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On The Move

Role Model

Youth Spotlight

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proposed to build and per-

sonally finance a place of

worship for and by Ne-

groes. This African Meth-

odist Meeting house was

eventually developed and

named Bethel (House of

God). In 1794, Bethel

AME was dedicated with

Allen as pastor. The first

pulpit was an anvil. To

establish Bethel’s inde-

pendence from white

Methodists, Allen success-

fully sued in Pennsylvania

courts in 1807 and 1815

for the right of his congre-

gation to exist as an inde-

pendent institution. The

Supreme Court of Pennsyl-

vania ruled that Bethel

Church was an independ-

ent body.

In 1816, Richard Allen

and others held a confer-

ence in Philadelphia. They

called together sixteen

representatives of separate

c h u r c h e s

similar to

Bethel that

had been

established

in Dela-

ware, Mary-

land and New Jersey. This

conference resulted in the

formation of the African

Method i s t Ep is copa l

Church. Richard Allen was

As we celebrate Black

H i s t o r y

Month, we

also have

to keep in

mind that

the African

Methodist

Episcopal

C h u r c h

celebrates Founder’s Day

in February. The A.M.E.

Church grew out of the

Free African Society, which

Richard Allen (a former

slave), and Absalom Jones,

organized in Philadelphia in

1787.

In November 1787, a

group of slaves and free

persons led by Richard Al-

len walked out of St.

George’s Methodist Episco-

pal Church in Philadelphia

after suffering indignities

during worship service.

Richard Allen and his fol-

lowers were convinced that

African Americans would

best be served by a church

of their own making. Most

wanted to affiliate with the

Protestant Ep iscopa l

Church, but Allen led a

small group who resolved

to remain Methodists.

Consequently, they pur-

chased an old blacksmith’s

shop and started to wor-

ship there. Richard Allen

The African Episcopal Methodist Church elected and consecrated as

the first Bishop. Hence-

forth, Richard Allen is the

founder and first Bishop of

the African Methodist Epis-

copal Denomination-the

first Independent Negro

Church in the United

States of America.

OUR NAME The word African

means that the church was

organized by people of Af-

rican descent and heritage.

It does not mean that the

church was founded in Af-

rica, or that is was for per-

sons of African descent

only.

The church’s roots are

of the family of Methodist

churches. Methodism pro-

vides an orderly system of

rules and regulations and

places emphasis on a plain

and simple gospel.

Episcopal refers to the

form of government under

which the church operates.

The chief executive and

administrative offices of

the African Methodist Epis-

copal denomination are the

Bishops of the church.

References: The Doctrine and Discipline of the AME Church, 2008,

Howard D. Gregg. History of the AME Church. AME Sunday School Union,

Nashville TN, 1980

Stewardship Columnist

Sis. Cheryl Hammond Hopewell

The

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Cover Story 1

Pastor’s Word 2

Role Model Award 3

Allen 250 3

Black History Theme 4

Candlelight Service 5

Watch Night Service 5

Kwanzaa Celebration 6

Christ Café’ 7

Allen 250 7

Youth Spotlight 8

Lay Organization 9

Word Power Reigns 9

Haiti Update 10

Editor’s Corner 11

Lay Organization 12

Inspirational 13

Black History 14

Black History 15

Healthy Living 16

Church Conference 17

Class Leaders 17

Laugh Out Loud 18

A.M.E. Mission 18

Income Tax Services 19

Household Hints 20

Black Achievers 21

Poetry Corner 22

Matters of the Heart 23

Heritage Night 23

Why They Fought 24

Mt. Pisgah on the Go! 25

Seasoned Saints 25

Education 26

The View Highlight 27

Couples Ministry 27

Black Clergy 28

February Birthdays 29

Business Corner 30

Meetings/Rehearsals 31

Church Information 32

Church Information 33

The View Ministry 34

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F E B R U A R Y , 2 0 1 0 V O L U M E 8 I S S U E 2

P A G E 2 V O L U M E 8 I S S U E 2

Beloved Mt. Pisgah,

We have so much to share with you in this new and im-

proved edition of The View! For one thing, we are excited to

have just completed our 21 Day Corporate Consecration, which

focused on spiritual preparation for the New Year through the

vehicles of fasting, praying, and giving. For a lot of us, the fast-

ing was a new experience, and the “Daniel Fast” provided us a

wholesome entrée into a discipline that will bless our lives. Peri-

odic fasting will give us the spiritual strength to break through strongholds that restrict us,

and will also increase our sensitivity to new vision and direction that God wants to give us. I

am blessed to report that during the period our Prayer Meeting and Bible Study participation

increased, and that there were also increases in our levels of giving during the period. Truly

we have come out on the other side having risen to a new level.

With the fresh wind of God’s Spirit beneath our wings, we now enter into a new season of

expectation! Even in these harsh economic times, we have the unmitigated audacity to be-

lieve that God is going to do something major in our midst. Therefore we are introducing a

major capital campaign this month, calling it, “We’re Thinking BIG”, which stands for Be-

lieving In God’s Greater Glory. In Haggai 2:9, God speaks to those charged with rebuilding

the temple of Israel, and declares that “The glory of this latter house will be greater than the

former, and in this place I will bring peace.” God has declared that as we raise the capital do

to critical renovations to our church, that God will fill our sanctuary with greater glory than we

have ever experienced. Peace will reign within us, among us, and around us, and the atmos-

phere will be charged with God’s presence and power. We are trusting God to help us to raise

$225,000 over and above our operating budget, so we will be asking each of you to give sacri-

ficially over and above your regular tithes. We pray that you will consider being covenant

partners with us in this endeavor.

February is Black History month, a time in which we appreciate (and hopefully try to emu-

late) the contributions of people of African descent throughout history. I am excited that we

will also be celebrating the 250th birthday of our beloved Founder, Bishop Richard Allen. We

must keep alive the memory of the hard fought struggles and blood-bought achievements of

those who have gone before us. Remember that it was BIG thinking that kept hope alive for

those in our history who made their stand against adversity and oppression, and imagined a

day when people of color would stand on equal footing with all others. We are the realization

of their BIG thoughts, and we owe them no less than to think BIG and believe BIG for our

children and grand children.

In the words of Maya Anjelou:

“…bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave.

I rise. I rise. I rise.”

BIG thinking brought us from a gloomy but proud past to blessed present, and will bring

us to a promising future. Trust God for BIG things for God’s glory in 2010!

Grace and Peace!

Pastor Jay

The Reverend Jay B. Broadnax,

Pastor of Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church A Word From Our Pastor

and we are especially

touched by the Theme

Window (over the Church

School room door) that

she carefully maintains.

All that she does, she

does from her heart…

never focusing on her-

self, but always on the

God that she loves.

This woman of God

has served with the Local

Lay Organization as sec-

retary for eleven years,

She is dedicated to the

Excelsior Choir, but I

think that she finds her

greatest joy from the

role she plays in Chris-

tian Education. Cheryll

loves the “Cradle Roll”,

her Church School Class,

with all of her heart.

The most inspiring of

all of Cheryll’s accolades

is that she is the child of

the King. She’ll be the

first to tell you that “her

job is working for Jesus.”

She is our shining star

glowing from the light of

the Spirit with self.

Cheryll is a loving

mother and a devoted

grandmother. She is al-

ways pleasant and genu-

inely kind.

Mt. Pisgah congratu-

lates you Cheryll, and we

are proud to have the

opportunity to share this

honor with you. Thank

you for all you do, and

God bless you always.

“Therefore, as ye

abound in every thing, in

faith, and utterance, and

knowledge, and in all

diligence, and in your

love to us, see that ye

abound in this grace

also.” -2 Corinthians 8:7

January Role Model Award P A G E 3

F E B R U A R Y , 2 0 1 0

Young Peoples Department Correspondent

Sis. Arthean L. Wicks

Allen 250: A Celebration of the Life of Bishop Richard Allen First Episcopal District

Founder's Day Worship Service

February 12, 2010 at 7:30 PM

Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church 419 S. 6th Street Philadelphia, PA

Bishop John Bryant, Preacher Senior Bishop 4th Episcopal District

Bishop Richard F. Norris, Host

Audacious Freedom Exhibit

February 13, 2010 (All Day)

African American Museum 7th & Arch Streets Philadelphia, PA

Richard Allen Museum

Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church 419 A. 6th Street Philadelphia, PA

Bishop Allen’s 250th Birthday! Worship Service

February 14, 2010 at 11:00 AM

Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church 419 S. 6th Street Philadelphia, PA

Bishop Richard F. Norris, Preacher Rev. Dr. Mark Kelly Tyler, Host

Wilberforce University Choir

The Role Model

that was chosen for the

month of January by the

Young People’s Depart-

ment is Sis. Cheryll Mor-

ris-Davis. She is the wife

of Bro Ernie “Mercy”

Davis, and has been a

faithful member of our

congregation for over

twenty-five years.

Sis. Cheryll is a

Christian conscientious

woman that is always

behind the scenes self-

lessly offering assistance.

Her creativity is such an

asset for our church, and

her inclusion of our chil-

dren in her projects nur-

tures them. Her bulletin

board creations are as

attractive as they are

informative. We all mar-

vel from her superb

Christmas decorations,

When Carter G. Woodson established Negro History week in 1926, he realized the importance of pro-

viding a theme to focus the attention of the public. The intention has never been to dictate or limit the

exploration of the Black experience, but to bring to the public's attention important developments that

merit emphasis.

For those interested in the study of identity and ideology, an exploration of ASALH's Black History

themes is itself instructive. Over the years, the themes reflect changes in how people of African descent in

the United States have viewed themselves, the influence of social movements on racial ideologies, and the

aspirations of the black community.

The changes notwithstanding, the list reveals an overarching continuity in ASALH--our dedication to

exploring historical issues of importance to people of African descent and race relations in America.

Dr. Daryl Michael Scott

Vice President for Programs

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History are the founders of Black History Month.

The 2010 Black History Theme P A G E 4 V O L U M E 8 I S S U E 2

The need for economic devel-

opment has been a central ele-

ment of black life. After centuries

of unrequited toil as slaves, Afri-

can Americans gained their free-

dom and found themselves in the

struggle to make a living. The

chains were gone, but racism was

everywhere. Black codes often

prevented blacks from owning

land in towns and cities, and in

the countryside they were often

denied the opportunity to pur-

chase land. Organized labor shut

their doors to their brethren, and

even the white philanthropists

who funded black schools denied

them employment opportunities

once educated. In the South,

whites sought to insure that

blacks would only be sharecrop-

pers and day labors, and in the

North whites sought to keep them

as unskilled labor.

Pushing against the odds,

African Americans became landown-

ers, skilled workers, small business-

men and women, professionals, and

ministers. In the Jim Crow econ-

omy, they started insurance compa-

nies, vocational schools, teachers

colleges, cosmetic firms, banks,

newspapers, and hospitals. To fight

exclusion from the economy, they

started their own unions and pro-

fessional associations. In an age in

which individuals proved unable to

counter industrialization alone, they

preached racial or collective uplift

rather than individual self-reliance.

The late-nineteenth and early twen-

tieth centuries witnessed an un-

precedented degree of racial soli-

darity and organization.

In 1910, a group of dedi-

cated reformers, black and white,

gathered to create an organiza-

tion to address the needs of Afri-

can Americans as they migrated

to the cities of the United States.

The organization that they cre-

ated a century ago became what

we all know as the National Urban

League. For a century, they have

struggled to open the doors of

opportunity for successive gen-

erations, engaging the challenges

of each age. ASALH celebrates

the centennial of the National Ur-

ban League by exploring racial

uplift and black economic devel-

opment in the twentieth century.

Retrieved from the ASALH website

V O L U M E 8 I S S U E 2

The History of Black Economic Empowerment

Special Feature Journalist

Sis. Deana R. Rivers

Special Events Correspondent

Sis. Barbara A. Kennedy

Our New Years Eve Watch

Night Service commenced with

the choir and congregation sing-

ing ‘We’ve Come This Far By

Faith’. After prayer and scrip-

ture reading we praised and

worshipped with personal testi-

monies and songs about the

goodness of God throughout

2009.

There were grateful hearts

testifying of the faithfulness of

God in their lives, and thanking

Him for His mercy throughout

the fading year. These genuine

reflections were a source of in-

spiration and hope befitting the

anticipation of a new year with

an encouraged heart.

Pastor Jay delivered a heart

wrenching message from Psalms

37:18-24, and Ephesians 5:8.

‘A New Walk for a New Season’.

a sermon that

every saved soul

needs to hear,

was derived

from the Word.

We were re-

minded that the

steps of a good

man are con-

stantly ordered

by the Lord.

The invita-

tion to Christian

Discipleship was

opportunely ex-

tended to those that wanted to

rededicate their lives. The tim-

ing could not have been more

perfect.

As the midnight hour ap-

proached, the congregation sur-

rounded the altar, succumbing

to a prayerful entrance for 2010.

The beginning of this decade for

those in attendance was cele-

brated with new faith, commit-

ment and gratitude. We know

that this year will yield great

blessings.

If you keep your eyes on

Him, you will walk accordingly.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service P A G E 5 V O L U M E 8 I S S U E 2

The people walking in dark-

ness have seen great light.

Our Christmas Eve Candle-

light Service was incredibly con-

secrated with praise, music and

the preached Word. The Praise

Team set the atmosphere for our

anointing, reminding us about the

birth of our Savior.

Familiar Christmas carols

were sung with the choir leading

the congregation. We were

blessed with two solos from Han-

del’s Messiah, ’Comfort Ye My

People’ by Sis. Verna Cox, and

’Every Valley Shall be Exalted’ by

Pastor Jay.

The preached Word from

Isaiah 40:9 and Luke 2:8-15 cap-

tured the theme ‘An Elevated Of-

fice’. This insightful and inspira-

tional sermon was a mightily

delivered and timely message.

The white Christmas Candle

was lit in the center of the Advent

Wreath to the tune of Silent

Night, Holy Night, as the congre-

gation held their battery lit can-

dles towards the twinkling stars in

the ceiling of the darkened sanc-

tuary. Oh, what a marvelous

night.

Watch and Pray: Watch Night Service

Special Events Correspondent

Sis. Barbara A. Kennedy

P A G E 6 V O L U M E 8 I S S U E 2

Prior to the afternoon and evening Love Feasts, on December 30, 2009, Mt. Pisgah once again celebrated its own

Karamu (Kwanzaa Feast); Sis. Carrie W. Yon was the chairper-son. People around the world with African roots celebrate Kwanzaa, a 7-day festival focused on family, community, and their shared cul-ture. This weeklong African American celebration (December 26 – January 1) concludes one year and begins another. The fes-tival comes from the East-African Swahili phrase “Marunda Ya Kwan-zaa,” which means “first fruits of the harvest,” and was established in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a leading theorist of African and Af-rican American history and cul-ture.

The basement fellowship room was decorated with a Kwanzaa theme. The setting included all of the seven traditional symbols. The Kwanzaa symbols are as follows:

� Mazoa: Fruit, Nuts, and Vegeta-bles. Symbolic of the harvest

and the fruits of hard labor.

� Mkeke – Mat. Symbolic of tradi-tion and history woven together over time for which we con-tinue to build.

� Vibunzi: Ear of corn. The corn represents the children in the family.

� Mishumaa Saba – The seven candles. Each candle represents one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa.

� Kinara – Candle Holder. Sym-bolic of the our roots, our Afri-can people.

� Kikoba Cha Umoja – Unity Cup. Unity is the foundation of Kwanzaa that makes all the other principles possible.

� Zawadi – Gifts. Symbolic of love and commitment to chil-dren and family.

Mother Mary Patterson shared her life story as a testimony with the congregation during the after-noon meeting. The Kwanzaa Lit-any was recited during the cele-bration. Sis. Barbara A. Kennedy

led us in song with a spirited med-ley of traditional African American spirituals. Kimyattia Ryans danced an inspiring routine in celebration and Horace Ryans, Jr., his wife Tara, and children Horace, III, Hala, Hali, presented a short skit “How the Animals Had Kwanzaa” to demonstrated the principals of Kwanzaa. After the festivities, we joined in fellowship and enjoyed Karamu feast.

During the commemoration, it

was emphasized that Kwanzaa

does not take the place of Christ-

mas, or other Christian beliefs.

Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday;

it is an observance of African and

African American culture and his-

tory. The premise is to emphasize

the family, community, and his-

tory. In spite of the fact that

Kwanzaa does not have any ties to

religious practices or traditions,

members demonstrated how cele-

brating the ritual of Kwanzaa

could be guided by Christian be-

liefs and scripture.

Special Events Correspondents

Bro. Horace, Ryans Jr.

Sis. Tara Ryans Mt. Pisgah Celebrates Kwanzaa Jambo! Hello!

Members explained the Nguzo Saba (seven principles) of Kwanzaa. Review these scripture passages to associate

the Christian correlation to the principle:

Umoja (oo-MOE-jah) Unity: To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. Unity in

Christ- Ephesians 4:1-6, 11-13

Kujichagulia (koo-jee-cha-goo-LEE-ah) Self-determination: To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for our-

selves, and speak for ourselves. Take Hold of the Prize [Philippians 3.12-17]

Ujima (oo-JEE-mah) Collective work and responsibility: To build and maintain our community together; to make our

brothers' and sisters' problems our problems, and solve them together. Working Together [1 Thessalonians 5.12-18]

Ujamaa (oo-JAH-mah) Cooperative economics: To build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses,

and to profit together from them. Community Harvest [2 Corinthians 9:10-15]

Nia (nee-AH) Purpose - To make as our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to

restore our people to their traditional greatness. Caring For One Another [John 21:15-17]

Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah) Creativity: To always do as much as we can, in the way that we can, in order to leave our

community more beautiful and beneficial than when we inherited it. Sharing Our Gifts [1 Corinthians 12:1-11]

Imani (ee-MAH-nee) Faith: To believe with all of our hearts in our parents, our teachers, our leaders, our people,

and the righteousness and victory of our struggle. Focus on God [Ephesians 1:15-23]

Let us continue to remember our African history as we celebrate Black History Month. You are encouraged to

share African history, and express pride in your history by wearing your finest African inspired attire during worship

service in February.

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Christ Café: A Fine Start The Young Adult Minis-

try hosted Christ Café’ (a

Christian Coffee House) fol-

lowing our Watch Night Ser-

vice. Out with the old and

in with the new!!!! As we

stepped out of the old 2009

and slid into the new 2010

with a new pep in our steps,

we were ready to fellowship

with one another at Christ

Café’. This year our dy-

namic Master of Ceremonies

was brother Christopher

Skipwith aka MC Praise-A-

Lot, and he was the host

with the most! We cele-

brated the new year with an

open mic, and various par-

ticipants who shared their

God given gifts through

song, poetry and more. We

also stepped in the name of

Jesus with some Christian

line dancing, thanks to Sis.

Leslie Anderson, who led us

with some toe tapping and

foot stomping movements!

It is always exceptional

to have the Walls family join

us, as they do every year,

coming with the spirit of

fellowship. We were blessed

with them singing one of

their childhood favorites

“Only What You Do For

Christ Will Last”.

The evening was filled

with excitement, and the

spoken word was delivered

by by Sis. LeMu Jackson.

The message shrilling with

sincerity was “This is the

Year of Great Expectation”.

We want to send special

thanks to Brothers Ray

La’Mar, Phil DeVose and Joe

Joe Williams for sharing

their music ministry. We

can’t forget our lovely Sis.

Ke’Anna Brown who was

smooth sailing with her

camera as she captured the

event in motion!

To our Mighty Mount

Pisgah family, we thank you

for supplying the delectable

‘Pot of Blessings’. We love

Allen 250: A Celebration of the Life of Bishop Richard Allen

you! We also want to send

a special shout out to

Brother Maurice Chism,

Young Adult Network Coor-

dinator of the West Mainline

District and his lovely wife

Kafi Chism for stopping by

to fellowship with us.

We send an extra spe-

cial thank you to all of the

members of the Young

Adults Ministry, and our YAM

supporters who helped

make the New Year morning

an affair to remember. Sis

Bernadine Walls we thank

you for being the mentor

God called you to be, and

making every event festive

with you glamorous décor.

Pastor Jay & Sister

Ingrid, the Young Adult Min-

istry (YAMMA JAMMER’S)

wants you to know that we

appreciate you for your con-

tinued prayers and guid-

ance, and for always en-

couraging us to keep press-

ing on!

Special Events Correspondents

Sis. Tiffany E. Fauntleroy & Sis. Bernadine Devose-Walls

First Episcopal District Founder's Day Worship Service

February 11, 2010 at 7:30 PM First District Headquarters

3801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Rev. Dr. Dennis C. Dickerson, Preacher

Bishop Richard Franklin Norris, Host

First Episcopal District Founder's Day Lecture

February 12, 2010 at 10:00 AM First District Headquarters

3801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Dr. Richard Newman, Lecturer Rev. Dr, Dennis C. Dickerson, Response

Bishop Richard Franklin Norris, Host

Wilberforce University Choir Free Concert

February 13, 2010 at 5:00PM Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church

419 S. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Rev. Dr. Mark Kelly Tyler, Host

Youth Spotlight

P A G E 8 V O L U M E 8 I S S U E 2

The first thing that happened on Children’s Fun Night was the Men’s Fellow-

ship taking us all to the Philadelphia 76ers game. We were seated in the high-

est seats.

When we got back to Mt. Pisgah, some of us changed into our pajamas. Then

we went down into the basement to eat dinner. We had pizza for dinner, and

cookies and brownies for desert. After we had eaten, it was time to play

games. Although I won every game, it’s not about winning, it’s about having

fun.

Next, it was time for us to watch a movie. The movie was called “Up!”.

Some of us went to sleep during the movie, and some of us didn’t.

When we woke up in the morning, it was time for us to wash up and brush

our teeth. After we did that, we ate a big breakfast. Then it was time for

our parents to pick us up. That was the whole fun night.

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Y.P.D. Featured Columnist

Jailyn Anderson

February’s Youth Correspondent This month we are proud to feature Jailyn Anderson. Her loving parents

are Leslie and Robert Anderson, Jr.. She is the granddaughter of Arthean

and George Wicks.

Jailyn is eleven years old, and in the sixth grade. She is an Honor Roll

student at the St. Francis De Sales Elementary School in Philadelphia, PA.

‘Jigga’, as she is affectionately called by her mother, loves smaller children

and they love her back! Her goals are to become a pediatrician so that

she can help sick children; and to become the next director of the Divine

Movement Dance Ministry. (Sis. Ingrid, you’re officially on notice. ☺)

Jailyn is a member of Sunday School, Children's Church, the Y.P.D., the

Kidz Klub, the Junior Usher Board, the Excelsiorette Choir, the Youth Drama

Ministry, the Prayer in Motion Mime Ministry, and the Angels of Praise.

Children’s Fun Night was on January 22, 2010.

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A.M.E. Trivia Challenge from the Lay Organization Submitted by Sis. Cheryl Hammond Hopewell for Sis. Marlene Winfield

V O L U M E 8 I S S U E 2

How knowledgeable are you about the AME Church? Well, let’s find out. Your knowledge could win you

a gift. Each month the Lay Organization will feature a trivia question for you to test your knowledge of your

church. If you know the answer, we’re proud of you; if not, there is time for you to research and find the

solution. We will provide you with the answer, and all of the people that submitted it correctly in the next

edition. A random drawing from the contestants with the correct answers will be made, and that winner will

receive a gift.

Place your entry (answer to the question below) on a piece of paper that includes your complete name

in the “Lay Box” in the Church School Room by the third (3rd) Sunday. The locked box will be located on

the Resource Table in the back of the Church School Room, and will remain there each Sunday.

Since, The View comes out on the 1st of each month the answer for that month’s question must be turned in

by the 3rd Sunday.

February’s Question:

Who were the Four Horsemen?

Answer to the January question:

Bishop Levi J. Coppin (Dr. Melissa Coppin) and Bishop Jeffrey N. Leath (Dr. Susan J. Leath) are the two Bishops who had/have wives which were/are practicing physicians.

There was one entry and one correct answer. This entry was submitted by Sister Patricia Layne. No need

for a random drawing. ☺ Sister Patti will receive the prize. Congratulations!!!

Sis. Marlene Winfield is the Director of Public Relations for the Mt. Pisgah Lay Organization.

Word Power Reigns Submitted by Sis. Linda Campbell Graham

Anachronism [uh-nak-ruh-niz-um] A) brief interval B) grandfather clock C) thing misplaced in time

Concurrent [cun-cur-unt] A) occasional B) simultaneous C) in the nick of time

Ephemeral [ih-fem-uh-rul] A) short lived B) antique C) improving with age Dormancy [door-mun-see] A) incubation period B) curfew C) state of inactivity

Equinox [ee-kwuh-nocks] A) when day is longest B) when day is shortest C) day and night are same length

Pro tempore [pro-tem-puh-ree] A) in good time B) ahead of time C) for the time being

Juncture [junk-chur] A) midyear B) point in time C) gap in the geologic record

Moratorium [more-uh-tore-ee-um] A) half a century B) suspension of activity C) clock tower Perpetuate [pur=peh-chuh-wate] A) happen at the wrong moment B) speed up C) make everlasting

Olympiad [uh-lim-pee-ad] A) four year interval B) international dateline C) Greek sundial

Words are very important; we use them to communicate with each other.

Some you will recognize instantly. Others will make you pause. Ok, let’s go!

See how long it takes you to guess the meaning of each word. The answers

can be found on page 12.

P A G E 1 0 V O L U M E 8 I S S U E 2

Haiti Devastated by Earthquakes

Editorial:We Can Do Our Part, Do It With A Cheerful Heart, and Feel Good About It

Dr. Calvin H. Sydnor III,

The 20th Editor, The Christian Recorder

M a l a w i

suffered the

devastation of

an earthquake

several weeks

ago and many

of the resi-

dents of Ma-

lawi are with-

out homes. A

number of the members of the

African Methodist Episcopal Church

are among those who are home-

less. Bishop Julius McAllister and

SADA Executive Director, Robert

Nicholas, visited Malawi to assess

the damage and the need. The

news media reported extensive

structural damage and several

deaths in Malawi and the earth-

quake did not get a lot of attention

by the U.S. news media. TCR will

publish the damage assessment

and need when Bishop McAllister

and Mr. Nicholas return from Ma-

lawi.

The massive 7.0 earthquake in

Haiti has been devastating in

terms of structural damage and

loss of life. The American Red

Cross estimates the loss of lives in

Haiti will exceed 100,000 and

other agencies and Haitian officials

expect up to 200,000 Haitian

deaths. Both projections of deaths

are difficult to fathom.

As of this date, we do not

have any word about the AME

Churches in Port au Prince and the

surrounding areas. We do know

that the Palace is severely dam-

aged and the Roman Catholic Ca-

thedral, close to the palace is se-

verely damaged; and we know

that Eglese St. Paul AME is lo-

cated near the palace.

We do not know the condition

of the churches in the Port au

Prince District of the Haiti Annual

Conference: Saint-Paul AMEC,

Rosetta-Lee AMEC, Christine

Smith AMEC, Canaan Christ Révi-

ent AMEC, and Loulabro Kenton

AMEC; nor do we know, at this

time, the condition of the AME

Churches in the other areas of

Haiti: Mary Becket AMEC in Croix-

des-Bouquets, L.L. Berry AMEC in

Gonaives, Annabel Freeland

AMEC, Bethel AMEC, and Christ

Révient AMEC in Section de Petit-

Goâve. But one thing we can be

certain of is that all of the

churches in Haiti will need our

sustained support.

The Haiti earthquake news

coverage has been exhaustive

and I must say that I am proud of

the President of the United States

and all of the people from the

United States and from around

the world who are making per-

sonal sacrifices and helping the

Haitians. The U.S. military and

the military from the U.N. mem-

ber nations are to be com-

mended.

The Bishops of the African

Methodist Episcopal Church are to

be commended for the proactive

steps they have taken in organiz-

ing the AME Church to collect

funds in order to help those in

need, members of the AME

Church and others who are suffer-

ing. Each bishop is mobilizing his

or her Episcopal district to collect

funds for the Haiti earthquake vic-

tims.

The bishops, under the leader-

ship of the President of the Council

of Bishops, the Right Rev. Carolyn

Tyler Guidry and Senior Bishop,

the Right Rev. John R. Bryant, held

a news conference in Cary, North

Carolina on Friday and issued a

Public Statement that was covered

by the various news agencies.

The Presiding Prelate of the

16th Episcopal District, the Right

Rev. Sarah Davis, has been tena-

cious in coordinating and providing

guidance in determining the appro-

priate response needed for the

16th District. Bishop Davis and

Episcopal Supervisor Claytie Davis

are to be commended for their

prompt response to the devasta-

tion in Haiti. Dr. George Flowers,

the Executive Director of the De-

partment of Global Witness and

the Commission Chair and the

Right Rev. James Davis are to be

commended for their expeditious

response and preparation for the

massive assistance that will be

needed. Kudos to Mr. Robert

Nicholas, Executive Director of

SADA, for the support SADA will

give to the victims of the earth-

quake victims in Haiti and to the

Rev. Dr. Miriam Burnett, MD, MPH,

Medical Director for the AME Con-

nectional Health Commission, who

Continued on next page

P A G E 1 1 V O L U M E 8 I S S U E 2

From the Editor’s Desk This edition of The View from Mt.

Pisgah is dedicated to Black History

Month, Founder’s Day, and Heritage

Night. We are blessed with increase

in the form of new features, new

columnists and new correspondents,

including a column from our Pastor.

We are subtly including instruc-

tional material that our new mem-

bers receive for those who have not

had the benefit of this genre of in-

struction. We feel that there is a

plethora of information included in

these classes that every member of

this church should know.

We are encouraging online sub-

scriptions fervently, and have placed

an online order form on this minis-

try’s page on the website

(Newsletter). Those wishing to or-

der online need only to place their e-

mail address on the form and press

enter. Our website has additionally

been redesigned to match our news-

letter, and a virtual magazine (with

turning pages) has been placed

there as well. Archives of older edi-

tions are still accessible from this

page.

As a comprehensive newsletter,

we believe that we are the tool that

God will use to make all of Mt. Pis-

gah familiar with every aspect of our

church. For this reason, we have

expanded our church information,

and are encouraging our business

owners to be represented. We have

also incorporated rehearsals and

meetings into our publication. This

makes the ministries more accessi-

ble for members interested in con-

tributing and/or joining their service.

We are pleased to announce that

beginning next month we will feature

a “Ministry of the Month.” This col-

umn will serve as a source of out-

reach to gain support for our minis-

tries, and encourage congregational

involvement. We have a glass jar in

the Pastor’s office with all of the

ministries on slips of paper that we

will use to randomly select the group

to feature. The article will include

the mission statement of each minis-

try, their past and future projects,

interviews with officers and mem-

bers, group photographs, and more.

This feature will also serve as a tool

in which to gather information for

each ministry for the website.

This ministry is excited for being

blessed to deliver God’s good works

to His people.

is proactively responding and the

Bishops of the AME Church are

making their voices heard.

The AME Church and its lead-

ers are expeditiously responding

to the devastating earthquake in

Haiti. We all need to be expedi-

tious in response to the earth-

quake in Haiti and be prepared to

dig deeply to assist our brothers

and sisters in Haiti. We all need to

make a sacrifice, whether $1, $5,

$10, $15, $20, $50, $100, $500,

$1000 or one million dollars. We

can all afford something and we

should be prepared to make multi-

ple donations to this project, while

at the same time maintaining our

commitment and stewardship to

our local churches. Giving a dona-

Continued from page 8

is mobilizing healthcare profes-

sionals to travel to Haiti and Ma-

lawi to provide medical assistance.

Kudos is also given to Dr.

Clement W. Fugh who is continu-

ally updating the AME Official

Website to keep the Church

abreast of the events in Haiti.

Bishops, General Officers, pas-

tors and laity are working behind

the scenes, making telephone calls

and preparing their congregations

to make the Herculean financial

sacrifices that will be needed in

this austere economic environ-

ment. The assistance to Haiti will

be a long-term project and the

African Methodist Episcopal Church

tion for the earthquake victims is

not an “either / or” situation, it’s

an “and” situation. We give to the

Haiti earthquake victims “and” at

the same time maintain our finan-

cial responsibility to our individual

churches.

We can do this; the people in

the United States have responded

and have donated over $73 million

since Tuesday’s earthquake.

We, the members of the African

Methodist Episcopal Church, can

do our part and we can do it with

a cheerful heart and we will feel

good about it, individually and as

a denomination.

The Christian Recorder Online English Edition (01/15/10)

The A.M.E. Church Responds to Haitian Dilemma

Bro. Keith W. Arrington, Sr.

Editor-in-chief

P A G E 1 2

F E B R U A R Y , 2 0 1 0

The History of the Philadelphia Conference Lay Organization

� Organized in the late 1940’s with Mr. Joseph W. Walker (Mt. Pisgah AME

Church) as the First President.

� Mr. Joseph Walker served as President until 1952.

� Meetings were held on Wednesday nights in the homes of the members.

� Meetings were later changed to Saturdays to allow everyone to attend Bi-

ble Study and/or Prayer Meetings that were held on Wednesday nights.

� Other presidents served as follows:

� Mr. Timothy Johnson – 1952 to 1964 (2nd President)

� Mr. Joseph Bolden – 1964 to 1966 (3rd President)

� Mr. Robert Brown – 1966 to 1968 (4th President)

� Mr. Joseph B. Inabinet – 1966 to 1978 (5th President)

� Dr. George McLean – 1978 to 1984 (6th President)

� Colonel Fred Leven – 1984 to 1992 (7th President)

� Mr. Reverdy R. Garrett – 1992 to 2000 (8th President)

� All of these men contributed much to the growth of the Philadelphia Con-

ference Lay Organization for over 50 years. In June 2000 history was

made when the first woman was elected as president of the Philadelphia

Conference Lay Organization.

� Remaining Presidents:

� Ms. Shirley Washington – 2000 to 2002 (9th President)

� Mr. David Ward – 2002 to 2008 (10th President)

� History was made again in June 2008 when Mrs. Cheryl Hammond Hope-

well (Mt. Pisgah AME Church) was elected as the second woman, and 11th

President of the Philadelphia Conference Lay Organization.

� The Philadelphia Conference Lay Organization meets on the third Saturday

of the month. A workshop is given during each meeting so that we can

keep our focus on teaching and training to allow us to serve our Zion effi-

ciently.

� The meetings are held at various churches throughout the Philadelphia

Conference, which consists of the West/Mainline District, the South Dis-

trict, the Philadelphia District and the Harrisburg District.

Information obtained from the Philadelphia Conference Lay Organization

Membership Committee New Member Packet.

This article is submitted by

Mt. Pisgah’s own Sister

Cheryl Hammond Hopewell,

who is the president of the

Philadelphia Conference

Lay Organization.

Inspirational Columnists

Sis. Lisa Younger & Sis. Kelli A. Criss-Joyner

Ref: David Wilkerson, September 9, 2002

P A G E 1 3 V O L U M E 8 I S S U E 2

Of all the Old Testament

prophets, Amos speaks most

clearly to our times. The proph-

ecy he delivers zeroes in on our

generation, as if it were ripped

from today's headlines. Indeed,

Amos' message is a dual proph-

ecy. It was meant not only for

God's people in his day, but also

for the church right now, in our

time.

The Lord was using Amos to

awaken Israel. What was his

message? God was about to

send judgment on his people, for

their overwhelming evil and cor-

ruption.

Of course, the Lord never

judges a people without first

raising up prophetic voices to

warn them. "Surely the Lord God

will do nothing, but he revealeth

his secret unto his servants the

prophets" (3:7). Now, as Amos

saw the cloud of judgment gath-

ering, he was compelled to

speak: "Shall a trumpet be

blown in the city, and the people

not be afraid? Shall there be evil

in a city?" (3:6). Amos' message

here is chilling: "God has

s o und ed a

t rumpe t o f

warning to his

people. But no

one is alarmed."

Right now, few

want to hear a

message having

to do with judgment. Our nation is

already filled with fear. We expect

another terrorist attack at any

minute. There have been floods,

storms, and tsunamis. In addition,

we have a failing government and

the economy looks bleaker than

ever. People are saying, "I can't

handle any more."

Think about the events unfold-

ing in our nation at this moment.

Numbers of the most respected

businesses in history are being

exposed for "robbery in their pal-

aces." CEOs of trusted institutions

have cheated stockholders through

crooked accounting practices.

They've laid off hundreds of thou-

sands of employees. Meanwhile,

they've built up huge nest eggs for

themselves. Even as they were

impoverishing others, they were

securing wealth for their own es-

cape.

Right now, God is surely judg-

ing America for its wickedness.

Think of all the ways our nation

has removed his name from the

public. Sin is rampant. God's name

is being mocked. In addition, our

nation has become pleasure-mad.

We turned to idols of wealth, pros-

perity, material gain. Moreover, we

quickly lost our zeal and compas-

sion for the lost. Now we are no

longer a great missionary-sending

nation. Instead, we are exporting a

gospel of prosperity and covetous-

ness.

None of these things grieves

the Lord as

much as the

wickedness in

his church.

God laughs at

the foolish at-

tempts by the

ungodly to push

him out of soci-

ety. However,

the people who

hurt God the most are his own

family. He's deeply wounded by

the wickedness of his children.

Seeing pure worship and His altar

being corrupted, watching the

main feature of worship become a

mixture that's meant to draw

crowds, and witnessing the out-

ward show of flesh, full of zeal

and exuberance without any holi-

ness whatsoever, grieves God.

However, God is saying,

"Return to

me. I've had

to send these

c h a s t i s e -

ments to

purge your

nation and

get your at-

tention.”

The Lord

speaks when

He wills. He

is urging us

to return to Him and allow His

Spirit to provide us strength to

hear his Word and to deliver His

anointed servants.

Handling It God’s Way The Trumpet Is Sounding, But No One Is Alarmed - Amos Chapter 3 - 5

Our Lord will faithfully empower his people to endure whatever may come…..but are we listening?

Last Month in Black History January 21, 1821 – The Afri-can Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is organized.

January 22, 1793 – Benjamin Banneker helped plan Washington, DC.

January 23, 1941 – Richard Wright is awarded the NAACP’s Spingarn Medal.

January 24, 1985 – Tom Brad-ley, four-term mayor of Los Ange-les, received the NAACP’s Spin-garn Medal for public service.

January 25, 1966 – Constance Baker Motley becomes the first African American woman to be appointed a federal judgeship.

January 26, 1961 – Carl T. Rowan, journalist, given White House job.

January 27, 1961 – Leontyne Price debuted with the Metropoli-tan Opera.

January 28, 1944 – Matthew Henson receives a joint metal from Congress as co-discoverer of the North Pole.

January 29, 1872 – Francis L. Cardoza is elected South Carolina state treasurer.

January 29, 1926 - Violette Nealy Anderson became the first African American woman admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court.

January 30, 1844 – Richard Theodore Greener becomes the first African American to graduate from Harvard University. Editor’s Note: Cheryl Hammond Hope-

well is the Director of Stewardship for Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church.

Special Feature Journalist

Sis. Cheryl Hammond Hopewell

V O L U M E 8 I S S U E 2

P A G E 1 4

January 1, 1863 – Emancipa-tion Proclamation issued.

January 3, 1956 – Colored Methodist Church, established in 1870, officially changes its name to Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.

January 4, 1920 – Andrew “Rube” Foster organizes the first black baseball league, the Negro National League.

January 5, 1911 – Kappa Al-pha Psi Fraternity is chartered as a national organization.

January 6, 1996 – Recycling Black Dollars, an organization of black businesses, campaigns for “Change Bank Day” to benefit black-owned financial institutions.

January 7, 1890 – William B. Purvis patented the fountain pen.

January 9, 1866 – Fisk Univer-sity founded in Nashville, TN.

January 9 1914 – Phi Beta Sigma fraternity is founded at Howard University.

January 11, 1940 – Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. becomes the US Army’s first black general.

January 12, 1948 – U.S. Su-preme Court ruled Blacks have the right to study law at state institu-tions.

January 12, 1952 – University of Tennessee admitted 1st Black student.

January 13, 1990 – L. Douglas Wilder became the 1st Black gover-nor since Reconstruction.

January 13, 1913 – Delta

Sigma Theta sorority is founded at Howard University.

January 15, 1908 – Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority is founded at Howard University by Ethel Hedge-man Lyle.

January 16, 1920 – Zeta Phi Beta sorority is founded at Howard University.

January 16, 1978 – NASA named Black astronauts: Guion Bluford, Ron McNair, Frederick Gregory.

January 17, 1882 – Lewis H. Latimer is granted a patent for the process of manufacturing carbon filaments for light bulbs.

January 18, 1938 – Captain B. Collins patented portable elec-tric light.

January 20, 2009 – Barack H. Obama inaugurated as the first Black President of the USA.

P A G E 1 5

February 1, 1865 – John S. Rock was the first Black attorney to practice before the US Supreme Court.

February 2, 1807 – Congress legally banned foreign slave trade.

February 2, 1915 – Biologist Ernest E. Just receives the Spin-garn Medal for his pioneering re-search in fertilization and cell divi-sion.

February 3, 1947 – Percival Prattis becomes the first black news correspondent admitted to the House and Senate press gal-leries in Washington, DC.

February 4, 2007 - Tony Dungy became the 1st Black head coach to win the Super Bowl.

February 5, 1994 – White su-premacist, Byron de la Beckwith is convicted of the murder of Medgar Evers, more than 30 years after Evers was ambushed and shot in the back.

February 6, 1926 – Negro His-tory Week, originated by Carter G. Woodson, is observed for the first time.

February 8, 1944 – Harry S. McAlphin of Atlanta’s Daily Word becomes the first black journalist accredited to attend White House press conferences.

February 9, 1964 – Arthur Ashe, Jr. became the first Black to serve on the U. S. Davis Cup team.

February 11, 1990 – Nelson Mandela is released from a South African prison after 27 years as a political prisoner.

February 12, 1909 - NAACP founded in New York City.

February 13, 1970 – Joseph L. Searles becomes the first black member of the New York Stock Exchange.

February 14, 1760 – Richard Allen, the founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church was born. 1867 – Morehouse College is founded in Augusta, G; it later moves to Atlanta.

February 15, 1957 – The Southern Christian Leadership Conference was organized.

February 16, 1826 – The Libe-ria Herald, the first newspaper printed in Africa, is published by C.L. Force of Boston.

February 18, 1688 – Quakers at Germantown, PA, adopt the first formal antislavery resolution in American history.

February 19, 1847 – Frederick Douglas publishes the North Star anti-slavery newspaper.

February 20, 1929 – Wallace Thurman’s play Harlem begins a successful run on Broadway.

February 22, 1962 – Wilt Chamberlain sets an NBA record with 34 attempted free throws.

February 25, 1870 – Hiram Revels was elected the first Black to serve in the U.S. Senate.

February 25,1991 – Adrienne Mitchell becomes the first black woman in the US armed forces to die in combat.

February 26, 1926 – Theodore “Tiger” flowers (aka “the Georgia Deacon”) defeats Harry Greb in New York City, becoming the first black middleweight champion of the world.

February 27, 1872 – Charlotte Ray graduates from Howard Uni-versity’s law school, becoming the first female African American law-yer.

February 27, 1988 – Debbie Thomas became the first Black to win a medal at the Winter Olym-pics.

February 29, 1942 – The first aviation cadet class completed their training at the Tuskegee Air-men Air Field.

Special Feature Journalist

Sis. Cheryl Hammond Hopewell This Month in Black History

F E B R U A R Y , 2 0 1 0

P A G E 1 6

Recipe taken from:

DaVita.com

©2004 - 2010 DaVita Inc.

Tasty Diabetic Meal

Rice Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients:

4 pound roasting chicken

¾ cup uncooked rice

6 teaspoons margarine

½ chopped onions

½ teaspoon sage

½ cup chopped green pepper

¼ teaspoon thyme

⅛ teaspoon pepper

2 teaspoons margarine

Preparation: Cook rice according to package direction, omitting salt.

Melt 6 teaspoons margarine in skillet. Add onion and green pepper and sauté.

Combine cooked rice, sautéed onion and green pepper, sage, thyme, and pepper.

Toss lightly with a fork.

Stuff chicken with rice mixture. Rub 2 teaspoons margarine onto chicken.

Bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours. Baste occasionally with pan juices.

F E B R U A R Y , 2 0 1 0

The American Diabetes Association recommends blood glucose screen-

ing for everyone age 45 and older who's overweight. If you're older

than age 45 and at a normal weight, ask your doctor about earlier

testing. Also ask your doctor about testing if you're younger than age

45 and overweight with one or more additional risk factors for type 2

diabetes — such as a sedentary lifestyle or a family history of diabe-

tes.

Also share your concerns about diabetes prevention. Your doctor will

applaud your efforts to keep diabetes at bay, and perhaps offer addi-

tional suggestions based on your medical history or other factors.

Tip From:

CongratulationsCongratulations

Mt. Pisgah!Mt. Pisgah!

Your fulfillment of

our 2010 Corporate

Consecration has

served well to en-

hance our spiritual

growth, unity, soul

winning, and restora-

tion. We are trusting

God to meet our fi-

nancial goals and are

encouraged from our

experience.

This ministry

prays for the contin-

ued strength and the

abundance of a loving

spirit amid our

church family.

Health Correspondent

Sis. Linda Campbell Graham

Sunday, January 17, 2010

was the Class Leaders’ Annual

Day. The congregation was

blessed with participation from

Sis. Angela Ryans (Worship

Leader), Sis. Kelli A. Criss-

Joyner (Prayer), Bro. Fred S.

Geathers (Decalogue), Sis. Cath-

erine Stewart (Welcome), Sis.

Lisa Younger (Scripture) , and

Bro. Phillip DeVose (Pastoral In-

troduction). Sis. Joyce A. Criss

is the Class Leaders Council Co-

ordinator.

Our Pastor introduced the

speaker, Licentiate Sis. Donna

M. Minor, who delivered the

preached word on the topic, ‘It’s

Your Time To Serve’ in a mighty

way. She directed the Mt. Pis-

gah family to unlock their hearts

for total submission to serve

God.

Towards the closing of the

morning service, Pastor Jay B.

Broadnax led the group in the

re-dedication of current class

leaders, and the dedication of

new leaders.

We offer them encourage-

ment as they position them-

selves to be a source of spiritual

support and guidance for our

congregation.

P A G E 1 7 V O L U M E 8 I S S U E 2

A Church Conference was

called on Saturday, January 2,

2010 to elect the 2010 Trus-

tees and appoint the Stew-

ards. In addition, the Church

School Superintendent and

Christian Education Director

were appointed.

The 2010 Stewards ap-

pointed were: Bro. Keith W.

Arrington, Sr., Sis. Kelli A.

Criss-Joyner, Bro. Fred S.

Geathers, Sis. Sandra L.

Geathers, Sis. Bertha I.

Harmon, Sis. Shirley Harris,

Bro. Irvin Hopewell, Bro. Kim

Jordan, Sis. Alma Robinson,

Sis. Angela Ryans, Bro. Robert

E. Taylor, Sr., Sis. Arthean L.

Wicks, Sis. Lisa Younger.

The 2010 Church School Su-

perintendent is Bro. Irvin Hopewell

and Rev. Phyllis A. Harris will be the

2010 Christian Education Director.

Prior to the Trustee elections,

Pastor Jay noted the criteria of a

Trustee. The must have been a

member for two years; have a

genuine concern and care for the

church; be saved, spiritual, and

growing in the Lord; and contribute

to the building of Mt. Pisgah

Pastor Jay informed all of the

68 voters in attendance that they

were to vote for only 10 persons on

the ballot. A nominee would need

35 votes in order to be elected to

the 2010 Trustee Board. Sis. Diane

E. Pope and Sis. Lisa Younger

served as clerks during the voting

process and Sis. Barbara A. Ken-

nedy and Sis. Denise J. Willis

served as the tellers.

After an accurate count, the

following 2010 Trustees were

elected: Bro. William Cash, Bro.

Reginald Claxton, Sis. Dolores

Clinton, Bro. Brian K. Crooms,

Sis. Rochelle Y. Jordan, Bro. Rich-

ard R. Minor, Bro. Alfred Potter,

Sis. Cherie Q. Ryans, Bro. Cla-

rence Weeks, and Sis. Carrie W.

Yon

Congratulations to all of our

appointed and elected officers !!

Re-Dedication of Class Leaders

Conference Correspondent

Sis. Kelli A. Criss-Joyner

Mt. Pisgah A.M.E.

2010 Class Leaders Council

Sis. Yvonne Anderson

Bro. Douglas W. Clark

Sis. Phyllis Covington

Sis. Verna Cox

Sis. Joyce A. Criss

Sis. Kelli A. Criss-Joyner

Sis. Sandra E. Crooms

Bro. Joseph M. Cubbage

Sis. Muriel T. Dawson

Bro. Phillip Devose

Sis. Darlene Foreman

Bro. Fred Geathers, II

Sis. Sandra Geathers

Sis. Betty Hammond

Sis. Bertha I. Harmon

Sis. Barbara J. Harris

Sis. Minnie L. Harris

Sis. Barbara A. Kennedy

Sis. Gwendolyn Lofton-Davis

Bro. Richard R. Minor

Sis. Angela Ryans

Sis. Tara Ryans

Sis. Catherine Stewart

Sis. Arthean L. Wicks

Sis. Carrie W. Yon

Sis. Lisa Younger

Sis. Joyce A. Criss

Coordinator

Special Events Correspondent

Sis. Deana R. Rivers

Church Conference: Election of Officers

Poetry Correspondent

Sis. Muriel Dawson

Special Feature Comunist

Sis. Muriel Dawson

P A G E 1 8

Support the YPDSupport the YPD

On Sunday afternoons,

after morning worship,

our children will pursue

their “Cheesecake for

Easter” drive. They will

be taking orders for the

delicacies in the Church

School room. The

p u r p o s e o f t h e

fundraiser is to help

defer the costs of their

overnight excursion to

the Christian Education

Youth Night presented

at the Philadelphia

Annual Conference at

Bethel, Lancaster, PA.

on May 28, 2010.

A fellow cop from our precinct had

only a few months left on the job, and

he could always be heard ticking off

the weeks, days, hours, and minutes.

Our chief was not amused. “I’ve been

on the job for 43 years and I’ve never

counted off the days until I’m outta

here,” he said to me. I couldn’t help

agreeing with him. “That’s because

everyone else is counting for you.”

A distraught patient phoned her doc-

tor’s office. “Is it true that the medi-

cation you prescribed for me has to

be taken for the rest of my life?” “Yes

I’m afraid so”. The doctor told her.

“I’m wondering then, just how serious

my condition is. This prescription is

marked, ‘No REFILLS’

“Hello is this the police?” “Yes, what

do you want?” “I’m calling to report

about my neighbor, Bob Smith. He is

hiding marijuana inside his firewood.”

“Thank you very much for the call sir.

We will send someone right away.”

Later that day the FBI agents came to

Bob Smith’s house. They searched

the shed where the firewood was

kept. Using axes, they bust open

every piece of wood, but finding no

marijuana they decide to leave. Just

after they leave the phone rings at

Bob’s house. “Hey Bob! Did the FBI

come?” “ Yeah.” “ Did they chop

your firewood?” “ Yep.” “ Merry

Christmas Buddy.”

One night a father sent his son up-

stairs to bed. Five minutes later the

boy yelled, “Dad, can you get me a

glass of water?” “No. You had your

chance. Be quiet and go to sleep.” A

minute later, the boy yelled, “Dad can

you PLEASE get me a glass of water?”

“No, and next time you ask I’ll come

up there and spank you.” A minute

later the boy yelled, “Dad, when you

come up to spank me, can you bring

me a glass of water?’

Teacher: What are some products of

the West Indies?

Student: I don’t know.

Teacher: Of course you do. Where do

you get sugar?

Student: We borrow it from our

neighbor!

Taken from Coffee Break,

Minuteman Press Publication, 2010

The Mission of the African Methodist Episcopal Church is to minister

to the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs of all

people by spreading Christ’s liberating gospel through word and

deed. Each local congregation of the African Methodist Episcopal

Church shall engage in carrying out the spirit of the original Free

African Society, out of which the A.M.E. Church evolved.

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Laugh Out Loud Entertainment Columnist

Sis. Linda Campbell Graham

The Mission and Purpose of the Church

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For Accuracy Bring:

W-2 and 1099 forms

Social Security Cards

(you and dependents)

Checking Account No.

Savings Account No.

Day Care Information

(SS # or EIN)

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the retrieval of your refund.

You may also open an ac-

count (on site) at the Phila-

delphia Federal Credit Union

with no opening fees, and

have your return directly

deposited.

Federal Government Savings bonds

which are sold at face value and accrue

interest at the rate of 3.36% every six

months for up to thirty (30) years will

also be available for purchase with pro-

ceeds from your return.

When client’s returns determine that

they are eligible for public benefits they

may apply on site for food stamps, free/

reduced school lunch, LIHEAP, CHIP, cash

assistance or Medicaid. College students

may file their 2010-2011 FAFSA on the

premises as well.

The Campaign for Working Families

seeks practical ways to improve the eco-

nomic status of working people in Phila-

delphia so that working families have the

opportunity to increase their income,

wisely manage their finances, protect

themselves from expensive financial ser-

vices and build assets. Mt. Pisgah is

blessed to be a CWF facility. Our goal is

to file one thousand returns. This is the

eighth year that Rev. Phyllis A. Harris has

managed this service for our church; we

thank her and we love her. The schedule

for the program is:

Mondays

2:00 PM until 7:00 PM

Saturdays

10:00 AM until 3:00 PM

Since January 25, 2010 and continuing

until April 12, 2010 Mt. Pisgah has become

a community tax site for the Campaign for

Working Families. (CWF) This year, saving

money is more important than ever, and

you may be eligible to save hundreds of

dollars in tax preparation services by utiliz-

ing this free tax-filing program.

The Campaign files both Federal and

PA state income taxes for working families,

striving to insure that working people take

full advantage of public benefits available

to them. We will be offering e-filing and

other financial products to help you save

money. Taxes are prepared by IRS-

certified volunteers, who are trained to

help you get all of your tax credits and

refund. By e-filing returns, you can get all

your money back quickly – for free! The

program additionally connects individuals

to the federal PA Tax Forgiveness, other

tax credits, public benefits, and asset-

building resources.

The CWF helps families maximize fed-

eral and state tax credits, including the

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The

EITC is a refundable tax credit available to

low wage-working families. This refundable

tax credit can be worth up to $5,657.00,

and available to families making less than

$48,280.00 per year.

These free tax preparation services are

available to families with income less than

$50,000 in 2009, and individuals with in-

come less than $20,000.

The program also offers banking solu-

tions for those without current accounts.

Community Financial Resources Prepaid

Debit Cards may be acquired on site for

Free Income Tax Preparation at Mt. Pisgah

Campaign for Working Families is a non- profit organization.

CWF is part of the Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition. Their mission is to improve life’s chances for young people, low-income families and minority-owned businesses by creating economic opportunities and strengthening non-profit organizations in urban communities. As a coalition that unites govern-ment, business, community and neighborhood leaders, they foster the healthy, safe environments and academic skills that lead to economic success.

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Helpful Household Hints Special Interest Correspondent Sis. Linda Campbell Graham

� Pour 3 cups of warm cola down your drain and let sit overnight. The soda’s citric

acid will break up any buildup in your pipes. In the morning run hot water to

help flush the debris.

� Drop 3 denture tablets down the drain followed by a cup of vinegar. Together

they will dissolve gunk. After the bubbling stops, run hot water down the drain.

� Pour ½ cup baking soda down the drain followed by 1 cup white vinegar. Cover

the drain hole to force the fizz down into the pipes. Let sit for 15 minutes, and

then flush with a gallon of water.

� Boil a teapot full of water and slowly pour it down the drain to loosen any excess

grease or dirt stopping it up.

� The plunger doesn’t only work for the toilet. Pick a small version at the hard-

ware store and plunge up debris that is stuck in the drain. Lining the plunger’s

outside rim with petroleum jelly improves the suction.

� Keep a coffee can in the freezer and pour excess grease into it instead of pout-

ing it down the drain. When it is full just toss it in the trash can.

� Cut a slit in a tennis ball, place it on the

handle of a broom and use it to erase

floor marks with ease.

� Simmer a pot of water on the stove

with cloves and cinnamon sticks. The

warm scent makes your home feel invit-

ing.

Reference: Reader’s Digest®, 1997

Other Suggestions

Unclog A Drain

A Salute to Black Achievers

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Although Alexander Crummel

was of pure African descent, he

came from a long line of freeborn

Blacks. He may well have been

the most well educated Black man

in America during the 1800’s.

Born in 1819, Alexander attended

the African Free School of New

York, the Canal Street High

School, and Noyes Academy in

New Hampshire. In 1839 he

graduated from Oneida Theological

Institute where he studied for 4

years. That same year he applied

for admission to General Theologi-

cal Seminary in New York. He was

rejected because of his race.

Alexander decided early in life

that he would become a minister.

After the rejection, he spent the

next four years studying privately

with several leading Episcopal

clergymen. When he was 25, he

was ordained an Episcopal priest.

From 1848 to 1853, Alexander

lived in England, where he lec-

tured, raised money for the con-

struction of a church in New York,

and continued his studies at

Queens College.

Throughout his years of formal

education, Crummel managed to

be active in Anti-Slavery efforts.

When he was 10, he spoke at the

New Hampshire Anti-Slavery Soci-

ety. Before reaching 20, he

served as secretary to the Soci-

ety’s New York chapter. In 1840,

he attended an Anti-Slavery con-

vention in Albany, New York, and

later drafted a petition to New

York’s legislature to remove vot-

ing restrictions on Blacks. He

promoted the establishment of

Black colleges, and worked with

Frederick Douglass to frame an

agenda for abolishing slavery.

In 1853 Alexander left Eng-

land and went to Liberia as a mis-

sionary of the Episcopal Church.

He spent nearly 20 years in Africa

preaching, teaching, and organiz-

ing churches. He became con-

vinced that Africa was a far better

place for Blacks than the United

States. During the Civil War

years, he made several trips to

the United States to encourage

Black emigration, and to generate

financial support for education in

Liberia.

Alexander returned to Amer-

ica for good in 1873. Due to ideo-

logical conflict with his colleagues

in Liberia, he had been dismissed

from his academic post at the

new Liberia College. His decision

to leave was also due to mounting

political unrest in Liberia, and his

inability to start his own church

there. Shortly after his return to

the United States, he founded St.

Luke’s Episcopal Church in Wash-

ington, DC. He also taught for 2

years at Howard University.

In 1897, Rev. Crummel co-

founded the American Negro

Academy with some 40 other

Black leaders. The Academy was

the first Black scholarly and artistic

organization in the country. Its

members included WEB Du Bois,

and Paul Lawrence Dunbar. A true

scholar and visionary, Alexander

continued his work until his death

September 10, 1898 at the age of

79.

Taken from A Salute to Historic Black

Abolitionists, Empak Publishing Co.,

1988

Rev. Alexander Crummel (1819 - 1898)

Word Power Reigns Answers

Anachronism: C

Concurrent: B

Ephemeral: A

Dormancy: C

Equinox: C

Pro tempore : C

Juncture: B

Moratorium: B

Perpetuate : C

Olympiad: A

Heritage Columnist

Sis. Linda Campbell Graham

Poetry Correspondent

Sis. Muriel Dawson

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Ministry of the MonthMinistry of the Month

In our next edition we

will feature one of Mt.

Pisgah’s ministries.

This column will

appear each month,

and the ministry to be

featured will be

randomly selected

from a jar located in

the Pastor’s office.

It was a Hot Day in "63" Dr King talking bout Black People being free His voice as clear as a fresh colored pearl

Free at last, Free at last was heard around the world Oh I was just a youngster, Black but proud As Dr King addressed, that overflowing crowd

The crowd listened intensely for the next word to come It brought hope to many and relief to some

We shall overcome was his favorite struggle song Only the good Lord knew, his stay wasn't for long

A little white later in a Southern State He went to help out, and investigate

With a clouded mind, a sniper did attack And set the Civil Right Movement way way back

I can still hear the sound Church Bells

Street people talking How he died at the hotel

And of all the looting and rioting that did follow The death of this great man was a bitter pill to swallow

We can still win the race There still hope

Education is a must Or we will all hang by a rope And helping each other That's the main thing

And don't forget the Struggles of Dr Martin Luther King

Bro. Fred S. Geathers

January 17, 1982

Poetry Corner Poetry and Prose Columnist

Sis. Muriel T. Dawson

STOP * READ * AND TAKE HEED - Sometimes when you think that some-one has an attitude problem, it may just be you.

A Garden of Happiness by Charles Swindoll

First, plant five rows of Peas...

Prayer ♥ Perseverance ♥ Politeness ♥ Promptness ♥ Purity

Next, plant three rows of Squash...

Squash gossip ♥ Squash criticism ♥ Squash indifference

Then, plant five rows of Lettuce

Let us be faithful to duty ♥ Let us be unselfish ♥ Let us be truthful Let us

follow Christ ♥ Let us love one another

No garden is complete without Turnips.

Turn up for church ♥ Turn up with a smile ♥ Turn up with new ideas Turn

up with determination to make everything count for something good and

worthwhile.

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Pastor Jay Pastor Jay

PreachingPreaching

On Sunday, February 21,

2010 at 3:30 PM, our

Pastor will be the guest

preacher at Calvary

A.M.E. Church for their

Trustee Day service.

The church is located at

604 Dickinson Street in

South Philadelphia.

We encourage a show of

support by your

attendance.

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the average woman has be-

tween eight and nine

pints. Eight pints is equal to

one gallon.

♥H i g h b l o o d p r e s s u r e

(hypertension) increases your

risk for heart disease, heart

attack and strokes.

♥Important risk factors are obe-

sity, smoking, alcoholism, and

high cholesterol level; al-

though physical inactivity and heredity

can play a part.

♥Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, an American

surgeon was there first African American

cardiologist. He is attributed for per-

forming the first successful surgery on

the heart. He founded Provident Hospi-

tal, the first non-segregated hospital in

the United States.

February is known as the heart month,

and Valentine's Day is a day for lovers and

sweethearts, but lets look at the heart

from another perspective.

♥The heart is one of the most important

organ in the body.

♥It weighs between seven and fifteen

ounces and is little larger than the size of

your fist.

♥The heart beats (expands and contracts)

more than three billion times during a

normal lifetime.

♥The average heart beats about one hun-

dred thousand times daily, and pumps

about two thousand gallons of blood.

♥The average man has between ten and

twelve pints of blood in the body, while

Matters of the Heart

Mt. Pisgah Hosts Heritage Night ner will be served from 5:00 PM until

7:00 PM. The Heritage Night service

will begin promptly at 7:30 PM.

We encourage everyone to attend

and suggest that our veterans invite

family members to share in this

honor. Fliers will be distributed to our

veterans announcing this event.

Mt. Pisgah beams with pride for

those who have served this country to

maintain our aspirations for life, lib-

erty and the pursuit of happiness.

We are blessed to be in a position to

acknowledge your service for us all.

Nursing Ministry Columnist

Sis. Gloria Geathers

On February 26, 2010 Mt. Pisgah

will proudly host the West Mainline

District Heritage Night, under the di-

rection of our Presiding Elder The Rev-

erend Charles H. Lett, Sr..

This year’s celebration will honor

our veterans, and attendees are asked

to be mindful of the color scheme of

red, white and blue. If there are any

veteran members of our congregation

that were overlooked at our Veteran's

Day service, please accept our apolo-

gies for the oversight, and submit your

information to Rev. Phyllis A. Harris.

The churches of the district will

collaborate on a delectable feast. Din- Special Events Correspondent

Sis. Deana R. Rivers

Heritage Night 2010 Honoring Our Veterans

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Since the American

Revolution, black soldiers

have fought for - some have

died for - the United States.

But why? Why did they risk

life and limb for a country

that, until 50 years ago,

rarely acknowledged their

service and sacrifice?

A PBS documentary air-

ing this month offers an an-

swer. “Like all Americans in

all wars, African-Americans

fought for the love of lib-

erty—the one thing we all

fought for and all cher-

ished,” says Frank Martin,

director of “For Love of Lib-

erty: The Story of America’s

Black Patriots.”

The film chronicles the

military contributions of

black Americans, from Cris-

pus Attucks—an escaped

slave who was the first

casualty of the Revolution-

ary War—to the war on ter-

rorism. Filmed in high defi-

nition, the documentary

uses letters, diaries,

speeches, journalistic ac-

counts and first person sto-

ries, many never before

heard or seen.

“We ’ve uncovered

probably every scrap of film

that has been shot on this

subject.” Martin says.

“We’ve got footage of the

Buffalo Soldiers marching

off to Cuba in 1898 for the

Spanish-American War. It’s

probably the oldest film we

have in the documentary.

It’s extraordinary stuff.”

“For Love of Liberty”

enlists numerous actors,

politicians, musicians and

celebrities, including former

Secretary of State Colin

Powell, who introduces the

film, and actress Halle Berry

as on-camera host. “Star

Trek:Deep Space Nine” ac-

tor Avery Brooks narrates,

while others: Mel Gibson,

Morgan Freeman, Bill Cosby,

John Travolta, Ice-T, and

the late Walter Cronkite and

Isaac Hayes—lend their

voices.

Actor Louis Gossett, Jr.,

who won an Academy Award

for “An Officer and a Gentle-

man” in 1982, signed on as

executive producer almost

immediately. “This docu-

mentary and documentaries

like it are essential for this

generation and generations

to come, so we can get

along a little bit better and

become comfortable with

diversity.” Gossett says.

He and Martin chose not

to include any interviews.

Instead they relied on first-

person accounts.

“The result is a film that

works on a visceral level,”

Martin says. “It’s intended

to be emotional. It’s in-

tended to be, in places,

heartbreaking, which you

can never achieve using a

dispassionate interview with

a historian.”

That intensified the re-

search process, which un-

earthed plenty of rarities.

“We found about fifteen

m i n -

utes of color 16-mm film of

the Tuskegee Airmen flying

those red-tailed P-51 Mus-

tangs of theirs (in World

War II). It was with a cam-

era not footage that was

shot out of the window or

gunfight footage.”

In addition, filmmakers

traveled to military cemeter-

ies around the country and

abroad to find graves of

black U.S. service members.

“Right outside of Cleveland

there was a nondescript pri-

vate cemetery for Cpl. Clin-

ton Greaves, a Medal of

Honor recipient from the

Indian Wars, a Buffalo Sol-

dier,” Martin says. “The

country is full of those. I

would encourage anybody

looking to touch this in a

very tangible way to go visit

them.”

Gossett says he enjoyed

being actively engaged in

crafting “For Love of Lib-

erty.”

“So many stories in this

documentary haven’t been

told,” he says. “We need to

be thirsty for information

and stories we might not

think we identify with.

We’re going to a place that

is making us a little bit

more homogeneous.

We are trusting each

other, and now the

country is beginning to

get its true character.

It’s very exciting to be

Special Feature Journalist

Bro. David D. Rivers

‘For Love of Liberty’ Tells Black Soldiers Stories

From The American Legion Magazine,

Rapid Fire by Andy Romey, February 2010.

Why They Fought

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The Seasoned Saints Are Growing

Don't miss "Madea's Big

Happy Family" starring Tyler

Perry at The Liacouras Cen-

ter, 1776 N. Broad Street

(Broad Street and Montgom-

ery Avenue). Mt. Pisgah on

the Go! has thirty (30) tick-

ets for the 3:00 PM show on

Saturday, May 1, 2010.

For the first time in five

years, Madea will bring her

creative energy to the live

stage like never before.

This production is the 12th

stage play written by Tyler

Perry. He brings to the thea-

ter pure entertainment that

transcends all ages. Perry

has become a household

name in the African Ameri-

can community because of

the accomplishments of his

previous stage productions.

He has also found box office

and DVD success from

eight movies, and if that is

not enough, he currently

has two weekly TV shows.

The price of the tickets

are $63.00. Please give your

$30.00 deposit to reserve

your seat to either Sis. San-

dra Geathers, Sis. Adrianne

Bailey, Sis. Arthean L.

Outreach Columnist

Sis. Adrienne Bailey

Those that have purchased tickets for the performance of Grammy® Award-winning female a

cappella group, “Sweet Honey in the Rock”, are reminded that the show is on

Saturday February 6, 2010 at 3:00 PM in Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center, 260 S. Broad Street.

Mt. Pisgah is Hitting the Road

Outreach Columnist

Sis. Sandra E. Crooms

The Seasoned Saints Ministry of Mount Pisgah

African Methodist Episcopal Church is a ministry

comprised of retired men and women focused on

the enhancement of the quality of their lives.

The goal of this outreach ministry is to pro-

mote social equality among each other by sharing

our spiritual gifts. The Seasoned Saints are not

limited to the members of this congregation, and

we welcome those retirees outside of the confines

of this edifice. We anticipate our growth by

reaching into the community to include seniors

seeking camaraderie and spiritual motivation. We

are definitely a social ministry.

In the past, we have enjoyed movie and lunch

dates. We have traveled to Lancaster, PA where

we experienced a wonderful lunch followed by a

shopping spree. Most recently, we were invited to

a luncheon celebrating Dr King's birthday at the

Enterprise Center. The ladies in the group

are involved in knitting and crocheting projects.

Some of our own are the instructors for these

classes. We welcome hobbies, special interests,

and projects to fulfill the needs of the mature

adult. We have begun to focus on a 'Senior

Prom', and plans are getting underway.

Naturally, we are open for suggestions and

welcome invitations to events that are sensitive

to our mission. We meet on the third Tuesday of

each month at 12:30 PM.

This ministry will be reporting regularly in this

newsletter, with the intention of compelling you

to pursue this venue for companionship, Christian

compassion, and fun. Come and spend some

time with us, and please bring a friend.

Weeks, or Sis. Deana R.

Rivers. Deposits are due by

March 10, 2010. We hope

that you will join us for an

entertaining evening.

Poetry Correspondent

Sis. Muriel Dawson

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The G.E.D. program

at Mt. Pisgah is alive and

well. Classes are held on

Tuesdays and Wednesdays

from 10:00 AM until 12:30

PM. To be eligible to take

the GED test in Pennsyl-

vania, you must be 18

years of age or older, and

not currently enrolled in

school. The classes are

free; one must only bring

themselves and a willing-

ness to work and attend

classes.

The General Educa-

t i ona l Deve lopment

(G.E.D.) tests are a group

of five subject tests which,

when passed, certify that

the taker has high school-

level academic skills. The

American Council on Edu-

cation is the sole devel-

oper for the G.E.D. test.

The test is always taken in

person and never available

online. After passing the

test, you will be awarded a

Commonwealth Secondary

School Diploma. Only indi-

viduals who have not

earned a high school di-

ploma may take the GED

tests.

The tests were origi-

nally created to help vet-

erans after World War II

return to civilian life. Com-

mon reasons for GED re-

cipients not having re-

ceived a high school di-

ploma include leaving

high school early due to a

lack of interest, the inabil-

ity to pass required

courses , mandatory

achievement tests, the

need to work, or personal

problems.

Please refer the pro-

gram to your loved ones.

It is impossible to function

in this society with out at

least a high school di-

ploma. Sis. Alma Robinson

is the G.E.D. coordinator.

G.E.D. Preparation Classes

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Lay Lay

OrganizationOrganization

The First District Lay

Mid-Year Meeting will be

held February 26-27,

2010 ath the Crown

Plaza in LaGuardia, NY.

National Electrical Code Classes Davis Technical Training offers

classes as Mt. Pisgah on Thursdays at

7:00. The class focuses on exam prepa-

ration based on the applicable edition of

the National Electrical Code. This is a

sixteen (16) week course, and each class

is approximately three hours. The pre-

requisite for this instruction is that the

student must have been a journeyman

electrician for a minimum of five years

with experience in performing residen-

tial, commercial, institutional, or indus-

trial electricity. Eight (8) hour courses

on specific National Electrical Code and

Basic Electricity area also offered.

Davis Technical Training received is

accreditation as a continuing education

provider by the Pennsylvania Depart-

ment of Labor & Industry, under the

Uniform Construction Code.

Upon completion of the course stu-

dent receives a official certificate of con-

tinuing education, accepted by the City

of Philadelphia Department of License &

Inspections and the PA electrical indus-

try. Bro. Ernest M. Davis is the director.

Horizon Educational Enrichment Program H.E.E.P. is a tutoring and

academic enrichment ministry

for school age children in

grades one through twelve.

The program is committed to

using resources to assist each

student to reach their fullest

potential academically, socially

and emotionally. We teach our

children to be critical thinkers,

problem solvers and good de-

cision-makers.

We serve students from

October through May on Tues-

days and Thursdays, from

5:30 PM until 7:00 PM. Rev.

Phyllis Harris and Sis. Shirley

Harris are the directors.

Support the Support the

Lady UshersLady Ushers

The Lady Usher Board will

host a Soup and Sandwich

Clutch after service on

Sunday, February 14, 2010.

There will be a variety of

delicious homemade soups

and fresh sandwiches

available to eat in or take

out. They are requesting a

$5.00 donation.

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again, Halleluiah!!! Her message is appar-

ent, and her actions and deeds deem her

the epitome of a Christian.

Sis. Angela works as a Conduct Envi-

ronment Manager at the Frederick Doug-

las Elementary School. She has been a

teacher for the School District of Philadel-

phia for fourteen years. She boasts that

she is “single and saved”.

Sis. Angie has been a member of Mt.

Pisgah all of her life, however in 2000 she

was set ablaze with the desire to seek

Christ. She serves with the Ministry of

Christian Education, and the Divine Move-

ment. She is a Class Leader, and freshly

appointed to the Board of Stewards.

Sis. Angela has three aspirations for

her Mt. Pisgah family. The first is that we

come into a deeper knowledge of who our

Savior is, and who we are in Him. The

second is that we might believe God’s

word and (by faith) accept His many

promises, and not succumb so often to

the ebb and flow of our emotions. Finally,

we should expect God to come into our

lives and empower us to transform our

minds, our hearts, our relationships, our

circumstances and our will.

Her food for thought reflects on the

things of this world; “though this journey

can be difficult, I wouldn’t trade it in for

the world.” Sis. Angela, always know that

we wouldn’t trade you for anything in the

world.

We know that

Advent is the season

designated for the

preparation of the

anticipation of the

birth of Christ.

These five weeks

that mark the beginning of the Western

liturgical year, is commemorated with the

lighting of five candles on an Advent

wreath. While this practice is observed in

a vast array of congregations, it is a rela-

tively simple event. Occasionally however

God places his children in the position to

make the ordinary extraordinary. This

blessing was afforded to Mt. Pisgah

through our sweet Sis. Angela Ryans.

Appointed by the Christian Education

Department, Sis. Angie has been present-

ing the Advent Commemoration for about

six years. Sis. Angela’s soul bubbles with

joy during this season, which is apparent

with her delivery. She offered God to us

not only in the advent wreath, and her

personal testimonies, but also in movies,

and basketball games. She takes the

ceremony to an entirely new level. She is

careful to include the new members of Mt.

Pisgah into her program, making them feel

welcome into our Mt. Pisgah family.

Her message is clear in that we should

live in hopeful expectation for our Lord

everyday. Her message is simple, Jesus

came and most importantly, He is coming

Highlight: Sis. Angela Ryans Special Feature Columnist

Sis. Deana R. Rivers

In Celebration of Love and Commitment The Couples Ministry will be celebrating: ‘It’s A Sweet Valentine’s Fellowship’, on Saturday,

February 13, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM. They are asking you to bring your favorite

covered dish, and dress to impress if you like. There will be a time for sharing, special re-

flections, fun games and great prizes. You won’t want to miss this… see you there!

For more information contact Timothy and Bernadine Walls

856.986.9337 or 609.304.4383.

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Historical Black Clergy Investiture

The Black Clergy of Phila-

delphia and Vicinity held their

Investiture Service on Sunday,

January 24, 2010 at the Zion

Baptist Church located at 3600

N. Broad Street, where Rev.

Gus Roman is the Interim Pas-

tor. In their mission statement

the group declares that, “We

promote equality, justice, broth-

erhood, community betterment,

black awareness, jobs, better

housing, education and Chris-

tian Principles.” The occasion

was historic in view of the fact

that Bishop Audrey F. Bronson

was installed as the first woman

president of the twenty-eight

year old organization. She is

their fifteenth president.

While Pennsylvania Gover-

nor Edward G. Rendell, and

Philadelphia Mayor Michael A.

Nutter headlined a long list of

elected officials and dignitaries,

we from Mt. Pisgah were in awe

with the installation of our be-

loved Pastor, the Reverend Jay

B. Broadnax as the Second

Vice-President of the Black

Clergy. Our pride and affection

were ignited additionally from

the magnanimous presence of

our Reverend Marguerite E.

Handy, the Chairperson of the

Installation Committee, who

served illustriously as the Mis-

tress of Ceremonies.

Another source of personal

delight for this church family was

the performance of the choir,

which was no less than phe-

nomenal. The choir was com-

piled with members from the

First African Church, where Rev-

erend Terrence Griffith pastors

(First Vice-President); the Gali-

lee Baptist Church, where Rev-

erend Robert Collier pastors

(Third Vice-President); and Mt.

Pisgah A.M.E. Church. Our

resonating participants were Sis.

Yvonne Anderson, Sis. Sandra

E. Crooms, Sis. Darlene Fore-

man, Sis. Barbara A. Kennedy,

Sis. Barbara Poles Patterson,

Sis. Cherie Q. Ryans, and Sis.

L. Diane Wilson. Under the

guidance of Harold Thompson,

Music Director of the Main Line

Interdenominational Choir, and

with the accompaniment of or-

ganist Darren Miller, they deliv-

ered a riveting presentation that

many are still savoring.

Mt. Pisgah, was well repre-

sented, and with a collective

heart shared the presentation

by Sis. Sandra Geathers for our

Pastor with affection. We sup-

port the good works that our

pastor will afford the Black

Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicin-

ity, and offer him our infinite

encouragement and support.

First Woman President Installed - Pastor Broadnax, Second Vice President

Special Events Correspondent

Sis. Deana R. Rivers

Featured Photographer

Sis. Yatta Gbapaywhea

P A G E 2 9 V O L U M E 8 I S S U E 2

February Birthdays Some information retrieved from

the 2009 column by:

Sis. Pauline I. Andrews

“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is ‘Thank You,’ it will be enough.

- Meister Eckhart

Last Quarter Moon (5) New Moon (14 ) First Quarter Moon (22) Full Moon (28)

The second month has 28 days.

Birthstone: Amethyst Flower: Violet

“Everything that is done in the World is done by Hope”

– Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr

(2) Sis.Cathy Brinkley is the vice president of the Lady Usher Board and a member of the Divine Movement

Dance Ministry and the Excelsior Choir.

(3) Bro. Arlin Graham is the son of Arthur and Linda Graham. He is faithful church member.

(6) In loving memory of Rev. James L. Dandridge , former Pastor (1972-

1994) of Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church

(6) Bro. Bradford King is the son of Sis. Roberta King . He is a faithful church member.

(6) Sis. Linda Elizabeth LaRue – is the daughter of Sis. Georgie B. LaRue. She is a faithful church mem-

ber.

(6) Sis. Arthean Wicks is a member of the Steward Board (Missions and Welfare Chair), and a Church

School teacher. She is a member of Florida Grant WMS, and the Gaskins Hopkins Pride Scholarship Com-

mittee. She is a former director of the Mt. Pisgah Y.P.D..

(8) Bro. Kim Jordan is a member of Steward Board (Worship), and its treasurer, He is a member of the Di-

vine Movement, the Men’s Chorus, the Hospitality Ministry, the Men’s Usher Board, and Church School.

(10) In loving memory of Bro. David George Burnett, Jr. who was funeralized June 22, 2007.

(10) Bro. Eddie Pope, Sr. is a member of Men’s Auxiliary, the Church School, and the Men’s Choir.

(10) Renee Ramsey is the four year old daughter of Audrey Ramsey

(13) Sis. Joyce Alma Patterson is the wife to former West-Mainline Elder Joseph D. Patterson, Sr.,

(14) Sis. Geraldine (Gerry) Harris is a Stewardess.

(14) Sis. Dannie Lipscomb is a Stewardess.

(16) Sis. Diane Wilson is a Stewardess. She is a member of the Excelsior Choir.

(17) Sis. Rochelle Jordan is a Trustee (Bus/Contracts/Tax Exemptions), and a Stewardess. She is a mem-

ber of the Excelsior Choir.

(20) Sis. Pauline I. Andrews is a member of Church School, the Historical Committee and the Florida Grant

WMS. She is the Corresponding Secretary for the Lay Organization, and a columnist for the View.

(20) Sis. Ella Poindexter is the sibling of Sis. Verna Cox. She is a member of the Chancel Choir

(24) Sis. Yvonne Anderson is a member of Church School, and the Excelsior Choir.

(26) Sis. Catherine Inman is a Stewardess.

(26) Sis. Dolores M. Mosley is a Stewardess. She is a member of the Chancel Choir and the Florida Grant

WMS .

(28) Sis. Barbara Golden is the Secretary of the Chancel Choir, and the Assistant Secretary of the Lay Or-

ganization.

Groundhog Day (2); Valentine’s Day (14); President’s Day (15) Ash Wednesday (17); Iwo Jima Flag Raising (23)

Editor’s Note: We apologize for overlooking Bro. Benjamin H. Bryant and Sis. Betty Hammond in this section last month. If we miss you, please make a note and drop it in the box marked “The View” in the sanctuary lobby.

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Mount Pisgah Business Corner V O L U M E 8 I S S U E 2

Party & More “The Party Store”

Denise Willis

800-0 Denow Road Pennington, NJ 08534

(609) 737-5130

Inspired Communications Deana R Rivers, Notary Public

40 N. Felton Street Philadelphia, PA 19139

(215) 472-4221 (215) 868-6543

“Just Sparklin’ Cleanin’” Letitia Arrington

(215) 476-4555 office (215) 877-3909 fax www.justsparklincleanin.com

sparklincleanin@aol.com

JCW Computers Joel Wilson, Sr.

7478 Rhoads Street, Suite B Philadelphia, PA 19151

(215) 879-6701 (215) 879-6702 fax

Betty Hammond Printing

1207 Robbins Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19111

(215) 289-0723

Davis Associates Electrical Davis Electrical Training

Ernest Davis

447 N. Farson Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19139

(215) 409-5623 Licensed in PA & NJ

Dean’s Designz Bernadine Devose-Walls

Creative Crafting (856) 986-9337

Just Like Home Child Care Pamela Hammond

401 S. 57th Street Philadelphia, PA 19139

(215) 472-9648

Take A Travel Break Pamela Faulkner

Certified Travel Agent (610) 626-3670

Rick Davis, Realtor 6550 Lansdowne Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19151

(215) 473-7140 (215) 531-3744 cell

Warm Spirits

Ingrid Broadnax

(610) 626-7194

King Tu, Inc Windows/Doors Bradford King

4817 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19143

Ashley’s Beaded Creations Ashley Brown

“Where Women Show Their Style”

www.ashleysbeadedcreations.vpweb.com

“The Hat Boutique” Mrs. Lydia Mike

59th and Vine Streets Philadelphia, PA 19139

(215) 471-6911

Mary Kay Cosmetics Letitia Arrington

Phone: (267) 254-1314

Advertise Here!!!

Creations By Varnay Veronica Sloan Robinson

(267) 242-3732 Creationsbyvarnay13@yahoo.com

Advertise Here!!!

Editors Note: The Mount Pisgah Business Corner is printed as a public service for our church fam-

ily. If you are a business owner, please take advantage of this venue of advertising. This is a

blessing for you and the congregation. Please place your business card in the box marked The View in the sanctuary lobby, e-mail your information to: theview@mtpisgahamec.org.

Official Board Meeting

Fourth Tuesday @ 7:00 PM

Stewardship and Finance

Third Monday @ 7:00 PM

Steward Board Meeting

First Tuesday @ 7:00 PM

Trustee Board Meeting

Second Tuesday @ 7:00 PM

Youth Ministry Meetings and Rehearsals

Angels of Praise

Saturday @ 10:00 AM

Excelsiorette Choir

Saturday @ 1:00 PM

Junior and Young Adult Ushers

Fourth Sunday @ 1:30 PM

Prayer in Motion (Mime)

Friday @ 6:00 PM

Youth Drama Ministry

Saturday @ 2:00 PM

Young People’s Department Y.P.D.

Second Saturday @ 12:00 PM

Adult Ministry Meetings and Rehearsals

Adult Drama Ministry

Called Meetings

Chancel Choir

Thursday @ 6:30 PM

Church School

Second Saturday @ 2:00 PM

Dept of Visitation & Assistance D.V.A.

First Saturday @ 10:30 AM

Divine Movement

Thursday @ 6:30 PM

Florida Grant Missionary Society W.M.S.

Third Saturday @ 12:00 PM

Flower Club

Called Meetings

Gaskins Hopkins Pride Scholarship

Called Meetings

Historical Committee

Second Thursday @ 1:00 PM

Hospitality

Third Saturday @ 3:30 PM

Ladies Auxiliary Ushers

Called Meetings

The Lady Ushers

First Sunday @ 1:30 PM

Lay Organization

Fourth Monday @ 7:00 PM

Men’s Auxiliary

Third Tuesday @ 7:00

Men’s Choir

First & Third Saturday @ 5:30 PM

The Men Ushers

Second Sunday @ 1:30 PM

Christian Education

Second Saturday @ 3:00 PM

Praise & Worship Team

Fifth Saturday @ 12:00 PM

Couples Ministry

To Be Announced

Women of Faith

Fifth Saturday @ 3:00 PM

Young Adult Ministry

Called Meetings

Class Leaders

First Saturday @ 12:00 PM

Youth Planning Committee

Third Monday @7:00 PM

Mass Choir & Musicians

Called Rehearsals

Stewardess Board

Called Meetings

Mt. Pisgah on the Go

Called Meetings

El Shaddai Greater Works

Called Meetings

428 N. 41st Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-2236

P.U.S.H. (Pray Until Something Happens): Second Sunday @ 8:30 - 9:30 AM

Church School: Sunday @ 9:30 AM Worship Service: Sunday @ 10:45 AM

Children’s Church: Sunday @ 12:00 PM

Membership Class: Tuesday @ 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM

Prayer Meeting & Bible Study: Wednesday @ 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM

Men’s Fellowship: Monday @ 6:00 PM

El Shaddai Greater Works Feeding Ministry: Saturday @ 12:00 PM

Kidz Klub (ages 8 - 11): Second Friday @ 7:00 PM Fun Night (ages 6 - 11) Fourth Friday @ 7:00 PM

Horizon Educational Enrichment Program (School Age Tutoring): Tuesday and Thursday @ 5:15 - 6:45 PM

G.E.D. Test Preparation Classes: Tuesday and Wednesday @ 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

National Electrical Code Classes: Thursday @ 7:00 - 8:00 PM

The Lord Jesus Christ, Savior and Lord of the Church

The Right Reverend Richard F. Norris, Sr. Presiding Bishop

The Reverend Charles H. Lett, Sr. Presiding Elder

The Reverend Jay B. Broadnax, Pastor

Church Office Phone: 215.386.6181 Church Fax: 215.386.3341 Church e-mail: mtpisgahamec@verizon.net

Ministry of Christian Education

Sis. Shirley Harris, Commission Chair Rev. Rev. Phyllis A. Harris, Director

Ministry of Worship

Bro. Kim Jordan, Commission Chair Sis. Barbara A. Kennedy, Liturgical Arts Coordinator Ministry to Seasoned Saints

Sis. Alma Robinson, Commission Chair Sis. Bertha L. Harmon, Commission Chair

Ministry of Missions & Welfare

Sis. Arthean L. Wicks, Commission Chair

Ministry of Public Relations

Bro. Keith W. Arrington, Sr., Commission Chair Bro. Brian K. Crooms, Communications Coordinator Ministry of Evangelism

Bro. Wade Fauntleroy

Ministry of Health

Bro. Fred Geathers, Commission Chair Sis. Clara Robinson, Coordinator

Ministry of Membership

Sis. Kelli A. Criss-Joyner, Commission Chair Sis. Lisa Younger, Commission Chair

Sis. Joyce A. Criss, Class Leader Coordinator

Ministry of Social Action

Bro. Robert E. Taylor,Sr., Commission Chair

Ministry of Hospitality & Food Service

Bro. Irvin Hopewell, Commission Chair

Sis. Janie Weeks Bro. Doug Clark

Food Service Coordinators

Sis, June Shorts Hospitality Ministry Coordinator

Board of Stewards

Rev. Jay B. Broadnax, Pastor/Chairman Sis. Sandra Geathers, Vice Chairman

Bro. Kim Jordan, Treasurer Sis. Bertha L. Harmon, Secretary

Bro. Keith W. Arrington, Sr., Assistant Treasurer/Organization Accounts

Sis. Ruth C. Maddox, Chaplain/Corresponding Secretary

Christian Education

Church School

G.H.P. Scholarship Committee

Lay Organization

H.E.E.P.

G.E.D. Preparation

Children’s Church

Bible Study Vacation Bible School

Membership

Class Leaders

Men’s Fellowship & Auxiliary

Women of Faith

Evangelism

Couples Ministry

Drama Ministries

Young Adult Ministry

Youth Ministry Planning Team

Social Action

Income Tax Filing

Seasoned Saints

Historical Committee

Mt. Pisgah on the Go!

Missions & Welfare

D.V.A.

Florida Grant W.M.S.

Flower Club

Greater Works Ministry

Y.P.D.

Public Relations

Tape and Technology Ministry

The View from Mt. Pisgah

Mt. Pisgah Website

Health

Nurses Unit - Inoculations

Hospitality

Food Service

Hospitality

Worship

Lady Ushers

Men Ushers - Junior Ushers

Ladies Auxiliary Ushers

Youth/Young Adult Ushers

Chancel Choir - Excelsior Choir

Prayer in Motion (Mime)

Excelsiorette Choir

Men’s Choir - Mass Choir

Praise & Worship Team

Angels of Praise

Divine Movement

Stewardess Board

Board of Trustees

Rev. Jay B. Broadnax, Pastor/Chairman Sis. Cherie Q. Ryans, Vice Chairman

Sis. Carrie W. Yon, Treasurer Bro. Alfred Potter, Secretary

Bro. Richard R. Minor Assistant Treasurer

Bro. Reginald Claxton, Chaplain

The Reverend Marguerite E. Handy, Associate Minister

The Reverend Phyllis A. Harris, Associate Minister

Licentiate Sis. Donna M. Minor, Ministerial Staff

Sis. Cheryl Hammond Hopewell, Finance Manager

Sis. Carolyn Long, Office Manager

Ministerial Associates Office: 215.386.1606

The Official Board of Mt. Pisgah

Facility Use

Church Calendar

Sis. Delores Clinton

Bus Usage/Contracts

Tax Exemptions

Sis. Rochelle Y. Jordon

Physical Plant

Bro. Richard R. Minor

Security

Bro. Reginald Claxton Bro. Brian K. Crooms

Grounds

Bro. William Cash

Deeds & Documents

Bro. Alfred Potter

Vehicle Maintenance

Bro. Clarence Weeks

Mount Pisgah is governed by the First Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. We are a part

of the Philadelphia Annual Conference, and located in the West-Mainline District. The sister churches in our district

are Ward A.M.E. Church, St. Matthew A.M.E. Church, Bethel A.M.E. Church (Ardmore), Bethel A.M.E. Church (Bryn

Mawr), Emmanuel A.M.E. Church, Grimes A.M.E. Church, and Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church.

© 2010, The View from Mt. Pisgah, Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church All rights reserved.

Columnists

Bro. Keith W. Arrington, Sr.

Sis. Letitia Arrington

Sis. Adrienne Bailey

Pastor Jay B. Broadnax

Sis. Kelli A. Criss-Joyner

Sis. Sandra E. Crooms

Bro. Ernest Davis

Bro. Fred S. Geathers

Sis. Gloria Geathers

Sis. Linda Campbell Graham

Sis. Cheryl Hammond Hopewell

Sis. Deana R. Rivers

Sis. Arthean L. Wicks

Sis. Lisa Younger

Special Features

Sis. Pauline I. Andrews

Sis. Letitia Arrington

Sis. Muriel Dawson

Sis Linda Campbell Graham

Sis. Cheryl Hammond Hopewell

Bro. David D. Rivers

Sis. Cherie Q. Ryans

Photographers

Bro. Keith W. Arrington, Sr.

Sis. Ke’Anna Brown

Sis. Yatta Gbapaywhea

Sis. Cheryl Hammond Hopewell

Sis. Deana R. Rivers

Bro. Christopher Skipwith

Videographers

Bro. Keith W. Arrington, Sr.

Sis. Ke’Anna Brown

Bro. Christopher Skipwith

Website

Bro. Christopher Skipwith

Technology

Bro. Keith W. Arrington, Sr.

Sis. Ke’Anna Brown

Sis. Deana R. Rivers

Bro. Christopher Skipwith

Ministry Director

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