We are asking for your prayers for Minister Randy Tyson and his family during this incredibly difficult time. Yesterday, Minister Tyson lost both his nephew, Christopher Tyson, and his cousin, Angela Tyson, who were both 52 years old.
In this moment of sorrow, we lift up Minister Randy Tyson, his family, and loved ones, asking for God’s comfort, strength, and peace to surround them.
Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers in the days to come.
Lent Devotion 2025
Daily Devotions to encourage your "Journey to the Cross"
Friday, April 4, 2025
Observing the traffic light
Proverbs 13:13
“Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded”.
What would the highways be like if there were no traffic lights? If you notice, traffic lights sometimes seem not to matter. Observation shows that there are some who run the red light, fail to move when the light is green because they are preoccupied, or they consider the yellow light to mean stop or go based on how they may be feeling and if they are in a hurry. The traffic light is designed to provide the driver with commands to stop, slow down to cautious speed, or go. When you think about it, the traffic light is just like God’s word. Throughout the bible, the scriptures provide guidance for life. The scriptures clearly give instructions to stop (red light) and seek the Lord before we make the wrong decision, slow down (yellow light), don’t move into a situation to fast, and to go (green light), move when he say it is time to move. Lord it is my desire to live according to your word and your will for my life. I give thanks to you for forgiving me when I was disobedient to your word and for blessing me when I followed your commands. John 14:15. “If you love me, keep my commandments”.
Minister Randy Tyson
Hello Sunrisers
Consider this your invitation to join "The Sunrisers Club." (unofficial name) Led by Pastor Fite, The Sunrisers Club is a group of like-minded individuals who gather for morning prayer and devotion. The Sunrisers Club gathers Monday - Saturday, 6:30 AM on ZOOM! Participation is GROWING - Do you want to be in the number?
Adult Sunday School Lesson
April 6, 2025
Adult Unit II: Christ's Once-for-all Sacrifice
Adult Lesson Title: The Day of Atonement
Adult Topic: It Only Takes One
Devotional Reading: Mark 10: 41 - 45
Background Scripture: Hebrews 9:23 - 10: 25
Home Daily Bible Reading
Friday, April 4 Mark 10: 41 - 45
Saturday, April 5 - Hebrews 9:23 - 10:4
Sunday, April 6 - Hebrews 10: 11 - 14, 19 - 25
On The Calendar
We Not Done Yet...
The Calendar is just a GUIDE!
We will Continue to Recognize our Queens!
March Madness Moment
ESPN reporter Holly Rowe was reduced to tears after watching the segment outlining Dawn Staley’s connection to young girl Blakeleigh Thompson battling leukemia.
Ahead of the Elite Eight showdown with Duke, South Carolina head coach Staley was surprised by ESPN with a message from Blakeleigh, the young girl fighting leukemia that the three-time national champion is supporting. Throughout the No. 1 Gamecocks’ run in March Madness, Staley has been seen on the sidelines adorned in bracelets and necklaces - and Blakeleigh is the reason why.
Rowe posted a clip of the segment ESPN aired of Staley’s connection to Blakeleigh, and said: “We are all crying. Blakely is the little girl who Dawn Staley was inspired by as she fights leukemia. Coach Staley’s necklaces she always wears are in Blakely’s honor. ESPN surprised coach with a sweet message today!”
Fans immediately responded, with universal praise saved for Staley. One fan posted: “This Dawn Staley segment, man. It’s so much more than just hoops.” Another praised the iconic head coach, writing: “Dawn Staley is gonna go down as one of the best coaches the sport has ever had and people still question her motives. It’s crazy.”
When asked how many bracelets she wears on a day-to-day basis during March Madness, the 54-year-old told reporters: “A lot. I mean, I just- when young people give me the bracelets I just immediately put them on. And I think [Sania] Feagin counted them. I think I'm up to 28. Doesn't look like 28. Just people customize it for me and I figure I will wear them until they break.”
Staley then explained the meaning behind her excessive number of bracelets, outlining that she does it for a young woman fighting for her life. She said: “The biggest story is, you know, two of the necklaces that I wear are from one person, a young lady, and her name is Blakeleigh, who's going through cancer treatments.
“I mean, gives me a perspective of, yes, we're preparing for a second-round game. She's probably preparing for a second surgery or 22nd treatment. So helps give me perspective. The other one is a young man that I met here at the children's hospital who suffers from sickle cell.
“So I had a cousin that passed from sickle cell, so gives me perspective on what we're doing, where we are, and really for us, although we think it's our world, our passion, what we do, it really is just basketball. When you put it in perspective of what other people have to go through.”
A Prayer for our Grieving Families and Friends
"Dear God, we lift this grieving family to you, asking for your comfort, peace, and strength to bear their heavy hearts. May your love surround them and guide them through this difficult journey."
A Prayer for Healing and Recovery
But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the LORD. Jeremiah 30:17 (NIV)
Here for You During The Week
New Bible Study Topic
April 5 - Maya Fite
April 7 - Asia McIlwain
April 10 - Mary Lewis
April 11 - Kenneth Davis
April 11 - Kareem Brooks
April 12 - Frances Tyson
April 1 - Jerry & Mary Tims
In The Community
We are at a defining moment in history, and there’s no time to wait. From July 12–16, 2025, we’re gathering in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the 116th NAACP National Convention.
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