BETHANY NEWS fall quarter 2015 sept-oct-nov thank you lord! so we thy people and sheep of thy pasture will give thee thanks for ever: we will shew forth thy praise to all generations. psalm 79:13
Scripture for the Quarter: inside this issue deacon's point of view editor s corner Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. little bethany's new website PSALM 106:1 sunday school preview bethany bible brain busters your health is now just for kids women's retreat 2015 what's cooking? books of the bible crossword puzzle Quote for the Quarter: Happy moments, Praise God Difficult moments, Seek God Quiet moments, Worship God Painful moments, Trust God Every moment, Thank God
deacon's point of view psalm 106:1 Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. thank you lord This song is for all the people of GOD to sing. We are all encouraged to join in and praise our GOD together. Worship service is not just for a few of the saints to praise GOD while the rest of the church is silent; but all should join in. God has been good to us all. He has extended mercy to us all, therefore we all should lift up our voices with one accord and thank Him for all that He has done for us both collectively as a church and individually. We praise the Lord when we give him thanks for what we have received in the form of His goodness. Let us never be slow to return unto the Lord our praise; to thank Him is the least we can do. When we attend a worship service we shouldn t sit there like God has done nothing for us. Our minds should not wander to what we are going to eat, or what movie we want to look at, or anything other than God. God s mercy has been, and will be with us forever. Since we can never manage to totally stop sinning, it is a great blessing that God ceases not to be merciful. What would happen if God did not renew His mercies everyday? We would be a people most miserable. From the very beginning the Lord has dealt graciously with us. He has never failed to extend to us His grace, love and mercy. Therefore let us lift up our voices on one accord and say THANK YOU LORD! Yours in Christ, Deacon Chris Norwood
editors' corner Greetings my brothers and sisters in the Lord, I thank God for another opportunity to write in the Fall Quarter newsletter. I do not take for granted any day that I wake up! That is why I thank God in each newsletter. Last year was a very difficult year for me. There were many losses in my life beginning with the death of my older brother Ertha in July. Then God saw fit to call many others home over the next eleven months, including some from our own church family members. God is still Good! Because He is so good we are still alive. As a result of His goodness, we are able to be here at this season to enjoy back to school, autumn, and Thanksgiving Day. School has already begun for most students. I sometimes wonder if we as saints have our priorities in order. John 6:27 tells us, Labor not for the meat (food) which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. It is the spiritual food from God s Word that will carry us as well as our children throughout our lives, including the hard times. What things do we consider to be most important? Though I am fully committed to the importance of education, I am not sure which form of education is most important to some Christians. We have to understand that just like we do not allow our children to stay home from school because they are too tired or they just do not want to go, it is even more important that they come out for Christian Education! Please bring your children out and join us for Sunday School. We also invite you to come and join the family for our other Christian education sessions whenever possible. Now that autumn is almost here, this is a good time to begin to move indoors. As the weather cools down, spend some family time together reading the Bible. There are so many interesting and exciting stories to share with our loved ones. One of the times we enjoy spending with those that we love is our nation s Thanksgiving Day. Every fourth Thursday of November is set-aside for this holiday. Those of us who know the Lord know that everyday is a day of thanksgiving! We read in I Chronicles 16:34 where King David says, O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever. Since we serve such a good God we can thank Him any and every day. As we enjoy Thanksgiving Day, let us start the morning by giving God thanks and praise. After that has been done, please have a Happy Thanksgiving with the ones that you love. As always it is our desire that this newsletter meet the needs of our family. We pray that it informs, inspires, educates and entertains you. Please let us know if there is anything else that we can do to serve you better. We pray that God will continue to bless and keep you in His care. Yours in Christ, Sister Janice Stutts
www.littlebethany.com Little Bethany will be going live with our very own website on Sunday, October 4th! The website will feature a section to introduce people to our Messiah, Jesus Christ. There will be a section just for new members. You will also be able to download the most current church calender and newsletters, as well as look at photos and videos of our church events. If you have any questions please direct them to the website committee: Deacon Robby Norwood, Bro. Jamai Jamison, Sis. Jackie Phillips, Sis. Michelle Norwood and Bro. Andrew Smith III. Below is a sneak peak at some of the pages.
sunday school quarter review bethany bible brain busters fall quarter 2015 The overall theme for this Fall Quarter is The Christian Community Comes Alive. Question is, why is the Christian Community Dead? And what is making it come alive? You may hear some say the Church is dead but, never offer solutions. We will discover what causes death and solutions for quickening in this quarter. Unit I: Sept. 2015 the theme is Seeds of New Growth. A couple of seeds that can be sown is Praying for One Another 9/6/2015 Acts 4:23-31 & Sharing All Things 9/13/15 Acts 4:34-5:10 both are expressions of love which we all can grow from. A couple of more seeds to sow are Witnessing to the Truth 9/20/15 Acts 5:27-29, 33-42 even if the lie is acceptable and popular and Remembering God s Faithfulness 9/27/15 Acts 7:2-4,8-10, 17,33-34, 45-47, 52-53, 55 because standing on the side of truth could at times be lonely. Unit II: Oct.2015 The theme is Giving Bold Testimony. Many of us are not comfortable sharing our testimony, so here s some help. First recognize The Ministry of the Spirit 10/4/2015 Acts 8:9-24 which will produce A Dynamic New Witness 10/11/15 Acts 9:18-31 in you. By Breaking Down Barriers 10/18/15 / Acts 10:24-38 which will enable you to continue Trusting in the Spirit 10/25/2015 Acts 11: 1-18. Unit III: Nov.2015 Theme is Spreading the Gospel. Just like giving a bold testimony, spreading the Gospel is often met with hesitation. So utilize The Power of Prayer 11/1/15 Acts 12:1-11. You don t have to be special there is No Difference in God s Sight Nov. 8 Acts 15:1-12 when it comes to Spreading the Word Nov. 15 Acts 16:1-5, 8-15 to aid in Making God Known Nov. 22 Acts 17:1-4, 10-12, 22-25, 28 by Teaching God s Word 11/29/15 Acts 18:1-11. see you in sunday school! Deacon Chris Norwood Who said, "What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil?" Saul Isaiah Job Solomon Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may... exalt you in due time. bring you into the land he promised your fathers. deliver all your enemies. see no evil in you. Who "looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God?" Paul Stephen Peter John Where did the apostles preach to the Jews only and "the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed?" Jerusalem Phillipi Antioch Corinth Who had the hand of the Lord upon him, and he was struck blind for awhile? Peter Ezekiel Paul Philip What child was spoken of saying, "What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him?" Jesus John the Baptist Moses David Who said to God, "My times are in thy hand?" David Adam Job King Saul Isaiah said that we all are the work of God's hand. What did he compare us and God to? Dust and the breath of God. Sheep and a shepherd. Clay and a potter. Soap and water. In the book of Revelation, in the right hand of him that sat on the throne, was a book with how many seals? 2 4 7 12
just for kids Who Am I? See if you can figure out who I am from the hints that I give you in each sentence. 1) I am on many tables on Thanksgiving Day. 2) I tell you about God, Jesus and stories that help you to live right. 3) When I come, the leaves on some trees start to change colors. 4) You go to me Monday through Friday to learn many things. 5) Before you eat your meal you say me. 6) I am celebrated in the USA on the fourth Thursday of November. 7) I am the one who blesses you with everything. 8) I am a big round orange thing that you see often in the Fall. 9) You come and sit in my class to learn on Sunday mornings. 10) I wrote the 23 Number of Psalms. 11) You use me in school and church to do homework and research. 12) You come into me with other Christians to worship God.
your health is now god's medicine cabinet Anything God made is better than anything man made so therefore, nature is better than all of man's science experiments. each quarter we will be informing you of some natural ways to get and stay healthy. some information will be the same thing your grandmother taught you "back in the day". How to Remove Uric Acid Crystalization in Joints (Gout and Joint pain) Energy Boosting Juice Are you aware that cucumber juice helps bring down body temperature, is highly alkalizing and effective for removing uric acid crystallization in joints, like with gout? There may be a slight pain when drinking this juice (a sign of healing) it is the stirring of the old toxins to be eliminated. The celery and ginger will help reduce inflammation during the cleansing. Perfect combo! Ingredients: 1 medium-sized cucumber 2 ribs of celery A slice of lemon 1-inch young ginger root Instructions: Clean them thoroughly first. Cut the cucumber into smaller pieces Also prepare the celery ribs making sure that there is no dirt. Cut the lemon into half. You can put the other half in the fridge. Then carve out the ginger root. Put all the ingriedents in a blender or a juicer. Juice will keep in the fridge for about two days, but it is best to only make what you are going to drink that day. Lycopene rich tomatoes are great for juicing and cucumber is extremely hydrating, energizing and surprisingly healthy. Apples add sweetness and many antioxidants, while kale is one of nature's most powerful green foods and an exceptional natural multivitamin. This juice recipe provides many nutritional elements and is a great pick me up after a long day at the office. Ingredients: 2 large tomatoes 1 large cucumber 2 apples 2 branches of kale Instructions: Clean items thoroughly Cut the cucumber and apples into small pieces Chop the kale or break of pieces by hand Put all the ingriedents in a blender or a juicer. Stir juice and drink immediately
since everyone has different medical needs, this information is not to take the place of your doctor's orders. but you may find out that if you use what is in GOD's medicine cabinet you will start to feel better and put your body on the road to the healthy way god intended it to function. Digestion Juice Immune System Juice Turn to the well-known digestive aid, papaya, when having stomach issues. The fruit contains papain, an enzyme that helps digest proteins. But it's not the only powerful ingredient in this juice recipe. Ginger relaxes the intestinal tract and reduces gas; also often used to quell nausea. Cabbage helps cleans waste from the stomach and upper bowels, which improves digestion and reduces constipation. Ingredients: 1/2 small papaya 3 leaves kale 1/8 head cabbage 1 thumb-sized piece ginger 1 wedge lemon about one fourth Instructions: Clean items thoroughly Cut all the items into small pieces Put all the ingredients in a blender or a juicer. Drink immediately Sip on this to stay well all year! "Broccoli is very high in vitamin C, which increases the production of infection-fighting white blood cells. Garlic contains sulfur-containing compounds that have powerful immune-boosting antimicrobial properties. Ingredients: 1 small beet 3 carrots 8 stalks celery 1 stalk broccoli 2 cloves garlic Instructions: Clean items thoroughly Cut all the items into small pieces Put all the ingriedents in a blender or a juicer. Juice will keep in the fridge for about two days, but it is best to only make what you are going to drink that day.
what's cooking at little bethany If any of you are freinds with Sis. Timiko Jamison on Facebook, then you know she will post receipes that will make your mouth water. This month I went to Timiko's Facebook page and pulled out some of those receipes. Happy Eating!!! loaded chicken and potatoes 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cubed (1 ) 6-8 medium skin on red potatoes, cut in 1/2 cubes 1/3 c olive oil 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 Tbsp paprika 2 Tbsp garlic powder 2 Tbsp hot sauce (more if you like it HOT) Topping: 2 c fiesta blend cheese 1 c crumbled bacon 1 c diced green onion how to make 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9X13 baking dish with cooking spray. 2. In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and hot sauce. Add the cubed potatoes and chicken and stir to coat. Carefully scoop the potatoes and chicken into the prepared baking dish.. 3. Bake the potatoes and chicken for 55-60 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes, until cooked through, crispy, and browned on the outside. While the potatoes are cooking, fry your bacon (about half a pound). 4. Once the potatoes and chicken are fully cooked, remove from the oven. Top the cooked potatoes with the the cheese, bacon, and green onion. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve With: extra hot sauce and/or ranch dressing or sour cream! orange chicken stir fry For the sauce: 12 oz. orange marmalade A tsp honey 2 garlic cloves 2 tbs soy sauce (try to get organic) 1 tsp ginger, minced For the stir fry 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts, chunks or strips 4 cups broccoli crowns, chopped 1 tbsp olive oil Salt to taste Pepper to taste how to make In a blender, combine all the sauce ingredients and make a smooth paste. Ensure the garlic is blended in well. Take a pan and sauté the broccoli until they are cooked nicely. This could take up to 10 minutes. You can also choose to steam the broccoli which should take about 5 minutes. To caramelize the broccoli, add a little sauce to the pan. You can keep it simple as well. In a pan, sauté the chicken until they are cooked nicely. This can take about 5 minutes. Add some sauce and mix well. Once the chicken is done, remove the pan from the heat. Mix the chicken, sauce and broccoli in the pan together. Heat the mixture until it has combined well.
women's retreat 2015 This year our theme was GOD Gave Me a Song. The women had to write and record an original song and then shoot a video to go with the song. Here are some photos of our weekend of fellowship and learning. You will be able to view the videos when we launch our website in October!
books of the bible crossword puzzle Across 1 A book of books (5) 4 Shortest book in the Old Testament (7) 7 The number of chapters in Philemon (3) 8 This testament contains 39 books (3) 9 Jesus brother, who wrote a letter (5) 11 In authority before the kings (6) 12 His epistle contains one chapter (4) 13 Successor to Queen Vashti (6) 14 David wrote many of these, set to music (6) 17 Wrote about the restoration of the temple (4) 18 Originator, writer of a book (6) 21 Number of letters written by John (5) 23 Number of chapters in 13A (3) 24 Galilee, Dead, for example (3) 26 Paul wrote many of these (7) 27 He prophesied the birthplace of Jesus (5) Down 1 There are 66 of these (5) 2 Behold (2) 3 Revelation comes in this part of the New Testament (3) 5 Donation of money to the poor (4) 6 This letter lists the faithful (7) 9 He prophesied of the day of the Lord (4) 10 A faithful Moabitess (4) 13 He foretold the regathering of Israel in prophecy of dry bones (7) 15 A prophet who was a herdsman (4) 16 One of the gospel writers (4) 19 A prophet, reluctant to go to Nineveh (5) 20 Adam and Eve ate from this in the garden (4) 22 The border of a garment (3) 25 Joshua writes about this city near Bethel (2)
happy birthday september Bro. Shon Buford Sis. Angelina Bryant Sis. Carla Stutts Deacon Luster Howard Sis. Tanisha Phillips Sis. Gracie M. Washington Sis. Asia Freeman Sis. Ronny Knox Bro. George Washington Bro. Samuel Greer Sis. Gracie K. Washington Bro. David Branner, Jr. Sis. Traci Davis Bro. Isaac Greer Sis. Jayme Wynn Sis. Simone Johnson october Sis. Teresa Turner Bro. Leon-John Phillps Sis. Halimah Peters Sis. Anne Esco november Sis. LaCresha Phillips Sis. Danielle Kelly Deacon Robby Norwood Sis. Tammy Harlan Bro. Christian Jones Sis. Trejay Stutts 1st 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 7th 10th 15th 16th 17th 18th 18th 20th 29th 30th 19th 21st 1st 16th 18th 24th 24th 27th Throwback photo church services sunday Sunday School 9:30 Morning Worship 11:00 monday Sunday School Preview 6:30 wednesday Basic Bible Study 5:45 Topical Bible Study 6:30 Prayer Service 7:30 calendar of events saturday Food Distribution 10:30 september laymen's annual day october cosmopolitan fellowship matthew zion fellowship women's annual day november church's anniversary thanksgiving service 27th 4th 18th 25th 22nd 26th newsletter ministry members Sis. Janice Stutts, Editor Sis. Patrice Bryant Sis Danielle Davis Bro. Stephen Greer Sis Patricia Smith Sis. Michelle Norwood Bible brain busters: Job, exalt you in due time, Stephen, Antioch, PAul, John the Baptist, David, Clay and Potter, 7 Just for kids:turkey, The Bible, Fall or Autumn, School, Grace or thanks, thanksgivingday, God, Pumpkin, Sunday School, King David, A computer, The Church
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