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THE UNITED BRETHREN CHURCHES OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST GENERAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD

“The Mother Church”1933-39 Walbrook Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21217

website: www.ubcministries.com email: [email protected]



American Civil Liberties Union of MarylandPRESS STATEMENT

More information on related actions by the ACLU:

http://www.aclu-md.org/press_room/222

For immediate release:April 28, 2015

Contact: Meredith CurtisACLU of Maryland

[email protected]

The following can be attributed to Susan Goering, Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland:

“As every wisdom tradition recognizes, violence begets more violence. We as an organization stand for interrupting that cycle of violence. The tragic destruction and violence that Baltimore suffered yesterday is of a piece with the violence that people in Black communities in Baltimore have experienced daily in their interactions with police. We also know that other systemic forms of violence - in the form of discriminatory housing and education policies - have been perpetrated against the same communities in Baltimore for decades.

“The first step in interrupting this

cycle must be urgent reforms in how police and communities interact. We must acknowledge that the tragedy of Freddie Gray’s death, and the death of others, flows from the militarization of the Baltimore Police Department, and police departments across the country. Over time, the daily injustices, the repeated instances of police brutality, the unconstitutional treatment of poor and minority people - these patterns crush people’s souls.

“The basis for creating a relationship of mutual respect between police and communities was evident in the thousands of people who peacefully exercised their first amendment rights in protesting the death of Freddie Gray. It was also evident in the thousands of people who stood for calm and urged peace in the tension of the day. We know that the path to peace goes through justice. We must move forward on that path with urgency and determination.”

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Interdenominational Ministerial AllianceRev. Dr. Alvin Gwynn, Sr., President

PRESS STATEMENT Baltimore a City in the State of Maryland a City that was once called a “Charm City, and a State that was once The Land of Pleasant Living.” Police Officer’s and Citizens were once able to walk the streets of our City without fear and reservation. They knew each other by name and worked together collectively in fighting crime. Today there hangs a dark cloud over our beloved City. Instead of ethnically diverse striving communities that existed peacefully with each other our City is now divided into “Crime Zones.” What is a High Crime Area and a Low Crime Area”? No Human Being should be defined by the Area or Environment in which they live. It makes no difference if a person lives in a housing project or Gated Community, they should be treated and Respected Equally under the Law. There is no difference between a murder uptown and a murder downtown. To place a group of people under special surveillance and scrutiny based upon where they lived is unreasonable, unfair and discriminator. First, we are here today because our Police Department is in disarray. We no longer can distinguish who is in charge of the Police Department day to day operations. When an incident such of the one that occurred a few days ago with Mr. Freddie Gray and his untimely and unnecessary death, it seems that no one in the Police Department can Explain What Happen!! Time and Time Again This Commissioner Has Resulted to Asking Outside Agency to come in and explain what is Happening or Has Happened with Officers under His Command and Charge. Secondly, there is the

unnecessary movement to militarize our Police Department. We live in a Great City and Not A Combat Zone. The Job of the Police is to “Protect And To Serve” Not To “Seek and Destroy.” TARGETING INDIVIDUALS BASED UPON RACIAL PROFILING, ILLEGAL STOP AND FISK TO ARREST SOMEONE FOR LOOKING AT A POLICE IN A STRANGE WAYS. IS TO RETURN TO THE DAYS OF JIM CROW AND RACIAL UNEQUALITY. Great efforts have been made by our Senators and Congressman to correct many of the Bad Law Enforcement Behavior and Practices. They Have Introduced Bills to Create A Better Equal and Fair Life for Everyone. Thirdly, under this Commissioner there is A Distinct Absence of Community Policing. Extremely long on Talk but Short on Action and Implementation. As a Result of The Many Short Falls OF THIS POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE LACK OF VIABLE LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES, WE THE MINISTER’S ALLIANCE ARE DEMANDING THAT POLICE COMMISSIONER ANTHONY BATTS TENDER HIS RESIGNATION IMMEDIATELY AND A ACTING COMMISSIONER BE APPOINTED UNTIL A PERMANENT REPLACEMENT IS CHOSEN. We were also in Shock and Dismay to Hear, The Current Head of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Refer to Peaceful and Orderly Protester’s AS “A LYNCH MOB” WE DEMAND FROM HIM A WRITTEN AND PUBLIC APOLOGY



JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY Ronald J. Daniels, President of Johns Hopkins UniversityPRESS STATEMENT

Those of us who call Baltimore home are deeply saddened by the violence that erupted across our city yesterday following the tragic death of Freddie Gray while in police custody.

We condemn this violence and, in particular, its devastating effect on the neighborhoods where it occurred. Further, we join those who are endorsing the urgency of a full and independent investigation of the circumstances surrounding Mr. Gray’s death. It is essential that all of our city’s citizens have trust and confidence in professional and fair treatment by our police.

We also recognize, and must acknowledge, the frustration felt in communities across this country, born of continuing racial disparities in education, employment, and criminal justice.

There is no excuse for the violence that afflicted our city yesterday, but we must be willing to confront the larger implications of this moment. It will take committed efforts of organizations across Baltimore, as well as strong local and state leadership, to continue to bend the trajectory of this great city, and to create more and better opportunities for our citizens.

Contrary to the endless loop of negative images the world saw last night, we know that Baltimore is not beleaguered, but resolute, inventive, and vibrant. There are many accomplishments for which we can be

proud: a dynamic health, scientific, and educational sector; a thriving arts and cultural scene; and a burgeoning number of innovative businesses and community organizations.

Our university takes seriously the opportunity and obligation of our role as an anchor institution within Baltimore. But as the events of the past week remind us, there is more to do.

In dignified and peaceful protests across the city, we have heard the calls for reform, and we must challenge ourselves to listen and to respond.

This is a trying time. But with patience, fortitude, and the determination that is our city’s trademark, I am confident that we will become stronger. Our city will not be defined by the spasms of violence it suffered this week, but by the resilience and optimism of those who are fortunate to work, live, and learn within its boundaries.




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Think On These ThingsBy Reverend Juanita G. Wingo

UsefulPresent your bodies a living sacrifice,

holy, acceptable unto God.Romans 12:1

There are no coincidences. Everything happens for a reason. Everything has a purpose. Nothing is wasted.

Everything you have been through, everything you have experienced is useful. Offer it up to God as a living sacrifice.

While you are alive – all that you are is useful. Whatever state you are in is useful. Your past, your present, all of it is

useful. All of it is acceptable sacrifice.

We think that our negative experiences are unacceptable. We think our mistakes are unacceptable. We think what we have

done wrong is unacceptable.

Everything we have been through is acceptable: humiliation, abuse, addiction, abandonment, betrayal, violence, suffering,

pain, or grief. Everything in our lives is useful.

Offer it up as a living sacrifice to God. Ask God to use it for his glory.

While you are alive, offer it all up to God. He can use it.

Whatever it is you are going through, offer it up to God. If he won’t take it from you, ask him to help you live through it.

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“2015: The Year of Edification, Exhortation & Evaluation”I Thess. 5:11-14

SUNDAY, MAY 3 @ 3:30 P.M.FELLOWSHIP SERVICE

with the Righteous Church of God616 56th St. N.E. Washington. D.C.

Rev. Nathan M. Butler, Senior Pastor

MOTHER’S DAY — MAY 1010:00 A.M. Special Worship

Celebration honoring Motherhood!!!Dr. Melvin C. Green, Preaching

SUNDAY, MAY 17 @ 3:00 P.M.FELLOWSHIP SERVICE with the

Providence Baptist Church Pennsylvania Ave.

Family & Friends DayDr. Marcus G. Wood & Dr. Douglas E.

Summers, Co-Pastors

PENTECOST SUNDAY — MAY 2410:00 A.M. Pentecostal Worship Celebration/Holy CommunionDr. Melvin C. Green, Preaching

SUPER SUNDAY — MAY 3110:00 A.M. Worship CelebrationDr. Melvin C. Green, Preaching

4:00 P.M. FELLOWSHIP SERVICEwith the Newness of Life Ministries1430 Joh Ave. Suite G ~ Ministers Gaylord & Sanora Dutton, Pastors

SUNDAY, JUNE 14ANNUAL YOUTH DAY

10:00 A.M. Worship CelebrationYouth & Young Adults Ministering



MAY 10HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

from Rev. Aggie L. Brown, Jr.,Lady Reenea Brown, the officers

and members ofFirst St. Stephen’s Baptist Church

PASTOR AGGIE L’ BROWN, JR.24TH ANNIVERSARY

MAY 17, 20158:30 a.m.

Bishop Michael Jerome Evans,Adonai Ministries

11:00 a.m.Rev. Melvin F. Shearin, IIMt. Zion Baptist Church

Farnham VA

THE B.E.S.T. SUMMER CAMPbegins June 29 - July 31

at First St. Stephen’s Baptist Church

from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 5 Weeks of Fun Activities

Cost $325Register Early – Limited Space

Contact: Earthly Angels Child Care Center @ 410-542-0107

or the church office@ 410-542-0210

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SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2015MOTHER’S DAY

SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2015FOOD PANTRY

7TH ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY

MAY 21-23, 2015 MUSIC WORKSHOP

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Happy Mother’s Dayfrom Pastor Stephen Tucker

and First Lady Roberta Tucker

Join us for Worshipon Sundays at

New CommandmentBaptist Church

37th” Annual Ray of Hope DaySunday, June 7, 10:00 am

Rev. James SimmonsFirst Good Samaritan Baptist Church, Landover, MD

SERVICES/ACTIVITIESInspirational Service — Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 7:00 pm

Rev. William E. ButlerUnion Memorial United Methodist Church Baltimore, MD

Pre-Mother’s Day Comedy Show — Friday, May 8, 2015 at 7:00 pmVenue: Nothing Fancy But The Gospel

4709 Harford Road

Family and Community Fun Day — Saturday, May 16, 2015Walk-A-Thon (Lake Montebello) at 8:00 am

Cookout (Ray of Hope) at 12:00 noonSoftball Game (Herring Run Park) at 3:00 pm

Birthday Rally, Fashion & Talent ShowFriday, June 5, 2015, 7:00 pm

Ray of Hope

Eastside Men’s Conference“Equipping Men for Spiritual Warfare”

Tuesday, May 26 – Thursday, May 28, 20156:30- 9:30 pm nightly



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SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2015HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

9:30 AM COURSTEY GUILDSIT IN SERVICE

SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2015 @ 9:30AM

JUNIOR, YOUNG ADULT& INTERMEDIATE USHER ANNIVERSAY

SIT IN-SERVICERev. Gail Covington

Associate Minister, Liberty Grace Church of God






Sunday, May 10, 2015Happy Mother’s Day

Mother ‘s Day Service will be held 8:00 & 11:00 am

Sunday, May 17, 20154:00pm

New Christian Memorial Churchwill be worshipping withIsrael Baptist Church at

1220 N. Chester Street, Baltimore, MD 21213.




CELEBRATINGONE OF OUR OWN

APRIL RENEERUFFIN

April Ruffin is a fourth year medical student attending Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. In July, 2015 she will be attending The Morehouse School of Medicine for a general surgery resident in Atlanta, Georgia. Ms. Ruffin’s roots began here in Baltimore. She graduate from the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. From there she attended and graduated from North Carolina State University as summa cum laude and Valedictorian with a Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences and a minor in African Studies. Afterwards she completed an internship at the National Women’s Health Network in Washington, DC. From there she worked as a Research Technologist at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. While at

Johns Hopkins she completed research on axon degeneration, published in a scientific article on microfluidic chambers and axon studies, and had the opportunity to submit an abstract and present at the American Neurological Association in San Francisco, California. She is also very active in the community having started a mentor and outreach non-profit organization, Young Debs Inc, with her mother Mrs. Addie Ruffin in 2001. Together with Mrs. Ruffin and several volunteers, she has assisted in directing and choreographing several ballets and musicals and mentoring numerous students within the Baltimore Metropolitan area. Ms. Ruffin is also an active member of the Student National Medical Association where she, along with several of her peers, formed an outreach program with a local middle school in Dayton, Ohio. She is also doing research on robotic surgery at Wright State University. One of her favorite quotes is “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it (Maya Angelou).”

Please join me in welcoming Ms. April Ruffin.

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Praise the Lord Everybody!!Come out and praise the Lord with us in Jesus Name!!

Be blessed!!

MAY 3RD AT 5:00 PMApostle James Tilghman to Ivory Jenkins Pre-Birthday Service

Greater Fountain of Praise813 W. Lehigh Ave. Philadelphia Pa.

MAY 17TH AT 5:30 PMPre-Youth Conference

with Prophet Gabrielle Solomon.

MAY 24TH - HOLY TEMPLE’S FOUNDER’S DAYCelebration for the legacy ofChief Apostle Julia Williams.




Sunday, May 4th74TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY

11am - Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Joseph A. Gilmore, Jr.,Pastor, Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church

4pm - Western High School Choir in Concert

Sunday, May 10thHAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

11am - Speaker: Lady Myrtice B. Warren

Sunday, May 17th11am - 69TH FLOWER CIRCLE ANNIVERSARY

Sunday, May 24th3:30pm - Rev. Dr. Robin Toogood &

the Purity Baptist Church Family will be worshipping with us.




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THE UNITED BRETHREN CHURCHES OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST GENERAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD

“The Mother Church”1933-39 Walbrook Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21217

website: www.ubcministries.com email: [email protected]

Bishop William E. Gaines Jr.Pastor & Senior Bishop

Church # 410~669~4427 Bishop’s Study # 410~669~5030Bishop’s Mobile #s 410~917~8619 or 443~695~8405

Bishop’s Personal Sect’ Miss L. E. Rogers 410~945~8420

Order of WorshipSundays: General Church Prayer 7:30 am,

Sunday School 8~9 am Morning Worship 9:15 amMondays: Pastoral Bible Study 6:00 pm

Thursdays: 911 Prayer Service 6~7:00 pmHeadquarters: UBC Inc. The McCulloh Street Mission

2108-16 McCulloh Street, Baltimore, MD 21217Information Line 410~462~6757

“This is the LORD’S doing; it is marvellous in our eyes” ~Psalm 118:23



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THE CHURCH TEAPEACE, BE STILL

“No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and this is

their vindication from me,” declares the LORD.Isaiah 54:17 (NIV)

The whole world is watching as the spirit of anarchy targets the city of Baltimore. And while effective change can never prevail in disorderly conduct, the sleeping youth of the city have awakened with a ruthless disregard for personal property – noted by the numerous vandalized buildings and cars. Yet, all of this is so symbolic of people who have grown weary over years of bearing first hand witness to police brutality and racial injustice.

The Killing of Freddie Gray has spotlighted a flaw in our judicial system. Any mother with a black son has pleaded with him to be careful in the presence of law enforcement during “any” routine stop. I can identify with that terrifying moment when I was stopped while driving one afternoon. My son happened to be driving behind my car, when the officer approached and requested my information. The officer then asked who was the young man stopped a safe distances behind me. I responded, “It’s my son he will not interfere.” The officer patted his gun strapped to waist and said, “OH, I KNOW HE WON’T!”. In that moment I realized the threat was real and the conspiracy to compromise the lives of young men is legitimate.

Structural changes are overdue and kudos to the ministerial leadership that has stepped up to the challenge of directing our youth. Historically, our churches have been the first line of organizing for worthy causes.

“Nobody in the world, nobody in history, has ever gotten their freedom by appealing to the moral sense of the people who were oppressing them.” - Assata Shakur.

We can no longer allow police officers to be viewed as the oppressors by the citizens they serve … and therein lies the challenge. Mr. Freddie Gray’s family now joins the ranks with that tragic fellowship of people who have lost loved ones due to encounters with law enforcement. Needless to say, these brutal incidences have presided over black communities for decades. His death must be the catalyst for structural change in the way law enforcement treats our young adults.

Until next time, “To God Be The Glory!” Be sure to listen to me & Rev. William Wingo on Fridays on WOLB 1010 livestream from 12:00 Noon to 1:00pm.

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