Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 October 2005 — Page 11

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B SECTION FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2005

Rev. Frederick Douglass Haynes III (right) is greeted during the Circle City Classic Prayer and Praise Service by Tony Kirkland (left), executive assistant to Governor Mitch Daniels. (Photos/D. Briggs) Circle City Classic: Prayer & Praise at Eastern Star Church

By DEBRA L. MARSHALL Special to the Recorder On Wednesday, September 28th, Eastern Star Church (ESC) hosted the first Circle City Classic Ecumenical Service featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III, Senior Pastor of Friendship West Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas. Pastor Haynes, who earned his doctorate from Oxford in England, is an ESC favorite. He preached with passion and conviction a sermon entitled, “Put Up or Shut Up” where he challenged the congregation to be more than “lightweight Christians” - wanting to buy just “$3.00 worth of God”. Instead, he challenged the church to want “all of God” so that as Christians “Partner

Pastor Jeffrey A. Johnson, Sr. was host pastor.

with Providence (God)” they can help make the world a better place. ► See CLASSIC, B2

HEALING STREAMS WE CARE CARNIVAL

By BRANDON A. PERRY Staff Writer

Over a month has passed since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast region, and many individuals who have observed its devastation from a distance are getting over the initial shock as they return to conducting their normal lives. However, life has been anything but normal for thousands of families who have been displaced from their homes and forced to migrate to other states across the country. Healing Streams Word and Worship Center is one of several local congregations which have recognized the needs these people face, and has organized an event designed to help many of the 1,700 individual hurricane survivors who have relocated to Indianapolis. The church will host the citywide We Care Carnival on Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on its parking lot. Healing Streams is located at 4751 Century Plaza inside the former Loew’s Theater building just north of Lafayette Square Mall. Those who come out will be able to enjoy entertainment from local gospel artists, praise dancers, food, prize giveaways, a bounce house for children and a special performance by the Indianapolis Black Cowboys. There is no charge for the carnival, but participants are being asked to drop off new or gently used furniture and household items that will be

placed in a trailer and distributed to Katrina survivors who are preparing to move into new homes as they rebuild

their lives.

“It’s not just a Healing Streams thing, but we’re calling on the entire city - churches, civic leaders and the community at large - to come alongside because all we’re doing is facilitating this effort,” said Rev. A. Thomas Hill, pastor of Healing Streams. “A main part of this event is not just providing furniture and tangible items for families moving into permanent housing, but to also bring a smile to some of the kids’ faces by bringing

hope to their heart.” All items will be dis-

tributed by JEWEL Human Services, an outreach facility operated by Eastern Star Church that has agreed to assist Healing Streams. Various community leaders have been invited to attend, including City-County Council President Steve Talley, who helped come up with

the idea for a carnival. “We were trying to fig-

ure out what we could do to reach out because so many people are doing so many different things,” said Hill. “The church is very excited about this, and it’s just amazing to see how the city is coming together in an act of unity to make this happen. Everybody involved has been rolling up their sleeves to respond in this time of need and make the carnival a success through

the love of Christ.”

Event to help furnish

homes for

Katrina survivors

Rev. A. Thomas Hill, pastor of Healing Streams Word and Worship Center, and his wife Carol, greet the congregation during a recent worship service.

REVIEW New children's holiday book refells fhe Three Wise Men sfory

CHICAGO (BlackNews. com) — Three Kings and a Star, which will be released this month, is the latest offering from Urban Ministries Inc., one of the first companies to contextualize the stories from the Bible for African Americans through art, illustration and prose. This vivid depiction of the Wise Men’s journey to find the baby Jesus will captivate children of all races this coming holiday season. With exquisite, full 6-color illustrations, Three Kings and a Star magically transports children to a long-ago time and a far away land. The story’s simplicity and wonder is captured on each page, from the instant Mary discovers she will have a son to the moment the Three Wise Men lay their gifts before the newborn King. The book’s author and illustrator, Fred Crump Jr., understands the great need ► See REVIEW, B3

IN THE SPIRIT

Gospel comedian Marcus Wiley uses spiritual and secular issues to make comedic points during the 12th Annual Gospel Music Explosion that took place during Circle City Classic weekend.

(Above)The Krash Krew Gospel Dance Troop was one of the most exciting acts in the line up.

DeNetria Champ entertained the crowd by singing a few of her favorite gospel songs during the event, which was a ministry for Christians as well as a concert.

J. Moss performs as the headliner for this year's annual event. Moss has gained acclaim in the gospel community as both a solo artist and "super producer" for such artists as Karen ClarkSheard, Dawkins & Dawkins, Men of Standard and many others. (Photos/ J.Hurst)

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