RICHMOND —  And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.

 And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.

 And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.

 And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there.

 And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it.

 And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life. (Rev 21:22-27)

NAACP monthly meeting

The Richmond/Madison County Branch of the NAACP meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 302 Francis Street, Richmond Ky.

Yard sale at New Vision Church today

A multi-family yard sale is taking place Saturday (today) from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The New Vision Church, 3313 Irvine Road, across from Shell Mart. Lots of interesting items will be for sale, and all venders are welcome. Hot dogs and drinks will be sold. Everyone is welcome to come out for great bargains.

Giveaway yard sale

The Children’s Fellowship of First Baptish Church, Francis Street in Richmond, will host a FREE yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 8. Items such as clothing, shoes, household items, furniture, toys and much more will be given away. The event is in keeping with the fellowships with the theme Serving All in LOVE, based on 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. For more details, cal the church at 624-2045. Rev. Robert Blythe is the pastor.

Christian tea party

 On Saturday, Sept. 8, at 4 p.m., the Concord Predestinarian Baptist Church, 286 Charlie Norris Road, will host a tea social for women and men. Special guest will be Sis. Vallerie Taylor of Lexington. Singing will be part of the program. Everyone is welcome to join us.

Free-lunch ministry

Every Thursday, from noon to 3 p.m., Saint Paul AME Church, 437 Francis St., Richmond, serves a free lunch to all who come.

“This is an ongoing, weekly ministry to serve the hungry, the homeless and feed anyone who walks in our doors,” says Pastor William R.T. Hale.

www.saintpaulrichmond.com

Upward Bound Ministries

 UBM’s Teen Turning Point is an intervention and prevention program for teens identified as at risk for academic failure, substance abuse issues, and potential judicial interaction.

• Is your teen experiencing trouble at school? (suspension, truancy, grades)

• Does your teen display violent behavior?

• Has your teen had problems with the law?

Teen Turning Point serves as an intervention program for teens identified as at risk for academic failure due to defiant and destructive behavior, substance abuse, or potential judicial interaction.

The goal is to improve the health and well-being of teens in Madison and the surrounding counties, specifically addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Teen Turning Point objective is to provide hands-on, educational experiences regarding the benefits of replacing unhealthy behaviors with physical activity. (i.e., boot camp, obstacle courses, planned physical activities weekly)

It also provides opportunities and support for young people to explore careers and connect their schooling to careers (i.e., mentoring teens, career field trips, academic and career counseling.) In addition, it helps students of all ages become college-ready and mentally healthy (i.e., drug resistance skills and information, spiritual character development, self-management skills, communication skills, academic support and parent-child relationships)

For more details about Teen Turning Point, contact Darnell Hill, Executive Director/Founder, at 986-1650 or TTP Coordinator Brad Reynolds, 200-1632. You also may visit www.upwardboundministries.org

Substance abuse can have a serious impact on a community’s ability to be strong and healthy. It is not just one issue, it is a combination of issues that add up and influence the way in which a community functions.

Upward Bound Ministry’s Turning Point is an intervention program for adults with addictions and compulsive behaviors issues.

Upward Bound’s Cope ministry supports parents, spouses, grandparents or family members who are affected by the addictions and compulsive behaviors of family members or friends.

Upward Bound Ministries’ Lifeline is a drug awareness and prevention that is telecast once a week to Time Warner Cable’s viewing audience in Richmond and Berea.

UBM’s Turning Point ministry serves adults with addictions and compulsive behaviors. UBM Cope serves as a support program for adults and family members impacted by addictions and compulsive behaviors.

Upward Bound Ministries Inc. is a non-profit, Christian, faith-based, multi-component ministry with a 501 (c) 3 tax exemption certification from the IRS.

Special note

To all churches and civic organizations: To place your church or civic activity in this column, please send all information at least one week in advance via the U.S Postal Service. The new address is: Church & Community Focus, 715 Bonanza Rd Richmond, KY 40475. E-mailed announcements should be sent to: anthonyphelps45@yahoo.com   and all announcements must be received by 6 p.m. on the Tuesday of the week you wish your announcement to appear in the newspaper.

Until next week

May the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus stay fresh in your minds, and in all thy heart. Until we meet again God bless you.