How often do we feel as if we have little to offer? The Lord is interested in everything we have to give, even if it seems miniscule to our eyes!

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1 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF SOLOMON S TEMPLE CHURCH AUGUST 2012 VOLUME 4; ISSUE 8 Temple News Take Part In Divine Multiplication!!!!!! Luke 9:16-17 Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude. And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets. The disciples worried we only have five small loaves and two fishes! What ever will we do?? Five loaves and two fishes could never feed the multitudes in the natural realm! But we have a God who is in the multiplication business! He works on an entirely different mathematical equation than we are accustomed to He takes the little we offer and turns it into more than we could fathom! How often do we feel as if we have little to offer? The Lord is interested in everything we have to give, even if it seems miniscule to our eyes! Let's not be afraid to offer up our gifts, talents, abilities, accomplishments and material things that we may find insignificant. They are not! When we give up even the littlest of things to the Lord, He brings forth an abundance! Dr. K. D. Shivers, Pastor Minister E. R. Shivers, Leading Lady Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! We would like to welcome you to Solomon s Temple. We are a Spirit filled church that believes in praising God. So, enjoy yourself and allow God to speak to you through the anointed man of God as he shows you how to fulfill the call and vision God has for you.

2 August Kingdom Schedule Scripture and Welcome 08/05 Sis Jackie Ruffin (I John 3:1-3) Sis Cynthia Edwards (welcome) 08/12 Casey Moton (Matthew 28:16-18) Shaklira Parker (welcome) 08/19 Sis Connie Payne (I Peter 4:12-17) Bro. Barry Nichols (welcome) 08/26 Sis Wendy Johnson (Romans 5:8-11) Bro. Willie Turner Jr. (welcome) August Door Opener Bro. Ray Holmes July Teacher s Schedule (The date in parenthesis is the Sunday date of the lessons to be taught on Tuesday) Adult Teachers NO CID Sessions for the month of August Worship Leader Schedule 08/05 Min. Karen Lee 08/12 Raven Parker 08/19 Elder Wayne Hatton 08/26 Minister Edith Shivers Servant Leader Schedule 08/05 Bro. Ernest Ruffin 08/12 Sis Shirley Haskins 08/19 Sis Turekia White 08/26 Bro. Michael Green August Teacher s Schedule Beginners/Intermediate Teacher Teenager Teacher Children Fellowship Bro. Marcus Smith Hour of Power No Hour of Power for August If you would like an explanation of the lesson, check it out on our newly designed website at "But I am like an olive tree, thriving in the house of God. I will always trust in God's unfailing love. I will praise you forever, O God, for what you have done. I will trust in your good name in the presence of your faithful people." Psalms 52:8-9 (NLT) Not all planting environments are the same. Amount of sunlight, average temperatures, availability of water and soil composition can have a dramatic effect on the growth of a plant. This is why David uses the illustration of an olive tree growing in the house of God. Because of a Godly environment, David is saying the olive tree, which is symbolic of you and I, thrives. This is not just existing but living life to the fullest. What David is really saying is when we live in the presence of God, we do more than just grow spiritually, we thrive. The result of thriving in the presence of God is praise and trusting Him. So, what can you do to create a environment that makes you conscious of the presence of God in your life? What can you do to make your spiritual life thrive? You can start as David did by praising God and always trusting in His unfailing love. PRAYER: Lord, I come to praise You today for Your unfailing love. I trust Your leadership to guide me and help me grow in Your presence. I desire to be like the olive tree that thrives in your house. AMEN

3 Points to Ponder It's what you sow that multiplies, not what you keep in the barn. Adrian Rogers God is much more concerned about your character than your career, because you will take your character into eternity, but not your career. Rick Warren I believe that a great number of people are going to die and go to hell because they're counting on their religiosity in the church instead of their relationship with Jesus to get them to heaven. They give lip service to repentance and faith, but they've never been born again. Adrian Rogers Sarah Hatton Sat., 08/04 Hilja Diggs Hall Sat, 08/04 Krystal Daye Sat., 08/04 Jayla Johnson Sun., 08/05 Davion Archer Sun., 08/05 Darrin Smith Fri., 08/10 Jerrod Pemberton Fri., 08/10 Carl Duck Sat., 08/11 Tami Drew Sat., 08/11 Shakina Boone Mon., 08/13 Courtland Shivers Tues., 08/14 Brad Little Wed., 08/15 Happy Belated Birthday to baby Kristiana Jade Smith Born July 17, lbs Parents: Marcus and Jessica Smith August Birthdays If your birthday is missing from the list or incorrect, let the office know. Lenore Williams Wed., 08/15 Mariah Little Wed., 08/15 Stacy Turner Thurs., 08/16 Shenille Gray Fri., 08/17 Albert Cotton Sun., 08/19 Theodore Gundy Wed., 08/22 Blair Taylor Thurs., 08/23 Lekesha Moton Sun., 08/26 Yvonne Boyce Mon, 08/27 Bertam Blackwell Tues., 08/28 Chelsea Chapman Wed., 08/29 Deborah Williams Thurs., 08/30 Newsletter Submissions Do you know someone who is doing great things in the community, school, or church? Nominate them to be the Outstanding Disciple of the Month. This person can be a youth or an adult. Don t forget to recognize those celebrating an anniversary, graduation (from high school, college, or any other), or special occasion. We also want to know about those who have made the honor roll. Let s not forget baby announcements, bible humor, or recipes. If you have a story or idea that you would like to incorporate into the newsletter, forward the story to stsecretary@verizon.net or leave the idea on the secretary s desk.

4 Notes: Sunday No CID Sessions for the month of August Jayla Johnson Davion Archer 19. Albert Cotton We will worship with Christian Home. Mass Choir and ushers are asked to serve 26. Lekesha Moton 2pm We will fellowship with Pentecostal Holliness. Choir & ushers asked to Monday Adult Praise Dance rehearsal 6:30-8:30pm Shakina Boone Yvonne Boyce August 2012 Tuesday Courtland Shivers Bertam Blackwell Brad Little Lenore Williams Mariah Little 22. Theodore Gundy 29. Wednesday Chelsea Chapman Stacy Turner 23. Blair Taylor 30. Thursday Pastor Shivers will be preaching revival at Cypress Baptist Church. The Mass Choir and Ushers are asked to serve on Thursday, August 9, 2012 Deborah Williams Darrin Smith Jerrod Pemberton Married couples dinner & movie 17. Shenille Gray 7:30pmWe will worship with 1 st Baptist Burdette Friday Pastor Shivers will be preaching revival at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Smithfield. Mass Choir and Ushers are asked to serve on Friday, August Sarah Hatton Hilja Diggs Hall Krystal Daye 11. Carl Duck Tami Drew Singles Meeting 18. Youth and Adult Praise dance rehearsal 9-11:00am 25. Saturday

5 Up Coming Events September Back to School October 12 th Church and Pastor Anniversary November 22 Thanksgiving Day NO C.I.D. Sessions for August August schedule of events 08/06 6:30 8:30pm Adult Praise dance practice 08/07-9 Pastor Shivers will be preaching revival at Cypress Baptist Church, Surry VA. The Mass Choir and Ushers are asked to serve on Thursday, August 9, /10 The married couples ministry will go to cinema café in Hampton or Newport News for dinner & a movie. Time TBA 08/11 10:00am Singles meeting 08/12 Directly following morning service, the outreach ministry will pass out water bottles to the community you can help them by donating cases of water 08/17 7:00pm Prayer Service 7:30pm We will worship with 1 st Baptist Church Burdette 08/ :00am Youth and adult praise dancers rehearsal 08/19 We will worship with Christian Home Windsor in their home coming service. Mass choir and ushers are asked to serve 11:30am Lunch 12:30pm Service will begin 08/20-24 Pastor Shivers will be preaching revival at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Smithfield. Mass Choir and Ushers are asked to serve on Friday, August /26 2:00pm We will fellowship with Pentecostal Holiness Church in their Pastor Anniversary. Mass Choir and Ushers are asked to serve

6 Change Gears Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. Every time I turn on the news it seems the new buzzword is CHANGE! So how can we just shift gears and change? Let's learn a lesson about basic automotive mechanics. Generally a car has between 4 and 5 gears. The first gear maximizes power in exchange for speed. As you move through the gears, you can continue to go faster, yet without using any more power, and before you know it you have to look at the speedometer cause nobody wants a speeding ticket! So what can we learn from this? Do you want a breakthrough? Do you want a new direction? Then you need to take that first step! You need to put all your focus all your energy into that first initial gear! Yes, it takes all your strength, and yet it seems like you're moving sooo slow but be encouraged, because once you start moving, you'll be able to shift gears and before you know it - you'll be sailing along, and even need to check to see if you're speeding! The first step is always the hardest but it's necessary for change! You can breakthrough with the power of God empowering you, so GO FOR IT! Put everything you've got into that first start. And just like driving, it'll get easier; and before you know it we might even have to issue you a speeding citation, just to slow you down a bit..! With so much work to be done, let's not stay in neutral let's get in gear, and start shifting! Proverbs 22:17 A merry heart does good like medicine The prayer offered to God in the morning during your quiet time is the key that unlocks the door of the day. Any athlete knows that it is the start that ensures a good finish. God dwells in His creation and is everywhere indivisibly present in all His works. He is transcendent above all His works even while He is immanent within them. - A.W. Tozer New To Our Church Family First of all, WECOME! We are so pleased that you have come to visit our church. Whether you are just inquiring about our church, a new visitor, or simply want to see if Solomon s Temple is the right fit for you and your family, we are grateful to have you among us. We hope you will find your spiritual home here. Here at Solomon s Temple, we offer many exciting ministries to assist in your daily walk. Solomon s Temple holds New Disciple Orientation Sessions that can provide information about our church, what we offer and what to expect from your church family. If you have any questions please contact Sister Turekia White.