Mother's Day Hats, Theological Seminar, Mental Health: Support from Family & Friends (Pastoral Emphasis for 5/20)

Yesterday, there was a Royal Wedding but last Sunday we had a lot of beautiful ladies dressed like they were going to a Royal Wedding in honor of Mother's Day.  

Congrats to the most stylist hat winner: 
Sis. Tina Wyche.











Deacon David Bowser announced that VBS is 6/20-6/22 with outreach on 6/23. Registration started today.

Don't forget to register for our upcoming Theological Seminar on 5/26 featuring Pastor Jerome Gay of Vision Church talking about the Black Hebrew Israelite movement and their misconception of the Law. Register online. 


This afternoon, Bro. Jae Smith gave his Initial Sermon at 4:00pm. Minister Smith preached from Romans 1:1 on the topic "A Brand Plucked From the Fire".

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. When someone has a mental health condition, support from family and friends can make a BIG difference. If you're struggling with a mental health issues, please let others know. Don't suffer alone.  

For family and friends, here are few things that you can do to be supportive: 

• Learn as much as possible about mental health and the person's condition. 
• Encourage your family member to follow the treatment plan. 
• Listen carefully. Simply listening is one of the best ways to show your support. When you don't what to say, it's better to be silent than say something "snap out of it" or "get over it". 
• Resume "normal" activities and routines. 
• Don't push too hard. 
• Express your support out loud. 
• Prepare a crisis plan that includes important phone numbers such as the local crisis intervention team. 
• Don't give up.  Be patient with your loved one and be patient with yourself.  God is with you for the long haul.