As we learn to trust
I unde tand I m t trust if I
m to be t ted.
I unde tand Itt my
whole ouUoo chang .
I understand that t t�
foundation of ny healthy
relatio hlp.
I understand th t in learning
to trust my If I will find the
intimacy with others.
I undentand that I g in
confidence in my intuition and
learn to honor my dec! io , I
will d cover my own excel
lence and encourage others to
do the me.
I understand that trusting i
ccepting the truth even when it
hurts.
I understand I learn to
trust In God, I will develop an
outgrowth of dependability,
reliability and harmony be
tween words and actions.
I understand as I learn to
trust, I will gradually e tabU h
a solid b e of God' wisdom
within me.
Trust is Love
Faith
Power
Hon ty
not judging
open communication
most of all understanding
Learning to trust is a step by
step process.
Learning to trust is by test
ing the waters of truth as you go
forward in your everyday life.
Learning to trust your intui
tion when faced with decisions
in that one confused moment.
Learning to trust yourself,
you will find true intimacy with
others.
Learning to trust yourself to
take risks in creating a limitless
prosperous future.
Learning to trust your loved
ones to express the truth and
treat you with respect, whether,
they are in your presence or not.
Learning to trust is when
you encourage your loved one
to reach their potential.
Learning to trust your
children to know they will
make the right decisions for
their lives.
Learning to be trustworthy is
one of the most powerful assets
you can obtain, first with your
self and then with others.
Learning to trust is when
you see beyond your fears.
To distrust is:
To wi thhold the truth.
Fear of the future.
Not understanding what it
takes to believe in yourself.
In the renewing of spirit, we
allow ourselves to trust the path
that God has set for each of us.
As we trust, we increase our
willingness to know that we are
living our lives in a way that
works for us. As we learn to
trust the process of life, we cre
ate a brighter world in which to
live.
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"There is not a per
vasive anti-Black at
titude. "Black peole are
being pOSitioned by
the wickedly wise as
e cause of the
country's ruin. n
"We re living in the time of a
turning point In America and a turn
ing point in the world. Change ls on
the horizon for th e who can read the
igns," he d, in speech title, "A
Torchlight for America," delivered at
the cl e of S viours' Day 1992, a
celebration of the birth of the
Honorable Elijah Muhammad,
founder of the Nation of Islam. Dome
attendance surp ed a World series
baseball game held that same night.
America is consumed by "greed,
lust and inordinate self-interest that
has divided the country along the
lines of class, race and sex," said the
Minister.
By MARY GOLLIDAY
Mlchlg.n Cltlz.n
Mrs. Roxanna White 0 celebrated
her 102nd birthday recently at her
daughter's home.
Mrs. White is the oldest member
of Bethesda Baptist Church, which
she attends regularly.
She attribute her longevity in
"Trusting in th� Lord."
Twenty-one students from various
program with the Adult and Com
munity Education was recently
honored Students of the Month.
Among them were Bumita
Gamble and Larry Gamble. Con
gratulations to both of you. Keep the
good work up.
Every Woman's Place will hold
their 12th Annual Cheers & Cheese
Fundraiser, Friday, December 4,
from 5-9 p.m.
The event will be held-at the
Frauenthal Center for the Performing
Arts, in the Hilt Building, 427 W.
Western Avenue.
Jazz will be performed by
Greenbrook. .
Tickets are S12 in advance, S1S at
the door. For more information, call
Stephanee: 739-6105.
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Ive or er retrafnin nd
progra t make inner city Bl cks
property nd b loe 0 ners re
ed, d.
Mlnl.ter Farrakhan advised
reatructurin the country's defense,
welfare nd healty ystem and
revampln education to emphasize
di clpUne, math and clence and
remove myths of hlte uprem cy
from curriculums.
1be Nation of islam's ueces in
ocla], economic and educatiooal
reform d rves tudy, declared the
popular leader. Our model can be a
"torchlight for America" it'le dership
Is not bUnded by arrogance and
racism, he aid.
Hosea Williams, former aide to
Dr. Martin Luther King, and. Rapper
Chuck 0, �t on the dais. The Con
The country's faltering economy, cern Cler y of Atlanta, Berniece
huge federal debt and budget deficit, King and civil rights matriarch Re a
failing educat�o� sy tern, sinking' Par expre ed support for the Na
standard of llving, employment, tion ofI lam's coming to Atlanta and
crime, drug and health proble� .are , echoed Mayor Maynard Jackson's
sign internal decay is killtng call for talks between Muslims and
America, he explained. critic , particularly tho e in the
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Making a fashionable statement: Barbara W. DeBaptl e (center), president of the National coeunon
of 100 Black Women, was recently presented a 15,000 donation from Maybellipe Shad of You color
cosmetics. The contribution will help fund the Shade of You Literacy and Life Skills Fund, which I
administered by the coalition. The Fund provides literacy and life kill training for at-risk teenagers In
four pilot cities. Pictures above are: (1) Carolyn McHenry-Wise of Maybelline and (r) Jennifer Martin,
cosmetic consultant.
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Benton Harbor Public Library
now have government publications
on compact disc database. GOVPUB
i a collection of databases produced
by the federal government. The
databa s are on compact disc,
which allow storage of large.
amounts of informa tion.
The library is one of the first
public librarie in the tate to offer
access to government-produced com
pact discs.
There arre currently four
databases available: 1990 Census In.
formation, NTDB (Nation 1 Trade
Date Bank), EPA"s TRI (Environ
mental Protection Agency's Toxic
Release Inventory), and OSHA (Oc
cupational Safety and Health Ad
ministation Database).
GOVPUB is available for public
u e and i located near the reference
desk. Basic instruction and assistance
will be provided.
The computer equipment neces
sary to establish GOVPUB was pur
chased with funds received throu
the Library Services and Cons \1 c
tion Act Title I, administered b� the
Library of Michigan.
Benton Harbor Public Library
receives the databases e because
of their status as a Federal Depo itory
Library.
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