March 2009
World Missions Taking advantage of the opportunity to sow into Africa, Asia, and KNEU
Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. Philippians 4:17
Our vision is to teach the end-times church of the essence of kingdom life, and to communicate deep spiritual truths 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 church 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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Worldwide Missions - Seeking the Unsaved and the Unreached. God's Command is to Love Him and Love Others. That's His Heart, His Vision & His Desire.
“...are YOU listening?” Selected primarily because they were God's choice, Terrence and Catina Smith have a heart for missions. Dr. Jones who is the founder of Manifestations’ Worldwide Missions was believing God that someone who had traveled to the missions field would assume the role as ministry leaders and head up missions operations in Africa. Terrence and Catina humbly answered the call and responsibility to lead Manifestation’s World Missions operation. The next missions night is on June 7, 09 @ 6pm (The Center for Manifestation).
Trinity Worship Center Praise & Worship Team Pastor Charles Anderson delivers a powerful word on Missions
This year’s guest speaker for World Missions Night was Pastor Charles and First Lady Judith Anderson of Trinity Worship Center.
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Leola Tillman Editor-In– Chief
Yesmin Negron Photographer
Alexis Gonzalez Graphics Consultant
Contributing Writers
First, I would like to thank everyone that contributed to VMAGAZINE’s February issue which featured some of our married couples and the “one word” that best describes their marriage. We look forward to next year and more participation! Denise & Lucious Jones“METAMORPHOSIS”
This month we are featuring “World Missions” it’s never too late to sow a seed of significance into mission. It is our mission to go “into all the world” and preach the gospel to every creature. To learn more about Manifestations Worldwide World Missions team, please see the advertisement on the previous page.
Apostle Mark T. Jones
Jennifer Cole
First Lady Lisa Jones
Michelle Guess
Emerson Tillman
ON THE COVER Life is a collection of seasons. The animals end their habitation and many plants come to life again in March. The sap flows in the trees again, and the buds begin to show up. Bears, woodchucks and chipmunks leave their hibernating spots. People begin to start looking for the first robin for the beginning of Spring arrival!
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The Voice of Manifestation Statement of Purpose 1. To keep the Church family abreast of upcoming events at CFM and the community 2. To enhance spiritual growth with words of encouragement So partners, let us hear from you! Who’s celebrating a birthday, engagement, anniversary, birth of a new baby‌.honor roll recognition or citizenship awards? Please submit all articles by the last Monday of each month in order that our magazine is ready for digital distribution by the first Sunday of each month. Articles should be submitted in plain text. All photos should be JPEG images, plain and with no graphics please
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Apostle's Prevailing Word
A Life Sentence There are many things that could, if allowed to, take over and begin to define what our lives are all about. It is so easy to begin the day with the right focuses in mind, and then suddenly get pulled into ten different, unApostle Mark T. Jones Sr. Founder, Manifestations Worldwide, Inc. planned directions. Many of us know the focuses, objectives, priorities, and other disciplines which if followed through with, would position us in a place where we could feel a sense of accomplishment, and the furtherance of our goals. However, life has a way of throwing things at us, that we could have never planned for. Life pulls us into turns that are sometimes, humanly, to sharp to recover from. This is why it is important for us to already have......A Life Sentence A life sentence is that "prevailing word" that hangs in the atmosphere of your existence. From that word comes vision, desire, determination, and all of our focuses and priorities. A life sentence defines the parameters of your involvement in everything, and with everyone else. Your life sentence ministers to your subconscious mind, when you feel defeated or hindered, and becomes the basis of hope. What is your life sentence? What is that word that God has seeded into the atmosphere of your existence that if allowed, and cultivated, would yield unimaginable results? What do you have to accomplish, even if you accomplish nothing else? Your life sentence is your authority to defy odds that are against you, rebound when others have given up on you, and redefine yourself when you have been classified, and ostracized by others. Living only by God's definition of your existence, is "A Life Sentence". Dr. Mark T. Jones Sr.
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First Lady Lisa Jones
"Follow me as I follow Christ" 1 Corinthians 11:1 Why did Paul say “follow my example?” Not because he was trying to be arrogant. During this time the Corinthian believers didn't know much about the life and ministry of Christ. I can recall playing the childhood game follow the leader. The object of the games was to successfully maneuver thru difficult obstacles that would test the endurance, stamina and the strength of those that followed. at times the person leading would conquer stunts that those that followed would fail to complete or vocalize their fears or inability to achieve it. The leader also had a responsibility to make sure that the followers were able to complete each stunt without getting hurt or wounded. Now as adults we find it hard to remember how when we were children, faced obstacles and adversities and pressed through to the end in order to allow those that will come behind us in the game of follow the leader to have an example that it can be done. Leading truly takes you out of the element of your self. For our sakes Jesus is crucified and suffered death and was buried. A leader makes sacrifices that usually those that follow can easily opt out of. A follower may never know what the leader really has to press through.
Join First Lady Lisa Jones each 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month. 7pm @ the Center For Manifestation for LADIES Ministry.
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The Poet’s Corner “Possessing the Spirit of The Writer”
His Will His Way His Word It's not your Will But His to fulfill It's not your Way But His only we pray It's not your Word But to us His given sword Each day that we live It is only by His Will Each moment that we might sway He is there to refresh our Way Each reading of His Word Gives us the hope we can't afford.
Sis. Jennifer Cole
It has been written And that's His Will It has been established And that's His Way It has been read And that's His Word. So let His Will Conduct His Way Through His Word That was made flesh And His Holy Spirit that Dwells within us. Written By Sis. Jennifer Cole
BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS
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International Cuisine
Yesmin Negron
Light and Easy Dinner!! Toasted Almond Chicken Ingredients 3 small chicken breast halves 3 stalks celery, sliced 1 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped 1.5 cup low-fat plain yogurt 1/4 cup light sour cream 1.5 teaspoons dried tarragon leaves 2 teaspoons slivered almonds, toasted salt, if desired fresh ground black pepper 1 bag (10oz) mixed salad greens
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Preparation Spray skillet with cooking spray; heat over mediumhigh heat. Cook chicken 4 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Remove from heat and let chicken stand at least 10 minutes until cool enough to handle. Chop chicken into small pieces. In large bowl, mix chicken and remaining ingredients except salad greens. Serve chicken salad on salad greens.
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Prophetess in the House “God is that you?”
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ave you ever asked yourself that question? How do I position myself to
hear from God? How do I know it’s actually God speaking? I’m not a prophet can he still speak to me? God has spoken now what do I do? This month’s article is for you! I remember early in my walk with God I would laugh and mock people Prophetess Michelle Guess who would hear God say (prophesy) over my life that God had chosen me, how Reviving the Stone Prophetic Ministry he was going to use my life for his glory, & be used to impact the lives of many www.revivingthestone.org people. I laughed because of the present state of mind and condition I was in, I was rarely sober when I went to bible studies, meetings and revivals with my dear Mother Meadows, until, an encounter with God sobered me up and I heard the voice of God for myself. I was now convinced God really speaks to us. At that time, I was not consistently reading and studying Gods word. However; I would lay down on my face and pray like I had seen Mother Meadows do and as I laid there within me, I heard these words “and they shall know there has been a prophet among them.” Startled I looked all around the room and immediately jumped up, prayer time was OVER for me. It wasn’t long before I was studying the word and found the scripture in the book of Ezekiel. Now, let’s cover some vital keys to help you along your journey. The Word of God is your launching pad after receiving Jesus as your lord and savior and being filled with the Holy Spirit God wants to constantly commune with you, #1 Take the restrictions off of God as to how, where, what and when he can speak to you. You don’t have to be in a closet with all the lights out and everyone in the house in solitude! This requires a positioning of the heart and faith to know you will hear him speak. (Disclaimer) – There are times when God desire intimate moments with you alone and escaping to your secret place with him is necessary, (Jesus was drawn from the crowd and the disciples for this time with God) Matthew 26:38-44, but for the most part as we grow in sensitivity to him we can be in a crowd and know the Lord has spoken! #2 Expect to hear the Voice of God Don’t imitate the actions of others without understanding what to expect. I thought I was lying down to speak to God; however I was not expecting him to speak back to me. As you mediate upon his word and wait in his presence his voice will sound like his word, because it is, and what he speaks will be in alignment with his word. John 1:1 #3 Free your preoccupied mind, when expecting to hear from God. Release your prayer lists, wants & desires and simply allow his agenda to be communicated into your spirit. Don’t strain your natural ears trying to hear, many of us couldn’t withstand the voice of God unfiltered through the Holy Spirit! Remember the function of the natural is to communicate the spiritual – reject carnality – 1st Corinthians 2:14 #4 – Purpose in your heart to receive instructions and directions from God and comply Speak back to God by walking in Obedience to what he has said, pray according to God’s word. God’s words are heavy take time to journal them so that you may have a reference point, record them and listen to them again as an encouragement to yourself and others that may read it. Isaiah 8:1 as well as Hab. 2:2 both describe the benefits of recording your conversations with God! Most importantly you need to know this privilege can not be purchased, nor does it require some elite status, you must exercise your faith to hear and keep hearing from God. Remain faithful to the reading of the word of God and understanding what the will of the Lord is for your life. No ordination or License required, E-mail questions to Michelle Guess questions@revivingthestone.org
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Blessed is he that considereth the poor: Psalm 41:1
Sis. Belinda Williams
When Belinda Williams discovered the Center For Manifestation, she was happy to hear that Apostle Mark T. Jones has a heart for missions. Belinda has traveled extensively throughout the United States for many years often times teaching in the schools in various countries. Here she is shown in Bangkok, Thailand with some of the village children that she has had the opportunity to serve. “God’s purpose for my life is to consider the need of the poor in spirit, soul body and finances. Jesus did and He said, blessed is he that considers the poor; the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.”
In the photo below, Belinda is shown with village children in Lapaz, Bolivia!
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From the Dance Floor and.... From behind the camera…..
to making bottles, and changing diapers, we are the Bee family and a Family that prays together stays together
From Jason Bee Leader of the Multi-Media Ministry, and Natacha Bee Praise dancer. We are so happy to welcome our son Nathaniel K. Bee into our life, a child is truly a blessing from God, through the up's and down's, through the trials and tribulation we endure some of the most hardest time in a young marriage but we are still standing against the enemy and his evil plan and against spoken words that said we would not make it. Serving God is our biggest desire pleasing Him only and remaining focused is our goal, now that God has blessed us with this precious bundle of Joy we have nothing else to say but "thank you Lord, you have been so good to us we have found favor in your sight and now our cup runs over with blessing from you."
Nathaniel Kevon Bee born on 02/26/2009
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and I am a Psychotherapist in the Tampa Bay area. I have my own private practice where I specialize in the areas of bereavement and trauma. I originally belonged to a congregation in Sarasota, Florida for twenty years. I was mentored and taught by my pastor and best friend. Our church focused on the areas of healing and deliverance, and I learned a wealth of knowledge through many years of serving beside a great woman of God. After many years of service, I left the call of God and became very ill. When I was lying on the hospital bed after I had escaped death for the third time, and it was then, that I cried out to God and told him that I would answer the call. I was healed three weeks later after I returned back to the same church in which I served for so many years. Currently, I am on the Pastor’s Wheel, and I hope to be ordained as one of the Pastor’s at Manifestation by next year. I also serve as one of the leaders in the deliverance ministry and as an instructor with Adorned in His Glory. Manifestation has truly been life changing for me. I have discovered God’s plan, purpose and call for my life. The wealth of the word given is beyond anything I have ever known. Every service is filled with wholesome Holy Ghost meals. There is not one specific message that I can recall that has altered my perception, because every message is straight from heaven. Every time the doors open I receive something new and it is fresh manna. I have found the love of a father and a wealth of richness in the Spirit that is beyond measure. God spoke to me very clearly about Manifestation. We are a generation coming forth, in which God is raising an army or a new generation after his own heart. A generation that has a kingdom perspective and a kingdom mindset. The depth of this mindset is from heaven not earth. There is a groaning of a nation in travail for the birthing of a new generation bringing forth a glorious manifestation of the Sons of God. The earth is shaking forth as she labors to bring forth the birthing of new sons. The manifestation of the present dispensation of time has come and the sons of God shall manifest forth God’s plan, purpose and divine will upon this earth. They will bring heaven to earth in the fullness of measure of the father. The call of the Apostolic and the prophetic generation is purging forth into another level of maturation. Our Apostle is the manifestation of God’s light here on earth. When light manifests darkness is completely eradicated. When light is present it sets boundaries around darkness. Our Apostle is heaven here on earth. He is God’ light shining in a dark world. As our Apostle says, “We can either be part of the solution paradigm or part of the problem.” Only we can choose, for the time is drawing near, and those who live a life holy, consecrated and separated from this dark world in order to facilitate God’s plan, purpose and will on earth. It is indeed the time, the season and the hour for manifestation.
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Temple Maintenance Ministry Amazing Testimonies
Emerson & Leola Tillman
Thank you to all participants for this years healthy challenge!
CFM Temple Maintenance Ministry is pleased to announce our newest team member,- Anna K. Minor.
Jeanette Lewis (before) February 1, 2009
Anna is a Certified Fitness Trainer, who also specialize in core training.
Jeanette Lewis after the challenge, lost 9 pounds! March 1, 2009
Welcome Aboard Anna!
Kameshia Collins
The Weight Loss Challenge was a very fun experience. I started out with a great jump on the weightloss and then it stopped. (Smile). However, I built up muscle mass in places I never knew existed and loss inches so while my weight may not have decreased to my target area, my size has come down almost 2 whole sizes! I'm thrilled!!! I believe that everything that I learned and practiced within the challenge caused me to acquire a new lifestyle and made me realize that my style of living and choices were not healthy and that modifications can be made without me giving up things that I really love. I feel that if I continue to press and work towards my ultimate weight loss goals, I will be in my desired size and also have a much healthier manner or life. Kameshia
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How did you do with the weight loss and healthy challenge? How much did you personally lose? What old habits were you able to recognize? What strategies have you put in place to continue on your journey to wellness. Do you have a new mindset concerning your body actually BEING the Temple of God? CFM Temple Maintenance Ministry would love to hear your victory and triumph story. Please submit all stories to Elder Tillman Thank you to all of you that participated. It is our prayer that you continue to be made new, in spirit, soul, and body!
My name is Betty Howard and I lost 17 pounds during the weight loss challenge! I followed the directives that I received from the Temple Maintenance Ministry Team. I drank the water with lemon juice every morning, changed some of my food groups to the healthy foods on the list and ate a salad with each meal, and drank lots of water! I plan on keeping the weight off so I will be following this system from now on!
Betty Howard
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Betty Howard (after)
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iTOMBS Death by Music What is music? Is it a sound? Is it words? Is it a lifestyle? For generations, music has transcended cultures, and moved nations. In a time warp we find ourselves engrossed in a wave of rhythmic devotions. Devotions? Its just music… right? Music has been an expression of feeling and emotion. As some would say, “it’s my escape from reality” well your escape just got real! Think about your favorite worship experience, the time God just put you on your face and lifted you up to touch his garment. Did that leave you expressionless? Where you without emotion? Did you have no desire to move, or shout? If you’re like me the answer would be “NO WAY” I couldn’t contain myself, I didn’t think, I just did. I was so full of joy I could not sit still, I would jump up and down, shout, put my hands up, cry if I had to, sing along even if my voice was horrible being, in the presence of God with hundreds of others experiencing what I was experiencing meant no one cared. We where all there at that moment for the same thing, to worship. Now, think back to the last time you where in the car, and your “jam” came on? You know the one that takes you back, way back to your “BC” years. Did you feel the emotion? Did you sing along? Did you move? Or maybe you’re so holy that you can’t remember… so let’s try this one. How about that time where your friends called and said they had that ticket to the concert you heard about on the radio? The one your parents wouldn’t let you listen to, let alone go to a concert with that music. You got dressed up as fly as you could, smelled good, and even brushed up on their music while you were in the car on the way to the venue. Then the lights hit the stage and the music’s first note privates through the air waves. Suddenly you’re enchanted, you’re moving, you’re screaming, you’re singing, and you don’t care how bad you sound…. Sounds familiar huh? Matthew 6:24 says "No one can serve two masters, because either he will hate one and love the other, or be loyal to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and riches!" What god where you worshiping at that moment? Who was the focus of your heart? Who where you loyal to? You can not say you where loyal to God, and you can’t say “I was just listening to the beat” you where in worship. You know you where, and I know you’re not proud to say “I worshipped Satan, and I enjoyed it” because you go to church right? But you did, and it must stop NOW! It doesn’t just stop with the concert, or music in the car, ipod, computer, or house. Music has interjected itself in our way of speech, our interactions with each other, the way we respond to
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things, what we spend our time, money, effort on, and how we dress. Come on you know I am right, no one would have worn some of the stuff in our closets if it wasn’t on a music video of someone popular. We wouldn’t have been so open to sexual preferences if we didn’t love openly homosexual music icon’s music, now would we? Here’s my challenge, examine your listening habits, if what you hear doesn’t move you towards the one true and living God, chose sides. You’re either for Christ or you’re against Him. To see how or why you should make this choice, listen to iTombs on our website at www.cfmemerge.com. Love, Pastor Al (Youth Pastor of CFM)
Check out our website for more info on Emerge Student Oasis, get a calendar of events, learn how to get involved, see past events, listen to messages, ask for prayer, join a social network called the ESO Nation and get added to the ESO newsletter “The Edifier” in 2 editions one for students and one for parents by our parent to pastor association “Crossroads”. There is so much to do, get and see, visit us today at www.cfmemerge.com.
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