Temple NEWS. Rooted In Christ. Monthly Newsletter of Solomon s Temple Church

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1 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF SOLOMON S TEMPLE CHURCH SEPTEMBER 2012 VOLUME 4; ISSUE 9 Temple NEWS Monthly Newsletter of Solomon s Temple Church Rooted In Christ The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree. Ps. 92:12. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper. Ps. 1:3. These texts describe the happy state of the man or woman whose soul is rooted and grounded in Christ. But there is always danger that souls will not anchor themselves in God, but be content to drift hither and thither, the sport of Satan s temptations. Pastor K. D. Shivers and Leading Lady E. R. Shivers Mark Your Callendars for our 12 tth Church and Pastor s Anniiversary comiing up October 2012!!!!! Are you beginning to see the defects in your character? Do not feel helpless and discouraged. Look to Jesus, who knows your every weakness and pities your every infirmity. It is no disgrace to confess our sins and forsake them. The disgrace rests upon those who know their sins but continue in them and grieve the dear Savior by their crooked paths. A knowledge of our wrongs should be more highly prized than a happy flight of feeling, for it is evidence that the Spirit of God is striving with us, and that angels are round about us. In true contrition for sin, come to the foot of the cross, and there leave your burdens. Come exercising repentance toward God because you have broken His law and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ to pardon your transgressions and reconcile you to the Father.

2 Matthew 28:19-20 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, "teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. The Man Must Lead Christ is the head of every man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head of Christ -1 Corinthians 11:3 Rooted In Christ Continued Believe what God says; take his promises to your heart See the weary traveler toiling over the hot sands of the desert, with no shelter to protect him from the rays of a tropical sun. His water supply fails, and he has nothing to quench his burning thirst. His tongue becomes swollen; he staggers like a drunken man. Visions of home and friends pass before his mind as he believes himself ready to perish in the terrible desert. Suddenly those in advance send forth a shout of joy. In the distance, looming up out of the dreary, sandy waste is a palm tree, green and flourishing. As the palm tree, drawing nourishment from the fountain of living water, is green and flourishing in the midst of the desert, so the Christian may draw rich supplies of grace from the fountain of God s love and may guide weary souls, that are full of unrest and ready to perish in the desert of sin, to those waters of which they may drink, and live. God has created a systematic chain of command by which He operates. He expects this chain of command to become part of our lives as well. Even Jesus Christ, the Son of God, comes under the authority of God the Father. A man is to place himself under the lordship of Jesus Christ. This is not a statement of equality, but of function. God ordained this order at creation. Further, a woman comes under the authority of her husband as a statement of submission to God. What happens when we break the chain of command? Satan began his plan of attack on man right in the Garden of Eden. He got Eve and Adam to switch roles. Eve took the lead and Adam became the follower. It was a disastrous experience. Sin was introduced to the world along with its companions, death and disobedience. God has stitched women in such a way that they are built to be responders. When the man leads the home by placing himself under the lordship of Jesus Christ, the woman will follow. But for a follower to be a good follower, they must have someone worth following. If the man refuses to recognize the authority of Jesus in his life, then the woman will step into the leadership role. One Minute Please The biblical definition of real manhood is a man who leads his family in the worship of God by submitting to his Lord.

3 Points to Ponder God understands our prayers even when we can t find the words to say in them Unknown The winds of God is always blowing, you must set the sail Unknown Prayer is the link that connects us to God. J. B. Simpson September Birthdays If your birthday is missing from the list or incorrect, let the office know. Hope Parker 09/02 Alonzo Taylor Jr. 09/19 Nikia Robertson 09/05 Karen Lee 09/20 Ruby Clarke 09/10 Shineka Scott 09/21 Shirley Haskins 09/10 Elliott Javon 09/21 Pamela Cooper-Wells 09/12 Renazi Vinson 09/22 Edith Shivers 09/13 Marcus Gundy 09/23 Willie Turner Sr. 09/15 James Jones 09/23 Michael Green 09/17 Bryce Williams 09/24 Katrina Suiter 09/18 Margaret Thomas 09/27 Ray Holmes 09/19 Tara Clarke 09/30!!!Attention!!! Maytag washer and dryer for sale. Excellent condition. $ for both. Price is negotiable. Call Sis. Watkins for details. 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 September Kingdom Schedule Scripture and Welcome 09/02 Shirley Haskins (Luke 14:22-25) Welcome: Krystle Daye 09/09 Taleigha Turner (Philippians 3:12-14) Welcome: Anthony Gray 09/16 Mary Diggs (Psalms 1:1-6) Welcome: Melvin Turner 09/23 Danielle Seaborne (Hebrews 1:1-4) Welcome: Lena Holmes 09/30 LaToya Diggs (Psalms 33:10-15) Welcome: Grayland Robinson September Door Opener Bro Stanley Robinson Hour of Power September 28 th Minister Terrell Batten September Teacher s Schedule September Teacher s Schedule (The date in parenthesis is the Sunday date of the lessons to be taught on Tuesday) Adult Teachers Sept 11 th Sis Evelyn Moton (09-16) Sept 18 th Sis Turekia White (09-23) Sept 25 th Bro Michael Green (09-30) Worship Leader Schedule 09/02 Elder Sarah Hatton 09/09 Sis Krystle Daye 09/16 Elder Margaret Thomas 09/23 MIT Bertram Blackwell 09/30 Elder Wayne Hatton Servant Leader Schedule 09/02 Sis Lucy Watkins 09/09 Bro Donald Watkins 09/16 Sis Jackie Ruffin 09/23 Bro Earl Moton 09/30 Sis Wendy Green Beginners/Intermediate Teacher Sis Shirley Haskins & Sis Lucy Watkins Teenager Teacher Sis Cynthia Edwards If you would like an explanation of the lesson, check it out on our newly designed website at ( Christian Instruction for Disciples Session ) C.I.D. Sessions resume on September 11, 2012 Children Fellowship Sis Krystle Daye Bible Study at 6:30PM

5 16. Sunday NOTES: 2. Hope Parker Sandy Mt. opening revival 2:00pm 9. -Benjamin Tribe will meet at Smithfield Park - Joseph Tribe will meet at Mcdonalds Marcus Gundy James Jones Pastor and Church Ann. will meet Ballin with Benjamin Tara Clarke Servant Leader meet 3. Labor Day 10. Ruby Clarke Shirley Haskins Adult praise Dance 6:30-8: Michael Green Bryce Williams 6:30-Levite Meeting Monday 7:30AOS meeting September 2012 Tuesday C.I.D Session resume tonight at 6:30pm 18. Katrina Suiter C.I.D Session C.I.D Session 5. Nikia Robertson 12. Pamela Cooper-Wells 19. Ray Holmes Alonzo Taylor Jr. 26. Wednesday 6. Thursday 13. Happy Birthday First Lady!!! Edith Shivers 20. Karen Lee 27. Margaret Thomas Shineka Scott Elliott Javon Men s & Women s ministry will meet 28. Friday Hour of Power :30 Teacher meet 15. Willie Turner Sr. Asher Tribe Service 22. Renazi Vinson - First Day of Fall - Adult Praise Dance (9-11) - (10am)1 st Lady will preach at Norfolk Waterside Marriott - Men Fishing Trip 29. Saturday On September 30 th, Pastor Shivers and First Lady Shivers will tag-team preach at Lebanon Baptist Church in their Men and Women's Day Service. The mass choir and ushers are asked to serve.

6 Discover God By Valerie Gray I am 29 years old and have been saved for about 19 years now, but I feel I m just on the threshold of discovering Him. I want to move closer and closer to Him and learn more and more about Him. Do you know what Paul said at the end of his ministry? That he may know God (see Philippians 3:10). Did he know God? Yes, but he knew so little about Him. Let me ask you a question. Did Christopher Columbus discover America? Well, he touched on the shores of America. But even today there are thousands of unnamed lakes, forests, and more where no one has yet completely explored. There is so much in Christ. You may have touched on Christ, but God s plan is that you know Him more and more each day. The only way of getting to know God in a deeper and more intimate way is spending daily time with Him. A Pastor s Prayer Today I give thanks... For guidance each and every day, For lost souls won along the way, For tears of joy streaming down each face, For a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place, For pews that's filled to overflowing, For faces that are happy and glowing, For prayers sent to God above, For His never failing love, For quiet times in my favorite chair, For a wife who smiles before me there, For Christian sisters and brothers, Who care for one another, For God's grace, That allows me to minister in this place, For each family represented, For each lost heart that's repented, For all the lives You've let me touch, I humbly thank you God...so much! Jesus was essentially part of the triune God head. Yet the bible says that even before while it was still dark in the morning, He went off to a solitude place and spent time with the Father in prayer. Purpose in your heart and in your mind this month, the remainder of this year and the rest of your life to get to know God a little more each day. God cares about every aspect of your life. Even the minuscule things that you think are not important, He cares about them. Seek God s guidance on every-day decisions that you make. Remember not to do all of the talking, but make it a two-way conversation. God loves to hear from His greatest creation and to spend time with you. He wants to reveal Himself to you in new ways. Give God an opportunity to not only speak to you but show you who He is, like Jehovah Rophi, Jehovah Nissi or Jehovah Shalom.

7 September Up Coming Events October 12 th Church and Pastor Anniversary November THANKSGIVING Schedule of events 09/02 2:00pm We will worship with Sandy Mt Baptist in their opening revival 09/03 Labor Day 09/08 9:30 Teacher meeting 09/09 Following morning service, the Benjamin Tribe will meet at Smithfield Park and the Joseph Tribe will meet at McDonalds Grandparents Day 09/10 6:30-8:30pm Adult Praise dance 09/13 Happy Birthday First Lady!!! 09/15 Asher Tribe Service 09/21 6:30pm Men s and Women s ministry will meet 09/22 First day of Autumn 9-11:00am Adult praise dance 10:00am First Lady will preach at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel 5:15AM Men s Fishing Trip. Men, meet at church by 5:00am. Van will be leaving at 5:15. 09/23 Directly following morning service, the Pastor and Church Anniversary committee will meet at McDonalds The Benjamin Tribe will sponsor Ballin with Benjamin at 2:00pm 09/24 6:30 Levite meeting ; 7:30pm AOS meeting 09/28 7-8pm Hour of Power 09/30 Servant Leaders meeting at Cowling Restaurant 2:00pm Pastor and First Lady will be tag-team preaching at Lebanon Baptist Church in their Men and Women s Day Service. Mass Choir and ushers are asked to serve. December Winter Begins CHRISTMAS New Year s Eve Service Ballin with Benjamin Baseball Co-Ed Game Sponsored by Solomon s Temple Benjamin Tribe Time: 2:00pm When: September 23 rd, 2012 Cost: $5 Why: To support our building fund. You ll get admission and lunch Where: Place to be announced Come have fun & watch great sportsmanship plus fellowship. Be a part of the process for the NEW Solomon s Temple Church on Route 17 in Carrollton, VA

8 Going the Distance Go that extra mile in serving God through the ministry you are entrusted with or apart of. As we think about being good stewards of our talents, ministries and gifts, I want us to first consider what the Bible says about the priority of ministry. In other words, why should you be interested in finding a place of service within the body of the church? Let me share ten reasons why you should be interested in discovering your place of service within the church. 1. You ve been created for ministry! "For we are God s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." - Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) 2. You ve been saved for ministry! "It is He who saved us and chose us for His holy work, not because we deserved it but because that was His plan long before the world began." - 2 Timothy 1.9 (LB) 3. You ve been called to ministry! "I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received" - Ephesians 4:1 (NIV) You have been chosen by God Himself-you are priests of the King... you are God s very own - all this is so that you may show to others how God called you out of darkness into His wonderful light. Once you were less than nothing; now you are God s own!"- 1 Peter 2:9-10 (LB) 4. You ve been gifted for ministry! "But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that." - 1 Corinthians 7:7 (NIV) 5. You ve been authorized for ministry! "(Jesus said) All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples... - Matthew 28:l8-19a (NIV) "We are therefore Christ s ambassadors." - 2 Corinthians 5:20 (NIV) 6. You re commanded to minister! Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it. - Colossians 4:17 (NKJV) 7. You re to be prepared for ministry! "Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God s people to do his work and build up the church..." - Ephesians 4:11-12 (NLT) 8. The body of Christ needs your ministry! "(Jesus said) The harvest is great but the workers are few." - Matthew 9:37 (NLT) 9. You re accountable for your ministry! "So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God." - Romans 14:12 (NIV) 10. You will be rewarded for your ministry! "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not men, since you know you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward."- Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV) JOY IN MINISTRY Some people have a job in church. Others get involved in a ministry. What s the difference? If you re doing it because no one else will and to serve the Lord, it s a ministry. If you re doing it just well enough to get by, it s a job. If you re doing it to the best of your ability, it s a ministry. If you re committed to staying with it even when it means letting go of other things, it s a ministry. If you quit because no one praised you or thanked you, it s a job. If you stay with it even though no one seems to notice, it s a ministry. If your concern is faithfulness, it s a ministry. It s hard to get excited about a job. It s almost impossible not to be excited about a ministry! In closing, strive to find where you fit in best and GET TO WORK. If you re not sure, talk with your tribe leader, Pastor Shivers or First Lady. There is always work to be done in the ministry. If you are a leader of a ministry, do everything to glorify God. Give 110% when completing a task. Don t do things half-hearted. Whatever the ministry, whether watering the flowers, cleaning the bathroom or planning events, many souls are at stake and are depending on your ministry. Remember we are all striving to hear those words; Well done my good and faithful servant.