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“Who can find a virtuous woman? She is far more precious than jewels…” - Proverbs 31:10
Stories from the past, inspiring our future Volume 4, Issue 4 May 2013
Inside this issue:
Back to Basics
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Honoring Mothers
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Honoring Mothers
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2013 Theme: From Membership to Discipleship Spring Revival 2013 - Back to Basics by Wayne Burrell
Community Guest Day
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School Fundraisers
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Healthy Eating
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Forks Over Knives
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Calendar of Events
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Testimony
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Starting on April 10th, Pastor William J Lee used each night of this 10-part series to call the church’s attention back to the Ten Commandments and show how to look at them from a New Testament perspective. During the 10 days, many souls made decisions to go all the way with Christ. The purpose of this revival series was to show fresh ways for how the holy code can be applied through the power of the Holy Spirit to the ones daily life and for all to learn surprising insights on how to live a life that pleases God. The law was demonstrated to be the foundation of our faith as it perfectly demonstrated the love of God. God loved man so much that He saved us and then provided the law so man can stay protected in His will. The law is about love for God & Man. Use #backtobasics2013 Some of the many highlights included….
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0 - God saved us FIRST and THEN He told us what to do! 1 - When we let God's love invade our minds He'll give us a heart to love others. 2 - The greatest challenge we face is not bowing down to wood or stone idols. It's bowing down to ourselves. 3 - If we respect adults enough to have our kids to say Mr/Mrs, we can surely respect the name of God. 4 - The #Sabbath is our honeymoon with God. Every 7th day is our time to reconnect and study up on God. 5 - Parents, your highest responsibility is to train up your kids in the ways of the Lord 6 - You can murder someone by using the weapon of your tongue. 7 - The #marriage bed is undefiled b/c when you say "I Do", you say "I Don't" to everyone else 8 - You don't just have to rob a bank to steal. Even "sampling" grapes at the grocery is #stealing 9 - Lying is dangerous b/c it attacks the character of an individual. Our characters are the only we have. 10 - What we think - not just what we say/do - has consequences because what we think often translates into actions.
“The good news of the gospel is that besides forgiving our sins, Jesus gives us power to overcome them - all of them...God will cleanse us from the filth and debris that have accumulated in the cracks and crevices of our brains. He wants to sweep away the trash that poisons our lives. He wants to purge the stains on our souls. He wants not just to heal our broken hearts but to create new hearts within us.” (Psalm 51:10) - Pastor William Lee The only acceptable response is for us to allow Jesus to perform the miracle that is restoration in our lives and change our hearts and minds. Then we can be true disciples as we allow God to use us to spread the gospel and influence others for Christ.
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Mother’s Day Tribute | Honoring Mothers In honor of Mother’s Day (May 11th) here are a several tributes to mothers that were shared. Be sure to attend our special Celebration of Mothers on May 11th!
Bhekie Washington She is the closest example of Gods unconditional love for His children that I have on this planet. She is a constant support and continues to be an amazing role model for me. - Kimberley Sibanda Pamela Diane Wilson Lord, thank you so much for blessing me with a mom who had the tenacity as a single mom to raise me and my siblings with unconditional love. She has been a blessing to me because she has shown me that as a mom it's not just being able to provide but to nurture my son according to his needs, not mine. To put his needs first and to be able to give him a few wants teaching him the importance of family & not things. That's why I appreciate her so much because she's taught me to be the best mom I can be! I love you momma!! - Denise Brooks Nancy Woods-Atkins I often hear people say, "You act just like your mother" and I immediately respond back with a grin, "Thank you for the compliment," because I know my best qualities are because of you. Your courage, beauty, and strength is admirable, and I am honored and blessed to be your daughter. - Carmelita Dawson
Marlo Ewing I appreciate my mother because she kept me alive. She had to be my mother and father. She kept me in sports and attended all my games and track meets - everything that my dad should have done. I have always watched my mom and learned her steps so I can walk in them or walk a better path. She might not think I’m watching and learning, but I have watched everything so far. She taught me how to be a gentleman and how to respect women. She is preparing me to be a man and survive in this world. I’m looking forward to my life as a man to show her what I’ve learned from her so I can make her proud have raised a boy into a man. Most importantly being proud of myself. Momma you are well appreciated and very much loved.
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Annie Mabry My mom is a special mom, a wonderful women and a mother who makes you laugh so hard you can't do nothing but cry. She is strong and tough she is a remarkable human being. All I am I owe to her. I attribute my success in life to her. My intellectual and physical education I receive from her. When I look in the mirror, when I look at my hands and sometimes by the things I say and do I think of her. Annie Mabry I am EVERYTHING I am today because you love me. "Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever"
- Tyree Linor McIntosh - Marlo Ewing
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Mother’s Day Tribute | Honoring Mothers (cont.) Augusta Owens Moms/ nana is always there for us, doing everything she can to help us. She's always open to becoming a better mother and keeps God first in all of her counsel. Justin and I are blessed to have her as part of our support system! - Courtney Wyatt & Justin Owens
Martha House My grandmother. She is my biggest inspiration of how we should live our lives. Slow to anger and always have smile on her face. Always helpful and never expect anything in return. I love her with all of my heart and thank you for being who you are. Love you Biggie!! - Renaeé Thompson
Sharon Reed I appreciate my Aunt Sharon as a motherly figure. While moving and living in Indiana away from my immediate family she has been available with love. She is a blessing to my life as I see her as a Godly woman who upholds great standards for young ladies to follow. She has assisted me with a place to stay and eat which is a blessing! - Jason Ashford Sharon Ashford My mother is the woman seen in Proverbs 31. I appreciate my mother because she always has a spirit of joy! She is such a loving and caring person which makes her an awesome nurse! She has been through ups and downs but always made sure my sister and myself had the best education and daily needs. I love my mother more than these few words can express and I will strive to uphold the 5th commandment forever. - Jason Ashford Joelle Burrell I love Mommy because she gives me food and my other needs. Mommy helps me with my homework. Even when I do something bad, Mommy still forgives me every time I say “sorry”. I love Mommy so much!
Nona House Thompson I love my mother so much. She has been there for me in good and bad timed. She has always been dependable and loving towards my siblings and I. We are very blessed to have someone so beautiful in our lives. Love you Mama!! - Renaeé Thompson
Happy Mother’s Day! - Moriah Coleman Sherilyn Mason The thing I appreciate the most about my mother is her undying drive. Crazy as she wants to be most times, but that craziness brought my brother and I through it all. Love you Mommy!!!!! :-P - Ken Floyd Joy Sumlin Because of her, I wouldn't be here. She payed a price and risked her life for our family. - Kameron Sumlin
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Community Guest Day
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Recognizing those that share HIS-story with our community and church by Coralette Waite
Community Guest Day was held on April 06, 2013 here at the Capitol City Seventh-day Adventist Church. The day began with an amazing musical, not like the ones on Broadway, but even better, with the message of a young man named Kendall and his journey to finding Christ after his father’s sudden and unexpected death. Kendall was alone and destitute, addicted to drugs, and had lost everything. Just when Kendall was about to give up, a humble Christian woman told Kendall about the Lord through music, and an interactive and musical rendition of Christ’s crucifixion.
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During the Divine Hour, Doris Harris and the Community Service Ministry were honored for the ir work of not only with maintaining the Community
A scene from the musical drama “HIS-story” was featured during the typical bible study period of Sabbath School. In this scene, a father and son witness the crucifixion of Christ.
Service Center, but also giving Bible studies and touching so many souls for Christ. The day was also filled with many other special activities in honor of our guests. Each guest received a very special gift of a booklet and gift bag filled with things such as a gas card that showed our appreciation of their attendance and something practical to help them in everyday life. We also had an amazing lunch downstairs where we enjoyed fellowship together. Finally, to cap off our big event, we ended the day with an evening of Sabbath School. This turned out to be perfect timing as some individuals made it to Sabbath School for the first time all year! They were rewarded with a special gift to encourage them in further attendance. Because of the excitement of having Sabbath school in the evening, the Sabbath School department will now host one Sabbath School class on Sabbath Afternoons for those who cannot make it at 9:15am. We ask that all get excited and attend to hear the Word of the Lord!! “I truly enjoyed the play and the Community Day sermon...as well as the Old Skool vs. New Skool Basketball game. Thanks again for welcoming me and supporting the Guyst family!!!” - Demetrees Hutchins All in all, this turned out to be a stellar event in honor of our community and guests, and we are excited to do it again towards the end of the year. The Sabbath School Department thanks everyone who came out to support, assisted in preparation and execution, and those who joined us to celebrate our community and guests. May God bless you immensely!!!
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Church School Fundraisers
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Having fun with fundraising generates a great return on investment for all by Latoria Lee & Marian Strong
Capitol City and other area Adventist churches dribbled and threw in support of Adventist education. On April 6th hundreds of area Adventists and community guests came to Broad Ripple High School to see the long-awaited rematch as the rivalry known as "Old School vs New School" was renewed. The New School set out to avenge their 2pt loss in October of 2011 and did so with a 2pt win of their own in OT (94-92). Congratulations to the New School squad led by Tanya Tarver (Emmanuel Praise Center) and to the Capitol City Seventh-day Adventist School for whom over $1,000 was raised. "It was important to have this event to show that we can fellowship and have a fun atmosphere to raise funds for the Church School. It's very taxing to simply ask people for funds, but if we can provide them a quality, fun, experience the whole process becomes that much more rewarding."
Players and referees in the Old School vs New School Basketball Game gather at center-court for opening prayer.
fellowship hall. The suspense and anticipation to see if the pie would connect to the target was both exhausting and exhilarating at the same time. Pastor Lee was the main attraction everyone was waiting for him but, they also enjoyed throwing at all the other participates." - Marian Strong, Women's Ministry Leader This event was the first of many creative fundraisers put on by Marlo Ewing. Not only is Christian education important for each child to know God but, also to be in a Christian atmosphere. Women's Ministry will have events coming up that funds are needed for empowerment, fellowship and rebuilding the relationships of love and trust for the women of the church.
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- Latoria Lee, Home & School Ministry Leader
On April 13th dozens got down and dirty at Capitol City Seventh-day Adventist Church as the Home & School and Women's Ministries co-sponsored the Pie in the Face fundraiser that raised over $400. "It was good to hear all the laughter from everyone that filled the
Pastor William Lee takes a direct hit from Madysen Peters (not pictured) in the Pie in the Face fundraiser.
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Health Nugget | Heart Healthy Diets Alkaline? Source: https://virginhealthmiles.com
A heart healthy diet is one that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and high in fiber. Here are some tips for maximizing a heart healthy diet. - Use water or a small amount of vegetable oil to sauté vegetables. Olive and canola oils are best. Avoid frying, especially deep frying. Other hearthealthy cooking methods include poaching, steaming, roasting, baking and boiling. - Toss a few egg yolks. You can eat one or two whole eggs per day and still have a healthy heart, but if you use a lot of eggs in cooking, skip some of the yolks, which are high in cholesterol. You can replace one yolk with the white of another egg, so if a recipe calls for two whole eggs, use one whole egg and the whites from two more. You can also use bananas, tofu, applesauce and egg replacers instead of whole eggs in many recipes. - Don’t forget the fiber. Fiber helps remove cholesterol from the blood, which is why it’s such an important part of a heart-healthy diet. Choose whole grain breads and cereals and eat plenty of fruits and vegetables (skin and all) and you’ll have a healthier heart. Oats, carrots, fruits, and beans are especially high in the kind of fiber that lowers cholesterol. - Be smart when you eat out. A heart-healthy diet
does not have to be difficult when finding something good to order in a restaurant, but with a little bit of smarts, you can do just fine. Choose stir-fried entrees, steamed vegetables and whole grain pasta with tomato sauce. Ask for potatoes without butter or cheese, and avoid creamy soups and sauces. Ask for salad dressing on the side along with some lemon wedges to make the dressing go further. Lemon also makes food taste saltier, so you won’t need that salt shaker either (another benefit for your heart). - Love your fruits, vegetables and grains. Vegetarian diets fit this bill naturally. In fact, many studies show that vegetarians have much lower rates of heart disease. That’s because saturated fat and cholesterol are found in animal products, while fruits, vegetables and grains are low in saturated fat and high in fiber. - Limit your animal products. Cholesterol is only found in animal products (meat, eggs and dairy), so vegans do not need to worry about cholesterol in the foods they eat. Grains, legumes, nuts, fruits, vegetables and vegetable oil are all naturally cholesterol free. On the other side of the coin, heart healthy fiber is only found in plant foods. Eating more plant-based foods will not only lower the amount of saturated fat and cholesterol that you consume, but it will also increase your intake of antioxidants, which provide extra protection against heart disease. You can take a huge step in the right direction by simply reducing the amount of high fat animal foods in your diet and increasing the consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains and nuts.
Forks Over Knives | Movie Screening!! !by Cynthia Pinkston
FREE Movie Screening
On the heels of successfully collaborating with other area Adventist churches in the WTHR Health & Fitness Expo, Capitol City is hosting a screening of the documentary FORKS OVER KNIVES on Saturday May 11th at 6pm. This film examines the claim that most, if not all, degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting our present diet of animal-based and processed foods. This event is open to the community and we would like you to be present AND invite someone to join you in hearing this life changing information. We will have short discussion sessions and personal testimonies of those who are transitioning to a MORE plant based diet and those who have made the transition. We want to educate, inform and share the life-giving message that we have been entrusted with and is now being shared around the world by others. If you haven’t seen the film, you don’t want to miss it. For those who have viewed the film, it will be a good opportunity to review and recharge yourself on your healthy lifestyle journey.
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Immediately following the film, there will be a healthy food reception in the fellowship hall. See Health Ministries Leader, Cynthia Pinkston or Jason Ashford for more information.
Saturday May 11th | 6:00pm Capitol City Seventh-day Adventist Church
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Women’s Brunch
May Calendar of Events Community Yard Sale
5th | 11:00am
Church Directory Photo Shoot
5th | 3:00pm
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11th | 2:00pm
18th | 2:00pm
1 - Sandra Lubaba 2 - Edith Coleman (92nd) 6 - Richard S. Dube 7 - Aiden Dorant 8 - Cynthia Pinkston 9 - Davoy Murray 13 - Inell Lumsey 14 - Gina Neely 15 - Miracle Nolan 16 - Rhonda Byrd 16 - Moriah Coleman 22 - Kirk Pinkston, Jr 22 - Shanta Frederick 24 - Jessica Beard 26 - Rene’e Beard 27 - Martha House 30 - Jordan Sumlin 30 - Hope Artis
25th | 2:00pm 1 - Dwayne & Joy Sumlin (14th) 7 - Scott & Carmelita Dawson (2nd) 30 - Bryan & Mary Chapman (3rd)
Movie Screening
Church School Graduation
Church Field Trip In the Month of May: 25th | 7:30pm
11th | 6:00pm
@ Capitol City
26th | 7:30am
Friday Sunset Times | “Guard the edges of the Sabbath” May 3 8:41p
May 10: 8:48p May 17: 8:55p May 24: 9:01p
Brain Tumor Awareness Mental Health Awareness Military Appreciation Month Be Kind to Animals Month Bike Month National Day of Prayer (2nd) Military Spouse Day (10th) Indianapolis 500 (26th)
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Apr 14: Even so....#prayersplease for us gettin this house in the next few months... It fell into my lap and has every little thing I prayed for. Apr 19: Got a pre-approval...!!!! Now to get this offer in as quick as possible on the house I want. Apr 19: Promising #interview and a #mortgage #preapproval today!!! #greatsuccess Apr 22: #trusting God and then just trusting God some more!!! In all areas of my life.. Got a lot of plates spinning right now but Philippians 4:13 Apr 23: Thank you #Jesus for one answered #prayer!!! Now for a couple others!!! He #blesses those who chase after Him. #JesusFollowers Apr 25: @capitolcitysda thank you!!!! :) I got call on the job that they are moving forward with me and will write up official offer beg of next wk! Apr 26: Got official offer for the position with the bank, got an agreement on the counter offer with the house! #Godisgood #blessed #soexcited Apr 27: Just signed my final #purchaseagreement.. Now let the #closing process begin!! #blessedbeyondmeasure Apr 29: I feel much better now! God gives me the #desiresofmyheart because #itrustinHim!!! I rejoice always no matter my circumstance. #ipray
“Since joining the church in January, Satan has tried to attack me emotionally, physically and financially and I trusted God and kept a spirit of thanksgiving through everything, and now God has rewarded me greatly for my faith in Him and is showering down the blessings this past month!” - Courtney
Courtney Wyatt’s new home.
Get to know Courtney and celebrate with her God’s goodness and faithfulness. You can also follow her on Twitter @cjwyatt333 or Instagram @cdubs333. Continue to keep her and all of our new believers lifted up in prayer.
The Capitol City Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Christian congregation that has been serving the Greater Indianapolis area since 1906. Our mission is to Grow the Kingdom of God by Changing Lives so that together we can Strengthen the Saved and Save the Lost. For more information on the Capitol City Seventh-day Adventist Church please contact Sylvia Wilson at 317-251-1053.