Dr. Mark T. Jones Apostle & Founder Manifestations Worldwide Inc.
Christian Celebrity is perhaps the most contra purpose term that I have ever heard of. The bible says that the Master of the universe, made Himself of no reputation, taking on the form of a servant, and humbled himself even unto the point of death, while doing so in complete anonymity to manifest the Father’s will of creating a way of redemption for all mankind. Yet it seems that in the church, some people take great delight in pumping, pushing, and flattering man’s ego to his demise. Making of him a Christian idol in the church. Refusing to see the humanness of the broken vessel being used by God, until God allows something to happen that is rather distasteful, either in actuality or in perception. It seems only then, do we scurry back to an appropriate way of reasoning about one another, and only then do we examine our own proclivity for failure. It is my prayer that the church will learn to enjoy the fellowship of the Spirit, the beauty of brethren dwelling together in unity, and the sobriety of respecting the varying roles and assignments in the body of Christ without allowing IDOLATRY to seep into our midst. Lord grant us the glorious grace that causes us to walk humbly and to choose SIMPLICITY
Very often, people of purpose and destiny fail to leave an ineradicable mark on either society or mankind, only to retreat to the heavens without maximizing their God-given and intended potential. Dr. Mark T. Jones, Sr. is not only maximizing what God has deposited in him, but he is also empowering the people of God to fulfill their purpose on the earth. In this season, he is a voice for the voiceless. His messages compel the attention of those who seek to discover their purpose in life and launch their destiny.
Lady Lisa Jones
"WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS" Many have heard the old saying “when life gives you lemons make lemonade”. But a new one I will add is “when life gives you lemons squeeze the juice in the enemies eyes”. Many of us have gone thru things in this journey of our existence and wondered how can or will I ever recover from it and how can apply this to the purpose of God in my life. 2co 1:3Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; 2co 1:4Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. 2co 1:5For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. 2co 1:6And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. All of us want life to be better or want to be convinced that it will be. When God looks over our life will he find us still dwelling in the painful place that he knows that he healed and delivered us from, the place where we are no longer in captivity to the things that once had us bound, from the painful things that have happened to us or will he truly find in the place where we are comforting others. Satan has from the beginning of time have been trying to maim or disfigure us in order to keep us
from resting in the perfect will and peace of God. Mt 15:30And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet; and he healed them: Mt 15:31Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel. Because of the “LEMONS” have you ever felt that you were not good enough to serve God or for God to use? Do you ever look at some of the lifestyle choices you made and feel inadequate? Are you struggling in an area of your life right now that causes you to question whether you are valuable to God or the people around you. Rahab is a key example to remind us that no matter what your circumstance or mistakes or even your inadequacies were God will honor whatever steps of faith we take. Yet, if we think about Rahab's life, her faith shines even brighter. She is an outcast, a prostitute. Rejected by society, she still trusts that the Lord will not reject her. GOD USED THE “LEMONS” FROM RAHAB’S PAST MISTAKES AND HER CHARACTER FLAWS What will he do with the lemons of your past? DON'T LET YOUR PAST KEEP YOU FROM GOD’S BEST FOR YOUR LIFE So again what ever lemons satan has dished at you , remember God can make lemonade.
Cheesecake Fruit Salad 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries 2 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese (1/3 less fat) 1 1/2 cups cold (2% milk) 1 pkg 3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding (sugar free) 2 cups whipped topping (pour 2 cups heavy cream in a bowl and whisk until cream forms) 2 cups frozen pound cake cubes (Entenmann's has one that is fat free) 1 square Baker's semi-sweet chocolate 2 bananas One: Combine berries & bananas. Refrigerate until ready to use. Beat cream cheese with mix until smooth. Gradually add milk. Two: Add pudding; mix well Three: Blend in whipped topping Four: Pour a layer of pudding and cream cheese mix into glass dish. Add layer of pound cake cubes, strawberries & bananas. Continue this pattern until all is used. Five: Top with more whipped topping. Melt chocolate and drizzle over top. Garnish with a strawberry!
The Poet’s Corner Possessing the Spirit of a Writer
Sister Jennifer Cole
DIS-CON-TENT-MENT Discontentment is a negative feeling It leaves you in a state not so appealing All your fun and pleasures are taken Causing you a sad awakening It comes to steal, kill and destroy Your every dream it shall deploy It's only by God's mercy and grace That you are sustained through the maze Uncontrollable emotions is the flow of the day While life threatening shots are being fired Dodging the bullets with the word as we pray Oh lord to you I come weary and tired DIS. is a negative activity from the devil CON. is the follow up strategy to get you on his side TENT. is what he builds to cover you with his lies Then his desires are played out in your life exactly how he MENT it to be. So Lord we pray that in your love we stay Give us humility and temperance all the way That in only YOU our hearts will be CONTENT.
Hi! My name is Donna Dorfer, I am from Syracuse, N.Y. I moved down to Florida 11 years ago to go to bible school and I have been here every since. I started coming to CFM about 4 months ago. I learned about this ministry through the television broadcast. From the first time I came, I felt the presence of God. I had been looking for a church home and it didn't take long before I knew I had found it. I love how warm and welcoming the congregation is and how free they are to worship. Each week as I come to church, I feel the layers peeling off and my mind being renewed. I am amazed and blessed by the variety of powerful gifts the Lord has placed in Apostle Mark! His love, humility and self sacrifice is a great example for me. I loved the teaching series about the finished work of Christ. I need to hear it again and again and know it is foundational for life and ministry. I will begin attending the Deliverance Team Training. I do not know all the reasons God has brought me here but I do know His plans are always good and I am looking forward to all He has!
CFM TEMPLE MAINTENANCE MINISTRY ~Presents~
HEALTHY CHALLENGE COOK OFF “So, You Think You Can Cook!” The Healthy cooking sample day was a success. Participants had a chance to “Taste and See” that a typical meal that is normally prepared in an unhealthy way, could be prepared healthy while maintaining the taste and flavor. The first CFM cooking team had a chance to showcase their healthy cooking skills and explain to the participants how they prepared their meal. The participants had a chance to sample the meal and evaluate it in four categories: Taste, Presentation, Creativity, and Educational Crossover. ~ Elder Emerson & Leola Tillman Hello CFM family! I had a wonderful experience with the CFM healthy cook off. I tasted some wonderful but simple dishes that were 100% healthy and surprisingly very tasteful. As some of you know, I have been blessed to find a ministry that teaches eating and living healthy from God’s perspective. Temple Maintenance Ministry at CFM is on the move and doing just that. Since I have been here I have already lost between 65-80 lbs. I am not telling the pounds until I have reached my goal. But as a result of their diligent efforts to teach us how to be healthy I have been able to do great things to help my eating habits. I learned on the day of cook off tasting that I can eat healthy and enjoy it. I had two helpings and did not feel full or stuffed. But was very satisfied. Full course meal and a wonderful desert. Big ups, God bless to all who shared their recipes. Now I have a new full course meal and desert to add to my new life style change of eating healthy and loving it. To the CFM TEMPLE MAINTAINTANCE MINISRTY “thank you” (STAY ON THE WALL) - Vincent Shannon
To the Temple Maintenance team as well as the Wonderful chefs that prepared the first round of the healthy cooking challenge. The dishes were wonderfully prepared. I enjoyed the presentation of each individual. Truly it was an honor to be received as one of your taste testers. I learned that if I take the time and do the research every meal I enjoy can be cooked so that it is healthier and more beneficial to my body. Thank you so much, I know that as you continue your challenge it will only get better each time. Blessings, Sister Juana Mapps
Sings of Maturity In this series, Dr. Jones teaches the believer the importance of being rooted and grounded.
Have you ever needed your car fixed or your home air conditioning unit serviced? Have you ever needed to speak to a lawyer, or see a doctor? Or are you an accountant, a computer technician, or are you a landscaper? "It's in the House", ministry can connect you to someone who provides these services. And the amazing thing about, "It's in the House" ministry is, the providers of these services are a group of Christian people willing to service with honesty and integrity and won't take advantage of you. "It's in the House" is asking CFM family to be part of this great ministry. How? If you are an accountant, lawyer, technician, mechanic, or have a trade, please sign up at the welcome center or drop your business card in the glass jar. We look forward to hearing from you and can't wait to share your skills and services with others Garth O. Gordon (813)263-7455 garthgordon@verizon.net
Invasion Team Evangelism
Dorothy Wilson, Jeanette Lewis, Yvonne Hamilton, Agnes V. Huggins, Diondria Riley, Mother Frances Griffin and Dave Bennerman
We sponsor Back to School Festival in August, with Health screenings for Physicals and giving away book bags. Every year we host a My name is Yvonne Hamilton I am the leader Spaghetti Fest for the Apostle’s Appreciation, of Invasion team (Evangelism). The Invasion teaming with Prison ministry, Feeding minisTeam goes out every 2nd and 4th Saturday @ try, Nursing Home ministry and D.A.C.C.O. 10:00am. The goal for the Invasion Ministry ministry. We train other churches for their is to win as many souls for Jesus Christ. We Outreach Evangelist Ministry. go door to door, street ministry telling men There will be a Winter Festival in December and women about the good news of Jesus where we be hosting the homeless and a banChrist. According to Romans 10:9; 13-14; quet style dinner. That whosoever shall confess with their mouth the Lord Jesus Christ, and shall believe The names of the Team Members are: Agnes in their heart then thou shall be saved. We V. Huggins, Frances Griffin, Dorothy Wilson, share our testimonies of how God brought us Jana Jackson, David Bennerman, and Deon out and delivered us. Letting them know that Riley. HE is not a respecter of person. And he wants to meet them right there where they are. That If you are interested in becoming a part of this he wish that no man be lost and all men will ministry please contact Evangelist Yvonne repent and be saved. Every believer should Hamilton @ (813) 476-8073. have the desire to win the lost to Christ. The entire church goes out quarterly in the neighborhood. The Invasion Team sponsors Festivals, teaming with the Feeding Ministry to feed the hungry, provide a health screening and give out free groceries. This year we are teaming up with Emerge & Nursing Ministry.
Help us collect 30 Coloring Books, Crayons and bible related story books for our Orphanage in India. Please take them to our Missions area by the Rally Center! L.A.M.B.S. update! The students in Mexico still need your help, please bring in change for Lupe our collection can for our Mex Mission. In March of 2011 a team will be traveling to Mexico to visit the mission field. Find out how you can join us or support us by asking a REACT Team member today!
Student Impact Speakers 9:30am October 3, 2010 Darrell Pasco October 10, 2010 Leadership Impact
Here is a picture of our Students in India with their new Rain Coats hat ESO supplied!!!! They look so sharp huh! Keep supporting this Mission!
10/31/10
Be bold and Engage other Christians at your school and rep Christ by praying at your flag pole this year. Be “MUTAN� and start an INVASION!
October 17, 2010 Emjay Jones October 24, 2010 Min. Teresa White October 31, 2010 Fusion Sunday
Who are you? Stop take a couple of minutes from reading any more of this and try to honestly answer this question… What’s your answer? Hard question to answer huh? Not that simple. This question has resonated in my spirit for the past couple of weeks as we get geared up to teach this new series to ESO. It seems that as I thought of this, parts of me screamed in disappointment or anger because what I saw was not what I see in the scriptures. Then other parts where tormented with the thought of what I would have to give up in order to look more like Christ. It was a battle of the mind in the very sense of this thought. I was listening to a song written by a rap artist named Da’Truth and he poses this question to the listening audience: “If the Bible was re written and the writers put It goes on to say that I am “Wonderfully me in it, I wonder how my life would read?” made” as if I am perfect… God made me perfect and beautiful. Think about a car, just beNow ask yourself that, what would people cause its paint job is nice doesn't make it a nice think? Would you be the David or a Golioath car, the engine that moves it must be good and in a story that others will read and be inspired all things that work with it that make it a Car, or disgusted? Would you be the Hero or the must be working as good as the paint job Villain? Would you have a story of faith or looks. If not it’s a heap of metal and nothing unbelief? Would you be generous or full of more. greed? When God made us He made the engine first Psalms 139:14 (NIV) “I praise you because I and that’s the wonderful part the outside apam fearfully and wonderfully made; your pearance is just a bonus. Do I within myself, works are wonderful, set the example that was left when He made I know that full well.” me? Am I truly worthy of being “Wonderful?” I praise God yes because even though I am dif- We all are to be what God wants us to be but ferent he still loves me. The problem I have are we being that? Find out this month during with this verse is God made me “Fearfully” this new series.- P. Al that is a word that is to mean in reverent awe of God. Do I exemplify this to the world? When I am in Wal-Mart do people get awe struck because of their interaction with God as they pass me by?
This is the season to Manifest‌.. Mark Jr., Lady Lisa,Dr. Jones,Marlesia Our Vision Proverbs 29: 18 “Where there is no vision the people perish. Our vision is to teach the end-time church of the essence of kingdom life, and to communicate deep, spiritual truth in a simplified manner. The center for Manifestation was released from the heart of God to be a refreshing force to the body of Christ. While the central theme and essence of this ministry is to prepare the way for the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, in part this purpose is accomplished by retraining the saints as to what their God given roles and responsibilities in the church are. It is also the vision of this ministry to bring healing and deliverance to those who have been hindered from moving into position for the latter rains. This is the season for the manifestation of the sons of God!
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