Outstanding

We have had an outstanding year. On November 17,2006, Praetorium (Signing) Church, Salem and Moody Bible Students sang/signed Christmas carols at The Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind at 1850 W. Wood ST. We sang/signed up and down the hallways on the 1st and 2nd floor as the departments decorated their doors for Christmas. We performed songs like Dashing thru the snow, silent night, rudolph the red nose reindeer, jingle bell rock, o come all ye faithful etc.....We had so much fun.

Prayer is needed

Prayer is needed in our world today. What is it? The opportunity to communicate with our Heavenly Father. To ask, thank, bless and love on God and others. People are sick, confused, undecided, in need and prayer motivates, inspires, helps and soothes the spirit. Prayer is simple. Thank you Jesus for saving me. Thank you God for loving me, giving me a wonderful family and job. Thank you for my car. Bless this day. How can I help you today, Lord? What do you want to say to your people? Be blessed. Amen. Blessings, glory, honor, riches, wisdom, strength belong to you O, God. Amen (Revelations).

Need help paying house lights & gas?

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community

Need help paying house lights & gas? House cold and need insulation?

Interpreted CEDA/LIHEAP/Weatherization Assists Low income.
Bring a copy of everyone in your house Social Security card, SSI/SSA, or pay check stub and state id/drivers license and head of household/owner.

Interpreters Pastor Carole Clemons, Georgetta Maxie & Anthony Barkley, Deaf.


Tuesdays 1:30pm to 3:30p.m.
Beginning OCTOBER 3, 2006

secure your slot, come to

CHETWYN RODGERS DRIVE
DEVELOPMENT CENTER
25 NORTH CICERO AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL, 60644
(773) 261-6098

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Anointed

The Deaf Concert at Ephphatha Church of the Deaf located at 7956 S. King Dr. on September 23, 2006 was anointed, inspiring, great and fun. Six or seven churches
participated and signed 3 songs each. Our church Praetorium participated and we praised God with our whole heart, mind, soul and strength. Each church jammed with
great songs, enthusiasm and movement. You don't want to miss the concert next year.
It will be in Bolingbrook, September 22, 2007. SAVE THE DATE.

ANNUAL DEAF FALL CONCERT 9/23/06

SEPT. 23, 2006, SATURDAY
EPHPHATHA EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE DEAF
7956 S. KING DRIVE, CHICAGO, IL
ANNUAL DEAF FALL CONCERT
SAT.6:00PM

SEPT. 16, 2006, SATURDAY
ABBOTT PARK
95TH & MICHIGAN, CHICAGO, IL 60628
DEAF POT LUCK /PICNIC
SAT. 11:30AM-2:30PM

SEPTEMBER 2, 2006 DEAF EVENTS

All are welcome

Praetorium (Signing) Church and Sign Language Classes will participate in activities in the community.


SEPTEMBER 2, 2006, SATURDAY
FRIENDLY TEMPLE COGIC
7745 S. STATE, CHICAGO, IL 60628
SAT. 11:30AM-11:45AM
SIGNING 2 SONGS

SEPT. 2, 2006, SATURDAY
MISSION OF FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH
11321 S. PRAIRIE, CHICAGO, IL 60628
SAT. 12:30PM-2:00PM
DEAF AWARENESS
DEAF/HEARING SPEAKERS, SIGNING SONGS

Come to the Praise Party

COME TO THE PRAISE PARTY
PRAETORIUM (SIGNING) CHURCH
PASTOR CAROLE CLEMONS

AUGUST 19, 2006
11:30AM-12:30PM
ABBOTT PARK, 95TH & MICHIGAN
CHICAGO, IL 60628

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2nd Week of Computer Training

The Computer Literacy Trainging Class is doing great. They are learning.
This week the class searched the internet and set up new email accounts.
When the (4) four weeks are finished, they will receive a certificate.
Come join us for the next 4 week classes start on Sept. 5, 2006, 10am-1pm.
At Chetwyn Rodgers Drive Development Center, 25 N. Cicero, Chicago, IL 60644.

Great Day

The picnic at the lighthouse was a success. When we arrived kids were shooting hoops, music was playing, people were eating, playing bingo and winning prizes. Someone was playing the drums and someone else was play the bongos while the DJ played cds. Some people were dancing and having a good time. I enjoyed eating a vegetable burger, corn, cotton candy and a Lipton Ice tea. When it was over we helped put away instruments and sound equipment into the music room. We had a great day. You need to check it out next year.

Picnic at Lighthouse for the blind

I am excited to volunteer at the Lighthouse for the blind and visually impaired's picnic on Fri. August 11, 2006, 12pm-2pm. There will be games, food and fun. Georgetta, Anthony and I will help with basketball. So, bring your gym shoes and jump shot.

To God be the Glory

I want to thank God, Pastor Curtis Rodgers, Ms. Hallie Mays and all of the students who made history this past Tuesday at our first Free Interpreted Computer Literacy Training Program for the Deaf/Hard of hearing. It was at the Chetwyn Rodgers Drive Development Center, 25 N. Cicero, Chicago, IL 60644. The pastor was blessed by your presence and testimonies. I was truly thankful to God because the Holy Spirit used me to teach and sign the computer skills to the deaf community. Hallelujah.

Sign Language Classes

Sign language classes are offered on Tuesdays at 7pm &
Sundays at 8am. Leave a comment for more information.
You will learn vocabulary and songs in sign language.
Come and enjoy learning how to communicate with the
deaf/hard of hearing community.

Free Interpreted Computer literacy Training Program

The Deaf Event starting on August 8, 2006 will be a free interpreted computer literacy training program at Chetwyn Rodgers Drive Development Center, 25 N. Cicero, Chicago, IL 60644. This will be a 4 week session meeting on Tuesday morning, August 8, 2006 at 10am. A certificate will be given after completion on the last Saturday in September 2006. Another session will begin Sept. 5, 2006 for those who can not make it this month.

Come out and be blessed, educated in computer literacy and enjoy using your personal computer.

Disability Pride Parade 2006

God you are great and greatly to be Praised~
Psalms

The Praetorium (Signing) Church of Chicago, participated in the Disability Pride Parade. It was held on July 22. 2006, at 11:00a.m. We started at Congress/Plymouth, to Van Buren/Dearborn to Washington/Dearborn. The rally was at the Daley Plaza. We had banners, flyers, a vehicle filled with people and music playing, while others were walking, signing songs, waving, we were all smiling at the people watching and we gave them our flyer. People in and out of the car in the parade were having a great time.

ACCESS CHICAGO 2006 & OTHER EVENTS

I went to Navy Pier on July 12 and attended Access Chicago 2006.
It was given by MOPD, the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities.
It was part of Chicago's celebration of the 16th anniversary of the
Americans with Disabilities Act. There were various businesses
and organizations that offered their products, services and recreational
opportunities.

I tried to visit as many of the exhibits as I could. Everyone was very
informative and necessary. They addressed the social and economic
advancement for people with disabilities. I met some wonderfull
people.


First of all I parked 3 blocks away and paid (1) dollar at a meter
that was in front of Dominicks grocery store. The meter had 24 min.
on it when I arrived. So, when I added my dollar after running
into the store to get change, it was down to 20 minutes which
gave me a grand total of 1 hour and 20min. to stay at Navy Pier.
Hallelujah.

I ran over to Navy Pier and asked the lady behind the customer
service desk, where Access Chicago was being held? She pointed to the
sign that read Access Chicago, Festival Hall A. She told me it was
way in the back, to stay on the first floor until I got there.

While walking I saw a deaf lady and man that I knew from church.

The woman was happy to see me and I was happy to see her and her family.
She said, "I finally see you and you cut your hair." We signed to
each other all the way into the entrance of Access Chicago. I told her
about the Free Computer Literacy Training Program for the Deaf
and Hard of hearing starting August 1, 2006 at 25 N. Cicero at
10:00a.m. I will be interpreting. She seemed very interested and I got her

email address so I could send her more information.

Access Chicago was very beneficial to me in more ways than one. I
got the chance to meet Carrole, a visually impaired young lady who has
been instrumental in organizing The Disability Pride Parade 2006.
It will be on July 22, 2006, kicking off at Plymouth Ct/Dearborn
at 11:00a.m.

Our church Praetorium Church of Chicago, where I Carole Clemons,Pastor

made history by being the only church to register for the parade. To God be

the Glory. We will be marching, playing music, signing songs and passing

out flyers about our church. I am so excited about the future. I encourage

you to keep God first, practice signing, meet deaf and hard of hearing people

and go to deaf events. You will be blessed and fascinated. Keep on, keeping on.

God bless you.

My Deaf/Hard of Hearing Friends are a Joy.

My Deaf and Hard of hearing friends are a joy to be around.

• We have so much fun signing to each other.
• We plan events and go out and have fun.
• We show people that as Christians you can have fun.

You just have to plan and do it. If you ask our families they would tell you that we are always busy doing something for the Lord, people and having fun.

• We teach sign language with excitement and joy.
• We sign and praise dance, go to concerts, conferences, and have our own church, Praetorium Church of Chicago.

When people look at us they do not know who is deaf or hearing. We enjoy life.

• We go to the movies, swim, play basketball, skate, ride bikes, act in plays and interpret for different events.

Go on and learn sign language and enjoy the deaf and hard of hearing community.

Steps to Take to Learn Sign Language

Sign up for a sign language class in your neighborhood.

Some colleges, churches, and organizations for the deaf

offer them. That would be a great start.

Once you are in the class, search the internet

for American Sign Language vocabulary. You will have

the opportunity to see and practice more signs.

Try searching ASL browser.com and lifeprint.com.

While learning sign language be patient, enthusiastic,

teachable and confident that you will be able to speak

to someone who is deaf or hard of hearing afterwhile.

Sign Language Looks so Graceful

One Sunday morning, my cousin and I ventured out in search of a good church service.
We went to a big church on the South side of Chicago. My cousin was familiar with it because it was around the corner of his house and he had visited there before. I had never been there before and my curiosity was up. We went in and was escorted by an usher to the balcony. To the balcony, I thought to myself. I had never been in a church with a balcony before. The service had already started and I gazed at all the people and the decorations of the church. All of a sudden to my surprise music began to play and a woman wearing a white dress that was shining bright in the morning light came onto the left side of pulpit area. She began to do sign language to the song, "Angels Watching Over Me." My mouth dropped open and I said, "I want to do that." It looked so graceful.