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The pastor of a small South Carolina church plans to call for the resignation of Bishop Eddie L. Long during a planned rally this month at the state Capitol in Atlanta, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Bishop Prophet H. Walker of True Light Pentecost Church in Spartanburg called Long a “bad influence on the Christian church and future generations.”
Long, pastor of the 25,000-member New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, has been accused in civil lawsuits filed by four young men of coercing them into having sex with him.
“He has no right to assume the office of pastor of any Christian church,” Walker said. “A pastor should be above reproach.”
Long has called the allegations false and recently vowed he would not be “pulled into a street fight.”
“When this first came out, I wouldn’t follow it,” Walker said. But as the number of lawsuits grew, he said he decided to speak out.
Walker said his church is against homosexuality. Long has been an outspoken critic of same-sex marriage and homosexuality. In 2004, he led a march supporting a constitutional amendment opposing same-sex marriages.
Walker said the rally will be held to “support the integrity and character of the Christian faith.”
He declined to say how many people are in his congregation or how many he expects at the march.
An elder at True Light Pentecost Church said he expects up to 100 people from the church to travel to the rally and that others are being invited.
Although the Georgia Building Authority said the Capitol grounds have not been reserved for the rally, Walker said it would be held at 2 p.m. Oct. 31.
Lyndia Grant
During this past week, the Lord gave me, “power of the anointing!” Wonder why some of his chosen ones can effect major change, while others seem to be working much harder? Seems like some are trying to create change without the help of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; trying to make new things happen, by their own efforts.
Hosts Cece Winans and Donald Lawrence present the award and check to Greater Mount Calvary Men of Valor for Best Overall Choir onstage during Verizon's How Sweet The Sound 2010 at Verizon Center on September 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Photo by Michael Loccisano/WireImage for VerizonThe Men of Valor choir from Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church in Northeast walked away with the bragging rights at the conclusion of How Sweet The Sound competition at the Verizon Center on Sat., Sept. 18. As the winner of the regional competition, the 56-member all-male choir will represent the Washington Metropolitan region in the finale scheduled for Sat., Nov. 13 at Verizon.
Under the direction of Elder Cornelius Young, minister of music at Greater Mount Calvary, the choir brought the crowd of approximately 11,298 to their feet with the song, “Available To You.” The near-perfect rendition, coupled with the musical accompaniment, resonated throughout the center and left the audience literally spellbound.
Gospel Legend Albertina Walker. Courtesy Photo
The woman who launched the careers of some of the most heralded gospel legends, the original Gospel Caravans--the late Rev. James Cleveland, Shirley Caesar, Inez Andrews and Dorothy Norwood--Albertina Walker died on Thu, Oct. 8 in Chicago, IL. She was 81.
Heralded as the beloved “Queen of Gospel,” Chicago-born Walker took the advice of her friend Mahalia Jackson and founded the legendary Caravans that evolved into worldwide acclaim in the 1950's. The evergreen "Oh Mary Don't You Weep" became one of their greatest hits.
In early September, this year, rumors of her death were widespread online, but Walker was in fact hospitalized for respiratory distress and later underwent a Tracheotomy surgery that was reportedly successful.
From the ICU at a Chicago hospital, while connected to a ventilator, she assured her fans via Facebook on September 4: "I am still here no matter what you have heard." On September 17, Walker posted a message on www.albertinawalker.com stating: "I praise God for my life, strength and good reports as I rest comfortably at this time. Keep me lifted in prayer as I know God is not through with me yet."
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Written by Mona Austin - The Vine News, Special to The Washington Informer
Written by Mona Austin - The Vine News, Special to The Washington Informer
Funeral services will be held for Apostle Betty P. Peebles on Fri., Oct. 22 at 11 a.m. Dr. Peebles was the Senior Pastor of the Jericho City of Praise, in Landover, Md. She died on Oct. 12 following the celebration of her 76th birthday on Oct. 5. (The following excerpts can be found on the church website.)
Apostle Peebles was born in Columbia Hospital for Women, Washington, D.C. Her elementary education began in the DC Public School System (a graduate of Cardozo High School); then on to Howard University where she received a Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting Finance; a Masters degree in Divinity; and a Doctorate of Divinity from Wilbur Waters School of Divinity.
Apostle Peebles was born in Columbia Hospital for Women, Washington, D.C. Her elementary education began in the DC Public School System (a graduate of Cardozo High School); then on to Howard University where she received a Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting Finance; a Masters degree in Divinity; and a Doctorate of Divinity from Wilbur Waters School of Divinity.
A scheduled interview Thursday on “The Tom Joyner Morning Show” with embattled mega-church pastor Bishop Eddie Long was canceled by representatives for the minister after a third lawsuit was filed accusing Long of using his position to coerce a young man into a sexual relationship.
Craig Gillen, Long’s lawyer, told the TJMS’ Roland Martin he advised Long not to appear on the show.
“No lawyer likes to have his client in a situation where charges are made, and he, the lawyer, doesn’t have control,” Gillen said.
Craig Gillen, Long’s lawyer, told the TJMS’ Roland Martin he advised Long not to appear on the show.
“No lawyer likes to have his client in a situation where charges are made, and he, the lawyer, doesn’t have control,” Gillen said.
For what is your life? It is but a vapour, that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away. James 4:14
Instead of placing judgments on where you find yourself in life, consider the positive possibilities. Instead of projecting assumptions about your limitations, imagine your most treasured dreams coming from your current situation.
Lyndia Grant
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6
The final principle, known as the “The Sixth Sense,” discusses our hunches and inklings. We all have a sixth sense – those thoughts that continue to come back to us – the things that you’re destined to do, if only you would heed the call, and begin to take action.
Lyndia Grant
“Cursed is he that trusteth in man and maketh flesh his arm.” Jeremiah 17:5
Live your dream. Don’t live the dream of someone else. God gave that dream to you for you to make it a reality. During this election year, it seems this topic is extremely appropriate. While I was cleaning my house this week, I found a tablet that said “article topic, the blind leading the blind.” And although I cannot remember how long ago that topic was written, God confirmed over and over again that this is indeed the topic to discuss.
Lyndia Grant
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy –think about such things. Philippians 4:8 (NIV)
How is your thinking? How much of your brain's full potential do you use? Maximizing your brain power means thinking through your problems instead of reacting emotionally. Do you have right thinking, pure thinking, is it admirable, is it about excellence, and are you eager to give praise?
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