Participants: Yvonne Lewis (Host), Carmela Monk Crawford
Series Code: UBR
Program Code: UBR000106S
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00:00 Wait till you see who I ran into at ASI
00:03 My name is Yvonne Lewis and you're watching 00:06 Urban Report... 00:29 Hello and welcome to Urban Report... 00:32 My guest today is Carmela Monk-Crawford 00:35 the Editor-in-Chief of Message Magazine... 00:38 I ran into her at ASI and she had some great things 00:42 to say... Take a look... 00:43 ASI is such a great place and we are here 00:49 in Grand Rapids, Michigan... and I got to see... 00:52 one of my friends Carmela Monk-Crawford... 00:55 Yeah... welcome Carmela... Thank you Yvonne... 00:59 Carmela is the Editor-in Chief of Message Magazine 01:02 and I have to tell you that I love Carmela 01:05 she is one of my favorite people 01:07 she's doing such an outstanding job and so... 01:10 I've had her on Urban Report before... 01:13 but I wanted to bring her on again... 01:16 to talk about Message and the various things 01:18 that are going on there because if you don't get 01:21 Message Magazine you are not in the "Know" 01:24 am I right? I think so... 01:25 in fact I think that needs to be our new 01:28 tag-line... "What you need to know" 01:30 Oh... on a Need-to-Know basis... 01:31 something like that... Yeah... yeah... yeah... 01:33 or better yet... like the Marvin Gaye song 01:35 used to be... "What's Going On... " 01:36 or we're going to tell you... I love it... 01:38 What's going on... I love it... 01:40 What's going on... What's going on... 01:42 and that's what you do 01:43 at Message... Message is so relevant 01:45 I think that, you know, 01:47 people who haven't seen it, need to check it out 01:50 it is so relevant... I've been getting it 01:53 and I love it... because what you're doing is 01:57 you're bringing to us... you're making the gospel 02:01 more relevant... you know... more applicable 02:04 so it's wonderful... what is the process involved 02:08 in bringing a story to the Message Magazine? 02:12 Oh, that's the beauty of it, the story 02:14 is what carries everything... everybody wants to know 02:18 the story... and the best stories that are out there 02:21 are the ones in which the Lord has transformed 02:24 someone's life... and how the Lord has changed 02:27 them from what they used to be to something 02:29 new and different now and so we are always 02:32 on the lookout for a good story a good story 02:34 of how God's providence has worked 02:36 in someone's life... His provision in someone's life 02:41 just the way things are working, that what I'm in the mood for 02:44 I think that really scratches the itch... 02:46 people need to see that... we talked to someone 02:49 just about 2 weeks ago, it was very interesting 02:52 she did a little taping for us she had been in prison 02:54 and she says, you know, 02:56 "This is the kind of thing I want to read... 02:58 true stories... nothing fictional... 03:00 because... when you look at the true stories... 03:03 you can see how God works in somebody's life 03:05 and you can be just like that person... " 03:07 Absolutely... that's the key, you know, 03:10 if God did it for them, He can do it for you... 03:12 Absolutely... and that's what people 03:14 need to know... and to see... 03:16 so that's what you focus on in Message... 03:18 but you have all these different areas 03:21 you have health... tell us about the different 03:23 areas that you cover... Yes... we, you know, 03:25 I'm proud of that because it speaks to our mission 03:29 our mission is that whole person and we're putting that 03:32 in Message... and sometimes... it seems like 03:35 it's very methodical but there is 03:37 a method to our madness there's a reason 03:39 why we're sharing this with people 03:41 and so every issue... we are making sure that 03:43 we're putting in those vegetarian and vegan recipes 03:47 and reminding people or teaching a little bit 03:50 this is why... I'm selecting the plant-based product 03:54 or the plant-based recipe over the meat-based recipe 03:59 this is why we're selecting these different 04:01 vegetables or fruits 04:02 because they provide these nutrients 04:05 that your body needs... and you're not going to get it 04:06 anywhere else... so with every issue... 04:08 we're doing that... every issue we're putting in 04:10 information about the family... how to make your family stronger 04:14 wrestling with some different issues 04:16 we had a question that's coming up very soon... 04:18 the question of, you know, 04:21 "What if my husband is not the priest of the home... 04:24 what am I supposed to do... he's not doing his role... 04:27 am I supposed to step in... am I supposed to tell him... 04:29 you know... you're supposed to be doing family worship... " 04:32 but very interesting questions 04:34 the Olivers who travel all around the world 04:36 as the Family-Life Directors 04:38 for the General Conference 04:39 of Seventh-day Adventists they are hearing that question 04:42 from everybody... and so 04:44 those are the kinds of things that we're putting in 04:46 that family... that health... 04:48 prophecy is always in there and that 04:51 walk with Jesus is always in there... 04:53 and I think there's something for everybody... 04:54 so that whole thing with the articles and the stories 04:58 what you do is you just kind of 05:01 present that holistic approach so that people 05:04 can have their needs met... on all different levels... 05:08 and that's what Jesus did... isn't it? 05:10 He met them at their point of need... 05:12 at all different levels, whether they were hungry, 05:14 whether they needed healing, He did that 05:17 and that's what you're doing with Message... 05:19 what's the vision for Message? 05:21 That vision is... 05:23 heavy on my heart... 05:25 for Message... I can tell you what 05:28 I really would like to see from this... 05:29 Tell me... I'm going to tell you this 05:31 and maybe somebody is going to hear this 05:33 and they're going to bless us 05:34 and help us and pray with us 05:35 that this will happen... 05:37 the Message we've been for a while now 05:40 and I can get you into it a little bit later... 05:42 about some of the changes that are happening 05:43 but where we go from here, is going to be very important 05:48 I would like to see us closer to the Community 05:51 for so long... many of our publishing ventures 05:54 have been out in the Publishing House 05:57 and it is time to be active and involved in the Community 06:01 and closer... be in closer proximity... 06:03 How so? I would love to see us 06:05 in a Store-Front downtown in a nice little block 06:09 that has shops and the restaurants 06:11 people are there... we can see people... 06:14 we can talk to people... 06:15 we sit in a de-constructed office 06:18 and we research... and we go scope out 06:20 those stories... we write and we work together 06:22 that's the message by day... 06:24 by night... I would love to see us have 06:26 re-entry programs right there in our space 06:29 by night... I would love to see us have 06:32 "English as a Second Language Program" 06:34 by night... here's the big thing that I would like... 06:37 and, you know... this is one of those things 06:39 my mouth to God's ear... that I would love the Lord... 06:42 "Lord, help us to figure out how to do this... " 06:44 but by Friday night... I would love to have a Program 06:47 that a person who is going down the block to the Jazz Club 06:51 would be interested to come and see the spoken Word 06:55 they would want to hear the spoken Word 06:58 I should say... they would want to see the 07:00 beautiful movement in worship that people are able to do 07:04 they would love to hear the beautiful music 07:07 that we've grown up with and the reason why 07:09 it's so "beautiful" is is because it's hope... 07:12 music of hope... music of that friend 07:14 who will stick closer than any brother... 07:17 that's the kind of thing that people need and want 07:19 and that's what I'm seeing for Message... 07:21 a beautiful, holistic ministry, 07:25 that is locked 07:26 into the Community... your ear to the ground 07:29 doing what needs to be done... I'm loving that... 07:32 because... here... you're telling me 07:35 that you're actually wanting to 07:37 venture out beyond the scope of the 07:40 printing world and actually do some other things 07:43 in the Community that would draw people 07:47 to the Lord... 07:48 and, of course, have them 07:51 you know, get Message Magazine as well... 07:53 Oh yeah... but you have Message by day 07:56 and Message by night... I'm loving this 07:58 so, now you're not just talking about a Magazine 08:01 now you're talking about ministering 08:04 and more action to the Community and letting them come in 08:10 and hear Programs and watch Programs... 08:13 Yes... that's wonderful! 08:14 it's the same thing that we would offer in the pages 08:17 that you can come in and experience it... 08:19 and that's what so many people want... 08:21 they need to have a place to experience it 08:24 we're going to go... digital... Digital First... 08:27 Okay... Just to get your magazine 08:29 it will be Digital First and so we have new information 08:33 coming through on a regular basis 08:35 and so we are looking at all the time... 08:37 at this point, we need writers, we need photographers... 08:41 we need videographers... we need camera talent... 08:44 we're hoping that people will come and say 08:46 "Hey, I can do this for you... " 08:48 and we have one couple that says, you know, 08:50 we're going across the Country from Georgia over to Las Vegas 08:56 we can stop and we want to stop 08:58 and talk about the beautiful places where you can 09:00 hike with your family... beautiful places 09:02 where you can sit down and absorb with your children 09:05 all the creation that God has to offer... 09:08 so, we're going to do it... it is going to... 09:10 like the kids say... "blow up any minute now" 09:13 it's an interesting experience in the meantime... 09:16 that is about to happen... I love that... 09:17 you know what I love? 09:18 one of the things that I love about you Carmela 09:20 is that you have vision 09:21 you think outside of the box you're not just looking at 09:26 one aspect of things but you're really trying to 09:30 take this to a whole other place and with that 09:33 you can draw on the talent 09:36 that we have within this Church, you're saying... 09:38 you need writers... tell us again... 09:40 you need writers... We need writers, photographers, 09:44 the content providers that's what these writers are 09:48 I'm looking for people who will provide video 09:51 for us and people who will provide the background 09:54 like you have here at 3ABN... people who are doing 09:57 the video... not only the taping 10:00 but the people who are editing and everything like this 10:03 we need all of it... so, because this is going to be 10:06 a holistic kind of offering people could jump in 10:09 at any point... if it's just the audio... 10:11 you want to participate in 10:12 if you want to read this if you want to watch a video 10:14 that's what we're going to do... 10:15 And is this on a voluntary basis? 10:17 You need volunteers? You're right... 10:19 we need volunteers... there are people out there 10:20 that's what I'm seeing... and what is interesting is that 10:23 that people are coming out of the woodwork 10:27 to offer their talents... they want to participate 10:31 people want to share their faith 10:33 and people want to talk about how the Lord has done 10:36 something for them and this is a great opportunity 10:38 let us be your platform together we're 10:41 sharing the message... and that's why we're in a... 10:42 I love to come and talk with you 10:44 we're in a partnership 10:45 we're all doing the same thing, Oh, so, you have like a 10:50 new partnership going on... Yes... 10:53 with new folks who are offering their services 10:57 and wanting to do more... Do more... and we need it... 11:01 we need it... there's room... when you go... 11:03 from a bi-monthly magazine 11:05 to a 24/7 365-day... 11:09 there is room for you to put in your portion... 11:12 your contribution... 11:13 I'm going to... So, you're getting ready to do 11:16 a Daily... Yes... 11:19 Wow! all right... did you hear this? 11:23 I mean... I want our viewers to know... 11:25 this is a major thing that Carmela is telling us now, 11:29 this is a real transition, Oh, it's a major overhaul... 11:33 you're talking about... from a bi-monthly... to a daily, 11:37 Yes... Digital... 11:39 Daily Digital... yes... new content everyday... 11:43 and that's a big deal for us... 11:45 because we're moving away from the publishing model 11:47 that we've been in... yet it's still publishing... 11:50 this is still publishing... the good news... 11:52 it's just coming in... you're getting all those senses 11:56 that are engaged... Right... 11:57 It's happening 24/7 just like we see 12:00 and we are engaged with now, so... 12:02 I know the 365 24/7 because that's 12:06 Dare to Dream... 365... 24/7... 12:09 you have to have content... Right... 12:11 and so, and there are so many gifted people out there 12:15 that want to do something... Absolutely... 12:18 so how can they... what's the process involved... 12:21 how can they reach you... if they have submissions 12:24 Easy... easy... what do they need to do? 12:26 Reach me at MessageMagazine. com that's all you have to do 12:29 MessageMagazine. com you can e-mail me... 12:31 Carmela, I've got a great story, 12:34 Carmela, I'm going to provide devotional, 12:36 I'm want to do an interview with this person, 12:38 Carmela, I'm watching the news today... 12:41 and I have some thoughts, 12:42 and I can interview this person 12:43 and put this person together for you, 12:44 I really want that... and I'm looking forward to that, 12:47 See, that's wonderful... Carmela 12:49 I think so... and it's going to be great... 12:50 That's huge... that's huge... 12:52 so you're looking to... let's kind of recap... 12:56 you're looking to go into a Community-based Space 13:00 and you're also looking for additional talent 13:05 writers, videographers, all of that... 13:06 Yes... yes... and they can contact you 13:08 at MessageMagazine. com And if you know that 13:11 Community-based Space... it's going to take 13:13 a little while before we can get to that point 13:15 but right now... the Digital Overhaul... 13:18 that's happening right now... 13:19 so I'm really looking forward to it... 13:21 There are so many transitions that are taking place 13:24 in Publishing in North America, 13:26 tell us about what's going on... Absolutely... 13:28 Oh, absolutely... first of all... what's happening 13:30 to us... is what's happening to the whole world 13:34 of publishing... printing right now... 13:36 many magazines and newspapers have had to make adjustments 13:40 with the way they do business... for example... 13:42 I started out as a Newspaper Reporter... 13:44 in that city where they have those newspapers 13:47 now it is... that city has, you know, a conglomerate 13:51 of different reporters in their digital purse 13:54 and so.. in Huntsville, Alabama they have Alabama. com 13:58 right here in Grand Rapids, they have "MLive" or 14:02 "Michigan Live" where they've come together 14:04 and they've consolidated their resources... 14:06 and they go digital first and put out that newspaper 14:09 that they used to put out six to seven days a week... 14:12 only three times a week 14:13 so, these are some of the changes that we have to watch 14:16 because people are going 14:17 to their Tablet 14:18 to get their news they're going to the 14:20 television to get their news, or their information 14:22 that they want it may not necessarily be news 14:24 there's just so many different avenues of information 14:27 and so the "way of print" many people say, 14:30 "print is dead" I don't believe print is dead 14:32 print will always be there especially the print that 14:35 we're doing because no one else is doing that... 14:38 and I do believe 14:40 I do believe that print 14:43 is important... How is it important? 14:46 what you read... you need that hard copy 14:49 because it goes into your brain differently... 14:51 you need that hard copy and we understand 14:54 that in the last days people will be convicted 14:57 of the truth... when you are convicted 14:59 not only spiritually but intellectually 15:01 which means... you have absorbed this information 15:04 your mind has had a chance to wrestle with it... 15:07 you're even looking at the logic and the consistencies 15:11 in it... and whether or not this... 15:13 you're struggling with the information 15:15 as the Holy Spirit is convicting you 15:17 I believe the printed page has a part in that 15:20 and so... print is not dead, we're just changing 15:24 and so... just like the rest of North America 15:28 what's happening in our publishing is changing 15:31 and so, we're consolidating, 15:33 to my understanding, 15:34 we're consolidating... and so we have one Press 15:36 doing the printing right now the "Review and Herald" 15:39 is the oldest institution of the Seventh-day Adventist Church 15:43 where the Seventh-day Adventist Church was... 15:44 there was the Review and Herald, but the Review and Herald 15:47 is different now... so many of the people that 15:50 worked there... their ministries there will end 15:52 for right now... which is a sad thing... 15:55 it's been a very... it's a time that we are 15:58 wrestling and grieving the loss of that... 16:00 Yes... However, the ministry goes on 16:02 so many of our books and publications 16:05 will continue at the Pacific Press Publishing Association 16:08 the Review and Herald name will continue at the 16:11 General Conference and we're going to keep going on 16:13 Message Magazine in particular, we pray, and we believe 16:17 will continue to go on because we are one of the 16:20 remaining missionary or evangelistic 16:23 tools in the hands of Seventh-day Adventists today 16:26 Yes... I believe that... I believe that... 16:28 so, really... this is huge, because Review and Herald 16:33 is basically shutting down, for the most part, 16:36 it's printed aspects... Yes... 16:38 are they going to do more digital things too? 16:41 or... The Plant there in Hagerstown, 16:43 Maryland... it is the plan right now 16:46 as I'm talking to you... who knows what will happen 16:48 if something will happen different 16:50 but the plan is, now, to shut that Plant down 16:53 in Hagerstown, Maryland, and many of those people 16:56 their ministries there will be finished for right now 16:59 with that particular thing but the Review and Herald 17:03 there are several other magazines that are published 17:06 at the General Conference, they will continue on... 17:09 you've got the Adventist Review and Adventist World, 17:12 Liberty Magazine, Ministry, Elders' Digest, 17:15 all of those things will continue 17:17 and so... and we hope to be part of that 17:20 with the North America Division. Yes... absolutely... 17:24 so, this is very interesting because what I've seen 17:27 with the way God works and I'm sure you have too... 17:31 is that... when one door closes, another opens... 17:35 because you know that Message is His... 17:38 Oh yes... and so... He's got a plan for it 17:41 you know that... so where this door with 17:43 Review and Herald might be closing... 17:45 God is going to open up so many other doors... 17:48 and it sounds to me with your vision of the 17:51 Day Message and Night Message I love that kind of... 17:55 I get excited about that... that's evangelism 17:58 that's working at the grassroots level 18:01 to really make a difference... That's my hope... 18:03 that's my prayer... absolutely, and it is a hard time 18:07 because we've been... I've worked at the 18:10 Review and Herald now... as in a total of 7 years 18:12 where I've been there in that Plant, 18:13 and there is a beauty 18:15 to serving the Lord in that environment 18:17 and atmosphere... so we've all had to wrestle with 18:20 you know, what does this mean... for our ministry... 18:24 the bottom line... is that... wherever we are... 18:27 wherever we go... we still work in the 18:30 Lord's service... it may change... 18:32 things are going to change... but that does not mean 18:36 that who we are in Christ and what we're supposed to do 18:40 is going to change... and so... that phase may be over 18:43 but there's still something else... 18:45 That's right... that's right... and just what you're offering 18:49 to those people who will come to 18:51 the message at night Yes... 18:53 it's hope... and it's the same thing here... 18:55 God is offering us 18:57 hope to move forward... 18:59 Absolutely... sometimes... in a different 19:01 direction because... He's expanding... 19:03 Hmmm... hmmm... He's expanding the work... 19:05 He's expanding it... and that's something great... 19:08 yet, everyone who believes in the Lord 19:10 needs to know that He's expanding... 19:13 That's right... it's not going to contract... 19:15 it's time for everybody 19:16 to get involved... 19:17 and He's going to equip us over and over again 19:20 to do what we need to do... That's right... that's right... 19:23 so, what is... you have a new partnership... 19:26 a new emphasis going on with Message... 19:29 what is that... tell us about that... 19:31 Well, I can tell you this first 2 to 3 weeks ago, 19:34 I went to a Church on Sabbath morning... 19:37 I could hear the music 19:39 from far away 19:41 it was loud... it was beautiful... 19:42 all male voices... I walked into this Church 19:45 all males... a band and everything 19:49 they had the announcements 19:51 they celebrated the birthdays they had words of encouragement 19:54 we did the Ten Commandments, we did a couple of 19:56 Fundamental Beliefs... even in this Church service 19:59 and on the way in... there's a beautiful table 20:02 with all kinds of literature including Message Magazine 20:05 on the table... it was wonderful to see... 20:07 but you know where that Church was? 20:10 Where? The Faithful Flock of Calvary 20:12 Seventh-day Adventist Church located in 20:15 the Jessup Correctional Institute 20:18 in Jessup, Maryland... this is a full-fledged 20:21 Seventh-day Adventist Church there... 20:23 they have about 80 members every week... 20:25 and I'm going to tell you what really stirred my heart 20:28 was when the elder... stood up and he says, 20:31 "Listen, when you go out of here... pick up some 20:35 literature to take back with you 20:36 to share with someone... " you understand what I mean? 20:40 You put some tears in my eyes now... 20:42 "Pick up some literature to take back with you" 20:45 and you know... "I'm going back to a Cell... " 20:48 Yes... "but take this back with you 20:50 because somebody... you can share this with somebody" 20:53 Yes... "to give them the hope 20:54 that you have" I... you know... 20:56 it was a wonderful experience, and this is our partnership now 20:59 we want to make sure... there are between 2.3 to 2.7 21:04 I believe is the number 2.3 to 2.7 million people 21:09 incarcerated in the United States 21:12 we incarcerate... Say that again... 21:14 Yes... between 2.3 and 2.7 million people incarcerated... 21:18 in the United States... The United States incarcerates 21:22 more people per capita than any other nation in the world... 21:27 and... many of those people are African American 21:31 many of those people are people of color 21:34 and Message needs to be there, it is so important to have 21:38 Spiritual material... that's how you make it through 21:41 you got 20 to 30 years that you got to get through 21:44 that's how you make it through, you got family back at home 21:46 That is absolutely true... Yes... 21:54 and you know what... that's one of the things 21:57 that may... at ASI... you're going to hear 21:59 announcements... you're going to hear stuff... 22:01 just ignore that because it's going to keep it going... 22:04 but that sounds like such a great service... 22:09 we have a Program on 3ABN and Dare to Dream 22:15 called "Free Indeed" Yes... 22:17 and even though they're incarcerated 22:19 the ones who have accepted Jesus Christ 22:22 are free indeed... they are truly free... 22:24 Yes... and not only are they free, 22:26 but they want to take the message 22:28 and take it back to the other inmates... 22:32 Yes... you know, a lot of times, 22:34 Carmela, people think that that's just them.. 22:38 let them go... let them do whatever... 22:42 but what we need to be able to share 22:45 is that everybody benefits... when people learn about Jesus 22:50 Absolutely... everybody benefits... 22:51 they're not going to go back out and commit crime 22:54 because they have given their hearts to Jesus Christ 22:56 so, if the viewer is watching and feeling like 23:00 "You know what... that's not me... that's them" 23:03 no... it is you... That's right... 23:06 we are a part of the family of God 23:08 and those who are outside of the arc of safety 23:12 it's our responsibility to do what we can 23:15 to bring them in... Yes... 23:17 so this is great... so, how are you partnering 23:20 with this... well, we have several Churches 23:22 in California particularly... Central California Conference 23:27 is going to work with us... and we are researching 23:29 the institutions... so that we can know 23:31 where we can send Message in... by bulk, 23:33 where we can send in and how we can get names 23:36 and addresses in other places to send directly 23:38 to people who are incarcerated 23:40 on a subscription basis, and we're asking people 23:43 there's somebody that you may know... 23:45 who is incarcerated... friends and relatives, 23:48 neighbors, family members, I know 3 of them in our circle 23:52 in our family circle... reach out to them 23:56 and make sure you contact... many people lose hope 24:00 and connection with their family members 24:02 Message is one way you can do that... 24:04 say, you know, "I'm caring about you... 24:07 I hear... and this is something I want to share... " 24:09 that's one way you can do it... but we have to be involved 24:11 and that's what we're going to do 24:13 with this initiative and I'm very excited 24:15 because of the enthusiastic response... 24:17 that we've had with this in particular... 24:19 I am so excited about that... and let me tell you why... 24:22 from what I understand... getting any mail... 24:25 when you're in prison... is like gold... 24:28 Yeah... imagine giving someone 24:30 something that they can look at that tells them about Jesus, 24:35 that also tells them about relevant information 24:39 that's going on outside... things that they can take 24:43 and use inside to make them to grow... 24:46 help them grow... 24:47 Yes... yeah... this is, I mean, really Carmela, 24:49 I get excited about stuff like this... 24:51 because I have such a burden 24:53 for the incarcerated population 24:55 I really do... because I have family members 24:57 that have been incarcerated, and so... 24:59 and I think it's touched... 25:00 I mean... with 2.7 million, you know it's touched 25:03 so many people on so many different levels... 25:06 so, all right... so just before we go... 25:10 tell us... what your burden is what do you need to have... 25:16 let our viewers know what your needs are 25:18 from Message Magazine... 25:19 For that particular initiative? Yes... 25:22 we are looking for subscriptions... 25:25 we want to subscribe for the people that we know 25:29 who would like to have this magazine... 25:31 in addition to that... you may not know someone 25:33 but you can donate the funds to subscribe for someone 25:37 you may not know and we will find that 25:38 we'll put it in bulk subscription, 25:40 we'll put those bulk shipments into these certain facilities... 25:44 or you may have knowledge, personal knowledge, 25:46 of a facility and what their requirements would be 25:49 please let us know... once again... 25:51 that's MessageMazagine. com 25:52 you could e-mail me via that site... 25:55 and that's what we can do... 25:56 we can work together... 25:57 That's so wonderful Carmela, tell us in about 30 seconds 26:01 what has God been doing for your family... 26:04 I will tell you right now, God has proven... 26:07 He has protected my family, we had an interesting... 26:10 you ever had a car repair that just hit you 26:12 because it was so expensive, we had a $2,500 car repair 26:16 we... my husband drove home one day... 26:18 after a day at work, the day after the whole family 26:21 had been in the car, he drove home... 26:23 the car wouldn't start anymore, 26:25 to make the long story short 26:27 he went to take that car to the car repair... 26:30 they said, "It's a wonder you didn't blow up... 26:32 it's a wonder your car did not explode 26:35 because the fuel pump was burned out 26:38 and it was sparking inside of the gas tank... " 26:42 as far as I understand... it's not supposed to do that right? 26:46 Oh, absolutely not... Carmela... 26:48 God has been good... thank you... 26:50 My God is good... 26:51 Thank you so much for being with us... we love you... 26:53 Thank you... thank you... come back to Dare to Dream 26:55 thank you... 27:01 I love talking to Carmela, she's always so inspiring 27:05 and just so on fire... 27:06 one of the things that we want to do with Dare to Dream 27:09 and Urban Report is to bring you programming 27:12 that really makes a difference... 27:13 and so we ask for you to do a few things 27:16 we want you to please pray for us... 27:18 that God will continue to bless us 27:20 and use us to make a difference 27:22 in the Community and then we want you 27:25 to "Like" us on Facebook... 27:26 we are on Facebook, and we need a bunch of "likes" 27:29 so that our Cable Companies can see us and say, 27:32 "Okay, they've got 10 million hits... 27:34 we want them on our Cable Network... " 27:37 and then we ask that you would pray and ask God 27:39 just how much you should give to help us 27:44 with this effort... it is truly, truly something 27:48 that we really need and we would be so 27:51 grateful... if you would just ask the Lord 27:53 to let you know how you can help... 27:56 Well, that's the end of our Program... 27:58 Thank you so much 27:59 for tuning in... and join us next time... 28:01 because you know what? 28:02 it just wouldn't be the same... without you... |
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