Sawn Diego New Life Ministries
May Connection
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY
www.sdcogop.com sdcogop@yahoo.com
May 2011
SanDiego NewLife Church
In this Issue: From the Heart of Your Pastor Ministries | Events
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From the Heart of Your Pastor (cont.) 3 Tribute to Mothers
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Locations 730 Concepcion Ave. Spring Valley (619) 741-8166 Sunday Meeting Times: Connection Cafe – 10:00am Worship – 11:00 am Servicio en Español-5:00pm Wednesday: iYouthz Youth Connection 6:30pm
2107 I Avenue National City (619) 474-6062 Tuesday Life Groups: English at- 6:30pm Español at 7:00pm
Bishop Jack Sheets Sr., Senior Pastor
“Speak Lord, because I am listening! I don’t want to hear any other voice but Yours, the voice of truth. The words You speak to my heart are powerful and convicting. You are telling me that I can do it…that I can make the finish line! The Lord is telling me to run to Him who is waiting with open arms. The Lord is waiting to come to my rescue! Amen. Thank you, Daddy!” — Jen Barrick in Hope out Loud Hope - the concept may be one of the least understood, and yet most common phrases we hear today. “I hope I get that job.” “I hope today is better than yesterday.” “I hope it doesn’t rain on our parade.” Somehow, that is not the feeling that I get when I read Jen Barrick’s prayer. Her prayer of hope is much deeper. Much more active. Hope birthed through pain and trial… At age 15, Jen was involved in a horrible head-on car crash. A drunk driver going around 80 miles per hour hit the family van and, as a result, she suffered a severe traumatic brain Injury. Before that tragic day, Jen was blossoming into a beautiful young woman. She loved God with all of her heart. She read the Bible every morning and memorized many verses. Then, in an instant, she was changed into a broken
girl, in a deep coma, struggling for life. The doctors warned her family that even if she did emerge from the coma in a timely manner, she would be different. Probably angry and irritable, cursing and crying. That’s why it was a miracle, when even in the coma, she would start praying out loud in the middle of the night. And as she did begin to come out of the coma, before she could even recognize her own mother, brother or dad, Jen started quoting Scripture out loud. Jen will never be the same. She will never do most of the things that she used to do. But she radiates with God’s presence. The prayer quoted above is from her journal that she wrote after the accident. Full of hope. Full of trust. Full of God. Isaiah 40:31 says “but those who HOPE in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”(NIV) In Hebrew, the word is qavah (kaw-vaw) and means “to bind together by twisting”. This is not a sit back and “hope” something happens. The word here speaks of “hope” in action, and yet, it is not about activity. This is not the flurry we so often get caught up in of trying to make things happen. Rather, the energy in this kind of hope is found in deep, intimate, uninhibited communication with God. (continued on Page 3)
May Connection Have a Need? God cans everywhere are full of needs. Our churches worldwide and our government needs prayer. Join the forces who are committed to fast and pray the first Tuesday of each month.
National Day of Prayer May 5, 2011 http://nationaldayofprayer.org
WANTED We want and need more Life Group facilitators! Join us at 9:00 am on Sunday, May 1 for tips and inspirations for successful small group leaders.
Sundays 10am – 12pm A place where Faith grows! Go Green! Save a tree . . . To receive this monthly publication online, send an email to sdcogop@yahoo.com
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Vacation Bible School July 18 – 20 We need volunteers! If you are available and can help in any way, please contact Marlo Hayles. marloteaches@yahoo.com
STATE ACTIVITIES State Convention June 10 -12, 2011 Visalia Convention Center
Youth Camp June 12 – 16, 2011 Camp Cedar Crest
Have you been waiting for the opportunity to be baptized? Sign up at the church or call the church office to be baptized on May 22 !
iYouthz Youth Connection Come develop new friendships and begin a spiritual journey.
Wednesday ~ 6:30pm www.iYouthz.com
You will be contacted by Pastor Jack for a one-on-one meeting prior to the baptism.
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Intertwining ourselves with Him. Immersed in His presence. Now read the verse again…those who “bind themselves to God by intertwining themselves with Him”, will renew their strength. Wow, the verse takes on a new life doesn’t it? Your story may not hold the pain that Jen’s does. Or maybe it does. The reality is that this kind of hope is offered to all who will journey with God. Bound to Him and intertwined with Him. A hope that will turn your life around. Psalm 42:5 - Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him for the help of His presence. Illustration from American Association of Christian Counselors Hunger and Thirst Devotional
At San Diego New Life Ministries, we want to be more than just a friendly church, we desire to be a church where you will cultivate friendships with people who will care for you, encourage you, challenge and pray for you.
East Chula Vista Wednesday at 7:00 pm Ray Roybal (619) 690-0397 Jim Trípoli (619) 482-9410 Men Only Tuesday at 9:00 am Cornelius Dinkins (619) 287-5038
National City English Tuesday at 6:30 pm Pastors on rotation
San Carlos Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Joel Drake (619) 466-7380
National City Español Tuesday at 7:00 pm Ezequiel Tagle (619) 267-0936
South East San Diego Sunday afternoons Michelle Wilburn (619) 249-3674
North County Sunday at 8:00 a.m. David & Claudette Dinkins (619) 267-8064
Spring Valley Español Wednesday at 6:30 pm Ezequiel Tagle (619) 267-0936