Highest Form of Worship—Page 8
Page 4—Missions To Puerto Rico Drs. Stennis visits Puerto Rico for crusades and outreach.
Page 14—I t ’ s H a r v e s t T i me God has declared this a season of Harvest. Have you sowed your seed?
Page 6—Local Missions Outreach Cook County Prison Outreach with the Men of Valor.
Page 15—Calendar of Events
Page 8—Highest Form of Worship What is authentic worship? What does it look like or resemble? Page 12—Local Missions Outreach 2006 Annual Summer Praise and Worship Festival.
Advertisements Page 3—Victory Sunday Page 7—Get Connected Page 10—Pre Thanksgiving Celebration Page 16—FFI International Conference
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THE SET TIMES Drs. Curtis and Linda Stennis Executive Editors
Gwendolyn Brown Layout, Art Work and General Photography Article Transcription Jully Reynolds
You Are Invited To Share In Our New Year Prophetic and Anointing Service
Cover Art Work Gwendolyn Brown Cover Photos Provided by Kim Franklin Puerto Rico Missions Pictures Sherman Taylor Maria Maldonado IStockphoto.com Supplemental Images
VICTORY SUNDAY Sunday, January 7, 2006 10:00 a.m.
Come and enjoy dynamic Worship and Praise Come Hear A Word For 2007 Come and Receive A New year Anointing
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Drs. Curt, Linda and the m i s s i o n s ’ t e a m travelled to San Juan, Puerto Rico October 6-10, 2006. There they teamed with Pastor Nathan Mercado (River of Compassion Ministries, Dallas, Texas) for several days of ministry. Puerto Rico is known for its beautiful beaches, tropical weather and delicious cuisine. A new church edifice, founded by Reverend Carmelo Carillo was dedicated in the city of Patillas. The week of dedication services were fruitful as lives were changed and several people accepted Jesus Christ. An entire day was devoted to evangelism in
the neighborhoods, including feeding hungry and praying for the sick.
the
Pastor Lucy Quinones (Iglesia Cristiana del Camino) hosted the teams in the city of Fajardo. There was a great breakthrough and outpouring of the Holy Spirit. God confirmed His word with signs and wonders. The spirit of revival was truly in the place!
Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. (Psalm 2:8)
Rev. Mercado (left) Sherman Taylor and Dr. Linda shop for food for the needy.
Drs. Curt and Linda finish their purchases at the checkout in anticipation of the outreach.
Left to Right: Ben and Clarissa Turner and Kim Franklin have a little fun at the grocery store.
Worship Service by the dancers and choir at the Inglesia Christiana del Camino.
Rev. Mercado and Dr. Curt minister at the crusade in Patillas
Group photo of the missions team including Pastor Lucy Quinones of Fajaro.
Opposite Page: One of the many beautiful cobblestoned streets of San Juan.
I nC h i c a g o ’ sC o o kC o u n t ym a n y young men are given a choice between jail and boot camp. Boot camp is an intensive 18 week program tha t help s b uild self-esteem and military discipline. For some of these individuals, this might be the first time in their lives they have experienced loving discipline. The Men of Valor (Salvation and D e l i v e r a n c e ’ sM e n ’ sF e l l o w s h i p ) works with Chicagoland Prison Outreach (CPO) to visit the boot camp weekly, sharing the Gospel without judgment. They plant seeds of salvation to reap a harvest for the Kingdom as lives are transformed and relationships are established. You may sow a financial seed into the local and international missions and outreach ministries of Salvation and Deliverance today by using the enclosed envelope. Photos Top: Graduating Class Drills; Middle Right: Men of Valor Ministers Karl Davis and Robert Taylor with three of the CPO graduates. Bottom Left: Men of Valor with Secretary of State Jesse White.
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What is authentic worship? What does it look like or resemble? Does it have a sound or form? Even though there are several different Hebrew and Greek words in the Bible that are translated worship, believers still search for the true meaning of worship. The Hebrew primary word for worship is the word “ s h a c a h ” w h i c hm e a n s“ t od e p r e s s , prostrate (in homage to royalty or God) – to bow down, crouch, fall down flat, obeisance, do reference, to make to stoop. One Greek word for worship is “ p r o s k u n e o ”which m e a n s t o k i s s ( a s a d o gl i c k s h i s m a s t e r ’ s hand) to prostrate oneself in homage, to do reverence, to adore. The actual first time the word worship is mentioned in scripture is in Genesis 22:5. The Lord asks Abraham to offer his son Isaac before him on Mount Moriah. Though we often associate worship with music there (Continued on page 10)
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is no mention of any musical instruments here. The only instruments Abraham would use are w o o d , f i r ea n dak n i f e .H e r eA b r a h a m ’ s w o r s h i p was sacrifice, obedience and faith. This we must conclude is worship in its highest form. In the New Testament a leper came to Jesus (Matthew 8:2-3, NAS) and bowed to him saying “ L o r d , i f y o ua r e w i l l i n gy o uc a nm a k e m e c l e a n . ” He stretched out his hand and touched him s a y i n g “ Ia m w i l l i n g ;b ec l e a n s e d ”a n d immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
Notice
the first thing the man did when he came to Jesus:
he bowed down to Him, and then he
made his request known to Him. worship brought the healing
This act of
virtue of
God
quickly. On another occasion in Matthew 9:18 (NAS) a political ruler or synagogue official came kneeling down to worship Jesus.
His daughter had just
died but he requested Jesus to come and lay his hand on her (to restore her life).
Was this
proper protocol for a political ruler?
Probably
not, but rather a sign of true worship in sincere faith and humility in his time of need. Our final and third New Testament example is found in Matthew 15:22 (NAS). Many know the account of this miracle because this Canaanite woman was described by Jesus as having great faith.
However, initially she came crying and
pleading loudly for Jesus to have mercy on her daughter who was demon possessed.
When
Jesus did not answer her plea, she came, bowed and worshipped him. Then Jesus answered her proclaiming her faith great and her daughter was healed at once.
Women Moving Forward for God Ministries and founder Dr. Linda Stennis hosted their annual Summer Praise and Worship Festival on Saturday August 26, 2006. This outreach draws people from near and far featuring various ethnic foods, games, rides, free school supplies for children, music and evangelism. Each year the festival grows larger as Coordinator Pastor Doreen Barber plans to accommodate the increased attendance of family, friends and the surrounding neighborhoods. WM F F G i sa d y n a mi cw o me n ’ s fellowship that strengthens and empowers women and families. This purpose is accomplished through various seminars, w o r ks h op s a nd s o c ia l programs such as the festival. They established the Jean O. Williams Scholarship Fund in 2001 to award high school graduates and college students supplemental funds toward tuition and related college expenses. If you would like more information about Women Moving Forward for God Ministries or sponsored events, visit our website or call our office at 773-227-2500.
T o v i e w o t h e r p i c t u r e s f r o mt h i s y e a r ’ s O u t d o o r F e s t i v a l a s w e l l a s other programs of Salvation and Deliverance in 2006, Visit our Website at www.promise7.org.
Everyone on the face of the earth recognizes a harvest only comes after sowing (planting) a seed, watering it and allowing it to grow to a ripened status or maturity. Sowing means you are giving or planting something (a seed) into someone or something. There are many different things to sow from and into in your life. A person can sow money, resources, kind words of encouragement, time, talents, gifts and so many more. The harvest is the reaping, the gathering in, the increase from that which has been sown. The Holy Spirit has declared the Harvest season. Surely you did not forget where you planted. Surely you have sown seed from which you have not harvested. This is the year of Manifestation and the year is not over. A certain season has been declared. As with anything declared by God it must be spiritually discerned. (I Corinthians 2:14).
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:7, 9 NIV). To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted. (Ecclesiastes 3:1-2). When the HARVEST time comes you reap from where you have sown. The above scriptures show us this is a divine eternal p r i n c i p l e .G o d ’ s l a wo f t h eH a r v e s t w i l l b ei n force for as long as time remains according to Genesis 8:22. If you have been faithful to sow your seed, the Lord is faithful to give you a spiritual, p h y s i c a l a n df i n a n c i a l h a r v e s t .L e t ’ sr e c e i v e i t , i t ’ s H A R V E S T T I M E .
Quarter Four Calendar of Events, 2006 International Missions Quarter 4, 2006 Friendship Foundation International Wo me ni nt h eL o r d ’ s V i n e y a r d International Friendship Conference Accra International Conference Centre - Ghana November 25—December 1, 2006 Accre, Ghana Agnes Mfon Gowon, President Chihuahua Crusade and Outreach December 4-12, 2006 Chihuahua, Mexico Host Pastor: Pastor Elias Christ Glorious Ministries Annual Conference Sebei College Grounds Kapchorwa, Uganda January 2—7, 2007 Host Pastor: Tom Godwin
Church Events Women Moving Forward For God Ministries Fellowship Service Saturday, October 14, 2006, 6:00 p.m. Guest Speaker: Melanie Caruth, Peoria, IL Pastoral Appreciation Celebration October 15. 2006, 11:00 a.m. Guest Speaker: Reverend Robert Caruth, Peoria, IL Thanksgiving Day Celebration Thursday, November 23, 2003, 10:00 a.m.
Youth Department Christmas Presentation December 17, 2006, 3:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Celebration December 24, 2006, 11:00 a.m.
For these and other events, including information on our speakers, visit our website at www.promise7.org. Event times and dates are subject to change. Outside Events: Please call or visit the website of the sponsoring ministry for more information.
Drs. Curtis and Linda Stennis, Senior Pastors P.O. Box 51550 1540 N. Spaulding Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60651-2459 www.promise7.org 773-227-2500 or 888-227-4711