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1 Prayer, Power and Praise! Acts 3:1-8 The Voice of Goldsboro-Raleigh OCTOBER 2015 Celebrating 39 Years of Ministry Bishop Chester L. Aycock, D. Min, Presiding Prelate Bishop Chester L. Aycock Theme: Prayer, Praise and Power November 4-7, 2015 Wednesday and Thursday Night ~ 7pm Various speakers and special music Friday Night ~ 7:30 pm Apostle Kenneth Vaughn and the Elm Grove Church Family, Pikeville, NC Vice-Bishop Richard W. Johnson Sunday, November 8 ~ 11 am Pastor Jerome Newton Shady Grove FWB Music by ~ St. Paul Male Chorus Celebration Banquet ~ 3 pm Hampton Inn and Suites off of I 95(Wilson) Speaker ~ Pastor Patrick McCoy St. Paul Church of Christ, DOC ~ 4009 Lake Wilson Rd. ~ Wilson, NC ~ ~ 1

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3 2015 DISTRICT ASSEMBLIES October 19-25, 2015 Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly Bishop Chester L. Aycock, Presiding Prelate Goldsboro, NC November 4-8, 2015 Southern District Assembly Bishop Robert Jones, Presiding Prelate Grainger, NC November 19-22, 2015 Southeastern District Assembly Bishop Edward Pollock, Presiding Prelate Grifton, NC Learning Center Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly If you would like to increase your Biblical knowledge consider enrolling in classes at the Apex School of Theology Learning Center at Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly Offering Associates of Christian Education, Bachelor of Theology and Master of Divinity Degrees Spring 2016 Classes begin on Monday, January 11 th Classes are held at the GRDA Headquarters every Monday beginning at 6:30 pm Instruction is provided via online and (limited- Monday nights) face-to-face. Application deadline for Spring 2016 is Monday, November 23, 2015 Visit: for more information or contact Tarrick C. Cox at or Dianna Peppers at

4 GRDA Department of Women's Ministry presents Women's Conference 2015 February 25-27, 2016 Location: TBA Theme: "Why Does the Caged Bird Sing? Scriptural reference: Psalm 137: 1-4 Workshop Facilitator: Dr. Mae Tuggle Morning Preachers: Elder Geraldine Battle & Elder Andrea Taylor Other features: Meet & Greet, Men's Night (Pastor Donald Loftin), and African Themed Banquet Pre-Registration will be available during the Annual Assembly for a discounted price of $115. ($15 Savings) Dr. Laura Morrisey, Chairperson ~ Dr. Evelena Oliver, President For additional information please contact Secretary, Elder Reneé Mills at or Assistant Secretary, Minister Lila Edwards at

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6 The Called To Kingly Intercession We must be mindful, however, that successfully stepping into a new season calls for inquiring of the Lord concerning what we must do differently. Change will be necessary in order to come into proper alignment with the season, preparing us for what He wants to release to us and through us in this Kairos time. In this new season, we must pray differently. Keys for Kingly Intercession Isaiah 22:22 and Mathew 18:18-19 are essential passages of scripture for shifting into this new aspect of prayer. Both mention keys as a way to illustrate the believer s authority in the spirit realm. These keys are indispensable tools God is highlighting for igniting a prayer movement that will bring about a righteous turnaround in this nation. Then I will set the keys of the house of David on his shoulder, when he open no one will shut, when he shuts no one will open. Is. 22:22. I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this Rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you blind on earth shall have been bound in haven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Matt Using our authority to open and close spiritual doors is an aspect of prayer call kingly intercession. God is going to bring the church into the fresh age of the Melchizedek order, and we will be a part of initiating it. We can fully shift things when the movement fully shifts from priestly intercession only to kingly intercession as well. Understanding the Melchizedek Order: Melchizedek was first mentioned in Genesis 14, again in Psalm 110, once more in the book of Hebrews. He was a type or picture of Jesus in several ways, one of which was that he was both king and priest. At the time this was unheard of. Zechariah 6:13, a messianic verse describing Christ, refers Him in His King-Priest role. Thus, He will be a priest on His throne and the counsel of peace will be between the two offices. The function of a king was to rule, representing God s authority to people; the role of priest was to serve, representing the people to God. As our High Priest, Jesus represents our needs and desires to God. As the King, Christ represents and release the rule, authority and will of God from heaven to earth. His Kingly role is God centered, while His Priestly responsibility is human centered, one releases power and authority (king), the other love mercy and grace (priest). The priestly role is petition or intercession oriented, the kingly role declarative, decreeing God s word and will. As co-laborers, partners with and representative of Jesus Christ, we have become extensions of His King- Priest role. Most Christians, though they may or may not think of it as priestly activity, realize that we are to offer up worship and prayer (petitions) from earth to heaven. Almost none, however have understanding or involvement in God s plan concerning our kingly representation of Christ (decrees). We are not only priests, we are a royal (kingly) priesthood 1 peter 2:9, who have been given the keys of the kingdom authority in which to blind and loose, forbid and allow, close and open. I sense that the Lord is calling His ecclesia to shift from merely petitioning the Father to also making decrees (official order, edicts or decisions), declarations (announcements or formal statements) and proclamations (the process of blinding and loosing) as we prophetically inspired by the Holy Spirit to do so. The power of God s decreed word is extraordinary. It releases His creativity, His salvation, and yes His judgment. He rules through His words, and so must we. Job 22:28, You will also decree a thing and it will be established for you; and light will shine on your ways. Behold I have put Mt word in your mouth, See I have appointed you this day over the nations and over the kingdom, to pluck up and break down, to destroy and overthrow. To build and to plant. Jeremiah 1:9-10. So I prophesied as He commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they came to life and stood on their feet, an exceedingly great army. Ezekiel 37:10. Death and life is in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit, Proverbs 18:21.We must fill the bowels of intercession in advance for these choices (Revelation 8:-5. The Lord is inviting us to take the keys He has made available to us and fully shift our national. The Church must go beyond asking and petitioning the Lord only, to also decreeing and declaring His will and purpose into the earth. We must move from merely presenting our case before God as priests, to decreeing the rule of Christ into every situation and circumstance. It s time to wield the keys of kingdom authority and shift into kingly intercession. The Lord will can be accomplished in our land. And righteousness can be restored, God is bringing forth the fresh age of the Melchizedek. Submitted By: Pastor Katie Armstrong 6

7 highlighting our very own... INITIAL SERMON On Sunday, August 23, 2015 at 4:00 pm, Brother William B. McIntyre delivered his Initial Sermon at the St. Mark Church of Christ in Goldsboro, NC where Bishop Alton A. Smith is Pastor. Minister McIntyre is a native of Johnsonville, NC, son of the late Dora E. McIntyre and honor graduate of the Lee County Schools. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, Pre-Law and Theology from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, NC. He has earned a Master s Degree in Biblical Studies from Safe Have Bible College and a Diploma of Biblical Studies from the Goldsboro Disciple Institute School of Religious Education. Minister McIntyre is employed by Wayne County Public Schools. He is married to Victoria Gatewood McIntyre and the father of a daughter and a son. Deacon Lester Rogers Recognition for Service to the Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly Mother Alberta Uzzell Recognition for Service to the Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly St. Paul s (Lake Wilson Road) Daughter of Praise Ministry 7

8 2015 Calendar of Events GRDA Address: October The 143 rd Annual Assembly Session November District Union Meeting Continue to support God s Army of 1000 Online contributions are continuously being accepted. The Voice... October 2015 POSTAGE 211 West Hooks River Road Goldsboro, NC ph fax 8