Three members of the now-defunct cult known as 1 Mind Ministries were convicted for murder in the death of Javon Thompson. The three include leader Toni Sloan who goes by “Queen Antoinette”, 41; her daughter, Trevia Williams, 22; and Marcus A. Cobbs, 23. Baby Javon was only 16 months old when he died, either December 2006 or January 2007. His mother Ria Ramkissoon did nothing to stop her son’s death; she plead guilty last year to child abuse resulting in the death penalty,she also testified against Sloan, Williams and Cobbs.

Ria Ramkissoon and Baby Javon Thompson

This innocent child’s life was ended so shortly due to anger developed by leader Antoinette because the boy did not say amen after blessing a meal. This a sad shame, most children at the age of 1 do not have the mentality to remember to say amen after saying grace, or even thinking to say grace before eating a meal for that matter. Poor baby Thompson’s was starved and dehydrated as a punishment, resulting in his death. But it gets worse, after praying for his resurrection, the cult then got rid of all evidence that pointed to Thompson’s death, placed his body in a suitcase and set it behind a home in Philadelphia according to Assistant State’s Attorney Julie Drake.

(Queen Atoinette-leader who ordered child to be starved to death)

The three members are scheduled to be sentenced May 18^th.  The three defendants face up to 60 years in prison. Ramkissoon awaits her sentence as well which is said to be a 20-year suspended term and counseling.

It is very sad that innocent life had to be taken so early because of human ignorance. Rest In Peace Javon Thompson.

Anointed psalmist and gifted songwriter, Tonya Baker who is currently signed to Kingdom Records has a new music home. She has been signed by RKD Music Management as the first solo female Psalmist & Songwriter Tonya Baker. Baker has been a vessel to the gospel music industry for many years. She has appeared on tapings of The Bobby Jones Show, local broadcasts of TBN, the Gospel Superfest, The Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship Conference Women’s Choir; numerous gospel music showcases such as The Stellar Awards Music Showcase, I Hear Music in the Air, The Gospel Music Workshop of America and the Gospel Heritage Foundation New Artist Showcase. She has ministered in several of the country’s mega-ministries. Some include Valley Kingdom Ministries (Apostle H. D. Wilson) of Chicago, Illinois and Mt. Zion Baptist Church (Bishop Joseph W. Walker) of Nashville, Tennessee. As a song writer and background vocalist she has worked with artist such as Tonex, Helen Baylor, Byron Cage, Percy Bady, and Lisa McClendon.

Baker’s own works include recordings “Life In Him,” “Since He Came In,” and “Special Friend” just to name a few. She has also been blessed to share the stage with renowned gospel artist Shirley Caesar, CeCe Winans, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Mary Mary and Tye Tribbett among others.

For over 15 years RKD Music Management has been in business to help upcoming music artists establish their brand while developing and mastering there artistry. RKD has become an amazing company over the years and looks to turn a bigger page for the future.
“This is just an exciting time for our company. We are not only growing nationally but globally as well. This year we are expecting bigger and better things as we build our brand and create partnerships worldwide.” Founder and chairman of the board, Keith Douglas

For more on Tonya Baker visit her personal myspace page www.myspace.com/tonyabaker

Troubled rapper DMX born Earl Simmons was scheduled to be the headliner of a “Gospel Rap Extravaganza” held by Morning Star Sanctified Church March 6, 2011. Tickets for the show ranged from $35-$40. DMX and his wife have been members of the church for 8 months now. He displayed generosity by wanting to help the church raise money for repairs; therefore he agreed to perform for free.

However when venue owners heard of the rappers intent to perform, they quickly cancelled the show afraid of what type of chaotic crowed he would attract. Obviously Venue owners had amazing foresight. Unfortunately no more than 3 days after he was scheduled to perform DMX was arrested due to probation violations. DMX admitted to his probation officer that he had been using drugs. As a consequence the rapper is back behind bars. Continue to lift up his wife and children during their continued stress. Check out some of DMX’s Gospel Rap below.

Ruthford County, Tennessee teens stir up chaos when they disrespect the Lord in one of the worse ways. Brace yourself folks.

Authorities reported that last Thursday evening the group of teens used pages from the Bible in order to add fuel to their fire while setting Middle Tennessee Baptist Church bus ablaze. Soon after the teens saw no logic in what they were doing and decided to cease this nonsense, trying to put it out with an extinguisher. Fire officials made the assumption that the teens were just acting foolish and having fun. Members of the church as well as the investigators saw no humor in it what-so-ever.

Assistant Pastor Joel Young said “The disrespect to God’s property is how we see it.”

(Middle Tennessee Baptist Church)

As of now the church parking lot which still contains elements from the burned Bible is under arson investigation. The pieces of the Bible and the extinguisher are being used as evidence, and as a means of catching the culprits who ran off before anyone could stop them. “Hopefully we’ll get some information from it,” said Assistant Chief Allen Swader with the Murfreesboro Fire Department. If caught these arsonist will more than likely face vandalism and arson charges.

This horrible incident has set the church back a bit. The busses are used for church missions and providing services for the community. “These buses are the heartbeat of the church. Some of the buses you see go pick up children who can’t get rides to come to the church. We provide that for them,” said Young. Young along with many were in disbelief that out of all things the Holy Book would be their pick for creating a fire. Young said, “Even in my earliest youth I had respect for the word of God. I couldn’t imagine doing something like that to a Bible. I don’t know what folks were thinking when they chose that to burn.”

This is not the first time that the church’s property has been vandalized but hopefully it will be the last.

In Pursuing the Glory, Bishop Neil C. Ellis reveals the aspects of Gods glory as well as how one may prepare to receive and maintain his power and presence. In the book he shares his vocal surgery which served as an inspiration for the book.

“The first two weeks were the most difficult and frustrating; I almost placed God on the witness stand.  By the third and fourth week, my spirit had settled and I was able to manage my time and rest in the peace of God.  There was no pain whatsoever, just silence.  Did you get that?  No pain, just silence. During that time the Lord started speaking so powerfully that I was able to prepare 42 sermons and complete my tenth book, The Power of Pain.  Around the end of the third week, the Lord spoke very clearly to my spirit and said, “When I raise you up and release you to return to the pulpit, I want you to lead the way in getting my glory back into the church.  Out of those 42 sermons that I alluded to earlier, nine of those were messages on The Glory.” –Neil C. Ellis

The book was released in October 2009. A 10 city tour took place in order to promote the books message and sales. Also, Bishop Ellis will host a series of two day Pursuing The Glory Crusades through-out the United States this year. Ellis is a noted bestselling author of 10 books and there are no doubts that this will make the 11^th bestseller.

When not taking on his role as an author, Ellis is the senior pastor of 8,000 member Mount Tabor Full Gospel Baptist Church located in Nasssau, Bahamas where he lives with his wife Mrs. Patrice Ellis and their two children. He has been affiliated with Mount Tabor since 1995, and is now serving as the 2^nd presiding Bishop.

If you wish to seek more information about Bishop Ellis, his ministries, and books, visit www.neilellisministries.com.