#BlackHistoryMonth Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman

Bessie Coleman was the first black woman to earn a pilot's license. Because flying schools in the United States denied her entry, she taught herself French and moved to France, earning her license from France's well-known Caudron Brother's School of Aviation in just seven months. Coleman specialized in stunt flying and parachuting, earning a living barnstorming and performing aerial tricks. She remains a pioneer of women in the field of aviation.

Sunday's Activities {2/24/13}

Big Ups!!!

Not what we give,

But what we share,

For the gift without the giver

is bare.

---James Russell Lowell

We have our own little cheer-leading squad and we absolutely love them. We thank you all for your encouraging words and support.

Pastor Damian and Cheryl Hinton

The Cottmans 

Lisa Francis (mommy)

Social Security Administrative employees (butterfly fundraiser)

Dec. Leslie and Elder Kelley (donation to coin drive)

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

--Jennifer, Jessica and Cierra (left to right)

Special Thank You

A special thanks goes to Mother Watts for her generous donation to LCM Route 620 coin drive. She brought us a big bag of coins. THANK YOU!!!!!

Four Friends on a Mission

Take Up Your Bed & Walk 

Scripture:

Mark 2:1-12
And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room: and he preached the word unto them. And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four.

"I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house"

Key Word(s):

Paralyze: to render (a part of the body) insensitive to pain, touch, etc.

Lesson:

• Jesus was in a place called Capernaum.  
• Jesus was in a house where people had come to see him teach, heal and some came to find fault in Jesus.
• By this time, Jesus had performed many miracles and healed a lot of people. 
• When people found out Jesus would be in the house, the house filled up quickly.
• Four friends of a man that was paralyzed had heard that Jesus would be in the house so they carried their friend to see Jesus on his bed.
• When they got to the house, they could not get inside with their paralyzed friend on his bed.
• The four friends took him up to the roof where they begun to tear the titles off the roof.
• After the four friends tore a hole in the roof, they lower the paralyzed man down into the room.
• When Jesus saw him, he looked at the man and told him that "All his sins were forgiven"
• Some of the people (Pharisees) thought in their minds who was this man that he could forgive this paralyzed man of his sins.
• Jesus asked the crowd would it be easier to say to the man that all his sins were forgiven or to take up his bed and walk.
• Jesus then turned to the paralyzed man and took him to "Take up his bed and walk"
• The paralyzed man took up his bed and walked 

Review Questions:

1. What is the name of the area Jesus was in? Answer: Capernaum
2. Who are the people that came to find fault in Jesus? Answer: Pharisees
3. How many friends did the paralyzed man have? Answer: Four
4. When the paralyzed man' friends realized that the house was too full, what did they do? Answer: They went to the roof and tore the titles off

Teacher: Cierra Francis

Have a great weekend!

#FlashbackFriday

#BlackHistoryMonth Mary McLeod Bethune

Mary McLeod Bethune

Born on July 10, 1875, in Mayesville, South Carolina, Mary McLeod Bethune was a child of former slaves. She graduated from the Scotia Seminary for Girls in 1893. Believing that education provided the key to racial advancement, Bethune founded the Daytona Normal and Industrial Institute in 1904, which later became Bethune-Cookman College. Mary McLeod Bethune was an educator and activist, serving as president of the National Association of Colored Women and founding the National Council of Negro Women. Bethune died in 1955.

"Without faith, nothing is possible. With it, nothing is impossible."

– Mary McLeod Bethune

#BlackHistoryMonth Did you know??

On February 20, 1927, Sidney Poitier was born. He became the first black Academy Award winner in 1964 for his performance in "Lillies of the Field".

"If I'm remembered for having done a few good things and if my presence here has sparked some good energies, that's plenty."

– Sidney Poitier

Review Activity Sunday, February 17th (older kids' activity)

Review

Congratulations to TEAM A! We are so proud that our children knew their scriptures and bible lessons!

Lesson	Scripture	Finish the statement	Fun Facts
100 Jesus first miracle	100 Friends ________at _________times	100 Lazarus had two sisters named	100 Everybody put your hands together and ……
200 How many wise men were there?	200 Thy word have I had in my ___________ that I might not sin against thee	200 If any man serve me, let him ______________me	200 Our father which art in ______, hallowed____________
300 How many disciples were there?	300 Man should not live by ____________ alone	300 _____________walked on water towards Jesus	300 Name three gifts the wise men brought Jesus
400 Where did Mary and Joseph go after Jesus was born?	400 ___________for one another that they may be healed	400 Jesus healed the deaf/mute man in a placed called	400 Where was Jesus on his way to when he healed the lepers
500 Lazarus was dead for how many days	500 God will supply all your _________ according to his riches in glory	500 The devil Jesus to turn the rock into _________	500 How many lepers came back to say thank you?

Answers

Lesson	Scripture	Finish the statement	Fun Facts
100 Jesus first miracle Turned water to wine	100 Friends _loveth_at _alll_times	100 Lazarus had two sisters named Martha and Mary	100 Everybody put your hands together and …… And lets praise the Lord
200 How many wise men were there? We do not know	200 Thy word have I had in my ___________ that I might not sin against thee heart	200 If any man serve me, let him ______________me follow	200 Our father which art in ______, hallowed____________ Heaven Be thy name
300 How many disciples were there? 12	300 Man should not live by ____________ alone bread	300 _____________walked on water towards Jesus Peter	300 Name three gifts the wise men brought Jesus Gold, Frankincense, myrrh
400 Where did Mary and Joseph go after Jesus was born? Egypt	400 ___________for one another that they may be healed Pray	400 Jesus healed the deaf/mute man in a placed called Ten Towns	400 Where was Jesus on his way to when he healed the lepers Jerusalem
500 Lazarus was dead for how many days 4	500 God will supply all your _________ according to his riches in glory needs	500 The devil Jesus to turn the rock into _________ bread	500 How many lepers came back to say thank you? 1

Jesus Walks on Water

Keep Your Eyes on Jesus

Scripture:

And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All power has been given to Me in heaven and on earth"

Matt 28: 18

Key Word(s):

Power: strength, might, force, the act of accomplishing something 

Attention Grabber:

Name different types of weather

Lesson:

• Jesus told his disciples to get into the boat and go before Him to the other side
• A storm came along as the disciples sailed across to the other side and it scared them
• Jesus came to them walking on the water
• When the disciples saw Jesus walking on the water, they were scared and said, "It is a ghost."
• Jesus told his disciples not to be afraid 
• Peter asked Jesus if i was indeed him, let him walk out on the water too (Peter wanted to walk on water)
• Peter began to walk on water
• Peter started to become afraid because of the wind and everything around him
• Because he was afraid he began to sink
• Peter cried out "Lord, save me."
• Jesus stretched out his arm and saved Peter

Key Points:

>Power belongs to God (Jesus)

>Don't be afraid because God (Jesus) is with you

Review Questions:

1. What did the disciples see that scared them? Ans: Jesus walking on water
2. What did they think it was? Ans: Ghost
3. What disciple left the boat to meet Jesus? Ans: Peter
4. Who has all power in heaven and earth? Ans: Jesus 

Teacher: Jessica Jones

Sunday's Pictures {2/17/13}

#BlackHistoryMonth Did you know?

Black History Month

Did you know?

John Singleton, the first African American director to be nominated for the Academy Award is nominated for best director and best screenplay for his first film Boyz N the Hood.

Other Movies

Poetic Justice 

Higher Learning 

Baby Boy 

2 Fast 2 Furious 

#BlackHistoryMonth Did you know??

Black History Fact---Did you know?

On February 18, 1688, the first organized protest against slavery in the Americas held in 1688 by four Pennsylvania Quakers from Germantown Meeting. Gerrey Hendericks, Derick up de Graeff, Francis Daniell Pastorius, and Abraham up den Graef organized the protest and presented their opposition to slavery and the trafficking of human beings. In the document, the Quakers use the golden rule as an argument against the inhuman treatment of African Americans: "We shall doe to all men licke as we will be done ourselves; macking no difference of what generation, descent or colour they are". (translation: We shall do all men like as we will be done ourselves; making no difference of what generation, descent, or color they are).

Seeing the injustices of the slave trade, they courageously took a stand against slavery based on their religious and moral beliefs.

Big Shout Outs

Not what we give,

But what we share,

For the gift without the giver

is bare.

---James Russell Lowell

We have our own little cheer-leading squad and we absolutely love them. We thank you all for your encouraging words and support.

Pastor Damian and Cheryl Hinton

The Cottmans 

Lisa Francis (mommy)

Social Security Administrative employees (butterfly fundraiser)

Dec. Leslie and Elder Kelley (donation to coin drive)

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

--Jennifer, Jessica and Cierra (left to right)

#LoveWeek--Valentines

#Top6LoveSongs--LoveWeek

#LoveWeek-- Valentines

#LoveWeek-- Valentines

#BlackHistoryMonth Shirley Chisholm

Born in New York City in 1924, Shirley Chisholm became the first black congresswoman and for seven terms represented New York State in the House. She ran for the Democratic nomination for president in 1972. Throughout her political career Chisholm fought for education opportunities and social justice. She left congress in 1983 to teach and lecture.

#LoveWeek--Valentines

#LoveWeek--Valentines

#LoveWeek--Valentines

 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:38-39

Ten Lepers {2/7/13}

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Say Thank You!

Scripture:

Pray for one another, that they may be healed

James 5:16

Key Word(s):

Leprosy: A disease that causes sores all over the body and it also cause rotting of the body parts.

Attention Grabber:
Review of the healing of the Deaf/Mute man.

Lesson:

• Leprosy was very common in Jesus' day, and people who had this disease were thought to be unclean. 
• They were required to stay away from other people because of the fear that they might infect them with their disease.
• One day, Jesus was walking through a small village when he saw a group of ten lepers on his way to Jerusalem. 
• They stood far away from Jesus and called to him, "Jesus, Master, have pity on us." 
• Obviously, they knew who Jesus was and that he had the power to heal them. 
• When Jesus heard them, he called back to the lepers and said, "Go, show yourself to the priest."
• As the lepers went on their way to see the priest, they looked at their skin and the sores were gone.
•  Jesus had healed their disease. 
•  Suddenly, one of them stopped and went back.
•  Praising God with a loud voice, he threw himself at Jesus' feet and said, "Thank You."
•  Jesus said to him, "Weren't there ten who were healed? Where are the other nine?" 
• Only one out of ten remembered to say, "Thank You."

Important Notes:

>Jesus told the men to go to the priest because a person who was healed of leprosy had to go to the priest to be checked out to reenter society.

>Obedience: When Jesus told the men to go to the priest they had not been healed yet, but they were healed as they went. If they had not been obedient they would not have been healed

>Gratefulness: Its just good manners to say "Thank You"

Review Questions:

1. What is leprosy?Answer: a disease that causes sores all over the body.
2. How many lepers were there? Answer: Ten
3. Who did lepers that were healed had to go to? Answer: Priest 
4. How many came back to say "Thank you"? Answer: One

Teacher: Cierra Francis

#BlackHistoryMoth Did you know??

On this day (February 11) in 1976 Clifford Alexander Jr. was confirmed as the first African American Secretary of the Army.

Sunday's Activity {2/10/13}