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 2418 BOCNEWS.com MARCH 2017 5 Types of Men That Make Bad Husbands When alarms sound in our heads, we need to lis- ten! This is especially true when they concern potential marriage partners. This radar warns, “Be careful. Don’t think you can fix him!” Just as the great patriarch Abraham wanted a good wife for his son, so our heavenly Father wants good spouses for His children too. His warnings protect us from marrying the wrong kind of men. Here are five types of men to avoid: 1. He has addictions. “Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, tem- perate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money” (1 Tim. 3:2-3). People who are physically and emotionally dependent on sub- stances and habits endanger those close to them. “Like a city whose walls are broken through is a per- son who lacks self-control!” (Prov. 25:28). City walls protected the inhabitants from harm. Addictions invite financial problems, mood swings, harmful influences, and, in some cases, legal repercussions into your home. The habits and substances that numb an addict’s pain hinder his judgment! Just as you wouldn’t want to ride in a car driven by someone under the influence of drugs or alcohol, neither do you want to partner with someone driven by an unhealthy habit or substance. Even “acceptable” addictions, like exercise, cause repeated heartache when they take precedence over family and faith! Addictions generate shame and deceit. Secrets build walls in a marriage. If you want to be lonely in marriage, marry an addict! 2. He’s angry. How do you feel when you are around an angry person? Are you relaxed and free to be yourself? No way! Living with an angry person is like walking through a minefield! The meal he loved yesterday irks him today. And the dress you bought with him in mind hoping for a compliment—forget it! He’ll find something wrong with it or have a snarky remark for you. Rage isn’t the only sign of anger. Cutting comments and sarcastic jokes are enough to leave you feel- ing bad. Before long you doubt yourself. His anger will rob your joy as surely as the stomach flu steals your appetite! Scripture warns, “Do not make friends with a hot-tempered per- son, do not associate with one eas- ily angered, or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared!” (Pro. 22:24-25). “An angry person stirs up con- flict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins!” (Pro. 29:22). Life happens. You need a spouse who can handle disappointment, not one that will crush your chil- dren’s spirits or foster angry teens! 3. He’s charming but lacks character. Many women have said the gifts and attention their husbands showered on them while dating ceased shortly after marriage. “What happened?” they won- By Sandra Powell Continued on Page 19 LOCAL EVENTs Free Breakfast March 5th — Sunday, New Hope Baptist Church Family Life Center, from 9:15 - 10:30 A Free breakfast reception for Thandeka Tutu-Gxashe, oldest daughter of Bishop Desmond Tutu and CEO of Tutu Desks. at New Hope Baptist Church 3701 S. Colorado Blvd. Denver CO. 80206 Women's Day March 11th — Saturday, The 65th Annual New Hope Baptist Church Women’s Day 2017 3701 S.Colorado Blvd. theme "Lining in Your Truth” 9am prayer Breakfast, Guest speaker Reverend Dr. Stephany Rose, March 12th at 10:45am Reverend Tamieka Gerow, Our color’s this year are turquoise, winter white, and cream. Rev. Eugene M. Downing Jr., DMin., Pastor Anniversary Celebration Feb 12th — Sunday Peaceful Baptist Church 30th Anniversary Celebration 4:00pm MESSENGER: Pastor Cleveland Thompson from Emmanuel Baptist Church, Colorado Springs Luncheon & Petite Dramatic Presentation at the Double Tree Hotel 4040 Quebec St. 2:00pm Adult Donation $50, Youth 12 and under $20. for more information call 303- 364 - 4100 Sister Annette Hall Secretary or Rev. Chuck Survive - Senior Pastor Community Food Pantry March 18th — Thursday, A Neighbor to Neighbor Community Food Pantry opens every third Saturday from 10am to 1:00pm. at Pleasant Green Church of God in Christ, 2324 Bruce Randolph Ave. Denver CO for more information call Elder Lewis at : 720 - 236 — 2322 Alpha Kappa Alpha Conference March 30th — Mid - Western Region of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Navigates to Denver, Colorado. On Thursday March 30th - Sunday April 2nd. Denver will be the host city for the 87th Mid - Western Regional Conference of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated .The Grand Hyatt Downtown Denver will be the conference theme is “ Launching New Dimensions of GPS: Global Positioning of Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service”. Throughout the four days the organization will conduct a plethora of activities in the Denver area. The Ecumenical Service on Sunday featuring Gospel and Jazz Saxophonist, Mr. Ron McMillan of Denver. For tickets or conference informa- tion, contact Conference Co-Chairmen, Kathy Nesbitt or Danielle Summerville at 87akamwrc@gmail.com Zeta Zeta Zeta Conference April 6th-9th — Thursday thru Sunday Mid - Western Region of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Navigates to Denver, Colorado Registration in Progress! The Colorado Chapters, Zeta Zeta Zeta and Xi Kappa Zeta are hosting the Sorority’s 75th Midwestern Regional Leadership Conference in Denver, Starting on Thursday the 6th to Sunday the 9th. The Denver Tech Center Located at 7007 So. Clinton St., Greenwood Village, CO 80112 will be the Conference Hotel welcoming the members and guest to Denver. Theme “ The Year of Service: Honoring the Amicae and Youth”, as we Celebrate our 90TH Year as a Region! The Member’ of the Mid-Western Region, will conduct four consecutive days of educational workshops and social events. For conference informa- tion contact Gloria Magwood at 303 887-3365