Victory in the Resurrection

P a g e 1 VOL 3 ISSUE 4 April 2011 Temple News Our old history ends with the cross; our new history begins with the resurrection. Victory in the Resurrection Without the victory of the resurrection, the death of Jesus would have been in vain. For death by itself is no victory, no matter how well-meaning the sacrificial lamb, no matter how noble the cause. Through His resurrection, Christ broke the power of death once and for all time. Salvation was not completed only because of the cross. It was completed by the victory of the empty tomb."... Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Cor 15:54b-57 NIV IN THIS ISSUE KINGDOM SCHEDULE DAILY DEVOTIONAL TEMPLE CLASSIFIEDS RECIPE OF THE MONTH VERSE OF THE MONTH Dr. K. D. Shivers, Pastor & Minister E.R. Shivers, Leading Lady

April Kingdom Schedule P a g e 2 Scripture and Welcome 04/03 Frances Robinson (I Cor. 10:14-17) Ray Holmes (welcome) 04/10 Megan Jones (Matthew 28:2-6) Arleana Parker (welcome) 04/17 Cornell Jones (Acts 2:1-5) John Shivers (welcome) Tuesday Altar Prayer 04/05 MIT William Robinson 04/12 Sis. Turekia White 04/19 Holy Week Revival NO CIDS 04/26 Elder Margaret Thomas April Door Opener Bro. Ray Holmes 04/24 Inez Jenkins (Luke 24:1-7) Lena Holmes (welcome) Children Fellowship Worship Leader Schedule 04/03 Elder Sarah Hatton 04/10 Kayla Battle 04/17 Elder Margaret Thomas 04/24 Elder Wayne Hatton Servant Leader Schedule Sis. Evelyn Moton Sis. Turekia White Bro. Michael Green Sis. Shirley Haskins Hour of Power NO HOUR OF POWER April Teacher s Schedule April Teacher s Schedule (The date in parenthesis is the Sunday date of the lessons to be taught on Tuesday) Adult Teachers 04-05 Sis. Cynthia Edwards (04-10) 03-12 Sis. Cynthia Edwards (04-17) 03-19 Holy Week Revival NO CID 03-26 Sister Phyllis Duck (05-01) Teen Teacher Sis. Turekia White Intermediate Teachers Brother Theodore Gundy Sister Sylvia Gundy Primary and Beginners Teacher Sister Stacy Turner and Sister Shenille Gray New To Solomon s Temple? First of all, WECOME! We are so pleased that you have come to visit our church. Whether you are just inquiring about our church, a new visitor, or simply want to see if Solomon s Temple is the right fit for you and your family, we are grateful to have you among us. We hope you will find your spiritual home here. Here at Solomon s Temple, we offer many exciting ministries to assist in your daily walk. Solomon s Temple holds New Disciple orientation Sessions that can provide information about our church, what we offer and what to expect from your church family. If you have any questions please contact Brother Michael Green or Sister Turekia White.

P a g e 3 Temple Classifieds Coming May 2011! Starting in May, our Temple News will include a section for classified items. If you want to sell something, you can post the items here. This will be a fundraiser as well for our church. It will be free to post your items. When the item is sold, we are asking for at least 10% to go towards the building fund. You may submit the items (with or without pictures) to stsecretary@verizon.net or you may leave it on the secretary s desk. Please include a description of the item(s), asking price and a contact number. Fasting is identified with Lent. Lent should be more than a time of fasting. It should also be a joyous season of feasting. Lent is a time to fast from certain things and to feast on others. OUR Hints for Fasting Submitted by Karen Murphy Fast from judging others; feast on Christ dwelling in them. Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude. Fast from anger; feast on forgiveness. Fast from holding grudges; feast on lasting friendships. COMMUNITY Fast from pessimism; feast on optimism. Fast from complaining; feast on appreciation. Fast from idle gossip; feast on purposeful silence. Fast from worry; feast on trust in God. Fast from bitterness; feast on kindness. Fast from selfishness; feast on care for others. Fast from being self-centered; feast on generous self giving. Fast from discouragement; feast on hope. Fast from sorrow; feast on joy. Fast from rudeness; feast on gentleness. Fast from pride; feast on humility. Fast from deception; feast on truthfulness. Fast from television; feast on the Scriptures. Fast from the computer; feast on time in prayer. Fast from the darkness of sin; feast on the mercy of Jesus. The Church points out time and time again, fasting is a work of mercy more than a work of mortification, a work that has value only in relation to prayer and compassion. This is the sort of Lent that is pleasing to God, releasing those bound unjustly, setting free the oppressed, sharing your bread with the hungry, sheltering the homeless, clothing the naked when you see them, and not turning your back on your own.

P a g e 4 When you carry the Bible, Satan gets a headache..when you open it, he collapses.when he sees you reading it he faints.when he sees you living it, he flees And just when you are about to share the good news with others or begin to dig deeper into Gods word, he discourages you. Tell at least 5 people today a scripture that is in your heart. Let s be victorious! Let satan know who s the boss! Yearly Reading Plan and Daily Devotion Week 15 Week 16 Week 17 Week 18 Saturday April 9 Luke 6:37 7:10 April 16 Luke 9:18-36 April 23 Luke 12:1-21 April 30 Luke 15:11-32 Sunday April 10 Luke 7:11-35 April 17 Luke 9:37-56 April 24 Luke 12:22-40 May 1 Luke 16:1-18 Monday April 11 Luke 7:36-8:3 April 18 Luke 9:57-10:16 April 25 Luke 12:41-59 May 2 Luke 16:19-17:10 Tuesday April 12 Luke 8:4-21 April 19 Luke 10:17-37 April 26 Luke 13:1-22 May 3 Luke 17:11-37 Wednesday April 13 Luke 8:22-39 April 20 Luke 10:38-11:13 April 27 Luke 13:23-14:6 May 4 Luke 18:1-17 Thursday April 14 Luke 8:40-56 April 21 Luke 11:14-36 April 28 Luke 14:7-24 May 5 Luke 18:18-34 Friday April 15 Luke 9:1-17 April 22 Luke 11:37-54 April 29 Luke 14:25-15:10 May 6 Luke 18:35-19:10

Points to Ponder I am a committed to-the-death devoted follower of Jesus Christ. I am not a mere 'fan' who will walk away when I don't like what he asks me to do or when my 'self' disagrees with his solution to a problem in my life. - Katherine Walden At Waterloo, the English troops obeying orders fell on their faces for a time and let the hot fire of the French artillery pass over them. Then they sprang to their feet and rushed to the thickest of the fight and beat back their foes. The Lord wants His people flat on their faces, before they attempt to meet the great crises of life. - Arthur Tappan (A. T.) Pierson James Green Jr. Sat., 04/02 Malachni Spruill Tues., 04/05 Marion Smith Thurs., 04/07 Regina Green Thur., 04/07 Denise Brown Sun., 04/10 Chyra Chapman Tues., 04/12 Xaviar Daye Wed., 04/13 Taleigha Turner Thurs., 04/14 Allan Clark Sat., 04/16 Alexia Smith Sun., 04/17 Francis Wells Robinson Mon., 0/18 Stephanie Wells Fri., 04/22 Bianca Robinson Sat., 04/23 Michael Picott Jr. Mon., 04/25 Lena Holmes Tues., 04/26 April Birthdays If your birthday is missing from the list or incorrect, let the office know. P a g e 5 Newsletter Submissions Do you know someone who is doing great things in the community, school, or church? Nominate them to be the Outstanding Disciple of the Month. This person can be a youth or an adult. Don t forget to recognize those celebrating an anniversary, graduation (from high school, college, or any other), or special occasion. We also want to know about those who have made the honor roll. Let s not forget baby announcements, bible humor, or recipes. If you have a story or idea that you would like to incorporate into the newsletter, forward the story to stsecretary@verizon.net or leave the idea on the secretary s desk.

P a g e 6 The dance ministry is open for new members. Children and adults are welcomed! Anyone that is interested in joining the dance ministry, please see Melissa Turner for more information. April Ingredients 1 20 oz package of ground turkey 1 package of Lasagna noodles (boil or oven ready) 2 jars of your favorite spaghetti sauce 2 cups of cheddar cheese (1 reg. size bag) 2 cups of mozzarella cheese 1 medium onion 1 green pepper ½ cup mushrooms (optional) Seasoning salt Oregano Basil Pepper Recipe of the Month Brown ground turkey, season to taste as the meat cooks. Boil 9-10 noodles in a large pot until they are tender.(oven ready lasagna will allow you to skip this step.) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Dice onion and green pepper as the meat browns. Drain the excess from the meat. Add onions, peppers, and mushrooms to the pan and allow to sauté for about 3-5 mins. Add turkey back to the pan. Add both jars of spaghetti sauce (you may want to add additional seasonings to fit your taste). Once noodles are soft, drain and add cold water. In a 9 X 13 pan, add 1/4 of your meat/sauce mixture to cover the bottom of the pan. Add 1/4 of your cheddar cheese to top the meat. Layer 3 noodles on top of your first layer. Repeat the process with a layer of meat, both mozzarella and cheddar cheese and another layer of noodles. Repeat the process until you have used all of your noodles, finally covering the noodles with the remaining meat/sauce and cheese. Add mozzarella cheese to the top layer last. Bake for about 30-40 minutes. If you used Oven Ready noodles, follow package for baking time. Allow to cool slightly (10 mins) and serve. Just J s Turkey Lasagna Submitted by Jessica Green

April Schedule of Events P a g e 7 04/02 Teacher Meeting at 10:00am 04/04 Praise Dance Practice (adults) 6:30-8:30pm 04/05 CID Session at 6:30pm; Lenten Service will begin at 7:30pm 04/07 Praise Dance Practice (adults) 6:30-8:30pm 04/09 Simeon Tribe will meet at 9:00am 04/10 Minister Edith Shivers will preach at First Baptist Church Burdette for their Women s Day Service at 2:00pm Ministry Day Committee will meet directly following morning service at McDonalds Tribe of Judah will meet directly following morning service at Smithfield Park 04/12 Healthcare Ministry and the Women s Retreat committee will meet at 6:00pm (in different rooms) prior to CID Session CID Session at 6:30pm; Choir Rehearsal Schedule for the month: Thursday before 1 st Sunday Praise Team (6pm) Mass Choir (7pm) Thursday before 2 nd Sunday Thursday before 3 rd Sunday Son s of Solomon (7pm) Youth Choir (7pm) Thursday before 4 th Sunday Praise Team (6pm) Joyful voices (7pm) Thursday before 5 th Sunday Lenten Service will begin at 7:30pm 04/15 Couples Movie Night here at 6:30pm ( Fly Wheels ) 04/16 Outreach Ministry outing at 11:00am Joy Night at 5:00pm 04/17 Holy Week Revival Kick off. Dinner at 2:00pm and Service will begin at 3pm with special guest Pastor Lamont Brown 04/18-21 Holy Week Revival Monday through Thursday with services starting at 7:00pm nightly. Guest Pastor for Monday through Thursday is Rev. Anthony Ferebee and guest Pastor for Thursday will be Pastor Richard Burton. We will also have communion on Thursday night. 04/22 No Hour Of Power 04/26 CID Session at 6:30pm; Lenten Service will begin at 7:30pm 04/29 Men and Women s Ministry Meeting at 6:30pm Mass Choir (7pm)

3. 10. Minister Edith Shivers will preach at First Baptist Church Burdette Denise Brown 17. Dinner at 2:00pm and Service will begin at 3pm Alexia Smith 24. Sunday 11. 18. 25. Monday 4. Praise Dance Rehearsal (6:30-8:30pm) Adults only Francis Wells Robinson Michael Picott Jr. 19. April 2011 Tuesday 5. CID Session at 6:30pm; Lenten Service will begin at 7:30pm Malachni Spruill 12. CID Session 6:30 Lenten Service 7:30 Women s Retreat & Healthcare meet @ 6 Chyra Chapman 26. CID Session at 6:30pm; Lenten Service will begin at 7:30pm Lena Holmes 6. 27 Wednesday 13. Xaviar Daye 20. Holy Week Revival (7:00pm Nightly) 14. 21 28. Thursday 7. Praise Dance Rehearsal (6:30-8:30pm) Adults only Marion Smith Regina Green Taleigha Daughtie 8. Friday 1. Outreach Meeting at 6:30pm 15. Couples Movie Night here at 6:30pm ( Fly Wheels ) 22. No Hour Of Power Stephanie Wells 29. Men and Women s Ministry Meeting 9. 16. Outreach Meeting at 11am Joy Night at 5pm Allan Clark 23. Bianca Robinson 30. Saturday 2. Teacher Meeting at 10:00am James Green P a g e 8 Notes:

P a g e 9 TODAY IN THE LIFE VERSE of the month It's natural for us to see life as an on-going story where we are the central character and the hero. It is our biography, happening in real-time and we have been cast in the starring role. If we're the hero and the star, where does that leave God in all of this? Well, He's the author, of course, carefully weaving the situations and conditions into a plot which assures a victorious outcome for the hero. Like all good authors, He is making sure the hero overcomes all conflict in the end while the villains get the justice they deserve. This kind of perspective can lead to some serious disillusionment. If we're the hero, shouldn't we have a better job, fewer problems and more adventure? Shouldn't the story have a more interesting plot than this? Sometimes it feels like we're not living the life we would have chosen for the hero, and that can leave us feeling bitter and disappointed. What kind of author is God, anyway? It's absolutely true that God is the author, and He is indeed weaving the plot to ensure the best outcome for the hero. Yet, God is not just the author, He is also that hero about whom He is writing. The story is about God. Does this mean we are some small, bit player in the drama? Not at all! We may not be the hero, but we are the next best thing. We are the hero's beloved who has been separated from Him and locked away in a terrible dungeon. This particular chapter of God's story is about how the hero fights and wins many battles in order to rescue His beloved. In the end, they live happily ever after. For most of us, we've not yet arrived at that happy ending. Instead, we find ourselves nearing the climax of the story. From outside the dungeon walls, God calls to us, "I have come for you. I have endured many trials, won many battles and even lost my only Son in order to rescue you. I have unlocked the doors. Come out now, and let us leave together." The dungeon we're in is a peculiar one. Many of us do not know we are even in a dungeon, and some don't want to be rescued. Inside the dungeon, we are the hero. Despite the terrible conditions, we are in control and no one can take that away from us. We fail to see that we are the hero of nothing -- an empty, lonely life in a cold and desolate world. Yet, we hesitate to leave the security and eminence of our own story to join ourselves to another where we are not the hero. And so, God waits patiently outside the walls hoping that we will at last truly desire the unimaginable love which awaits us in His story when we choose to be with Him. It's almost impossible to understand how anything in life is supposed to make sense when we cling to the notion that we are the hero and that God is crafting a story just for us. In that context, how could we ever hope to explain the loss and suffering we all experience? When trouble comes, as it always does, part of us wonders, "How could you do this to me, God?" The answer makes more sense when, with the proper perspective, we understand the story simply is not about us. The story is not about a happy ending here, on Earth. It's not about fame, wealth or success in our career. Those things may or may not be made available to us depending on what God is accomplishing in our lives, but they are not the hero's reward and we are not the hero. No, this chapter is about our happy ending with God in Heaven, while the entire story is about His eternal glory. When things don't make sense in our lives, we should not ask, "Why me?" Knowing our proper place in the story will help us to ask instead, "What do You want me to learn about You from this situation?" and "How can I help You to accomplish Your will through me?" Maintaining the right perspective will go a long way toward keeping us from the bitterness and despair which await those who demand the starring role and insist on directing every scene. When we have the correct point of view, we will learn to trust the author and the hero. Secure in the knowledge that He loves us and has come for us, if we will only just trust Him and leave the dungeon behind, He will take us home to His Kingdom. We can maintain that trust even when the particular details of the plot are difficult to understand. No matter how hard life becomes, regardless of the dangers we face and the losses we endure, we will never stop following His voice as it guides us out of the dungeon and into His loving arms.