volume #18 february 2018 madkins chapel cpca newsletter

Sunday, February 11, 2018, marked another milestone

In the history of Madkins Chapel. After worshiping in

the R.L. Blackburn Fellowship Hall for several Sundays,

the Church Family returned to a newly furnished sanctuary.

While worshipping in the Fellowship Hall, members

commented on the spiritual closeness that was felt among

the worshippers and it

appeared that the congregants were more focused. We praise God

for the cooperation of everyone during this time. We praise God for

the leadership of this church (Pastor Scruggs and Elders). The

Sanctuary Upgrade Committee: Elder Vanessa K. Midgett, Sis Theresa

Gopher, and Sis Robbie Turner worked tirelessly in planning,

coordinating, and executing this great renovation. Thank you!

As worshippers entered the Sanctuary, they were awed by the

beautiful transformation: new carpeting, pews, pulpit, chairs,

baptismal font, and podium.

Our special guest for the

occasion, The Reverend Dr.

Emmanuel Kanunu, Pastor

of the St Paul United

Methodist Church, Triana, AL,

preached an inspiring and

challenging message for all in

attendance. Pastor Scruggs

led the congregation in the Consecration and Dedication Ceremony of the

new church furnishings.

Volume #18 February 2018 Madkins Chapel CPCA Newsletter

In The Spotlight

The Living Stone

Save The Date

March 28-30 – Holy Week Services

April 1 - Easter Worship Service at 8:00 a.m.

Easter Program at 10:30 a.m.

April 8: Fellowship at Union Hill CPCA (Candlelight March)

April 22 : Pastor’s 29th

Anniversary Observance


Renovated Sanctuary


Renovated Sanctuary Cont’d


African‐American Quotes

Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/african‐american

A young girl reached out to me to be her mentor one day, which I didn't really know anything about. What I did remember was what it was to be alone as an African‐American dancer in the ballet world and wanting to connect with someone who looks like me. Misty Copeland

In the white community, the path to a more perfect union means acknowledging that what ails the African‐American community does not just exist in the minds of black people; that the legacy of discrimination ‐ and current incidents of discrimination, while less overt than in the past ‐ are real and must be addressed. Barack Obama

Because when I go places and I talk to kids and I talk to parents and I talk to athletes all over, and they look at my story and they see a person, African‐American or not, they see something that they can relate to. Cam Newton


Happy February! It’s the month of Black History, Ash Wednesday (Feb 13, the first day of Lent), and all things love.

Celebrating Black History February is Black History Month, also known as African‐American History month. As you know, we as a people, celebrate Black History 365 days a year. So, why was February chosen for Black History Month? February was picked as Black History Month because Carter G. Woodson created Black History week in 1926 near the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln, Booker T. Washington, and Fredrick Douglass (February). The Black History Month was made to remember the achievements of black people in America; celebrated to commemorate the efforts and hard work of African‐Americans to the American society. As we journey through this month and this year, think on the contributions made to our society by African‐ Americans.

From the American Heart Association

February is National Heart Awareness Month, which helps raise attention the heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.

Every year, nearly 500,000 American Women die from heart disease and stroke. Heart disease is generally associated with men, but cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of woman.

5 Facts from the American Heart AssociationOnly 55 percent of women realize heart disease is the number one killer for American women.Fewer than half of American women know what a healthy blood pressure or cholesterol level is.Your BMI (Body Mass Index) isn’t just helpful when it comes to diets or losing weight‐ it is also linked to heart disease.It’s a myth that strokes, which affect the arteries linked to the brain, only happen to older people. Strokes can happen even in infants.Women are also more likely to suffer from a stroke, contrary to popular myths.


A Lil’ HumorJESUS IS WATCHING YOU!Late one night, a burglar broke into a house he thought was empty.He tiptoed through the living room but suddenly he froze in his tracks when he heard a loud voice say: “Jesus is watching you!”Silence returned to the house, so the burglar crept forward again.“Jesus is watching you,” the voice boomed again.The burglar stopped dead again. He was frightened. Frantically, he looked all around. In a dark corner, he spotted a bird cage and in the cage was a parrot.He asked the parrot: “Was that you who said Jesus is watching me?”“Yes,” said the parrot.The burglar breathed a sigh of relief, and asked the parrot: “What’s your name?”“Clarence,” said the bird.“That’s a dumb name for a parrot,” sneered the burglar. “What idiot named you Clarence?”The parrot said, “The same idiot who named the Rottweiller Jesus.”

Do You BelieveThere was this Christian lady that had to do a lot of traveling for her business, so she did a lot of flying. Flying made her nervous, so she always took her Bible along with her to read and it helped relax her.One time, she was sitting next to a man. When he saw her pull out her Bible, he gave a little chuckle and went back to what he was doing.After awhile, he turned to her and asked, “You don’t really believe all that stuff in there do you?”The lady replied, “Of course I do. It is the Bible.”He said, “Well, what about that guy that was swallowed by that whale?”She replied, “Oh, Jonah. Yes, I believe that, it is in the Bible.”He asked, “Well, how do you suppose he survived all that time inside the whale?”The lady said, “Well, I don’t really know. I guess when I get to heaven, I will ask him.”“What if he isn’t in heaven?” the man asked sarcastically.“Then you can ask him.” replied the lady.


1. Before there was Rosa Parks, there was Claudette Colvin. It was March 2, 1955, when the fifteen‐year‐old schoolgirl refused to move to the back of the bus, nine months before Rosa Parks’ stand that launched the Montgomery bus boycott.

2. Martin Luther King Jr. improvised the most iconic part of his “I Have a Dream Speech.” The night before the march, Dr. King began working on his speech with a small group of advisers in the lobby of the Willard Hotel. The original speech was more political and less historic, according to Clarence B. Jones, and it did not include any reference to dreams. After delivering the now famous line, “we are not satisfied, and we will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream,” Dr. King transformed his speech into a sermon. For more information on the 1963 March on Washington, visit pbs.org/marchonwashington.

3. Inoculation was introduced to America by a slave.

4. The earliest recorded protest against slavery was by the Quakers in 1688.

5. Of the 12.5 million Africans shipped to the New World during the Transatlantic Slave Trade, fewer than 388,000 arrived in the United States.

6. The diverse history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. While Jewish and African American communities have a tumultuous shared history when it comes to the pursuit of civil rights, there is a chapter that is often overlooked. In the 1930s when Jewish academics from Germany and Austria were dismissed from their teaching positions, many came to the United States looking for jobs. Due to the Depression, xenophobia and rising anti‐Semitism, many found it difficult to find work, but more than 50 found positions at HBCUs in the segregated South.

7. One in four cowboys was Black, despite the stories told in popular books and movies. In fact, it's believed that the real “Lone Ranger” was inspired by an African American man named Bass Reeves. Reeves had been born a slave but escaped West during the Civil War where he lived in what was then known as Indian Territory. He eventually became a Deputy U.S. Marshal, was a master of disguise, an expert marksman, had a Native American companion, and rode a silver horse.

8. Esther Jones was the real Betty Boop! The iconic cartoon character Betty Boop was inspired by a Black jazz singer in Harlem. Introduced by cartoonist Max Fleischer in 1930, the caricature of the jazz age flapper was the first and most famous sex symbol in animation. Betty Boop is best known for her revealing dress, curvaceous figure, and signature vocals “Boop Oop A Doop!” While there has been controversy over the years, the inspiration has been traced back to Esther Jones who was known as “Baby Esther” and performed regularly in the Cotton Club during the 1920s.

9. The first licensed African American Female pilot was named Bessie Coleman.

10. Interracial marriage in the United Sates was banned in 1664 and not overturned until 1967. In 2000, Alabama became the last state to officially legalize interracial marriage by removing the unenforceable ban that was still contained in their state constitution.

10 Little Known Black History Facts


Satisfy the Soul The cuisine referred to as "soul food" originated in the kitchens of African‐American slaves in the late 1800s. Soul food recipes typically called for ingredients that are indigenous to Africa and were often found on American plantations. Dishes such as fried chicken, bread pudding, greens and "potlikker," catfish, and hushpuppies are worthy (and tasty) representatives of African‐American culinary traditions.

Pot Liquor Soup – from www.myreceipes.comThe liquid left after cooking greens was often referred to as potlikker. This recipe adds field peas, crowder peas, and other vegetables to the cooking liquid from collard greens and ham hocks to make a hearty, nutrient‐rich soup.

Prep Time :1 Hour

Cook Time : 55 Mins

Yield : Makes 2 1/2 quarts

With collards, ham hocks, and red potatoes, this pot liquor soup

is southern comfort all the way. Enjoy a hearty and filling bowl

with a slice of warm cornbread.

How to Make It Step 1Remove and discard stems and discolored spots from collards; rinse with cold water. Drain; tear into 1‐inch pieces.Step 2Bring collards, ham hocks, and water to cover to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Remove from heat; drain. Repeat procedure once.Step 3Toss together chopped ham and hot sauce; cook in hot oil in Dutch oven over medium‐high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until browned.Step 4Add onion and garlic; saute until tender. Stir in collards, ham hocks, potato, and remaining ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes.Step 5Remove meat from hocks; discard hocks. Return meat to soup.

Ingredients2 pounds fresh collard greens3/4 pound smoked ham hocks1 (1 1/2‐pound) ham steak, chopped2 tablespoons hot sauce3 tablespoons olive oil3 medium onions, chopped1 garlic clove, minced6 red potatoes, diced3 (14 1/2‐ounce) cans chicken broth2 (15.8‐ounce) cans field peas with snaps, rinsed and drained2 (15.8‐ounce) cans crowder peas, rinsed and drained2 cups water1/2 cup vermouth1 tablespoon white vinegar1 teaspoon salt

From the Kitchen


We have swiftly entered the second month of 2018, February. You may be asking yourselves, “Where has the time gone?” With that in mind have you decided what you will do for the Lord, this year? Have you decided to make time for Bible Study and/or Sunday School? Do you want to be a knowing Christian? Come and grow with us. During our time in Bible Study we have studied the different days on the Christian Liturgical Calendar. On the calendar, we are now entering the Lenten Season. Below are some terms that you should know. February 14, we know as Valentine’s Day. This year Ash Wednesday, the firstday of Lent, starts on February 14. So, what is Lent? It is the preparation of the believer (Christian) through prayer, penance, repentance, almsgiving and self‐denial.

Fat Tuesday (Feb 13, 2018), better known as Mardi Gras, is the last day of feasting before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent (Feb 14, 2018), the season of preparation for the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. It always falls 46 days before Easter.Palm Sunday (March 25, 2018) ‐ Christians celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, the week before his death and resurrection. Many Christian churches, Palm Sunday, often referred to as "Passion Sunday," marks the beginning of Holy Week, which concludes on Easter Sunday. The Bible reveals that when Jesus entered Jerusalem, the crowds greeted him by waving palm branches and covering his path with palm branches. Immediately following this great time of celebration in the ministry of Jesus, he begins his journey to the cross.Holy Week (March 25‐30, 2018)‐ is the Marking the death and resurrection of Jesus, which recalls the events of the bible when Jesus is crucified or GOOD Friday, then culminates in the celebration of Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.Maundy Thursday (March 29, 2018)‐Maundy means Command; represents the commandments that Jesus gave his disciples at the Last Supper. Services are typically solemn occasions, marked by the shadow of Jesus’ betrayal. Holy Communion is observed at this service.Good Friday (March 30, 2018)‐ day in which we commemorate the death of Jesus Christ on the cross, the act that brought salvation to all who believe. It is the culmination of Holy Week, which begins on Palm Sunday.Easter‐ Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ‐ this year it is on April 1, 2018.

In the Lord’s Service,

Endia J. ScruggsPastor

Pastor’s Corner


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Valentine’s Day

Each year on February 14th, many people exchange cards, candy, gifts or flowers with their special “valentine.” The day of romance we call Valentine’s Day is named for a Christian martyr and dates back to the 5th century.

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