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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presents Side Hustle Saturday Event- Building the Community Economic Development is one of the elements of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Five Point Thrust. Founded on January 13, 1913 on the campus of Howard University, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated has been instrumental in teaching, mentoring and supporting efforts that support economic development in communities across the United Stated. The Omaha Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is very active in this effort in the Omaha community. This year, they will host their “Side Hustle Saturday” event on March 4, 2023 at the Immanuel Conference Center, 6901 N 72nd Street, Omaha, NE. The event will run from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Side Hustle Saturday is FREE and open to the public. It will include speaker Yolanda Barney, publisher of Revive Omaha and a panel discussion which will include Nicole Ryan, President of Laana Solutions, BC Clark, President of the Business Connection, Leading Edge Group LLC, Executive Director Yolanda Harris, and Business Owner, Marine Quartey. The event will also include several local vendors who will have an opportunity to gain more business savvy while selling their items. For information please email Elaine Adams at laineegal@gmail.com . •
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It has been said that in May the powers that be are going to lift the ban and stop funding COVID preventatives! I am not so sure that is a good idea, but I am not in control. If you are not comfortable, wear a mask! This week has been interesting. Our Black State Senators are BUSY, and that is an understatement. A community meeting earlier this week gave clarity and answered some questions to about LB1024 (can be read here) (https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/107/ PDF/Slip/LB1024.pdf). Suggestions were made by the community and two additional bills are being proposed: LB531 and LB785. There will be legislative committee meetings on March 7, 2023, and March 9, 2023, to allow opportunities for testimonies to be heard concerning the funding that everyone is anticipating in our community. There are two committees that will be involved: Appropriations and Urban Affairs. If you cannot attend the committee hearings you are encouraged to write a letter stating your support. All letters must be submitted by the designated date (see below). LB 531(3/7/23 committee hearing) introduced by Senator McKinney, Chair of the Urban Affairs Committee is: LB 531 cleans up language in the Economic Recovery Act (LB 1024 (2022)) by removing certain requirements relating to coordinated plans and directing direct investment to the fund after July 1st, 2023. (https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/add_statement.php) This is the Web address to submit written comment. You MUST enter the LB# and you will be taken to the page for the bill and then you click to make written comment. The deadline to submit and verify a comment for the hearing record for LB531 is Monday, March 6, 2023 at 12:00 PM Central Time. Commentary is limited to 500 words. LB785 (3/9/23 committee hearing) introduced by Senator McKinney, for the Appropriations Committee: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to appropriations; to amend section 84-612, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2022; to state legislative intent to appropriate funds to the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Economic Development; to repeal the original section; and to declare an emergency. Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska The second bill is not as clear as the first legislative bill, never the less we are to support both! The deadline to submit and verify a comment for the hearing record for LB785 is Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 12:00 PM Central Time. (https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/add_statement.php) This is the website to submit your commentary online. Commentary is limited to 500 words. The Empowerment Network is facilitating transportation and testimonies for the community. Please call 402-502-5153 for more information. Read and know for yourself what is going on politically in our community. I suggest you read LB1024 (see link above: 7 page document) so that YOU understand why the monies are being proposed for this community. It is veery important to get a good understanding so that we can be united as we go. NO, not one check has been cut for the ARPA monies to fund proposed projects, and there are a few more steps in the process. Even though organizations have been named in the first round, it remains to be seen who will stand when this process is completed. We must remain vigilant and UNITED as this process moves forward. Remember UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL. •
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Minority Women-A Higher Risk of Poverty By Michael L. Green
The following article was published by The Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER). WISER is an advocacy group which operates the National Resource Center for Women & Retirement. The reason I picked the article is because it highlights the issues of Minority women and retirement and financial literacy and how it affects their abilities to build wealth as well as plan for and enjoy a successful retirement. This article is a two-part installment. The first part appeared in the February 10th edition of the Star. It discussed work place retirement plans as one of the legs of a three-legged stool of retirement resources and minority women’s low participation rate in them and why. This segment discusses the other two legs of the stool.
Work Place Retirement and Pensions Plans- The Second Leg of the Stool.
Work Place Retirement Retirement Plans come in the form of Pension which are typically funded and administered by the employer. These are known as defined benefit plans. The other type s ae=re called defined contribution plans. Both the employee and the employer contribute to these plans. The benefit depends on how much the employer and employee contribute and the performance of the investments. Work place retirement Plans are the biggest sources of retirement income after Social Security. Yet less the 50% of all working people are covered by employer retirement plans. A much smaller percentage of minority women receive retirement income from pension that whit women. In 2018 40% of white women received income from a non-government pension, while 34% of black, 27% of Asian, and 19% of Hispanic women received income from the same source. Overall, less the 40% of all women over age 65 received income from a non-government source. Although pensions (Defined Benefit Plans) are becoming less prevalent, the are mor likely to be offered with higher paying jobs, offering full time work status or union membership. However studies show that minority workers are less likely to work for an employer offering such benefits and are less likely to participate when they’re offered. Hispanic women workers have a lower participate rate than White and Black women. Lower average wages and lower rates of full-time work account for lower participation rate because those workers have less to contribute. Although women’s participation rates in retirement plans have improved, they remain lower than men.
Nearly 45% of all worker s cash out of their retirement plans when the leave jobs are change employers. A large number of those a are lower wage earners who have smaller balances in their retirement accounts. And too often they don’t consider the financial consequences of cashing out. Taking money out of their retirement plan before age 59 ½ is costly. First the worker could be subject to income taxes and an additional 10% penalty. Second, in cashing out they forego years of future growth that would have come had they left the money invested. The loss of that compound growth over 10 years or longer can be significant. Research shows that gender race and Hispanic origin are factors for cashing out. As many as 75% of Hispanic cash out compared to 38% for White women and 23% for Black women.
Individual Savings and InvestmentsThe Third Leg of the Stool
Saving in addition employer pension is important for anybody but especially women. But it remains difficult for women and particular minority women to benefit from saving and investments. Lower Earnings. Black and Hispanic women report that lower earnings leave them with few resources to invest. The US Census Bureau found that women have lower earnings over their work lives and Black and Hispanics in particular earn less over their lifetimes. With lower earnings, women have less opportunity to save. Unbanked or Underbanked: Almost 9 million households are un banked. That is they do not have a bank account and use other financial services such check cashing services, payday loans, and money orders. Additionally, it is estimated that 21 million households are “underbanked. This means that the have a checking or savings account but rely on other financial services in their daily lives. Of the unbanked and underbanked, minorities are prominent. In Black households, 1 in 5 are unbanked and 1 in 3 are underbanked. In Hispanics household, 1 in 6 are unbanked and 3 in 10 are underbanked. The reasons cited are high costs and excessive fees required to maintain minimum balances at banks. There is also a general lack of trust of community banking services. Financial Literacy: It is well known that financial literacy can play a big role in retirement planning and financial planning. Even though efforts to promote financial literacy have increased, most American have not improved their financial knowledge or taken advantage of the resources available to do so. It is greatly underappreciated as a fundamental tool to navigate life. • “You’ve worked hard for your money, make it work for you.”
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March 3, 2023
Overcoming the Deception By Sherman Wells
Sometime as humans we tend to overthink things, especially black people. We come from an ancestral line of thinkers and doers but now days people seem to be doing less. Although I see a lot of great things being done in the black community, there are key foundational things that are being missed that’s causing the structure to collapse. One of the things I believe that is being missed is the love and protection of the black woman. I don’t know about ya’ll, but I miss the days when girls were sugar and spice and everything nice. Over time the women have been forced to hide their heart and replace it with a sharp sword. From being sexually subjectified to underpaid wages and unfaithful spouses, there is little room left to focus on their strength… LOVE... The women have been chosen to be the only human that can carry a child in their body and bring it into this world. In my opinion that is a huge responsibility, because none of us would be here had a woman not allowed us to grow in their body… With that being said pledging to protect the queens should be the number one goal in the black community. Why? So they can get back to loving on the children a lot more so the children can love themselves and in turn love their peers. We need the fathers that take the time to make the baby to help raise the baby. Ladies it’s time we get to know the intentions of the men you choose to allow into the temple.. Look how they treat their mothers, sisters or women in general. I believe with more love, encouragement, and attention we can give to our young people and not turn them over to being programed by society, they will have a better chance to stay mentally focused. Both parents have an important role when raising a child but I will say this, it’s nothing like a mothers hug that makes everything better no matter the circumstances… And NOTHING CAN COMPARE TO A MOTHERS LOVE… •
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How to Join our Music Clubs: Clubs meet once a week (two different times for Improvisation Club) and joining is easy! Just visit us at northomahamusic.org and click on the link, or scan this QR code. There are no auditions, just simply enroll! We offer three different tiers of membership: • Tier 1: $100 monthly, access to one club per week • Tier 2: $150 monthly, access to unlimited club meetings • Tier 3: $200 monthly, unlimited club meetings + 1 hour private 1-on-1 lesson per month MUSIC EDUCATORS: FREE for 2023
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• Chris Leach (Director of Education - NOMA, Instructor of Jazz Piano - UNO, Professional Trombonist) • Jeff Jenkins (Former Professor of Jazz Piano at CUBoulder, Professional Pianist, Organist, Keyboardist) • Mitch Towne (Grammy Nominated Organist, Keyboardist, Pianist,) • And others!
Drum Club: Sundays 3:00pm Faculty: • Dana Murray (Executive Director - NOMA, Professional Drummer, Music Producer/Engineer, Recording Artist) • Jeff Johnson (Drum Set - Offutt Air Force Base, Professional Drummer) • And others!
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Bass Club: Tuesdays 5:30pm Faculty: • Dale Black (Professional Electric/Upright Bassist) • Bobby Scharmann (Omaha Symphony Orchestra Double Bass, Professional Electric/Upright Bassist) • And others!
Rhythm Section Club: Sundays 4:30pm Faculty: • Dana Murray (Executive Director - NOMA, Professional Drummer, Music Producer/Engineer, Recording Artist) • NOMA Faculty and special guests!
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ALLEN CHAPEL A.M.E. Rev. Jacqueline Ford,A.M.E. Pastor ALLEN CHAPEL
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Monroe Street Rev.2842 Jacqueline Ford, Pastor Omaha, NE 68107 2842 Monroe Street Off: (402) 734-3399 Omaha, NE 68107 Email: admin@allenchapelomaha.org Off: (402) 734-3399 Email: admin@allenchapelomaha.org Sunday School...........................9:00 a.m. SundaySchool...........................9:00 Praise & Worship.....10:00a.m. a.m. Sunday Thursday Bible p.m. Sunday Praise &Study..............8:00 Worship.....10:00 a.m. via teleconference, dial-in number Thursday Bible Study..............8:00 p.m. 563-999-2090 and access code 576989 via teleconference, dial-in number 563-999-2090 and access code 576989
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KING SOLOMON MISSIONARY BAPTIST KING SOLOMON CHURCH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 3202 Evans Street
ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR ST. CATHOLIC BENEDICT CHURCH THE MOOR CATHOLIC CHURCH 2423 Grant St.
Omaha, NE 68111 2423 Grant St. Ph: 402-348-0631 • Fax 402-342-4451 Omaha, NE 68111 Sunday Mass: a.m. Ph: 402-348-0631 • Fax9:00 402-342-4451 Reconciliation: Sunday Sunday Mass: 9:00after a.m.Mass or by appointment Reconciliation: Sunday after Mass or by appointment
Omaha, NE Street 68111 3202 Evans Ph: 402-455-0358 Omaha, NE 68111 Fax: 402-455-0801 Ph: 402-455-0358 Fax: 402-455-0801 kingsolomonbaptist@yahoo.com
Pastor Albert Jonathan Wagstaff
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Pastor Albert Jonathan WagstaffSchool......8:45 a.m. Sunday
Sunday a.m. SundayMorning......10:00 School......8:45 a.m. BibleSunday Study, Tuesdays......6:00 7:30 p.m. Morning......10:00-a.m. Prayer Service, Wednesdays......12 Bible Study, Tuesdays......6:00 - 7:30noon p.m. Prayer Service, Wednesdays......12 noon Journey to Tomorrow, Our Next Step Journey to Tomorrow, Our Next Step Judges 18:4-6 Judges 18:4-6
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Rev. Michael ABLAZE Voithofer HOUSE OF PRAYER
11501 FairviewHOUSE Road, Springfield, NE 68059 ABLAZE OF PRAYER Ph:Fairview 402-451-6622 Fax 402-457-6901 11501 Road, •Springfield, NE 68059 Ph: 402-451-6622 • Fax 402-457-6901 Contact Ablaze: email: ablazeworshipministry@gmail.com Contact Ablaze: email: ablazeworshipministry@gmail.com Pastor: Rev. Michael Voithofer Pastor: Rev. Michael Voithofer
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH SACRED HEART Fr. DaveCHURCH Korth CATHOLIC
BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH BETHEL MISSIONARY Rev. Dr. Lorenzo S.L. Fincher BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor Rev. Dr. Senior Lorenzo S.L. Fincher 5318Senior SouthPastor 30th Street Omaha, 68107 5318 SouthNE 30th Street Phone: (402) 731-1840 Omaha, NE 68107 Phone: (402) 731-1840 Rev. Dr. Lorenzo S.L. Fincher Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Lorenzo S.L. Fincher Senior Pastor
“Large enough to serve you, Small enough “Large enoughtotoknow serve you” you, Small enough to know you”
Sunday School .............................................. 9:30 a.m. Worship ..............................................9:30 10:45 a.m. Sunday Services School .............................................. a.m. Wednesday Prayer Services ..........................................6:30 Worship Services .............................................. 10:45 a.m.p.m. Wednesday Study.....................7:00 - 8:00 p.m.p.m. Wednesday PrayerBible Services ..........................................6:30 Wednesday Bible Study.....................7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Biblically Based, Family Oriented, Dynamic Fellowship Biblically Based, Family Oriented, Dynamic Fellowship
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH MORNING2019 STAR BAPTIST Burdette Street CHURCH
Omaha, NE 68110 2019 Burdette Street Ph: 402-342-0018 Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-342-0018 Worship Service .............10:00 a.m. Sunday School a.m. Worship Service.................8:45 .............10:00 a.m. Excluding First Sunday a.m. Sunday School .................8:45 TuesdayExcluding Evening Service.........7:00 p.m. First Sunday Tuesday Evening Service.........7:00 p.m. Live Streaming Sunday Service-10:00am on Morning Star BaptistSunday Church-Omaha Facebook Live Streaming Service-10:00am onPage Morning Star Baptist Church-Omaha Facebook Page
Fr. Dave Korth Fr. Dave Korth
Mass Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - 8:00 am in Rectory Mass Schedule: (2218 Binney) Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - 8:00 am in Rectory (2218 Binney) Thursday - School Mass 8:10 am in Church Thursday - School Mass 8:10pm am in Church Saturday - 5:00 Saturday - 5:00 Sunday - 8:15 am and pm 10:30 am Sunday - 8:15 am and 10:30 am
SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH
Serving God and One Another in the SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH Spirit of Excellence Serving God and One Another in the Rev.Spirit Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus of Excellence Pastor Rev. Dr.Senior Selwyn Q. Bachus Senior Pastor 3131 Lake Street Omaha, NEStreet 68111 3131 Lake 402-455-1000 Omaha, NE 68111 www.salembc.org 402-455-1000 www.salembc.org
MOUNT CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH MOUNT CALVARY “Jesus is the Light of the World” COMMUNITY CHURCH
Bishop “Jesus is theKevin Light Chambers, of the World” Senior Bishop KevinPastor Chambers, www.m3comaha.org Senior Pastor www.m3comaha.org 5112 Ames Avenue Omaha, NEAvenue 68104 5112 Ames (402)Omaha, 457-4216 NEChurch 68104Phone (402) 457-4216 453-4084 Church Pastor’sPhone Office (402) (402) 453-4084 Pastor’s Office
Fr. Dave Korth 2207 Wirt Street Omaha, NEStreet 68110 2207 Wirt Phone: Omaha,402-451-5755 NE 68110 Phone: 402-451-5755
Bishop Kevin Chambers Bishop Kevin Chambers
Services: Sunday School .................................................... 9:30 a.m. Services: SundaySchool Morning Worship Experience ......... 11:00 a.m. Sunday .................................................... 9:30 a.m. Word On Wednesday (WOW) ........................ 7:00a.m. p.m. Sunday Morning Worship Experience ......... 11:00 Word On Wednesday (WOW) ........................ 7:00 p.m.
Weekly Services Sunday Morning WorshipWeekly ServiceServices .....................8:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. th Children’s Church (2nd & 4Service Sunday) ................8:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship .....................10:00a.m. nd Life Development (Sunday a.m. & 4th School) Sunday).........................................10:15 ................10:00a.m. Children’s Church (2 Wednesday Word and Worship (WWW) ................................ 6:30 p.m. Life Development (Sunday School) .........................................8:30a.m.. Wednesday Word and Worship (WWW) ................................ 6:30 p.m.
TABERNACLE OF TABERNACLE OF FAITH CHURCH Pastor Barbara Mitchell FAITH CHURCH
CLAIR MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CLAIR MEMORIAL CHURCH UNITED METHODIST “Come Get CHURCH Your Hilltop Experience”
“Come GetPortia YourA. Hilltop Experience” Rev. Cavitt, Pastor 5544 Rev. AmesPortia Avenue, Omaha, NE 68104 A. Cavitt, Pastor Telephone: 5544 Ames Avenue,402-451-8322 Omaha, NE 68104 Website: www.cmumc.net Telephone: 402-451-8322 Email: Website: www.cmumc.net clairumc@cumc.omhcoxmail.com Email: Rev. Portia A. Cavitt, Pastor clairumc@cumc.omhcoxmail.com Rev. Portia A. Cavitt, Pastor
Sunday School………………………8:45 a.m. Sunday School………………………8:45 Worship Experience………...10:00a.m. a.m. Sunday Wednesday Bible Study….…….…….6:00 p.m. Sunday Worship Experience………...10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study….…….…….6:00 p.m.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FIRST UNITED Rev. Morita Truman, Lead Pastor METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. Morita Truman, Lead Pastor Services on Sundays at 8:30 amon&Sundays 10:50 amat Services 8:30 am & 10:50 am 7020 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132 402.556.6262 7020 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132 www.fumcomaha.org 402.556.6262 www.fumcomaha.org First United Methodist Church is a welcoming inclusiveChurch community, First Unitedand Methodist is a inspired toand grow with and in God. welcoming inclusive community, inspired to grow with and in God.
Rev. Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus Rev. Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus
Rev. T. Michael Williams
Dr. Ralph B. Lassiter
Elder Howard Dixon
MT. MORIAH MISSIONARY
Rev. T. Michael WilliamsBAPTIST Dr. RalphCHURCH B. Lassiter Elder Howard Dixon
“Transformed People Everywhere” MT. MORIAH MISSIONARY 2602BAPTIST N. 24th St.CHURCH - PO Box 11593
www.mtmoriahomaha.net “Transformed People Everywhere” Off: 2602 N. 24th(402) St. - 451-8800 PO Box 11593 Sunday Worship ..........................................10:45 a.m. www.mtmoriahomaha.net Live Stream: Facebook.com/mtmoriahomaha Off: (402) 451-8800 Sunday Worship ..........................................10:45 a.m. Please call Facebook.com/mtmoriahomaha for Prayer and Transformation Live Stream: Group Bible Study Schedule Please call for Prayer and Transformation Group Bible Study Schedule
2404 Fort Street, Pastor Barbara Mitchell Omaha, NEStreet, 68111 2404 Fort 402-455-1800 Church Omaha, NE 68111 402-455-3390 Fax 402-455-1800 Church 402-455-3390 Fax
Pastor Barbara Mitchell Pastor Barbara Mitchell
Sundays:
In Person Service 11:30 am and LIVE on Facebook Sundays: In Person Service 11:30 am LIVE on Facebook Wednesdayand Night
LIVEWednesday on Facebook 6:30 pm Night LIVE onFriday Facebook 6:30 pm Night LIVE on Facebook Friday Night7:00 pm LIVE on Facebook 7:00 pm
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Kenneth A. Allen, Pastor ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Kenneth A. Allen, Pastor 2215 Grant Street Omaha, NE Street 68110 2215 Grant Ph: 402-346-1502 Omaha, NE 68110 Fax: 402-344-2720 Ph: 402-346-1502 Fax: 402-344-2720
Rev. Morita Truman
Pastor Kenneth A. Allen
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2721 N. 30th Street Missouri Synod 402-453-1583 2721 N. 30th Street Sunday School................................10:00 a.m. 402-453-1583 Church Service...............................11:00 a.m. Sunday School................................10:00 a.m. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Church Service...............................11:00 a.m. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
JOY OF LIFE MINISTRIES COGIC JOY OF LIFE Pastors Eric and Cynthia Butler MINISTRIES COGIC
Pastors Eric and Cynthia Butler 6401 N. 56th Street Omaha, NE 68104 6401 N. 56th Street Ph: 402-399-9628 Omaha, NE 68104 E-Mail: Jolpastor@aol.com Ph: 402-399-9628 E-Mail: Jolpastor@aol.com Sunday Morning Worship.....10:00 a.m. SundayMorning Evening Worship.....10:00 Worship.......5:00 a.m. p.m. Sunday Wednesday Academy .............7:00p.m. p.m. Sunday Evening Worship.......5:00 Bible Study and Youth Ministries Wednesday Academy .............7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Youth Ministries
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PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH PLEASANT GREEN “Where CHRISTCHURCH is Preeminent and BAPTIST
Word isPrevails!” “Where the CHRIST Preeminent and the Word Prevails!” Pastor Brian Page 5555 Larimore Avenue Pastor Brian Page Church: 402-346-8427 5555 Larimore Avenue www.pleasantgreenomaha.org Church: 402-346-8427 www.pleasantgreenomaha.org
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Pastor Brian Page Wednesday: Prayer Power HourWednesday: ......................................12:00 p.m Prayer Power Hour ......................................12:00 p.m Thursday: Youth For Christ ............................................6:00 p.m Thursday: PrayerFor & Bible ....................................6:30p.m p.m Youth ChristStudy ............................................6:00 Prayer & Bible Study ....................................6:30 p.m Sunday: Sunday School.................................................9:00 a.m. Sunday: Morning Worship..........................................10:15 a.m. Sunday School.................................................9:00 a.m. Morning Worship..........................................10:15 a.m. Televised Broadcast Sunday @ 10pm on KPAO Cox Communication channel 22 &@ Century channel 89 Televised Broadcast Sunday 10pm Link on KPAO Cox Communication channel 22 & Century Link channel 89
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North 24th Street Church of God THE WORSHIP CENTER “Presenting the Never-Changing North 24th Street Church of God GOD to an ever-changing World!” “Presenting the Never-Changing GOD to an ever-changing World!” Dr. Stan Rone - Senior Pastor 2021 N. 24th Street Dr. Stan Rone - Senior Pastor Omaha, NE 68110 2021 N. 24th Street (402) 341-4297 Omaha, NE 68110 (402) 341-4297
Sunday Kingdom Academy Sunday 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:15a.m. a.m. KingdomCelebration Academy 9:00 Tuesday Worship Celebration 10:15 a.m. Prayer Hour 7:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon Tuesday Prayer Hour Wednesday 7:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon Power Hour (Prayer/Bible WednesdayStudy) 6:30 p.m. Youth and ChildrenStudy) 6:30 p.m. Power Hour (Prayer/Bible 6:30 p.m. www.theworshipcenter24cog.org Youth and Children 6:30 p.m. www.theworshipcenter24cog.org
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Nebraska First COGIC Celebrating 106 years The Nebraska First Church of God in Christ is celebrating 106th years of service with its annual Minister’s and Workers Meeting. This service is open to the public and will be held at the Joy of Life Faith Ministries COGIC located at 6401 North 56th St, Omaha, NE, March 7-10th 7:30pm nightly. This year’s special guest will include author and speaker, Darin McAllister and his wife gospel artist Dr. Judith Christie McAllister. Elder McAllister will be speaking to students at Blackburn Alternative School and Northwest High School about his remarkable testimony and sharing about his career with the FBI on Wednesday, February 8th. He will also facilitate a workshop starting at 6:00 pm at Joy of Life Faith Ministries COGIC. Dr. Judith Christie McAllister is the Grammy-nominated choir director, songwriter, producer, author, and Oral Roberts University scholar, is most noted as being one of the forerunners of the Praise & Worship Movement within the African American Church. With a career span of over 30 years, Dr. J’s fingerprints can be found on the hearts and lives of Worship Leaders and worshippers everywhere. Dr. J’s music alone has broken social and racial barriers in the church - as her signature songs like, “Oh Give Thanks” and “To Our God” can be heard around the world in multiracial, Sunday morning worship services. A portion of Judith’s incredible catalog of music includes 4 albums on her own record label, Judah Music: Send Judah First, Raise The Praise, In His Presence, and Sound The Trumpet As her music ministry is known, respected and sought-after, Judith has been a collaborator on the recordings of Bishop T.D. Jakes, Tye Tribbett, J.J. Hairston, and most notably, the West Angeles COGIC Mass Choir- just to name a few. Dr. McAllister will speak on Wednesday evening on March 8th at 7:30pm. It is open to the public and at no cost to attend. All services and workshops will take place at Joy of Life Faith Ministries. •
Obituaries from Thomas Funeral Home enjoyed traveling extensively. Elizabeth’s three children, Louise, Freddie and Marilyn, were given his last name, Pargo. John passed on January 17, 1985, and daughter Louise Clements Pargo passed on November 26, 2008. Elizabeth worked several jobs in Omaha including: machine operator at Tip Top Rollers, assembly line at Frito Lay, Blue Star, and Meat Department Manager at Sunshine Market until the store closed in 1984. Around 1994, Elizabeth met her long-time companion and friend, Jewel Combes. She loved Jewel and appreciated his company. He loved her as well, until his passing on December 17, 2011. Elizabeth was a woman of faith, and was baptized down South. She loved God, Gospel music, and Minister T. D. Jakes. She often said, “If I live to see tomorrow...” and is best remembered with these words, “Put it in God’s hands.” She enjoyed going for rides and spending time with her friends at Immanuel Pathways. Her favorite foods were collard greens, sweet potato yams, and pies. She made THE BEST dressing. EDDIE L. WILLIAMS SERVICE Saturday, February 25, 2023, 9:00 AM Salem Baptist Church, 3131 Lake St Omaha, NE 68111
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Crittenden County, Arkansas, to the late Earnestine Clements and William Clements. She was the first born of 10 children. Elizabeth learned how to cook at an early age. She spent much of her childhood helping her mother take care of her sisters and brothers. She shared an especially close relationship with all of them. In Elizabeth’s younger years, she loved playing games with her siblings. Her favorites included jump rope, hula hoop, hopscotch, jacks, and hide and seek. She met John Henry Pargo in the early 1970’s. They made their home in Homestead, Florida, working various jobs. The couple decided to move to Omaha in 1973. They married, but the exact date remains unknown. They
Elizabeth never met a stranger. Once you meet her, you had a lifetime friend. She was sweet to everyone, and many referred to her as “Big Mama.” Her hobbies included playing cards with family and friends, of which Spades was her favorite. Elizabeth also loved to listen to Gospel and Blues music, and was known to sing along. And she could bust a move, too...! Tyler Perry movies and television shows were her favorites, along with Family Feud. She was a great puzzle solver on Wheel of Fortune. Let’s Make A Deal, Sanford and Son, The Jeffersons, along with westerns, were on her watching radar. When enjoying football or basketball, she was known to cheer for both teams. LOL Elizabeth spent her entire life being a caregiver. Her legacy includes 60 grands! - 14 grandchildren, 43 greatgrandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Pargo; grandmother, Eliza Dorsey; parents, Earnestine Clements and Carl William Clements, Sr.; daughter, Louise Clements Pargo; brother, James Clements; sisters, Glossie Towner and Rubistine “Ruby” Clements; grand-
son, Dallas Richie; great-grandson, Levi Brown; aunt, Christine Cothran; uncles, Mitchell Dorsey and Anthony Dorsey; nephews, Kieth Clements and Jason Rodrigues; niece, Cynthia Clements; cousin, Robert Dorsey; and longtime companion, Jewel Combes. She leaves to cherish her memories, son, Freddie Pargo (Omaha, NE); daughter, Marilyn Pargo Brown (Houston, TX); siblings, Pastor Carl (Dora) Clements, (Rockford, IL), Willie (Ludovice “Dee”) Clements (Elgin, IL), Charles Clements (Elgin, IL), Betty (Nick) Donald, (Elgin, IL), Gale Clements (Omaha, NE), and Lorraine (James) Rice (Elgin, IL), Ronnie Clements (Texarkana County, TX), Tencil Clements (Memphis, TN) and Cathy Ann Clements (Memphis, TN). Her legacy lives on in her grandchildren; John Henry Pargo, Laticia Pargo, Kornelius (Laquilla) Pargo, Marquis (Heather) Pargo, A. Aerykka Brown, Elwin Brown, Steven Brown, Jr., Rochelle Brown, Cecilia Brown Rhodes, Freddie Thomas, Jalisa Thomas, Shavantay Thomas, Dakiesha Thomas, Kendra Thomas; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends, too numerous to mention. •
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This month, we wanted to shine a spotlight on the third grade scholars in Ms. Kia Montgomery’s class, who were tasked with researching a historical, Black figure of their choosing. They worked with their teacher and their paraeducator, Ms. Tishara Collins, to learn not only about this figure’s impact on history, but also to dig into their triumphs and struggles. For many of the scholars, it was both fun and eye-opening to learn about the deeds of their chosen figures.
Ms. Montgomery said, “the museum was an innovate way for the scholars to not only learn about a historical Black figure but also for them to embody that figure through their physical poses and costumes.” She further explained, “it was also a fantastic way to improve their public speaking confidence.”
The live wax museum was a twist on the classic museum. Scholars dressed in costumes and assumed a pose for their chosen figure. Invited family members and scholars from each grade level came around and stepped on a “button” on the floor to animate the scholars into giving their presentations. Scholars admitted to being nervous about having to present in front of so many people, but they had a lot of support from their teacher and fellow classmates.
The experience also challenged the creativity of the scholars and their families, who helped the scholars put together their costumes and poster boards. Mandela is proud to have educators like Ms. Montgomery and Ms. Collins who can challenge our scholars creatively and academically and thankful to have engaged parents. Because of their dedication, our scholars were able to shine, give outstanding presentations, and honor important figures in Black history. •
