“SISTAHS WITH A YET PRAISE” CONFERENCE & TEA PARTY

Join Rev. Judi Wortham-Sauls and the Kairos Women in God’s Service on Saturday August 7, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. for a one day workshop led by the anointed Rev. Cynthia A. Wilson. The cost is $20.00 per person and includes the “Tea Party” that concludes the day.

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The Rev. Cynthia A. Wilson, Conference Leader
Lecturer, preacher, teacher, conductor, concert artist and Grammy nominee

Performing everything from Handel to Mahalia and Bach to Boogie, Rev. Wilson has toured Europe,
including several festivals of music and recording concerts in Copenhagen, Denmark, spirit-filled concerts
for the World Council of Churches in England, and Nigeria, and a memorable fund raising tour in Seoul,
Korea sponsored by Africa University (Zimbabwe).

In January of 2000 Rev. Wilson was awarded the Pinnacle Leadership Award by her sorority, Delta
Sigma Theta Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia. Other awards and honors include the Bellringer Award from
Bennett College and the Outstanding Service Award from the Wesley Foundation (University of Texas at
Arlington). Rev. Wilson was noted as the “Best Female Vocalist” at the Gospel Choice Awards in Atlanta,
Georgia (1998). As the CEO of Free Indeed Ministries International, this New Orleans native serves as a
consultant to Local Churches and ministries in the areas of Worship and Music.

Friday, August 20, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Join us for Worship when The Reverend Dr. Floyd H. Flake and the Reverend Dr. Elaine M. Flake, Co-Pastors of The Greater Allen AME Cathedral of New York will be preaching a “Tag-Team” Sermon.
Location: Greater Bethel AME, 1300 South Street, Nashville, TN

Saturday, August 21, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Church and Community Leaders you don’t want to miss:
Transformational Leadership: “To Serve the Present Age”
The Reverend Dr. Floyd H. Flake and the Reverend Dr. Elaine M. Flake, Co-Pastors of The Greater Allen AME Cathedral of New York will lead this seminar.
Location: Kairos Community AME Church,
5511 Edmondson Pike, Suite 105, Nashville, TN
$25.00 per person (includes workshop, materials, lunch). You may use the “Donate” button to the right to register.

Saturday, August 21, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Celebrate with us in a Dinner Dance Roast!
Evening Banquet, featuring Miss Cassi Davis of Tyler Perry’s House of Payne
Doubletree Downtown Nashville, 315 4th Avenue North
$50.00 per person. You may use the “Donate” button to the right to register.

Sunday, August 22, 2010, 9:30 a.m.
We culminate our celebration in a Service of Divine Worship with the Reverend Toni Belin Ingram, Pastor, Greater Smith Chapel AME Church of Atlanta, Georgia and the Reverend Henry A. Belin, III, Pastor First AME Church – Bethel, Harlem, NY.

A special room rate of $113.80 has been arranged at the Doubletree Hotel in Downtown Nashville at 315 4th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219 (615) 244-8200. Please reference “Belin 25th Anniversary” when making your reservations.

Additional information:
A souvenir journal is being prepared to commemorate this event. Please email for additional information: info@kcame.org.

We encourage you to write a letter of remembrances to be included in a Book of Letters which will be presented to Pastor Belin during the Saturday night “25 Year Celebration”. You may send the letters via mail to info@kcame.org.
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Pastor Belin begins the next phase of the preaching ministry with a Holy Ghost Revival Tour in South Africa, Swaziland and Mozambique from September 6-25, 2010. We encourage your prayers and financial support of this mission trip. Contact us by email if God lays it upon your heart to travel with Pastor Belin in this powerful time of service: info@kcame.org.

After the day of Pentecost, the apostles and members of this new community continued to carry out the mission and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ. They did so under the power of God’s Holy Spirit. Studying these “Acts” today teach us how to live as Christians in community – how to be the Church.

Recently, we talked about Elisha when he ask for a “double-portion” and openly declared that we, too, “Need Help!” If you will commit to the study, “Acts – Life in the Spirit” you will do more than declare your need for help, you will be walking full of the power of the Helper: the Holy Spirit.

I encourage you to be faithful in your attendance at Service each Sunday morning and join me in Bible Study each Wednesday evening but especially during the months of July and August for this important life-changing teaching.

Here’s the deal:

Nashville has experienced what experts are calling a “500 year flood.” The flood is of epic proportions. The Cumberland River which flows through the city crested at over 50 feet.

I am grateful to God that neither our church facility nor my home suffered any damage. I had some water in my unfinished basement which is comparatively insignificant.

It is confirmed that 19 people died from flood related incidents. Among the dead is Mr. Robert Woods 74, father of a high school classmate. Mr. Woods was well-known in his community and was a source of wisdom and strength for children and youth in his neighborhood. Of course, each of those whom Nashville has lost to the flood has their own stories and significance and relationships, but the entire community is diminished by losing them.

Over 20,000 people in Nashville and surrounding areas are without power. There are people still trapped in their homes while others are unable to return to their homes to try to see what belongings can be saved.

We are not sure yet just how many thousands of people have lost their homes. Many are salvaging what they can from their homes and surviving by living with family, friends or in shelters throughout the city.

There are serious concerns about water. One of our treatment plants has been flooded and the other just missed by one foot. In cities around Nashville, residents have been instructed to boil water before drinking.

It is estimated that 90% of persons whose homes have been damaged are without flood insurance. President Obama has approved federal disaster assistance, but it will be communities of faiths that will provide assistance in rebuilding lives and restoring hope. These Nashvillians desperately need our help! Additionally, we are aware of several church buildings damaged to the extent that it is not possible to worship inside

What can you do to help? PRAY for the people of Middle Tennessee and give MONEY! It is our mission to meet the emergent needs of our community. We have to be Christ for people who are suffering by providing for their needs.

Here is how your money will be used:

• to help families with immediate, pressing needs
• to feed hungry families and volunteers
• to buy and distribute drinking water
• to help repair churches damaged by the flood

Click the “DONATE”! button in the right column to make a contribution. Your contribution will make a difference.

Follow what’s going on in Nashville on Twitter by following these hashtags: #nashvilleflood and #othersituation2010

Please consider being a part of this effort and signing the pledge. For more information, see the attached letter and sign up form. Click here for letter and form!

If you are in a 13th District AME Church in need of financial support for a project or an individual needing help with theological training, please go the the Believe Inc website to learn more (www.believeinc.org) or complete the attached application which is due June 1, 2010.

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Join us each Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. for our Bible Study:

TO KNOW CHRIST: The Seven “I AM” Sayings of Jesus from the Gospel of John

It is our purpose for the next seven weeks to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ by studying and meditating upon 7 definitive statements He made about Himself which shares a wealth about His identity and His desires and plans for us.

The Seven “I AM” Sayings of Jesus:

I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE
Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. John 6:35

I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.’ John 8:12

I AM THE GATE
I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. John 10:9

I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11

I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE
Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live. John 11:25

I AM THE WAY, AND THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE.
Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6

I AM THE TRUE VINE
I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine-grower. John 15:1

(We created the ‘I AM’ image at Wordle)

Kairos is excited to be partnering with the Oasis Center and Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee to provide food and shelter to our sisters and brothers in Middle Tennessee.

Kairos is a wonderfully blessed church and we understand that our resources are maximized when we collaborate with organizations with proven results in serving people to whom we believe God has called us to minister: the hungry and the homeless.

The Oasis Center provides emergency shelter for youth who are in crisis. Of the 40 beds across Tennessee available to youth, 12 are provided by the Oasis Center. In addition to serving youth in crisis, the Oasis Center, through their College Connection, opens doors of opportunities to youth when they completed High School or GED programs.

The Oasis Center is quite a phenomenal serving organization and we are certain that as we support their work with our time, talent and treasure we are fulfilling the mission and ministry to which we have been called as Christians.

Poverty is wrecking havoc on the lives of too many Middle Tennesseans, robbing them of human dignity. God has given us the responsibility of restoring dignity to all of His children. We can help to do this by feeding the hungry.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is amazing. Simply put, our money goes farther to feed more and more hungry Middle Tennesseans when we partner with Second Harvest. 47% of the people who they serve are children. Children find it difficult, if not impossible, to grow and develop and achieve in school without proper nutrition. We bless children and build stronger communities across Middle Tennessee when we dedicate some of our time, talent and treasure to the work of this worthy organization.