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CO G I C - U K

LUTON N E W S L E T T E R website: www.cogic.co.uk

A S S E M B L Y

email: lnews@cogic.co.uk

Mar – Apr 2016

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO IN LUTON

COGIC’s

Statement of Faith

Inside:

Cover Story COGIC’s Statment of Faith Access To

In Picture Birthday Surprise Plus more

The COGIC U

K Website

Knowing You with Sister Sarah Watson

Our Free Newsletter

Psalm 27:4 – One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.

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IN THE NEXT ISSUE Cover Story

Annual Youth Convention

In Knowing You Sister Jordan Quinton “Remember to Pray For” Send us your prayer requests and we will place them in this section “Anything to Celebrate” Tell us and we will publish it

You can also get a physical copy of LNEWS at the church. Ask one of the ushers for your copy.

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WELCOME

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o the leadership of the church and faithful members, readers and contributors It’s an early Springtime blessing. We are still weathering the effects of the winter months, yet anticipating the bloom of the new season.

We give God thanks for Bishop Alvin Blake who shepherds us through these very challenging times and we honour God for the blessing and permission of the newsletter.

Serving God is a lifestyle which allows us to constantly be surrounded by the Power of the creation, birth, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The celebration of Easter is our memorial and witness to the world at large that JESUS CHRIST conquered death and the grave, offering us life in abundance.

In our last edition of this blessed newsletter we covered baptism the value and the example set by Jesus. A very stirring article was well written and definitely well received, let’s give God thanks for those who will dedicate their time to great penmanship. God bless Evangelist Marvalyn Chambers.

We read the profound and “full of surprise” profile from Deaconess Angela Blackman. The section is entitled “Knowing You”. It’s a joy to read the heart and lives of our fellow brothers and sisters. As was said in the last newsletter “ Every Brick makes THE WALL” ( quote Barbra A. Jacobs) This edition of the newsletter will cover the Statement of Faith with an in-depth writing and clear understanding of the beliefs, tenets and standing of the COGIC Church. Turn the pages and be blessed and educated. We have a series “Born for a purpose” to look forward to, a health corner and tasty recipes and much more.

Our “Knowing You” will highlight a passionate minister of song.

Enjoy the blessing of the Newsletter the dedication, the heart and the vehicle of reaching the uttermost parts of the earth.

May God continue to bless those who serve and continues the will of God to work while it is day.

As we know, Spring brings lighter evenings and may this Spring also bring a lighter load for each one. Jesus’ yoke is easy and HIS burdens are light.

Sit back and be encouraged, uplifted and fed.

God’s unconditional love to one and all.

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WHAT’S ON

EASTER SERVICES LUTON DISTRICT ANNUAL CONVOCATION

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NEWS IN BRIEF

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COVER STORY COGIC’S STATEMENT OF FAITH MISSIONARY ESTHER FENTY COGIC KENTISH TOWN

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HEALTH AND NUTRITION MOTHER C. THOMAS

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BORN FOR A PURPOSE PART 1 - THE MOTHER OF JESUS SISTER BARBRA JACOBS

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CALVARY THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE MISSIONARY ERICA PATTERSON

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KNOWING YOU SISTER SARAH WATSON

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COMPUTER TIPS PART 3 SOME USEFUL SMART PHONE APPS

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BAJAN FISH CAKES BROTHER PEDRO ROWE

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IN PICTURE SURPRISE BIRTHDAY

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SERVICE INFORMATION

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CHURCH NOTICES

In “Knowing You”

Sister Sarah Watson

Psalm 34:1 I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

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WHAT’S ON

Easter Services YOU ARE WARMLY WELCOME TO OUR:

EASTER SERVICES

Good Friday Service 25th March 2016 at 11:00AM

Easter Sunday Service 27th March 2016 at 11:00AM

Luton District Annual Convocation

LUTON DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING

Our Faith And Hope in God

1st Peter 1:1-21 Friday 1st April 2016 7:30pm - Youth Service Saturday 2nd April 2016 6:00pm - Official Night Sunday 3rd April 2016 11:00am - 1:30pm

4:00pm - 6:30pm - Family Day & Baptismal Service Host: Revd. Alvin Blake, D.D. (Jurisdictional Bishop) NEWS IN BRIEF

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Like what you read? Would like to help with the printing costs? Speak to an usher who will point you to a member of the Editorial Team.

Have you been to Prayer Meeting lately? If not please come along. The last few weeks have been very uplifting. Wednesday’s at 8:00pm.

There are cakes and biscuits for sale, normally at the tuck shop, after church to raise funds for the women’s department.

Our annual three day fasting dates are Sunday 24th - Tuesday 26th July 2016 - Come and join us.

Are you sitting on money , have you completed your PPI or do you have items you are not using that you can sell? Why not start looking into it. You can sell items on online sites like Ebay or Gumtree or donate them to a local charity, freeing up valuable space.

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COVER STORY COGIC’S STATEMENT OF FAITH

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HE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST is a church of the Lord Jesus Christ in which the word of God is preached, ordinances are administered and the doctrine of sanctification, or holiness, is emphasized as being essential to the salvation of mankind. Our church is commonly known as being Holiness or Pentecostal in nature because of the importance ascribed in the events which occurred on the Day of Pentecost, the 50th day after the Passover, or Easter, as being necessary for “all believers in Christ Jesus to experience”. Many of us can identify with the above statement but how often do we stop to analyse its importance or to appreciate the sacrifices of the founding fathers of our Pentecostal faith? Are we aware that our forefathers were ridiculed and fought many battles to establish and bequeath the heritage we often take for granted?

Thus, as Pentecostal denominations were being established in the early part of the 20th century, it was necessary to have written information to communicate their basic beliefs. The historic churches such as the Roman Catholics and Anglicans have their creeds, while others have a Statement of Faith. An analysis of the Statements of Faith of many Pentecostal denominations indicates that they are based on the Apostles’ Creed and adjusted to Pentecostal practices and beliefs.

COGIC subscribes to the Pentecostal full gospel message described by Dayton as a constellation of themes; salvation, healing, holiness/sanctification, baptism of the Spirit, the second coming of Jesus.

These 5 themes along with 2 others (belief about God and the Bible) are all subsumed under COGIC’s Statement of Faith.

The Statement We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible written Word of God. There are 3 descriptions about the Bible; it is inspired, infallible and the written word. From 2 Timothy 3: 16 -17, we recognised that man did not just decide to write the Bible, but God inspired (breathed) His words and people wrote them.

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MISSIONARY ESTHER FENTY - COGIC KENTISH TOWN

Thus the very nature of inspiration means that it is infallible or inerrant and cannot deceive us. It is the written word which points us to Jesus, the living Word.

We believe that there is One God, eternally existent in three Persons; God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

Here, the emphasis is on the doctrine of the Trinity as opposed to Oneness doctrine. Although the word Trinity is not mentioned in the Bible, the evidence for it in Scripture is overwhelming.

Genesis 1:1 (Elohim) plural; Isaiah 1:26, Isaiah 1: 6, where God refers to Himself as us; Matt 3:17, Luke 3:22, Mark 9:7 in the life of Jesus; John 14:16, 26, 15:26, 16:13, Matt 28:19 in the teachings of Jesus; Numbers 6: 24 -27 (Priestly benediction) and 2Cor. 13:14 (Apostolic benediction).

We believe in the Blessed Hope, which is the rapture of the Church of God, which is in Christ at His return.

Jesus predicted in Matthew 24, John 14 that he would be returning to gather his people. The Blessed Hope referred to here is the rapture of the Church. Again, the word rapture is not mentioned in the Bible but the evidence of Matthew 24, I Corinthians 15 and 1Thessalonians 4indicates that the Church will be taken out of this world before the great tribulation and the final judgements.

Therefore it is a blessed hope; something to anticipate.

We believe that the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance, faith in the precious Blood of Jesus Christ and being baptised in water. We believe that regeneration by the Holy Ghost is absolutely essential for personal salvation.

This acknowledges that all have sinned according to Romans 3: 23 and needs forgiveness in order to be accepted by God. It details the steps for salvation; repentance (or turning from sin), faith in the redeeming work of Jesus on the cross and water baptism as a symbol of the new life in Christ.

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We believe that the redemptive work of Christ on the Cross provides healing for the human body in answer to believing prayer.

Jesus Christ is central in this affirmation. He is the one who has brought us back from the bondage of Satan through giving his life on the cross for us.

Not only is there provision for our souls but healing for our physical bodies but through the prayer of faith. (Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24, James 5:14-16 We believe that the baptism in the Holy Ghost, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it.

Although the Bible declares that we will all receive the Holy Spirit at the moment of our salvation with the Lord and we are “sealed” with the Holy Spirit the minute we accept Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Saviour (Ephesians: 1:13), this reminds us that the baptism of the Holy Spirit, with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues is also available to all believers by requesting it.

We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling, the Christian is enabled to live a Holy and separated life in this present world, Amen.

For the believer, the prayer of Jesus (‘sanctify them through thy truth; thy word is truth’ in John 17) has been answered. This is a reminder that it is God who does the sanctifying; cleansing, setting us apart for service. It is the Holy Spirit who empowers us to obey the truth and to live holy in an ungodly world.

Conclusion Therefore, whenever we repeat the Statement of Faith we are not being ‘nominal’ as some may think. We are affirming our beliefs in our Pentecostal foundation principles that inform our Christian practice. The Statement of Faith is the bedrock by which we live out the practical aspects of our daily walk as a Christian. We should not just repeat it grudgingly but learn it, digest it and live by it. An understanding of it will also enable us to defend our Pentecostal heritage and COGIC’s beliefs.

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HEALTH AND NUTRITION

MOTHER C. THOMAS

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n the Bible, there are clear and specific instructions on what we should eat. God gave specific instructions to the people of Israel. Our bodies cannot function properly if we do not consume the foods that are nutritional.

It is imperative therefore, that we look at the temporal side of our lives as well the spiritual side.

I am going to recommend a book to you entitled “Eat Right For Your Type”

by Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo with Catherine Whitney. This book tells you the foods that you should eat for your particular blood group. It is, and here I am quoting from the cover of the book, “the individualised diet solution to staying healthy, living longer and achieving your ideal weight.”

There is a correlation here with the Bible. You have to do as it says, and go along with its principles, otherwise you will not get the benefit.

In the seventies, through prophecy, God told us the type of fish that we should eat - fish with scales and fins. This is documented in the Book of

Leviticus – Leviticus 11:9. The Holy Spirit also directed us to drink milk and honey for our nerves. However, I was informed by a Nutritionist that “milk is poison.” I believe he was referring to the processes through which milk is put and also to the additives/chemicals that are added to the milk. These days we can buy all types of different milk that have no additives, such as Almond Milk, Oat Milk, Rice Milk, etc.

It is a well known fact that our metabolisms are vastly different. What will affect one person, will not affect another, and so some of us have to read the labels of products when we are carrying out our shopping.

Our bodies need quite a number of different nutrients for nourishment. It is therefore so important to know what we put into our system and whether or not it is beneficial to our bodies. It is said that a great deal of the problem with nutrition is not the quantity of food we eat, but the quality of food we eat.

BORN FOR A PURPOSE PART 1 - THE MOTHER OF JESUS

SISTER BARBRA JACOBS

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s Christians, worshippers and followers of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ we must have a definite assurance that He whom we serve was born for a purpose, hence the power there is in serving him.

The word of the Lord is our guide, compass, road map and for the modern era our satellite navigation. The life story of Jesus Christ is nothing but purpose fulfilled. Let’s imagine Jesus’ earthly mother Mary who was engaged to be married to Joseph not knowing her betrothal would eventually bring about her being chosen to transport Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.

In The first book of the gospels St. Matthew and the very first chapter we are quickly drawn to the announcement of Mary’s calling, therein we find Mary, born for a purpose. St. Matthew 1 v 18 (KJV) clearly says “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost” Mary’s destiny was not of her choosing, she was born specifically for the role. Joseph planned to take Mary as his wife without knowing the magnitude of such a plan.

When God puts our lives in place no one is left without a doubt as to THEIR participation. St. Matthew 1 v 19-20 (KJV) leaves us the reader and the scholar of God’s word with a strong understanding that Joseph’s participation was already taken care of. It reads thus.. Verse 19 “Then Joseph her husband, being

a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her (Mary) away privily.

Verse 20 “ But while he thought on these things, behold the Angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost” In St Luke 1 v 28-35 we read the attributes of Mary that she was chosen from birth and our Father God knew when he created her she would have the demeanour to carry through such a unique and never to be repeated task. There was no indication of her role until the appointed time.

The Angel Gabriel brought the message to Mary. Mary’s response was calm yet troubled, reassurance came just from the very fact Mary was born to deliver, to be the carrier of God in person, JESUS CHRIST. St Luke 1 v 38 teaches us so carefully of Mary’s acceptance of such a fulfilment.

“And Mary said Behold the handmaid of The Lord; be it into me according to thy Word, and the angel departed from her. “ Stay tuned for Part Two of this series Born for a purpose “The Birth of Jesus Christ”

CALVARY THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE

MISSIONARY ERICA PATTERSON

To Bishop, Mother Blake and Dr. Edwards, the Principal of the Bible College: The students of Luton Assembly wish to thank everyone from the college for

the world” or “end time” –1 Thessolonians 4:13-18 (KJV) The end is imminent, even at the door. The rapture is real – Matthew 24:33-39 (KJV).

all their hard work in supporting the students in achieving their Theological qualification in Eschatology and Personal Evangelism.

Photo by Tony Edwards ©2016

I am praying that God will continue to bless us all as we persist in encouraging others who would like to attend the college.

Personal Evangelism Everyone who has received the gift of salvation should have a desire to share that gift with others, we have received something precious because of the kindness and generosity of others so we ought to be ready to pass it on to others who have not yet heard or received the good news – John 4:1-42 (KJV) Eschatology Eschatology is a subject I believe everyone should know about and understand.

Eschatology is the study of last occurrences. lt is part of theology, physics philosophy and is concerned with what we believed to be the final events of history, the ultimate destiny of humanity commonly referred to as the “end of LNEWS

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The students of the Luton Assembly along with Bishop Blake and Deacon Blackman

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KNOWING YOU

SISTER SARAH WATSON LNEWS: Describe ministry in song briefly?

SSW: It’s my passion.

LNEWS: What encouragement would you give to a young Christian person who has a passion for singing?

SSW: Be yourself, sing from your heart and remember to leave room for the Holy Spirit to minister to you first. If you desire then take singing lessons. If you love drama and being on stage, singing and acting tend to go hand in hand.

LNEWS: What has been your most challenging life trial?

SSW: God allowing me to stand strong through losing my babies, forever in my thoughts.

LNEWS: Share with us an amusing ministry moment.

SSW: I won’t spill the beans!!! (old choir memories come to mind).

LNEWS: Describe your conversion briefly.

SSW: I used to attend City Mission Church in Kilburn, London as my sister was already a member there. I can remember it was a testimony service one Sunday morning and the Spirit of God was really moving and I was trying to stay in my seat, I ran to the front of the Church and began to Praise God, there were tears running down my face, I was unable to sit down, it felt like fire in my feet.

LNEWS: How long have you been a Christian?

SSW: I was saved at the age of 13, so that would be 30 plus years, a long time! :-} LNEWS: Are you married?

SSW: Praise be to God, I am married.

LNEWS: We know you love to minister in song, what is your favourite hymn?

SSW: There are so many great hymns, each one reaches the heart when you are facing some of life’s trials. You can’t find lyrics like that anymore, but my all-time favourite is “Great is thy faithfulness” LNEWS: Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us.

SSW: Oh, I don’t really know, what you see is what you get LNEWS: What role(s) have you in the Church community?

SSW: I am in the Praise and Worship Team, the Church choir and assist with choir directing as and when necessary.

LNEWS: What do you enjoy the most about your ministry?

SSW: I love singing, I could sing all day every day and not get tired. My motto is this “Put some feeling into what you are singing, let the words become life. Invite the Holy Spirit to minister to you first, so that you can minister to others. You must be passionate about what you are singing. I always believe that by doing so, if I have blessed and reached one person, it fills me with joy. Finally remember to stay humble.”

LNEWS: What is your profession?

SSW: I am an Administrator working for one of the Borough Councils.

LNEWS: Are you well travelled?

SSW: I would like to think so. When I was younger, I used to travel twice a year. I have been to a few states in America. I have travelled to Canada, Thailand, Europe, Caribbean and of course many places of interest in England. I am actually discovering some beautiful places in England.

LNEWS: What is the most interesting place you have travelled to?

SSW: I would say Thailand, I have been there twice. To a place called Chiang Mai Chiang Rai which is the north of Thailand. Pattaya, Ko Samui and of course Bangkok. It has beautiful beaches, wonderful food and a very interesting culture.

LNEWS: What is your leisure of choice?

SSW: I love entertaining when possible, I once invited 30+ people for Sunday lunch, good job I had a big garden and it wasn’t raining, nobody was hungry! The Bible says “If any man hungers, he should first eat at home…”

LNEWS: What are your aspirations, or at least one?

SSW: To one day become a recording artist.

LNEWS: Share with us a proverb or life saying that you live by.

SSW: Life is for living, live it to the full.

LNEWS: Describe yourself in three words.

SSW: Once you get to know me I am Bubbly, Outgoing, Trustworthy.

LNEWS: Finally please share with the readership a line or two of encouragement.

SSW: Keep on believing in yourself - you can achieve whatever you put your mind to.

Trust God fully he will ALWAYS make a way for your escape.

LNEWS: On a scale of 1-10 how did you enjoy this interview?

LNEWS: Share with us a challenging time at work and how you overcame.

SSW: I can remember working for a particular company. A colleague and I were both privileged to be working on a project, and noticeably a short time after there were changes in the person with whom I was working. The individual would only communicate with management which was baffling to me. I was then removed from my post by senior management, to a different department, pending investigation which did not come to anything. I humbly worked in the new role for 9 months, and soon realised that God Almighty was preparing me for better. I was informed that I could return to my former post, my return confounded many and they who were causing worries left the company within a month of my return. I continued in the role until The Lord made the way for me to leave for an even better placement. Trust God to come through for you especially when you are not at fault.

LNEWS: What does serving God mean to you?

SSW: Serving God means everything to me, as I could not live without Him, even when you feel like quitting, you know you just can’t. There is ALWAYS a song, a word or someone to encourage you when you need it the most.

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LNEWS: Share with us a memorable ministry moment.

SSW: I have met so many wonderful people who have inspired and greatly influenced me as a person and in my singing ministry. I have many photographs of well known people who I definitely look up to.

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Phew! Made it…

I am glad its over, I don’t like questions.

Wouldn’t do this in person.

Very interesting look at my life.

I did as best as I could.

I am shy and overwhelmed.

I am incredibly shy but don’t mind.

I love it, wouldn’t do it again though (not for a long time).

I love it, would do it again.

SSW 10

God bless you for a very moving and heart-felt interview.

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COMPUTER TIPS PART 3

SOME USEFUL SMART PHONE APPS

Shopping list voice input - Ever gone shopping without your shopping list? Well, the Shopping list voice input app is a brilliant app. All you have to do is speak the item or items and they appear on your smart phone. When you get to the shops you open the app again and tick off the list.

Smart Voice Recorder - Have you ever had a phone call where you needed to take down information but couldn’t find a pen? This app records all your phone calls. You can select not to record people in your contacts list.

Tunein Radio - Internet radio on the move. With this app you can listen to radio stations world wide. You can select your favourite stations.

WhatsApp - A way to communicate for free between family, friends and loved ones. They have to have a smart phone and in your contacts list.

MyCar Locator - You know the scenario, parked the car, come back to the car park and have forgotten where you’ve parked it. What you do is park your car, set the location in the app, go about your business and on your way back use the app to find your car.

My COGIC - Keep up to date with the latest news and events that are happening in the USA. It also has a bible section.

BAJAN FISH CAKES

BROTHER PEDRO ROWE

INGREDIENTS 1 large onion 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme 2 medium spring onions 20g of curly parsley 150g skinless and boneless saltfish 1 large scotch bonnet pepper 1/2 teaspoon of paprika 1 teaspoon of all purpose seasoning 200g self raising flour 200ml cold water Black pepper/salt to taste Cooking oil for deep frying Paper towel

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Once the saltfish has been cooked, drain the water, remove from the pot, and use a fork to flake the fish.

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Finely chop the thyme, onion, spring onions, scotch bonnet pepper and the curly parsley.

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Using a jug then add the water to the ingredients in the bowl stirring gradually to form a thick but not runny batter.

METHOD 1. Boil the saltlfish in a pot for approximately 5-7 minutes to cook and also to remove the saltiness.

Set at gas mark 4.

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Place a pan on the fire at gas mark 4 with cooking oil for frying and ensure that the oil is heated to a medium to high temperature before frying.

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Then into a large bowl place the flaked fish, chopped onions, spring onions, scotch bonnet pepper, the flour, paprika, thyme, all purpose seasoning and salt/pepper.

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Add heaped tablespoons of the batter into the oil and fry until golden brown, they will float as they are cooking.

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Remove fish cakes from the oil and drain on paper towel. This recipe makes approximately 12/14 fish cakes.

Remember to Pray For The LNEWS team always need your prayers.

Prayer changes things so please remember to pray for those on the list below: Elder Paul Quinton Sis. Gardener Deacon Hunter Sis. Buchanan Derek Spalding Colin Spalding Bro. Joseph Toro Jacobson Provide us with your prayer requests and we will publish it for you. You don’t have to give the full details just a name will do.

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Delicious at any time of day!

IN PICTURE SURPRISE BIRTHDAY Sister Faith was truly surprised at her 50th birthday party, organised by her sons. I don’t think she will ever forget this day. God bless you Sister Faith.

Sis. Valeeta Smith Kneo Charles Sis. Sandra Montrose Sis. Katrice Russell Sis. Veleta Chambers Elder H. Bulter

1st 9th 19th 29th 31st 31st April

Sis. Shahnee Parkin Sis. Pauline Jarvis

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Birthdays, Anniversaries, Engagements, Baby Births, Graduations, Promotions, etc.

We want to celebrate with you and thank God for you.

Let us know and we will publish it.

Just a thought Shy people go hungry.

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CHURCH NOTICES Local Meetings:

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Friday 11th March 2016

Men’s Fellowship

8:00pm

Friday 11th March 2016

Women’s Fellowship - A Mother’s Love: A Conversation About Motherhood

8:00pm

Friday 25th March 2016

Good Friday

11:00am

Sunday 27th March 2016

Easter Sunday

11:00am

Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd April 2016

Luton District Annual Convocation - Bishop A. Blake

Friday 8th April 2016

Men’s Fellowship

8:00pm

Friday 8th April 2016

Women’s Fellowship - TBC - Women’s Retreat Weekend

8:00pm

Friday 22nd April 2016

Men’s Fellowship

8:00pm

See page 3 for details

National Meetings: Saturday 5th March 2016

National Sunday School Conference - Missionary Fenty

Friday 11th - Sunday 13th March 2016

Mission Conference - Missionary St Louis

Friday 25th - Sunday 27th March 2016

Shires District Convocation - Superintendent Patrick

Friday 8th - Sunday 10th April 2016

Annual Women’s Retreat - Mother J. V. Reynolds

Saturday 16th April 2016

COGIC Aston Men’s Conference 2016 - Pastor D. Henry

Saturday 23rd April 2016

Chadwell Heath - Elder Cyril Nairne

Friday 29th April - 2nd May 2016

London East District Convocation - Superintendent C.T. Wallace

SERVICE INFORMATION Service Times

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Prayer Meeting (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the Month)

7:00am

8:00am

Sunday School

10:00am

10:50am

Morning Service

11:00am

1:00pm

New Believers & Discipleship Classes

5:00pm

6:00pm

Evening Service

6:00pm

8:00pm

Wednesdays

Prayer Meeting & Bible Studies

8:00pm

9:30pm

Thursdays

Prayer & Fasting

11:00am

1:00pm

Fridays

Youth Meeting

7:00pm

9:30pm

Men’s Fellowship (Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the Month)

8:00pm

9:30pm

Women’s Fellowship (Every 2nd Friday of the Month)

8:00pm

9:30pm

Sundays

Which Sunday is Which First Sunday

Communion Sunday

Second Sunday

Sisters’ Sunday

Third Sunday Fourth Sunday

Pastors’ and Elders’ Sunday

Fifth Sunday

Youth Sunday

All the above services/meetings are subject to change - See church secretary for further details

Deacons’ Sunday