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THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE
REV. JIM LEE, senior pastor, Renaissance Unity Church, with donated backpacks.
Caring Kids sponsors 20th annual Miss Charity Rose Beauty Pageant Caring Kids, a 27-year-
old nonprofit organization is sponsors its 20th annual Miss Charity Rose Beauty Pageant Spring 2011 at the Southfield Embassy Suites Hotel. All pag- eant proceeds feed the home- less community and Adopt- A-Family Christmas program. Girls ages 2 to 16 are welcome to participate. All participants receive a personalized trophy and gift bag. Pageant registra- tion is Saturday, Nov. 13. You must RSVP prior to registra- tion.
For more detailed informa-
tion and to register, contact Mrs. Watkins at (313) 614- 8675. Visit us online at www.
caringkids.org, E-Mail rwat-
kins@caringkids.org or write to us at PO Box 23161, Detroit, MI 48223.
BRENDA PARKER, Timbuktu Academy of Science and Technology principal, Rev. Jim Lee and church volunteers.
Suburban church, east side Detroit charter school team up for student success
Renaissance Unity Church
in Warren and Timbuktu Academy of Science and Tech- nology, a K-8 Detroit Public School charter located on the east side of the city, have formed the T.R.U.E. (Tim- buktu Renaissance Unity Education) Project, a unique initiative that brings together dozens of volunteers from the suburban church who are sup- porting students through tu- toring, mentoring and school projects. Volunteers began working with the students last winter and relationships are forming. Students and vol- unteers look forward to their interaction. Many volunteers are expressing that the experi- ence is enriching their lives.
Timbuktu is an African-cen-
tered learning environment where the teaching meth- odology is student centered with images, subjects and lessons taught by teachers in a manner that includes and reinforces the contributions made to the world by African and African American cultures in the areas of math, science, technology, entrepreneurship and the arts.
The T.R.U.E. Project is
being hailed a success by the church and Timbuktu stu-
By Nicole Black Dr. Dorinda Clark-Cole and
Life Line Productions present- ed the 12th annual Singers & Musicians Conference, which took place at Greater Emman- uel Institutional Church of God in Christ where Bishop J. Drew Sheard serves as Senior Pastor.
The Singers & Musicians
Conference was designed to take time for spiritual inven- tory and create opportunities to meet and network with others through the ministry of music. The conference is not only to acknowledge well known talent from across the country, but talent right here in our city. Fred Hammond, Bryon Cage, Jonathan Dunn and Rodney Jerkins, to name a few, were in attendance. The conference offered daily workshops, morning prayer, evening services and the 1st Youth Artist Showcase for young people.
The conference ended on a
high note with a musical trib- ute followed by a luncheon, the Mattie Moss Clark Legends Luncheon honoring some of Detroit’s anointed and gifted, composers, directors and singers. The Gospel Legend honorees were Pastor Rudolph Stanfield Jr. of Pentecostal Life & Praise C.O.G.I.C (“Per- fect Peace”), Twinkie Clark (“You Brought the Sunshine), Bishop Andre Woods (“Faith”), Pastor Joseph Harris of Re- warding Faith C.O.G.I.C. (“Fol- lower of Christ”), the Craig
dents and staff. The collabo- ration began when Renais- sance Unity’s senior pastor, Rev. Jim Lee, who is African American, was introduced to Timbuktu by school adminis- trators who heard him speak of his commitment and desire to have the suburban church involved with education and community outreach in the city of Detroit.
Rev. Lee was invited to the
school where he met the staff, toured the building and saw the students in their classes excited about learning from their enthusiastic teachers. He was impressed and requested Timbuktu administrators meet with the church’s leadership to explore the possibilities of a volunteer program. After several meetings, Rev. Lee introduced Timbuktu to the diverse congregation during a church service where parents, students and the principal, Brenda Parker, spoke about the school and its dedication to teaching the total child. The congregation was very enthu- siastic.
Current T.R.U.E. projects
include volunteers refurbish- ing the school’s library with bookshelves and reading mod- ules and a book drive that has
collected and donated more than 2,000 new and gently used books for each grade level. Church volunteers cata- logued the books and shelved them in time for the first day of school. In addition, more than 200 backpacks filled with school supplies were collected and delivered by the church and given to students for the new school year.
“This unique collabora-
tion is an example of people coming together to eliminate barriers and distance to make a difference in the lives of our children. It shows what can be done when we reach out,” said Rev. Lee.
“Timbuktu is thrilled to
have so many dedicated and passionate volunteers from Re- naissance Unity giving of their time, talents and resources to help our students and the school. This is a creative and unique partnership. We look forward to the program grow- ing,” said Timbuktu principal Brenda Parker.
Timbuktu is located at
10800 E. Canfield and can be reached at (313) 823-6000.
12th Annual Singers & Musicians Conference PAST WORKSHOP participants.
Scott Memorial United Methodist Church holding financial aid workshop
A financial aid workshop will be held Satur-
day, Nov. 13 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Scott Memorial United Methodist Church, 15631 Plymouth near Greenfield. The workshop is planned for high school juniors and seniors and their parents. Parents are strongly encour- aged to attend this workshop along with their high school students.
Topics will include scholarships, grants,
loans, work study programs, how to complete financial aid forms, and strategies for a suc- cessful first year at college. Information will be provided to direct students and parents to resources that are frequently overlooked. The workshop will address the needs of all income brackets, and is not limited to families who qualify for certain low income grants.
The presenters are professional financial aid
officers from local colleges, and high school college prep advisors. Additionally, a panel dis- cussion by recent college graduates will be of- fered, which will provide a summary of college experiences and suggestions for success.
This workshop has a 20-year history, and
participants each year rate the information received as outstanding and excellent. Spon- sors are the New Metropolitan Detroit Club of NANBPW and Program Developments from Scott Community Center, Inc. The first 25 participants to register and attend will receive prizes. To reserve your seat, E-Mail your con- tact information tonewmetrobpw_collegefair@
yahoo.com. Additional information is available at (313) 538-2575.
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NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH --8430 C. L. Franklin Blvd. — Well-lighted parking. —
DR. DORINDA CLARK-COLE addresses the audience.
Brothers, Michael Fletcher, Carol Cole, Vickie Winans and Dr. Mable John. These legends have paved the way for upcom- ing artists and have laid the foundation of what true gospel music is. They have carried the mantel, being examples to the world on how if you con- tinue to be faithful to God, He will remain faithful to you.
Their music has served as
a avenue of encouragement to the body of Christ, their songs and God-given gifts have earned them countless awards and other forms of recognition.
In
the words of Evangelist Renee Thomas, songs such as “Per- fect Peace,” “I Have the Faith,” “You Brought the Sunshine” and “Just Knowing Jesus” are songs that have been around for a long time and will last from generation to generation. Although the legends were being honored for their many accomplishments, they gave
all the credit to their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
For the past 12 years, Dr.
Clark-Cole’s vision through the Singers & Musicians Con- ference has been to give back to the world what the Lord has imparted in her. Her gift of preaching has made it easy for her to sing about the God she loves and lives for. She be- lieves that in order to receive blessings, you have to be a blessing to others.
Continuing in the footsteps
of her mother, the legend- ary Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, Dr. Clark-Cole shares her gift by developing and nurturing others. As a native Detroiter and legend in her own right, she knows that this is where it all began — the gospel music capital of the world.
Evangelist Dorinda Clark-Cole
Paul Porter formerly of the Christiannaires
Evangelist Ruby Terry Evangelist Esther Smith
Thursday, November 25, 2010 – Thanksgiving Day - From 6:00 p.m. until ADMISSION IS FREE…COME ONE, COME ALL!
October 13-19, 2010 POETIC
REFLECTIONS ‘Through It All’
Life is not always easy or what we want it to be. There are trials and tribulations for all, including me. During tough times and life’s up and down struggle We have many hurdles to jump and many decisions to juggle. Through it all we still survive. Only through faith can we rejoice and say I am alive. Don’t move my mountain but give me the strength to climb. I am willing, well prepared, and spiritually fit, all combined. We each have a job to do as we each possess a heavenly gift
And a positive connection is the key that gives us that special lift. Please don’t fight my battle because I’m still in the race.
But continue to be my coach with encouragement to keep the pace. No man is an island, and with a positive mind I will do my best. And when all else fails, I know God’s got the rest. So when obstacles get in my way I won’t let it become my delay Because through it all, He has the last say. © 2010 Floria Willis
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THANKSGIVING GOSPEL FEAST
Les Brown Spencer Taylor & The Highway QC’s World Motivational Speaker Featuring Invocation – Rev. Sterling L. Jones, Pastor, Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Evangelist Dorinda Clark-Cole Paul Porter of the Christiannaires Spencer Taylor & The Highway QC’s Evangelist Ruby Terry
JACKY CLARK-CHISHOLM (left), Bishop Andre Woods, Elder Joe Harris, Wanda Craig (wid- ow of Bishop Charles Craig), Dorinda Clark-Cole, Twinkie Clark, Pastor Rudolph Stanfield Jr. and Michael Fletcher.
Evangelist Esther Smith Mr. Billy Always Slim and the Morning Echoes The Mighty Voices of Wonder
Comments –Mr. Les Brown and Missionary Hattie Humphrey
**Dinner served in the kitchen featuring turkey and dressing with cranberry sauce, hamhocks and greens, candied sweets, chitterlings, black eyed peas, macaroni & cheese, fried chicken, cat fish, spaghetti, potato salad, homemade rolls, desserts and Aretha’s “mighty baked ham.
Missionary Hattie Humphrey
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