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1 Proclaim Newsletter Siloam Baptist Church, 1329 Willow Street, Norristown, PA (610) Special Interest Articles: APRIL 2012 EASTER EDITION Volume 2, Issue 2 From the Pastor s Desk * * * Our Youth in Action Deuteronomy 4:12, 15 * * * The next Proclaim Newsletter deadline is Sunday, May 27, Look for our new young writers! Individual Highlights Meals of Hope 2 Our Youth in Action 3 Church School Bible Memory Challenge 4 VBS-Fishin on A Mission for Jesus 4 Computer FYI 4 Siloam s Community Scholarship Info 4 Senior Saints-FYI 4 Healthy Recipe 5 Prison Ministry 6 Sisters of Siloam 7 Advertisements 8 From the Pastor s Desk Greetings, Siloam Family: As we celebrate the holiday season, let us remember that the heart of the season is not found in the candy or clothes but in the power of God to keep His Word. The Sabbath day was now over. It was dawn on the first day of the week. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a powerful earthquake. An angel of the Lord came down from heaven. The angel went to the tomb. He rolled back the stone and sat on it. His body shone like lightning. His clothes were as white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. The angel said to the women, "Don't be afraid. I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here! He has risen, just as he said he would! Come and see the place where he was lying. Go quickly! Tell his disciples, 'He has risen from the dead. He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.' Now I have told you." So the women hurried away from the tomb. They were afraid, but they were filled with joy. They ran to tell the disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. "Greetings!" he said. They came to him, took hold of his feet and worshipped him. Matthew 28: 1-9. NIRV HAPPY RESURRECTION DAY HAPPY RESURRECTION SUNDAY THE PRAISE & WORSHIP TEAM Worshipping The Lord At Home - Sitting at the Feet of Jesus, Ways to Worship at Home Worshipping God corporately is an integral part of the Christian life. But nothing can substitute for the individual believer spending time alone with Him -The Father and His child. The Shepherd with one of His sheep. The written Word 'jumping off the page' into the heart. The Comforter coming alongside His hurting child. Sitting at the feet of Jesus until the Peace of God that passes all understanding fills to overflowing, the waiting soul. Outlined in the article posted online at ide/christian-music/praiseand-worship/worship-athome-part-2.html, are excerpts from a recent survey that reveals insight into the personal prayer and worship practices of men and women from diverse backgrounds. PRAISE GOD - Lord, I Lift your Name on High

2 2 PROCLAIM NEWSLETTER Another Harvest PRAISE GOD! New Members Corner The New Members Minister hosted a luncheon for our newest 2011 members on Saturday, Feb 18, In the picture: Sis. Adrienne T. Johnson Sis. Sandra M. Brown Bro. Percy Thompson III Evangelist Jean Waites- Howard and Bro. Alfred Howard. Not shown: Sis. Chantel L. Bell Sis. Linda Johnson- LeBlanc Sis. Dorothy Wiley Lama Not shown: (Cont d) Minister William B. McClennon Sis. Debrah A. Urban Bro. Carl S. Lake and Sis. Constance Howell The Harvest is Plentiful, but the laborers are few. Church School Theme for 2012: Come and dive into God s word. Grow in Christ. Change the World. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. II Peter 3:18 SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9:30 A.M. Sis. Maima Jones, Superintendent Preschool Primary: Sis. Rachael Wilford Pre-Teens: 3-5 grades: Sis. Kim Chandler, Sis. Stacey Browning Middlers: 6-8 grades: Sis. Pat West Sis. Denise Milligan High School: 9-12 grades: Sis. Cheryl Logan, Bro. Joe Milligan Men s Class: Understanding the Purpose and Power of Men by Dr. Myles Munroe Deacon Mark Scott Women s Class: Sis. Vickie Hodo, John in God s Creative Word New Members Class: Pastor West Noon Day Prayer; 12 Noon Pastor West Midweek Prayer; 7:00 p.m. We welcome all members & guests to attend Sunday School. MEALS OF HOPE Is your will standing in God s way? What do I mean by will? Let s look at some definitions from the dictionary. Will is defined as: Deliberate intention or wish. Free discretion; inclination or pleasure; To decide on; choose. To make a choice; choose. God created us with a free will. Meals of Hope Even though God created us in His likeness, we are not like God because of our tendency to sin. Sin separates us from God. God says, All [of us] have sinned and come short of the glory [likeness] of God who is Himself perfect and without sin. God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world [us], but to save it. God says, I set before you today life and prosperity, or death and destruction. Is your will standing in God s way? Why not make a decision of your will right now and choose life. ---A message delivered by Carolyn Johnson at Meals of Hope, March 30, 2012

3 Siloam s YOUTH IN ACTION PROCLAIM NEWSLETTER 3 SIS. NAILA NEELY WINNER OF PAUL V. FLY ESSAY COMPETITION AWARDED AT NORRISTOWN BOROUGH HALL Sis. Naila Neely, 9, (pictured on the right) recently won an essay competition at Paul V. Fly Elementary School. The competition was sponsored by the Municipality of Norristown in celebration of African American History Month. She was awarded the certificate and award at the annual African American History Month celebration at Borough Hall on February 8. Both girls are great students, sing in the children s choir and play the piano and violin. They also play competitive tennis year round and softball when in season. And yes, both girls were dedicated and baptized at Siloam. Please join us in congratulating two of Siloam s shining stars for being the Christian s that Christ is calling them to be. Bro. Jeremy & Sis. Nicole Neely are the proud parents of Sis. Naila & Sis. Brianna Neely. CONGRATULATIONS FOR A JOB WELL DONE NAILA & BRIANNA! FIRST PLACE - 6th Grade Science Fair Sis. Brianna Neely, 12, (pictured on the left) recently won first place for her 6th Grade Science Fair project at East Norriton Middle School. Sis. Brianna s experiment focused on the impact of various beverages on our teeth. SIS. REBEKAH WILFORD JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION Rebekah Rebekah was inducted into the Junior Honor Society at East Norriton Middle Wilford, School and was made the vice president. (pictured above) Sis. Rebekah, also writes articles for the Healthy News Works program. The is a piano link below features an interview with Rebekah, her teachers, and fellow students student of at East Norriton Middle School. She is currently writing an article for a Healthy Rachel Derstine News Works book and will be doing the illustration for the front cover of the from the book. Rebekah also writes articles and illustrates for her school news-paper, Community The Bulldog Bulletin : Music School in Trappe, PA. She Sis. Rebekah received the honor of Honorable Mention at the district played before a Science Fair held at Montgomery County Community College, on Sunday, panel of judges March 18, at 2:30 pm. Rebekah s science fair project showed how effective UV for the Music Festival and received a light is in purifying water. (See pictures below): Superior Rating. Because of this rating, she was invited to play in the Piano Festival Honors Concert on February 19th. For a job well done, Rebekah s name appeared in the Community Music School s KEY NOTES, a monthly e-newsletter. Congratulations Sis. Rebekah!! Rebekah is the daughter of Deacon Barry & Sis. Rachael Wilford.

4 4 PROCLAIM NEWSLETTER The Elementary Class (grades 3rd, 4th, & 5th) of the Church School has been given a challenge in order to earn a Pizza Party. They are expected to recite verbatim 5 scriptures and one of the Ten Commandments, specifically, that is any of the Ten Commandments between the Prelude and the 5th Commandment. The Challenge leading to the Party will be held on Sunday May 20th during the Church School hour. Parents please come out and support, see what you know your children can do!!! It's gonna be exciting! All those who breeze through the Challenge, and you know they all have to pass through, will be in attendance at out Pizza Party scheduled to be held June 2nd at 5:00pm, in Fellowship Hall. Getta studying yall!!! Note: More details will follow on participation of other groups within the Church School, stay tuned! Sis Stacey Browning & Sis Kim Chandler, Teachers Sis Maima Jones, Superintendent Fishin on a Mission with Jesus It s that time again! Your help is needed! Last year we had a wonderful Vacation Bible School and this year will be even better with your help! Monday, June 25 th to Friday, June 29 th. You can volunteer to help with, teaching, assistant teaching, security, publicity, administration, phone call volunteers, music leaders, helpers, food server, arts & crafts, games, registration & check-in, or set-up & clean-up. Please sign-up on the sheets in the rear of the sanctuary or contact Sister Pat Smith at or pmslibra@verizon.net Follow me & I will make you fishers of men. Matthew 4:19 Computer News from the Information Highway WARNING: If you don t see a S after the http, you are entering an unsecure website. Do not use, to protect your identity Remember: Look for: https// DO YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE? The following website is a helpful learning tool for computers, reading and math with talking tutorials and free on-line classes. ENJOY! GCFLEARNFREE.ORG GREAT NEWS FROM OUR SENIOR SAINTS!! Our Senior Saints will be serving during 5 TH SUNDAY SERVICES April 29 th, July 29 th, September 30 th, and December 30 th The Siloam Baptist Church Community Scholarship Award is available to graduating high school seniors who attend Norristown, Colonial, Methacton, and Upper Merion school districts, including the vocational high schools within those districts. Eligibility will also include graduating high school students that reside in Norristown, but may not attend schools in the districts above. The entire completed scholarship package must be received in the church office no later than May 9, Scholarship recipients must attend the 14 th Annual Education Banquet to be held on Saturday, June 9, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Westover Country Club, 401 South Schuylkill Avenue, Jeffersonville, PA

5 Siloam Baptist Church Health Care Ministry PROCLAIM NEWSLETTER 5 MISSION: To explore, address, and aid in the physical, spiritual, and emotional health care needs of the congregation and the community. "Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. III John 1:2 I love to eat these chicken bites straight, on a bed of romaine or even stuffed in a low carb tortilla wrap. Ingredients: So Yummy! Preparation: Boneless chicken breast(s) low sodium hot wing sauce (or mild) 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp olive oil Salt n pepper 4 tbsp fat free blue cheese dressing 1 oz crumbled blue cheese Season chicken with salt n pepper Heat olive oil in a pan Grill chicken 3-4 minutes on each side Remove chicken and let it cool Chop up chicken into cubes Heat your pan again and pour your Worcestershire sauce, wing sauce and blue cheese dressing Toss your chicken bites and stir around until fully coated Pour concoction into a bowl and sprinkle the remaining crumbled cheese on top. PLAN YOUR NEXT TRIP TO PHILADELPHIA ON African American Museum Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art Kimmel Center National Constitution Center Blockson Collection at Temple University Cheyney University

6 6 PROCLAIM NEWSLETTER PRISON MINISTRY TEAM The Prison Ministry Team ministered to about 30 women in Montgomery County Prison on Sunday, January 15 th. Brother Alfred Howard opened with singing and a solo was sung by one of the inmates. Evangelist Jean Waites-Howard delivered the message: Beginning with the testimony of her friend, Sister Aquilla who is now with the Lord, who was delivered from addiction and became a nun. DO YOU WANT TO BE WELL? DO YOU WANT TO BE CHANGED? Text: John 5:1-9 V.6 Do you really want to be changed (made well)? Receiving Christ requires a change on the inside. Accepting Christ is a personal decision. There is an awakening, an awareness that Christ is the answer. Are you ready to be changed? Are you willing to give your heart to Jesus? The women were told that God has a plan of success for their life. You receive this plan when you choose to submit to God. Honoring God opens the door to Deliverance Whatever you need Jesus has it. He's the only Way. "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life, no man gets to the Father, but by Me." (John 14:6) Other members of the ministry team also shared words of encouragement to the sisters. Sis. Jamesetta, Brother Gregory, & our friend from Victory Christian Fellowship really exhorted the women Closing Prayer: Numbers 6:25, 26 (AMP) The Garden Tomb in Jerusalem, believed to be the burial place of Jesus. NORRISTOWN BRANCH of the The Greater Norristown NAACP is in the process of organizing an ACT-SO (Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics) program for the African- American youth residing in the greater Norristown area. The Greater Norristown NAACP provisional ACT-SO program is a group of adults who are willing to support and mentor the natural talents of the African-American high school students of the Norristown area. Through the guidance of the National NAACP ACT-SO program we will prepare our students to compete and display their talents in academics, as well as the visual and performing arts. Please contact Sis. Sharon or Baptiste220@gmail.com for additional information. Carolyn Johnson has shared: Bon Secours Spiritual Center. For those who feel the need to spend a quiet day of peace, prayer, & tranquility. It is nestled on a 313 acre countryside in Marriottsville, MD as a testament to the awesome beauty of God s Creation. The Website for additional information is: center.org/

7 THE SISTERS OF SILOAM PROCLAIM NEWSLETTER 7 The Sisters of Siloam 2012 Schedule of Activities Theme: GROW WHERE YOU RE PLANTED Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2b January Prayer February Bible Study March Women s Retreat April Team with Evangelism Ministry Church Wide Easter Evangelism Walk May Mother s Day Luncheon on Saturday May 5, (Benihana Restaurant, Plymouth Meeting) June Women s Day (Colors: White & Yellow --- Joy; Sunlight of Jesus Matthew 17:2 and Psalm 84:11) July Prayer August Prayer September Back to School Activity October TBA November TBA December Christmas Brunch Praying daily for your secret sister is the heart of this ministry. PRAYING FOR YOUR SECRET SISTER (Sponsored by the Sisters of Siloam) Secret Sisters Are Like Angels Secret sisters are like angels, Who brighten our days; In all kinds of wonderful Magical ways. Their thoughtfulness comes, As a gift from above; And we feel we're surrounded, By warm, caring love. Like upside-down rainbows, Their smiles bring the sun; And they fill ho-hum moments, With laughter and fun. Secret Sisters are like angels, Without any wings; Blessing our lives, With the most precious things. A Mother s Day Poem to the Sisters of Siloam I am praying to the Lord That He will bless your day And that you d find a quietness When to Him you come to pray I pray you d know how much you ve meant To me through all these years For you have been there on your knees Sometimes with bitter tears God has seen your Mother heart And answered your heart pleas And Mum because of your strong faith I also now believe. By M.S.Lowndes

8 8 PROCLAIM NEWSLETTER ADVERTISEMENTS To offset the cost of color printing the Proclaim Newsletter, we are offering advertisements of your business. $10 per edition for the last 3 editions for this year. The remaining editions for this year are JUNE, SEPTEMBER and DECEMBER. Please contact Sis. Vickie Hodo, Sis. Stacey Browning or Sis. Kathy Burns for any questions you may have. All announcements for Newsletter should be words. THANK YOU. Walter Queenan s Carpet Cleaning Service CALL: Scan to order AVON on-line Subject: Prom gowns available - I have about 6 prom gowns/dresses that are available for a low fee. These dresses/gowns have only been worn ONE( 1 ) time. They range from size 3 to size 8 and I also have a size 14. Please contact Sis. Sylvia Smith at if you are interested in any one of these gowns/or dresses pictured below: