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November 2012 Happy Thanksgiving UNITED! |
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, we ask everyone to take a moment to pause, and lift up a prayer for our UNITED family and those affected by this devastating storm across the nation. Zechariah 7:9 reminds us to have mercy and compassion towards one another. As homeowners comb through piles debris which was once so precious, and families reach out clinging to hope for restoration, let us cover them in prayer, and lend a helping hand in our communities.
 
"The Bible teaches us that in everything give thanks...well during and after Hurricane Sandy, we here in Chester, PA have learned how to do that! We are thankful today because the Lord has spared our little city, yes some sections had to evacuate and several people lost power, but as we look at how the storm hit New Jersey, New York and Delaware, we are truly thankful! We are in continued pray for those who lost things and had to be displaced, God is a restorer of all things and we pray restoration for those who were hit badly by this storm." Bishop Anthony Hanna, Sr, Senior Pastor,The Cathedral St. Mark Christian Community Church, Chester, PA
 "I was visiting my Mother this past weekend and had already booked my flight to return home upon hearing about Sandy. I was upset when the flight was cancelled because I had anticipated being back in Winston Salem with my family and supporting our churches conference. But looking back on that weekend...it was ordained for me to be where I was. My Mother is 86 years 'young' and my Father died over 14 years ago. My sisters and I prayed together and we charged angels to position themselves around not just our house, but around the family God. I shifted from being just the son to the protector and head of the house. When the winds picked up and the rain started pouring down, all that was in me wanting to be back in Winston Salem shifted to what needed to be accomplished and fulfilled where I was assigned to be that evening. I shared with my Sr. Pastor, Bishop McCarter, that when we woke up the morning after the Storm...when looking directly outside of the house..it would have appeared that nothing was out of the ordinary. But as I stepped out of the house, there was a tree down further down the block and on my right around the corner, branches and limbs were all over place. The Word is so true, 'For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways.' Psalm 91:11 (NKJV). Looking back, regretting and wishing I had rescheduled...no, none of this is an option any longer.....I was where I needed to be...and thankful!" Overseer Frank T. Robinson, National Youth President - Youth Division (Uc3), Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church, Winston Salem, NC
 
UNITED, let us stand in solidarity in this sensitive time and cover each other in prayer and reach out to check on those affected by Hurricane Sandy.
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Save-The-Date: The UCCC 2013 Winter Leadership Summit is around the corner!
February 6-9, 2013 will be a glorious time of teaching, impartation and fellowship
at the beautiful Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort in The Bahamas.
Room rates are $129/night plus tax.
Call 1(800) 325-3535 to register your room TODAY! More information coming soon.
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Anticipate The Harvest!
 Growing up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I was introduced to gardening by my next door neighbor, Mrs. Olivier, who was known for keeping an exceptional garden. This woman was so passionate about gardening that she almost persuaded me to become a gardener. In her front yard were beautiful flowers and bushes and in her back yard, voluptuous vegetables. Sadly, Mrs. Olivier died and went on to be with the Lord. Her garden was never the same, because there was no one prepared to care for it and ultimately reap the harvest of it.
Genesis 8:22 states, "As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease." (NIV)
United, harvest does not just happen. There are protocols that precede harvest. The soil has to be prepared, the seed has to be sown, the ground has to be cultivated, and then one will ultimately be able to reap the harvest. These methods of procedure must not be taken lightly. The soil has to be prepared first by being broken up. We all can embrace the promise of the harvest, but have we come to grips with the pain of the process? You may be experiencing brokenness in your life, but realize that God is the Master Gardener, and He knows where and how to break you in order to deposit the seed that will produce the harvest in your life.
After the seed has been planted, the next step is to cultivate the ground. Cultivation is the lengthiest part of the gardening process since it involves irrigation and fertilization. Irrigation happens after the ground has been beat and broken up and the seed has been planted. After you've taken a beating and have been broken, the Master Gardener gives a "time of refreshing" upon you.
Now, one might think that this would be enough, but because He wants to produce the best fruit, He then has to add manure to our lives. I know it's nasty and some can't handle it, but you can't go from seedtime to harvest without going through some crap in your life. Understand that the dung gives the ground what is necessary for it to mature the seed. That's right; it takes some manure to mature! The reason we have to deal with the crap in our families, on our jobs, in our ministries . . . is because God knew what it would take for us to grow and yield the harvest. Yeah, it stinks; but deal with it, endure it; you were made to outlast it all!
Lastly, the most difficult part for us is the process of waiting. We live in an instantaneous society where instant results are the order of the day. Our supermarkets have instant coffee, instant oatmeal, instant breakfast . . . . . Our fast-food joints have drive-up windows and our banks have ATM's; we use credit cards and debt cards, instant messenger, and instagram. Should we have to wait too long for anything it would be considered a travesty of justice! However, in the spirit realm there is a different school of thought; this school of thought has to deal more with the "trying of your faith" that produces patience.
Please note: All of the aforementioned processes of prepping the soil, depositing the seed and cultivating the ground are all a part of seedtime. Don't give up, don't give in, and don't throw in the towel. You're on the brink of a miracle, because after you've gone through the process of seedtime you can anticipate your harvest!
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." (Galatians 6:9 NIV)
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Being Thankful, in a Tough Situation!
 Some years ago, I was driving home when my car started making a strange noise. It then began to strongly vibrate. When I pulled over to the side of the road, I discovered that my car had a flat tire.
I immediately stopped to give thanks to God. Although a flat tire was inconvenient and annoying, I was thankful to God that my car did not have a more serious problem. Seconds later I called Triple "A" Roadside Assistance and they later pulled up behind me and change my tire. Again, I give thanks to God. My tire was changed and I drove to an auto repair shop to have the tire fixed, the whole time being thankful to God for this minor inconvenience.
A Bible verse that tells us to give thanks to God is Ephesians 5:20 which says: "Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;"
Many people do not appreciate the things that God has given them and are constantly complaining about the difficulties in their lives. Instead, take the advice offered in the Bible and you will become a happier person by being thankful to God.
We recently just came out of a storm called, "SANDY" and after the winds stopped blowing and when the rain stopped falling, I looked at my wife and said, we are blessed because the Lord kept us safe even in this deadly storm. We have learned that we should not only be thankful for coming out of the storm but thank Him before the storm comes. As I close I leave this scripture with you, 1Thessalonians 5:18 tells us to always be thankful to God, saying "In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."
We are fastly approaching the holiday of Thanksgiving, but remember we are always in the season of Thanksgiving everyday of our life!
As we say all the time, "Just Live on Purpose!"
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Give Thanks!
 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV)
The Bible instructs all disciples to give thanks in every thing for this is His will for us. If we interpret this instruction incorrectly it can cause unnecessary confusion, misery and even cause us to allow abuse in our life.
The wrong interpretation: 'Give thanks FOR every thing'
A more accurate interpretation is to 'Give thanks IN every situation no matter what happens. Life happens, catastrophes come, tragedy will occur and hurts and pains are inevitable, but it is through these happenings that we grow a heart of thanksgiving to God. We do not realize the worth of a can of beans in our refrigerator or a car in our driveway until we no longer have it or can afford it. Until we have the understanding of the worth of even the smallest of things we will never be truly thankful.
We are embarking on the Thanksgiving holiday and it causes us to reflect on what we are thankful for. Unfortunately, sometimes it takes this holiday to remind us to be thankful in the first place, but nevertheless we are thankful. I am thankful for so many countless blessings I freely enjoy from the Lord. I am thankful to be able to experience and enjoy life with a beautiful daughter of God, my wife. I have three adorable and healthy children. My father and mother are still alive, well and just a phone call away. God has blessed me with a home, an automobile, income and even laughter. Wow! So much to be thankful for. I am privileged to be a part of a growing and progressive ministry that is winning souls and changing lives. I am thankful that my entire church and I am being mentored by a God-formed reformation, UCCC. The list is endless. I smile even now as I pen this letter and reflect on God's unending graciousness toward us all. Thank you Jesus!
During this season take time to be thankful for where you are and what you have. Give no time to complaining. It only makes things worse. In conclusion, I leave you with advice from my 82 year old grandmother who is still alive and thriving. Love hard, forgive quick, dance long and smile often!
Pastor Jared Williams
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Happy Birthday Bishop Chambers!
On Monday October 1, 2012, Bishop James R. Chambers,
the Secretary-General of the General Board of United Covenant Churches of Christ, and Senior Pastor of The Greater St. Mary Church of Christ celebrated his birthday with an intimate celebration in Brooklyn, NY.
We pray that all your days will be filled with the wonder of God's great love for you and that you may grow in wisdom, knowledge, and grace. We love you Bishop Chambers and appreciate your continued love and sacrafice.
Happy Birthday Bishop Chambers!
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Happy 16th Anniversary Overseer Frank and Lady Wendy Robinson!
Our National Youth President of UCCC, Overseer Frank T. Robinson, II, who has been successfully developing our youth and youth leaders with his lovely wife, Wendy...will be celebrating 16 years of marriage. When Overseer was asked for the success in his marriage he stated "never coming off of the honey moon"!! The Robinsons relocated from Philadelphia., PA to Winston-Salem, NC the beginning of 2011 and have never looked back. The Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church, Bishop Sheldon M. McCarter and Co-Pastor Joyce McCarter have welcomed them into their family with open arms. Join the UCCC and GCACC family as we salute Overseer and his lovely "Bride" and pray for many more "lovely dovely" years of marriage!! |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BISHOP GARNES!
Join Tabernacle of Praise as we celebrate the birthday of our Senior Pastor and the Presiding Prelate of UNITED, Bishop Eric Daniel Garnes. On Sunday November 18, a mighty rushing wind comes from Florida to New York as God speaks through special guests Pastor Jared Williams of Life Church International in the 7:30am service and Pastor Terry Hill, Jr. of Citadel Church of Jacksonville in the 11:00am service.
Gifts for the Presiding Bishop can be sent to: Bishop Eric D. Garnes, P.O. Box 30089, Brooklyn, NY 11203. Come out and be a blessing to our Presiding Prelate. This will be a holy ghost celebration you do not want to miss. See you there!
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Temple of Faith Church of the Living GOD
35th Founder's Day Celebration
The Temple of Faith Family will be celebrating our 35th annual Celebration of our Shepherd, Bishop Roger J. Hairston, Sr. and his wife Lady Sonya Hairston. The Temple Family has a weekend of surprises to let our Bishop and First Lady know just how much we appreciate the Man and Woman of GOD, whom we can lean on in bad times and rejoice even more in the happy times.
On Friday, November 2, at 7pm, the celebration begins with a Musical to Honor Bishop Hairston and First Lady Sonya Hairston.
On Saturday, November 3, at 6pm there will be a Black Tie Gala to Honor Bishop Hairston and First Lady Hairston.
On Sunday, November 4, Sunday service will be brought to a close with our Special Guest Speaker, Bishop Clarence Parks of Tupelo, MS.
The weekend will be brought to a close with blessings of surprises, gifts, and appreciation.
But our celebration to our wonderfully blessed Bishop and First Lady Hairston will continue throughout the days and years to come.
The food pantry continues to be blessed in the ability to give to families throughout the Columbus, OH community thanks to donations and contributions. Your continued support is appreciated. Tax deductible monetary donations to help support the Food Pantry can now be made online at http://templeoffaithclg.org/rjhcdc/food-pantry.html. If you wish to write a check please make it out to the RJHCDC and mail payments to: The Temple of Faith, 1441 Brentnell Ave, Columbus, OH, 43219.
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Happy Birthday Bishop Jamie Johnson!
All are welcome and we look forward to celebrating with you! Bishop Johnson we wish you a very very Happy Birthday!
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Cornerstone Int'l. Fellowship, Pastor Dina & R.A Hubert invite you to join them for their 3rd Annual Prayer Breakfast: "When Did You STOP Praying?"
Saturday November 3rd 2012
10am - 2pm
Guest Speaker: Prophet Jonathan Small
Donations: $20
Church it's TIME to get BACK to PRAYER!!!
Join us at Calvary Pentecostal Church located at:
151 Woodruff Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 (Between Flatbush & Ocean Avenue.) |
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Happy 8th Church Anniversary to Power of GOD Cathedral
Join Rev. and Lady Newsome along with the Power of GOD Cathedral, as we celebrate our 8th Church Anniversary, Sunday, November 4 and 18, 2012 at 4pm.
Though the vision tarry -- W.A.I.T. -- "Watching As It Turns" Psalm 126
"STRONG CHURCH, NOT LONG CHURCH"
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Election Day is Here!
The ability to vote exists as one of the most cherished Constitutional Rights that many fought for, marched for, and died for over the centuries. Every day, people around the world die fighting for their right to vote. Take advantage of this liberty we have in America, every vote counts.
Traveling on Election Day, early voting centers are NOW OPEN. Contact your local Board of Elections to locate sites in your area.
So on November 6th, let your voice be heard! Know your polling site and let's vote!
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Fragrance of His Beauty!
Ministering to the total Woman, our First Lady, Prophetess Marinda Williams will be our Morning Preacher at 11am and Pastor Lynn Horton will be our Afternoon Preacher at 4pm.
This service is design to bring beauty to the total Woman, Spirit, Soul and Body!
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Ingathering Service and Launching of the Spanish Ministry at Family Life Worship Cathedral
Exodus 23:16 And the feast of harvest, the firstfruits of thy labours, which thou hast sown in the field; and the feast of ingathering, which is in the end of the year, when thou hast gathered in thy labours out of the field.
Join us on Sunday November 18, 2012 at 5pm for our Annual Ingathering Service. This is the time and season of the year that represent our harvest when the first fruits of the vine has come into full maturity.
 The Time Has Come: Family Life Worship Cathedral is Branching Out!
With great joy, we are pleased to announce the official launching of Family Life Worship Cathedral Latino.
Join us as we welcome Pastors Ram�n and Norma Pe�a to our family. They will serve as the Pastors of Family Life Worship Cathedral Latino under the direction of Bishop Christopher T. Cox II and Pastor Zulima A. Cox.
The Order of Services for Family Life Worship Cathedral Latino is:
Sunday Worship - 5pm
Tuesday - Intercessory Prayer - 7pm
Bible Study - 8pm
Come and see what the LORD is doing at 1350 A Street in Elmont, NY!
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Greater St. Mary Church of Christ
On Sunday, November 18, Greater St. Mary will host their "Harvest Home Celebration" during 10:30am service. At 4:00 pm, Bishop George Gibson, of Philadelphia, PA will be preaching, and the Christian Love Worship Cathedral Congregation will be our special guest.
On Thursday, November 22 our Thanksgiving Day Celebration will begin at 10am. Bishop James R. Chambers will be preaching. Join us as we give thanks for all of the great things GOD has done for us.
Covenant Prayer will be held Wednesday-Friday, Nov 28-30 at 7:30p.m. This is a time of intercession. |
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James Temple Miracle Center Honors Bishop Jamie J. Johnson
Join us for our Appreciation Service for Bishop Jamie J. Johnson to be held on November 18, 2012 at 3pm. Bishop Brian Keith Hodges from Gathering of Champions International Cathedral in Marietta, Georgia will be our guest speaker.
Additional information can be obtained by calling (478) 822-0414 or by emailing office@myjtmc.org.
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TOP Development Corporation DOVE Initiative Domestic Violence Program presents: JUST BETWEEN GIRLS
This is an 8-week empowerment workshop series to
promote self esteem, develop life skills, and inspire positive motivation in young girls.
Workshops have begun and will run every Tuesday from 3pm-5pm until November 20, 2012. Join us to learn more about this great, interactive, and fun filled journey to self-discovery!
Location: Brooklyn Public Library (Rugby Branch) at 1000 Utica Avenue, between Snyder & Tilden Avenue.
For more info call TOP Development Corporation at
(718) 451-1020.
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Family Life Worship Cathedral Widow's Might Ministries Hosts Beauty for Ashes Conference
Isaiah 61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.
There is life after loss! |
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Gospel Heritage Worship Conference 2013
MARK YOUR CALENDERS!
Make your way to the 2013 Gospel Heritage Worship Conference in Atlanta, GA on February 14-16, 2013. Our very own Presiding Bishop Eric D. Garnes will be a guest speaker. Pastors, Leaders, Psalmist... if you are a worshipper, you do not want to miss this conference.
Come out and support our Prelate! Visit http://gospelheritage.org/Heritage/ for more information.
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Saints of God, it is time to pray. God is calling us deeper. It is a new season and God wants to equip us for the road ahead through more time in fellowship with Him, seeking His presence.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 tells us to pray without ceasing.
There are morning and afternoon prayer lines within your UNITED family that do just that! Make the sacrifice, and watch the Hand of God move supernaturally in your life, your family, your church and your community!
CALLING ALL INTERCESSORS: Come touch and agree for God's Kingdom to come, and His will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Bishop Roberto Jemmott - Nazareth Christian Fellowship
Brooklyn, NY Tuesdays 6am EST
(712) 775-7100 access code: 456009#
Overseer Carlos Haynes - Faith Assemblies of God
Brooklyn, NY Sunday-Saturday 5am-6am EST
(760) 984-1000 access code: 919671#
Overseer Dan Johnson - The Empowerment Worship Center
Chicago, IL Monday-Friday 5am-6am CST
(712) 432-0075 access code: 502676#
Bishop Allen Williams - Rhema Word Worship Center
Elkridge, MD
Tuesday-Friday 5am-6am; 1pm-2pm; 9pm-10pm EST
(661) 673-8600 access code: 834439#
Bishop George E. Gibson, II - Christian Love Worship Cathedral
Philadelphia, PA Saturday 7pm (seven minutes)
(218) 862-4152 access code: 533257#
*please remember to mute your phones*
Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.
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As the Christmas season quickly approaches, how about surprising a loved one with gifts that keep on giving. Check out these great books as a great gift ideas:
"A 'must read' for ministers of all denominations"!
~Bishop Charles Ellis, III
"It answers many questions for those aspiring 'to do' ministry, and provides a line of protocol ... to reduce many unnecessary problems." ~Bishop Charles J. Reed
Haven't gotten your copy yet? This devotional is a wonderful look at one of the simple ways that we can hear the voice of God. "Some of the most special and significant times of my life are those simple parenting moments that occur almost everyday. Moments when completely unbeknownst to my children, I have heard the voice of God in their conversations and seen His hand in the things they do. It has caused me to listen more carefully when God speaks through children."
-Pastor Terry Hill, Jr.
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Tabernacle of Praise CAPITAL CAMPAIGN invites you to cruise with us on our 8 night family fundraiser aboard the Carnival Splendor.
Departing from New York City on August 5, 2013 we'll be sailing to the Eastern Caribbean countries of San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, and Grand Turk. Whether you enjoy Miniature Golf, the Spa treatments, Karaoke with your friends and family or dinner and dancing, the Carnival Splendor offers a variety of onboard activities.
Relax the night away in one of our luxurious cabins. You can select an interior cabin, Ocean view or Balcony.
If you're interested in a suite or for more information please see Bro. Alex Campbell or contact him via email at lexfermina@aol.com or by calling (718) 451-2143.
Invite your friends, family and co-workers because
Together We Will Change the Face of A Community.
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Life Cafe NOW OPEN at Life Church International!
The Life Church International Family is excited about the grand opening of the Life Cafe'. The finest tasting, finger licking delicious sandwiches in all the city! The best prices! This is just the beginning! Your sponsorship and investment is welcome!
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Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Psalm 107:1
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WE SOLICIT YOUR PRAYERS!
Overseer Carlos Haynes, Senior Pastor of Faith Assemblies of God Church in Brooklyn, NY is currently in the hospital. We solicit your prayers for him, his family and church in this season. We stand on the word of God that as we cry out to Him, He is attentive to our prayers. Let's cover Overseer Haynes in prayer.
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Best of all is it to preserve everything in a pure, still heart, and let there be for every pulse a thanksgiving, and for every breath a song. ~Konrad von Gesner
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Happy Birthday Lady Lovenia Newsome!
On Sunday October 28, 2012, Lady Lovenia Newsome of Power of GOD Cathedal in Brooklyn, NY celebrated her birthday.
We celebrate your unconquerable spirit, which lets you meet every challenge with confidence, enthusiasm and persistence, and treasure your uniqueness, there is truly no one else like you and we are blessed to have you in the UNITED family. We appreciate, cherish and honor you. We pray for a year filled with laughter, love and a greater intimacy with God. Happy Birthday Lady Newsome!
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From them will come songs of thanksgiving and the sound of rejoicing. I will add to their numbers, and they will not be decreased; I will bring them honor, and they will not be disdained. Jeremiah 30:19
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Happy Birthday to Lady Katherine Chambers!
On November 4, 2012, Lady Katherine Chambers of Greater St. Mary Church of CHrist in Brooklyn, NY will celebrate her birthday!
God gave a gift to the world when you were born-a person who sees a person's need and fills it, who spends energy on others rather than herself, someone who touches each life she enters and makes a difference in the world. May the love you have shown to others
return to you, multiplied. We wish you the happiest of birthdays, and many, many more. Happy Birthday Lady Chambers!
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As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ~John Fitzgerald Kennedy
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Happy Birthday to our Spiritual Father, Mentor, Shepherd and
Our Great Leader & Visionary!
Bishop Dr. Allen D. Williams, Jr.
Bishop Williams currently serves as, the Senior Pastor of Rhema Word Worship Center, Elkridge, Maryland and
2nd Presiding Bishop, The Faith Fellowship of Churches and Ministries, Chester, PA and He currently serves on "The House of Bishops" of United Covenant Churches of Christ, Inc., New York and serves as the Director of Intercessory Prayer Ministry for United. We honor you for your leadership and love. May the Lord bless and increase you on your special day. Happy Birthday Bishop Williams!
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Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.
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"In the midst of those of us recovering from the effects of Hurricane Sandy, not to mention others that have recently withstood a few other personal tragedies... we still know that He is yet able! Through it all - we are grateful for life! As we get ready for Thanksgiving, be thankful for life, be grateful for the family that is around you - your natural family, your extended family and your church family! This is the time for us to come together and unite one with another. Stretch out beyond yourself, see who needs your help, and consider what random acts of kindness you can spread. God's love has to permeate through everything we do. This world should be a better place because we have been here! Let us take time to be thankful for the positive things we have in life. To quote Ralph Waldo Emerson, to know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, this is to have succeeded." First Lady Dr. Delicia Benjamin Garnes, Tabernacle of Praise, Brooklyn, NY
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"The list of things for which I am thankful for is long and varied. At this very moment, I am thankful for God's selection of me as His minister. I did not deserve the opportunity to serve Him in this way. Because of His grace to use me, I have been His minister for 20 years. I am humbled with every opportunity to stand and be His voice. To God be the glory!" Pastor Terry Hill, Jr., Senior Pastor, The Citadel Church, Jacksonville, FL
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"I thank God for how He has blessed my family and the Cathedral St. Mark of Chester, PA; the Lord has allowed our church this year to reach several goals that we had set out to do and those goals have been reached. We moved into our new facility in 2007 with no type of air conditioning, but we set a goal in 2012 to have it and the Lord allowed it to happen. Also we had set a goal to reach a new spiritual level and yes we have; lives are being changed and people are being delivered and set free. I am also thankful for how He has blessed my family; this year my daughter entered her freshman year at Alvernia University, Reading, PA majoring in Special Education and she is doing well. We also thought that my wife's day care center would close due to the fact that the children she had reached school age and had to leave, but one week after that happened, the phone was ringing with parents asking to have their children enrolled! So the Lord has been gracious to us and we are so thankful! Im the midst of us saying THANK YOU, the Lord worked everything out for our good! Lord, I just want to say, THANK YOU!" Bishop Anthony Hanna, Sr., Senior Pastor, The Cathedral St. Mark Christian Community Church, Chester, PA
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"This year I'm thankful for every closed door, every decline and every rejection I've ever gotten in ministry. For it all led me to this God ordained reformation UNITED COVENANT CHURCHES OF CHRIST under the leadership of his grace Bishop Eric Garnes. There comes a time in every believers life wherein you will face opposition & rejection. Not everyone is going to like, love, agree or accept you. Hey ask Joseph, he was strongly disliked by his brethren. Or King David, not only did his brothers have a problem with him, but so did King Saul. But neither one of them allowed people's rejection to derail their divine destiny. Therefore, I'm so grateful for every "no" every "it's not God" every "it won't last." If I could I would send a "Thank you" note to all, for it was not done to me but for me. This process landed me in what I believe to be my divine place. I gained an awesome MENTOR in Pastor Aurelia Jemmott. A model of grace in Dr. Delicia Garnes. An instructor in Bishop Roberto Jemmott and of course an attentive, considerate and helpful OVERSEER in his grace Bishop Eric D. Garnes. Thank you Lord, it was not rejection but it was redirection to my new family UNITED COVENANT CHURCHES OF CHRIST." Pastor Dina Hubert, Senior Pastor, Cornerstone International Fellowship, Brooklyn, NY | |
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