Freedom - New Bethel Church of God In Christ
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Freedom - New Bethel Church of God In Christ
New Bethel News July 2012, Volume 7 New Bethel Church of God In Christ Equipping and Empowering for Effective Ministry Order of Services Words to Live By ~ The Pastor’s Pen ~ Sunday Morning Services 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 Noon comes into our lives. This is spiritual freedom, which is the most powerful We are very much aware of the fact that freedom on earth. This freedom is defined this is the season where the freedom of this or characterized by liberty from the country was established over two and onebondage of sin. third centuries ago. Declaration was made in a document of that freedom or liberty God has the power to set you free from the then and we still enjoy it today. This is an penalty of sin, as well as the pollution of excerpt from that freedom document that sin. He also has the authority to endow you know as the Declaration of you with power and dominion over sin. Independence, “When in the Course of human Freedom Sunday School 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am Fourth Sunday Evening Service 4:00 pm Monday ~ Friday Noon-Day Prayer 12:00 pm Monday Mountain Moving Prayer 6:30 pm events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. God has freed us from the penalty of sin. Most people are associated with the weight and misery of bondage. Bondage can be defined in one sense as owing more than one can pay. The payment for sin is one that cost more than all the debtors in the world combined could pay. This would be a case where the debtor owes more money We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all than he can make in a lifetime or multiple men are created equal, that they are endowed by lifetimes. Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm Wednesday Pastoral Teaching 7:20 pm Saturday Prayer 7:30 am Table of Contents July Theme: Freedom Freedom Women of Destiny Kingdom Class Award their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its 1-2 foundation on such principles and organizing its 2 powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.” 3 Americans believe that Freedom is the birthright of every person. It does not 4-5 matter what the race, social-economic, 6 gender or academic status, all deserve to 6 be free. Doris D. Murphy Scholarship 3 Tech Watch A Time to Plant FHA Streamline Healthier Alternatives 7 New Bethel at a Glance 8 Birthdays/New Members 9 General Information Superintendent Tommie A. Murphy 10 The bible is clear when it says that the wages of sin is death, which means eternal separation from God. This truth bears out the fact that sin requires a payment that is too much for any individual to bear alone. Thinking about this too extensively could cause sinking into a well of depression too deep for anyone to ever see any hope of deliverance. I have found that sin does the same thing to the sinner. In James 1:15 he tells us, “Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.” The penalty of sin is death. Paul tells us in Romans 6:23, “For the wages of sin is Paul records in II Corinthians 3:17, death, but the gift of God is eternal life in “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Christ Jesus our Lord.” The sinner liberty.” We know that this liberty or deserves to be condemned and sentenced freedom is more than political freedom. It to die. is a freedom that only God can give and it Continued on Page 2 is experienced when the Spirit of the Lord J ul y 2 0 1 2 , Vo l ume 7 Page 2 N e w B e t he l Ne w s Words to Live By (Continued from Page 1) By Superintendent Tommie A. Murphy However, the good news is that Jesus Christ has paid the price for us through His shed blood and subsequently His life and freed us from the penalty we could not afford to pay. Jesus has indeed set us free from the penalty of sin. God has also freed us from the pollution of sin. Pollution is defined as the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment. Sin is in fact that harmful agent whose specific purpose is to destroy us, keep us bound, and eternally separate us from God. We are told in John 8:32, “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Additionally, God has freed us from the power of sin. When a person becomes a believer not only are they free from the penalty, and pollution of sin, but they are free from the power of sin as well. The Bible tells us in I John 4:4, “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.” We are also told in Psalm 103:12, “As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.” This reminds us that since our transgressions have been removed, we are no longer guilty. If the Son frees you, then you have you have walked Consequently, when we stand before the Lord as our through the valley of the shadow of death as with no Judge, He will declare that we are not guilty. You should fear of evil as David declared. The reason is we have rejoice that God proclaims you to be free from sin and received eternal life through Jesus Christ and the chains of with power over sin. He proclaims you to be holy. sin have been broken. We are free. The power of sin has been completely eradicated through Paul exclaimed in Romans 7:24, “O wretched man that I the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death?” Christ. While I stand as a sinner, guilty as charged, Of course we know the answer, and it is none other than Christ came to the earth for my salvation. He bids me to our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. accept the price He paid for penalty of my sin. He paid Jesus is the Lover of our Soul, and we have been set free the price and became your substitute. He covered the by Him. We should remember there is no condemnation penalty, eradicated the pollution, and established the to them who are in Christ or have been saved. Since sin power over sin through His resurrection. can no longer condemn your conscience, then no crime or sin remains hovering over your head. We can rejoice that We are truly free so let us celebrate and share this we are no longer condemned. The Lord has forgiven us wonderful news with a world that is still bound! and made us clean from the pollution. Women of Destiny at Crisis Ministries The Women of Destiny, New Bethel„s Women„s Department, volunteered at the Crisis Assistance Ministry on Saturday, June 30th. The morning started with a brief orientation and the remaining time was spent stocking and prepping donated clothes for the Free Store. (See photos on page 8) The Free Store provides good quality clothes and household items free of charge for families in need. They are able to provide this service to the community because most of the work is done by volunteers. A BIG THANK YOU to all the ladies that come out to support this endeavor. The Free Store is located at 500-A Spratt Street, Charlotte, NC 28206. Shopping hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm. For more information about Crisis Assistance Ministries, please go to http://www.crisisassistance.org. Upcoming Events The 23rd Annual State Women’s Convention will be held September 19 – 21st in Wendell N.C. Please plan now to attend. See Sis Vernessa Johnson for Green Card registration form and information. The next WOD meeting will be Tuesday, July 17th @ 6:30 p.m. All ladies are encouraged to attend. N e w B e t he l Ne w s J ul y 2 0 1 2 , Vo l ume 7 Page 3 Kingdom Class Commitment Award “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do so.” Proverbs 3:27 On June 10, 2012, Sister Maria Stubbs was announced as the Kingdom Class Commitment Award winner of the 2012 first quarter for her faithfulness and commitment to the ministry. If would like to nominate someone for this award, please write a detailed narrative of a specific encounter or brief summary of a witnessed event as to why you believe this person should receive the award. Place the nomination inside the nominee box located on the information table in the vestibule. If you have questions or need more information, please Everyone goes through storms in their lives. When Sister contact Sister Trenia Key or call the church office at Stubbs goes through her storms you can‟t tell because she (704)391-0365. always takes time to smile and praise God. She is not ashamed to go to the altar to get her soul right with the Lord. She is a member of the usher board and is always willing to serve, regardless to whether it is her designated week or not. She doesn‟t allow physical ailments or challenges to keep her from being on her post. Sister Stubbs doesn‟t need a title to be seen doing the right thing, she leads by example. If you talk to her even for a few minutes you will walk away encouraged because she always gives God the credit for what he‟s done in her life. The purpose of the Kingdom Class Commitment Award is to recognize New Bethel Members who demonstrate excellence in ministry. The person selected must be a New Bethel member of and participate in at least one New Bethel ministry. A person can only receive the award once within a 12 month time period and cannot be selfnominated. Doris D. Murphy Scholarship Erasing Every Excuse Award Ceremony Sunday, July 22, 2012 at 4:00 pm *Recipient must be present during the award ceremony. Page 4 J ul y 2 0 1 2 , Vo l ume 7 N e w B e t he l Ne w s Tech Watch - Computer Cleaning Tips By Minister Gilbert Banks Cleaning your computer, its components and peripherals helps keep the components and computer in good working condition and reduces the risk of spreading germs. Often computer owners forget to vacuum or air out the inside of the desktop computer, thus dust builds up on the fans and over time may cause the fan and power supply to stop working. Below are a few tips to help eliminate these types of issues. The environment that your computer operates in helps determine how often you should clean your computer case. How often should I clean my computer? Where is computer located? 10 months In a home environment In a clean office 10 months environment In construction or industry 9 months environment 8 months In school environment Computer environment Have cat or dog in same 9 months building as computer 10 months Computer is on floor Room that the computer is 10 months in has carpet 10 months Eat or drink by computer Who uses it? 10 months Adult (18 and older) Young adults (ages 10-18) 9 months use computer Pre-teen (younger than 10) 8 months use computer More than one person uses 11 months computer How often you should clean your computer depends on several different factors. To help you determine how often you need to clean your computer we've created the following. General cleaning Tips Below is a list of general tips that should be taken when cleaning any of the components or peripherals of a computer as well as tips to help keep a computer clean. Never spray or squirt any liquid onto any computer component. If a spray is needed, spray the liquid onto a cloth and then use that cloth to rub down the component. You can use a vacuum to suck up dirt, dust, or hair around the computer and on the outside case. However, do not use a vacuum for the inside of your computer as it generates a lot of static electricity that can damage the internal components of your computer. If you need to use a vacuum to clean the inside of your computer, use a portable battery powered vacuum designed to do this job or try using compressed air. When cleaning a component or the computer, turn it off before cleaning. Be cautious when using any cleaning solvents; some individuals may have allergic reactions to chemicals in cleaning solvents and some solvents can even damage the case. Try to always use water or a highly diluted solvent. When cleaning, be careful not to accidentally adjust any knobs or controls. In addition, when cleaning the back of the computer, if anything is plugged in, make sure not to disconnect any of the plugs. When cleaning fans, especially the smaller fans within a portable computer or laptop it's suggested that you either hold the fan or place something in-between the fan blades to prevent it from spinning. Spraying compressed air into a fan or cleaning a fan with a vacuum may cause damage or back voltage to be generated. Never eat or drink around the computer. Continued on Page 5 N e w B e t he l Ne w s J ul y 2 0 1 2 , Vo l ume 7 Page 5 Tech Watch - Computer Cleaning Tips (Continued from Page 4) By Minister Gilbert Banks Keyboard cleaning Procedure: Before cleaning the keyboard first turn off the computer or if you're using a USB keyboard unplug it. Not unplugging the keyboard can result in causing other computer problems as you may press keys that cause the computer to perform a task you don't want it to do. Many people clean the keyboard by turning it upside down and shaking. A more effective method is to use compressed air. Compressed air is pressurized air contained in a can with a very long nozzle. aim the air between the keys and blow away all of the dust and debris that has gathered there. A vacuum cleaner can also be used, but make sure the keyboard doesn't have loose "pop off" keys that could possibly be sucked up by the vacuum. If you wish to clean the keyboard more extensively you'll need to remove the keys from the keyboard. After the dust, dirt, and hair has been removed. Spray a disinfectant onto a cloth or use disinfectant cloths and rub each of the keys on the keyboard. As mentioned in our general cleaning tips, never spray any liquid onto the keyboard. CD-ROM, DVD, and other disc drive cleaning Why? A dirty CD-ROM drive or other disc drives can cause read errors when reading discs. These read errors could cause software installation issues or issues while running the program. Procedure: To clean the CD-ROM drive we recommend purchasing a CD-ROM cleaner from your local retailer such as a local Radio Shack. Using a CD-ROM cleaner should sufficiently clean the CD-ROM laser from dust, dirt, and hair. In addition to cleaning the drive with a special disc designed to clean drives users can also use a cloth dampened with water to clean the tray that ejects from the drive. Make sure however that after the tray has been cleaned that it completely dry before putting the tray back into the drive. Windows Operating System Upgrade Offer For a limited time, when you buy a Windows 7 PC, you get Windows 8 Pro for $14.99 USD. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/upgrade -offer Already purchased a Windows 7 PC? If you bought a PC preinstalled with Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate on or after June 2, 2012, just go to windowsupgradeoffer.com and register. They will send you an email with your promotion code and purchase instructions when Windows 8 Pro is available. You can then download and install Windows 8 Pro on a compatible PC with Windows Upgrade Assistant. Get the PC you need today and upgrade later Buy a Windows 7 PC between June 2, 2012 and January 31, 2013.* Register for the offer at windowsupgradeoffer.com before February 28, 2013. * Offer valid with new PCs preinstalled with Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate Microsoft will send you an email with your promotion and purchased from June 2, 2012 through January 31, code and purchase instructions when Windows 8 Pro is 2013. For complete details visit available. Download and install Windows 8 Pro on a windowsupgradeoffer.com. compatible Windows-based PC with Windows Upgrade ** Telephone or other access charges might apply Assistant. Plus, the offer includes 90 days of Microsoft technical support at no charge. ** J ul y 2 0 1 2 , Vo l ume 7 Page 6 N e w B e t he l Ne w s A Time to Plant By Sister Rosalind Gathers It‟s July and even though we had a rough start, we can see the results of our labor! We went from water-logged plants to luscious green plants that are almost waist high. We have flowers on the tomato and pepper plants and I expect to see tiny peppers and tomatoes soon! Out of a full pack of spinach and cilantro seeds, I have seen only 1 cilantro plant and 2 tiny spinach plants. Sadly, the basil plants never recovered and there‟s no sign of the green onions that were planted from seed. I won‟t focus on this because I see plenty of green! While I won‟t achieve my dream of homegrown salsa from our garden, I am really encouraged with what survived. I purposely let the plants grow with the weeds to make sure when I got ready to weed the garden that I wouldn‟t pull up the plants by mistake. FHA Mortgage Streamline Do you have a FHA insured mortgage? Lenders may offer streamline refinances in several ways. Some lenders offer "no cost" refinances (actually, no outThere have been some changes in the mortgage industry of-pocket expenses to the borrower) by charging a higher and now is a good time to contact your lender to see if you rate of interest on the new loan than if the borrower can benefit from this. financed or paid the closing costs in cash. From this premium, the lender pays any closing costs that are The basic requirements of a streamline refinance are: incurred on the transaction. FHA does not allow lenders to The mortgage to be refinanced must already be FHA include closing costs in the new mortgage amount of a insured. streamline refinance. Investment properties (properties The mortgage to be refinanced should be current (not which the borrower does not occupy as his or her delinquent) principal residence) may only be refinanced without an The refinance results in a lowering of the borrower‟s appraisal. monthly principle and interest payment, or, under certain circumstances, the conversion of an adjustable Source: rate mortgage (ARM) to a fixed rate mortgage. http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/ No cash may be taken out on mortgages refinanced program_offices/housing/sfh/buying/streamli using the streamline refinance process. This is for informational purposes, and not a guarantee everyone will benefit from this process. N e w B e t he l Ne w s J ul y 2 0 1 2 , Vo l ume 7 Page 7 Healthier Alternatives By Missionary Joyce Martin Italian food is one of my favorites! When eating healthier you may think that you need to avoid Italian because of the rich sauces and saturated fat from cheese but here is a healthier alternative, Lemon Spaghetti. Lemon Spaghetti This light, refreshing and flavor packed dish is quickly becoming a family favorite. The main ingredient to this dish celebrates the healthful properties of Olive Oil. The main type of fat found in all kinds of olive oil is monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs). MUFAs are actually considered a healthy dietary fat. If your diet emphasizes unsaturated fats, such as MUFAs and polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), instead of saturated fats and trans fats, you may gain certain health benefits. According to Dr. Donald Hensrud of the Mayo Clinic “MUFAs and PUFAs may help lower your risk of heart disease by improving related risk factors. For instance, MUFAs may lower your total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. MUFAs may also help normalize blood clotting. And some research shows that MUFAs may also benefit insulin levels and blood sugar control, which can be especially helpful if you have type 2 -diabetes”. I encourage when using even healthier fats like olive oil they are still high in calories, so use them only in moderation. Hands down MUFA-rich foods such as olive oil are an alternative to other fatty foods such as butter and stick margarine but not in addition to them. Remember you can't make unhealthy foods healthier simply by adding olive oil to them which brings us to our monthly suggestion. This recipe comes from Giada De Lurentis of the Food Network, however I‟ve added my healthier favorites to make it my own. Enjoy! 1 pound thin whole wheat spaghetti 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2/3 cup grated Parmesan 3 cups of arugula and baby spinach 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons) Salt and freshly ground black pepper The zest of 1 lemon 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1 fresh clove of garlic (minced) 1 lb. medium-size shrimp Directions Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the oil, Parmesan, zest and lemon juice in a large bowl to blend. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Toss the shrimp in the pot with a splash of the reserved liquid. As soon as the shrimp begin to turn pink return the pasta to the pot. Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, spinach mixture and the reserved cooking liquid, adding 1/4 cup at a time as needed to moisten. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with additional lemon zest and chopped basil. This summery and light side dish can be served hot or cold. Prayerfully Submitted, Missionary Martin Sources: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/ lemon-spaghetti-recipe/index.html http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-and-nutrition/ AN01037 Page 8 J ul y 2 0 1 2 , Vo l ume 7 New Bethel at-a-Glance June 2 June 5 June 5 June 8 June 12-14 June 18 June 18-22 June 22 June 24 June 23-24 June 25-26 June 26 N e w B e t he l Ne w s June Highlights Pastor Davis‟ @ God‟s Tabernacle 1st Lady Bention‟s Birthday @ Metrolina COCIC 1st Lady Pickett‟s Birthday @ Breakthrough GOCIC Building Fund Rally @ Wendell, NC Jurisdictional Youth Conference @ Wendell, NC Pastor & Lady D. Johnson‟s Anniversary @ New Harvest COGIC VBS @ New Bethel COGIC Youth Conference @ New Beginnings COGIC Friends & Family Day @ New Beginnings COGIC Men‟s Conference @ New Harvest COGIC District Consecration Union @ New Bethel COGIC Pastor Pickett‟s Birthday @ Breakthrough COGIC Upcoming Events July 1 July 6-8 July 2-6 July 5, 12-15 July 15 July 22 July 23-27 July 28 July 29 Pastoral Anniversary @ Breakthrough COGIC Pastoral Anniversary @ New Beginnings COGIC International AIM Convention @ Birmingham, AL Men‟s Conference @ New Bethel COGIC Victorious Praise @ New Bethel COGIC Doris D. Murphy Scholarship Day @ New Bethel COGIC 90th Annual Holy Convocation @ Wendell, NC Pastor & Lady Bention‟s Anniversary @ Metrolina COGIC District Fellowship @ New Harvest COGIC View the calendar of events at the below links: Annual Calendar http://www.newbethelchurch.com/index.php/events/annual-calendar New Bethel Calendar http://www.newbethelchurch.com/index.php/events/new-bethel-calendar E.C. Cannon District Calendarhttp://www.newbethelchurch.com/index.php/events/e-c-cannon-district-calendar Women of Destiny at Crisis Ministries N e w B e t he l Ne w s Page 9 J ul y 2 0 1 2 , Vo l ume 7 July Birthdays Missionary Cynthia Cannon 7/4 Missionary Peggy Covington 7/4 Vernessa Johnson 7/4 Brenda Lewis 7/4 Arjay Ray 7/5 Missionary Lois Fletcher 7/6 Sonya Lattimore 7/6 LaShard Nelson 7/6 Nakesha Allen 7/9 Harold Bennett 7/9 Tracy Alex Williams 7/9 Crystal Allen 7/10 Angeleen Harris 7/10 Augustus Goodson Kenisha Coates Missionary Jonishawa Ivory First Lady Doris D. Murphy Geneska Dawson Deaconess Lynda Mintz Missionary Felicia Coates Jasmine Gathers Denisa Anthony Tayana Williamson Achana Williamson Ochae‟ L Terry Zori Perry 7/12 7/16 7/18 7/19 7/20 7/21 7/22 7/22 7/22 7/22 7/22 7/26 7/26 Leffon Adams LaJoia Coleman Gwendolyn Cooper Jennifer Featherstone Patrick Simpson Kezia Johnson Cedric Miller Ashley Blevins Emmanuel Allen Danielle Hicklin Dakarai Vann Mykayla Perry 7/27 7/27 7/27 7/27 7/27 7/28 7/28 7/30 7/31 7/31 7/31 7/31 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 Sister Mary A. Williams ~ Assistant Editor / Staff Writer Minister Gilbert Banks ~ Staff Writer “ Tech Watch” Deacon Cornelius Gathers ~ Staff Writer “Home Repairs” Missionary Joyce Martin ~ Staff Writer “Healthier Alternatives” Sister Winona Mimms ~ Staff Writer Missionary Lisa Murphy ~ Staff Writer Sister Clarice Lumpkin ~ Staff Writer “Birthdays & New Members” Sister Ada Ruffin ~ Staff Writer “Health Notes” Sister Ewayna Watson ~ Staff Writer For Transportation or Driving Directions contact the church office: New Bethel Church of God in Christ 1520 Little Rock Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28214 Phone: (704) 391-0365 Fax: (704) 391-7709 Email: [email protected] Want to receive electronic copies of the newsletter? Do you have questions or comments for the editor? Send an email to [email protected] 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 Greater North Carolina Jurisdiction E.C. Cannon Memorial District Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. Bishop Leroy Jackson Woolard Superintendent Tommie A. Murphy International Presiding Prelate Jurisdictional Presiding Prelate Superintendent/Administrative Assistant For more information and the latest news and updates from the mother church please visit http://www.cogic.org 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. http://www.newbethelchurch.com/newsletter Disclaimer: To our readers please forgive us for any mistakes, misspelled words or typos you stumble over. Sometimes during file conversions words are compressed and sentences are wiped out. We truly strive to do our best in the spirit of excellence. However, sometimes mistakes go un-noticed. We appreciate your understanding. Sincerely, The staff & writers of New Bethel News.