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Got Life A newsletter about spiritual enrichment for the Body of Christ
A Monthly Newsletter O Give Thanks
What’s Going On The monthly calendar, birthdays and anniversaries. Page 3
Words From Our Ministries. Page 5
The Apostle John wrote in his third letter, “Beloved, I wish above all
show through my physical man, my
In prayer the other day, I told God that as I become spiritually fit I want there to be a manifestation of the
state. Should anyone believe, especially the unsaved, that I have a strong
unhealthy, broke, no friends, emotionally unstable, family life all torn up? Our personal life is often, more
internal workout on display in every
than we would like, a reflection of our
other area of my life.
spiritual state. Most of us would fight
I believe one of the greatest testimonies I can have as a believer is to be spiritually in shape and have it Jan/Feb
God’s desire is that we walk in
finances, relationships, and emotional His wealth, the new Life. It doesn’t
things that thou mayest proser and be spiritual walk with God if I’m in health, even as thy soul prospers.”
Church Information NLTC ministry staff, service information and statement of faith. Page 10
The Lite Side Biblical principles through humor Page 7
An address from the Senior Pastor. Page 2
The Outside Looking Like the Inside
The Lite Side
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to prove that statement false, only to confirm the truth of it.
mean we won’t have test and moments of great trial that will affect various areas of our life. But in the good and the bad we must be good stewards of the inside (spiritual), as well as the outside (natural). In this new year I’m committed to seeing that “inside and outside” are worked on. I want to feel and look as good on the outside as I do on the inside, and as good on the inside as I do on the outside. Mel Perry serves as Global Relations Director and Assistant Pastor of NLTC. 1
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IN OTHER WORDS Make it Happen...I think this should be my theme for 2013. Everything that I believe God has spoken over my life is my choice to make it happen. The 2013 Daniel Fast is important to me because, now more than ever, I believe that this is a book of Joshua moment. Now understand this is just my opinion.
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End Time or Harvest Time By Bishop Brenda K. Perry
In the gospel of Matthew 24 it speaks much about diversity in perilous times that will take place Israel had just won its greatest battle and saw before His coming. We read in 2 the mighty Jericho fall into their hands. With Timothy 3:1-6 where the Apostle Paul confidence that God would do it again in the makes this statement, “But know this battle of Ai, the people told Joshua that only a that in the last day’s perilous times few men were needed to conquer the city. To will come.” And as read all of the their dismay they were chased away like cowards. scriptures concerning these last evil days will come. We, the saints, who What happened? One man disobeyed God’s are in Christ should not become command that they were to take nothing for neither discouraged nor fearful, but themselves from Jericho. God not only brought a curse upon Achan, but upon all of look up and see our redemption draws Israel too. As a result there was individual near. Our hope is in Him. He is our punishment, death, and a corporate shield and protection. In Joshua chapter 7, there is a valuable lesson of individual and corporate results of behavior or “worship”.
punishment, and defeat in battle.
Daily we hear so much negative and evil that is in the world. From mass killings, to devastating storms, uncontrollable fires and earthquakes…..you name it, and it is happening with compound interest. I don’t believe that I am just fasting for Even though I believe in God’s divine myself. No, that would be a very selfish way of thinking. If this is a church fast then that protection, we must do our part and be means the whole of the local assembly will watchful, and take all precautions. benefit from what I give and receive. Apostle Paul said in 2nd The blessings that I shall obtain from this fast Thessalonians, “Not to be soon shaken will effect my spiritual family, just as Achan’s rebellion caused all of Israel to have sinned in in mind or trouble.” I believe that just as God issued punishment upon both Achan and the children of Israel for their disobedience, that God will reward us individually and corporately as we seek His face, listen to His voice and obey His will during this fast.
the eyes of God. So for me, if I want to see things happen this year at New Life Temple Church, I have to make it happen. The choice is mine! The choice is yours! Mel A. Perry, Editor-In-Chief
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Throughout history there has been mass destruction that has caused humanity to look up and began to believe that Jesus soon return was at hand. We heard a lot about Jesus’ continue on page 4
Sin Still Dwells in Us Romans 7:20 By Minister Isaac Bazile
Today I was thinking about the recent tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, how that the lives of twenty young children and six adults were taken in a senseless shooting. I thought to myself, the enemy is very busy attacking our children. How could that happen? My heart was sad because I have children who are now grown, and they also have young children. I imagined how I would feel if it were them, and I began to weep. The devil is real. Deception is his favorite strategy.
I believe that is what happened to the young man who took so many lives, including his mother and his own life. Rebellion happens even in the best of environments. America is hurting, but the world is hurting too. Every time we turn on the television there is a loss of life through battles in the streets, conflicts in governments, religious groups warring with each other. If you are like me you are tired of all the wars and the hurt in the world. Jesus told his disciples that in God wants His people to be on top the last days there will be wars and rumors of wars. (Matthew 24:6) in current events, to be in the know. We see wars and hear rumors of wars; We are living in a sinful world; sin starvation in major parts of the world. is on every side. We are tempted, and because we have sin dwelling within We see the draught and flooding that us, we are liable to do anything. Now is wiping out or preventing crops to continue on page 4 grow. Jan/Feb
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Looking Ahead Please mark your calendars for the upcoming events for January & February
JANUARY 1 New Years Day 2–23 Daniel Fast 4 Evening Prayer 6 & 13 Sowing –Seed Offering 11 Evening Prayer 14 Leadership Prayer Evening Prayer 18 & 19 Acquire the Fire 20 Church Business Meeting 26 Leadership Prayer & Meeting 27 Evening Service
FEBRUARY 10 Evening Service 11 Leadership Prayer 14 Valentine 22 Sterling Gospel Musical 23 Leadership Prayer 23 Bishop ministering in Longview 24 Evening Service
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Birthdays & Anniversaries Monthly birthdays and anniversaries of NLTC members. If your birthday is not listed, email the church office.
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Jada Jones
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Justin Rector
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Jeremiah Jones
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Mother Betty Davis
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Madelyn Gabriel
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Michael Hardiman
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Margaret Darden
Nov 21! !
Steve Stephens
Anniversaries
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Evan Bates
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Billy Williams
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Nicolette Davila
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Deidra Conner
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Lonnie Cardwell
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David Bates
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Charles Ademolu
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Mother Ida Morgan
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Larry Hunt
Feb 28! !
Edna Johnson
Thomas & Tameka Clark Jan 7
Anniversaries Clayton & Denise Bates Feb 18 Larry & Mary Hunt Feb 23 Enillor & Esstine Padgitt Feb 28
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Harvest Time continued from page 2
return, or the rapture of the Church, that would take place in 2012. Well Happy New Year to everyone. January 2013 is here. I don’t want you to think I’m not looking for the catching away of the believer, and desirous not for Jesus’ return. No man knows either the hour, or the day, or the year of our Savior’s return. Let me say it this way, we are to look and expect His return. However, let us not lose focus on the main thing. When you think so much on the End Time you focus on yourself and making oneself right with God. Dead or alive the body of Christ must be ready for His coming. You can’t get ready. You must be ready. Reading 1st and 2nd Thessalonians, 1st Corinthians character 15, and other scriptures tells us that those asleep in Christ shall arise first, and those that are alive shall be caught up and changed in a moment, in the twinkle of an eye to be with Him. This is not telling me to get ready, but to be ready when Christ appears. So what am I trying to say? I’m glad you ask.
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It starts at home then to the entire world. When you read the gospels we see that Jesus started His ministry by teaching men to be fisher of men.
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in me (Romans 7:20). Basically that is the answer to the question “how could he commit such an atrocity”. The answer is sin. He believed in the deception of the devil, whatever that may have been. But just as bleak as that truth may be, the glorious truth is that salvation united us to Jesus Christ--and He defeated sin not only once and for all as our substitute on the cross, but also he triumphed in the wilderness facing Satan.
Satan, the enemy of God and man, is alive and well on planet earth. But God's Word assures us that we are Jesus’ main focus was to do the "more than conquerors through Christ". Father’s will for humanity. Our main Satan is a defeated foe, a weakened focus is to tell this dying world about a adversary and crushed enemy. We have living Savior. Jesus’ death, burial and the victory through Jesus who lived the resurrection brought true salvation. perfect life. Jesus left the perfect After the Apostle Paul was brought to example. God's Word records the the light of whom Jesus was and His ultimate method for resisting Satan's purpose for humanity, he never stopped attacks--the model Jesus left for us, the witnessing and reaching the lost. Yes, secret of how to resist the attacks of Paul speaks about the coming of the Satan like Jesus did. We must teach Lord even in his day to encourage and this to our children, and explain to give hope. others that we serve a mighty God, and that those who lost their lives are now We are witnesses and Ambassadors for sitting with Him in Glory. Christ. In 2nd Corinthians 5:20a and also in verse 18 reads, “And all things It is so important for us to realize are of God, who hath reconciled us to that as the day of Christ’s return grows himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given near, that the sins of man will not to us the ministry of reconciliation.” decrease but it will increase, and those Throughout the gospels Jesus main of us who know the word will be purposes were (1) preparing His challenged to live the word even more. disciple for the task that was set before We will be asked how a loving God them when He would leave, and (2) to could allow these things to happen to complete the will of the Father. So innocent children. What will your why are we waiting? Let us get excited answer be? again, and go tell everybody about Jesus Christ. It’s Harvest Time
Our main focus is not to be on His return, but being more focused on our Father’s business. The disciples in Acts 1:6 asked Jesus, “….Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?” We are no different from them. Jesus’ response to them and us is, “It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall Minister I. Bazile serves as Director of Men of be witnesses unto me both in the Tower Sin continued from page 2 Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of if I do what I will not to do, it is no the earth.” longer I who does it, but sin that dwells 4
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New Life Temple Ministries Words from our ministries Outreach Ministry
So this is Christmas and what have you done? Another year over and a new one just begun.
We purpose many mornings to make an extra effort to share the Good News with a coworker we know is not saved. The list can go on and on. Yet the question remains, “And what have we done……Another year over…..And a new one just begun.”
No, we may not have accomplished all of the above. But I Elder Edna Johnson serves as the can report to you that in the year Outreach Director of New Life Temple 2012, the New Life Temple family Church touched 553 souls in the name of Jesus.
During the Christmas holidays I PRASIE GOD! PRAISE GOD! always look forward to hearing the It is my prayer that we will song these words appear in: “So enter into 2013 being even more this is Christmas” written by John determined to not only serve Lennon. I so enjoy the melody, and mankind, but to lead someone to the truth that the lyrics hold. repentance. Lead someone into However this year, while making an listening to the song, I informed asked myself, “And what decision, have we done in based on Outreach? Another year the over…..” Time does gospel, to seem to slip away so give their quickly. We have good life back intentions to give an out to our stretched hand to aid creator. I someone. Sure we set aside a day pray we will have the heart and to visit the sick. We want to make attitude exemplified by Peter and that call to someone we have John in Acts 4:19-20. missed attending church services. Jan/Feb
We have our instructions, “Go, and make disciples.” We have His approval. He has even given us the authority to use His precious name. Saints, we have an awesome message that thousands need to hear. Let’s keep touching lives with His sweet gospel.
Ministry Writers Wanted If you would like to inform our readers about your ministry or department, we would love to add your article to our “Words From Our Ministries” section. Article ideas: Words of encouragements, photos from events, person of interest feature, upcoming event write up. Please submit articles to melanne@me.com
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There is Much Work To Be Done In 2013....
and We Need YOU!
gre o r P n I g n i uild Kingdom B
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Connect With A Ministry This Year serve as a ministry worker and/or take part in the fellowship Men of the Tower, Ladies of the Light, Young People On Fire, Children With Purpose, Marriage, Music, Sunday School, Outreach, Maintenance, Hospitality, Audio/Video, Communications, Senior Connection (NLEC)
We need your help in completing the Kingdom Work Project
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volume to the book of my life, and creating a new masterpiece to delight eyes and ears. Another human invades the gallery of my delightful friends. Though they are scattered across the
So it goes. Within minuets I become a fan of this new human who has entered my life, intriguing my mind, adding a new
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I can’t understand why God wouldn’t speak to me. Me! The social butterfly who loves listening and talking.
Uh, seriously? lol Here it is in all seriousness. As Christians, regardless of age, gender, or marital status, we have to know with confidence when God is speaking to us. We must learn to hear the voice of God. If we don’t there are people who for the most part have really, really good intentions, that will attempt to speak in the place of God because of what they want for or from us.
Wait! Here’s the truth. I’m a real social butterfly, and that keeps me in trouble. I really enjoy people! Did you just question what I said? Seriously, I enjoy people. In fact I may stretch it a bit and say I love people! There, I said it...I LOVE PEOPLE!
I take in the way they move, how they say their words, the shape of the mouth, their scent, their style, the way their brain is ticking in that moment. And within 10 minuets I know whether I’m in love or not. If this relationship has a future and...
husband to be (several of them) that they were the one for me.
*Blank stare
This has to be the reason I keep a very private social life...
Anyway, back to what I was talking about. When I met people who peak my interest, I allow myself to, how shall we say it, get involved. I through myself into the moment of whatever it can be called at that moment.
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I guess it’s like a friend insinuated on Facebook, Im not listening to God when He speak. Well what he really said was, “God isn’t gonna speak to you if you are not willing to listen.”
It’s like God is playing a very funny joke on me, but keeps forgetting to let me in on the joke.
This fondness for people has a way of getting me in deep trouble. You see when I met people, I enjoy the process of relationship development. So I freely give away my email, my mobile numbers, befriend on Facebook, add to my circle on Google+...this is starting to sound like a write up about social networking; the remake of “You’ve Got Mail”.
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world, some of these wonderful people have become great friends of mine. While others have moved to a nice place in “Fond Memoryville”. And then there are those... Those people (men), whom I’m sure have great intentions, who insist on taking me to the matrimonial altar despite the fact that I’ve been dragged to that place many, many times before. Kicking and screaming I might add. I don’t know how many times I’ve been wedded, or at least supposed to be wedded, by some man who got the assurance that our marriage, declared by God, was the best thing for me. I mean really! How preposterous of them to tell me what is best for me! Well, I found out what was the problem. God wasn’t interested in talking to me. Nope! He only wanted to tell my
But their want can be the destruction that totally mess up the fulfillment of God’s divine plan for our life. Many people have stepped out, married a person, took a job, left their church, divorced, moved to another city because someone told them too. Yet they never sought God for themselves to receive confirmation. Only to find their life in shambles as a result. The other week I received a letter from a man far, far away who said that our relationship and marriage was prophesied to him years ago. And that he is to come to the States and live here in Texas with me...yea I’m cracking up too. Since I’m not the fool(ish one) here, I have to wonder if he ever sought God about this “word” he received, or did he just run with it? Because I’m the second woman from Texas that he has claimed to be his wife, declared by God. Yea, right!
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The purpose of New Life Temple Church is to instill the faith of Jesus Christ into the lives of all people, bringing them into spiritual perfection with a spirit of excellence.
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We believe in the death, burial and resurrection.
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We believe this one true God, who revealed Himself as Father in Creation, as Son in redemption, and as Holy Ghost in regeneration. We believe that - in Him (Jesus) dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. For it pleased the Father that in Him should all fullness dwell.
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We believe in one eternal God; infinite in power, holy in nature, attributes and purpose, as well as omniscient and omnipresent.
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Elder Roy & Min Pam Clark, Perfecting Light Ministry
We believe in being born again of waterby immersion in the name of the Lord “Jesus” Christ for the remission of sins, and in Spirit baptism of the Holy Ghost speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. We believe in divine healing, communion and foot washing. We believe in presenting our bodies a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God.
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We believe in expressions of praise with lifted hands, hand clapping, playing of musical instruments, voice of praise and dancing.
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