12 BOCNEWS.com SEPTEMBER 2018 FREE EVENT CALENDAR A Royal Tea SEPT 1 — Sat, Reaching Hearts & Souls Ministries International, Inc. God's Beloved Daughter's invites you to "A Royal Tea" ! Colorado Springs, 11am - 2pm. Tickets $25 by July 15, $30 after Registration closes August 16 RSVP Melinda or Jody by August 15 Jody: jody.harrison.jh@gmail.com or Melinda:mjwilkins@outlook.com Education Forum SEPT 8 — Sat. Colorado Black Round Table Presents; "Concerning the Education of Black Students Black Community Eduction Leadership Forum" 1pm. - 4pm. at the Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center (3334 Holly) for more information contact: Dr. Sharon Bailey @ drsbb@yahoo.com Heroine of Hope Awards SEPT 9 — Sun. Redeeming Love Fellowship Church Presents; " The Heroine of Hope Awards", at their Annual Victorious Women's Day services that will recognize and encourage women of God for their labor for the Kingdom. at 5pm. location 1201 W. 41st. Ave Denver, 80211 or call 720-3281934. Ladies Day Program SEPT 15 — Sat. All Ladies are invited to attend the 3rd Annual Ladies Day Program, featuring Guest Speaker Felicea Robinson of Church of Christ in Milton , located in Milton. MA, Sis. Robinson is a Attorney, Motivational Speaker. Email ; cocforestst@gmail.com office: 303-524-9351 Fashion Show SEPT 15 — Sat Men & Women Fashion Show sponsored by Life by Design. 1st place $200 for the man and $200 for Woman that wins. Looking for Male and Female models, call 720-279-8496 or 720-296-3287 Womens Conference SEPT 21- 22 — Fri & Sat. Tea Cup Ministry Presents 1st Annual Women Conference. "We are God's Unique Gifts". at Friendship Baptist Church of Christ Jesus, 880 Fairfax St., Denver, 80220. Conference Theme: "Keeping your Eyes on the Prize,". fee: $30 Host Dorothy Emerson 303- 693-7577 or emersondorothy@gmail.com Minsters' Wives & Widows Gathering SEPT 25 — Tues Denver Interdenominational Ministers' Wives & Ministers Widows, Inc. Monthly Gathering, Support, Fellowship & Free Dinner, 6pm. - 8pm. at the Dahlia Campus of Health and Well Being 3401 Eudora St. Contact info: Dr. Kennedy 720-219-0193 or Dr. Sweet 720-561-9905 Quilt Dedication SEPT 28 — Sat. Join Colorado Black Health Collaborative in Celebrating 10 Yrs of Service in the Community and Quilt Dedication Reception, with Special Quilt designer Dr. Jandel Allen-Davis 5:30 - 8pm at Aurora History Museum Community Gallery 15051 E. Alameda Pkwy Aurora, 80012 Cancer Awareness SEPT 29 — Cancer Awareness Day. 9am.-3pm. Testimonies, Workshops, Screenings at Life by Design Ministries, 1756 S. Chambers Rd. Give your testimony. In His Presence SEPT 29 - 30 — Sat: Issues of Life Church Ministries - Aurora presents "4th Anniversary In His Presence." guest Speaker's are Pastor Monica Hawkins, and Reverend Dr. James K. Peters, Jr. Brunch Celebration 11am Registration required by 9/9/2018 @Heritage Eagle Bend 23155E Heritage Pkwy, Aurora, 80016 Sun: Worship Celebration -10am. at Lowry Conference Center 1061 Akron Way, Denver, CO. 80230 Host Pastor Charlene A. Howard and Brother Louis G. Howard, Jr. for more information call 720-251-4442 or Email; IOLCMAurora@gmail.com website iolcmdenver.wixsite.com/iolcmaurora fact, the news stations are the ones who usually expose the backslidden preachers. Yet, coming from behind several mainstream pulpits we hear of pas- tors having to step down from min- istry for the misuse of church funds, adultery, drugs, sexual immorality, divorce......"Scholars wrap up vote on gospels-80% off Jesus' words ruled out." "Mega church pastor accused of affairs with 3 young men." "Pastor (mega church) takes leave amid alle- gations of gay sex- meth use." "The gospel of prosperity - but who real- ly prospers." "Pastor (mega church) alleged affair with a married member of his church-leaves his wife and resigns." (Local news papers).(Heb 10:26-27). What kind of impact is the church really making on this lost world filled with demons. Today, you would have to BACKSLIDE just to be in fellow- ship with the average church goer. Yet, we continue to hear, coming from behind popular pulpits, "It doesn't matter when Jesus comes. We will all go anyway." YA RIGHT! Where is the URGENCY?!!!!!! In closing, Jesus had to warn the church of Ephesus that they had LEFT, and ABANDONED their first love! He had to warn the churches of Pergamun, Thyatira, Sardis and Laodicia that they were DEAD, they were abusing God's grace, and think- ing that they were healthy, wealthy, and in need of nothing. Why did Jesus have to tell them these things? Because they didn't know! Why?! He had to teach them the basics all over again. REPENT! When Jesus warns the churches of Revelation, chapters 2-3, He does not mention the word grace not one time. He mentions the word REPENT 7 times. I am by far from being a sinless Christian. However, we are not sup- posed to be willfully and deliberately living in the lusts of the worldly flesh. We are supposed to be TURNING from it! If you are preaching about worldly wealth, your gospel is compromised and you are deliberately changing the grace of God. Think about that! Today, instead of kneeling at the foot of the CROSS with a grateful heart, some are taking the cross down to avoid offending anyone. The true anointing and the presence of the Holy Spirit has left most churches a long time ago. The warning is com- ing forth my friends, and the time is short. Keep the faith at all costs! "Be careful, hold on to what you have, so that no one takes your CROWN" (Rev 3:10-11). I realized that some may think that this message sounds critical and judgmental. However, would you rath- er hear, "DEPART FROM ME, I DON'T KNOW YOU?" "Yet you have a FEW in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with Me, dressed in white, for they are worthy. He who overcomes, will like them, be dressed in white. I will never BLOT OUT his name out of the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before My Father and His angles" (Rev 3:4-5). Until next time! Jesus is Coming Soon! Are you going to be READY?! URGENCY ... continued from page 8