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SHEEPFOLD EXPRESS NEWSLETTER
TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH
150 EAST SECOND STREET
(REV. R.W. JONES BLVD.)
BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY 08016
REV. CORY L JONES, D.MIN., PASTOR
Volume 22/ Issue 2
December 2015
Our mission is to be a Christ-centered
village dedicated to the development of church and community
through worship, service, sharing, teaching and preaching.
Sheepfold Ministry
To My Beloved TBC!
God has blessed us to see another year. We are indeed grateful for 2016. It's amazing how
far God has brought us and I believe the best is yet to come! This year, our intention is to
focus on our mission. "We are a Christ-centered village dedicated to the development
of church and community through worship, service, sharing, teaching, and preaching." For
us to be Christ-centered is for us to be intimately connected to the vine. In John 15, Jesus
boldly declares "I am the true vine." This suggests we are to be intimately connected to
Christ Jesus.
Being intimately connected to Christ is going to propel us to new levels of spiritual maturity. You see, spiritual maturity has very little to do with how long one has been in church. In fact, there are many that have attended church for decades but God would consider them spiritually immature. Spiritual maturity is the result of
intentionally connecting intimately with Jesus Christ. It is connecting intimately with God's word. The result
of spiritual maturity will be Christ-centered ministry.
Christ-centered ministry has the potential to change the world. Christ-centered ministry asks the questions,
"What would God have us to do? How would God require us to respond? What ministry focus would God
want us to have?" It is not overly consumed with preference. It seeks to contribute to a village that is together
and on one accord. In my heart I believe Tabernacle Baptist Church can be that village. I'm excited to be your
pastor. I'm excited about what I believe God is doing. Our leadership is committed and focused on achieving
this Christ-centered mission.
Join us in this ministry journey. Give God your resources. Give God your spiritual gifts. Give God your heart.
2016 is the year of Christ-centeredness. I'm grateful to be along for the ride. I hope you are too! I love you
dearly!
Pastor Cory
Greetings,
As I reflect on my first year as chairman, many things happened. New deacons were ordained; inclement
weather closings, meetings, (did I say meetings). Many decisions had to be made, some harder than others.
With all that was done, I believe it was to make Tabernacle the church that God wants us to be. The Deacon
Board continues to work with Pastor Cory to help him achieve the vision that God has given to him for Tabernacle.
During the past couple of months the Deacon Board has been working with Minister Lewis Dixon, who is
completing his internship here at Tabernacle. He has conducted Pastoral Care Training sessions with the Deacons and Sheepfold Leaders. Each training session has been very good and those that have participated can see
that Minister Dixon has a passion for pastoral care. There will be more to come in the near future as we continue to work with Minister Dixon to enhance the sheepfold ministry so that we are in contact with all members of TBC to address all their needs. As part of this initiative, I hope everyone received my Christmas/New
Year calling post phone greeting. Membership will be receiving phone calls from your district deacons
throughout the year as well.
Romans 12:1 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a
living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”
Deacon Mark Jenkins, Chairman
Sheepfold Ministry
Happy 2016 from the Board of Trustees of Tabernacle Baptist Church. Pastor
Cory has been preaching these first few weeks of the year about the importance
of a branch's connection to the vine. One of the most important points to grasp in
this agricultural metaphor is that a strong plant does not necessarily mean a bigger plant, but rather one that it is firmly rooted, healthy and pruned with love and
care in order to yield more and better fruit.
Toward that end, the Board of Trustees is striving to help our church "grow" by
more clearly defining our personnel procedures, by implementing a personnel
manual with well defined policies and procedures, and by developing and utilizing internal committees to deal
with maintenance, capital projects, strategic planning, security, etc. We are also working shoulder-to-shoulder
with the Board of Deacons to empower effective ministry. Our shared goal is to remain attentive to the needs
of our congregation as we endeavor to help build our Christ-centered village and minister to our congregation
and community.
May the favor of our Lord, Jesus the Christ, continue to rest, rule and abide with you and all you love.
Your fellow servant in Christ,
Christopher D. Taylor
Chairman, Board of Trustees
EDITOR’S CORNER
This issue of the Sheepfold Express newsletter marks the initial edition for 2016. We
continue our quest to be a Christ-centered village dedicated to development of church
and community through worship, service, sharing, preaching and teaching. We continue
to grow numerically and during 2015 we welcomed two hundred (200) new members
with seventy five (75) as candidates for baptism.
In August, 2015 approximately two hundred (200) of our Tabernacle congregation accompanied Pastor Cory to Los Angeles, CA. He preached at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church,
where he attended as a youngster. A great time was had by all. As we move ahead in 2016, let us continue in
constant prayer and diligently study God’s word through our School of Christian Discipleship and the supplemental classes of Biblical instruction. Continue to be supportive to our Associate Ministers as they bring the
word each Wednesday night prior to our classes of instruction.
Thanks to the Board of Trustees and the Board of Deacons for the camaraderie and the respective commitment to be supportive of our Pastor and his vision, to our members concerns and our Church mission. Thank
you as well Tabernacle family for the spirit of unity and love toward one another. Thanks to all who submitted
articles for this edition of the Sheepfold Express Newsletter. Our mission is to share information and without
you, our contributors, our publication would not be comprehensive. The desired method to submit your article
is electronically, via email to either [email protected]; [email protected] or
[email protected]. Remember … “If your story is omitted, perhaps it was not submitted”.
Thanks again and God bless all of you.
Deacon Bob and Deaconess Delores Preston
Sheepfold Ministry
What is sheepfold ministry?
THE SHEEPFOLD
Keeping in touch with the member and helping
Being a part of the Lord’s Sheepfold
Is a very blessed thing.
Because our Redeemer Jesus
Is the Keeper, Savior and King!
When we are lost, Jesus finds us.
He picks us up and carries us back.
With Him as Protector and Leader
No good thing shall will we lack.
He is tender, gentle and kind
He loves us and calls each by name;
Surely Jesus knows the pastures we need
To maintain our naïve and earthly frames.
We can sleep peacefully at night
Under the Shepherd’s watchful eye.
The dawning of each new day
Guarantees that He is still nearby.
Do not be caught outside the Sheepfold
There are dangers and death out there!
Come and stay safely inside with us
Until we transcend to Eternity in the air!
the member feel that he or she is a part of the "Church
Family".
By Sis. Marlowe Scott - February 2015
Witnessing to unsaved family members: they ar e
concerned that every member of your family accepts
Christ as his or her Savior.
Acknowledging birthdays, weddings,
graduations, etc.
How Can Your Pastor, Deacon and
Sheepfold Leader Help?
Your Pastor and Deacon are ordained officers of
the church. They are committed to helping you
and your family. They want to make sure that every
member and family in our church experience the love
and support of the whole congregation. You are the
only one who can answer the question of how your
pastor and deacon can help you. Here are some ways
they can help you:
Visiting you or your family: make visits to your
home in times of sorrow or sickness and may make
visits to the hospital.
Structure of the Sheepfold
Ministry
Rejoicing with you and your family: they will
share your joy when you celebrate important events or
accomplishments in your life.
The membership of Tabernacle Baptist Church consists of
twelve (12) Districts. One or more Deacons arc assigned to
each District. Member families or households within a district are assigned to a Sheepfold Each Sheepfold is assigned at least one Sheepfold Leader. When a person
unites with Tabernacle Baptist Church, he or she is placed
into a Sheepfold. A member who is away in college or the
military is assigned to the Sheepfold of Hope.
Being your friend: they will listen to your tr oubles
and concerns and try to assist you in whatever way
possible.
Purpose of the Sheepfold Ministry
The purpose of the Sheepfold Ministry at Tabernacle
Baptist Church may be summarized into four (4) areas:
By helping members
Become acquainted with the organizational structure,
facilities, and programs of the Church.
 Get involved with Bible Study
 Participate in ministries of the Church
 Know other members of the Church
 Get involved in planned activities of the Sheepfold
Ministry

In
Providing assistance to the
member or member's family during a crisis in the family.
Giving support in times of crisis: they may be able
to help you through a crisis by listening and giving
support or referring to someone or some local agency
that can help you.
Answering questions: they can pr ovide you with
answers about your faith or about your church.
Fellowship: they can help you with your fellowship
with other members of the church.
Finding ways for you to serve in the work of the
Church: they will tell you of ways you can ser ve in
accordance with your several abilities.
Praying: they ar e ther e for you to pr ay for and
with you. Your Sheepfold Leader assists and works
with your Deacon in helping you. From time to time your
Sheepfold Leader will be contacting you to find out how
you are doing, to lend support and to find ways to assist
you. Your Sheepfold Leader will also keep your deacon
informed
Sheepfold Ministry
SHEEPFOLD
DISTRICT DIRECTORY
City
Burlington City
DISTRICT 1
Deacon:
David Burgess
Elijah Tard
Dale Smiley
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Abraham Claudine Conaway
Andrew
Hilda Timbers
Titus
Ecclesiastes
City
Bordentown
Burlington Twp.
Florence
Roebling
Trenton
DISTRICT 2
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Luke
Mattie Kitchens
Martha
Joan Bennett
Phoebe
Lori Ingram
Ruth
Connie Tyler
Thomas
Barbara Thomas
Teresa Braham
City
Camden City
Cherry Hill
Delanco
Maple Shade
Palmyra
Unassigned Areas
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Aaron
Alavan Dennis
Daniel
Rev. Melinda Bradbury-Walls
Linda Richardson
Vivian Crowell-Schley
Gabriel
Delois McCormick
Malachi
Rosalie Burroughs
Mary
Thelma Moore
Phillip
Bernice Pires
Samuel
Minnie Moore
DISTRICT 3
Deacon:
Marc Stephens
Alfred Powell
Robert Powell
Deacon:
Russell Jordon
Al Jackson
Samuel Thomas
DISTRICT 5
Deacon:
Mark Jenkins
Irvin Moore
Joseph Houston
Joseph Moore
Marcus Williams
City
Browns Mills
McGuire
Pemberton
DISTRICT 4
City
Beverly
Edgewater Park
Lower Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Ft. Dix
Southampton
Camden County
Cinnaminson
Delran
Moorestown
Philadelphia, PA
Deacon:
Frank Ealy
James Johnson
Charles Loftland
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Jude
Penny Jones
Terri Weston
Nicodemous Nancy Johnson
Philippians Ann Whitman
Henry Whitman
Sheepfold Ministry
City
Eastampton
Lumberton
Marlton
Voorhees
DISTRICT 6
Mount Holly
Mount Laurel
Westampton
Medford
Deacon:
Carl Jackson
James Lockley
Michael Swoope
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Hosea
Rosalind Lockley
Jacob
Eleanor Wilburn
Lydia
Doris Robinson
Nathan
Marjorie Barnett
Nimrod
Kassandra Keitt
Rachel
Betty Laurey
Timothy
Betty Williams
Robert Williams
Solomon
Marlene Jackson
City
Willingboro Twp.:
Buckingham Park
Hawthorne Park
DISTRICT 7
Deacon:
Douglas Baker
Joe Davis
Benjamin Whipple
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Benjamin Julia Hamlett
Elizabeth
James King
Judah
Angeline Parrish
Mordecai Wellington R. Mahoney
Paul
Brenda Hicks
Peter
Carolyn Plummer
Stephen
Barbara Dillard
DISTRICT 8
City
Willingboro Twp.:
Country Club Park
Twin Hills Park
Deacon:
Ronald J. Moffitt
Eric Dennis
William Owens
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Amos
Harold E. Espy
Esau
Jackie Dennis
Esther
Andrea Moffitt
Joshua
Rev. Margaret W. Jackson
Retha Owens
Josiah
Ann Giles
DISTRICT 9
City
Willingboro Twp.:
Fairmount Park
Somerset Park
Deacon:
Arthur Bernard
Joseph Evans
Willie Reid
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Jeremiah
Mary Ham
Moses
Irene Johnson
Nehemiah
Corrine Maddred
Sheepfold Ministry
DISTRICT 10
City
Willingboro Twp.:
Garfield East Park
Deacon:
Robert Preston
Ed Reuben
Elrich “Pete” Green
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Deborah
Kim Reuben
Isaiah
Marian DeCosta
Mark
Min. Shirley Powell
Micah
Denise Whipple
Sarah
Delores Preston
DISTRICT 11
City
Willingboro Twp.:
Garfield Park
Garfield North Park
DISTRICT 12
City
WillingboroTwp.:
Deer Park
Millbrook Park
Pennypacker Park
Rittenhouse Park
Deacon:
Samuel Coleman
Derrick Wynter
Carson Burton
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Cornelius
Violet Melton
Gideon
Eva McDowell
Gilda Jackson
James
Ruthie Brito
Job
Lenora Williams
Nathaniel
Lewis Dixon
Mary Dixon
Psalms
Ida Bright
Revelation
Marlyn Benn
Romans
Bertha Smith
Deacon:
Noel Gibson
William Scott
Harry Vereen
Alan Johnson
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Bartholomew
Barbara Baltimore
Jonathan
Heidi Washington
Joseph
Lula Vereen
Matthew
Betty Dutton
Obadiah
Pauline Gibson
Simeon
Marie Scott
SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Charity
Ruthy Leach
Nursing Homes
Faith
Etta Brown
Watch Care
Historian
Mary Ann Smith
(Church History)
Hope
Nancy Johnson
College Students
Repentance Rev. James Baltimore
(Prisons)
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Sheepfold Ministry
DISTRICT
Abrams, David
Agboh, Doreen
Alston, Anthony
Alston, Geneviere
Ashley, Tabetha
Barreto, Bianca
Bayton, Renee
Bey, Patricia
Blue, Alaisha
Boderick, Torri
Boone, Isaiah
Brady, Amanzio
Brisbon, Devon
Burgess, Celia
Burroughs, Monica
Burton, Jayden
Burton, Lamont
Byard, Brianna
Campbell, Thomas
Cave, Diana
Charles, Leland
Charles, Leyana
Charley, Crystal
Colvin-Kinnel, Deloris
Desheild, Carla
Desheild, Tymere
Dissee, Gabriel
Drummond, Anthony
Ebo, Evelyn
Ebo, India
Estevez, Najelly
Farmer, George
Figueroa, Jade
Furlow, Celia
Furlow, Craig
Furlow, Sonja
Gaston-Garbitt, Nakia
Golding, Julie
Grace, Jamilla
Green, Kendal
Green, Michael
Hagans, Britain
Hanks, James E.
Harris, Lynette N.
Hosendorf, Monica
Hyllon, Fernando
Ijalana, Christiana
Ingram, Felicia
Jefferson, Janifer
Jenkins, Jaden
Jenkins, Joanette
Johnson Jr, David
Johnson, Brielle
Johnson, David W.
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DISTRICT
Johnson, Ethel
Johnson, Latonia
Jones, Curtis O.
Keitt, Cheryl
Kenkpen, Joyce
Knight, Sionney
Livingston, Jasmine
Marshall, James
Marshall, Vickie
Mason, Tyler A.
Massenburg, Danielle
Mathis, Sionnie
Maxwell, Karen
McCray, Nicole
McNeil, Sabrina
Mitchell, Naomi
Moctezoma, Rev. Jose
Morton, Deneika
Nelson, Margie
Nesmith, Marlise
Oglesby, Angelique
Oneal, Princess
Owens, Mrs. Monica (Minister)
Page, Sarah
Parks, Shawn
Patterson, Cleopatra
Peck, Annette
Powell, Leigh
Purdie, James
Richardson, Elizabeth
Richarson, Tichina
Rogers, Juliana
Rogers, Larry (Lawrence)
Ross, Jerry
Rowe, Cecilia
Rowe, Kevin
Rowe, Mercedes
Sadler, Jennifer
Satto, Siah
Scott, Leon
Senion, Caroline
Shannon, Larnice
Simmons, Doris
Smith, Zachariah
Sonjor, Edwin
Sonjor, Grace
Sonjor, Marcus
Stewart, Jared
Stewart, William
Sullivan, Rickey J.
Sumo, Denie
Sumo, Joyce
Swoopes, Shelia
Tarty, Auriel
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DISTRICT
Thompson, Albertha
Thompson, Aleeciya
Thompson, Deanna
Thompson, Donte
Thompson, Janee
Thompson-Tyson, Susan
Turnball, Tivern
Turnbull, Lezley
Tyler, Rudolph
VanKline, Jeff
Wells, Marvin
Williams, Kim
Wilson, Cortney
Youmans, Alaysha
SAVE THE DATE!
SHEEPFOLD
FELLOWSHIP
SATURDAY
April 16, 2016
12:00 PM—3:00 PM
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Sheepfold Ministry
District 1
Janee Dennis completed her 2nd semester Freshman year at Cornell making the Dean's list with a 3.52. We are
proud of her accomplishments. Janee
continue to keep God first. Make good
decisions and encourage others to do
the same.
Love, Mom and Dad (Deacon Eric
and Deaconess Jackie Dennis)
Grandmom Alavan Dennis
District 2
Good day Tabernacle Family,
My name is John A. Trials. My wife
Grace and I have been members of
Tabernacle Baptist
Church for 3 Years.
We relocated from
Queens, New York 3
years ago and have
been overwhelmed by
all that God has bestowed upon us. God’s
most recent blessing is
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questions. To God be the Glory.
Congratulations Lauren and Nicole
DuBose, Burlington Township High
School Class of 2016!
(daughters of Ar’Den G. DuBose;
granddaughters of Clyde H. Grice)
District news
The best is yet to come!
University remains an honor student
During the past year both Lauren and
and is currently a
Nicole participated in outreach proResident Hall Assisgrams to prepare them for college and
tant, and is President
future careers. These programs were
of the Black Student
designed to provide a favor for future
Union at RU and
careers in Science, Engineering, Busiwon the race in the
ness and Medical fields. These proRutgers Student
grams provided a variety of hands-on
United. Dionne conactivities with workshops, labs and
tinues in her four
interactive learning sessions.
year paid internship
at Comcast Inc with
Lauren participated in the Rutgers
tuition matching scholarship funds.
University Engineering Camp: 2015
We thank God for all he has done and
Minority Engineering Educational
continues to do in
Task High School Outreach (April
Dionne's life.
2015) as well as the Cooper Medical
School of Rowan University – Junior Nicole Higginbotham, daughter of
Urban Medical Pioneers (JUMP) pro- Trustee Nanette Jordan, and Deacon
gram. (December 2015)
Russell Jordan, Sr., a Freshman at
Nicole participated in and graduated
Temple University
from the week long Biz Ed program
earned Dean's List
held at Rutgers University School of
status for her first
Business (July 2015)
semester.
In addition Nicole
Additionally both Lauren and Nicole
received an Assemhad the opportunity to participate in
bly Resolution from
the Engineering Girls Camp sponAssemblymen Consored by S.W.E the Society of Womaway
en Engineers (S.W.E.) at Widener
and Assembly SinUniversity (February 2015). This
gleton as an admired resident of Burcamp provided the opportunity for
lington Twp, with distinguished acayoung ladies to explore many differ- demic achievement and community
ent Engineering disciplines and
service. Nicole was the only recipidemonstrate how engineering spans so ent of the NJ Utilities Association
many areas such as healthcare, agriJames R. Leva Scholarship.
culture, entertainment, business etc. It
highlighted how the work of engineers In addition, Nicole received a Joint
can make a difference in all our lives. Resolution from the Senate and GenCongrats to both Lauren and Nicole
eral Assembly on 3/26/15 for her merfor taking the initiative to explore
itorious record, scholastic achievemany different opportunities to help
ment, and community leadership.
direct their college and career choices.
The above initiatives as well as being Nicole was a proud recipient of a genmembers of the Delta Gems and aterous scholarship from the National
tending TBC’s “It’s a Girl Thing” will Pan Hellenic Council of Burlington
continue to enlighten and empower
County. Last but not least Nicole regreatness! With God first: dedication, cently received a first place scholardetermination, perseverance, hard
ship award from the Greater Baptist
work and opportunity -- the best is yet Convention of NJ
to come!
Lovingly the Grice-DuBose family
We thank God for all he has done and
The journey continues:
continues to do in Nicole's life.
Dionne Higginbotham, daughter of
Trustee Nanette Jordan and Deacon
Russell Jordan a Junior at Rutgers
Sheepfold Ministry
District news
District 2
school teachers. Mrs. Boyd maintains high expectations for her stuRichard Farmer, III - 8 year old
dents. She challenges them and
son of Richard and Jacqueline
Farmer, and grandson of Ida Bright works push her students reach their
achieved Red Belt status in martial highest potential.
arts at Kaizen Karate in Mt. Laurel,
NJ. He will also perform at his 2nd District 3
piano recital at the Moorestown
Sydney Taylor
School of Music in January
received Raccoon
2016. He will perform 12 classical
of the month at Howard
pieces from French, German and
Emmons Elementary
Spanish composers, as well as, new
School. Sydney's award
Romantic and 20th-century composstates "She is a friend to
ers. He has been playing the piano
all and a positive role
since the age of 5 years old. Praise model". Sydney is the daughter of
God for blessing and watching over Trustee Chris and Angie Taylor
him!
Sis Marlowe Scott had another sucDaeshon Underwood, 19 year old
cessful book signing for “Believing
son of Kim Underwood and Larry
Without Seeing: The Power of
Rodgers, and
Faith” which was published by her
grandson of Ida
daughter Angela Edwards, CEO of
Bright, received the Pearly Gates Publishing LLC, HouJ. Wood Platt Cad- ston, TX. This book earned “Best
die Scholarship for Seller” status on Amazon when it
maintaining above was released as well as the honor of
average grade point placing #1 in the Hot New Releases
average while a
in Christian Education.
freshman at Fairleigh Dickinson
With the sales from her first book
University (FDU) in Morristown,
signing in June, Tabernacle’s
NJ. He also made the Spring 2015 Christian Education Ministry was
Dean's List at FDU while being a
blessed with a $460.00 donation.
member of the Golf Team. We
Praise God for that blessing!
thank the Lord for blessing Daeshon For anyone needing books, Sis Scott
as well!!
may be contacted at (609) 8936069.
Burlington Township Middle
School at Springside
Yolanda Boyd
Teacher of the Year
7th Grade Science Teacher
Mrs. Boyd has been a teacher in
Burlington Township for fourteen
years. She currently teaches seventh grade science. She has also
worked as one of our elementary
In October 3, 2015 Marlowe had
a book signing at Crowned With
Knowledge Book Hub in
Pennsauken. When Sis Marjorie
Barnett learned of the event, she
contacted Mayor Rick Taylor who
came to visit and enjoy the experience!
A copy of "Spiritual Growth: From
Milk to Strong Meat" was sent to
President Obama and Marlowe received an acknowledgement thanking her in November
District 4
The National and Worldwide known
prestigious Wallstreet Journal
Newspaper, recently (sept 11 2015)
published an Ad article and photo
on line of some of the many volunteers of TBC Quest Soup Kitchen's
faithful, dedicated, and hardworking
Quest-team members who are committed to the multiple-outreach missions of quest; by being "doers of
the word and not hearers only" (James 1:22)
Included in the photo also is Quest
founder (1977) Deacon Samuel
Thomas Jr. and wife Barbara
Thomas. Deacon Thomas in 2009
as a Realtor (who is retired now)
was responsible for recieving a ten
thousand dollars (Good Neighbor
Award) for Quest; from the National
Association of Realtors. "Praise
God" for finding amazing ways to
carry out his word, will, and ways.
(See video at realtor.org/gna) &
(realtor.com/goodneighbor).
Thanks to Sis. Inez Addison (wife
of Trustee Addison) who found the
article on the web; had her husband
share it with Quest Chairman Walter
Brown; along with input to our Pastor Cory Jones
Footnote: Quest sends out " A big
thank you and a Happy New Year".
To our TBC Family, supporters,
partners, volunteers, and Pastor
Cory Jones and family.
We need the body of Christ, with all
your spiritual gifts, to "share
Jesus Christ," by helping the least of
these...
Deacon Samuel Thomas &
Deaconess Barbara Thomas
Sheepfold Ministry
District 6
Christian Whitaker is
enrolled at Bennett
College in Greensboro,
NC. She just completed
her first semester at
Bennett College as a
"freshwoman" (as the
young women are affectionately called).
During her first semester, Christian received a
4.00 grade point average. She takes pride in
attending campus Bible
study on Wednesdays and participates on the Debate Team where she
has been deemed the "go to" person
for political and global subject matters. Christian is the daughter of Tiffany Whitaker and granddaughter of
Arnette and Albert Peterson. Thanks
to the Lord and for the many prayers
from her family and Tabernacle
family. Congratulations Christian
for a job well done!
Tabernacle family, please join us in
congratulating Jordan Jackson, a
District news
the opportunity to play youth football this past fall season for the
Mount Laurel Indians, and was an
outstanding linebacker and wide receiver. He received a lot of recognition for his talent and ability.
Jordan was also recognized during
Vacation Bible School this past
summer for learning all 66 books of
the bible. Jordan is the grandson of
Deacon Carl and Sis. Marlene
Jackson.
Marissa Mitchell, a sophomore
Culinary Arts student at Johnson
and Wales University JWU,
Providence,
Rhode Island
campus, was on
the Dean's list
each trimester
since she started
attending JWU in
September 2014
through December 2015. During
Marissa's freshmen year, she was
awarded the prestigious, international James Beard Scholarship. During
her freshman and sophomore years,
Marissa was blessed to be the recipient of a JWU Presidential Scholarship each year.
District 8
Our son Michael Hatcher has successfully defended his PhD dissertation and doctoral studies at Georgia
Tech University School of Architecture. He is the son and proud parents
of Bernard and Sally Hatcher.
District 10
It is with great love and pride that
we announce that our son, Kenneth
A. Hodges has retired from active
military duty as of 30 November
2015. During his 23 plus years on
active duty he obtained the rank of
Master Gunnery Sergeant (E-9),
serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and
many places around the world. He
is One of the Few, the Proud, a
United States Marine. Semper Fidelis. Congrats son and may your
future be as fruitful as your service
to our country.
Carolyn and David Hodges
District 11
On August 29, 2015, Claretha
Mervin received the “Lifetime
Achievement Award” from Youth
Achievers’ Committee while she
continued to
complete her
In March 2016, Marissa will begin
education. Clarher Internship at Walt Disney World
etha had a goal
in Orlando, Florida. Marissa is
to get her degree
scheduled to receive an Associate
and on Saturday,
Degree in Culinary Arts in May
December 5,
2016. She plans to continue her
2015, Claretha
studies at JWU to earn a Bachelor’s
Mervin graduDegree in Food Service and Hospiated with a 3.44
tality. Marissa, a 2014 graduate
GPA from
for Rancocas Valley Regional High
Strayer UniverSchool,
is
the
daughter
of
Reverends
sity with a
fifth grader at the Hartford School in
Marian
and
Ernest
Mitchell
Bachelor of
Mount Laurel Township, as he conIII.
Marissa
gives
All
Glory
and
Business
Administration
Degree
tinues to make great strides in his
Praise to the LORD Jesus Christ!
with a concentration in Human Reacademic achievements. Jordan
sources. Claretha had a goal to
made the honor roll for the first
complete her degree and she worked
marking period. While Jordan enrelentlessly to get it done, never givjoys playing video games and
ing up.
sports, he is equally committed to
achieving high grades. Jordan had
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District news (continued)
District 12
Bishar Khary Jenkins, Jr., is a junior at
Rutgers University in New Brunswick,
N.J. Bishar is a Political Science Major
with a minor in Organizational Leadership. His G.P.A is: 3.53.
Bishar is the Vice president of the Rutgers University branch of the N.A.A.C.P.
Women’s Day –Sunday
March 6, 2016
On December 14, 2015, Bishar was inducted into the Honor Society for politics
by the Eagleton Institute of Politics at
Rutgers University.
Bishar is the son of Stacey Beasley and
the grandson of Deacon Elijah Tard, Jr.
and
Deaconess
Juanita Tard.
Caption
describing
picture or graphic.
Sister
Audrey Whittington, a Fitness
Floor Attendant & Certified Fitness Instructor at the YMCA of Burlington &
Camden
County,
Riverfront
branch, received the
YMCA
"Living the
Mission"
Award on
Monday, Dec 14th 2015.
Congratulations Audrey!
Celebrate Black History Month by
taking part in the National African
American Read-In on Saturday,
February 13th at 1 PM.
Sponsored by the Tabernacle Players
Drama Ministry. Readers are encouraged to prepare a poem or short
selection by an African American
author to read aloud. These powerful
pieces just need a voice to give them
life. Sign up in the breezeway.
CONGREGATIONAL
FITNESS HOURS
HELP WANTED
Pioneer Clubs
Tabernacle Baptist Church Gym
Seeking individuals for
the following:
Monday—Wednesday
6:00AM-7:00AM
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
6:00PM—7:00PM
“Kennedy Center
Willingboro, NJ”
Thursday
6:00AM– 7:00AM


Teachers and Helpers
Activity Director/Craft
Person
Requirements:
 Love the Lord
 Love children
For further information
Contact:
Deaconess Delores Preston
[email protected]
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Congregational Fitness
When Pastor Cory announced to the
TBC family back in July that our church
was having a weight loss challenge
through congregational fitness, I was
hesitant about signing up, especially
while already having a YMCA membership. As a result of my wife encouraging me to join her in the challenge, six
(6) months later I’m still a part of this
great fitness ministry.
I attend the 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. class,
which in its very essence tests ones commitment since the class begins so early.
Just getting out of bed at 5:15 a.m. to
workout is all a part of challenging your
mind first leading then to the physical
training.
This fitness training has been the best
physical
training
I’ve
had in
years!
The
trainers
have
done an
excellent job
and are to be commended for their professionalism and dedication to this program. The training is threefold, it is not
only physically challenging, but inspirational and spiritual as well. You just
can’t get anything better than this, from
an exercise standpoint for free!
Deacon Noel Gibson
Tarae's faithfulness and commitment has
truly been a blessing. This program has
helped me improve my health and establish new friendships.
Rudolph Vincent
Goals are the fuel in the furnace of
achievement.” BRIAN TRACY
obtaining our goals to wellness.
I joined Congregational Fitness
six months ago. Since then I’ve
lost 10 pounds. I am learning to
deal with stress, pressure and
learning to eat healthier. I’ve
learn to press toward the mark
with a different attitude. Keep
the faith and don’t let anyone tell
you that you can’t do it. I am encouraged to stick with it.
Claretha Mervin
Yes, Thanks be to God that he
granted each of us immeasurable
blessings to see 2016. What is so
fascinating about this time of
year, you get to witness a myriad
of weight loss testimonials and
seemingly expert advice. No
doubt, you will find yourself captivated by the brightest and most
persuasive of famous personalities professing ultimate weightloss/wellness products to make
your dreams come true. From
Marie Osmond to Oprah Winfrey
pledging the point system and
box food is the magic bullet for
weight loss. Jillian Michaels to
Shaun T guarantees that stair
climbing machines and rapid
physicality ensures weight loss
and wellness. Please let's not forget NutriBullet along with slim
fast, who continuously affirms
their products, is the pinnacle to
weight-loss success.
I can't dispute any of these pledges. Every last pledge will assist
in losing weight. So, if what I'm
saying is true, why is it so hard
for individuals to obtain wellness
and maintain a healthy weight?
Well, because you asked. It's only two reasons why we fail in
I can't dispute any of these
pledges. Every last pledge will
assist in losing weight. So,
if what I'm saying is true, why
is it so hard for individuals to
obtain wellness and maintain a
healthy weight? Well, because
you asked. It's only two reasons
why we fail in obtaining our
goals to wellness.
We eliminate the most essential
component that is necessary for
our journey to obtain wellness
and replace it with the very
thing that will essentially halt
our journey to being healthy.
We eliminate God from the
plan and replace God with excuses.
Minister Linda Moreira
Replace
God with
excuses
Keeping
God in the
plan
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To:
Re:
From:
Mission Ministry
Tabernacle Baptist Church & Mission Ministry
Foreign Mission Report/Ghana, West Africa
Sisters Elvira James and Linda Richardson
This report is from Sisters Elvira James and Linda Richardson regarding their short term
mission tour to the Garden of Hope Community School of the Apese Village of Ghana,
West Africa. The objectives of this mission tour were to assess the operational needs of the school, determine
the progress of the students, confirm the construction of a toilet facility and additional classrooms.
On Tues., Nov. 17, 2015, at 9:50 a.m., we departed from Philadelphia, PA for a short term mission tour in
Ghana, West Africa. We arrived in Ghana on Wed., Nov.18, 2015, at 7:50 a.m. Bishop Curtus Amarteyfio
met us at the airport and informed us that we would spend this tour at his home. We were pleasantly surprised
as we had been unsure of our accommodations. Upon arrival at Bishop’s home, we met his lovely wife, Dr.
Irene Amarteyfio, who prepared wonderful African meals for us each day and served as a wonderful hostess
throughout the week.
Wednesday afternoon, we unpacked and settled in at Bishop’s comfortable home. Wednesday night, we resorted care bags to ensure a bag for each child with correct grade level and age.
On Thursday morning, we packed up the supplies and headed out to the school. We had no idea what to expect and was anxiously looking forward to our arrival. We were not prepared for the reception that we received at the school. The first thing we saw was a big sign covered with pictures of children in a school setting
that read, “Garden of Hope Community School.” Driving further down a slight hill into a mango tree farm,
we came upon the school facility. There were three large tents situated between the two main windowless
structures which housed the four classrooms that made up the school. Bishop Curtis informed us that under
the first tent sat all of the children with school staff, under the second tent sat the parents and under the third
tent sat the dignitaries who had come to greet us. (Village Leaders, Governmental Leaders, Leaders from State
Education Dept.) As the morning progressed, we came to the
realization that the entire morning program involving the children, local and state leaders had been specifically planned for us.
All the classes from nursery school to fourth grade made presentations demonstrating their educational accomplishments and
command of the English Language. We were amazed because
we knew the history of the school. It began with Associate Minister, Mike and three students under a mango tree. (Currently,
there are 130 students attending the Garden of Hope Community
School and Minister Mike is the headmaster.) There were songs,
dances, Scripture recitation, a play (King Solomon), and speeches by various leaders. Bishop Curtis gave a brief history of the
school and introduced the two of us. We each expressed our
gratitude and delight for all the school had done to welcome
us. We presented the school with a Dake Bible to be housed and used at school. At the end of the program,
the five pieces of luggage were brought forth and with the help of school staff, we began passing out care
bags. The expressions on the faces of the children as they received their bags, were worth all the work that had
gone into the preparation of each bag. (We are so grateful and thankful to the Jr. Missionaries and TBC for
their generous support of this project) After all care bags were distributed, gift bags of school supplies were
given to all the teachers who were humbly grateful for everything they received. Afterwards, we drove home
where there was much discussion regarding the day’s events. It was truly an awesome experience and we were
overwhelmed to have been offered the opportunity to participate in this foreign mission journey. Thank you
TBC!!
On Friday, we visited the school again and presented age appropriate lessons with each class. The teaching
manipulatives and bags of prizes that we used for instructions and rewards were
left with the teachers as further teaching tools. The attentive and enthusiastic behavior of the students in the
classes was remarkable. All students were polite and simply beamed with a love for learning. It was a pleasure
interacting with them.
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On Saturday, we took some personal time to purchase souvenirs and experience the Ghanaian culture. It was
interesting to walk the streets of Accra, Ghana and visit the many small shops with various types of handcrafted art.
On Sunday, we made our final visit to the Garden of Hope
Community School while Sunday School was in session.
Sister Elvira taught a lesson on the subject “Who Can Curse
Whom God Has Blessed?” It was taken from Numbers 23:8
“How can I curse whom God has not cursed?” After class,
treats were given to the children and we left to attend services at an associate church under the leadership of Bishop
Curtis. We were introduced as the TBC Missionaries bringing support to the Garden of Hope Community School. We
received a warm welcome and spoke briefly regarding our
mission tour. Sister Elvira was surprised when Bishop Curtis asked her to give the message for the service. She spoke
again on the same subject as at Sunday School. After a full
day of praise and worship, we invited Bishop Cutis and his
wife to dinner at a restaurant of their choice in appreciation
of their hospitality and generosity.
On Monday, we were given a guide, car and driver to visit a slave castle. This was a profound experience for
both of us as it was the building in which slaves were housed before being forced on ships to be sold in foreign lands. We were moved by actually having the opportunity to stand in the doorway of what is called the
“Door of No Return.”
On Tuesday, we rested and prepared for our return trip.
On Wednesday morning at 10:15, we left Ghana to return to USA. We arrived in Philadelphia, PA at 10:15
p.m. We are grateful to God and Tabernacle for this wonderful mission experience. We are available to answer any questions that you may have regarding this mission tour.
As a final note, you have heard of the African Proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” From what we saw
and experienced, we believe that it also takes a village to educate a child.
Ask us about these stories of Human Interest:
The strong community spirit
The motorcycle and wagon school bus
The pride of the old mother and parents
The school cook
The mud and straw huts
The spirit of worship
The desire for an education
Stone Welcome
Pencil Girl
Gratefully and Humbly submitted,
Elvira James & Linda Richardson
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Community OUTREACH
QUEST CHRISTIAN OUTREACH MINISTRY
Quality - Under standing - Evangelism - Sacrifices - Together ness
“…Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only…” James 1:22
Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday Love Baskets
The “Village of Tabernacle” truly worked together again to bless needy and less fortunate families in our community during the 2015 Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season.
Perhaps you donated food or money, volunteered time and service, prayed
for this outreach ministry or helped in some other way. Whatever you did,
your contribution played a vital part in the success of our Holiday Baskets
Program! President Walter Brown and the members of Quest express our
sincere gratitude for your help in 2015!
God enabled Tabernacle to provide 381 families at Thanksgiving and 246
families at Christmas with a turkey and basket of food. Fresh produce
(potatoes, onions, celery) was included to
add all the trimmings for making a
healthy, nutritious holiday meal.
Two community health workers from
Southern Jersey Family Medical Center
(SJFMC) were invited to be available Thanksgiving and Christmas to assist
people needing medical or social services. SJFMC offers help with dental or
medical care regardless of ability to pay. This organization also gives assistance to those whose rent, mortgage or utilities are in arrears. The center
maintains a list of low income housing and aids with 1st month rent and security deposit. SJFMC has a tremendous program that addresses maternal child
health services. It was indeed a blessing to have SJFMC on site to help individuals and families gain access to community services!
Quest is able to continue serving the physical as well as spiritual needs of our neighbors because of assistance
and donations from generous supporters and faithful volunteers.
Again, the founder, officers and members of Quest Christian Outreach Ministry (which includes the Soup
Kitchen, Food Pantry, Angel Tree, Clothing, Daily Bread and Holiday Love Baskets) truly thank the “Village
of Tabernacle” for your continued cooperation and awesome support!!!
“Sing unto the LORD; for He hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.” Isaiah 12:5
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Community OUTREACH
Women’s Ministry
Coming towards the end of something has a way of getting us to reflect back on events (whether
it’s a project, relationship or end of year) and to look forward to new and great possibilities. As
we come to a close for 2015 and reflect on the last 12 months for the Women’s Ministry, there
were many accomplishments we can rejoice in. We kicked off 2015 with the Women’s Day Extravaganza with the theme, “Women with a Purpose.” We had several speakers exciting us in the word that
lead up to the big day with a powerful word from Rev. Connie Jackson. As time went on and we surveyed the
needs of the women, a “Table Talk” discussion was set in place as women crowded around several tables to
discuss their successes as well as challenges with parenthood, finances, health, loss of loved one, job, forgiveness and a host of other topics. There were sad tears along with tears of joy and laughter that filled the
room as the women supported and encouraged one another.
Other outreach events besides Table
Talk the ministry supported was the
local Community Clean-up to help
make the neighborhood cleaner and
safer for kids to play on the playground (see the pics provided). On
another occasion, the ministry
members provided paint and gave
their time and services by painting
the interior walls of the Providence
House - Catholic Charities shelter for women of domestic violence. Upon
completion, the shelter was made as beautiful as the women staying there. The
In-House Retreat pulled the year together as the theme was emphasized “A
Woman, God’s Treasure, A Journey Worth Taking, Seeking God’s Essence!”
The retreat brought both congregational women and women from the surrounding areas together in prayer and
through workshops.
At the very tail of the year, the ministry selects a family either within the church or community to give extra
support during the Christmas season. The members supported this Christmas Blessing by donating their time,
money and/or gifts for the family selected. This year we had a surprised community donation of $200 from
James Grace and Gary Haman that was presented on behalf of James’ grandparents: Jethro Sr. and Pearl
Grace. The Christmas Blessing is spreading into the community and we thank all the ministry members and
Mr. James Grace and Mr. Gary Haman.
We are reaching new heights in 2016 as we introduce one of our new events to come, the Praise Walk & Nutritionist. We’re also looking forward to an off-site retreat for 2016.
We say farewell to Jennifer Martin (2014/2015 President) and Felicia Ham (2014/2015 Vice President) and
we thank you both for your leadership services. We also welcome Sandi Moore, President and Doris Brown,
Vice President as our new leaders for 2016. We are excited about the new possibilities.
Submitted by:
Christine Morton,
2014/2015 Correspondence Secretary
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Church School Trip
Sight & Sound Theatre
Board of Christian education
Are you coming to Bible Study on
Wednesday night and leaving you
children at home?
Bring them with you!
Pioneer Clubs, an age appr opr iate,
Bible Study for children 2-3 years
(potty trained) through 6th grade. A
structured learning experience designed to encourage children to place
God in every phrase of their lives.
Children experience a fun way to
study God’s Word, meet new
friends, play games, and participate
in various activities.
Wednesday-6:45pm –8:00pm
For more information contact: Sister Deborah Jumpp
Church School Superintendent
Lancaster, PA
March 25, 2016
Leaving church at 9:30 AM
Return approximately 7:00 PM
Pricing includes transportation
from TBC, lunch at Hershey
Restaurant (12 noon) and the show
that starts at 2:45 PM
Ticket Prices:
TBC Members Adults $78.00
TBC Members Adults (Church
School Students $78.00
TBC Members Children
(age 3-12) $48.00
Non TBC Members Cost:
Adults $99.00
Children $75.00
Payment due February 28, 2016
Coordinators:
Deaconess Delores Preston
Sister Marion Daniels
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GROWING IN FAITH
Our Spiritual Gift of Faith like the small mustard seed,
Is planted by God and must grow
Into a deep rooted belief that our Father nurtures
As the sun, winds and storms of our life come and go.
While our fruitful day may not readily come,
God continues the sunshine and rains
And counts each budding leaf one by one.
You see, He knows the end before we do
Because all of His promises are definitely true; and,
We must have faith to see the growing period through.
When we begin to mature and bear the fruit as we should,
We will see the positive outcome of those times we waited
And realize that surely our God has been more than good!
©2015 Sis. Marlowe R. Scott
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Celebration of black history month
Lift Every Voice and Sing
Lift ev'ry voice and sing,
Till earth and heaven ring,
Ring with the harmonies of Liberty;
Let our rejoicing rise
High as the list'ning skies,
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has
taught us,
Sing a song full of the hope that the present has
brought us;
Facing the rising sun of our new day begun,
Let us march on till victory is won.
Stony the road we trod,
Bitter the chast'ning rod,
Felt in the days when hope unborn had died;
Yet with a steady beat,
Have not our weary feet
Come to the place for which our fathers sighed?
We have come over a way that with tears has been watered.
James Weldon Johnson (J une
17, 1871 – June 26, 1938) was a
leading American author, poet,
early civil rights activist, and
prominent figure in the Harlem
Renaissance. Johnson was born
in Jacksonville, Florida. In 1896,
he graduated from Atlanta University, now known as Clark Atlanta University. He was the first
African American accepted to the Florida bar. He
served in several public capacities, including as consul
to Venezuela and Nicaragua and as principal of Stanton, a school for African American students in Jacksonville. He started the move towards the development of a high school program there. Johnson is best
remembered for his writing, which includes novels,
poems, and collections of folklore. In addition, Mr.
Johnson was a member of Phi Beta Sigma F raternity, Inc. He was also one of the first African-American
professors at New York University.
His first major literary sensation was The A utobiography of an Ex-Colored Man (1912), a fictional account of a light-skinned black man's attempts to survive and succeed in the early 20th Century that is designed to read like an autobiography. While serving as
We have come, treading our path through the blood of executive secretary of the NAACP from 1920 through
the slaughtered,
1931, he released God's Trombones, one of the works
Out from the gloomy past,
for which he is best remembered today. Other works
Till now we stand at last
by Johnson include an opera, Tolosa, and Negro
Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.
Americans, What Now? (1934), a book calling for civil rights for African Americans. Johnson composed the
lyrics of Lift Ev'ry V oice and Sing for which his
God of our weary years,
brother J. Rosamond Johnson composed the music.
God of our silent tears,
This is commonly known as the "Negro (or Black) NaThou who hast brought us thus far on the way;
tional Anthem."
Thou who hast by Thy might,
Led us into the light,
James Weldon Johnson died in 1938 while on vacaKeep us forever in the path, we pray.
tion in Wiscasset, Maine when the car he was driving
was hit by a train.
Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we
met Thee,
Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we
forget Thee;
Shadowed beneath Thy hand,
http://www.poetrysoup.com/famous_poets/
May we forever stand,
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True to our God,
True to our native land.
by James Weldon Johnson
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CHOICES
If i can't do
what i want to do
then my job is to not
do what i don't want
to do
It's not the same thing
but it's the best i can
do
If i can't have
what i want .
.
.
then
my job is to want
what i've got
and be satisfied
that at least there
is something more to want
Since i can't go
where i need
to go .
.
.
then i must .
.
.
go
where the signs point
through always understanding
parallel movement
isn't lateral
When i can't express
what i really feel
i practice feeling
what i can express
and none of it is equal
I know
but that's why mankind
alone among the animals
learns to cry
by Nikki Giovanni
Celebration of black history month
Life
Nikki Giovanni was born in Knoxville, Tennessee into a family of mixed African American and Italian ancestry and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1960, Giovanni began her studies
at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee and
graduated with honors in history. She received
a bachelor of arts degree in 1967. She gave
birth to Thomas Watson Giovanni, her only child, in
1969. She has been a professor of writing and literature at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University since 1987, and continues to tour nationwide. She
is also fascinated by space and space travel.
Giovanni is a breast cancer survivor who contributed
an introduction to the book Breaking the Silence : Inspirational Stories of Black Cancer Survivors.
Works
She has written more than two dozen books, including
volumes of poetry, illustrated children’s books, and
three collections of essays. The civil rights and black
power movements informed her early poetry, collected in Black Feeling, Black Talk (1968), Black Judgement (1968), and Re: Creation (1970).
Giovanni then wrote poems for children throughout
the next decade. Those W ho Ride the Night W inds
(1983) acknowledged notable black figures. Giovanni
collected her essays in the 1988 volume Sacred
Cows...and Other Edibles. Her three most recent
works are Love Poems, Blues: For All the Changes,
and Quilting the Black-Eyed Pea; Poems and Not
Quite Poems.
She also featured on the track Ego Trip By Nikki Giovanni on Blackalicious' 2000 album Nia.
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Connected To The Vine Of Christ
We must stay connected
To the vine of Jesus Christ,
The very source of our faith
And the meaning for our lives
For we will produce much fruit
As we draw from the vine
The nourishment of the Lord,
Which feeds our souls and minds
But if we fail to stay
Connected to the Lord
And abide in His promises
We long ago were taught
Then we will be cut off
Unable to produce
The lasting and abundant fruit
That God so longs to use
For the Lord wants us to be
Reflecting Jesus Christ
So the world will clearly see
The love of God inside
We need to allow the Lord
To take our branches and prune
The part that's become withered
So we'll continue to bloom.
© By M.S.Lowndes
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IN MEMORIAM
John 14:1-6
March— December 2015
Natalie Tarrance
Henrietta Jackson
Kenneth Smalls
Norris Williams
Betty Miller
William Reed
Hattie Williams
Darryl Thompson
Nelson Dutton
Madeline George
Lisa Jones
Sara Person
Pearl Grace
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THE TREE OF KNOWLEDG E
THE BIBLE CONTAINS 3,566,480
LETTERS, 773,693
WORDS, 31,102 VERSES,
1,189 CHAPTERS AND 66
BOOKS. THE LONGEST
CHAPTER IS THE 119TH
PSALM, THE SHORTEST AND
MIDDLE CHAPTER IS THE 117TH
PSALM. THE MIDDLE VERSE IS THE
8TH OF THE 118TH PSALM. THE
LONGEST NAME IS IN THE 8TH CHAPTER OS ISAIAH. THE WORD OCCURS
46,277 TIMES, THE WORD “JEHOVAH”
OCCURS 6,855 TIMES. THE 37TH CHAPTER OF ISAIAH AND THE 19TH CHAPTER OF
THE 2ND BOOK OF KINGS ARE ALIKE. THE
LONGEST VERSE IS THE 9TH VERSE OF THE 8TH
CHAPTER OF ESTHER; THE SHORTEST VERSE IS
THE 35TH OF THE 11TH CHAPTER OF JOHN.
THE 21ST VERSE OF THE 7TH CHAPTER OF
EZRA CONTAINS ALL THE LETTERS OF THE
ALPHABET EXCEPT THE LETTER “J”. THE
FINEST PIECE OF READING IS
THE 26TH CHAPTER OF ACTS.
THE NAME OF GOD IS
NOT MENTIONED
IN THE
BOOK OF
ESTHER. THE BIBLE
CONTAINS KNOWLEDGE,
WISDOM, HOLINESS AND LOVE.
----Author Unknown
From Praying Hands