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Church. ‘They say the highest rating you can give a hotel is five stars. Well, I’d give him five stars in all these areas. He’s a five star man. God has made him that, and I’m proud of his success.” Gospel industry figures, various radio figures, and fans of gospel music selected the inductees through mail-in-ballots and via the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Web site (www.gmhf.org). Fans were invited to vote for up to 10 individuals, groups, choirs, radio personalities and promoters who have contributed at least 25 years to the growth and development of gospel music and entertainment. Bishop Scott, 55, and a partner formed Tyscot Records in 1976, a label that has included such wellknown artists as John P. Kee, the

POTTER ► Continued from Page 1 Dwight Mitchell was fired from his assembly position at General Motors after 25 years because of the inability to push aside his drug habits. “I was kicked out of a halfway house and went through several 12- step treatment programs, but they just didn’t seem to hit anything,” he said. “But because of Jesus and Potter and Clay, I am now able to return to my job. I strongly encourage those who are

Ranee Allen Group, Rodnie Bryant, Bishop Larry Trotter, Deitrick H addon and many others. It is the oldest AfricanAmerican owned gospel label in existence. But Bishop Scott said he never expected Tyscot to reach its current level of success, noting that the venture started out as a hobby and form of ministry that grew into a full business. “Tyscot was formed because we were simply trying to put a church choir record out at the time, that was the fullest extent of it,” he stated. “But other artists quickly approached us with request to use the record label. A quartet from Anderson named Truth and Devotion arrived first, and they were followed by groups such as

struggling with drugs to try Jesus. I failed as a drug addict trying to lift myself up. But Jesus is a winner, and when you get with a winner victory is ensured.” Because of Potter and Clay’s rapid expansion, however, more funds are needed to keep the nonprofit 501c3 organization running. Shannon is asking anyone who cares about the future of drug addicts to make tax-deductible donations.

Robert Turner and the Silver Hearts and the Pentecostal Ambassadors.” Bishop Scott said he and the staff at Tyscot are simply thankful that the company has been blessed with the ability to provide a conduit for local artists to record and spread music ministry who would otherwise have more difficulty breaking into the market. “Even today, but more so 25 years ago, if you wanted to record you most likely had to visit recording centers such as New York, Los Angeles or Nashville,” Bishop Scott said. “Regardless of how much talent you had, your chances of being recorded were not very good.” “There’s no kinder man in all of gospel music than Bishop Scott, and I applaud his efforts

“God has blessed us with the opportunity to assist addicts in our community, but we cannot continue to do so without the community’s help,” she stated. IBM has donated several computers to assist recovering addicts with obtaining new job skills. Shannon is asking individuals to make weekly pledges to help pay overhead costs such as collect phone calls from distraught inmates and parents, staff mem-

to spread praise and worship music through both his company and his personal live appearances," said Al “The Bishop” Hobbs, the gospel music executive and president of Aleho Productions who was himself inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1999. “We have always had a positive business relationship and it has always been a joy working with him." Founded in 1995, the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s mission is dedicated to the preservation and education of gospel music and entertainment. Past inductees have included Mahalia Jackson, Dr. Emily “Cissy” Houston, Shirley Ceasar, the Mighty Clouds of Joy, Rev. James Cleveland, and many others.

bers and a new transitional living house for homeless female inmates ttying to get their lives back on track. Volunteers are also needed to assist with clerical and administrative duties. For more information about Potter and Clay Ministries, call (317) 925-2222. Letters and checks can be mailed to Potter and Clay Ministries, 1100 W. 42nd St., Suite 385, Indianapolis IN 46208.

Why Not Buy? Stop buying your landlord a house. Buy one for you and your family. Homebuyer Seminar this Sat, the 15th at 1:30, Fervent Prayer Church, 10512 East 38th St. $100 in gift cards given away! I can help you! Roger Holloway 290-6800 Wall 8t Associates Real Estate

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Worship Schedule

Pastor John Ranuey, Sr. Senior Pastor

2740 Kessler N. Drive Indianapolis, IN 46222 925-8067

Sunday Morning: 8:00 am 10:00 am Norih»esl High School • 5525 VV. .Ulh Street 12:00 pm

Wednesday Bible Study:

12 Noon 7:00 pm Northwest High Schtml 5525 W. 34th Street

An Affiliate of Eastern Star Church

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Order Of Service

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Monday, November 17 Tuesday, November 18

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Wednesday, November 19

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Revival

Featuring:

"Sens of Thunder" Dennis, Andrew, George

The preaching sons of

Rev. Tommie Walker

Celebration of Hope

2003 Fall Worship Service Dr. Edward L. Wheeler President of Christian Theological Seminary f yUnumJbtrii^aAnd Sitcom Sunday, November 16,2003 7:00 p.m. Christian Theological Seminary Sweeney Chapel 1000 West 42nd Street You are invited to join a diverse gathering to hear one of our city’s distinguished theological educators preach. Choirs from Jones Tabernacle AME Zion and St. Luke’s UMC will provide inspiring music. A brief reception will be held after the service to meet and greet.

Celebration ol Hope it an interracial movement among Chnstian congregations in greater Indianapolis dedicated lo building bndges ot understanding and mutual respect and turthenng racial reconciliation in our community

dost* to Gotl. In order for any relationship to grow anil prosper. there must beeomtminieation. So, beef up vour prayer life. How can we pray continually? 1 lere are some suggest ions on how to add more prayer to your day: (1) Say the lord’s Praycral least three times a day: break fast, lunch and dinner. (2) Pray the prayerofJahe/ (1 Chronicles 4: .9,10) twice daily. Put it on your mirror anil around your home to remind you to pray. (3) At every stoplight, breathe in (inhale) by calling on the Lord. Ivxhale by asking him to do something. For example: Inhale - “Father, in the nameof Jesus... Fxhale - grant me continual favor.” You may add your favorite way to address God and whatever you are requesting. Repeat it every time you are at a stoplight. (4) Find one place in your home or office and designate it as your prayer corner. Maybe it will be a chair and a lamp, maybe just space. Pray every time in that same place. You will find it will cut down on the time it takes toget into the presence of God. (5) Practice silent prayer. Put a note pad near you to jot down things that come to your mind. Clearyour mind and concentrate on Almighty God. You may want to get a phrase to repeat over and over. (6) Purchase a timer and plan to pray fora period oftime, increasing it as you progress. You may want to start off with 15 minutes. Increase the time to one hour. Add in songs and Scripture reading. (7) Start a prayer chain by

calling someone on 3 way and have that personeal I someone else until you have several people on the line to pray together about concerns. Remember, One can pul 1,000 to (light and two 10,000 demonic spirits. (8) Writeout a special prayer lot each of your family members and give it to them to read daily. (9) Research the Scriptures and identity several Scriptures related to a situation in your life and develop it into a pray er. Pray that prayer several times a day. (10) Purchase a hook of prayers and pray for different people by placing their names in the prayer. Don’t forget to pray for thi* leaders. I have learned through completing one unit of chaplaincy at Methodist Hospital and from being in ministry since 1994, we can pray all we want, but the person receiving prayer must want the same thing. Also we are not to pray our will. We ask the person their desires for prayer, keeping our opinions and disagreements out of the picture and end with the Lord’s will he done. Lord, if you are in agreement, please grant this request something that acknowledges the fact that it’s all in his hands. We don’t need to worry about what will happen, whether the request will be granted ... that’s not our part. That’s God’s part. We are to pray and believe God will do the rest. Billy Graham said, when we pray for someone, an angel is dispatched to sit on his or her shoulder. Send an angel to someone you love today. Pray for them. Prayer does change things! Rev. Jacquelyn Powell is pastor of Augusta Christian Church (I Hsciplcs of Christ).

Women’s Conference Weekend on Tap for Mount Zion Baptist Church

The women of Mount Zion ere planning a glorious weekend of activities for their Women s Conference Weekend, November 2223. 2003. The conference will be highlightad with a dynamic guest speaker. On Sunday. November 23, 2003, The Rev. Valentine B. Royal, Executive Director of the American Baptist Women in Ministry, will deliver sermons at the Bam and 11 am worship services. Rev. Royal acts as an advocate and educator to women answering the call to ministerial leadership. Her past experiences

include appointments as an associate pastor in

two California congregations; a long term

RGV* Valentine prison ministry; street evangelism; and ministry B. Roval with doubled youth, homeless families and y battered women. Plane are completed for the

Sister Prayer Breakfast to be held at the church on Saturday. November 22, 2003, according to cochairs Brenda Lorthndge and Carol Milton The speaker for the breakfast will be Mount Zion’s own Rev. Michele Brown The Rev. Or. Philip Karl James is the pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church located at 3500 Gracatand Avenue. Come and join the entire Mount Zion family on this special

weekend.

New Creation Bible Church H'ht ir the H'orJ will transit u in thcolJ vmi t> • the Xewyoii!

Will have their Installation Service

November 16, 2003 for

Pastor Kevin A. and First Lady Kathy Nichols

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Morning Service ~ 10:30AM Guest Spraki r PASTOR R.L. CURRY JR. S/Vll?>i'iHKih’.hrtJiHi-o? ii T i it\i .V , • 'i'..i\' Afternoon Service ~ 4.00 PM Guest Spc.ikot PASTOR DARRYL K. WEBSTER N i V’M •| 1 Vi;.l'u n Of f I'K'Mii.ir. IV . * , • i . !’. Afternoon Service* u V..' * Arlington High School Auditorium 4N25 N. Arlington Ave. Indpls., IN 46226

Come and Celebrate with us!