10 BOCNEWS.com SEPTEMBER 2018 OBITUARY Evis Ray Robinson, born to Evis R. Robinson and Rose Sheppard Robinson on October 5th, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan, The Sunset for Evis on July 17th, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. Evis moved to Denver in 1983 where he married Reba Smart and welcomed their children David and Keila. Evis was survived by Reba on June 28th, 1990. In 1992 he married Joyce and the two joined their families with Damoan, Dondrae, and Chris to com- plete their beautifully blended family. Evis worked as co-owner with his wife Joyce of Elegant Catering from 1998- 2018. Displaying his true knack for entre- preneurship, cooking and people skills, lead him to win an icon award in 2001. Whatever you call him, Evis Eddie or Pops, was a kind, gentle and un-der- stading man who cared deeply about his family, friends and had the ability to touch people in a positive way. He loved breaking bread with friends and family over Sunday dinners and con- versation. Evis was a music lover who enjoyed listening and singing along to Motown's big hits. Above all, he was truly passionate about the word and love of the Most High. He was always;ys trying to better his knowl- edge and seek a deeper understanding of our Creator. Evis will be missed by many and will forever live in our memories and hearts. Evis is survived b;y his wife Joyce Robinson and his five children, David, and Keila Robinson, Chris Plunkett, Damoan and Dondrae Mills, and his eight grandchildren, and sev- eral nieces and nephews. Evis is pro- cessed by his Mother. Father, and two siblings Rozenia Johnson and Diane Griffin. Elvis Ray Robinson, October 5, 1956 – July 17, 2018 This is a challenging time in the life of our nation, a time which demands the church of Jesus Christ, to live up to what it is called to do, to repre- sent Jesus in His world, to be about the work of His kingdom on earth. Historically, the Black Church has been "the conscience of the nation." It was the Black Church which called and moved the nation to live up to its words and creeds, to genuinely seek, "to be one nation under God, with lib- erty and justice for all." Today the Black Church is again called to be "the conscience of the nation." To speak to the nation about the rightness or wrongness of its poli- cies and behavior. This is particu- larly important when the so called, "Evangelical Christians" appear to be the dominant voice for people of faith in this nation, supporting the nation's leader who spouts racism, sexism, and repeatedly lies to the nation. They appear to be the dominant voice of people of faith in the nation, because the Black Church has largely been silent. It is time for the Black Church to speak, our congregations and the nation need to hear us. Therefore, Black denominational and faith leaders have scheduled a "Call to Conscience - Day of Action" for September 5th and 6th in Washington DC, the nation's capital. It is not only time for us to say something, we must do something. We must fight against, "spiritual wicked- ness in high places." In a word, we are at war. We are at war against racism, when the president pits and divides the nation according to race in - order to govern, and declares there are "some really good people among white supremacist, nationalist and the Ku Klux Klan." We are at war against anti-immigration efforts, which is a disguised effort to set back and deport people of color in- order to maintain white privilege and the status quo. We are at war against efforts to pervert the criminal justice system in the name of "law and order" to profile and target Blacks, and fill the courts with judges who will turn back gains made during the Civil Rights Movement in the name of "Making Reginald Jackson By Bishop Reginald Jackson Call to Conscience - Day of Action James McMearn Highway “He did all the work and we’re having all the celebration and the fun…” were remarks given by Mary McMearn, wife of the late Rev. James H. McMearn during the James H. McMearn Memorial Highway Unveiling Ceremony on August 18, 2018. People from all around the community gathered with the McMearn and New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church Family to commemorate this distinct honor. Colorado State Representative Tony Exum, City of Fountain Mayor, Gabriel Ortega and City of Fountain Deputy Planning Manager Todd Evans were among those that gave remarks. Attendees lifted their voices and celebra- tory song “We’ve come this far by faith”. The James H. McMearn Legacy Foundation was introduced and is preparing to continue the work that was so important to Rev. McMearn as service to the community and continuing to build an bridge community relationships. For more information about the James H. McMearn Legacy Foundation or to find out ways to support the continued efforts and vision of Rev. McMearn please email jhlfcommittee@ gmail.com. CHURCH NEWS Continued on Page 23