character, the more we will possess the fruit of love (1 Cor. 13:1-3).

Not only is there great value in love, there is great virtue in love!  The virtues of love include joy, peace, kindness, patience, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self control, the fruit of the Spirit.  Many people try to express the virtues of love without possessing love.  This is impossible to do.  We must possess the Spirit of Christ if we are to succeed in performing the work of Christ. Being filled with the Holy Spirit enables us to practice the virtues of love (1 Cor. 13:4-7).  What is love?  Is it the giving of candy and flowers on Valentine’s Day? No, not some much.  "L-O-V-E" means "LORD OF VIRTUE EVERLASTING." Jesus Christ is Lord of virtue, and the greatest of these is love (1 Corinthians 3:13).

In addition to there being great value and virtue in love, there is great victory in love! Love will do for you what no other power will do.  Family members, friends, pleasures, and possessions sometimes fail, but love never fails. Faith pleases God, but faith serves its purpose only in this life. We cannot live without hope, but hope will not  be needed in the next life. Love is eternal; it will unfold in greater beauty and glory while endless ages roll. Victory is assured  to those who are filled with the love of God (1 Cor. 13:8-13).

No matter how gifted you are, how great you can sing, or minister the Word of God, you're just making a whole lot of noise without love.    In the end, God is looking for a people with His nature and character.  God wants us to share His love with a dying world.  Choose the still more excellent way of love.  Love never fails!