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“Let the redeemed of the Lord say so …” (Psalms 107:2)
Power,
Redemption,
Affirmation,
Inspiration,
Sanctification,
Exaltation |
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Volume 11 Issue 1
April 2010 |
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THE ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
The Servant Team – Leaders:
Deidre Schilling, Delois Maddox, Karen Page,
Sandy Witherspoon, Paul Thompson, Stephanie Wilkes, and Jackie Hager
Emeritus Leaders
Tom Meadows, Roy Campbell,
The Twelve Disciples – Prayer Team
George
Foreman, Janet Taylor, Juanita Langley, Margie Jasper,
Denise Warren, Karen Page, Tom Meadows, Pam Barden,
Deedre Dickerson and Tee Williams
Love Fund Coordinator:
Karen Page
Newsletter Staff:
Tom Meadows
If you would like a copy of this newsletter, contact Tom Meadows and
give him your home and/or e-mail address.
PRAISE JESUS
The Newsletter
staff is always looking for roving reporters, writers and
publishers. Anyone
interested in serving God through this publication, please contact a
member of the Servant Team or Tom Meadows
at
BELIEVE ON JESUS |
FROM THE SERVANT TEAM:
PRAISE
the Lord!!
"Behold I Come Quickly
Question: "What is the
difference between the Rapture and the Second Coming?"
Revelation 22:7 - Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book. The Bible is more than a history book as some would have us to believe, it is the inspired written word of God. 2 Timothy 3:16 - All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: The scripture tells us to study this book.
Matthew 24:4 Take heed that no man deceive you. 5 For many shall come in
my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. 6 And ye shall
hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for
all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. 7 For
nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and
there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers
places. 8 All these are the beginning of sorrows. 11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. Even though no man knoweth the hour that Jesus will return, the important point is that He is coming back. Our present day conditions would make one think it could happen at any time. Some of our so called leaders tell us that “Global Warming” is happening but I believe it is “Godly Warning”. Wars, well we (USA) are involved in two current military actions. Earthquakes, how many have occurred with devastating effects on life and nations. Famine is killing thousands with no end in sight except Jesus coming back. Iniquity and evil has taken God out of our schools, and trying to take Him out of our vocabulary. The heathenistic discussion of hate speech if one preaches the Word of God.
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HATYILYTILYAJLY
If you need prayer contact Karen Page
or any member of the Twelve Disciples or the
Servant Team
Prayer Ministry
The one thing that holds this ministry and our work together is our
prayer ministry headed up by Karen Page and the prayer team known as
the Twelve Disciples.
Did you know that our prayer register has over 300 requests to date?
Each of the names is called out to the Lord everyday not just
on Wednesday. It is a
humbling thing to call out 300 names to the Lord knowing that you
need as much prayer as any of these names.
Many people will be touched by the Lord through Hands Up
Ministry who otherwise might never attend church. |
Hands Up Meetings
Are You Available?
Tuesdays: United Christians of Alleghany Warehouse Company: 12:20 PM – 12:50 PM
West Mark One : Noon -1:00 PM
Headquarters Annex - Noon - 1:00 PM every two weeks on Wednesdays May 12, May 26, June 9, June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4 and August 18
Manufacturing Center /Commerce Center/“The Light” at Park 500:
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INVESTMENT FOR AN ETERNITY
By
Tom Meadows
Pictures of trip are on the website and I hope to have the pictures of the completed church very soon for the website.
Pray
for our churches in the
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Be missions minded not absent minded.
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Why Did Jesus Fold the Napkin?
The Gospel of John (20:7) tells us that the napkin, which was placed
over the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the grave
clothes. The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin
was neatly folded, and was placed separate from the grave clothes.
Early Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came
to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the
entrance.
She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom
Jesus loved. She said, 'They have taken the Lord's body out of the
tomb, and I
Peter and the other disciple ran to the tomb to see.. The other
disciple outran Peter and got there first. He stooped and looked in
and saw the linen
Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen
wrappings lying there, while the cloth that had covered Jesus' head
was folded up and lying to the side.
Was that important? Absolutely!
In order to understand the significance of the folded napkin, you
have to understand a little bit about Hebrew tradition of that day.
The folded napkin had to do with the Master and Servant, and every
Jewish boy knew this tradition.
When the servant set the dinner table for the master, he made sure
that it was exactly the way the master wanted it..
The table was furnished perfectly, and then the servant would wait,
just out of sight, until the master had finished eating, and the
servant would not dare touch that table, until the master was
finished.
Now if the master were done eating, he would rise from the table,
wipe his fingers, his mouth, and clean his beard, and would wad up
that napkin and But if the master got up from the table, and folded his napkin, and laid it beside his plate, the servant would not dare touch the table, because..........
The folded napkin meant, 'I'm coming back!'
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You Can
The next time you feel like GOD can't use YOU, just remember...
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Holy Humor "Somebody has said there are only two kinds of people in the world There are those who wake up in the morning and say, "Good morning, Lord," and there are those who wake up in the morning and say, "Good Lord, it's morning." ======== A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn't find a space with a meter. Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: "I have circled the block 10 times. If I don't park here, I'll miss my appointment. Forgive us our trespasses." When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer along with this note "I've circled this block for 10 years. If I don't give you a ticket I'll lose my job. Lead us not into temptation." ======== A minister waited in line to have his car filled with gas just before a long holiday weekend. The attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars ahead of him. Finally, the attendant motioned him toward a vacant pump. "Reverend," said the young man, "I'm so sorry about the delay. It seems as if everyone waits until the last minute to get ready for a long trip." The minister chuckled, "I know what you mean. It's the same in my business." ======== People want the front of the bus, the back of the church, and the center of attention. |
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"Behold I Come Quickly - continued from page 1"
CAUTION: Let no man deceive you. False Christ (messiahs) and false prophets (ministers) are everywhere. So many call themselves representatives of the Lord only to fleece the flock and make a living off the sheep. Many preach political correctness to itching ears instead of Biblical holiness. (John 10:15 - As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.) “The shepherd must being willing to lay down his life for the sheep.” (1 John 3:16 - Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.)
God spoke to Elijah when he was running scared. 1 Kings 19:11 Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake: 12 And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice. (When you get by all the noise that the world offers then you can find God in the quietness of that still small voice. Have you heard Him lately?)
The litmus test is simple:
John 10:14 - I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. John 10:27 - My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: |
A PASSION TO KNOW HIM Philippians 3: 9 - 12
Dr. Charles Stanley says that you will know Christ in a deeper, more meaningful way if you are willing to:
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Study Scripture:
This
is where Christ is revealed, and it is the predominant method by
which we hear from God.
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Spend time alone with Him in prayer and meditation.
You can talk to Him, pouring out your praise, worship, concerns, and
requests. Take time to
meditate on His truths and how to apply them to your life also is an
opening for God to speak to you.
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Be willing to trust Him.
Trusting Him for the outcome you must believe that whatever He leads
you to do is for your best.
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Be willing to obey Him.
Not only must you believe Him in His leading, but you must step out
in faith and take the action toward which He has led you.
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Observe how He works in your life and in others’ lives.
Keeping a journal will help you remember how faithful He has been to
you and the people for whon you pray. · Look for evidence of Christ in every circumstance. He controls all things and if you patiently and prayerfully wait on His timing, His work will be revealed.
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Lay aside everything in life that conflicts with your
loyalty and devotion to Him.
This includes sin, rebellion, and disobedience.
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