Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 2421 SEPTEMBER 2016 BODY OF CHRIST NEWS I Know IKnow who you are, I know how I've gotten this far, I Know who's foot prints I've seen in the sand when I'm in the Valley of my life. I know who you are, I can feel your spirit on the inside of me, I know who you are, you woke me up this morning. I know who you are, you gave me power to love my enemies. I know who you are, you gave me the power to pray for those who persecute me, I know who you are, when I'm in need you Provide, I know who you are, you give me Peace when I'm in a Storm. I Know who you are, it was you in the Hospital room when the doctor's said there was nothing that they can do, it was you who healed me. I know who you are, it was you in the courtroom, and you said not guilty! and set me Free. I know who you are, you delivered me and you saved me and my Family, I know who you are, and I will tell everyone I meet, it was you who open the windows of Heaven and poured out my blessing that I didn't have room to receive. I know who you are, I feel your present when I'm along. I know who you are, I feel you near me when I'm afraid and feel- ing sad, I can hear your voice saying Weeping may endure for a night but Joy comes in the Morning! I know who you are, it was you who died on the cross for me, I know who you are and all that you have done for me, I Love you, I Praise you and I Worship you, My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ , and thank you for giving me time to Know You! Do You Know Him? OBITUARY Joyce Floyd went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the afternoon of August 06, 2016. She passed away peacefully at Memorial North Hospital in Colorado Springs, surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Joyce was 71 years old. Joyce was born on October 27, 1944 to her parents Robert and Marion Floyd, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her sons, Tyrone J Ennis II TJ (Dora) of Rahum, Co and Shane W Ennis of Aurora, Co. Her beloved grandchildren Kalli, Kennedi and Evan Ennis were the joys of her life. She is also survived by her sisters Doris Summers of Philadelphia, Pa and Carol (Levi) Walker of Aurora, Co. She leaves her brothers, Robert T Floyd Jr. of Philadelphia, Pa., Ronald E Floyd of Mitchellville, Md. and James W (Brenda) Floyd of Waterford, Ct. She leaves many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Her closest friends Brenda Cavener, Geraldine Cleaves and Levi Walker were always there for her. Joyce gave her life to the Lord and was baptized as a young teen- ager, teaching Sunday School at Holy Cross Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pa. She walked away from the Lord in her young adult life, but was called back to the ministry in her late thirties. She served the Lord with everything that she had. She was a gifted writer and teacher. Joyce taught in sev- eral Churches in the Denver-Aurora area. Most of her teaching was at the House of Joy Church, where she was ordained as an Elder. Joyce started Anointed Word Ministry, where she held Bible study classes weekly for several years. She also minister at many Nursing Homes and Senior Housing facilities. She wrote numerous articles for the Body of Christ newspaper, so her ministry reached a large number of people. Joyce received her education in the Philadelphia, Pa school sys- tem. She received a Doctorate of Ministries degree from Moody College in Chicago, Illinois. Joyce retired from the Federal Government where she was employed for 33 years. She also worked for the State of Colorado for 5 years. She had a wonderful career dedicating her life to her work. She took pride in everything that she accomplished and was recognized for a job well done. She was avid shopper and would jump at any chance to go to the Mall. She lived a good life, but he last 1 ½ were the hardest. She fought a good fight and she finished her course. She is now resting in peace enjoying all of the promises of her Lord and Savior. Joyce Edwards Elder Joyce J Floyd (Edwards), Oct 27, 1944 – Aug 6, 2016 By Sister Carrie McElroy Third Annual Fall Banquet Honorees The Denver Funeral Directors and Morticians Association Honors Mrs. Lequita Taylor & Bishop Acen Phillips Elvin R. Caldwell Jr., President of the Denver Funeral Directors & Morticians Association recently announced the association’s Third Annual Fall Banquet. This year the association will honor Lequita J. Taylor, one of the founders and owners of Taylor Funeral Home and her services with the community for over 34 years in the funeral industry. Also being honored is Bishop Acen Phillips one of the father’s in the gospel in the community for many years. The banquet will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 5pm at the Park Hill Golf Club located at: 4141 East 35th Ave., Denver, Co 80207. Tickets can be purchased from the following mortuaries: Caldwell-Kirk Mortuary (303) 861-4644 Taylor Funeral Home (303) 344-1615 It is a fund raising event and all are welcome to attend. Any questions regarding the banquet can be directed to either mortuary that is listed above. Carrie McElroy Leadership Conference In January 1957 , Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., organized the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) in Atlanta, Georgia. During that gathering with several other civil rights leaders he decided to keep the focus regional and to keep "Christian" in the title to attract as many church leaders and lay people as possible. The Pikes Peak Southern Christian Leadership Conference (PSCLC) was officially inaugurated in Colorado Springs on March 1, 2016. As a faith based organization our primary objective is not allowing anyone to be considered, invisible people of the Pikes Peak Region. The PPSCLC is addressing the declining condi- tions in the south east sector of Colorado Springs. This area holds a large unemployment rate among its citizens and currently is experiencing a higher rate of crime than other areas of the city. We believe this to be the direct result of removing businesses and relocating those to Powers Boulevard. We will continue to address to the highest level of city and county government what appears to be limited employment opportunities of minorities within city and county government and the need for better relationship between the minori- ty communities and law enforcement. As we witness the rise of civil rights violations in some parts of the coun- try, the PPSCLC ask religious lead- By Henry Allen Continued on Page 23