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THIS SUNDAY: Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell Headed for Richmond, VA June 23rd

The Belle — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:56:39 +0000

The 4^th Annual Gospel Music Fest with “The Belle”

Featuring Special Guest, Mary Mary’s

Erica Campbell, Byron Cage & Greater Voices and More

At Dogwood Dell, Richmond, VA

Sunday, June 23, 2013 @ 5:00p.m. – 9:00p.m.

FREE TO THE PUBLIC!!

HOMEGOING THIS WEEK: Gospel Community Mourns the Loss of 2nd Vice Chair of the Gospel Announcers Guild, GMWA, Donna Creer

The Belle — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:40:41 +0000

Little Rock, AR — The deaths of a Little Rock man and his wife, 2nd Vice Chair of the Gospel Announcers Guild, in a house fire early Wednesday (June 12, 2013) are being investigated as suspicious.

The Little Rock Police Department (LRPD) says the victims who died in their home at 405 Markwood Drive are identified as Donald Creer, 50, and Donna Creer, 57.

Donna Creer was the 2nd Vice Char of the Gospel Announcers Guild, GMWA and worked in the field of Education.

Fire crews were called to the scene at 3:11 a.m. and found the bodies inside the home after forcing their way in through a carport door. Both victims were pronounced dead at separate hospitals.

The LRPD says there were no visible signs of injury to the victims.

The bodies are at the State Crime Lab for autopsies to determine the cause of death.

Detectives are working to determine what happened inside the home. The incident report notes that a back sliding glass door was found to be unlocked.

The fire’s cause is under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s Office.

Meanwhile, the Little Rock Fire Department is investigating a second deadly fire in the city.

It happened Tuesday night at 1915 South Park Street, just south of Wright Avenue, shortly before 10:00.

Police say a woman died in that fire while her 50-year-old son was able to escape.

The fire was reported to have been contained to the victim’s room.

Police have not yet released the woman’s name or information on the cause of that fire.

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Points Of Power: Why The Last Days Sound Like The Church Today [EXCLUSIVE AUDIO]

Yolanda Adams — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:49:15 +0000

This Points of Power verse comes from Timothy, and it highlights the last days and what’s wrong with the church today. Listen to Yolanda Adams and AV explain in the Points of Power below to understand why it’s so important to rely on kingdom principles.

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Bishop Secular: How To Know If Someone Has Quit Or Been Fired [EXCLUSIVE AUDIO]

Yolanda Adams — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:29:40 +0000

Bishop Secular is not a prophet, but he does know how to tell if a co-worker has quit or been fired. What are the tell-tale signs? Just listen to this from Bishop Secular to find out!

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Minute Meditation: Prayer To Fight Loneliness

Elev8 Original — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:00:15 +0000

Loneliness is not necessarily being alone. We may be alone for long periods without feeling at all lonely. On the other hand we may feel lonely in a familiar setting without really understanding why.

Set aside a moment and allow yourself to feel this emotion.

Next place your concern prayer.

Heavenly Father, at times I feel that You have forgotten about me. When I most need You, I cannot reach You. Yet I do believe that you are present in my distressing loneliness. Teach me to find You even in my darkest times. In the name of Jesus, the Lord. Amen.

Have a Blessed Day!

Don’t Wish This Single Mom A Happy Father’s Day

Praise Richmond — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:53:07 +0000

By Lashawnda Becoats

Dear Friends,

Please don’t wish me Happy Father’s Day. I know you mean well but I am a mother not a father. Today is the day we celebrate father’s, grandfather’s, uncles, friends and mentors who are there for their children and other people’s children.

Although at times in my motherhood journey I’ve taken full responsibility of caring for my children, I have not been alone. First, God has kept me and my children from many things and I am grateful.

Second, a father’s love is something no woman can give her child. She just can’t and should never try. Women weren’t created to love like a man. A woman can only love another in the way that God created her heart to love.

Mother’s you should not feel guilty if their/your father wasn’t/or isn’t present. It sucks but you can’t make anyone love you, be there for you or your children if they don’t want to be. As parents all we can do is love and provide for our children in the best way we can. Women if you have guilt learn to let go. Come to a place of peace about the role you have chosen. Take that peace and love yourself and your children even more. You need it and they need it. Be a proud mother because our jobs ain’t easy.

Men please understand that when we give birth to our children we sign up for a lifetime of responsibility to love, nurture and protect that child. Some women understand that while others are still on a journey trying to work through their emotional stuff. Please be patient. Most of us started out loving each other – that’s how those beautiful children got here in the first place. :)

Last, I have been blessed to have a father whom I love and respect. My children have been blessed to have men of value (including their own fathers) in their lives. I honor them.

Happy Father’s Day to all the men we are fortunate enough to keep lovin’ on while they are here and to those who’ve moved on to heaven. We love you.- Peace, Love, Live

Fred Luter Jr, Southern Baptists Convention’s First black president, re-elected

The Belle — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:30:54 +0000

Houston, TX — The Southern Baptist Convention has re-elected its first black president, the Rev. Fred Luter Jr.

Luter was first elected in 2012. His presidency comes at a time when the nation’s largest Protestant denomination is trying to move beyond its traditional white Southern base.

The Nashville-based Southern Baptist Convention claims 16 million members, but recently announced that membership declined in 2012 for the sixth straight year.

Luter was re-elected on Tuesday during the convention’s annual meeting in Houston. He was unopposed and received a standing ovation.

Southern Baptist presidents can serve a maximum of two one-year terms.

Legendary Clark Sister TWINKIE CLARK Releases New Audio and Video Single “God Gave Me Favor”

The Belle — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:20:21 +0000

Detroit, MI – Legendary Clark Sister Twinkie Clark has released a new audio and video single - ”God Gave Me Favor” from her forthcoming CD LIVE & UNPLUGGED (on Larry Clark Gospel, LLC). The famed songwriter and Queen of the Hammond B3 recorded her new project at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, MI. The audio single is available on iTunes and Amazon now and is impacting radio stations across the U.S.

Twinkie launches her new single with an in-depth live interview on the Yolanda Adams Morning show this week. The official music video for “God Gave Me Favor” live, can be watched on Youtube and is a special uncut version that includes Twinkie’s emotional testimony of survival and recovery from a head-on car accident ten years ago.

LIVE & UNPLUGGED also features Twinkie in duet with sister Karen Clark-Sheard on “Speak Lord”, a Clark Sisters original and she’s joined by all of The Clark Sisters on “Hallelujah”, another classic Clark tune. The project marks the second in her catalog produced by nephew Larry Clark. LIVE & UNPLUGGED will be in stores this summer and available for digital pre-order on July 2.

Twinkie Clark is a living legend who continues to contribute great gospel music to our culture. She has had her compositions recorded and sampled by some of the Gospel greats and even secular artists such as Rev. James Cleveland, Jennifer Holliday, Al Green, James Moore, Donald Lawrence and the Tri-City Singers, Esther Smith, James Moss, Dave Hollister, Xscape, and Mary J. Blige. For her contributions to music, in 2012, Twinkie Clark was honored as a living legend by Dr. Judith McAllister, President of the International Music Department of the Church of God In Christ during the 105th International Holy Convocation of the Church of God In Christ in St. Louis, Missouri. Twinkie also received an honorary Doctorate of Scared Music from Dr. Tony V. Lewis, President of the Christian Bible Institute.

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Mary Mary’s Tina Campbell Gets Personal, Talks About Her Husband’s Affair

The Belle — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:12:10 +0000

Mary Mary’s Tina and Erica Campbell are gracing the cover of Ebony June 2013 Issue. Inside the magazine, Tina revealed shocking news about her marriage while sister Eric talks about her husband and his busy career.

“How I forgave my husband after his affair,” appears below Tina’s photo on the magazine’s June cover, which features her standing alongside her sister Erica Campbell.

In one excerpt from the cover story, Tina — who is married to The Tonight Show Band drummer Teddy Campbell — tells Ebony, “Once I became aware [of the affair], I initially wanted to kill my husband… I was considering adjusting the will, the living trust and all that kind of stuff. I did physically try to stab him. Several times… I never got to the point of physical harm, not really, but my words… My words hurt.”

The news may come as quite a shock to Mary Mary fans, who often raved over Teddy and Tina’s relationship as it’s portrayed on the WE tv reality series Mary Mary. The pair have been married since 2000.

Tina’s sister Erica also discusses her husband in Ebony’s June issue, which is dedicated to celebrating Black Music Month. In the magazine, Erica reveals that her husband, record producer Warryn Campbell, has been “called to minister.” She says, “Now I said, ‘Lord, when I first started dating this guy he worked for Death Row Records, but he was from the church. That was a perfect combination for me: a little street, a little church.’”

Mary Mary also opens up about their decision to take a break from recording together, and Erica talks about her solo music project. The June issue of Ebony arrives on newsstands this Tuesday.

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Thousands of Dominion VA Power Customers Are Still Without Power

WPZZ Praise Richmond — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:35:54 +0000

VIA Miss Community Clovia

Many areas of Virginia got hammered from a line of severe storms on Thursday. The severe storms forced a ground stop at the Richmond International Airport. Tornado warnings filled the landscape from the mountains to the Virginia coast. Trees and powerlines created a huge mess, as well as, flooding. Countless secondary roads had little to zero visibility at the height of the storms.

Dominion Virginia Power crews have been working through the night to restore power to thousands of customers across Virginia. To report a power outage call 1-866-366-4357.

Dominion Virginia power is reporting that some 9,000 properties are still without power in Petersburg. For residents who need to charge devices such as cell phones and computers, please go to the Petersburg Station located at 100 West Washington Street. The Petersburg Station is open from 7am-7pm.

Click here for the Dominion Virginia Power Outage Update by Jurisdiction