Miracle Temple Institutional C.O.G.I.C. Voices Newsletter

Miracle Temple Institutional
C.O.G.I.C.
Voices Newsletter
“A CHURCH WHERE YOU CAN FEEL THE HOLY SPIRIT”
October 2014
Volume 3 Issue 9
Deborah Richards, Editor
JURISDICTION OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA C.O.G.I.C.
Superintendent Clethen U. Sutton , Editor In Chief
DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN MISSIONARY LICENSING CEREMONY
Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ, Inc.
 Susan Sutton, First Lady
 Pearl Thomas, Church Mother
 Superintendent Clethen U. Sutton, Pastor & Administrative Assistant to the
Superintendent
Clethen U.
Sutton and First
Lady Susan
Sutton
MINISTRY IS
ABOUT
CONSISTENCY.
BE CONSISTENT
WITH GOD.
PRAY & REPENT
Inside this issue:
Holyween Holy Ghost Party
2
MT, WCD & JSWF NEWS
Prayer Request
2
2
Pastor’s Corner
Missionary Licensing Pics
Scripture Reading
3
4
4
Friends & Family Day Pics
Mission Statement
Congratulatory Expressions
Church Schedule,
5
6
6
Mother Pearl Thomas
and husband
Superintendent Clethen U. Sutton, Pastor of Miracle Temple Institutional C.O.G.I.C. is
pleased to announce that on September 25, 2014, Aspiring Missionary Stacie N. Jacobs
and Aspiring Missionary Sharmaine Burr, received their Missionary License at Brown
Memorial C.O.G.I.C. Pictured above ( From L to R) is Deacon Tracy Burr, Missionary
Sharmaine Burr, Pastor Clethen U. Sutton, Fredricka Jacobs, Missionary Stacie Jacobs
and Deacon Freddie Jacobs. See more pictures on Page 4.
WCD SUPERINTENT’S APPRECIATION SERVICE
SUNDAY, 10/19/14 @ 5:00PM
LOCATION: MIRACLE TEMPLE INST. COGIC
PRAYER REQUEST
Mother Annie Lock & Husband
Ivy Hennix & Family
Leadership
Members of Miracle Temple
Pray for all of our Leaders, our
Troops, persons living with Mental
Health Issues & Disease, and people
all over the world
Miracle Temple Reminders
PLEASE PAY YOUR TITHE!
All concerns or questions
regarding Women’s
Ministry see Mother Pearl
Thomas.
Usher Schedule for October
2014 posted, see Mother
Thomas for any questions.
HOLYWEEN
Join
Sunday School Schedule
Posted, please review & be
prepared to teach on your
scheduled day.
Miracle Temple Institutional
Church of God in Christ, Inc.
Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m.
Intercessory Prayer & 7:30
p.m. Pastoral Teaching
For a Holy Ghost Party!
Candy, Games, Prizes, Food & More
10/19 Superintendent & 1st
Lady Appreciation Mir acle
Temple @ 5:00 p.m.
ADVERTISE IN VOICES
Friday October 31, 2014 @ 6:30pm-8:30pm
Miracle Temple Institutional
Church of God in Christ, Inc.
2001 N. Albany Tampa Fl. 33607
813-251-5756
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CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST
2014 THEME
WE ARE CALLED TO MINISTER AND WITNESS TO A
DEEPLY DESTRESSED AND TROUBLED WORLD
ACTS 26:15-18
Miracle Temple Institutional C.O.G.I.C.
Voices Newsletter
PASTOR
SUTTON’S
CORNER
By Superintendent Clethen U. Sutton
“A Church Where You Can Feel the Holy Spirit”
Superintendent Clethen U. Sutton, Pastor,
Miracle Temple C.O.G.I.C. & Administrative
Assistant to the Jurisdictional Bishop
During the month of October, many may think of the word “Halloween”. According to some academic
scholars, Halloween was also referred to as All halloween, All Hallow’s Eve and All Saints’ Eve. The day,
October 31st, is a yearly celebration that is observed in many places throughout the world. Halloween is the
eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows’ Day. All Hallows’ Day is on the 1st November by the
Catholic Church and several Protestant denominations, and on the first Sunday after Pentecost in Eastern Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, in honor of all the saints, known and unknown. Historically this was a time
that was dedicated to remembering the dead saints and faithful departed believers. In thinking about what
Halloween was originally intended to be and what I see today, I think of the words “knocking” and “prayer”.
On Halloween, there are people, young and old, who dress up in costumes and knock on my door with an
expectation of receiving what they want just because they knocked. I am always praying, but during this
season, especially if you are out and about on the evening of Halloween it can be dangerous. I ask that you be
careful and stay prayerful. One privilege that we can take advantage of at any time is the privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer. Just as the trick or treaters’ knock on the evening of Halloween and the door is
opened; we can knock on God’s door and know that He will open it for us. “And I say unto you, Ask, and it
shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Luke 11:9
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
In Revelation, Jesus addressed the complacent church at Laodicea, saying, “I stand at the door and knock; if
anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me”
(3:20). Sometimes, His knocking is a light tapping in our spirit. But other times, when we are inattentive, He
may use a pounding fist of adversity to turn our focus to Him. When we knock at God’s door, He hears us and
lets us in. So let us be attentive so that when God knocks at our door, we hear Him and let Him in.
Reminder: October is Pastor Appreciation Month. This is a special time that individuals and congregations
set aside each year to honor their pastors and pastoral families for labor in the vineyard. It is also important to
remember that appreciation, affirmation and prayer support for our Pastors and other spiritual leaders is
appropriate throughout the entire year. The scripture reads in 1 Timothy 5:17, "Let the elders who rule well be
counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine."
Suggested Scripture Reading: Luke 11 & 1 Timothy 5:17
Clethen U. Sutton, Pastor
Superintendent of the West Central District
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MISSIONARY LICENSING CEREMONY AT BROWN MEMORIAL C.O.G.I.C.
SUGGESTED SCRIPTURE READING
Habakkuk 1:1-5
Job 47:7-13
Ruth 1:12-21
Job 14:14-22
Job 1:13-21
Jeremiah 15:10-18
Psalm 56:1-7
Job 24:1, 9-12, 19-25
Psalm 56:8-13
Ezekiel 43:1-12
Habakkuk 2:1-5, 3:17-19
Psalm 5
Job 19:13-21
Psalm 11
Psalm 10:1-11
Psalm 24
Isaiah 44:1-8
Exodus 3:1-6
Psalm 57:1-6
Joshua 22:21-34
2 Samuel 24:17-25
Judges 6:24-32
There are two kinds of people in the
world: those who trust in themselves
and those who trust in God. When
life comes crashing down, those who
trust in themselves have no reason to
rejoice. They cannot sustain joy in
times of disappointment. Belief,
hope, and trust in God are
prerequisites for enduring the daily
challenges of life. When disappointment and suffering appear, our trust
in God is the primary factor that can
sustain our joy. In this world, full of
crime, economic crisis, and terrorism,
we can rejoice in knowing God, who
is sovereign over all.
Directions Bible Study Guide for Adults, Lesson in
Our Society, October 5, 2014 Bible Study Guide 5
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FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY
SEPTEMBER 21, 2014
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Miracle Temple Institutional C.O.G.I.C.
Voices Newsletter
Miracle Temple Church Of God
in Christ, Inc.
2001 North Albany
Tampa, FL 33607
Phone: 813-251-5756
Email:
miracletempleinstcogic@
outlook.org
MIRACLE TEMPLE
Miracle Temple West
Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m.
Intercessory Prayer & 7:30
p.m. Bible Teaching
MIRACLE TEMPLE INSTITUTIONAL
CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST
Miracle Temple Church is called to proclaim the Gospel of Christ and the
beliefs of the COGIC faith, to maintain the worship of God, inspire in all a
love for Christ, passion for righteousness, and a consciousness of their
duties to God and their fellow human beings. We pledge our lives to Christ
and covenant with each other to demonstrate His Spirit through worship,
witnessing, and ministry to the needs of the people of this church and the
community.
Friends & Family Day
Sundays @ 9:30 –10:30 a.m.
Bible Discovery & Sunday
morning worship @ 11:00 a.m.
AVOP Rehearsal Saturdays @
10:00 a.m. Miracle Temple
LET YOUR VOICE BE
HEARD GET OUT AND
VOTE, IT IS YOUR DUTY
AS A CITIZEN
Happy 18th Birthday to Chalani Sutton, daughter of Superintendent Clethen U.
Sutton & First Lady Susan Sutton. Chalani is a senior @ Tampa Bay Technical
High School & she is a member of the Miracle Temple Praise Team. Chalani is
pictured with her best friend, Rodnesia Berry.
Fredricka Jacobs attends her
homecoming dance @
George Jenkins Senior High,
Lakeland FL School