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FROM THE PASTOR
The mind of man plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.
” Proverbs 16:9(NAS)
This is the time when many people will make “resolutions”
concerning improvements in the new year they will strive for. Most people resolve to do things which are constructive and beneficial that will improved their quality of life. But physical life is fragile, uncertain and short.
Thus, the best resolution is temporary. My personal goal is to be a better husband, father, grandfather and pastor.
But if I rely upon my own human strength to accomplish my goal, my
efforts will be in vain. I have learned over the years that no matter how good my attentions are, if the Lord does not direct my steps all that I attempt is futile.
This includes the vision I have for our church. I have such a desire for our church to prosper in 2011 and beyond. The New Worship Center is only a beginning of a new ministry;
not the completion of an old project. As we look forward to worshipping in the new facility that God has blessed us with on the first Sunday in February, remember that it was the Lord who built the house.
Otherwise, our labor was in vain (Psalm 127:1). We will officially dedicate our New Worship Center, the fourth Sunday, February 27th, 2011, at 4:00 pm. Greater New Piney Grove of Atlanta will be our guest church. Their pastor, Dr. William Flippin, was the one God
used to initiate the vision. Five nights (the number for grace), of victory celebration will follow the dedication beginning on Monday, February 28th, through Friday, March 4th.
Guest churches will be announced at a later date. In the meanwhile, I plan on having several training sessions. But as Proverbs 16:9 says, I can plan all I want to,
but
it is the Lord who must direct my steps, if we are to be successful.
And guess what? Each of you are a big part of our church’s success.
Pastor’s Class
01/02/11-9:15 AM
Angelina M. Simpson
Antwaun Edwards
Traveshia Gray
Gregory T. Norwood
Marla N. Norwood
New Member’s
Training Classes
Wendell M. Lamb
Lisa M. McElroy
Cynthia D. Saulsberry
George P. Redding
Amber J. Clark
Baptism
01/23/10
Youth Orientation
Development
Patricia Sanders
Anya Hunter
Kayla S. Williams
JaCorey Green
Christopher I. Green
Chandler M. Clark
Lorenza J. McElroy
We are asking those who can to fast on Wednesdays of each week.
January’s fast is for
God to give us a genuine Love for Him.
If ye love me, keep my commandments ….John
14:15 (KJV)
As you fast, remember you must also pray; the two together will give us great power
as we watch God move in our church.
Every
Thursday
12:00 PM ~ 1:00 PM
NOON DAY PRAYER
Please give all Special Prayer Requests to
Bonita Tharpe or Ann Wilcoxson to be
addressed during Thursday’s prayer & supplication.
JANUARY Monthly Theme The Victory Of God
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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
Yekaba Gebru, 1st
Brenda Sherman, 4th
Otis Farrar, Jr., 6th
Cynthia Simmons, 6th
Phillip Brown, 7th
Tangie Blackman, 9th
Zalika Sullivan, 9th
Katherine Jones, 10th
Sandy Montford, III, 11th
Phina Chatman, 11th
Dorothy Fuller, 13th
Willie Jackson, 13th
Cleveland Merriweather, 13th
Carrie Simmons, 14th
Jacqueline Taylor, 18th
Crystal Hutchieson, 19th
Bobbie Farrar, 21st
Cynthia Wilcoxson, 21st
Stevie McNeil, 24th
Darius Bentley, 30th
January
Anniversaries
NONE
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Deacon’s Corner – From Deacon James Monroe
Judging Others
We as Christians are quick to judge our brothers and sisters. God did not give us the gift of judging others, that is His job. He gave us the gift of Loving and Caring for all of His children and that is a big job, if we as Christians
do what the Lord commands us to do. Matthew 7:1-2 Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged,
and with the measure you use, it will be measure to you.
Deacon’s Corner
Harry J. Taylor, Sr. ,Chairman
L.U.I.
(Living Under the Influence)
Excerpts taken from L.U.I.
by
Daniel Fagan
No matter where you are or what you are going through,... In everything give thanks for this is the will of
God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thess. 5:18) What are the things that we are being influenced by? The Bible teaches us in 1 John 2:15
Do not love the world or the things in the world. We fail to maintain our balance when we are L. U. I. We are persuaded to take on more to please other people. We fake it until we make it. ... We won’t say “no” when it is truly in order. We’re always trying to look good
for everyone else, only to lose our balance on the journey. In order to correct this, we need a designated driver..the Holy Spirit. He will lead, guide, and keep us on this journey. Give Him the keys and the wheel and accept Him as Lord and Savior. You can be assured you will not be living under the influence,
caused by the pressures of this world. “The serene silent beauty of a holy life is the most powerful influence in the world,
next
to the might of God.“
Blaise Pascal
Deacons & AFC meet
Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 9:00 AM
NO Men Ministry
Further information see
Deacon Harry Taylor, Sr.
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Paul Dunbar
Christian
Education
Ministry
...the conversion of Bill
Wilson one of the founders of AA writes...
A Christian Obscured from View
By Dick B.-Part 3
6. The recorded activities of Bill’s maternal grandfather, Fayette Griffith Grandpa Fayette was a regular reader of the Bible. He read it with Bill Wilson and encouraged Bill’s own reading and Bible study. Bill’s family moved from East Dorset to Rutland, both towns in Vermont. But when marital problems arose, Bill and his sister were returned to East Dorset where they lived with the Griffiths.
And Grandpa Fayette enrolled Bill in the Congregational Sunday
school. 7. The religious training at Burr and Burton Academy in Manchester, Vermont (1909-1913) Grandpa Fayette encouraged Bill’s attendance at the nearby Burr and Burton Academy. Bill took the required four-year Bible study course. Bill regularly attended the required daily chapel services where Scripture was read and sermons were delivered. Once each week, Bill attended the required church service at Manchester Congregational Church where Burr and Burton Academy owned a pew reserved for use by its students. Finally, Bill became president of the Burr and Burton YMCA; and Bill’s girl friend Bertha Bamford became president of the Burr and Burton YWCA. The two attended chapel together and participated in the “Y” activities. Shortly before graduation time, Bill’s girl friend unexpectedly died.
Bill went into a deep depression, and he turned away from God and
religion.
To Be Continued
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From
Youth Ministry
Joseph Brothers, Jr.
Someone once said...
EXPLANATION OF GOD 'One of God's main jobs is making people.. He makes them to replace the ones that die, so there will be enough people o take care of things on earth. He doesn't make grownups, just babies. I think because they are smaller and easier to make. That way he doesn't have to take up his valuable time teaching them to talk and walk. He can just leave that to mothers and fathers.'
NURTURE AND ADMONITION OF THE LORD
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Women’s Ministry
Women’s Enrichment is Saturday, January 8th, at 9:00 AM. All women ages 18 and above are encouraged to come out and be refreshed and uplifted as we experience the Move of God.
See Sis Blanche Morris or Ann Wilcoxson.
Women’s Prison Ministry
Confessions unto Christ
DEC 2010-26-Year
Total –168 DEC-Min Kalaya Dollison
“These Thornes”
II Corinthians
12:2-10
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Evangelism
Outreach Ministry
Saturday, January 15th, 2011 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Interested,
please see Ronald Morgan.
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name
of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
(Mat 28:19 NKJV)
Give us a
watchword for the hour, A thrilling word, a word of power;
A battle cry, a
flaming breath, A call to conquest or the death;
A word to rouse
the church from rest, To heed the Master’s high behest.
The call is
given, ye hosts arise, The watchword is EVANGELIZE!
To fallen men,
and dying race, Make known the gift of gospel grace.
The world that
now in darkness lies, O Church of Christ, EVANGELIZE!
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Pardon our progress.
Entrance
to Church
During
business
hours
will be located in the West Parking.
UNTIL
Administrative
Offices move date
(scheduled for Jan 8)
For all Services,
please use the main
Sanctuary
door
for entrance and exit.
========== 2010 Watch Night Service Friday,
December 31st
9:30
PM
2010 Finance Statements
for
tax purposes only
will be prepared
as requested. A sign up sheet is in the back lobby,
please sign EACH member needing a statement.
Coming SOON Celebration Services
for God’s New Sanctuary!!!!!
Bible School Curriculum
Assuring Hope
January 2
God Is Our Redeemer
Isaiah 44:21-28
Unit 2 A Future for God’s People
January 9
Salvation For God’s People
Isaiah 45-14-25
January 16
Reassurance For God’s People
Isaiah 48:12-22
January 23
Light For The Gentiles
Isaiah 49:1-7
Gender Study Fourth Sunday
Men:
To Be Announced
Ladies:
To Be Announced
January 30
Wounded For Our Transgressions
Isaiah 53:1-12
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2011
Pastor’s
Appreciation Service
will be announced at a later date.
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Finance Statements
Since the month ends
on a Friday,
December 2010 will be mailed with
January Newsletter.
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