1. EDITOR’S NOTE:
The AME Publishing House has experienced some mechanical problems with the printing press and as a result the mail out of The Christian Recorder has been delayed. I ask all of you to please be patient. Dr. Barbour tells us that the problem has been fixed.
As I mentioned earlier, we have to prepare the Christian Recorder weeks out. We are now looking for a few Christmas articles and articles on Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month. In other words we are looking to 2005. We still need timely reports. We have had a number of Episcopal District Planning Meetings, but not as many articles that I had hoped to receive. I need your assistance if we are expected to get the news out. Send the news to me and I will get the news out.
Our move is almost complete. We have moved. I should be in
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11. BARBARA JORDAN HEALTH POLICY CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS FOR STUDENTS OF COLOR, RECEIVED FROM:
KaiserFamilyFoundation@cme.kff.org
PROGRAM: The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program brings
talented African American, Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander and American
Indian/Alaska Native college seniors and recent graduates to
about health policy. The application deadline is January 7, 2005.
PURPOSE: The Kaiser Family Foundation established the Scholars Program
to honor the legacy of late U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, who was
a Foundation Trustee, and to expand the pool of students of color
interested in the field of health policy.
STRUCTURE: Through the nine-week program (May 24 - July 29, 2005),
Scholars gain knowledge about federal legislative procedure and health
policy issues, while further developing their critical thinking and
leadership skills. In addition to an internship in a congressional
office, Scholars participate in seminars and site visits to augment
their knowledge of health care issues, and write and present a health
policy research paper. The program is based at
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible candidates must be
of a racial/ethnic minority group and will be seniors or recent
graduates of an accredited
2004. Candidates are selected based on academic performance,
demonstrated leadership potential and interest in health policy.
COMPENSATION: Scholars receive approximately $5,000 in support, which
includes a stipend, daily expense allowance, airfare and lodging.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Application forms and additional information
about the Program are available online at:
http://www.kff.org/docs/topics/jordanscholars.html
All application materials are due by January 7, 2005. For further information, contact:
program manager Jomo Kassaye at 202.238.2385 or bjscholars@howard.edu .
-Message-Id: 20041103094712.CA4B.12397-4757@cme.kff.org
12. PRAYER REQUEST:
Greetings in Jesus Name! Your prayers are requested for:
Rev.
Room 915
Telephone: 713. 363-7915
Thank You!
Rev. Maggie Crawford, M. Div.
13. ANNOUNCEMENT BY SISTER TINA DEVEAUX: CONGRATULATIONS TO THE REVEREND JAMAL AND FIRST LADY GIZELLE BRYANT ON THE BIRTH OF THEIR DAUGHTER:
It’s a girl! Baby Bryant has arrived. Grace Gizelle Bryant, 8lbs. 5oz. Baby Bryant, First Lady Gizelle and Pastor Jamal Bryant are all doing well.
Expressions and congratulatory messages may be sent to:
Please keep the Bryant family in your prayers.
Tina DeVeaux
EDITOR'S NOTE: Congratulations to the grandparents on both sides of the family because it couldn't have happened without them!
14. INVESTITURE BANQUET OF BISHOP VASHTI MURPHY MCKENZIE, PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL OF BISHOPS:
The Investiture Banquet for Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie will be held on Monday, December 6, 2004 at 7 p.m. at the at Gaylord’s Opryland Hotel,
15. NEWS FROM THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH (www.ame-church.com) ABOUT THE GENERAL BOARD AND COUNCIL OF BISHOPS:
December 6-8, 2004
General Board Meeting Agenda
(This will download an
Acrobat PDF version of the Agenda)
16. KENTCKY ANNUAL CONFERENCE YPD NEWSLETTER:
KY CONFERENCE YPD NEWSLETTER (2KB)
17. A LITTLE HUMOR TO LIGHTEN UP YOUR DAY:
While walking down the street one day, a
" No problem, just let me in," said the senator.
“Well, I'd like to, but I have orders from higher up. What we'll do is have you spend one day in hell and one in heaven. Then you can choose where to spend eternity."
"Really, I've made up my mind. I want to be in heaven," said the senator.
"I'm sorry but we have our rules." And with that, St. Peter escorted him to the elevator.
Down, down, down to hell. The doors opened and the senator found himself in the middle of a green golf course. In the distance was a club and standing in front of it were all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him. Everyone was very happy and in evening dress.
They ran to greet him, to shake his hand, and to reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at expense of the people. They played a friendly game of golf and then dined on lobster, caviar and champagne. Also present was the devil, who really was a very friendly guy who has a good time dancing and telling jokes. They were having such a good time that, before the senator realized it, it is time to go.
Everyone gave him a hearty farewell and waved while the elevator rose ... up, up, up ... and the door reopened on heaven where St. Peter was waiting for him.
"Now it's time to visit heaven."
During these twenty-four hours, the senator joined a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They had a good time and, before he realized it, the senator's 24 hours in heaven had gone by and St. Peter returned.
"Well, now, you've spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now choose your eternity."
The senator reflected for a minute, then answered: "Well, I would never have said it before ... I mean heaven has been delightful and all, but I think I would be better off in hell."
So St. Peter escorted the senator to the elevator to return down, down, down to hell. The doors of the elevator opened and the senator was in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. He saw all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags. The devil came over to the senator and put an arm around his
shoulder.
"I don't understand," stammered the senator. "Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and club, and we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time. Now all I see is a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable. What happened?"
The devil looked at him, smiled and said, "Yesterday we were campaigning. Today you voted."
