23 SEPTEMBER 2018 BODY OF CHRIST NEWS America Great Again." In "calling the nation to its conscience" we will challenge not only the American people, but also the Congress on policies and legislation which are unjust, divisive and detri- mental to the nation. "In today's environment ide- ology has become more important than principle, and party more important than country," said Bishop Reginald Jackson, President of the Bishops Council of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. "Conscience, and the rightness or wrongness of their actions, don't seem to matter. The president lies and pits people against each other because it works to energize his base. We must remind the nation, that because something works, doesn't make it right", Jackson added. Our coming together will also kick-off our efforts for the mid-term elections. Our priority will be to reg- ister, educate, organize and mobilize our people to vote in November. If Blacks turn out in large numbers, we will determine the outcome in a large number of races. We are calling pastors, congregants, and citizens from across the country to join us in Washington DC on September 5th and 6th, as we call the nation to conscience. Additionally, Sunday, September 2nd is designated as "Social Justice Sunday." We are asking every pastor to preach a sermon related to "social Justice." There are some who think the Black Church is weak and has little strength or influence. This thinking is incorrect. We are at war, and we call all soldiers to active duty. "Onward Christian sol- diers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before Christ the royal Master, leads against the foe, for- ward into battle, see His banners go Like a mighty army, moves the church of God, people we are marching, where the saints have trod, We are not divided; All one body we: One in hope and doctrine, One in charity Onward Christian sol- diers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before." For further information please call (770)-220-1770. CALL TO CONSCIENCE ... continued from page 10 LOCAL CALENDAR Send in your Listing for free! Church Anniversary OCT6th—Friday EbenezerBaptist Church 5th Anniversary 7:00pm. Registration 6pm.- 6:30pm, doors open at 6:30pm. Radisson Hotel Southeast 3155 S. Vaughn Way I225 & Parker Rd. Aurora CO. Cost Adult $45. Meal Choices, Chicken, Fish or, Vegetarian. $11. Children, Ages 4 - 11 Spaghetti dinner. For Tickets email yourzbydezign13@ gmail.com Black Women Tribute Luncheon OCTOBER 13 — Sat "40th Annual Tribute to Black Women Luncheon" Networking / 11:00am.-Noon Lunch, Awards, Keynote Speaker, Desert Reception and Buying Black Marketplace 1:30-3:30pm. @: Renaissance Hotel Stapleton 3801 Quebec St. Denver 80207 Sponsored by CBWPA.