Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 December 2005 — Page 14

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THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2005

ACTS OF FAITH

Trust God to deal with negative treatment in the workplace

By LILLY RANDOLPH

Every day someone starts a new job in America. Most new hires have high hopes in the beginning, high hopes for the possibilities of upward mobility, working in a friendly environment, obtaining stable and equitable income and meeting new people. In today’s workplace, many diverse spirits prevail, some positive and some negative. These mental and spiritual roller coasters can cause emotional distress. Often, mental games played out in the work place can seem so real, that workers are goaded (a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something) to leave employment prematurely, causing financial havoc for themselves, or become so mentally defeated that they undertake counseling. The players behind these work place games vary in gender, culture, economic background, education and spiritual walk. Duringyour term of employment you may encounter negative attitudes, but don’t get discouraged. Instead, consider the following observations, opinions and options before leaving early for the next job. If you begin sensing you are not allowed to make a contribution, rather than withdrawing, pouting, or self-de-structing, create a journal and document

your thoughts and suggestions. Also include the date, details and witnesses to various events. This will empower you with evidence that you are a team player. If you encounter difficult people, identify something positive about them and elaborate on that asset. For example, compliment them on anything they may be accomplishing in their personal or

professional lives. If you confront verbal assault, don’t retaliate against the person. Instead, record the incident to sort the real from the imaginary and to track a pattern. And of course, use goodjudgment in reporting these events to your supervisor. The intent of this article is to provide suggestions on how to continue to strive for success and excellence on the job. Many of you reading this may have faced negative situations or are going though a bad experience now, but have not been able to express the incidents because they’re not tangible. Hopefully, these words will offer helpful advice and help you understand you’re not alone in these events. While certain actions can be mandated by law, negative attitudes cannot. Therefore, in order to battle these situations, you might practice regular prayer, attend or find a church home, read uplifting and motivational material and connect yourself with a positive support system. For example, surround yourself with positive cheerleaders and mentors, and things that nurture the mind, body, and spirit. But most of all trust in God and acts of faith to provide direction, strength, and comfort that will help you endure.

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Concert proceeds will go to church damaged by hurricane

Special to the Recorder

The adult choir ministry of St. Christopher Catholic Church announced that it is holding its annual Winter Concert on Thursday, Dec. 15th at 7 p.m. in the church worship space, located on the southwest corner of 16th and Lynhurst Drive in Speedway. Anyone who enjoys a variety of Christian music will find this concert a welcome relief from the “seasonal” music usually heard at this time of year. Admission to the event is free, with all proceeds from a “goodwill offering” going to help restore the music ministry of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay Saint Louis, Miss., a church whose facilities, but not its soul, were

devastated by Hurricane Katrina. “This is the first time St. Christopher’s Winter Concert has identified a benefactor outside its own parish, but we can empathize,” says Larry Hurt, St. Christopher’s Director of Music. “St. Christopher’s worship space was damaged by fire a few years ago and I remember how anxious I became while we restored our worship space and our music ministry.” “Like St. Christopher, Our Lady of the Gulf enjoys a very lively music ministry,” says Ed Grotkowski, Our Lady of the Gulf’s director of music. “We really appreciate the outreach and generosity of the St. Christopher musicians in helping us to restore an all important element of our worship service - music.”

RELIGION BRIEFS

Christmas at First Baptist First Baptist Church North, 880 W. 28th St., will host its Christmas at First Baptist music event Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. Music will be offered by various ensembles, including the Children's Choir, the Faith Choir, the Male Chorus, the Praise Team, the Voices of Joy and

Vision. Rev. Ivan Douglas Hicks is the pastor and Markey Montague is minister of music. An interpreter will be provided for the deaf and hard of hearing. For more information call (317) 925-2672. ‘The Long Awaited Promise’ The Indianapolis Com-

munity Choir will present a cantata pageant entitled "The King: The Long Awaited Promise" on Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. at Witherspoon Presbyterian Church, 5136 N. Michigan Road. The program was arranged by David T. Clydesdale and will be directed by Doris J. Duncan. For more information call (317) 251-2297.

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the rolle faith has played in helping you to overcome any trial or tribulation

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WORD & WORSHIP, CENTER

New Worship Center Location: 4751 Century Plaza Road

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SUNDAY

9:00a.m. 12 Steps for Christians 9:30 a.m. Sunday Bible School New & Prospective Member Orientation 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Children’s Church

New Bible Study Series

“Traveling the Romans Road” WEDNESDAY Stud y of Romans

Noon & 7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Power Hour! Prayer 7:00 p.m. Youth Bible Study

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i J -" r OF THE WORLD CHRISTIAN CHURCH Disciple CM Christ EST. 1866 A City On A Hill SUNDAY Worship Services: 9:00am and 12:00pm Sunday Classes: 10:45am-11:45am Children's Church: 12:00pm Nursery Available TUESDAY NIGHT Youth and Young Adult night 6:00pm-6:30pm Youth Bible Study 6:30-7:30pm Boys to Men Girls to Women 7:00pm-8:00pm Young Adult Study 7:30pm-8:30pm Spirit of the Light Youth Choir Rehearsal 8:30pm-9:00pm New Light Ensemble Young Adult Rehearsal 8:00pm & 9:00pm Exercise Classes WEDNESDAY 6:30pm-8:00pm Teaching with Tom Benjamin 6:30pm-8:00pm Respect Program for the Children (5-12) Voices of the Light Choir Rehearsal: 8:00pm New Member's Class 5:45 - 6:30pm Childcare Available SATURDAY 8:00am-9:00am Prayer Warriors

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