Voices from the Sisterhood: Spiritual Reflections, Volume 1

By Lorraine Gamble-Lofton and D. Pulane Lucas

The women of the Brooklyn Community Church have clearly opened their hearts, remembrances and spirits in creating this inspiring work of literature. Their words and reflections provide healing and insight to those who are seeking deeper relationships with God and more fulfilling relationships with sisters everywhere.

Reverend Dr. Shelia Evans-Tranumn
Former Associate Commissioner of Education
New York State Education Department

This is truly a powerful and uplifting compilation of spiritual reflections, poems, tributes, and inspirational images! The women of The Sisterhood speak boldly about their lives and experiences, while always giving glory to God for His love, mercy and grace. Voices From The Sisterhood: Spiritual Reflections, Volume 1, will inspire women around the globe of every race, ethnicity, and culture.
Laurie Cumbo
New York City Council Member
District 35

The women of the Brooklyn Community Church (BCC) are inspired, and they hope to inspire you. A spirited and courageous group of African-American Christians, they seek to encourage women to speak confidently about the goodness of God. Their reflections capture the excitement and spiritual depth of dynamic women of faith who eagerly joined together to launch a womens ministry that would eventually be known and loved fondly as The Sisterhood. Each woman is an honored member of The Sisterhood, no matter where she stands on her journey to truth, dignity, wisdom, self-respect and faith.

Through their words and images, each contributor to this volume hopes to use her voice to encourage women to love, trust, support, and honor one another.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Archway Publishing
• Release date: Feb 13, 2015
• ISBN: 9781480813656

Lorraine Gamble-Lofton

D. Pulane Lucas, the first lady at Brooklyn Community Church and president of the Sisterhood, is a founding member of BCC. An adjunct assistant professor at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Richmond, Virginia, Sister Pulane holds master’s degrees in business and theology and a PhD in public policy and administration. L. Priscilla Hall, vice chair of the deacon ministry, vice president of The Sisterhood, and member of the choir, is a founding member of Brooklyn Community Church. Deacon Priscilla is an associate justice on the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department.

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The purpose of this book is to give voice to African-American Christian women who have shared their thoughts through words and images to encourage all women to speak confidently about the goodness of God.

All photos featured in this book were taken by Brooklyn Community Church Photographer Lorraine Gamble-Lofton at the 2014 Macy’s Flower Show in New York City.

Writers:

Tania Ambroise • Leonna Brabham • Antonia H. Daniels • Tahesha Davis • Lorraine Gamble-Lofton • L. Priscilla Hall • Marilyn A. Hunte • Kareema Johnson • Jessica Leach • D. Pulane Lucas • Fred Lucas • Charlene Phillips • Veronica L. Price • Martha Ramsay • E. Frances Reid • Hattie Smith-Harris • Pamela Stanley • Lois Staton-Godwin • Bernadine Thomas-Williams • Vonceil Turner • Angelique Wharton • Belinda Williams • Carolyn R. Williams

Editors: D. Pulane Lucas and L. Priscilla Hall

Contents

The Sisterhood Vision and Mission Statements

A Word from the Pastor

Introduction

Women Called to Spiritual Warfare

Sister to a Sister

Wait on the Lord

Appreciate Life!

Sister Love

Fear Not

Women Working Out Our Salvation

Give Mercy

God Is My Driver

I Love the Lord

Love

No More Tears/Be Encouraged

God is Amazing

La-La Means God Loves You

A Celebration of Sisterhood

Rest in Him

Girl Power

The Armor of God

Sister to Sister

The Grace of Jesus Christ

Loyal to the Sisterhood

Honoring Women

Teach Me How to Pray

God, Our Strength, Our Redeemer

Disobedience Separates Us From God

God Bless Our Children

With Purpose, Continue With God

That All May Be One

Epilogue

The Writers

Bible Translations and Abbreviations

Voices From The Sisterhood:

Spiritual Reflections, Volume 1

My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you.

~John 17:20-21 (NIV)

Embrace Sisterhood

Behold the Glory of the Lord!

Brooklyn Community Church

Rev. Dr. Fred Lucas, Founder and Senior Pastor

Rev. Maurice Douglas, Pastor for Outreach Ministries

Rev. Pamela Stanley, Pastor for Church Administration

The Sisterhood Vision and Mission Statements

(The Women’s Ministry of Brooklyn Community Church)

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