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TOP STORIES Did your pastor preach a hot, anointed sermon that you believe the world needs to hear? If so, please send a video of your pastor preaching so that we can place the sermon in the "Sermon of the Week" which goes out every Saturday. You may send us a link to the video online. Or, you may send it to us via e-mail attachment to: bcnn1@blackchristiannews.com. Also send us news of great things and meetings happening at your church to churchnews@blackchristiannews.com.


Dr. James Dobson Accuses Obama of 'Distorting' Bible
As Barack Obama broadens his outreach to evangelical voters, one of the movement's biggest names, James Dobson, accuses the likely Democratic presidential nominee of distorting the Bible and pushing a "fruitcake interpretation" of the Constitution. The criticism, to be aired Tuesday on Dobson's Focus on the Family radio program, comes shortly after an Obama aide suggested a meeting at the organization's headquarters here, said Tom Minnery, senior vice president for government and public policy at Focus on the Family.
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Obama Watch: Strange New Campaign Seal; Hillary to Start Stumping for Obama; Personal Apology to two Muslim Women; Japanese Monkey ad; Racists Shirts
Obama recently unveiled a new seal that made headlines for its close resemblance to the U.S. presidential seal. Shown for the first time Friday during a meeting of Democratic Governors at the Chicago History Museum, Obama's new seal – like the president's – has a blue background featuring an eagle clutching arrows on the left and an olive branch on right. But instead of the Latin 'E pluribus unum' (out of many, one), Obama's says 'Vero possumus', rough Latin for "Yes, we can." Instead of saying "Seal of the President of the United States," Obama's Web site address is listed. And instead of a shield, Obama's eagle wears his 'O' campaign logo with a rising sun representing hope ahead.
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McCain Condemns Aide's Comment about Terrorism  
A top adviser to John McCain said another terrorist attack on U.S. soil would be a "big advantage" for the Republican presidential candidate, drawing a sharp rebuke Monday from both the presumed GOP nominee and Democrat Barack Obama. Charlie Black, already in the spotlight for his past lobbying work, is quoted in the upcoming July 7 edition of Fortune magazine as saying such an attack "certainly would be a big advantage to him." Black said Monday he regretted the comment.
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The New Children’s Book by Super Bowl Winning Coach, Tony Dungy, titled, You Can Do It! Teaches Children that They Can Accomplish Anything They Set Their Minds To (In Stores Nationwide, July 8, 2008)
It can be frustrating when it seems everyone is doing their life’s calling and is happy doing it, but you are still searching to fulfill and pursue your life’s passion. Such was the case with third grader, Linden, little brother to Tony Dungy, and the youngest in the family. It seemed everyone in the family had found their special talent all except Linden. Because of this, he lacked that self-motivation to do anything. But, with encouragement from his parents, a special push from big brother, Tony, and inspiration from God, Linden begins to soar as he learns that if he dreams big and has faith in God and in himself, he can accomplish anything he sets his mind to.

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Pfleger Returns to Church
It's back to the pulpit for Father Michael Pfleger. Two weeks ago, Cardinal Francis George ordered him to take a two-week leave of absence from St. Sabina Catholic Church, after controversial comments by Pfleger surfaced on the Internet. As CBS 2's Mike Parker reports, on Monday Pfleger invited reporters and cameras into his church office on his first day back to St. Sabina. The deal was supposed to be for pictures only, but once reporters and cameras were inside, Pfleger's talkative side emerged. "The Tribune this morning made a statement in the article, it said 'Can you be Catholic and be an activist?' Absolutely, absolutely. 
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Court says Child can't be Grounded
A recent court decision in Canada should send chills down every parent's spine. The ruling is so out of bounds that the news story sounds like a parody -- but it isn't. A Canadian judge ruled that a 12-year-old girl was "excessively" punished when her father told her she could not go on a school camping trip because she had broken rules for use of the Internet. As the Globe and Mail newspaper [Toronto] reports: "First, the father banned his 12-year-old daughter from going online after she posted photos of herself on a dating site. Then she allegedly had a row with her stepmother, so the father said his girl couldn't go on a school trip.

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Four Young Girls Minister to their Peers through their Amazon.com Bestselling Book, The Virtuous Girl
Children can minister to and encourage other children their own age oftentimes with better results than adults can. Thirteen year old, Danita Evangeline Whyte, along with her sisters, Danae`, Daniqua, and Danyelle took advantage of this and wrote the The Virtuous Girl to encourage young girls, ages 5-12, to build their lives on the solid foundation of God’s Word and thus live a meaningful and successful life. Danita shares with her peers in the introduction: “I was eight years old, going on nine, when I started to write this book.
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A Nuclear Iran is Intolerable
French President Nicolas Sarkozy, speaking at a special session of the Knesset in his honor, vowed Monday that France would always defend Israel in the face of any existential threat - a direct reference to Iran and its nuclear program, which he called unacceptable. ‘A nuclear Iran is intolerable,’ Sarkozy said. ‘Anyone trying to destroy Israel will find France blocking the way.’ And, to applause from the assembled politicians, judicial leaders and assorted dignitaries, Sarkozy declared: ‘Israel must know it is not alone in the battle against Iran's nuclear ambitions.’

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The Black Christian Conference/Convention Season Has Begun! Runs from June 1st 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
The Family of Faith - The Victory of Surrender, from Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer. 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:
Dr. Gail Hayes
Dr. Gail Hayes is a member of the University of North Carolina’s Public Education Television (UNC-TV) Literacy Advisory Board, the Advanced Writers and Speakers Network (AWSA), an advisory board member of Right to the Heart Ministries, the Christian Authors Network (CAN), the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), the International Speakers Network (ISN). She holds a BS in Criminal Justice, MA in Public Relations, and Ph.D. in Counseling. She is also the author of Daughters of the King. She and her family live in Durham, NC. E-mail address: info@daughtersoftheking.org
. Visit her online at: www.daughtersoftheking.org.
 
Pastor of the Week: Dr. Tony Smart, Pastor of Victory Baptist Church of Tampa in Tampa, FL
G. Antonio Smart was born on June 11, 1957 in Ancon, Panama. Both of his parents were employed by the US government in the Panama Canal Zone. After graduating from High School and attending the University of Panama Pharmacy school for two years he moved to the US intending to major in a Medical Science area of study.  In 1979, at the age of twenty-one he trusted Jesus Christ as his Savior and was re-born into the family of God. As a new Christian he found that his ambitions changed. He served in the US Air Force from 1979 until 1988. While on active duty in the military he received the call to preach the Gospel. He has earned a BA degree in Human Resources Administration from Saint Leo University, a Master of Ministry from the Covington Theological Seminary of Rossville, Georgia and a Doctor of Ministries in Theology from Landmark Baptist College in Haines City, FL.  He has lived in Tampa since 1985.G. Antonio (Tony) Smart is the founding pastor of Victory Baptist Church of Tampa; he also heads the Christian Academy there and is the Director of the Bible Institute. He has authored two books: Confronting Cultures with Scriptures and The Family Sermon. He also currently serves as the Moderator of the Independent Baptist Fellowship; a group of pastors dedicated to the faithful exposition of Scripture and the fundamental tenets of the Christian faith. He strongly supports the traditional family, religious liberty and school choice. Pastor Smart has been married to his wife Maritza for over 25 years and they have raised two daughters. E-mail address: vministries@earthlink.net. Website: www.vbctampa.org.
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Music Minister of the Week: Babbie Mason
Contemporary gospel singer Babbie Mason was born and raised in Jackson, MI; the daughter of a pastor, she tenured for two decades as a church pianist and choir director, also working as a public school teacher before founding her own ministry in 1984. A year later, Mason took top honors in the vocal and songwriting categories at the annual Christian Artists' Music Seminar; six years later, she rose to fame with the Dove Award-nominated With All My Heart, topping the CHR charts with the single "Each One Reach One." Like its predecessor, 1992's A World of Difference scored a Dove nomination for Inspirational Album of the Year, topping the charts with the title track; Mason also hit number one with the singles "God Has Another Plan," "The Only Hope," "For the Cause of Christ," "This Heart of Mine" and "Love Is the More Excellent Way." In 1996, she signed to Sony to release Heritage of Faith, followed a year later by Praise Celebration; No Better Place, Mason's debut for new label Spring Hill, appeared in 1999. E-mail address: info@babbie.com. Website: www.babbie.com

Christian Bookstore of the Week: In Touch Bookstore, Atlanta, GA
P.O. Box 7900; Atlanta, GA 30357; Phone: (800) 789-1473. E-mail: info@intouch.org. Website: www.intouchbookstore.org.

Black Bookstore of the Week: Precious Memories Bookstore, Richmond, VA
3229 Idlewood Ave, Richmond, VA 23221; Ph: (804) 726-8501; Fax : (866) 908-8852.
E-mail: info@preciousmemoriesreading.com. Website: www.preciousmemoriesreading.com.

Inspirations

The Word of God for this Week
"Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved." -- 1 Corinthians 10:33

The Encouraging Word for this Week
"If you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it." --Mary Engelbreit

The Prayer Motivator for this Week
MOTIVATING VERSE: "Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice." --Psalm 55:17

PRAYER QUOTE: "There is a mighty lot of difference between saying prayers and praying." --John G. Lake

The Soul-Winning Motivator for this Week
"The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise." --Proverbs 11:30


SOUL-WINNING QUOTE: “Our one aim is to win souls; and this we are not to talk about, but to do in the power of God!” --Unknown


Black Christian History
Louise "Lulu" Cecilia Fleming: On January 10, 1886, Fleming became the first Black woman to be appointed and commissioned for missionary service by the Women's Baptist Foreign Missionary Society of the West. She attended Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina, graduating in May, 1885. She left for Africa on March 17, 1887. During a furlough she studied medicine and served in areas of the Congo (now Zaire) as a medical missionary.

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