Volume 6, Issue 4 April 6, 2014 Radiant, Radical & Always Righteous The RADICAL Love you to life. R 3 U á{éñ TÇà{ÉÇç ga cxäà Helping People Shine & Soar to the Glory of God Mission Statement: The Mission of Radiant Living Worship Center is to advance the cause of Christ through informative preaching, inspiring ministry, and innovative soul winning. To be a place where the anointing of God flows freely and causes all believers to be radiant, radical, and righteous and to shine and soar to the Glory of God. We Have To Get Out the Bowl If you've ever had a goldfish, you know just what happens to them. You put them in a little goldfish bowl and they just keep swimming and swimming trying to get out of the bowl. Then about three days later you have to put them in the other bowl. They live such short lives. The crazy thing is that when a goldfish is put in that little bowl, it starts to produce an enzyme that keeps it from growing. When you take it out of the bowl and put it in a big pond, it starts to grow and grow into everything it could possibly become. If only it could get out of that goldfish bowl. Are you in a spiritual goldfish bowl? If you get out now, God has so much more for you than you ve ever experienced before. He wants to introduce you to the big pond you were made for. God s people are restless to move out of the confinement of a spiritual goldfish bowl. Though you may believe all the right beliefs, go to all the right meetings, and do the right things, maybe you feel that there's something more. There is still a big pond out there God has prepared for you. He wants to do something amazing through you. He is asking you to be a rescuer of others who are in need of a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ. Radiant we are bigger than our bowl. Deerfield is our stream. Broward is our river. Florida is our ocean that will unleash us unto the world. We are not meant to live and be flushed, but to Shine and Soar. As we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, we must get out the bowl of cowardice, complacency, and conformity and tell a dying world that God has bigger for them. INSIDE STORY: the GATHERING 2014 WOMEN'S MINISTRY Spring Tea Mother/Daughter Brunch YOUTH MINISTRY Jr. Teen Talent Competition S.P.R.I.N.G. Fest RADyouth Conference April at a Glance 4/3 Bahamas VBS 6pm 4/5 RADboys Meeting 10am 4/6 Spring Tea 5pm 4/12 RAD girls Meeting 10am 3pm 4/13 PALM SUNDAY 4/15 Ministers' Meeting 7pm 4/18 Good Friday Service 7:30pm 4/19 RADsilvers Meeting 10am 4/20 Sunrise Service 6am RESURRECTION Service 10am Bishop on the Radio every Saturday @2:30pm 5am Daily Prayer 712/432 0460 667585# Tuesday Noon Prayer 9am Saturday Prayer *Denotes International, State, Regional and/or District Events 4837 North Dixie Highway Deerfield Beach, FL 33064 954-708-2195 ofc 954-708-2196 fax www.radliving.org
Page 2 The GATHERING 2014 More what he gave you is not all he has Bishop Neil C. Ellis IN SPITE OF Mark 16:1-4; Matthew 28:1-5 God has planned a productive and progressive life for us; He has equipped and anointed us for the fulfillment of those plans. These plans do not include evil (Jeremiah 29:11). Anointed and regressive, not; anointed and overlooked, not; you might be anointed and ignored, but sooner or later what s on you will surface. Progressive even with our issues, pains, and struggles. Keep on pressing for the mark of the high calling (Philippians 3:14) People are waiting for the Kingdom minded to come forth and bring forth. In 2014 um coming forth and um not coming empty handed in spite of. The moment you begin to make progress, obstacles and challenges come. Progress, Success, and Obstacles go together. "A faith that cannot be tested is a faith that cannot be trusted". The women were discouraged, dismayed and disappointed; but not faithless. OF they faithless Obstacles: STONE, SEAL, GUARDS. IN SPITE OF, bought spices to anoint the body. MOVE IN THE DIRECTION DIRECTION OF YOUR OBSTACLES - you can't wait for others to help you, it s not their assignment it's yours. Stay focus: WALK AND TALK - while discussing the removal of their obstacles, they kept walking closer to their assignment. They looked up and saw what they were worried about wasn't even there. Some things that have you stagnant aren't even real (imagined, assumed). Matthew 28:2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. 28:4 and for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. Those responsible for keeping obstacles in your way, and coming against you will be of no effect. This is the Season in your life where you don't fight pastors. Get in position Bishop, the time is now. I dare you to step out in faith take the risk and do it now. Anybody with a problem will be like dead men; they want to be big, but small got em. NOW no opportunity wasted Johnathon Zeigler QUIT TRYING TO DIE 1 Kings 17:12 God is going to give you favor in the midst of the famine. Don't allow your mouth to separate your life from God speaking Death to your destiny and Doom to your future. Widow, single parent, boy child w/o a father, living in the middle of a famine. Her position is so bad so she internalizes that what happened to everybody else is going to happen to her. No one to encourage her with scripture and bible passages. 3.5 years of no rain, Escapism sets in. She s only able to see based on what has happened in her past. Devine favor (kind to you) going beyond the natural rules. Nobody but God (Sarah having a baby at 99 and names him laughter). This is my year for the open door. Before it all started she probably had "girl power", but then all that became all doom and gloom, she became depressed. The devil is not fighting where you are, he is fighting where you are going. If you weren't going anywhere he wouldn't be fighting you. In the next 9 months, God is gonna do some things that will make you shout can't nobody do me like Jesus. Bad things happens to Holy Ghost filled people (intended to immobilize you to get you to stop seeing things through Gods lens). "Late in the midnight hour, God's gonna turn it around its gonna work in my favor". All I got is goodness and mercy. You're not giving your last you're giving the more. CDs available
Page 3 The GATHERIING cont. New Converts Class Equipping, establishing, and building up new believers. The New Convert student is a person who has recently given their life to Christ (New Convert) or the believer who seeks spiritual development and has a desire to get foundationally established in the word of God. The New Convert Class is a 10 week course that culminates with a Water Baptism. Introducing 2014 New Convert Class: Naija Moore, Stephanie Mass, Kijafa Rahming-Harden, Makyrah Jones and Dondrea Grant. Romans 6:4 says, We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. (NIV) Minister Mike & Sis Janna Chinnery Class Instructors
Page 4 At this month s women s fellowship, the ladies were asked to bring an old hat. Sis Sheila Walden, our facilitator/ designer, demonstrated how we can take an old, stale hat and make it fresh again. Sheila brought in lots of jewels, brooches, appliqués, and even a pearl beaded dress (that we cut up and used pieces from). What a blast! You still have time. Get your RAFFLE ticket Winner announced at the Spring Tea $30 per person And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this? Esther 4:14 a semi formal event A few women of RADiant joined Lady Pelt at Christian Love Fellowship s annual Spring Tea. Whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone especially to those in the family of faith. Gal 6:10 Women s Conference offering a NEW Women in Ministry Training Friday, June 6, 2014 9:00-Noon
Page 5 RADskitters Whoop, they did it again. Yaaay!!! RADskitters competed in the COG Florida-Cocoa State Jr Talent 2014 on Saturday, March 22 in Deerfield Beach, FL and walked away with the 1st Place trophy. Congratulations to the cast: Alijah Jones, A Niya Randall, Joshua Gaskins (not pictured), TraNia Bethel, Shakara Demery, Shakira Demery, Amari Fleming, and sis FeFe, Youth Director. Special thanks to those who helped out with the kids, assisted DOC with the Bible Quiz and Story Telling competitions (sis Terra-timekeeper, sisters Shon, Neisha and Ella-judges), and thanks to the family and friends that came out. INTERCESSORS Standing in the gap to intercede on behalf of our youth.
Page 6 COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRY (Fred Haynie, Ella, Neisha, and Kiki Poitier, Tyrone Pelt, Shelton Johnson, Tranez Wilks, Shon Joseph), would like to thank the following volunteers that signed up and assisted during the GATHERING: ShaKera & Alesia Neal, TraNia Bethel, Hope Pelt, Jaliyah Nugent, Sheila Walden, Jordan Royal, Stannetta Givens, and Shamar Brammer. Resurrection Sunday Service April 20, 2014 10am Deerfield Park Elementary School Matthew 28:6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. ***** Good Friday Service Friday, April 18 @ 7:30pm Boynton "Kingdom Worship" Church of God ***** Ladies, Ladies, Ladies Interested in becoming a WOW Dancers? Contact sis Kim Brammer or sis Tenisha Benefield 954-600-3686 $15 $3 CD Audio Series One Thing Power of One Out of Many One One Another Parents, please make sure your daughter(s) attend this month s Girls Club Meeting. We ve extended the meeting time (10am 3pm), as we still have a lot to do in preparation for the Mother/Daughter Brunch (Saturday, May 10). Mother of the Year nominations are due Saturday, April 12 Pray for Healing: Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies. ~ Psalms 103:1-4 NKJV WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY: Angela Leday, Deacon Ephraim & the Moorer family in the loss of their father, Mr. Johnnie L. Moorer. CONTINUED PRAYERS FOR: Denise Williams, Steve & Ernest Times, Pat Cody, James Flounory, Katrina Joseph, Charles Moye, Lamont Mayweather, Barbara Parks, Aleasia Neal, Sheila Ranse, Sherby Poole, James Benefield, Phaedra Wiggins, Tramaine Randall, March Burgess, Rolanda James, Sheila Saintane, Janit Garner, Russell Byrd, Lorene Broxton, Dick Montgomery, Irene Thompson, John & Gail Machado, the Mothers Board, Thomasena Baylor, Vera Brown, Oveta McKeithen, Joe & Emmit Byrd, Andrian & Shirley Danfore, John Danfore, James McCray, US Troops, and friends and family in Haiti. Thank you all for placing your photos on fb, it makes it easy for Communications to include photos not only on the screen, but in print. Announcement Request Forms: You must first submit a completed request form to Lady Pelt or Doc. Alford for approval. Publication DEADLINES: Articles for the May 2014 edition of the RADICAL are DUE by Noon Monday, April 22, 2014. The next RADICAL will be published on May 4 2014. Prayer Requests: Submit prayer requests monthly. Drop Box located in Church Lobby. Weekly Announcements: DUE by Noon on Wednesday of each week. E-mail: communications@radliving.org