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This Easter The ROCK is Blessing the City with Gas and Grocery Giveaways and a Colossal worship experience!

4/22 – Gas Giveaways
The Rock Church will be shutting down a local gas station and letting the pump flow!

4/23 – Rock City Carnival and Picnic Easter Egg Drop: An Easter Blessing for the Grown Folks $$$ plus a traditional Easter Egg Hunt for the kids

4/24 – Easter Service at the Boutwell. 11am

For more information visit The Rock City online

The Sixth Avenue Baptist Church-Bible Study Class was a roaring success.  Thank God from whom all blessings flow.     What a rewarding experience to share your spiritual gifts and spiritual issues with other Christians who are seeking to answer the question posed by the book written by Linda G. Chambers.  The excitements of seeing how God can use you to produce a tangible product that can impact people’s lives and encourage them to find their place in ministry is truly awesome.  Several years ago before writing the book and leading this class my wife was wrestling with the question of how she could use her gifts to improve the church and its mission, to win souls for Christ.  Writing the book required her to research articles and books about spiritual gifts, temperaments, scripture references and being obedient to those spiritual gifts that God had placed on her heart.  Then being willing to share what you have learned can be scary because you always feel as though you are inadequate or unworthy to share how good God has been to you in your spiritual walk.  You wonder if anyone has had similar spiritual experiences and if writing a book is worth reading.  The blessing is in knowing that fear is not of God and that he wants us to live life more abundantly.  Can an accountant write a book about being accountable to God for your spiritual gifts and giving your gifts to the church?  Once you get over the fear, the answer is yes.  We are blessed when we become a blessing to others.  That is what I have observed while helping my wife get over her fear of being rejected because wrote a book.  It has reminded me that all of us can live life more abundantly if we listen to what God has called us to do.

There is a blessing in being obedient.  Church volunteers are very important to the mission of the church when they are obedient to Gods call on their life.  For example, my wife is an excellent accounting professional and accounting professor in the secular world.  Those gifts were offered in obedience to God to our church through her leadership in helping to improve the annual church budgeting and review process and monthly church financial reporting.

The bible says the servant is the greatest in Gods kingdom.  There is a need for more workers in the church who do not compete with each other but see Christ example as the ultimate servant of mankind.  Your church family deserves your spiritual gifts to make the church relevant in the lives of your family, friends, community and the un-churched.

Linda’s involvement at our church has helped ministry leaders become more aware of why it is important for lay leaders of the church to focus their annual budgets towards winning souls for Christ and not having an exclusive social club gatherings throughout the year.  As her husband, her book has reminded me that saving souls and encouraging each other in Christian ministry work should be the focus of every Christian.  We sometimes after a long days work in the world want to give the church our worst, but the church deserves our best.  I think her book is the best and the participants in the Bible study class would agree.  The bible study class allows you to further the conversation with God.  If you continue to read the word, God will show you those areas of church ministry where you can be a blessing to others and an effective witness to the saving grace and mercy of GOD.  We are excited and encouraged by the bible study participants and there conversations of spiritual encouragement.  We also know that others can teach this bible study course and we have designed a teachers guide to give that opportunity to other Christians who want to answer the questions of the book.  Are you open to teaching the book? Have you allowed your gifts to be used in building Gods kingdom on earth through your involvement in ministry?  God wants to bless you to be a blessing to others.  If you ready to make a decision to use your spiritual gifts in ministry we can help.   Email us a problmslv@aol.com or call us at 205-780-0141.  My God continue to richly bless you and your family.

                                                          “I Had No Idea” Tour
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WHAT: Expect a truly eye-opening experience with our “I Had No Idea” tour.  Aptly named, since that is what many say after they’ve toured our facilities and learned the truth about homelessness.
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WHERE:           We are offering tours at all of our facilities:
                                Jimmie Hale Mission
                                Located at 3420 2nd Avenue North, between Sloss Furnace and the Water Works
                                Jessie’s Place, shelter for women and children
                                Located at 2305 5th Avenue North, near the downtown Post Office
WHEN:               Upcoming Tour Dates:
                                Monday, July 19 at 10 a.m. at Jessie’s Place
                                Friday, July 30 at 11 a.m. at Jimmie Hale Mission
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We encourage anyone in the community to sign up for our “I Had No Idea” tour.  Tours last approximately one hour and are free.  We do not solicit for donations. Sign-up is encouraged simply for accurate headcount.  Interested parties can sign up by email at tour@jimmiehalemission.com or at www.jimmiehalemission.com/tours�
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Downtown Jimmie Hale Mission, Inc. is a Christian-based, 501(c)(3) charitable organization that does not receive United Way funding.  What started as a storefront chapel has grown to include a shelter for homeless men, 12-step, Bible-based, recovery programs, fundraising thrift stores, learning centers for education remediation and career readiness, and a shelter for homeless women and children called Jessie’s Place.  For more information, contact our business office at (205) 323-5878 or visit us on the web at www.jimmiehalemission.com.
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Thrift store sale in honor of the 4th of July

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WHAT:                  The Jimmie Hale Mission’s Mission Possible Bargain Centers are celebrating the 4th of July holiday with a “4 for the 4th” sale at all three thrift store locations.  For four hours, customers will get 40% off their entire purchase.

WHERE:                Mission Possible Bargain Centers:

Pinson – 4496 Center Point Rd, near Jack’s Hamburgers.

Eastwood – 1569 Cooper Hill Rd, behind Zaxby’s on Montclair Rd.

Hanceville – 306 Main St SE, Hwy. 31 near City Hall.

WHEN:                  Saturday, June 26
Sale lasts from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Please join us at any of our three Mission Possible Bargain Centers, where we say you can “Get a Bargain and Give a Blessing!”  You can get a bargain by shopping for quality used and new items, such as clothing, furniture and home goods, at discount prices.  You also give a blessing because all proceeds help fund the ministries of the Jimmie Hale Mission.  To learn more, please visit www.jimmiehalemission.com/bargaincenters.

Downtown Jimmie Hale Mission, Inc. is a Christian-based, 501(c)(3) charitable organization that does not receive United Way funding.  What started as a storefront chapel has grown to include a shelter for homeless men, 12-step, Bible-based, recovery programs, fundraising thrift stores, learning centers for education remediation and career readiness, and a shelter for homeless women and children called Jessie’s Place.  For more information, contact our business office at (205) 323-5878 or visit us on the web at www.jimmiehalemission.com.

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Looking for the latest and the best of the year when it comes down to inspiration? Well, look no further. We’ve composed a brief list containing the best thus far in gospel music. Don’t fret though, the year isn’t over yet. More entries are bound to make the cut. In the meantime, let us begin, shall we.

Marvin Sapp
Here I Am

The new album from the former Commissioned singer is breaking even more record than his best-selling Thirstyalbum. Due to the success of the R&B-crossover hit “Never Would Have Made It,” Marvin Sapp launches forward with an incredible set of inspiring anthems – like “The Best In Me” – and funky powerhouse numbers on Here I Am. Songs like the title cut, “Fresh Wind,” “Wait” and “Don’t Count Me Out” are sure to be radio sensations in months to come. It’s a far better album than Thirsty; tossing out the long worshippy cuts and going for what he does best – revival-like ad-libs on top of touching ballads and energetic contemporary numbers.

James Fortune & FIYA
Encore

With a set of gospel hit singles (including 2008′s “I Trust You”) already in his pocket, James Fortune and his group FIYA aim high on their latest work, Encore. While the rap meister, a la Kirk Franklin, talks his way through most of the cuts like a caffeine-fueled emcee, Fortune is blessed with a delicious ride of contemporary gospel done in the traditions of gospel greats like Israel Houghton and John P. Kee (“You Are Here,” “The Greatest”). Then there’s the brilliantly-mastered urban cuts (“Can’t Stop,” “Bounce Back”) – thick enough to work a hardcore nightclub. The ballads remains Fortune’s forte as he passionately renders songs like “Draw Me,” “I Need Your Glory” and the title cut.

Karen Clark-Sheard
All In One

The packaging may be a bit on the dull side and the music is a slight detour from what we normally expect from the Grammy-award winning Clark Sister, but All In One is a fun adventure nevertheless. Containing a healthy mix of urban contemporary grooves (“Crazy Praise,” “Good,” “He Knows”) and a few Sunday morning teasers (“Blessings,” “Prayed Up”), the project stands as a major improvement from the all-worship album Its Not Over. This time around, Clark-Sheard relies on the comforts of her family (Kierra Sheard, J Moss, Dorinda Clark-Cole, J. Drew Sheard) and her developing niche’ of songwriting to help make this project work.

PJ Morton
Walk Alone

Son of a renowned preacher, PJ Morton is a skilled pupil of the old-school. He’s picked up lessons from a versatile set of musical fields including soft rock, classic soul and, of course, gospel. On Walk Alone, he serenades his R&B fans with tunes like “Forever,” “Girlfriend” and the reggae-tinged duet with Tweet on “Love You More.” But he uncovers his gospel roots on the encore edition of “Let Go (Let God)” (featuring a special guest duet with his father, Bishop Paul S. Morton) and on the inspiring “Mountains and Molehills”. The soul singer, who recently made headlines for his stance on recording gospel and mainstream music on CNN, also pens an open letter aimed at his critics on “Son of a Preacherman.”

J Matthew Cobb is the editor-at-large of the Birmingham-based online publication PRAYZEHYMN Online.com. He is also a contributor writer and music critic for SoulTracks.com and UrbanhamFaith.

The 10-city tour will include the following cities:
May 8 – Jackson, MS
May 22- Birmingham, AL
June 5- Memphis, TN
June 19- Jacksonville, FL
July 10- Charlotte, NC
July 24- Baltimore, MD
August 7- New Jersey
August 21- Cleveland, OH
September 4- Chicago, IL
September 18- Los Angeles, CA

The Esteemed Members of the AMC (Amateur Millionaire’s Club):
Chyna Bethley
Dorothy Cook
Helen Dela Houssaye
Bryant & Deborah Huff
Robert & Nicola Jackson
Kenny & Chante Lloyd
Lidia McKinney
Erika McQueen
Erwin & Twiler Portis
Stormy Wellington

Details and Rules:
Contestants must pay a $20 entry fee and submit a one page essay detailing the following:
1. Career path to date
2. Future goals
3. Background
4. Why you deserve to be a millionaire in 10 months

The selected winners in each city will receive an all expense paid membership package which includes products, marketing tools, coaching by the AMC, A local on air radio and newspaper interview, and an appearance on the reality based TV Show, Amateur Millionaire’s Club (currently in production for a major television network) Prize valued at over ten thousand dollars.

All essays must be submitted 1 week prior to the event date.To register to enter the contest visit http://www.10millionairescontest.com/contest.htm.

Agency of Record | Media Contact:
P: Nicole Garner
O: 866-984-5854
C: 770-256-1800
E: pr@thegarnercircle.com

Christine D. Collier
E: Christine@thegarnercircle.com

The Jimmie Hale Mission will be celebrating the expansion of their Hanceville thrift store located on Hwy. 31 near Hanceville’s City Hall.  The festivities will begin at 9 a.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony and will include a 25% off sale on all merchandise, free food and drinks courtesy of Little Caesar’s beginning at 11 a.m. and a chance for all attendees to register to win a brand new piece of furniture.

The expansion will allow for more merchandise to be collected – items for all stores are collected through donations – which can be sold to raise funds for the Jimmie Hale Mission ministries.

The Hanceville Mission Possible Bargain Center is one of three locations that operate as a fundraising thrift store for the Jimmie Hale Mission’s ministries.  Two other stores are located in Eastwood and Pinson.  All stores will take part in a 25% off sale on that Saturday.

Those who are interested can call the Jimmie Hale Mission at 205-323-5878 or the Hanceville Bargain Center at 256-352-6068 for more information.  You can also visit the Bargain Center’s webpage at www.jimmiehalemission.com/bargaincenters for shopping and donating information.

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About The Jimmie Hale Mission
Downtown Jimmie Hale Mission, Inc. is a Christian-based, 501c3 charitable organization that does not receive United Way funding. What started as a storefront chapel has grown to include a shelter for homeless men, Bible-based, 12-step recovery programs, fundraising thrift stores, learning centers for education remediation and career readiness, and a shelter for homeless women and children called Jessie’s Place.
For more information, contact our business office at 323-5878 or visit us online at jimmiehalemission.com.

Note: What is the prayer of a troubled man? Our prayer today as we feel the trouble of the world is sad, sweet, filled with sorrow and Joy.
“One man stayed with his family as he was loyal to them. Thus, no woman or loose harlot could lure him away. Another man planted a garden. God sent the rain and the sunshine. He did make a harvest. Another man stayed with man to see all things. What happened to him?

Meanwhile John continued to grow. His on-going conversion continued to unfold. He saw the history of the Church, Martin Luther and the results of the Reformation. He also saw many covenants and doctrines among many banners that held fast to a multitude of Church houses. However, as he kept God first he saw God not with them as He allowed the non-conformist comfort in his solitude and in his sweet misery.”

Greetings Brethren,

Peace be unto you. To the Church (the Church of Christ Jesus the Prophets and Apostles) and believing Christians everywhere. To those that believe in the Bible (the Spirit of God) as the supreme authority that governs all of humankind. In this we give thanks to God the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit that leads and guides us the straightway. We also come with no material motive or gain or profit from rendering the Truth of God. Those called to great service are given the greatest prosperity that exists by God and not man.

Many come troubled and know not what to do. However, the righteous find comfort hope and help in the Lord in prayer. Glory to God. Beloved as we look to Jesus the Christ our Savior we pray in times of trouble and in joy and pain. We pray today as we did yesterday and tomorrow for God to help us cope with any problems and the things that we need.  What are the prayers for the things we want? Do you want anything with the Lord? Will God provide the needs of the saints?

We may want physical healing however we need spiritual healing in an on-going fashion. Thus, we pray for God to continue as a leaning post, a resting post for the weary. We therefore will never grow tired of praising our Lord and Master. Somebody needs to shout Hallelujah.

We will now begin with the first verse found at Psalms 6. There are 10 verses here however we may need to include a Part II as we see where the Spirit will send us.

Psalms 6: 1: “O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.”
Our beloved brother David was in pain. What was the cause of his pain? What is the cause of your pain this morning, noonday, evening or night? What are your troubles? Will you call on the Lord? Meanwhile we see that this is one of the 7 Penitential Psalms. In these Psalms the writer realizes his situation is usually the result of sin. Have we all sinned and fallen short of the Glory? In an act of repentance David expresses his sorrow over his faults and expresses a fresh commitment to stay with God.

Who will you stay with in times of trouble? Many are never with the Lord in times of good or bad. Many souls that liveth place man in a foul and wicked position before our Lord. They will reap what they sow. We serve a jealous God.

“There was once a man who had a son who sent him on a journey to buy food for the family. However, when the son got to the breadbasket he spent his time with loose women. He then took in much strong drink and squandered all of the money his father in the flesh had given him. This man for all practical purposes did not represent his father and did things that his father had forbidden and warned him not to do. He also took counsel with other elders and disputed many things his father had taught him.

As we look to the benefits of a parallel and draw lines side by side we look to God as He sends Preachers to preach and teach His word. But, some fall for women, money and many other things.  All things of material are held up in the world as good. They left God as they left His teachings and what He had provided for them in His word. God was/is upset, and jealous of the flesh influences of His preachers. However, as they left God they took up with another guy who was hot and was the intercessor to an eternal place of doom.”

At the 2nd Division of Psalms we find scripture that celebrates the coronation of God’s anointed. We also look to Christ as our eternal King. Look now with us to the 5th verse: “Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.”
The victory of the saints is coming as God will protect us from our enemies. Those that attempt to Censor and impede the posting of the FreedomJournal and those that have stood in opposition to our work for the last 40 years your day will come. We come to praise the coronation of the Messiah and He has promised us mercy and relief in all times of trouble. We are also very glad about it.

At Psalms 38 there is hope when sorrow for sin is expressed. NO one, yes no preacher or religious leader can offer us healing and protection as we confess our sins.  Almighty God is who we pray to in the name of Jesus at the altar of repentance. Now look with us at the first verse at Psalms 38: “O LORD, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.”
This verse is identical to our primary verse taken from Psalms 6: 1. Here we see that God often allows his faithful to be subjected and tested by the persecutions of their enemies. David did not nor do we ask God to relive us of all of the unpleasant situations we encounter. Meanwhile we pray as did David for modification and strength to cope with all circumstances we face as we make this sojourn in the name of Jesus. Somebody please shout Hallelujah.

Now back to our primary scripture taken from Psalms 6 and the 2nd verse.

Psalms 6: 2: “Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, Heal me; for my bones are vexed.” (Also see Psalms 22: 14 where the Psalmist relates his pain and suffering to that of Christ on the cross. This is a figurative expression but represents a human being fastly approaching death).
In the previous Psalm David prayed for divine help during the day. Now we see him pleading for help as he approached the night.

Psalms 6: 3-4: “My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O Lord, how long?”
David being in the human posture asked the Lord how long will I have to go through this ordeal? How long did Jesus have to suffer? How long will we have to suffer? Is there always joy in the midst of any trouble for the righteous that stay in the Spirit?  God always knows what is best and what we think is for our bad is for our good?

At Psalms 83 we see a passionate plea for God to destroy the enemies of Israel. Who do the people of God now call out for? Look now at verse 3: “They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones.”
To be crafty means they consulted with other enemies of God’s people to plot against the Lord. God protects the hidden ones in His divine special care. Are we hidden?

Meanwhile at Psalms 90: 13 as an additional cross reference to verse Psalms 6: 3 we see another earnest plea for God’s mercy. “Return, O Lord, how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants.”

Psalms 6: 4: “Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: O save me for thy mercies’ sake.”
The Lord will never forsake us. We have to leave Him. Thus the word return here does not mean that the Lord had forsaken David. David prayed for a return or a repeat of the blessings of God. We also want a repeat of God’s blessings. Glory to God.

We (FreedomJournal) have written volumes and have been talked about (rebuked and scorned) by many of the brethren. All will not make the transition at the same time. Many will thus be left to bear witness to what they have seen what they have read and what they have heard. Somebody shout Hallelujah.

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Wear iT Wednesday™ is a growing movement that will show the nation how young people are willing to take on the personal responsibility of demonstrating Christian values and commitment to Christ. The Wear iT Wednesday™ tag line states it best– “Wear iT, Live iT”.

Chelsea’s initial goal is to have 1,000,000 students commit to “wear their faith” each Wednesday by registering online at www.wearitwednesday.com. Chelsea and the Wear iT Wednesday team view this as a continual growing movement.

See the media contacts below to interview Chelsea Eubank or Renee Johnson. For more information regarding this movement, visit the website at www.wearitwednesday.com.

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