Blessed Triumphantly (2/15/12)

Greetings Everyone,

All honor and glory to God! Today's Black History lesson is on Gordon Roger Alexander Buchanan Parks (1912 – 2006). He was a groundbreaking American photographer, musician, poet, novelist, journalist, activist and film director. Part social justice activist, part visionary, and full time photographer, Gordon Parks was the first African American to work as a photographer for the Farm Security Administration. There, he developed a powerful documentary style depicting slums, poverty, and the marginal existences of African Americans. In 1948, he became a photographer for Life magazine—their first African American photographer-—and worked at the magazine for the next quarter century. Later, Parks would direct eight films, ranging from documentaries to thrillers. In 1969, he became the first black director for a major Hollywood studio when Warner Brothers released The Learning Tree, a film based on Parks’ autobiographical novel. From there he went on to several commercial successes, including Shaft (1971) and Shaft’s Big Score (1972). Over the years, Parks published a number of novels and memoirs as well as poetry. An extraordinary musician, he also composed classical, blues, and popular music. On another note, for those of you who may not know this, my sorority is sponsoring an event in lieu of Black History Month this Saturday. Please see the attachment and use the contacts listed or get with me ASAP if you would like to attend. Thanks in advance for your support. Continue to keep one another in prayer, thanking God for the victory, and refraining from claiming defeat from the enemy; ALWAYS pray for your desired result, NOT the unfavorable outcome. Do NOT lose sight of God in the midst of adversity, God Bless!

Passage Romans 6:6-7 (NLT): 

"We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin. For when we died with Christ we were set free from the power of sin."

**Random thought: it is NOT cool to fall asleep on the couch with my laptop on lap, as I lay toward one side, awakened at midnight by my frozen extremities, and then attempt to carry-on with typing the SOD** Psalm 129:3-4 says, "My back is covered with cuts, as if a farmer had plowed long furrows. But the LORD is good; he has cut me free from the ropes of the ungodly." This passage clearly speaks about painful punishment in the ancient times, and unjust beatings. But this Psalm is a testament if you will, of God's great glory and authority to free us from the captivity forced upon us by the adversary. We may spend years drenched in iniquities, but in the end we prevail when God rescues us from the enemy's stronghold; God's children will always be blessed triumphantly. 

Prayer of the Day:

Father God we enter into your presence in thanksgiving, praising you for your grace, mercy, forgiveness, and everlasting love. We thank you that no weapon formed against us will ever prosper in the name of Jesus. Lord we thank you for the authority to claim and accept victory over the enemy and defeat over sin. We thank you for the ability in our own words to speak life into every situation, speaking prosperity, success, and positivity into existence. We use the power of our tongue to reverse all negativity we once spoke into our own lives, and we bind now the negativity spoken by others, and make their words ineffective against us in the matchless name of Jesus. Lord we thank you for your continued protection and mercy. This is our affirmation of faith in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!

~~ Tylesha ~~ 

"It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man." (Psalm 118:8)

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**See Attachment Below**

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
F.O.C.U.S. (Fostering Opportunity Constituting Ultimate Success) Chapter

“Saluting the Royal Blue & White Family”

The mighty brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated had a profound vision to unselfishly solicit like visionary leaders to formulate the incomparable sister organization of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Our enriched history should be acknowledged by both fellow Greeks as well as non Greeks during the nationally observed black history month of February. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority share a uniqueness that no other “Divine Nine” organization can argue.

In observance of black history month, please join the ladies of Chi Psi Zeta Chapter honoring two distinguish keynote speakers while giving salute to the royal blue and white family.  The keynote speakers hail from the great state of Texas and are a husband and wife team.  Husband James Wright is a proud member and past National Protocol Officer of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated.  His remarkable wife Mary Breaux Wright is the current Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated National 1^st Vice President.  Both are proud graduates of Grambling State University in Louisiana. 

The host chapter desire all guest wear African attire if available.  There are other notable guest appearances expected.  We are confident that you will share a conversation piece with family and friends of the event for months following.  Tickets are $40.00 for adults and $35.00 for youth ages four to seventeen.  As previous events hosted by Chi Psi Zeta Chapter, this event too will sell out!  It’s essential you contact the following members to secure a ticket.  Feel free to contact me as well.

Dana Harper            danalh2004@yahoo.com

Jamea Hill                zetamea@yahoo.com