Rev. Dr. Marvin McMickle

Rev. Dr. Marvin McMickle Guest Speaker, delivering the Word, Sunday July 16, 2023 Rev. Dr. Marvin McMickle, Interim Executive Minister, Cleveland Baptist Association. Retired as pastor from Antioch Baptist Church.   Retired as President of Crozer Divinity  School in Rochester, New York. Author, Professor, Husband, father, grandfather. Author: Richard T. Newsome – Editor

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The Lenten Season- Practicing Lent Traditions

The Lenten Season- Practicing Lent Traditions You can benefit from celebrating Lent even if your church does not formally do so. Here are some of the key elements of the Lenten season and some of the symbolism that comes with it. You can benefit from celebrating Lent even if your church does not formally do […]

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The Christian Holy Season-Ash Wednesday to Resurrection Sunday

The Christian Holy Season-Ash Wednesday to Resurrection Sunday The Lenten Season begins with Ash Wednesday on February 22 and ends on Saturday, April 8. This eve of Easter is often called Holy Saturday. (some material adapted from christianity.com)   The Lenten Season begins with Ash Wednesday on February 22 and ends on Saturday, April 8. […]

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Health/Hospitals ADMITTED VS. OBSERVED

Important Health/Medical Insurance Information Health/Hospitals ADMITTED VS. OBSERVED A reminder, if you find yourself in the hospital, or you are in the hospital’s emergency room,  you want to be ADMITTED, not observed.  Even if you are moved into a hospital room, make sure and ask if you are being ADMITTED.    ‘Admitted” means you are […]

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Spotlight on Health- COVID-19/ Coronavirus Pandemic Update

Spotlight on Health- COVID-19/ Coronavirus Pandemic Update-Fall 2022 COVID-19 Global Pandemic As we continue to experience the COVID-19 Global Pandemic that officially began in the United States in March 2022, we find ourselves after 2 ½ years with rising numbers and a new variant. Below are some talking points and recommendations in light of our […]

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Black History Month February 2023

Black History Month February 2023 This Month we take the opportunity to highlight the history, culture and achievements of Black people in America. This Month we take the opportunity to highlight the history, culture and achievements of Black people in America. The national theme for Black History Month is Black Resistance. The Black church has […]

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Black History Spotlight- Black Resistance over the Centuries

Black History Spotlight Black Resistance over the Centuries (from chiff.com)     This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Resistance”, takes a look at how African-Americans have fought repression from America’s earliest days.       From escaping the plantation, to the rise out of poverty and the struggle for equal housing and education […]

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