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Volume 9 January 2014Issue 1
2014 Theme: “The Year of Unusual Opportunities…
Speak the Word Only”
Matthew 8: 8…speak the word only…
Greetings from Pastor and 1st Lady Willis…..
Praise the Lord Saints of the True and Living God Almighty!!! Sis Willis and I
would like to say Happy New Year to everyone!! We thank the Lord for allowing
us to finish strong in 2013 and continue to soar like never before in 2014!!! This
month is Family Month at Agape Storehouse and we will spend this entire
month focusing on the family. The family is one of the first institutions ordained
and approved by God. God made man from the dust of the earth according to
Genesis 2:7 “And breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became
a living soul”. God created every animal after its own kind male and female but
when He looked at Adam and saw him all alone He said it is not good that man
should be alone. God put the man to sleep and took a rib from the man and
made a woman. Genesis 2:24 declares “Therefore shall a man leave his father
and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh”. And
out of that holy union came family. It’s no wonder why the devil has caused an
all-out war to destroy the family structure, for out of the family comes the
Church and society. The devil realizes that if he can destroy the family the
kingdom of God will suffer great lost. Knowing what we know about how
valuable our family is we must fight for unity in the family. Seek God for
wisdom, strength, and knowledge about how to keep your family together. We as
parents must do all that we can to set Godly principles for our children to abide
by, so when they grow up and enter society they will be an asset and not a
liability to the world. Parents we have an awesome responsibility and the Lord
holds us responsible when we fail to do our part. It is not the babysitter, teacher,
television, or computers responsibility to rear our children. Many parents are
busy trying to give their children things and fail to give of themselves; which is
more important than anything you could give. Let’s teach our young girls how to
be ladies and our young men how to be gentlemen. Enjoy your family. Do fun
things together. Make memories that will last a lifetime!!!
Pastor & First Lady
Family Month
Prophet John H. Willis
Prophetess Linda Willis
Agape Storehouse
Apostolic Church
4603 Hwy 39 North
Meridian, MS 39301
Or
P O Box 2048
Meridian, MS 39302
Office # (601) 485-2870
Fax # (601) 483-8988
Office Hours:
Mon – Thurs
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
www.agapestorehouse.org
Celebrating our Father in the Gospel…..
Pastor John H. Willis
We, the Agape Storehouse Church Family
wishes you all the greatest things in life and
hope this day will bring you an extra share of
all that makes you the happiest…
We Love You!!
World Overcomers Outreach Ministries Church
6655 Winchester Road,
Memphis, TN
Apostle Alton R. Williams has served as Senior Pastor of World
Overcomers Outreach Ministries Church in Memphis, Tennessee,
since 1981. He has entered into a new dimension of ministry as one of the end-time Apostles that
God is raising up around the world. He is a graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center in Tulsa,
Oklahoma and is one of the 12 founding Fathers of the Full Gospel Church Fellowship of New
Orleans, LA. Apostle Williams is committed to impacting the world by teaching God’s Word with
simplicity for personal life application.
Elder Sherrilyn Williams truly exemplifies the Proverbs 31 woman. A beautiful and virtuous
lady, she is the wife of Apostle A. R. Williams and the mother of their five children. Thousands of
women at WOOMC esteem her as their spiritual mother. She is also an accomplished author,
licensed minister, and motivational speaker. A dynamic minister, she preaches the infallible Word of
God with authority and conviction. Elder Williams' greatest sermon, however, is the one she lives
daily as she touches the lives of others with her "million dollar" smile, capacious heart, and her
upright character. Like a ripple, her influence never ends as she encourages others and spreads the
love of Jesus Christ.
On behalf of our Agape Storehouse Church Family, Lady
Willis and I greet you in the name of Jesus and welcome
you to The Storehouse on today. We pray that you felt
the presence of God as you entered into the doors and
that your visit with us will be a most memorable one.
Here is where we sing and give praises to God for He is
worthy to be praise. Feel free to join in with us as we
give our awesome God praise, honor and glory. If you
do not have a church home, please prayerfully consider
becoming a part of the Agape Storehouse Church family.
Agape Storehouse, a place for you and me!! Be blessed
in Jesus Name!
And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him. The
centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou
shouldest come under my roof: BUT SPEAK THE WORD ONLY,
and my servant shall be healed.
Matthew 8: 7-8
Wednesday
Sunday
Radio Broadcast105.7 FM)
Church School
New Birth Class
Morning Worship
7:30 – 8:00 AM
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:15 AM
Morning Bible Study
The Gathering
Evening Bible Study
Monday - Friday
Morning Intercessory Prayer 5:00 AM
Noon Day Prayer
12:00 Noon
Monday
Praise Team Rehearsal
5:00 PM
Tuesday
Intercessory Prayer
5:00 AM
Choros Dance Rehearsal
Intercessory Prayer
4:30 PM
6:00 PM
Choir Rehearsal
7:00 PM
10:00AM
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
Saturday
Witnessing
10:30 AM
Nursing Home Outreach Schedule
1st Saturday
2nd Saturday
3rd Saturday
The Oaks / Popular Spring
East MS Nursing Home
Street Witnessing/Hospital
Golden Living Center
FAMILY MONTH
C HURCH H APPENINGS
Do you know how to make biscuits? If not, do you want
to learn? Come join us as we learn to “Make Biscuit with
Aunt Dump” on Saturday, January 4th beginning at 10:00
AM in the Fellowship Hall. Alcenia “Aunt Dump” and
her daughter, BJ has been featured on the Food Network
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with Guy Fieri at BJ’s
restaurant “Alcenia’s” in Memphis, TN. Come learn the
secrets to making great biscuits from Aunt Dump.
Women Ministry will be hosting a
Family Breakfast with Pastor on
Sunday, January 5th from 8:30 AM
– 9:00 AM. Everyone is invited to
come and partake of this breakfast
fellowship.
and women and women
The Mother’s Board will meet on
Wednesday, January 8th immediately
following morning bible study. All newly
joined mothers are invited to become a part
of the Agape Mother’s Board. For more
information, please see Mother Dillard.
The Singles Ministry
will have a meeting on
Wednesday, January 8th immediately
following evening bible study. All
Singles are asked to please come to this
important meeting as plans for 2014
will be discussed.
The Gathering will be held every Wednesday
Night during the month of January beginning at
5:30 PM. All youths are asked to please attend
these gatherings.
The Marriage Ministry will have an Opening
Session on Saturday, January 11th at 5:00 PM in
the Family Life Center. All married couples are
asked to come and enjoy this evening of
fellowship.
The Shepherd’s Assistance Ministry will be having their first
organizational meeting of 2014 on Sunday, January 12th
immediately following morning worship in the New Birth
Classroom. Anyone interested in being a part of the Shepherd’s
Assistance Ministry is asked to please see Sis Lois.
The Men Ministry will be traveling to
Tuscaloosa for a Pastors and Leadership
Breakfast on Friday January 17th from
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM. All men who are a
registered member of this conference is
asked to please see Elder Wilson or
Minister Shon for departure time and
further information.
Life is like a camera:
focus on what’s important,
capture the good times,
develop from the negatives,
and if things don’t work out,
take another shot.”
—Source unknown
ASSISTANCE
MINISTRY
The Men Ministry will be
having a Bowling Outing on
Saturday, January 18, 2014
beginning at 6:00 PM. All
men are asked to come and
participate in this fellowship.
There will be a Men and Women Meeting on Sunday, January 19th
immediately following our Fellowship Luncheon. The Men will meet in the
Overflow Section and the Women will meet in the Adult Sunday School
Class.
Sunday, January 19th is
Men Unity T-Shirt
Sunday. All men are asked
to wear your
“Don’t Tap Out”
T-Shirt.
New Members Orientation Breakfast will be
held on Sunday, January 26th at 8:30 AM in
the Fellowship Hall. All new members that have
not attended an Orientation Breakfast are
asked to please sign the list posted on the Board
on the North Wing. This breakfast is a time of
fellowship with Pastor and First Lady Willis and
to get answers to any questions concerning this
ministry.
December
Lisa Moore
Chris Smith
Crystal Smith
Effie Burrage
Annie Brooks
Tracy Cole
Roscoe Cole Jr.
The Youth Ministry will be participating in the Annual Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Monday, January 20th in
downtown Meridian. All youth are encouraged to participate
in designing and decorating our float again this year. Last
year, Agape Storehouse won First Place and we are praying
for another win this year. For more information on meeting
times and decorating times, please see Bro James Powe.
To All the
January
Couples
celebrating an
Anniversary…
..
DAY
FAMILY & FRIENDS
2014
J A N U A R Y 26 @ 10:15 A M
Agape Storehouse Church
4603 Highway 39 North, Meridian, MS 39301
Come join us in this special service as we honor our family
and friends and give praises to God our Father…..
Come experience the presence of Jesus!!
Don’t forget to pick up a copy of First Lady’s Manual…..
Cost of the book is only $14.00. A representative of LFW Ministries will be on
hand at the table in the foyer after each Sunday service for your convenience to
purchase a copy. You may also purchase a copy by sending check or money order
in the amount of $16.00 which includes shipping and handling to:
LFW Ministries
P O Box 1752
Meridian, Ms 39302
or
Agape Storehouse Apostolic Church
P O Box 2048
Meridian, Ms 39302
For more info, you may call the church office at (601) 485-2870.
CONTINUED PRAYERS FOR…..
Prophet John H. Willis
Apostle Alton R. and Elder Sherrilyn L. Williams
Mayor Percy and Lady Deidre Bland & Family
Mr. David Gates (Continued healing)
Ms Leanna & Kylan Gates
Bro Ben & Sis Sonya Willis
Pastors and Wives
Prophetess Linda Willis
Agape Storehouse Church Family
Mrs. Mary Walker
Sis Loretta Webb and Family
Sis Vanessa Walker & Family
Bro Anthony Donald (God’s Protectio n)
All Men and Women in the Military
PRAYERS OF CONCERN FOR…..
Bro George Willis
Sis Dorothy Gilliam
Bro Julius Jones and his entire family
Sis Judette & Rishard Pierre
Rob & Lonnie Hampton & Family
Rev Douglas Wright & Family
PRAYERS OF CONTINUED HEALING FOR…..
Mother Meley Smith
Mother Amy McCarty
Sis Shirley Jean Sawyer
Sis Evonne Bumpers
Pastor Terry Ivy
Sis Annis Collins
Sis Lillie King
Bro Larry Evans
Mother Yvonne Ivy
Bro Hollis Spencer
Bro Willie Freeman
Sis Gloria Lewis
Sis Beverly Hopson
Sis Minnie Dace
Bro Bobby Irving
Sis Annie Whigham
First Lady Alicia Thomas
Bro Patrick McLaughlin
Mother Bessie McGowan
Mother Henrene Mosley
Sis Flora Sumrall
Bro Warren Price
Sis Clara Donald
Sis Ginger Dykes
Bro Richard Thomas
Sis Loukisha Lewis
Bro Arthur Johnson Jr.
Sis Shatagia Bell
Bro James Powe
Sis Natasha McClendon
Mother Cecile Edwards
Bro Bryan Dace
Sis Vernie Powers
Evangelist Edie Nicholson
Sis Gail West Leverette
Bro Tyler Russell
PRAYERS OF SYMPATHY FOR…..
The Family of Katie Mae Brown, 94, who passed on November 29, 2013
The Family of Yudora Spring Brown, 52, who passed on December 2, 2013
The Family of Mary McCarty Craig, 88, who passed on December 3, 2013
The Family of Pearlie Mae Baylor, 78, who passed on December 8, 2013
The Family of Philip Williams, 64, who passed on December 9, 2013
The Family of Ora Davis, who passed on December 12, 2013
The Family of Dyron Nix, 46, who passed on December 15, 2013
The Family of Terry (Tez) Gordon, 22, who passed on December 17, 2013
Agape Storehouse
Church Vision
is my vision through the Word of God to bring people into a relationship with Jesus
Christ, to break down and destroy racial and denominational barriers, and all forms of
religious and traditional ways that may hinder or limit us in serving the Lord in Spirit
and in Truth. Therefore, by empowering God’s people with the Word of God, through
preaching and teaching, it will aid in destroying the spirit of poverty in all areas of their
lives.
It
It is also my vision to edify men, women and children, enabling marriages and
families to be successful and whole. The Lord’s goal for this Storehouse is to fulfill the
great responsibility in supplying the needs of His people which entails salvation,
education, counsel, sustenance for parishioners, our community, city, county and state.
I will teach God’s people how to live a victorious life above sin, sickness, poverty,
fear and unbelief through practical application of the Word of God in prayer, fasting,
praise and worship. With God’s help, I will nourish the wounded, the hurting and the
lost. God’s people will be spiritually sound and secure, physically, mentally,
economically and educationally therefore, raising their level of self-worth, selfmotivation, self-determination, and self-sufficiency. In doing so, we will fulfill the
Word of God as it relates to Christ’s definition of what a storehouse should be
according to Malachi 3:10 “that there may be meat (provision) in mine storehouse.
God’s Storehouse is blessed and prosperous!