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November 2014 Volume 2
General Board Bishop Eric D. Garnes Presiding Prelate
Bishop Glenn E. Livingston Assistant Presiding Prelate
Bishop Roberto J. Jemmott General Treasurer
Bishop James R. Chambers Secretary General
Bishop James E. Dukes National Director of Social Justice
National Directors Overseer Dan Johnson National Business Manager
Bishop J. Nathan Paige National Director of Music
Pastor H. Aurelia Jemmott National Director of Operations & Logistics Bishop Leon Wilson National Director of Faith-Based Initiatives
Elder Jacqueline Marshall National Director of Women’s Ministry
Bishop Orlando A. Wilson National Director of Center for Theological Studies
Bishop Rory Marshall National Director of Men’s Ministry
Bishop George E. Gibson, II Chairman, House of Bishops
Pastor Terry L. Hill, II Chairman, Board of Pastors
Sister Edna Capers National Director of Ushers
Pastor Martin J. DeSilva National Commander – Apostolic Knights of Pentecost
Overseer Frank Robinson National Youth Director National Director of Ecclesiastical and Corporate Relations
Chairmen
Elder Reginald King Adjutant General
Letter From The Editor Grace and Peace be unto you UNITED, Happy, Happy, Happy Thanksgiving!
Believe it or not, we are entering the holiday season. UNITED we give you a huge thanks for all of the love, support, and prayers you offer up on our behalf as we bring forth God’s vision for this reformation. In this hour, set your hearts on gratitude and watch the Lord elevate your altitude. He is in control, and for that, we are eternally thankful! Elder Carmen Ferguson speaks to us in this mid-month issue about the upcoming Advent season of preparation. Minister Ray Garcia instructs us on Estate Planning – Things to check & double-check as you prepare. Learn more about how your finances can work for you! As you move throughout the month and into your holiday planning, give thanks – to your friends, family, coworkers, enemies, and our wonderful Heavenly Father! Be blessed as you enjoy this mid–month issue! Be encouraged UNITED, and above all, continue to stand. Have a blessed and joyous thanksgiving! In His Service, Annette Parkins Editor www.unitedcovenantchurches.org
Prepare yourself for the most anticipated event of 2015 – United Covenant Churches of Christ National Holy Convocation: The Encounter. Early registration ends on December 31st. To register, follow these 3 simple steps: Step 1: Click on the following link https://uccc.wufoo.com/forms/holy-convocation-2015/ Step 2: Register using a major credit card, debit card or PayPal account Step 3: Once you have registered "Share" this message with all of your social media contacts with the caption "I'm ready for my #UCCCencounter15
On Sunday November 16, 2014 Tabernacle of Praise Cathedral celebrated the birthday of our Father, Leader and Shepherd, Bishop Eric D. Garnes with special guest speakers Bishop George E. Gibson and Overseer C. Sterling Davis. It was a wonderful day of worship as we gave God thanks for the jewel He has placed in our lives. Happy Birthday Bishop Garnes! May your days be long, your heart be strong, and your mind centered on Him! We love you and thank God for your life!
Join Pastor Carol E. Harris and Ecclesia Family Worship Center’s Daughter’s of Destiny for Pumps, Purses, Power November 21-24
Join Rhema Word Worship Center for Women Conference 2014! Taking It By Force Matthew 11:12 November 20-23, 2014
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The Shepherd’s Corner: Elder Carmen L. Ferguson shares with us a key teaching called “Advent Is Coming”. The season of Advent is coming, It is a time of preparation and it represents the four week period before Christmas when the church celebrates the first coming of Christ and the anticipation of his second coming. The word “Advent” means the coming or the arrival of Jesus Christ. This year Advent begins on the fourth Sunday in November, which is November 23rd. As we approach the month of November, let us make preparation for what is to come. The word of God tells us to watch therefore for ye know neither the day nor the hour when the son of man cometh (Matthew 25:13). The word “watch” means we have to be a posture of prayer, fasting and consecration. Let us increase our prayer time by setting hours in the day in which we pray. Let us turn down our plates and pick up the bible to help us get into a place of consecration. Arrival = of Christ was foretold by the prophet (Micah 5:2-4) Deity = The word become flesh (John 1:3) Validity = In the beginning (Genesis 1:1) Encounter = Mark 13:24-26 Newness = Mind of Christ (Philippians 2:5) Time = Readiness Luke 12:47-48
We give God praise as Pastor Jalen Whittleton, Senior Pastor of Revelation Tabernacle Ministries celebrates their grand opening!
The Youth Department at Faith Assemblies of God presents M.A.D.E. Empowerment Conference (Making A Difference Everyday) Psalm 139:14a - I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: The conference will be held from Friday, November 21 through Sunday, November 23, 2014 and will feature a series of guest artists and speakers including Dave TV, B. Cain & ROCK, Temples of Praise, Eddie Neblett, the Brooklyn United Marching Band Drum Line and Elder Shawn Mason II of St. Mark Holiness Churches of America. There will also be a Chat 'N Chew brunch sponsored by Panera Bread and presentations from law enforcement, major financial institutions, Best Face Forward Makeup Studio and A'List Apparel. We will have door prizes, special gifts, a glow show and so much more! Admission is FREE all weekend! We invite you and your ministry to join us for the weekend. We are expecting God to do great things and believe that your ministries will be blessed. To register for our Saturday program, please visit us on Facebook or forward your name, age, email address and gender tofaithassemblies1014@gmail.com We look forward to seeing you there!
The open enrollment period to get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act for the second time will begin on NOVEMBER 15TH! Get insured TODAY!
On Sunday, November 23, 2014 at 5pm, Family Life Worship Cathedral will be presenting its Annual Ingathering Service. Bishop Orlando A. Findlayter, Senior Pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship will be the guest speaker. We invite you to come and share in this special time of fellowship. For more information, please call (516) 505-5702.
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Join Bishop Eric D. Garnes for a "Once in a Lifetime Experience". Come on a tour of Greece and Turkey that will greatly enrich your spiritual life and relationship following in the footsteps of Paul in the old Roman Empire. We will begin our journey in the beautiful city of Athens. Then an Aegean cruise followed by northern Greece, Thessaloniki, Philippi and Meterora. The Bible will come alive for you. You will return filled with enthusiasm, gratitude and a renewed faith. "To walk in the footsteps of Paul cannot be described. It can only be experienced." Enjoy seeing all the major Christian sites and historical places. Deposit - $350 (payable on booking) Second Payment due – May 22nd, 2015 – 50% of balance Full Balance Due – Aug 7th, 2015 For more information, please contact: Brother Alejandro Campbell United Covenant Churches of Christ 1274 Utica Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11203 (347) 403-3524 lexfermina@aol.com
Tabernacle of Praise Cathedral and Bishop Eric D. Garnes partnered with our local Subway restaurant. We were given a check for $71 from TOP members' sales, an increase revenue of $300 for the store. All proceeds go towards the Capital Campaign. To God be the glory!
Estate Planning 101 Things to check & double-check as you prepare. Provided by Ray J. Garcia, MDiv, CPA Estate planning is a task that people tend to put off, as any discussion of “the end” tends to be off-putting. However, those who die without their financial affairs in good order risk leaving their heirs some significant problems along with their legacies. No matter what your age, here are some things you may want to accomplish this year with regard to estate planning. Create a will if you don’t have one. A solid will drafted with the guidance of an estate planning attorney may cost you more than a will-in-a-box. A valid will may save your heirs from some expensive headaches linked to probate and ambiguity.
Complement your will with related documents. Depending on your estate planning needs, this could include some kind of trust (or multiple trusts), durable financial and medical powers of attorney, a living will and other items. Review your beneficiary designations. Who is the beneficiary of your IRA? How about your 401(k)? How about your annuity or life insurance policy? If your answer is along the lines of “It’s been a while,” then be sure to check the documents and verify who the designated beneficiary is. Many people don’t know that beneficiary designations take priority over will bequests when it comes to retirement accounts, life insurance, and other “non-probate” assets. As an example, if you named a child now estranged from you as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy, he or she is in line to receive that death benefit when you die, even if your will requests that it go to someone else. Time has a way of altering our beneficiary decisions. This is why some estate planners recommend that you review your beneficiaries every two years. Create asset and debt lists. Does this sound like a lot of work? It may not be. One list should detail your real property and personal property assets. Another list should detail your bank and brokerage accounts, your retirement accounts, and any other forms
of investment plus any insurance policies. A third list should detail your credit card debts, your mortgage and/or HELOC, and any other outstanding consumer loans. Consider gifting to reduce the size of your taxable estate. The lifetime individual federal gift, estate and generation-skipping tax exclusion amount is now unified and set at $5.34 million for 2014. This means an individual can transfer up to $5.34 million during or after his or her life tax- free (and that amount will rise as the years go by). For a married couple, the unified credit is currently set at $10.68 million.5 Think about consolidating your “stray” IRAs and bank accounts. This could make one of your lists a little shorter. Consolidation means fewer account statements, less paperwork for your heirs and fewer administrative fees to bear. Let your heirs know the causes and charities that mean the most to you. Have you ever seen the phrase, “In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to…” Write down the associations you belong to and the organizations you support. Some non-profits do offer accidental life insurance benefits to heirs of members. Select a reliable executor. Consider a few factors. Is there a stark possibility that your named executor might die before you do? How well does he or she comprehend financial matters or the basic principles of estate law? What if you change your mind about the way you want your assets distributed – can you easily communicate those wishes to that person?
Your executor should have copies of your will, forms of power of attorney, any kind of healthcare proxy or living will, and any trusts you create. In fact, any of your loved ones referenced in these documents should also receive copies of them. Talk to the professionals. Do-it-yourself estate planning is not recommended, especially if your estate is complex enough to trigger financial, legal, and emotional issues among your heirs upon your passing.
You may not be a multimillionaire yet, but if you own a business, have a blended family, have kids with special needs, worry about dementia, or can’t stand the thought of probate delays plus probate fees whittling away at assets you have amassed… well, these are all good reasons to create and maintain an estate planning strategy.
The Divine Mandate Ministry of Zion Progressive Cathedral International, Inc. located at 1169 Connecticut Street in Gary, Indiana, provides free hot meals and free clothing every fourth Saturday of each month from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Our next giveaway is on November 22, 2014. For more information, please contact the administrative office at 219-882-ZION (9466) during the office hours 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays. Thank you for your time and blessings and peace be unto you!
Thursday November 27, 2014 1pm-4pm For more information and transportation please call (443) 360-7416 or (302) 858-9968.
Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner & Coat Drive This year, The Love Nation will be feeding 400 families in the Delaware area and distributing 1200 brand new winter coats. CLWC is partnering with City Councilwoman Sherry Dorsey, City Councilman Trippy Congo, City Councilman Bob Williams & Voice for the Voices Advocacy Group. We are still in need of donations as well as volunteers to make this event a huge success so that persons less fortunate can feel the love of Jesus Christ this holiday through a hearty meal and warm clothing. If you would like to make a donation or volunteer your time, please contact us at clwcde@aol.com.
The Spiritual Ironman is the 2nd release from Bishop Roberto J. Jemmott. In this 40 day journal, he gives insight into disciplining your emotions and shares strong biblical principles on developing your spiritual growth. This is a must read for men and women alike. Add this book to your daily reading collection and challenge your inner man to go to the next level in life! Time to man up!
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Let’s Connect! Ask questions, make comments and join the conversation on Bishop Roberto Jemmott’s new blog! Click HERE http://sim.brjministries.org/?p=217 and "follow" (google+ users) or “sign up” to receive up to date email notices on the topic of the day and let’s get the answers from God’s Word, the Bible together. http://bishoprobertojemmott.blogspot.com/2014/09/train-them.html?m=1
Do you have “Points” on your License? Do you want to save money on your Car Insurance? Then you should attend the New York State 6 - Hour Defensive Driving Course!!! Saturday, December 6, 2014 9:30am – 4:00 pm Cost: $40.00 To reserve a space in this course, please contact Sister Janeen Sanders at (646) 244-2262 or contact the Church office at (718) 574-4100 *Deposit required. Seating limited to “first” 40 people
The Covenant Couples of The Greater Saint Mary Church of Christ invite’s you to our UGLIEST SWEATER CHRISTMAS PARTY! Join us on Friday, December 12th at 7:30pm in the Skylight Room at The Greater Saint Mary Church of Christ located at 493-5 Monroe Street between Lewis and Marcus Garvey Boulevard. It will be a night filled with Food, Games, lots of Fun and Fellowship. There will be prizes given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place UGLIEST SWEATER. Reservations are $25 per couple Please contact Sister Janeen Sanders at (646) 244-2262, Dr. Shermaine Sanders (347) 983-6010 or the Church office at (718) 574-4100 for further details
Family Life Worship Cathedral and the Toys for Tots Foundation cordially invites you to a "Christmas in Candyland" on Friday, December 19 at 7:00pm. There will be games, story reading and free toys giveaways for kids up to age 12. For additional information, please call (516) 505-5702.
We are seeking volunteers to join us in the fight against suicide - it is everyone's problem. Anyone interested please contact us at: impactoutreachministry@gmail.com. The position is a volunteer position. Training will be provided and Counselors will be able to volunteer from the comfort of their own home.
Got Ministry? Don't struggle alone! After 26 years in ministry, Dr. Hooper now shares her ministry experience and wisdom with other women preachers. Join her on Monday, December 1st at 9 PM EST on a one hour FREE conference call designed to empower you for your ministry calling. You are guaranteed to be blessed! For ministry updates and more, subscribe to us at www.UsGirlsCan.com and follow us on Facebook.
Be a part of what God is doing at Christian Love Worship Cathedral! MEN 4 Change Join Bishop George E. Gibson II EVERY THURSDAY @ 6 pm EST as the men gather for a series of informal conversations around real issues that men face such as raising their children, assuming their positions of leadership in our communities and with our children. You will not want to miss out on this time of Enlightenment, Edification and Restoration! 1230 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Got Prayer? Please join Bishop George E. Gibson II every Saturday @ 7 PM for 7 minutes of prayer as he bombards Heaven for 7 power-packed minutes of effectual and fervent prayer while lifting up our leaders, churches, families, nation and communities. The conference number is (218) 862-4152 and pass code is 533257. Please remember to mute your phone(s). Join Prophetess Lady Tricia Gibson the 1st Monday of every month @ 6 PM EST for “Hour of Power Prayer� @ 1230 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE 19805 Please reach out to us at clwcde@aol.com. We would love to hear from you!
As a former professional basketball player, Dr. Gibson combines his sports acumen with his intellectual prowess to create an inspirational manual for going higher in the “Game of Life” www.georgegibson.org Also available at Amazon & Barnes and Nobles An excerpt from 90’ By 45’: “The 90’ by 45’ basketball court is about timelines. You have to learn to be in certain places on the floor in a sufficient amount of time. Your position sets the condition of your opportunity. What advancements are you making in the allotted time that you have been given?”
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Women, there are great opportunities for you to get involved in the UCCC Women’s Ministry through our new Book Club, and Social Share Site. GREATER is ahead. Stay posted and make sure you get involved.
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"Turn Up" with prayer...GENERATION "Covered"! The purpose of the youth prayer call is to keep our children covered by the word and build a strong prayer life for our children.
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Stretch your prayer life in this powerful season of prayer! His Kingdom come, His will be done! CALLING ALL INTERCESSORS: Draw nigh to God in this key season. There are morning and afternoon prayer lines within your UNITED family to join and watch the Hand of God move supernaturally in your life, your family, your church and your community! Bishop Jamie Johnson – James Temple Miracle Center Fort Valley, GA Every Wednesday night at 9:05pm EST (641) 715-3200 access code: 1004868# Bishop Roberto Jemmott – Nazareth Christian Fellowship Brooklyn, NY Tuesdays 6am EST (712) 775-7100 access code: 456009# Overseer Carlos Haynes – Faith Assemblies of God Brooklyn, NY Sunday-Saturday 5am-6am EST (760) 984-1000 access code: 919671# Pastor Frederick E. Wilson, Jr. – The Temple of Glory International Chicago, IL Sunday-Saturday 6am CST (605) 477-3000 access code: 552942#
Overseer Dan Johnson – The Empowerment Worship Center Chicago, IL Monday-Friday 5am-6am CST (712) 432-0075 access code: 502676# Bishop Allen Williams – Rhema Word Worship Center Elkridge, MD Tuesday-Friday 5am-6am; 1pm-2pm; 9pm-10pm EST (661) 673-8600 access code: 834439# Bishop George E. Gibson, II - Christian Love Worship Cathedral Philadelphia, PA Saturdays 7pm (seven minutes) EST (218) 862-4152 access code: 533257# *please remember to mute your phones*
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. ~Melody Beattie
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