Jesus came to save the world from sin..

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1 We Remember in Our Prayers Bro. Damion Allen Becoat Family (S. Clark s sister s family) Mother Margaree Barner The Boman Family Deacon Willie Paul Booker Sis. Ann Brown Bro. Donald Chance (Mot. Randall s son) Bro. John Dale Bro. Anthony Davis (T. Davis brother-in-law) Bro. Ronald Elliott Bro. Sharod Elliott Sis. Harriett English (Dr. Mason s sister) Bro. Shawn Fawbush (T. Fawbush s husband) Sis. Annie Ferguson/Bro. Don Ferguson Mother Cheryl Frazier Bro. J. W. Hendley (I. Simmons brother) Sis. Mary Hall Bishop Raymond Holt Bro. Raymond A. Holt Bro. Preston Holt (Bishop Holt s brother) Mother Irene Kelly (Elder Bailey s mother) Mother Ludie Lee (Lee family s mother) Bro. Sage Lee/Bro. Casey Lee (Deacon R. C. and Deaconess Toni Lee s sons) Mother Lillie Leonard Bro. Ernest Mason (Dr. Mason s husband) Deacon John Martin (Mosby s father) Mother Susie Mitchell Mother Ceola Moore (Boman s mother) Bro. Kevin L. Moore (Boman s brother) Min. Glendora Morgan Bro. Curtis Morgan, Jr. Mother Delores Mosby (Mosby s mother) Bro. Derrick Napier Skyler Cherell Oliphant Mother Bertha Patterson Trevin & Trevissia Peoples Mother Betty Randall Sis. Alma Robinson (F. Boman s aunt) Armuhni Roundtree, Skyler s baby Sis. Gwendolyn Smith (N. Wilson s Aunt) Ciara Santiago Mesha Smith (J. Jackson s granddaughter Mother Charlie Mae Stafford Sis. Marie Standifer Sis. Donna Stinson (back injury/accident) Kylee Stinson (Stinson s Grand Daughter) Sis. Barbara Teague Missionary Delores Thomas Mother Jacqueline Tinsley Overseer Betty Williams Bro. Irvin Williams (Lee family s cousin) EBON Temple, Inc. Bishop Thomas S. Lee, Jr., Pastor/Founder 7001 Wallace Road * Orlando,, FL 18This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit NIV Jesus came to save the world from sin..

2 From the Desk of Bishop Thomas S. Lee, Jr. For unto us a child is born For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulders: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 KJV According to the writer in Isaiah 9:6 (KJV), God has made provision for the rescue of his people. Yes, because of their sinful nature God allowed judgment to fall on Jerusalem and Judah and they suffered greatly. But it is good to know that if we repent of our sins, God will restore us. And it is even better to know that the restoration comes with a Song of Praise. A Song of Praise (chapter 12:1-6 CEV of AAJE) At that time you will say, I thank you, Lord! You were angry with me but you stopped being angry and gave me comfort. I trust you to save me, Lord God, and I won t be afraid. My power and my strength come from you, and you have saved me. With great joy, your people will get water from the well of victory. At that time you will say, Our Lord, we are thankful, and we worship only you. We will tell the nations how glorious you are and what you have done. Because of your wonderful deeds we will sing your praises everywhere on earth. Sing, people of Zion! Celebrate the greatness of the holy Lord of Israel. God is here to help you. Bishop Thomas S. Lee, Jr. Pastor and Founder If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature. II Corinthians 5:17 2 Notes: 11:00 AM Speaker: Subject: Scripture(s): In the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so that they will see the good things you do and will praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 Christmas Word Scramble Key page 9 1. Jesus, 2. Mary, 3. Tree, 4. Santa, 5. Kings, 6. Stable, 7. Star, 8. Glean, 9. Joseph Christmas Nativity Vocabulary Key 1. Mary 2. Joseph 3. Rejoice 4. Bethlehem 5. Nativity 6. Manger 7. Inn 8. Wise men 9. Shepherd 10. Jesus 11

3 Sunday Monday Wednesday Calendar of Weekly Events 10:45 AM Intercessory Prayer 11:00 am Morning Worship 7:00 pm Prayer Service/Pre-Convocation Revival 12:00 Noon Noonday Prayer 6:45 pm Family Prayer Time 7:00 pm Bible Study Announcements 1. There will not be Bible Study on the church grounds Wednesday night. There will be a take home lesson prepared for you. 2. There will be revival here at EBON Temple tomorrow night (Monday). This is the final service here before the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior. Let us all come out and be a part of this revival. 3. December 29 Fifth Sunday EBON Temple Overseer Williams will be meeting with the Bishops, Doctors, Presiding Elders, and Elders following the 11:00am service. 4. December 31 Watch-night service EBON 5. Beginning in January 2014, the missionaries would like to feed at least one needy family per month. If you know anyone in need, give the name(s) to one of the missionaries. 6. For a few years now, Bishop Lee has requested that all departments of EBON Temple Churches prepare a brochure to inform our guests/the public of who we are and what EBON has to offer. All Department Heads, please make sure your department brochure is ready for display by January 5, Save the Dates! "Convocation 2014" - January And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. I Cor. 13:13 Theme: "LOVE" 8. Abundant Life Ministries, Pavo, GA - Women s Conference - April Registration begins January 1, Please contact Elder Sharon Pittman, Overseer Betty Williams, or Overseer Carolyn Bailey for more information Thought to Remember: You cannot get ahead while getting even. 10 Confession The Bible the infallible and true word of God is my guide for life. Every act and/or action in which I engage shall be done according to God s Holy word. I, at this very moment and every moment here afterwards for the remainder of life, apologize and repent for all infractions and/or perceived infractions against God and hereby surrender to all precepts, rules, regulations, and/or expectations of God. I, at this very moment, cast down imaginations and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God and bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. I denounce all relationships with negative and satanic spirits and declare Jesus as ruler and Lord of my life. I am more than a conqueror. I am a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people, determined to show forth praises to him who hath called me out of darkness into his marvelous light. I am all that the word of God says I am and I refuse to be robbed of any thing documented in my will, The Word of God, that God says I shall have. I rebuke all satanic forces coming against me and members of the family of God, in the mighty name of Jesus. I hereby demand that, through and in the mighty omnipotent name of Jesus, all Word designated blessings due me, fellow EBONITES, and others of the family of God be released immediately and that all satanic blocks and hindrances be permanently removed at this very moment. Amen. Penned by Bishop Thomas S. Lee, Jr. February 16, 2002 If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature. II Corinthians 3

4 Prophetic Scripture - Isaiah 60:18-22 Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shall call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise. The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the Lord shall be unto thee and everlasting light, and thy God thy glory. Thy sun shall no more go down; neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the Lord shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended. Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land forever; the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified. A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the Lord will hasten it in his time. If you worship the Lord your God, I will bless your bread and your water. I will take away sickness from you. Exodus 23:25 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 In Christ we can come before God with freedom and without fear. We can do this through faith in Christ. Ephesians 3:12 4 Christmas Word Scramble: Write each unscrambled word on the line next to the scrambled word.. 1. JUSES 2. MRAY 3. TERE 4. SNTAA 5. KSING 6. STBALE 7. STRA 8. AGLEN 9. JPHOSE Christmas Nativity Vocabulary 1. The mother of Jesus 2. The husband of Mary 3. To feel Joy 4. The town of David 5. Birth, especially the place/circumstances of being born 6. Baby Jesus was laid here. 7. There was no room here. 8. Brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh 9. One who herds, feeds, and guards sheep 10. Christ the Lord Nativity Jesus Mary Joseph Rejoice Wise men Manger 9 Shepherd Bethlehem Inn

5 Esteeming One Another SCRIPTURE - And walk in love, [esteeming and delighting in one another] as Christ loved us and gave Himself for us... (Ephesians 5:2, AMP) WORD - We don t often hear the word esteem very much in our culture, but the Bible tells us to esteem and delight in one another. One definition of esteem is to hold in high regard. That means we are to honor and value one another and hold them in high regard, even if you don t always agree with them. Sometimes people think, That person doesn t act honorably, so why should I honor them? But the truth is, we are to honor and esteem people because they are valuable in the eyes of God. If you had a very costly and valuable piece of jewelry, you wouldn t just wear it to the gym or leave it on the kitchen sink. No, you would treat it carefully. You would put it in a safe place and protect it. It s the same way with people. When we see others as valuable the way God sees them, we treat them carefully. We speak respectfully. We look for the good in others and honor them for who God made them to be. This holiday season, choose to esteem and delight in one another. Sow good seeds into your relationships and see a harvest of blessing in every area of your life! PRAYER - Heavenly Father, today I choose love. I choose to honor the people around me. Help me to see value in others. Help my actions and words to esteem and delight in them so that I can be an example of Your love and light in Jesus name. Amen. Joel & Victoria Osteen Submitted by Missionary Brenda Anderson 8 Holiday or Holy Day? For centuries, society has been slowly drifting down a broad river of change, but speed is picking up, and we have now entered the rapids. Even Christmas is not immune to these changes. It has become just a "holiday" to the world and, sadly, even to some Christians. "Merry Christmas" has been replaced by "Happy Holidays," and carols about Jesus have been traded for songs celebrating Santa Claus, winter, family, and friends. Finding Christcentered Christmas cards has become a challenge. Snowmen and sleighs have taken the place of manger scenes, which were once common in both private and public settings. This slide away from Christ is the natural progression of the world, but it is not the direction that believers should go. Drifting is easy: you just relax and follow the path of least resistance. But going against the stream requires constant awareness and diligent effort. We must actively guard against letting the world steal Christ from our celebrations. Christmas is not just a holiday; it is a holy day the day God came to earth in the flesh of a tiny baby for the purpose of reconciling sinful mankind to Himself. Holidays are numerous, but there is only one Christmas. The world tries hard to find pleasure in Christ-less holiday observances, but happiness is often elusive when experiences don't match expectations. If you feel a sense of letdown, you may have drifted away from an authentic celebration of Christmas. Allow Jesus back in, and joy will return. Scripture of The Day: "And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins." - Matthew 1:21 (NLT) 5

6 MEN EMPHASIS SUNDAY Jesus, Jesus! Oh What A Wonderful Child Jesus, Jesus So lowly meek and mild New life, new hope, New joy He brings Won't you listen to the angels sing Glory, glory, glory to the new born King He was herald by the angels- Born in a lowly manger The virgin Mary was His mother - And Joseph was his earthly father Three wise men came from afar - They were guided by a shining star To see King Jesus where He lay- In a manger filled with hay Oh, that Your baby boy would someday walk on water? that your baby boy would save our sons and daughters? Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new? This child that you've delivered will soon deliver you. that your baby boy would give sight to a blind man? that your baby boy would calm a storm with his hand? Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod? And when your kiss your little baby, You have kissed the face of God. Oh The blind will see, the deaf will hear, the dead will live again. The lame will leap, the dumb will speak, the praises of the lamb that your baby boy is Lord of all creation? That your baby boy would one day rule the nations? Did you know that your baby boy is heaven's perfect Lamb? This sleeping child you're holding is the great I Am. Opening Selection ORDER OF SERVICE December 22, 2013 * 11:00AM Elder Willie Doby, Presiding Invocation/Confession/Prophetic Scripture Announcements..... Minister Thomas S. Lee, III Worship Experience... Praise Team Tithes & Offerings Officers Selection... Male Chorus Spoken Word.. Dr. Gregory Thomas Invitation to Discipleship Remarks Benediction God, our Creator, Jesus our Savior, The Holy Ghost our keeper Keep us in perfect peace Now, henceforth, and forever more! Amen! 7