Commentary: Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Chicago, and many other cities, join me in fasting and praying!
For more information on the abduction of Jamal White in the vehicle below, please refer to the Fox 6 News link. Milwaukee
Fast & Pray
“Deliver me from my enemies, O God; protect me from those who rise up against me. Deliver me from evildoers and save me from bloodthirsty men.” Psalm 59.
I pray that Archangel Michael intervenes with his sword and brings Jamal back home safely. I ask that our Lord and Father, Jesus Christ, cause a fatal heart attack to the person or persons who took Jamal White, and that their death be immediate. I also pray that little Jamal White finds the courage and strength to dial 911.
Lord, you said, “We have not because we ask not!” As a family, we pray that you bring little Jamal White back to us unharmed. If those responsible do not perish from a heart attack, I pray that Jamal receives the strength to fight, grab the gun, and defend himself against the criminals and run from the captors and seek immediate help from a good Samaritan.”
When people are happy to see each other, introverts may greet you with a friendly smile, while extraverts might shake hands, give high-fives, hug multiple times, or even offer a friendly kiss on the cheek to express their love, friendship, and appreciation. These types of affirmations are considered expressions of Agape Love (unconditional love) and Philia Love (friendship).
Another type of love that Plies World depicts in his video with Jamie Foxx and The-Dream is Eros, which represents the love between a husband and wife or a boyfriend and girlfriend. This love is more than friendship; it encompasses romantic feelings.
Please Excuse My Hands (Video) (Feat. Jamie Foxx & The-Dream)
If someone is giving you a ride home and they are not the “love of your life,” and their hands start to touch your leg, you can assertively say, “This leg does not need a massage!” If their hands touch your shoulder, tell them, “Don’t touch me,” inquire about their wife, and they should stop immediately. This way, you can arrive at your destination safely.
However, if the unwanted touches persist and lead to a dangerous situation, it’s essential to remember a lesson from the show Medium. In one episode, Allison warned a young teenager seven years before her abduction, rape, and murder:
“He looked a little older, but he seemed harmless at first when you were bending over to tie your shoe. When he offers you a ride, refuse it, and if he won’t listen, FIGHT LIKE HELL.”
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s crucial to know how to defend yourself. In case of an emergency, if you can’t access your mace, learn self-defense techniques. Consider enrolling in a karate or judo class to equip yourself with the skills needed to protect yourself from imminent danger.
A Friendly Reminder from Pastor John Wesley McVicker, Sr.:
“Jesus can change your mind! A Testimony from the Tombs. Your circumstances may not change, but Jesus can transform your viewpoints and outlook. When you focus on Jesus, you can see hope in Christ.”
Here is a recap from the Father’s Day service on June 15th.
First and Second Readings of The Word of God
Prayer of Invocation and Praise
Welcoming
Christ The King Baptist Church youth expresses his enduring love and complete compassion for Jesus Christ, emphasizing how his relationship with God supports him in school and life. Please hear the testimony from Golda Meir’s track athlete, Julius.
Announcements and Recognitions from Pastor John Wesley McVicker, Sr.
“Out of 365, this is your one day! All day! Milk it because it’s going to be over when the clock strikes 12:01,” said Pastor John Wesley McVicker, Sr.
“I’m glad to see my friend, the top cop of our county, Sheriff, Denita Ball is here this morning, thank you for being here with us this morning. Thank you for worshipping with us today.”
“Dr. Jacqueline Howell transitioned from Labor to Rest. Suppose you’re at least my age or a few years younger and have children. She was our pediatrician.
Two doctors took care of us, Dr. Windon Pen Lacy, who was the obstetrician, after he caught them and handed them off to Dr. Jacqueline Howell. 94 years young. Thank God for her,” added Pastor McVicker.
“No longer was anyone able to dictate his steps. Even with a chain, no one was able to bind him anymore. Ordinances, laws created to prevent him from being the man he was supposed to be,” added Pastor McVicker.
“He stood up against the status quo and reclaimed The systems targeted him, but the No one was able to subdue him. Repeatedly chains and shackles, tools, Repeatedly those tools were implemented but he overcame them,” Verse 4, added Pastor McVicker.
“Every mechanism to restrict and restrain him failed. Fought against legalized controls, the tombs became his assigned place. “No law, policy, or practice could kill this man’s dreams and desires for freedom.”
“The caveat was although he moved beyond those impediments, the mental anguish provoked outbursts and expressions of deep-seated pain and distress.”
“Constantly Night and day, he was screaming in the tombs and mountains and gashing himself with stones”
“Not just this man, if assigned to the tombs long enough can and will engage in self-destructive behavior because of being emotionally and psychologically emasculated by those who could exert power over his life.”
“His coping mechanism to be assigned a lot in life resulted in normalized antisocial and self-destructive behavior.”
“Life in the tomb is a daily reminder that no one cares about your welfare, humanity.”
This man was being dominated and controlled by voices that refused to grant him freedom of choice and mind. Trying to convince him that life in the tombs became his fate.
JESUS wanted the man to tune out those voices so he could live his life unfettered from his past. This man had been resistant to every system.”
The scene above is not the specific scene that reminded me of Christine, but it’s a healthy show that promotes parental love relationships with their children.
Yesterday’s episode from Medium reminded me of my late and dearest friend, Christine Pham-Banh of Milwaukee. We worked together on Summerfest Grounds at Wongs Wok. She truly had a giving spirit per the article on https://chippewa.com. I never asked her for anything, yet she always brought me popcorn nightly after our shift. I still miss her lovely spirit! She’s the only reason I stopped working at Summerfest’s Wong’s Wok-my first Summerfest job! I still had other friends there, but Christine was my ride and die. Her sudden death at her family restaurant was extremely shocking and unbearable. At her funeral, her Mom put everything she wanted for Christmas in her coffin: her new tennis shoes, CDs, and more. In their religion, she will use them in the afterlife. I pray that I will see her again one day in the first, second, or third Heaven. May her sweet Soul Rest in Peace.
Parents: Do you know where your children are? Parents, what are your goals for your children this summer? Your guidance and involvement are crucial and influential in shaping their experiences and ensuring their safety.
VISION
INDICTMENT
There have been more than one occasion when I rode the Milwaukee County Transit System, and a young female was trying to get on the right bus to go to her boyfriend’s house. The females were always disoriented and asked the driver for directions. Some continued to engage on the telephone to let him know their present location on the bus.
Just as a driver needs a license to drive, a smoker needs a license or ID to purchase cigarettes, and a drinker needs a license to buy alcoholic beverages, young people also need a ‘license’ to engage in sexual relations. With sex, there are other factors like teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, condom breaking, and more! In order not to experience all that grief in middle and high school, here are some tips to help youth become Victorious in Life!
Avoid consuming alcohol, but I think you understand the message!
VICTORIOUS TIPS on LOVE
Girls, NEVER, EVER go to the boys’ house. If your parents are home, he should try to go to your house!
Let’s talk about the house! If your child is dating, encourage them to avoid being alone at home. Instead, suggest public places like the movies or museum, the park, playing basketball, riding bikes, going to a concert on Summerfest grounds, or walking around the beach. By creating a safe and open environment, you’re reducing the risk of temptation or sin. If your child’s partner is coming over and you’re at home, it’s crucial to maintain a visible presence. Stay in a visible area like the kitchen and make cookies or a cake. Cook dinner together and then watch a movie in the living room. By being present, you’re ensuring a respectful and responsible visit. Remember, no boy should be in the daughter’s bedroom. He should leave early before curfew, following the no overnight guests rule!
VOCATIONS
Fun Activities for the Youth: Let’s make this summer memorable for our children. They can explore exciting opportunities, provide fun and entertainment, and help them grow and develop their skills.
Work at Summerfest, Miller Park, State Fair.
Attend Pre-College programs during the summer at different college campuses. Look them up online. There are some at UW-Milwaukee, Marquette, UW-Parkside, and more. Some programs allow you to stay in the dorm over the summer and attend classes, while others will enable you to commute from home. The university will provide grants to low-income families. Call the individual schools to inquire about their Pre-College programs.
For more details, visit the vacation Bible School at Christ The King Baptist Church on the church website.
If you are into art, ballet, baseball, cooking, soccer, or other recreation classes, join a recreation class with Milwaukee Public Schools. Look online or through the MPS Recreation book.
Don’t forget about Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts. Join a local troop where you can go camping and earn fun rewards.
So, what happened to most girls on the Milwaukee County Transit System finding their boyfriend’s house? The Angels redirected them! They got lost and returned home!
Let’s make this summer safe and rewarding for our children. With your guidance and the right activities, we can ensure they have a memorable and enriching summer. Remember, your involvement is key and a source of reassurance and confidence for their safety and well-being.
As the memories of Easter Sunday fade—Easter speeches, delicious candy, scrumptious Sunday’s supper, and creative costumes—let’s not forget the importance of regular church attendance. It’s not just about the major holidays but about every Sunday. A believer’s presence is not just valued; it’s crucial, and CTK encourages those without a church home to be an integral part of Christ The King Baptist Church’s community each week.
Christ the King Baptist Church encourages all to remember last Sunday’s beautiful Easter Cantata, which was directed by Lawrence Bell and his team, including his Mom, Trina Bell, and other helpers and participants in the play. Pastor John Wesley McVicker, Sr, Executive Pastor Treyvon Sinclair, Sr., and the entire ministry of Christ the King Baptist Church encourage all to remember, reconsider, and revisit Christ The King Baptist Church.
CTK looks forward to seeing all at the upcoming services this Sunday, April 27th, 2025. The service will feature the Men’s Day Celebration with the guest keynote speaker from Saturday’s Men’s Conference, April 26th, and today’s guest speaker, Senior Pastor Christopher Boston of Lamb of God Missionary Baptist Church of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The service will include uplifting music, an inspiring sermon, and a small time window for fellowship during service.
Men are encouraged to wear a black bow tie; if they do not have one, come anyway. The Men’s Day Celebration is a special event where Men are celebrated and not tolerated. CTK honors and appreciates the men for working in the community and their unwavering contributions and leadership in and outside the church.
CTK looks forward to celebrating CTK’s Men today.
In the meantime, please enjoy the flashbacks from last Sunday’s Resurrection Sunday Easter Cantata.
The good teacher was impressed by the Assistant Principal’s doctorate and believed his lies that he was married and about to get a divorce. He told the gullible teacher, “I live in a duplex. I stay on one floor, and she stays on the other.” “We’re getting a divorce.”
Bad Romance aired at 9 pm on Tuesday, Channel 12, ABC. The disheartening scenes reminded viewers to follow Jesus’ rules; nothing good comes out once Christ’s rules are put on a shelf and broken.
Oh, the divorce did come, but not until the wife filed it after her husband, the assistant principal, was sentenced in court for killing the middle school social studies teacher and having numerous affairs afterward.
The teacher from Louisiana was two months pregnant with his child and kept believing his lies until she saw him and his wife on a cruise ship on social media. She asked her co-workers if she should confront him. She did! As a result, he asked her to meet him at 8 pm in a parking lot. He got off his motorcycle and rode in her car to a gun ranger area, where he shot her in the head. He drove the car back to the parking lot and got on his bike to see Mistress Number Two. He killed her and went on to his next girlfriend while leaving her young daughter, a three-year-old, in the back seat asleep and left in the parking lot unattended. He was sentenced to jail and is in the worst prison, according to 20/20.
After the police officer found the little girl walking with a pillow in her hand in the parking lot, not far from her home, he questioned her. The little girl told him, “I need a bath to get the blood off my foot.”
The officer asked, “Whose blood is that?” The little lad was able to tell him that her Mom was shot in the head by her boyfriend, and then the story unfolded.
The story’s moral is that ladies, if he is not DIVORCED, leave him alone! It’s always a GREAT IDEA never to associate ROMANCE with co-workers.
As the Night draws near, some people are sad, living without hope for the lack of a spouse or significant other on this unique Valentine’s Day. What does Valentine’s Day mean, and who is St. Valentine?
Meaning of St. Valentine
Marvelous Promise from Jesus Christ
Don’t settle for a hotdog when you can eat a steak. Don’t choose anyone to be in a “relationship.” “A tree is known by its fruit.”
Mindfulness
Whether Love is Agape, Eros, Phileo, or Storge, one does not have to be in a relationship to love oneself. If you want some flowers, buy some for you. If you want some candy, buy yourself a box of chocolate. If you want to see the world, purchase a plane ticket for YOU and go, FIRST CLASS. Why wait for Love? Why wait for someone else? You only live once, so why not enjoy life NOW? Love yourself because you are a unique and special person. Don’t be sad on this special day because no significant person is in your life or chooses you first. Make yourself a priority. Look in the mirror and see that the substantial, beautiful person in the mirror is YOU.
The circumstances of Revall McKnight’s tragic death in January remain shrouded in mystery. Was it an armed robbery, vehicle theft, self-defense, or simply a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time? The answer eludes all, but what is certain is that his family, church family, fraternity, friends, and loved ones will keenly miss his physical presence. Though he was a man of few words, his actions spoke volumes about his faith, love, and compassion for Jesus Christ and others.
Life Transitions from Labor to Rest
Please pray for his peaceful transition from life to death and that his soul does not linger in wait for the accuser’s punishment. May Vell find rest in his soul and enter into the light with the guidance of Archangel Michael, who escorts souls to Heaven.
Pedophiles target adolescent group homes. By waiting outside and when the teenager walks out, “Do you need a ride?” “It’s raining. Can I give you a lift?” Promises of cell phone, food, phone, shelter, weed (drugs), and more.
The perpetrator asked once, and the youth said they were too deep and couldn’t get out, according to the link below.
According to the above chart, in the year 2023, 35 human trafficking cases were reported, while in 2024-36 cases were filed. The numbers are low because more victims are not coming forth or filing on their abductors with the Milwaukee Police Department. Sometimes, the victims, mostly teenagers, are unaware that they are being sex trafficked until it’s too late. How?
Sexual Predators, in Reality, the Movies and Books
Both men and women entice children and teenagers to perform sexual acts. Do not think that just because she is a woman, she’s sweet and careful. NO! Women could be more violent than men.
In the clip above, the teenage victims returned to Milwaukee, while in the movie below, the young victim was trapped in a house surrounded by a prison wall.
In the movie Sold, An older woman tries to seduce a young girl while dancing to travel into the city for two days and work for more money and luxury items. The young girl walked off the dance court and sat by her Mom. The savage woman deceitfully lied to the young girl’s father and said she would be working for a “good company,” unbeknown to the girl; it was a life of sex trafficking until her thoughts became a goal.
This movie teaches parents never to sell their children. The father was willing, but the mother was unsure about the job. Parents can confidently refuse the offer if they believe it’s not in their child’s best interest. Parents must say NO to someone who wants to take their child from them and sexually exploit them.
Of course, perpetrators will never say, “I’m going to make money off of you for sex.” Their hidden agendas will be confidential. Parents must be overly protective over their children and always tell strangers or family members NO if they want to take their child for a job. God did not create children to be anyone’s sex slaves! Children are made here for a purpose.
In the news clip above, the girls returned to Milwaukee safely from Chicago. In the movie mentioned, all victims are evicted from the house if they contract a sexually transmitted disease; fortunately, the girl featured above managed to escape without any infections. In the book below, discover how Alana had to reassess her thoughts and ultimately return home.
Self-confidence aligned with being Sensible and Sharp but saying NO to Sex Trafficking. It’s all in the Victim’s Mind!
(Warning: Explicit language from scenes in the book below.)
Life with Red turned out to be a living hell. She found out she was pregnant about two months into their relationship, and he immediately began treating her differently. Her small belly started poking out in the following months. The bigger she got, the meaner he became. The physical and verbal abuse was horrible. Nari knew she needed to leave, but she had nowhere to go and was too ashamed to go home to her family. (Shantae 162)
One night he came to her and told her that they were running low on money and were about to lose the room they had been staying in for the last month. Red then proceeded to tell her of a plan he had conceived for them to make a little extra change. (Shantae 162)
Just let my man rub on you a little while, and he gon’ pay you. Maybe a little kissing, but that’s it, Red assured her. Rodney, I don’t want to do that with nobody but you. “I thought I was your girl”, said a naive Nari. The man who claimed to love her actually wanted her to fool around with another guy so that they would have somewhere to lay their heads. She was crazy about Red and thought that she would do anything to please him, but this was where she drew the line. (Shantae 163)
Before he had a chance to do any more convincing, a knock at the door interrupted their moment. Red went to answer it and was talking in a voice so low that she couldn’t hear what was being said, but she felt he was talking to looked to be over 40 years old and was pudgy and greasy looking. Frankly, dude was disgusting and creeped her the fuck out. (Shantae 163)
Ain’t nothing like that pregnant pussy, fool,” she heard him say to Red excitedly. She couldn’t believe what she was hearing but she knew there was no way that she could have sex with this man. She threw up in her mouth just thinking about it. (Shantae 163)
“You ready, baby girl?” Red turned and asked. “Yeah, just let me get cleaned up real quick,” she said, going into the restroom. (Shantae 163)
Once she was inside, she thanked God that they were on the first floor so she wouldn’t have to jump down from the top level to get out. She was also happy that she was still small enough to fit through the opening in the window. Nari kept the water running to distract her boyfriend and the man she was sure had paid Red money to fuck her. (Shantae 164)
She was naive when it came to Red, but she wasn’t completely clueless. She’d noticed the prostitution that ran rampant in the area. Some of the girls staying at the hotel with much older men were her age and younger. She couldn’t believe that nobody was doing anything to stop shit like that from happening. Before today she always felt lucky Red really loved her and she didn’t have to resort to selling her ass, but it was clear to her that she was well on her way to being no different from the other girls around there. That thought alone pushed her to get away from there quick, fast, and in a hurry. If she gave her body to any man, it was going to be of her own free will. That freckle-faced bastard ain’t about to be pimping me, was her thought as she climbed out of the window. (Shantae 164)
Shantaé. Loving You Feels so Right : Alana & Jakobi. Farmingdale, Ny, Urban Books, Llc, 2020.
Without giving the book’s ending, Nari becomes a NURSE and meets the love of her life.
Published in 2020, Loving You Feels So Right parallels Solomon’s words to today’s trafficking epidemic—Solomon’s words remain true.
Signs of Human Trafficking: How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
Sound Advice- Please do not get into a car with a stranger!
Johnny Lee Jude said, “If someone offers you drugs or alcohol, don’t walk, but RUN.”
“Don’t talk to strangers!”
Remember the Channel 12 video? The pedophiles enticed their victims with snacks from a gas station. Don’t talk to or go anywhere with strangers. If you are hungry and broke, eat at school, go to a relative’s house, work for a restaurant, or visit a local food pantry by clicking the Milwaukee Food Pantry link below.
The Human Trafficking Hotline is at 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733.
If someone has new tips, do not hesitate to contact the Milwaukee Police Department’s Human Trafficking Unit at 414-935-7405. To submit an anonymous tip online, go to city.milwaukee.gov/mpdtipanon.
Also, if teenagers run away from home, they can go to Greyhound Station, and Greyhound will provide a runaway teenager with a bus ticket home through a program called Home Free. Guidelines, requirements, and options exist for youth between 12 and 21. Under 18, youth can go to a relative or extended family member; the designated parent can meet the youth at the desired location through the program. For ages 18-21, youth will not be homeless. They can enroll in a residential service housing or more.
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