October 2020
Listen to recorded congratulatory messages for Pastors Harold and Angela Wimberly. Click below:
Flu season will be upon us soon. If you or someone you know needs a flu shot CLFMI is offering a free drive-thru clinic. There will be a second opportunity to get a free flu vaccination on Monday October 19, 2020 from 1-5 here at the church as well.
October is breast cancer awareness month.
Wednesday Noon Bible Study on Google Meet, Minister Von Nickleberry, instructor https://meet.google.com/mtm-hkfx-pys

 Wednesday 7pm Bible Study on Google Meet, Minister Roger Fisher Instructor

 Call in: (US)+1 609-450-3649 PIN: 876 786 452#

Sunday Sessions
https://meet.google.com/mtm-hkfx-pys

Call in: (US)+1 609-450-3649 PIN: 876 786 452#
From the Marriage Ministry--
Get Practical and Biblical Help for Your Marriage—with this free 4-session online course on how to handle conflict in your marriage.



  • The biggest enemies of your marriage
  • The root of conflict and how to resolve it well
  • What causes a natural drift toward isolation in marriage
  • How to develop healthy spiritual habits in your marriage
  • and more!
How can I attend Sunday Morning Worship?  
Currently worship service is being conducted on Facebook Live at 10:30 am. Please use the church business facebook to tune in: Christian Love Fellowship Ministries International. A simple way is to go to the website and click ‘Tune In’. The website address is CLFMI.CHURCH. 

How can I attend Sunday Sessions (formerly Sunday School)? 
Sessions takes place on Sundays at 9:00am through Google Classroom. Access classes by going to the website and clicking on Sunday Sessions at CLFMI.CHURCH.

How can I attend Bible Studies at CLFMI?
Bible Studies takes place on Wednesday at 12 noon and 7:00 pm on Google Classroom. Access classes by going to the website and clicking on the class of your choice at CLFMI.CHURCH.

What is Google Classroom?
Put very simply, it is a web-based learning and meeting method. It allows you to log-in and hear your teachers, interact with the class discussion, or participate in the meeting on your computer, tablet, or cell phone.

Who should I contact if I need prayer, have an emergency, or have a question?
Call the church the church at 734-483-7967 or send a message through ‘Contact Us” on the church website at CLFMI.CHURCH.

Is the church office open during the week?
Yes. Please call on Tuesdays or Wednesday from 10am - 5:30 pm. Monday’s are available by appointment only. Call 734-483-7967. 

How can I give to CLFMI?
You can give through one of the church apps or you can mail your contributions to CLFMI 1601 Stamford Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48198. The apps are: Cash App, Venmo, or Tithely. Please go to the church website to click on your app of preference at CLFMI.CHURCH. 

If I or someone else needs emergency food, where can I get help?
CLFMI operates an Emergency Food Pantry—in conjunction with Food Gatherers on Tuesdays and Wednesday of every week from 12pm to 4pm. The food pantry is located at 1601 Stamford Road, Ypsilanti. Please call 734-483-7967 and select option 2. Leave a message and someone will return your call and arrange a pickup time. You can also obtain food at the church— usually on the fourth Saturday of the month— by coming to the church between the hours of 10:30 to 12:00 Noon. No appointment is necessary.

How can I be of service to the church?
Continue to pray for our pastors, ministers, church leaders, members and friends of CLFMI. Use your spiritual gifts by joining a ministry—or use your talents to perform a task—-such as church clean-up days, food distributions, or other special projects. Call the church office to get more information 734-483-7967. 


US Discusses 'The Golden Rule'

On Friday, September 25, 2020 a group of CLF sisters got together over Zoom to discuss an article written by Pastor Barb (see below):

The Golden Rule   
by Pastor Barbara Hill
Recently in my local supermarket, where I have shopped for over twenty years I have noticed many changes. The items on the shelves are rearranged, the aisles have been widened and there are markers on the floor indicating the right and wrong way to approach the aisle. I was so excited. Trying to exercise social distancing was a little difficult. I said to myself, "This is great! This will work.” I am sorry to say that was not the case. The very first aisle I went down, I met several  people going the wrong way.  My first thought was to get angry and go to the Service Center and report them.  Thank God for the Holy Spirit that spoke to my heart and said, “Babs you do the right thing.”

The Golden Rule. If you are like me, you have heard it many times. I have heard mothers speak it, teachers teach it, and pastors preach it. But somehow we have notliced it. Matthew 7:12 says, " Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and by the prophets. Tell me when will we begin to esteem others more highly than we do ourselves? Will there come a time when we will stop and override our selfishness and just do the right thing? This is not a hard concept to understand but it is very difficult to mimic. Why is this?

 I think it's because our expectations of others are often time higher than the expectations we have for ourselves. There were times, in my Christian walk where I observed the people of God not  removing the log in their own eye before trying to remove the splinter from someone else’s. We should examine ourselves first, then perhaps our judgement of others just might be different. 
 
Don't do to others what you don't want done to you. If you don't want to be talked about behind your back, don't you do it. If you don't want your name to be smeared or assassinated, don't you do it. Treat others the way you want to be treated.  How about that! The Golden Rule …it is the foundation for exercising a little understanding, a little grace and a little mercy. It's asking yourself: What would Jesus do?
 Remember- God blesses those who are humble for they will inherit the whole earth. Matthew 5:5

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!" A simple directive that is often not simply done. Why is that? What makes it difficult? Are there any situations where judging is ok? These questions and others were the impetus for the frank and honest discussion that ensued. If you weren't there, you missed a rich and wonderful time of being together with Sisters! But we have other opportunities for you to join US:

"Is Your House in Order?"- November 6, 2020
"Getting to Know Your Sister" - January 8, 2021
"Herstory"- TBD in March 2021

Please mark your calendars and join in with US!  
Meeting will be on Zoom until further notice.
Christian Love Fellowship Ministries Intl will have an Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 31st from 5pm to 7pm.

We are in need of volunteers to sign up to come out on Saturday, October 31st. You would decorate your trunks and pre-package your candy bags and distribute them as the cars drive by. 

Please contact Pastor Angela @ 734.262.4299
to sign up.
Happy October Birthdays!! Let us know
if you are celebrating a Birthday, Anniversary, or
another life celebration.
To respond, please go our facebook discussion page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/clfmi
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Every Sunday Morning—
Sunday Sessions at 9:00 AM - on Google Classroom
One step log-in at CLFMI.CHURCH


Sunday Morning Worship via Facebook Live at 10:30 AM
One step log-in at CLFMI.CHURCH
Christian Love Fellowship Ministries International
Every Monday Morning—
Men's Telephone Prayer at 6:30 AM
Dial 515-604-9099 Pin# 207-067-452
For questions contact: Brother Milton Anderson
Every Wednesday
Bible Study at 12:00 Noon—One step log-in on the website
Bible Study at 7:00PM —One step log-in on the website
Both on Google Classroom

Emergency Food Pantry
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
12noon - 4pm By appointment only
Call 734-483-7967 and press option #2 to leave a message.
Someone will get back with you to set up a pick-up time.

Every Third Thursday Only- 'Love Call'
Pastor Harold Wimberly is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

This is a time for the congregation to come together to talk and pray—
led by Pastor Harold Wimberly.  

October 15 at 7:00 PM
on Zoom Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 734 545 5341 Password: 092819

Or for audio only--one tap mobile
Dial 1-312-626-6799 and enter the code 7345455341

Note: A one step log-in will also be on the website
Every Fourth Saturday
Food Distribution at CLFMI for the Community
Volunteers are always needed
9:00 am to set up
10:30 to 12:00 Noon—Distribution
The next distribution will be October 24, 2020
Click here for Love Call Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/7345455341
Meeting ID: 734 545 5341  Password: 092819

Or for audio only
Dial—1-312-626-6799 and enter code number
7345455341
An Encouraging Word
Encouraging Word Article
October 2020

Don't Be Fooled
Are you puzzled when you see people that operate under the banner of christianity doing and saying things that are contrary to what Jesus says.  Are you confused when you hear someone saying things of God in one moment and things of the devil the next. Are you still more confused when people proclaim to be Christian yet hate others that are of a different race or religion, and associate with and support those that spew out vile and destructive words.

I could go on, but you get the point. Jesus spoke of these type of people. In Matthew 7:15 it says " beware of false prophets which come to you in sheep's clothing". If you read the entire chapter of Matthew 7 you will see the warning that Jesus gave that greatly points to the times we are living in at this very moment.  One part of these scriptures I want to point out is Matthew 7:23 " And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you, depart from me ye that work iniquities ". It might seem like a contradictional statement due to the fact that God is all knowing. The not knowing here is like one that is disowned as being part of a family.  Those who are a part of the family of God are not just church goers but are they that are born again.

Don't let these turbulent times shake you. Get grounded in the word of God.

Till next time,
Pastor J


You are welcome to respond to Pastor James at:

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Find out how--
THE NEXT DISTRIBUTION DAY WILL BE
October 24, 2020
Volunteers are always needed to unload the food truck and to prepare
food bags. If you can squeeze out some time, please arrive at 9:00AM
Click on the link to get additional details:
Every Tuesday and Wednesday at Christian Love Fellowship Ministries Intl. 1601 Stamford Rd. Ypsilanti, MI 48198. The Food Pantry is open from 12pm to 4pm. Please call 734.483.7967 Select opt. 2, leave a message and we'll return your call.

CHURCH WEBSITE:

To connect to previous Sunday sermons; to connect to church Bible Studies; to see how the church is involved in the community —most recently snacks purchased for front-line workers; to see the church calendar; for information on how to give—and much more. How we look on the internet:
To Give—Go to the Website and click to give. You cannot click inside of this newsletter.
FIND CLFMI ON SOCIAL MEDIA-FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM, AND TWITTER
Official Facebook Page below- also for Sunday Sermons:
Official Facebook Page--
Christian Love Fellowship Ministries International—This is the official facebook page that is tied to the church website. All articles have to be approved by one of the Administrators. This is the facebook page that is used for Sermons on Facebook Live.
Membership Facebook Page below:
Christian Love Fellowship Church Membership Discussion Group--This is the membership facebook page that you can use to post information, make announcements, and communicate with other members.
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