corinthian voice - Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church
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corinthian voice - Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church
Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church V O L U M E I S S U E 1 2 3 D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 4 CORINTHIAN VOICE Elder Michael & First Lady, Minister Deborah Reeves But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. Titus 3:4-7 (NKJV) PAGE 2 The Corinthian Voice Church News Publication Editorial Staff Senior Pastor Elder Michael D. Reeves, Sr. Minister Deborah M. Reeves Lead Servant and Content Manager Sister Christina Mullins Assistant Lead Servant and Content Manager Sister Barbara Madry Writer/Technical Support Steward Christi Anthony Writer/Technical Support Brother Chad Wilkins Technical Support Sister Nia Scott Technical Support Evangelist Worletta Mask Writer/Technical Support Sister Lenora Banks Writer/Technical Support If you would like to comment on how we are doing, or send an idea for an article, please send an email to the Editorial Staff at [email protected] Thank you for being faithful readers of The Corinthian Voice CORINTHIAN VOICE VOLUME 12 PAGE 3 FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK Merry Christmas! It is with Jesus Joy, that I welcome you to another edition of The Corinthian Voice. So many people want to take Jesus out of Christmas, but I declare today and always that there can be no Christmas without Jesus. The Lord has brought us to the close of another year. It has been a very challenging year for all of us. But in spite of everything he has continued to show us mercy. Without God our Father, you and I never would have made it. Elder Michael and Minister Deborah Reeves Finally, I pause to say thank you for all the hard work. You’ve given of your time, and your talents; your tithes and offerings. We absolutely cannot stop now, the more we give to God, the more He gives to us. I am expecting God to do the unexpected… in 2015. Are you, Saints, ready to serve God like never before? Because that is what it’s going to take … a commitment to do your best! I believe that I will see many of you blessed like never before! LOVE TO ALL OF YOU IN THE NEW YEAR!! Elder Michael D. Reeves, Sr. PAGE 4 Congratulations Son! On Your 1st Pastoral Anniversary! We want to share this scripture with you to encourage you this day and always! "Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine." 2 Timothy 4:2 Love, Mom and Dad CORINTHIAN VOICE VOLUME 12 Elder and Minister Reeves celebrate 38 years of service PAGE 5 PAGE 6 Break Every Chain - Annual Women’s Day Conference by Sis Christ Anthony “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:12-13 Have you ever been in a dry place in your life and felt like God had forgotten all about you? You pray about a change, yet your change just does not seem to come. Have you ever had way more bills than money to make your ends meet? But no matter what you do, you just can't seem to get ahead. Have you ever had a wayward child who broke your heart because they made some bad choices trying to find their own way? Although you gave them all that you had, yet, they still could not get their life straight. And their bad decisions corrupted their life and yours. Or how about a spouse that worked every ounce of your patience, and your happily ever after fairy tale marriage is barely hanging on by a thread? You pray that God will change them, but they are still getting on your last nerve. And God decides that He will change you instead, so that you can accept your spouse for who they are. At some time or CORINTHIAN another, we have all had some struggles. We have all had challenges that made us question our faith in God. Life has a way of knocking the breath out of us. We can get so boggled down by worries and our struggles, that we lose sight of God being our keeper. We can allow our storms to hinder our praise to God, and we forget that God can speak one word, and calm our storms. We become broken. We become bound up with dealing with life. And before we know it, we are prisoners of our struggles. We allow the chains of life to shackle us to our past. We allow the chains of life to shackle us to our pain. We become content in our struggle. And that is the why this year’s Women's Day Conference entitled Break Every Chain, was especially awesome because we need God to break every chain in our life. There is something about the power of prayer. But there is uniqueness when the women of God come together on one accord to worship and fellowship. Our conference kicked off on Saturday morning at 8:30 AM with registration in the fellowship hall. Then, at the 9:00 AM Minister Pam Robinson led praise and worship along with the CMBC Praise Team in the sanctuary. Our mission statement was given by our VOICE very own First Lady, Minister Deborah Reeves. Then we preceded to our various workshop classes. Workshop I was for the married women. Deaconess Phillermena Carter was the facilitator, and her subject was The Chain Breaker. Deaconess Carter taught about how as believers we know that Christ died on the cross and freed us from our bondage. Yet there are a lot of Christian women today being held hostage to a variety of things in our everyday lives. She taught how when we allow these things to hold us hostage it hinders us from having a closer relationship with things to hold us hostage it hinders us from having a closer relationship with Christ, and keeps us from living productive lives. She reminded her class how Satan has come only to steal, kill and destroy. And the scare tactics that he uses to keep us bound are low self-esteem, addictions, jealousy and broken hearts. But she gave her class hope when she boldly proclaimed that Jesus is the Chain Breaker. And because of Him we can walk in our liberty when we identify our obstacles and overcome through belief, glorifying God, finding in God, being dedicated to prayer and having a heart for God. Workshop II was for the single VOLUME 12 PAGE Break Every Chain - Annual Women’s Day Conference, Cont. by Sis Christ Anthony women. Minister Mary Moore was the facilitator, and her subject was Chains that Bind Us. Minister Moore taught that women are too scattered, too distracted and too burdened down with the cares and pleasures of life. And because of this, faith has no time or place to take root and grow in us. She shared that we have many things in our lives that control us and makes us feel “unclean”. Things such as an illness, depression, a marriage that ended in divorce, being single in a society that is geared towards family and past failures can take hold of our lives and make us want to give up. She taught how as single women, we can sometimes feel isolated, even in church. Her class focused on the woman with the issue of blood and how she too felt isolated. But the woman had heard about Jesus and she risked everything to get to the man who she knew could heal her. The woman took a chance. The woman had single-minded faith with nothing to lose. She believed that if she could just touch the hem of his garment she would be healed. Minister Moore asked her class this question. What are you willing to go through to get your healing and breakthrough? Workshop III was for our young ladies, 12 -17 years of age with guest facilitator, Deaconess Charlotte Price, from Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church., and her subject was, Take a Stand. She shared the im- portance of our young ladies standing for what they believe in as young Christians. After our awesome classes, we joined for a wonderful lunch prepared by Sister Marie Pollard and the kitchen staff. And then we attended our conference play written and directed by Sister Rochelle Strong entitled, “You can do it”. Starring Sister Cynthia Tolliver, Sister Shaneka Tolliver, Deaconess Annette Evans and First Lady Joyce Mason, from Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church in Youngstown, Ohio. This was a play of healing, deliv- erance and restoration. It was an awesome production. We also had many vendors at this Saturday event. And then we climaxed our celebration on Sunday November 2, 2014 at our 9:40 AM service. We were blessed by First Lady Jowanda Thomas, from The Truth Church right here in Columbus, Ohio. First Lady Thomas blessed us with her testimony of being a breast cancer survivor. And she taught from our theme scripture Philippians 4:1213, and pricked our ears and hearts by telling us that sometimes we all need an attitude adjustment. Lady Thomas left us with something to think about. The 2014 Women's Conference was a blessing. Lord, break Every Chain! 7 VOLUME 12 PAGE Tithing - Your gift to your church Placeholder for Reeves Photo Many Christians struggle with the issue of tithing. Some refuse to submit to the biblical exhortations about making offerings to the Lord. Tithing/giving is intended to be a joy and a blessing. Sadly, that is sometimes not the case in the church today. Beginning January 4, 2015, Elder Reeves will hold a 90-day Tithing Challenge. He is challenging all CMBC members to tithe, faithfully, 10 percent of their salary from January to March, 2015. All members will be asked to walk down to the front of the church during the tithes and offerings segment. It takes three weeks to start a habit or routine. Elder Reeves is giving his congregation three months to continue or begin to strengthen our relationship with God. Hallelujah! Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food Get your copy of the brochure Your in my house. Test gift to your church CMBC. It me in this,” says contains guidance on tithes and the Lord Almighty, offerings. “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it. Malachi 3:10 Many of our ministries will host fundraisers to 2015 calendars on sale raise money for their 2015 events. The CMBC Care team is off to an early start. They are selling 2015 Glory to God Calendars. They are $10 each and will be on sale before and after Bible Study on Wednesday evenings and before and after Sunday service. Please see Sis Linda Brown for details. Praise & Worship 1st Wednesdays starting in January 2015 Beginning the first Wednesday in January and every Wednesday throughout 2015, in lieu of bible study, Elder and Min. Reeves invites you to an hour of praise and worship service, from 7 - 8 p.m. Come prepared to praise and worship the Lord and give thanks for all that He has done for you! 8 PAGE 9 Corinthian Women's Fellowships 2015 with Minister Reeves Every Fourth (4th) Saturday throughout the Year Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 00 a.m. Women of Corinthian Come Out And Bring A Friend! _______________________________________ Women's Ministry Ohio Baptist State Convention Annual Spring Retreat 2015 Friday and Saturday - April 10 & 11 - Registration at 8:00 a.m. General Theme of Convention "The Reward of Waiting" Isaiah 40:28 - 31 Retreat flyers with pertinent information concerning the Annual Spring Retreat 2015 are on the table in the church vestibule. For more information, please contact Deaconess Kimberly Wyche, Lead Servant of the Corinthian Women’s Ministry. CORINTHIAN VOICE VOLUME 12 PAGE 10 Men’s Day Celebration by Sis Christina Mullins The Men of Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church held their annual Men’s Day on Sunday, November 15. Brother Duane Mullins, worship leader, kicked off the day with a warm welcome and then introduced the CMBC men’s choir, who sang a few spiritual hymns throughout the service. Deacon Mackenzie gave a strong testimony about church members and was quoted as saying, “We, Columbus, we are sleeping.” He went on to say that as church members it is the men’s responsibility to step up in the church and make a difference there and in the community. Next, Brother Mullins introduced Brother James Woods, who performed a mime dance to It is My Season, followed by Brother Tommie Brown, who introduced the guest speaker, Dr. A.L. Owens. Dr. Owen’s sermon was entitled, “Why Evil Men Prosper. Why Good Men Suffer.” Dr. Owens told the congregation to not be angry about the prosperity of the ungodly and to thank God for what you have. Brother Wyche closed out the praise portion by singing Holiness. Elder Michael D. Reeves, Pastor of CMBC, gave the closing remarks and reminded the men to step up and out of faith. Lead by example and continue to strengthen their relationships with God. For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) AM 1580 W.V.K.O. THE PRAISE It has truly been a blessing to play gospel music on the radio again. Our radio station is dedicated to the Glory of God, to herald His Truth, inform our community, and to keep our community abreast as to what is going on. By the Grace of God, AM 1580 W.V.K.O. THE PRAISE will continue to be on the air, broadcasting live from Columbus, Ohio, ministering to all the world for over two years! I want to thank our Corinthian Church Family for your support. Happy New Year! PAGE 11 Christian education teachers wanted Is your spiritual gift teaching? If so, please see Minister Wyche, Steward Moore, Deaconess Carter or Sister Tolliver to learn more about the Christian education classes coming in January 2015. In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness, and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us. Titus 2:7-8 (NIV) CMBC food pantry goes the extra mile The Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church Choice Food Pantry feeds between 100-135 people each week. It is open every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., providing service to people from a variety of zip codes in Columbus. “Lines begin to form as early as 5:30 a.m., said TBD, CMBC food pantry coordinator. “We are here to serve one person to as many as a family of 13,” she said. The pantry is set up like a small grocery store, allowing people to walk through and select the food they want, instead of receiving a bag or box of food items they may not be able to consume. In addition to food, gently used clothing and outreach/ community awareness programs are available. OSU Nursing students provide free glucose and other health screenings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. In 2015, the pantry hopes to offer free on-site eye exams through a local eye care professional. The food pantry is always is need of and greatly appreciates nutritious, nonperishable foods donations. List of Food items to donate: Meals in cans Tuna & canned meat Peanut butter Canned foods Low-sugar cereals 100% fruit juice boxes Canned fruit in juice Canned vegetables Rice (no bulk items please) For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, Matthew 25:35 (NIV) CORINTHIAN VOICE VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 Community Spotlight PAGE 12 Dr. Michael Drake, Current OSU President by Bro. Chad Wilkins On January 30, 2014, The Ohio State University Board of Trustees today announced its, 15th President, Michael V. Drake. Dr. Drake is the first African American President in the history of Ohio State University. He replaced former President, Gordon Gee. President Drake has an appreciation for Ohio because his mother was from Youngstown. President Drake was born on July 9, 1951 in New York City. He is an alumnus of Stanford University (BA) and UC San Francisco (MD). While being a Chancellor at University of California, Irvine, since 2005. He was also a Distinguished Professor Ophthalmology (School of Medicine) and Education (School of Education). Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye. Dr. Drake was over the first new public law school in California in over forty years. Dr. Drake has also launched programs in public health, nursing science, and pharmaceutical sciences. He is a supporter of athletics. He sits on the NCAA’s Board of Directors that incorporates 18 university chief executives and acts as intercollegiate athletics’ leading governing body. At Ohio State, he will be involved with the athletics program with a budget in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Dr. Drake is a cyclist, and he enjoys track and field, music, and travel. His family consists of his wife, Brenda, two grown sons, and two grandsons. Dr. Drake has served as an administrative leader, physician, teacher, Do not conform scientist, researcher, and yourselves to this age writer of five textbooks. but be transformed by We welcome Dr. Michael the renewal of your Drake as the President at O. mind, that you may S. U. We look forward to Dr. Drake taking Ohio State and discern what is the will Columbus, Ohio to new edu- of God, what is good cational heights. LET’S GO and pleasing and BUCKEYES! perfect. Romans 12:2 (NIV) Dr. Michael V. Drake, OSU President PAGE 13 Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church Spotlight Ms. Aleese Chante Butler - Urbana University by Min. Deborah Reeves Ms. Aleese Chante Butler is the daughter of Joni Butler. She was baptized by Elder Reeves at a very young age. Aleese was also very active in church. She attended Corinthian Bible Institute, and Youth Church. She was a Youth Choir Member, an usher and candy striper. She also was a youth mime. In her senior year at Gahanna Lincoln High School she was offered an Athletic Scholarship to attend Urbana University in the fall of 2014. Aleese's position on the team is Middle Block. In the Mountain East Conference the Blue Knight's ranked fourth this past season! At Urbana University, Aleese, majors in Exercise Science which is the study of the connection between physical and mental wellness, exercise, and nutrition. She is working toward a career in sports psychology or athletic training. Aleese is, currently, on the Dean's List with a 3.75 GPA. Ms. Aleese Chante Butler Aleese’s volleyball position is middle block. She attends Urbana University on an athletic scholarship. Congratulations Aleese! Urbana University’s Blue Knight Women's Volleyball Team CORINTHIAN VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 PAGE CMBC Recycling Fundraiser Abitibi Consolidated; the world’s largest newspaper manufacturer and world’s largest newspaper recycler, will pay our church money for paper we collect. The FREE community-based year round recycling service program currently has 15,000 bins placed in North America and operations in 23 cities. The Abitibi Paper Retriever® program is as easy as 1-2-3: Abitibi Paper Retriever® bin has been placed at our facility (FREE) Abitibi Paper Retriever® drivers pick up the paper (Again FREE) We receive a monthly statement & check for paper collected This FREE paper recycling program teaches environmental stewardship, reduces waste hauling costs as well as raises funds for our church! ACCEPTABLE ITEMS: Newspaper Magazines Catalogs Mail Envelopes Folders Fax and Copy Paper Colored Paper The bins are emptied on a regular schedule. Should we fill up prior to our next scheduled pickup, we simply contact their office to schedule an additional pickup. If we repeatedly fill up prior to our scheduled pickup, the company will provide an additional bin, at no charge. Let’s make this ongoing fundraiser a success by bringing our recyclables to the church and depositing them in the green and yellow bin! The bin is located on the west side of the church, near the pantry entrance. 14 PAGE 15 A Salute to Our Troops from Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church Family Of all the gifts you could give a US Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine And others deployed in harm’s way, Prayer is the very best one. Our troops need our prayers for strength, endurance, and safety and as Christians it is our duty. Prayer: "Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Please place a hedge of protection around each and everyone. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen." CORINTHIAN VOICE VOLUME 12 PAGE 16 HEALTH AND WELLNESS Don’t Let The Holidays Get You Stuffed by Sis Melissa Wilson Do you love holiday food? I sure do. Pumpkin pie, turkey, cranberry sauce and more. I’ll take all of it--even the Brussels Sprouts. But, like you, I don't want to get stuffed, or overdo it this year (or any year), and I want to save room for a slice of pie. So, I took advice from a top nutrition expert, Sarah Jio, to give us tips for a eat-this-not-that plan for our Christmas and upcoming holiday meals. Here are some tips for choosing wisely this holiday season: Nuts: They're your friend. Limit yourself to one serving (about a small palm full) before the big meal, and you will eat less food later. Green veggies: They sound or a rich green bean casserole box when it comes to cooking low fat seasonings instead of substitute with turkey or You can also use low salt healthy, but things like creamed spinach are not so healthy. Think outside of the greens (collards, mustard, kale, etc.); use high fat things like ham hocks. You can herbs such as Mrs. Dash, or Rosemary. chicken stock instead of table salt. Turkey: "It's really healthy, low source of folic acid. So don't sizes in mind. "One serving of save 50-60 calories by choos- in saturated fat and cholesterol and a good be afraid to enjoy some. But keep serving turkey is the size of a deck of cards. And ing white meat without skin." Gravy: "Think of gravy like you would salad dressing,” You do not need to slather every lettuce leaf with creamy dressing, the same goes for gravy. You can make due with a tablespoon and just spread it around. Cranberry sauce: Store-bought, canned kinds of cranberry sauce often have lots of calories and corn syrup. You can make it from scratch with less sugar and add fruit juice instead. One technique is to reduce the cranberries down over the stove with a little sugar and fruit juice such as pomegranate or orange juice. Mashed potatoes: They have a bad reputation, but they shouldn't! "Potatoes are high in vitamin C and high in fiber." But, instead of loading up on cream and butter when you make them, mash them with a little olive oil and salt and pepper instead, and you'll have a much healthier dish. Eggnog: Yes, it's pretty rich, but it also has a lot of nutrients, like protein and calcium. So don't deprive yourself of your favorite holiday treat. Just have a half cup, which will save you 200 calories. You can also cut with a little skim milk. It's always best to dilute it a bit. Pie: Put simply, choose apple or pumpkin. Sorry, pecan pie is a dieter's death trap. Also, skip the whipped cream and ice cream. Pie is delicious without the trimmings! PAGE 17 Support your church family & business owners COLEMAN’S CARPET CLEANING HAIROLOGY BEAUTY SALON Brother Carl Coleman, Owner Sister Mamie Osborne, Owner Residential & Commercial 4201 E. Livingston Avenue Phone: 614-309-1431 Columbus, Ohio Phone: 614-231-3718 AVON AUTOCOMP Brother Jerome Franklin, Owner Sister LaShawn Farmer, Consultant Phone: 614-236-5631 Phone: 614-288-1384 EXIT TRINITY REALTY Sister Nia Scott, Realtor 146 Granville Street Gahanna, Ohio Phone: 614-745-9617 Websites: [email protected] www.614anyhomes.com Corinthian participates in the Kroger Community Rewards Program CMBC Is participating in the Kroger Community Rewards program, which is an ongoing fundraiser for our church. No need to spend nay extra monies, all you have to do is register your Kroger plus card online, purchase your groceries and other items at Kroger in order for CMBC to receive a percentage of your sale. To register, pick up the yellow flyer/instruction sheet, located on the information table in the church vestibule, or see Sister Louise Wood for more information. CORINTHIAN VOICE VOLUME 12 PAGE 18 YOUR COMMUNITY STATION FOR AMERICA’S BEST GOSPEL 3360 E. Livingston Avenue, Suite 2A Website: 1580thepraise.com Columbus, Ohio 43227 Call Line: 614.824.2139 Elder Michael Reeves Bishop Mel Griffin Monday thru Friday 12 PM – 3PM Monday thru Friday 3 PM – 7 PM Program Director/Operations Manager and Radio Announcer Consultant/ Radio Announcer _____________________________________________________________________________ Were you unable to attend a Sunday Morning Worship Service at Corinthian or a Wednesday Evening Bible Study? If you would like to order a CD at $7 or a DVD at $10, please specify the date of the Sunday Worship Service; or the date of Bible Study that you wish to order. When contacting the church at 614.237.8619 leave your name, number, and the date that you called. Leave a message for our Audio/Visual Ministry. You will be blessed. The Corinthian Voice Staff We Invite you and your family To worship with us! Winter Schedule Sundays: 9:40 a.m. Worship Service Sundays: 12 p.m. Corinthian Bible Institute Wednesdays: 7 p.m. Bible Study Feel free to visit our website at www.cmbccols.com Food Pantry Ministry If you Caption would like to join the food pantry describing picture or ministry, please contact Sister Sylvia Love graphic. at 614-237-8619, option #7. Elder Michael D. Reeves, Sr., Pastor Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church 3161 East Fifth Avenue, Columbus, OH 43219 Church Van Ministry Do you need transportation to worship service? If so, please call Deacons Keith Houston or Richard McKenzie at 614-237-8619, option #6. Sister Linda Brown, Office Administrator Church Office: 614-237-8619, option #4 Church Fax: 614-237-7049