Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 December 1993 — Page 17

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structure in a home

May God’s Peace Be upon those who read. \ I am a 16-year-old living in society today and attend a local pub-

lic school. 1

1 would like to share with the readers my opinion on the subject of a properly-structured family. Proper Structure should be stressed often in homes at all times, I

but due to the lack of self-confi-

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families have been pro-

grammed to misunderstand the

proper structure.

I myself, living in an Islamic ^ home, have a two parent household. In this household, the father is the hwd. Not aohe is putting faar in his children hearts, but to better his children’s self-worth. Lately, we find on television and other false advertising that a one parent home is OK. In some cases they are. , But in order for a family structure to operate properly, it is Best to have a two-parent home. The mother’s role in an household consists of many objectives. A mother’s "job” is to teach her children right from wrong, bow to carry themselves in a righteous manner and to look to the future. Often times teens have to bee many obstacles such as peer pressure, maintaining a good attitude, along with good grades, trying our best to keep our minds on the right

}» track and think of ourselves as hu-

man beings rather than animals. We may see cases in which chil-

dren m being sexually and men-

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to put food on the table.

Religion plays a major part in a property structured home. In older to haveaproper structure, you must

have a proper religion.

Ifafamily is not Ood conscience and trying their best to serve the All Mighty, surely that family doesn’t have a proper structure. Every bmily is expected to have their ups and downs; their dos and don’ts; their yeses and no’s; and

their can and can’t go.

We must leam how to deal with the proper discipline. Discipline also plays a major part in today

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By CONNIE GAINES HAYES as Youffilob Preparedness, Chil- some

Senior Staff Writer dren UtUimited, Parents and Ba- helped during the holiday season.

bies, the Legal Assistance Program Last week, the xmgregation in

The celebration of Christmas is and the Food pantry are all part of conjunction with the K-mart deal hand. Westminister ministries. partment store on East WashingDuring this season, many search Ronald Cusbenberry is coordi- ton Street, did something special for special ways in which to ex- nator fcw all of the Westminister for area children, press thanks for Ood’sgiftsand for social ministries. Members of the congregation Ms constant blessings. “What’s happening here at were contacted by Chuck Cusack, It is also during this time of year, Westminister is they haven’t got- general manager of the store seektbat many, who are not as fortu- ten a lot of publicity, but are doing ing 20 participants in which to nate, have to do without. something excellent for the com- provide them with a shopping

That's where churches such as munity, through comprehensive spree.

Westminister Presbyterian, nestled fond and resource development,” After Westminister supplied the on the city’s Eastside, has opened Cusbenberry said. “It disturbs me 20 children, Cusack requested 20

up its heart and doors to share with that a lot of our churches aren’t more,

others in the community. doing near this, we have to stop This year, 40 elated children For this congregation, giving and and be in the name of righteous- and volunteers from the Rotary caring is shown throu^KNit the year ness.” Club spent hours shopping through as well. The church’spantry serves some the aisles of K-mart, not shopping Social service programs, such 35 families within a week. And for themselves, but for parents and

Aim children also had the opportunity to display their gift wrapping techniques after Christmas gifts were selected.

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Some of the city’s elated children spent last week In the aisles of K-mart department store on E. Washington St, during a day of Christmas shopping.

other family members. Stevens like many others in The children were also respon- her community are considered sible for wrapping their purchases, antongthe neediest of the needy Last year, children in the and statistics show the number Westminister area were involved Of families in need is rising, in the K-mart giving tree, in which according to Lillian Hughes, the children’s names appeared on pastoral associate for 1 St. the tree and on the back were things Bridgets, who also Worked as a they needed or wanted. coordinator for Westminister. The names of the children se- ’ “More families need help, lected were submitted by each But the beauty of it is, project coordinator, the same as Westminister operates on a this year. grander scale than other Coming this weekend, parents churches and organizations,” will have a chance to display their Hughes said. “They have a real gift wrapping techniques for other partnership with Second Presfamily members. byterian and parents. It is a The various programs sponsored unique program.” by Westminister are integrated, Hughes issues this challenge helping 60 percent of the African to other churches in the city. American population. “You can say this is the time Rachel Stevens is one India- of year when people massage napolis resident who takes advan- their egos and unfortunately tage of the Westminister program many churches don ’t have a way during Christmas. to help. This is a challenge for “I’m grateful for a church like all churches, not just with Westminister, who help people in money, but possibly takingcare need,” Stevens said. “I rely on pro- of-a family the entjlre year, grams like this only for the holiday .Westminister is opening doors season. I don’t during other times for neighborhoods, iB a small of the year, it’s hard to get kids to church that’s anchored and a understand you don’t have money model for others.”

for Christmas.” i

lye on Gospel

O’Landa Draper has scored with his latest project,

“All The Bases.”

Draper, whose choir The Associates was once dubbed

properly structured homes. Lately, ^ ^ >90^' seems to be having his day with

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abuse, but when parents don’t take Addtfomdly, Draper is also featured on Jennifer Now, the question is, how do we jus choir have done with others. 1

project a positive family image in

our homes?

Well, to tell you the truth, it’s going to take some time. The misunderstanding of a proper structured family has been wiped over this world. We need all the mothers and fathers who really care and are Ood conscience. Who can realize

Just this year, he coordinated the Mass Choir to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the March on Washington and performed with Billy Joel. He and his famed Associates got their with Shirley Caesar, but successpas been elusive. He thinks their latest release. “All The Bases” will change all that. As to just where he stands in the industry, Draper says, “I’m where I should be right now, remembering that there are no limits in Christ. After all, it’s all about growth.” The Williams Brothers are sitting pretty these days with their Blackberry Records. The almost 3-year-old label has signed to its roster two acts—the Canton Spirituals and Pastor Murphy Pace III A The Voices of

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Power — outside of the Williams Brothers themseh ns, that are faring very wellofi Billboard’s top gospel album:

charts.

One of those acts — the Canton Spirituals — is one of the nation’s top 10 selling gospel albums. " But nothing is expected to do better than the lead single from Shirley Caesar’s latest album, “Stand.” Already, the cut, which features a duet between ; I Caesar and John P. Kee, is one of the most talked about Z gospel singles on the street and is soliciting great response from church youth. In recapping the nation’s hottest selling gospel

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New leadership elected to guide Church Federation

thaymqtfo such as me need them, ims article may not “put the

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cards oa the table,” but it may open someone’s mind and heart Ibope ray insight on this subject has been helpfol and if there is anythinglmay not have mentioned, my intentions were well. May God’s peace and blessings always

be upon you.

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The Rev. Dr. Richard W. Moman has been elected President of The Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis, Inc. for the 1994 calendar

year.

In elections held during the Annual Meeting of the General Assembly on Nov. 4, delegates from member congregations and denominations also elected the Rev. Barbara Blaisdell, vice president the Rev. Bettie Barta,

Moman emphasized that “the

church is best expressed ...the Body of Christ is at its strongest, when we join together in our diversity. It is when we

come together as Christians that we

can'speak boldly of our faith...that we

can Stand shoulder to shoulder with

other faith communities as we ditf in

the recent-Celebration of Hope. To

proclaim justice, equality and respect for evetypne and to stand against those

recording secretary and Mr. R. Wayne forces that seek to divide; kill and Reynolds, treasurer. . , instill fear. We are needed, we have a As senior pastor of Church of the , message, we have strength in unity Savior United Methodist Church, and because of that, 1 believe in our Indianapolis, Moman’s congregation is fotare.” ' < ; : j n \f blessed as a community that welcomes Aoooiding to the Church ^, c differences, values people because of Federation’s Interim Executive their various traditions and celebrates „ Director, the Rev. Angetique Walkerand affirms the heritage of each Smith, ^the newly-elected officers, individual. These blessings embody 1 . board; ministers and committee b the mission and ministry of the Church members and their home congregaFederation. tiehsembody the Christian unity and Using the Annual Meeting theme of ecumenical spirit which undergird the "Into the Future: Faith, Life and v work of the Federation. They are Work.” Moman spoke to tbe assembly ,, committed to renewing the hope and

of the Federation’s feceot leadership ^ In tho UWy HU of Butter UidrorHy. Thn lndtennpoWa Chlldren’i the Celebration of Hope and its, ,

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