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New Era Progressive Missionary Baptist State Youth Convention, Birmingham, AL (2026)

07/18/2025

Presenting by the Historical SCLC .. Bring your Youth out!

07/16/2025

Summer is coming to an end and school is about to start!!! Here are some places that are giving away free school supplies!! We will be sure to keep you updated as more information comes out.

July 19th - 3 year Respect rally @ 10am- 1pm
July 27th - 7th Annual back to school block party @ 3pm -6pm
August 9th - 10th annual back to school rally @ 2:30 pm- 6:00 pm

07/13/2025

Ephesians 2 : 8-9 ✝️
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Inspiration ✨
Today, temptation and the false path is often confused with salvation, which comes in many forms and guises. This 'salvation' may for some include the diversions of drugs, s*x, idolatries, consumption, or in the form of false prophets offering quick fixes. Often, the worst perpetrator may even be ourselves once we forget God is in the driving seat. Thus, it is only through Christ's divination that we may understand true and everlasting salvation in the eyes of our heavenly father. It is only with our faith in the Lord, and not in oneself or other false prophets, that we may find grace.

Prayer 🙏🏽
Our Lord in Heaven, hallowed be thy name, and hallowed be the sacrament between man and your majesty. Lead me not into the temptations of false salvation, or to heed and follow the words of lost prophets. Help me find the courage to strengthen my faith in thee and only thee, my Lord, in whom all true redemption and grace is found. Amen.

07/08/2025

Ephesians 1:17 ✝️

That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:

Inspiration ✨

When we first come to Christ, it is usually an emotionally charged union. Our repentance and our joy combine often to create tears as we pray for forgiveness and receive our salvation. As young believers, our exuberance and our passion for Christ are boundless and our zeal buoys us to action. Eventually, however, this type of emotionalism dies out and unless we are firmly rooted in the Word of God, we are lost again. The scripture exhorts us to gain knowledge of God so that His Word may be revealed to us. It is the Word of God that roots us in our salvation. Without it, we are too easily led astray. That is why Bible study is so important. The more we study, the more we know God. The more we know God, the stronger the bond that ties us to Him.

Prayer 🙏🏽

Father, help me to study Your word, so that I may come to truly know You. As I study Your word, give me the wisdom to understand You. Reveal Yourself to me as I root myself in knowledge of You. Amen.

06/24/2025

I have some SHOCKING news. Brace yourselves… Ready? Here it is: The world does not revolve around you. (I know, I know. Deep breaths.) In today’s world, we are constantly encouraged to put ourselves first. Social media, entertainment, and culture often tell us that success means making sure we get what we want, standing out, and focusing on our own needs
and desires. Philippians 2:3-4 tells us, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”

Understanding Philippians 2:3-4

Paul, the writer of Philippians, was writing to the early church in Philippi. He wanted to encourage them to be united in Christ and to reflect His love
through their actions. The key message in Philippians 2:3-4 is humility. Paul instructs believers to reject selfish ambition and conceit and instead
embrace a mindset that values others above themselves. This does not mean thinking less of oneself, but rather thinking of others more often. Putting others first is not natural for most people. Humans are hard wired to put themselves first. But when we intentionally shift our focus away from
ourselves and toward the needs of others, we begin to reflect the heart of Jesus.

The Example of Jesus

Jesus is the perfect example of humility and selflessness. Philippians 2:5-8 continues by saying, “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled
himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!” Jesus, the Son of God, had every right to demand honor, glory, and service. Yet, He chose to humble Himself, serve others, and ultimately give His life on the cross for the sake of humanity. His entire ministry was an example
of putting others first. He healed the sick, fed the hungry, and spent time with those who were rejected by society. Even in His final moments before the crucifixion, He washed the feet of His disciples—an act of extreme humility. If Jesus, the King of Kings, could humble Himself to serve others, then we, as His followers, should do the same.

Ways to Put Others First

Living out Philippians 2:3-4 is not just about words but actions. Here are
some practical ways to apply this scripture in everyday life:
1. Serving Others – Look for opportunities to serve at home, school, church, or in your community. Helping a sibling with homework, assisting a classmate who is struggling, or volunteering at a food pantry are all ways to put others first.
2. Encouraging Others – Speak words of kindness and encouragement. Complimenting someone, writing a note of appreciation, or simply being a good listener can lift someone’s spirit.
3. Being Patient – Often, putting others first means waiting and showing patience. This could mean letting someone else take the first turn in a game, allowing a friend to talk before jumping in with your own story, or not getting frustrated when things don’t go your way.
4. Giving Generously – Share what you have, whether it’s your time, resources, or talents. Offering to help a friend who is struggling with a subject in school, sharing your lunch with someone who forgot theirs , or donating clothes and toys to those in are all acts of generosity that's reflects Christ love.
5. Forgiving Easily – Holding onto grudges puts our own feelings above others. True humility means being quick to forgive, even when we feel justified in our anger. Jesus forgave those who crucified Him, and He calls us to extend the same grace to others.
6. Praying for Others – A great way to put others first is by lifting them up in prayer. Praying for a friend who is struggling, a family member who is sick, or even someone who has hurt you is a powerful way to show selflessness. When we put others first, we not only bless them, but we also experience blessings in return. Jesus said in Acts 20:35, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Serving others brings joy, fulfillment, and a deeper sense of purpose. Additionally, when we live selflessly, we strengthen our relationships. Friendships grow when we consider others’ needs above our own. Families thrive when members serve and love each other. Communities become
stronger when people look out for one another instead of only themselves. Another blessing is that putting others first draws us closer to Christ. The
more we live like Jesus, the more we experience His presence and His love working through us. It transforms our hearts and deepens our faith.
Wrap Up
Philippians 2:3-4 is a powerful call to live differently than everyone else. It teaches us that true greatness is found in humility, and real joy comes
from serving others. Jesus set the ultimate example of selflessness, and as His followers, we are called to reflect that same love in our daily lives. Living a life that puts others first is not always easy, but it is always worth it. When we shift our focus from ourselves to others, we build stronger relationships, experience deeper joy, and grow in our faith. May we strive each day to walk in humility, serve with love, and put others first, just as Jesus did.

06/18/2025

Happy Wednesday!! Let's take some time and dive a little more into the lesson we talked about Monday. The power of words. Let's start with the first point.
1. Think before you speak!
Anger, frustration, and hurt all cause our tongues to be quick to interject into the conversation exactly how we’re feeling or what we’re thinking. Situations that trigger those emotions can be overwhelming, and we can feel the need to respond quickly through our words. James 1:19 has this caution for us: 19 Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
This is a challenging instruction. I don’t know about you, but I often think about what I plan to respond or
say, even before the other person finishes talking!Being quick to talk is human nature. Being quick to listen takes work and patience. You won’t achieve this skill overnight, but it is important to strive towards it.Before you speak, ask yourself these questions:
● Why do I want to say this?
● What do I hope to accomplish by saying this?
● Will these words encourage someone’s heart, or will they rip it apart?
● Are these words I will be glad I squeezed out like toothpaste?
● Or will I regret them, having to try and scramble to stuff all the toothpaste back into the tube?
If you’re having a moment of intense emotion—maybe anger, frustration, or sadness—take a moment away. Excuse yourself from the room or conversation and do something to calm
your emotions. Maybe it’s taking a walk, listening to some music, praying, talking to God,
or journaling. Once you’ve had a moment to process why you feel a certain way, return to
the conversation to speak. Understanding why you’re feeling the way you do before spewing ugly
words from your mouth that will only cause more hurt and anger is
important.
Proverbs 15:1 says this:
A gentle answer deflects anger,
but harsh words make tempers flare.
Take time to think about how you can respond before you speak.

2.Encourage and uplift others with your words.
Your words can be used to encourage and uplift others.Read Proverbs 16:24:
“Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the
bones.” Imagine that – our words can be like honey, bringing sweetness and
healing to others. This is a powerful reminder of the positive force our words can be. Think about the last time someone spoke encouraging words to you.
How did it make you feel? Now, think about the last time you encouraged someone else. The ripple effect of positive words can be astounding. Our speech has the power to uplift, inspire, and bring hope. As you go about your week, remember that your words carry weight. In a world that sometimes feels heavy, let’s be the light through the words
we speak. Encourage one another, build each other up, and let’s create an atmosphere of positivity that reflects the love of Christ.

3.Take time to apologize.
Inevitably, we will all say things that we wish we hadn’t. Inevitably, we will all spew anger from our mouths, and we will regret the words we spoke. I’m sure right now, every single one of you in this room can think of a time when you said something you still regret to this day. I want you to think of the person you said those words to, or maybe it was
someone you said words about behind their back.
Picture them in your mind. After you’ve pictured them and thought about what you’ve said that hurt
them, I have one question for you. What will you do about it? We’ve already figured out that once words are out of our mouths, it’s impossible to stuff them back in and erase them completely. But there are things we can do to make amends. Now, it’s important to talk about the people you spoke mean words to, but you feel like they deserved it.
We all have people in our lives who have hurt us, and we’ve reacted by trying to hurt them back.
This isn’t easy to hear, but it’s important to remember that just because someone’s words have hurt us, it does not give us the excuse or the right to
hurt someone back. That’s so hard when we’re thinking about someone who is our enemy and
has broken our hearts with the things they’ve said.
But just because they bled on you from their own wounds doesn’t mean your wounds must bleed back on them or anyone else. Now understand that I’m not saying you must make amends with this
person and become their best friend. In some cases, that’s not a healthy situation. However, taking the time to say, “I’m sorry,” can remove that weight of guilt from your own heart and shoulders.
So, how can you make amends today? It could be as simple as going to someone you love whom you know you’ve hurt and saying, “I’m sorry for how I treated you and the things I’ve said.”
And then make conscious efforts not to speak like that again. None of us are perfect, and we’ll all continue to make mistakes, but true
repentance is about changed behavior, not just a quick “I’m sorry.” It could be about sending a text or letter to someone you hurt who you
haven’t spoken to in a while. Or it’s about going to the person you shared gossip with, sharing things
you know you shouldn’t have about someone else, and apologizing for doing so. Explain to them that it was not fair or right for you to say such mean
things about someone behind their back. Whatever it looks like for you today, how will you make amends? Surround yourself with people who you know will challenge you with what you say. If you constantly surround yourself with friends who are quick to gossip and lie about others, make fun of others, or even bully others, you will find that those things become habits in your life as well. Think of someone that you know who tends to be on the quieter side. Maybe they don’t participate in gossip conversations at school or in youth group. Think of ways you could spend time with them this week and invest in a relationship with them. Or maybe you can’t think of anyone, and that’s okay, too. Spend time praying and asking God to bring people into your life who will challenge you to speak words of life, not of death. Maybe you can find a mentor who will check in and ask you how you’ve been doing with your words. Maybe there’s even a friend in your life now who you can challenge together to speak words of life, not death. If you have a best friend, and the two of you struggle with gossiping or speaking badly of others, flip the script and begin to challenge one another to speak life instead. You could pick other topics of conversation to discuss. You could set boundaries on the topics you approach together. Challenge and encourage each other to become people who think before speaking and share Jesus in their words.

4.Finally, watch what goes into your mind.
The things that go in will inevitably always come out, whether you realize it or not. If you spend a lot of time watching TV shows or movies where characters
cuss or speak in anger, those phrases and lines will stay inside your head and heart, and in a moment of anger yourself, they will come out. I know there have been so many times in my own life where I have said
something shocking and been like, “Where did that come from?!” I realized it was an influence of something I’d watched or listened to. What kind of music are you listening to? Our minds hold this incredible ability to memorize thousands of song
lyrics at any given time. What are the words you are filling your mind with every day? If they are explicit, curse words that drag people down, those are the kinds of things that will eventually begin pouring out of your own mouth. Watch the things you are pouring into your mind..Evaluate the books, movies, music, and social media you are filling your heart and mind with. It may be time for a change. Maybe it’s time to start listening to worship music on the school bus. Maybe it’s time to start memorizing verses about our tongues, like some of the ones we read earlier. And in the moments when it’s easier to watch a bad movie, spend some time praying or reading your Bible. Our words have the power of life or death for someone else. This is not something to be taken lightly. How will you use that power?

06/16/2025

A few weeks ago our youth talked about the power of words. We learned that something simple as a tube of toothpaste can be a representation of our words. It’s easy to speak words. Did you know it’s estimated that people speak up to 16,000 words per day on average? I’m sure we all know people who can double or triple that! On average, people speak around 150 words per minute when conversing.We are created to communicate. People speak in a variety of ways. They speak with their mouth. They speak with their fingers by typing out text messages or letters. They speak with their body language in the ways they roll their eyes or shrug their shoulders. And they can even speak with their hands through sign language. It’s easy to have something to say. We all have an opinion. We all have thoughts. We all have something we want to tell another person. Our words flow out easily, like how simple it is to squeeze out an entire tube
of toothpaste. But how much harder is it to take back the words we wish we hadn’t said? It’s like trying to stuff that icky, messy toothpaste back into the tube it came out of. It’s nearly impossible. And even if you can get some of the toothpaste back into the tube methodically, there’s absolutely no way you can get it all back in there. Our words are like that, too.Once they’re spoken, there is absolutely no way to take them back.Proverbs 18:21 has this strong reminder for us:
21 The tongue can bring death or life;
those who love to talk will reap the consequences.
Our tongues are powerful. The words that we speak can bring death or life
to someone. Have you ever taken the time to consider what that means? Every word that you say impacts someone’s life in some way. It either tears their heart apart with the damage you’ve said or builds their heart back together with encouragement. A careless word spoken in gossip, anger, or frustration can easily become
the thing someone never forgets. You know that because we all have had those words spoken to us by someone else, and it’s so difficult to forget them.
So, what do we do about our mouths?
1. Think Before you speak.
2. Encourage and uplift others with your words.
3. Take time to apologize
4. Finally, watch what goes into your mind.

05/25/2025

SUMMERTIME!!!!

☀️Get those kids out the house this summer for FREE OR ALMOST FREE☀️

🍿ENTERTAINMENT🍿

🎬 1. Regal Cinemas – Summer Movie Express: $1 tickets for family-friendly films every Tuesday and Wednesday at 11 a.m. from June 10 through August 6.

2. Cinemark – Summer Movie Clubhouse: Select children’s movies for just $1.75 per ticket from June 7 through August.

3. AMC Theatres – 50% Off Wednesdays: Starting July 9, AMC Stubs members receive half-off evening base-priced tickets every Wednesday.

🎳 Kids Bowl Free Program
Children can bowl two free games daily all summer long at participating bowling centers.

🍕Chuck E. Cheese offers a Fun Pass Membership with three tiers:
• Bronze: $7.99/month for 40 games per visit and 20% off most food and drinks.
• Silver: $11.99/month for 100 games per visit and 30% off.
• Gold: $29.99/month for 250 games per visit and 50% off.

🍔 PLACES TO EAT 🍔
**make sure your location is participating**

1. Red Robin
Kids’ meals are 50% off every Wednesday with the code KIDSMEAL50 for dine-in or online orders. Meals include an entrée, side, drink, and bottomless refills.

2. Chili’s
My Chili’s Rewards members receive periodic free kids’ meal offers with the purchase of an adult entrée.

3. Denny’s
Many locations offer free kids’ meals on Tuesdays from 4–10 PM with the purchase of an adult entrée.

4. Bob Evans
Kids eat free on Tuesdays after 4 PM with the purchase of an adult entrée.

5. Smashburger
Kids eat free on Wednesdays with the purchase of an adult meal (entrée, side, and drink).

6. IKEA
IKEA Family members receive two free kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entrée at participating locations.

7. Luby’s
Kids 10 and under eat free on Wednesdays and Saturdays with the purchase of an adult meal.

8. Ruby Tuesday
Kids eat free after 5 PM on Tuesdays and all day on Fridays with the purchase of an adult entrée.

9. Moe’s Southwest Grill
Deal: Kids eat free all day on Sundays with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Notes: Includes chips, salsa, drink, and cookie.

10. Piccadilly
Kids 12 and under enjoy meals for $1.99 on Thursdays with the purchase of an adult meal.

11. Logan’s Roadhouse
Kids 10 and under eat free on Wednesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée.

12. Moe’s BBQ
Kids eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult

13.Texas Roadhouse
Offers $0.99 kids’ meals on Mondays.

14. Chick-fil-A
Select locations offer a free kids’ meal per adult combo meal on Tuesdays from 5:30–7:30 PM.

15. Huddle House
Huddle House invites you to feed the family on Monday or Tuesday at their kids eat free restaurants located throughout several states. One free kids meal per adult entree purchase of $6 or more. Kids can choose from waffles, pancakes, grilled cheese and
more.
Steak ‘n Shake
16. Deal: Kids eat free every day with every $9 spent.
Notes: Dine-in only; participation may vary.

** be sure to check other local locations**

🏠 LOCAL 🏠

📚 Library Programs & Storytimes

Many local libraries host free summer reading programs, story times, and craft sessions. Check with your local library for specific events.

🔨 Free Arts & Crafts Workshops

Home Depot & lowes Kids Workshops: Free in-store workshops on the first Saturday of each month where kids can build and take home their projects.

🍃 Nature Centers or Local Wildlife Preserves
Why it’s great: Interactive exhibits, nature walks, and learning stations.
Cost: Free or donation-based
Bonus: Many offer free scavenger hunts or live animal demos

💦 Splash Pads

🎬 Free movies in the Park

🧩 Discovery/Children mueseums(EBT/Snap discounted)

🗿Museums for All: Provides free or reduced admission to over 1,400 museums nationwide for families receiving SNAP benefits.
🗿Blue Star Museums: Offers free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families from May 17 to August 31, 2025.

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