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California County Halts Weddings Ahead of Homosexual 'Marriage' Rush
An official in a conservative California county announced that her office will halt all civil wedding ceremonies as the state approaches the legalization of gay "marriage." Kern County Clerk Ann Barnett said her staff will continue to issue marriage licenses but will no longer officiate at civil ceremonies. June 13 is the last day county officials will perform civil weddings, as reported by The Associated Press.
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Judge in Sex Controversy Declares Mistrial (He posted explicit images online while presiding over obscenity case)
A federal judge under scrutiny for posting sexually explicit material on his own Web site declared a mistrial Friday in an obscenity trial over which he was presiding. Judge Alex Kozinski said he would ask that the case be assigned to another judge. Kozinski is chief judge of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals but was serving as a trial judge in a federal obscenity prosecution of a man who distributed videos showing bestiality and extreme fetishes.
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Girls Against Porn Calls for Judge Alex Kozinski's Removal from Obscenity Trial and His Resignation
The chief judge of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, Alex Kozinski, admitted to the Los Angeles Times,  that his website contains sexually explicit material. He informed The Times that he began saving sexually explicit materials years ago. He has defended the material as "funny."
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J.C. Watts Touts New Black News Channel (Former congressman says Rev. Wright issue illustrates need for outlet offering intelligent debate)
J.C. Watts, the last black Republican to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, says the controversy over Barack Obama's one-time pastor illustrates the need for a network where black political issues can be discussed and debated. The former politician is behind the upcoming launch of the Black Television News Channel, which will be added to Comcast cable systems in Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, Baltimore and Washington, and would be available nationwide on Dishnet, reports the Associated Press.  
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“If your Church Disappeared Tomorrow would anyone notice the difference?”
Christians are making a remarkable contribution to the social welfare and transformation of their local communities, according to a new report launched Thursday. The report, two years in the making, is the joint project of the Churches Regional Commission in Yorkshire and the Humber and Faithworks and confronts the widely-asked question of “If your church disappeared tomorrow would anyone notice the difference?”
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Wife of Bishop Paul Morton Releases 'My Better Half' (Pastor Debra Morton’s debut CD on Tehillah Music Group hits the streets)
Following the release of his highly successful albums Still Standing and Embracing The Next Dimension, Bishop Paul S. Morton Presents Pastor Debra B. Morton: My Better Half.  The dynamic project, set to release June 10, 2008 (Tehillah Music Group /Light Records), showcases the powerful music and message of Bishop Paul S. Morton’s talented wife, Pastor Debra B. Morton and the Daughters of the Promise Mass Choir.  
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JUST IN TIME FOR FATHER'S DAY! www.DearPapa.org
13-Year-Old Along with her Six Siblings Develop Interactive Website in Honor of Their Father and Fathers Everywhere
Seven children, ranging in age from 4-17, are pleased to announce the launching of their new website, www.DearPapa.org. One of the middle children, Danita Whyte, age 13, led the pack and actually designed the website, as a tribute to their father, national bestselling author, Daniel Whyte III. www.DearPapa.org is dedicated, not only to their father, but to the thousands of fathers around the world who love and sacrifice for their children and who know the value of spending quality and quantity time with their children.
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Church Brings to Light How Slaves Worshipped
Thousands of tourists watched last summer as archaeologists, working in the shadow of Independence Hall, unearthed remnants of the home where George Washington lived with his wife and several slaves. Now, the city's best-known Colonial-era church is dramatically bringing to light how slaves worshipped alongside parishioners like Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross. Historians have long known that slaves attended Christ Church — and were baptized, married and buried there. But it has not been publicized much in Philadelphia, where all men were declared to be created equal.
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Poll: Most Americans Say Moral Climate is Getting Worse
Few Americans give the country's moral climate high marks, and the latest survey revealed that they feel it's only getting worse. According to a Gallup Poll released Thursday, 81 percent of Americans say the state of moral values in the country as a whole is getting worse while only 11 percent believe it's getting better. Currently, only 15 percent of Americans overall consider moral values to be "excellent" or "good;" 41 percent say the moral climate is "only fair;" and 44 percent consider the moral state to be "poor."
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Mugabe Claims Rivals will 'Never' Rule Zimbabwe (Tsvangirai detained as president insists opposition will be kept from power)
President Robert Mugabe vowed on Saturday that the opposition Movement for Democratic Change would never rule Zimbabwe, adding he was prepared to fight. At least 12 members of the party, including opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, were also arrested, the MDC said. "We shall never, never accept anything that smells of a delivered parcel of what they call the MDC ... that is not going to happen. 
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The Girl God Wants: Sister to Sister Talk about Loving God, Living a Great Life, and Enjoying It, by Daniella Whyte
Society throws a lot of ungodly stuff at young ladies today and it is hard to find things that can empower them to godliness and greatness. In The Girl God Wants, author, Daniella Whyte, (age 14 when she commenced the writing of this book), helps young ladies with some of the issues that they face today. Oftentimes, it is easier for teenagers to relate to each other and they are sometimes more eager to listen to the advice of their peers. With appealing chapters and her sister-to-sister style, Daniella shows young ladies how much God loves them and how to discover their gifts and purpose in life.
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VIDEO: Priest Who ‘Sweats a Lot’ Convicted for Naked Sunrise Jog in Colorado Town
A Catholic priest facing an indecent exposure charge after police said he went jogging in the nude about an hour before sunrise was placed on administrative leave Thursday.
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VIDEO: Drunkorexia: Women Trade Meals For Martinis
"With extreme drunkorexia we end up with people so badly nourished that their ability to function cognitively and emotionally is impaired."
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NEW! Second Coming Watch: UN to Discuss Proposal against Israel's Settlement Expansion
YnetNews.com reports: “The UN Security Council is set to convene next week to discuss a proposal calling on Israel to halt the expansion of ‘illegal West Bank settlements’. The proposal, which has been pushed in recent weeks by a number of Arab countries, mainly Saudi Arabia, followed Israeli Housing Minister Ze'ev Boim's announcement according to which 800 new housing units would be built in Har Homa and Givat Ze'ev.
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The Black Christian Conference/Convention Season Begins Starting June 1st and Goes through November. All major conventions and conferences are listed here at BCNN1.com
Hampton Ministers’ Conference; 9th Annual First Lady Conference; all 4 National Baptist Conventions; AME Convention; COGIC Convention; Independent Baptist Conference; COEBA Conference; Full Gospel Baptist Church Conference; Reaching Creatures Conference; E.K. Bailey Expository Preaching Conference; FBFA Conference; Tony Evans' Conference; T.D. Jakes' Conference, and more.


ENTIRE VIDEO--NEW! Sermon of the Week
It's All Up To Him, from Pastor Rudolph W. McKissick Jr. Click for Video of Sermon.

On "Being Saved" in Black America
While growing up in a very religious and church-going family, I often heard the phrase "Being Saved." Now to me and my peers, "Being Saved" was a rather spooky and mystical thing, and only the real holy folk could be such — whatever it was.
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What to Do After you Enter Through the Door
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Be Encouraged and Be an Encouragement

Be an encouragement by sending a "holla" to the following people! Also be an encouragement by buying their books, sermon tapes, or music from their website or some other outlet today.

Christian Author of the Week: Sheritha Bowman
Sheritha Bowman has authored several books including, “Soul Inspiration: The Triumphant Testimony of a Praying Wife” an account of her encouraging testimony which has been featured in ESSENCE magazine, conferences and radio stations across the country. Sheritha is founder of the Soul Inspiration Theatre Company, a 501C-3 nonprofit theatre company that exists to promote the love, salvation and faithfulness of Jesus Christ through thought provoking, inspirational dramatic productions. E-mail address:
gvhmthnks@aol.com. Visit her online at www.sherithabowman.com.

Pastor of the Week: Dr. Lou Baldwin, Pastor of Crossroads Baptist Church, Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia 
Shortly after being saved in 1976, God called Lou Baldwin to the gospel ministry. He along with his wife, Jeanette, and three children were soon commissioned to plant what is now Crossroads Baptist Church. Lou Baldwin is known for his "practically profound preaching" and his consistent stand on principle and standards. He is a visionary with a compassion for people and a great love for children. His teaching and counsel have helped hundreds of families and individuals become the best that they can be for God. In his spare time Pastor Baldwin loves to play golf. His favorite foods are fish, cabbage and just about anything with coconut. He is a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan. E-mail address: info@coeba.org. Website: www.coeba.org.
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Music Minister of the Week: Donnie McClurkin
On the heels of the nearly double platinum-selling Live in London And More... and gold selling, again, Gospel lovers around the world will be happy to know that success has not spoiled Donnie McClurkin. In fact, his latest release, Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs, is a mixture of Contemporary, Traditional Hymns & Praise and Worship Gospel music exhibiting his absolute unique ability to simultaneously entertain, heal and teach. When asked what message he wants his life to convey, McClurkin says, "I hope people will be able to say that I really had a true relationship with God." E-mail address: donniemcclurkin@comcast.net. Website: www.donniemcclurkin.com

Christian Bookstore of the Week:  Be The Lite Christian Bookstore, Jacksonville, FL
215 Bethel Baptist St; Jacksonville, FL 32202; Phone: (904) 354-1464; Toll-Free: (800)226-2384; Fax: (904) 359-0015. E-mail: bethelite@bethelite.org.
Website: www.bethelite.org.

Black Bookstore of the Week:  B's Books & More!,  Lithonia, GA
2826-A Evans Mill Road; Lithonia, GA 30038; Ph:(770)484-6222; Fax:(770)484-6295
 E-mail: bsbooks@bsbooksandmore.com. Website: www.bsbooksandmore.com.

Inspirations

The Word of God for this Week
"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord." --1 Corinthians 15:58

The Encouraging Word for this Week
"If you have a doubtful issue in your life, something with a question mark after it, put it to this fourfold test – The Test of Expediency (I Corinthians 6:12): It may even be good, but is it good for me to do? The Test of Enslavement (I Corinthians 6:12 again): Does it make me its slave? The Test of Edification (I Corinthians 10:23): Does it build me up? The Test of Example (I Corinthians 8)” Does it offend the weaker brother? If your problem clears these four hurdles, it should no longer be a problem." --Vance Havner

The Prayer Motivator for this Week
MOTIVATING VERSE: "Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered." --Romans 8:26

PRAYER QUOTE: "Any concern too small to be turned into a prayer is too small to be made into a burden" --Corrie ten Boom

The Soul-Winning Motivator for this Week
"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." --Acts 1:8


SOUL-WINNING QUOTE: “To try to win a soul for Christ by keeping that soul in ignorance of any truth, is contrary to the mind of the Spirit; and to endeavour to save men by mere claptrap, or excitement, or oratorical display, is as foolish as to hope to hold an angel with bird-lime, or lure a star with music. The best attraction is the gospel in its purity. The weapon with which the Lord conquers men is the truth as it is in Jesus. The gospel will be found equal to every emergency; an arrow which can pierce the hardest heart, a balm which will heal the deadliest wound. Preach it, and preach nothing else.” --
C.H. Spurgeon

Black Christian History
Montrose Waite: February 16, 1922 -- About this date, Jamaican-born Montrose Waite received a letter from the Christian and Missionary Alliance mission board saying they wanted to send him as a missionary to Africa. Waite had won the battle against prejudice and rejection and even friends who urged him to the stay in the U.S., his adopted country. Waite would serve as a missionary in Sierra Leone and Liberia and would be instrumental in the founding of the Afro-American Missionary Crusade (1947) and the Carver Foreign Missions organization.

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