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. h "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. TheMan Who/s Carried OnAnother Man'sbacklroestiot AppreciateH ow Far Off The Town/s. � Nigerian Proverb' . . 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 i-ro A>n • I ,,' J 11'/ ,J�wis\l,�munity. INS 1 EAD vr telling the truth no I r;:;���:n��;;:Ciam f celebrates 102nd l,--,I __ birthday e n vor ththe 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. n ubllc II '0 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. You cannot build a hous for last winter. Visibly Committed League. and th nit d o (UNCF) i es ntial t th mmuniti � thex serve. Th �. why R.J. R . n Ids 'f b 'C Company i . mmitted t th ir ontinu d srowth. wh re i this su P rt m r vi i- ble than in the R.J. R yn lds Public. ervi ' Billboard Pr gram. Thi pr gram m k � a ilabl t ,the�e rganizati n. hundr ds f hi h visibility locati n. in d z ns f iti "C( U. t to « at . The w rk J � a r sult. m r awar n �� i� f .us d ( n th vital c mrnunity d v I pment w rk th carr", ut. , hi. i. iuxt on itth many w . � R.J. 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