2017: DECEMBER – Teachable Moments Magazine

Spreading the Good News

by Florence R. Smith - December 25, 2017March 14, 2018 0

For this last Edition of 2017, we chose to focus on spreading the good news! We have had such a tumultuous year with so many tragedies and political unrest that some good news is very much welcomed and appreciated. Our release of the December Edition is a little late due

A Child Is Born

2017: DECEMBER

by Elder Jerome Woods, II - December 25, 2017March 14, 2018 0

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). If I were to announce, “the King is coming,

A Christmas Message Interview with Mother Ruth E. Thornton

2017: DECEMBER

by Florence R. Smith - December 25, 2017March 14, 2018 0

On Saturday, December 2, 2017, Teachable Moments Magazine was delighted to conduct this special interview with a very special mother of our local church. Sister Ruth E. Thornton, aka “Mother Ruthie,” is 91 years old and continues to press her way to church twice a week. She continues her ministries

The Wonder of Christmas

2017: DECEMBER

by Dr. Vivian M. Jackson - December 24, 2017March 14, 2018 0

I could hardly believe my eyes. My breath clouded the department store window as I pressed my face against the glass and strained to see the life-sized figures of the display. The dazzling lights, the beautiful colors, the halting movements of automated animals and people; everything seemed so real. The

It’s Time to Open Your Present!

2017: DECEMBER

by Keona Ellerbe - December 24, 2017March 14, 2018 0

As the hustle and bustle of the holiday season are upon us and as we run around town searching for the perfect Christmas gifts for our family and friends. We'd be remiss if that perfect gift wasn't wrapped with pretty paper, a name tag and sometimes even a bow or