the wrong path, not receiving the same type of support as I’m giving and previously my age, listening to others who try to tell me who I am instead of actually being who I want to be, imagery, and simply not wanting it enough or being willing to work for what you want, and not accepting being able to say no. “This is where it’s probably going to get tough and this is where I’m probably going to lose some of you all,” said McNary. “That part of getting to know us for me is so uncomfortable because we all have a story. Don’t get me wrong. I am concerned about that stuff, but I’m not consumed by it because I see the bigger picture. We got serious work to do because of all this stuff we allow to hold us back. I’ve been there. I understand struggle, I understand black. Who would think I had a confidence problem?!! I do, not so much now, but I just know I keep focus on God and what he called me for. So I don’t want to spend a lot of time on that. I want to get down to the nitty-gritty. Can you tell me who you want to be? But we are going to have to keep it short, we don’t need to validate why. Just tell what it is that you want to do? How many of you have passports? I’ve got a big challenge for you all. I want every one of you to have a passport by February the 17th. Get a passport! Have one or have applied for one by then.” The two-hour meeting included more challenges. McNary encouraged attendees to stay out of the stores for a minute and go to thrift, Dollar Tree, or Goodwill. Only poor people shop off sale, drive expensive cars and live in big homes. She requested that each person spend time watching online or visiting City Council or County Commission meetings every month. The last challenge was for those in attendance to learn to ask for what they need to be successful. Do not speak negative about your life. Do not allow your own words to validate your situations. Speak the positive and not the negative into existence when you speak and always be careful with your words. The last question was for participants to discuss their biggest dream. “Pink Diamond is a 12-month obligation/commitment for you to come here once a month and to do text messaging By Yvonne D. Nelson Several members and guests of Mission Possible: Christian Outreach Service Mission gathered for the regular 1st Saturday Networking meeting at 286 S. 4th Street on January 5th. Rev. Brad Benham prayed over the food. Both during and after lunch the discussion focused on the 39th and 40th years of the organization which will occur in 2019 and 2020, respectively. The group is seeking speakers, volunteers, youth and young people as they plan for 40 years of service to the Memphis community in 20-20. The group was encouraged to help plan and to encourage others to volunteer time or to donate funds to the event. The organization will hold a Christian Service Summit in 2020. Individuals interested in serving as Intercessory, Registration, and/or Publicity committee members can call (901) 458-HELP (4357) for more information. Additional discussions included information about a free, live, new internet hair and skin care program that airs every Monday night at 8:30 PM CST at wifdradio.com. The show is sponsored by Herman and Emma Adams daughter, Trichologist Angela McGhee. “Ads in the booklet will be $400 a page in memorial of the 40 years, but we are asking people to pay $500 and the other $100 will give them a VIP pass to the event,” said Mission Possible founder Thelma Nelms as advertising sales have already begun. Mission Possible: COSM is located at 2400 Poplar Avenue, Ste. 428. Visit missionpossiblecosm.org. 26 and emails,” said McNary. “I want us to get a taste of how brainstorming works. So you take something that you want to do in the next 12 months and you identify it and you let the table know what it is. You have to take extensive notes because this is we are going to hold you accountable for as part of this whole group. You have to think about one or two smaller things that you want, that you don’t currently have. Whether it is to go your business or to become the highest level of expression and then let us help you brainstorm on how to get you there and the steps you should take.” Afterwards, the entire group took a short break and some individuals ordered from D & L’s before breaking off into smaller groups led by one of the experienced members. After a short brainstorming session with the new members, plans were made and targets were set for the next meeting. Interested participants should contact Loretta by calling (615) 567-3812 or you can email Loretta@LorettaMcNary.com. The session ended like it started, in prayer, and each person left charged to make a difference in their life in 2019. We will keep you posted on some of their individual progress in future editions of NEWSCENE, the NEW SCENE where NEWS is SEEN! Smaller group sessions allowed returning members to coach new members on how to reach their short-term goals. 11
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