INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1664,1,'2019-01-06 10:25:52','2019-01-06 16:25:52','<p class=\"s20\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">JANUARY 6, 2018</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s20\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TEXT:  </span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">EPHESIANS 2:10</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s18\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TITLE:  </span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">CONSCIOUS AND INTENTIONAL MINISTRY: </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s18\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">MAKING A DIFFERENCE</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s37\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">INTRODUCTION</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s40\"><span class=\"s27\">A. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">We do not bring gifts to the altar, we are the gifts on the altar</span></span> ​</div>\n<div class=\"s43\"><span class=\"s27\">B. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Romans 12:1, </span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">1</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, </span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">which is</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> your </span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">reasonable service.</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">”</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s43\"><span class=\"s27\">C. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">In the Old Testament system of sacrifice, God accepted and honored a gift if the gift was offered the way that </span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">God</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> said to offer it, and if the offeror lived the way that He said to live. If the quality of the gift and the character of the giver were </span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">accepted, it provided a sweet aroma or fragrance to God.</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s43\"><span class=\"s27\">D. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">We are both the Gift and the Giver…</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s46\"><span class=\"s45\">1. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The Quality of the Gift</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s45\">2. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The Character of the Giver</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s37\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WE ARE WHAT HE HAS MADE US</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s40\"><span class=\"s27\">A. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Biological Parents – I am what they have made me  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s40\"><span class=\"s27\">B. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Spiritual Parent – I am what God has made me  </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s37\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">CREATED IN CHRIST JESUS FOR GOOD WORKS</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s40\"><span class=\"s27\">A. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">We are created </span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">= To create</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> in a spiritual sense</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">; t</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">o regenerate, to renew</span></span> ​</div>\n<div class=\"s40\"><span class=\"s27\">B. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">F</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">or “Good Works” </span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">= </span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Benevolent works, life-transforming works, works that </span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">make a difference</span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s40\"><span class=\"s27\">C. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">He did not say “Perfect Works”  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s43\"><span class=\"s27\">D. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Why should I do good works?</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s46\"><span class=\"s27\">1. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Romans 2:6-8, </span></span><span class=\"s48\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">6 </span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">God “will repay each person according to what they have done.” </span></span><span class=\"s48\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">7 </span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. </span></span><span class=\"s48\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">8 </span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger.</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">(NIV)</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s46\"><span class=\"s27\">2. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">I Corinthians 3:12-15</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, </span></span><span class=\"s48\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">12 </span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, </span></span><span class=\"s48\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">13 </span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. </span></span><span class=\"s48\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">14 </span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. </span></span><span class=\"s48\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">15 </span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved—even though only as one </span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">escaping through the flames.  </span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">(NIV)</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s37\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WHICH GOD PREPARED BEFOREHAND TO BE OUR WAY OF LIFE</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s40\"><span class=\"s27\">A. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The moment God saved us, God prepared us for good works</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s40\"><span class=\"s27\">B. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Not as a job, as a lifestyle… </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s18\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:  </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s18\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">THAT</span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> I WILL BEGIN PREPARING MYSELF T</span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">O MAKE A DIFFERENCE</span></span></p>','MAKING A DIFFERENCE - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1668,1,'2019-01-12 23:25:26','2019-01-13 05:25:26','If you did not receive your Souvenir Books, see Sister Reid after service today in the foyer.\n\n* Pilgrim Rest Boys Basketball – Saturday, January 19th at 3:00pm , St. Augustine Prep located at 2605 S. 5th Street.\n\n* Sunday, January 27th, the Angel Choir will sing. Parents please have the children at rehearsal on Saturday, January 26 at 1:00 pm\n\n* Pilgrim Rest, we need your help! Mental Health America of WI, which Brother Hymon Bradshaw is a part of, needs your gently used flannel shirts, new long john and sock (for men and women). Please bring the items and place them in the bin located in the foyer.\n\nAttention Church Members and Guests: Our Box Tops for Education basket is still located in the foyer along with a list of products that they are found on. We also have posters to show some of the things schools are able to pay for with the proceeds from the box tops. We thank you for your support.  ~Sisters Bea Holt &amp; Rubye Jones, PRMBC Library Ministry.','ANNOUNCEMENTS - January 13, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-january-13-2018','','','2019-01-12 23:25:26','2019-01-13 05:25:26','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1668',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1670,1,'2019-01-12 23:29:16','2019-01-13 05:29:16','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>TEXT: 2 KINGS 5:1-15</strong></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>TITLE: CONSCIOUS AND INTENTIONAL MINISTRY:</strong></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>MAKING A DIFFERENCE PART 2</strong></p>\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. Some humans do a great job of demeaning, diminishing and devaluing others\n\nbased upon ethnicity, gender, class, societal norms, etc.\n\nB. However, God prefers those who are not considered wise, powerful or important\n\n1. I Corinthians 1:26-29\n\n2. Matthew 11:25\n\nWHAT IS MY NEGATIVE “ONE THING”?\n\nA. Namaan:\n\n1. He was the commander of the army\n\n2. He was a great and honorable man\n\n3. He won victory for Syria over Israel (through the help of God)\n\n4. He was a Might man of valor\n\n5. However, he was a leper\n\nB. We all have a negative “one thing”\n\nWHAT IS MY POSITIVE “ONE THING”?\n\nA. Servant girl\n\n1. Her home was ravaged and destroyed – by Namaan\n\n2. She was brought back as a slave – by Namaan\n\n3. She was a servant to the wife – of Namaan\n\n4. She was seemingly insignificant – because of Namaan\n\n5. However, she had a relationship with God\n\nB. We all have a positive “thing”\n\nCAN THE LEAST LIKELY PERSON MAKE A DIFFERENCE?\n\nA. We would expect Namaan to make a difference\n\nB. Why would this young, servant girl care enough to desire to make a difference in\n\nthe life of the man who ravaged her home and made her a slave?\n\nC. Why would this young servant girl’s mistress listen to and take advice from her\n\nregarding the well-being of the man who ravaged her home and made her a slave?\n\nD. Why would Namaan listen to and take advice from his wife, who listened to and took advice from her servant regarding the well-being of the man who ravaged\n\nher home and made her a slave?\n\nWHY?\n\nA. Because of who she was\n\nB. Because of why she was\n\nC. Because she knew what God could would do (Why she did what she did)\n\nD. Because she lived what God had done (Why they did what they did)\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:</strong></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>THAT I WILL PREPARE MYSELF TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE</strong></p>','MAKING A DIFFERENCE PART 2 - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','making-a-difference-part-2-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2019-01-12 23:29:16','2019-01-13 05:29:16','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1670',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1672,1,'2019-01-12 23:34:11','2019-01-13 05:34:11','2019 Conscious And Intentional Ministry: Making a Difference\n\n10 For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life. (Eph 2:10)\n\n* Hosea, Inc.\n\n* Healing House\n\n* Harrington House\n\n* Hospitality House\n\n* Ministry to Men\n\n* Nehemiah, Inc.\n\n* Summer Learning Camp\n\n* Business Incubator\n\n* Apartments\n\n* Strong Baby Sanctuary / Blanket of Love\n\n* Reduce the number of babies born too early, help babies surpass their first birthdays and BUILD families and communities\n\n* Ascension St. Joseph Campus\n\n* Milwaukee Police Department District #7\n\n* This collaboration between us will be fruitful and I know that with the power of prayer and whatever faith based intervention methods placed upon your praying hearts and minds to take – together, we can transform this city and the hearts and minds of individuals can truly be healed.\n\n* Zeidler Center Police and Residents Listening Circles\n\n* Milwaukee Public Schools Faith-Based Initiative\n\n* Targeted Investment Neighborhood (36th St. – 40th St., Concordia Ave. – Nash St.)\n\n* Goal is to stabilize and improve neighborhoods by using strategies to strengthen property values, stabilize and increase owner-occupancy, improve overall physical appearance and enhance quality of life.\n\n* Frederick Douglass School','Pastor\'s Pen - January 13, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','pastors-pen-january-13-2018','','','2019-01-12 23:34:11','2019-01-13 05:34:11','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1672',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1674,1,'2019-01-19 23:52:25','2019-01-20 05:52:25','Sunday, January 20, 2019\n\n* Pilgrim Rest Boys Basketball – VLCC vs Pilgrim Rest, Saturday, January 26th at 3:00pm. St. Augustine Prep located at 2605 S. 5th Street.\n\n* Saturday, January 26 at 9:00 am, Security Ministry Meeting. We are asking that all members be present and anyone who would like to join.\n\n* Saturday, January 26 at 1:00 pm Angel Choir rehearsal. Parents please bring your children, they sing on Sunday, January 27th.\n\n* Sunday, January 27 (after Worship Service) the Stick Ministry will practice. All boys who are interested, please join us.\n\n* Attention Senior Saints (55 &amp; over), The ongoing Chat &amp; Chew Sessions are ready to begin. Please sign up in the foyer or see Sister Toni Burt.\n\n* Pilgrim Rest, we need your help! Mental Health America of WI, which Brother Hymon Bradshaw is a part of, needs your gently used flannel shirts, new long john and sock (for men and women). Please bring the items and place them in the bin located in the foyer.\n\n* Salvation Army Coat Distribution on Friday, January 25@5880 North 60th Street from 9am to 3pm.\n\nIf you receive Energy Assistance, you may qualify. Call 414-906-2727 or visit: <a href=\"https://www.cr-sdc.org/weatherization#\">www.cr-sdc.org/ weather </a>','ANNOUNCEMENTS - January 20, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-3','','','2019-01-19 23:52:25','2019-01-20 05:52:25','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1674',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1677,1,'2019-01-19 23:55:06','2019-01-20 05:55:06','JANUARY 20, 2019 PASTOR CHILDS\n\nTEXT: 1 SAMUEL 25:2-42\n\nTITLE: CONSCIOUS AND INTENTIONAL MINISTRY:\n\nMAKING A DIFFERENCE PART 3\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. “It is easier to ask for forgiveness than to get permission”\n\nB. Luke 16:1-13\n\nA REASONABLE REQUEST\n\nA. David, “When your shepherds were with us…”\n\n1. We did not harm them\n\n2. We did not take from them\n\n3. We were a wall around them\n\nB. Therefore, please share some of your provisions with us\n\nAN UNREASONABLE RESPONSE ENDANGERS\n\nA. Naval, “Who is David?”\n\n1. He is just another runaway slave\n\n2. Should I take my bread, my water and my meat for my servants and give it to you?\n\n3. …who come from who knows where\n\nB. Naval spoke with disgust, distain and dislike\n\nC. Naval’s response endangered his household\n\nA GRACIOUS ENGAGEMENT SAVES\n\nA. Abigail\n\n1. She gathered food and drink\n\n2. She went to David\n\n3. She humbled herself\n\n4. She acknowledged God’s intervention through her\n\n5. She pronounced future blessings upon David\n\nB. Abigail’s engagement saved her household\n\nC. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.\n\nD. Sometimes, what we run from is also what we run to…\n\nHOW?\n\nA. Our response determines whether we bring out the best or worst in others\n\nB. What we bring out is what we must live with\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">THAT I WILL PREPARE MYSELF TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE</p>','MAKING A DIFFERENCE PART 3 - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','making-a-difference-part-3-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2019-01-19 23:55:06','2019-01-20 05:55:06','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1677',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1679,1,'2019-01-19 23:57:57','2019-01-20 05:57:57','2019 Conscious And Intentional Ministry: Making a Difference\n\n10 For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life. (Eph 2:10)\n\n* Hosea, Inc.\n\n* Healing House\n\n* Harrington House\n\n* Hospitality House\n\n* Ministry to Men\n\n* Nehemiah, Inc.\n\n* Summer Learning Camp\n\n* Business Incubator\n\n* Apartments\n\n* Strong Baby Sanctuary / Blanket of Love\n\n* Reduce the number of babies born too early, help babies surpass their first birthdays and BUILD families and communities\n\n* Ascension St. Joseph Campus\n\n* Milwaukee Police Department District #7\n\n* This collaboration between us will be fruitful and I know that with the power of prayer and whatever faith based intervention methods placed upon your praying hearts and minds to take – together, we can transform this city and the hearts and minds of individuals can truly be healed\n\n* Zeidler Center Police and Residents Listening Circles\n\n* Milwaukee Public Schools Faith-Based Initiative\n\n* Targeted Investment Neighborhood (36th St. – 40th St., Concordia Ave. – Nash St.)\n\n* Goal is to stabilize and improve neighborhoods by using strategies to strengthen property values, stabilize and increase owner-occupancy, improve overall physical appearance and enhance quality of life.\n\n* Frederick Douglass School','Pastor\'s Pen: Making a Difference','','publish','closed','closed','','pastors-pen-making-a-difference','','','2019-01-19 23:57:57','2019-01-20 05:57:57','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1679',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1682,1,'2019-01-26 20:37:00','2019-01-27 02:37:00','Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min\n\nTEXT: JOHN 6:1-14\n\nTITLE: CONSCIOUS AND INTENTIONAL MINISTRY: MAKING A DIFFERENCE PART 4\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. “Do not judge a book by its cover.”\n\nB. “Looks can be deceiving.”\n\nC. “The proof of the pudding is in the tasting.”\n\nQUALITY OF WHAT HE GAVE\n\nA. He gave what he had (5 rolls and 2 small fish)\n\nB. What it was not…\n\n1.\n\n2.\n\n3.\n\nC. What it was…\n\n1.\n\n2.\n\n3.\n\nQUANTITY OF WHAT HE GAVE\n\nA. He gave all that he had (5 rolls and 2 small fish)\n\nB. What it was not…\n\n1.\n\n2.\n\n3.\n\nC. What it was…\n\n1.\n\n2.\n\n3.\n\nPRINCIPLES\n\nA. The least likely can make the greatest difference\n\nB. Everyone has something\n\nC. When you give what you have, you will always have\n\nD. What was leftover was more than what was given\n\nCHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:\n\nTHAT I WILL PREPARE MYSELF TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE','MAKING A DIFFERENCE PART 4','','publish','closed','closed','','making-a-difference-part-4','','','2019-01-26 20:37:00','2019-01-27 02:37:00','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1682',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1684,1,'2019-01-26 20:38:37','2019-01-27 02:38:37','Sunday, January 27, 2019\n\nANNOUNCEMENTS\n\n* Contribution Statements, If you would like to receive your statement, please sign up in the foyer.\n\n* No Regrets Men Conference, Saturday, February 02, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm held at New Testament Church, 10201 West Bradley. The cost is $25, which includes lunch.\n\n* Pilgrim Rest Boys Basketball – St. Mark vs Pilgrim Rest, Saturday, February 02, at 3:00pm. St. Augustine Prep located at 2605 S. 5th Street.\n\n* Today after Worship Service the Stick Ministry will practice. All boys who are interested, please join us.\n\n* Attention Senior Saints (55 &amp; over), the ongoing Chat &amp; Chew Sessions are ready to begin. Please sign up in the foyer or see Sister Toni Burt.\n\n* February, Black History Month, was established to celebrate and recognize often neglected accomplishments of African-Americans throughout history. Each week in the month of February our children and youth will acknowledge and honor those who have contributed to our society, but who have been overlooked or forgotten. For our history facts we have chosen the title, “DO YOU KNOW”?','ANNOUNCEMENTS - January 27, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-january-27-2019','','','2019-01-26 20:38:37','2019-01-27 02:38:37','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1684',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1692,1,'2019-02-02 23:26:29','2019-02-03 05:26:29','TEXT: JOHN 11:1-14                                PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS Jr. D. Min\n\nTITLE: JESUS LOVES ME THIS I KNOW; FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. It is one thing to love somebody\n\nB. It is something else to know that you are loved\n\nC. It is even more to know that you are loved by someone like Jesus\n\nTHEY KNEW THAT JESUS LOVED LAZARUS\n\nA. “He whom You love is sick”\n\nB. Not, “Lazarus is sick”\n\nC. On the one hand, “he [she] whom you love...” would be everyone\n\nD. On the other hand, “he [she] whom you love...” would be a specific one\n\nE. Do you know that Jesus loves you?\n\nALTHOUGH IT DID NOT LOOK LIKE JESUS LOVED LAZARUS\n\nA. Jesus loved Martha, Mary and Lazarus\n\nB. So when Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick... [He responded in a way that looked like love]\n\nC. So when Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick... [He responded in a way that did not look like love]\n\nD. Has there been times when it looked like Jesus did not love you?\n\nIT IS NOT AS BAD AS I THINK\n\nA. “Let us go to Judea”\n\nB. “Our friend, Lazarus, has fallen asleep, but now I will go and wake him up”\n\nC. No Problem… “If he is asleep, he will get better”\n\nD. Problem… “Lazarus is dead”\n\nE. What is major to us is minor to Jesus\n\nF. Because Jesus loves me,\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">THAT I WILL FOCUS ON JESUS’ LOVE VERSUS MY SITUATION</p>','JESUS LOVES ME THIS I KNOW','','publish','closed','closed','','jesus-loves-me-this-i-know','','','2019-02-02 23:26:29','2019-02-03 05:26:29','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1692',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1694,1,'2019-02-02 23:28:00','2019-02-03 05:28:00','ANNOUNCEMENTS\n\n* Contribution Statements, If you would like to receive your statement, please sign up in the foyer.\n\n* Saturday, February 09 @ 11am Leadership; 1 pm Church Meeting.\n\n* Pilgrim Rest Boys Basketball – Mt. Pilgrim vs Pilgrim Rest, Saturday, February 09, at 5:00pm. St. Augustine Prep located at 2605 S. 5th Street.\n\n* Attention Senior Saints (55 &amp; over), the ongoing Chat &amp; Chew Sessions are ready to begin. Please sign up in the foyer or see Sister Toni Burt.\n\n* February, Black History Month, was established to celebrate and recognize often neglected accomplishments of African-Americans throughout history. Each week in the month of February our children and youth will acknowledge and honor those who have contributed to our society, but who have been overlooked or forgotten. For our history facts we have chosen the title, “DO YOU KNOW”?','ANNOUNCEMENTS - February 3, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-february-3-2019','','','2019-02-02 23:28:00','2019-02-03 05:28:00','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1694',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1697,1,'2019-02-09 23:54:30','2019-02-10 05:54:30','JESUS LOVES ME, THIS I KNOW, FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO\n\nFor many, the phrase, “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so,” was taught to us when we were young as a way of simply and succinctly expressing the love of Jesus towards us. It may bring back a smile to our faces as we may remember our own children and grandchildren, with other children, singing:\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">Little ones to him belong; they are weak but he is strong</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">The Bible tells me so</p>\nAs we take time to ponder the powerful truth present in that simple song, we realize that it is more than a simple children’s song. It provides a major theological grounding that is beneficial for every child, woman and man of God.\n\nFor example, Karl Barth, the Swiss theologian who is often regarded as one of the greatest Protestant theologian of the twentieth century, was speaking at Rockefeller Chapel on the campus of the University of Chicago during his lecture tour of the United States in 1962. After his lecture, during the Q &amp; A time, a student asked Barth if he could summarize his whole life’s work in theology in a sentence. Barth responded, “Yes, I can. In the words of a song I learned at my mother’s knee: ‘Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.’”\n\nWe live in a world of information. In fact, we have more access to information now than at any other time in history. Consequently, much of our time and attention is devoted to enhancing \"What I Know\" (Theory of Relativity, the numeric equivalent of Pi (π), the Law of Inertia, Newton\'s Law of Universal Gravitation, etc. Emphasizing “What I Know” is good for passing standardized tests, climbing the corporate ladder, excelling at trivia games and winning on the gameshow, Jeopardy. However, to truly be fulfilled, my emphasis has to shift from “What I know” to “Who I Know.” And, the primary person whom I need to know is Jesus. Ask yourself, “Do I know Jesus?” More than knowing about Jesus and having information regarding Jesus, “Do I know Jesus?”\n\nEven more, than emphasizing “What I Know” and “Who I Know” is emphasizing “What I know about Who I Know” As I know Jesus, do I also know that Jesus loves me? Beyond what I have done, what I have said, how I have failed, who I have hurt, do I know that Jesus loves me? When I know that Jesus loves me, everything else falls into place, and I no longer have worry and fear.\n\nHow do I know that Jesus loves me? The Bible tells me so!','JESUS LOVES ME, THIS I KNOW','','publish','closed','closed','','jesus-loves-me-this-i-know-2','','','2019-02-09 23:54:30','2019-02-10 05:54:30','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1697',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1699,1,'2019-02-09 23:57:19','2019-02-10 05:57:19','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">February 10, 2019</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">PASTOR KENDRICK ALLEN</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TEXT: MATTHEW 16:21-27</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TITLE: THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CROSS</p>\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. We know where we are going (John 14:2)\n\nB. The Penitent Thief (Luke 23:42-43)\n\nC. Beyond the Cross\n\nTHE OTHER SIDE (This Side….)\n\nA. Jesus’ preparation for death\n\nB. Peter gets in the way\n\nC. A skewed view\n\nLIFE OF DISCIPLESHIP\n\nA. No part-time disciples\n\nB. What it takes\n\nC. The reality of the cross (my…)\n\nD. Reward for sacrifice\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">THAT I WILL REMEMBER WHY I AM TRULY HERE</p>','THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CROSS','','publish','closed','closed','','the-other-side-of-the-cross','','','2019-02-09 23:57:19','2019-02-10 05:57:19','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1699',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1701,1,'2019-02-10 00:00:24','2019-02-10 06:00:24','Sunday, February 10, 2019\n\nANNOUNCEMENTS\n\n* Contribution Statements, if you would like to receive your statement, please sign up in the foyer.\n\n* Pilgrim Rest Boys Basketball – Abundant Faith vs Pilgrim Rest, Saturday, February 16, at 2:00pm. &amp; 3:00pm VLCC vs Pilgrim Rest both at St. Augustine Prep located at 2605 S. 5th Street.\n\n* Saturday, February 23, 10am -2pm, Career Fair sponsored by MEEP – There is an old saying: “If you always do what you did, you’ll always get what you get.” We want to change that mind set for the youth of our city. This is a personal invitation and request for the youth of our church and city to participate. MEEP will host 25 local Black Americans who have achieved a high level of success, expertise and responsibility in their particular field. Our theme is “Exploring Our Future”. This event will be held at the Pilgrim School\n\n* February, Black History Month, was established to celebrate and recognize often neglected accomplishments of African-Americans throughout history. Each week in the month of February our children and youth will acknowledge and honor those who have contributed to our society, but who have been overlooked or forgotten. For our history facts we have chosen the title, “DO YOU KNOW?\"','ANNOUNCEMENTS - February 10, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-february-10-2019','','','2019-02-10 00:00:24','2019-02-10 06:00:24','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1701',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1703,1,'2019-02-16 23:20:50','2019-02-17 05:20:50','WORDS OF WISDOM FROM MARRIED COUPLES\n\n1. Just take it\n\n2. Lord, help me\n\n3. Never say, “I told you so.”\n\n4. Trust God, know that she has my back, know she is made for me, accept Christ\n\n5. You can’t sweat the small stuff\n\n6. Let some stuff go\n\n7. Just be quiet\n\n8. Never let him stay angry\n\n9. Compromise to resolve it\n\n10. Pray and worship together\n\n11. Respect one another, and respect the other’s decision\n\n12. Communication, communication, communication\n\n13. Take / Make time to be together\n\n14. Give each other space\n\n15. Be a good listener\n\n16. Do not stop dating\n\n17. When you resolve an issue, let it stay resolved. Do not bring it back up\n\n18. Do not let an argument be bigger than your marriage\n\n19. Marriage is work… Work at it…\n\n20. It is who you go through it with\n\n21. Out of everything, you are here together\n\n22. Put God first. Grow together\n\n23. You cannot be selfish\n\n24. Be honest with each other\n\n25. Protect each other\n\n26. Above everything else, at the foundation of it all, you must be friends\n\n27. Separate who the person is from what the person did\n\nAs we are talking about Jesus’ love for us, it is of equal importance to talk about our love for each other. Jesus commands it. We all are in numerous relationships where we can practice this love: Parent-Child, Siblings, Friends, Co-workers, Neighbors, Etc.\n\nOne relationship, however, is deeper that all others. That is the relationship of husband and wife. In no other relationship do you stand before God and vow to love that person “For better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part.” No other. Therefore, it is essential for those who are married to practice, and perfect this love as an example to the world of Jesus’ love for the church – His bride.','Words of Wisdom from Married Couples','','publish','closed','closed','','words-of-wisdom-from-married-couples','','','2019-02-16 23:20:50','2019-02-17 05:20:50','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1703',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1705,1,'2019-02-16 23:28:42','2019-02-17 05:28:42','FEBRUARY 17, 2019\n\n<strong>PASTOR CHILDS</strong>\n\n<strong>TEXT: JOHN 13:33-35</strong>\n\n<strong>TITLE: JESUS LOVES ME THIS I KNOW. FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO</strong>\n\n<strong>INTRODUCTION</strong>\n\nA. Some humans live based on the law of reciprocity\n\nB. Jesus presses us to a deeper level relating to love\n\n<strong>HOW DOES JESUS LOVE ME?</strong>\n\n<strong>A. Ephesians 3:17-19 Multidimensionally</strong>\n\n17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height – 19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.\n\n<strong>B. Ephesians 5:1, 2 Sacrificially</strong>\n\n1 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.\n\n<strong>C. Romans 8:35-39 Inseparably</strong>\n\n35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written: “For Your sake we are killed all day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.” 37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.\n\n<strong>HOW SHOULD I LOVE OTHERS?</strong>\n\n<strong>A. Romans 12:10 With mutual affection</strong>\n\n10 love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor.\n\n(NRSV)\n\n<strong>B. 1 John 3:18 In deed and in truth</strong>\n\n18 My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth\n\n<strong>C. 1 John 3:16, 17 Laying down my life for them</strong>\n\n16 By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 17 But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?\n\n<strong>D. Romans 13:8-10 As a debt to be paid</strong>\n\n8 Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. 9 For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not bear false witness,” “You shall not covet,” and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 10 Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.','JESUS LOVES ME THIS I KNOW','','publish','closed','closed','','jesus-loves-me-this-i-know-3','','','2019-02-16 23:28:42','2019-02-17 05:28:42','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1705',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1707,1,'2019-02-16 23:49:47','2019-02-17 05:49:47','ANNOUNCEMENTS\n\n* Contribution Statements, if you would like to receive your statement, please sign up in the foyer.\n\n* Pilgrim Rest Boys Basketball – Abundant Faith vs Pilgrim Rest, Saturday, February 16, at 7:00pm. Lamb of God vs Pilgrim Rest both at St. Augustine Prep located at 2605 S. 5th Street.\n\n* Saturday, February 23, 10am -2pm, Career Fair sponsored by MEEP – There is an old saying: “If you always do what you did, you’ll always get what you get.” We want to change that mind set for the youth of our city. This is a personal invitation and request for the youth of our church and city to participate. MEEP will host 25 local Black Americans who have achieved a high level of success, expertise and responsibility in their particular field. Our theme is “Exploring Our Future”. This event will be held at the Pilgrim School.\n\n* Saturday, March 9, 9am-1pm – Annual Pre-College Fair 2019 @ Marquette Alumni Memorial Union, Ballroom E. For more information contact Bro. Greg Griffin, Gregory.griffin@marquettee.edu\n\n* February, Black History Month, was established to celebrate and recognize often neglected accomplishments of African-Americans throughout history. Each week in the month of February our children and youth will acknowledge and honor those who have contributed to our society, but who have been overlooked or forgotten. For our history facts we have chosen the title, “DO YOU KNOW”','ANNOUNCEMENTS - February 16, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-february-16-2019','','','2019-02-16 23:49:47','2019-02-17 05:49:47','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1707',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1710,1,'2019-02-23 23:41:47','2019-02-24 05:41:47','FEBRUARY 24, 2019              PASTOR CHILDS\n\nTEXT: JOHN 15:9-14\n\nTITLE: JESUS LOVES ME THIS I KNOW. FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. What is the relationship between Love and Friendship?\n\nB. Love is Work\n\nC. Work pays off\n\nKNOW\n\nJesus loves me as the Father loves him\n\n1. As = according as, just as, even as, in proportion as, in the degree that\n\n2. The same love that the Father has for Jesus, Jesus has for me\n\n3. How does the Father love?\n\nDO\n\nAbide in Jesus’ love\n\n1. Abide = remain, continue to be present, dwell/live\n\n2. “In my love” = “In the love, that which is mine”\n\nWORK\n\nKeep Jesus’ commandments\n\n1. Keeping Jesus’ commandments helps us to remain in Jesus’ love\n\n2. “As” Jesus kept the Father’s commandments and remained in his love\n\n3. Jesus came to do the will of His Father\n\na. Luke 2:49 – I can do the Father’s will when I am young\n\nb. John 5:30 – I should not seek my own will\n\nc. John 5:36 – Doing the Father’s will verifies the Father sent me\n\nd. John 8:29 – The Father is with me as I do the Father’s will\n\ne. John 17:4 – The Father is glorified when I do the Father’s will\n\nDO + WORK =\n\nAbiding in Jesus’ love + Keeping Jesus’ commandments = Joy\n\n1. Jesus’ joy in me\n\n2. My joy is full – to fill to the top / complete\n\nSIMPLIFIED WORK\n\nLove one another as Jesus loves me\n\n1. As the Father loves Jesus, Jesus loves me\n\n2. As Jesus loves me, I love others\n\n3. As = according as, just as, even as, in proportion as, in the degree that\n\nCOMPENSATION FOR THE WORK\n\nBeing a friend of Jesus\n\n1. It is one thing to be a of ‘rescuee’ Jesus\n\n2. It is another thing to be a servant of Jesus\n\n3. How much better to be a friend of Jesus','JESUS LOVES ME THIS I KNOW PT 2 - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min','','publish','closed','closed','','jesus-loves-me-this-i-know-pt-2-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2019-02-23 23:41:47','2019-02-24 05:41:47','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1710',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1712,1,'2019-02-23 23:44:14','2019-02-24 05:44:14','* Contribution Statements, if you would like to receive your statement, please sign up in the foyer.\n\n* Pilgrim Rest Boys Basketball - Saturday, March 02, at 3:00pm., St. Mark vs Pilgrim Rest at St. Augustine Prep located at 2605 S. 5th Street.\n\n* Saturday, March 9, 9am-1pm – Annual Pre-College Fair 2019 @ Marquette Alumni Memorial Union, Ballroom E. For more information contact Bro. Greg Griffin, Gregory.griffin@marquette.edu\n\n* The Youth Department will have our quarterly Youth In Action Day on Saturday, March 9th. We will again volunteer with the American Lung Association at the Climb for Air at the US Bank Building. All youth ages 11 and above are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Please arrive at the church by 715am as we will leave immediately at 730am. We will also attend the Marquette University College Fair immediately following. Please sign up in the foyer to attend and contact Deacon Robert S or Sister Lynne LaGrant with any questions.\n\n* February, Black History Month, was established to celebrate and recognize often neglected accomplishments of African-Americans throughout history. Each week in the month of February our children and youth will acknowledge and honor those who have contributed to our society, but who have been overlooked or forgotten. For our history facts we have chosen the title, “DO YOU KNOW”?','ANNOUNCEMENTS - February 24, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-february-24-2019','','','2019-02-23 23:44:14','2019-02-24 05:44:14','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1712',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1718,1,'2019-03-03 12:25:18','2019-03-03 18:25:18','<strong>TITLE: GIVE IT TO GOD</strong>\n\n<strong>TEXT: 2 KINGS 19:8-20, 32-34</strong>\n\n<strong>ADORATION  [To God]</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Where You are</li>\n	<li>Where is God right now?</li>\n	<li>Where do you need God to be right now?</li>\n	<li>Who You are</li>\n	<li>Who does God say that God is?</li>\n	<li>Who do I know God to be?</li>\n	<li>What You have done</li>\n	<li>What is the Biblical account of God’s works?</li>\n	<li>What testimonies have I heard regarding God’s works?</li>\n	<li>What is my personal testimony of God’s works?</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>APPEAL [For God to hear and see my challenge]</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Bend down Your ear to hear</li>\n	<li>Open Your eyes and see</li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>ACKNOWLEDGE  [That I cannot solve/resolve this challenge by myself]</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Hezekiah</li>\n	<li>It is true that the kings of Assyria destroyed all of those nations</li>\n	<li>It is true that the kings of Assyria threw all of their gods in the fire</li>\n	<li>It is true that their gods were not gods</li>\n	<li>What is the truth regarding my challenge?</li>\n	<li>Be honest</li>\n	<li>Be all-encompassing</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>ASK [God to intervene on my behalf]</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Hezekiah</li>\n	<li>What is the ask? – Save us from his hand</li>\n	<li>Why is the ask? – That all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You</li>\n</ol>\nalone, O Lord, are God\n<ol>\n	<li>What is the ask?</li>\n	<li>What do I need God to do?</li>\n	<li>What do I really need God to do?</li>\n	<li>Be specific</li>\n	<li>Be comprehensive</li>\n	<li>Why is the ask?</li>\n	<li>That everyone may know that God alone is God</li>\n	<li>“Praise God”</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>ANSWER [That I hear God saying to me]</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Hezekiah: I have heard your prayer… I will defend this city for My sake…</li>\n	<li>God promises to hear and answer… For God’s glory… <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Jeremiah 33:3    Psalm 91:15</li>\n	<li>Isaiah 65:24         Isaiah 30:19</li>\n</ol>','GIVE IT TO GOD - PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. D. MIN.','','publish','closed','closed','','give-it-to-god-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2019-03-03 12:25:18','2019-03-03 18:25:18','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1718',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1721,1,'2019-03-03 12:39:03','2019-03-03 18:39:03','<strong>ASH WEDNESDAY / LENT</strong>\n\nWednesday, March 6<sup>th</sup>is Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent.  Ash Wednesday is traditionally known as a day of repentance for sins through the public display of ashes.  It is also is a day of reconciliation that sparks renewed hope for transformation, new beginnings and stepping into new challenges.  It marks the first day of the 40-day season of Lent leading up to Resurrection Sunday.\n\nOur theme for Lent 2019 is, <strong>“<em>Journey With Jesus; Miracle by Miracle</em>”</strong>I am challenging you to spend quality and quantity time with God over the next 40 days as you repent of the wrong that you have done, and consecrate yourself to Him. The season of Lent is customarily accompanied with fasting. I am challenging us to spend these days fasting – that is, giving something up. I encourage us to do more than just giving up certain things for the 40 days of Lent, I encourage us to use the next 40 days to strip and cleanse ourselves of anything ungodly and/or unhealthy. I encourage us to make life-long, lifestyle changes to produce overall, holistic health and well-being (spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, dietary, etc.).\n\nSay this to yourself, “<em>For the 40 days of Lent, I have an opportunity to practice living without what I have been led to give up. After not having it for the 40 days, I know that I can live without it forever. Therefore, I have the opportunity to use the season of Lent to remove something destructive or unnecessary from my life</em>.”\n\nI am also encouraging us to use the 40 days of Lent to establish and practice spiritual disciplines, as well as positive and beneficial goals for our lives that we, likewise, will continue after the season of Lent has ended.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nExamples of life-long, lifestyle changes can include:\n<ul>\n	<li>Modifying our eating habits and committing to eating healthier foods</li>\n	<li>Modifying our sleeping habits</li>\n	<li>Exercising more and taking better care of our health</li>\n	<li>Drinking more water (note: not just liquids, but water)</li>\n	<li>Commit to attend Worship Service, Sunday School and Bible Study weekly</li>\n	<li>Commit to daily Bible reading</li>\n	<li>Identifying at least one ungodly and/or unhealthy action, attitude and activity and determine to give it up forever that we may be drawn closer to God and deeper in our intimacy with Him.</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\nTuesday, March 5<sup>th</sup>, the day before Ash Wednesday, is traditionally known as Fat Tuesday. This is a day of gorging and excessive eating and drinking before the time of fasting. I encourage us, instead, to consider Tuesday as <strong><em>Fast Tuesday</em></strong>, and use it as a day to spiritually and mentally prepare for the season of Lent by praying and meditating on our goals and expectations that we have established.\n\nDuring this season of Lent, we are suspending our Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon Bible Studies and encouraging everyone to attend one of the Lenten Services.','PASTOR\'S PEN','','publish','closed','closed','','pastors-pen-4','','','2019-03-03 12:39:03','2019-03-03 18:39:03','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1721',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1723,1,'2019-03-03 12:43:02','2019-03-03 18:43:02','<strong>Sunday, March 03, 2019 </strong>\n\n<strong>ANNOUNCEMENTS</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li>Today is the beginning of the “Black Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of Aids”. Today is the Kick - off event held at the City of Faith Church, 6420 W. Mitchell Street, 2pm free dinner, 3pm Service.</li>\n	<li><strong>Wednesday, March 6, 2019 @ 7:00 pm</strong>is Ash Wednesday, Service at Zion Hill Baptist Church 1825 W. Hampton. Lenten Services run every Wednesday until April 17<sup>th </sup>. Wednesday, 12:00 pm Service will be held at St. Perter B.C. 7283 W. Appleton Ave. There will be no Wednesday or Thursday Bible Study’s here at Pilgrim Rest during that time period. We hope to see everyone on each Wednesday at Zion Hill. The van will be in service for each Wednesday night, call the church office.</li>\n	<li>The Youth Department will have our quarterly Youth In Action Day on <strong>Saturday, March 9<sup>th</sup>.</strong>We will again volunteer with the American Lung Association at the Climb for Air at the US Bank Building. All youth ages 11 and above are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Please arrive at the church by 715am as we will leave immediately at 730am. We will also attend the Marquette University College Fair immediately following. Please sign up in the foyer to attend and contact Deacon Robert S or Sister Lynne LaGrant with any questions.</li>\n</ul>\n<strong> </strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>Saturday, March 16, 1pm</strong>– Choir Rehearsal for the Children of Pilgrim Rest. They will sing on Sunday, March 17<sup>th</sup>.</li>\n</ul>\nWe would like to say Happy Birthday to all who have a birthday in the month of March. If you have a birthday in March and don’t see your name or have not  received a call from your Deacon, call the church office at 414-873-1045.\n\n01 Marvis Matthews                                                               01  Jonathan Pettigrew\n\n01 Anita Nash                                                                           02  Jay Frazier\n\n02 Carmia Cross                                                                     05  Paula Kirk\n\n05 Diante Flenorl                                                                   06  Debra Anderson\n\n06 Patricia Wilson Jackson                                                 06  Ruth Mack\n\n06 Elijah Frost                                                                        07  Anthony Marsh\n\n09 Kenya Owens                                                                    10  Kenneth Webster\n\n11 John Chatman                                                                   11  Lillie Simmons\n\n12 Lakeesha Robinson Granberry                                    13  Annie Bond\n\n14 Carolyn Porter                                                                  14  Rosalyn Johnson\n\n15 Leonard Moody                                                                17  Ylanda Polk\n\n17 AyYonna Brown                                                                18  Tony Franklin\n\n18 Betty Stephens                                                                 18  Barbara Harvey\n\n19 Harriet Harrison                                                              19  Marquell Baker\n\n20 Mary Cross                                                                        22  Florence Burt\n\n22 Lasunda Boettcher                                                          23  Vernell Gibson\n\n23 Shelley  Baublit                                                                24  Ray Foster\n\n26 Crystal Dortch                                                                   26  Arthur Barnes\n\n26 Cory Flenorl                                                                       28  Paul Moga\n\n28 Jerry Badger                                                                     28  James Griffin\n\n29 Antwaun Meeks                                                               30  Rosa Harris','ANNOUNCEMENTS - MARCH 3, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-march-3-2019','','','2019-03-03 12:43:02','2019-03-03 18:43:02','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1723',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1726,1,'2019-03-10 17:00:52','2019-03-10 22:00:52','TEXT: 2 KINGS 19:8-20, 32-34                                                     March 3, 2019\n\nTITLE: GIVE IT TO GOD\n\nADORATION [To God]\n\nA. Where You are\n\n1. Where is God right now?\n\n2. Where do you need God to be right now?\n\nB. Who You are\n\n1. Who does God say that God is?\n\n2. Who do I know God to be?\n\nC. What You have done\n\n1. What is the Biblical account of God’s works?\n\n2. What testimonies have I heard regarding God’s works?\n\n3. What is my personal testimony of God’s works?\n\nAPPEAL [For God to hear and see my challenge]\n\nA. Bend down Your ear to hear\n\nB. Open Your eyes and see\n\nACKNOWLEDGE [That I cannot solve/resolve this challenge by myself]\n\nA. Hezekiah\n\n1. It is true that the kings of Assyria destroyed all of those nations\n\n2. It is true that the kings of Assyria threw all of their gods in the fire\n\n3. It is true that their gods were not gods\n\nB. What is the truth regarding my challenge?\n\n1. Be honest\n\n2. Be all-encompassing\n\nASK [God to intervene on my behalf]\n\nA. Hezekiah\n\n1. What is the ask? – Save us from his hand\n\n2. Why is the ask? – That all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You\n\nalone, O Lord, are God\n\nB. What is the ask?\n\n1. What do I need God to do?\n\n2. What do I really need God to do?\n\n3. Be specific\n\n4. Be comprehensive\n\nC. Why is the ask?\n\n1. That everyone may know that God alone is God\n\n2. “Praise God”\n\nANSWER [That I hear God saying to me]\n\nA. Hezekiah: I have heard your prayer… I will defend this city for My sake…\n\nB. God promises to hear and answer… For God’s glory…\n\n1. Jeremiah 33:3 3. Psalm 91:15\n\n2. Isaiah 65:24 4. Isaiah 30:19','GIVE IT TO GOD - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','give-it-to-god-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min-2','','','2019-03-10 17:00:52','2019-03-10 22:00:52','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1726',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1728,1,'2019-03-10 17:02:36','2019-03-10 22:02:36','LENT: “JOURNEY WITH JESUS: MIRACLE BY MIRACLE”\n\nOn last Wednesday, we celebrated Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent and marks the beginning of a time of repentance and consecration. Repentance means to turn away. In a spiritual context, it is a turning away from sin and a turning to God. As I Repent, it means I turn 180o; I do an about face. For example, if I were traveling north, to repent means I would turn around and begin to travel south. Consecration means to dedicate to God. To consecrate means to make holy or sacred. To be separated for God’s exclusive use. As I consecrate myself, I acknowledge that I am setting myself apart from this world and the evil things of this world because I belong to God.\n\nOur theme for Lent 2019 is, “Journey With Jesus: Miracle by Miracle” I am challenging you to spend quality and quantity time with God over the next 40 days as you repent of the wrong that you have done, and consecrate yourself to Him. The season of Lent is customarily accompanied with fasting. I am challenging us to spend these days fasting – that is, giving something up. It is your choice what you choose to fast and how you choose to do it. However, what you fast should be something that you like or enjoy. You may choose to fast something once a week, once a day, one meal, or you may choose to fast it from now until Resurrection Sunday. When you feel a desire to have what you are fasting, that becomes a significant opening to spend that time in prayer. In essence, you are replacing what you are fasting with prayer and time with God.\n\nAdditionally, more than fasting and just giving up certain things for the 40 days of Lent, I encourage us to use the next 40 days to strip and cleanse ourselves of anything ungodly and/or unhealthy. I encourage us to make life-long, lifestyle changes to produce overall, holistic health and well-being (spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically, dietary, etc.). Say this to yourself, “For the 40 days of Lent, I have an opportunity to practice living without what I have been led to give up. After not having it for the 40 days, I know that I can live without it forever. Therefore, I have the opportunity to use the season of Lent to remove something destructive or unnecessary from my life.”\n\nDuring this season of Lent, we are suspending our Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon Bible Studies and encouraging everyone to attend the Lenten Services. I have previously shared that Bible Study is primarily learning about God, and Worship Service is primarily spending time with God. Please take advantage of the additional opportunities for intimacy with God through worship. I also challenge us to set aside time each day to have our own private time of worship with God: Sing a song or two. Read a scripture passage from the Bible. Meditate upon the scripture passage. Listen for God to speak with you and reveal to you God’s thoughts concerning you, and plans for you.\n\nTo assist you in spending quality and quantity time with God for this season of Lent, each Sunday you will receive a weekly Lenten Devotional based upon our theme for Lent 2019: “Journey With Jesus: Miracle by Miracle.” During this season of Lent, we will journey with Jesus through every miracle recorded in the Gospels. I pray that this journey will remind us of what God has done, encourage us in what God is doing and inspire us towards a greater expectation of what God can do, and more importantly, will do.','JOURNEY WITH JESUS: MIRACLE BY MIRACLE','','publish','closed','closed','','journey-with-jesus-miracle-by-miracle','','','2019-03-10 17:02:36','2019-03-10 22:02:36','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1728',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1730,1,'2019-03-10 17:09:44','2019-03-10 22:09:44','Sunday, March 10, 2019\n\nANNOUNCEMENTS\n\nA Special Thank you to all the Youth who participated in Black History month presentations.\n\n* Wednesday, March 6, 2019 @ 7:00 pm is Ash Wednesday, Service at Zion Hill Baptist Church 1825 W. Hampton. Lenten Services run every Wednesday until April 17th . Wednesday, 12:00 pm Service will be held at St. Perter B.C. 7283 W. Appleton Ave. There will be no Wednesday or Thursday Bible Study’s here at Pilgrim Rest during that time period. We hope to see everyone on each Wednesday at Zion Hill. The van will be in service for each Wednesday night, call the church office.\n\n* Saturday, March 16, 1pm – Choir Rehearsal for the Children of Pilgrim Rest. They will sing on Sunday, March 17th.\n\n* It’s Softball time! Practice will start in April. If you are interested, sign up in the foyer. More information will follow.\n\n* WGBSC (Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention) Congress of Christian Ed., Spring Session, will be held Thursday, Apr.4-6, 2019. Information and sign up in the foyer and at Parking lot entrance.\n\n* SAVE THE DATE - Church Anniversary Activity -Saturday, May 18 from 3pm-6pm. More information will follow!','ANNOUNCEMENTS - March 10, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-march-10-2019','','','2019-03-10 17:09:44','2019-03-10 22:09:44','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1730',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1732,1,'2019-03-16 23:58:18','2019-03-17 04:58:18','Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.\n\nTEXT: EXODUS 14:1-18\n\nTITLE: GIVE IT TO GOD: GOD HAS A PLAN\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. We say that we are people of faith\n\nB. Our Task\n\n1. Discern God’s will\n\n2. Fulfill God’s will\n\n3. Remain Faithful to God’s will (especially when confronted with obstacles [things in the way], and opposition [people in the way])\n\nGOD WILL SET YOU UP\n\nA. God intentionally led them in a roundabout way through the wilderness towards the Red Sea\n\nB. God intentionally told them where to camp (which was not the best place to be)\n\nC. God intentionally hardened Pharaoh’s heart (so that he would pursue them)\n\nSO THAT GOD CAN SHOW OUT\n\nA. God had a plan\n\n1. “I will gain honor over Pharaoh and over all his army “\n\n2. “That the Egyptians may know that I am the Lord”\n\n3. Moses told the plan to God’s people\n\nB. God has a plan\n\nC. Pharaoh had a plan\n\n1. Assemble his massive army, pursue Israel and bring them back\n\n2. Pharaoh found God’s people exactly where God placed them\n\nD. The enemy has a plan\n\nE. The people saw Pharaoh’s plan unfold and forgot about God’s plan\n\nF. We see the enemy’s plan unfold and forget about God’s plan\n\nG. “Moses, what should they do?”\n\n1. Do not be afraid\n\n2. Stand still and watch God save you\n\n3. God will fight for you\n\n4. Just stay calm\n\nH. “Pastor, what should I do?\n\n1. Do not be afraid\n\n2. Stand still and watch God save you\n\n3. God will fight for you\n\n4. Just stay calm','GIVE IT TO GOD: GOD HAS A PLAN','','publish','closed','closed','','give-it-to-god-god-has-a-plan','','','2019-03-16 23:58:18','2019-03-17 04:58:18','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1732',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1734,1,'2019-03-16 23:59:38','2019-03-17 04:59:38','Excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King’s Sermon titled,\n\n<strong>Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence</strong>\n\nApril 4, 1967 at Riverside Church in New York City\n\nThis call for a world-wide fellowship that lifts neighborly concern beyond one\'s tribe, race, class and nation is in reality a call for an all-embracing and unconditional love for all men. This oft misunderstood and misinterpreted concept -- so readily dismissed by the Nietzsches of the world as a weak and cowardly force -- has now become an absolute necessity for the survival of man. When I speak of love I am not speaking of some sentimental and weak response. I am speaking of that force which all of the great religions have seen as the supreme unifying principle of life. Love is somehow the key that unlocks the door which leads to ultimate reality. This Hindu-Moslem-Christian-Jewish-Buddhist belief about ultimate reality is beautifully summed up in the first epistle of Saint John:\n\nLet us love one another; for love is God and everyone that loveth is born of God and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. If we love one another God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.\n\nWe are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history there is such a thing as being too late. Procrastination is still the thief of time. Life often leaves us standing bare, naked and dejected with a lost opportunity. The \"tide in the affairs of men\" does not remain at the flood; it ebbs. We may cry out desperately for time to pause in her passage, but time is deaf to every plea and rushes on. Over the bleached bones and jumbled residue of numerous civilizations are written the pathetic words: \"Too late.\" There is an invisible book of life that faithfully records our vigilance or our neglect. \"The moving finger writes, and having writ moves on...\" We still have a choice today; nonviolent coexistence or violent co-annihilation.\n\nWe must move past indecision to action. We must find new ways to speak for peace in Vietnam and justice throughout the developing world -- a world that borders on our doors. If we do not act we shall surely be dragged down the long dark and shameful corridors of time reserved for those who possess power without compassion, might without morality, and strength without sight.\n\nNow let us begin. Now let us rededicate ourselves to the long and bitter -- but beautiful -- struggle for a new world. This is the calling of the sons of God, and our brothers wait eagerly for our response. Shall we say the odds are too great? Shall we tell them the struggle is too hard? Will our message be that the forces of American life militate against their arrival as full men, and we send our deepest regrets? Or will there be another message, of longing, of hope, of solidarity with their yearnings, of commitment to their cause, whatever the cost? The choice is ours, and though we might prefer it otherwise we must choose in this crucial moment of human history.','Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence','','publish','closed','closed','','beyond-vietnam-a-time-to-break-silence','','','2019-03-16 23:59:38','2019-03-17 04:59:38','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1734',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1736,1,'2019-03-17 00:00:52','2019-03-17 05:00:52','Sunday, March 17, 2019\n\nANNOUNCEMENTS\n\n* Wednesdays, Lenten Services @ 7:00 pm at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 1825 W. Hampton and 12:00 pm at St. Peter B.C. 7283 W. Appleton Ave until April 17th. There will be no Wednesday or Thursday Bible Study’s here at Pilgrim Rest during this time period. We hope to see everyone on each Wednesday at one of the services. The van will be in service for each Wednesday night, call the church office.\n\n* It’s Baseball time! Practice will start in April. If you are interested, sign up in the foyer. More information will follow.\n\n* Security Ministry Meeting – Saturday, March 30 at 9:00 am. If you are interested in becoming a part of this ministry, please join us.\n\n* WGBSC (Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention) Congress of Christian Ed., Spring Session, will be held Thursday, Apr.4-6, 2019. Information and sign up in the foyer and at Parking lot entrance.\n\n* SAVE THE DATE - Church Anniversary Activity -Saturday, May 18 from 3pm-6pm. More information will follow!','Announcements - March 17, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-march-17-2019','','','2019-03-17 00:00:52','2019-03-17 05:00:52','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1736',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1741,1,'2019-03-31 00:04:34','2019-03-31 05:04:34','4 I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work. John 9:4 (NKJV)\n\n4 As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work. John 9:4 (NIV)\n\n4 We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent us. The night is coming, and then no one can work. John 9:4 (NLT)\n\nIn this passage of scripture, Jesus makes it clear that there will come a time when it will not be feasible nor practical to accomplish the work that the Father has for us to do. The word ‘night’ is the Greek word ‘nyx’. The word means night as in nighttime, however, the word also applies to the time when work ceases, and the time of death. The ‘night’ of life comes in ways and times that are unexpected and unanticipated. We often delay our plans and are slothful in the execution of our assigned tasks believing that we have time. Nevertheless, night will come, and our work will remain undone.\n\nJesus, therefore, encourages us to work while it is day. The word ‘day’ is the Greek word ‘hēmera’. The word means day as it relates to the time period between sunrise and sunset, however, it also incorporates the understanding of while it is day, that is, while life gives one an opportunity to work. Jesus is encouraging us to work while life gives us the opportunity.\n\nI believe that every day that we wake up is an opportunity for us to fulfill a reason for God waking us up. Since everything that God does is purposeful, there is a purpose for each day that God wakes us up and gives us life. Let us look forward to living each day to the fullest and working while life gives us the opportunity.\n\nExcerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King’s Sermon titled, Beyond Vietnam:\n\nA Time to Break Silence April 4, 1967 at Riverside Church in New York City\n\nWe are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history there is such a thing as being too late. Procrastination is still the thief of time. Life often leaves us standing bare, naked and dejected with a lost opportunity…Over the bleached bones and jumbled residue of numerous civilizations are written the pathetic words: \"Too late.\" …We must move past indecision to action…\n\nNow let us begin. Now let us rededicate ourselves to the long and bitter -- but beautiful -- struggle for a new world. This is the calling of the sons [daughters] of God, and our brothers [sisters] wait eagerly for our response. Shall we say the odds are too great? Shall we tell them the struggle is too hard? …Or will there be another message, of longing, of hope, of solidarity with their yearnings, of commitment to their cause, whatever the cost? The choice is ours, and though we might prefer it otherwise we must choose in this crucial moment of human history.','Pastor\'s Pen - March 31, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','pastors-pen-march-31-2019','','','2019-03-31 00:04:34','2019-03-31 05:04:34','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1741',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1743,1,'2019-03-24 09:20:31','2019-03-24 14:20:31','<p class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TI</span></span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TLE: </span></span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">GIVE IT TO GOD</span></span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">: GOD </span></span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">CARES FOR ME</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">TEXT: 1 PETER 5:6-11</p>\n<p class=\"s22\"><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">INTRODUCTION</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s34\"><span class=\"s33\">A. </span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">For many, care and concern is an outdated, ancient concept</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s35\"><span class=\"s33\">B. </span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“</span></span><span class=\"s26\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Many people are not listened to as if what they have to say is important</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">” Robert </span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s36\"><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Tuttle</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</p>\n\n<div class=\"s37\"><span class=\"s33\">C. </span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“</span></span><span class=\"s26\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">I do not care…</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">”  </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s22\"> <span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">GOD CARES FOR ME</span></span>​</p>\n\n<div class=\"s34\"><span class=\"s38\">A. </span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“</span></span><span class=\"s26\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">God cares for me</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">” is hard for some to believe  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s34\"><span class=\"s38\">B. </span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">It is good to know that I can cast </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">all of </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">my care upon </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">God</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s34\"><span class=\"s38\">C. </span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">What does it mean to cast </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">all of </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">my care upon </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">God</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">? </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s34\"><span class=\"s38\">D. </span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">To be cared for by God means humbling myself… </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s34\"><span class=\"s38\">E. </span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Why do I need to know that God cares for me?</span></span> ​</div>\n<p class=\"s22\"><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">THE DEVIL DESIRES</span></span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> TO DEVOUR ME</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s37\"><span class=\"s33\">A. </span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">He is my adversary </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s39\"><span class=\"s38\">1. </span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Adversary = opponent, enemy</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s40\"><span class=\"s38\">2. </span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">It is personal</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s37\"><span class=\"s33\">B. </span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">What do I do?</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s39\"><span class=\"s38\">1. </span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Be sober = Be of sound mind</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> = Calm and collected in spirit</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s39\"><span class=\"s38\">2. </span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Be vigilant = Be watchful</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s39\"><span class=\"s38\">3. </span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Resist him = Withstand him (to be firm against)</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s40\"><span class=\"s38\">4. </span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Steadfast in the faith = </span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">like a</span></span> <span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">weed with</span></span> <span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">tough roots</span></span> <span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">resisting</span></span> <span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">being pulled</span></span> <span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">up</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s22\"><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">GOD’S CARE PROVIDES LIFE AFTER SUFFERING</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s34\"><span class=\"s33\">A. </span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">I may suffer for a while</span></span> ​</div>\n<div class=\"s37\"><span class=\"s33\">B. </span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">However, after the suffering God</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">,</span></span> <span class=\"s26\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Himself</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">,</span></span> <span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">will   </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s39\"><span class=\"s38\">1. </span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Perfect me = </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Putting all </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">my</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> parts into</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> the</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> right order (mending nets)</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s39\"><span class=\"s38\">2. </span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Establish me = To make </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">me </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">stable, to make </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">me </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">firm</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s39\"><span class=\"s38\">3. </span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Strengthen me = To make</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> me</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> strong</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s43\"><span class=\"s38\">4. </span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Settle me = To ground </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">me </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">securely </span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s35\"><span class=\"s33\">C. </span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Do not focus on the suffering. Focus on what comes after the suffering</span></span> ​</div>','Give it to God: God Cares for Me - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','give-it-to-god-god-cares-for-me-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2019-03-24 09:20:31','2019-03-24 14:20:31','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1743',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1745,1,'2019-03-24 09:24:34','2019-03-24 14:24:34','<p class=\"s12\"><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ANNOUNCEMENTS</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s43\"><span class=\"s40\">• </span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Those who signed up for the Senior Chat &amp; Chew, please meet with us briefly after morning worship, </span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Today</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, in the Fellowship Hall.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s43\"><span class=\"s40\">• </span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Today is the last day to sign up for the Evangelism Explosion Informational Session. Sign up in the foyer or at the side entrance. If you have any questions please see Sis. Cheryl Scott or Sis. Marilyn Byrd.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s43\"><span class=\"s40\">• </span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Security Ministry Meeting</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> – Saturday, March 30 at 9:00 am. If you are interested in becoming a part of this ministry, please join us.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s43\"><span class=\"s40\">• </span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Wednesday</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">s</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, </span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Lenten Services</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> @ 7:00 pm</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> at Zion Hill</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> Baptist Church, 1825 W. Hampton and</span></span> <span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">12:00 pm </span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">at St. Pe</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ter B.C. 7283 W. Appleton Ave</span></span> <span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">until April 17</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">th</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">. </span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">There will be no Wednesday or Thursday Bible Study’s here at Pilgrim Rest during th</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">is</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> time period. We hope to see everyone on each Wednesday at </span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">one of the services</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">. </span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The van will be in service for each Wednesday night, call the church office.</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> Good Friday Service, April 19 -12 Noon, will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church 2207 North 2</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">nd</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> Street.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s43\"><span class=\"s40\">• </span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Attention Women of Pilgrim Rest!</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> The Women’s Choir will minister in music on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Keep this date in mind and rehearsal dates will follow!</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s46\"></div>\n<div class=\"s43\"><span class=\"s40\">• </span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">MCFBL</span></span> <span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">(Milwaukee Christian Fellowship Basketball League)</span></span> <span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Players Banquet</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">will be </span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">held at Bowl</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ero 11737 West Burleigh Street </span></span><a name=\"_GoBack\"></a><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">on Saturday, April 6 from 1-4 pm. Tickets are $25.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s46\"></div>\n<div class=\"s43\"><span class=\"s40\">• </span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">It’s Baseball time</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">! Practice will start in April. If you are interested, sign up in the foyer. More information will follow.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s43\"></div>\n<div class=\"s49\"><span class=\"s40\">• </span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WGBSC (Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention) Congress of Christian Ed</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">., Spring Session, will be held Thursday, Apr.4-6, 2019. Information and sign up in the foyer and at Parking lot entrance</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s51\"></div>\n<div class=\"s43\"><span class=\"s40\">• </span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">SAVE THE DATE</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> - </span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Church Anniversary Activity -Saturday, May 18 from 3pm-6pm. More information will follow!</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s43\"></div>\n<div class=\"s53\"><span class=\"s40\">• </span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">April 20 @ 10 am -</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Pilgrim Rest will sponsor an Alzheimer </span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Seminar. </span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Please mark your calendars and let your family &amp; friends know.</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s22\"><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Community Announcements and Jobs:</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s53\"><span class=\"s40\">• </span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Check for job postings in the foyer</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s53\"><span class=\"s40\">• </span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Interested in purchasing a Quits? Call the Quilt Lady @ 414-461-0588.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s53\"><span class=\"s40\">• </span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The Earn &amp; Learn Applications are ava</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ilable at: </span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">employmilwaukee/earn&amp;</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">learn</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">org</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.</span></span> <span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">You must be at least 14 yrs. old to apply.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s53\"><span class=\"s40\">• </span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">In preparation for the Wisconsin General State Convention Spring Concert, there will be a rehearsal of Children and Youth on March 29</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">th</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> at the Mt. Zion MBC (2</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">nd</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> Garfield) from 6:30-8:00 pm. All the young people, ages 5-17 are invited to participate. Please encourage your young people to come to the rehearsal.</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s22\"></p>','ANNOUNCEMENTS - March 24, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-march-24-2019','','','2019-03-24 09:24:34','2019-03-24 14:24:34','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1745',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1747,1,'2019-03-31 09:28:48','2019-03-31 14:28:48','<p class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">REVEREND DR. TRINETTE MCCRAY</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TEXT:  </span></span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">LUKE 1:39-48</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TI</span></span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TLE:</span></span> <span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">IT’S IN YOU</span></span></p>','IT’S IN YOU! - Reverend Dr. Trinette McCray','','publish','closed','closed','','its-in-you-reverend-dr-trinette-mccray','','','2019-03-31 09:28:48','2019-03-31 14:28:48','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1747',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1749,1,'2019-03-31 09:31:11','2019-03-31 14:31:11','<div class=\"s22\"><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Attention! If you signed up for the Evangelistic Informational Session, it will be immediately after service in the Fellowship Hall.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s22\"></div>\n<div class=\"s44\"><span class=\"s18\">• </span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">O</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ur Monthly Youth Workers’ Meeting on tomorrow, April 1</span></span><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">st</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> at 530pm. Business of importance. Any adult that is interested in working with our children and youth are welcome to attend. We will meet in the Youth Wing of the church in the lower level. Please see Deacon Robert S. or Sister Lynne LaGrant with any questions.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s44\"><span class=\"s18\"> </span></div>\n<div class=\"s22\"><span class=\"s18\">• </span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Security Ministry Meeting</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> – Saturday, </span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">April 6</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> at 9:00 am. If you are interested in becoming a part of this ministry, please join us.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s22\"></div>\n<div class=\"s22\"><span class=\"s18\">• </span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Attention Women of Pilgrim Rest!</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> The Women’s Choir will minister in music on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Keep this date in mind and rehearsal dates will follow!</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s22\"></div>\n<div class=\"s44\"><span class=\"s18\">• </span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The Youth Department will go see the movie The Green Book: Guide To Freedom for our monthly Game Night on </span></span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Friday, April 5</span></span><span class=\"s46\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">th</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">. Please sign up in the foyer if you are interested in attending. The cost is $6 and this is a ticketed event with limited supply. Priority will be given to those that served at our Youth in Action Day at the US Bank Building on March 9</span></span><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">th</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">. Please see Deacon Robert S. or Sister L</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ynne LaGrant with any questions.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"></div>\n<div class=\"s22\"><span class=\"s18\">• </span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">MCFBL</span></span> <span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">(Milwaukee Christian Fellowship Basketball League)</span></span> <span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Players Banquet</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">will be </span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">held at Bowl</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ero 11737 West Burleigh Street </span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">on Saturday, April 6 from 1-4 pm. Tickets are $25.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"></div>\n<div class=\"s22\"><span class=\"s18\">• </span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">It’s Baseball time</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">! Practice will start in April. If you are interested, sign up in the foyer. More information will follow.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s22\"></div>\n<div class=\"s51\"><span class=\"s18\">• </span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WGBSC (Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention) Congress of Christian Ed</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">., Spring Session, will be held Thursday, Apr.4-6, 2019. Information and sign up in the foyer and at Parking lot entrance</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s53\"></div>\n<div class=\"s22\"><span class=\"s18\">• </span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">SAVE THE DATE</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> - </span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Church Anniversary Activity -Saturday, May 18 from 3pm-6pm. More information will follow!</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s22\"></div>\n<div class=\"s55\"><span class=\"s18\">• </span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">April 20 @ 10 am -</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Pilgrim Rest will sponsor an Alzheimer </span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Seminar. </span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Please mark your calendars and let your family &amp; friends know.</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s24\"><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Community Announcements and Jobs:</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s55\"><span class=\"s18\">• </span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Check for job postings in the foyer</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s55\"></div>\n<div class=\"s55\"><span class=\"s18\">• </span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Interested in purchasing a Quil</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">t? Call the Quilt Lady @ 414-461-0588.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s55\"></div>\n<div class=\"s55\"><span class=\"s18\">• </span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The Earn &amp; Learn Applications are ava</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ilable at: </span></span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">employmilwaukee/earn&amp;</span></span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">learn</span></span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.</span></span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">org</span></span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.</span></span> <span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">You must be at least 14 yrs. old to apply.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s55\"></div>\n<div class=\"s55\"><span class=\"s18\">• </span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">In preparation for the Wisconsin General State Convention Spring Concert, there will be a rehearsal of Children and Youth on March 29</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">th</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> at the Mt. Zion MBC (2</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">nd</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> Garfield) from 6:30-8:00 pm. All the young people, ages 5-17 are invited to participate. Please encourage your young people to come to the rehearsal.</span></span></div>','ANNOUNCEMENTS - MARCH 31, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-march-31-2019-2','','','2019-03-31 09:31:11','2019-03-31 14:31:11','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1749',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1758,1,'2019-04-06 22:00:11','2019-04-07 03:00:11','ANNOUNCEMENTS\n\n· Wednesdays, Lenten Services @ 7:00 pm at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 1825 W. Hampton and 12:00 pm at St. Peter B.C. 7283 W. Appleton Ave. There will be no Wednesday or Thursday Bible Study’s here at Pilgrim Rest during this time period. We hope to see everyone on each Wednesday at one of the services. The van will be in service for each Wednesday night, call the church office. Good Friday Service, is April 19@12 Noon, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church 2207 North 2nd Street.\n\n· Attention All! If you have a loved one suffering from Alzheimer or Dementia, or if you know someone who has a loved one suffering, this session is for you. On Saturday, April 20, 2019, at 10 am, we have an Alzheimer Session scheduled here at Pilgrim Rest in the Fellowship Hall. The information that will be provided will be a tremendous help to you and your family as you journey through this illness. Sign up in the foyer or near the parking lot entrance.\n\n· Sunday, April 21 – Children and Youth to host Resurrection Breakfast.\n\n· Attention Women of Pilgrim Rest! The Women’s Choir will minister in music on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Rehearsals are: April 13 @2pm, April 25 @ 6pm &amp; April 27 @ 2pm. You don’t have to have a Tamela Mann voice, just a willingness to praise. Please join us!\n\n· Attention Golden Ministry!! We will attend the play “Two Trains Running” on May 5th at 2:00 pm@ Milwaukee Rep Theater. The cost is $32 and is due on April 21st. Please sign up in the foyer.\n\n· It’s Baseball time! Practice will start in April. If you are interested, sign up in the foyer. More information will follow.\n\n· SAVE THE DATE – Pilgrim Rest “Blanket of Love” Meeting, Friday, April 26 @ 6pm-7:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. If you are pregnant or know someone who is, please join us!','ANNOUNCEMENTS - April 7, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-april-7-2019','','','2019-04-06 22:00:11','2019-04-07 03:00:11','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1758',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1760,1,'2019-04-06 22:04:42','2019-04-07 03:04:42','Pastor Martin Childs Jr. Dr. Min.\n\nTEXT: ROMANS 13:11-14\n\nTITLE: LIVING FOR GOD: WAKE UP\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. 51ST Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination\n\nB. A call for us to be, and a call for us to do…\n\nC. Discern what God’s will is\n\nD. Do what God’s will is\n\nWHY?\n\nA. Now is the time\n\nB. Time is shorter than it was\n\nWHAT?\n\nA. Wake up\n\n1. Out of sleep\n\n2. Ephesians 5:14, “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light”\n\n3. 1 Thessalonians 5:5, 6, “5 for you are all children of light and children of the day; we are not of the night or of darkness. 6 So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober”\n\nB. Dress right\n\n1. Take off the dirty clothes\n\n2. Put on the clean clothes\n\nC. Walk right\n\n1. Walk like it is day\n\na. Day physically\n\nb. Day spiritually\n\n2. Not like it is night (wild parties and drunkenness, or in sexual promiscuity and immoral living, or in quarreling and jealousy)\n\na. Dark physically\n\nb. Dark spiritually\n\nD. Live right\n\n1. Live like a Spiritual person\n\n2. Not like a fleshly person','LIVING FOR GOD - WAKE UP','','publish','closed','closed','','living-for-god-wake-up','','','2019-04-06 22:04:42','2019-04-07 03:04:42','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1760',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1762,1,'2019-04-06 22:37:42','2019-04-07 03:37:42','Excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King’s Sermon titled, I\'ve Been to the Mountaintop April 3, 1968 at Mason Temple COGIC in Memphis, TN\n\nAnd I\'m always happy to see a relevant ministry. It\'s all right to talk about \"long white robes over yonder,\" in all of its symbolism. But ultimately people want some suits and dresses and shoes to wear down here! It\'s all right to talk about \"streets flowing with milk and honey,\" but God has commanded us to be concerned about the slums down here, and his children who can\'t eat three square meals a day. It\'s all right to talk about the new Jerusalem, but one day, God\'s preacher must talk about the new New York, the new Atlanta, the new Philadelphia, the new Los Angeles, the new Memphis, Tennessee. This is what we have to do…\n\nNow, let me say as I move to my conclusion that we\'ve got to give ourselves to this struggle until the end. Nothing would be more tragic than to stop at this point in Memphis. We\'ve got to see it through. And when we have our march, you need to be there. If it means leaving work, if it means leaving school -- be there. Be concerned about your brother. You may not be on strike. But either we go up together, or we go down together... Let us develop a kind of dangerous unselfishness. One day a man came to Jesus, and he wanted to raise some questions about some vital matters of life. At points he wanted to trick Jesus, and show him that he knew a little more than Jesus knew and throw him off base. Now that question could have easily ended up in a philosophical and theological debate. But Jesus immediately pulled that question from mid-air, and placed it on a dangerous curve between Jerusalem and Jericho. And he talked about a certain man, who fell among thieves. You remember that a Levite and a priest passed by on the other side. They didn\'t stop to help him. And finally a man of another race came by. He got down from his beast, decided not to be compassionate by proxy. But he got down with him, administered first aid, and helped the man in need. Jesus ended up saying, this was the good man, this was the great man, because he had the capacity to project the \"I\" into the \"thou,\" and to be concerned about his brother…\n\nAnd so the first question that the priest asked -- the first question that the Levite asked was, “If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me?” But then the Good Samaritan came by. And he reversed the question: “If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?”\n\nThat’s the question before you tonight. Not, “If I stop to help the sanitation workers, what will happen to my job.” Not, “If I stop to help the sanitation workers what will happen to all of the hours that I usually spend in my office every day and every week as a pastor?” The question is not, “If I stop to help this man in need, what will happen to me?” The question is, “If I do not stop to help the sanitation workers, what will happen to them?” That’s the question…\n\nLet us rise up tonight with a greater readiness. Let us stand with a greater determination. And let us move on in these powerful days, these days of challenge to make America what it ought to be.','Pastor\'s Pen - April 7, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','pastors-pen-april-7-2019','','','2019-04-06 22:37:42','2019-04-07 03:37:42','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1762',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1765,1,'2019-05-26 09:00:23','2019-05-26 14:00:23','Title: Jesus (The Amen)\n\nText: Revelation 3:14','Jesus (The Amen) - Pastor Kendrick Allen','','publish','closed','closed','','jesus-the-amen-pastor-kendrick-allen','','','2019-05-26 09:00:23','2019-05-26 14:00:23','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1765',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1767,1,'2019-05-26 09:01:57','2019-05-26 14:01:57','<p class=\"s18\"><span class=\"s17\">WHAT DID JESUS HAVE IN MIND WHEN HE DIED </span><span class=\"s17\">TO ESTABLISH THE CHURCH?</span></p>\n<p class=\"s21\">​<span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Several weeks ago, I</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> asked the following questions</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, “What is our prophetic witness?” and “Where is our prophetic voice?”</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> At the core </span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">of prophetic witness and prophetic voice is the word “prophetic.” </span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">This word is grounded in the</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> history of the prophets of the Old Testament.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s21\">​<span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The word prophet comes from the Greek word </span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">prophētēs</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, which is made up of two Greek words</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">,</span></span> <a href=\"https://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?strongs=G4253&amp;t=KJV\"><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">prό</span></span> </a><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">meaning</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> “To tell beforehand, before, in front of” and </span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">phēmi\'</span></span> <span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">meaning</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> “to tell, to speak.”  A prophet, therefore, is a foreteller of future events.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s21\">​<span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The role of the prophet was much different from the role of the priest. Simply put, the prophet stood before the people on behalf of God, while the priest stood before God on behalf of the people. The prophet was the voice of God sharing with the people “Thus says the L</span></span><span class=\"s26\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ORD</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.” Additionally, while the priests were comforting the afflicted, the prophets were afflicting the comfortable.</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> It was the prophet, after seeing what God saw, spoke what God said, and challenged the people to do what God desired.</span></span> <span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Accordingly,</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> the prophets were not the most </span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">favored among the people.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s21\">​<span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Because of the intimate relationship that the prophet had with God, and because the prophet foresaw what God revealed, the prophet, as the forete</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ller of future events, spoke on behalf of God. The prophet was God’s mouthpiece, spokesperson, representative, ambassador, delegate, messenger, envoy, etc. </span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Although the prophets were not favored among the people, they sustained a cherished relationship with God.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s21\">​<span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Moses was called by God to be a prophet</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, and is a significant example of </span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">what it mean</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">t</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">to have an intimate relationship with God and speak on the behalf of God</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">. In Deuteronomy 34:10, God </span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">said</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> of Moses, “</span></span><span class=\"s27\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">10 </span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">But since then there has not arisen in Israel a prophet like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face.</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">” </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s21\">​<span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Following are examples of prophets who heard from God, then spoke for God: [</span></span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Ezekiel</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">] </span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“</span></span><span class=\"s27\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">7 </span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">You shall speak My words to them, whether they hear or whether they refuse, for they </span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">are</span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">rebellious.”</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> (Ezekiel 2:7). [</span></span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Amos</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">] </span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“</span></span><span class=\"s27\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">7 </span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Surely the Lord God does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.</span></span><span class=\"s27\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">8 </span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">A lion has roared! Who will not fear? The Lord God has spoken! Who can but prophesy?</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> (Amos 3:7, 8). [</span></span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Balaam</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">] </span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“</span></span> <span class=\"s27\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">8</span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">And he said to them, “Lodge here tonight, and I will bring back word to you, as the Lord speaks to me</span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">…</span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">” </span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">(Numbers 22:8). </span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">[</span></span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Deborah</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">] </span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“</span></span><span class=\"s27\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">6 </span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">She sent and summoned Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali, and said to him, “The Lord, the God of Israel, commands you, ‘Go, take position at Mount Tabor, bringing ten thousand from the tribe of Naphtali</span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">…</span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">” </span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">(Judges 4:6). </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s21\">​<span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The prophets pronounced a prophetic word of judgment to those who </span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">were rebellious to God’s purposes and plans. Additionally, the prophets presented a prophetic word of hope to those who had sunken into the deep valley of hopelessness and despair, and needed to know that God was with them and would deliver them.</span></span></p>','WHAT DID JESUS HAVE IN MIND WHEN HE DIED TO ESTABLISH THE CHURCH?','','publish','closed','closed','','what-did-jesus-have-in-mind-when-he-died-to-establish-the-church','','','2019-05-26 09:01:57','2019-05-26 14:01:57','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1767',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1769,1,'2019-05-19 09:02:38','2019-05-19 14:02:38','<p class=\"s18\"><span class=\"s17\">HAPPY</span><span class=\"s17\"> 67</span><span class=\"s17\">TH </span><span class=\"s17\">ANNIVERSARY</span></p>\n<p class=\"s21\">​<span class=\"s19\">On today, we celebrate </span><span class=\"s19\">67 years of ministry</span><span class=\"s19\">. </span><span class=\"s19\">For </span><span class=\"s19\">67</span><span class=\"s19\"> years, God has blessed </span><span class=\"s20\">PILGRIM REST</span><span class=\"s19\"> to be a shining light in the community and a place where a </span><span class=\"s20\">PILGRIM</span><span class=\"s19\">, weary and worn from the journey of life, may find </span><span class=\"s20\">REST</span><span class=\"s19\">.</span></p>\n<p class=\"s21\"><span class=\"s19\">​</span>​<span class=\"s19\">On this day of celebration, we look back at all of the blessings and miracles that God ha</span><span class=\"s19\">d</span><span class=\"s19\"> given to, and worked through </span><span class=\"s19\">those who came before us</span><span class=\"s19\">. </span><span class=\"s19\">Their faith created a foundation upon which we </span><span class=\"s19\">now stand. </span><span class=\"s19\">They believed God for </span><span class=\"s19\">what He could do</span><span class=\"s19\">, trusted God for </span><span class=\"s19\">what He would do, and God honored their faith. </span><span class=\"s19\">Indeed, as we look back, we see the hand of God in the life of Pilgrim Rest over and over again.</span> <span class=\"s19\">We are the</span> <span class=\"s19\">benefactors </span><span class=\"s19\">of t</span><span class=\"s19\">heir faith</span><span class=\"s19\">.</span></p>\n<p class=\"s21\"><span class=\"s19\">​</span>​<span class=\"s19\">As much as </span><span class=\"s19\">it is necessary to </span><span class=\"s19\">look back, we also look forward. We look forward to the blessings and miracles that God will continue to give to us, and work through us. We look forward because those who have gone before us were looking forward. They sacrificed, making choices and decisions in their day to meet the ministry needs of today.</span><span class=\"s19\"> It remains a mystery how they prepared us then for what we need now…</span><span class=\"s19\"> Therefore, we pause to remember their sacrifice.</span></p>\n<p class=\"s21\"><span class=\"s19\">​</span>​<span class=\"s19\">In addition, we continue pressing, in expectation of those who will come after us – trusting that we are laying an appropriate foundation upon which they will build, </span><span class=\"s19\">sacrificing, </span><span class=\"s19\">and </span><span class=\"s19\">making choices and decisions today to prepare them for what they will need on tomorrow. </span></p>\n<p class=\"s21\">​<span class=\"s19\">As we are responding to the question</span><span class=\"s19\">, “What did Jesus have in mind when He died to establish the church?</span><span class=\"s19\">” </span><span class=\"s19\">This anniversary celebration </span><span class=\"s19\">provides a</span><span class=\"s19\">n opportunity for us to look back </span><span class=\"s19\">as we look forward.</span></p>\n<p class=\"s21\"><span class=\"s19\">​</span>​<span class=\"s19\">Receive these quotes that I have previously shared, and </span><span class=\"s19\">are</span><span class=\"s19\"> yet appropriate to what God is doing where we are today:</span></p>\n<p class=\"s21\"></p>\n<p class=\"s21\"><span class=\"s19\">• “Together shall we continue to grow and this church shall be as a flaming mountain standing out as a beacon light leading men to Christ, giving our children better religious training, our mission giving aid to those in need and here may the downtrodden find solace and peace.”   ​</span><span class=\"s20\">Pastor C. V. Harrington,  1964</span></p>\n<p class=\"s21\"></p>\n<p class=\"s21\"><span class=\"s19\">• “Our hope is that these facilities will enable Pilgrim Rest to engage in a more fruitful Christian ministry to the Milwaukee community.”  </span></p>\n<p class=\"s21\"><span class=\"s19\">​    ​</span><span class=\"s19\">                                                                          </span><span class=\"s20\">Pastor Leroy B. Mixon,  1983</span></p>\n<p class=\"s21\"></p>\n<p class=\"s21\"><span class=\"s19\">• “Pilgrim Rest possesses the power necessary to stabilize the downward spiral of hopelessness and despair that is prevalent in our community. Even more, we possess the vision and resources requisite for the liberation, transformation and re-unification of our community.”   ​</span><span class=\"s19\">  </span></p>','Happy 67th Anniversary','','publish','closed','closed','','happy-67th-anniversary','','','2019-05-19 09:02:38','2019-05-19 14:02:38','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1769',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1771,1,'2019-05-12 09:05:04','2019-05-12 14:05:04','<p class=\"s26\"><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TI</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TLE:</span></span> <span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WOMEN OF VIRTUE: </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WOMEN WHO MINISTERED WITH JESUS</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s26\"><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TEXT:  </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">LUKE 8:1-3</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s19\"><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">INTRODUCTION</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s20\">A. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Some were ministered to by Jesus</span></span>​<span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s20\">B. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Others ministered for Jesus</span></span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s20\">C. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">These women ministered with Jesus</span></span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s20\">D. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">What does it mean to minister with Jesus?  </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s19\"><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WOMEN WITH JESUS IN MINISTRY</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  (Luke 8:1-3)</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s20\">A. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The twelve were with Jesus </span></span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s20\">B. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">And, certain women…</span></span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s34\"><span class=\"s20\">1. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Who were healed of evil spirits and infirmities</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s35\"><span class=\"s20\">2. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Who provided for Him out of their substance</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s20\">C. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Are you with Jesus in ministry?  </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s19\"><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WOMEN WITH JESUS AT THE CROSS</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  (Mark 15:40-41)</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s20\">A. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“Looking on from afar”</span></span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s20\">B. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">John 19:25, “Standing near the cross of Jesus”</span></span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s20\">C. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Who followed Him and ministered to Him</span></span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s20\">D. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Are you with Jesus at the cross?  </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s19\"><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WOMEN WITH JESUS AFTER DEATH  (Luke 23:52-56)</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s20\">A. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">They followed those who brought Jesus to the tomb   </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s20\">B. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">They went home to prepare spices and fragrant oils </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s20\">C. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Are you with Jesus after His death?  </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s19\"><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WOMEN WITH JESUS AFTER THE RESURRECTION  (</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Mark</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> 16:1-4)</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s20\">A. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">They brought the spices to anoint Jesus’ body   </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s20\">B. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">They came to the tomb at sunrise  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s36\"><span class=\"s20\">C. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">They were not discouraged by obstacles (“Who will roll away the stone from the door of the tomb for us?”  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s36\"><span class=\"s20\">D. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Are you with Jesus after His resurrection?  </span></span>​</div>','Women of Virtue: Women Who Ministered With Jesus - Pastor Martin D. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1773,1,'2019-05-05 09:08:20','2019-05-05 14:08:20','<p class=\"s26\"><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TI</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TLE:</span></span> <span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WOMEN OF VIRTUE: LYDIA</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s26\"><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TEXT:  </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ACTS 16:13-15, 40</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s19\"><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">INTRODUCTION</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s20\">A. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Quote: Alice Walker, </span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">In Search of our Mother’s Gardens</span></span>​<span class=\"s30\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s20\">B. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Quote: Toni Morrison, </span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The Bluest Eye  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s20\">C. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Quote:</span></span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s19\"><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">PAUL’S PRACTICE</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s20\">A. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Come in town, go to the synagogue and preach Jesus </span></span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s34\"><span class=\"s20\">1. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Acts 17:1-3</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s35\"><span class=\"s20\">2. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Many Jews would reject the Gospel</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s20\">B. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The Gentiles were more receptive  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s34\"><span class=\"s20\">1. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Acts 18:6</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s35\"><span class=\"s20\">2. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The Gentiles would invite Paul to remain and preach to them</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s20\">C. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Paul went to Philippi</span></span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s34\"><span class=\"s20\">1. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">No synagogue</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s34\"><span class=\"s20\">2. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">To form a synagogue, they needed ten men</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s36\"><span class=\"s20\">3. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Women could not form a synagogue</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s19\"><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">LYDIA AND THE WOMEN</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s37\"><span class=\"s20\">A. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Lydia and the women did not wait on the men</span></span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s37\"><span class=\"s20\">B. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Historically, women could not do many things</span></span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s20\">C. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">However, women have always prayed  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s35\"><span class=\"s20\">1. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">For their husbands</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s35\"><span class=\"s20\">2. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">For their “men”</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s35\"><span class=\"s20\">3. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">For their children</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s35\"><span class=\"s20\">4. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">For their parents</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s35\"><span class=\"s20\">5. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">For their communities</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s35\"><span class=\"s20\">6. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">For all children</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s35\"><span class=\"s20\">7. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">For humanity</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s35\"><span class=\"s20\">8. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Finally, for themselves</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s20\">D. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">However, women have always </span></span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ministered</span></span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s35\"><span class=\"s20\">1. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Lydia Worshipped God</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s35\"><span class=\"s20\">2. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Lydia Listened to the Word of God </span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s35\"><span class=\"s20\">3. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Lydia </span></span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Opened her heart to receive the Word of God</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s35\"><span class=\"s20\">4. </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Lydia Ministered the Word of God</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s17\"></p>','Women of Virtue: Lydia - Pastor Martin D. Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','women-of-virtue-lydia-pastor-martin-d-childs-jr-d-min','','','2019-05-05 09:08:20','2019-05-05 14:08:20','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1773',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1775,1,'2019-05-05 09:10:33','2019-05-05 14:10:33','<p class=\"s17\"><span class=\"s18\">LEARN THE STORY. LIVE THE STORY</span></p>\n<p class=\"s19\"></p>\n<p class=\"s21\">​<span class=\"s20\">I mentioned last week that </span><span class=\"s20\">the primary question to be asked </span><span class=\"s20\">of the church today is</span><span class=\"s20\">, “What did Jesus have in mind when He died to establish the church? Was Jesus’ intent that we come on Sundays and one or two days a week for Bible study and ministry meetings as the fulfilment of what He had in mind? Was Jesus’ intent that we spend our time and resources on anniversaries and annual days – praising and honoring each other, while our communities continue in a downward spiral?</span></p>\n<p class=\"s21\">​<span class=\"s20\">I also mentioned that, h</span><span class=\"s20\">istorically, the church, especially the Black Church, had a prophetic witness and a prophetic voice. </span><span class=\"s20\">Before we respond to the questions</span><span class=\"s20\">, “What is our prophetic witness?” and “Where is our prophetic voice?”</span> <span class=\"s20\">I ask that we respond to the following</span></p>\n<p class=\"s21\"></p>\n\n<div class=\"s23\"><span class=\"s22\">1. </span><span class=\"s20\">Who am I?  </span>​​</div>\n<div class=\"s23\"><span class=\"s22\">2. </span><span class=\"s20\">Why am I here?  </span>​​</div>\n<div class=\"s23\"><span class=\"s22\">3. </span><span class=\"s20\">Why did God create me the way that God created me?</span><span class=\"s20\">  </span>​​</div>\n<div class=\"s23\"><span class=\"s22\">4. </span><span class=\"s20\">How is God re-creating me (that is, remolding and reshaping me to conform more and more to my purpose)?  </span>​​</div>\n<div class=\"s23\"><span class=\"s22\">5. </span><span class=\"s20\">What am I doing now to prepare myself to fulfill my purpose?  </span>​​</div>\n<div class=\"s23\"><span class=\"s22\">6. </span><span class=\"s20\">Have I started doing what I am supposed to do to fulfill my purpose?  </span>​​</div>\n<div class=\"s23\"><span class=\"s22\">7. </span><span class=\"s20\">What is my legacy / What will I be known for after I die?  </span>​​</div>','Learn the Story. Live the Story.','','publish','closed','closed','','learn-the-story-live-the-story','','','2019-05-05 09:10:33','2019-05-05 14:10:33','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1775',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1777,1,'2019-04-28 09:12:00','2019-04-28 14:12:00','<p class=\"s23\"><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TI</span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TLE:</span></span> <span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">LIVING FOR GOD: </span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">NOW IS THE TIME</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s23\"><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TEXT:  </span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">1 PETER 4:1-5</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s19\"><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">INTRODUCTION</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s25\"><span class=\"s20\">A. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The Resurrection is over…</span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s25\"></div>\n<div class=\"s26\"><span class=\"s20\">B. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Christ did His part</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s26\"></div>\n<div class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s20\">1. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Christ suffered once for sins – the just for the unjust</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s28\"><span class=\"s20\">2. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">To bring us to God</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s28\"></div>\n<div class=\"s25\"><span class=\"s20\">C. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Wake Up, Walk Right, Jesus Made it Possible  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s25\"></div>\n<div class=\"s25\"><span class=\"s20\">D. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Now what?</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s19\"><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">CHRIST SUFFERED FOR ME </span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s20\">A. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Since Christ suffered for me in the flesh</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s20\">1. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">I arm myself with the same mindset that He had</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s28\"><span class=\"s20\">2. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">I am</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> ready to suffer also</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s28\"></div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s20\">B. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">T</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">est: If I am willing to suffer for Christ, I am willing to stop sinning </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s30\"></div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s20\">C. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Can I pass this test?  </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s19\"><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">THEREFORE</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s20\">A. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">I do not desire to spend the rest of my life pursuing evil human desires</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s30\"></div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s20\">B. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">I desire to spend the rest of my </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">l</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ife doing the will of God</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s20\">C. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Paul’s challenge in Romans 7</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s20\">1. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">I do not understand why I do what I do</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s20\">2. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">It is not the Law</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">. The Law is good</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s20\">3. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Principle: </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Although I want to do go</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">od, evil is right there with me</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s20\">4. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">I love God’s law with all my hear</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">t, b</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ut there is another power within me that is at war with my mind.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s20\">5. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Therefore, i</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">n my mind I really want to obey God’s law, but because of my </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">sinful nature I am a s</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">lave to sin</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s27\"></div>\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s20\">D. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">I have wasted too much time in the past doing what ungodly people enjoy doing</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> when I walked in (implying that I no longer walk in it…)  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s29\"></div>\n<div class=\"s28\"><span class=\"s20\">1.</span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">L</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ewdness</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> – excesses of all kinds</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s28\"><span class=\"s20\">2. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">L</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">usts</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> – especially fleshly lusts                  </span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s28\"><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">3. Personal</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s28\"><span class=\"s20\">4. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Dr</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">unkenness</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> – overflow of wine</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s28\"><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">5. R</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">evelries</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> – wild parties</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s28\"><span class=\"s20\">6. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">D</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">rinking parties</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">                           </span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s28\"><span class=\"s20\">7. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">A</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">bominable idolatries.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s28\"></div>\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s20\">E. </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">My old friends cannot understand why I do not run with them anymore, and they </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">talk about me</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s17\"><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK</span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">:  NOW IS THE TIME FOR ME TO </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s17\"><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WAKE UP, </span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WALK RIGHT AND LIVE RIGHT</span></span></p>','Living for God: the Time is Now - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1779,1,'2019-04-12 09:16:58','2019-04-12 14:16:58','<p class=\"s25\"><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TI</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TLE:</span></span> <span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">LIVING FOR GOD: </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WALK RIGHT</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s25\"><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TEXT:  </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">EPHESIANS 5:15-21</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s24\"><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">INTRODUCTION</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s26\">A. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">We are </span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">identified</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> by our walk</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s26\">B. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">We are defined by our walk  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s26\">C. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">How is your walk?</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s26\">D. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Do others now what a ‘right walk’ looks like?</span></span> ​</div>\n<p class=\"s24\"><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WHY?</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s28\"><span class=\"s26\">A. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Because the days are evil</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s26\">1. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Full of affliction</span></span> <span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">and trouble</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s26\">2. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Plentiful </span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">in </span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">persecution</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s26\">B. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">T</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">here is a lot of stuff going on</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s24\"><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WHAT?</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s28\"><span class=\"s26\">A. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Wa</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">lk right</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s26\">1. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Look carefully how you walk</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s26\">2. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Walk u</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">sing wisdom</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s26\">3. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Redeeming the time</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s26\">a. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Redeem = B</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">u</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">y up</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s26\">b. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Time = </span></span><span class=\"s33\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">kairos </span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">= opportunity</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s34\"><span class=\"s26\">c. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Redeeming the time = Buying up the opportunity</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s28\"><span class=\"s26\">B. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Comprehend the Spirit</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s26\">1. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">My will – “God gave us choice”</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s26\">2. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Did Paul have choice?</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s26\">3. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Did Jesus have choice?</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s26\">4. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">God’s will</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s28\"><span class=\"s26\">C. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Get high in the </span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Spirit</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s26\">1. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">What does it mean to ‘get high’?</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s26\">2. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">What do I use to ‘get high’?</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s26\">3. </span></div>\n<div class=\"s28\"><span class=\"s26\">D. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Live in the Spirit</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s26\">1. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Live like a Spirit</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ual</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> person</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, and not </span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">like a fleshly person</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s26\">2. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Through music</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s26\">3. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Through thanksgiving</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s26\">4. </span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Through submission</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s18\"><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s18\"><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">THAT I WILL WALK RIGHT AND LIVE RIGHT</span></span></p>','Living for God: Walk 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1781,1,'2019-05-26 09:25:17','2019-05-26 14:25:17','<p class=\"s12\"><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ANNOUNCEMENTS</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s12\"><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Have a safe and Blessed Memorial Day!</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s42\"><span class=\"s40\">• </span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Attention!! The Security Ministry will meet, briefly, right after Morning Worship at the front of the Sanctuary</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, Brother Webster.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s42\"><span class=\"s40\">• </span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Attention! Nehemiah Summer Camp </span></span><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">will not</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> be held this year. We look forward to returning next year </span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">to serve you</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s42\"><span class=\"s40\">• </span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Baseball practice will be held every Sunday at the field on 51</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">st</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> &amp; Keefe at 4pm.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s42\"><span class=\"s40\">• </span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">New Covenant Baptist Church will be celebrating their 40</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">th</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> Anniversary, Sunday, June 9</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">th</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">. Call the church office for more details.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s42\"><span class=\"s40\">• </span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">VBS will be held July </span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">22-26</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, 2019. We are looking for: teachers, kitchen workers and monitors. Please see Sister Rabon today</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> or sign up in the foyer</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">!</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s42\"><span class=\"s40\">• </span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Summer 2019 Tennis Camp – June 17 thru August 9, from 1pm-4pm at North Division Tennis Courts, for ages 7-17. The Instructor is Mr. Bob Rush. Registration and Applications are in the foyer.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s42\"><span class=\"s40\">• </span><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">FOR GIVE-AWAY</span></span><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> (FREE)</span></span><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">!</span></span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> There are 3 girl’s bikes and 1 scooter available. If you would like one, see Sister Regina Rozier.</span></span></div>','ANNOUNCEMENTS - May 26, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-may-26-2019','','','2019-05-26 09:25:17','2019-05-26 14:25:17','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1781',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1784,1,'2019-06-01 10:41:00','2019-06-01 15:41:00','<strong>TITLE: MEN OF VALOR: BARNABAS</strong>\n\n<strong>TEXT: ACTS 9:26, 27; 11:20-24; 15:12</strong>\n\n<strong>INTRODUCTION</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Adam, the first man</li>\n	<li>“<em><sup>28</sup>…fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.</em>” (Genesis 1:28)</li>\n	<li><strong><em><sup>19 </sup></em></strong><em>Out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the air, and brought themto Adam to see what he would call them. And whatever Adam called each living creature, that wasits name.</em> (Genesis 2:19)</li>\n	<li><strong><em><sup>22 </sup></em></strong><em>Then the rib which the </em><em>Lord</em><em>God had taken from man He <sup>[</sup></em><a href=\"https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+2&amp;version=NKJV;NRSV;NLT;NIV;NCV#fen-NKJV-53h\"><em><sup>h</sup></em></a><em><sup>]</sup></em><em>made into a woman, and He brought her to the man. <strong><sup>23 </sup></strong>And Adam said: “This isnow bone of my bones And flesh of my flesh; She shall be called Woman, </em></li>\n</ol>\n<em>Because she was taken out of Man.”</em>  (Genesis 2:22, 23)\n<ol>\n	<li>Adam, the first man, was given two responsibilities</li>\n	<li>To have dominion over every living thing that moves on the earth</li>\n	<li>To name whoever and/or whatever comes before him</li>\n	<li>Adam, the first man, fulfilled his responsibilities responsibly <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Men of Valor have two responsibilities: <u> </u></li>\n	<li>To have dominion over every living thing that moves on the earth</li>\n	<li>To name whoever and/or whatever comes before you</li>\n	<li>Men of Valor must fulfill your responsibilities responsibly</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>BARNABAS SAID SOMETHING FOR SAUL  (ACTS 9:26)</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>The disciples acknowledged Saul based upon the past</li>\n	<li>Barnabas acknowledged Saul based upon the present</li>\n	<li>Therefore, Barnabas said something for Saul</li>\n	<li>Men of Valor say something…</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>BARNABAS SAW SOMETHING IN THE SAINTS  (ACTS 11:20-24)</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Barnabas was sent to discern what was happening among the Gentile converts <u>  </u></li>\n	<li>Therefore, Barnabas saw something the saints</li>\n	<li>Men of Valor see something…</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>BARNABAS SILENCED THE SKEPTICS  (ACTS 15:12)</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>There was disagreement regarding the Gentile salvation</li>\n	<li>Because of what Barnabas said and saw, he silenced the skeptics</li>\n	<li>Men of Valor silence skeptics…</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK: </strong>\n\n<strong>THAT I WILL SEE SOMETHING, </strong><strong>SAY SOMETHING AND SILENCE THE SKEPTICS</strong>','MEN OF VALOR: BARNABAS - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','men-of-valor-barnabas-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2019-06-01 10:41:00','2019-06-01 15:41:00','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1784',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1786,1,'2019-06-01 10:57:29','2019-06-01 15:57:29','<ul>\n	<li>Attention!! If you are graduating from K-5 to 1<sup>st</sup>, 6<sup>th</sup>-7<sup>th</sup>, or 8<sup>th</sup>or 9<sup>th</sup>grade please sign up in the foyer TODAY.</li>\n	<li>Attention! Nehemiah Summer Camp <strong>will not </strong>be held this year. We look forward to returning next year to serve you.</li>\n	<li>Baseball practice will be held every Sunday at the field on 51<sup>st</sup>&amp; Keefe at 4pm.</li>\n	<li>Mixon Institute, <strong>Saturday, June 15 from 10 am -12 pm. </strong>All are welcome to attend. Leaders and Teachers it is mandatory that you be in attendance.</li>\n	<li>The Youth Department will partner with MEEP for an educational field trip to the Milwaukee Water Works Facility on <strong>Friday, June 21</strong><strong><sup>st</sup></strong>.  All children and youth between the ages of 10-18 are welcome to attend. The cost is free, but will be limited to those that sign up in the foyer with parental consent. Please see Sister Lilly Simmons or Deacon Robert LaGrant with any questions.</li>\n	<li>VBS will be held <strong>July 22-26, 2019. </strong>We are looking for: teachers, kitchen workers and monitors. Please see Sister Rabon today or sign up in the foyer!</li>\n	<li>Please join Sister Sherry Switzer at the Zumba Party Fundraiser on <strong>June 22, 2019, from 10 am – 12 pm. </strong>For more details see the flyers in the foyer.</li>\n	<li>Summer 2019 Tennis Camp – June 17 thru August 9, from 1pm-4pm at North Division Tennis Courts, for ages 7-17. The Instructor is Mr. Bob Rush. Registration and Applications are in the foyer.</li>\n</ul>','ANNOUNCEMENTS - JUNE 2, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-june-2-2019','','','2019-06-01 10:57:29','2019-06-01 15:57:29','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1786',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1788,1,'2019-06-09 07:41:00','2019-06-09 12:41:00','<strong>TEXT: ACTS 15:22, 32-35; 39-41</strong>\n\n<strong>TITLE: MEN OF VALOR: SILAS</strong>\n\n<strong>INTRODUCTION</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>“I am not saying this to increase your burden. I am saying this to increase your vision.” Dr. Robert Tuttle <u>  </u></li>\n	<li>“Just being there is not enough.” Larry Murphy</li>\n	<li>Men of Valor fulfill their responsibilities responsibly</li>\n	<li>Men of Valor do more than the minimum</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>SILAS CHOSEN</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Silas was chosen to go with Paul and Barnabas</li>\n	<li>Silas was described as a prophet</li>\n	<li>Silas Exhorted</li>\n	<li>Exhorted = <em>parakaleō</em></li>\n	<li><em>Parakaleō </em>= <em>para</em>, “to the side of” and  <em>kaleo</em>, “to call”</li>\n	<li>Silas Strengthened</li>\n	<li>Strengthened = <em>epistērizō</em></li>\n	<li><em>Epistērizō </em>= <em>epi</em>, “upon” and <em>sterix</em>, “\"a prop, support”</li>\n	<li>Men of Valor are chosen to go…</li>\n	<li>Men of Valor are described as prophets</li>\n	<li>Men of Valor Exhort</li>\n	<li>Men of Valor Strengthen</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>SILAS STAYED</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Silas could have gone back</li>\n	<li>Silas “<em>personally determined</em>” to remain there</li>\n	<li>What are your “<em>personal determinations</em>”?</li>\n	<li>Your “<em>personal determinations</em>” will reveal your personal convictions</li>\n	<li>Fulfilling your “<em>personal determinations</em>” will position you to be who you are supposed to be, to be where you are supposed to be, and to do what</li>\n</ol>\nyou are supposed to do\n\n<strong>SILAS CHOSEN</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>There was a disagreement between Paul and Barnabas</li>\n	<li>John Mark was chosen to go with Barnabas<u> </u></li>\n	<li>Silas was chosen to go with Paul</li>\n	<li>Silas was who he was supposed to be</li>\n	<li>Silas was where he was supposed to be</li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK: </strong>\n\n<strong>THAT I WILL DETERMINE TO DO MORE THAN THE MINIMUM</strong>','MEN OF VALOR: SILAS, PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. D. MIN.','','publish','closed','closed','','men-of-valor-silas-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2019-06-09 07:41:00','2019-06-09 12:41:00','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1788',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1790,1,'2019-06-16 07:44:05','2019-06-16 12:44:05','<strong>TEXT: ACTS 13:13; 15:36-41; 2 TIM 4:11</strong>\n\n<strong>TITLE: MEN OF VALOR: JOHN MARK</strong>\n\n<strong>INTRODUCTION</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>“The person who never made a mistake never did anything.” <u> </u></li>\n	<li>“That is why they put erasers on pencils.” <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Men of Valor fulfill their responsibilities responsibly</li>\n	<li>Men of Valor do more than the minimum</li>\n	<li>Men of Valor bounce</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>I WAS NOT COMMITTED</strong>\n\n<strong>TWO RESPONSES:</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li><strong>Barnabas – Encourage</strong></li>\n	<li><strong>Paul – Eliminate </strong></li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>MEN OF VALOR BOUNCE</strong>','MEN OF VALOR: JOHN MARK, PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. D. MIN.','','publish','closed','closed','','men-of-valor-john-mark-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2019-06-16 07:44:05','2019-06-16 12:44:05','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1790',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1792,1,'2019-06-23 07:51:00','2019-06-23 12:51:00','<strong>TEXT: ACTS 18:1-3, 24-26; ROMANS 16:3-5</strong>\n\n<strong>TITLE: MEN OF VALOR, WOMEN OF VIRTUE: </strong><strong>PRISCILLA AND AQUILA</strong>\n\n<strong>INTRODUCTION</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>What is a Man of Valor and a Woman of Virtue?<u> </u></li>\n	<li>Men of Valor Fulfill their Responsibilities Responsibly</li>\n	<li>Men of Valor do More than the Minimum</li>\n	<li>Men of Valor Bounce</li>\n	<li>Women of Virtue Pray</li>\n	<li>Women of Virtue Minister with Jesus</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>MEN OF VALOR AND WOMEN OF VIRTUE STAND</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Apollos spoke elegantly and knowledgeably – what he knew <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Apollos taught accurately – what he knew</li>\n	<li>Apollos spoke boldly – what he knew</li>\n	<li>Priscilla and Aquila explained to him the way of God more accurately <u> </u></li>\n</ol>\n<strong>MEN OF VALOR AND WOMEN OF VIRTUE UNDERSTAND:</strong>\n\nWe are co-workers in Christ Jesus\n<ol>\n	<li>Paul never saw anyone as less than himself</li>\n	<li>In fact, Paul considered himself as the least</li>\n	<li>Examples</li>\n</ol>\nWe sacrifice for each other\n<ol>\n	<li>Risked = laid down = presenting the neck or throat to the executioner</li>\n	<li>Examples</li>\n	<li>One act of sacrifice for one person produces benefits for multiple others</li>\n</ol>\nWe sacrifice for the church\n<ol>\n	<li>The church met in their home – every Sunday</li>\n	<li>Examples</li>\n</ol>','MEN OF VALOR, WOMEN OF VIRTUE:  PRISCILLA AND AQUILA, PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. D. MIN.','','publish','closed','closed','','men-of-valor-women-of-virtue-priscilla-and-aquila-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2019-06-23 07:51:00','2019-06-23 12:51:00','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1792',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1794,1,'2019-06-23 07:53:22','2019-06-23 12:53:22','<strong>ANNOUNCEMENTS</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li>Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Saturday, June 29 @ 1pm in the lower level of the Fellowship Hall area. The children will sing 5<sup>th</sup>Sunday during Worship.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>Game &amp; Movie Night, Friday, June 28<sup>th</sup>at 6:00pm</strong>in the parking lot. We need you to please sign up in the foyer so that we can appropriately prepare. We ask that you bring your own lawn chair for comfort during the movie and bring any games you want to share.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li>Golden Ministry will meet Sunday, June 30, 2019 immediately after Worship Service in the Fellowship Hall.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li>Praise in the Park, Sunday July 21<sup>st</sup>at 9:00am at Estabrook Park, 4400 North Estabrook Dr. Please sign up in the foyer if you plan to attend.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li>VBS will be held <strong>July 22-26, 2019.</strong>Please begin to register in the foyer!</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li>Over 7,000 children are in Wisconsin foster care. You want to assist/help? Milwaukee Teen Reach Adventure Camp (MTRAC) need 18 yrs. plus counselors. Volunteers will receive (all day) training Saturday, June 15<sup>th</sup>. Boys Camp (men only) August 3-6; Girls Camp (women only) August 8-11. See Sister Sue Toney or call 414-792-0145 for more information.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li>Baseball practice will be held every Sunday at the field on 51<sup>st</sup>&amp; Keefe at 4pm.</li>\n</ul>','ANNOUNCEMENTS - JUNE 23, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-june-23-2019','','','2019-06-23 07:53:22','2019-06-23 12:53:22','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1794',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1802,1,'2019-06-30 08:40:18','2019-06-30 13:40:18','<p class=\"s25\"><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  HAPPY 4TH of JULY!!!                               </span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s26\">• </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Golden Ministry will meet </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">today,</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> immediately after Worship Service in the </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">in the Santuary</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s26\">• </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Praise in the Park, </span></span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Sunday July 21</span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">st</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> at 9:00am at Estabrook Park, 4400 North Estabrook Dr. </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Please sign up in the foyer</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> or at parking lot entrance, </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">if you plan to attend.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s26\">• </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">VBS will be held </span></span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">July 22-26, 2019.</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> Please</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> begin to register in the foyer or at the parking lot entrance</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s26\">• </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WGB-Congress Annual Session, August 5-8, 2019, here at Pilgrim Rest. More information will follow.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s26\">• </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Evening of Elegance – August 30, 2019. Keep this date in mind. You can begin signing up in the foyer today. More information will follow.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s26\">• </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Over </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">7,000 children are in Wisconsin foster care. You want to assist/help? Milwaukee Teen Reach Adventure Camp</span></span> <span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">(MTRAC) need 18 yrs. plus counselors.</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> Boys Camp (men only) August 3-6; Girls Camp (women only) August 8-11. See Sister Sue Toney or call 414-792-0145 for more information.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s26\">• </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Baseball practice will be held every Sunday at the field on 51</span></span><span class=\"s30\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">st</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> &amp; Keefe at 4pm</span></span></div>','ANNOUNCEMENTS JUNE 30, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-june-30-2019','','','2019-06-30 08:40:18','2019-06-30 13:40:18','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1802',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1804,1,'2019-06-30 08:41:20','2019-06-30 13:41:20','<p class=\"s18\"><span class=\"s17\">WHO IS WATCHING THE CHILDREN?</span></p>\n<p class=\"s20\">​​<span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">I am certain that everyone has heard of the recent inspections of the detention </span></span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">facility</span></span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> in Clint, TX that </span></span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">is</span></span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> holding children in the most inhumane conditions imaginable. Underlining all of the recently exposed tragedies among these children are the reports that reveal that children are still being separated from their parents after the president signed an order to discontinue separating children from their parents in June of 2018.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s20\">​<span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">It is shameful and outrageous enough that adults are forced to live in these overcrowded, unsanitary and deplorable conditions. It is even more appalling and inexcusable that children and babies are forced to live in these conditions. </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s20\">​<span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">As parents and family, we go above and beyond – sometimes to the point of extreme measures – to ensure that our children and family are warm, safe, comfortable, clean and healthy. Should we not desire the same for all children?</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s20\">​<span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The </span></span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">recent </span></span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">report regarding the detention facility reveals the following atrocities: </span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s22\"><span class=\"s21\">1. </span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The facility was originally designed for adult men and not for children</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s22\"><span class=\"s21\">2. </span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">There were several outbreaks of influenza, lice and children quarantined due to other health conditions</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s22\"><span class=\"s21\">3. </span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The children’s clothing was stained, toddlers were not wearing diapers and were relieving themselves in their pants and children as young as 7 and 8 years old were wearing clothes caked with snot and tears</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s22\"><span class=\"s21\">4. </span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Teenage mothers are wearing clothes stained with breast milk.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s22\"><span class=\"s21\">5. </span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Most of the children have not been able to shower or wash their clothes since they arrived at the facility</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s22\"><span class=\"s21\">6. </span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The children do not have access to soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s22\"><span class=\"s21\">7. </span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Children said they were waking up at night because they were hungry, and reports of children daily eating an inadequate diet</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s22\"><span class=\"s21\">8. </span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Children as young as 8 years old were caring for infants who were not biologically related to them</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s20\">​<span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Unfortunately, these conditions will continue until, first, the humanity of the children is restored. For centuries, this country has used the tactic of dehumanizing groups of people for the purposes of justifying the inhumane treatment imposed upon them. When the humanity of a group of people is taken away (to be defined, as a group, as savages, animals, rapists, murderers, etc.), people can more easily justify treating them inhumanely. Consider the treatment of the following: the indigenous people of this country; the Africans who were brought to this country in chains for the benefit of free labor, and the aftermath of slavery including Jim Crow Laws, ly</span></span><a name=\"_GoBack\"></a><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">nchings and disenfranchisement; Japanese Americans who were forced into concentration camps after the bombing of Pearl Harbor; and Muslim Americans who were mistreated after 911.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s20\">​<span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Second, until Men of Valor and Women of Virtue stand up, speak up and do something. Bishop Desmond Tutu reminds us, “</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse, and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality</span></span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.”</span></span></p>','WHO IS WATCHING THE CHILDREN?','','publish','closed','closed','','who-is-watching-the-children','','','2019-06-30 08:41:20','2019-06-30 13:41:20','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1804',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1806,1,'2019-06-30 08:43:50','2019-06-30 13:43:50','Title: Extravagant Generosity\n\nText: Luke 10:25-37','EXTRAVAGANT GENEROSITY - PASTOR GINA GREEN-HARRIS','','publish','closed','closed','','extravagant-generosity-pastor-gina-green-harris','','','2019-06-30 08:43:50','2019-06-30 13:43:50','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1806',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1810,1,'2019-07-28 17:17:20','2019-07-28 22:17:20','<strong>TEXT:  1 JOHN 5:1-4</strong>\n\n<strong>                        TITLE: SEEING IS <del>BELIEVING</del>  DOING</strong>\n\n<strong>INTRODUCTION</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>People were using their <strong><em>human knowledge</em></strong>to <strong><em>define</em></strong>who Jesus was <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Paul countered their <strong><em>human knowledge</em></strong>to <strong><em>define</em></strong>Jesus with the <strong><em>personal testimonies</em></strong>of those who had a <strong><em>relationship</em></strong>with Jesus <u> </u></li>\n	<li>This led to tensions in John’s day between Fact and Faith <u> </u></li>\n	<li>The Jesus of History versus the Christ of Faith</li>\n	<li>The Humanity of Jesus versus the Divinity of Jesus</li>\n	<li>Greek Dualism: spirit is good and matter is evil</li>\n	<li>Since God is spirit (good), God did not created the material world (evil)</li>\n	<li>Docetism: Deity cannot unite with anything material (like a body).</li>\n</ol>\nTherefore, Jesus did not have a physical body\n<ol start=\"6\">\n	<li>Accordingly, Jesus was not born, Jesus did not suffer, Jesus did not die,</li>\n</ol>\nand Jesus did not resurrect from the dead\n<ol start=\"7\">\n	<li><strong>1 Corinthians 15:3, 4, </strong><em>“<strong><sup>3 </sup></strong>For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, <strong><sup>4 </sup></strong>and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures</em>”</li>\n	<li>Those tensions are still present today… <u> </u></li>\n</ol>\n<strong>I HAVE A TESTIMONY</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>John’s Testimony <u> </u></li>\n	<li>We have heard</li>\n	<li>We have seen with our eyes</li>\n	<li>We have looked at</li>\n	<li>We have touched with our hands</li>\n	<li>My Testimony</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>TO TESTIFY</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>John Testifies</li>\n	<li>Jesus (the Word of Life) was revealed, and we have seen it</li>\n	<li>We testify to it</li>\n	<li>And we declare to you</li>\n	<li>I Testify <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Jesus was revealed to me and I have seen Him</li>\n	<li>I testify to others regarding Jesus</li>\n	<li>And, I declare to others regarding Jesus</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>FOR FELLOWSHIP</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>We declare to you what we have seen and heard so you may have fellowship with us <u>        </u></li>\n	<li>And, our fellowship is with the Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ</li>\n	<li>That your joy may be full / complete</li>\n</ol>','TITLE: SEEING IS DOING - PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. D. MIN.','','publish','closed','closed','','title-seeing-is-doing-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2019-07-28 17:17:20','2019-07-28 22:17:20','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1810',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1812,1,'2019-07-21 17:22:53','2019-07-21 22:22:53','<strong>TEXT:  ACTS 26:12-19; 2 CORINTHIANS 12:1-6</strong>\n\n<strong>                        TITLE: SEEING IS <del>BELIEVING</del>  DOING</strong>\n\n<strong>INTRODUCTION</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>What is the benefit of having something, and not maximizing the full use of it?</li>\n	<li>Therefore, <u>                                                                                             </u></li>\n</ol>\n<strong>PAUL SAW A LIGHT</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Brighter than the [noonday] sun</li>\n	<li>Shining round him and those who journeyed with him</li>\n	<li>Those with Paul saw the light, however, Paul saw Jesus</li>\n	<li><strong>Acts 26:16</strong>, “<em>I have appeared to you for this purpose</em>...”</li>\n	<li>Jesus appeared to Paul through the light</li>\n	<li>There are times when others will not see what we saw...</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>PAUL HEARD A VOICE </strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Those with Paul hear a noise, however, Paul heard Jesus</li>\n	<li><strong>Acts 9:7</strong>, “<em>And the men who journeyed with him stood speechless, </em></li>\n</ol>\n<em>            hearing a voice (noise or sound) but seeing no one</em>.”\n<ol start=\"2\">\n	<li><strong>Acts 22:9</strong>, “<em>Those who were with me saw the light, but did not hear the </em></li>\n</ol>\n<em>            voice of Him who spoke to me</em>”\n<ol>\n	<li>There are times when others will not hear what we hear...</li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>JESUS WAS CALLING PAUL TO DO</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>After Paul saw and heard, he was led to do... <u> </u></li>\n	<li><strong>Acts 9:6</strong>, “<em>Lord, what do you want me to do</em>?”</li>\n	<li><strong>Acts 22:10</strong>,“<em>What shall I do, Lord</em>?”</li>\n	<li><strong>Acts 26:16-18</strong>,Jesus tells Paul what to do...</li>\n	<li>“<em>...to make you a minister and a witness both of the things which <strong><u>you have seen </u></strong>and of the things which I will yet reveal to you. </em></li>\n	<li><em>I will deliver you from the Jewish people, as well as from the Gentiles, to whom I now send you...</em></li>\n	<li><em>...to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, </em></li>\n	<li><em>that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among </em></li>\n</ol>\n<em>      those who are sanctified by faith in Me.”</em>\n<ol>\n	<li>Jesus was speaking to Paul, and not those who were with Paul</li>\n	<li>Others will not see not hear Jesus because Jesus is not speaking to them</li>\n	<li>Sometimes, there is a human tendency to pursue normative experiences</li>\n	<li>Your relationship with Jesus is unique and specific to you</li>\n</ol>\nJesus will cause you to see Him because Jesus has something for you to do','TITLE: SEEING IS DOING - PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. D. MIN.','','publish','closed','closed','','title-seeing-is-doing-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min-2','','','2019-07-21 17:22:53','2019-07-21 22:22:53','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1812',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1814,1,'2019-07-14 17:27:23','2019-07-14 22:27:23','<strong>TEXT: ROMANS 4:13-22</strong>\n\n<strong>TITLE:  GOD CALLED THOSE THINGS TO BE</strong><strong> </strong>\n\n<strong>INTRODUCTION</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Only God can call the inexistent to exist</li>\n	<li>Humans will never be able to “call into being things that were not”</li>\n	<li>We may ask God for anything in his name (John 14:14)</li>\n	<li>I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil 4:13)</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>THE PROMISE</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>All of God’s promises spoken over your life will come to pass</li>\n	<li>God gives life to the dead</li>\n	<li>My hope is based on God’s spoken promise</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>THE FAITH</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Do not be weak in the faith….vs 19</li>\n	<li>Do not waiver at the promises of God….vs 20</li>\n	<li>Be fully convince what God promise He will perform….vs 21</li>\n</ol>\n<strong> </strong>\n\n<strong>JESUS IS READY TO CALL FORTH HIS PROMISES</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Your promise is not dead</li>\n	<li>“I am the resurrection and the life..though he may die he shall live” (John 11:25)</li>\n	<li>Jesus cried out with a loud voice “Lazarus…come forth” (John 11:43)</li>\n	<li>“Loose him, and let him go” (John 11:44)</li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK: </strong> <strong>THAT I MAY BELIEVE GOD’S PROMISES</strong>','TITLE:  GOD CALLED THOSE THINGS TO BE - REVEREND EDMOND DAVIS','','publish','closed','closed','','title-god-called-those-things-to-be-reverend-edmond-davis','','','2019-07-14 17:27:23','2019-07-14 22:27:23','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1814',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1816,1,'2019-08-02 17:30:28','2019-08-02 22:30:28','<strong>TEXT:  NUMBERS 20:1-12 DEUTERONOMY 34:1-7</strong>\n\n<strong>                        TITLE: ONE STRIKE AND YOU’RE OUT - MOSES</strong>\n\n<strong>INTRODUCTION</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Three strikes in baseball <u> </u></li>\n	<li>One strike in softball <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Are we taunting God regarding God’s patience and longsuffering? <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Moses was faithful to God</li>\n	<li>God spoke with Moses face to face -- <strong>Exodus 33:11, <em><sup>11 </sup>So the Lord spoke to </em></strong></li>\n</ol>\n<strong><em>Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend.</em></strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Moses saw God (God’s backside) – <strong>Exodus 33:22, 23,</strong><em><strong><sup>22 </sup>So it shall be, while My glory passes by, that I will put you in the cleft of the rock, and will cover you with My hand while I pass by. <sup>23 </sup>Then I will take away My hand, and you </strong></em></li>\n</ol>\n<strong><em>shall see My back; but My face shall not be seen.” </em></strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>The significance of Moses’ life</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>SITUATION</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>The people have no water <u> </u></li>\n	<li>The people argue and complain to Moses</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>MOSES AND AARON GO TO GOD</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>They go from the presence of the people to the presence of God</li>\n	<li>They fall on their faces before God</li>\n	<li>The glory of the Lord appeared to them</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>WHAT GOD SAID</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Take the rod</li>\n	<li>You and Aaron gather the people together</li>\n	<li>Speak to the rock before their eyes</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>WHAT MOSES DID</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Moses took the rod</li>\n	<li>Moses and Aaron gathered the people together</li>\n	<li>Moses spoke to the people</li>\n	<li>Moses hit the rock twice</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>CONSEQUENCE</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Moses and Aaron would not bring the people in to the land</li>\n	<li>Because Moses did not believe in the Lord</li>\n	<li>Because Moses did not honor the Lord as holy before the eyes of the</li>\n</ol>\npeople\n\nMoses would see it with his eyes, but not cross over to enter it','TITLE: ONE STRIKE AND YOU’RE OUT - MOSES - PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. D. MIN.','','publish','closed','closed','','title-one-strike-and-youre-out-moses-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2019-08-02 17:30:28','2019-08-02 22:30:28','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1816',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1818,1,'2019-08-02 17:36:07','2019-08-02 22:36:07','<ul>\n	<li>It’s time for the <strong>“SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE”</strong>, you may begin bringing your donated school supplies and place them in the container in the foyer.</li>\n	<li>Golden Ministry, continue to bring your toiletries for the schools. There is a container in the foyer.</li>\n	<li>Softball Game: <strong>Monday, August 5@6:30pm</strong>– Pilgrim Rest vs New Testament @ McGovern.</li>\n	<li>WGBS-Congress Annual Session, <strong>August 5-8, 2019, </strong>hosted by Pilgrim Rest. Classes begin at 6:00 pm. If you have not registered, you may do so on Monday.</li>\n	<li><strong>Saturday, August 10, 2019 @ 11am - </strong>Leadership Meeting; <strong>1pm - </strong>Church Meeting.</li>\n	<li>Praise on the Block, <strong>Sunday, August 25, 2019</strong></li>\n	<li>Evening of Elegance – <strong>August 30, 2019</strong>. Keep this date in mind. You can begin signing up in the foyer today. More information will follow.</li>\n	<li><strong>We need workers for the Nursery Ministry, See Sister Neva Moga.</strong></li>\n</ul>','ANNOUNCEMENTS - AUGUST 4, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-august-4-2019','','','2019-08-02 17:36:07','2019-08-02 22:36:07','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1818',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1824,1,'2019-08-17 23:17:56','2019-08-18 04:17:56','It’s time for the “SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE”, you may begin bringing your donated school supplies and place them in the container in the foyer.\n\n· Golden Ministry, continue to bring your toiletries for the schools. There is a container in the foyer.\n\n· Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Saturday, August 24 @ 1pm. The children will sing Sunday 25th at Praise on the block.\n\n· Praise on the Block, Sunday, August 25, 2019,\n\n· Evening of Elegance – August 30, 2019. You can still sign up in the foyer today.\n\n· The Youth Department will attend the Parade of Homes on Saturday, August 31st. We will leave the church at 9:30am and will tour 11 custom homes in The Aero Park Subdivision in Menomonee Falls. The cost is $7 and all are welcome to sign up in the foyer to order a ticket. Please see Deacon Robert S. LaGrant or Sister Bianca Reid with any questions.\n\n· We need workers for the Nursery Ministry, See Sister Neva Moga.\n\n· Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 2:00 pm MEEP (Milwaukee Exposure &amp; Explorer Project) will hold its Annual Luncheon at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 8900 Kildeer Court in Brown Deer. For ticket information call Sister Lilly Simmons414- 358-2003 or 414-943-1938.\n\n· Estate Sale! The family of the late Sister Alene Fambro will have an estate sale. More information to follow.','ANNOUNCEMENTS - Aug 18, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-aug-18-2019','','','2019-08-17 23:17:56','2019-08-18 04:17:56','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1824',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1826,1,'2019-08-17 23:33:13','2019-08-18 04:33:13','TITLE: ONE STRIKE AND YOU’RE OUT - SOLOMON\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. Are we taunting God regarding God’s patience and long suffering?\n\nB. Solomon was the wisest and richest king of Israel\n\nC. The Lord appeared to Solomon the 1st time – 1 Kings 3:5-14, 5… God said, “Ask! What shall I give you?” 6 And Solomon said: “…give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil… 10 The speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. 11 Then God said to him: “Because you have asked this thing…, 12 behold, I have done according to your words…; 13 And I have also given you what you have not asked: both riches and honor… 14 So if you walk in My ways, to keep My statutes and My commandments, as your father David walked, then I will lengthen your days.”\n\nD. The Lord appeared to Solomon the 2nd time – I kings 9:4, 5, 4 Now if you walk before Me as your father David walked, in integrity of heart and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and My judgments, 5 then I will establish the throne of your kingdom over Israel forever….’\n\nE. David also told Solomon – 1 Kings 2:4, keep the charge of the Lord your God: to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, His commandments, His judgments, and His testimonies, as it is written in the Law of Moses, that you may prosper in all that you do and wherever you turn\n\nSITUATION\n\nA. Solomon loved many foreign women\n\nB. Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines\n\nWHAT GOD SAID\n\nA. You shall not intermarry with them…\n\nB. Surely they will turn away your hearts after other gods\n\nWHAT SOLOMON DID\n\nA. Solomon built places of worship for his wives’ gods\n\n1. They turned Solomon’s heart away from the Lord God\n\n2. They turned Solomon’s heart towards other gods\n\nB. Solomon did not keep God’s covenants and statutes\n\nWHY SOLOMON DID\n\nA. Solomon was wise\n\nB. Solomon was rich\n\nCONSEQUENCE\n\nA. The kingdom was torn away from Solomon\n\nB. The kingdom was actually torn away from his son (will get one tribe)','One Strike You\'re Out Solomon - PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. D. MIN','','publish','closed','closed','','one-strike-youre-out-solomon-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2019-08-17 23:33:13','2019-08-18 04:33:13','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1826',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1828,1,'2019-08-17 23:42:06','2019-08-18 04:42:06','WHO IS WATCHING THE CHILDREN (AND THEIR PARENTS)?\n\nIn Matthew 25:34-36, Jesus shared, “34 Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35 for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; 36 I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’” As they challenged Jesus regarding never seeing Him in those conditions, Jesus responded in verse 40, “…‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren [and sisters], you did it to Me.’” Jesus established that we have a responsibility to think, feel and act outside of ourselves, and seek to meet the needs of others with the realization that what we do for others (or not), we are doing for Jesus (or not).\n\nFollowing are additional Bible verses that share the responsibility that we have to humanity – particularly those who are in genuine need.\n\nWhen a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. (Leviticus 19:33-34)\n\nWhen you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Do not go over your vineyard a second time or pick up the grapes that have fallen. Leave them for the poor and the foreigner. (Leviticus 19:9-10)\n\nHe defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing. And you are to love those who are foreigners, for you yourselves were foreigners in Egypt. (Deuteronomy 10:18-19)\n\nDo not oppress a foreigner; you yourselves know how it feels to be foreigners, because you were foreigners in Egypt. (Exodus 23:9)\n\n\"So I will come to put you on trial. I will be quick to testify against sorcerers, adulterers and perjurers, against those who defraud laborers of their wages, who oppress the widows and the fatherless, and deprive the foreigners among you of justice, but do not fear me,\" says the Lord Almighty. (Malachi 3:5)\n\nNo stranger had to spend the night in the street, for my door was always open to the traveler (Job, discussing his devotion to God) (Job 31:32)\n\nFor the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: \"Love your neighbor as yourself.\" (Galatians 5:14)','WHO IS WATCHING THE CHILDREN (AND THEIR PARENTS)?','','publish','closed','closed','','who-is-watching-the-children-and-their-parents','','','2019-08-17 23:42:06','2019-08-18 04:42:06','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1828',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1832,1,'2019-08-25 14:04:39','2019-08-25 19:04:39','Evening of Elegance, Renaissance Ball is this Friday, August 30 beginning at 7:00pm. Call the church office, 414-873-1045, ASAP if you would like to sign up.\n\n· Golden Ministry, continue to bring your toiletries for the schools. There is a container in the foyer.\n\n· The Youth Department will attend the Parade of Homes on Saturday, August 31st. We will leave the church at 9:30am and will tour 11 custom homes in The Aero Park Subdivision in Menomonee Falls. The cost is $7 and all are welcome to sign up in the foyer to order a ticket. Please see Deacon Robert S. LaGrant or Sister Bianca Reid with any questions.\n\n· We need workers for the Nursery Ministry, See Sister Neva Moga.\n\n· Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 2:00 pm MEEP (Milwaukee Exposure &amp; Explorer Project) will hold its Annual Luncheon at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 8900 Kildeer Court in Brown Deer. For ticket information call Sister Lilly Simmons414- 358-2003 or 414-943-1938.\n\n· It’s Movie Time!! Pilgrim Rest has the opportunity to rent out the theater to see the movie “Overcomer”.  The cost will be $6 - $8. Sign up in the foyer, more details will follow.\n\n· Estate Sale! The family of the late Sister Alene Fambro will have an estate sale. More information to follow.\n\n· Attention!!! The Prayer Ministry invites you to join us for Prayer. Our new meeting time is 11:00-12:00 noon each Monday.','ANNOUNCEMENTS - August 25, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-august-25-2019','','','2019-08-25 14:04:39','2019-08-25 19:04:39','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1832',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1837,1,'2019-08-25 14:16:09','2019-08-25 19:16:09','TEXT: ROMANS 5:12-21\n\nTITLE: IMPUTED - IMPUTED - IMPUTED\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. There are (CHURCHED/UNCHURCHED people who don’t really believe in\n\nGOD and their need of a Savior (Rom 1:18-32)!\n\nB. The Apostle Paul has given us a complete account of why “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God”( Rom 3:23) and a detailed explanation of the gospel (good news) message. I will use this simple format to explain a complex issue.\n\nHUMANKIND’S PROBLEM\n\nA. The Original Sin (Rom 5:12-14; Gen 3:1-19). We are not sinners because\n\nwe sin; rather, we sin because we are sinners (Rom 6:23).\n\nB. Imputed Sin (Rom 5:15-18; 1Cor. 15:22).\n\n1. Imputed sin is Adam’s guilt attributed to or credited to us.\n\n2. Imputed sin affects our standing before God (we are guilty, condemned).\n\n3. Used both legally and financially to impute means “to designate any action, word, or thing as credited to another person’s account.”\n\n4. Biblically, Adam’s sin WAS IMPUTED to all his descendants, and they are dealt with as guilty.\n\n5. Because of Adam’s sin, humankind is subject to both spiritual death (Eph 2:1) and physical death (Rom 5:12). A total separation from God!\n\nGOD’S REMEDY\n\nA. The goods news regarding original and imputed sin is that God already had a remedy, a sovereign plan of salvation even before Adam sinned in the Garden of Eden. Jesus Christ was “the gift” that would provide propitiation (Rom 3:25), redemption (Rom3:24; 8:23), justification (Rom 4:25; 5:18) and sanctification (Rom 5:2; 15:16; John 14:16).\n\nB. When Jesus suffered, bled and died on the cross; humankind’s sins were IMPUTED to Him.\n\n1. The spotless and pure Lamb of God became the sin offering for the whole world (2 Cor. 5:14-21; Heb. 2:9; 1 John 2:2).\n\n2. He bore the penalty for sin. God imputed the guilt of our sins to Jesus  (Lev. 16:22, Isa. 53:4-6).\n\nTHE NEED FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS\n\nA. THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF CHRIST IS IMPUTED TO THOSE WHO ACCEPT THE FREE GIFT OF GOD (ROMANS 5:19-21, John 3:16).\n\nB. Because of the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ; the believer (by faith) not only receives propitiation, redemption, justification and sanctification.\n\nC. As a result of His atoning sacrifice, Christ’s righteousness is set to the believer’s account. ”The righteous of God” is credited to the person who puts his/her trust in the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ.\n\nD. THIS IS WHAT MAKES A PERSON SAVED! This was true of Abraham (Gen 15:6; Rom 4:3). It is true of every believer in Christ (Ps. 32:2; Rom 3:22; 4:3, 8, 21-25; 2 Cor. 5:21).\n\nCONCLUSION: I challenge every saint to be steadfast in knowing that “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit (Romans 8:1).','IMPUTED - REV ROBERT E LAGRANT','','publish','closed','closed','','imputed-rev-robert-e-lagrant','','','2019-08-25 14:16:09','2019-08-25 19:16:09','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1837',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1841,1,'2019-08-31 23:21:47','2019-09-01 04:21:47','High School Seniors, please sign up in the foyer.\n\n· Golden Ministry, continue to bring your toiletries for the schools. There is a container in the foyer.\n\n· Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 2:00 pm MEEP (Milwaukee Exposure &amp; Explorer Project) will hold its Annual Luncheon at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 8900 Kildeer Court in Brown Deer. For ticket information call Sister Lilly Simmons414- 358-2003 or 414-943-1938.\n\n· It’s Movie Time!! Pilgrim Rest has the opportunity to rent out Majestic Theater, Menomonee Falls, September 21 at 12 noon, to see the movie, “The Overcomer”. The cost will be $6 - $8. Sign up in the foyer, more details will follow. Please meet at the theater by 11:15 am.\n\n· Attention!!! The Prayer Ministry invites you to join us for Prayer. Our new meeting time is 11:00-12:00 noon each Monday.\n\n· We need workers for the Nursery Ministry, See Sister Neva Moga or contact the church office.\n\n· Estate Sale! The family of the late Sister Alene Fambro will have an estate sale, 6216 W. Leon Terrace, September 12-14. See flyer in foyer or parking lot entrance.\n\n· Minority Health Film Festival – September 12-15, Resource Fair &amp; Forum. Information will be on monitors with announcements, in the foyer or call the church office.','ANNOUNCEMENTS - Sept 1, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-sept-1-2019','','','2019-08-31 23:21:47','2019-09-01 04:21:47','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1841',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1843,1,'2019-08-31 23:25:57','2019-09-01 04:25:57','Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 4:4</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TITLE: BE ENCOURAGED. YOU’VE GOT THIS</p>\nREJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS – REALLY…\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. What would you do?\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">1. You are accused of a crime that you did not commit, and are incarcerated.</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">2. Everything that you had planned and prepared for fails</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">3. Everyone that you love and care about are isolated from you</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">4. You are totally dependent upon the charity of others to provide your needs</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">5. You are facing an unexpected, catastrophic illness</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">6. You go to God for relief and god does not provide it</p>\nB. What would you do?\n\nC. How many of you would...Cry? Fuss? Cuss? Scream? Complain? Give up? Quit? Take it out on someone else?\n\nD. Paul was in a similar situation...\n\nE. What did Paul do? Rejoiced!\n\nREJOICE [IN THE LORD]\n\nA. What did Paul’s ministry look like?\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">1. 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">2. 2 Corinthians 11:25-28, 24 From the Jews five times I received forty stripes minus one. 25 Three times I was beaten with rods; once I was stoned; three times I was shipwrecked; a night and a day I have been in the deep; 26 in journeys often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils of my own countrymen, in perils of the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; 27 in weariness and toil, in sleeplessness often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness – 28 besides the other things, what comes upon me daily: my deep concern for all the churches.</p>\nB. Reasons to be happy\n\nC. Reasons to rejoice [in the Lord]\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">1. Reasons to rejoice</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">2. Reasons to rejoice in the Lord</p>\nREJOICE [IN THE LORD] [ALWAYS]\n\nA. It is a Choice\n\nB. It is about Perspective\n\nC. It is about Relationship','BE ENCOURAGED-YOU\'VE GOT THIS','','publish','closed','closed','','be-encouraged-youve-got-this','','','2019-08-31 23:25:57','2019-09-01 04:25:57','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1843',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1845,1,'2019-08-31 23:27:48','2019-09-01 04:27:48','MOTIVATED BY LOVE\n\nYou have often heard me say, “Our emphasis should not be on what we do as much as it should be on why we do what we do, and how we do what we do.” As we place emphasis on the “Why” and “How” of our doing, we acknowledge the need for our being conscious and intentional regarding our actions and attitudes.\n\nThe Bible makes it very clear that the motivation behind why we do what we do, and how we do what we do should be love. As love is the motivation, everything that I say and do will be done in a way that glorifies and honors God. After all, I desire that everything that I say and do will be done in a way that glorifies and honors God.\n\nFor example, when I tell someone the truth, I tell them in love. When I reprimand someone, I reprimand them in love. When I confront someone regarding their actions, I confront them in love. Even when I have to give someone a piece of my mind, I give them a piece of my mind in love.\n\nFollowing are passages from the Bible to encourage you towards establishing love as a motivation for everything that I say and everything that I do:\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">John 13:34, 35</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Romans 13:8</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">8 Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">1 John 3:16, 17</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">16 By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 17 But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">1 John 4:11</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.</p>\nWhy is this important? One day, God is going to judge what we did based upon why we did it and how we did it. Paul shared in I Corinthians 3:11-15 (NIV) 11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, 13 their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. 14 If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. 15 If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved—even though only as one escaping through the flames.\n\nTherefore, please ask yourself, “What is the quality of my love?? Is the quality of my love like Gold, Silver, and Costly Stones and will endure the testing by fire? Is the quality of my love like Wood, Hay, and Straw and will be burned up when tested by fire?','Motivated By Love','','publish','closed','closed','','motivated-by-love','','','2019-08-31 23:27:48','2019-09-01 04:27:48','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1845',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1848,1,'2019-09-21 22:47:02','2019-09-22 03:47:02','Saturday, September 28 – Mixon Institute, 10 am – 12 noon. Leaders and Teachers it is mandatory that you be in attendance.\n\nSaturday, September 28 – Children’s Choir will rehearse at 1:00 pm and sing on the 5th Sunday, September 29.\n\nGolden Ministry, Chat &amp; Chew – Sunday, September 29, right after morning Worship in the Fellowship Hall. Please sign up in the foyer or at the parking lot entrance. Also please continue to bring your toiletries for the schools. There is a container in the foyer.\n\nAttention!!! Ministry Leaders, your 2020 Goals Sheets are due September 27th. Please email them to church email, pilgchurch@sbcglobal.net. If you do not have access to email, see Sister Griffin.\n\nBudget &amp; Calendar Meeting, Saturday, October 5 at 10:00 am.\n\nWGBSC – Congress of Christian Education Fall Institute, Nov. 7-9, 2019. Theme: “Building Leadership Excellence”. The Institute will be held at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1345 W. Burleigh. The classes and times are available for viewing and sign up in the foyer and at the parking lot entrance.\n\nWe need workers for the Nursery Ministry, See Sister Neva Moga','ANNOUNCEMENTS - September 22, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-september-22-2019','','','2019-09-21 22:47:02','2019-09-22 03:47:02','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1848',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1850,1,'2019-09-21 22:49:17','2019-09-22 03:49:17','PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS, JR. D. MIN.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 4:8</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TITLE: BE ENCOURAGED. YOU’VE GOT THIS</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">CONSIDER IT ALL. CONCENTRATE ON THE GOOD</p>\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. Living life inserting commas versus periods\n\nB. The importance of the conjunction after the comma\n\nC. I take Worry off of the table\n\nD. I place Prayer (with Thanksgiving) on the table\n\nE. Then, I receive God’s Peace to guard my heart (How I feel) and my mind (What I think)\n\nFINALLY,\n\nA. Finally, brothers and sisters, Meditate on the things that are\n\n1. The word “Meditate” means “careful reflection” and deals with reality\n\n2. I can meditate [carefully reflect] on the reality because I am not worrying\n\n3. I can meditate [carefully reflect] on the reality because I am praying (with thanksgiving)\n\n4. I can meditate [carefully reflect] on the reality because the peace of God is guarding my heart (How I feel) and guarding my mind (What I think)\n\nB. True [True versus False]\n\nC. Noble [Honorable versus Dishonorable]\n\nD. Just (Righteous) [Acceptable to God versus Unacceptable to God]\n\nE. Pure (Clean) [Clean versus Unclean]\n\nF. Lovely [Pleasant and Satisfactory versus Unpleasant and Unsatisfactory]\n\nG. Of Good Report [Commendable versus Condemnable]\n\nH. If (Since) there is Virtue (Virtue = Valor) [Strength, Wealth and Excellence versus Weakness, Poverty and Mediocrity]\n\nI. If (Since) there are things Worthy of Praise [Worthy of Praise versus Worthy of Shame','CONSIDER IT ALL--CONCENTRATE ON THE GOOD','','publish','closed','closed','','consider-it-all-concentrate-on-the-good','','','2019-09-21 22:49:17','2019-09-22 03:49:17','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1850',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1852,1,'2019-09-21 22:50:36','2019-09-22 03:50:36','WE MUST STAND\n\nOn last week, I shared an excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s Letter from the Birmingham Jail. On today, I am highlight a portion of that excerpt:\n\nThere was a time when the church was very powerful – in the time when the early Christians rejoiced at being deemed worthy to suffer for what they believed. In those days the church was not merely a thermometer that recorded the ideas and principles of popular opinion; it was a thermostat that transformed the mores of society.\n\nTwo thousand years later, many who consider themselves to be leaders are simply thermometers. They only record and recount the issues and concerns of the community. They only restate the obvious and remind us of what we are already aware of. They are satisfied permitting people to remain who they are and conditions to remain as they are.\n\n· “Young ladies with children are out here struggling.”\n\n· “Our youth are going down the wrong path.”\n\n· “Our neighborhoods are dirty, houses are deteriorating and no one cares.”\n\n· “Our schools are in need of an overhaul.”\n\n· “Yes, he should not have permitted that to happen in his gas station…” (from the pastor who acknowledged the obscene act and refused to open his mouth to condemn the one who permitted it.)\n\nDr. King encouraged us to be thermostats. He encouraged us to be those who transform the mores of society. He also reminded us, “… the early Christians rejoiced at being deemed worthy to suffer for what they believed.” They understood that being a thermostat meant suffering. They understand that being one who seeks to transform meant sacrifice. They understood that those who desire to make their family, their church, their community, their school, their place of employment, their environment better must be willing to give something of themselves to accomplish it.\n\nOur responsibility is not to make people comfortable where they are. Our responsibility is to press, encourage and support people in doing their most, their greatest, their best – to fulfill their calling for God. And, if we must sacrifice being liked, being supported, large crowds, generous offerings, many volunteers to do God’s will, so be it.\n\nDr. King shared at the National Labor Leadership Assembly for Peace in 1967:\n\nOne spoke to me one day and said, “Now Dr. King, don\'t you think you\'re going to have to agree more with the Administration\'s policy? I understand that your position on Vietnam has hurt the budget of your organization. And many people who respected you in civil rights have lost that respect and don\'t you think that you\'re going to have to agree more with the Administration\'s policy to regain this?” And I had to answer by looking that person into the eye, and say “I\'m sorry sir but you don\'t know me. I\'m not a consensus leader.” I do not determine what is right and wrong by looking at the budget of my organization or by taking a Gallup poll of the majority opinion. Ultimately a genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.','We Must Stand','','publish','closed','closed','','we-must-stand','','','2019-09-21 22:50:36','2019-09-22 03:50:36','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1852',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1854,1,'2019-09-14 22:51:58','2019-09-15 03:51:58','PRAYER FOR THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE DORIAN\n\nMany of us have been praying for and with those who have been affected by Hurricane Dorian. Whereas, there has been various levels of damage incurred in some areas of the Caribbean, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, the Bahamas was decimated. It is overwhelming to consider that thousands of people lost everything - literally everything.\n\nOur feelings of compassion for the residents of the Bahamas are further complicated when we realize that many of them were living basic lifestyles to begin with. Some may question, “Why would the storm come through and destroy this area with these people?” The storm missed areas where people have exorbitant incomes. The storm passed by areas where people have massive wealth and the ability to rebuild without difficulty. The storm turned before coming to areas where people have the capacity to move and start over without major disruptions to their lives. Instead, the storm destroyed an area where people’s lives will be negatively impacted for years and years and years to come.\n\nAdditionally, some may question, “Why would a loving God allow a storm to destroy the possessions of people who have little (many who are God-fearing) and spare the possessions of people who have much (many whose trust in their riches)?”\n\nWe are sometimes challenged when we witness those who doing wrong prospering, and those who are greedy gaining more, and those who disrespect and disregard people advancing forward. We, understand why the Psalmist stated in Psalm 73:3, “For I was envious of the boastful, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.” We understand why Jeremiah asked the question in Jeremiah 12:1, “... Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are those happy who deal so treacherously?” We understand because we have the same questions? “Why do bad things happen to those who are already struggling, causing them to struggle and suffer more while good thing happen to those who already have much – many times having gained it through immoral and deceptive activities?”\n\nMy answer to those questions are simply and honestly, “I do not know.” However, the Psalmist does provide encouragement in Psalm Chapter 37 as we seek ways to respond to those questions through a spiritual perspective:\n\n1 Do not fret because of evildoers, Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither as the green\n\nherb. 3 Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. 4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him,\n\nAnd He shall bring it to pass.\n\nI do not know why. However, I do know that when I trust in the Lord, delight myself in the Lord and commit myself to the Lord, I place the Lord in control of my life, and have confidence that He knows what he is doing.','PRAYER FOR THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE DORIAN','','publish','closed','closed','','prayer-for-the-victims-of-hurricane-dorian','','','2019-09-14 22:51:58','2019-09-15 03:51:58','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1854',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1857,1,'2019-09-29 10:34:31','2019-09-29 15:34:31','<span class=\"s27\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TITLE:</span></span><span class=\"s27\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span><span class=\"s27\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">BELOVED OF GOD</span></span>\n\n<span class=\"s27\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TEXT: </span></span><span class=\"s27\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> ROMANS 1:1-32</span></span>','BELOVED of GOD - Pastor Jerry Mitchell','','publish','closed','closed','','beloved-of-god-pastor-jerry-mitchell','','','2019-09-29 10:34:31','2019-09-29 15:34:31','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1857',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1860,1,'2019-09-29 10:40:28','2019-09-29 15:40:28','<p class=\"s18\"><span class=\"s17\">WE MUST</span><span class=\"s17\"> STAND FOR JUSTICE AND RIGHTEOUSNESS</span></p>\n<p class=\"s20\">​<span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Over the past couple of weeks, I have shared excerpts from a letter and speech of Dr. Martin Luther King (Letter from the Birmingham Jail, and</span></span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> National Labor Leadership Assembly for Peace in 1967)</span></span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">. I have shared these excerpts from Dr. King to encourage and motivate us to be Women of God (Women of Virtue) and Men of God (Men of Valor) who are active participants for the Kingdom of Go</span></span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">d as we serve in our community. </span></span><span class=\"s19\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Following are significant highlights of the excerpts that I have shared:</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s24\"><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">There was a time when the church was very powerful – in the time when the early Christians rejoiced at being deemed worthy to suffer for what they believed. </span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">In those days the church was not merely a thermometer that recorded the ideas and principles of popular opinion; it was a thermostat that transformed the mores of society.</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">(Letter </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">From</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> the Birmingham Jail)</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s25\"><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">And I had to answer by looking that person into the eye, and say “I\'m sorry sir but you don\'t know me. I\'m not a consensus leader.” I do not determine what is right and wrong by looking at the budget of my organization or by taking a Gallup poll of the majority opinion. </span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Ultimately a genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.  </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">(</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">National Labor Leadership Assembly for Peace in 1967)</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s26\"><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">In continuation of Dr. King’s rejection of consensus leadership in his speech at the National Labor Leadership Assembly, he concluded with the following:</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s25\"><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">On some positions cowardice asks the question, is it safe? Expediency asks the question, is it politic? Vanity asks the question, is it popular? But conscience asks the question, is it right? </span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular but he must take it because conscience tells him it is right.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s26\"><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">For each of us, there comes a time when we must stand and speak up for what is right and speak out against what is wrong. Far too many “Go along to get along” and “Keep quiet to keep the peace.” Understand that when a person “Goes along to get along” they are often going along with what is wrong. </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Alternatively</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, Jesus determined the direction for which everyone should be going – that is, the way of and to the Father. Going along to get along is not being a thermostat; </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">nor</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> a molder of consensus</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s26\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Additionally, when a person “Keeps quiet to keep the peace” they are often keeping the truth from prevailing. </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Alternatively</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, Jesus spoke truth. In fact, Jesus shared in John 8:32,</span></span> <span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">And</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">. Keeping quiet to keep the peace is not being a thermostat; </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">nor</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> a molder of consensus.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s26\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">We are called to be God’s representatives in this world clearly understanding that what we do, even for the least of these, we are doing for Jesus. What are you doing to be a thermostat? What are you doing to be a molder of consensus? What are you doing to do more than listen to people complain about the situation, then pacify them in feeling comfortable remaining in it? What are you doing to press others to go beyond their previously established boundaries and stretch themselves to accomplish </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">things they never thought attainable? When was the last time that you considered the benefit to others as you made a decision?</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s26\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">In Dr. King’s final speech, he encouraged and motivated us to be active participants for the Kingdom of God through the story of the Good Samaritan:</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s28\"><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">And you know, it\'s possible that the priest and the Levite looked over that man on the ground and wondered if the robbers were still around. Or it\'s possible that they felt that the man on the ground was merely faking. And he was acting like he had been robbed and hurt, in order to seize them over there, lure them there for quick and easy seizure. And so the first question that the priest asked -- the first question that the Levite asked was, \"If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me?\" </span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">But then the Good Samaritan came by. And he reversed the question: \"If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">\"</span></span><span class=\"s27\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  (</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">I’ve Been </span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">To The</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> Mountaintop</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">)</span></span></p>','WE MUST STAND FOR JUSTICE AND RIGHTEOUSNESS','','publish','closed','closed','','we-must-stand-for-justice-and-righteousness','','','2019-09-29 10:40:28','2019-09-29 15:40:28','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1860',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1863,1,'2019-10-20 10:45:17','2019-10-20 15:45:17','TITLE: WHEN JESUS IS IN THE HOUSE\n\nTEXT: MARK 2:1-5\n\n&nbsp;','WHEN JESUS IS IN THE HOUSE - Pastor Joseph A. Pipes','','publish','closed','closed','','when-jesus-is-in-the-house-pastor-joseph-a-pipes','','','2019-10-20 10:45:17','2019-10-20 15:45:17','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1863',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1866,1,'2019-12-08 08:26:11','2019-12-08 14:26:11','DISTRACTIONS IN WORSHIP - PART 3\n\nHow would you feel? You did something really nice, special and personal for someone. To express to you their appreciation for your kindness, they asked to take you out for dinner. After arriving at the restaurant, the both of you sit down, order your meals and begin drinking your beverages as you fellowship with each other.\n\nShortly thereafter, an old friend of theirs enters the restaurant. As you are responding to a question they just asked, they abruptly get up and go over to the table of their old friend and begin a conversation. You notice them laughing and talking as they reminisce their time together from the past. You are a bit surprised when you observe the waitress serve a beverage to them at that table and think to yourself how long the person plans to sit there and talk with their old friend while you sit and wait.\n\nAs you continue to sit at you table, by yourself, you watch the person’s beverage that was ordered at your table water down to mere colored water. You look over to the table at which the person is now sitting and engaged in stimulating conversation and delightful fellowship and almost fall out of your chair as the waitress brings entrées to the table for both the person’s old friend and the person who was supposed to be eating dinner with you.\n\nYou can’t speak… You can’t think… you need a drink of water… Your eyes begin cross as you think to yourself, “I don’t believe it! How dare they do that to me!” You ask your waitress to box up your meal and bring you your check because you need to leave. As you walk to the door, you hear the person and their friend laughing. As you exit, feeling embarrassed, rejected and dejected, you look over your shoulder, and see them thoroughly enjoying each other’s company. You leave thinking to yourself, “Well, I guess that is who that they really desire to be with.”\n\nHow do you think God feels? We come to worship service saying that we are here to spend time with God in the presence of God. Indeed, we begin to fellowship with God as we feel His presence with us and peace within us. As God is speaking to us and answering a question that we have asked, we abruptly shift our attention away from God to a distraction – a text comes in, a social media update, someone passes a note, someone is talking, someone’s hairstyle is unusual, someone’s clothes do not fit, “What will I eat for dinner?” “What do I need for work on tomorrow?” Distraction, distraction, distraction.\n\nAs the devil laughs at God, God looks over His shoulder feeling embarrassed, rejected and dejected, and see us thoroughly enjoying the company of the distraction. God then thinks to Himself, “Well, I guess that is what they really desire to spend their time with.”\n\nHave you calculated how many hours per day and per week you spend with God versus how many hours per day and per week that you spend with technology? Remember, God said Do not make them, Do not bow before them, Do not serve them.','DISTRACTIONS IN WORSHIP - PART 3','','publish','closed','closed','','distractions-in-worship-part-3','','','2019-12-08 08:26:11','2019-12-08 14:26:11','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1866',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1868,1,'2019-12-08 08:29:37','2019-12-08 14:29:37','DECEMBER 8, 2019\n\nTEXT: JOHN 8:42; 14:15, 21, 23, 24\n\nTITLE: IT IS ALL ABOUT LOVE: I LOVE JESUS\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. Is love diminished when you have to ask for it?\n\nB. Why?\n\nC. Is genuine love what you say or what you do?\n\nD. Why?\n\nJESUS DID NOT TELL US TO LOVE HIM\n\nA. Why?\n\nB. Jesus did tell us to love the Father with our heart, mind, soul and strength\n\nC. Jesus did tell us to love our neighbor as ourselves\n\nD. Jesus did tell us to love one another as He has loved us\n\nE. Why did Jesus not tell us to love Him?\n\nANSWER #1\n\nA. Jesus told us to love the Father with all of our heart, mind, soul and strength. Are we?\n\nB. Jesus told us to love our neighbor as our self. Are we?\n\nC. Jesus told us to love one another as He has loved us. Are we?\n\nD. We may be saying it. However, are we doing it?\n\nE. If Jesus told us to love the Father with all of our heart, mind, soul and strength (and some of us are not), and He told us to love our neighbor as our self (and some of us are not) and He told us to love one another as He has loved us (and some of us are not), Why would He tell us to love Him and expect that we would do it?\n\nANSWER #2\n\nA. Jesus never told us, “Love Me” because He knew that we would just say it.\n\nRather, Jesus wants us to show Him that we love Him.\n\nB. IF God were your Father, you would love Me (John 8:42)\n\nC. IF you love Me, keep my commandments (John 14:15)\n\nD. [IF] he/she who has My commandments and keeps them, is he/she who loves Me (John 14:21)\n\nE. IF anyone loves me, he/she will keep My word… He/she who does not love Me does not keep My word (John 14:23, 24)\n\nWHAT IS THE EVIDENCE THAT I LOVE JESUS?\n\nA. I Am Making the Commitment\n\nB. I Am Making the Sacrifice','IT IS ALL ABOUT LOVE: I LOVE JESUS - PASTOR CHILDS','','publish','closed','closed','','it-is-all-about-love-i-love-jesus-pastor-childs','','','2019-12-08 08:29:37','2019-12-08 14:29:37','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1868',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1870,1,'2019-12-08 08:33:41','2019-12-08 14:33:41','ANNOUNCEMENTS - December 8, 2019\n\n· Youth in Action Day, Saturday, December 14@ 9:00 -11:00 a.m. at Rescue Mission, adults are welcome. Arrive at church by 8:30 a.m. Sign up in the foyer\n\n· Church Meeting, Saturday, December 14 @1:00 pm.\n\n· Sunday, December 15 @ 5:00 pm The Golden Ministry will be going to a play, ”From the Manger” sponsored by Oak Creek Assembly Church. I you are interested in attending, you must, sign up TODAY!\n\n· Church School Christmas Program, Sunday, December 22, 2019 @ 8:00am .\n\n· Bucks Game, if you signed up to attend, please see Pastor Davis for your ticket.\n\n· New Year’s Eve Watch Meeting, Tuesday, December 31, 2019. What would you like to see happen on New Year’s Eve here at Pilgrim Rest? Write your suggestion on a slip of paper and drop it in the offering basket or call the church office.\n\n· Annual Sock Drive – The Events Ministry is asking for donations of socks for our children. So many of our children get to school and don’t have socks on, in the winter! The barrel will be in the foyer, please bring any style, any size and any quantity.\n\n· Granny’s Jammies, A Christmas Pajama Drive in honor of Sister Alene Fambro, sponsored by her grandchildren to benefit families at Sojourner Truth House. If you would like to participate bring any size pajamas and place them in the barrel located in the foyer. Sunday, December 15th is the last day to donate.','ANNOUNCEMENTS DEC 8, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-dec-8-2019','','','2019-12-08 08:33:41','2019-12-08 14:33:41','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1870',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1872,1,'2019-12-01 08:35:44','2019-12-01 14:35:44','DECEMBER 1, 2019\n\nTEXT: ROMANS 5:6-8\n\nTITLE: IT IS ALL ABOUT LOVE\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. Can you pat your head and rub your belly?\n\nB. Can you say, “No, no, no, no, no.” while nodding, “Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes?”\n\nC. For many, that is what love is like…\n\nD. Love is better felt than heard\n\nE. God’s love versus God’s promises\n\nAT THE RIGHT TIME\n\nA. At the right time\n\n1. Time = chronos\n\n2. Time = kairos\n\nB. When is the right time?\n\nC. The phrase, “He may not come when you want Him, but He’s right on time” is bad theology\n\nD. Why? Because “God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1)\n\nE. God’s love versus our time\n\nIN OUR WORST MOMENT\n\nA. In our worst moment\n\nB. Which is when we are most vulnerable and open for abuse and manipulation\n\nC. Is Jesus your first option or last resort?\n\nD. Who are you willing to die for?\n\nE. Jesus said,\n\n1. Most people would not be willing to die for an upright person\n\n2. Although, someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good.\n\nF. Who are you willing to die for?\n\nG. God’s love versus our condition\n\nGOD DEMONSTRATES HIS LOVE\n\nA. But = forget what I just said…\n\nB. God\n\nC. Demonstrates = is constantly proving\n\nD. His own love for us\n\nE. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us','IT IS ALL ABOUT LOVE - PASTOR CHILDS','','publish','closed','closed','','it-is-all-about-love-pastor-childs','','','2019-12-01 08:35:44','2019-12-01 14:35:44','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1872',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1875,1,'2019-11-10 08:41:37','2019-11-10 14:41:37','NOVEMBER 10 2019\n\nPASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. D. Min.\n\nTEXT: ISAIAH 55:8, 9\n\nTITLE: GOD, “DID I SAY THAT?”\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. “Because I said so”\n\nB. “God works in mysterious ways.”\n\nWHEN A MAN CANNOT DANCE, HE WILL SAY THAT THE DRUM IS BAD\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">African Proverb</p>\nA. We blame God for what we do not understand\n\n1. It is God’s fault\n\n2. We do the same thing with prayer\n\nB. We blame God when God does what we do not expect\n\nC. We are, sometimes, lazy Christians. We want the blessings of being a Christian and not the burden of being a Christian\n\nWHAT GOD WANTS ME TO KNOW AND DO, GOD WILL TELL ME\n\nA. Mystery\n\n1. Myeō = to initiate into the mysteries/introduce to things not known before\n\n2. mystērion = the things of God revealed only to those who are initiated and not to others\n\nB. A mystery is not an unknowable thing. Rather, it is an unrevealed thing\n\nC. Mark 4:2, 2 Then He taught them many things by parables…\n\nD. Mark 4:30, 30 Then He said, “To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or with what parable shall we picture it?” [Jesus said, “How can I describe the\n\nKingdom of God? What story should I use to illustrate it? (NLT)]\n\nWHAT GOD SHOWS ME AND TELLS ME WILL NOT BE A MYSTERY\n\nA. Mark 4:10, 11 “To you it has been given to know the mystery of the kingdom of\n\nGod; but to those who are outside, all things come in parables”\n\nB. Mark 4:33, 34 when they were alone, He explained all things to His disciples.\n\nC. John 15:15 15 No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.\n\nD. Romans 16:25, 26 …according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the world began 26 but now made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures made known to all nations…\n\nE. 2 Corinthians 4:3, 4 3 But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, 4 whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe\n\nIT IS SPIRITUAL\n\nA. “My thoughts are not your thoughts” “Nor are your ways My ways.”\n\nB. I will never understand it physically (the heavens are higher than the earth)\n\nC. However, I Corinthians 2:16 16 For “who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ','GOD, “DID I SAY THAT?” - PASTOR CHILDS','','publish','closed','closed','','god-did-i-say-that-pastor-childs','','','2019-11-10 08:41:37','2019-11-10 14:41:37','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1875',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1878,1,'2019-11-17 08:45:46','2019-11-17 14:45:46','NOVEMBER 17, 2019 PASTOR CHILDS\n\nTEXT: JOHN 15:19; 17:14-18\n\nTITLE: GOD, “DID I SAY THAT?”\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. People tend not to be jealous of those who have less than them\n\nB. “We are in the world, but not of the world.”\n\nLIVING LIKE I AM ALREADY LIVING LIKE I AM GOING TO\n\nIN HEAVEN HEAVEN ANYHOW\n\nLiving in such a “holy” state that I am Living like I am saved, my salvation is\n\ndisconnected from the people in this secure in Jesus and it is acceptable for\n\nworld and those things that contribute to me to do what I am doing because I\n\na prosperous and productive life already have my seat in heaven\n\nWE ARE NOT OF THE WORLD\n\nA. For those who are seeking to live holy and Godly lives…\n\nB. “If you were of the world, the world would love its own”\n\nC. “Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.”\n\nHOWEVER, GOD SENDS US ON A CERTAIN MISSION INTO THE WORLD\n\nA. “I do not pray that You should take them out of the world\n\nB. “but that You should keep them from the evil one.”\n\nC. “Sanctify them by Your truth.”\n\n1. To set apart by God\n\n2. To set apart for God\n\nD. ”As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.”\n\n1. Sent = To send forth on a certain mission\n\n2. Jesus was sent on a certain mission into the world\n\n3. Jesus sent the disciples on a certain mission into the world\n\n4. And, Jesus sends us on a certain mission into the world\n\n5. Therefore, we are not passively “in the world.” Rather, we are sent on a certain mission into the world\n\nEXAMPLES:\n\nA. Matthew 5:13-16 “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world…”\n\nB. I Corinthians 5:9-11 “9 I wrote to you in my epistle not to keep company with sexually immoral people. 10 Yet I certainly did not mean with the sexually immoral people of this world… since then you would need to go out of the world.\n\nC. Jeremiah 29:4-7 5 Build houses and dwell in them; plant gardens and eat their fruit. 6 Take wives and beget sons and daughters; and take wives for your sons and give your daughters to husbands, so that they may bear sons and daughters — that you may be increased there, and not diminished. 7 And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to the Lord for it; for in its peace you will have peace','GOD, “DID I SAY THAT?” - PASTOR CHILDS','','publish','closed','closed','','god-did-i-say-that-pastor-childs-2','','','2019-11-17 08:45:46','2019-11-17 14:45:46','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1878',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1880,1,'2019-11-17 08:48:02','2019-11-17 14:48:02','DISTRACTIONS IN WORSHIP\n\nThe devil knows that he cannot stop nor prevent us from establishing and nurturing our relationship with God. He knows it! Therefore, the devil would never tell us, “Do not worship God.” The devil would never discourage us by saying, “You know that praying to the Father does not accomplish anything.” The devil would never challenge us, “God is not giving you everything that you want. So if you worship me, I will fulfill all of your dreams.” The devil will never say those things because he knows that we would immediately reject them and turn from him.\n\nAlthough the devil would never directly tell us to disregard God and worship him, he does accomplish it indirectly as he distracts us away from spending time with God to spending time with anything else except God.\n\nIn Exodus 20:3-5, are two of the Ten Commandments that God gave to Moses which address God’s expectation for the time and attention that should be given to God, and forcefully expresses that worship, devotion and allegiance belongs to God and God alone.\n\n3 You shall have no other gods before Me. (NKJV)\n\n3 You must not have any other god but me. (NLT)\n\n4 You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; 5 you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God (NKJV)\n\n4 You must not make for yourself an idol of any kind or an image of anything in the heavens or on the earth or in the sea. 5 You must not bow down to them or worship them, for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God (NLT)\n\nAs we will explore and expand this subject over the next few weeks, I will address it on today as it relates to corporate worship. Each Sunday, we assemble to worship and praise God. As the devil will never tell us to worship another god not worship an idol god, the devil is distracting many of us away from worshipping and praising through technology.\n\nSome sit in the sanctuary, in the presence of God, checking texts, viewing Facebook, googling topics, and engage media and social media based activities.\n\nImagine the disrespect and dishonor God must feel as we come together at a time dedicated and devoted to worship and praise to God, and spend that time distracted by the carved image idol called the cell phone. Can we give the true God two hours of our attention without being distracted by the cell phone god?','DISTRACTIONS IN WORSHIP','','publish','closed','closed','','distractions-in-worship','','','2019-11-17 08:48:02','2019-11-17 14:48:02','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1880',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1883,1,'2020-01-11 00:27:17','2020-01-11 06:27:17','· Youth Workers Meeting- Monday, January 13, 2020 @ 5:30 pm\n\n· Attention! You can begin signing up for your financial statements today in the foyer. Please note you can request mail or pick up. If your mailing address has changed please list the new address.\n\n· American Baptist Institute – Friday, January 24 (6:30pm-8pm) Opening Service; Saturday, January 25 (8:30am -5pm) Lunch and Dinner will be served.\n\n· American Baptist is also sponsoring “A Love Thy Neighbor Campaign” for Puerto Rico. Donations will be taken until end of March. Use the Other line on your offering envelope enter ABC and the donation will go to the cause.\n\n· Annual Sock Drive – The Events Ministry is asking for donations of socks for our children. So many of our children get to school and don’t have socks on, in the winter! The barrel will be in the foyer, please bring any style, any size and any quantity.\n\n· Saturday, February 1, 2020 @ 8am – No Regrets Conference held at New Testament 10201 West Bradley Rd. More information will follow.\n\n· Saturday, February 15, 2020 @ 10 am – Couples Workshop.\n\n· Saturday, February 15, 2020 – Youth Department Qtly Workshop. Time to be announced.\n\n<em>My to-do list for today and every day this year: 1) Pray, 2) Be Grateful, 3) Be Kind, 4) Let go of what I can’t control, 5) Listen to the Spirit of God, within me, 6) Be productive, but calm, 6) Breathe</em>','ANNOUNCEMENTS - January 12, 2020','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-january-12-2020','','','2020-01-11 00:27:17','2020-01-11 06:27:17','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1883',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1885,1,'2020-01-11 00:28:48','2020-01-11 06:28:48','WHO I AM – WHY I AM – WHAT I DO -- PART 2\n\nNevertheless, considering all of the obstacles, barriers and intentional measures that were taken to prevent the former slaves from being able to survive and thrive in this country, many of our ancestors left the plantations, in many instances with nothing except the clothes on their back, not knowing where they were going to go and what they were going to do and established towns and cities to ensure that their descendants would have land underneath their feet to establish and build their lives.\n\nMany of our ancestors, not being able to read themselves and would sign their names with an “X”, started schools and colleges to ensure that their descendants would be sufficiently and thoroughly educated to have an academic foundation that would open the doors for the fulfillment of every dream and desire they had.\n\nMany of our ancestors, not having a nickel to their name and no clear expectation that they would be paid for their labor after having given 250 years of free labor, founded businesses, banks, insurance companies and other financially viable institutions to ensure that their descendants would be economically stable.\n\nMany of our ancestors, having been told that their blackness was a curse and it was God’s will and plan that they should be enslaved, dismissed the distorted religious teachings that only indoctrinated them “to be good servants” and “to not steal from their masters” and established an intimate, personal relationship with God through Jesus, the Christ and were emboldened to build churches to ensure that their ancestors had a place to go that encouraged genuine worship on Sundays, as well as, empowered transformation and liberation Monday through Saturday.\n\nMany of our ancestors, having been told all of their lives that they were nothing; that they had the same value as a mule or cow; that when they died, they would go to the slave section of heaven – if they were even allowed in heaven at all, positively contributed wherever they went and established a positive legacy for their descendants that reinforced the understanding that a person’s value is not based upon the assets in their portfolio, rather it is based upon the love of God that created each one of us on purpose and with a purpose.\n\nIndeed, considering all of the obstacles, barriers and intentional measures that were taken to prevent the former slaves from being able to survive and thrive in this country, they survived and hey thrived. They knew who they were, they knew why they were and they did what they were called to do.\n\nAdditionally, they did not do it for themselves. They did it for us. They did not have the money to buy land, to start schools, to found businesses, and to build churches. They sacrificed for us. They invested in us. They went without so that we may have. Can I see more focused and clearly Who I am, Why I am and What I do?\n\n-- To be continued next week --','Pastor\'s Pen - January 12, 2020','','publish','closed','closed','','pastors-pen-january-12-2020','','','2020-01-11 00:28:48','2020-01-11 06:28:48','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1885',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1887,1,'2020-01-11 00:32:52','2020-01-11 06:32:52','TEXT: 1 SAMUEL 2:18, 19; 3:1-19\n\nTITLE: DOING WHO I AM\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nDr. Antony Mensah, “Every child is influenced by 4 spiritual energies”\n<ol>\n	<li>Mother’s Spirit (energy to know who I am)</li>\n	<li>Father’s Spirit (energy to do it)</li>\n	<li>Ancestral Spirit (energy out of which you came)</li>\n	<li>God’s Spirit (If God’s Spirit is within me, I cannot die until I do what I am supposed to do)</li>\n</ol>\nSAMUEL HAD A CALLING ON HIS LIFE\n\nA. Samuel was born into it (Chapter 1:20, 22, 28)\n\nB. Samuel grew up in it\n<ol>\n	<li>Samuel did it – he ministered before the Lord as a child</li>\n	<li>Samuel looked it – he wore a linen ephod</li>\n	<li>Samuel’s mother reinforced it – she made him a little robe each year</li>\n</ol>\nC. You have a calling on your life\n<ol>\n	<li>You were born into it</li>\n	<li>You grew up in it</li>\n</ol>\nD. Note to parents: We are not to mold our children into who we want them to be.\n\nRather, we are to mold them into who God created them to be\n\nTIMING OF THE CALL\n\nA. “The word of the Lord was rare in those days…”\n\nB. “There was no widespread revelation…”\n\nC. God was not talking very much // There were not a lot of people listening\n\nD. I wonder, “Are we listening today?”\n\nSETTING OF THE CALL\n\nA. Eli: His eyesight had begun to grow so dim that he could not see\n<ol>\n	<li>   The man of God was losing light (spiritually and physically)</li>\n	<li>   Today: The people of God are losing light (spiritually)</li>\n</ol>\nB. Temple: Before the lamp of God went out\n<ol>\n	<li>The house of God was losing light</li>\n	<li>Today: The house of God [Church] is losing light</li>\n</ol>\nC. God speaks\n\nPROCESS OF THE CALL\n\nA. 1st Time The Lord called, “Samuel” Ran to Eli “Here I am”\n\nB. 2nd Time The Lord called, “Samuel” Went to Eli “Here I am”\n\nC. 3rd Time The Lord called, “Samuel” Went to Eli “Here I am”\n\nD. 4th Time The Lord came, stood and called, Samuel, Samuel”\n\nE. Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant hears”\n\nF. My eyes focused and clear, so that I can see exactly what it is he is calling me to do\n\nINITIATION OF THE CALL\n\nA. God gave Samuel revelation regarding Eli’s situation\n\nB. Samuel was afraid to share the revelation with Eli\n\nC. Eli challenged Samuel to share the revelation from God to him\n\nD. Samuel told him everything and hid nothing…\n\nE. Doing Who I Am','DOING WHO I AM - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min','','publish','closed','closed','','doing-who-i-am-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2020-01-11 00:32:52','2020-01-11 06:32:52','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1887',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1891,1,'2020-03-14 09:32:38','2020-03-14 14:32:38','<p class=\"s16\"><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">WHO I AM – WHY I AM – WHAT I DO -- </span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">PART 9</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Again</span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, JESUS WAS BLACK – Not a blond hair, blue eyed, peace and love promoting prophet…</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">For the past several weeks</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">I shared my certainty that </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">there are some who may be asking, “Why does it matter if Jesus </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">was</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> Black or not?”</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">First</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, I shared that it matters that Jesus was Black </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">because it is true.</span></span>​<span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Second</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, I shared that it matters</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> that Jesus was Black </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">because </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">it </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">challenges us to rethink what we think about Black people.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Third</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, I share</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">d</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> that it matters that Jesus was Black because it forces us, and some of us need to be forced, to acknowledge that we </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">have been intentionally and systematically </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Mis</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">-educated </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">(in the words of Carter G. Woodson) and therefore, cannot trust what was taught, and continues to be taught, to us and about us regarding our overall contribution to culture and </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">civilization in this world. </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Fourth</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, it matters that Jesus is Black because it encourages us to </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">reject assimilation as a path to </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">acceptance and </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">achievement. </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Since</span></span> <span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">we </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">continue to be taught that everything about us is bad, some of us have rejected everything about us and adopted the belief that if we can </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">assimilate</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> – that is, be like white people, then we will</span></span> <span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">achieve what we desire. The debate of whether to assimilate or not goes back to the antebellum period when newly freed slaves sought ways to minimize their Blackness in favor of adopting what it meant </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">to be white and/or </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">to be </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">accepted by whites. They bleached their</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> skin, straightened their hair, </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">pinched</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">their children’s noses, etc. </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">as a path to acceptance and achievement.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Assimilation undergirded the </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">discussions</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> of Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Du Bois regarding the path to acceptance and achievement</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> of Black people</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">. </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Today, assimilation is yet viewed by some as an appropriate path to acceptance and achievement. For example, some Blacks believe if their </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">children go to school with white children, they will get a better education</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">. If they</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> live in a neighborhood with white people, </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">they</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> will be able to live in peace</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.  If they</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> can be accepted by white people – </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">receive invitations</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> to their parties, participate in their social organizations, sit on their corpo</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">rate boards</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, etc.</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> – they have arrived and are </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">now </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">somebody</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">No. Our children will get a better education when they </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">go to</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> school</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">s</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> that values </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">them and values a holistic educational philosophy of academics, culture and spirituality. No. We are able to live in peace when we live in neighborhoods where residents respect each other. No. </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">We</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> have arrived and </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">are somebody when we discover who God created us to be and what God created us to do. </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Accordingly</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, when we are in the presence of white people, we are not trying hard to prove to them that we are not “those Black people.” No, no, no. </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Our acceptance and achievement is not based upon being like and liked by them.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Wear your hair the way that you desire. Live in the house that you desire. Attend the schools that you desire. Join the organizations that you desire.</span></span> <span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">However</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">do them because that is what you desire, rather than doing them because you are seeking to fit in with white people as a path to acceptance and achievement. </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Be who you are. Be who God created you to be. God created you in your skin color, with your hair texture, with your facial features. Appreciate who God created you to be and be the best you – as you are – that you can be. Dr. Floyd Prude said it this way, </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Be who you is</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">,</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> and not who you ain’t.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">For if you is who you ain’t, </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">then </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">you ain’t who you is.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\"></p>','Who I am - Why I Am - What I Do - Part 9','','publish','closed','closed','','who-i-am-why-i-am-what-i-do-part-9','','','2020-03-14 09:32:38','2020-03-14 14:32:38','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1891',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1893,1,'2020-03-14 09:34:04','2020-03-14 14:34:04','<p class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TITLE:  </span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">CONTEND FOR THE FAITH</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s10\"><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TEXT: </span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">JUDE 1:5-16</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s10\"><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">INTRODUCTION</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s28\">A. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Some things are worth fighting for…</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s28\">B. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Fighting for the Faith  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s28\">C. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">We must take this seriously  </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s10\"><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">GOD WAS SERIOUS</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s30\">A. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">God s</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">aved the people out of the land of Egypt, </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">and </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">afterward</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">s</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> dest</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">royed those </span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">who</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> did not believe</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</p>\n\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s30\">B. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">A</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ngels who did not keep their proper domain, but left their own abode, </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">are</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">reserved</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> in everlasting chains </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">in</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> darkness for </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">the great </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">day</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> of </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">judgment</span></span>​</p>\n\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s30\">C. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Sodom and Gomorrah</span></span> <span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">indulged in</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> sexual immorality</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">,</span></span> <span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">going</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> after </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">strange flesh</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">,</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">and</span></span> <span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">serve as example</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">s</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> by undergoing a punishment of eternal </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">fire</span></span> ​</p>\n<p class=\"s10\"><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">GOD IS SERIOUS</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s28\">A. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Those who are against God </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s28\">B. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Have No Glory </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s28\">1. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Defile the flesh</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s28\">2. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Reject authority</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s34\"><span class=\"s28\">3. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Speak evil</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s28\">C. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Have No Majesty</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s28\">1. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Cain </span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s28\">2. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Balaam</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s34\"><span class=\"s28\">3. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Korah</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s28\">D. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Have No Power</span></span> ​</div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s28\">1. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Spots in the love feast</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s28\">2. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Clouds without water</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s28\">3. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Late autumn trees without fruit</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s28\">4. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Twice dead, pulled up by roots</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s28\">5. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Raging waves, foaming up on shore</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s34\"><span class=\"s28\">6. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Wandering stars for whom is reserved the blackness of darkness forever</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s28\">E. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Have No Authority</span></span> ​</div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s28\">1. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">God will </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">execute judgement upon and convict the ungodly</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s28\">2. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">They are grumblers, complainers, lusters, mouthers, flatterers</span></span></div>','CONTEND FOR THE FAITH - PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1895,1,'2020-03-08 09:37:13','2020-03-08 14:37:13','<p class=\"s21\"><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">WHO I AM – WHY I AM – WHAT I DO -- </span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">PART 8</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Again</span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, JESUS WAS BLACK – Not a blond hair, blue eyed, peace and love promoting prophet…</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Last week, </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">I shared my certainty that </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">there are some who may be asking, “Why does it matter if Jesus </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">was</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> Black or not?”</span></span> <span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">First, I shared that it matters that Jesus was Black </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">because it is true.</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> We all should have a desire to support what is true and reject all lies – no matter how comfortable those lies make us feel. </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Second, I shared that it matters</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> that Jesus was Black </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">because </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">it </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">challenges us to rethink what we think about Black people. Throughout our history in this country, we have been, and continue to be taught that everything about us is bad. </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Every distinct feature and characteristic that make us uniquely who we are as Black people has been determined to be bad. </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Third, on today I share that it matters that Jesus was Black because it forces us, and some of us need to be forced, to acknowledge that we </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">have been intentionally and systematically </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Mis</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">-educated </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">(in the words of Carter G. Woodson) and therefore, cannot trust what was taught, and continues to be taught, to us and about us regarding our overall contribution to culture and </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">civilization in this world. I am speaking much more deeply than gaining credit for inventing the straightening comb, </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">the process for se</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">parating plasma from whole blood, </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">the electric light bulb filament or 300 uses for a peanut. I am speaking of our overall contribution to the creating and sustaining of human culture and civilization that has been either denied and/or diminished.</span></span> <span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Think about this:</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s26\"><span class=\"s25\">✓ </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">If they </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">would</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> lie about the ethnicity of Jesus</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> [which Matthew 1:1-17 easily proves that Jesus African and Jewish blood, and not one drop of European blood…]</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s26\"><span class=\"s25\">✓ </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">If they </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">would</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> lie about the curse on all Black people because of the </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">supposed </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">curse of Ham</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> [which Genesis 9:25 easily proves that the curse was placed upon Ham’s son, Canaan, and was fulfilled when the Children of Israel went into Jericho and conquered the Canaanites…]</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s26\"><span class=\"s25\">✓ </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">If they </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">would</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> lie about </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">the Bible supporting the kidnapping and enslavement of African people</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> [which </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Exodus 21:16</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> easily</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> shows how God feels, </span></span><span class=\"s27\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">16 </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“He who kidnaps a man and sells him, or if he is found in his hand, shall surely be put to death</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.”</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">]</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s26\"><span class=\"s25\">✓ </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">If they would lie by publishing a Bible in 1807 titled, </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Parts of the Holy Bible, selected for the use of the Negro Slaves, in the British West-India Islands</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, which omits the Exodus story and every other Bible passage that would encourage rebellion or liberation </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">[</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Note: the Bible has 1,189 chapters. This Bible for slaves has 232 </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">chapters]</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s26\"><span class=\"s25\">✓ </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">They would, and will continue to, lie about anything and everything that would assist us in knowing who we are, knowing why we are and knowing what we are purposed by God to do. </span></span>​<span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">-- To be continued next week </span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">–</span></span></div>','WHO I AM – WHY I AM – WHAT I DO -- PART 8','','publish','closed','closed','','who-i-am-why-i-am-what-i-do-part-8','','','2020-03-08 09:37:13','2020-03-08 14:37:13','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1895',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1897,1,'2020-03-08 09:38:16','2020-03-08 14:38:16','<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">REVEREND QUINDARVOS MOSS</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">AMERICAN BAPTIST COLLEGE</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE</span></span></p>','REVEREND QUINDARVOS MOSS','','publish','closed','closed','','reverend-quindarvos-moss','','','2020-03-08 09:38:16','2020-03-08 14:38:16','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1897',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1900,1,'2020-03-01 09:39:43','2020-03-01 15:39:43','<p class=\"s19\"><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">WHO I AM – WHY I AM – WHAT I DO -- </span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">PART 7</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Again</span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, JESUS WAS BLACK – Not a blond hair, blue eyed, peace and love promoting prophet…</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">As </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">I continue pressing the reality of Jesus’ Blackness, I am certain that there are some who may be asking, “Why does it matter if Jesus is Black or not?” That is an excellent question. </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">First, it matters because it is true.</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> Why would someone desire to reject the truth and support a lie? </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Most of us</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> personally attempt to live lives that honor and support those things that are true and dismiss those things that are lies. We teach our children to pursue the truth and reject lies. Jesus even told us in </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">John 8:32,</span></span> <span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">32 </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">And</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.</span></span> <span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Jesus did not say that the truth will </span></span><span class=\"s26\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">set</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> us free, rather, the truth will </span></span><span class=\"s26\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">make</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> us free. When we pursue and attain the truth, we are made free. In other words, we have no other option except to be free. Lies hold us in bondage.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">It matters because it is true, and since it is true, we have a responsibility to live that truth and share that truth</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> that we live</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> with others.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Second, it matters because it challenges us to rethink what we think about Black people. Throughout our history in this country, we have been, and continue to be taught that everything about us is bad. Our dark skin color is bad, as opposed to lighter skin color. Our naturally curly hair is bad, as opposed to straight hair. Our broad noses are bad, as opposed to narrow noses. Our </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">thick lips are bad, as opposed to thin lips. Every distinct feature and characteristic that make us uniquely who we are as Black people has been determined to be bad. </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Therefore, since our dark skin color, naturally curly hair, broad noses, thick lips and every other distinct feature and characteristic that makes us uniquely who we are is bad, we are bad. Since we, as Black people, are bad, then Jesus cannot be Black. Why? Because if Jesus is Black, then that mea</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ns Jesus is bad. Consequently, we</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> a</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">re</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> forced to make a decision: Either </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">we</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> reject the truth that Jesus is Black and continue to support the lie that Jesus has blond hair and blue eyes, thereby </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">assisting </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">us</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> in continuing to support the lie that we as Black people are bad because every distinct feature and characteristic that make us uniquely who we are as Black people is bad. </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Or, </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">we</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> accept the truth that Jesus is Black. When </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">we</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> accept the truth that Jesus is Black, </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">we</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> accept the truth that dark skin color</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> is good; naturally curly hair is good;</span></span> <span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">a broad nose is good; t</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">hick lips</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> are good</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> and every other distinct feature and characteristic that makes us uniquely who we are</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, are good. Why? Because Jesus had </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">dark skin color, naturally curly hair, </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">a </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">broad nose, </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">and </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">thick lips</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Additionally, when we accept the truth that Jesus was Black, </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">we can no longer say that all Black men are dogs. We can no longer say that Black people cannot run a business. We can no longer say that Blacks are categorically inferior to whites. When we accept the truth that Jesus was Black, we are forced to </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">rethink what we think about Black people</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.</span></span>​​​<span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">-- To be continued next week </span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">–</span></span></p>','WHO I AM – WHY I AM – WHAT I DO -- PART 7','','publish','closed','closed','','who-i-am-why-i-am-what-i-do-part-7','','','2020-03-01 09:39:43','2020-03-01 15:39:43','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1900',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1902,1,'2020-03-01 09:40:50','2020-03-01 15:40:50','<p class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TITLE:  </span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">CONTEND </span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">(</span></span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">STAND OVER AND FIGHT</span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">) </span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">FOR THE FAITH</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s10\"><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TEXT: </span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">JUDE 1:1-4</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s10\"><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">INTRODUCTION</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s29\">A. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Some things are worth fighting for…</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s29\">B. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Who is Jude?  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s29\">1. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Bondservant of Jesus Christ</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s29\">2. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Brother of James</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s29\">C. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Who is James?</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s29\">1. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Bondservant of God</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s29\">2. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Bondservant of Jesus Christ</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s29\">3. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Also, </span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Galatians 1:19,</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">19 </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">But I saw none of the other apostles except </span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s34\"><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">James, the Lord’s brother.</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s29\">D. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Jude and James, “Our brother died for this” </span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Matthew 13:55, 56</span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">,</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">55</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary? And His brothers James, </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Joses</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, </span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s35\"><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Simon, and Judas?</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s29\">E. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Pilgrim Rest, “Our brother died for this”  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s36\">1. </span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Hebrews 2:11 (NLT)</span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">,</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">11</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">So now Jesus and the ones he makes holy have the same Father. That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers and sisters</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s36\">2. </span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Romans 8:29 (NLT)</span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">,</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">29</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s36\">3. </span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Mark 3:34, 35 (NLT)</span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">,</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">33</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Jesus replied, “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?” </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">34 </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Then he looked at those around him and said, “Look, these are my mother and brothers. </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">35 </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Anyone who does God’s will is my brother </span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s34\"><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">and</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> sister and mother.”</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s10\"><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">CONTEND (</span></span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">STAND OVER AND FIGHT</span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">) FOR THE FAITH?</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s36\">A. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Jude planned to write a letter regarding the shared doctrines of their Christian </span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s35\"><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">beliefs</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</p>\n\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s36\">B. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">However, Jude found it necessary (felt compelled) to write regarding their need to contend (defend) for the faith</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s29\">1. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Contend = Used in athletic competitions</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s29\">2. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Contend = A determined struggle to defeat the opposition</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s29\">3. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Faith = The doctrines of Christianity</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s29\">4. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Entrusted</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> to us by God for safe keeping</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s29\">5. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Once for all (no other faith will be given) </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s10\"><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WHY </span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">CONTEND (</span></span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">STAND OVER AND FIGHT</span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">) FOR THE FAITH?</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s29\">A. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Certain people crept in unnoticed </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s29\">1. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Crept in = </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">pareisdy</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">(n)ō</span></span> <span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">= </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">duno</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> (enter) / </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">eis</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> (into) / </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">para</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> (beside)</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s29\">2. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">False teaching / Compromise teaching slips in alongside genuine teaching</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s29\">B. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Ungodly people </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s29\">1. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Teaching that God’s grace gives us a license to live immoral lives</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s29\">2. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Denying our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ</span></span></div>','CONTEND (STAND OVER AND FIGHT) FOR THE FAITH - PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR D. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1904,1,'2020-02-23 09:43:22','2020-02-23 15:43:22','<p class=\"s16\"><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">WHO I AM – WHY I AM – WHAT I DO -- </span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">PART 6</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Again</span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, JESUS WAS BLACK – Not a blond hair, blue eyed, peace and love promoting prophet…</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">As I </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">continue to argue that Jesus was Black, consider when King Herod sent out the decree to murder all male children in Bethlehem under two years old. The Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and told him to go to Egypt and remain there because Herod will look for Jesus to murder Him. That night, Joseph left Bethlehem with his wife, Mary, and their child, Jesus, and went to Egypt.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Think about this, Joseph and his family went to Egypt </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">as a place of refuge</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> from Herod. Egypt is in </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Northeast </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Africa</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">. Black people live in Africa. Therefore, Black people were in Egypt. If Jesus was white, then Mary was white. If Joseph was looking for a place </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">of refuge </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">for his white family hide, would it make sense for him go among all of those Black people in Egypt? I do not think so. If I, a Black man, was looking for a place </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">of refuge for my Black family to hide, I would not go to Sweden. </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Therefore, as God sent Joseph and his family to Egypt as a place of refuge to hide, God sent Joseph and his Black family to be among the Black</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> people in Egypt for refuge</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">. </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Additionally, consider that all of the people of Biblical history, from Genesis through Book of Acts were Black, that is</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">,</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> dark skinned people. In the Old Testament record, disputes between people were not about color because everyone was the same color</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> – dark skinned. Disputed were about culture. </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">In Number 12:1, we witness an encounter between Moses and his siblings, Miriam and Aaron, regarding Moses’ wife, “</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Then Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married; for he had married an Ethiopian woman</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.” </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Some have suggested that the dispute was because Moses married a Black woman. This is incorrect. Again, the issue was not her color, rather her culture.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Furthermore, there is not</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> a</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> true area called the Middle East. The area called the Middle East is actually Northeast Africa. The concept of that area being called the Middle East is a false construct designed to minimize, and ultimately, negate the influence of </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">the people of </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Africa in world history. </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">For example, I have shared with young women and men going to college that when they take a Western Civilization class, they will be taught that</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> modern</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> civilization began in Greece.</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> A</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">fter Rome </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">consequently</span></span> <span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">conquered Greece</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, civilization was spread throughout the world through their Roman conquest. </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">However, it is often not taught who influenced Greece and who formed the foundation of Greek </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">civilization</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">. From the Greeks own writings, they share that they went down to North Africa, studied and brought the foundations of civilization back to Greece, and they were shared throughout the world through </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">the Roman conquest</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> The cradle of civilization is in Africa.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s22\">​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Lastly, t</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">he descendants of Japheth (Europe) do not enter Biblical history until Acts Chapter 16, when Paul goes to Macedonia</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">. Again, all of biblical history, from Genesis through Acts 16, is a history of Black people.         </span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">-- To be continued next week </span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">–</span></span></p>','WHO I AM – WHY I AM – WHAT I DO -- PART 6','','publish','closed','closed','','who-i-am-why-i-am-what-i-do-part-6','','','2020-02-23 09:43:22','2020-02-23 15:43:22','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1904',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1907,1,'2020-02-23 09:45:08','2020-02-23 15:45:08','<p class=\"s26\"><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TITLE:  </span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">PREPARING FOR JESUS’ COMING</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TEXT: </span></span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">LUKE 3:1-14</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s10\"><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">INTRODUCTION</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s28\">A. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The Word of God came to John [the Baptist]</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s28\">1. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Tiberius</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> – </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Caesar</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s28\">2. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Pontius Pilate</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> – </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">governor of Judea</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s28\">3. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Herod</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> – </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">tetrarch of Galilee</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s28\">4. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Philip</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> – </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">tetrarch of </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Iturea</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> and the region of </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Trachonitis</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s28\">5. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Lysanias</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> – </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">tetrarch of Abilene</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s28\">6. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Annas</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> and Caiaphas</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> – </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">high priests</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s28\">B. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The Word of God came to John, son of Zacharias, in the wilderness</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s28\">C. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">John’s mission: Prepare the way for the coming King [Jesus]</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s28\">1. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Spiritual Preparation – Baptism of Repentance</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s28\">a. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Identified With and Immersed Into John’s message of repentance</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s34\"><span class=\"s28\">b. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">John’s Baptism was an outward washing of an inward change</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s28\">2. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Physical Preparation – </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Transforming of Attitudes and Actions</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s28\">a. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Paths straight – </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Removal of debris of distractions</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s28\">b. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Valleys filled – Valleys of ignorance filled with truth</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s28\">c. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Mountains/</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">hills made low – M</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ountains/</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">hills of pride</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> lowered</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s28\">d. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Crooked places straight – Straighten crooked thinking</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s35\"><span class=\"s28\">e. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Rough ways smooth – Smooth out rough </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">attitudes and </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">actions</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s10\"><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">IT IS TIME TO GET TOUGH</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s36\">A. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Brood of snakes</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s36\">B. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s36\">C. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Prove by the way you live that you have repented</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s36\">D. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Your connection with Abraham means nothing</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s28\">1. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">God can raise up children to Abraham from these stones</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s28\">2. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Even now, the ax is laid at the root of the tree</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s28\">3. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">burned</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s37\"><span class=\"s28\">4. </span><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Not about your roots – about your fruits</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s10\"><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WHAT SHALL WE DO?</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s28\">A. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">There must be </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Outward Evidence of Inward Transformation</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s28\">B. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Whoever has two tunics, give one to someone who does not have one</span></span> ​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s28\">C. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">If you have food, give some to someone who is hungry</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s28\">D. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Tax Collectors - Collect no more than what is appointed for you</span></span> ​</div>\n<div class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s28\">E. </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Soldiers - </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Do</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> not intimidate or accuse falsely, and be content with your wages</span></span></div>','PREPARING FOR JESUS’ COMING - PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1910,1,'2020-03-14 09:53:27','2020-03-14 14:53:27','<p class=\"s34\"><span class=\"s12\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ANNOUNCEMENTS</span></span> <span class=\"s35\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">    </span></span><span class=\"s35\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">                  </span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s36\"><span class=\"s13\">• </span><span class=\"s17\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Saturday, March 21 -10am, Couples Workshop. Please sign up </span></span><span class=\"s17\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">in the foyer, </span></span><span class=\"s17\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">so that we will know how to prepare.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s36\"></div>\n<div class=\"s36\"><span class=\"s13\">• </span><span class=\"s17\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Saturday, March 28 – </span></span><span class=\"s17\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">9am – Security Ministry Meeting. If you are interested in being a part of this ministry, please join us.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s36\"></div>\n<div class=\"s36\"><span class=\"s13\">• </span><span class=\"s17\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Early voting begins Monday, March 16 at Zeidler Municipal Building, 841 N. Broadway. Souls to the Polls is recommending that you early vote on Sunday, March 29 and Sunday, April 5. If you are interested in the Sunday early vote, the church will sponsor rides to the early vote site on those 2 Sundays. Please sign up. Additional dates and times to vote posted in the foyer.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s36\"></div>\n<div class=\"s36\"><span class=\"s13\">• </span><span class=\"s17\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The Ministry of Christian Education prays that you are being blessed by our General Assembly during the Sunday School Hour. We invite you to attend and please feel free to continue to submit your comments and questions.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s36\"></div>\n<div class=\"s39\"><span class=\"s37\">• </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Every Wednesday </span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">until </span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">April 8, we will have </span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Lenten </span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Services at Mt. Moriah, </span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">418 West Christine Lane</span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> @ 7:00 pm. Please </span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">note there will be no</span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> Wednesday or Thursday Bible Classes. </span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">12 Noon Lenten Service will be held at </span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Evergreen Baptist Church 1138 West Center Street.</span></span> <span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">All are urged to attend!</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s39\"></div>\n<div class=\"s36\"><span class=\"s13\">• </span><span class=\"s16\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">CPR- Classes!</span></span> <span class=\"s17\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">If you signed up for the class, we will get a date to you soon.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s36\"></div>\n<div class=\"s39\">\n\n<span class=\"s37\">• </span><span class=\"s40\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">American Baptist </span></span><span class=\"s40\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“A Love Thy Neighbor Campaign”</span></span><span class=\"s35\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> for Puerto Rico. Donations will be taken until end of March. Use the Other line on your offering envelope enter ABC and th</span></span><span class=\"s35\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">e donation will go to the cause.</span></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n</div>\n<div class=\"s39\">\n<div class=\"s9\"></div>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s55\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Happenings Here, At Pilgrim Rest:</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s56\"><span class=\"s57\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Attention Members:  Are you interested or know someone who may be interested in working for Pilgrim Rest?  We are looking for a church custodian to maintain the cleanliness of the church.  If you are detail oriented, organized and committed, we are looking for you!  Duties will include cleaning and disinfecting, vacuuming and sweeping, shinning and maintaining the sanctuary, fellowship hall, offices, restrooms, classrooms and other spaces as assigned. </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s56\"><span class=\"s57\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> This is a part-time role with flexible hours.  If you are interested in discussing the details of the role, please see Sister Lynne LaGrant or Sister Jeanette Davis for more details. </span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">                            </span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">                            </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s60\"><span class=\"s59\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Shape Your Future. Start Here.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">What is the 2020 Census?</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Every 10 years, as required by the Constitution, the federal government counts everyone who lives in the United States. This count includes the collection of basic information, such as age, sex, and race, about every person living in each household.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">When will the 2020 Census start?</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The U.S. Census Bureau will begin sending 2020 Census packets to households in March 2020.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The value of the census </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Our responses to the 2020 Census are vital for shaping the future for ourselves, our families, and our communities, including the people our faith tells us we should help the most. Data collected in the census are used to:</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s14\"><span class=\"s61\">● </span><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Provide a picture of our nation that is used to help determine where to build new schools, hospitals, and businesses.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s14\"></div>\n<div class=\"s14\"><span class=\"s61\">● </span><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Inform the allocation of more than $675 billion in federal funding to states and communities each year for programs that support education, housing, health care, transportation, food needs, and more.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s14\"></div>\n<div class=\"s14\"><span class=\"s61\">● </span><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Monitor, enforce, and evaluate civil rights laws, regulations, and policies designed to prevent discrimination and ensure voting rights.</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">How can I respond to the census?</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">In 2020, for the first time ever, the Census Bureau will accept responses online and by phone, but you can still respond by mail if you prefer. You can respond as soon as you receive your 2020 Census packet. Be sure to count everyone who is living in your household.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Can the information I provide for the census be used against me?</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">No, it cannot. The Census Bureau is very strict about protecting the privacy and confidentiality of every individual and household. This protection is required by law, with severe consequences for violations. The Census Bureau is not allowed to share information about individuals or specific households, and your information cannot be used against you by any government agency or court—not by the police department, DHS, ICE, FBI, or CIA. </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Recruiting Temporary Workers for the 2020 Census</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The recruiting of hundreds of thousands of temporary workers for the 2020 is now underway.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting 2.7 million people across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count.  Learn more about the jobs so you can earn some extra income while helping your community</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Easy to Apply</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Applying for one of these jobs is simple. Just visit </span></span><a href=\"https://2020census.gov/jobs\"><span class=\"s62\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">2020census/jobs</span></span></a><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> or call 855-JOB-2020 and select option 3 for more information. Pay rates for field and clerical jobs can be found at </span></span><a href=\"https://2020census.gov/en/jobs/pay-and-locations.html\"><span class=\"s63\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">2020census.gov/jobs/pay-and-locations</span></span></a><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">What’s next?</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">In the coming weeks and months, you’ll hear more from us about the 2020 Census, including information about its value and its confidentiality protections and how the count will be conducted. Together we can stand up and be counted.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">You can learn more about the 2020 Census at </span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">2020census.gov</span></span><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.</span></span></p>\n\n</div>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s55\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Pilgrim Rest Partners with</span></span><span class=\"s55\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> the Community</span></span><span class=\"s64\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">:</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s64\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">*MPS Tutoring Program, we need volunteers</span></span><a name=\"_GoBack\"></a></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"> <span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">*Life Line Screening </span></span>​​<span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Friday, May 22, 8am-5pm</span></span>​</p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">*DNC 2020</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">*Census 2020</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"> <span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TIN= Targeted Investment Neighborhood</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">SPCA= Sherman Park Community Association</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Ascension St. Joseph’s</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s14\"><span class=\"s13\">• </span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Blanket of Love</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s14\"><span class=\"s13\">• </span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Strong Baby</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s14\"><span class=\"s13\">• </span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Community Health</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s9\"> <span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Outreach Community Health Centers</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Keep Milwaukee Clean</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Milwaukee Police Department 7</span></span><span class=\"s58\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">th</span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> District</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"> <span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">YIA=Youth in Action</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">AWS=After Worship Service</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">*=Volunteers Needed</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s8\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">We are looking for volunteers to help with some of the events that the Church will host. You will not be committed to a Ministry for Life! If you want to help with one event, that’s perfectly fine. You will be committed to that event from beginning to end. </span></span><span class=\"s8\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">There are so many opportunities for you to use your gifts as much as or as little as you want to. </span></span><span class=\"s8\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The key is </span></span><span class=\"s8\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">that you </span></span><span class=\"s8\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">get involved in something!</span></span></p>','ANNOUNCEMENTS - MARCH 14, 2020','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-march-14-2020','','','2020-03-14 09:53:27','2020-03-14 14:53:27','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1910',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1987,1,'2020-03-20 19:53:28','2020-03-21 00:53:28','<strong>REGARDING  COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS)</strong>\n<ol>\n 	<li>We will live by <strong>FAITH</strong> over <strong>FEAR</strong></li>\n</ol>\n<strong>Philippians 4:6, 7,<em>  </em></strong><em><sup>6 </sup></em><em>Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. <sup>7 </sup>And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.</em> (NRSV)\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">2. We will <strong>PRAY</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n 	<li>Pray for those infected by the coronavirus around the world.</li>\n 	<li>Pray with gratitude for those who care for them.</li>\n 	<li>Pray with gratitude for health specialists and authorities who are combatting the spread of infection.</li>\n 	<li>Pray for government officials and leaders to have the wisdom necessary to make necessary and informed decisions out of care for the public good, particularly those most vulnerable.</li>\n 	<li>Pray for all who at this time are feeling anxious.</li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">3. We will be <strong>PATIENT</strong></p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Ephesians 4:2,</strong><em> <strong><sup>2 </sup></strong>Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. </em>(NIV)</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">4. We will <strong>FELLOWSHIP</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n 	<li>Worship Service, Bible Study, Lenten Devotional</li>\n 	<li>Website:  https://www.pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org</li>\n 	<li>Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/PRMBC.MilwaukeeWI</li>\n 	<li>Phone tree</li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">5. We will <strong>MINISTER</strong></p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">We will establish a Communication, Education and Information Team</p>\n\n<ul>\n 	<li>Communicate, Educate and Inform</li>\n 	<li>Plan for our church and community needs</li>\n 	<li>Coordinate for the needs of <strong><em><u>our</u></em></strong> seniors</li>\n 	<li>Coordinate for the needs of <strong><em><u>our</u></em></strong> children</li>\n 	<li>Coordinate with governmental agencies</li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">6. We will <strong>GIVE</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n 	<li>Traditional giving in PRMBC envelopes (Via snail mail to PRMBC or drop-off at PRMBC offices)</li>\n 	<li>Online giving via PayPal (<a href=\"http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/onlinegiving/\">Click here</a>)</li>\n</ul>','Pastor\'s Pen - Regarding COVID - 19 (Corona Virus)','','publish','closed','closed','','pastors-pen-regarding-covid-19-corona-virus','','','2020-03-20 19:53:28','2020-03-21 00:53:28','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1987',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1989,1,'2020-03-20 20:03:36','2020-03-21 01:03:36','<strong>TITLE: EXERCISING FAITH OVER FEAR</strong>\n\n<strong>TEXT: JOSHUA 1:1-9</strong>\n\n<strong>INTRODUCTION</strong>\n\nA. God desires that you go to a place you have never gone\n\nB. God desires that you do something you have never done\n\nC. Note:\n<ol>\n 	<li>Do not be Afraid</li>\n 	<li>Do not be Discouraged</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>GOD IS WITH ME</strong>\n\nA. God, “I will not leave you.”\n\nB. God, “I will not forsake you.”\n\n&nbsp;\n\nC. God will not leave me <u> </u>\n\nD. God will not forsake me\n\n<strong>BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS</strong>\n\nA. Be Strong = To be strong, to conquer, to seize. Used in battle scenes <u> </u>\n<ol>\n 	<li>It is a command</li>\n 	<li>In the active voice – It represents the subject accomplishing the actioN that is described – <strong>conquering</strong></li>\n</ol>\nB. Courageous = To show or prove oneself strong<u>  </u>\n<ol>\n 	<li>It is a command</li>\n 	<li>In the active voice – It represents the subject accomplishing the action that is described – <strong>showing evidence of conquering</strong></li>\n</ol>\n<strong>DO THE WORD </strong>\n\nA. Do it all\n<ol>\n 	<li>Do not turn right</li>\n 	<li>Do not turn left</li>\n 	<li>Do not be distracted to the right or left nor to the south or north</li>\n</ol>\nB. Do it all of the time\n<ol>\n 	<li>Keep it in your mouth / on your lips</li>\n 	<li>Meditate on it during the day</li>\n 	<li>Meditate on it at night</li>\n</ol>','PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. D. MIN. - EXERCISING FAITH OVER FEAR','','publish','closed','closed','','pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min-exercising-faith-over-fear','','','2020-03-20 20:03:36','2020-03-21 01:03:36','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1989',0,'post','',0);
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (2016,1,'2020-03-24 11:17:47','2020-03-24 16:17:47','Greetings Pilgrim Rest family!\n\nThe church has free lunch for children ages 12 &amp; under at the Fellowship Hall Monday through Friday from 11am-1pm. Please enter via the playground on north 37th street. We pray that we all are living FAITH over FEAR! Paul reminds us in Philippians 4:6-7, 6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (NRSV)','ANNOUNCEMENT - Youth Lunches','','publish','closed','closed','','announcement-youth-lunches','','','2020-03-24 11:17:47','2020-03-24 16:17:47','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=2016',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (2022,1,'2020-03-27 17:12:09','2020-03-27 22:12:09','Hello Pilgrim Rest Family,\n\nI pray that you and your families are well, and that you are experiencing the presence of God in these days of uncertainty. Whereas we cannot totally count on those who are charged with the responsibility of governmental decisions, we can count on Jesus – who is always the same. Hebrews 13:8 reminds us,<em> <strong><sup>8 </sup></strong>Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.</em>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTherefore, although everything around us may fluctuate day to day, or even hour to hour, we can trust that<em> <strong><sup>17 </sup></strong>Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. </em>(James 1:17 NIV)\n\nPraise God for those of you who shared with us in our worship service last week on Facebook Live. We look forward to sharing with you again on this Sunday at 9:15 a.m. Additionally, please invite your friends and family to share with us in worship. Remember, they do not need to have a Facebook account.\n\nIf you know someone who does have the capability to view the service on Facebook, please inform them that they can call in on our conference line and listen to the service on their phone. The number is 425-436-6340 and the access code is 394518#.\n\nFollowing are resources to assist our children in remaining academically active during this time of separation:\n<ol>\n 	<li><strong>edhelper.com</strong></li>\n</ol>\nOur dynamic worksheets put amazing resources to increase students\' intelligence and creativity in all areas of learning literally at your fingertips! Colorful, clear, and fun resources can be customized to meet individual needs.\n<ol start=\"2\">\n 	<li><strong>https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html</strong></li>\n</ol>\nScholastic’s <a href=\"https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html\">‘Learn From Home’ website</a> has four categories: PreK and Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2, Grades 3-5, and Grades 6+. Each section is already equipped with one week of content for students.\n<ol start=\"3\">\n 	<li><strong>mathconcert.com</strong></li>\n</ol>\nAdditionally, please let us know if you need support in any way for your child(ren). We also prepare bag lunches daily for children. If you know children who do not have food or enough food, please call the church office so that we may assist.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor the April 7<sup>th</sup> election, anyone who is not registered to vote can register on line through March 30<sup>th</sup> at www.myvote.wi.gov. Additionally, I encourage you to vote Absentee Ballot to alleviate the potential concerns of getting to your polling location. You can request an Absentee Ballot at www.myvote.wi.gov.\n\nFor all of our senior members and our sick &amp; shut-in members, we are available to assist you for shopping, picking up medication, or anything else that you may need. Please call the church office.\n\nLast, we do not want you to lose out on the blessings that God has promised to those who tithe. Your give your tithes and offerings:\n<ol>\n 	<li>By mail – The church’s address is 3456 North 38<sup>th</sup> Street, Milwaukee, WI 53216.</li>\n 	<li>By PayPal – Go to http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/onlinegiving/ and follow the prompts.</li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\nDo know that we love you and we miss you. We pray for you daily and look forward to the day when we can gather together and share our love in your presence. May God continue to bless you and your family.\n\nLove,\n\nPastor Martin and Sis. Thresessa Childs','ANNOUNCEMENTS - MARCH 29, 2020','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-march-29-2020','','','2020-03-27 17:12:09','2020-03-27 22:12:09','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=2022',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (2024,1,'2020-03-27 17:15:23','2020-03-27 22:15:23','<strong>TITLE:  EXERCISING FAITH OVER FEAR</strong>\n\n<strong>TEXT: JOSHUA 10:1-15</strong>\n\n<strong>INTRODUCTION</strong>\n<ol>\n 	<li>People are saying, “God is doing something in this.” or :”God is saying something in this.” <u> </u></li>\n 	<li>Let us be clear, God did not just start doing and talking</li>\n 	<li>God said, “Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged.”</li>\n 	<li>It is the difference between 4 and 2?</li>\n 	<li>The king of Jerusalem heard how Joshua totally destroyed Ai as he did Jericho <u> </u></li>\n 	<li>The king heard that Gibeon had made peace with Israel</li>\n 	<li>The king convinced four other kings to help him attack Gibeon <u> </u></li>\n 	<li>The Gibeonites called on Joshua to assist them <u> </u></li>\n 	<li>Joshua and his entire army, including his mighty men of valor, came… <u> </u></li>\n</ol>\n<strong>GOD WAS SPEAKING “WHAT WAS” WHILE JOSHUA WAS SEEKING “WHAT WILL”</strong>\n<ol>\n 	<li>God said, “I have given you the victory…” before Joshua started fighting</li>\n 	<li>God was already in the future watching it happen</li>\n 	<li>God has given you the victory before you start fighting</li>\n 	<li>Do not focus on what you see. Focus on what God said</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>GOD SAID WHAT GOD SAID</strong>\n<ol>\n 	<li>Joshua 1:5, “<em>No one shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life</em>” <u> </u></li>\n 	<li>Joshua 10:8, “<em>Not one of them shall stand before you</em>”<u> </u></li>\n 	<li>Aren’t you glad that God says what He said?</li>\n 	<li>Even more, aren’t you glad that God does what He said?</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>GOD DOES WHAT GOD SAID</strong>\n<ol>\n 	<li>God threw them into confusion before Israel who <u> </u></li>\n 	<li>Defeated them at Gibeon</li>\n 	<li>Chased them along the road to Beth Horon and struck them down</li>\n 	<li>God threw down large hailstones from heaven (more died from the hailstones than the children of Israel killed with the sword) <u> </u></li>\n 	<li>God causes the sun to stand still for Joshua <u></u></li>\n</ol>','TITLE:  EXERCISING FAITH OVER FEAR - PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. D. MIN.','','publish','closed','closed','','title-exercising-faith-over-fear-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2020-03-27 17:15:23','2020-03-27 22:15:23','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=2024',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (2026,1,'2020-03-29 08:29:44','2020-03-29 13:29:44','<a href=\"https://stage.pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/LENTEN-DEVOTIONAL-MARCH-30-APRIL-5.pdf\">LENTEN DEVOTIONAL MARCH 30 - APRIL 5</a>','Lenten Devotional - March 30 - April 5, 2020','','publish','closed','closed','','lenten-devotional-march-30-april-5-2020','','','2020-03-29 08:29:44','2020-03-29 13:29:44','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=2026',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (2030,1,'2020-04-04 10:39:23','2020-04-04 15:39:23','<p>April 5, 2020</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TEXT: JOSHUA 10:16-27</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TITLE: EXERCISING FAITH OVER FEAR</p>\n<p>INTRODUCTION</p>\n<p>A. God desires that you go to a place you have never gone</p>\n<p>B. God desires that you do something you have never done</p>\n<p>C. God said,</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">1. Be Strong</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">2. Be Courageous</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">3. Do not be Afraid</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">4. Do not be Discouraged</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">5. I have given you the victory…</p>\n<p>D. What is the difference between 4 and 2? God’s Favor: The Difference between</p>\n<p>God doing it for you and God doing it to you</p>\n<p>AS GOD WAS DOING IT TO THE FIVE KINGS…</p>\n<p>A. The five kings fled and hid in a cave</p>\n<p>B. Joshua,</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">1. Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave and set men to guard it</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">2. Do not stay there, continue to pursue your enemies and attack them from the rear</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">3. Do not allow them to enter their cities</p>\n<p>GOD WAS DOING IT FOR JOSHUA AND THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL</p>\n<p>A. Joshua said what God said</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">1. The Lord your God has given you victory</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">2. Do not be Afraid</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">3. Do not be Discouraged</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">4. Be Strong</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">5. Be Courageous</p>\n<p>B. The Children of Israel saw what God said</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">1. Joshua brought the five kings out of the cave</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">2. Joshua called for the commanders to come forward</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">3. Joshua told the commanders to put their feet on the necks of the kings</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">4. Joshua killed the kings</p>\n<p>GOD IS DOING IT FOR YOU</p>\n<p>A. Tell others what God said</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">1. The Lord your God has given you victory</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">2. Do not be Afraid</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">3. Do not be Discouraged</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">4. Be Strong</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">5. Be Courageous</p>\n<p>B. So that they can see what God said</p>\n<p> </p>\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>FOR THE YOUTH</strong> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Memorize and share the five things that God said:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1.The Lord your God has given you victory</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2.Do not be Afraid</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3.Do not be Discouraged</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4.Be Strong</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5.Be Courageous</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>TODAY’S STUDY QUESTIONS AND MEDITATION: </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What is preventing me from saying what God said? Others need to see through me what God said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','TITLE: EXERCISING FAITH OVER FEAR - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','title-exercising-faith-over-fear-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min-2','','','2020-04-04 10:39:23','2020-04-04 15:39:23','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=2030',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (2033,1,'2020-04-04 10:42:38','2020-04-04 15:42:38','<p>April 5, 2020</p>\n<p>Hello Pilgrim Rest Family,</p>\n<p>I pray that you and your families are well. I pray also that you know that you have the power to Exercise Faith Over Fear, that you are actually Exercising Faith Over Fear and you are encouraging others to Exercise Faith Over Fear.</p>\n<p>GOD CREATED US AS COMMUNAL BEINGS</p>\n<p>For several weeks, we as humans, all over the world, have been asked to practice social distancing – that is, to remain a distance of six feet from other humans. This is done to flatten the curve and reduce the spread and of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus).</p>\n<p>Whereas, this practice is an optimal solution to flatten the curve and reduce the spread and of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus), it is not what God has in mind when He created humans. God created us to be in relationship with each other and God created us to be in relationship with Himself.</p>\n<p>Genesis Chapter 1, Verse 31 says, “31 Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So the evening and the morning were the sixth day.” Of course, everything that God created was very good – God created it.</p>\n<p>Interestingly however, Genesis Chapter 2, Verse 18 says, “18 And the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable [suitable / just right] to him.’” Following that, God created every animal and bird and brought them to Adam to be named. Adam gave names to all of the animals and birds. However, for Adam, there was not a helper that was suitable or just right for him. Think about it, there were all types of animals running around and all types of birds flying around (not to mention all of the fish, water creatures, insects and reptiles), and Adam was still lonely because none of the other creatures of God’s creation was suitable for him for companionship.</p>\n<p>God in His love and wisdom, put Adam to sleep, took a rib from his side and created for him someone suitable for him, with whom he could have companionship. When Adam saw Eve he said, “This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one shall be called Woman, for out of Man this one was taken.” Adam was literally saying, “At last, this is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh…” Adam was acknowledging that none of the animals, birds, fish or reptiles that God created could provide for him sufficient companionship. With the creation of Eve, another human – “At last…”</p>\n<p>Again, God created us to be in relationship with other humans. God created us to be in communion or community with other humans. That is why so many of us are struggling with the social distancing order. We cannot touch each other, hug each other, eat with each other, hang out with each other, and be in the presence of each other. The social distancing order is completely foreign to how God created us.</p>\n<p>Therefore, since we cannot be as close and personal to each other as we would like, I encourage you to be as close and personal to each other as you can.</p>\n<p>1. Do less texting and more calling (Yes, actually call the person and talk to them)</p>\n<p>2. Use the video calling apps that are available:</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">a. Face Time (For Apple products. You can make group video call)</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">b. Google Duo (For Android and Apple. You can make group calls)</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">c. Skype</p>\n<p>Please share additional ideas for us to be as close and personal as we can, and we will share them with the congregation.</p>\n<p>Beginning this week, we have established three times for you to call in and have prayer. The prayer times will be Mondays at 5:45 p.m., Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. To call into the prayer line, call 425-436-6340, the access code is 394518#.</p>\n<p>Last, the Absentee Voting Deadline is extended from April 7 to April 13. Additionally, a judge ordered the state to waive requirements that absentee voters have a witness sign their ballot. See flyer below for additional information for Drive-By Voting.</p>\n<p>Do know that we love you and we miss you. We pray for you daily and look forward to the day when we can gather together and share our love in your presence. May God continue to bless you and your family.</p>\n<p>Love, Pastor Martin and Sis. Thresessa Childs</p>\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2037,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://i2.wp.com/pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/extended-absentee-voting.png?fit=610%2C343\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2037\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->','Pastor\'s Pen - GOD CREATED US AS COMMUNAL BEINGS','','publish','closed','closed','','pastors-pen-god-created-us-as-communal-beings','','','2020-04-04 10:42:38','2020-04-04 15:42:38','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=2033',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (2042,1,'2020-04-05 10:56:40','2020-04-05 15:56:40','<a href=\"https://stage.pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/LENTEN-DEVOTIONAL-APRIL-6-APRIL-12.pdf\">LENTEN DEVOTIONAL APRIL 6 - APRIL 12</a>','LENTEN DEVOTIONAL - APRIL 6, 2020 - APRIL 12, 2020','','publish','closed','closed','','lenten-devotional-april-6-2020-april-12-2020','','','2020-04-05 10:56:40','2020-04-05 15:56:40','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=2042',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (2048,1,'2020-04-11 10:52:24','2020-04-11 15:52:24','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TEXT: MATTHEW 20:17-19; ROMANS 4:25</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TITLE: DESIRE INTIMACY WITH GOD? JESUS MADE IT POSSIBLE</p>\n<p>INTRODUCTION</p>\n<p>A. God created us to be in relationship with other humans</p>\n<p>B. God created us to be in relationship with himself</p>\n<p>C. Jesus’ Death and Resurrection made that possible</p>\n<p>GOD’S INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS</p>\n<p>A. Adam and Eve – Genesis 3:8, 9 (Evening walks together)</p>\n<p>B. Enoch – Genesis 5:22, 24 (Enoch walked with God)</p>\n<p>C. Noah – Genesis 6:9 (Noah walked with God)</p>\n<p>D. Abraham</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">1. Genesis 18:17 (“Shall hide from Abraham what I am doing?”}</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">2. Genesis 18:19 (“I have known him.”)</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">3. James 2:23 (“He was called the friend of God.”)</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">4. 2 Chronicles 20:7 (“Abraham, Your friend.”)</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">5. Isaiah 41:8 (God, “Abraham My friend)</p>\n<p>E. Moses</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">1. Exodus 33:11 (the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">2. Numbers 12:8 (God, “I speak with him [Moses] face to face”)</p>\n<p>JESUS MADE IT POSSIBLE</p>\n<p>A. Jesus died for my sins</p>\n<p>B. Jesus resurrected for my justification (to be made right with God)</p>\n<p>TO HAVE AN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP</p>\n<p>A. Walking with Jesus – John 14:16, 17, 16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you</p>\n<p>B. Intimacy with Jesus – John 14:26 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.</p>\n<p>C. Family with Jesus – Hebrews 2:11 (NLT), 11 So now Jesus and the ones he makes holy have the same Father. That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers and sisters</p>\n<p>D. Friends with Jesus – John 15:15, 15 No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.</p>\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Work for the Week</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>APRIL MEMORY VERSE </strong>17 Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and prosper for us the work of our hands — O prosper the work of our hands! Psalm 90:17 </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>APRIL MEDITATION QUOTE:</strong> You can pray until you faint, but unless you get up and try to do something, God is not going to put it in your lap.          ~Fannie Lou Hamer</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>FOR THE YOUTH:</strong>  Memorize and share the five things that God said:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>The Lord your God has given you victory</li><li>Do not be Afraid</li><li>Do not be Discouraged</li><li>Be Strong</li><li>Be Courageous</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>TODAY’S STUDY QUESTIONS AND MEDITATION:</strong> What is the status of my relationship with God?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','DESIRE INTIMACY WITH GOD? JESUS MADE IT POSSIBLE, Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','desire-intimacy-with-god-jesus-made-it-possible-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2020-04-11 10:52:24','2020-04-11 15:52:24','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=2048',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (2050,1,'2020-04-11 10:55:08','2020-04-11 15:55:08','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">RESURRECTION SUNDAY:</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">INTIMACY WITH THE FATHER THROUGH JESUS</p>\nOn last week, we shared regarding the need for humans, all over the world to practice social distancing – that is, to remain a distance of six feet from other humans. This is done to flatten the curve and reduce the spread and of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus).\n\nAdditionally, I shared that God created humans as communal beings who were created to be in relationship with each other. God never intended for humans to be isolated from other humans. In fact, as much as we talk about God’s love, presence, and peace in our lives, there is nothing like the experience of human love. There is nothing to be compared to human presence. Nothing can replace another human being wrapping their arms around us in a genuine expression of support and encouragement. Indeed, God created us to be in relationship and fellowship with other humans.\n\nGod also created us to be in relationship and fellowship with Himself. From the very beginning when God created humans, God had something special in mind. God created humans in a way that other animals were not created – in the image and likeness of God. Humans have something that grants us the opportunity to have a personal and intimate relationship with God.\n\nIn Psalm 8, verses 4 and 5 the Psalmist writes, 4 What is man [woman] that You are mindful of him, And the son of man [human beings] that You visit him? 5 For You have made him little lower than the angels, And You have crowned him with glory and honor. Again, we see a special and intimate way that humans were created which suggests a special and intimate relationship that we can have with God.\n\nIn the Book of Genesis, we envision images of God walking through the garden, hand in hand with Adam and Eve. We envision Enoch and Noah walking with God in fellowship and communion. We envision the intimacy of the relationship between God and Abraham as he is called the friend of God. We envision the intimacy of the relationship between God and Moses as He spoke with Moses face to face. Each of these examples expresses the fulfillment of God’s desire to have a personal and intimate relationship with humans – the reason why humans were created the way that we were.\n\nAs Christians today, we have access to an even greater opportunity for a personal and intimate relationship with God because we possess the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. Through the indwelling Holy Spirt, God lives within us and is forever with us. With Moses, the people went to the tabernacle to meet with God. God came to us and tabernacle with us through Jesus’ incarnation. As we possess the Holy Spirit, we are the tabernacle as God is within us. Notice how God made it easier for us to be with Him.\n\nBecause Jesus died for my sins and resurrected for my justification (to be made right with God), I have the precious privilege of God’s presence, participation and power working in my life – more than a Savior and more than a Lord – as a Friend.\n\nOn this Resurrection Sunday, may we rejoice in Jesus’ gift of his life for us, and may we cherish the opportunity for intimacy with the Father, resulting from our friend and brother Jesus, through the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit.','RESURRECTION SUNDAY -  INTIMACY WITH THE FATHER THROUGH JESUS','','publish','closed','closed','','resurrection-sunday-intimacy-with-the-father-through-jesus','','','2020-04-11 10:55:08','2020-04-11 15:55:08','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=2050',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (2056,1,'2020-04-11 11:28:53','2020-04-11 16:28:53','HAPPY RESURRECTION SUNDAY PILGRIM REST FAMILY, I praise God for you, and for this day as we celebrate the resurrection of our Savior, Lord and Friend Jesus, the Christ.\n\nPlease continue in prayer for our church family. Please remain prayerful for our church family who have lost loved ones. Please pray also for those who have contracted the Covid-19 (Coronavirus), those who have recovered from the virus, families of those who have passed from the virus.\n\nI continue to encourage you as you cannot be as close and personal to each other as we would like, to be as close and personal to each other as you can.\n1. Do less texting and more calling (Yes, actually call the person and talk to them)\n2. Use the video calling apps that are available: Face Time / Google Duo / Skype / Zoom\n\nWe have three times for you to call in and have prayer. To call into the prayer line, call 425-436-6340, the access code is 394518#. The prayer times are:\n<ul>\n 	<li>Mondays at 5:45-6:00 p.m.</li>\n 	<li>Wednesdays at 5:45-6:00 p.m.</li>\n 	<li>Saturdays at 10:15-10:30 a.m.</li>\n</ul>\nWe continue to pray for you and your families.\nLove, Pastor Martin and Sis. Thresessa Childs','ANNOUNCEMENTS - April 12, 2020','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-april-12-2020','','','2020-04-11 11:28:53','2020-04-11 16:28:53','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=2056',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (2079,1,'2020-04-18 19:53:25','2020-04-19 00:53:25','TITLE: DO I BELIEVE BECAUSE I SEE OR\n         DO I SEE BECAUSE I BELIEVE?\n\nTEXT: MARK 16:9-19/JOHN 20:24-29\n\nINTRODUCTION\nA. “Seeing is Believing” ​\nB. “Who are you going to believe, me or your lying eyes?”​\n\nI SEE BECAUSE I BELIEVE\n\nA. Mary Saw because she Believed ​\n1. Mary went to anoint Jesus’ body\n2. Very early in the morning\n3. She continued in the acknowledgement of obstacles\n4. The angel told her Jesus’ command\n5. Mary obeyed (Matthew 28:9, As they went…”)\n6. Mary saw Jesus\n7. Mary tells the disciples\n\nB. Do I See because I Believe?  ​\n1. Am I doing it for Jesus?\n2. Am I doing it with enthusiasm? [Enthusiasm = entheos = in God / God within]\n3. Am I obedient?\n4. AS I GO, I SEE JESUS I BELIEVE BECAUSE I SEE\n\nA. The disciples Believed because they Saw ​\n1. The disciples were sitting at the table mourning\n2. The disciples were sitting at the table weeping\n3. The disciples did not believe Mary\n4. The disciples did not believe the two disciples\n5. Jesus rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart\n\nB. Thomas Believed because he Saw ​\n1. Thomas was not there when Jesus appeared\n2. Thomas wanted to see and touch for himself\n3. Jesus told Thomas, “Stop doubting and believe.”\n\nC. Do I Believe because I See?\n1. Am I mourning and weeing over who and what is not?\n2. Am I in disbelief of other’s testimonies\n3. Do I need to see and touch for myself?\n4. AS I SEE AND TOUCH, I BELIEVE\n\nAFTER SEEING AND BELIEVING COMES DOING\nA. Jesus affirms my calling  ​\nB. Jesus empowers me to fulfill my calling  ​\nWORK FOR THE WEEK\n \n \nAPRIL MEMORY VERSE\n17 Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and prosper for us the work of our hands — O prosper the work of our hands!\nPsalm 90:17\n \n \nAPRIL MEDITATION QUOTE\nYou can pray until you faint, but unless you get up and try to do something, God is not going to put it in your lap.​​\nFannie Lou Hamer\n ','DO I BELIEVE BECAUSE I SEE OR DO I SEE BECAUSE I BELIEVE? - PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. D. MIN.','','publish','closed','closed','','do-i-believe-because-i-see-or-do-i-see-because-i-believe-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2020-04-18 19:53:25','2020-04-19 00:53:25','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=2079',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (2081,1,'2020-04-18 19:57:04','2020-04-19 00:57:04','HELLO PILGRIM REST FAMILY,\n \nI pray that you and your families continue to experience the peace, presence and participation of God in your lives and you are healthy and well.\n \nI know that we are all struggling with the challenges of the Safer at Home Order and finding alternative ways of interacting with family and friends. I remain prayerful for your safety and security and remain available to you to listen and share regarding your needs and concerns. Please call me, text me (414-852-4010) and/or email me pilgrimrestpastorchilds@gmail.com so we can talk out and talk through anything that you may be going through or need assistance with.\n \nI also desire to share with you three B’s that I will further develop over the next few weeks:\n \nBE SMART​\nWhereas this season of change that we are in has brought out the best in some people, unfortunately, it has brought out the worst in others. There are several scams and cons that are being perpetrated against unsuspecting victims. In short, do not accept anything from anyone that you do not know and did not order. This includes masks, and other items that you think you may need. Additionally, do not give your personal information to anyone who calls you to sell you something or give you something that you did not call first to inquire about. If someone is trying to give you something, sell you something and/or asking you to give them something, please call the church office so we may assist you.\n \nBE SAFE​\nFor some, remaining at home all day is an inconvenience and an intrusion to their normal routines. For others, remaining at home all day is a nightmare because they are at home with an abuser (including physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, and all other forms of abuse). Leaving home for work or school provided an opening for them to have several hours of relief from their abuser and opportunities for them to pursue self-care and positive reinforcements from others. Now that they are in the house all day with their abusers, who may be under the additional stress of loss of work and income, the abuse is more frequent and more violent. If you or someone you know is in an abusive environment, please make contact with me so we can talk through options that are available to you for relief and release from that environment. Your contact with me will remain anonymous.\n \nBE SERIOUS​\nPlease take the precautions that have been established seriously. Reduce your interactions with others outside of those in your household to only those that are necessary. Practice social distancing of 6 feet between you and others. Wear your masks (if you do not have a mask, please call the church office to obtain one) when you must go outside of your house. Sanitize your home and items that you frequently touch (cell phone, remote control, door knobs, computer keyboards, etc. Wash your hands often.\n \nLast, although we are forced to remain in our homes it does not mean that we are forced to sit and do nothing. There are still activities that we can participate in and ministry we can perform. Following are some options that I pray will stimulate other ideas for you:\n\n1. Check on a neighbor\n2. Establish a daily exercise routine\n3. Read that book you have been intending to read\n4. Play a game with your family\n5. Call your family and friends\n6. Learn a new skill\n7. Reset your 2020 goals\n8. Find a new income stream (Be creative)\n9. Write / Journal your thoughts and reflections during this season\n10. Pray for your church\n \n \nWe continue to pray for you and your families.\n\nLove, \n\n\nPastor Martin and Sis. Thresessa Childs','PASTOR’S PEN - April 18, 2020','','publish','closed','closed','','pastors-pen-april-18-2020','','','2020-04-18 19:57:04','2020-04-19 00:57:04','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=2081',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (2088,1,'2020-04-25 18:52:57','2020-04-25 23:52:57','TITLE: PRAYING AND GETTING WHAT YOU WANT\nINTRODUCTION\n\nTEXT: LUKE 11:5-8\n\n\nA. In Luke 11:1, the disciples asked, “Lord, teach us to pray…” ​\n\nB. Jesus responded with the Lord’s Prayer or the Model Prayer​\n\nC. However, prayer is not limited to the Lord’s Prayer or the Model Prayer​\n\nD. Why is this important? Teachings on prayer people receive… ​\n\nFRIENDSHIP DID NOT FULFILL THE REQUEST\nA. He went to a friend ​\n1. A friend who is closer than a brother or sister\n\n2. A friend through thick and thin\n\n3. A friend is one soul in two bodies\n\nB. At midnight  ​\n\nC. Request:  “Lend me three loaves of bread.”  ​\n\nD. “To feed a friend of mine”  ​\n\nE. The friend never said, “No.”  ​\n1. “Do not trouble me”\n\n2. “The door is now shut”\n\n3. “My family is in bed”\n\n4. “I cannot rise and give it to you”\n\n5. He was not willing to rise and give him the bread out of their friendship\n \nPERSISTENCE FULFILLED THE REQUEST\nA. Two things undergirded his persistence (Being Conscious and Intentional) ​\n\nB. He was Conscious  (He knew what he wanted) ​\n\nC. He was Intentional  (He knew his friend had what he wanted)  ​\n\nD. Therefore, he was Persistent  (He knew he was going to get what he wanted) ​\n\nE. Am I Conscious in my request?  (I know what I want) ​\n1. Do I know what God wants\n\n2. Romans 8:26, 27  26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27 Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God\n\n3. 1 John 5:14, 15  14 Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 15 And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we\nhave asked of Him.\n\nF. Am I Intentional in my request?  (I know God has what I want) ​\n\nG. Therefore, I am Persistent in my request? (I know I am going to get what I want)​\n\nWORK FOR THE WEEK\n \nAPRIL MEMORY VERSE\n17 Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and prosper for us the work of our hands — O prosper the work of our hands!\n\n- Psalm 90:17\n \n \nAPRIL MEDITATION QUOTE\nYou can pray until you faint, but unless you get up and try to do something, God is not going to put it in your lap.​​\n\n~ Fannie Lou Hamer\n','PRAYING AND GETTING WHAT YOU WANT INTRODUCTION - PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. D. MIN.','','publish','closed','closed','','praying-and-getting-what-you-want-introduction-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2020-04-25 18:52:57','2020-04-25 23:52:57','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=2088',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (2090,1,'2020-04-25 18:58:44','2020-04-25 23:58:44','HELLO PILGRIM REST FAMILY,\n \nI pray that you and your families continue to experience the peace, presence and participation of God in your lives and you are healthy and well.\n \nI know that we are all struggling with the challenges of the Safer at Home Order and finding alternative ways of interacting with family and friends. I remain prayerful for your safety and security and remain available to you to listen and share regarding your needs and concerns. Please call me, text me (414-852-4010) and/or email me pilgrimrestpastorchilds@gmail.com so we can talk out and talk through anything that you may be going through or need assistance with.\n \nOn last week, I shared that some (especially women, children and seniors) may experience an increase in physical, emotional and verbal abuse because they are at home all day with their abuser. Additionally, their abuser may become more aggressive because they are under additional stress because of loss of work and income.\n \nIf you are being abused, please know that it is not because of you or something that you have done. I am aware that abusers will say things like, “You made me do this.” Or they may say, “If you would have not…, I would have not hit you.” They use these and other statements to place the burden of the abuse upon the abused. Consequently, the abused person enters a downward spiral of lack of self-worth, self-esteem and self-potential – which makes it easier for the abuser to be abusive.\n \nPlease know that abuse (child abuse, elder abuse, domestic violence and any other form) is about power and control. Following are ways that abusers hurt those they abuse:\n- Using Intimidation​\n- Using Isolation​​​\n- Using children\n- Minimizing, denying and blaming​\n- ​Denying access to money​\n- Using male privilege\n- Using coercion and threats​\n- Using emotional manipulation​\n- Breaking possessions\n- Sexual assault​\n- Using control and submission​\n- Instilling fear​\n​\nFollowing are changes to look for in someone who is being abused:\n\n1. Notice any outward injuries or frequent absences from school or work. If a person is being physically abused, it is highly unlikely that they will come out and say this. There may be shame, self-blame, or fear that causes them to stay silent.\n\n• Identify if the person appears to have frequent injuries or bruises due to \"accidents.\"\n\n• Does the person\'s choice of clothing seem to indicate that they are covering up bruises or scars? Notice if they after wearing long sleeves on hot days or sunglasses when indoors.\n \n2. Be aware of any negative changes in the person\'s behavior. Does the person appear more quiet, shy, or withdrawn? If this person had an outgoing and positive demeanor before, consider if their partner or abuser has had a negative impact.\n\n• Whether the abused is a man, woman, or child, notice any changes in their self-esteem. Do they seem to have less self-esteem overall, or when talking about their relationship with a possible abuser?\n\n• The person may seem to act like they\'re \"walking on egg shells\" due to a systematic attempt by the abuser to control and blame them. This may be only when the abuser is present, or just in regular social situations.\n \n3. See if the person appears isolated. Does the person appear to have limitations on how they spend their money, where they go, what they wear, and what medicines they take? Listen to them talk about the limitations they are experiencing due to the possible abuser\'s preferences.\n\n• Abusers tend to make themselves the center of an abused person\'s universe. This way the abused feels like there is no “out” or alternative except to remain with the abuser. There may be a form of psychological manipulation to make the abused feel responsible for the situation.\n\n• Reduced or restricted access to friends, family, and community support is a classic sign of domestic violence and abuse.\n \n4. Watch out for increased fear, anxiety, and self-blame. An emotionally abused person may be manipulated into believing that whatever bad is happening is their own fault. This may be due to threats or emotional manipulation by the abuser to make them feel less-than. This will often create a sense of heightened fear and anxiety.\n\n• Notice if a child is acting out with increased fear and anxiety, or appears to be noticeably withdrawn. Maybe the child talks about not wanting to go home, or appears to have genuine fear when a possible abuser’s name is mentioned.\n\n• Take note if the person appears highly anxious, depressed, or possibly suicidal. Often people who are abused feel powerless and helpless. They also may feel shame about what has happened.\n \nIf you or someone you know is in an abusive environment, please make contact with me so we can talk through options that are available to you for relief and release from that environment. Your contact with me will remain anonymous.\n \nAs you are being safe, please continue to Be Smart and Be Serious:\n \nBE SMART​\nWhereas this season of change that we are in has brought out the best in some people, unfortunately, it has brought out the worst in others. There are several scams and cons that are being perpetrated against unsuspecting victims. In short, do not accept anything from anyone that you do not know and did not order. 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