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June 2011
www.bethlehemtemplechurch.org
Bethlehem Temple Church
Celebrates
the
Class
of
2011
Michelle Sherice Thomas
Hamady High School Graduate
#13 in her class. Inducted into the National Honor Society and also
recognized as one of the Urban League of Flint Black Scholars.
Continuing education in the Fall majoring in Psychology with a
minor in Culinary Arts. Michelle is the daughter of Sister Dawn &
Brother Thomas Hendricks.
Open House: Sunday, June 5th from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. 5479
Kellar Avenue - Flint, MI 48505
Phyllis Denae` Green
Flint Southwestern Academy
graduating with a 3.8 GPA, #10 in her
class. Honored in the Urban League
of Flint Black Scholars. She will be
attending Kettering University in the
Fall, majoring in Industrial Engineering. Phyllis is the daughter of Sister
Clarissa Green and Mr. Hudson Green
Open House was held on June 4th.
Makara Woods
Beecher High School Graduate
She will be attending Baker College
in the Fall majoring in Early Childhood. Makara is the Granddaughter
of Sister Ella Mae Lewis.
Open House: July 24th from 4pm8pm VFW Hall 4008 W. Coldwater
Rd. Flint
Marlon Bourne
Carman Ainsworth Graduate
3.3 GPA and an Urban League of
Flint Black Scholar. Marlon will attend West Virginia University in the
Fall majoring in Forensic Science
Computer Animation.
Brother Sylvester and Sister Tamara
Smith are his proud parents.
Open House: Sunday, July 31st.
5432 Calkins Rd. Flint from
4-pm- 8 pm
Miracle Gray
Grand Blanc High School Graduate.
Miracle will be attending Washtenaw
Community College in the fall.
Sister Cathryn Gray is her proud
Parent.
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Ivan J. Hood
Hamady Middle/High School Graduate.
Ivan plans are to attend Mott College
majoring in Physical Therapy. He is
the son of Sister Vanessa Beaugard
and John Hood.
Joshua J. Carter
Northwestern Graduate
Outstanding athlete receiving such
awards as MVP.
Joshua plans to attend college in the
Fall and explore his option in the
health field. Parents: Jerry and Melodi
Carter.
Open House: June 18th, 116 12th St.
Flint, from 2:30pm -6:30pm.
Greg Howell
Mt. Morris High School
Greg will be attending Mott
College in the Fall, majoring in
Psychology, with a minor in
Music.
Parents:Bro. Linnel and Sis.
Yvonne Howell
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Lauren Phillips
Baker College Graduate
Associate Degree in Human Service.
3.7 GPA Dean’s List. She plans to
continue her studies at Baker College.
Lauren is the daughter of the late
Brother Michael Phillips Sr. and Sister
Tanya Phillips
Rolene Rodgers
Mott College Graduate
Certificate of Achievement
from Transitions School of
Cosmetology. Plans to further
education in Business Management.
Rolene is the daughter of Min.
Elgie and Sis. Lula Jones
District Elder Phillip J. Thompson
University of Michigan-Flint Graduate
with Bachelor of Arts Degree in
Economics.
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~TO OUR VISITORS~
District Elder Phillip J. Thompson, First Lady April Thompson and the
entire Bethlehem Temple Church Family extends a heart felt welcome
to our visitors. Our hearts rejoice that God directed your steps to the
House of Bread today. It is our prayer that God will bless you super
abundantly. Worship with us for a day or a life time.
TEMPLE NEWS
PASTOR PHILLIP J. THOMPSON AND AVOW ENGAGEMENT
Today, Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 4:30 p.m., Word of Life 406
Atherton Rd., Flint. Pastor George Wilkinson
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ROUND-UP
Calling all teachers, crafters, kitchen help etc. Please attend
special meeting on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 6:00 p.m.
Sister Kym Lucas and Sister Marsha Matthon, Coordinators.
NDC DISTRICT # 6 FELLOWSHIP SERVICE
Friday, June 10, 2011 here at the Temple at 7:00 p.m. See flyer
on page 9.
PENTECOST CELEBRATION
Beginning on Saturday, June 11, 2011 with 9:00 a.m. prayer in
fellowship with the Secret Place Tabernacle 1701 Harrison - Flint
Elder Nate Dennis, Pastor.
Sunday, June 12, 2011 here at Bethlehem Temple Church
beginning with 11:00 a.m. Worship Service and Evening 4:30
p.m. Guest Speaker Evangelist Yolanda Hunt, Pastor of
Rehoboth Apostolic Worship Center Chicago, IL. Special attire:
Women: All white with red accent. Men: black suite, white shirt
and red ties. See flyer on page 10.
DRESS DOWN SUNDAY’S AT BETHLEHEM TEMPLE CHURCH
June 18th-September 11th. As we go into our casual mode
remember: “Let all things be done decently and in order”.
I Corinthians 14:40.
FIRST LADY APRIL THOMPSON’S EXCURSION
Sis. Debra Jennings, Sis. Erica Markee and others are planning a
"Day Out With First Lady Thompson," Saturday, June 18th
Details to follow.
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TEMPLE NEWS
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY ON SUNDAY, JUNE 19th
NORTHERN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Convenes June 20th-25th, at Christ Temple Church in
Muskegon Michigan. Elder Avery Burrell host Pastor. Highlights
on page 13.
”HOPE IN A BOX”
B.T.C. W.O.W. Ministry out-reach efforts in conjunction with
Catholic Charities Soup Kitchen. Items needed for the month of
June: Non-perishable foods. Deposit your donation in lower lobby
(blue tote) container.
WOW! McDonald's
Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour stops at Greater Grace Temple
in Detroit, Mi featuring Pastor Hezekiah Walker - Tuesday, June 21
at 7:00 p.m. We have FREE tickets available. Contact
Sis. Marilyn Brown or Minister Raymond L. Collins, III.
Congratulations to Master Michael Kelly who will graduate
from the 8th grade at Linden Charter Academy on June
15th. Michael is the son of Bro. Michael and Joyce Kelly.
FIRST LADY APRIL THOMPSON’S BIRTHDAY JUNE 30TH
Continue in
prayer for
the sick and
bereaved...
Sister Bernice Owens
Sister Frances Harris
Sister Mildred Gates
Mother Lillian B. Dunlap
Minister J’Monte` Byrd
Deacon Dorcenia Brazle, Jr
Monica Brown
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1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
13th
Sister Barbara Hollins
Sister Nakia Crawford
Marlana Banister
Marshawn Banister
Brother Kevin Owens
Deacon James Hollins
Evangelist Clareather Gildersleeve
Doctor Roslyn Ballard
Nicole Jarrett
Brother Craig Owens
Mother Princella Jackson
Trustee Lynnette K. Bourne
Sister Darice Wade
Sister Danielle Brown-Brown
Sister Dolly Morgan
Michelle Thomas
Sister Christine Wiggins
Bro. Dante Jennings
Kelvin (Pokey) Mitchner
Jacqueline Cordell
17th
Sister Beverly McKenzie
18th
20th
21st
25th
27th
28th
Teri (Pooh PAH) Beaugard
Laila N. Dudley - Gibson
Trustee Peathon Massey
Dessaray Clemons
Sister Veronica Turner
Sister Karen Flowers
Sister Beverly McKenzie
First Lady April M. Thompson
30th
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June Anniversaries
6/6 Dea. Dorcenia Jr. & Sis. Mary Brazle 41st
Dea. Leo & Sis. Debra Jennings 32nd
6/15 Bro. Claude & Sis. Laura LeGardye 15th
6/17
Bro. Charles & Sis. Beverly
McKenzie
th
17 Anniversary
6/20
Dea. Silas & Sis. Norma Jarrett
41st Anniversary
6/26
Bro. Sylvester & Sis. Tammy
Smith
7t\ Anniversary
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“And it shall come to pass afterward, that
I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and
your sons and your daughters shall
prophesy, your old men shall dream
dreams, your young men shall see
visions:”
Joel 2:28
District Elder Phillip J. Thompson, Pastor
First Lady April M. Thompson
9:00 a.m.
Pentecost Prayer Fellowship
Secret Place Tabernacle
1701 Harrison - Flint
Elder Nate Dennis, Pastor
Guest
Sp
eaker:
AT BETHLEHEM TEMPLE CHURCH Rehoboth Pastor of
Aposto
lic
11:00 a.m.
Morning Worship Service
Chicag Worship Ce
nter
o, IL
4:30 p.m.
Fresh Wind Service
ATTIRE FOR SUNDAY MORNING AND EVENING:
~LADIES ALL WHITE WITH RED ACCENT~
~MEN BLACK OR DARK SUIT WITH WHITE SHIRT AND RED TIE~
BETHLEHEM TEMPLE CHURCH - 3401 MARTIN L. KING AVENUE
FLINT, MI 48505
Church Office: 810-787-7814
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A PRAYER FOR OUR FATHER'S
Lord,
We thank you for our fathers,
Who have gathered here today,
To praise your holy name,
For giving them strength and courage
To make it along life's way.
We thank you for our fathers,
Who have loved us so well,
Clothed us, fed us, educated us,
Now we get a chance to tell,
To tell them how we love them,
To tell them how much we care,
To tell them we are ever so grateful,
Because they were always there.
Amen
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
June 19, 2011
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Northern District Council
Schedule Highlights
Monday, June 20
Missionary Convention:
9:30 a.m. Fellowship Breakfast
Speaker: Evang. Rita Green
2:15 p.m. “Forgiveness”
“Conquering Deception”
6:30 p.m. Evening Service
(Men In Charge)
General Session:
9:30 a.m. Intercessory Prayer
10:00 a.m. Hour of Power
Speaker: Elder Eddie Ford
10:00 a.m. New Pastors (1-5 years)
Speaker: Eld. Kevin Harrison
1:00 p.m. Singles’ Ministry
Speaker: Dr. Willi Burrell
5:30 p.m. Committee Meetings
7:00 p.m. Evening Service
Speaker: Bishop Gary Harper
Men’s Ministry:
9:30 a.m. Intercessory Prayer
11:00 a.m. Praise & Testimony
1:00 p.m. Seminar #1 “
Speaker: Eld. Terry Webb
Friday, June 24
2:00 p.m. Seminar #2
General Session:
Speaker: Bishop Ira Combs Sr. 9:30 a.m. Intercessory Prayer
6:30 p.m. Evening Service
10:00 a.m. New Pastors (1-5 years)
Speaker: Bishop Harry Grayson
Speaker: Eld. Kevin Harrison
11:00 a.m. Seminar
“Cultivating Healthy Churches”
Tuesday, June 21
Speaker: Pastor Kim Brown
Missionary Convention:
7:00 p.m. Evening Service
9:30 a.m. Women of Worth Brunch
Speaker: Bishop Harry Herman
11:45 a.m. Panel Discussion
6:30 p.m. Evening Service
Saturday, June 25
Speaker: Pastor Yolanda Hunt
Christian Education:
8:00 a.m. Breakfast and Registration
Wednesday, June 22
11:00 a.m. Workshops
Speakers: Eld. Reginald Freeman
Missionary & Christian Women:
Eld. Mark Thomas
9:30 a.m. Altar Prayer
10:00 a.m. Fresh Oil
Pentecostal Young People’s Union:
12:30 p.m. “Let Me Tell You My Story” 1:00 p.m. Day Service
Testimony Service
Speaker: Eld. James Tyson
6:30 p.m. Evening Service
6:30 p.m. Evening Service
Speaker: Pastor Yolanda Hunt
Speaker: Eld. Jarrett Purdue
Thursday, June 23
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Thinking Like A Servant
“My servant Caleb thinks differently and
follows me completely”
Numbers 14:24 (NCV)
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Service starts in the mind! To be a servant requires a mental shift, a
change in your attitudes. God is always more interested in why we do
something than in what we do. Attitudes count more than achievements.
King Amaziah lost God’s favor because “he did what was right in the
sight of the Lord, yet not with a true heart.” Real servants serve God with
a mindset of these five attitudes.
Servants think more about others than themselves! Servants focus on
others – this is true humility: not thinking less of ourselves, but thinking
of ourselves less.
Servants think like stewards not owners! Servants remember that God
owns it all. In the Bible, a steward was a servant entrusted to manage an
estate like Joseph…..”The one thing required of such servants that they
be FAITHFUl to their master.”
Servants think about their work, not what others are doing! They don’t
compare or compete with other servants or ministries. They are too busy
doing the work God has given them to do, as Nehemiah, whose response
to critics was simply “My work is too important to stop now.
Servants base their identity in Christ Jesus! Because they remember
they are loved and accepted by Him, servants don’t have to prove their
worth. They willingly accept jobs that insecure people would consider
“beneath” them. One of the most profound examples of serving in the
Bible is Jesus washing the feet of His disciples. Washing feet was the
equivalent of being a shoeshine boy, a job devoid of status. But Jesus
knew who He was and the washing of their feet did not threaten His
self-image.
Servants Think Of Ministry As An Opportunity, Not An Obligation! They
enjoy helping people, meeting needs and doing ministry. They “serve
the Lord with gladness.” Real servants don’t try to use God for their
purposes. They let God use them for His purposes. Purpose in your
heart to be God’s servant!
-Selected~
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Bethlehem Temple Church
3401 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Flint, MI 48505
(810) 787-7814
District Elder Phillip J. Thompson, Pastor
WEEKLY ORDER OF SERVICES
Sunday
9:00 A.M.
9:45 A.M.
10:55 A.M.
11:00 A.M.
Altar Prayer
Christian Education
Altar Prayer
Worship Service
12:00 NOON
6:30 P.M.
Prayer
Women’s Ministry Meeting
(Monthly 3rd Tuesday)
Tuesday
Wednesday
10:00 A.M.
11:00 A.M.
6:00 P.M.
6:30 P.M.
6:30 P.M.
Prayer
Bible Study
Prayer
Bible Study
Youth Bible Study
Friday
6:30 P.M.
A.V.O.W. Choir Rehearsal
Apostolic Doctrinal Statement
We believe in the water baptism in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission
of sins and the receiving of the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in other
tongues as the Spirit gives utterance, according to Acts 2:38 and Acts 2:4. We believe
this constitutes the New Birth as recorded in St. John 3:1-8, and must be followed by
a life of sanctification and holiness by those who will be ready for the appearing of
Christ at His second coming.
Affiliation: P.A.W., Inc. = Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc.