Walking by Faith - San Jose Word of Faith Christian Center

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Galatians 5:13 (NLT)
For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and
sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature.
Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.
Generations of Faith
July 2013
Volume 6
San Jose Word of Faith Christian Center Quarterly Newsletter
True Independence is Being in Christ!
Galatians 2:20 (NLT)
My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live,
but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the
Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
San Jose Word of Faith Christian Center | 873 Delmas Ave, San Jose, CA 95125 | (408) 295-0877 | www.sjwofcc.org | email: [email protected]
Generations of Faith | July 2013 | Volume 6
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Inside this Issue
Pastor’s Corner …………………………... Pg 2
Elder’s Perspective ……………………….. Pg 3
Minister’s Impression ……………………. Pg 4
Newly Appointed Deacons ……………….. Pg 4
Creative Health Ministries……………….. Pg 5
Teen Scoop ……………………………….
San Jose Word of Faith will be celebrating 30
YEARS of Ministry on October 12-13, 2013.
Visit our website at sjwofcc.org for information.
Pg 6
Youth Corner ….………………………….. Pg 7
SJWOFCC Cherished Memories ………... Pg 8-9
Advertisement …………………………….. Pg 10
Leadership Roster
Senior Pastors
Dr. Willie G. Nutt
Dr. Sharon E. Nutt
Elders
Hezekiah Alexander
Carlos Barefield
Sharon Brackens
Chantal Chatman
Ministers: Amelia Campbell, Bettie Citizen, Renate' Fitzhugh, Glen Gipson,
Chris Maes, Cha Cha Rojas, Robert Walker and Glenna Williams
Biblical Basis For Our Manner of Worship
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Join Dr. Willie Nutt on Sunday evenings at 4:30
PM on Comcast Cable channel 15 or at
www.creatvsj.org, for comprehensive in depth
teachings and rendering of the Word. Tell your
friends, this is an awesome evangelism tool for
those who may not know Christ.
Prophecy or Interpretation of Tongues - I Corinthians 12:10; 14:1-5 Lifting up of Holy
Hands - Psalm 134:2; I Timothy 2:8 Prayer for Healing - Mark 16:8; Acts 28:8; James 5:1415 Falling in the Spirit - Leviticus 9:24; Daniel 10:9; Acts 9:4; II Chronicles 5:14 Speaking in
Tongues - Acts 2:4; I Corinthians 14:18,39 Word of Knowledge - I Corinthians 14:15; Psalm
149:1 Dancing before the Lord - Psalm 30:11; 149:3; 150:4; I Samuel 6:14 All Praying
Aloud - not in unison -Acts 2:4 Clapping - Psalm 47:1; Isaiah 55:12
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SJWOFCC Cherished Memories
Pastor’s Corner
Dr. Willie G. Nutt
“Let My People Go”
The “Passion for Christ Prophetic Deliverance and
Anointing Ministry” located in Atlanta, GA, hosted a Women’s Prayer
Conference at SJWOFCC on Friday May 24, 2013 and Saturday, May 25, 2013.
Knowing who you are in Christ Jesus (Part I)
The following is a synopsis of the prayer that the Apostle Paul prayed in Ephesians 3:14-20 (please read it at your
leisure) outlining the things that each believer should aspire to saying:
1. That we be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inward man according to the riches
of His glory.
2. That Christ may dwell in your hearts by Faith..
3. That your rooting and grounding are founded in love will provide you with comprehension
into the breadth, length, and depth of God’s love.
4. That you would know the love of God that transcends mere knowledge.
5. That you might be filled with all the fullness of God.
Paul knew that God has lofty aspirations for each believer and the yearning of his heart was that they would realize
this revelation. Yet we see many believers living beneath their privilege, because they do not understand the nature of the relationship that they have with Father God.
Host
Visionary—Minister Ciatta Davis
Minister Claudia Hope
Guest Speaker
Elder Sharon Brackens
Praise Dancers
Sisters Covington & Chatman
Guests
Coordinator (in center)
Minister Amelia Campbell
Soloist
Sister Terry Williams
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The word family used in the text is the Greek word Paria, which in addition to meaning family, also means lineage
and kindred. Therefore, believers are related to God; we who are believers are His spiritual offspring, which
means that we are heirs to the legacy left by Jesus Christ His Son. The prophet Isaiah not only inferred that we as
believers are the spiritual offspring of God—but he also identified the event that caused God to reveal us as his
sons saying, “...When thou shalt make His soul an offering for sin, He shall see His seed...” (Isaiah 53:10). The
Amplified Version of the bible renders the phrase “His seed” in the above text to mean “His spiritual seed”.
The Apostle Paul referring to this fact said, “And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise” (Galatians 3:29). This indicates that a legacy has been left us as Abraham’s posterity. A legacy
indicates the presence of a will and covenant that we as heirs can execute. Jesus told us where the will and covenant is found, when He said the following in the midst of the Lord’s Supper, “...This cup is the new testament in
my Blood” (I Corinthians 11:25). The Amplified Version adds clarity saying for this verse, “...This cup is the new
covenant [reinforced and established] in my Blood.” The Apostle Paul in an effort to give greater insight into the
scope of our heritage spoke prophetically saying, “But now hath He (the Lord Jesus) obtained a more excellent
ministry, by how much also, He is the mediator of a better covenant” (Hebrews 8:6). He spoke again saying, “For
if the ministry of condemnation (The Law of Moses) had glory, the ministry of righteousness (referring to the
ministry available to believers today) exceeds much more in glory” (2 Corinthians 3:9). From these statements, it
is clear that God has left us with promises of an inheritance that far transcends those given to even His people in
Israel.
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Elder’s Perspective
By Elder Chantal Chatman
Let Thankfulness Lighten All Your Thoughts
SJWOFCC Cherished Memories
Cinco de Mayo—May 5, 2013
In 2 Corinthians 5:5; 2 Corinthians 3:17; and Psalm 50:14 we are instructed to thank God for the glorious gift of His
Spirit. This is like priming the pump of a well. As you bring Him the sacrifice of thanksgiving, regardless of your feelings, His Spirit is able to work more freely within you. This produces more thankfulness and more freedom, until you
are overflowing with gratitude. God showers blessings on us daily, but sometimes we are not aware of them. When
your mind is stuck on a negative focus, you see neither God nor His gifts. In faith, thank Him for whatever is preoccupying your mind. This will clear the blockage so that you can find Him.
Isaiah 12:2-3; and Psalm 21:6-7 says that you are to trust Him and don’t be afraid, for He is your strength and
song. Think what it means to have God as your strength. He spoke the universe into existence; His power is absolutely unlimited! Human weakness submitted to Himis like a magnet, drawing His power into your neediness.
However, fear can block the flow of His strength into you. Instead of trying to fight your fears, concentrate on
trusting Him. When you relate to Him in confident trust, there is no limit to how much He can strengthen you.
Remember He is also your song. He wants you to share His joy, living in conscious awareness of His Presence.
Philippians 4:4; Psalm 95 1-2; and Psalm 9:10 tell us to rejoice and be thankful! As He walks with you through this
day, practice trusting and thanking Him all along the way. Trust is the channel through which His peace flows into
you. Thankfulness lifts you up above your circumstances. God does His greatest
works through people with grateful, trusting hearts. Rather than planning and
evaluating, practice trusting and thanking God continually. This is a shift that will
revolutionize your life.
Psalm 36: 7-9; Psalm 132:15; and John 6:12-13 depict that God is the I AM of both complex detail and overflowing
abundance. When we entrust the details of our lives to Him, we are surprised by how thoroughly He answers our
petitions. He takes pleasure in hearing your prayers, so feel free to bring Him all your requests. The more you pray,
the more answers you can receive. Best of all, your faith is strengthened as you see how precisely He responds to
your specific prayers.
Juneteenth Celebration - June 16, 2013
Because God is infinite in all His ways, you need not fear that He will run out of resources. Abundance
is at the very heart of who He is. Come to Him in joyful expectation of receiving all you need and
sometimes much more! He delights in showering blessings on His beloved children. Come to Him with
open hands and heart, ready to receive all He has for you. This however, also becomes the time in your
life when you must learn to let go: of loved ones, possessions, and control. In order for you to let go of something
that is precious to you, you will need to rest in His presence, where you are complete. Take time to bask in the light
of His love. As you relax more and more, your grasping hand gradually opens up, releasing your prized possession
into His care.
You can feel secure, even in the midst of dreadful changes, through the awareness of His continual presence. The
One who never leaves you is the same One who never changes: I am the same yesterday, today, and forever. As you
release more and more things into His care, remember that He never lets go of your hand. In this you can have the
security, which no one and no circumstance can take from you. Psalm 89:15; Hebrews 13:8; and Isaiah 41:13.
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Youth Corner
Minister’s Impression
by Minister Glen Gipson
Saved for Good Works
Trivia
Word Search
Answers:
1. What was the name of the shepherd boy who
became the second king in Israel?
2. How many brothers did Joseph have?
3. After the flood, what sign did God give that He
would not destroy the earth with a flood again?
4. What was the name of the mountain where
Moses was given the 10 Commandments?
5. What river was Jesus baptized in?
6. What was the first miracle of Jesus recorded in
the Bible?
7. How many of each animal did Moses bring into
the Ark?
Crossword Puzzle
Through the Word of God, I learned the saving works of God on my behalf, but I also
learned that one of God’s key purposes in doing these works is to put me to work myself. The Bible tells me that
when Christ redeemed me, he did so in order that I might now be “zealous for good works” Titus 2:14; “Whom
gave himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous
of good works.” When God works in me day by day, He does so in order to produce in
me the desire and the power to work for His good Pleasure. Philippians 2:12-13;
“Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but
now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure.” I am
saved by grace and not by works. I am God’s workmanship created in Christ for good
works, which God prepared beforehand so that I would walk in them. Ephesians 2:10;
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God
hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” And as I
am working hard at doing these works for the good of others, I experience the truth of
Jesus’ Words: It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20:35; “I have shewed you all
things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words
of the Lord Jesus, how He said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.” I also find myself saying with Christ, my food is to do the will of Him who sent me and to accomplish His
work. John 4:34; “Jesus saith unto them, my meat is to do the will of him that sent me,
and to finish his work.” The fact that God has prepared such works for me to do become a
part of what makes the gospel reminds me of the love of God for me, but it also reminds me of the love of God
for the works that He saved for me to perform.
Newly Appointed Deacons — June 16, 2013
Congratulations to all of the Newly
Appointed Deacons at SJWOFCC!
Trivia Questions
(1) David (2) 11 (3) A rainbow (4) Mt. Sinai (5)
Jordan River (6) Turning water into wine (7)
None. Moses led the people of Israel out of
Egypt. It was Noah who was on the Ark.
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From left to Right:
1) Deacon Paul Thacker
2) Deacon Arthur Gray
3) Deacon Parnell Glover
4) Deacon Sonny Easton
5) Pastor W. Nutt (Officiator)
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Creative Health Ministries
by Deacon Djuan Covington
Alcohol-Related Liver Disease (Part I)
Why is the liver important?
The liver is the second largest organ in your body and is located under your rib cage on the right side. It weighs about
three pounds and is shaped like a football that is flat on one side. The liver performs many jobs in your body. It processes what you eat and drink into energy and nutrients your body can use. The liver also removes harmful substances
from your blood.
How does alcohol affect the liver?
Alcohol can damage or destroy liver cells. The liver breaks down alcohol so it
can be removed from your body. Your liver can become injured or seriously
damaged if you drink more alcohol than it can process.
What are the different types of alcohol-related liver disease?
There are three main types of alcohol-related liver disease: fatty liver disease, alcoholic hepatitis, and alcoholic cirrhosis.
Fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease is the build up of extra fat in liver cells. It is the earliest
stage of alcohol-related liver disease. There are usually no symptoms. If
symptoms do occur, they may include fatigue, weakness, and weight loss.
Almost all heavy drinkers have fatty liver disease. However, if they stop
drinking, fatty liver disease will usually go away.
Alcoholic hepatitis
Alcoholic hepatitis causes the liver to swell and become damaged. Symptoms may include loss of appetite, nausea,
vomiting, abdominal pain, fever and jaundice. Up to 35 percent of heavy drinkers develop alcoholic hepatitis. Alcoholic
hepatitis can be mild or severe. If it is mild, liver damage may be reversed. If it is severe, it may occur suddenly and
quickly lead to serious complications including liver failure and death.
Alcoholic cirrhosis
Alcoholic cirrhosis is the scarring of the liver -- hard scar tissue replaces soft healthy tissue. It is the most serious type
of alcohol-related liver disease. Symptoms of cirrhosis are similar to those of alcoholic hepatitis. Between 10 and 20
percent of heavy drinkers develop cirrhosis. The damage from cirrhosis cannot be reversed and can cause liver failure.
Not drinking alcohol can help prevent further damage.
What Does the Bible Say About Alcohol?
Much of the debate over drinking comes from the known effects of alcohol. Many denominations feel that the effects
of alcohol pull people away from a relationship with God, so they ban any use of alcohol. Others feel that drinking in
itself is not sinful (after all, Jesus turned water into wine), but that excessive drinking can be sinful. Whether you adhere to one philosophy on drinking or the other, you need to know that God is with you, helping you to make the best
decisions for your heath and your soul.
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POWER Generation Teen Ministry
McDonalds Scholarships
McDonalds scholarships for college are offered through Ronald McDonald
House Charities (RMHC), a division of McDonalds Corporation. McDonalds
has offered more than $48 million in scholarship funds to deserving students since 1985.
In addition to the McDonald’s National Employees Scholarship, RMHC offers four distinct types of
McDonalds scholarships to the public:
1. RMHC/ Scholars (a need-based award open to all deserving and talented students regardless of
their race, creed, color or heritage).
2. RMHC/Asia (for applicants with at least one parent of Asian-Pacific heritage).
3. RMHC/African-American Future Achievers (for applicants with at least one parent of AfricanAmerican or Black-Caribbean heritage).
4. RMHC/HACER (for applicants with at least one parent of Hispanic/Latino heritage).
Teen Scoop
The number and the amount of all the McDonalds scholarships are determined by the local participating chapters.
They are typically a minimum of $1000.00 each, and they are usually non-renewable.
Additionally, RMHC/HACER awards four $100,000 national scholarships. This specific scholarship pays $25,000 per
year towards the 4 years of the student’s undergraduate studies.
McDonalds Scholarships Requirements
The McDonalds scholarship (RMHC scholarship) is available to qualified high school students who live in the United
States and meet the following general requirements:
1. Are a legal resident of the U.S.
2. Live in a geographic area where there is a participating RMHC Chapter
3. Are a senior in high school, with a minimum GPA of 2.7
4. Are under the age of 21
5. Are eligible and plan to attend either an accredited two-year or an accredited four-year college or university or
technical school, on a full-time basis.
McDonalds Scholarship Application
The McDonalds scholarship applications are available online from October 1st in the student's senior year and end
around December 20th of that year.
1. Qualified student applicants must submit a complete application and supply all required documents by the application deadline.
2. Each scholarship program has additional specific eligibility requirements that must be met. These requirements
are outlined by each scholarship program.
3. The recipients of these scholarships must provide annual verification of their full-time enrollment status.
4. For more information you visit McDonald Scholarship Website at http://www.college-financial-aid-advice.com/
mcdonalds-scholarships.html or contact (ISTS) at phone number 855-670-4787.
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