We Remember in Our Prayers

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1 We Remember in Our Prayers Bro. Damion Allen Becoat Family (S. Clark s sister s family) Mother Margaree Barner Deacon Willie Paul Booker Sis. Ann Brown Bro. Donald Chance (Mot. Randall s son) Bro. John Dale Anthony Davis (T. Davis brother-in-law) Ronald Elliott Sharod Elliott Sis. Harriett English (Dr. Mason s sister) Shawn Fawbush (T. Fawbush s husband) Annie Ferguson/Bro. Don Ferguson Mother Cheryl Frazier J. W. Hendley (I. Simmons brother) Bishop Raymond Holt Bro. Raymond A. Holt Preston Holt (Bishop Holt s brother) Bishop Berry Humphrey (D. Stinson's Dad) Mother Irene Kelly (C. Bailey s mother) Mother Ludie Lee (Lee family s mother) Deacon R. C. Lee Bro. Sage Lee/Bro. Casey Lee (Deacon R. C. and Deaconess Toni Lee s sons) Mother Lillie Leonard Ernest Mason (Dr. Mason s husband) Medelus Shain (Missionary Johnson) Medelus Kaylee (Missionary Johnson) Deacon John Martin (Mosby s father) Mother Susie Mitchell Mother Ceola Moore (Boman s mother) Kevin L. Moore (Boman s brother) Deacon Allen Mosby Min. Glendora Morgan Bro. Curtis Morgan, Jr. Mother Delores Mosby (Mosby s mother) 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 Gwendolyn Smith (N. Wilson s Aunt) Ciara Santiago Lil Elijah Santiago Mesha Smith (J. Jackson s granddaughter) Mother Charlie Mae Stafford Sis. Marie Standifer Sis. Donna Stinson Kylee Stinson (Stinson s Grand Daughter) Sis. Barbara Teague Missionary Delores Thomas Mother Jacqueline Tinsley Bro. Irvin Williams (Lee family s cousin) And burn with the Holy Ghost Stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV) EBON Temple, Inc. Bishop Thomas S. Lee, Jr., Pastor/Presiding Prelate Presiding Elder Tremayne Lee, Youth Pastor 7001 Wallace Road * Orlando, FL EBON * ebontempleinc.com

2 From the Desk of Bishop Thomas S. Lee, Jr. We are Still under an Agenda of Righteousness with the sincere desire to be found worthy of the vocation wherewith we are called. As we look back over the 28 years of development and years of service, we have been subjected to many positive, as well as negative experiences. For many of these experiences which we take great pride and great pleasure we are sincerely appreciative to God for divine favor, He has granted. However, we must do as directed by Paul in I Corinthians the 11 th chapter Examine ourselves. In doing so, we must look at the negative, adverse and/or not so pleasing experiences and strive to determine how and why they occurred, with the sole intent of identifying and correcting any adverse outcomes for which we are intentionally and/or unintentionally responsible. We realize that the success that we have had and shall continue to have in ministry is contingent on divine favor and thus we, as stated in our confession, 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. Our anniversary scripture in 2014 is I Corinthians 13:13, And now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. This should make us acutely aware that with God we are more than conquerors but without God we are already defeated. For in Him we live, move and have our being. Thus to survive and to perform and/or to provide expected services, we must have Jesus in our lives without compromises. He is love, our joy, our life. We are reminded that we shall love with the love of our Savior so that we may experience unspeakable joy, living our theme for 2015, JOY: Galatians 5:22-26 states, "But the spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control. There is no Law against such things as these." Love and Joy should be looked at sincerely, discreetly, and advisedly as we strive to be Change Agents in these challenging and difficult times. Love is an instrument that can help us secure and guarantee a life of eternal bliss, joy, and happiness with Christ. For ultimate Joy, you must be inclusive of: J Jesus O Others Y Yourself In conclusion, we are sincerely and eternally grateful to God Almighty; to all of you the EBONites, to family, to friends, kindred and loved ones of EBONites; and any and all others that have assisted and supported our endeavors to provide services for and to this challenged society and we pray God s rich and continued blessings on you as you allow the joy of the Lord to be your strength. If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature. II Corinthians 5:17 2 The Word * Notes: 11:00 AM Speaker: Subject: Scripture(s): What did God say specifically to me during this Message? 11

3 Sunday Monday Wednesday Calendar of Weekly Events 10:00 AM Sunday Bible School 10:45 AM Intercessory Corporate Prayer 11:00 am Morning Worship 7:00 pm Prayer Service/Post-Convocation Revival 12:00 Noon Noonday Prayer 6:45 pm Family Prayer Time 7:00 pm Bible Study Announcements 1. February 9, 2014 Fruit Offering That s one day s pay. 2. Monday night Post-Convocation Revival -Please join us in revival on Monday nights. Let s see how lives will be blessed by joining together in collective prayer/singing/and word for our people, our facilities, our own homes Let s see God move in response to His people, uniting to invest time in Him. 3. February Celebration of Black History February 24, Black History Program. See Prophetess Lovely Tinsely 4. Noonday Prayer including Prayer Call: Prayer is the Key. Those who can please come to the physical site for Noonday Prayer. Those who cannot come may join us on Prayer Call: Dial-in Number: Conference ID: # --At 12:00 Noon, Bishop Lee or his designee will begin the noonday prayer service. 5. March 2, 2014 Pastor s Appreciation, Abundant Life Ministries Pavo, GA Pastor Morris Pittman 6. March 9 Family and Friends Day 2014 The two people who have the most guests will receive 1 st and 2 nd place prizes. 7. 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: If you stray away from a church, just make sure you go back to God. 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 anything 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. History Word Search Can you identify each? Grow in Christ Salvation 4 9

5 Youth Ministry - Living a Life of Joy 1. Be thankful. Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God s will for you in Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:18. Live with a thankful spirit. Use the right column, and list ten things you are thankful for at this moment. When you complete the list, pray and thank God specifically for each item Remember our circumstances should not dictate our thankfulness, since all things work together for good for those who love the Lord (Romans 8:28). 2. Lose sight of self. Do nothing out of selfish ambition, but in humility consider others better than yourself. You should look not only at your own interests, but also the interests of others. I know you would rather have your way than not have it. Satan envelops our hearts with selfishness and if we don t get what we want we get bitter, which is the opposite of joy. To keep a spirit of joy surrounding you, find ways to make another person s day. When we lose sight of self and place it on others, we place our eyes on God at the same time. 3. Give. Just as you excel in everything - in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us - see that you also excel in this grace of giving, II Corinthians 8:7. Giving may mean time or money or both. Jesus made it clear; there is more blessing, more joy, in giving than receiving (Acts 20:35). 8 A man who will not stand for something will fall for anything. Lest we forget A man who forgets his past is destined to repeat it. Lift Every Voice Lift every voice and sing, till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of liberty; Let our rejoicing rise High as the listening skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us; facing the rising sun of our new day begun, let us march on till victory is won. 5

6 Rules for Daily Life Begin the day with God Kneel down to Him in prayer; Lift up your heart to His abode. And seek His love to share. Open the book of God And read a portion there; That it may hallow all thy thoughts, And sweeten all your cares. Go through the day with God Whatever your work may be; Wherever you are at home, abroad, He still is near to thee. Converse in mind with your spirit heavenward raise: Acknowledge every good bestowed, And offer grateful praise. Conclude the day with God Your sins to Him confess; Trust in the Lord s atoning blood, And plead His righteousness. Lie down at night with God Who gives His servants sleep; And when you tread the valley of death, He will you guard and keep. 6 ORDER OF SERVICE February 9, 2014 * 11:00AM Opening Selection... Praise Team Confession.. Triniti S. Lee Prophetic Scripture Chant Yes, Lord Invocation. Janell Allen Pastoral Concerns and Expectations Praise and Worship... Praise Team and Congregation Tithes/Offerings..... Officers Kenton Elliott and Thomas S. Lee, IV Sermonic Hymn/Selection.. Youth Choir God s Word.... Minister Thomas S. Lee, III Invitation to Discipleship Pastoral Commentary Benediction Benediction God, our Creator, Jesus our Savior, The Holy Ghost our keeper Keep us in perfect peace Now, henceforth, and forever more! Amen! 7