"I am the Way, the Truth and the Life..." John 14:6
October 2026 Happenings at TWOL!
The Way of Life Ministries, Inc. honors Dr. Jo Ann Jameson Pastor Appreciation Month
While every day is a privilege to honor those spiritual leaders who watch over the souls of the flock, the non-official holiday is
Celebrated annually on the second Sunday in October, called Pastor Appreciation Day is observed. Sometimes referred to as Clergy Appreciation Day, this holiday takes place during Pastor Appreciation Month and honors the contributions of priests, pastors, reverends, and ministers in the U.S.
History of Pastor Appreciation Day
Pastor Appreciation Day originated with the establishment of Clergy Appreciation Month. In 1 Timothy 5:17, Paul initiated the concept of clergy appreciation when he stated that the elders of the church are worthy of double honor.
He reiterated this idea in 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 when he stated that those who work hard among you should be held in the highest regard for their work. This idea evolved into Clergy Appreciation Month in 1992, established by pastors and religious workers. Eventually, Pastor Appreciation Day emerged from this month.
Pastor Appreciation Day in 2026/2027 - When, Where, Why, How is Celebrated?
"Treasure in Broken Pots"
6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
10 Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body..
II Corinthians 4:6-10
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month was founded in 1985 in partnership between the American Cancer Society and the pharmaceutical division of Imperial Chemical Industries (now part of AstraZeneca, producer of several anti-breast cancer drugs). The aim of the NBCAM from the start has been to promote mammography as the most effective weapon in the fight against breast cancer.[2]
In 1993 Evelyn Lauder, Senior Corporate Vice President of the Estée Lauder Companies, founded the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and established the pink ribbon as its symbol, though this was not the first time the ribbon was used to symbolize breast cancer:[3] A 68-year-old California woman named Charlotte Haley, whose sister, daughter, and granddaughter had breast cancer, had distributed peach-color ribbons to call attention to what she perceived as inadequate funding for research.[4] In the fall of 1991, the Susan G. Komen Foundation handed out pink ribbons to participants in its New York City race for breast cancer survivors.[5]
Male breast cancer, which is rare, is generally overlooked. In 2009 the male breast cancer advocacy groups Out of the Shadow of Pink, A Man's Pink, and the Brandon Greening Foundation for Breast Cancer in Men joined to globally establish the third week of October as "Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week".[11]
Black History Dr. Jane Cooke Wright (1919–2013) Recognized as the “Mother of Chemotherapy”
...revolutionized chemotherapy as a standard cancer treatment, proving it could shrink tumors and improve survival. She developed a method of testing drugs directly on a patient’s cancer cells, a practice now central to personalized treatments, including for Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month — Wikipedia Overview
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is the federally recognized month of October dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence, supporting survivors, and advocating for prevention and justice Wikipedia.
The month evolved from the Day of Unity in October 1981, initiated by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) to connect advocates nationwide and highlight the issue CAWC+1. The Day of Unity, held on October 17, quickly expanded into a week of activities, including mourning victims, celebrating survivors, and uniting organizations working to end domestic violence
growfoundationva.org. In 1989, Congress passed Public Law 101‑112, officially designating October as DVAM, a designation that has been renewed annually since.
- Raise public awareness about domestic violence and its impact.
- Support survivors through resources, shelters, and advocacy.
- Promote prevention and policy change to hold abusers accountable
Wikipedia.
Fall Revival! October 23, 2026 7:00pm
Come join us for our Fall Revival, "Revive Us Again, Oh Lord!"
Speaker: Apostle Jerry Owens, Sr. Pastor
Joshua Generation Outreach
Black History - Famous Black people Diagnosed with Cancer
Diahann Carroll (1935–2019)
Richard Roundtree (1942 – 2023)
Richard Roundtree (1942 – 2023)
Actress, singer, model, and activist, best known for Carmen Jones, Porgy and Bess, and No Strings. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997, underwent radiation, and remained cancer-free for years before passing in Los Angeles in 2019 at age 84. NABJ
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Actress, singer, model, and activist, best known for Carmen Jones, Porgy and Bess, and No Strings. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997, underwent radiation, and remained cancer-free for years before passing in Los Angeles in 2019 at age 84. NABJ
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Richard Roundtree (1942 – 2023)
Richard Roundtree (1942 – 2023)
Richard Roundtree (1942 – 2023)
Known for playing John Shaft in the 1970s, Roundtree was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1993. He survived breast cancer after a radical mastectomy and chemotherapy, and continued to speak about the importance of early detection.
Richard Roundtree passed away with pancreatic cancer at 81.
Minnie Ripperton (1947–1979)
Richard Roundtree (1942 – 2023)
Minnie Ripperton (1947–1979)
Singer-songwriter known for “Lovin’ You.” Diagnosed in 1976 with metastatic breast cancer, she underwent a radical mastectomy and became a public advocate for cancer awareness, receiving the American Cancer Society’s Courage Award in 1978 NABJ.
These women’s stories highlight the disproportionate impact of breast cancer on Black women,
Singer-songwriter known for “Lovin’ You.” Diagnosed in 1976 with metastatic breast cancer, she underwent a radical mastectomy and became a public advocate for cancer awareness, receiving the American Cancer Society’s Courage Award in 1978 NABJ.
These women’s stories highlight the disproportionate impact of breast cancer on Black women, who face higher mortality rates and often more aggressive subtypes. Their lives and deaths serve as reminders of the need for earlier detection, better healthcare access, and greater awareness in the Black community.
This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published in the United States between 1931 and 1977, inclusive, without a copyright notice.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT TWOL IN October!
Morning Worship Services 11:00am
Morning Worship Services 11:00am
Please join us...
In the Sanctuary at
638 N. Pine Hills Road,
Orlando, FL 32808
On the phone:
1 (712) 432-3900
Code: 137891#
Black History October 2, 1967
Morning Worship Services 11:00am
October 2, 1967 – Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first African American associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, championing civil rights and equality
Holy Communion October 4, 2026
“For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supp
“For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, this cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come”
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Truth Seekers Weekly Bible Study Tuesdays 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Join us in our interactive bible study as anointed teachers expound on God's Word and reveal nuggets from John Bevere's book, "The Fear of the LORD".
Please remember to mute your phones. An opportunity to interact will be offered at the end of the lesson.
On the phone:
1 (712)432-3900
Code: 137891#
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT TWOL IN October!
Weekly Intercessory Prayer 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Pastor 's Anniversary October 11, 2026 11:00am
On the phone:
1 (712) 432-3900
Code: 137891#
29 The people of the land have used oppression, and exercised robbery, and have vexed the poor and needy: yea, they have oppressed the stranger wrongfully.
30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy
On the phone:
1 (712) 432-3900
Code: 137891#
29 The people of the land have used oppression, and exercised robbery, and have vexed the poor and needy: yea, they have oppressed the stranger wrongfully.
30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.
31 Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I recompensed upon their heads, saith the Lord God.
Ezekiel 22:29-31
Pastor 's Anniversary October 11, 2026 11:00am
Pastor 's Anniversary October 11, 2026 11:00am
Pastor Jameson is anointed and chosen by God to effectively teach the uncompromising, unadulterated truth of God’s Word. She is passionate about ministering the Word of God with clarity; to effectively promote change in the lives of God’s people. Her practical teaching is strategically designed to equip and inspire the body of Christ wit
Pastor Jameson is anointed and chosen by God to effectively teach the uncompromising, unadulterated truth of God’s Word. She is passionate about ministering the Word of God with clarity; to effectively promote change in the lives of God’s people. Her practical teaching is strategically designed to equip and inspire the body of Christ with the biblical/scriptural knowledge to grow in the strength and maturity of God’s Word and to walk in the power, authority, and victory of sons and daughters of God.
Columbus Day October 12, 2026
Since 1971, when Columbus Day became an officially recognized federal holiday in the United States, it has been observed on the second Monday in October, as commemorated by annual Presidential proclamation noting Columbus' achievements.[26][27] It is generally observed by banks, the bond market, the U.S. Postal Service, other federal ag
Since 1971, when Columbus Day became an officially recognized federal holiday in the United States, it has been observed on the second Monday in October, as commemorated by annual Presidential proclamation noting Columbus' achievements.[26][27] It is generally observed by banks, the bond market, the U.S. Postal Service, other federal agencies, most state government offices, many businesses, and most school districts. Some businesses and some stock exchanges remain open, and some states and municipalities abstain from observing the holiday.[28] The traditional date of the holiday also adjoins the anniversary of the United States Navy (founded October 13, 1775), and thus both occasions are customarily observed by the Navy and the Marine Corps with either a 72- or 96-hour liberty period.[29]
Fall Revival October 23, 2026 7:00pm Speaker: Apostle Jerry Owens, Sr. Pastor Joshua Generation Outreach
Fall Revival October 23, 2026 7:00pm Speaker: Apostle Jerry Owens, Sr. Pastor Joshua Generation Outreach
October 31, 1517 11:00am
Fall Revival October 23, 2026 7:00pm Speaker: Apostle Jerry Owens, Sr. Pastor Joshua Generation Outreach
October 31, 1517 11:00am
October 31, 1517 – Martin Luther is said to have nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the church door in Wittenberg, sparking the Protestant Reformation
Martin Luther (/ˈluːθər/ LOO-thər;[1] German: [ˈmaʁtiːn ˈlʊtɐ] ⓘ; 10 November 1483[2] – 18 February 1546) was a German priest, theologian, author, hymnwriter, professor, and former Augustinia
October 31, 1517 – Martin Luther is said to have nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the church door in Wittenberg, sparking the Protestant Reformation
Martin Luther (/ˈluːθər/ LOO-thər;[1] German: [ˈmaʁtiːn ˈlʊtɐ] ⓘ; 10 November 1483[2] – 18 February 1546) was a German priest, theologian, author, hymnwriter, professor, and former Augustinian friar.[3] Luther was the seminal figure of the Protestant Reformation, and his theological beliefs form the basis of Lutheranism. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Western and Christian history.[4][5]
Born in Eisleben, Luther was ordained to the priesthood in 1507. He came to reject various teachings and practices of the Roman Catholic Church, in particular the view on indulgences and papal authority. Luther initiated an international debate on these in works like his Ninety-five Theses, which he authored in 1517. In 1520 Pope Leo X demanded that Luther renounce all of his writings, and when Luther refused to do so, excommunicated him in January 1521. Later that year the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, condemned Luther as an outlaw at the Diet of Worms. At the time of Luther's death in 1546, his excommunication was still in effect.
Luther taught that justification is not earned by any human acts or intents or merit. He preached it instead is received only as the free gift of God's grace through the believer's faith in Jesus. Luther held that good works were a necessary fruit of living faith, part of the process of sanctification.[6][7]
Fall Revival! Oct. 23, 2026 7pm
Speaker: Apostle Jerry Owens, Sr. Pastor
Joshua Generation Outreach