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“I am seeking to build on the foundation. ...I am continuing the legacy that has already been set in that great house.”




Power: As the new Sr. Pastor, what do you hope to bring or add to JCOP?

Dr. Jazz: Jericho already has a solid and a strong foundation by the Apostle Betty Peebles – a great ministry. I am not seeking to lay a foundation. I am seeking to build on the foundation. And that’s building the Word of God and the people of God. I am continuing the legacy that has already been set in that great house.

Power: What then is your vision for the future?

Dr. Jazz: Do greater works through the ministry of JCOP. To build a dream team to continue the legacy of Apostle Betty Peebles. To empower, educate and encourage people. And to tackle domestic violence in Prince George’s County.

Power: How do you think being a megachurch affects your ministry?

Dr. Jazz: It may be “mega” in building, but it’s “small” in spirit in terms of that people are connected to each other. So, size is not the thing. It’s where the

spirit is and the spirit of God resides ... and that place like in any other place, whether it’s large or small. So, our focus is not on the Megachurch. It’s making sure that we’re doing the will of God and meeting the needs

of the people. I have seen smaller churches that made a tremendous impact in the community. I think God gives you a greater responsibility when you have a megachurch.

Power: With such a busy schedule, how do you get to everyone?

Dr. Jazz: I follow the Moses father-in-law advice. I am over everything but I am not in everything. In this season it’s not about one pastor, it’s NOT about solo ministry. It’s about being able to have people in place that can nurture and minister to the folks. So at Jericho we have a slew of elders, deacons and ministers that takes on that responsibility of making sure we can reach and teach and we can impact in every member of our congregation. We know everybody may want to get to the pastor but our big thing is more to get everybody to Jesus. It’s not

“PowersPeaks” with Dr. Jazz, sr. Pastor Jericho city of Praiseon her newest milestone September marks the installation of Dr. Jasmin “Jazz” Sculark (internationally known as the Daughter of Thunder) as Sr. Pastor of Jericho City of Praise (JCOP) in Landover, MD. She shares her vision…




about getting to the pastor, it’s getting to Jesus and then having a strong organization where people are in place that there is no member abandoned, there is no member left behind or no member that feels forsaken.

Power: How do you stay so humble?

Dr. Jazz: Listen, you stay humbled and grounded when you know that everything that has happened in your life up to this point and everything that is going to happen is only God!

Power: How do you avoid, minimize and handle the drama that our preachers are increasingly facing these days?

Dr. Jazz: First of all through prayer and staying in the Word. But I’ve surrounded myself with some people who I consider wise counsel, my spiritual advisors. Because I believe every pastor needs a pastor. Every pastor needs somebody. Every pastor needs a place where they can go apart before they fall apart. Those people I’ve called Bishop Jakes, Dr. Charles Booth, and Pastor John K. Jenkins and Co-Pastor Susie Owens and Bishop Millicent Hunter.

Power: What are your thoughts on using technology for ministry and church?

Dr. Jazz: I love it and we use it all. I think as long as the message remains the same, you can use a different methodology. And technology, social media is a great methodology to get the gospel all across this nation and

all across this world. So I welcome technology. And I think it’s a great enhancement to the body of Christ and to the local church. We stream our service. We’re on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. And we get to reach a whole slew of people without me having (to) even get on a plane.

Power: Tell us about your upcoming installation events.

Dr. Jazz: The installation is September 4-7 (Thursday-Sunday). The 4th is the man who ordained me, Pastor Charles Booth, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Columbus, OH. Friday is Pastor John K. Jenkins, First Baptist Church of Glen Arden. Saturday we are having a community event. And Sunday morning Co-Pastor Susie Owens, a powerful role model in my life. Then Sunday night is the official service. And Bishop TD Jakes is doing not just preaching but the actual installation.

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Think On These ThingsBy Reverend Juanita G. Wingo

Is Grace Enough?My grace is sufficient for thee. ~2 Corinthians 12:9

Life is difficult. But we have help. Grace is a great help.

My faith teaches me that the grace of God is sufficient. When I despair because a loved one is suffering and I cannot help, I remember that grace is sufficient.

When I am standing in the unemployment line or waiting for a relief check to come, I remember that grace is sufficient.

When a distraught co-worker unloads on me because I happen to be the person standing in front of him or her at the moment, I remember that grace is sufficient.

I define grace as the safety net through which the experiences God has for us are filtered. This means that what happens to us comes to us filtered through the love of God for us. Nothing can get to us unless it comes through the grace of God. And it all serves a purpose.

These experiences can be good, hard, easy, difficult, shameful, or wonderful. They are all meant to teach us, mold us, grow us, and draw us closer to the God of grace.

These experiences have permission from grace to enter our lives. Each experience brings us something: patience, perseverance, courage, understanding, love, boldness, and humor.

We must cooperate with grace. We must recognize this mighty safety net so that we are not afraid of what experiences bring and so that we learn from them all.

As we navigate through this complicated world, what has grace to offer us?

It is enough to know that the grace of God catches all of our life experiences and filters them for our good. It is enough to know that the grace of God catches all that comes our way and uses it to achieve God’s ultimate purpose for us.

Grace offers us the assurance that everything that happens to us is transformed into something useful in our lives.

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Celebrating Their 23rd Anniversary with a Scholarship & Award Banquet

Honoring Maryland’s Renowned MusiciansOn Sunday, October 26, 2014

4:00 – 8:00 p.m.at The Forum Caterers

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Sunday, September 7th; 8:00 am & 10:30 amworshiP exPerience

Thursday, September 11th at 6:30 pmworshiP exPerience

holy communion Bishop Brown is preaching.

New Psalmist Baptist Church6020 Marion Drive, 21215

Bishop Walter S. Thomas, Sr., Senior Pastor

BaBy DeDication haPPy GranDParents’ Day

Sunday, September 14th

8:00 am & 10:30 amworshiP exPerience

communion and the right hand of fellowship

Served after each Morning Worship Service

Tuesday, September 16th at 7:00 pm28th Pastoral anniversary

celeBration monthGuest Preacher:

Rev. Dr. Darron D. McKinney, PastorMacedonia Baptist Church

Sunday, September 21st; 8:00 am & 10:30 amworshiP exPerience

Rehoboth Campus First Year Celebration Sunday

Tuesday, September 23rd at 7:00 pm28th Pastoral anniversary

celeBration monthGuest Preacher:

Dr. J. E. Sturdivant, PastorFaith United Ministries, District Heights, MD

Sunday, September 28th; 8:00 am & 10:30 amworshiP exPerience

51st BirthDay anD 28th Pastoral anniversaryof BishoP oscar e. Brown

Tuesday, September 30th at 7:00 pmour 2nD year anniversary at

rehoBoth camPusGuest Preacher:

Bishop Reginald L. Kennedy, PhD, PastorGospel Tabernacle Baptist Church

Sunday, September 28, 2014 Bishop Oscar E. Brown’s

51th Birthday Congratulations!

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Wednesday, September 10th at 7:00 p.m.Bishop Alonzo Jones

& Life Nation of Family Life Global Ministriesin concert

Saturday, September 20th at 9:30 a.m.men’s Prayer Breakfast

Pastor Lee Michaels and Manifest Wonders

Sunday, September 28thmen’s Day

8:30 a.m. - Pastor Paul Grant & Greater Life Ministries11:00 a.m. - Elder William McMillian Jr.

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Sunday, September 14, 2014 at 9:30 amPatricia ann Jackson

scholarshiP-colleGe PriDe DayGuest Preacher: Min. Kadri Webb,

Associate MinisterMorning Star Baptist Church-Catonsville

(wear your favorite tee/sweatshirt)

women’s season kick-off weekenD

Friday, September 26, 2014an eveninG out with the women

of Gillis at the arena Player’s inc.801 McCulloh Street, 21201

Play: “Ole Skool - Aint Nothin’ But a House Party”

Cost: $20.00

Sunday, September 28, 2014 at 3:30 pmGuest Speaker:

First Lady Gwendolyn YoungSilas First Baptist Church

Severna Park, MD

thursDay niGhts in octoBerOctober 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd

Theme: Centered Women’s WorkshopsDynamic Speakers each night

Sunday, October 5, 2014 at 3:30 pmPastor aiDe ministry

anniversaryGuest Speaker:

Rev. Dr. Errol D. Gilliard, Sr., Pastor Choir and Congregation

Thursday, October 30, 20146:45 pm - 8:45 pm

women’s seasonconsecration service

Call the church office for addit’l info.

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Dutch country shoPPinG triPSaturday, September 20, 2014

Buffet Lunch Included

health & wellness fairSaturday, September 27, 2014

LOOKING AHEAd:

fall revivalTuesday, October 14 – Thursday, October 16

7:00 pm nightly

“the story of moses”Sight and Sound Theater

Strasburg, PASaturday, October 25, 2014

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suiciDe awareness sunDay sePtemBer 7

10:00 a.m. - worshiP celeBration:Guest Speaker: Mr. Brandon Johnson,

Director of Suicide & Violence Prevention State of

MD Mental Health & HygieneDr. Melvin C. Green, Preaching

3:30 P.M. - We will worship with The Agape House

2501 N. Dukeland StreetRev. Edward G. Robinson III, Pastor

celebrating his 25th Pastoral Anniversary

christian eDucation & GranDParents sunDay

sePtemBer 1410:00 A.M. - Worship Celebration with

emphasis on Christian EducationRev. James A. Smith, Jr., Pastoral

Assistant & Superintendent Preaching12:00 Noon - sunDay oPen house

Blue suit Prostate cancer awareness sunDay

sePtemBer 2110:00 A.M. - worshiP celeBration:

Guest Speaker: Dr. David Sigma, M.D., F.A.C.S. of Chesapeake Urology

Associates along with Mr. Phil Shulka a prostate cancer survivor

Dr. Melvin C. Green, Preaching 4:00 P.M. - We will worship with the

New Christian Memorial Churchin celebration of the

Ushers Ministry 60th Anniversary. Dr. Walter Bronson, Jr., Senior Pastor

family & frienDs DaysunDay, sePtemBer 2810:00 a.m. - worshiP

celeBration/holy communionDr. Melvin C. Green, Preaching

4:00 P.M. - Sister Sandra D. Wilkins Initial Message as an Evangelist


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sunday, september 14th at 10:30 amworshiP & holy communion

sunday, september 21st at 4:00pmWBC will be worshiping with Bishop and Lady Dodd

and the Mt. Oliver Missionary Baptist Church Family in observance of their 65th Church Anniversary.

513 E. 36th Street, Baltimore, MD 21218

sunday, september 28th at 3:30 p.m.church school emPhasis Day

“what’s in your spiritual toolbox?”“are you a spiritual handyman or handywoman?”

(An illustrated Message)Evangelism…Worship…Stewardship…Fellowship

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Thursday, September 18that 7:00 pm

Pastor conference revivalat Perkins Square

Sunday, September 28th at 11:00 am ServiceNew Christian Memorial Church will be worshiping with

McLauchlin Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church141 St. Pauls Road, Raeford, N.C. 28376

Fee: $100.00We will leave Saturday, September 27th

at 6:00 am and return on September 28thFor more information you can call the church office.

Sunday, September 21stat 4:00 pm

senior usher anniversary

Sunday, October 12th at 4:00 pmofficer’s Day

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Friday, September 19 - Sunday, September 21Sweet Prospect Baptist Church hosts it’s

annual south carolina homecominG anD family & frienDs Day weekenD

The Shady Grove Independent (AME) Church of Winnsboro, SC, Pastor Choir and Congregation will be

our special guest.

SAVE THE dATESunday, October 26, 2014

men’s & women’s Day anniversary celeBration

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Thursday, September 4th- Friday, September 5th

at 7:30 pmApostle James Tilghman

will be having ourAnnual Back to School Revival at

Holy Trinity Church located at425 W. Division Street, Dover DE

with Pastor Martha Smith.

Sunday, September 14that 5:30 pm

We will be celebrating AJT DAY!!! Visiting us will be

Apostle Ivory Jenkins from Fountain of Praise Ministries.

Friday, September 19that 7:30 pm

Pastor Greta Tilghman and congregation will be traveling to

be in fellowship with Pastor Windley from Elohim Ministries

located East Madison StreetBaltimore, MD 21202.

Thursday, September 25that 7:00 pm

Apostle James Tilghman and congregation will be travelling

to be in fellowship withPastor Myron McClain from

Labors of Jesus Church & Ministries located at 24 S. Fulton Street,

Baltimore, MD 21223

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Tuesday, September 9th at 6:30 pmJoin us for “Hour of Purpose”

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In the aftermath of the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri by Officer darren Wilson, it’s hard to image that something so horrible could possibly generate anything positive. However, witnessing so many people from all walks of life arise to express a righteous indignation was reminiscent of a truth Martin Luther King and so many others fought and died for. No doubt future elections in Ferguson, Missouri will reflect a more diverse group of people elected. Voter apathy is a real problem in the failing economic areas of our cities.

Perhaps this tragic event will at least cast more light on the need for the funding and support of organizations such as the Police Athletic Leagues (PAL). This group provides programs that include sports, after school programs and educational-cultural opportunities. It offers a unique opportunity for our youth to interact with police in a positive light. PAL is a mixture of police officers, civilian staff, community-business leaders and a board of directors to oversee selected programs.

This does not eliminate the complex and systemic problems associated with our young people. As parents we worry about our children, and for the most part many of them have led a life far more privileged than was provided to us. Still, the respect for elders is almost non-existent, our morals are corrupted, and we are surviving on the prayers of our forefathers.

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