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Douglas Memorial Community Church 1325 Madison Avenue Baltimore, MD 21217

Phone 410-523-1700 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.douglaschurch.net

VOLUME 11 ISSUE 3

DMCC Family Trip 2-6

Men’s Month 7

Project HEAL Update 7

Introducing Micah Smith 8

Mark Alston, Eagle Scout 8

Jazz /Hip Hop Fundraiser 9

Upcoming Events 9

Happy Birthday to You! 10

ABC’s to Live By 10

A Word About Giving 11

CFO Harvest Fair 11

The Bible Puzzle 12

I N T H I S I S S U E

The Douglas Legacy From the Pastor’s Desk: “What About God?”

In all the media coverage over the recent violence in Baltimore and around the

country, the surreal mass shootings, substance abuse crises, and the consuming

debates about politics; I wonder if anyone has asked the question, “What about

God?” This is a critical question that must be considered if we are really going to

lead lives that rise above the malaise of mediocrity and the hum-drum.

Today, we live in a world so technologically advanced that we don’t have to con-

tend with some of the challenges the generations before us had to deal with. We

can send messages around the world in less than a second, travel from one of

the planet to the other in less than a day, take pictures with phones, make phone

calls with cameras, etc. But, what about God? Certainly, life is more simple (or

complicated, depending on your point of view), but God did not create us to

lead simple lives—He made it possible for us to lead full lives. Jesus, himself, told

us what His mission was “I have come that you may have life and have it more

abundantly (to the fullest)”. This is indeed our challenge—to lead abundant and

full lives.

In answering the question, “What about God?” consider this: are you living life

to the fullest, the way God wanted you to? Or are you so caught up in the ease

and comfort of technology and creature comforts that God has become a name

that you have to think hard to remember, as if He were an acquaintance? These

are indeed challenging times, but we serve a God who specializes in challenges.

Celebrate this fact as you reflect on the meaning of resurrection today.

Today, we live with the ability to rise again (resurrection). You can rise above

your circumstances, rise above your problems, rise above your disappointments,

rise above your fears!! You can rise above your doubt, rise above your shame,

rise above your disappointment!! You can because of God’s gift of Jesus Christ!

In all of the distractions of life, don’t let the question I ask become the theme of

your life. Life is about God. Life IS God!

So, go ahead—live life to the fullest. Enjoy life for what it offers. Appreciate life

for the lessons that have been and will be learned. Expect life to be good today,

because God is good today!

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The Douglas Legacy

Is the Quarterly Newsletter of

Douglas Memorial

Community Church

Evelyn A. Prettyman, Editor

Rev. Vivian Ferebee

Copy Editor

Join Pastor Todd for

The Changing Lives Radio Broadcast

every Sunday at 6 PM on PRAISE 106.1 FM

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The DMCC Family Trip to Atlanta, Montgomery and Selma

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Men’s Month—October 2019

DMCC Celebrates 12 Months of

Commitment to Healthy Living

Project HEAL will return to DMCC on Sunday,

November 3, 2019 from 12:30—2 pm following the

worship service.

The purpose of the 12-month observance is to

share with the congregation, and receive feedback

on our healthy living and commitment to preventive

awareness. The Project HEAL (Health through

Early Awareness and Learning) 12-month session is

a refresher and report back workshop focusing on

breast, prostate, colorectal cancer.

Persons who participated in the first workshop and

completed surveys will be invited to complete a

follow-up survey. As with the first survey, they will

receive $15 for the effort. See Rev. Lottie Sneed

and Bro. Tim Rice for details.

This year’s theme for Men's Month is "A Few Good

Men". The premise for this theme is that if Jesus

could save the entire world with twelve, the men

of Douglas can bring positive change to our

community. The scriptural reference for the theme

is Genesis 18:26, where God promises to spare the

city if the prophet can find fifty righteous.

During Men's Month we will re-launch the once-

monthly Saturday morning men's gathering. We are

rebranding it "The Barbershop" so come ready for a

shape-up.

Men’s Day 2019 will be observed on Sunday,

October 20, 2019.

DOUGLAS M E N – t a l i t y Did you know that?

Black men live 7.1 years less than other racial

groups.

They have higher death rates than women for

all leading causes of death.

Black men experience disproportionately higher

death rates in all the leading causes of death in

the United States.

40% of black men die prematurely from cardio-

vascular disease as compared to 21% of white

men.

They experience a higher incidence and a higher

rate of death from oral cancer.

Black men are 5 times more likely to die of HIV/

AIDS.

44% of black men are considered overweight.

24% of black men are obese.

Black men have a higher incidence of diabetes

and prostate cancer.

Suicide is the third leading cause of death in 15

to 24 year- old black men.

Project HEAL Follow-Up Session

Black men in the United States demonstrate worse

health outcomes than any other racial group in

America. For example, as a group, black men have

the lowest life expectancy, and the highest death

rate, compared to both men and women of other

racial and ethnic groups.

As a continuation of our Men’s Month celebration,

the Men of Douglas will address these and other

issues facing African American men on Sunday,

November 3, 2019, during the Project HEAL

follow-up health forum. This review of appropriate

lifestyle choices, best practices, and preventive

measures is vitally important. Please plan to

participate.

By Min. Earl Andrews

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Mark Alston, Eagle Scout

The Alstons are so proud of Mark, Jr. who recently

achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of

America. Mark is the grandson of Barbara Alston, neph-

ew of Audrey and John Gibson, cousin of Dayna Gibson

and son of very proud parents, Mark, Sr. and Loretta

Alston.

He was recognized by his church, Mt. Peace Baptist

Church in Raleigh, NC, the Mayor of Raleigh, the Wake

County Board of Education, the Governor and Office of

North Carolina, Boy Scouts of America Occoneechee

Council and the United States Congress.

This exciting achievement deserves recognition, so I am

very proud to share Mark’s accomplishment with my

church family. By Barbara (Babs) Alston

As part of our 2019 Men’s

Month observance, we are

spotlighting individual men of

Douglas affording the Douglas

Family the opportunity to learn

more about these men of God,

and their activities both in and outside of Douglas. In this

article we shine the spotlight on Micah Smith, the

newest addition to the Music Ministry of Douglas.

Micah is a very gifted musician, singer, songwriter, and

composer of contemporary gospel and sacred Christian

music. Having recognized a need for change, he

considers his mission to be the transformation of the

heart of man through both the personal conviction and

passion that he brings to song. “My music can help them

see the light and direction of a higher power.”

Consistent with this missional view of, and approach to

music, Micah uses his gifts to create powerful vibrations

that can lift spirits and reach the hearts of those in his

listening audience. He seeks to create music that will

both inspire positive evolution, and encourage

triumphant lives. He believes that for every life situation

there is a song that speaks to any given experience.

Micah brings this missional sensibility with him to

Douglas. His smooth, warm, and welcoming voice has a

unique way of changing the atmosphere of a room. As

those of us who have experienced his witness here at

Douglas can readily attest, his music has been known to

touch the hearts of many and inspire their lives. This

approach to ministry is most consistent with the

Douglas credo, “Changing Lives, Building Legacies.”

Micah’s musicality is not at all one-dimensional, as his

repertoire cuts across numerous genres and modalities.

His innovative style is influenced by the artists and great

musical melodies of his youth, which together serve as

his inspiration. Micah has been dubbed today’s “velvet

voice” by super producer Dontae Winslow. He has

Introducing Micah Smith By Min. Earl M. Andrews

shared the stage with such renowned songwriters and

musicians as Frank McComb, Lonnie Liston Smith,

Kenny Latimore, Jason Nelson, The Bad Boy Family and

Puff Daddy, Marvin Sapp, Roberta Flack, and many other

acclaimed artists in today’s industry. He recently

participated in the DC Jazz Festival having performed on

the Millennium Stage of the Kennedy Center.

Micah’s current projects include arranging vocal

production and/or songwriting for other artists.

Additional activities include working as a private vocal

coach, Baltimore City teacher, and traveling musician.

He is also intimately involved in the much celebrated

Soulful Symphony Organization under the direction of

Darin Atwater, who is indeed no stranger to Douglas.

Please join me in extending a very warm welcome to

this latest addition to the Music Ministry of DMCC.

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Men’s Ministry!!—Re-launch and re-branding of

the Men’s Ministry monthly meetings. “The Barber-

shop” first meeting on Saturday, October 19 at

9:30 am. All men are encouraged to attend. See

article on page 7.

Men’s Day—Sunday, October 20, 2019. Guest

preacher, Rev. Richard Holland.

Jazz & Hip-Hop Set Fundraiser—Saturday,

October 26 from 4-8 pm. See flier on page 6

Pastor’s Anniversary Celebration—Sunday,

October 27. Guest preacher at the 10:30 am ser-

vice- Dr. M. Christopher Brown, II, President of

Kentucky State University

Project HEAL Update—Sunday, November 3,

2019 following the worship service

ICCC Regional Banquet—on Saturday, No-

vember 9, 2019 at 12 pm at The Palisades Com-

munity Church, 5200 Cathedral Avenue NW,

Washington DC. Tickets are $15. See Sandra

Roberts or Mary Summers.

Record Expungement Day—Saturday,

November 16, 2019 from 11 am-2 pm sponsored

by Legal Aid.

Joint Thanksgiving Service—Thursday,

November 28 at 10 am at City Temple Baptist

Church, Pastor Todd, preaching.

Budget Meeting—Saturday, December 14,

2019 at 10 am

Christmas Music Worship Service—Sunday,

December 15, 2019.

Watch Night Service—Tuesday, December

31. Time TBA.

Upcoming Events The DMCC Scholarship Committee Presents a

To benefit the DMCC

Coppin State University Scholarship Fund

Saturday, October 26, 2019

4:00 - 8:00 PM

Buffet served from 5:00 - 7:00 PM

featuring

and

Tickets $75 per person

For tickets see: Joan Stevenson, Ronald Boozer, Joan Hall, Yolanda Grissom,

Mary McCrea or Tim Rice

Douglas Memorial Community Church 1325 Madison Avenue

Baltimore MD 410-523-1700

www.douglaschurch.net

Tickets also available on Eventbrite

The Marcus Lansey

Quartet

The Spoken Word by Young Rev

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VOLUME 11 ISSUE 3 The Douglas Legacy P A G E 1 0

December November 1 Edna Gaither

Bernadette Green

3 Samuel Little, Nala Smith

4 Preston Brown

Ephelyn Smith

8 Yvonne Butler

17 Tiyon Bowie, Angela Snead

20 Martin Morgan, Sr.

23 Rev. Rhonda Boozer-Yeary

25 Mary Lee, Mary Matthews

26 Patricia Briggs

Moses McAllister

29 Adele Harris

Although things are not perfect

Because of trial or pain

Continue in thanksgiving

Do not begin to blame

Even when the times are hard

Fierce winds are bound to blow

God is forever able

Hold on to what you know

Imagine life without His love

Joy would cease to be

Keep thanking Him for all the

things

Love imparts to thee

Move out of "Camp Complaining"

No weapon that is known

On earth can yield the power

Praise can do alone

Quit looking at the future

Redeem the time at hand

Start every day with worship

To "thank" is a command

Until we see Him coming

Victorious in the sky

We'll run the race with gratitude

‘Xalting God most high

Yes, there'll be good times and

there’ll be bad, but...

Zion waits in glory...where none

are ever sad!

1 Carl Jackson,

Thomas Terrell

2 Helen Carr, Gloria Weaver

4 L. Douglas Bryant

Lillian Jackson

5 Doris Shorter

9 Steva Komeh-Nkrumah

11 Patrick Roberson

12 Susan White

16 Theron Whitaker

17 Marvin Carmichael

Spurgeon Reynolds

18 Jerry Prettyman

19 Brenda Allison, Johnnie Hill,

Demonyae Smith

20 Shirley Jones

22 Alice Rasbury Hill

25 Marie Clarke

27 Hilbert Byers, III

29 Brenda Myers

30 Louis Davis, Jr.

31 Doris Pollard, Nicole Rock

ABC’s To Live By

Author Unknown

“3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in

the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him

before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5 he

predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his

pleasure and will- 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in

the One he loves.” Ephesians 1:3-6

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A Word About Giving We are a tithing church because the Word teaches

tithing. Our experience gives witness to tithing, and our

obedience to God requires tithing. Our response is to

bring our tithes and offerings to the Lord as he has

prospered us, for the “tenth shall be holy unto the

Lord.”

Determining the Amount to Give

Pray sincerely to God, asking for His guidance and

direction as to what your financial gift will be.

You may choose to give on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly

or other basis.

Methods of Giving

Using the Offering Envelope Make checks

payable to DMCC and supply the requested

information. We want to have complete and accurate

information for the preparation of year-end contribu-

tion statements.

Electronic Giving

Download the Givelify mobile app on your I-phone

or android or log on to www.givelify.com or

Log on to the Douglas Church website or mobile

app, click Giving and sign on to your PayPal account

Credit or Debit Card—See Rev. Vivian Ferebee

Contributions for Special Projects should be separate

and made payable only to DMCC MECU.

Please remember that even when you are not present,

the financial responsibilities of the church go on, just as

they do in our homes. When you are unable to attend

church, please use the options listed above or mail in

your contribution.

Presents a

For children age 3-9

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

5:00 pm—7:00 pm at

Douglas Memorial Community Church

1325 Madison Avenue

Games! Snacks! Prizes!

Fun!

Face Painting!

Balloon Man!

Wear your costume!

Treats to

take

Home !! A Family Trip Thank You!

Special thanks to Pastor Todd, and to Pat Briggs and Susan

Frazier for their hard work in coordinating the DMCC Family

Trip; and to everyone who was able to take the journey. It

was an awesome weekend of learning, remembering, fellow-

ship and experiencing history. Thanks to everyone who

shared pictures; and to Rev. Raphael Warnock and the

Ebenezer family for their hospitality.

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Bible Puzzle: Who Heard It? Who heard God say each of these statements? Circle the correct answer.

1. “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.” A) Abraham B) Moses C) Peter

2. “I am God, the God of your father,” he said. “Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there. I will go down to Egypt with you, and I will surely bring you back again.” A) Joseph B) Isaac C) Jacob

3. “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” A) Saul B) David C) Jonah

4. “Come up to me on the mountain and stay here, and I will give you the tablets of stone with the law and commandments I have written for their instruction.” A) Noah B) Moses C) Jesus

5. “The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” A) Eli B) Samuel C) David

6. “Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the water in the seas, and let the birds increase on the earth.” A) Adam and Eve B) Joseph and Mary C) Abraham and Sarah

7. “With the three hundred men that lapped I will save you and give the Midianites into your hands. Let all the others go home.” A) Joshua B) Hezekiah C) Gideon

8. “You are to bring into the ark two of all living creatures, male and female, to keep them alive with you.” A) Moses B) Noah C) Adam 9. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” A) Joseph B) Moses C) John the Baptist

10. “Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.” A) Solomon B) Laban C) Joshua

11. “I have heard the prayer and plea you have made before me; I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting my Name there forever. My eyes and my heart will always be there.” A) Moses B) David C) Solomon

12. “Go down to the potter’s house, and there I will give you my message.” A) Jeremiah B) Isaiah C) Ezekiel

Extra kudos if you can also name the book of the Bible for each quote. Look for the solution on the bulletin board.

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