~~~STAFF~~~ Dr. K. Daniel Dawsey, Pastor/Techer

Rebecca Mungin-Editor

Joselyn Miller-Jackson-Layout

Photographers Mi’Kiel Gray

Reverend Kuumba Rashidi VaQuan Wright

Special Reporters

Heidi M. Gregg Minister Anthony “AJ” Williams

—Special submission by Harry C. “Chuck” Miller

The story of Black History Month begins in Chicago during the late summer of 1915. Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who in 1912 became the second black to receive a PhD from Harvard University, Dr. W.E.B. Dubois was the first. (1895) He traveled to Chicago from Washington DC, along with thousands of others across the country, to celebrate and observe the 50th anniversary of the emancipation of our ancestors. Many exhibits were displayed depicting the progress of blacks since the 1865 emancipation. Inspired by the 3 week celebration, Dr. Woodson formed the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), and the following year in 1916, he and others published the Journal of Negro History. Inspired by the February birth month of Frederick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln, Dr. Woodson, more affectionately called, "The Father of Black History", chronicled a masterpiece in 1916 called, "Journal of Negro History", which served as a segue for Black History Week (1926). The one week celebration was a precursor to what is now commemorated as Black History Month. In the 1960s, black students from college campuses began to develop an increasingly conscious link with Africa. The excitement and awareness of Black History had a riveting and dramatic effect within communities. Negro History Week became Black History Month. In 1976, 50 years after the first celebration was spearheaded by Dr. Woodson, the ASNLH influenced President Gerald Ford to institutionalize February as Black History Month. Though served on a platter of lemons, BLACK HERITAGE IS RICH! No other people in civilization endured the obstacles and gruesome challenges experienced by our ancestors. Sociologists predicted we wouldn't survive...but WE not only survived, we thrived and multiplied! Black History references a people who learned to turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones and translate adversity into opportunity. Our ancestors are testimonies of many dangers, toils and snares they REALLY DID overcome! We have a creative history of taking a lemon, water of hope and sugar of faith and mixing it ALL TOGETHER for our good! We fail to live up to our heritage when we allow adversity to cripple us and give up before we give out! Black History has its place, as providing a sense of psychological reflection helps preserve heritage and culture. However, we must move beyond honoring heroes who contributed and/or died before us, to analyzing the present and intentionally move from racial battle grounds towards a unified common ground, and on to moral higher ground.

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FEBRUARY EVENTS

1— National Freedom Day 2 — Groundhog Day

5 — Chinese New Year 14— Valentine’s Day

18— Family Day 18 -- President’s Day

February Birthdays

5 Lakoniar Ezell French

9 Deitra Roger- Robinson

Eloise Salami

11 Alice M. Ross

Betty Wolfork

13 Miracle Rumph

14 Rosa Hammock

Marquyse Jackson

15 Alecia Johnson

17 Ariel Crafter

Karolyne Fleming

23 Earlene Blue

24 Shandrea Adams

25 Mary Murray

28 Sierra Adams

29 Willie Mae Martin

Coming Soon! Technology 101

Making the Best of your Cell MAKING THE BEST OF YOUR TABLET

E-Mail and Social Media BRING YOUR DEVICE

AND CHARGER _____________________________

PERFORMING ARTS The Performing Arts Ministry is preparing

for the 2019 schedule. Adults and Youth, Sign up NOW with

Brother Dexter Davis, or Sister Joselyn Miller-Jackson

if you want to be a CU Performer.

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CHILDREN’S CHURCH

Rena Williams—Coordinator

Lisa Rashidi—Assistant Coordinator

COLLEGE /YOUNG ADULTS

Coordinator—Anthony AJ Williams

Asst. Coordinator—Lisa Rashidi

President—Tyler Penland

Vice President—Regina Martin

College Minister—Anthony AJ Williams

Secretary—Kariah Kelly

Graphic Designer—Anthony AJ Williams

Youth Outreach Coordinator-

MeaLenea Homer

CU CONNECTOR

Editor—Rebecca Mungin

Layout—Joselyn Miller-Jackson

Photographers:

Mikeil Grey, Kuumba Rashidi, and

Vaquan Rumph

Special Reporters:

Heidi Gregg and Anthony AJ Williams

C.U.T.E.

(CU Tutorial Experience)

Director—Heidi Gregg

EVANGELISM

Sidney Reid—Coordinator

Roy Owens—Assistant Coordinator

FINANCE

Joyce Snead—Finance Officer

Annette Plant—Accounting Clerk

Edna Murray—Finance Clerk

Sylvia Daniely

Elvira Culler

FOOD SERVICE

Gordon Davis—Coordinator

Lewis Lyons—Assistant Coordinator

HISTORICAL ARCHIVES

Lead Historian—Ann Corbin

Lead Archivist—Joselyn-Miller Jackson

Secretary—Karolyn Fleming

MEDIA

Coordinator—Kuumba Rashidi

Easy Worship—Cynthia Rumph

Sound Technician—James E. Jackson

Videographer—Michelle P. Bell

Webmaster—Anthony AJ Williams

MISSIONS

President—Karolyne Fleming

Vice President—Rena Williams

Secretary—Ethel Francisco

Asst. Sec.—Josephine Williams

Teacher—Mary Murray

Asst. Teacher—Ann Corbin

Devotional Leaders:

Rena Williams and Betty Woolfolk

PRISON MINISTRY

Minister Roy Owens

MUSIC MINISTRY

Director of Choirs–Dexter Davis

President—Beverly Collins

Vice President—Teresa Goodman

Secretary—Rebecca Mungin

Librarian—Joselyn Miller-Jackson

Parliamentarian—Willie Sneed

Chaplain—Beverly Smith

MOTHER OF THE CHURCH

Sister Willie Maude Lumpkin

PRAYER MINISTRY

Beverly Smith

CHURCH MAINTENANCE

James E. Jackson

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Superintendent—George Smith

Asst. Supt.—Michelle P. Bell

Secretary - Lillian Wright

TRANSPORTATION

Coordinator—Michael Robinson

Asst. Coordinator—George Floyd

USHERS STAFF

President—Robert Ross

Vice President—Lena Rumph

Secretary—Florine Floyd

Assistant Secretary—Edna Murray

UPWARD SPORTS

Director—Wanda Clark

Coach Coordinator—Stacy Bell

Referee Coordinator Kevin Rouse

MINISTERIAL STAFF

K. Daniel Dawsey, Pastor/Teacher

Reverend Stacy Bell

Reverend William Claiborne

Reverend Harold Mungin,

Youth Director

Minister Roy Owens

Reverend Kuumba Rashidi

Minister Beverly Smith

Minister George Smith

Minister Anthony AJ WIlliams

Reverend Donald Williams

DEACONS Chairman—Deacon Gordon Davis Vice

Chairman—Deacon Paul Clark

Secretary—Deacon Kevin Rouse

Deacon Perry Culler

Deacon Frank Flanders

Deacon Freeman Nottingham

Deacon Patrick Ross

Deacon John Snead

DEACONS EMERITUS

Deacon Andrew Carter

Deacon Ira Hicks

DEACONESS

President—Josephine Davis

Vice President—Joyce Snead

Secretary—Elvira Culler

Assistant Secretary—Ludell Dinkins

Teacher—Cheryl Jordan-Claiborne

Chaplain—Mary Murray

A.R.M.Y.

Director—Harold Mungin

Secretary—Rebecca Mungin

CHURCH CLERKS

Edna Murray—Clerk

Lisa Rashidi—Assistant Clerk

CHURCH SECRETARY

Rebecca Mungin

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Director—Elaine Dawsey

Secretary—Beverly Smith

SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to the Deacons Ministry as they have increased by two members.

Deacons Frank Flanders and Patrick Ross were ordained on January 13, 2019. Rev.

Dennis Harden, pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Perry, was the guest

speaker and the occasion was filled with uplifting music and an atmosphere of love for the men who, along with their loving wives, Sis. Marie Flanders and Sis. Judy Ross, have and will continue to serve His Kingdom with passion and diligence. The Central Union Family wishes you well as you join us as we fulfill our quest for His

“Well done, My good and Faithful Servant!”

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P A G E 5

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OUR SICK AND SHUT-IN

MEMBERS

Rev. Stacy Bell—Warner Robins, GA Sis. Betty Causey

Sis. Willie Mae Clark Sis. Terry Green Sis. Annie Hicks

Bro. and Sis. Liggen and Margaret Harvey Sis. Eddie Mae Keen—Augusta, GA

Sis. Bernice Kemp Sis. Willie Mae Martin

Sis. Angela Mason Sis. Gwen Ross Sis. Lisa Safford

Bro. Sammie Smith – Warner Robins, GA

Colonel James Andrew Coar Nov. 17, 1943 - Jan. 28, 2019

Husband of Sister Janza Hilson Coar

CONGRATULATIONS

to

Sharia Denise Stripling

on receiving your Masters Degree in Business

Administration from Walden University

during the Winter Commencement on

January 17th in Tampa, Florida.

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WORD BANK ABOLITIONIST

AFRICA

BOYCOTT

BUS

CARVER

CIVIL WAR

EQUALITY

FREEDOM

INTEGRATION

JIM CROW

JUSTICIE

KWANZAA

MARCH

NAACP

NORTH

OPPRESSION

PROTEST

RIGHTS

SEGREGATION

SHARECROPPER

SLAVERY

SOUTH

SUFFRAGE

TUBMAN

VOTE

FEBRUARY 2019 February 11-17 February 18-24

February 25-March 3

March 4-10 March 11-17

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Psalm 56:-9 In God I Trust

Deuteronomy 31:10-14

God Sustains and Care for Jacob

Proverbs 25:2-7 Wait to Enter the King’s Presence

Mark 4:10-20 Answering the Lord’s Call for Discipleship

Ephesians 2:1-10 Transformed by Christ

Into New Life

T Luke 18:9-14

God Listens to The Humble

Psalm 121 Trust God,

No Need to Fear

James 2:1-7 Treat the Poor and Rich Impartially

Mark 10:23-31 It’s Hard to Enter

The Kingdom

Ezekiel 34:11-16 God Seeks the

Scattered People

W 1 Peter 1:3-7

Faith Tested By Fire Isaiah 41:8-13 The Lord Will

Help You

Matthews 5:43-48 Love and Pray for

The Prosecutor

Matthew 10:35-39 The Lord’s Call and

Family Conflict

Hosea 11:1-9 God’s Compassion for

Straying People

T James 5:7-12

The Lord Is Near In Suffering

Nahum 1:2-8 God Overpowers

Adversaries

Ephesians 4:1-7 A Life Worthy of

God’s Call

John 12:20-26 The Father Honors Those Who Follow

Luke 3:12-13; 5:27-32 Calling Sinners to

Repentance

F Joshua 4:19-24

Crossing The Jordan On Dry Land

John 17:11-15 God’s Protection Through Oneness

Luke 14:1-6 Serving with Love

On the Sabbath

Philippians 3:7-16 Suffering and Knowing

Christ Jesus

Luke 15:1-10 Find the Lost Sheep

And Coin

S Psalm 66:10-15

God’s Grace For Hard Testing

Psalm 140:1-8 Deliverance from

Violent People

Luke 14:15-24 The Great Dinner

For all Peoples

2 Corinthians 6:1-10 Faithful Witness

Through Suffering

Luke 15:25-32 Plea for Understanding

And Recognition

S

Psalm 66:1-9, 16-20 Praise God for His

Mighty Works

Psalm 91:1-8, 11-16 Assurance of

God’s Protection

Luke 14:15-24 Humility, the Right

Path of Believers

Mark 1:16-20; Luke 14:25-33

Counting the Cost, Answering the Call

Luke 15:11-24 Family Members,

Forgiven and Reconciled

A Glance at

March

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

2-Read Across America

Day

5-Mardi Gras

6-Ash Wednesday

10-Daylight Savings

Time

14-Pi Day

15-World Sleep Day

17-St. Patrick’s Day

20-Spring Begins

International Day of

Happiness

21-World Poetry Day

23-National Puppy Day

27-National Joe Day

30-Earth Hour

Thank you for your input as we continue to “serve

this present age” with our eCUC.

CU Connectors are archived at centralunion.co/newsletter.

It is not too late to request your copy by email by sending

us an email or by signing up at the link at centralunion.co.

The service is FREE and you DO NOT have to be a

member of “The Union” to become a subscriber.

If you have other information that you would like to submit

for consideration, please, send it to

CU_Connector@bellsouth.net or bring it to the Church

Office by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

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C.U.T.E. NUGGETS This month’s nuggets come in

the form of a nine piece.

Here are 9 keys to success from

successful people like Oprah

Winfrey, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs,

and Albert Einstein.

Always challenge yourself. Everyday push to learn something new. Believe in yourself. Don’t put a ceiling on yourself.. Don’t waste your time. Time is limited.. Don’t fear change. People always fear change. People feared

electricity when it was invented, didn’t they?

People feared coal, they feared gas-powered

engines… There will always be ignorance,

and ignorance leads to fear. But with time,

people will come to accept their silicon

masters.” Work hard. The price of success is hard work, dedication

to the job at hand, and the determination

that whether we win or lose, we have

applied the best of ourselves to the task at

hand.” Failure is inevitable. Do not let that erase the fact that we all

crawled before we walked. Be creative. You are enough of an artist to draw from

your imagination. Take action. The object of all work is production or

accomplishment and to either of these ends

there must be forethought, system, planning,

intelligence, and honest purpose, as well as

perspiration. Accept criticism. Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is

necessary. It fulfils the same function as pain

in the human body. It calls attention to an

unhealthy state of things.”

THE RECIPE FOR

EVERLASTING

LOVE 12 cups of HUGS

2 tons of KISSES

3 cups of LOVE

200 cups of KINDNESS

1 medium bag of BIG RED

HEARTS

BLEND ALL AND SPINKLE

WITH LOTS OF LOVE

Director - Miss Heidi