tag:newchristmemorial.org,2005:/blogs/welcomeNCMC WOMENS MINISTRY2019-07-14T22:59:11-07:00New Christ Memorial Churchfalsetag:newchristmemorial.org,2005:Post/57846742019-06-08T09:49:28-07:002019-06-08T09:55:24-07:00Sound The Alarm! New Christ Memorial June 22, 2019<p><strong><span style="color:#f39c12;">Sound The Alarm! Save A Life! </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:#f39c12;">On June 22, NCMC</span></strong> and the American Red Cross will host a "Sound the Alarm" event. This means volunteers will go out to homes in Pacoima and San Fernando from 12:30 - 3:30 pm to install FREE smoke alarms, and also discuss a family plan to exit the home in the event of a fire or other disaster. Residents living in other local areas may schedule an appointment for other dates during the month of June. </p>
<p>Interested residents or volunteers should call the number listed on the flyer to schedule an appointment for the FREE service, or register as a volunteer. </p>
<p>The minimum age for volunteers is 14 years old and school credit for volunteering is available. Volunteers will also be provided with lunch and an American Red Cross T- shirt. </p>
<p>All volunteers will be trained on smoke alarms installations, and home exit routing. Only the volunteers will meet at NCMC on June 22. They will be advised of the volunteer start time upon registering. </p>
<p>Please let me know if you have any questions, or need clarification. </p>
<p>Best Regards, </p>
<p>Sis Linda</p>
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<p><a contents="" data-link-label="new-christ-memorial-church-english.jpg" data-link-type="file" href="/files/396364/new-christ-memorial-church-english.jpg"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/289351/188d5f697042fcf305be87315eea749d6ec05673/original/new-christ-memorial-church-english.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a><a contents="" data-link-label="new-christ-memorial-church-spanish.jpg" data-link-type="file" href="/files/396365/new-christ-memorial-church-spanish.jpg"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/289351/a7c322252d533fa1489eaa8001f1fd91d81d608f/original/new-christ-memorial-church-spanish.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></p>New Christ Memorial Churchtag:newchristmemorial.org,2005:Post/57524752019-05-13T04:16:54-07:002019-05-13T04:24:17-07:00NCMC HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY<p><span style="color:#e67e22;">NCMC’S WOMEN’S MINISTRY MOTHER’S DAY MAY 12, 2019 </span></p>
<p>Hello Lovely Ladies, </p>
<p>Today we are blessed to celebrate Mother’s Day! We honor God for creating the unique role of a Mother. Whether you have children of your own, are a spiritual Mother, or have become a Mother to someone you did not birth, we honor you. </p>
<p>A Mother is a priceless gift from God. Her arms are loving and warm. Her smile brings peace and her touch-security. Her gentleness and kindness spring forth from God’s Agape Love. Her tears break our heart, yet give her strength! </p>
<p>We dedicate this issue and pay special honor to our beloved Mother Canister, lovingly known as Aunt Harriett, whom God had blessed with 100 years on this earth. For those who know Mother Canister, you know that she has lived and continues to live the life of a virtuous woman possessing the attributes described in Proverbs 31. We would like to share with you just a glimpse of some of the highlights of Mother Canister’s life journey- To God Be the Glory! </p>
<p><span style="color:#e67e22;">Harriett Wilda Canister </span>was born on April 13, 1919 to the proud parents of William Hodnett and Arbella Folk-Hodnett in Duarte, California. Mother Canister is the sixteenth child and the last living among her five brothers and ten sisters. During her childhood, she resided in Blythe, California where she graduated from Palo Verde Union High School in 1937. She furthered her education by attending Los Angeles City College and transferred to County General Hospital of Los Angeles where she graduated as a Registered Nurse. During Mother Canister’s career of almost 53 years, she worked at several Hospitals such as: Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Good Samaritan Hospital of Los Angeles, and Martin Luther King Drew Medical Center of Los Angeles where she retired while working with neonatal drug abuse babies. Mother Canister has been active for 60 years in Beta Pi Sigma Sorority which provides scholarships to college students. She also participates in New Christ Memorial Church’s annual 3 mile Walk-A-Thon fundraiser. She always puts God first and believes prayer is essential. Mother Canister is the matriarch of (5) children; (7) grandchildren; (9) great-grandchildren (1) great-great grandchild. </p>
<p>She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. Proverbs 31:25 </p>
<p><span style="color:#d35400;">HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!</span></p>New Christ Memorial Churchtag:newchristmemorial.org,2005:Post/56798712019-03-14T03:08:44-07:002022-04-12T02:40:24-07:00March Newsletter<p><span style="color:#f1c40f;"><strong>Hello Lovely Ladies, March 2019 </strong></span></p>
<p>Praise God we are well into 2019! It seems like just yesterday that we were celebrating the New Year and now we are almost in the middle of March already. Is it just me or does time seem to go faster as we get older? We know that time is a precious gift from God and we must learn to value it, so I pose this question, what are you doing as a woman with this gift that you have been given? Let’s make March (and every Month) matter. </p>
<p><span style="color:#f1c40f;"><strong>Blessed are those who keep justice, And he who does righteousness at all times! Psalms 106:3 NKJV </strong></span></p>
<p>March is Women’s History Month! It recognizes Women’s contributions and achievements to the world. In honor of Women’s History Month, we are focusing on two of our own mighty women of God who are serving and sharing the Good News while making a difference in our communities. </p>
<p><span style="color:#f1c40f;"><strong>Pastor Sandra Crouch </strong></span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/289351/86ac0094495ef5052277543d7c14fe5f7b253bdd/original/sec-fullsizerender-3-edit-1.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_right border_" />Grammy Award winning producer/musician/singer Pastor Sandra Elaine Crouch was one of the most sought-after percussionists in the 70s, 80, 90s and early 2000s across all genres. She continues to get calls to add her stellar signature tambourine sound to recordings. Also known for her writing skills, she has penned songs such as “He’s Worthy,” “Completely Yes,” “We Need to Hear from You” and co-written songs with her twin brother Pastor Andrae’ Crouch, such as “Jesus is the Answer.” A legendary choir director for film and recordings, Pastor Sandra has the honor of being the first woman ever to produce the live gospel segment of the prestigious Grammy Awards. She enjoys gardening and has been known to share her harvest with family, friends and members of her congregation. In addition to being musically gifted, Pastor Sandra is an up and coming artist whose work has caused comparisons to some of the greats. She is an adored preacher and motivational speaker with followers in the United States, as well as the over 74 countries she has traveled. Pastor Sandra endeavors to continue the vision with passion by being committed to training and sending believers into the world for fulfillment of The Great Commission and to serve the needs of people. </p>
<p><span style="color:#f1c40f;"><strong>Pastor La Vern L. Moore </strong></span></p>
<p>Pastor La Vern, as she is affectionately called, and her parents, and siblings (5) joined Christ Memorial in July, 1960. She and her sister Deborah , are the only members to have achieved more than 58 years of consecutive service at Christ Memorial. Under the tutelage and early training of Bishop Benjamin and Mother Catherine Crouch, they learned the fundamental truths of God’s word. As Associate Pastor and Director of the Women’s Ministries, she and her family have played a pivotal role in the building of this ministry in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. She is a firm believer of the mantra: “ See a need and fill it.” For more than 25 years, she has been Director of Finance at NCMC and recently returned to Chair the Board of Directors. She has often said that Christ Memorial was the third child she did not have, because of her love, commitment, and desire for God’s best for this ministry. She is the proud mother to her daughter, Shindana Neal-Monroe and son, Shalmar Howard Neal. As all mothers, she wishes God’s best for them and that they allow Jesus to be their Lord and Savior. After 27 years at Bank of America, Pastor La Vern left as a Vice President and Administrative Manager, to join her brother, James, to provide business consulting to his <br>residential long term care facilities. In April, 1998, the family purchased the business more than 20 years ago to meet the needs of developmentally challenged and frail/elderly individuals in the Compton /Lynwood serving areas. The two companies employ 60 employees and service 82 participants. La Vern is the Executive Director and Managing Shareholder of both Lynwood Developmental Care and Compton Adult Day Health Care, Inc. </p>
<p><span style="color:#f1c40f;"><strong>In all thy ways, acknowledge Him, and he shall direct your path. Proverbs 3:6. </strong></span></p>
<p>March is also American Red Cross Month: In addition to celebrating Women's History Month, we also celebrate American Red Cross Month. The American Red Cross was founded and dedicated to serving people in need in 1881 by a woman, Clara Barton. In 1943 President Franklin D. Roosevelt first <br>proclaimed March as American Red Cross Month to raise awareness of the organizations humanitarian mission. As NCMC partners with the American Red Cross, we remind you to take this time of year to help secure your family and home by checking the batteries in your smoke alarms <br>and practicing an escape plan in the event of a fire in your home. Save the Date: On June 22, 2019 the American Red Cross will perform free home smoke <br>alarm installations and escape plans for the NCMC congregation, friends, and neighbors <br>in the Pacoima and San Fernando areas. Sign up information will be provided in the near future. See Sis Linda for details or email ncmcwomensministry@gmail.com. </p>
<p><span style="color:#f1c40f;"><strong>Happenings this month: </strong></span></p>
<p>• Saturday, March 23, 2019, NCMC Women’s Ministry Fellowship 10:00am - 12:00pm. <br>Remember: Name the Newsletter Contest <br>• Alvin Ailey tickets on sale for Saturday, April 6, 2019 2:00pm (deadline to purchase <br>tickets 03/15/19) </p>
<p><span style="color:#f1c40f;"><strong>March Birthdays: </strong></span><br>Happy Birthday Pamela Haywood and Tracy Jackson-Pendleton! Happy Birthday to you, <br>and if you are not listed here, Happy Birthday to you too! </p>
<p>Thank you and God bless you, <br>Lisa Brown <br>NCMC Women’s Ministry Coordinator</p>New Christ Memorial Churchtag:newchristmemorial.org,2005:Post/56390452019-02-12T02:00:57-08:002019-02-12T18:48:02-08:00What's Happening In February and Upcoming Events<p><span class="font_regular">Hello Lovely Ladies, <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/289351/5d5339ebf6e5902e09c1f1f9f9c594c12849ab19/original/21687724-10154638976466650-5315692152153120928-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_right border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Praise God, we are here! We are one full month into the New Year and what a year it has already been. We have seen some unbelievable things thus far; the longest Government Shutdown, LAUSD’s Teachers’ Strike, and the record-setting extreme weather most of the Country recently experienced. If that is not enough to give your life to Christ, I don’t know what is. But through it all, because we walk by faith and not by sight, we at NCMC completed a successful 21 day Daniel Fast which culminated in a prayer shut in and Jericho march. Our God is a mighty God, so stay in the Word, stay prayed up, and covered in His Blood! Hallelujah! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">I would like to thank all the Ladies that came out to our January Fellowship meeting. Also, thank you to everyone who joined us at the Valley Performing Arts Theater for Damien Sneed’s Concert Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 26th. It was wonderful! We were truly blessed with great performances and awesome upgraded seats- Yes, that was Favor! Praise God! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">The month of February is known for several things, like being the shortest month of the year having only 28 days, celebrating Black History, and also Valentines Day; the day to celebrate love. Well we as Christians have a reason to celebrate love everyday of our lives and not just on February 14th- John 3:16, </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">"For God so loved the world </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">that He gave His only begotten Son </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">that whosoever believes in Him </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">shall not perish, but have everlasting life." </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">This is definitely a reason to celebrate love everyday of our lives! I challenge you to let love dominate your lives, tell someone daily that you love them, you never know, that may be the only time they hear it. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><em><strong>NCMC Happenings this month: </strong></em></span><br> </p>
<p><span class="font_regular">• <strong>On Saturday, February 9, 2019</strong> from 10:00 am-1:00 pm Panorama Baptist Church is hosting <br>their Women’s Health, Beauty and Wellness Fair. They are offering health screenings, raffles <br>and various booths for your mind, body and soul. I will be there sharing information on <br>NCMC Women’s Ministry, so please come out and support (rain or shine). Panorama Baptist <br>Church is located at 8767 Woodman Ave, Arleta CA 91331. <br>•<strong> Saturday, February 23, 2019 </strong>(4th Saturday) NCMC Women’s Ministry Fellowship Meeting <br>10:00 am-12:00 pm. <br>• <strong>Reminder: Name the Newsletter Contest.</strong> Bring your entries for a chance to when $50. <br>Here’s a few Happenings around Los Angeles this month that might interest you: <br>•<strong> February 7-18, 2019 Pan African Film Festival </strong>at the Cinemark BHC ( paff.org ) <br>• <strong>February 10, 2019 </strong>Barracoon: A Tribute to Zora Neale Hurston at the Skirball Cultural Center <br>(skirball.org) <br>•<strong> February 13, 2019 </strong>Black Composers Songversation (their word not mine’s) at the California <br>African American Museum (caammuseum.org) </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><em><strong>Upcoming Events: </strong></em></span><br> </p>
<p><span class="font_regular">• <strong>Fellowship Outing:</strong> Alvin Ailey Dance Theater at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Saturday <br>April 6, 2019 at 2:00 pm (please let me know if you are interested soon) <br>• <strong>NCMC Walk-a-Thon Fundraiser</strong> sponsored by the NCMC Ushers Board (date to be <br>announced) </span><br> </p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><em><strong>February Birthdays: </strong></em></span><br> </p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Happy Birthday <em><strong>Mother Norma Haywood! </strong></em><br>A Happy Birthday shout-out to you, and if it’s your birthday month and you’re not listed here, <br>Happy Birthday to you too! </span><br> </p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>Black History Month Focus: </strong><br>Isabella Baumfree aka Sojourner Truth was an African American evangelist, abolitionist, <br>women’s rights activist and author who was born into slavery in 1797 and served several slave <br>owners throughout New York before escaping to freedom in 1827. After gaining her freedom, <br>Sojourner became a Christian and believed God called her to preach about abolitionism and <br>equal rights for all. This was highlighted in her stirring speech “Ain’t I a Woman?”, delivered at a <br>Women’s Rights Convention in Ohio in 1851. She continued her fight for equal rights for the <br>rest of her life, earning an audience with President Abraham Lincoln and becoming one of the <br>world’s best-known human rights crusaders. She went home to be with the Lord on November <br>26, 1883. Find out more about Sojourner Truth at <a contents="womenshistory..org" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.womenshistory.org/exhibits/sojourner-truth" style="" target="_blank">womenshistory..org</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Thank you, I love you, and God Bless you! <br>Lisa Brown <br>NCMC Women’s Ministry Coordinator </span><br> </p>
<p> </p>New Christ Memorial Churchtag:newchristmemorial.org,2005:Post/56390292019-02-12T01:44:40-08:002019-02-12T18:45:47-08:00Welcome! <p>A Woman"s Journey </p>
<p>Discover your destiny as a woman in the plan of God in todays society. Our Women's ministry explores life as mothers, wives, sisters, and daughters, with a focus on Bible principles that build a strong foundation while fostering spiritual growth and a positive self image. </p>
<p>For more info contact:</p>
<p>Lisa Brown <br>NCMC Women’s Ministry Coordinator </p>New Christ Memorial Church