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1 5756 Zachary Taylor Highway Mineral, Virginia (540) (phone) (540) (fax) Volume 34, Issue 2 February 2, 2014 Author Unknown Submitted by: Pastor Beanum Pastor Lynn W. Beanum, Jr. A woman came out of her house and saw 3 old men with long white beards sitting in her front yard. She did not recognize them. She said "I don't think I know you, but you must be hungry. Please come in and have something to eat." "Is the man of the house home?", they asked. "No", she replied. "He's out." "Then we cannot come in", they replied. In the evening when her husband came home, she told him what had happened. "Go tell them I am home and invite them in!" The woman went out and invited the men in "We do not go into a House together," they replied. "Why is that?" she asked. One of the old men explained: "His name is Wealth," he said pointing to one of his friends, and said pointing to another one, "He is Success, and I am Love." Then he added, "Now go in and discuss with your husband which one of us you want in your home." The woman went in and told her husband what was said. Her husband was overjoyed. "How nice!!", he said. "Since that is the case, let us invite Wealth. Let him come and fill our home with wealth!" His wife disagreed. "My dear, why don't we invite Success?" Their daughter-in-law was listening from the other corner of the house. She jumped in with her own suggestion: "Would it not be better to invite Love? Our home will then be filled with love!" "Let us heed our daughter-inlaw's advice," said the husband to his wife. "Go out and invite Love to be our guest." The woman went out and asked the 3 old men, "Which one of you is Love? Please come in and be our guest." Love got up and started walking toward the house. The other 2 also got up and followed him. Surprised, the lady asked Wealth and Success: "I only invited Love, Why are you coming in?" The old men replied together: "If you had invited Wealth or Success, the other two of us would've stayed out, but since you invited Love, wherever He goes, we go with him. Wherever there is Love, there is also Wealth and Success!" Whoever abides in Me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing." ---John 15:4-5 Verse for the Month: This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:12-13

2 A Word from Our Editor The Love of God -Sister Marilyn Silver For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life (John 3:16). As a young girl, I remember my father singing the words to a song that says, The Love of God guides me along my way. The love of God never lets me stray. The love of God is always right there. The l o v e o f G o d i s everywhere. There is something about the love of God that will enable us to weather the storms of life, something about His love that shields our heart from fear and removes all doubt. The love of God is powerful enough to lift us out of sin. We are living in a changing world that accepts right for wrong and wrong for right. Nevertheless, Beloved we are yet holding on to the unchanging hand of Jesus Christ and He is holding us. It appears that the earth is being shaken from coast to coast; the north, east, south, and west. Everything that is not rooted and grounded in Christ Jesus is surfacing right before our very eyes. Sin is running rampant in the land. But in the word of God we find these words, that where sin abounded; grace did much more abound (Romans 5:20). The love of God engulfs us, it covers us and it A Word From Our Elders sure enough preserves us. Over the years the question has been asked, What does love have to do with it? The answer resounds loud and clear Everything!!! If it was not for the love of God where would we be? We would have perished a long time ago, been destroyed and forgotten...but GOD!! How can we neglect His love? How can we say we don t need Him? How can we see His grace and mercy and turn and look the other way? How can we resist His love or His call to come unto Him; all that labor and are heavy laden? Now is the time to love and obey Him. We do not have to wait until February 14th (Day of Love), but the day we hear His voice let s run unto Him for He loves us. Harden not your hearts, but submit unto the will of God. His love will guide you along the way, His love will never let you stray. His love is everywhere; yes, even in your worst situation God s love is there. Allow His peace to hold you steady on your journey. God bless! Elder Jason Lewis Page 2 No Greater Love On February 14, we will be celebrating Valentine s Day. Men and women will be expressing their love for one another in many ways. Some will buy cards, flowers, chocolate candies, and have romantic candlelight dinners just to show their love and appreciation for each other. Those things are great, but the greatest expression of LOVE is found in John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Sometimes we love a person because they love us back or based on conditions. But God has that UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. Romans 5: 6-8 says But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. God loved and cared for me so much that He died for me in spite of me, now that s love. A lot of people will be told that they are loved this month. Remember this, GREATER LOVE hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. (John 15:13). Temple of Deliverance, HCG, Inc. Newsletter

3 Temple Men Speak Keeping Jesus Center -Deacon Bobby Carter Praise the Lord Saints! We thank God for letting us see a New Year. Had it not been for the Lord who was on our side we would not have made it. Let us keep Jesus in the Center of our lives that we may have a blessed year. God has been good to me. I have been working straight for the last six years. I know it s God s doing. He wakes me up when the alarm does not sound. Proverbs 3:6 says, In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Let us keep Jesus in the Center of our lives and He will make our paths smooth and straight. Continue to pray one for another. God bless you All. Temple Women Speak Endurance Greetings in the name of Jesus. Endurance -the ability to withstand hardship, adversity or stress, suffering, and trials (James 1:12). Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised them that love him. We are now entering the second month of 2014 and no doubt some of you are already being faced with challenges that have come to discourage you. 1 Peter 4:12-13 tells us Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you/(us). But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ s sufferings; that when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. In Peter s teaching he encourages us to add patience to temperance. While temperance helps us with our internal - Mother Joyce Rock battles, patience enables us to deal with pressures of life. Endurance, or patience, through life s trials is a requirement for a Christian s spiritual maturity. We must realize that maturity is not the absence of mistakes, but a growth process of grace in our lives that happens one day at a time. Let us be encouraged on this journey; knowing that our trials are working for our good. Ephesians 5:20 reads, Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Volume 34, Issue 2 - February 2, 2014 Page 3

4 Pastor & Mother Ruby Beanum, Phyllis Brice, Brenda Ratcliff, Amanda Petey Lewis, Joshua White, Donnell Silver, Paul Lewis, Odellsie A. Smith, Theresa Brown, Joyce Simms, O Neal Johnson, Burnell Woodward, Edward Johnson, James McGill, Geneva Talley, Joyce McGill, Nic Family, Lester Brent, Tracey Beanum, Laura Silver, Sean Smith, Shalita Madison, Kathy Brooks, Tanya Lewis & Family, Tina Smith, Evelyn Porter, Eric Williams, A. Carter, James Coleman, Elmoe Johnson, Mitchell Anderson, Jr., Mike Mason, Jeremy Richards, Candice Anderson, Ben Marshall, James Harris, Melissa Harrison, Nikki Drain, John Pendleton, Jeremiah Adams, Antoine Washington, Olney Family, Kevin Shelton, Teka King, Monica Bumbrey, Torri Wormley, Darlene Jones, John McCartney, Shalita Brown, Debbie Randell, Leigh Stringham, Diane Ellis, Phil Sherran, Nikki Lindell, Betty Woolfrey, Evelyn Anderson, Arthur Byrd, Pablo Moreno, Rebecca Davis, Jennifer Wenet, Steven Mitchell, Don Coleman, Candyce Morris, Charles Jenkins, Lorren Bald, Peggy Wilson, Racheal Abeerly, Melissa Pendleton and Family, Charles Bailey, Linda Finn, Azu Rhodes, Howard Bess, Marshall Johnson, Barbara Peyton, GW Richardson, Anthony Brown, Daniel Hackett, Adriana Brown, Tremaine Skinner, Nicholas Broger, Clarence Byrd, Linda Coleman, Vest Carter, Beverly Brent, Marion Smith, Adriana Coleman, Steve Washington, Hattie Ellis, Prison & Health Care Ministries, The Lost, TOD Church Family, COGTH Beulaville NC, Lisa Washington, Mrs. Hesstine Brown, Marion Green, Sherrie McEachin, Mildred Silver, Aaron F. Garris, Keisha Bailey, Hannah Coleman, Elton Wright, Joanne Coleman, Charles Mcgehee, Dorothy Jean Cumming, Sheila Washington, Edward Newman, Reka Fitch, Treresa McDonald, Thomas Goodwin, Charlotte Fowkes, Tommy Noel, Williams Todds, Vernell Jasper, Katie Mills, Gene Spears, Clarence Hottinger, Stephanie Wilson, Jessica, Steve Washington, Lisa Washington, Michael Tally, Raymond Washington, Bonnie Whaling, Annette Waldron, Brenda Milbourne, Maria Segarra, Palmira Segarra, James Carvin, Doris Ellis, Kevin Melvin & Sage, Susan Stewart, Wesley Ragland, Elizabeth Thurston, David Shelton, Eloise Cody, Earl D. Johnson, Jaylen Smith, Angel Knight, Marie Moody, Delonte Johnson, Tammy Eubank. Warren & Mabel Houchens Dedication to the Sick and Shut-In Do We Really Love? By: Connie Bratcher It s easy to say I love you To folks lovable and fair, But when they encounter problems, Do we really, truly care? Are we ready to lend a hand And do everything we can? Or are we too preoccupied To altar our scheduled plan? We can even say I love you To the enemy so cruel, But when he viciously attacks, Friend, do we obey this rule? If he sought to crucify us, Could we love him anyway? Could we intercede for his soul And, with a heart of love, pray? It s easy to say we love God, And we want to do His will, -Submitted by Mother Ruby Beanum But in the midst of fiery trials, Do we love our Savior still? When our world seems to fall apart, Do we still feel the same way? Do we love Him with all our heart? It s just so easy to say. May God help us to really love. OUR DAILY BREAD "Jesus said Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thy self." "If ye love me, keep my commandments." (Matt.22:37-39; John 14:15) Sunday Sermons: January 2014 And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. -Jeremiah 3:15 1st Sunday January 5 th Elder Timothy Williams These Are the Times That Try Men s Soul. Ezekiel 8:1-9 Page 4 2nd Sunday January 12 th Elder Robert Brice Keep the Devil Out Close the Gap! Eph. 4:27-32; Heb. 10:25 3rd Sunday January 19 th Elder Robert Johnson We Have A Choice - It s Up To Me. Romans 6:23 4th Sunday January 26 th Elder Jason Lewis A Chosen Vessel Joshua 1:1-8 Luke 4:17b-20a Temple Of Deliverance HCG, Inc., Newsletter

5 Happy Birthday (February) The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years. (Psalm 90:10) 1 - Tim Williams 2 - Shamara Hunter Ruby Moody 3 - Vera Coleman 4 - Pastor Lynn Beanum Robert Pope, Sr. 5 - Jordan Yancy 8 - Melanie Pollard 10 - Meoshi Hunter 12 - Travis Lucas Junius Marshall 13 - Randell Carter Tara Lewis 16 - D. Shirley Jenkins 17 - Cortez Jones Yvonne Morris 18 - Nikki Hudson 19 - Imani Lewis 20 - Deante Anderson Resa Lewis 21 - Chrystal R. Hall 22 - Markas Anderson Darrin Coleman, Jr. Robert Jackson Shamara Jackson Zoye Williams 23 - Burnett Adams, Jr Robert Brice, Sr. Brea Dobson 25 - Alexis Liles Patricia Smith 26 - Jane E. Johnson 28 - Adriana Coleman Happy Anniversary (February) And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh. (Mark 10:8) 2 - Wilbur & Berlinda Robinson 14 - Keith and Ebony Coleman 21 - Paul & Lucille Lewis Volume 34, Issue 2 February 2, 2014 Page 5

6 Bible Word Search: Live To Benefit Others Contributed by : JEB (Christianbiblereference.org) Submitted by Mother Ruby Beanum All the words listed below are in the puzzle - left, right, up, down or diagonally Food for Thought: Give Satan an inch he will become your ruler! Temple Youth Speak By: Sister Alexis Coles Love February is the month devoted to love. The love for your family, the love for your soul mate, the love you have for friends, the love you have and hold for God. What about the love for strangers? John 3:16 states, For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Yes we should love strangers! For God loves us one and all. Page 6 Temple of Deliverance, HCG, Inc. Newsletter

7 Freedom From Bitterness By: Chris Simpson Submitted by Bro. LeRoy Middleton Cain s Bitterness Adam lay with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, With the help of the Lord I have brought forth a man. Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. But Abel brought fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering, but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favor. So Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast. Then the Lord said to Cain, Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must master it. (Genesis 4:1-7) We see in these verses the first case of bitterness in the Bible. Cain s offering of crops was rejected while his brother s offering of a slain animal was accepted. Instead of asking the Lord WHY his offering was unacceptable, he chose to be bitter and angry. He immediately assumed God was playing favorites. In truth, Cain probably felt rejected. The rejection undoubtedly entered his life when his brother was born. Such rejection of a first born child is not uncommon. After living in the center of mom and dad s universe, a first born inevitably feels rejected when number two comes along. It s important for parents to realize this and to go the extra mile to assure their child of their continued care. After Cain got angry, we see God trying to reason with Him. He wanted Cain to see what he was doing. He warned him that, unless he quickly came to his senses, sin would jump in and overcome. But what did Cain do? (And unfortunately, what do most bitter people do?) He ignored God s counsel and held on to his right to be angry! As a result, he was quickly engulfed in the sins of bitterness, resentment, and vengeance, while at the same time, oblivious to what was going on. In short order, these sins played themselves out. Let s read on: Now Cain said to his brother Abel, Let s go out to the field. And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. Then the Lord said to Cain, Where is your brother Abel? I don t know, he replied. Am I my brother s keeper? The Lord said, What have you done? Listen! Your brother s blood cries out to me from the ground. (Genesis 4:8-10) From this point on, we read of the terrible consequences that came to Cain because of choosing the way of bitterness, anger, resentment and murder: Now you are under a curse and driven from the ground, which opened its mouth to receive your brother s blood. When you work the ground, it will no longer yield its crops for you. You will be a restless wanderer on the earth. Cain said to the Lord, My punishment is more than I can bear. You have driven me from the land and hidden me from your presence; I will be a restless wanderer on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me. (Genesis 4:11-14) Look at the consequences Cain s sin brought into his life: curses on his ability to make a living; a restlessness and wandering spirit (the inability to ever feel at home anywhere); a sense of despair and drivenness; the loss of God s comforting presence; and finally a feeling of paranoia - that everyone he encountered would be against him and want to kill him. Let s consider exactly what happened. After Cain felt rejected by God he chose to yield to a subtle voice telling him that God was playing favorites. Whose voice was that? None other than the voice of the serpent, who we find whispering in Eve s ear the chapter before. As Cain gave heed, the voice went on and built a case that if Abel wasn t around Cain would no longer feel rejected. The more he listened, the stronger the argument came that the ONLY recourse was to eliminate his brother. Finally, sin crouching at the door took over completely and Cain plunged the knife into his brother s heart. As he stood there with a bloody knife in his hand, God spoke to him and asked, Cain, where is your brother? Cain said, I don t know. I m not his keeper. By this point, the bitterness had worked its way deep into Cain s heart. There was no repentance. Jonah, writhing in the agony of a whale s belly, observed, Those who observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy. Cain was experiencing here what Jonah finally found after his rebellion - the consequences of observing a lying vanity. He d been listening to lying voices. He forsook any possibility of mercy in his life because his pride kept him from humbling himself to God. This is always true in that we re told, God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. (James 4:6) God had to allow the consequences to come. Take note! These same consequences can happen to anyone who listens to the subtle voices of bitterness and refuses to come to God in humility. Let s look at the final result of Cain s bitterness: But the Lord said to him, Not so; if anyone kills Cain, he will suffer vengeance seven times over. Then the Lord put a mark on Cain so that no one who found him would kill him. (Genesis 4:15) Cain s bitterness in the end brought a distinguishing mark that set him apart from those around him. Believe it or not, bitterness, in the same way, will put a mark on you! It will affect everything you do and everyone you relate to. A person with bitterness finds intimacy with others extremely difficult. Upon reflection, an embittered soul can see a string of unsatisfying and broken relationships all the way back in their life. It s like they were indeed marked for yielding to the voices of pride and bitterness in their past. By Chris Simpson MORE TO COME NEXT ISSUE Your most powerful testimony is how you treat others after the CHURCH SERVICE is OVER. -The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Volume 34, Issue 2 February 2, 2014 Page 7

8 TOP TEN PREDICTIONS FOR 2014 Author Unknown Submitted by Sis. Jane Johnson With all the problems the World is facing, it can be unsettling to the mind. Today, I share with you ten predictions that are true! 1. The Bible will still have all the answers. 2. Prayer will still be the most powerful thing on Earth. 3. The Holy Spirit is still moving. 4. God will still honor the praises of His people. 5. There will still be God-anointed preaching. 6. There will still be singing of praise to God. 7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people. 8. There will still be room at the Cross. 9. Jesus will still love you. 10. Jesus will still save the lost when they come to Him. Isn't it great To Remember Who Is Really In Control, and that; "The Word of the Lord endures forever?" ( 1 Peter 1:25 ). God is still in Control! A Celebration Of Life And Spirit Bro. Leroy Johnson Mr. Leroy Johnson, age 61, of Culpeper, Virginia died Sunday, December 29, 2013, at Culpeper Regional Hospital. After a long illness, he went home to be with the Lord. He was born on September 20, 1952 in Culpeper and was educated in the Culpeper County School System. He was preceded in death by his father James Johnson, Sr. Left to cherish his memories are his mother, Katherine Herndon Johnson (Culpeper, VA); six children; Octavia Stuffy Lewis of Greensboro, NC, LaKeisha Greene of Orange, VA; Troy Johnson of Philadelphia, PA, Jermaine Taylor of Philadelphia, PA, Yolanda Johnson of Fredericksburg, VA and Jared Johnson of Columbia, SC; six siblings: James Johnson, Jr. (Lillian), Bernard Johnson (Lynn); Peggy Braxton, Treasa Johnson, Mary Johnson, and Debbie Sue Moses; and eight grandchildren. Also celebrating his life are a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. Services were held at Found and Sons Memorial Chapel in Culpeper, VA on January 2, Words of comfort were offered along with inspirational songs to uplift the name of Jesus and encourage the family and friends. Pastor Lynn Beanum delivered the eulogy. The scripture was taken from John 14:1-3, Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. Pastor Beanum reminded us to keep HOLDING ON to God...only He can fix it. Let s keep the Johnson family in our prayers as God continues to comfort and encourage them in the days ahead. Page 8 Temple of Deliverance, HCG, Inc. Newsletter

9 Your Divine Valentine -Excerpts of Article from: Christiancaregivng.blogspot.com (posted by Sharon) Dear Caregiver, do you ever feel the sorrow of things lost? Do you ever miss the way things were in the past with your loved one for whom you are caring? Does the approach of holidays such as Valentine s day make you feel melancholy and sad? During those moments of sadness remember that the Lord loves you with an infinite love. He in effect is your Divine Valentine. He is sufficient. He alone can give you all that you need. Below is a poem called Your Divine Valentine. Your Divine Valentine A Valentine may play a love song for you, but God sings you the sweetest love song in the universe. (Zephaniah 3:17) A Valentine may give you flowers, but God sent you the most beautiful rose of all, Jesus. (Song of Solomon 2:1) A Valentine may bring you chocolate, but God provides you with something even sweeter, His Word. (Psalm 119:103) A Valentine may love you for a lifetime, but God loved you before you were born and will love you for all eternity. (Jeremiah 31:3) I am praying, dear Christian caregiver that you are blessed by the wonderful love of God this Valentine's Day and always! Be sure to check out the Bible references so you can unwrap evidences of God s wonderful love for you. Thanks to the many readers who have contributed to the Newsletter with your prayers, encouragements and finances! Donations may be mailed to: Temple Of Deliverance Newsletter Staff 5756 Zachary Taylor Hwy * Mineral VA Directions to Temple of Deliverance 5756 Zachary Taylor Highway Mineral, Virginia From I-95, take the Thornburg Exit (#118). From I-95 South: Turn left going toward Route 1 From 1-95 North: Turn right going toward Route 1 Stay on Route 606 until you reach the stop light. Cross over Route 1 on Route 606. Follow through to Snell-intersects with Route 208 (Courthouse Road). Stay on Courthouse Rd for approximately 18 miles to Zachary Taylor Highway (Route 522). Turn right. Church is 1/2 mile down on right side. Volume 34, Issue 2 - February 2, 2014 Page 9

10 Temple of Deliverance February 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Clergy meetings are to be announced. 1st Sunday Newsletters Available Submissions are due on 2nd Sundays. 1st Sunday 3pm Youth Services as Announced 1-10am TOD Youth Rehearsal 12:30pm Sisterhood Teaching Fellowship 2-10am CS 11:15am MW Good Catch Pastor Beanum/ meets with ALL Dept Prayer Service Bible Study 6 Play Rehearsal 7 Noon Day Prayer 8-10am Mass Choir Rehearsal 6pm Caroline Prison Ministry 9-10am CS 11:15am MW SPECIAL FUND RALLY 4pm Health Care Ministry Play Rehearsal 12 Prayer Service Bible Study Noon Day Prayer Valentine s Day 15 10am TOD Youth Rehearsal 16-10am CS 11:15am MW Eld. Robert Brice MASS CHOIR Black History Program MW 17 President s Day Prayer Service Bible Study 20-6pm Coffeewood Prison Ministry 21 Noon Day Prayer 22 10am UVOP Rehearsal 12 Noon Play Rehearsal 23-10am CS 11:15am MW Prayer Service Bible Study 27 Play Rehearsal 28 SUBJECT TO CHANGE Temple of Deliverance HCG, Inc. Newsletter Sunday Schedule of Services Sundays - 10:00 a.m. - Church School 11:15 a.m. - Morning Worship NONPROFIT U.S. Postage PAID Louisa, VA Permit No Zachary Taylor Hwy * Mineral, VA Phone: Fax: newsletter@templeofdeliverancehcg.org Temple of Deliverance HCG, Inc. Newsletter Published monthly to encourage, enlighten, and inform, spreading the good news of Jesus Christ that men, women, boys, and girls may come to know and to love the God of Salvation. Change Service Requested Overseer Correspondent Acting Editor Assistants Circulation Mail/Supplies Men Photographers Proofreading Women Youth NEWSLETTER STAFF: Pastor Lynn W. Beanum Mother Ruby Beanum Marilyn Silver Vera Coleman Cecelia Anderson, Janice Bullock, Teresa Jackson, Doris Shirley Jenkins, Katherine McIver, Sandra Wesley, Karen Williams Sally White, Rose Young, Major White Sylvester Silver Travis Lucas, Danna Lucas Marie Dobson, Sierra Silver Roberta Johnson Lynetta Watkins A Wonderful Story