Royalty Unveiled: Women Trailblazers in Church of God in Christ International Missions 1920 -1970 is the first book of its kind to explore the work of international missionaries in the Church of God in Christ, the largest Pentecostal organization in America with churches in more than sixty countries. Its exponential growth in emerging countries can be traced to the work of brave women who left the United States beginning in the 1920s to board ships to Africa, Haiti, the Phillipines and around the world taking the message of Pentecost. Royalty Unveiled begins with an overview of American missions in the western United States and moves into Black participation in foreign missions and subsequently Pentecostal missions. Using personal interviews with women and men now in their 80s and 90s who recall their service for Christ provide details about their work in raw fields. The children, grandchildren, and caretakers weigh in along with former students, some who recall entering kindergarten at the age of 15. Mattie McCaulley journeyed to Trinidad and was the COGICs first international missionary. Elizabeth White arrived in Africa in the 1920s and initially affiliated with the Assembly of God before returning to Liberia in 1929-30 under the COGIC banner. Later Willie Curtis Ragland, Martha Barber, Beatrice Lott, Dorothy Exume, husband and wife team Charles and Betty Kennedy, Pearl Page Brown and others braved dangerous elements as they built schools, medical stations, rescued abandoned babies from the streets placing them in orphanages they constructed with the help of native Haitians or Africans. Photos of international missionaries, Mission Towns created around the compounds, documents and much more is included.
Glenda Williams Goodson has written on the life of Church of God in Christ pioneers for many years. In her new book, she edits essays on the life of Dr. Arenia Conelia Mallory, one of the foremost educators in America. Mallory, a middle class Black from Jackson, Illinois entered the Southland at the request of Church Of God In Christ founder Bishop Charles Harrison Mason. Soon after her arrival at the Saints Industrial and Literary School in Lexington, Mississippi the principal died and the 22 year became the President of a school with little income, only two books for the entire school with outdoor facilities. With faith in God and determination, she changed the face of Holmes County through succeeded in educating the children of impoverished sharecroppers, despite obstacles such as threats of lynching by the KKK when she refused to fire white teachers. On the 300 acres she amassed for the school, Mallory would add a high school, an accredited college, partner with a sorority to provide health care to those who never visited a doctor and her students would give a command performance in President Franklin D. Roosevelt's White House.A strategic planner, Mallory was Innovative, seemingly fearless and motivated to make a difference in the world. She traveled to shanties to rescue children from poverty and ignorance, North with her all female gospel singing group to raise funds for the school and to Africa where she brought children from the COGIC schools there to educate at her school.Many students would graduate from universities and worked as college professors, at least one became the General Consul to Liberia and others worked in the space program while heeding her admonition to Walk in Dignity, Talk with Dignity and Live in Dignity.
They carried the Gospel of Jesus Christ to over twenty countries while building a network of agencies to assist in providing shelter for the homeless in the United States. This Black Pentecostal educator introduced to the White MIT trained aeronautical engineer and Quaker by a mutual Japanese American friend in the 1940s! IT'S BEEN A GOOD LIFE! is the story of the first couple sent out by the Church Of God In Christ to any country. Read of the sacrifices they made in leaving America in the 1950s to tell those in the bush of Liberia about the Savior. Be motivated by their courage in America to face down threats as they championed educating troubled youth at the school they built in the 1960s. Or just praise God for opening doors for their Community of Caring nonprofit in places like Cuba or Russia where they ministered to prisoners and visited hospitals during the Cold War. You will finish the book inspired to impact eternity as you meet 21st century challenges.
Written in a clear, accessible, storytelling style, African American Theater will shine a bright new light on the culture which has historically nurtured and inspired Black Theater. Functioning as an interactive guide for students and teachers, African American Theater takes the reader on a journey to discover how social realities impacted the plays dramatists wrote and produced. The journey begins in 1850 when most African people were enslaved in America. Along the way, cultural milestones such as Reconstruction, the Harlem Renaissance and the Black Freedom Movement are explored. The journey concludes with a discussion of how the past still plays out in the works of contemporary playwrights like August Wilson and Suzan-Lori Parks. African American Theater moves unsung heroes like Robert Abbott and Jo Ann Gibson Robinson to the foreground, but does not neglect the race giants. For actors looking for material to perform, the book offers exercises to create new monologues and scenes. Rich with myths, history and first person accounts by ordinary people telling their extraordinary stories, African American Theater will entertain while it educates.
First platted as Park Resort and later Harrison, Panama City received its current designation in 1909. More than 100 years ago, men of vision recognized the attractiveness and potential of this land along the shores of St. Andrews Bay, and those visionaries established a city that is now anticipating its centennial year. A local newspaper once reported that such men "saw that nature had dealt kindly with that section of the country and that with properly directed effort a great future awaited it." Others claimed the area was "nothing but a wilderness." Today nature's kindness to those who reside on these shores is apparent. This volume pays tribute to the city by recognizing the places, events, and, most importantly, the individuals who have inspired its success.
Set in 1915, a time when the head of the family called all the shots, Cantly's father shows his true colours, thus losing a daughter and a wife at the same time. Bewithched by love, Cantly's life is about to change forever. She is about to learn why they say, "be careful what you wish for.
The honorable Viscount Fitzhugh sets out to woo a woman who will please his disapproving father. But he soon finds himself drawn to a lady with a scandalous reputation--and designs on his heart. Original.
During the fi fteen years Glenda Baker was the publisher and editor-in-chief of NEWN, she read and critiqued hundreds of short stories. She also wrote many of her own. This volume contains twenty-two of Glendas storiesfrom short (21,000 words) to short-short (about 1,000 words) to flash fiction (52 words total) in which Glenda addresses subjects such as: After doing a favor for his boss, how does a man end up in an maze he cant find his way out of? What would happen if a contemporary kid created a golem? What secrets do three generations of women learn about each other while on a weekend trip to Cape Cod? How far will a passive-aggressive woman go if pushed to the limit?
Whatever their budgets, visitors will find that many delights of the islands are within reach of Honolulu. This guide is invaluable for its insider information on the best spots for sailboarding, surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling and hiking, alongside details on shopping, entertainment, and nightlife. color. color insert.
Dive into Oahu, where clear blue water laps white-sand beaches and rugged volcanoes tower over emerald rain forests. Whether you want to lounge on a lanai in Waikiki, climb world-famous Diamond Head or snorkel in Hanauma Bay, this detailed guide points the way. -- top spots for swimming, snorkeling, boogie boarding, surfing and hiking -- dining ideas from inexpensive plate lunch specials to elegant Pacific Rim cuisine -- a full range of accommodations from secluded beach campsites to landmark luxury hotels -- 25 maps, including full-color maps of Honolulu and Waikiki
This practical guide helps travelers discover Hawaii's stunning natural beauty, while avoiding some of its legendary high prices. The authors explore the entire island group and reveal some little-known gems of places to stay and eat, plus plenty of uncrowded sights and activities.
From Molokai's tent cabins to Waikiki's high-rise hotels, this guide covers every Hawaiian island, large or small. You'll discover the best spots to swim, surf, snorkel and hike, and when you're ready to kick back, you'll know where to find the best luau and hula show. Whether you're a poolside sunbather or a world-class kayaker, you'll find plenty of ideas in this comprehensive guide. -- insiders' tips on the top beaches -- highlights on the national and state parks, from volcanoes to canyons -- accommodations for all budgets -- more than 60 maps
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