Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 December 2005 — Page 12

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THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2005

SHOES

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The idea for Shoes for Children was presented to the Mt. Paran congregation by one of its “sister” churches in Detroit, which has also been successful with the concept. Anyone looking for ways to bless others this Christmas season are encouraged to help out with Shoes for Children. “There’s a great need in our community and if anyone would like to help people in need, I don’t think there’s anything better we can do than putting new shoes on the feet of youth and children in our community,” Robinson stated. Volunteers have a variety of capacities in which they can serve, from an intake person who will help check families into the facility and a “shoe sizer” who will help

children find the right shoes, to security and inventory distributor/stocker. Mt. Paran members are thankful for the vision of service that has been shared with them and the resources God has given them to successfully present Shoes for Children over the years. “Helping children in our community is part of the mission of our church,” said Robinson. “We feel it’s our privilege and our honor to serve as many children and youth in our community as possible with new shoes.”

Individuals interested in volunteering with the Shoes for Children Give-Away Program can call Mt. Paran Missionary Baptist Church at (317) 925-0552.

In Loving Memory of

Alva Maria Dotson Wallace December 11, 1946-December 4, 2003 Alva, A Loving Victorious Angel Two years later, our grief is as heavy, our tears still flow. Proof you were here and deeply loved. We miss your smile, your compassion for others, your strong loving heart. We know you are in a better place. Alva,Happy Birthday! We will love you always and forever Father, TJ. Mother, Johnnye Edmond,Aunt:Bertille Carmichael Brothers: Chester, Frank, Terry, Thomas Sisters: Lynda, Toni, Tracy Sons: John and Jeremy Daughters: Michelle, Kim, and Tiwanna Grand and Great Grand Children Nieces and Nephews Family and Friends

The Hudsons’ Golden

To GodBe The Glory! Pastor Hilton and Juanita Hudson, celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary on Nov. 25,2005. They were married in the home of Rev. Alexander and Alberta Hudson, 2458 Hovey St. The witnesses were Roscoe Fields and Norma Smith, brother and sister of the bride, and Leon Hudson. The reception followed at the home of Roscoe and LiMan Fields, 1714 Yandes St.

This union has been blessed with four children, Cristy (Jimmy), Dr. Hilton Hudson M.D., Dr. Bryan Ph D. (Stephanie), Fric (Donna), ten grandchildren and seven great grand children.

Pastor Hudson retired from Eli Lilly on Dec. 31, 1992, with 35 years of service. He was a 50 year member of Mt. Paran M.B.C., and was called to Pastor Mt. Nebo M.B.C. in Sept. 1992. Juanita (Fields) Hudson, retired from Finance and Accounting Center in Feb. 23, 1992 with 31 years of service. She had also been a member of Mt. Paran M.B.C. for over 25 years, and joined her husband at Mt. Neb in October 1992 .

A dinner was held at the Marott with family and friends to share and honor the special occasion on November25,2005.

IN THE SPIRIT

Marion County Sheriff Frank Anderson salutes Colder on the success of his church.

4th anniversary celebration

On Sunday Temple of Praise Assembly held its 4th an-

niversary celebration and a mortgage burning celebra- Bishop James Tyson of Christ Church Apostolic was key-

tion. Elder Donald Colder, pastor of Temple of Praise Assembly, holds a mortgage that is no longer needed

and set on fire.

note speaker for the service. (Photos/J. Hurst)

Thanksgiving meals

Evangelist Michele Wood (left) serves Thanksgiving dinners to Phillip Nkongola (center) and Jean-Claude Mokoko during Virtue and Praise Ministries first Thanksgiving Day celebration. The gathering was sponsored in part by the Indiana State Police Black Troopers Association.

Prophetess Audrey Berden (right) hands Charity Lewis a to-go Thanksgiving meal as David Flowers Jr. eyes the plate. (Photos/J. Hurst)

Remember A Loved One

HOPE ► Continued from B1

FIRST LADY'S HOLIDAY BAZAAR

LIGHT OF THE WORLD CHRISTIAN CHURCH

But Hurley is also a deeply religious man, and was inspired to write the book after seeing his patients wrestle with questions of faith while dealing with various maladies. Hurley noted that in Luke 5:12 the leper says to Jesus, “If you wish, you can make me clean.” Hurley emphasized that he believed a miracle was possible and had trust in Jesus, but didn’t “demand” healing from a place of entitlement.

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The hemorrhaging woman from Matthew 9:21 is also mentioned and used as an example of the healing that can happen when we open ourselves up to Jesus and actively seek him. Throughout the book Hurley also assures readers that it is OK to cry out to God in frustration, and it is normal to experience spiritual doubt from even your loved ones. He uses the mercy Jesus had for the mother who lost a son and the family of Lazarus to show Jesus has compassion and does not negate death’s impact on loved ones. To that end, Hurley even speaks to Christians who might be forced to deal with the inevitability of a terminal disease, encourage them to not be spiritually defeated and have hope of spiritual victory such as the “good thief” who died on a cross near Jesus and

asked if he could join the Lord in heaven. “Becoming intimate with God and expressing our doubts genuinely allows God to enlighten us” said Hurley. “In this way, our remaining time can be spent in anticipation of going to God in honesty, openness, and reconciliation. This sort of encounter makes it more possible for fear to be lessened, guilt relieved, and anger shed. After we have dealt honestly with God, we can look forward in hope, as did John the Baptist. But if healing is indeed in God’s will for a particular patient, Hurley believes they should ask God to present themselves as a miracle so that unbelievers can take notice of God’s life changing power. In the end, he outlines an approach that can be a blessing to patients whether their ailment is curable or not. “We must pray to suffer in communion with all those who have suffered before us and with all those who suffer at this very moment with us,” Hurley wrote. “This does not remove the pain. But in the mystery of thinking beyond self, all burdens are shared, and somehow perhaps even eased. As we go outside the self, the dominant, all-consum-ing power of pain is lessened.”

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