THE WESLEY WORD 1615 14th St. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009 jwamezchurch.org John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Newsletter February 2018 LOVE NEVER FAILS Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 1Cor 13:8
Heart Check with Rev Ree Ree! "Love is a Gift in which you need to give" In this world we live in, we recognize the month of February as the LOVE month. The bible has identified four types of Love, which are: Storge - empathy bond Philia - friend bond Eros - erotic bond Agape -unconditional "God love My question to you this month is; "...Which type of Love are you operating from"? I Corinthians 13:2-8 NKJV reads:...and though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing. Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. LOVE NEVER FAILS. To me, this scripture preaches all by itself. However, I will elaborate just a little. As I read through this scripture, it s clear to me that although we may operate in great spiritual gifts -- faith that will move mountains, and even do good works; if we don t operate in the love of God --- the Agape type of love, it means nothing to God. Although we are doing nice things, it will not profit us; doing nice things with the wrong motive is not Agape Love. During this month many will celebrate Valentine s Day, but I want to remind you to walk in Agape Love, every day. Someone needs to know that they are loved unconditionally --- they need to know that in spite of any bad choices or whatever, they are loved. It was love that cost Jesus His life, but it does not cost us anything. So, freely you have received; now will you freely show love towards someone else that may not seem so lovable?... And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. Share Agape Love, the God kind of love this Valentine s Day and every day! Love ya! "Rev. Ree Ree CORPORATE PRAYER Father God, we shout glory hallelujah to your great name, at the arrival of this new year! We rejoice in your faithfulness to us! Thank you for ordering our footsteps into the year of realized dreams! We pray that each partner will make it a priority to keep their eyes fixed on your infallible word and on hearing your voice more distinctly this year. We will spend more time praying in the holy Ghost as instructed by our man of God, in order that we will always be in sync and cooperation with your plans and purpose for our lives! We decree and declare that our families will receive salvation and walk in the truth of your word this year. We also declare that this is the year that they will be made totally free from any and every enslaving yoke of bondage! We call for their liberty now, in Jesus Name! We dance in advance because we know that you are up to revealing something good for each and everyone of us, that will dare to take you at your word! Have your way in us and through us this year like never before! Give us an even greater revelation of your love and grace, so that we may live better and minister the more effectively to those who will believe on you through our lives. In Jesus name Amen!
Agape Sunday Dr. Theodora Shippy Smith (Conceived Idea of Agape Sunday Celebration) The essence of being here is to love and serve Him and His people. February 11, 2018 Second Mile Anniversary February 14 12NOON JOINT SERVICE at John Wesley with UNION WESLEY A.M.E. ZION CHURCH
SUNDAY, February 11 @ 10:30am For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate. Mark 10:7-9
SUNDAY February 18 TRUSTEE DAY Sunday, February 25
John Wesley Empowerment Academy A Tool For Spiritual Education Classes are for spiritual and personal growth Tri-Semesters Feb-April June- August September November In person and online classes Interactive, fun classes that fosters learning and development Third Saturdays February 17, 2018 10am - 12pm Upcoming Classes Spiritual Growth Groups Discipleship Groups February 17, 2018 Knowing more about Behavioral Health Sexual Misconduct/Abuse and the Church March 17, 2018 Follow the Money ($$$) - Understanding spending and giving in your life and Church April 21, 2018 Identifying your Spiritual Gifts Spiritual Gifts Inventory By Faith, with your help, prayers and continued support we believe God s growth and blessings as we press towards God s Vision. for His church and His people
Meetings this Month February 11 - Missionary Meeting (after service) February 17-12 pm - Performing Arts February 24 - Live Stream Training February 24 - Scholarship Meeting...not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:25 Women s Home and Overseas Missionary Society The Penny Brigade Change and Dollars for Missions Save Your Change and Donate to the Buds of Promise For Global Mission Work Donations accepted now through May See Mrs. Shannon for additional details Patricia Dyson, Buds Chair Mildred Shannon, Local Superintendent of Buds Email: mfsvas@aol.com JWC T.G.I.F. Senior Fellowship Bus Trip to Lancaster, PA Sight & Sound Theatre To See Production JESUS Thursday, April 26, 2018 Cost $125 (Includes Round-Trip Transportation to Lancaster; Tip for Bus Driver; Lunch at Millers Smorgasbord Restaurant, taxes & gratuities; Ticket to Production JESUS, and visit to Bird-In Hand Amish Farmers Market. Contact - Edna Spinner (202) 667-3824 Francine Flood (301) 439 3162
Nutrition and Health Facts March is Multiple Sclerosis Education & Awareness Month Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body. Eventually, the disease can cause the nerves themselves to deteriorate or become permanently damaged. Signs and symptoms of MS vary widely and depend on the amount of nerve damage and which nerves are affected. Some people with severe MS may lose the ability to walk independently or at all, while others may experience long periods of remission without any new symptoms. There's no cure for multiple sclerosis. However, treatments can help speed recovery from attacks, modify the course of the disease and manage symptoms. How can Cervical Health Awareness Month make a difference? Multiple sclerosis signs and symptoms may differ greatly from person to person and over the course of the disease depending on the location of affected nerve fibers. They may include: Numbness or weakness in one or more limbs that typically occurs on one side of your body at a time, or the legs and trunk Partial or complete loss of vision, usually in one eye at a time, often with pain during eye movement Prolonged double vision Tingling or pain in parts of your body Electric-shock sensations that occur with certain neck movements, especially bending the neck forward (Lhermitte sign) Tremor, lack of coordination or unsteady gait Slurred speech Fatigue Dizziness Problems with bowel and bladder function For more information www.nationalmssociety.org
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Coming in March 2 Black and Gold Banquet Lay Council (Salisbury, MD) 3 3 rd Check-Up Meeting (St. James AMEZ, Salisbury, MD) 4 Steward Day and Brunch after service 7 REVIVAL - JWC - Noon Day Service 7 REVIVAL - JWC 7:00 PM 10 Thespian Rehearsal 10:00 AM 8-11 Barbados Annual Conference- Mid Atlantic 11 Missionary Meeting after Service 14 REVIVAL - JWC Noon Day Service 14 REVIVLAL - JWC 7:00PM 15 Thespian Rehearsal 6:30 PM 17 Empowerment Academy 10:00AM 17 Performing Arts 18 Credit Union Annual Day 21 REVIVAL - JWC Noon Day Service 21 REVIVAL - JWC 7:00 PM 24 Easter Program Practice 10:00 23-24 Washington District Summit (Trinity AMEZ) 25 Palm Sunday/Youth Sunday Participation/ Bishop G.W.C. Walker, Sr. 25 March Birthday Dinner 31 Performing Arts Prayer Breakfast
Washington District Events March 23-24 District Summit Held at Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church Contact Us 202.667.3824 jwamezchurch.org Email us: office@jwamezchurch.org Connectional Events FEBRUARY 12-16 Board of Bishops International Lay Council Banquet John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church Standing Meetings & Rehearsals Bible Study On Line Tuesdays 7:30pn www.uberconference.com/chriszach14; 415.723.5427 Wednesdays - 12 Noon Home of Dr. Helen Carter Wednesdays - 6pm Home of Clennie & Barbara Murphy Wednesdays - 7pm Home of Joseph/Sandy Hemby CFC Meeting (Bi-monthly on Monday s) Cathedral Choir Rehearsal (Tuesdays at 6:00 pm) Children s Church (1st & 3rd Sunday) Christian Education (Fourth Saturdays 11am) Credit Union (Sundays at 12:30 pm) Dance Ministry (Saturdays at 8:00 am) Deaconess Boards (Saturday before 1st Sunday at 9:00 am) Empowerment Academy (Third Saturdays at 10am) Fellowship Gospel Choir Rehearsal (Fri. at 6:30 pm) Greeters Conference Call (3rd Tuesday at 9:00 pm) Intercessory Prayer Call (Every Thursday) 515.604.9869; Access Code 912560 Lay Council Conference Call (3rd Thursday at 9:00 pm) Men s Choir Rehearsal (Tuesdays at 6:00 pm) Missionary Meeting (2nd Sunday at 1:00pm) Performing Arts (3rd Saturday at 12:00 pm) Steward Board Meeting (2nd Sundays at 1:30 pm) Sunday Church School (Sundays at 9:00 am) Sunday Church School Staff Mtg (4th Sat.at 9:00 am) Trustee Board Meeting (Monday after the 2 nd Sunday at 6:00 pm) John Wesley A.M.E. Zion - A Church for ALL People jwamezchurch.org