The posting has slowed down a bit because my DSL is acting up at home. Cavalier is about to get the boot for real if they don’t start acting right. Be that as it may, let me give you a few events that might spark your interest especially if you’re in the Bmore area.
- Tonight at 7pm, I’ll be on a NAACP panel at Union Baptist Church (1219 Druid Hill Avenue) continuing the discussion about what our community needs to focus on and do to improve the quality of life for all Baltimoreans, but with a particular emphasis on the African community. My purpose on the panel is to speak to and about the church and its role in liberating activity in Baltimore.
- Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 6pm, I’ll be volunteering at The Oasis Shelter for Homeless Men (220 Gay Street). We have prayer, sing songs, a short sermon is delivered and afterwards we serve dinner. If anyone has clothes, job opportunities for men with a past, or time to donate toward this effort, please let me know. It will be greatly appreciated.
- Friday, April 7, 2006 at 7pm there will be a forum on the Death Penalty at Grace Memorial Baptist Church. (1100 N. Eden Street)
- Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 9am Tavis Smiley is bringing the State of the Black Union discussion to Sharon Baptist Church (1373 N. Stricker Street). For all those folks who are still trying to buy the book, Tavis said that they will be available at the church on Saturday. For the folks who just want to see Tavis, I’m not even sure if he’s going to be there so don’t count on it.
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um…….interesting. very very interesting
From what I gather, Tavis, along with other “black leaders” will be present. But don’t take my word on it. That’s just what Tavis told us when the event took place in Houston.
Hey Angie – you’re right. I heard Tavis on the Donnie Simpson show this morning saying that he will be here at the church.
I might try to make it. It starts at 9am. I’m sure that I’ll have to get there by 7am.
If you go, please let us know what you thought. I would love to get your take on it. Plus, I would like to know if the smaller forums are more personable and offer a hands on approach to the many solutions that the panelists have to offer.
As I mentioned in a previous post, our house caught on fire the day that Tavis brought the symposium to Houston. We’ve been looking for a house to buy every since then. Well, we found a house and we got the financing. It’s a nice home in a highly commercial district north of Houston. A little busy for me…But it’s nice.
We are really close to being an African American home owner! If God be with us, and I’m sure he is, we should close next month on a brand new house. I have to admit that I have mixed feelings about this purchase. On one hand, I’m excited about wisely investing our money. On the other hand, I’m awfully scared. Maybe it’s the spirit of fear; or maybe it’s a slave mentality. Whatever the case, I’m not proud of whatever it is that has me feeling so afraid of this investment. I guess I’m just scared that we will be one of the many Americans that may have to foreclose. I don’t know.
I have a fear of failure. Sometimes that can be good. My fear of failure has motivated me to make sure I put forth every effort to win, to accomplish my goals, to succeed at most of the things I try. But there are times that my fear of failure has immobilized me and restricted me from even trying. In this particular case, the temptation to be immobile is very strong. But I have refused to give in. I want to win. I want this house for me and my family. And I want to not only have the money to pay the monthly mortgage. I want to actually pay it off and be the real owner of the house.
So, keep me in your prayers. In fact, if everyone would pray for me, I would appreciate it. I need the Lord to help me resist this spirit of fear. I’m a strong sister, and most of the time, I fear little. But I would be lying if I tried to appear to be completely fearless. When the spirit of fear rolls up on me, it comes with bloody fangs, piercing claws, and a growl that causes my heart to shutter. I don’t know why. Maybe I shouldn’t confess that over my life. But I’m just keeping it real. Honesty is the first step to deliverance.
I’ll let you know when we actually close. Until then, I’m a sister that needs her brothers and sisters to send an e-mail to heaven on her behalf. So, send a prayer up with Angie’s name on it.
By the way… Sorry for the long, off topic e-mail. And I’m also sorry for an e-mail that reflects my crazy vacillating feelings. Like I said, I need prayer. LOL
Love and peace,
Angie
First and foremost, Angie – you know your brother is praying for you as it relates to your journey toward homeownership. I can definitely relate to your feelings as I experienced them too not so long ago. I just finished praying for you…I really did…right here at work. Everything will work out fine. Keep pushing girl (smile).
As it relates to Tavis and the State of the Black Union session…I’ll have to get back to you on that. I haven’t had internet access at home now for like a week so it has greatly impacted my ability to frequently blog, but over the weekend I gave Cavalier the boot and Comcast is coming in tonight so everyone will get the scoop on what’s been going on. Lord knows I have some stories to tell…ya’ll won’t believe what God is doing in my life. Check back real soon.
Thanks for the prayer. So many people promise to pray, but never do. So, it means a lot when someone takes out time to talk to the Master about you.
Well, this weekend, I kicked my fear right in the face and moved forward on the house. We signed the contracts Saturday. The house is still under construction and won’t be ready until the end of this month or the first of next month. I’m looking forward to moving in a new house and a new neighborhood. Plus, I’m looking forward to a new beginning. I feel very confident about this new thing that we are embarking on. I can’t say that I did in the last six weeks. But now I’m getting use to the idea of being a black woman, who happens to own her home. That’s something to shout about.
Since 2000, we have paid over $50,000 in rent. Yeah, the money paid for us to have shelter. But I also feel like the money went right down the drain. Now, we will actually be investing the money we use to pay for shelter. And one day, and hopefully sooner than 30 years, the house will be all mine. That’s another thing to shout about.
I’m fasting and praying this week for a number of things and for a number of people. But one thing that I’m fasting and praying for this week is for the Lord to strip me of this nasty spirit of fear that comes and tackles me from time to time. I’m looking forward to being the strong, courageous, bodacious sister that I know that God has called me to be.
Heber, I’ll be in touch. There’s a couple of things I want to chit chat with you about. But until then, keep moving forward. I’m praying for you too.
Angie