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the Israel of God Newsletter http://theisraelofgod.com/feast-days/ Vol. No. 13 Issue No.4 newsletter.theisraelofgodrc.com Thine, O LORD is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all. (1 Chronicles 29:11) Peace to all the Brothers & Sisters of the Israel of God Bible Study Classes. BULLETIN The I.O.G. Newsletter is now a quarterly newsletter. The schedule below lists the newsletter release dates and the months that each newsletter will cover. April July October January (Covers months Jan. thru March) (Covers months April thru June) (Covers months July thru Sept.) (Covers months Oct. thru Dec.) The Deadline for submitting information to go into the Newsletter will be the 20TH of March, June, September, and December. Information must be received before the deadline otherwise submissions will have to wait for the next issue of the Newsletter. If you have an article, you would like to submit to the Newsletter or have important information that you would like to share with the class, please contact one of the editors or leave it in the mailbox in the office before the deadline date. Please include your telephone number. EVERYTHING MUST BE ON DISC (CD or DVD) or in Printable Form to run as is or, send it to the newsletter staff via email to [email protected] Thank you! Latest News… New Moons for Jan. ~ Mar. January 10, 2016 @ 3:32 AM February 08, 2016 @ 4:40 PM March 09, 2016 @ 3:56 AM JT (Jerusalem Time) The Feast Day Cooking Rules: On ALL of the Feasts you can cook regardless if you attend the holy gathering or not because food must be eaten on those days except for the Day of Atonement, where we must fast. You can heat up your food that you bring home from the feasts as well. If the feast day falls on the weekly Sabbath, then you are not permitted to cook for your family on that day. The only cooking that can be done is the food you are presenting to the Lord at the holy gathering. Please share this information so the confusion can die down and we can all be on one accord. [Approved by Bro. Buie 4/2014] PASSOVER Wednesday, April 20th at Sundown - Service will be held Wednesday, April 20th at 7:00pm FEAST OF UNLEAVEN BREAD (first night) Thursday, April 21st at Sundown - Service will be held Friday, April 22nd at 12:00 Noon. FEAST OF UNLEAVEN BREAD (last night) Wednesday, April 27th at Sundown - Service will be held Thursday, April 28th at 12:00 Noon. Tips - (Feast Guidelines) SECOND PASSOVER The Second Passover (Numbers 9:6-11) Friday, May 20th at Sundown. PENTECOST Saturday, June 18th at Sundown - service will be held on Sunday June 19th at Noon. THE MEMORIAL OF THE BLOWING OF THE TRUMPETS Saturday, October 1st at Sundown - Service will be held Sunday, October 2nd at 12:00 Noon. THE DAY OF ATONEMENT Monday, October 10th at Sundown - Service will be held Tuesday, October 11th at Noon. FEAST OF TABERNACLES Saturday, October 15th at Sundown - Service will be held Sunday, October 16th at Noon. THE 8TH DAY FEAST Saturday, October 22nd at Sundown - Service will be held Sunday, October 23rd at Noon. (No Meat or Dairy is served on this feast day) Prayer Requests……….. You can submit your prayer requests online at the Prayer, Health & Spiritual Counseling Committee webpage: http://www.prayerandhealth.net/contact_us ALL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT The Israel of God 520 W. 138th Street Riverdale, IL. 60827 To hear worship service on the high days use the quick connect dialin number at 708-392-1320. Then enter the participant code 9037932 followed by the # key. The Israel of God Bible Study Class 520 W. 138th Street, Riverdale, IL. 60827 - PH: 708-392-1320 - Email: [email protected] 1 the Israel of God Newsletter Birth Announcements … Congratulations to Bro. Ronald & Sis. Gabrielle Harold on the birth of their 8lb. 4 oz. son, Zaccai Noah Harold on 11-12-15. 'Genetically Modified Salmon' by Bro. James Shaw Black History Month February 2016 Help promote this free public event by emailing a request for an electronic copy of the flyer to: [email protected] -- type in the subject line: 'Black History Flyer' You may have heard in the news recently, the FDA has approved the sale of genetically modified salmon in stores. These GM fish are not required to be labeled as such… (Genetically modified, engineered or having transgenic origins). The government has left the labeling requirements to the manufacturer, if they choose to do so. So, would you be able to identify genetically modified salmon if you saw it in your local grocery store? The truth is, unless it is labeled as such, you can’t! Post it on your social media/network accounts (Face book, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) and Email. What Are Some of the Reasons Behind Genetic Modifications? College students your help is needed to reach club/ organization advisors. Please email us naming your college if you would like to help promote the IOG Black History series there. Thank you The reasons behind the genetic modification of salmon stems anywhere from an alternate source of sustainable food, less impact to our natural resources of salmon, contributes to helping the environment, but downplays the profit corporations can make to produce and sell an engineered product without labeling it as such. Should there be some adverse effects from the consumption of this product in consumers, animals and the ecosystem, who will be liable seeing that the FDA has agreed that GM salmon is safe for consumption as the product requires no labeling. Once again the Israel of God will present Black History as Told by the Prophets each Saturday at 12:00 P.M. Watch Live @ http://theisraelofgod.com/watch-online/ the Israel of God Presents an Overview of Black History as Told by the Prophets Focus: Part I – COLOR Black History – Not Slave History Governors State University University Park, IL 60484 Thursday, February 11, 2016 6:00-8:00 PM - Room A2150 FREE – Open to Public Sponsored by Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society & Black Student Union What Did Scientists Do to Genetically Modify the Atlantic salmon Subjects? When the Atlantic salmon subjects were modified, a part or parts were changed in their DNA without changing other parts. The results produced a fish that looks similar to the Atlantic salmon, but with different characteristics. Scientists have changed the way it grows and have given these fish genetically, the DNA from two different species. This is known as being engineered from transgenic origins. What’s Involved… The Outcome! Scientists used parts from the Ocean Pout fish and the Chinook salmon. The goal was to develop a bigger fish that grows in much less time despite the fact that growth spurts in natural wild salmon occur mostly in the spring and summer times. It takes 16-36 months for salmon to grow to market size. The Israel of God Bible Study Class 520 W. 138th Street, Riverdale, IL. 60827 - PH: 708-392-1320 - Email: [email protected] 2 the Israel of God Newsletter The Ocean pout fish has an eel-like appearance which has antifreeze proteins in its blood. These antifreeze proteins enables it to withstand frigid temperatures and reproduce in that type of environment. As for the Chinook salmon, it is known as the king of salmons because of its large size. The desired outcome was to (modify), increase the growth rate of the salmon year-round without affecting its other characteristics. How Did Scientists Genetically Modify the Salmon? Scientists took the (AFP) antifreeze (promoter gene) from the ocean pout fish and a (GH) growth hormone gene from the Chinook salmon. These genes were implanted into the Atlantic salmon subjects at the embryonic /cellular level. At this stage, their DNA was changed. This genetic modification, like a switch, caused the growth hormone gene to stay on continuously, accelerating the growth of the Atlantic salmon subjects. The results are, the promoter (ocean pout antifreeze gene + the growth hormone from the Chinook (King) salmon) = an Atlantic salmon which can grow to market size in half the time! $$$$$$$ Get the picture! What Else Did Scientists Genetically Modify in These Fish? To satisfy concerns from the FDA about the possibility of genetically modified fish mating with natural wild salmon, they added an additional X chromosome which essentially makes the GM salmon sterile. All the GM salmon were engineered to be females to further decrease the possibility of males breeding with females. Although more than 94% of all the fish were completely sterile, the remaining percentage were still able to reproduce. This small percentage was considered to be non-threatening to the possibilities of the GM salmon mating with natural wild salmon. These results satisfied the FDA. Studies, Concerns and Approvals Although the company that currently produces these GM fish AquaBounty, is a land-based operation, there are concerns that if these fish were to enter the wild, they may not only mate but, prey upon alternate sources. Because of their large size, the thought is that they would not be seen as prey, granting them longer existence in the wild. Remember, a little over 5% of the test subjects were not completely sterile! Also, the genetically altered salmon have smaller sized muscle fibers. There also concerns that these fish could pose a health risk to those who consume this type of fish. In 2010, the FDA advisory panel concluded from the data they reviewed was that the GM Atlantic salmon was still considered to be Atlantic salmon. In November of 2015, the FDA gave AquaBounty Technologies the approval to sell their AquAdvantage salmon to US consumers. Because the FDA concluded that there were no differences in the GM salmon, such as in its nutritional profile, they need not be labeled as genetically engineered. In the recent federal spending bill, Congress has instructed the FDA on page 106, not to sell the GM salmon until they put labeling guidelines in place. They must also admit disclosure if a fish has been genetically modified. To date, labeling requirements are not required for the AquAdvantage’s genetically modified salmon. To be safe, should you want to purchase salmon in the future, your best bet is to purchase wild caught salmon or go fishing. You choose! Article Sources: Reuters: US Clears Genetically Modified Salmon for Human Consumption (Chicago) by Julie Steenhuysen and Tom Polansek Wikipedia: AquAdvantage Salmon The Washington Post: FDA Must Develop A Plan to Label Genetically Engineered Salmon, Congress Says, by Brady Dennis Related Stories Chemicals Used to Disinfect Fish Eggs in Hatcheries Egg Surface Disinfection for Salmon in Fish Hatcheries Website: fws.gov/policy/aquatichandbook/volume_3/Section1.pdf Fish Disease Prevention and Treatment; Sections 35-49; Website: ftp://ftp.fao.org 'Desire LOVE?' By Sis. Dacia We all desire love and love is a beautiful thing. I share this message because at one point I found myself seeking #LOVE but not in the right order. I sought romantic love to fill voids, I sought romantic love because society makes you feel less than when you're single...like something is wrong with you. Whether you're married or single there is always room to grow in Love. I share this in LOVE hoping that someone is encouraged. Here are a few steps to getting better results in Love. LOVE GOD 1. Give it ALL to #God. This is ground zero. If we think we can do anything without God we deceive ourselves. Pray. Fast. Read. Repeat. Sometimes we want to jump to romantic love and we haven't even begun to love God in totality. Not like, "yeah, me and God are cool, I'm at church every week, or I'm a good person." We must chase after God in the same way some of us chase after a mate. Ask yourself, How can I love God more? Does he really have my full attention? Is he pleased with my relationship with Him? Don't forget who is ALWAYS our first love. P.s. You can't rush this step. Being happy and content with God and God alone is a great place to be. If you are single, rest in that place. God has you there for a reason. You're building a foundation so you can stand on a strong and solid rock. (And that rock was #Christ) In focusing on God, learning about God, reading His Instruction manual, truly understanding His plan for your life -- you give him complete The Israel of God Bible Study Class 520 W. 138th Street, Riverdale, IL. 60827 - PH: 708-392-1320 - Email: [email protected] 3 the Israel of God Newsletter control of your life. He then can mold your mind, heal, and guide you. God is LOVE. LOVE YOURSELF 2. By learning how to love God you begin to truly LOVE YOURSELF. This is your time to work on YOU. You understand that you are wonderfully made, that you are God's chosen, that you are beautiful and precious. When you truly love yourself you can choose #peace, #happiness, #joy, laughter, kindness, develop the strength to avoid negative thoughts and negative people. You begin to make healthier choices, treat your body right, discover new hobbies, and embrace being #single. You begin to HEAL from past hurts and disappointments. (Healing is so important. Take time to heal and connect with the only one who can heal you.) You don't substitute sex for love. I REPEAT, You don't substitute sex for love. You begin to have the strength to remove anyone from your inner circle that doesn't value you in the ways you value yourself. You relinquish excess baggage and make room for new love. You are content and genuinely #happy. P.s. You can't rush this phase either. I can't stress how important it is to really love yourself. LOVE OTHERS 3. NOW. And only now are you ready and available to GIVE and receive love. You attract LOVE because you are LOVE. We attract what we are. So, You'll be happier when you've taken time to connect with God and learn to love yourself more. As a result you will build better friendships and #relationships (romantic or non-romantic). (Acquiring love isn't always about romantic relationships. Remember we can't profess we love God if we can't love our brother we see everyday.) All in all it is important to be patient. You aren't holding your breath waiting on the next person to come along. You aren't #hurt or disappointed that it hasn't happened yet. You aren't focused on it. It just comes... And at that perfect time, God's time, you will receive LOVE. Life and love is about growth. It's NEVER too late to grow in love. The secret is you will always work on loving God, Loving yourself, and Loving others. Hope you have a LOVEly day. Until next time....stay prayed up! salmon. It has been approved by the FDA and doesn't have to be declared on labels as a GMO. To be safe, only buy "WILD CAUGHT SALMON" fresh or canned. To read more about this, read the article on the second page and the one below. Genetically engineered salmon is fit for dinner, FDA says in first decision of its kind. http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-sej-gmo-salmon-20151120-story.html Corn Beef at Food 4 Less Deli It has been reported to us that the Corn Beef at this store contains pork. An employee informed us, so please check with them if you buy from this store to see if this is the case at all locations or just one in particular. Let us know what you find. Thank you. Kirkland Signature Their Kirkland brand multi vitamins contains gelatin which is derived from porcine (pork). They are unclean. Food Source LP (Aldi's) Their Season's Choice Vegetable Lasagna contains cheese enzymes and cultures from vegetable sources. It is designated Clean. Swanson Health Products They have a large selection of products, so please read the labels. The gelatin used in their products is either bovine (beef) or pork (pig). If it's not stated in the ingredients legend which is used, they don't have a way of finding out. They do have some products that are kosher certified. Check with the organization that certifies the product to verify whether it is clean or not since all of them are not the same. www.swansonvitamins.com Hostess Snack Cakes The gelatin used in some of their products (Chocolate Cupcakes, Orange Cupcakes, Sno-Balls) is from pork and are designated Unclean. Check the labels for pork ingredients. Some of their products (Red Velvet, Baseball Cupcakes, SnoBalls) contain carmine, which is an unclean food coloring. They are Unclean. Again, check the label for this ingredient. None of their products are safe for vegetarians and at this time none of them contain L-Cysteine. Research Committee News Patti Labelle Pie To view a complete list of updates please see the Product Updates Page on the Research Committee Website at: www.theisraelofgodrc.com The Patti Labelle Sweet Potato Pie contains L-Cysteine from Duck and is designated Unclean. UPDATES Most of their Ice Cream Products are certified kosher by the OU (Orthox Union) and are designated Clean. Must bear the OU symbol and have no L-Cystein in the ingredient legend. GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) Salmon Great Value Ice Cream (Wal-Mart) AquAdvantage has created Salmon using a growth hormone from Chinook salmon and a gene from an eel-like ocean fish that makes it reach market size twice as quickly as other The Israel of God Bible Study Class 520 W. 138th Street, Riverdale, IL. 60827 - PH: 708-392-1320 - Email: [email protected] 4 the Israel of God Newsletter Meat Glue (Transglutaminase) In commercial food processing, transglutaminase is used to bond proteins together. Examples of foods made using transglutaminase include imitation crabmeat, and fish balls. It is produced by Streptoverticillium mobaraense fermentation in commercial quantities or extracted from animal blood (blood plasma of pigs and cows, specifically the coagulant that makes blood clot), and is used in a variety of processes, including the production of processed meat and fish products. Transglutaminase can be used as a binding agent to improve the texture of protein-rich foods such as surimi (ground meat) or ham. Reference: Wikipedia OK and not just a K. There are several kosher organizations that accept chemically modified pork gelatin. Here's a list of their kosher products: http://www.nowfoods.com/Supplements/Search/?search=kosher Jiffy Mix The Vegetarian Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix is produced on the same equipment with the product containing lard. It is Unclean. It is our insistence that if you buy chicken nuggets, fish nuggets, filet mignon, or any meat product that you may think was made with this ingredient, please contact the company to verify whether meat glue was used or not. We know that it is against God's Dietary Law to consume blood, so be careful. To read more about this here's a link to an article from Mercola: The Dangers of Meat Glue Wines, Beers & Liquors During the fining process (the process of making proteins in a wine clump together so it can easily be removed) some wine companies use gelatin (pork, beef, etc.), shellfish and/or isinglass (from catfish), egg whites or egg shells. For this reason, please make sure the liquor you purchase is clean. The following website has a search engine for vegan wines, beer and other liquors: http://www.barnivore.com/ Use it or contact the company that makes the product you want to purchase and inquire about the ingredients and the fining process that is used. White Castle Restaurant As of now, all of their buns are free of L-Cysteine regardless of the color of the strap on the packaging. The Waffles are free of unclean ingredients and are designated Clean. The White Gravy is UNCLEAN. It contains rendered bacon fat. F.Y.I. The Israel of God Class Times: Wednesday----------------- 7:30 P.M. (Question & Answer Night) Friday------------------------- 7:00 P.M. (The IOG dress code applies to the Friday Night Prayer Service) Saturday--------------------12:00 P.M. (Sabbath Day Lesson) Live Broadcast: http://theisraelofgod.com/watch-online/ Strawberry Topping - The 'Natural Flavoring' is from botanical sources. It is designated Clean. The Bible Speaks… Chicago and Suburbs – Whipped Topping - The Sodium Caseinate is from cow's milk, the Polysorbate 60 and the Sorbian Monostearate are vegetable sources. It is designated Clean. Chicago- Tuesday’s @ 7:00pm and Wednesday’s @ 9:00AM Channel 36 on Comcast cable. NOW Products (foods/vitamins) The two piece hard shell capsules that lists gelatin, the source is derived from pork and beef gelatin. They are Unclean. The softgels are derived from beef gelatin. Not kosher certified. They are Clean. The Veg caps are derived from tree fiber. They are Clean. This company makes over 100 products, so please make sure that the product you purchase is certified kosher by the OU, Tithes and Offerings are to be placed in the envelopes available by the usher’s booths as you enter the building and on the eastside of the building or you may mail them to the address at the bottom of the page. Please remember to fill the FRONT and the BACK of them out completely. Also, please put your check number on the front lower right side of the envelopes. Tithes are 10% of your Net Income. Only use BLACK or BLUE ink, Thank you. The Israel of God Bible Study Class 520 W. 138th Street, Riverdale, IL. 60827 - PH: 708-392-1320 - Email: [email protected] 5 the Israel of God Newsletter The Four Winds of Heaven is an excellent book that deals with the Tribulation, The socalled ‘Rapture’, and other End-Time prophecies. Please check with the office to get further information about obtaining a copy. An Overview of the Feasts of the Lord is the latest book by the I.O.G. It looks at the feasts of the Lord and explains each one. It also explains how to correctly observe them. Visit the I.O.G.'s website to order or purchase one from the office. The I.O.G. Cookbook Is now available in class for $20.00 and by mail for $25.00 (includes S&H). Call the office to order it or purchase it at the class. The IOG Bible Study Class (Atlanta, GA) Now has a LIVE stream for their Q&A every Wednesday @ 6:30 PM & Discipleship Class every Saturday @ 11:00 AM. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/theisrael-of-god-atlanta-q-a-bible-study The IOG Career Development Committee has a Facebook page and their mission is: "To help others to further career, personal and professional goals." You can like them @ http://www.facebook.com/pages/IOGCareer-Development/160076474117436 The IOG Timeline… Bro. Jamin Israel created a timeline for the Israel of God Bible Study Class with important events dated as far back as 1979. Here's the link: http://www.dipity.com/jisrael/The-Israel-of-God/ The IOG is on Amazon.com… We have created an Amazon.com account to sell our literature. Right now, the Four Winds of Heaven is listed in our inventory. Soon our other books will be added. Please spread the word. Thanks. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0962828904 Special Notices: The Passover Fund is an annual fundraiser. The goal is for each adult to contribute $500.00 from one Passover to the next. This will give adults a whole year to raise their contribution. If this is a hardship to you and your family, please contribute what you can. All contributions are greatly appreciated. Thank You! The Building Fund is set up to raise money to build and/or purchase a larger facility for the class. The goal is for each adult to contribute $10.00 every week, but if this is a hardship to you and your family please contribute what you can. Thank You! The Television Ministry Fund is set up to help raise money for the T.V. programs on C.A.N. TV in Chicago, as well as the Memphis and Atlanta programs. If you can contribute $25.00 a week (or whatever you can) to this fund, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank You! IOG Instagram Please follow us @ theisraelofgod: http://instagram.com/theisraelofgod Pictures of the IOG Feasts, Choir, as well as others are posted. A Pictorial History of the Italian People Atlas of the Bible An Overview of the Feasts of the Lord Grolier Encyclopedia King James Bible Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance The Four Winds Of Heaven The Last Two Million Years World Scope Encyclopedia Zondervan's Compact Bible Dictionary The IOG Social Media Pages FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/theisraelofgodbiblestudyclass Twitter (Updated & Active) https://twitter.com/TheIsraelofGod Google + https://plus.google.com/101604502803780755903/posts The Israel of God Bible Study Class 520 W. 138th Street, Riverdale, IL. 60827 - PH: 708-392-1320 - Email: [email protected] 6 the Israel of God Newsletter The Untold Story of Arab Slave Trade Of Africans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov9GFPmoOPg World Population Data The Israel of God Dallas Sisterhood, please visit their website at http://iogdsisterhood.yolasite.com They meet the 2nd Sabbath of every month at 12:00 noon. http://www.prb.org/wpds/2014/ Errors in the Apocrypha https://carm.org/errors-apocrypha the Israel of God You-Tube Pages The Women of Israel, SISTERS IN CHRIST, please visit our website at http://sites.google.com/site/womenofisrael Also, visit our Yahoo Egroup at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Womenofisrael/ The Israel of God has an official You-tube page where lessons, choir performances and slideshows of our feasts and/or baptisms are posted. Please take time to view it and respond to people in the comments area, which will help them to better understand the lessons. We have 6886 subscribers. The Women of Israel group is a platform for Sisters in Christ to discuss issues pertaining to women such as: Marriage Motherhood Raising Children Work and Service to God http://www.youtube.com/user/IOGNEWS9002 The Israel of God’s We also have a You-tube page for our Wednesday Night Q&A and Friday Prayer Night classes named IOGIsrael, where you can watch LIVE each week and can also view past lessons. So far we have 1530 subscribers. https://www.youtube.com/user/IOGIsrael Prayer Health and Spiritual Counseling Committee Mission Statement: The mission of the Prayer Health and Spiritual Counseling Committee (PHSCC) of the Israel of God is to follow the steps of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, “…preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people” as it is written in Matthew 9:35 KJV The PHSCC will gladly visit your home or hospital room, or meet with you at the Israel of God, whenever requested, just as we are commissioned to do… We now have a Subscription Channel where 4 to 8 complete lessons will be uploaded each month. The cost is $19.99 a month. You can subscribe for a 14 day free trial and won't be charged until it expires. Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKUuqPAHzCidztI9uHIJmSg We now have a YouTube channel for all of the choirs of the Israel of God. All new performances will be uploaded to this page. So far we have 309 subscribers. Here's the link: “Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the lord" James 5:14 We invite you to call us at (708) 392-1320 for: Prayer Health Spiritual Counseling Visit our website at www.Prayerandhealth.net or Link to us from: www.theisraelofgod.com or Email confidential prayer request to: [email protected] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMMg7pOd-qdBUmjOf8a5fuA Thanks for watching, Peace and Blessings in Jesus' name! The Israel of God Bible Study Class 520 W. 138th Street, Riverdale, IL. 60827 - PH: 708-392-1320 - Email: [email protected] 7 the Israel of God Newsletter Our Condolences Word of the Month 'HYPERBOLE' [hahy-pur-buh-lee] Noun - (Rhetoric) 1. Obvious and intentional exaggeration. 2. An extravagant statement or figure of speech not intended to be taken literally. SABBATH DAY LESSONS FOR OCTOBER-DECEMBER DATE 10-03-15 10-05-15 10-10-15 10-17-15 10-24-15 10-31-15 11-07-15 11-14-15 11-21-15 11-28-15 12-05-15 12-12-15 12-19-15 12-26-15 TITLE Animal Sacrifice: The Forgotten Law 8th Day Feast (10/04/15 @ Sundown) Death & Resurrection: Plain & Simple The Church & The Gentiles Armageddon Sons of God: Spirits, Spiritual & Spirits Psalms: The Book of Jesus The Three Seeds of Abraham Who Will Be Saved? Those That Abide In God's Love From The Divorce of Israel to the Marriage of the Lamb The Dead, Where Are They? "Heaven" - "Hell" - or the "Grave"! Gabriel: The Spirit of Truth, The Messenger of God The Shield of Faith Unto Judah Shall The Gathering of the People Be To the family and friends of our Brother Naphtali Israel To Bro. Gregg Taylor and family on the loss of his brother, Sylvester Taylor To Sis. Vicqui Clark (So. Carolina) and family on the loss of her father, George Clark To Bro. Randy Vaughn and family on the loss of his mother, Lynette Stalling To Sis. Sabrina Flowers and family on the loss of her mother, Mary Walton To Sisters Denise Riley and Keisha Young on the loss of their mother, Marian Riley To Sis. Ozzie Wright and family on the loss of her mother, Ozzie L. Gipson Repast Committee Guidelines Requests for the I.O.G. repast services will be provided as follows: Sunday thru Thursday ONLY Deceased must have been a member of the I.O.G. class or an immediate family member of an I.O.G. class member: * Mother/Father * Spouse * Child Repast service must be held in the I.O.G. Annex Building I.O.G. Repast Committee must coordinate all food donations; no outside food will be accepted. Thank you! NEXT BAPTISM… The next baptism will be on February 6, 2016. If you are interested in being baptized, please see Brother Cornell to have your name placed on the list. All Baptisms are performed after the second class. We baptized 18 people on the last one. Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:38 Psalms 120:1-7 In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me. (2) Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue. (3) What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue? (4) Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper. (5) Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar! (6) My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace. (7) I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war. Praise the name of JESUS! The Israel of God Bible Study Class 520 W. 138th Street, Riverdale, IL. 60827 - PH: 708-392-1320 - Email: [email protected] 8 the Israel of God Newsletter When you’re broken and a wreck; and your heart has shattered, unable to mend itself. Let God be that glue that re-unites you. Let God rescue you from you. "Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken." - Psalms 34: 19,20 'Broken' Shattered am I; unable to gather the pieces of my existence. With eyes wide open that cannot see; I’ve lost my identity. I need someone to rescue me. Overwhelmed by life; its pressures weigh heavy on my heart. It’s beating, yet I can’t seem to breathe. So I sparingly take a breath or two for some relief. As I approach my bedroom dresser there’s a reflection in the mirror, who’s that stranger? There’s a face I don’t recognize starring back at me. An open wound am I, emotionally bleeding on the inside. Exposed to those with eyes to see, I retreat within trying to hide from me. I open my mouth but there is no sound coming out. Am I going insane? Am I losing my mind? My soul began screaming violently, so loud my ears started tingling. My hands began to move. Am I losing physical control? As though they had a mind of their own, my hands reach out for help; suddenly they came together in prayer. We enter this universe pure, whole and innocent. Over exposed to a world of greed and lust, leave ones true self broken into pieces. We live for the sake of mending but by ourselves that’s unrealistic. We reach out to others, looking for a remedy? Most often friends and family don’t know how to help me. Who do you turn to? An empty life unfulfilled, going nowhere fast, a crooked path; guilt and pain, feels like hell. I had a break through, only after I broke down. That’s when I found my joy; when I turned back to the Lord. That’s what it took to emerge from this broken state of mind. It humbled me, giving me the courage to reach out for help; no shame in that. I started with prayer, forgiving myself. Evaporating – my soul feels like it's floating away; can’t catch up to it. I got kicked out of my life. A life I no longer regret. Those pressures - weight on my shoulders - knees bent, ankles shackled no longer exist. Mind and soul – set free to live a life of joy with the Lord. Not having to live up to others expectations, faithful to God not man who God created. In the beginning, God breathe life into man. Let God breathe life back into your weary mind. Start your life all over again. He’ll never leave you, let him heal you. What can man do for you that God can’t do better, his help will last forever. “ In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears." - Psalms 18:6 By: Yvonne C. Freeman ….. From the inspiration of the Lord Picture Credit - https://pixabay.com/ Israel of God CONTACT INFORMATION RIVERDALE, ILLINOIS 520 W. 138th Street Riverdale, IL. 60827 Phone: (708) 392-1320 800- 96 - BIBLE http://theisraelofgod.com/ Email: [email protected] Contact Person: Bro. 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Robert Ryan The Israel of God Bible Study Class 520 W. 138th Street, Riverdale, IL. 60827 - PH: 708-392-1320 - Email: [email protected] 9 the Israel of God Newsletter In Harrison, New Jersey, members meet at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 100 Passaic Avenue at 11 AM. Contact Person: Allen Cook 732-213-0870 In Cleveland, Ohio, members meet at the Doubletree by Hilton 1111 Lakeside Ave at 2:30 PM Eastern Time. MEMPHIS, TENNESEE 4485 Elvis Presley Blvd Memphis, TN 38116 Phone: (901) 332-6221 Fax: (901) 348-4419 Contact Person: Bro. Garvin Banks MINNEAPOLIS, MN 2922 Cedar Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407 Phone: (612) 357-3972 Fax (612) 354-7857 Contact Person: Bro. Jeroboam Israel ORLANDO, FLORIDA 7474 W. Colonial Orlando, Florida 32818 Phone: (321) 695-2328 Email: [email protected] http://iogorlando.wix.com/israel-of-god Contact Person: Bro. Damien JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 440 Cedars of Lebanon Drive Jackson, Ms. 39206 Phone: (601) 487-8162 Email: [email protected] Contact Person: Bro. 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The Israel of God Bible Study Class 520 W. 138th Street, Riverdale, IL. 60827 - PH: 708-392-1320 - Email: [email protected] 10 the Israel of God Newsletter By Sister Sherrese Z A R E P H A T H Z N A H T E Z N Z Y Z Z E B O I M D D S M A H A Z P H O E H I S X Z E R U I A H E I C A Z A H L B S B H A I D A B E Z H A T T H Z H A U A E E H A L L I Z Z K D E T I L E A I B I R O Z I N E O E T D O H H E R R R N A M E N I F W A B Z A S U D Z P X O E A Z R Z N Z A R E T H S H A H A R O R Z H A L I O A A D U S R A R Z S J Z N L S P C Q L R H E C I H B A E Z M Z H E O E E C H P H E Y R H O C D Z N I E I A B D Z A Z A P Q U Z Z A E C O T M B Z D U U I I A H I Z Y E A K R M A Z M U I U K R L Z V A Z A H M I I L I E Z U D O A A I E U A O N C A A V A R T A O Z A N H H R J Z N N A C H R Z H H L I H M H C I U F H A R A N H P A T A E A Z A A E N B V A G T H Z E A O I R I H A O R Z C B I L N A V A A Z E Z M D T B H A H T A D E R E Z E D A D U R B L B P K V A B I Z A A N A I M S U S A I U E N A T E R A Z R Z Z A L A P H Z Z D Z E A L L N O H P A Z I C H R I L ZAANAIM ZAIR ZEAL ZELZAH ZETHAN ZIPHRON ZAAVAN ZALAPH ZEBADIAH ZEMARAIM ZETHAR ZITHRI ZABBUD ZALMON ZEBAIM ZENAN ZIBA ZIZAH ZABDIEL ZAMZUMMIMS ZEBEDEE ZEPHANIAH ZIBEON ZOBAH ZABULON ZANOAH ZEBOIM ZEPHO ZIBIAH ZOHAR ZACCAI ZAPHON ZEBUDAH ZERAH ZICHRI ZOPHAH ZACCHAEUS ZAREPHATH ZEBULUN ZEREDATHAH ZIDKIJAH ZORITES ZACCHUR ZARETAN ZECHARIAH ZERESH ZIDON ZUAR ZACHARIAH ZARETHSHAHAR ZEDAD ZEROR ZILLAH ZURISHADDAI ZACHER ZARTANAH ZEDEKIAH ZERUAH ZILPAH ZADOK ZATTHU ZELAH ZERUBBABEL ZILTHAI ZAHAM ZAVAN ZELOPHEHAD ZERUIAH ZION The Israel of God Bible Study Class 520 W. 138th Street, Riverdale, IL. 60827 - PH: 708-392-1320 - Email: [email protected] 11