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GOT LIFE The Name is Jesus Scripture: Matthew
28:18-20; Colossians 3:17 The most powerful name is Jesus because it is above every name (Philippians 2:9). It is the only name by which men can be saved (Acts 4:12). This is the only name that saves you from sin (Colossians 3:17). Since the name of Jesus does this, you should be baptized in that name which is the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The name of Jesus is the only name you will ever need. All power was given to Jesus (Matthew 28:18). That is why there is power in His name. This is the name you can be saved by, healed by, delivered by, protected by, etc. The name of
Jesus can also give you whatever you desire. Because of the power that is in His name, you can ask anything in that name and whatever you desire. Jesus’ name is very strong and powerful. Unlike us who have names, but they are powerless. We cannot be healed by simply believing and saying our own name, but we can use the name of Jesus and healing will take place. So if you are in Jesus, you will have the power only through His name. You will have the power because you believe and have faith in Jesus. A writer of God’s word, who encourages people, Ray Dodd, Jr.
Picture the Moment We have entered that part of the year when we start to move outside of our houses and enjoy outdoor activities. Maybe you are about to take that trip that you have always wanted to take. Or maybe you will see friends you haven’t seen in years. Sometimes the most precious and talked about moments happen so fast. We may spend months planning for them, but they seem to come and go ten times faster than it took to plan for them. Thanks to modern technology, there is a way to allow those moments to linger. With a mobile phone and a good memory card, you can create many precious memories to last a life time. We never know when we will need to reflect on those memories or how much the ability to look see a past moment so clearly will mean to us until that time comes. So this spring/summer capture every moment. -Pastor Mel
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NEW LIFE ! children.” Even the Apostle Paul express in Ephesians 6:4a, GIVING “Fathers, do not provoke your HONOR children to wrath, but bring AND them up in the training and PRAISES admonition of the Lord.” When a child is not Bishop Brenda K. Perry, properly trained he brings Sr. Pastor of shame more so to the Mother NLTC than the Father. I witness the other day the news media The Apostle Paul quotes showing how a Mother Exodus 20: 12: “Honor thy corrected her son that was Father and Mother that your trying to participate in days may be long upon the retaliation for a young man that land…” died in the custody of the Here we are, again Baltimore, Maryland police. celebrating Mother’s Day. This woman was given high Another great seasonal holiday praise in pulling her son from that is given a lot of attention. uprising violence from gangs. Whether your Mother was the Yes, she was correct in getting greatest, or near the worst, she her son away from the crowd. should be given honors and How she did it, and the words praises. Yes, in this day and she yelled, given any other time time, we see going all out in this woman would have been spending, giving and going to called an abusive Mother, and a Church on Mother’s Day, more bad example in raising her son. than Father’s Day. Why? Does But, given the circumstances, the Bible project more on the she was given high praise from Mother rising their children all the media. than the Father? The Word of God tells us to The Apostle Paul, in Titus, correct them. The King James admonishes the older women of Version states “……to beat them godly character to teach young and they shall not die.” (Proverb women to love their husband, 23:13). We know that those that and to love their children. In are up right in the Spirit will the Old Testament, starting not physical abuse our children. with Moses commands from the However, there are times we Lord, he emphasize to train up must use corporal punishment your children, and to teach your on our children. But the laws of children at all times. He spoke the land have changed so much more to the Fathers than the that they are stopping what Mothers. Reading in Isaiah God has instructed us to do. 38:19b, “The father shall make Our Father plays a great part known your truth to the in rising our children to be !
MAY/JUNE 2015 productive and prosperous in society and God’s Kingdom. The rise in divorces, and the change in the law of morality is causing a great change in the home. We see a shortage in our Fathers and men in helping to raise our children, but I choose not to focus on them. But I do praise the Fathers, and other males that may not have children of their own, who have taken a great interest in our children, in reaching out in helping them to be productive men and women in society. It is sad that the media is not showing positive role models that are making a difference in the lives of young children. We have allowed the media to push us to hear more negative about male role models. Take the young man, that NFL player on the Minnesota team. Yes, he may have hit his son a little too hard for society correction, but he was saving him from future destruction. We need our villages, our communities to go back to the Word of God in rising our children in the fear of the Lord. I like the T-shirt that says “Real Men Pray.” Real men not only pray but teach, instruct, guide, build character into lives of their children. Real men are productive in rising their children, and live a good example for their children and Continue on page 3
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provider. I give thanks and praise to my brothers that are great Fathers in being there for others that around them. their children, even to this day. I want to thank and praise Yes, I will always give thanks God for my children’s Father. Yes we are divorced, but he was and praise for my Mother who a real Father to his daughters. I came so close to death in bringing me forth to this life. thank and praise God for my Mother’s Day and Father’s Father who had very little Day came about by two women education, had very little who wanted to honor their example to follow in being a Father, but he was there in good parents. Mother’s Day came first, then a few years later and bad time, and was a great
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MAY/JUNE 2015 Father’s Day. Take the time and look at the reason these day came into existence. But most of all if you are a contributor to society, and the Kingdom of God, give thanks and praise for your Father and Mother or to that person that helped to influence you in the right direction.
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Looking Ahead
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Please mark your calendars for the upcoming events for May & June
MAY 2 Ladies Prayer Breakfast 3 Celebration of Asians in American History 9 Leadership Prayer 10 Mother’s Day 14 Marriage Seminar 24 Celebration of Jews in American History 24 Pentecost Sunday - $50 offering 24 3:00pm service at The Repairers Church - Bishop Preaching 25th Memorial Day (Office Closed)
JUNE 3 Leadership Prayer 13 Marriage Pot Luck 14 CWP Birthday Party 20 Leadership Prayer & Meeting 21 Father’s Day 28 Celebration of Caribbean in American History 28 Evening Service
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Judith Payne
June 1! !
Melinda Perry
May 6! !
Julia Hines
June 2! !
Donna Ross
May 14! !
Brianna Payne
June 4! !
Mary Hunt
May 17! !
Derisha Davis
June 11! !
Betty Holmes
May 21! !
Roy Clark
June 12 !!
Contrece Cravens
May 26! !
Justine Cone
June 23! !
Jacorri Richardson
May 27! !
Karen Watson
June 28! !
Jamie Coney Jr
May 31! !
Jenny Jones
June 29! !
Leslie Nicosa
Anniversaries
Anniversaries
Sonny & Jenny Jones May 10
Tyron & Kristina Chambers June 15 Lonnie & Louie Mae Cardwell June 20 Roger & Agnes Williams June 27
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New Life Ministries Words from our ministries
surrendering to a way of living backed up by the Word. As a “CHANGE” When change takes place mentally (way of thinking) our result, our minds, hearts, and actions show who we are, and actions are then on display. Sis. Sharon Clay who we are representing. With everything that is CAYC Ministry happening, I am to be ready, This is one of many Director whether I understand it, or like benefits to a life being changed it, or inviting the change, or in responding to the gospel: whatever. Change will occur, “Now therefore listen to me, O you with or without my permission sons; for blessed are those who keep What is or to my liking. And it comes my ways. Hear instruction and be “change”? Make or become in different ways: jobs, family wise, and do not refuse or neglect it. different, take or use another status, relocating, and people. Blessed is the man who listens to instead of… me… For whoever finds me, finds What about the change that life, and shall draw forth and What or who do you think is required of you in responding obtain favor of the of when you hear the word to the gospel? The gospel Lord.” (Proverbs 8:32-35, “change”? The answer is usually demands a change. You have a Amplified Version) “the other person”. 99.99% of choice to accept or walk away. the time change begins with One Wednesday night, in place Note: Our brother, you, in you, and not the other of our weekly bible study, we Leroy Abrams (one of our person. For example, my watched a movie, “The Passion workers in the singles’ personal experience in change. of Christ”. Although I’ve seen ministry), will be out of the Changes are taking place at my the movie twice, I have still a country for a while. Remember job. Over a year ago we were hard time seeing the humility, to keep him in prayer and send told that our positions will be the beatings, being spat upon, him messages of migrating to Buenos Aires. laughed at, accusations, etc. encouragement. Prior to the BA Team arriving, Pastor Stephens challenged us we had to put in place desk after watching the movie that “Anxiety in the heart of documentation, among other we are to respond in a different man causes depression, but a good things. This was being repeated way as we go about our lives, word makes it glad.” (Proverbs over and over and over again. how we treat others, etc. The 12:25) We Love You! We Will The team arrived this January. agony of what one man Miss You! Were we surprised? Only to endured that would have such those who did not fully prepare an impact and put us in a themselves for this change. position to change our destiny, !
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MEMO: To a new Convert
Eld. Edna Johnson Outreach Ministry Director
When you buy a new tool, an appliance, or even a toy there is always something accompanying it to help you properly put it together, or properly use it. That something is called a manual. Most often we feel we do not need the manual because we look at the picture on the box and go from there. Or we have something similar, so we go by how we operate the other object. Well, I’m sure you know how that turns out. God has given us His manual to guide us through this life. His manual is His word, the Bible. And, here too, we often fail to use it. I am encouraging those who are new to our Lord’s lifestyle, those who have just become a new convert to embrace His manual for dear life. Allow me to share a few things about His manual.
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It was written by more than 30 authors. It is timeless and universal. Its message can be understood by children, yet it is so profound that the intellect find depth and height that surpass their abilities. There is no contradictions in it. It has one theme from Genesis to Revelation, and that being the redemption of man. It is the progressive revelation of the one and true God. The Bible, the Word of God, is still the most interesting, intriguing, and inspiring book ever read by human eyes. It can encourage. It can convict you when sin is prevalent in your life. It gives you hope when everything seems hopeless. It is filled with the most important truth anyone could ever know. All of its teachings are relevant forever. The following is what the bible says about itself: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is
profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, So that the servant may be thoroughly equipped for every good work”. Even though men were used to write the scriptures, it was given to them through the power of the Holy Spirit as God breathed out the words to be recorded. “The word of the Lord came…..” this is scripture written by revelation. Scripture was also written by inspiration, or because of observation. As a new convert, please remember that the bible is completely trustworthy as a guide to salvation, and the life of faith. It will always accomplish its purpose. It has the answer to all problems, and any situation. Your manual must be acknowledged in all your ways, and this manual (the word of God) will direct your path. Please be encouraged in our Lord.
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I know most of you will not believe me when I say this, but it is so true. I enjoy people! Now to what degree I enjoy them may merit the side eye. Ok, maybe not all people all of the time, but I do have a great appreciation for being in the presence of other human kind... for the most part. I especially get a kick out of being around really rich people. Just not for the reason you may think. In fact, maybe I should be ashamed for my reason. So please note that this article comes with a warning of being a bit shameful. I’m not the sort of person who screams racism every time a non-black person does something ugly or bad to me. I guess I can thank my parents for depriving me of early conversations and situations that would cause me to have the ability to see things in that light now that I’m an adult. How unfortunate I am, and how inconsiderate of them for that.
Every year I volunteer at a Houston sporting event that caters to certain groups of people. One group is the sport’s enthusiast, with main segment of that group being the Latino or South American and Spanish community. They come out and fill the “common” section of the stadium. They bring the flags of their native homeland (actually I think the tournament committee band that this year), stretch them across their rows, and they scream and cheer on their player. They come to the tournament not to see or be seen, but because they really love the sport. They are passionate and full of energy. The other group is broken into two sub-groups, the haves and the wanna have. They come out because they have the money to be there or because they want to appear to have and connect with those who really do have. It is this group that brings me the most entertainment. Some of them come from really old money and snub their noses at just about every person who doesn’t have at least $5K sitting on one hand or wrist. As a volunteer usher it is my job to ensure that each person get to their proper seat in time before either the match begins or between the appropriate numbered game. Often it is also my job to keep people out of the “exclusive” section or box seats who don’t belong there.
Lastly, ushers do their best to ensure that each guest moves to their seat or area safely. For the life of me, I can’t understand why these extremely wealthy people have not built a new, proper and safe stadium. The place is a death trap! Every year I watch people tumble, fall over people, loose food because of hidden danger spots throughout the stadium. My friend Stephanie and I will warn and caution people as they are coming or going through the stadium gates. However, there are those people who don’t want to hear anything from the ushers and will try and rush past us to get to their box seats, or walk during a play when asked not too only to take loud embarrassing tumble. If only they were willing to heed the warning from us simple people...but then who would make me laugh? I’m always tickled by the apologetic look or pat on the shoulder when my body is the shield that catches their fall. Usually my reply is, “I’m just glad I was here to stop your fall.” Of course throughout the rest of the match I give them a smile to remind them that I’m there to help. I know next year they will forget and it will happen all over again. But hey, that’s what I’m there for, no not to laugh, but to help.
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