The Compass Magazine: Spring 2013 Issue by Gracious Grafx

SPRING 2013

A PUBLICATION OF ONENESS APOSTOLIC APOLOGETICS

South Florida Bible Institute admits students of any race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan 2 programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

EDITORIAL 5-6 DR. CHARLES C. MULLINGS

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Featured Article

MAINTAINING YOUR VESSEL ANNETTE TAYLOR-SPENCE

TREES AND FLOWERS OF THE BIBLE DR. IVY ARMSTRONG

CREATIVE NICHE 22-23

KISS OF BETRAYAL PART 2 J.R. ENSEY

10-11

WALK AS CHILDREN OF LIGHT TYPHANIE STEWART

DIRECTORY OF PASTORS

26-27

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

EASTER 12-13 DR. CHARLES C. MULLINGS HEROES OF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH FEATURING BISHOP MONROE SAUNDERS, SR

14-18

JESUS IS THE WAY MARK BROWN

20-21

Editorial Board EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Dr. Charles C. Mullings

EDITORIAL STAFF

Lady Gloria C. Mullings

Annette Taylor-Spence

Chevone Wilkinson

GRAPHIC ARTIST Shawn Ferguson

Advisory Board

Bishop Benjamin Carter, Jr. Pastor Ansel Drummond Bishop Copeland Gordon Bishop Dafton James Bishop Charles Mullings Pastor Hensel Reid Pastor Robert Stewart 4

Michelle Davis

Dr. Ivy Armstrong

WEB ADMIN

Min. Paul Hamilton

Writers! Poets! Artists! Join us on this journey. Share your God-given gift with us and we will share it with the world. Contact the editor for more information at compasstolics@gmail.com Submission will be accepted at the discretion of the Editorial Board. We reserve the right to edit and or refuse any article.

EDITORIAL UNITY NECESSARY FOR KINGDOM BUILDING Dr. Charles C. Mullings

he template of the Oneness Apostolic Church rests upon the five-letter word, UNITY. This was nowhere more evident than at the inauguration of the Church on the day of Pentecost. “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were with one accord in one place.” The foundation of Kingdom Building, therefore, is unity. The prototype for this discussion is a “Ministry” in a city somewhere in the United States of America. This Ministry started seven years ago with 10 members. In the first year of its existence, 32 additional members took fellowship. At the first anniversary celebration of the Ministry, the pastor put into effect new prayer constructs. Each congregant doubled his/her praying time. The time spent in their four weekly meetings was mostly given to praying. Prayer became the cornerstone, the trademark until it was normative. Members took the prayer construct so seriously that, on a weekly basis, the people spend almost the same amount of time praying as they spent working on their secular jobs. There were all types of innovative ways used to promote prayer: prayer vigils, prayer walks, and demographic prayers became normative. After a few months of consistent praying, they added a powerful component to the Ministry- desperate evangelism. They were relentless in their efforts to pluck sinners from the quagmire in which they found themselves and their evangelistic thrust into the community came to fruition. The Ministry had burgeoning growth, and in less than two years of its existence it moved from its 250-seat capacity building to a larger facility which could hold 1000 people. Then the phenomenal started to happen. The leadership of that church sent a search team throughout the city to verify the locations of all the apostolic churches. This ministry arranged a meeting of all the apostolic pastors in the city in an effort to obtain their consent to attend Saturday morning’s training sessions at this

prototype Ministry. This was an arduous undertaking because some pastors sometimes demonstrate uncompromising prideful attitude that would preclude their retraining. This ministry’s determination was to have an apostolic presence in the city, and the army for this task must be trained. With reluctance, some of the pastors submitted to the entreaties and enrolled in the ‘Training Class.’ Simultaneously, this ministry started planting daughter churches in strategic locals, outside the confines of other churches in the city. This burgeoning ministry had seven daughter churches in the city within 6 years of its origin. Another astounding aspect of this Ministry started to unfold. This Ministry had an abundance of ministers and musicians, and the leadership started to share the services of these men and women with less fortunate churches. The beneficiaries of such selfless acts were mostly the churches whose pastors were in training at this prototype ministry. Since the ministry’s vision is to take the city for Jesus, the realization that there must be enlistments of other churches of like persuasion in the pursuit became an aphorism The immediate goal was to bring other oneness churches up to the level where they can effectively join the crusade to inundate the city with Jesus name philosophy The leaders were not seeking to establish another organization or have churches exist under their control. This mentoring was so considerate that a pastor commented: “I have never seen such a phenomenon in the Oneness Apostolic Faith.” This is the unity we seek. At the time of this reporting, the Ministry is leaving the 1000 seat capacity building to occupy one that seats over 3500 people. Most of the other oneness apostolic churches in the city are garnering souls as never before, and the seven daughter churches are growing by leaps and bounds. One builds the kingdom of God 5

as he serves others in his community especially those who are of the same ideological persuasion. Selfless kingdom building needs to be normative in the Oneness Apostolic Movement in order to exemplify the unity that we so desperately crave.

Small Oneness Apostolic Churches need to have an introspective look at the dynamics of their operations, and potential management orders which may be at the height of their growthless experience. With the diagnosis of the ailing small church assured, there should be no recrimination of the leadership accepting If large Ministries can help smaller churches out of help from the larger churches in the form of re-training, the gridlock of spiritual atrophy and into spiritual re-direction or incentives, for a positive development free-flow, without any attachment, then they are pattern consistent with the tenets of a true apostolic involved in altruistic kingdom building. They would church. be showing the small churches: “This is the Way” to building a viable ministry and also showing them that There must be an ensign with the clear and the kingdom is not the narrow confines of any one unmistakable slogan: “This is the Way!” “This is the ministry. The city where we live needs someone with Way” to be victorious in capturing the heart of a city a vision that transcends the boundaries of his/her for Jesus. It happened in Argentina, Hebrides Islands ministry, to include all the territory in his municipality. and at Azusa Street. We can, with unity of spirit, With such a distinct demographic, the name of Jesus purpose, and prayers, do it in Miami-Dade, Broward, can be choreographed to every nook and cranny, and Palm Beach counties, and indeed Florida. the place can be claimed for Jesus. This is not just a utopia it is a city that is refashioned into “The Village of Jesus.”

Warica Workshop, Inc. Poetry - Storytelling - Cultural Displays Ivy Claudette Armstrong Phone: (954) 430-8141 Email: msivy4229@aol.com

For more information about Pastor Emmanuel Smith and to purchase your copy please visit: www.apostolicrefugetabernacle.org or call: 954-709-1986

he word MAINTAINING suggests preserving something that is already in existence. The vessel has already been fashioned to a point where it is now necessary to keep it in that state and to do whatever is necessary to maintain a desired standard. We therefore assume for the purpose of this discourse, that as children of God, we have availed ourselves to be used of God: • We have repented of our sins • Been baptized in The Name of Jesus • We’ve received the gift of the Holy Ghost • We are under spiritual leadership • We belong to a body of believers of like faith with whom we fellowship Webster’s Dictionary gives as it’s meaning of maintain: 1. To keep or keep up; carry on 2. To keep in continuance or in a certain state, as of repair 3. To defend 4. To affirm or assert 5. To support by providing what is needed Maintaining is an action word that indicates perpetual motion. Our vessels cannot be kept in a state of repair by a single act, but rather by a continued, deliberate, and planned schedule of activities designed to keep our “spiritual machines” well oiled and functioning without the risk of a “breakdown”. If we are counted in the number of the earthen vessels referred to in II Corinthians 4: 6-7, then we need a maintenance contract to preserve this vessel for the duty it is fashioned and appointed to perform. MAINTENANCE CONTRACT • Frequent referrals to the manufacturer for service – Prayer & reading God’s Word – The Bible, keeps us communicating with Him and continuously receiving instructions. • Repair & replace broken parts immediately – Repentance to God and also to man - “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit.” (Psalm 34: 17-18 NKJV) Once there is damage, it needs to be mended. A 8 small crack (malice, envy, jealousy, lying, disobedience etc)

Annette Taylor-Spence

can lead to total destruction of the vessel. • Keep safe to avoid damage – Protect the vessel from outside forces that are designed to destroy it. Be aware of our common enemy and his devices. Stay away from vessels of dishonor, which will thwart and pollute the purpose and mission. Build a wall of defense using godly counsel, prayer partners, and the whole armor of God (Ephesians 6), in order to repel the evil darts of the enemy. • Use the vessel for its intended purpose. A vessel not used will eventually be damaged due to inactivity. Depending on the material of the vessel, it will rust, crack, or wither. Our vessels are designed for service to God. To utter His praises and to tell of His goodness. We become stagnant and ineffective, miserable and frustrated, and sadly many whither and die spiritually when we are not fulfilling our purpose • Provide all that is necessary for the vessel to perform its duties. A car, for example, needs all different types of oils and fluids, not only gas and engine oil which are the two we think of first. If even one oil or fluid is missing, the ability to perform in some area will be affected. Likewise in the spiritual, we need to put into our vessel all that is necessary for a smooth operation. In addition to generous doses of bible study and prayer and fasting, we must create a healthy climate of fellowship with other believers. An occasional visit to church as a mere fulfillment of a duty is not enough. We need to be actively involved in a fellowship of believers, and be under spiritual leadership. We must cultivate and manifest the “Fruit of the Spirit”; this is necessary oil as it determines how we do what we do. DISCLAIMER The manufacturer has designed and fashioned the product but it is the responsibility of the user/owner to keep it in a condition that will preserve it and give longevity to its use. God has made us “fearfully and wonderfully”; He has invested His life in the design of our vessel. He has washed us, cleansed us, and put us on a path of purpose. What we have is so precious to God that it is worth the effort to maintain. Our responsibility is to nurture what God has created, both the physical and more importantly, the spiritual vessel, remembering that: “… We have this treasure in earthen vessels that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.”( II Corinthians 4:7 KJV)

On The Lighter Side

THE TREES AND FLOWERS OF THE BIBLE

Dr. Ivy Armstrong 1.

Name of the wood from which THE TABERNACLE IN THE WILDERNESS is made.

For which tree is the country of LEBANON most renowned?

For Purity of Character which flower is the LORD JESUS CHRIST likened to?

ZACCHAEUS was a man of short stature –he climbed up this tree to see the Lord Jesus as He passed.

In THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE our Lord prayed under one of these trees.

In THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY of our Lord into Jerusalem which tree was torn to strew His path?

For fragrance of life, to which flower is the LORD JESUS Christ compared?

When the prophet ELIJAH fled from Jezebel’s wrath, under which tree was he sitting when he was found ?

When JONAH was disobedient to the Lord this tree sprung up overnight then withered.

10.

The Lord told the disciple NATHANIEL that he saw him when he was under this tree.

11.

The Psalmist compares the prosperity of the unrighteous to the spreading of this tree.

12.

In Song of Solomon the writer stated -“Thy temples are like a piece of . . . within thy locks.”

Answers in Creative Niche section. Pg. 23

KISS OF BETRAYAL:

The Record of Theological Seminaries in America J.R. Ensey

The Seminary Record It must be said that the concept of a theological seminary is sound. Denominations use them to put the finishing touches on the education of their ministers. They are designated to be the repository of the denomination’s heritage and doctrines. They prepare future ministers to faithfully hold the standard high and keep the message pure. A nice chart indeed. That may take place in the short term, but overall that is not the record of seminaries in the U.S. or elsewhere. “Historically, the seminaries embrace liberal ideas first and then lead the denominational mainstream into modernism.” So how have the seminaries developed such a negative reputation? Answer: the liberalization of the professors. To teach at this level, years of classroom training plus some practicum is required. Teachers must have graduated from an accredited institution with an appropriate degree. Graduate schools require several years to earn a Master’s degree and more for a doctorate. By this time students have consumed a great deal of secular and/or semi-religious philosophy and endured countless classes filled with “liberalese”—phony religious rhetoric. They have ingested the ideas of hundreds of authors, religious pundits, and absolute fools (Psalm 14:1) They have sat at the feet of some of the most liberal thinkers in America, many of whom were educated in institutions not affiliated with their own denomination, who passed along doctrines and concepts that are foreign to the churches they will serve. Since seminaries are required to hire only degreed professors, that means that they are extremely limited in whom they can put into the classroom. Compromises are made at this point in order to achieve or maintain accreditation status. Too often, professors are selected who have relatively little practical experience in ministry. Their basic qualification is that they have spent years in non-Apostolic classrooms and earned a piece of paper showing that they did so. A common pattern: the instructors are tempted to gradually instill what they have learned outside their faith into the students. This allows them to provide “another perspective,” and helps them to be “broadminded and well educated” rather than “indoctrinated”—a hated term among liberal theologians. But it also dilutes the purity of the fundamental doctrines of that particular movement. So rather than becoming, or remaining, the standard bearer

Part 2

of the denomination, they become an avant garde fifth column within the church. Some professors enjoy tenure and broad academic freedom, which means that they are virtually beyond removal from the faculty, regardless of how far they stray from their denomination’s fundamentals. Such professors are difficult to deal with, and complainants are made to appear narrow-minded at best and ignorant and bigoted at worst. The drift to the left by American churches in the early twentieth century was the result of the leftward movement in the late 1800s by teachers in the seminaries. Scholars were greatly influenced by the German liberals, many completing their education in the Continent’s shrines of learning. Graduates, thus impaled by the New Reason flowing out of Europe’s seminaries, began to fill the pulpits of the largest and most influential churches and assume important denominational posts. This shift was chronicled by John Gresham Machen (1881-1937), who served faithfully as a conservative general in the seminary wars. He observed, “At the theological seminaries and universities, the roots of [liberalism] are more clearly seen than in the world at large. Among students the reassuring employment of traditional phrases is often abandoned.” During the early twentieth century one of the favorite phrases of the liberal social gospelers was: “Christianity is not a doctrine, but a life.” Such statements have appeal, but whence the life without the doctrine? What truly determines ethics and what motivates proper life choices? As Machen states, “If Christianity is independent of doctrine, then the Pauline epistles must be removed from Christianity—root and branch.” Evangelical apologist Francis A. Schaeffer also noted this trend: “It was this drift which laid the base for the cultural, social, moral, legal, and governmental changes from that time to the present…. Even if we were only interested in sociology, this change in the churches and the resulting shift of our culture to a post-Christian consensus is important to understand if we are to grasp what is happening in the United States today. It is interesting to note that there was a span of approximately eighty years from the time when the higher critical methods originated and became widely accepted in Germany to the disintegration of German culture and the rise of totalitarianism under Hitler.” Schaeffer decried the atmosphere in the seminaries that accommodated liberal thinking: “Today we find the same [low] view of Scripture

which is held by the modern liberal theologian is being taught in seminaries which call themselves evangelicals.” And we all know that a low view of Scripture inspires a low level of living and behavior. Many seminaries were begun in a time of struggle against internal forces that were seen as a threat to the stability of the denomination in hopes they would serve as a barricade against false doctrine. That was the case with the first Protestant seminary in America, Andover Theological Seminary. It was formed in opposition to the rising tide of Unitarianism among the New England Congregationalists, particularly those at Harvard. However, Unitarianism became a minor problem that paled in comparison to the subsequent liberal directions the professors at Andover took that institution. Eventually, Andover capitulated and moved to the Harvard campus where it remained until 1931. Almost from the beginning, the professors expressed varying degrees of loyalty to Hopkinsian New England Theology, and later embraced higher biblical criticism with a heavy emphasis on the immanence of God. Today it is one of the most liberal institutions in the U.S. They revel in their “diversity” and pluralism that is so evident in their surrounding culture. They proudly proclaim that they are an “open and affirming” community, meaning they welcome homosexuals. They also are happy to affirm the theory of evolution. The seminary has helped to make the United Church of Christ, modern heir of the Congregationalists, one of the most compromised religious bodies in America. Professors at the McMaster Divinity College openly attacked

the doctrine or biblical inerrancy. “Demythologizing the Bible” seems to be one of the first signs of liberalism. If professors can put their own twist and spin on the Scriptures, most of the doctrines, morals and ethics that God provided to guide us can be discredited. “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (Psalm 119:105). “When Moses finished reciting all these words to all Israel, he said to them, “Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to obey carefully all the words of this law. They are not just idle words for you—they are your life” (Deuteronomy 32:45-47 NIV). “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness” (II Peter 1:3 NIV). Without this lamp and light, without the “words of life,” without “everything we need for life and godliness,” we shall surely lose our way. The president of Baylor University—a flagship institution of Southern Baptists in Waco, Texas, that was begun to keep young Baptists on “the straight and narrow” rather than consign them to totally secular universities—had to take a public stand against female students who wanted to pose for Playboy magazine. There is continual pressure in every level of higher education to compromise one’s morals—pressure from peers, from professors, and from the university culture as a whole. Is it worth the eternal risks involved? to be continued…

EASTER

PAGAN OR CHRISTIAN IN ORIGIN?

AN APOSTOLIC APOLOGIST ANSWER Dr. Charles C. Mullings

here are queries from the non-Christian world and even from some Christian scholars about the most sacred institution in Christendom. These questions come with the intention of disparaging the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus. They ask such questions as: Is not Easter pagan in origin? Is not Easter’s pagan origin proven by the meaning of the word “Easter?” Did scholars examine the origin of Easter and label it a holiday obtained from paganism? Is not the fact that the date of Easter determined by the full moon after the spring equinox astrological, and clearly shows a pagan origin? The second question above uses the unqualified term “proven” which indicates finality to the idea of the pagan origin of Easter. We must, therefore, examine the factual evidence involved. Easter comes the first full moon following March 21 – traditionally and historically the Spring Equinox. The reason, however, has nothing to do with paganism, but rather Judaism, and with the Resurrection of Christ. The Council of Nicaea in A.D. 325 codified the celebration of Easter for the Christian people to be Resurrection Sunday (Matthew 28:1). The problem with the celebration of Easter was the fact that some insisted on having the celebration on the 14th day of the Hebrew month Nisan, the time Passover occurred. At the council, the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the first Sunday after the Passover became normative. This was the actual day that Jesus came back from the grave. Partially, the date of Easter became controversial because of the changeover to a non-Jewish calendar. In the first century, Jews used a lunar calendar. Each month had twenty-eight days beginning with the new moon and having a full moon on the fourteenth of the month. Spring Equinox was in the Jewish month Nisan, and the Passover was always 14 Nisan. The Passover occurred on the first full moon on or after the spring equinox. Since the Resurrection was always the first Sunday after Passover, Easter is always the first Sunday after the first full moon after March 21 (historically, the Spring Equinox). (1)

For readers who may not be up to speed with equinox, I recommend the following exposition. The name equinox comes from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night). (2) Around equinox, night and day are about equal in length. Equinox is when the tilt of the Earth’s axis is neither inclined away from nor towards the sun; the center of the sun being in the same plane as the Earth’s equator. This condition occurs each year, around March 20 and September 22. There is nothing about pagan lunar festival; there is nothing about astrology. Contrary to what some people say, the spring equinox and Easter have nothing to do with paganism but everything to do with The Resurrection of Christ in its Jewish-Passover context. In dealing with the name Easter, history shows there are only two languages in which the name has anything remotely connected to paganism – English and German. In English the name is “Easter,” and in German “Ostern.” (3) These are vaguely related in name to a pagan spring festival, the name of which was derived from an ancient Germanic word corresponding to the Old English term ‘east.’ If you check a good reference book of religious names, this idea is fully substantiated. (4) The goddess Ishtar was celebrated at the pagan spring festival. Contrary to some assumptions, Easter had nothing to do with the goddess Ishtar. Some critics go as far as ascertaining that Ishtar was pronounced the same way as we now pronounce Easter, but this is a highly dubious claim. The truth is that not a single anthropologist or expert in ancient linguistics and dialects, has any idea how these ancient pagans pronounced the word. In virtually every language, except English and German, the name “Easter,” is derived from the Jewish word Pesach or “Passover.” Thus, only in England and Germany did the word “Easter” have a slight pagan connection, and the link is extremely tenuous scrutiny. In those two protestant countries, perhaps, paganism was not sufficiently wiped out to prohibit the use of vague pagan associations in the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection. The Judeo-Christian term for “Easter,” was

being used everywhere else in Europe. We must recognize that the early Christians knew they had to use a ‘replacement approach’ in fighting former pagan practices. However, it is a reasonable expectation that some pagan terms and associations invariably got into JudeoChristian thoughts and practices. However, let me reiterate that the slight association of Easter with Paganism was a spring festival that occurred about the same time as we celebrate Easter. Easter did not replace the pagan spring festival. Easter was not named after the spring festival and its goddess. Before we go haywire about the tenuous association between Easter and the Pagan Spring Festival, think about the fact that Moses had to describe God in terms borrowed from the pagans. (5) Otherwise, how else could God be described in Moses’ time? We cannot forget either that the New Testament used ‘Theos’ directly as a name for God even though the Greeks used it differently, including using it to describe pagan deities. (6) In his work descriptive of Christ, John used the word ‘Logos,’ even though Greek philosophy already used the term often in ways which Christians would reject.

“Easter” as it sounds refers to the east and to the direction of the rising sun. This article clearly shows that Easter has a nebulous connection to an ancient pagan festival, but there is no justification to state that ‘Easter’ is a pagan rather than a Christian holiday. Easter is a Christian holiday which represents the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Those who read this article must understand that certain cults, repeatedly, but misguidedly spread misinformation on this topic as a means of gaining followers with Christian backgrounds. Jehovah’s Witnesses are skillfully trained on how to use this dubious approach. Citations: (1) Jimmy Akin (n.d.). Retrieved from http://jimmyakin.com/ is-easter-a-pagan-holiday (2) (3) Equinox – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (n.d.). Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Equinox (4) (5) (6) Easter – UK apologetics (n.d.). Retrieved from www.ukapologetics.net/07/ Easter.htm

Sandra B. McKoy, CRC® Vice President Financial Advisor, SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. Sandra McKoy is a Financial Advisor specializing in Retirement Planning. She offers business owners, executives and other clients more than 25 years of financial management experience. Sandra came to SunTrust Investment Services from SunTrust Bank Retail Division where she was a Personal Account Executive. Sandra’s focus is advising on the development and implementation of investment strategies to help clients meet their immediate and future goals. She follows a disciplined process of assessing a client’s financial situation, determining risk tolerance, forming and executing an appropriate investment plan, and regular portfolio rebalancing in order to obtain measurable results. Sandra also consults on risk management, retirement planning, estate strategies, and other critical financial strategies. Sandra has earned the professional designations of Certified Retirement Counselor. She is actively involved in her community. A native of the Caribbean Island of Jamaica and currently residing in the State of Florida for over 26 years, she earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Business Management at Florida Atlantic University. In her spare time, Sandra enjoys reading, being involved in her church community and playing tennis. She and her family also enjoy spending quality time together.

3649 West Oakland Park Blvd Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 33311 954.714.1433 Office 954.632.1898 Mobile sandra.mckoy@suntrust.com

Securities and Investment Products: Are not FDIC Insured • Are not Bank Guaranteed • May Lose Value Securities, insurance (including annuities) and other investment products and services are offered by SunTrust Investment Services, Inc., an SEC registered investment adviser and broker-dealer affiliate of SunTrust Banks, Inc., member FINRA, SIPC, and a licensed insurance agency.

Monroe Saunders, Sr.

Apostolic Faith

HEROES OF THE ONENESS

The Formative Years

Cradled in the Methodist Church was one destined to become a true Prince of Pentecost. He left his Methodist church, his family, abrogated his college education, left the place of his birth, Florence, South Carolina, and moved to Baltimore Maryland. The untimely death of his brother was an extremely heavy burden upon young Monroe, which precipitated the opportunity to father his brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children. Everyone in his environment noted with fascination, the seriousness with which Monroe took his surrogate role in raising his niece and three nephews. His taking up residence into his sister-in-lawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house underscored his commitment to the task of raising those children. While residing with his sister-in-law, he visited her church and saw and felt something that was totally absent from his Methodist Church experience. He thirsted for the manifestation of what he saw; the church he visited was literally on fire for God. Soon after his visit, he received the baptism of the Holy Ghost and fire. Young Monroe immersed himself in all aspects of church life and activities. The intensity with which he pursued his tasks and the anointing of the Holy Ghost upon his life soon caught the attention of his Pastor. The pastor of the Church of God in Christ #6, Elder Randolph A. Carr, became his mentor as he recognized

the deep spirituality of this young man and his creative genius. Pastor Carr provided him with diversified opportunities for church service and leadership. With his dedication, coupled with the training received in his Methodist background, young Monroe edited and published the church’s first newspaper. He directed the church’s sanctuary choir; he organized street services; he visited sick members; he held prayer meetings; he taught Sunday School; he directed church dramas; and he taught Bible class. Additionally, he was an anointed preacher of the word. All of young Monroe’s activities showed his readiness for ministry. The people to whom he ministered recognized the call of God upon his life and fortunately his pastor saw, without a shadow of a doubt, the manifestation of the Holy Ghost in him. Bishop R. A. Carr ordained him as a church Elder. Monroe R. Saunders was drafted into the United States Army to serve in World War II. His army experience became a catalyst for his expanded vision of the body of Christ; he experienced a spiritual renewal and deeper understanding of the omnipotence and omniscience of an Almighty God. As an Army Chaplain stationed in Texas, he worshipped in different settings, made many friends, and ministered to large groups of men in the army. The saints in Baltimore undergirded him with prayer, wrote letters of encouragement, and eagerly awaited his return. Monroe received an honorable discharged from the United States Army. A range of possibilities and options were available to him, but he chose to return to Baltimore. His niece and nephews were now a young lady and young men, but they still relied upon his guidance and fatherly advice. Young Monroe, now a mature man of 28 years, desired a wife and family. He sought God for a wife and God showed him the lovely Alberta Brockington. He followed the custom of his day, conferred with his pastor and shared the secret of his heart with the hope of getting his advice and approval. He then sought the approval of her father. When God, the pastor, and her father approved, Monroe told Alberta about his spark of love. Although she was 17, she accepted his proposal, and a short and blissful courtship ensued. On July 31, 1947 Monroe and Alberta were joined in holy matrimony. This marriage, which was made in heaven, produced six children.

Monroe Saunders, Sr. The Scholar

Monroe’s desire to complete the college education he had begun at Virginia State College was still unfulfilled. He did not wish to offend his pastor or other persons who thought that he had enough education, so he discreetly enrolled at Howard University, Washington, D.C., as a part-time sociology major. Four years later, he earned his BA degree in Sociology from Howard University, Magna Cum Laude. Considered by many as a man ahead of his time, he was always on the cutting edge of what many religious traditionalists would deem impossible dreams and accomplishments for Pentecostal Christians. In the late 50’s and early 60’s Monroe R. Saunders, Sr., returned to his Alma Mater, Howard University to earn a theology degree. During his matriculation in the School of Divinity, he maintained high academic and scholarly standards. This Pentecostal minister who had dared to formally advance his education impressed many of his faculty, including Dean Samuel Gandy and Dr. Leon Wright. He successfully completed his course of study and earned a Bachelor of Divinity degree. Monroe R. Saunders Sr., determined that it was time for him to earn his doctoral degree in ministry. In 1974, his family, his congregation and friends rejoiced when he earned the Doctor of Ministry degree from the Howard University School of Divinity. In 1979, the educator Monroe R. Saunders founded The Monroe R. Saunders Center for Creative Learning, a primary grade school, which is still in operation. People throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Africa and the isles of the Caribbean respected Bishop Saunders as a scholar, a student of the word, a prolific writer, an intellectual, and an outstanding preacher. He was a man whose intellectual acumen was in submission to the Holy Spirit. This submission produced some of the most anointed, dynamic and inspired messages known to Pentecost. This was truly a man of spiritual and intellectual excellence.

Monroe Saunders, Sr. A Prince in God’s Church

In 1948, The Church of God in Christ #6 was

re-named Rehoboth Church of God in Christ, Apostolic; it was relocated from the two hundred block of Mount Street to the corner of Fulton and Riggs Avenues. During this period the pastor said that God had called him to stretch out and had revealed to him baptism in the name of Jesus. The Church grew by leaps and bounds. With the new revelation, the congregation received re-baptism in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins. The pastor, the late Bishop R. A. Carr, expanded the local assembly concept into an International Church Organization. Baptism in the name of Jesus and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost distinguished this new organization.

and the healing process was long. They loved each other dearly, but because of God’s sovereignty and mercy, both men survived the separation and moved forward in the Lord. First United Church of Jesus Christ (Apostolic) was incorporated in November 1965 in Washington, D.C. At that time Bishop Saunders was Pastor of the Rehoboth Church, Washington, D.C. at what was formerly a Greek Orthodox Church building at the corner of 8th and L streets. The current Washington Convention Center now occupies that holy spot of ground where the church was located. There, at 8th and L the ministry of Bishop Saunders saw the magnetic pull of young college students from Howard University, and other institutions of higher Elder Saunders was extraordinarily effective in learning. Also, Bishop Saunders was involved with dealing with hard core cases of resistance to the a neighborhood project of revitalization with Rev. gospel. Most famous and dreaded were his altar Louis Sullivan. The saints from Baltimore journeyed calls. When he fastened his eyes upon the sinner with Bishop Saunders on a weekly basis to 8th and and pointed his finger, declaring “come out of that L for soul stirring worship services. corner, you cannot hide,” few souls remained in their seats. In November 1965, Bishop Saunders, and a small body of praying believers who had been journeying The Annual Holy Convocation of Rehoboth to Washington, D.C., for services, gave their Churches Apostolic was a high holy event. Church time and finances to purchase the classic stone prelates, parishioners, and friends made Rehoboth church building at 3400 Copley Road in Baltimore, Church, relocated to 700 Poplar Grove Street, their Maryland. It became the new home of First United holy ground for seven days. The time of this grand COJC Apostolic, but more importantly, it was a haven celebration was fifty days after the biblical event for Pentecost. The atmosphere was electrified by of Pentecost. In 1957, the hallmark of the Holy the manifestation of Holy Ghost ministry gifts that convocation was the ordination of Elder Monroe many saints had not seen in operation. Multitudes R. Saunders, Sr., Elder Sydney A. Dunn and visited First United Church to witness this 1965 Elder John S. Watson to the office of Bishop. This “Azusa Street.” Similar to the Azusa Street revival ordination service was the most anointed, spiritually in the early part of the twentieth century, there charged, emotionally moving service that many were spectators and doubters; however, many of delegates had ever witnessed. That Friday night the casual observers, themselves, received the the atmosphere filled with excitement and joyful baptism in the Holy Ghost and became faithful praise as Bishop Carr summoned Elder Saunders, members of this “Acts 2:38” church. Elder Dunn and Elder Watson to the altar to be consecrated as Bishops. The congregation wept Bishop Saunders became an archetype of “a new” with tears of joy during the ordination ceremony. Pentecostal ministerial persona. The symbiotic The three young elders approached the altar relationship between the powers of the Holy slowly; simultaneously they fell prostrate on the Ghost, Bishop Saunders Pentecostal experience, floor before God and before the presiding prelate his higher education, produced some of the Bishop R. A. Carr. The three young men arose most powerful spiritual explosion in services he after the consecration with the official title Bishop conducted. Bishop Saunders chose to love rather Monroe R. Saunders, Sr., Bishop Sydney A. Dunn, than to condemn, resulting in many souls coming and Bishop John S. Watson. The brethren received to Christ. them with thunderous applause, hallelujahs and praises to God. One of the crowning features of Bishop Saunders’ ministry at Copley Road was the monthly “Deeper Bishop Saunders, Sr., and his spiritual father Bishop Life Retreat”. On the third Saturday of each month, R. A. Carr reached a heart rending decision and the faithful would gather to be taught some of the parted ways in 1965. The separation was painful, most profound spiritual truths by Bishop Saunders.

People left some of those sessions changed forever. Even today one gets goose pumps, and unusual sweating when he or she recalls the experiences of those days. Reports indicated that, during those sessions, more than one individual had “out of body experience” into an ethereal realm where only the spirit of transformed man or woman and the spirit of God can exist.

and ministers throughout the United States, Canada, Jamaica, other Caribbean Islands and Africa.

Monroe Saunders, Sr. A Great Man of God

Bishop Saunders, Sr., together with his wife Elect Lady Alberta Brockington Saunders demonstrated their mutual respect for the institution of marriage. Bishop Monroe Randolph Saunders, Sr., had the Their marriage, of 61 years, is a model and an undergirding of a group of praying members known inspiration to many married people. Additionally, as the Prayer Tower. These intercessors kept the over the years, they have counseled many couples church and the pastor lifted up before the throne and conducted marriage seminars. of God in daily prayer. Bishop “Monroe” seemed to have been getting younger. With renewed energy, Bishop Saunders was a community oriented his work load also increased. He seemed ready for pastor. To the Baltimore community this man was new challenges, for new territories to conquer for a spiritual giant who maintained the highest level the Kingdom of God. of moral and spiritual integrity. He was a genuine friend who pastored beyond the man made barriers By the summer of 1966, ministers and their church of organized religion. He was a lover of all people; congregations from around the United States, the good and the bad. He mastered loving the England, and the Caribbean entreated Bishop sinner while hating and preaching against sin. To Saunders to expand his vision into an international the body of Christ, he was an Apostolic Father, church organization. Many pastors and preachers one of God’s five star generals who rose through wanted to model their church’s ministry in the mold the ranks of God’s earthly church, with valor and of First United Church. Others wanted to affiliate courage, always remaining faithful to his religious with a Pentecostal ministry that was consistent in persuasion, Pentecostalism. His wisdom, insight, word and deed. This led Bishop Saunders, Sr., and spiritual exploits earned him the respect of to establish the United Church of Jesus Christ ministerial colleagues, and parishioners, in the (Apostolic). He served as the first Presiding Bishop United States and other parts of the world. of the new organization. Bishop Saunders was of quiet disposition with The church on Copley road had outgrown its a tremendous sense of humor, but he was also physical plant and a move became urgent. A prime fearless at reprimanding anyone, if the situation acreage of land was on the real estate market in warranted it. Reprimand was done in such a way West Baltimore, for which First United Church won that left people feeling good about themselves, the contract. In the late 70’s the church on Copley even laughing with joy. It took deeper thinking to Road, moved to 5150 Baltimore National Pike, its understand his reprimand, which was unmistakably current location. there, but couched in the most sophisticated and fun loving style. In July, 2004, the United Church of Jesus Christ (Apostolic), the organization founded by Bishop onroe aunders, Sr. Monroe R. Saunders, Sr., recognizing his enormous The Community’s Pastor contribution to the Pentecostal Movement and Bishop Saunders’ influence was beyond the his continued work in ministry, consecrated him ecclesiastical realm. He was a community activist to Chief Apostle in perpetuity. His influence on whose activism was not boisterous or flashy but Pentecost is etched in the ministries of hundreds was quietly penetrating. His working relationship of ministers worldwide. They have lit their torches with the Mayor of Baltimore City William Donald at his eternal flame and they are blazing a trail Schaffer was a bridge to help ease the urban plight with his name written all along the way. Many of of the poor, the ostracized and the downtrodden. these ministers are determined to pass on the When the mayor became the governor of mantle they received from Bishop Saunders to Maryland, Bishop Saunders’ influence in the the new generation of apostolics. Therefore, this Baltimore community was enhanced. He served organization continues to serve through churches a 12-year term as a commissioner of the Baltimore 17

City School System. He was the senior citizens’ advocate who served on the Maryland State Commission on Aging and Retirement Education. He set up satellite ministries on the campuses of many of the colleges and universities in the Baltimore Washington Area. With his ministry widespread in the community, Bishop Saunders had the vision of drawing college students – some of the hardest to convert – into Pentecost with a brand of Pentecostalism that was not just pedestrian, but also scholarly. Bishop Saunders believed in ministering to everyone on his or her level; he also believed in ministering to the whole man, body, mind and spirit. His influence was not only felt in his immediate community but was interspersed into many countries. In Jamaica, W.I. he started the Voice of Holiness Broadcast that penetrated into every fiber of religious life on the island. People from all ecclesiastical ideologies tuned into RJR – Radio Jamaica and Radiffusion - on Sunday nights at

11:00 pm to listen to this educated Pentecostal preacher from Baltimore. This broadcast is still affecting the lives of people today. The Voice of Holiness helped to boost Pentecost from a marginalized denomination of dubious origin to some, into the mainstream of Christian life and thought on the island. Today, Pentecost in Jamaica is a respected part of the island’s Christian life with a transforming power that reaches into the upper echelons of political and social strata. Finally, we are extremely proud to call him our Father, our Pastor, our Confidant and out Mentor. We shall endeavor to carry the baton he has passed on to us and hand it off to the next generation. Contributors to this article: Bishop Charles C. T. Mullings, Pastor, First United COJC (Apostolic), Miami, Florida Elder Lois M. McMillan, Professor, Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland

Cooper City Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. 18

On The Lighter Side

HYMNS FOR EVERY PROFESSION

The Dentist’s Hymn................................ Crown Him with Many Crowns The Weatherman’s Hymn.......................There Shall Be Showers of Blessings The Contractor’s Hymn.......................... The Church’s One Foundation The Taylor’s Hymn................................. Holy, Holy, Holy The Golfer’s Hymn..................................There’s a Green Hill Far Away The Politician’s Hymn.............................Standing on the Promises The Optometrist’s Hymn........................Open My Eyes That I Might See The IRS Agent’s Hymn...........................I Surrender All The Gossip’s Hymn................................. Pass It On The Electrician’s Hymn........................... Send The Light The Shopper’s Hymn............................... Sweet By and By The Realtor’s Hymn.................................I’ve got a Mansion, Just Over the Hilltop The Massage Therapist’s Hymn............. He Touched Me The Doctor’s Hymn................................. The Great Physician Anon.

A FEW HYMNS FOR THOSE WHO SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY 45 mph……………………………God Will Take Care of You 55 mph……………………………Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah 65 mph……………………………Nearer My God to Thee 75 mph……………………………Nearer Still Nearer 85 mph……………………………This World Is Not My Home 95 mph……………………………Lord , I’m Coming Home Over 100 mph…………………….Precious Memories

his statement by Jesus, perhaps more than any other, personifies exclusivity, meaning that Christ in this one statement excludes all other ways of salvation and revelation of God other than Himself. I am the way; not a way, but ‘the’ way. In our day of compromise, tolerance and relativism, this statement is most unwelcome. Modernists would have no qualms agreeing to a multiple choice type of religious experience that allows for multiple answers to life’s purpose. A famous talk show host once echoed similar sentiments to her audience, “There could not possibly be just one way.” However, she is contradicted by the Word in print as well as the Word made flesh. Together they both objectively state that there is no other way but Christ. If Jesus is the way, then it is impossible to serve God without acknowledging Jesus and what He says about Himself in sacred scripture. “No man cometh unto the Father but by me.” There is no worship to God, no prayer to God, no sacrifice to God outside of embracing Christ. How many times has it been said, ‘I do not know about this Jesus person. I just believe in and pray to God’. This is a contradiction within itself. The God of the Bible accepts nothing outside of the sacrifice He made and the righteousness obtained through His sinless, spotless Lamb. Just as, Adam could not stand in the presence of God, covered in the fig leaved fashion of his own choosing and making, neither can we stand in God’s presence robed in our own thoughts and ideas. God has provided a way of approach and a covering. As God made coats of skin for Adam, He also makes a covering for us. Only in Christ are we “made accepted in the beloved”. (Ephesians 1:6)

things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher. He would either be a lunatic — on the level with the man who says he is a poached egg — or else he would be the Devil of Hell. You must make your choice. Either this man was and is the Son of God, or else a madman or something worse. You can shut him up for a fool; you can spit at him and kill him as a demon or you can fall at his feet and call him Lord and God; do not come with any patronizing nonsense about his being a great human teacher. He has not left that open to us. He did not intend to.” (C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity. New York: Simon & Schuster/Touchstone. 1996, 56) Lewis’s musings on the self claims of Jesus reveal the question we all must answer. Who is Jesus? He is the way, the truth, and the life. This way and truth are eternal in scope as seen by the verb ‘am’. He is the life. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. Declaring that He is the I AM as he does so many times throughout the gospel of John, identifies His sole uniqueness as I AM of the Old Testament. He gave Moses the assurance of deliverance for His people enslaved in Egypt by the self-progressive revelatory name I Am that I Am. The on-going revelation finds its zenith in the manifestation of the Son, the expressed image of God, in whom dwells all the fullness of the godhead bodily. “…that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16 NKJV). Jesus is the life. This life does not speak of only an endless quantity of days but of eternal qualities of the divine nature that can only be imparted by Christ. (2 Peter 1:3-4) It is the same life that he possessed enabling Him to rise from the dead.

Jesus is not one of the ways to the Father; He is the There are many religions which acknowledge Jesus as only way. He is the only way of salvation; the only way of a great teacher. This is a way of categorizing Jesus into understanding and revelation; the only way of knowing the group of distinguished philosophers and religious what is true; the only way of everlasting life with all its leaders of history, when, in fact, it is Jesus that brings attendant joys and bliss. The ridicule of these truths history into focus. Jesus said, “I am the truth”. He is by secular humanists, professors and philosophers the one who reveals the meaning of reality and is can no more invalidate the veracity of Jesus’ claims in the measuring rod by which all thoughts and ideas sacred scripture than can the darkness suppress light. are judged. Logically, what is true must always be The light shines in darkness and the darkness cannot true. Truth is neither relative nor subjective but rather hold it back. Jesus is THE WAY! objective. So Jesus implicitly, by declaring his essence as truth, drags us to the light of His person to make a decision about Him. Christian apologist, CS Lewis, discusses his trilemma (Is Jesus Lord, liar, or lunatic?): “I am trying here to prevent anyone saying the foolish thing that people often say about Him. I am ready to accept Jesus as a great moral teacher, but I do not accept his claim to be God. That is one thing we must not say. A man who was merely a man and said the

AT THE CROSSROADS CHEVONE WILKINSON

Not sure where to turn I stand in confusion and despair When will I learn? I can only walk in the way when You steer I keep trying to figure out my own way Thinking I am moving in the right direction But instead of getting somewhere I stray In desperate need of Your divine intervention Jesus, I stand here at the crossroads Please hear my cry Leaning to my own understanding is a heavy load Come to my rescue, on You I must rely To navigate through this life takes more than I can figure out It requires a trust that surpasses human understanding But You Savior know what the way is all about Lord, give me courage to say, I need Your leading

STEP IN THE RIGHT WAY TONYA JACKSON

1 Step Step 2 Step 3 4th Step; Steps in what way? Step 1: Contemplation Your final destination? Step 2: Observation Which application did you fill for registration? Step 3: Examination What terms and conditions did you sign for salvation? Step 4: Navigation In which location did you make a reservation?

1 Step Step 2 Step 3 4th Step, Steps in what way? Truth or Lie way Broad or Straight way Life or Death way Pick the right way! Today! Think! Questions! Choices! Steps! â&#x20AC;ŚLeading to eternity.

LIGHT FOR MY PATH MICHELLE DAVIS

Life was closing in on me Each day became a chore Overwhelmed with each new load I felt I could take no more

In desperation I sought my Heavenly Father For grace to bear each task His answer - my child, why did you wait? All you had to do was ask

Where was help when I needed it? I wondered in despair No matter what I did - nothing changed It just did not seem fair.

My Precious One, You did not have To walk this journey alone I promised you help in time of need And light for each step you are on

Around me friends and neighbors Seemed to be doing just great But all my efforts amounted to naught Each failure serving to further frustrate

Now anxiety and fear no longer Darken my days or cloud my mind I hold to my Father’s unchanging hand And allow His Light my path to guide

THE AWESOMENESS OF YOUR MIGHT DR. IVY ARMSTRONG

Oh Lord my God, my Strength, my Savior When in the morning I awake I think upon your Grace and Favor And my heart - my spirit quake All through the purple darkness You watched over me and kept me safe I arise once more to gladness To pray, to praise, to love, to life I see the rays of golden sunlight Stream across the velvet sky Beautiful prisms crimson bright Command all the earth from on high Darkness falls – fierce claps of thunder Blast the elements rend the air Lightning bolts burst asunder Shaking nature in every sphere It is then that I tremble and shudder At the awesomeness of Your Might At Your Greatness, at Your Grandeur At Your Command of day and night 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Throughout the universe Your Power Is majestically displayed You are Lord of my every hour Your Grace within me is arrayed You trekked the path to Calvary Paid the penalty for my sin Shed your precious Blood Bought me Glory Brought me The Holy Ghost within Lord Jesus Christ your mightiest Act You burst the seal and rose from the grave My faith is anchored in that fact You conquered Death mightily to save Lord God Almighty! Every nation will bow the knees Every tongue confess Lord Jesus you hold the highest station Lord of Lords – King of Righteousness

THE TREES AND FLOWERS OF THE BIBLE ANSWERS

CASSIA (SHITTIM)…EXODUS 25 CEDAR…1 KINGS 5:6 LILY …SONG OF SOL 2:1 SYCOMORE…LUKE 19:4 OLIVE…ST LUKE 22:39 PALM…ST JOHN 12:13

7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

ROSE ... SONG OF SOL 2:1 JUNIPER…1KINGS 19:4 GOURD… JONAH 4:7 FIG…ST JOHN 1:48 GREEN BAY…PSALM 37:35 POMEGRANATE…SONG OF SOL 4:3

egardless of age, geographical location, or circumstances of life, as Christbelievers, God equips and expects His people to be right examples. Right examples exalt God, and are potent forces to draw men to Him. “Good” worldly examples are common, but “right” Godly examples are rare in today’s world.

Through His word, God gives specific directions to us as Christians; how we should live and represent Him in all that we do wherever we are. Even if we feel powerless or outnumbered in the darkest of situations, we can cite the biblical truth about God’s word. “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (Psalm 119:105). As long as we have the knowledge and love for The Word, God will be our guide. It is common for the enemy, or in most cases our own minds, to distract from the path of righteousness. Selfdoubt and past sins tend to consume our thoughts. However, the word of God in Ephesians 5:8 encourages us toward a Godly identity, stating, “For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light.” Our past doesn’t have to determine whom we are in Christ and the plans God has for us. Once God’s light illuminates us, and we recognize His word as our guide, He expects us to be the light that guides others to Him. The power to receive the light is officially extended to us when we repent of our sins, baptize in Jesus Name and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, evidenced by speaking in tongues. This beloved, is THE WAY to eternal life with Jesus. Matthew 5:14-16 states, “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” In His written word, Jesus refers to us as the light of the world. Therefore, we are to shine so that the darkness flees, and the Lord is glorified. We are to be right examples in this world, walking as children of light. “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.” (1 Peter 2:9)

Many people have had experiences with God, but have not been born again according to The Holy Bible. Many people will say: “I hope I’m going to Heaven” but are uncertain about their eternal destiny. The truth is that we cannot sow seeds of unrighteousness in our lifetime and expect to reap a harvest of peace in eternity! However, we have a brand new book to share with you!

“3 + 1 STEPS TO BORN AGAIN BIBLE SALVATION” Written by: Pastor Emmanuel Smith, is a practical guide filled with scripture references and answers questions that many people have on the topic of salvation. For more information about Pastor Emmanuel Smith and to purchase your copy please visit: www.apostolicrefugetabernacle.org or call: 954-709-1986 The soft-cover book is also available online at Amazon.com. The tablet e-book is available at: · Apple Ibookstore (for ipad) · Amazon (for Kindle) · Barnes & Noble (for Nook)

DIRECTORY OF PASTORS Pastor Nyron Allen Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic Miami 838 NW 183 Street, Miami, Fl 33169 Phone: 305-652-7474 | 305-206-5535

WEEKLY SERVICES Sundays 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Evangelistic Service Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. Intercessory Prayer Thursday 7:00 p.m. Bible Study

Pastor Hector Carpenter First United Church (Apostolic)

550 E. Jackson St Kissimmee. FL 34746 Phone: 407-847-4009 WEEKLY SERVICES Sunday Sunday School: 10:00 am Morning Worship: 11:30 am Evening Service: 7:00 pm Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study - 7:00 pm Thursday Fasting 11:00 am Friday Young People’s Service 7:00 pm

Pastor Lloyd Daley

Gospel Assembly Church of Jesus Christ 7771 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lithonia GA 3005 Phone: (770) 482-8250

WEEKLY SERVICES Sundays 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship Service Wednesday 7:30 PM Prayer Meeting Friday 7:30 PM Youth Meeting

Pastor Josephine Gallimore Oneness Apostolic Church

1826 NW 38th Avenue Lauderhill, Florida 33311 Phone: (954) 735-6010 WEEKLY SERVICES Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday School 11:45 AM Sun. Morning Worship 7:00 PM Evangelistic Service Monday 7:30 PM Prayer Friday 7:30 PM Youth Service

Bishop Dafton James Holiness Born Again

6452 Pembroke Road, Miramar, FL 33023 Phone: (954) 987-1448 WEEKLY SERVICES Sundays 11:30AM -Sunday Worship 7:00PM -Revival Service Tuesday 7:30PM -Bible Study Wednesday 12 noon-Fasting & Prayer Meeting Friday 7:15 pm Youth Service

Bishop Ernest McDonald Emmanuel Apostolic Miramar

6114 SW 35th Court, Miramar, FL 33023 Phone: (954) 983-2558

WEEKLY SERVICES Sundays 9:00 a.m. Prayer 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Divine Worship 7:30 p.m. Evening Service Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. Fasting 7:30 p.m. Prayer / Bible Study Fridays 7:30 p.m. Ladies/Men(1st) Youth Service (2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th) Saturdays Prayer 8 a.m. -10 a.m.

Dr. G. Oliver Barnes Faith Tabernacle UPCI

5770 West Oakland Park Blvd | Lauderhill, Florida 33313 Telephone: 954-486-4013 | Fax: 954-572-1449 WEEKLY SERVICES Sunday Sunday School 10 am-11 am Morning Worship 11am -1:30 pm Evening Worship (1st & 3rd Sun) - 6:30 pm-8:45 pm Wednesday Bible Study - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday Prayer Service - 6 am to 8 am

Bishop Ronald Cameron Heaven Bound Apostolic Church of FL Inc 20923 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33169 Phone: (954) 974-5603 Cell: (786) 234-3299

WEEKLY SERVICES Sunday Sunday School: 10:30 am Midday Service: 12:00 Noon Evening Service: 7:30 pm Tuesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 pm Thursday Bible Study - 7:30 pm Friday Youth Service 7:30 pm

Bishop Benjamin F. Carter, Jr.

Pastor Kevin Chantilou

117 Ernest E. Sims Street Avon Park, Florida 33825 Phone: (863) 453-2374

1071 NW 31st Avenue, B-5 Pompano Beach, FL 33069 Phone: (954) 401-8936 / (203) 543-6070

Bethel Pentecostal Holiness Church of Avon Park WEEKLY SERVICES Sundays Morn. Glory (Prayer) 10:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship 12:00 noon Sunday Evening 6:30 pm Wednesday Midweek Prayer Service 7:30 pm Friday Bible Study & Youth Activities 7:30 pm

Pastor Ansel Drummond Harvest Time Apostolic

5808 Mayo Street Hollywood, FL 33023 Phone: (954) 966-8444 WEEKLY SERVICES Sunday Sunday School 10 am –11 am Morning Worship 11:15 am Evening Worship 7 pm – 9 pm Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm – 9 pm Friday Youth Meeting 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Bishop Copeland Gordon Grace Pentecostal Church 17510 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157

WEEKLY SERVICES Sunday 10 am Sunday School 11 am Divine Worship 1st, 2nd & 3rd 6:30 P.M. Evangelistic Service Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Bible Class Friday (1st & 3rd) 7:30 P.M. Youth Explosion

Pastor Odane James The Transformation Center

2802 State Road 60 E Valrico, FL 33594 www.itransformationcenter.org WEEKLY SERVICES Sunday 11 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 12 p.m. Children Ministry Wednesday 7 p.m. Christian Education Saturdays 8 a.m. Morning Prayer 9 a.m. Ministerial Training

Pastor Delroy McFarlane Banner of Love

2440 NW 14th Street, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33311 bannerofloveapostolic@live.com WEEKLY SERVICES Sundays 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday Night Worship Tuesdays 8 p.m. Prayer Meeting / Bible Class every other week Wednesdays10:00 a.m. Fasting Fridays 8 p.m. Young Ppl Meeting

Vision Worship Center, Inc.

WEEKLY SERVICES Sundays 9:00 am

Praise & Celebration Service Christian Education 11:45 am Sunday School- All Ages Every 2nd & 4th Sunday

Sunday Evening Empowerment Services 6:30pm Every 1st & 3rd Sunday

Tuesday Evenings 7:30 pm

Prayer Meeting & Solution Studies

Pastor Clifton Ebanks Faith United Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic 1637 State Rd. 7 (441) | North Lauderdale, FL 33068 Phone: (954) 917-5031

WEEKLY SERVICES Blessing of Babies First Sundays Sundays 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic Service Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. Bible Class Fridays 7:30 p.m. Young People’s Meeting

Rev. Mark Hattabaugh

The Pentecostals of Cooper City

5201 South Flamingo Road, | Cooper City, Florida 33330 www.the-pentecostals.org WEEKLY SERVICES Sundays 10:00 a.m. Morning Service 10:00 a.m. Haitian Service 7:00 p.m. Evangelistic Service Tuesday 7 p.m. S. Florida Bible Institute Wednesday 6:45 a.m. AM Prayer 10:00 a.m. Staff Devotion 7:30 p.m. Bible Study /

Pastor Imogene Johnson Power of Deliverance Ministry 3090 NW 60th Ave | Sunrise, FL 33313 (754) 234-4357

WEEKLY SERVICES Sundays Sunday School 10:30 am Midday Worship 11:30 am Evening Worship 7:30 pm Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 pm Thursday Del. Service 7:30 pm Friday Young People on The Move 7:30 pm

Pastor E. Paul McKoy True Witness Apostolic Church

185 NW 30th Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33069 Phone: (954) 984-9795 / true Weekly Services Sundays 10:00 a.m. Christian Education 11:45 a.m. Midday Worship 7:00 p.m. Evening Service (nightly) Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Fridays 7:30 p.m Youth Ablaze (Every 3rd Friday)

Bishop Samuel Miller

Pastor Josephine Mitchell Gospel Tabernacle Church

Power Line Pentecostal Ministries

278 N.E. 35th Court Oakland Park, FL 33334

704 SW 27th Ave Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33312 Phone: 754 246-9772

WEEKLY SERVICES Sunday: 10:00am - Morning Bible Class 11:30am - Family Worship 7:00pm - Evangelistic Service Tuesday: 7:30pm-Prayer Meeting & Bible Study Wednesday: Fasting Service (10am -1pm) Friday: 7:30pm – Youth Meeting

Pastor Hensel Reid (President) Banner of Love Apostolic Church - Miami

Bishop Charles C. Mullings First United Church Apostolic - Miami

11663 NW 7 Ave Miami FL, 33168 banneroflovemiami@yahoo.com

3003 NW 207 Street | Miami Gardens, FL 33056 (786) 398-1136

WEEKLY SERVICES Sundays 10 a.m. Sunday School 11:45 a.m. Morning Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday Night Worship Tuesdays 8 p.m. Prayer Meeting / Bible Class every other week Wednesdays 10 a.m. Fasting Srv Fridays 8 p.m. Young People’s Meeting

WEEKLY SERVICES

Sundays 10:30 a.m. Christian Education 11:45 a.m. Morning Worship 6:30 p.m. Sunday Night Worship Tuesday 7:00 PM Bible Study Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. Prayer Monday - Saturday - Prayer (Online) 1-559-546-1700; Code # 631047 (You must have free long distance in USA) Friday 7:00 PM Youth Service

Bishop Izett Scott

First United Church Apostolic – Ft. Lauderdale 3280 N State Road 7 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319

WEEKLY SERVICES Sundays Sun. School 10:00 am Morning Worship 11:00 am Evening Worship 6:00 pm Monday Prayer Service 8:00 pm Wednesday Night Family Bible Study 8:00 pm Friday (1st&3rd) Youth 8:00 pm (4th) FUC Women of Purpose 7:30-9:00 pm

Pastor S. Robert Stewart

Pentecostal Tabernacle International

18415 NW 7th Ave | Miami Gardens, FL 33169 www.pentab.org WEEKLY SERVICES Sundays 9:00 a.m. First Fruits Prayer 10:00 a.m. Christian Education 11:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship Tuesday 10:00 a.m Fasting and Prayer 6:00 p.m Men’s Prayer Wednesdays10:00 a.m. Staff Devotion 7:30 p.m. Pastor’s Forum / Youth Service Fridays 7:30 p.m Evening Prayer

Pastor Steve Walker Gospel Light Apostolic Church 4710 NW 165 St | Miami Gardens, FL Phone: 305-624-6875; 305-621-4937

WEEKLY SERVICES Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Friday Youth Power - 8:00 p.m.

Pastor Carlton Smith

Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic 2900 NW 27th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 Phone: 954-485-0190

WEEKLY SERVICES Sundays10 a.m. Sunday School 11:45 a.m. Consecration Prayer 12:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship 7:30 p.m. Sunday Night Worship Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Young People’s Service Wednesdays11a.m. Fasting /Prayer Fridays 7:30 p.m. Bible Class

Bishop Royston Tracey

Pentecostal Assemblies Apostolic Church 1535 NW 15TH AVE FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311

Pastor Wayne Williams

Victory Tabernacle Apostolic Church 1008 Peel Street Avon Park, FL 33825

Pastor Keith Moore Bread of Life Community Church 1300 NW 50th St Miami, Florida 33142 WEEKLY SERVICES Sunday Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service Bible Class

7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Dr. Harry & Dr. Sharon Scott Apostolic Tabernacle Church

210 North ‘J’ Street Lake Worth, FL 33460 www.AtChurchLakeWorth.org | (561)540-4542 WEEKLY SERVICES Sunday Sunday Worship 11:00 am 2nd & 4th 7:00 pm Tuesday Prayer 7:00 pm Wednesday Bible Class 7:30 pm Friday (1st & 3rd) 7:30 pm Prayer & Deliverance Service

Pastor Emmanuel Smith Apostolic Refuge Tabernacle

7201 West Sample, Coral Springs, FL 33065 Phone: (954) 709-1986 WEEKLY SERVICES Sundays 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship Service Wednesday 7:30 PM Prayer Meeting Friday 7:30 PM Youth Meeting

Bishop George Taylor United Church of Jesus Christ

1050 S. Dixie Hwy, Hollywood, FL 33020 www.ucjcah.org/ WEEKLY SERVICES Sunday Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Bible Class 7:30 p.m. Thurday Prayer Service - 12 p.m. Friday Youth Service - 7:30 p.m.

Pastor Winsome Young The Original Apostolic Church, Inc 3500 NW 15th St | Lauderhill, FL 33311 (754) 422-3119

WEEKLY SERVICES Sunday 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 12:00 p.m. Divine Worship 7:00 p.m. Evangelistic Service Wednesday Prayer and Fasting 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting / Bible Study

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. (Acts 20:28 KJV) 27

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, Please accept holy greetings in the name our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It was actually a pleasure and opportunity to read the Inaugural issue of The Compass Magazine. The articles were particularly compelling, eye-opening, and inspirational. I was pleased with all the contents in the magazine. I embrace the launching of this new magazine because I see where it can take apostolics to a higher dimension in God. I want also to salute the entire staff and all the people that worked diligently to bring to pass this magazine. I would also like to applaud the chief editor, Dr. Mullings, for the vision and his willingness to execute what God has placed in his spirit. The scripture declares that: “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” (Phillipians 1:6- KJV). As an Apostolic, I feel extremely proud to be identified with this accomplishment. I know that as a unified body of apostolic believers we can accomplish much more than speaking in tongues and being charismatic. I will give my prayers and support to this magazine. I want to encourage Dr. Mullings and his staff to keep up the good works. Hebrews 13:21 says: “Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever, Amen.” Evangelist Audrey Loague Oneness Apostolic Church Ft. Lauderdale 28

Biblical Journey to the Land of the Bible & Jordan

Led by:Led Dr. Charles LadyMullings Gloria Mullings by: Dr. and Charles October 27 – November 6, 2013

Air & Land Package: $3,348 Single Supplement: $589 • • • • • • • • • • •

Tour Includes Round trip flights MIAMI -JFK-TLV Meeting and assistance on arrival & departure at Ben Gurion airport by our representative Group transfers to and from the airport Portage at airport and hotels Touring & sightseeing per program Government licensed English speaking tour guide Air-conditioned coach Entrance fees to sites as per program 8 night accommodation Daily breakfast & dinner Visa & crossing fees to Jordan & back to Israel Flight Information LY 8200V 27OCT MIA -JFK LY 2V 27OCT JFK-TLV LY 1V 06NOV TLV-JFK LY 8171V 06NOV JFK-MIA

Dr. Charles Mullings

Phone: (305) 255-8645 E-mail: mullover1@gmail.com

11:25A 7:00P 10:0A 11:10A

2:25P 11:40A +1 day 6:00A 2:15P

Tour Operated by:

A Deposit of $250 per person April 2013 is Required by March 29, 2013 For Additional Information & Registration please contact Go Israel NA: 1 (888) 478-4691 | BookNow@goisraelna.com

A new way to see Israel and beyond…

WHO’S WHO AMONG ONENESS APOSTOLICS Nominate an Apostolic person who has contributed significantly (i.e. community service, spiritual guidance) to the Apostolic church. Submit: • A brief description of the nominee’s contributions • A clear color photograph of the nominee (passport – size) Submissions should be sent to compasstolics@gmail.com@gmail.com no later than May 15, 2013

PROFILE OF CHURCHES Two or three churches will be highlighted in the next issue of The Compass. Please submit a brief profile of your church along with accompanying pictures to: compasstolics@gmail.com. Please submit your entry to reach The Compass by May 15, 2013 to be considered for inclusion. The Editorial Board will decide the entries that will be in the next issue.

Letters to the Editor Tell us how you feel about the articles in The Compass. E-mail your comments along with your full name, address and phone number to compasstolics@gmail.com. Your submissions may be included in our next issue. Letters included in this publication may be edited for length and clarity. Submissions must be received no later than May 15, 2013 to be considered.

The Compass Magazine is the ideal publication for all your advertising needs! For additional information: 786 398-1136 or mullover1@gmail.com or compasstolics@gmail.com