November 2015 - New Bethel Church of God In Christ
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November 2015 - New Bethel Church of God In Christ
November 2015, Volume 10 New Bethel News New Bethel Church of God in Christ Equipping and Empowering for Effective Ministry thoughts to sorrow. Order of Services Sunday Morning Services 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 Noon Sunday School 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am Fourth Sunday Evening Service 4:00 pm Rejoice in the Lord Always Should our memory ever fail relative to why we ought to give thanks, remember that God loves a celebration. If we can do this repeatedly, it is clear that God would be pleased. As believers thanksgiving should not be reserved for one day of the year, but we should live a lifestyle of thanksgiving. We are admonished in the Word of God according to Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” This is obviously not a suggestion for one day a year, but we are to live a life full of joy! The comments Paul make are sometimes misconstrued in the same way many have not quite grasped the words of James. It We should always remember to celebrate seems extremely difficult to “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face Monday in proportion to the blessing the LORD trials of many kinds,” according to James Mountain Moving Prayer has given us. It takes revelation to em6:30 pm brace the truth that God is blessing you. Chapter 1 verse 2. Likewise, it seems equally difficult for anyone to “rejoice Wednesday Giving thanks to God is much more than always,” according to Paul in Philippians chapter 4 verse 4. Surely this is an imPrayer & Bible Study a holiday celebration, but rather it is a 6:30 pm heart condition. It does not depend upon possible request in light of all the bad the position of the calendar, but the con- things in life! Wednesday dition of your heart. It is more than a celPastoral Teaching ebration of food, but rather a it is the cel- We do not actually exemplify pure joy 7:20 pm ebration of faith! The devil does not want for the trials, but for the fruit that is manour hearts to be free and jubilant enough ifest in our lives as we submit to the Saturday Prayer to thank God for His blessings. The ene- work God is doing in our lives. Conse7:30 am my wants us to become preoccupied with quently, it is not “rejoice for everything,” but “rejoice in the Lord always and in life issues. Saturday IMPACT Service everything!” 6:00 pm—7:30 pm It is the desire of Satan that we always We do not even rejoice only in the posiworry and live in turmoil. However, tive things or even rejoice due to the abthere is a way to walk in peace of mind, Table of Content even when trials and tribulations reign in sence of the negative things, it is a manyour life. This involves a process of cor- date to “REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS.” Since the Lord is the constant rect thinking which will lead to correct The Pastor’s Pen 1 living. in a changing universe our rejoicing can also be constant because He never changLawn & Garden Tips 2 es. We lose our focus too often and ponWe need to learn to think differently if Working Together 3-4 der in our minds the wrong things! we ever expect there to be a change in Missionary Circle-Wisdom 5 our actions. We can do this by learning As Saints of the Most High God, we Our Service Members 6 to take every thought into captivity. We should not surrender to worry and fear can think differently as we develop an New Members 7 awareness of God’s presence in our lives because the Lord is with us. That should be a great enough reason for us to celeBirthdays 8-9 and depend fully upon God and His brate God always, not to mention the fact strength to empower us to defend our General Information 10 hearts from worry, fear and anything else that most of what we fret over will generally never come to reality! Satan may want to use to turn our Monday ~ Friday Noon-Day Prayer 12:00 Noon Page 2 November 2015, Volume 10 Now is the perfect time to work on your lawn. What you do now will help make your lawn look good during these fall and winter months and make your spring yardwork easier! Planting Plant Cool-season flowers Plant pansies and mums and foliage plants such as ornamental kale. They’ll flourish in the cooler temperatures and even stand up to frost. Plus, they’ll add a muchneeded burst of color to your garden or outdoor space. New Bethel News dents). And toss plants that are diseased, infested, or going to seed in the trash. Go to http://www2.epa.gov/ recycle/composting-home for more information. Lawn Care Collect leaves Rake leaves so they don’t smother the grass. Or mow the lawn and collect the mix of clippings and shredded leaves to use as mulch for flower and shrub beds. Aerate the turf Although this can be done in spring, fall is a great time Plant trees and shrubs because you won’t be walking on the soil plugs that are Fall’s cooler temperatures and more abundant moisture removed in aeration. You can use a manual aerator or rent are perfect for helping recently planted (or transplanted) trees and shrubs adjust before resuming growth next year. power equipment. While the tops of the plants may not show growth, roots Spread compost are often hard at work until the plant goes dormant. This works anywhere, but it’s especially useful after aerating a lawn because the compost can fill the gaps where Plant your spring bulbs the plugs were removed. Fall rains will help work the benFall is the time to plant spring-blooming flower bulbs eficial microbes and nutrients further into the soil. such as crocus, hyacinth, grape hyacinth, daffodils, and tulips. A little work now will pay rich rewards next spring Reseed bare spots when your garden comes alive with flowers. Fall’s cooler temperatures and more abundant moisture make it easy to reseed troublesome bare spots in the lawn. Sow a new crop Scratch the surface to loosen soil, sprinkle grass seed, and Sow spinach and lettuce seeds cover lightly with straw or other mulch to prevent bird for a late-fall crop. Extend the browsing. Keep the seed well watered until the grass is season even more by covering established. with straw late in the season when temperatures go below Deal with weeds freezing. Remove by hand with a dandelion tool or spot treat with a broadleaf herbicide. This is most important with perennial Cleanup and Maintenance weeds such as dandelion and ground ivy. Clean up the yard Pick up fallen fruit. Remove dead annuals. Cut back spent perennials. This gives the garden a neater appearance and may reduce the chance of pests overwintering in the debris and causing problems next year. Fertilize A fall fertilizing of the lawn can help strengthen the turf for winter. Be sure to go to a lawn & garden expert to make sure you select the fertilizer that’s right for your grass and your region. Composting All those fall leaves make a great addition to the green kitchen scraps your household creates. The mix of brown and green materials speeds up the composting process. Don’t compost meat or dairy products (they attract ro- References: http://www.lowes.com/creative-ideas/ gardening-and-outdoor/preparing-your-garden-for-winter/ article New Bethel News November 2015, Volume 10 Philippians 2:1-2 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well; a special unique gift to use for the kingdom of God. These gifts are not just for our own benefit; but to benefit of the entire body of Christ. These special abilities are called Spiritual gifts. Spiritual gifts (or charismata) are defined as endowments given by the Holy Spirit to every member of the body of Christ. It can also be defined as a "God-given assignment, capacity, and desire to perform a function within the body of Christ with joy, energy, and effectiveness." A spiritual gift is not a natural talent but supernatural graces which we need to fulfill the mission of the church. Spiritual gifts are freely given by God and cannot be earned. Why did God give use these gifts? Well, Ephesians 4:1213 tells us … The gifts of the Spirit were given “for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ”. For the Work of Ministry First Lady Murphy often says there should not be any lady not working in ministry. And this is true. Ministry means service and can be translated as servanthood or service given in love. Serving others is the very essence of ministry. “For even the Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many” Mark 10:44-45. We were given spiritual gifts to serve. Each of us should use whatever gift we have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace. God has given many gifts to the body of Christ. Whatever gift He has given you, whether it be the gift of helps, leadership, administration, teaching, serving, or exhortation (just to name a few) – you should use these gifts for service in ministry. When we serve others, we are showing the love of God and should serve with gladness. Colossians 3:23-24 says And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance; for ye serve the Lord Christ. Page 3 For the edifying of the body of Christ God has gifted each of us with a special gift to support His mission for the church. All gifts should work in sync with one another. We may not have the same gifts, but we should all be using our gifts for the same purpose, which is to glorify God. You may know my daughter plays basketball and I often tell her to develop whatever skills she has on the basketball court by practicing and working on her unique ability. Everybody can’t be the point guard making all the shots, somebody has to pass the ball, defend the goal and execute the plays. I tell her to use what she has to help the team win. Like this, each of us should use whatever gift God has given us to help the ministry move forward. You might not be able to do it like this one or speak like that one but whatever gift you have, it is needed for the whole team to win. Just as God has arranged the parts in the body (1 Cor. 12:18); so has he arranged spiritual gifts for the body of Christ. The bible says we are workers together in unity. No gift is too small or insignificant. God has a purpose for each of us. For the perfecting of the saints Perfecting is a term that can be used to refer to "setting a broken bone." It means "putting into the condition in which it should be." The ministry guides and directs us into a spiritual condition acceptable to God. We are not just called to be saved; we are called to perfection developing the mature, spiritual character. 1 Peter 4:10 says “As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another …” If you have perfected your gift, help develop someone else. On my job we have what you call SMEs or Subject Matter Expects. These are people who have mastered a particular assignment or subject. They are relied upon to share their knowledge of a particular subject and train the less experienced. We should use this same principle when helping others in the body of Christ develop their gifts or fulfill an assignment God has given them. This too helps move the church forward. Exercising your gift may not always be easy. It may cause you to be uncomfortable, require your time and commitment and you may have to work with difficult people. This is why you need love. Continued on Page 4 Page 4 Continued from Page 3 The bible says with loving kindness have I drawn thee. You can have the greatest of gifts but if you don’t have love, it would be of no value and you would only be making noise as a tinkling cymbal. 1 Cor. 13: 4-6 (New Living Testament) says, “Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud, never haughty or selfish or rude. Love does not demand its own way. It is not irritable or touchy. It does not hold grudges and will hardly even notice when others do it wrong. It is never glad about injustice, but rejoices whenever truth wins out.” Colossians 3:14 “And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity” November 2015, Volume 10 New Bethel News I hope you are inspired to use the gift or gifts God has given you for work in ministry. If you are unsure of your gift, ask God to reveal it to you and He will; but in the meantime don’t stop working – work while it is day for there will be a day when no man can work. Your gift should not lie dormant in you. God has made a special investment in you and he is expecting a return on His investment. New Bethel News November 2015, Volume 10 Wisdom, according to dictionary.com, is the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight. Therefore it defines being wise as having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion. Easton’s Bible Dictionary states that wisdom is a moral rather than an intellectual quality. However, the bible uses the term to refer both to moral reasoning and human intellect or skill. All definitions of wisdom point to one source; GOD. Proverbs 2:6 says, “For the Lord gives wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.” There are many examples throughout the bible where GOD gave wisdom to men. In Genesis GOD gave wisdom to Noah to build the ark. Exodus 28 – 35 shows how GOD skilled various people to make the items needed for the Tabernacle. Throughout the book of Joshua, we see GOD giving Joshua the wisdom to conquer the land of Canaan. And David declared “He (GOD) trains my hands to war.” (1 Sam. 22:35, Psalm 18:34, 144:1). These are all examples of GOD giving individuals knowledge or skill. Now in Exodus, GOD gives Moses the Ten Commandments, the moral wisdom for His people to live by. At Solomon’s request, GOD gave him the wisdom to govern the people of Israel (2 Chronicles 1:10). The book of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and James all teaches the moral wisdom by which individuals should live. And then GOD gave Jesus. Jesus is the personification of wisdom. In John 14: 6 during His discourse with Thomas, Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” Since wisdom is defined as the knowledge of what is true, we can conclude that knowing Jesus Christ; the truth, is absolutely essential in order for one to be wise or have wisdom. In other words, know Jesus, know wisdom; no Jesus, no wisdom. Likewise, we often refer the Word of God as the Word of truth and the book of John starts by identifying Jesus as the Word. Page 5 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” (John 1: 1-4, 14) The study of wisdom has led to this conclusion. Wisdom is simply applying the Word of God to your life. It involves seeking God, hearing His voice, and obeying His word in matters of morality, stewardship, and business. In conclusion, it is imperative that wisdom is applied to daily life. In order to walk in wisdom remember to do the following: Worship the Lord: “The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning (the chief and choice part) of Wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight and understanding.” (Proverbs 9:10 AMP) Inquire GOD’s wisdom: “ If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” (James 1:5, NLT) Submit to the Word of GOD: “ Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.” (Ecclesiastes 12:13) Depend on the Lord: “Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 AMP) Omit worldly wisdom: “ Blessed (happy, fortunate, prosperous, and enviable) is the man who walks and lives not in the counsel of the ungodly [following their advice, their plans and purposes], nor stands [submissive and inactive] in the path where sinners walk, nor sits down [to relax and rest] where the scornful [and the mockers] gather. But his delight and desire are in the law of the Lord, and on His law (the precepts, the instructions, the teachings of God) he habitually meditates (ponders and studies) by day and by night.” (Psalms 1: 1-2, AMP) Make wisdom your priority: “Above all and before all, do this: Get Wisdom! Write this at the top of your list: Get Understanding!” (Proverbs 4:7, MSG) Page 6 November 2015, Volume 10 New Bethel News Veterans Day is an official United States holiday that honor s people who have ser ved in the U.S. Ar med For ces, also known as veterans. It is a federal holiday that is observed on November 11th. It coincides with other holidays such as Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other parts of the world and also mark the anniversary of the end of World War I (major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect). The United States also originally observed Armistice Day; it then evolved into the current Veterans Day holiday in 1954. Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day; Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, while Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving. Please take time to thank the saints who have served/or are currently serving our country! If you are a veteran or service member not included in the above list, please forgive us for the omission. Send an email to [email protected] so we can update our list. Please join Pastor and First Lady Murphy in welcoming our new members! Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. Acts 2:47 6/23/15 - 7/20/15 La'Koya King Alverener Day Reginald (Jr.) & Kayla Spratling Jade Spratling Reggie Spratling, III Jewell Spratling Royce Spratling 7/21/15 - 8/24/15 Joyce M. Washington Elder Ronnie Kendall Dr. Barbara Kendall Dr. Vera McDaniel 8/25/15 - 9/30/15 Penny Walker Elder Paul S. Rhinehart, Jr. Trenita Craig Kaden Craig Rosalyn B. Bagwell Richelle Bagwell Raziah Bagwell Ryen Bagwell Sandra Wilson Sarah Torrence Nichelle Knight Kaleb McCall Quenette Gill Mother Joyce Ross Nadine Gash Alicia Robinson Nakia Almond Page 8 November 2015, Volume 10 New Bethel News Andre Cornelius Sr 8/2 Jocelyn Timothy 8/2 Mother Martha Ellis 8/4 Cheryl Hicklin 8/4 Melinda Jackson 8/4 Alesha Ray 8/4 Teresa Thomas 8/5 Kecia Samuels 8/6 Minister Shelley Barksdale 8/7 Chris Colon 8/8 Jaylen Quarles 8/10 Katelyn White 8/10 Vanessa Colon 8/11 Tash’e Jones 8/11 Jeremiah Loatman 8/13 Cassidi Murphy 8/13 Londyn Pitts Tavien White Camilla Ann Ruffin Roniya Bell Carlethia Sanders Neffertiti Sudan Cecelia Williams Mother Maggie Thomas Briana Williams Ashley Keith Gladys Murphy Trevira Nicole Murphy Alajha Jackson Alexus Ray Maleisha Simpson Sabria Barksdale 8/13 8/14 8/16 8/17 8/17 8/17 8/18 8/19 8/19 8/20 8/21 8/22 8/22 8/22 8/22 8/23 El’Chino Gray Maryann Kiara Brooks Aleck Scantlebury, Jr Cordia Jones Walter Massie, II Deidre Coleman Prince Judah Brown Daniel Farrow, Jr Symba Smith Keosha Spruill Annette Foster-Grier Samantha Grier Crystal Ford Demetrius Spann L D Jenkins Seth Jones Seberta Dawson Kassandara Timothy Antonio Foster Stacey Odom Jordan Gonzalez Garey Keith, Jr Adessa McFarlene Calvin J. Stewart Jeremiah Allen Shirley Isom Erica Lawrence Shaun Jones Kaleia Martin Quita Smith Deacon Jernorde Crowder Gregory Pratt, Sr Jensine Crowder Quinton Mintz Minister Willie Robinson Desirae Blakeney Missionary Trenia Keys Verdell Sanders Evangelist Irma Sims Deacon Donald Pinkston Antoine Allen Shemika Osborne Antione Williams Edward Blevins, Jr Duane Cohens Pharez Scruggs Shawntrice Green Sabrina Bolden Josiah Lawrence Arthur L. Rogers Keith Williams 9/11 9/12 9/13 9/13 9/13 9/13 9/14 9/15 9/15 9/15 9/16 9/17 9/17 9/18 9/19 9/19 9/19 9/19 Minister Gilbert Banks 9/23 Michelle Jones 9/23 Lenette McCloud 9/23 Brynenea Jackson 9/24 Miss’y Georgett Johnson 9/24 Lalita Quarles 9/24 Miss’y Gwen Goodman 9/25 Tylar Johnson 9/25 Mehkhia Marshall 9/25 Corey Ruffin 9/25 Derek Jackson 9/26 Anthony Lattimore, Jr. 9/26 Tanner Bellamy 9/27 Miss’y Dorothy Pinkston 9/27 Deacon Richard Stewart 9/27 Felita Livingston 9/29 Carter James 9/30 Tahirah Timmons 9/30 9/1 9/2 9/2 9/3 9/3 9/4 9/4 9/4 9/4 9/5 9/6 9/6 9/7 9/7 9/7 9/9 9/9 9/10 8/23 8/24 8/24 8/25 8/25 8/26 8/27 8/27 8/27 8/27 8/28 8/28 8/30 8/30 8/31 Page 9 New Bethel News November 2015, Volume 10 Maya Brooks Nicholas Smith Elder Clayton Brown Martha Murray Pebbles Williams Imani Ruff Silvia Scantlebury Samara Colon Tamara Wilson Danese Boskert Isaiah Keys Henry Stubbs, Jr Anya Ruffin Kimyan Williamson Louise Fore Carla Sherman Dohnysha Collins 10/1 10/1 10/2 10/2 10/2 10/3 10/3 10/4 10/4 10/5 10/6 10/6 10/7 10/7 10/8 10/9 10/10 Deacon Gary James Missionary Mia Mintz Ashley Mintz Kindra Goodman Mitice Jones Rena’ Tripp Cynthia Allen Yvonne Lyles Dr. Gwendolyn Washington Mother Matilda Alfred Minister Brandon Brooks Shijuana McLaurin J’Den Williams Devin Albright Erica Thaggard Harrietta Doster Jeanette Jackson 10/10 10/10 10/12 10/13 10/13 10/14 10/15 10/15 10/15 10/16 10/16 10/18 10/18 10/19 10/19 10/20 10/20 Carol Barksdale 10/21 Tahj Brooks 10/21 Alturn Guggins 10/21 Mylan Hampton 10/22 James Latimer 10/22 Quincy Quarles 10/22 Bessie Sherman 10/22 Tanisha Vann 10/23 Edsell Ford 10/25 Mother Jessie Mae McClurkin 10/26 Kayla Spratling 10/26 Drelon Pratt 10/27 Alex Ray 10/27 John Alexander Crowder 10/28 Naomi Isaac 10/28 Irindric Leverette 10/29 Caleb Dawson 10/31 Christina Lee Shirley Palmer Kevin Williams Deaconess Alma Jefferson Brenda Davis Damien Lawrence Minister Eric Pippiens Quinton Smith Ressies Wells Cedric Lattimore Alaiyah Ruff Damion Darston Bobbi Leverette 11/1 11/1 11/1 11/2 11/3 11/3 11/3 11/3 11/3 11/5 11/5 11/6 11/7 Anthony Lattimore Tanya Smith Kashona Carew De’Majion Foster Damitria Williams Brittani Johnson Missionary Lillie Pierce Shanieka Sarratt Deacon Calvin Carter Dr. Michelle Conner Billy Joe Smith Lawrence Cooper Margaret Jones 11/8 11/8 11/9 11/10 11/10 11/11 11/11 11/11 11/12 11/12 11/12 11/15 11/15 Pastor Edward Crawley Arisha Coleman Hezekiah Coleman Evangelist Renata Sims Miss’y Stephanie Blevins Patricia Bell Shareef Danielle Goodine Jocelyn Brice Sheray Bryant Isaiah White Dorrenda Curry 11/18 11/19 11/19 11/19 11/24 11/25 11/26 11/27 11/27 11/27 11/30 For Transportation or Driving Directions contact the church office: New Bethel News Staff Superintendent Tommie A. Murphy ~ Pastor/Staff Writer “Words to Live By” First Lady Doris Murphy ~ Staff Writer “Woman of Wisdom” Sister Rosalind Gathers ~ Editor Minister Gilbert Banks ~ Staff Writer “ Tech Watch” Deacon Cornelius Gathers ~ Staff Writer “Home Repairs” Missionary Joyce Martin ~ Staff Writer “Healthier Alternatives” Missionary Lisa Murphy ~ Staff Writer Sister Clarice Lumpkin ~ Staff Writer “Birthdays & New Members” New Bethel Church of God in Christ 1520 Little Rock Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28214 Evangelist Sallie Caldwell ~ Staff Writer “Seniors of Distinction” Our purpose is to “Inspire” readers to seek a closer and more meaningful relationship with the Lord. Bishop Charles Harrison Mason Founder 1866-1961 Lastly, Our purpose is to “Invite” our readers to participate in the mighty move of God going on at New Bethel. Our purpose is to also “Inform” readers of activities and events going on at the church. The Church of God in Christ, Inc Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. International Presiding Prelate Greater North Carolina Jurisdiction E.C. Cannon Memorial District Bishop Leroy Jackson Woolard Superintendent Tommie A. Murphy Jurisdictional Presiding Prelate Superintendent/Administrative Assistant For more information and the latest news and updates from Church of God in Christ Headquarters, please visit http://www.cogic.org Victory Campaign 24 Hour Prayer Vigil Call-in Information Dial: 1-567-314-5480 Passcode: 623791# New Bethel is a church committed to the saving of souls for the kingdom of God. New Bethel is a Bible believing church, preaching and teaching Jesus Christ and Him crucified. We endeavor to share the Word of God with those who might not hear it otherwise and to show genuine kindness to all, especially those in need of something more. New Bethel is a church that focuses on a holistic approach to ministry. It encourages the development of the whole man, encompassing both spiritual and natural. This is accomplished through not only teaching and sharing insight from the Word of God, but also firmly encouraging application of Bible based principles. Have you missed previous editions of New Bethel News? You can view copies of the church’s newsletter on our website.
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