Issue # 201201
Date: September 2012
R.E.A.L. TALK & NEWS Monthly Newsletter of Perfected Praise Worship Center
Perfected Praise Worship Center OCARTA Building | 2801 NW 31st St Oklahoma City, OK, 73112
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P.P.W.C. YOUTH MINISTRY BISHOPS BLESSINGS LIFE SEMINAR DIVAS MINISTRY AMEN MININSTRY ADMIN CORNER
And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and suckling's thou hast PERFECTED PRAISE? Matthew 21:15-16.
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Keeping It R.E.A.L. Restoring Hope, Empowering People, Advancing the Gospel, Leaving a Legacy
Perfected Praise Worship Center (PPWC) is a multifaceted Worship Center dedicated to helping individuals of all ages, in every life situation. We believe God has given every person a destiny to fulfill no matter their social, economic, or cultural background. Our approach differs from many ministries through our unshakable confidence in positive change. This confidence is manifest in the radical transformation that has already occurred among our members. Our diverse array of ministries contributes to this success. At PPWC, we recognize a ‘seed of greatness’ planted by God within the heart of every believer. Through our various ministries, we nurture this seed into a commitment to serve those in need. We hold steadfast to the philosophy, “The greatest of all is the servant of all.” Perfected Praise Worship Center strives for innovation. The various departments of PPWC will reflect our holistic approach to ministry. Please review our spectrum of ministries and we invite you to find your place.
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Bishop’s Blessings I still cannot believe that we have transitioned into the Autumn season. Although it is still 90+ degrees here in Oklahoma, we do understand the season will soon change. I pray as we begin to move closer to the final months of another year that we begin to also transition into a period of real Worship. Our church name indicates that we are a people that don’t mind worshipping the Lord – Perfected Praise Worship Center. Worship is defined as an act of religious devotion usually directed towards a deity. The word is derived from the Old English worthscipe, meaning worthiness or worth-ship, to give, at its simplest, worth to something or someone. To the Believer, Worship is defined as “The absolute acknowledgment of all that lies beyond us.” It is the response that we as conscious beings make to God, our Heavenly Father, Creator and Sustainer. When it comes to God, it means that we ascribe to God His worth. It means that we state and affirm His supreme value and glory. Worship asserts the reality that the heavens and earth are filled with the glory of God, therefore we must recognize and acknowledge Him for who He is. An act of worship may be expressed individually, in an informal or formal group, or by a designated leader. Religious worship happens in a wide variety of locations: in purpose-built places of worship, at home or in the open. Certainly, we as a church family can attest to that as we have transitioned from the S.W. side of the City and then to N.E. and now resting in the North side of Oklahoma City. We are praying for one more transition that we can finally call our own! What a day of worship that will be!
BISHOP WAYNE A LAWSON You can connect with Bishop on the following sites: Twitter Bishop Lawson @walawson Facebook Wayne A Lawson Sermon Central
www.sermoncentral.com/ contributors/wayne-lawsonsermons-12972.asp
Even in the midst of our struggles this year, we worship because of our relationship with God. We humble ourselves as we give glory, honor, reverence, awe, respect and homage to God. This means that we recognize His vast superior standing and we humble ourselves before Him and give glory to Him. Let us continue to worship as God moves us to higher ground.
Bishop Wayne A. Lawson
Wayne A Lawson, Senior Pastor
Gather the people together, men and women and children and thy stranger that is within thy gates, that they may hear, and that they may learn, and fear the LORD your God, and observe to do all the words of this law. Deuteronomy 31:12 KJV
Life Seminar We have competed another year of our Standard Lesson Commentary for the 2011-2012 year. Our entire year was based on Justice. The lessons for the year were based on four quarters.
Pastor: Bishop Wayne A. Lawson PhD. 405-698-6056 bishop@perfectedpraisewc.org Superintendent: Minister Charlene J. Palmer 563-650-2466 crftyhnds@aol.com Assistant Superintendent: Sister Stephanie Newman 405-923-8395 admin@perfectedpraisewc.org Financial Secretary: Deacon Kebe Newman Minister of Christian Ed: Rev. Frank W. Lawson Sr. 405-373-4725 flawson09@live.com TEACHERS Adult Class: Bishop George Palmer 405-429-9688 bishopgap1@aol.com Rev. Frank Lawson Sister Stephanie Newman Elder Michelle D. Lawson Young Adult Class:
The Fall Quarters lessons (Sept, Oct Nov 2011) were on Tradition and Wisdom coming from Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon and Matthew. The Winter Quarters lessons (Dec 2011, Jan, Feb 2012) was God Establishing a Faithful People coming from Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Galatians. The Spring Quarters lessons (Mar, Apr, May) was based on God’s Creative Word coming from John and the Summer Quarters lessons (Jun, Jul, Aug) was God Calls for Justice coming from Pentateuch, History, Psalms and the Prophets. We had a powerful year and look forward to the beginning of our next lesson cycle beginning the month of September 2012. The entire year will be based on FAITH. The year for Unit One we will be discussing What Faith Is. The second unit will be Who Understands Faith? And our third unit will be Where Does Faith Take Us. This year brought us some challenges however I believe that the challenges have strengthened us. We truly believe in God’s word “We Walk By Faith And Not By Sight” 2 Corinthians 5:7. KJV. It is that faith that we will study and grow within us. We welcome you to come out on Sunday mornings to our Life Seminar which begins at 9:30 AM. We have a class for every age. Our youth and teen classes have been as they like to say “jogging through the Bible”. We have started with Genesis and will discuss every book of the Bible and how they can apply the word of God to their individual lives. We also have a new comers class that is taught by our Minister of Christian Education. We welcome all questions and our teachers live by what they teach. We are planning on activities this year and a picnic which we are looking forward to. We would love to have you join us.
Minister Charlene Palmer
God Bless You and Keep You.
Youth Class: Minister Charlene Palmer Sister Sylvia McClanahan
Minister Charlene J. Palmer
Min. Charlene Palmer, Superintendent
DIVAS Ministry Think before you speak Take the 21 DAY
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8 From the beginning of the Old Testament to the ending of the New Testament, words were spoken by God, Jesus, the disciples and things happened. God spoke and creation existed! The Bible shows us by example that words play a very large part in our life. Thinking and speaking positively is something that will bring about healing, prosperity, joy and love.
Challenge!!
Words can bless a person or they can curse a person. Words that ridicule, torment, harass and tear down a person will never bring life. The Lord says our thoughts are not His, but they can be His if we will change our way of thinking and speaking. For 21 Days let us meditate on Christ words and Think before we speak or Act!!! Philippians 4:8 give us and excellent blueprint o remind us as Christians; “Think before we speak!!!” Proverbs 16:24 states that: Pleasant words are honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and healing to the bones. Changing our speaking will change our life, allowing us to become stronger vessels for Christ. God’s Word to assist us during this 21 DAY challenge: You say: 'It's impossible' You say: 'I'm too tired' You say: 'Nobody really loves me' You say: 'I can't go on' You say: 'I can't figure things out' You say: 'I can't do it' You say: 'I'm not able' You say: 'I can't manage'
God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27) God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30) God says: I love you (John 3:16 & John 3:34 ) God says: My grace is sufficient (2 Cor 12:9 God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6) God says: You can do all things ( Philippians 4:13) God says: I am able (2 Cor 9:8) God says: I will supply all your needs (Philippians 4:19)
You can connect with Elder Michelle on the following sites: Twitter: @Eldermichelle Facebook: www.facebook.com/michelle.lawson.144
Elder Michelle, First Lady
Blog: https://divaschallenge.wordpress.com/
AMEN Ministry God has anointed you so that you may be equipped for every good work: to resist evil, to know the truth, to preach the Word, to be able to pray, to have fellowship with God. Have you ever considered yourself to be an anointed Christian? Maybe you've thought that only certain people in ministry are anointed? Maybe you've only considered that the O.T. prophets and the N.T. apostles were the only ones anointed and that you are not. No matter what you have or haven't thought about the anointing of God, if you are a Christian, then you have received an anointing. According to Webster's Dictionary, to anoint means to "rub oil or ointment on," "to put oil on in a ceremony of consecration." So, to anoint something or someone is to apply something, in this case oil, to an object. Prophets were anointed 1 Kings 19:16 says, "Also, anoint Jehu son of Nimshi king over Israel, and anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah to succeed you as prophet" (NIV) Priests were anointed Exodus 40:13, says "Then dress Aaron in the sacred garments, anoint him and consecrate him so he may serve me as priest" (NIV). Kings were anointed 1 Samuel 16:3,13 says, "Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what to do. You are to anoint for me the one I indicate...13So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the LORD came upon David in power. Samuel then went to Ramah," (NIV). 1. Man of God you are anointed for service! You are anointed vessels of God. You have been cleansed by God and been filled with the Holy Spirit. 2. Not only is He in you but He is upon you. 3. As the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples at Pentecost in the upper room and anointed them for service, you too have been anointed by God with the Holy Spirit for Christian service. I have taught you this so that you would learn about your anointing.
Deacon Kebe Newman , Superintendent
PPWC YOUTH SCENCE MODERN IDOLS Introductory question: What are idols? What do you understand about them? In the Old Testament, God was very annoyed because people did not worship him, but idols instead. They seemed to devote themselves to visible idols more than an invisible God. We now no longer live in the Old Testament times and no one today would worship some idealistic images (there are bound to be a few exceptions). Despite this, the situation is not much different today. Even today, we still run after some kind of idols: money, power, football or pop stars. What else can you think of? What are the modern idols of today? If you are serious about your relationship with God, then he takes the first position in your life. Is Jesus important to you? In the book according to Matthew in chapter 6, verses 19-21, there is a very suitable sentence: "Where you find your treasure, there is your heart!" You can ask yourself what your heart belongs to. Which things do you run after in life, which things are important in your life and do you spend your time?
Important Info Activities 2nd & 4th Saturday @ 12:00pm Ministry meeting Saturday’s @ 11:00pm
J’ Nary Roberts, President
SEPTEMBER CALENDAR DATES TO REMEMBER D.I.V.A.S. 21 Day Challenge Month Family & Friend Day September 23 Fifth Sunday Fellowship Sep 30th A.M.E.N.S. Pancake Breakfast
The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. “ James 5:15 b, kjv
Prayer At ALL Times When we're in need of guidance Through times we cannot see Just where we are heading Or where we ought to be When we need more faith Through times that we doubt, For those times when we question What life is all about When we're in need of comfort Through times of so much grief, Those times when our hearts ache And we have so many needs When we need a friend Through times when we're lonely, Those times when there's no one, Just God and us only When we need more power For those times we're attacked
The struggle with temptation Is one of Satan's traps When we have His blessings Abundant in our lives When things are going well And doors open wide Through all of these times In life that we go through, One thing is very certain In what we all should do That we should never cease From a lifetime of prayer, For praying opens heaven's doors And causes us to hear What God wants to say to us And the things He longs to show So we can walk in His perfect will Wherever we shall go.
Š Heavens Inspirations 2003-2012
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