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This weeks issue is brought to you in part by Kingdom Kid Productions, Moravian College Music Department and Warm Spirits Independent consultants.

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Kevin Easterling

Founder & Publisher Lehigh Valley Black News Network

Admission: $20 general / $15 seniors / $10 students & children 12 & under

Kingdom Kid productions is proud to invite you and your family to come out and enjoy our brand new gospel musical, 'Daddy’s Little Girl written by Ha- san Smith.

This play is guaranteed to be different from anything you’ve ever seen or witnessed before:
Daddy’s Little Girl Insight:
The enemy tries to destroy a families bond but a mother’s prayer proves once more that prayer changes things.(scripture base) Romans 1:24-27 We invite you to come along and let this life changing message bless you and yours.

About Writer/ Composer/ Arranger, Ha-san Smith:
Working with artist such as the legendary George Benson of Verve Records, Jesse Powell of MCA and Dream of Bad Boy Entertainment, Mr Smith currently holds the 7th spot in the Billboard Magazine for best selling R&B single.

"I had come to know the Lord at a very young age and being a P.K I’ve learned to trust and take him at his word. Several months ago his word came to me instructing me to write this musical. At first I was a bit hesitant but he made the vision clear to me when he Himself began to write the words in my heart and put the songs on my lips it was then I knew now was the time for a message such as this.

Dr. Stephen Jones is an outstanding educator who has spent his career helping economically disadvantaged students to succeed in college. Dr. Jones received his Bachelors Degree in Community Psychology from Widener University, Masters in Education from Howard University, Masters in Business Administration from Philadelphia University, and a Doctorate in Education from Widener University. He has been instrumental in helping thousands of students to realize their dream to earn a degree.

For twenty years, Dr. Jones has delivered presentations on numerous topics including how to study, leadership, effective communication, and innovative management practices. He is the author of a book titled “Seven Secrets of How to Study.” The book provides an easy understanding of the seven pillars that are essential to learning effective study techniques. After twenty years of working in higher education, he decided to create a tool to help students to achieve their goal to graduate. Working with students has enabled Dr. Jones to have a complete understanding of the challenges they are facing.

Dr. Jones is currently Associate Dean of Students and Strategic Planning at Villanova University and CEO of SAJ Publishing. For thirteen years he worked at Drexel University as Director of the SUCCESS/ACT101 program. He has received numerous awards for his dedication to students. Some of his awards include Distinguished Toast Master, Toastmasters District Award Winner, National Society of Black Engineers Award and Black Engineer of the Year Award.

Sponsored by St. Paul Community Service Center
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Please log on to www.eatwithgladness.com and learn more about our business AND/OR contact us at catering@eatwithgladness.com. Again, thank you for your time and we look forward to serving you!

Two of America's best known and best loved clergymen will be at the State Theatre for an enlightening lecture and Q & A. The God Squad, featuring Monsignor Hartman and Rabbi Gellman, will grace the State on Thursday, April 6th at 8 PM.

Special ticket offer to Lehigh Valley Black News Network subscribers: mention LVBNN when ordering and God Squad tickets are only $15 each. (regularly priced at $19) To take advantage, please contact the State Theatre Box Office directly at 610- 252-3132. (not valid on previous purchases or for any other performance)

Monsignor Hartman and Rabbi Gellman’s work as religion consultants for both the weekday and weekend editions of Good Morning America, their regular appearances on the Imus in the Morning radio program, their animated children's special for HBO, their weekly syndicated newspaper column (appearing locally in The Morning Call), and their cable television program, The God Squad, have made them two of America's best known and best loved clergymen.

Their many lectures around the country draw huge crowds due to their deep friendship, their absolutely unique blend of humor and pathos, and their simple message that at this stage of our cultural and religious history, we know enough about how we are different and not enough about how we are the same.

G.W.C.Y.L. is a Christian support group for recovering alcoholics and addicts. We share our experience, strength and hope with one another to help solve our common problem and to enhance our personal relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We use God's Word and the Twelve Steps of Recovery, believing that Scripture and the Twelve Steps are important healing tools. If we regularly apply these tools to our lives, we open ourselves to God's healing love and grace.

Monday Nights 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Greater Shiloh Church Shiloh Enrichment Center 548 Canal Street Easton, PA

Thursday Nights 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. St. Paul's Lutheran Church 8th & Walnut Streets Allentown, PA

For more information, call (610) 252-5640 or (610) 653-9494.

Sunday, April 2 – 6:30 p.m. For Miracle Healing Services Everyone Welcome! Route 309 at Northwestern High School Turn onto Long Court and continue For � mile to intersection of Long Court And Flint Hill Road -- Church on right

WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE CONFERENCE 2006
Prophetess Juanita Bynum Weeks, Bishop Thomas Weeks III, Dr. Cindy Trimm, Pastor Wynell Freeman, Evangelist Tonya Hall, Evangelist Valerie Boyd, Pastor Reina Olmeda, Pastor Dorrine Jones

$85.00 per person For more information, call 610.252.5640

Hidden Treasures Stop by and experience Hidden Treasures! Enjoy guilt- free shopping, never-ending sales, and a variety of clothing (designer labels, wedding gowns), accessories, house wares, and much more. Someone will always serve you with a smile. Shop til' you drop at Hidden Treasure Thrift Store. Located at 416 Canal Street in Easton, PA. Open Thursday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. – Sidewalk Sale every Saturday from 9:00 am-3:00pm. For more information call 610.438.4115.

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Project Blueprint is a minority volunteer development program coordinated by the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley. It is designed to help nonprofit organizations in the Lehigh Valley become more inclusive, responsive and reflective of the culturally diverse communities that they serve. The goal of the Project Blueprint Program is to accelerate involvement of African American, Asian, Hispanic and Native American volunteers to become policy makers on agency boards and committees.

The upcoming training is scheduled for five Monday evenings starting April 3th from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the American Red Cross Building. It covers topics which relate to board membership and leadership skills including: the roles and responsibilities of a board member, understanding nonprofit finances and legal issues, analyzing communication styles, and how to choose the right board. Representatives of Lehigh Valley nonprofit agencies will familiarize participants with what is going on in the nonprofit sector in the Valley today and will offer their insights into why they want diversity on their boards.

There is no fee for this program but registration is required. The deadline for registration is March 22, 2006.

Become a Project Blueprint volunteer! Join with others to share your experiences and concerns to make positive change in your community. For more information or to register, contact the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley at 610-807- 0336 or vc@volunteerlv.org

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The 2007 Lehigh Valley Minority Business & Organizational Directory is now in development. To have your business or organization listed please call Kevin Easterling at 610- 799-1250.

======================================== LV Latino News Network! E- launch scheduled for April 1st 2006. For more info email: GuillermoLopez@mnetofpa.com

CAT is looking for volunteers to staff a table in the lobby before, during intermissions, and after the production that Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. To see more about the play check their website: http://www.circleofstones.org/NewEarth.htm

Contact Steve Schmitt, CAT-Coalition for Appropriate Transportation Director
http://www.car-free.org
60 West Broad Street #97 Bethlehem, PA 18018 610.954.5744 fax 610.954.0142 cat@car-free.org

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