2006

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Bishop-Designate Fred Willis Washington will be elevated to the Sacred Office of Jurisdictional Bishop of the Minnesota Jurrisdiction Church of God in Christ, Inc.

Mpls, MN (GMS) The Church Of God In Christ Inc. (COGIC) will convene it’s 99th Annual International Holy Convocation the week of November 6th through 13th, 2006 in Memphis TN. The International Holy Convocation will conclude with the service of Holy Communion on Monday November 13th at 10:00am. During which time, Bishop-Designate Fred W. Washington will be consecrated into the office of Jurisdictional Bishop of Minnesota.

Superintendent Fred W. Washington, Pastor of the New Covenant Church of God In Christ, Minneapolis MN, was appointed Bishop of the Minnesota Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and given the official title of “Bishop-Designate” on Friday August 11, 2006 by Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson. Bishop Patterson is the Presiding Bishop of the Church of God In Christ, Inc., with headquarters in Memphis TN. The Church Of God in Christ denomination has ministries nation wide, as well as fifty six foreign countries.

As Prelate of the Minnesota Jurisdiction COGIC, Bishop Fred W. Washington will provide apostolic oversight of some 43 local congregations in the metropolitan area including congregations in Rochester, St. Cloud, and Duluth.

INVITATION
The Minnesota Jurisdiction COGIC invites the church and civic communities to a Service of Congratulations and Support for Bishop-Designate Fred W. Washington before he departs for Memphis to receive his Official Consecration to the office of Jurisdictional Bishop.

The service will be held on Monday, October 23, 2006 at 7:30pm at High Praise Ministries The Destiny Center, 1200 North 7th Street, Mpls, MN. Pastor Dewayne A. Hill is the host Pastor. A dynamic worship experience is planned. Please take advantage of this time -- it's your opportunity to offer your congratulations and support to Bishop Washington.

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Count down. . . Loving From The Inside Out Women's Symposium launches in Twin Cities Oct 14

Mpls, MN (October 5, 2006 GMS) This fabulous women’s empowerment symposium will address some of the important challenges facing women today: Life, Love, Career, Finance, Business, Health & Wellness, Well being and Family. Loving from the inside out will help YOU create and have the love and the life YOU want and deserve! It’s YOUR turn and it’s YOUR time!

When: Annual Tour launch, Mpls, October 14, 2006, 8AM-6PM.
Where: Marriott, Minneapolis West, 9960 Wayzata Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN, 952 544 4400.

Pre-symposium Kick-off "Pampering Party", on October 13 from 6-9PM with America's Fitness Inspiration on hand...Sheila St. James. Click here for a map with directions to the Churchill.

Women of character, substance, prestige and class will be joining urban and suburban women of courage, style, strength and passion to make breakthroughs, connect, grow, power-up, share and find love.

Come join us as we launch one of the most life changing women's empowerment symposiums in the US, filled with: dynamic speakers, connecting, entertainment, pampering, empowerment and fun. The experience will give women of color an opportunity to learn from leading experts and each other, address issues that concern them and gain some important steps to having the love and the life that they want and deserve.

One of the 2006 Featured presenters: Dr. Grace Cornish-Livingstone is the bestselling author of ten enormously popular books, a dynamic keynote speaker of sold-out seminars, a minister of The Word, and is one the country's foremost relationship consultants. She has already helped to improve the lives of tens of thousands of women and men throughout the United States, Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean with her bestselling books and award- winning relationship and life-enrichment programs. Her advice has yielded her repeat appearances on a wide-variety of programs on ABC, CBS, NBC, BET, and FOX-TV. For two years, Dr. Grace served as popular the on-air and after-care staff psychologist for the Queen Latifah show. She has also served as the relationship columnist for both The New York Beacon weekly newspaper and Belle magazine. She is frequently featured, interviewed, and quoted in such magazines as Ebony, Jet, Essence, Heart & Soul, and Upscale.

Other Confirmed presenters are: Clinical Psychologist-Dr. Bravada Akinsanya, author, motivational speaker, coach-Verna Cornelia Price PhD, Medical Doctor-Dr. Joyce Onyekaba, Minister Marsha Pitts-Phillips, Author- Kathy Graves, Author, Motivational speaker, coach- publisher and marketing consultant-Deborah Watts, Author, Breaking the Silence, The Impact of HIV/AIDS on African American Women and the Silence of the Church- Dr. Marvel McCain Parker, and America's fitness inspiration-Sheila St. James.

This inaugural symposium is in memory and honor of the late Mamie Till Mobley, mother of Emmett Till ( a 14 year old young man who was brutally murdered for whistling at a white women in 1955). Her courageous and unselfish decision to hold an open casket funeral ( while enduring unspeakable pain) helped to spark the modern day civil rights movement. Her life's journey and her continued efforts to seek justice after the acquittal of the murderers showed the world grace, unnatural strength, the power of forgiveness. and what "Loving from the Inside out " is all about.

Sponsors: State Farm Insurance, Insight News, Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, Grace Media Services (GMS), TheHookupNetwork.com and KMOJ Radio.

Special thanks to: Jevetta Steele Dickerson, Christopher Harrison of Harrison Art Studio, Annette Clark and Fred Sanders of Trak Runnaz Music Productions, "The Loving From the Inside Out" Breakthrough team.

Registration Information available on the Loving Hotline, 1-888-509-9614 X82, BlackMusicAmerica.com and GMNetwork.cc.

Call Teri for more information 1-888-509-9614 x81.

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Elevation of The Reverend Keith Terrell Jenkins

Mpls, MN (GMS) It is with great felicity that we proclaim the imminent consecration of the very Reverend Keith Terrell Jenkins to the episcopacy in the church of our Lord Savior Jesus Christ, on the twenty first day of October, Anno Domini, two thousand and six, at The Elim International Fellowship, The Protestant Cathedral, 20 Madison Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11238 under the direction of Archbishop Wilbert S. McKinley, Patriarch.

Enthronement Ceremony & Celebration in Minneapolis
The Enthronement of then Bishop Keith Terrell Jenkins in his seat as Bishop will be held on Saturday, the eleventh day of November, Anno Domini, two thousand and six, at Open Door Evangelistic World Ministries, 615 East 28th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407. You and your entire family are invited to the enthronement celebration. To become a Bishop is a great honor. Our congregation is proud and excited about our Pastor’s accomplishment in being elevated to the office of Bishop.

About The Very Reverend Keith Terrell Jenkins
Pastor Keith Terrell Jenkins sensed his call to the Lord’s ministry in 1982 at 22 years of age. In 1988 Pastor Jenkins received his Ministerial License from the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World Inc (PAW). A year earlier, in 1987, God directed Pastor Jenkins to plant a church in the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota and along with his family, founded Open Door House of Prayer Church. Although initial services were held in a utility room in the basement of an apartment complex, God blessed Open Door to purchase and renovate a condemned office building in 1990, in the Phillips neighborhood. As the church out grew the facility, Open Door, with God's blessings, built a new place of worship on the old landmark, the first church to be built in an inner city from the ground up in a long time.

Throughout the years God’s favor has been with Pastor Jenkins and his ministry and has given him opportunities to preach the Gospel throughout the world as a missionary and to build a network of pastors and friends in Asia, Africa, Europe and throughout North America. He attended Crown Bible College, Spiritual Life Training Center, and Fourth Baptist Bible School. He has an Associate Degree in Data Processing and a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Pastoral Studies from North Central University, Minneapolis, Minnesota. In addition he has received his Masters Degree in Christian Thought (Apologetics) from Bethel Seminary, Saint Paul, Minnesota.

About Archbishop Wilbert S. McKinley
Archbishop Wilbert S. McKinley Ph.D., D.D. is the Founder and Patriarch of the Fellowship of Reformed Episcopal Churches in America. Archbishop McKinley is a product of the Reformed Episcopal Theological Seminary and has been an active Evangelist, Pastor, Teacher and Episcopate for more than half century. Archbishop Wilbert S. McKinley established the Elim International Fellowship on July 26, 1964, in Brooklyn, NY.

Today, as the Senior Pastor of Elim Church, the ‘Protestant Cathedral’, he serves more than five thousand communities with upward of forty ministries.

Bishop Designate Jenkins' broadcast Schedule
GRACE Media Network Ministry Gifts Channel daily (www.GMNetwork.cc); KNOF 93.5 FM, M-F @ 5PM; KMOJ 89.9 FM, Sunday @ 830AM; Z1470 AM Totally Gospel, Sunday @ 800AM.

Visit
Open Door Evangelistic World Ministries (www.ODEWM.com)

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YiG Showcase™ host Joy Groce of Eden Prairie is KS95/Fox 9 Twin Cities Idol 2006 Winner

Mpls, MN (August 26, 2006 GMS) YiG Showcase™ (Youth in Gospel™) is proud to announce the KS95/Fox 9 Twin Cities Idol 2006 Winner is Joy Groce of Eden Prairie. Joy, a YiG Showcase™ co-host and junior at Clark Atlanta University, was announced as the winner on Saturday, August 26 at the MN State Fair Fox9 booth.

On September 8, Joy will receive a Fast Pass Guaranteed Audition with American Idol at the Target Center and a $1,000 Shopping Spree at Brookdale Mall. 94.5 KS95 will broadcast live Joy's progression through the American Idol Auditions. Wach for American Idol beginning its 7th season in January 2007 on Fox 9.

Photos courtesy of KS95. (L-R) Staci, KS95 Moon & Staci Show; TC Idol Joy Groce.

(L-R) The Twin Cities Idol 5 Finalists - Angela, Timotha, Cameron, Brianne, Staci and Twin Cities Idol Winner Joy Groce

More about Joy -- Visit YiG™ Press Room on GRACE Media Network web site.

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Hospitality House Youth Directions Begins Phrase I of Building Rennovations

Mpls, MN (August 21, 2006 GMS) Hospitality House has kicked off a one-million dollar capital campaign to rejuvenate the youth community center and expand our facilities. Thanks to a generous contribution of $40,000 to be used as a matching grant, Hospitality House Youth Directions has began Phase I of its renovations.

Phase II of the renovation is an aggressive project that includes a complete renovation of its teen center in the facility. "Continuing to create a safe, family-friendly environment for our urban youth to call their own hangout, is exactly what we're creating," shares Executive Director Larry McKenzie. "We need the urban community to reach deep into their pockets and help us match the $40,000 grant. Our (your) kids are depending on us to invest in them. Help us make the renovation a reality." As quoted by the Founder Woody Larson, "We started out small—out the back of a station wagon—46 years ago. Today, our programs serve over 3,000 children and youth each year—inner city kids that would otherwise have no place to go and nothing to do after school, evenings, and weekends and in the summer."

In an effort to continue to be a viable, safe and positive place for future generations, to impact the lives of urban youth for years to come, Hospitality House has raised $300,000 of $500,000 needed toward its capital campaign to upgrade and expand their facilities.

One of our greatest challenges is meeting the intense need that continues to grow in the community that we have served for 46 years.

Hospitality House feels very strongly that all kids deserve a chance.

Make checks payable to:
Hospitality House (Please write "Capital Campaign" on the memo line).
Details coming soon on how you can contribute online.

Hospitality House
P.O. Box 11008
1220 Logan Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411

Please contact Hospitality House, (612) 522-4485 if you have questions or for more details.

Visit Hospitality House Youth Directions web site.

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Former pastor and business owner, Elder Edgar White passes

Mpls, MN (August 20, 2006 GMS) The family of Elder Edgar White sadly announces his passing on Saturday morning, August 19, 2006. Elder Edgar White is the former Founder and Pastor of Victory Drive Church of God in Christ, Marshall, Texas and New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ in Minneapolis. He was a pastor for more than 30 years; and also the Owner and President of the Smokehouse Barbeque in Minneapolis for 20 years.

He leaves to mourn his wife Missionary Lavada White of 57 years, five children, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Further Information contact:
Kenneth (Bubby) White, 612 588-9092

Home Going Celebration Service & Arrangements:
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Viewing: 11:00 AM; Service 12 Noon
First Trinity Church of God In Christ
Pastor, Superintendent Henry Brown officiating
981 Marshall
St. Paul, MN
Service Program

Repass:
Faith and Hope Worship Center
4350 Fremont Avenue N.
Minneapolis, MN

Internment:
Lakewood Cemetery
3600 Hennepin Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408

Arrangements by:
Washburn McReavy Funeral Chapel
3816 Penn Avenue N.
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 521-3677

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GRACE Media Network premieres short film ...Unspoken
by Prophetess SB Barber Stalling

Mpls, MN (August 18, 2006 GMS) Hondel Brothers Films will debut via the Internet the short film "Unspoken" on GRACE Media Network beginning today. "Unspoken" was filmed and directed by Hondel Brothers Films (written/directed by Dave Hondel; Executive Producer Gary Hondel) and featuring the music of ATOM. "Unspoken" received rave reviews from standing room only audience at the November 2005 premiere in Minneapolis and it was featured as part of the IFP (Independent Film Project) Short Film Projects category. The Florida based company has been directing music videos for the past ten years, returning to Minnesota to film this project made it also an exceptional time as it all began for both the Hondel brothers Dave and Gary in the Twin Cities. Dave Hondel will be in Minneapolis the weekend of August 24-26.

Event:
"Unspoken"
A short film by Hondel Brothers Films The INTERNET premiere event will take place on GRACE Media Network Entertainment (www.GMNetwork.cc), beginning Friday, August 18 at 12 Noon CST. The On DEMAND viewing will run until Monday, August 20.

Photos: (L-R) Cast members of the short film Unspoken (L-R): Karl Meyer; Josh Bassais; Aaron Courteau; Michael Dixon II; Timm Holmly.

The film stars Karl Meyer, who has been acting for several years. He has been seen in several major motion pictures shot in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. He has also spent time on the stage at the Guthrie Theater. In "Unspoken", Meyer plays a homeless man who journeys to the big city in search for a better life. After finding a broken violin in a dumpster, he teaches himself to play the instrument only to have two street thugs played by veteran actor Josh Bassais ("Where's Jeremy") and Gospel Rap Artist, Michael Dixon II (Reign-Jah) break his violin and beat him up. Also featured are theater actor/singer, Timm Holmly and veteran actor, Aaron Courteau. After losing the only thing he had left....Then, the unthinkable happens...

For more about the film, cast and prducer, visit:
HB F Press Room

Media review invite...
For media/PR inquiries/reviews: Grace Media Services (GMS), GMS_client@GMNetwork.cc, 763.221.6894.

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Music Video Event On DEMAND... Roosevelt George debuts on GRACE Media Network
(new release "If Jesus Says You're Healed")
by Prophetess SB Barber Stalling

Mpls, MN (August 9, 2006 GMS) On the eve of the national 2006 Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) mix that begins Saturday in Houston, TX, a sweet topping, you'll want more of, will be introduced from Minnesota to the world via the Internet ...Concord Entertainment announces the On DEMAND Gospel music video preview of Roosevelt George's "If Jesus Says You're Healed". Roosevelt was formerly part of the Gold-selling gospel music group, James Grear and Company.

Event:
"If Jesus Says You're Healed"
The INTERNET music video viewing event will take place on GRACE Media Network Music Channel (www.GMNetwork.cc), beginning Thursday, August 10 at 12 Noon CST. The On DEMAND viewing will run until Monday, August 14, 12 Noon CST.

Now, it's Roosevelt George's time. After two 1/2 years in the making, it certainly is worth the wait. This 'consummate artist' and 'maestro songwriter' has finished recording 9 of 13 self-penned tracks from his highly anticipated and soon to be released cd titled Sent To Encourage You. The project, produced by award-winning Darnell Davis, is already in the Twin Cities' buzz as a 'masterful ministry performance'. To promote Sent To Encourage You, Roosevelt has completed the filming of two music videos from the project -- "If Jesus Says You're Healed" (featuring Shirley Marie Graham, formerly of the Sounds of Blackness and The Remnant on background vocals) and "I Get Joy" (James Grear & Company on background vocals and a cameo appearance by J Isaac).

The videos were filmed and directed by Hondel Brothers Films. The Florida based company has been directing music videos for the past ten years, returning to Minnesota to film this project made it also an exceptional time as it all began for both the Hondel brothers Dave and Gary in the Twin Cities.

Both videos were filmed in Minneapolis, MN, June 3 & 4, 2006, on location at Bean Scene Internet Cafe (on the northside) and Open Door Evangelistic World Ministries with Bishop-Designate Keith Jenkins (on the southside). Concord Entertainment collaborated with the southside local church and the northside business owner to bring the communities in together on the music video filming, which was a complete success.

Concord Entertainment will announce the viewing preview of the blowout performance of "I Get Joy" and the solo cd release of Sent To Encourage You at a later date.

Media review invite...
For media/PR inquiries/reviews: Grace Media Services (GMS), GMS_client@GMNetwork.cc, 763.221.6894.

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Loving From The Inside Out
In Honor of Mamie Till Mobley launching Oct 14

Saint Paul, MN (August 7, 2006 GMS) This fabulous women’s empowerment symposium will address some of the important challenges facing women today: Life, Love, Career, Finance, Business, Health & Wellness, Well being and Family. Loving from the inside out will help YOU create and have the love and the life YOU want and deserve! It’s YOUR turn and it’s YOUR time!

Women of character, substance, prestige and class will be joining urban and suburban women of courage, style, strength and passion to make breakthroughs, connect, grow, power-up, share and find love.

Come join us as we launch one of the most life changing women's empowerment symposiums in the US, filled with: dynamic speakers, connecting, entertainment, pampering, empowerment and fun. The experience will give women of color an
opportunity to learn from leading experts and each other, address issues that concern them and gain some important steps to having the love and the life that they want and deserve.

When: Minneapolis on October 14, 2006. Annual tour launch in downtown Minneapolis.

One of the 2006 Featured presenters: Dr. Grace Cornish-Livingstone is the bestselling author of ten enormously popular books, a dynamic keynote speaker of sold-out seminars, a minister of The Word, and is one the country's foremost relationship
consultants. She has already helped to improve the lives of tens of thousands of women and men throughout the United States, Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean with her bestselling books and award- winning relationship and life-enrichment programs.
Her advice has yielded her repeat appearances on a wide-variety of programs on ABC, CBS, NBC, BET, and FOX-TV. For two years, Dr. Grace served as popular the on-air and after-care staff psychologist for the Queen Latifah show. She has also served as the relationship columnist for both The New York Beacon weekly newspaper and Belle magazine. She is frequently featured, interviewed, and quoted in such magazines as Ebony, Jet, Essence, Heart & Soul, and Upscale.

Other Confirmed presenters are: Clinical Psychologist- Dr. Bravada Akinsanya;, Author, motivational speaker, coach- Verna Cornelia Price PhD; Medical Doctor- Dr. Joyce Onyekaba, Minister Marsha Pitts-Phillips; Author- Kathy Graves; Author, motivational speaker, coach- publisher and marketing consultant-Deborah Watts.

Some of the topics addressed during the upcoming session and future symposiums:

· Learn how to move from feeling like a victim to being in charge of your life.

· It is time to recognize and stop self- sabotage.

· Is Marriage the new four letter word ?!?

· Get ready to activate your intuition and move out of confusion into clarity.

· Express your truth and Gain more confidence.

· Move from co-dependence to independence.

· Learn how to establish your boundaries.

· Learn how to develop supportive and healthy relationships and lives.

· Live up to your ideals.

· What is wrong/right with Minnesota (or specific tour city or state)?

· Know what you want... And have the courage to go for it!

· How to find love by looking in all the right places.

· Taking care of MY Body From the inside out (Health issues).

· Whoze Cheating Who? ( and who pays the cost for it? The growing HIV issues facing African American women)

Added Special Feature: Learn how others can become a member of the 50 X 50 plus club (wise and passionate women 50 and over, who are living life to the fullest and are willing to share (with those who are younger) their knowledge, wisdom and the “inside
out” ways to have it all!

Sponsors: State Farm Insurance, Minnesota Spokesman Recorder (media), Urban Mass Media Group (media) General Mills (in-kind).

Special thanks to: Jevetta Steele Dickerson, Christopher Harrison of Harrison Art Studio, Annette Clark and Fred Sanders of Trak Runnaz Music
Productions, "The Loving From the Inside Out"
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Registration information announced soon. <br>
Call Teri for more information 1-888-509-9614 x81.

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Pawlenty creates online Meth Offender Registry and announces other measures to battle meth

Saint Paul, MN (July 27, 2006 GMS) On Continuing his effort to combat the methamphetamine epidemic, Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the next phase in his crackdown on meth-related crimes, including the creation of an online Meth Offender Registry.

“Meth is one of the nastiest, most addictive and most harmful drugs ever to hit Minnesota,” Governor Pawlenty said. “We have tackled the meth scourge head-on by moving meth ingredients behind pharmacy counters, adding more agents to go after dealers, creating and funding the Gang and Drug Strike Force, and enhancing treatment programs in our prisons. Still there is more that can be done and today we’re launching the next phase of our assault against meth.”

The four tools deployed by the Governor today to battle meth are:

· Creating a Meth Offender Registry;

· Deploying Bureau of Criminal Apprehension meth agents across Minnesota;

· Combating Meth Trafficking on Minnesota’s Highways; and

· Training to Protect and Assist Children Endangered by Meth. Pawlenty indicated all four of the proposals will be carried out by executive action and do not require legislative action. Pawlenty signed an executive order today creating the Meth Offender Registry (MOD).

Methamphetamine continues to be a serious drug problem in America, with more counties reporting that meth is their number one drug problem, than counties listing cocaine, marijuana, and heroin combined, according to a National Association of Counties report issued in the last month. Methamphetamine use causes increased heart rate and blood pressure and can cause irreversible damage to blood vessels in the brain, producing strokes. Other effects of meth include respiratory problems, irregular heartbeat, and extreme anorexia. The drug has been known to cause cardiovascular collapse and death.

Creating a Meth Offender Registry

Under an executive order signed by the Governor today, convicted meth manufacturers, dealers, and traffickers will have their name, date of birth, offense, conviction date and county where the offense took place listed on an internet registry maintained by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) with assistance provided by the Office of Enterprise Technology (OET).

Photos are not likely to be included initially, but may be added as work on the registry progresses. At this time, 50 of 87 Minnesota counties regularly download photos to the BCA with arrest data. Work on constructing the registry will begin immediately with a goal of DPS having it online by December 31, 2006.

A publicly-accessible registry of serious meth offenders will provide police and citizens with a “one-stop shop” to find out if someone has been involved in selling or making meth. This information on persons convicted of manufacturing, selling or trafficking meth will allow Minnesotans to better protect themselves and their communities. The public exposure may also have a deterrent effect on prospective manufacturers or dealers of methamphetamine.

In March 2005, Tennessee became the first state to create a public Web registry for convicted methamphetamine makers. It now has more than 400 convicted offenders on the list. Illinois followed suit with a similar meth registry law signed by Governor Blagojevich last month, and a half-dozen other states have pending legislation to create meth offender registries.

Deploying Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Meth Agents Across Minnesota

Governor Pawlenty also announced that all ten new BCA agents he proposed and that were funded in the 2005 Omnibus Public Safety bill to fight meth are being deployed to duty around the state. There are three agents stationed in the metro area and one each in Mankato, Willmar, Moorhead, Bemidji, Grand Rapids, Brainerd and Alexandria.

These BCA agents are focused on investigative efforts related to mid- to upper-level meth dealers. The agents coordinate with each other to further the investigations of seizures of meth, and assist local, state and federal agencies on meth investigations such as controlled deliveries, buys and busts, undercover purchases of meth, technical support in cases involving cameras and audio and video recordings, and the investigation and dismantling of meth labs.

The agents will also provide training to law enforcement officers and prosecutors regarding the drug couriers’ use of hidden compartments in “load vehicles” and various interview techniques to detect deception by such couriers. Training will also be provided to officers posing in an undercover capacity as drug dealers to infiltrate methamphetamine drug rings. In addition, the agents will make recommendations regarding new equipment to combat the spread of meth.

These BCA agents will strengthen efforts to deal with the meth coming into the state from Mexico and other locations, often imported by illegal immigrants and gang members. These agents will coordinate with the Minnesota State Patrol which recently received training from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on meth and other drug interdiction.

Combating Meth Trafficking on Minnesota’s Highways

The federal DEA estimates that 40 percent of all drug arrests in the United States begin with a traffic stop. State authorities estimate that more than 100 pounds of meth produced and packaged by cartels arrives in Minnesota every month. In order to put an end to the trafficking of methamphetamine on Minnesota’s roads and highways, the Governor directed the Minnesota State Patrol to focus on innovative ways to detect methamphetamine trafficking.

Two Minnesota programs have achieved exceptional results. First, Minnesota State Troopers have participated in a federally funded course called “Operation Desert Snow.” Recently, the one-hundredth Minnesota State Trooper successfully completed this course. Desert Snow teaches law enforcement officers how to identify suspicious vehicles, conduct detailed roadside interviews, and detect signs that a vehicle has been altered to create hidden storage compartments.

Second, the Minnesota State Patrol has 10 specially trained drug dogs that sniff out drugs hidden in items such as car upholstery, tool boxes or luggage. Both programs have resulted in some of the biggest methamphetamine busts in Minnesota’s history – one arrest caught four individuals transporting 11.5 pounds of meth with a street value of $524,400 for 26,220 dosage units. As recently as this Tuesday, Minnesota State Troopers uncovered a half-pound of meth located in the headrest of a drug trafficker’s car. After every seizure, the State Patrol coordinates with the BCA to ensure that the drug couriers are arrested and the cartels are aggressively combated.

Training to Protect and Assist Children Endangered by Meth

Governor Pawlenty also announced a plan to enhance efforts to assist children living around meth labs or drug endangered environments who face a greater risk for physical, emotional and developmental harm. A child living in a home with a meth lab often experiences severe neglect, physical, emotional or developmental harm, and exposure to the chemicals used in manufacturing methamphetamine.

The Governor’s proposal to combat the meth epidemic includes the creation of a new program focused on helping children endangered by this drug. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will launch a statewide effort to help health care and public safety officials understand how to assist children put at risk by clandestine meth labs or other types of drug production, distribution, or abuse.

The Governor’s goal is to provide a statewide program coordinated through the MDH, state agencies, local governments and law enforcement agencies. Through better coordinated services, children will be removed from dangerous environments, obtain appropriate medical care and receive the resources and assistance they need to be safe. The Governor has instructed the Commissioner of Health to pursue an alliance with the national Drug Endangered Children program, which allows for additional resources and training to assist in protecting children from the impact of drugs.

Nationally, about 30-35% of meth labs seized are residences that include children, according to recent research by the National Jewish Medical and Research Center. The Center also reports that 35-55% of children removed from meth labs test positive for meth, and that 10% of children removed from homes of heavy users test positive for meth. In Minnesota, from 2004 to 2005 there were at least 76 children discovered to be in homes that had meth-related arrests and seizures by local drug task forces, according to the Department of Public Safety.

Minnesota’s drug endangered children are often found to be living in deplorable conditions. The DEC program will help protect, rescue, support and shelter high-risk children in Minnesota from these devastating effects.

“Meth causes many societal problems that we must attack,” Governor Pawlenty said. “Meth can destroy not only the lives of users, but their families, friends and neighbors too. We’ve made significant progress, but we still need to tackle meth on a variety of fronts. Today’s actions will help us halt the spread of this harmful drug and engage the public in our efforts.”

Meth Offender Registry Executive Order

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Bishop Stanley Neil Frazier, Minnesota Jurisdictional Prelate, takes his rightful place at the right hand of God

Saint Paul, MN (July 13, 2006 GMS) On the morning of July 12, 2006, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ summoned Bishop Stanley Neil Frazier to take his long-awaited place at the right hand of God. God’s faithful servant endured a long-term illness with a rare blood disorder that had been diagnosed at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, in November 2005. His passing will change the lives of many, and change the face of the communities of the state of Minnesota as well as the nation. He was 70 years old.

On July 17, 1935, Stanley Neil was born in Fergus Falls, MN, as one of seven children to Arthur and Jean Frazier. In his lifetime, he proved to be one of the most prominent leaders in Minnesota. The integrity and dignity of Bishop Frazier far preceded him in all areas of his life, and he was highly regarded by all who encountered his presence. Over the years, many community, state and national organizations sought Bishop Frazier for his participation on their committees and boards. Even so, Bishop’s steadfast commitment and dedication continued to focus on his religion, church and family.

After the Frazier family relocated to Minneapolis from Fergus Falls in 1942, Frazier’s leadership skills began at a young age while he served as a counselor at a YMCA camp. Frazier spent his youth as a boxer for the Golden Gloves organization; he was voted by The Ring magazine as the “fighter most likely to succeed.” After fighting and defeating the Canadian champion, at the age of 18, Frazier ended his very promising boxing career to become a dedicated member of Minnesota’s Emmanuel Tabernacle, Church Of God In Christ (formerly know as “Fourth Street Church of God In Christ”, established in 1930 by Elder Antoine Wilson).

In 1953, Frazier married Jeanette Ruth Roberts of Cincinnati, OH. To this union, together serving the Lord, they brought four children: G. Sankara, Cheryl, Mark and Beverly. The Frazier household expanded greatly when they opened up their home and their hearts to raising Teena as a daughter (now deceased, sister of Jeanette), Dhonek, daughter from Africa, and over thirty additional relatives and foster children. In addition to raising their children, and due to a great love for all children, Jeanette also worked in the Minneapolis Public School system for over 29 years. The Frazier household became known as the “community home” or “place of refuge” for troubled youth, gathering in a religious, positive and non-threatening environment.

Accepting the Lord Jesus Christ in his life as his personal Savior, Frazier, in 1954, started his religious journey serving in various capacities. Some of his duties included, but were not limited to; Sunday school teacher, president, Young People Willing Workers, president, Home and Foreign Missions instructor and member of the board of directors of the Charles Harrison Mason System of Bible Colleges, State COGIC treasurer, State USAC Chairman, and administrative assistant to the late Bishop S. H. Overton.

In 1972, succeeding the late Pastor, Bishop William B. Williams, Elder Frazier was appointed by Bishop Louis H. Ford, (interim Bishop presiding over Minnesota) to assume the pastorate of Emmanuel Tabernacle.

After over thirty years of proving his undisputed love for Christ, his church, and in demonstrating his leadership skills, the National Church Of God In Christ saw the need to use this faithful servant in the capacity of the Jurisdictional Bishop of the State of MN. His official ordination took place during the COGIC National Holy Convocation in November 1985, in Memphis, TN, officiated by the late, presiding Bishop J.O. Patterson.

Leading the Minnesota COGIC organization, with a membership of over 45 churches, Bishop Frazier extended his compassionate embrace to the surrounding communities, involving numerous community outreach programs designed to impact constituents of all ages in a positive and spiritual manner. One honor bestowed on Bishop Frazier was in the Fall of 2003 when he was unanimously voted by the Board of Regents (North Central University) to join the Board as a permanent member. As a result, North Central also created the Bishop Stanley N. Frazier Scholarship for deserving NCU students who are members of a COGIC church.

With a total number of 52 years as a servant of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and a prominent community leader, Bishop Stanley Neil Frazier's contributions have no doubt secured a special heavenly home for him. He has more than proven himself a good and faithful servant, one that we should all aspire to be in the sight of the Almighty God.

Bishop Frazier is preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Jean, and one brother, Thomas, and one child raised in the household, Teena (deceased sister of Jeanette). Surviving family members include: devoted wife and best friend of 52 years, Jeanette, five children – all of Minneapolis, MN, G. Sankara, Cheryl, Mark (Cherie), Beverly, Dhonek (native of Africa), seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brothers, Arthur Jr., Roger (also a Pastor in Richmond, IN), Frank, Michael, and sister, Patricia, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and his Emmanuel Tabernacle COGIC devoted family.

There are no words to convey the great sadness felt in the hearts around the nation by the loss of Bishop Stanley Neil Frazier. We will mourn, yet we will also rejoice in his departure to his heavenly home.

Home Going Celebration Services & Arrangements:

Monday July 17th, 2006
9am-until Noon on Tuesday, July 18th, 2006
Lying in State
Emmanuel Tabernacle COGIC (Home church)
2501 East 22nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 724-6701

Tuesday, July 18th, 2006
Lying in State
Viewing: 5:30pm-7pm
Local and State Service
(as our Bishop Frazier would have it --
'the community and friends are welcome')
7pm
Location: Cedar Valley Church
8600 Bloomington Avenue South
Bloomington, MN

Wednesday, July 19th, 2006
Viewing: 11am - Noon
National Service: Noon
Presided over by Bishop G. E. Patterson
International Presiding Bishop
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.
Location: Cedar Valley Church
8600 Bloomington Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN

Internment:
Lakewood Cemetery
3600 Hennepin Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 822-2171

Arrangements by:
Estes Funeral Chapel
2210 Plymouth Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 521-674

Information Contact:
Superintendent McKinley Moore, Jurisdictional Secretary
Minnesota Jurisdiction Church Of God In Christ
Address: 6120 Xerxes Avenue North
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Phone: 763-560-4942
Email: suptmcmoore@aol.com

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Minnesota Jurisdictional Prelate, the Bishop Stanley Neil Frazier passes

Mpls, MN (July 12, 2006 GMS) The Minnesota Jurisdiction Church of God In Christ, sadly announces the passing of our much beloved Jurisdictional Prelate, the Bishop Stanley Neil Frazier. Bishop Frazier passed from labor to reward at his home surrounded by family and loved ones at approximately 1:30am on Wednesday July 12, 2006.

Two home going celebrations are being planned. One at the Local and Jurisdiction level, and the other by the Church Of God In Christ Inc., headquartered in Memphis Tennessee. The national service will be presided over by Bishop G. E. Patterson, International Presiding Bishop, Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

Further information to follow.

Please Contact:
Superintendent McKinley Moore, Jurisdictional Secretary
Minnesota Jurisdiction Church Of God In Christ
Address: 6120 Xerxes Avenue North
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Phone: 763-560-4942
Email: suptmcmoore@aol.com

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Gospel Radio Launched Monday On The New Z-1470 KZTG

Mpls, MN (July 18, 2006 GMS) Totally Gospel Radio Network is launching the Twin Cities’ newest radio experience with Totally Gospel on KZTG-AM 1470, formerly KLBB, with a preview this weekend, Saturday, July 8th from 11AM - 3PM and Sunday, 9th from 4 - 9 PM. The official launch is set for Monday July 17th when the station begins broadcasting gospel 24 hours a day.

The successful previews are completed and Monday, July 17th, The Totally Gospel Radio network premiered in the Twin Cities’ area.

Totally Gospel, to be known as Z 1470 Totally Gospel, features a mixture of the best in Urban Contemporary and Traditional “Black Gospel,” as well as local, regional and national ministries.

Z-1470 KZTG General Manager, Freddie Bell says the flawless previews were a nice look into what area listeners can expect during the 24-hour daily broadcasts. “Over time we’ll hear more of a Twin Cities influence as an increasing number of programmers and advertisers partner with us,” he said.

Bell announced on his weblog that his own program will eventually make its’ way to Totally Gospel but the air date hasn’t been worked out. Bell was Station Manager and radio personality on the former KSGS 950AM, SOLID GOLD SOUL.

Totally Gospel, of Buffalo New York, headed by The Reverend John Young Sr., launched as a 4-hour program that expanded over a 5 year period to become Western New York's first and only full time Gospel Radio Station May, 1997.

Totally Gospel expanded its reach to Adelphia Cable, Dominion SkyAngel on the Dish Network, WKIQ-AM 1390, Eustis, FL, WXRL-AM 1300, Lancaster, NY, and WWWG-AM, Rochester NY.

Three years ago, Totally Gospel acquired a five- station cluster in Southeast Arkansas and launched Webcasting Streams of various radio formats including Gospel. The expansion continues with the addition of KLBB, now known as Z-1470 KZTG Totally Gospel.

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New Gospel music station
by Karen Youso, Star Tribune

Twin Citians will soon be able to tune in to gospel sounds any time, day or night.

Known as Z 1470 Totally Gospel, it will broadcast 24 hours a day from the former KLBB studio in Edina.

The station will feature contemporary and traditional black gospel music, including the Sounds of Blackness, Kirk Franklin, Dottie Peoples and Aretha Franklin, as well as local and national ministries. Its general manager is radio personality Freddie Bell.

However, it's not just an ethnic station, said program host and spokeswoman Prophetess S B Barber Stalling . It's a gospel station, about the good news of the Lord Jesus Christ, she said.

"It's not a black gospel or a white gospel, it's the gospel," she said. It's the same message, just a different style of delivery, she said.

To explain, Stalling said that the region's established Christian station, KTIS AM and FM, features a contemporary Christian format, typically understood as white Christian music, but does include some black artists.

Z 1470 Totally Gospel's programming is predominantly black. But there's lots of crossover in the industry. Called urban inspirational, it's basically a mix of traditional church and contemporary music.

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Gospel radio launches in the Twin Cities

Mpls, MN (July 7, 2006 GMS) Totally Gospel Radio Network is launching the Twin Cities’ newest radio experience with Totally Gospel on KZTG-AM 1470, formerly KLBB, with a preview this weekend, Saturday, July 8th from 11AM - 3PM and Sunday, 9th from 4 - 9 PM. The official launch is set for Monday July 17th when the station begins broadcasting gospel 24 hours a day.

Totally Gospel, to be known in the Twin Cities as Z 1470 Totally Gospel, features a mixture of the best in Urban Contemporary and Traditional “Black Gospel,” as well as local, regional and national ministries.

Broadcast executive Freddie Bell, named as Z 1470’s General Manager, says the station will be an exhilarating experience and fills a hole in the Twin Cities radio marketplace. Joining the programming lineup are Minnesota based I AM Magazine's publisher and gospel radio program host Jerry Griffis and GRACE Media Network (Grace Media Services) executive and broadcast personality Prophetess SB Barber Stalling to name a few. Programming schedule will beannounced later.

Bell was Station Manager and radio personality on the former KSGS 950AM, SOLID GOLD SOUL. “I’m excited to be part of an important addition to the fabric of area radio and I expect the impact of our gospel format will resonate positively with the Twin Cities business community and with our listener base as a whole,” he says.

Totally Gospel, of Buffalo New York, headed by The Reverend John Young Sr., launched as a 4 hour program that expanded over a 5 year period to become Western New York's first and only full time Gospel Radio Station in May 15, 1997.

Totally Gospel expanded its reach to Adelphia Cable, Dominion SkyAngel on the Dish Network, WKIQ-AM 1390, Eustis, FL, WXRL-AM 1300, Lancaster, NY, & WWWG-AM, Rochester NY.

Three years ago, Totally Gospel acquired a five-station cluster in Southeast Arkansas and launched Webcasting Streams of various radio formats including Gospel. The expansion continues with the addition of KLBB, now known as KZTG AM1470.

Contact : Freddie Bell (888) 639-9738; e-mail: freddiebell1470@gmail.com

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(GMS 1/13/06)

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(GMS 1/13/06)

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(GMS 1/13/05)

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CFT announces Black Church Week of Prayer March 5-11
(special guests GRAMMY Award winning Ann Nesby, AIDS/HIV Activist & Educator Elder Linda Atlas)

Mpls, MN (February 24, 2006 GMS) Community Fitness Today, Inc. (CFT) along with Macedonia DHM AIDS Ministry leads the PRAYER and ACTION starting Sunday, March 5 thru Saturday, March 11, 2006 Black Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS.

Executive Director S. Marie Ghaham, CFT, appeals to clergy, the local church community origanizations and leaders, "Please join us in the fight."

Now approaching its 17th year, The Black Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS is a week of HIV/AIDS education and awareness highlighting the important role churches play in addressing the HIV/AIDS crisis.(More)

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COGIC Church racially attacked by 'burning cross' outside its doors

St. Paul, MN (January 22, 2006 GMS) Liberty Temple Outreach Ministries, an affiliate of The Minnesota Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Church Of God In Christ, Inc. located at 793 Armstrong Ave. in St. Paul, was racially attacked by 'burning cross' out side its doors on Tuesday, January 17 between 9:30 to 10:00 PM. “Although I am shocked and disappointed at such an action...we believe and know that no weapon formed against you shall prosper,” declares the church's Pastor Thomas Mite. (More)

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Governor Pawlenty Appoints Members To Council on Faith and Community Service Initiatives

Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (January 13, 2006 GMS) “Developing Leaders for Effective Ministry” is the theme for the Church Of God In Christ’s 2006 Jurisdictional Leadership Conference. It speaks to the awesome task ahead of us to do kingdom building, and the necessity of spiritual, organizational, and educational preparation to effectively serve in ministry to this generation and the next. (More)

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The Second Chance is bringing people together staring Michael W. Smith and jeff obafemi carr

(GMS ePRESS 01/29/06) The stars of The Second Chance, Michael W. Smith and jeff obafemi carr, have been out on the road sharing the movie and its message with pastors both urban and suburban. Event attendees have been thrilled to share discussion about what it means to serve with Michael, jeff and each other. From Dallas to Minneapolis to Cincinnati and beyond, people everywhere are talking about the potential of this movie to touch hearts and change lives. The movie opens in select theatres February 16, 2006. (More)

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Debut book release "DOWN TIME" by Kelvin Pleasent reveals Hurricane Katrina before it happended

Georgia (GMS) "...I wrote the final chapter of the book ["DOWN TIME"], “Thank God for the Storm”, through a word given to me by God, one year earlier and it was confirmed through Hurricane Katrina." An accomplished National and International Speaker, Musician, and Songwriter, Kelvin Pleasent shared the stage with award winning artists Hezekiah Walker, Kirk Franklin, Vickie Winans, Marvin Sapp and many other prominent artists. He is founder of Vision Ministries, Inc and Back Line Studios.

A featured program columnist on Grace Media Network (www.GMNetwork.cc), Kelvin joins the ranks of e-prenuers with an exclusive Internet release of his debut book "DOWN TIME" The Break Before The Breakthrough. Kelvin has completed an outstanding assemblage of life changing messages entitled “Down Time” from which the book is titled. "DOWN TIME" carries the believer, as well as the nonbeliever through a journey that deals with the inconceivable, perplexing, progression and recession of events between mountain top experiences. Kelvin reveals, "This book also focuses in on the recent cataclysmic devastation that has ravaged the Gulf Coast Region. Living through the storm, I wrote the final chapter of the book, “Thank God for the Storm”, through a word given to me by God, one year earlier and it was confirmed through Hurricane Katrina." "DOWN TIME" is a must read.

Kelvin is currently the National Minister of Music with the Powerhouse of Deliverance Churches, International, whose Headquarters is based in Hinesville, GA. Since 1986, he has ministered predominately to the military forces around the world, as well as the United States. He is a Operations Senior Noncommissioned Officer with Recruiting Command in the United States Army using it as a means to minister to thousands around the world -- now stationed and serving in the Southern Golf Coast.

He is working on his CD music project "The Next Move of God".

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Lee Bailey, Minnesota Governor's Special Advisor on Faith and Community Service Initiatives (GMS ePRESS Vol6No1 1/29/06)

The Second Chance movie promotional tour with costars Michael W. Smith and jeff obafemi carr (GMS 1/29/06)

COGIC Church racially attacked by 'burning cross' (GMS 1/22/06)

Governor Pawlenty Appoints Members To Council on Faith and Community Service Initiatives
(GMS 1/13/06)

Minnesota Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ Hosts 13th Annual Leadership Conference
(GMS 1/13/06)

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The Minnesota State Baptist Conference Host 1st Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commemoration

Minneapolis/St. Paul (January 13, 2006 GMS) On the 20th anniversary of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, the Minnesota State Baptist Convention will host a weekend of events to honor the former Baptist Minister and Civil Rights Leader. Friday, January 13th at 7:00 pm as part of its midwinter conference, the Rev. Jerry McAfee of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church in north Minneapolis, will be installed as the new President of the 20,000 plus members representing 35 Black Baptist Churches across the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, Rochester and Duluth. In addition, numerous well-known Ministers from across the country will be coming to Minneapolis to partake in the Installation ceremony. (More)

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American Teens Fast to Fight Hunger: Thousands to Participate in World Vision's 30 Hour Famine (GMS 1/9/06)

2005 Archive

Jack Yates signs with the Meridan Music Group (GMS 12/15/05)

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Minnesota State Baptist Convention elects new president Rev. Jerry McAfee, Senior Pastor of New Salem Baptist Church

Mpls, MN (Nov. 2005 GMS) On October 20, 2005 during the Minnesota State Baptist Convention, the torch of presidency was passed from the Rev. Ian D. Bethel of New Beginnings Baptist Tabernacle Church to the Rev. Jerry McAfee of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. The installation service will take place Friday, January 13, 2006, 6:00 PM at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church.

During a late telephone interview on last evening, Rev. McAfee was gracious in taking the time to talk about his appointment and his leadership agenda for the convention. (More)

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YiG Showcase members living for Jesus Christ
by Maya Beecham

Mpls, MN (Nov. 2005 GMS) The scene is all too common. When you turn on the television, a rapper flaunts platinum capped teeth, diamonds and platinum wrapped around his neck and fingers, and half clothed woman gyrating at his side. Or, as you turn on the radio, sexually explicit lyrics bombard the radio waves, as the beat of a track lures young listener’s ears. Society has increasingly become fueled by anything involving sex, drugs and fast money. And youths are no different. As media moguls continue to declare, “We are giving the people what they want.”

So how can a young person live a righteous life for Jesus Christ? Members of Youth In Gospel (YiG) Showcase™, have a great responsibility on their shoulders. (More)

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MnAAHKRC Press Conference: Meet Gulf Region Pastors & Volunteers/ Bishop Paul S. Morton Keynote Speaker, MN Statewide Service For Katrina Survivors (GMS 10/18/05)

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