VISION LOVE YE ONE ANOTHER For God so loved the world He gave His only begotten son that we may have life to the fullest. Because we have received His love it is our charge to love. TODAY IS THE BEST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!! The Worship Corner NBCC MONTHLY NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2009 EDITION Bishop Willie J Smith Dr. E Mickey Smith Pastor s Anthony & Erica Proctor, Executive Pastors Pathway To Provision By: Chris Bethel One night, two years ago I had a dream of a King; the wealthiest king of that land and he had two sons. One of the sons loved his dad so much that all he wanted to do is be with him. They would talk, laugh, and have such a good time being with each other. If the King heard that the son wanted anything, he gladly gave it to him because of their fellowship with each other. The King asked him, Do you want anything else son? He said, No, not really, I just like being with you dad. When the son left his presence, the King would make it his point to find out his son s desires so he could fulfill them. Now, the other son came to his Father. The King smiled and said, Hello son, I have not seen you for a while, how are you doing? The son said, Dad, I need one million dollars. I am your son and have a right to some of my inheritance, right? I am entitled to my stuff, right? The King said, Yes you are, but do you ever have time for me? The son said, No, not today, I just need my money and we will talk later. The King replied, You are my son and entitled to the money, so here it is. The attitude of that son made the king sad and a tear fell from the king s eye. When I woke, the Holy Spirit said to me WHICH SON ARE YOU? God hides the TRUTH in dreams, stories, illustrations, and parables so you can come to yourself. They tell you what you need to hear and show you what you need to see- accessing your soul without you knowing it. We all need the heart of the first son as we say to God, God, I want more of You because no one else can satisfy me but You. Nothing compares to You. Lord, I want to be in your Presence, not just to receive your Presents. If I have the Giver which is You alone, I will have your Gifts. MISSION RESTORE CAPABILITY TO THE BELIEVER As we proclaim Jesus, the Christ, as head of the church and the manifested Word of God, our goal is to preach and teach the Word of God with simplicity and understanding so that it may be applied to our everyday lives in a practical and effective manner. Why would you settle for just Provision when you can have The Provider of the Provision? David revealed the secret to his Provision in Psalm 27:4 (ONE THING that I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple). Notice carefully, David said ONE THING he desired; not two, three or several things that he desired. David realized if he would hang out with God, HE would fulfill everything else that he needed. Psalm 23:6 (Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever). The second part of Psalm 23:6 that says, I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever can also be said - - - - BECAUSE I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.
THE WORSHIP CORNER Page 2 BECAUSE I dwell in the house of the Lord forever - The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. BECAUSE I dwell in the house of the Lord Forever - He makes me to lie down in green pastures and leads me beside the still waters. BECAUSE I dwell in the house of the Lord Forever - He restores my soul and leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name s sake. BECAUSE I dwell in the house of the Lord Forever - I may walk through the valley of the shadow of death and I will fear no evil; for You are with me and Your rod and staff comfort me. BECAUSE I dwell in the house of the Lord Forever - You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies and anoint my head with oil. BECAUSE I dwell in the house of the Lord Forever - My cup runs over. BECAUSE I dwell in the house of the Lord Forever - Surely Goodness and Mercy shall follow me all of my life. Every need will be supplied, every problem will be solved, and everything we need is in God s House, because in God s House - - THERE IS NO LACK! But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness ; and ALL THESE THINGS SHALL BE ADDED UNTO YOU. (Matthew 6:33). There is a Divine Order established in Matthew 6:33. 1st - Seek the Kingdom and His righteousness. 2nd - All other things will be added. Jesus is telling us if we seek the King, His domain, His principles and concepts, all the other things that appear to be so important, become secondary and shrink in comparison to what we actually want Communion with God. Has anyone said something negative to you about a close friend and you said to yourself, I know that s not my friend s character. When you dwell with God and make it your objective to make Him your best friend, you will learn His character; then there will be nothing the devil can ever say to you that will make you believe other than what God said personally to you. (Rhema) The first part of Psalm 91 says - He that dwelleth in the secret place of the MOST HIGH IF you dwell in the secret place of the El Elyon God, you will begin to see things as God sees them. You will begin to look in His eyes for yourself and realize - God, you re not a man that will or can lie, and every promise You told me WILL come to pass, GOD, I TRUST YOU! Your Pathway to Provision comes from trusting and knowing that God is your Provider. How can you trust and believe in someone that you do not know personally? How can you have Faith in God if you only know about Him, but do not know Him for yourself. Relationship builds Faith. Remember what David said - One thing I have desired. God proved Himself to David over and over again. From the field of a sheep herder, talking with God under the star lit sky, to the palace of a king, worshipping God in the sanctuary. David discovered in life that Dwelling with God was truly his ONE DESIRE. Because of his ONE DESIRE, David followed God on the Pathway to Provision. Reflecting on the life of David shows God wants the same pathway for us. What he does for one, He will do for another. I am reminded of a hymn that says -...and He WALKS with me, and He TALKS with me, and He TELLS me I am His own, and the joy we share as we tarry there, none other has ever known. Begin today on your Pathway to Provision. Bethel, Chris. "PATHWAY TO PROVISON." TRUTH Magazine Jan. 2009: 16-17. Print.
THE WORSHIP CORNER Page 3 Justified by Faith By Connie Campbell Bratcher Justified by Faith, cleansed and made whole, Forgiven by God, now a satisfied soul. Led by His Spirit the righteous way, Fed by His Word, never to stray. Filled with His goodness, grace and love Imparted by the heavenly Father above. Given freedom from darkness, sin and strife, Step Out on Faith by WAK Chicken Pasta Soup 2 tsp butter or margarine 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into thin strips 1 package(8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups) 1 1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells (4 oz) 1 cup sliced yellow summer quash or zucchini 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 tsp Italian seasoning In a 4-quart nonstick saucepan or Dutch oven, heat butter over medium heat until hot. Cook chicken and mushrooms in butter, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in remaining ingredients heat to boiling. Reduce the heat to low; simmer 10 to 13 minutes or until pasta is tender. Serve immediately Nutrition Facts: Total Calories: 190 From Fat: 35 Total Fat 4g, Saturated Fat 1.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Total Carbohydrate 91g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 1g, Protein 20g
THE WORSHIP CORNER Page 4 Speaking Engagements Bishop Willie J Smith: September 11: Faith Outreach COGIC, Jacksonville, NC Speaking Engagements PASTOR E. MICKEY Smith: September 18, New Covenant Ministries COGIC, Jacksonville, NC @7:30pm September 19, Jenkins Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Sneads Ferry, NC September 25, New Covenant Holiness Church, Wilmington, NC Oct 8-10, Prophetic Training Conf, Pensacola, FL Birthdays Pastor Anthony Proctor September 5th Aulondieu Previlon September 7th Christy Dutton September 14th Solomon Jones September 15th Corran Clark September 19th Vernon Kidd September 19th Megan Fondren September 21st Pastor Erica Proctor September 24th Min. Jill Waters September 24th Tamara Guentner September 29th Anniversaries Maurice/Min. Sholanthe Gordon September 16th Conferences: September 26; Leadership Conference Time: 9am -3pm: Cost $10; Register on or before September 15; Contact Min Alesa Walden (Keynote Speaker: Dr. Pamela R. Smith) October 23-25, Ladies Retreat, Ft. Caswell, NC: Leaving from NBCC Fri Oct 23rd @1pm Rehearsals Schedule: Youth Worship Dance, Mon @ 6pm Adult Worship Dance, Mon @ 7pm Mime Ministry, Mon/ Thur @ 7pm Step Team, Mon @ 7pm Musicians, Tues @ 6-8pm Adult Choir, Tues @ 6pm Worship Team, Tues @ 7pm Gentlemen of Quality, Sat @ 11 am Deployed Members: Joseph Adams Leonel Guerra Brother Anthony Nov. 6-8, Prophetic Training Conf, Washington, DC November 12-14, Women of Worship Conference, Sunset Beach, NC Food Pantry Dates: Sat Sept 12th 9:00-11:00am Sat Sept 26th 9:00-11:00am Volunteers, please contact Deacon Gene or Charlene Jacobs. Upcoming Events: September 11-12: Men s Camping Outing; Begins @6pm on 9/11 and ends @4pm on 9/12 September 14: Ladies Touch Fellowship September 17: Justice Fellowship International Classes begin: For more info See Dr Vicky Farrar Monthly Meetings: Youth Intercessory Prayer Team; Sat Sept 19th Altar Ministry Prayer Team; Every 4th Saturday, 12-1pm
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