2015 Winter - The Way of the Cross Church of Christ, International

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2015
8PM BISHOP S.Y. YOUNGER (The Ramp Church - Lynchburg, VA)
11PM OPEN MIC NIGHT (INTERMEDIATE/YOUNG ADULTS)
11PM MOVIE NIGHT (JUNIOR YOUTH)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2015
9:30AM ELDER LAMONT BUTLER (City of Refuge WOTCC - Richmond, VA)
10:15AM JUNIOR YOUTH SHOWCASE
11:30AM BISHOP MICHAEL ROGERS
(Tidewater Bibleway Kingdom Church - Portsmouth, VA)
2PM YOUTH SUMMITT: “I AM MY BROTHER’S KEEPER”
4PM OVERSEER KERVY BROWN (Greater Deliverance Temple - Danville, VA)
February 27, 2015
Dear National Youth for Christ,
Greetings in the name which is above every name, Jesus Christ,
our Lord! I want to welcome all of our members and guests to the
“Historic Triangle”, Williamsburg, Virginia, for our 2015 Winter
Jubilee. Our theme for this Jubilee is “Poised, Positioned, and
Powerful” taken from Ephesians 6:13.
We have a great program planned for you this weekend that we
hope you will enjoy. On Friday, we invite everyone to our NYFC leadership meeting and
planning session at 6:00pm. This meeting is open to everyone - pastors, presidents, parents,
and especially, our youth, in planning our upcoming national meetings. We need your input to
ensure that we provide the services, seminars, speakers, etc. to meet the needs, and interest, of
our youth during our national meetings.
On Friday night, we are blessed to have as our special guest, Bishop S.Y. Younger, VicePresiding Prelate, One Way Churches International, and Pastor, Ramp Church International,
Lynchburg, VA. Following this dynamic service, we have an open mic night & gospel café
planned for our intermediate youth and young adults. During this time, we will provide a movie
night for our junior youth. We invite our youth to come out and meet other young people in our
national body.
On Saturday morning, we start off with prayer, praise, and preaching at 9:30am. For this service
we have one of our area ministers, Elder Lamont Butler, City of Refuge WOTCC, Richmond,
VA, as our speaker. This year for our Youth Showcase we are featuring our Junior Youth. Come
out and support our children as they display their gifts and talents for the Lord. Following our
Youth Showcase, we will be blessed in our Mid-Day Youth Revival with a powerful word from
Bishop Michael Rogers, Pastor, Tidewater Bibleway Church, Portsmouth, VA.
The afternoon begins at 2pm with a first-of-its-kind youth summit entitled “I Am My Brother’s
Keeper.” In light of recent media attention given to the killing of unarmed African American
men at the hands of white police officers, we will discuss and develop a strategy to more
effectively evangelize and minister to our young black men. For this summit, we have a host
of panelist from law enforcement, education, justice system, and the church to discuss issues
impacting our black men. This summit is open to everyone who cares about the future of our
men!
Our Jubilee will conclude with our 4pm service with guest speaker, world-renowned preacher
and singer, and son of The Way of the Cross, none other than Overseer Kervy Brown, Pastor,
Greater Deliverance Temple, Danville, VA. You don’t want to miss this power-packed service
with Pastor Brown!
In closing, I want to once again thank each of you for your support in 2014 during our year-long
60th Diamond Anniversary Celebration. We solicit your prayers as we continue to “embrace
our legacy and pursue our destiny” for The Way of the Cross Church of Christ, International!
By His grace, I am yours, District Elder Travell Travis, Esq.
President of the National Youth for Christ
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Bishop S.Y. Younger
Ramp Church International
Lynchburg, VA
A precocious visionary and innate entrepreneur
from youth, Bishop S.Y. Younger is the
establishmentarian of multiple thriving nonprofit and faith-based organizations, including
The Ramp Church International where he
currently serves as Senior Pastor.
His unprecedented leadership has compelled many Christian leaders
and Pastors to seek his oversight. As a result, he was elected into
the bishopric, and subsequently founded the One Way Churches
International in 2011, where he currently serves as Vice-Presiding
Prelate and Co-Adjutor Primate over 15+ churches.
Bishop Younger is a proud member of Christians United for Israel
where he serves as a local & regional director. He serves with Global
Peace & huminitarian organization with efforts all over the world.
At the tender age of 15, Younger founded Shekinah Outreach Ministries
of Evangelism, Inc., a ministry seeking to unify Christian believers on
college campuses throughout the east coast.
Bishop Younger is widely regarded as the preeminent voice of this
generation. His ministry has been solicited across this world both
nationally and internationally. He has been embraced and affirmed by
the upper echelon of ecclesiastical elite as a pedagogical pundit whose
wisdom transcends his age.
As an adolescent, Younger studied under the tutelage of Bishop
Lorenzo Hall. Younger’s adept leadership proclivities led him to be
sanctioned with ministerial credentials in November 1999 by the Reach
Out Apostolic Tabernacle. After exemplifying exceptional service and
dedication, he would soon be ordained as an Elder in the Lord’s church
by the United Churches of Jesus Christ in April 2002.
He is an itinerant preacher, musician, instructor, conference speaker,
humanitarian, and highly solicited revivalist throughout the United
States, India, Israel, Central America, South America, England, Africa,
South Korea, China, and Mongolia.
Bishop Younger is renowned for his academic and philanthropic
prowess. He has matriculated through the ranks of ecclesia, widely
regarded as a spiritual sage, an erudite historian, and an astound
autodidact. Younger is the catalyst and namesake of the S.Y. Scholars
Program, a competitive college prep program for elementary, middle,
and high school students in Central Virginia. Serving as the institution’s
Chief Advisor, Bishop Younger travels to the nation’s most prestigious
colleges and universities with the Symposium Tour, where he, along
with prominent political and education leaders, converge and discuss,
“The State of Education in America.”
In Fall 2003, he matriculated to Liberty University, studying English
with aspirations of becoming a High School teacher. However, he
relinquished his academic and professional pursuits to embrace his
calling to Pastor. In 2005 founded The Ramp Church International,
one of the fastest-growing multi-cultural ministries in Central Virginia,
outgrowing 7 buildings in only 8 years.
In 2006, he established the J. Alfred Cage Bible Institute, an institution
designed to educate aspiring Christian leaders through extensive
instruction and training. The school now consists of campuses in:
Lynchburg, VA, Martinsville, VA, Danville, VA, and Syracuse, NY.
Established in 2010, he’s the founder & Executive Director of One
Voice, an ecumenical fellowship uniting leaders of various religious
sects for the advancement of the local community and international
relief efforts.
Amidst his numerous accolades and accomplishments, he finds the
utmost fulfillment in serving the Lord and God’s people.
Elder Lamont Butler
City of Refuge WOTCC - Richmond, VA
Elder S. LaMont Butler was born June 18,
1982 in St. Louis, MO to Dawana Tucker and
Montfrey Butler. Elder S. LaMont Butler has
an identical twin brother, who also serves as
a member of clergy. Elder Butler received his
call to the ministry at the tender age of 14. He
aspired to become a preacher like his step-father Bishop E. Glenn Tucker.
At the age of 19, Elder Butler graduated from Thomas Dale HS. Not
long after graduating high school, he received his acceptance letter
from New Testament Christian Seminary. In 2005, Elder Butler completed seminary and was assigned to work as a lay pastor in his step-fathers church.
On July 30, 2011 Elder Butler married his wife Tomeka Butler. Elder
and Tomeka also have four children, and two grandchildren. Andascha,
Tre’Vaughan, Corneisha, and Tameisha. Michael and Jai’Michael are
their grandchildren.
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In January 2014, Elder Butler and his family joined City of Refuge
after attending for several years. Elder Butler serves as an Elder with,
Dist. Elder Travell Travis, at City of Refuge WOTCC Richmond Va.
He also serves as the outreach coordinator.
Apostle Michael Rodgers, Sr.
Tidewater Bibleway Kingdom Church
Portsmouth, VA
Bishop Michael J. Rogers, a native of Brooklyn, New York answered the call to ministry in
1974. As a freshman to ministry, he prepared
himself through prayer and consecration with
diligent study of the word of God. His preparation for ministry qualified him for ordination
as an Elder of the Church in 1978. By the leading of the Holy Spirit,
he was summoned to the pastorate of the Tidewater Bibleway Temple
- Kingdom Church in Portsmouth, Virginia in 1984.
Bishop Rogers holds a Master of Theology Degree from the Covington
Theological Seminary in Chattanooga, TN, and a Doctorate of Ministry Degree from the same Institution.
Bishop Rogers’ ministry has been marked by anointed preaching, insightful teaching, and a burden for the souls of men. In 1998, Bishop
Rogers was consecrated to the Bishopric and is the Jurisdictional Prelate of the Kingdom Commonwealth Diocese of Virginia, Bible Way
Church World-Wide, Inc. As a pastor of pastors and a leader of leaders,
Bishop Rogers was elevated, by the same reformation, to the office of
Vice Presiding Bishop and Apostle of the Church.
Bishop Rogers’ spiritual and natural life has covered a span of great
experiences ranging from musician, song writer, recording artist, and
producer. He is the sole proprietor of Kingdom Enterprise, and as well
serves as Chaplain of the Sheriff’s Department in the City of Portsmouth, Virginia.
Bishop Rogers credits his success first to his Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ and then to his parents, his father and hero Apostle Huie L. Rogers, Presiding Bishop of the Bible Way Church World-Wide, Inc., and
his mother and life coach Mother Doris Rogers.
Bishop Rogers is the proud father of Tia and Michael Rogers, and
grandfather of Jayla Rogers. Bishop Rogers’ desire is that this entire
world be covered with the word of God, that the Lord?s kingdom
come on earth as it is in heaven, and that everyone be touched with a
life-changing word as he has beenknown to declare, “Has God got a
word for you.”
Overseer Kervy Brown
Greater Deliverance Temple - Danville, VA
An anointed psalmist and power-packed deliverance preacher, Overseer Kervy Brown is a
“lover of souls” on a divine mission to tear the
devil’s kingdom down. An ordained man of God
preaching the gospel since the age of 13, Elder
Brown undoubtedly allows the Bible to be his
ultimate guide. He is committed to a lifestyle of prayer, worship, and
preaching of the uncompromising glorious gospel of Christ Jesus.
After accepting Jesus Christ as his savior under his mentor, the late
Bishop James Hicks of The New Bethel Way of the Cross Church of
Christ, Elder Brown studied at the Manhattan Bible Institute. Sensing
a great move of God, the international Evangelist became a founding
member of Love Fellowship Tabernacle in 1994, under the leadership
of Bishop Hezekiah Walker.
Although mainly known for his compelling voice and exceptional
range, Overseer Brown puts forth just as much energy and passion into
preaching the gospel as he does in crooning it. He glides from preaching to singing from singing to preaching and gives 110 percent to the
Glory of God. In 2006, Overseer Brown was on the cover of “Fired
Up” Christian magazine, and was acknowledged for being one of the
greatest psalmist in this present generation. He honors such great men
as Bishop Hicks, Bishop William Bonner, Jasper Role, Bishop Hezekiah Walker and Bishop Kenneth Moales, Sr. who have been strong examples in the gospel. Wisdom comes from his mouth and those around
him are blessed.
In 2006, the New York Native moved to Dallas, Texas and joined under
the divine leadership of Apostle Lobias Murray, founder and overseer
of the Full Gospel Holy Temple Churches, Inc. While serving under
Apostle Murray the Lord was behind the scenes working on the next
assignment for Elder Brown.
O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our
maker. Psalm 95:6
After praying and fasting Elder Brown was given a new assignment
that would change his life forever. In September 2009, Elder Brown
was elevated as pastor of The Greater Deliverance Temple, Danville,
VA.
Pastor Brown is a firm believer that with men this is impossible, but
with God all things are possible.
NYFC Winter Jubilee 2015
FEBRUARY 27 & 28, 2015
Jerusalem Way of the Cross Church
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raise the Lord from Jerusalem Way of the Cross! We are
excited to share what the Lord has been doing in Rocky
Mount!
The 3rd Saturday of each month is designated as “Youth
Saturday.” On Youth Saturday, the youth of Jerusalem gather
together to prepare for “Youth Sunday” and to engage in a
fellowship activity. The youth seem to delight in gathering
together for the purpose of rehearsing songs for their service
and enjoying time with one another through special dinners,
games, movies, and various outings. The youth are encouraged
to participate fully in every aspect of the service and are in
charge of opening up Sunday school devotion, rendering the
music for the service, giving the morning welcome, assisting
with the offertory part of the service and much more! The youth
always arrive with excitement on Youth Sunday and continue
to do a great job with giving God their all on “their” day.
The Youth Department presented their annual Christmas
program on Sunday, December 21, 2014. The youth of
Jerusalem put their God given talents on display this night
as they ministered the Christmas message through songs,
instrumental selections, sign-language, and a magnificent
drama presentation! The edifice was nearly packed out as our
Jerusalem WOTC family and visitors from far and near came
out to be a part of this annual event. To God be the glory for
blessing the program to be such an amazing success!
On Sunday, January 18, 2015, the saints of Jerusalem journeyed
to Collinsville, VA for our annual Bishop C.W. and Mother
Rocky Mount, VA | Elder Cleive Adams, Pastor
Dorothy Hairston memorial fellowship dinner. This year, the
dinner was held at the Dutch Inn Hotel in Collinsville where a
scrumptious, yet elegant buffet dinner was served. The Youth of
Jerusalem participated in great numbers for this event.
On Monday, February 2, 2015, our Pastor, Elder Cleive Adams
Jr., celebrated his 66th birthday! A special covered dish dinner
was held after service in his honor on Sunday, February 1, and a
beautiful birthday cake was baked and presented to the Pastor by
Sis. Norma McCoy. We pray that the Lord will bless our Pastor
with many, many more!!
CONGRATULATIONS
Jerusalem would like to congratulate Sis. Miranda Jamison and
Bro. Travis Johnson on their engagement! Sis. Miranda is the
daughter of Bro. Michael and Sis. Patricia Jamison of Jerusalem
WOTC. Bro. Travis is the son of Elder Thomas and Sis. Nancy
Johnson, Pastor and First Lady of True Apostolic Church in
Mineral, VA. The two are preparing for a spring wedding in
May of this year.
Jerusalem would also like to congratulate Sis. Keturah Clements
and Bro. Orlando Marsh who were engaged on Christmas Day!
Sis. Keturah is the daughter of Minister Richard and Sis. Marilyn
Clements of Jerusalem WOTC, and Bro. Orlando is the son
Sis. Shirley D. Marsh and the late Bryant R. Marsh of Greater
New Bethel Apostolic Church in Martinsville, VA. The two are
preparing for a summer wedding in July of this year.
Our prayer is that the blessings of the Lord will rest upon both of
Refuge Way of the Cross Church Baltimore, MD | Bishop Leroy H. Cannady, Sr., Pastor
Annual Youth for Christ Cookout: Labor Day 2014
The YFC ministry at Refuge sponsored our annual cookout
on Monday, September 1, 2014 at Patapsco State Park in
Woodlawn, MD. It is a great opportunity for food, fellowship,
and fun.
Honor Roll:
Bro. Monyae Smalls: 7th grade - Mt. Royal Elementary/
Middle School
Sis. Destinee Turnquist: 12th grade - Patapsco High School
and Center for the Arts
Sis. Gabrielle Cannady: 7th grade - Tunbridge Elementary/
Middle School
Sis. Kaelin Miller: Kindergarten – Yorkwood Elementary
School
Sis. Kayla Holly: 3rd grade - Commodore John Rodgers
Elementary Middle School
Sis. Sanaa Ridley: Commodore John Rodgers Elementary
Middle School
Raymond Lambert: 5th grade - KIPP Ujima Village
Academy
Brianna Lambert: 1st grade - KIPP Ujima Village Academy
Other Academic Accomplishments:
Sis. Kayla Holly:
•Junior Usher Board
#2015WinterJubilee THE MESSENGER
these couples and that their union will be filled with lots of love and happiness!
Congratulations to Sis. Desirae Jamison who graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA on December 13, 2014!
Sis. Desirae received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with a minor in Sports Communication. She is the daughter of
Bro. John and Sis. Deborah Jamison. We wish Sis. Desirae the best in all of her future endeavors.
God has been and still is doing great things with our youth! Continue to keep us in your prayers. God Bless!
•Principal’s List - 4.0 GPA
•Perfect Attendance
•Currently on a middle school reading level
•Participates in some 5th grade classes
•1st Place - Science Fair
•Purple Belt in Karate
•Participated in Towson University’s Maryland Writing
Project
•Cast Member in The ‘New’ Teacher’s Lounge at the
Downtown Cultural Arts Center
Sis. Sanaa Ridley
•Principal’s List – 4.0 GPA
NYFC Winter Jubilee 2015
FEBRUARY 27 & 28, 2015
Greater Ransom Way of the Cross Church
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reetings in the precious name of Jesus! We are excited to
let you know what the youth of Greater Ransom have been
up to. We truly finished 2014 strong and we are excited about
the wonderful things to come in 2015.
Since our last time gathering, our youth were able to have a
phenomenal fellowship at Hallelujah Night 2014. Youth were
allowed to participate in a positive costume contest and winners
were awarded with cash prizes. After dinner was served, they
were able to view “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,”
take pictures at the photo booth, and make their own snack at
our popcorn bar. The youth had a blast and we were happy to
provide them with a positive alternative to Halloween.
We entered November with revival in the air. We were blessed to have a three-night revival which included two dynamic
preachers – Pastor Tony Long and our very own NYFC President, District Elder Travell Travis. The people were blessed and
our youth had the opportunity to have healthy dialogue with our
NYFC President. In an effort to improve public speaking skills
and prepare for our National Bible Bowl competition, three of
our youth - Sis. Staci Alston, Sis. Samone Short, and Bro. Jordan Thomas – were asked to prepare a presentation on the book
of Romans for our youth service. We were thrilled with the information that was shared from this book. Our presenters prepared an outline for everyone that covered chapters 1-4. After
a review of the outline, the youth were divided into teams and
played Jeopardy based off the information that was covered.
They learned so much and had a great time doing it.
December brought about even bigger things for our youth as
they played major roles in our YFC Christmas social “Christmas with The Disciples” and planning for our annual Watch
Night service. Our youth put their heads together and planned
an evening that was enjoyed by all. We were happy to have support from members of all ages as we shared in food, fellowship,
and some of our favorite Christmas classics. Thanks to “The
Disciples” for providing us with amazing entertainment. We
would also like to thank Sis. Yolandas Alston for the beautiful
decorations and Sis. Connie Alston and her staff for the delicious food. Special thanks to our youth Sis. Laura G. Thomas,
Sis. Staci Alston, Bro. Joshua Alston, and Bro. Kevin Alston
who performed and Michael Alston, Jr. who was our MC for
the evening. Watch Night 2014 was nothing like the usual and
we had our youth to thank for that. They were responsible for
coming up with a program that would have us going into 2015
with a BANG. We are glad to say that God showed up and he
Henderson, NC | Bishop J. Alston
showed OUT! Our service was filled with the anointing and
presence of God. The night included various elements, such as
a power-packed choir, cardboard testimonies, youth speaker,
monologues, and PRAISE. With the help of the Lord we were
able to bring in the New Year praising God and thanking him
for how we made it over.
God is blessing in Henderson, NC and we are expecting the
power to continue as we do the work of the Lord. God bless
you all!
Bishop Thomas L. Fowler,
Pastor of Smyrna Church of
Christ of the Apostolic Faith,
Reidsville, NC. , continues to
carry the mantle that was
handed to him by the late
Apostle Preston Graves; thru
his steadfastness and love for
the ministry the work of the
Lord at Smyrna continues….
***Spring Revival***
Featuring Guest Speaker
Bishop Thomas L. Fowler
Wednesday – Friday,
March 18th, 19th & 20th
7:30 pm Nightly
His Ministry has carried him
throughout the country and
overseas to London, England
where the Lord moved in a
mighty way!
Bishop Fowler is recognized
as an unusually gifted teacher
of the Word of God, with an
extraordinary operation in
the Gifts of the Spirit,
especially the Word of
Knowledge. He has a deep
and profound Love for the
Word of God. His education
includes a Bachelor’s degree
in Theology and an Honorary
in
Christian
Decorate
Education from Freedom
Bible College.
Gather the people, sanctify the congregation,
assemble the elders, gather the children…
…And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall
call on the name of the Lord shall be delivered:
for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be
deliverance, as the Lord hath said, and in the
remnant whom the Lord shall call (Joel 2)
Jerusalem Way of the Cross Church
Apostolic Corner
2594 South Main Street
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
540-483-1520
[email protected]
www.jerusalemwayofthecrosschurch.org
Pastor Elder Cleive E. Adams, Jr.
NYFC Winter Jubilee 2015
FEBRUARY 27 & 28, 2015
City of Refuge Way of the Cross Church
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reetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ from City
of Refuge Way of the Cross Church, Richmond, VA, “A
Place Where You Can Begin Again!”
Over the last few months, we have been blessed
to hold numerous events to reach our community and enrich our congregation.
On October 31, we held our first
“Fun Fest.” During this event
we provided a free movie,
games, pizza, and treats for the
youth in our neighborhood.
November started off with our
annual men’s day held on Sunday, November 2. Delivering
the word of God to us on this
day was Elder T. Byron Williams
and saints from Agape Way of the
Cross Church, Washington, DC. For
our afternoon service, we were favored
with the word of God from Bishop Carl W.
Miller and saints from Gates of Praise Way of
the Cross Church, Hampton, VA. Through the powerful
word of God our brothers were revived and strengthened.
Richmond, VA | D/E Travell Travis, Pastor
Day service, on Sunday, November 16. For this service, we provided a free dinner to our veterans and active service members
along with their families. Several of the veterans who attended the service are also active members of the clergy and gave
their testimonies, words of inspiration, and reminded
the church of the various needs of veterans and the
importance of the church in addressing those
needs.
We concluded the month of November
with our Harvest Sunday service on
Sunday, November 30. This was a
fall “friends and family” day for our
church and we were blessed with several guests.
Kicking off the month of December,
we held our monthly “First Friday”
Fellowship with guest speaker, Elder
Tyrone Covington, pastor, True Worshipers Pentecostal Church. Pastor Covington
brought forth a powerful word to conclude our
First-Friday service series for 2014.
Along with our various Christmas services and celebrations,
we were treated with the word of God by our First Lady, Missionary Sherina Travis, for our “Closeout Sunday” service. We
Later in the month, we held our annual Military Appreciation
United Faith Way of the Cross Church
Henderson, NC | Elder Celister Richardson
raise the Lord from United Faith WOTCC. We are
grateful at how the Lord has brought us down through
another year. Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the
Holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:38). We would like to thank God
for the blessings he has bestowed upon us.
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and Missionary Beatrice Richardson.
Academic Achievements:
Sis. Shantel Hargrove received her Master of Science in
Criminal Justice. She is the daughter of Pastor Celister
Please continue to keep our youth department in your
prayers!
Baptisms:
Three youth souls were baptized:
Ariel Davis – April 20, 2014
Ariyan Davis – April 20, 2014
Rodney Countrymen Jr. – June 22, 2014
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thank God for using our first lady to bless the congregation on
the last Sunday of 2014.
in the city of Richmond, VA. Continue to pray for us as we
strive towards our slogan “For greater things are yet to come,
greater things are still to be done in this City!
January kicked off with a blast with a powerful New Year Jubilee (Watch Night) service. After prayer and scripture, one
thing led to another, and before we knew it, it was midnight.
Hearing the miracles God performed for the saints in 2014 and
the rich word of God from our ministers has really set the tone
for 2015.
The first Sunday in January has traditionally been labeled our
“Family First Sunday” service. Each year, our members are
encouraged to bring their entire family for this first of the year
service. Several families represented with songs, testimonies,
and skits. Our pastor rendered a word, entitled “The Family
Feud” and prayed for each family.
For the remainder of January our church participated in a 21day consecration – daily fasting, prayer at 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.
over our conference line, and select bible reading. For bible
study, our pastor taught a series on “forgiveness” which exposed a lot in our lives. We concluded our consecration with
an annual shut-in service. During the shut-in service we had
powerful prayer, great worship, and insightful teaching/preaching from our missionaries and ministers.
On February 1, we held our annual Super Sunday Service
which included our Jeans and Jerseys Day and our Super Bowl
Bash. It was great seeing the saints fellowship and talk to each
other while watching the big game on the big screen.
City of Refuge is a young church endeavoring to do great things
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Missionary Sherina Travis, First Lady of the
National Youth for Christ and Elect Lady of City of Refuge WOTCC,
Richmond, VA on having the highest math benchmark scores for 6th
grade in all of Hampton City Public School. Lady Travis is a 6th grade
math teacher at Phenix School in Hampton, VA. Earlier this year Lady
Travis graduated from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA with a
Masters in Secondary Education with Specialization in Math. Lady
Travis plans to continue her studies by pursuing a doctorate in urban
education. Congratulations Elect Lady Sherina Travis!
#2015WinterJubilee THE MESSENGER
New Beginning WOTCC
“One Church in TWO Locations”
Washington, DC & Fort Washington, MD
Bishop Bennett B. Gamble, Sr., Pastor
The Youth and Young Adults of New Beginning Way of the Cross Church
have committed to living The Great Commission of Matthew 28:18-20.
We are making disciples by being disciples!
“AND THE LORD ADDED TO THE CHURCH DAILY…”
Glory to GOD for the twenty-six (26) Youth and Young Adults that have joined New Beginning Way of the Cross Church and, more
importantly, accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Four (4) received baptism in Jesus’ name and eleven (11) babies and
toddlers were dedicated back to our Lord through christening.
Bishop Gamble’s 13th Pastoral Anniversary
New Beginning celebrated our Pastor and Leader’s 13th Anniversary with several powerful worship services including fellowship
with Bishop Walter Thompson, Sr.; Elder Walter Thompson III; Bishop Joseph H. Thomas; Rev. Linwood Grant; Bishop A.D.
Brooks; Elder Howwin Carter; Brother Melvin Clay; Pastor Kevin White; and Elder James A. Barley as our guest preachers. The
Youth Ministry was proud to host Bishop A.D. Brooks and the Mother Church as one of the services during Pastor’s Anniversary.
There wasn’t an empty seat in the building and everyone present was blessed!
The Men’s Ministry of New Beginning includes males of all ages. Our boys and men stood
with churches all over the United States declaring Black Lives Matter on Sunday, December
14th. Our brothers unified and through collective prayer petitioned GOD on behalf of black
men and the injustices black men are facing in our country.
NB Annual Christmas Production 2014 New Beginning’s Drama Ministry includes creative
writers, actors, psalmists, musicians, and stage technicians. This year our team presented
“Christmas Remix” as two (2) sold-out shows that provided an entertaining Christmas play
and musical promoting faith and family. The proceeds from both shows provided a significant increase to our Memorial Scholarship Fund and we proudly continue to support our
youth in their pursuit of higher education.
New Beginning remains committed to winning new souls for Christ and we solicit your
sincere prayers that God will continue to bless us to do Kingdom work. Peace be unto you!
www.NBWOTC.org
Black History Month, or National African
American History Month, is an annual celebration
of achievements by black Americans and a time for
recognizing the central role of African Americans
in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro
History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian
Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African
Americans.
ince 1976, every U.S. president has officially
designated the month of February as Black
History Month. Other countries around the world,
including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote
a month to celebrating black history.
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The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half
a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished
slavery in the United States. That September, the
Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson and the
prominent minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the
Association for the Study of Negro Life and History
(ASNLH), an organization dedicated to researching
and promoting achievements by black Americans and
other peoples of African descent. Known today as the
Association for the Study of African American Life
and History (ASALH), the group sponsored a national
Negro History week in 1926, choosing the second week
of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham
Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The event inspired
schools and communities nationwide to organize
local celebrations, establish history clubs and host
performances and lectures.
In the decades the followed, mayors of cities across the
country began issuing yearly proclamations recognizing
Negro History Week. By the late 1960s, thanks in part
to the Civil Rights Movement and a growing awareness
of black identity, Negro History Week had evolved
into Black History Month on many college campuses.
President Gerald R. Ford officially recognized Black
History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to
“seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected
accomplishments of black Americans in every area of
endeavor throughout our history.”
Since then, every American president has designated
February as Black History Month and endorsed a
specific theme. The 2013 theme, At the Crossroads of
Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation
and the March on Washington, marks the 150th and
50th anniversaries of two pivotal events in AfricanAmerican history.
-Article from History.com
NYFC Winter Jubilee 2015
Bethel Way of the Cross Church
W
e send you greetings from the Youth for Christ
Ministry at Bethel Way of the Cross Church, Inc.
We are elated and thrilled to share what God is doing
in our midst. There are great things are happening and
taking place in city of Huntingtown, MD:
Over the past few months Bethel’s youth have been
engaged in several services, accomplishments, and
various church activities.
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Psalms 84:11. Our guest speaker for the weekend was Elder
David Hollis from Gary, IN, who preached us into a frenzy;
the word coming straight from God. That weekend was
truly a blessing, and we know for sure chains were broken,
shackles were loosed, and hearts were truly mended. That
weekend he told us that “We’re Not Injured At All” that
God has given us “An Uneven Exchange” and charged
us to “Mount Up. ” On Friday evening, we were blessed
with a solo by the amazing Jeanine Goggins from Greater
Morning Star Apostolic Church and on Sunday evening
we were blessed in song by our special guest artist Gerald
Scott and Company who ushered us into the presence of the
Lord. We would like to say thank you to the Homecoming
committee for their tireless efforts and dedication of work
to make this celebration a success. Homecoming 2014 was
an absolute blessing!
Church Services/Activities:
Our youth department has been very busy in the last
couple of months. It has been such a blessing for our
young people. We are growing and progressing, working
for the kingdom and striving to please God in all that we
do. Please be praying for our youth body as a whole, for
we wrestle day to day with the enemy and his tactics.
Pray that we stay unified and continue to hold up the The Young Adult Ministry and Teen Ministry came together
bloodstained banner. And Bethel’s youth as a whole will to fellowship with a night of bowling. Those who attended
continue to pray for you.
came back and reported they had a lot of fun just to relax,
wind down, and enjoy each other’s company.
#LetsGoGetIt #2015FilledFaithfulFocused
Truly the Lord is moving by His Spirit at Bethel WOTCC, The Young Adult Ministry held their Christmas Fellowship
our YFC Ministry is on Fire for the Lord and we are Dinner. It was a time to remember that included food, fun,
inspired, encouraged, and determined to keep the Fire and fellowship. Special thank you to Deacon Andre and
Burning. Let’s tune in to see what our youth department Sis. Danielle Jones for opening up their home to everyone.
has been up to since our last meeting.
On December 21, 2014, we held our Christmas program.
What an awesome job everyone did to make our Christmas
In October our Teen Ministry hosted their first Youth program enjoyable and blessed. The Children’s Church
Lock-In. Oh how much fun we had. There was praise and Ministry ministered to us through song while also putting on
worship, fun games, door prizes, a bonfire, and more. In a skit letting us know about the true meaning of Christmas.
having such a good time, we watched a video entitled Speeches were recited and special talents by various youth
“God’s Not Dead” by Pastor Jentezen Franklin. This was were exhibited. One of the highlights of the night was a
the time of educating the youth to recognize the attacks worship experience performed by our Teen Ministry with
that the enemy is trying to bring their way. We would the song entitled “Lion of Judah” by Shana Wilson. The
like to thank our teen leaders – Cayla Chase and Selena Glory of the Lord fell all through the place. Awesome job
Spriggs – for helping with planning and making the to all of our youth and everyone who participated.
fellowship a success. We would also like to thank Open
Heart WOTCC, Consolation WOTCC, and Annapolis On January 18, 2015, was our first Youth Sunday of the
Church of God for fellowshipping with us.
New Year. At our 5 pm service we had our Holy Ghost
Impact Zone. The Teen Praise Team opened up the service
We celebrated Homecoming on November 21-23, 2014. with praise and worship doing an awesome job. The
Our theme was “Withholding Nothing” coming from power of God met us in the House! There was healing
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and deliverance in the house. Cayla Chase gave words We praise God for the adding to the kingdom. Please keep
of encouragement to the entire church concerning being our youth in your prayers.
persistent in seeking the things of God.
Upcoming Events:
On January 30, 2015, some of our teens were invited The Young Adult Ministry is planning an appreciation
to fellowship with Open Heart WOTCC for their Youth service in memory of Mother Mildred Harmon, honoring
Lock-In. Some youth reported they had such a great time those who serve and support selflessly.
fellowshipping with other youth.
Youth Bible Study is held every third Sunday with various Please continue to keep our youth department, youth
young adult instructors who come forth with the power leaders, and youth directors in your prayers. The enemy
of the Holy Ghost. The youth ministry as a whole is truly knows the good work that is going on here in Huntingtown,
blessed by the bible studies.
MD, and we want to pray that God continue to keep us and
work through us for there are souls who are lost and need
to know they can find a friend in Jesus by our witness.
Bethel Youth Spotlight:
We would like to shine the spotlight on a few of our Young May God continue to bless and keep all of you in the
Adult Members:
precious name of Jesus. God Bless!
Bro. Bryan and Latasha Lynch who continue to serve and
work so diligently with our church on our Building Fund
Committee.
Sis. Juanita Jones who continues to support and work with
our Sisters Retreat committee every year.
Our YFC Vice President Minister Wayne (Troy) Chew
served on the Marriage Enrichment Ministry as an
instructor who encouraged the married couples on
“Seeking and Granting Forgiveness” from Colossians
3:13 and Ephesians 4:32.
We acknowledge aany other young adults who serve in
the kingdom allowing the Lord to use them in a mighty
way.
Baptisms/Rededications:
God is adding to His kingdom daily!
We are happy to report three young people joined our
church in the past few months
Bro. Corey Dorsey, Jr. received the precious gift of the
Holy Ghost during our Holy Ghost Impact Zone service.
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Shiloh Way of the Cross Church
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lessings and greetings to you in the precious name of our
Lord Jesus Christ! The New Year is moving on swiftly
and God continues to pour out His bountiful blessings
at Shiloh WOTCC, spiritually and naturally. What an awesome
God we serve! We give Him the glory and honor at all times!
SO PROUD OF OUR YOUTH AND THEIR
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Dexter O’Brien Dodson: Senior at Randolph-Macon College.
Changed his majors around from majoring in Math and a minor
in Engineering Physics to majoring in Engineering Physic and
a minor in Math, therefore, should finish in December 2015.
He is a Residence Assistant for the second year and has four
different campus jobs.
Bryan Scales: 11th grade at Magna Vista HS, made the AB honor
roll. His school’s football team, the Magna Vista Warriors won
the Virginia State Championship. Bryan is a middle linebacker
for the team.
Adrian Teon Hylton: 7th grade at Laurel Park Middle School,
all A’s both grading periods. Played fooball for Henry County
Parks and Recreation as defensive lineman, on the offensive
line, and wide receiver. Team only lost one game the entire
season. Finished 1st for Henry County. Took the SRI Reading
test, the 7th Grade End-of-Year target range is 850-1100.
Adrian scored a 1372 at the beginning of the year, which was
the highest score of all the 7th graders and was in the range for
12th grade reading and in the 99% percentile rank.
Chandler Norman: 5th grade at Carlisle School is on the
Headmaster’s List for maintaining a 3.5+ GPA. Trained for 10
weeks and ran his first 5K. He earned the highest award in Cub
Scouting, the Arrow of Light, and is officially a Boy Scout.
Nadya Hundley is a lively and outgoing 5th grader at Albert
Harris Elementary school making great progress this year. She
has displayed improvement in reading and math and received
the wildcat award for good behavior.
Alivia Millner: 4th grade at Rich Acres Elementary received
the E-S Honor Roll for the 2nd nine weeks of school. This
was her first year playing Henry County Parks and Recreation
basketball for Rich Acres where the team won the 1st place
Regional Championship. She received the Great Citizenship
Award, participated in an Art Exhibit Competition with a theme
of recycling, where the announced winners will receive a
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Martinsville, VA | Bishop Earley Dillard, Pastor
cash prize and their art will be displayed on the side of a local
garbage truck.
Tayemar Hodge: 3rd grade at Axton Elementary, received all
E’s and S’s both grading periods, all S’s in Citizenship, and
made the honor roll for both semesters. His teacher states he
works hard and stays on task. He is a junior black belt in Karate
“Extreme Martial Arts”.
JaKira Redd: 3rd grade at Mt. Olivet Elementary made all S’s
for the second grading period.
Devin Cheatum, Jr: 2nd grade Leaksville Spray Elementary,
received the A-B honor roll for both grading periods, played
Coach-Pitch Baseball for the Boys & Girls Club of Eden, NC,
received a trophy for being the Champions of the Club for the
season, was elected to the All-Star Team Roster, played travel
tackle football for Martinsville/Henry County Bengals.
Jonaven Millner: 2nd grade at Rich Acres Elementary received
the E-S honor roll for the 2nd nine weeks of school. This year
was his first time playing Henry County Parks and Recreation
Flag Football. He played right running back and pulled 8 flags
to assist his team. He started the school year with a reading
score of 134 and now has brought his score to 174 that is 5
points above expectation. He has received a Pizza Hut award
through the school reading program.
Kamori Dillard is a very sweet 1st grader at Albert Harris
Elementary school. She is completing her AR goals successfully,
is currently reading on second grade level, and reading third
grade words as well. She received all S’s on her report card and
received the wildcat award for good behavior.
Denyran Hodge: 1st grade at Axton Elementary, made the
Principal Scholar both semesters, received all E’s and S’s both
grading periods. His teacher states he is very motivated and
has good work/study habits and is an excellent asset to our
classroom. He is an advanced brown belt in Karate-“Extreme
Martial Arts”.
Caleb McKinley Lucas: Kindergarten at Mt. Olivet Elementary
received numerous Pizza Hut awards for being a super and avid
reader. Received all E’s and S’s on his report card. Received
the Principals Scholar award, and all S’s in Citizenship.
London Norman: Preschool 4 at Carlisle School has passed all
#2015WinterJubilee preschool tests. She is very enthusiastic about reading and has
mastered all site words thus far. London’s schoolwork has been
displayed several times to represent the preschool department
at Carlisle School.
Jon David Millner: Pre-K at Stanleytown Elementary has
learned how to write his full name, write his numbers to five,
and name the days of the week and months of the year. He
participated in “Give to the Troops” during Christmas. He
is now participating in his school’s “Hit-a Home Run with
Reading” program, when upon completion he will receive a
ticket to a Martinsville Mustangs baseball game.
On Sunday, October 12, the Youth Puppet Ministry presented
a skit in the evening service in honor of Pastor’s Month. On
Saturday, October 18, the Ladies traveled to Mt. Airy, NC,
the home of Andy Griffith, for a beautiful day of shopping,
fellowship, and dinner. The bus driver and two other brothers
from Shiloh accompanied them. The weather was beautiful and
it was a most enjoyable trip. Also on this same weekend, the
brothers of the church went camping with the younger brothers
of the church to Reidsville, NC. They were also favored with
beautiful weather for their overnight stay. They enjoyed a
starry night of bible teaching from the deacons and brothers,
instructions for life, and cooking out around the campfire.
The following day started with a big country breakfast and a
day of fishing, basketball, fun, and games. On October 25, we
had a bus load of saints travel to the National YFC Jubilee in
Baltimore. On Sunday, October 26, Evangelist Tyquan Sparks
did a one-night revival at Shiloh. What a great service it was and
we were so happy to have Bishop Darrell Hairston and Elder
Gaston Battle in this service with us. On November 13-15, a
bus load of members traveled to Lancaster, PA to the Amish
Country and to see the Sight and Sound Theatre Play “Moses.”
We had a wonderful time with great fellowship. November 23,
was Missionary Day with a program and a concert from the
guest women’s group “The Gospel Echoes” of Axton, VA. The
Shiloh WOTC Women’s Fellowship Choir rendered selections
also. On November 30, the Youth Christian Education
Department presented a play “The Ark of Safety” written and
directed by Missionary Phyllis Hairston. This was a fundraiser
for the YFC Department of Shiloh. We were so grateful to have
some members of Jerusalem WOTCC to attend this event. On
December 7, we rendered service at Shiloh Temple WOTC,
Charlotte, NC, Bishop Darrell Hairston, pastor. On December
12, the youth traveled to Caswell County, NC to see a parade of
Christmas lights. They also made crafts and had pizza prior to
the trip. On December 21, our Christmas Program and Social
was at the church. The children presented two plays “Just
A Little Christmas” and “Mary’s Neighbor” focusing on the
THE MESSENGER
birth of Jesus Christ. The Wings of Faith rendered a selection
“Silent Night” and Bro. Gerald Scales sang “Mary Did You
Know?” Following the program and to conclude the night was
a segment titled “Funny Christmas Shoes” where the members,
from the children to the adults, were asked to make and model
funny shoes. It was imaginative, hilarious, and a sight to see!
On December 26, First Lady Tonia Cannady of Atlanta Metro
WOTCC, Stone Mountain, GA presented a powerful movie and
play “the Voices of the Lost, The True Christmas Carol” which
was written and produced by her. Some of the members of
Atlanta Metro WOTCC attended including Bishop Eric Cannady.
On December 31, our Watch Night Service was glorious with
praises, worship, and thanksgiving on into the New Year!
Some Upcoming Events…
May 21: The Sanctuary Voices of Praise Choir received and
accepted an invitation from Bishop Samuel Smith, Chairman of
the AWCF, to sing at the Apostolic World Christian Fellowship
in Louisville, KY.
June 7-14: Bishop Dillard’s 30th Pastoral Week and Day
We thank God for our Youth for Christ at Shiloh WOTCC and
for the WOTCC Organization as a whole. We pray that God
continue His wonderful blessings upon each of you in Jesus
Name.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BISHOP DILLARD…January 29th
May your year be richly blessed with happiness and joy!
We love you and thank God for you.
A birthday social in honor of Bishop Dillard was held on Sunday,
February 1 at Bishop and Sister Dillard’s new home. It was a
beautiful birthday celebration with the saints of Shiloh WOTC in
a lovely, elegant home. We are so happy for you.God is so good.
We love you Bishop & Lady Dillard!
Bishop & Sister Dillard spent Thanksgiving in Hawaii with
their family, Bishop Eric & First Lady Tonia Cannady, Lincia,
Christian, and Ashton Cannady, Deacon & Sister Bernard
Cannady, and Sister Tiffany Nesmith. It was a beautiful trip with
extensive tours.
You crown the year with Your goodness, and Your paths drip
with abundance. –Psalm 65:11
NYFC Winter Jubilee 2015
Triumph Way of the Cross Church
Praise the Lord youth! It is good to be able to share a few things with
you occurring with the Kingdom Kids at Triumph Church in the beautiful Roanoke Valley.
On Thursday, October 30, Triumph took an unusual opportunity to
minister to the community by participating in the Downtown Vinton
Trick-or-Treating annual event. We learned from the town government that they have over 1,500 children and families walk the streets
of Downtown Vinton trick or treating as businesses distribute candy,
snacks, and other goodies. So the saints met at the church that week
and put together at least 800-1,000 candy bags that had tracts and
church cards inserted in them. We also gave out bottles of water to the
adults with a Triumph card attached. We met, talked with, and shared
kind words with children of all ages and their parents, blessing them
in Jesus name.
During the month of November, we collected condiments and candy for
the holidays and delivered them to the Rescue Mission, a long-standing, regional homeless shelter and ministry in Downtown Roanoke.
The Rescue Mission serves thousands of meals during Thanksgiving
and Christmas. They attached scriptures to the candy and use it as table
decorations.
In December, we collected canned goods and non-perishables to make
food boxes and distribute to those in need at an apartment complex
nearby. These tenants were truly thankful for the blessing.
On December 21, we celebrated the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with a Christmas program of song by the Praise Team and
poetry and song by the Kingdom Kids. The Kingdom Kids rendered
one specific popular selection, What A Glorious Night (by Sidewalk
Prophets). During the service, we also celebrated our pastor’s 38th
birthday. We exchanged family gifts and presented Elder Chris with
birthday presents. Following the service, we fellowshipped over our
annual Christmas dinner at Cheddar’s.
On December 31, we praised and worshipped our way into 2015 during
Watch Night Service. It is always a blessing to be reminded of the
things God has brought the saints through during the year. We experienced some wonderful testimonies and our pastor gave a good Word!
January is our time of Inreach. We commit to individual and/or collective fasts as well as teaching from Eld. Chris geared toward the remainder of the year for Upreach and Outreach!
Youth Accomplishments:
Bro. Ethan Hairston is a fifth grade student at W.E. Cundiff Elementary
and received all A’s and one B as well as all S’s on each report card
for the first two nine-week grading periods. Bro. Ethan also received a
citizenship certificate. He also is mentoring a “Kindergarten Buddy.”
He scored an above average score on the OLSAT, making him eligible for the Accelerated Math Program (AMP) in 6th grade at the middle school next year. His fifth grade teacher has recommended Ethan
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for Pre-AP English, Pre-AP Science, and Pre-AP US History. Bro.
Ethan’s flag football team, the Panthers, coached by Eld. Chris Hairston, finished their season with only one loss. The Panthers were one
of two teams chosen out of each of the three age divisions to play in a
flag football exhibition game for the USA NFL Flag Football program
during the NCAA Division III Football Championship on December
19 at Salem Stadium in Salem, VA. He is currently participating in
Roanoke County Parks and Recreation 10U basketball on the Vinton
Hornets, also coached by his father Eld. Chris.
Bro. Israel Hairston is a third grade student at W.E. Cundiff Elementary
School and received all A’s and S’s on each report card for the first twonine week grading periods. Bro. Israel was selected for the Gifted Art
Program and spent Tuesday afternoons at school participating in this
program. The art the gifted students created will be displayed at the
Roanoke County Public Schools Administration Office from February
12 – March 12, with an art show and reception there for school personnel and families on March 12. He also is learning to play the recorder
and can currently play three tunes. Bro. Israel played on the Pee Wee
Vinton Terriers tackle football team this year, coached by Eld. Chris
Hairston. The team went undefeated and was never scored upon the
entire season and won the Tri-County Sandlot Super Bowl on Saturday,
November 8, at Salem Stadium. Bro. Israel is currently participating
in Roanoke County Park and Recreation 10U basketball on the Vinton
Hornets, also coached by his father, Eld. Chris.
Please continue to pray for this ministry, our pastor and his family, as
well as all of our youth. God can and will do miraculous things and
open up doors of opportunity in their lives if we keep the youth lifted
up in prayer and encourage them. They are not the next generation,
they are the now generation!
#2015WinterJubilee THE MESSENGER