Covenant Life Ministries July 2017 Issue 3 Covenant Connection God Bless America Inside this issue: Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance. Psalm 33:12 (NASB) Baptism Training 2 Baptism Celebration 2 F.A.T Corner Monthly Financial Tip Men s Fellowship Breakfast 3 4 June Challenge Bring Someone to Church The Challenge continues. During the month of June several CLM members (listed below) participated in this challenge by inviting their friends and families. We had such a great turnout that it resulted in another tie for June! This challenge will continue until we have a winner. Baby Dedication 4 Congratulations Graduates Happy Father s Day 5 5 Healthy Corner 6 2017 Cheer & Dance Clinic 10 Lamar Lyles Juan Morgan Ingrid Smallwood Shaquan Payton Who Will Win? Special points of interest: Church Calendar Happy Birthday Fun Time Corner Winner Name Winner Name Winner Name 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place $100 Gift Card $50 Gift Card $25 Gift Card Worship Services Sunday mornings @ 10:00am
Baptism Training Accepting Christ is the most significant action a person can ever take. Beginning Sunday, July 2, 2017, (8:45am 9:45am), CLM will begin Baptism classes. This will be a three-week training session where you will learn the significance of Baptism. If you are interested, please see Minister Stan Williams. Baptism Training (Week 1) Sunday, July 2 Purpose of Water Baptism Symbolism of Water Baptism Obeying God s Commands Baptism - Beginning of a New Life Baptism Training (Week 2) Sunday, July 9, 2017 Baptism Order of Service Candidate s Dress Requirements Candidates Preparation Baptism Training (Week 3) Sunday, July 16, 2017 Candidates Regenerated Life Candidates New Birth Review and Questions Baptism Celebration Sunday, July 23, 2017 Baptism is an important step in following Jesus. It symbolizes one s death to sin, burial of the old life and resurrection to new life in Christ just as Jesus died for our sins, was buried and rose to life again (Romans 6:3-5). Jesus command His followers to make disciples and to baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:18-20). Baptism has no saving virtue in itself, Jesus is our only Savior. But those who love Him will follow Him in baptism to signify their decision to accept Him as their Savior. If you are interested, please see Minister Stan Williams or complete the Request to be Baptized Form below. Prerequisites for Being Baptized 1. Confess your sins 2. Repent your sins 3. Believe in Jesus Christ and accept Him as your Savior 4. Complete CLM Water Baptism three-week Training Request to be Baptized!!! Please complete and return to the church office or drop this form into the offering basket on Sunday morning. Name: Address: Apt/Suite: City: State: Zip: Phone Number: (home) (cell) (work) Email Address: Are you a CLM Member? Yes No Page 2 Covenant Connection
F.A.T. (Financial Accountability Team) Corner Monthly Financial Tip What s Your Number? What's your cell phone number? What's your work phone number? What's your social security number? These are all numbers we can all recite from memory, we are so familiar with them. What's your driver s license number? What's your credit card number? The answers to these questions you might not be able to recite from memory, but no big deal. When you need too, you just pull it out of your wallet, do what you need to do and keep it moving. Well how about this question...what is your net worth? How many of you could answer that question? How many of you even know what it is? Knowing your net worth is important for your financial health. Consider those with health conditions such as diabetes or hypertension (high blood pressure). They are constantly monitoring their measurements to ensure they are within their targets or progressing satisfactorily towards them. Well, how's your financial health? Are you in tip top shape, or are you on the brink of financial cardiac arrest? How would you know? What are your measurements? Your net worth is one of the most important financial measurements. It helps you understand where you are financially. Which, in turn, helps you get to where you want to be. We all want to be millionaires, right? Well, how close are you to getting there? Saying you want to be a millionaire is like saying I want to go to the Bahamas. Everybody knows where it is, but the directions to get there are different based on where you are currently located. The path is different for someone in Maryland vs someone in Africa - which is much farther away. Your net worth is your financial GPS current location, allowing you to easily plot how to get to your target destination. There may be many alternate paths, each with different timeframes for getting there. The key is always knowing where you are so that any necessary rerouting can take place. So, here's your homework. Go figure out your net worth. The measurement is simple. Net worth = (Sum Total Value of all assets) - (Sum Total Balance of all debts) Assets include your home (if you are not renting), your car (regardless of whether or not you have a car note), bank accounts, computers, phones, even the clothes on your back. Basically, anything you can sell. However, the focus is on the more significant things. So, let's set aside your awesome shoe collection - whether it s J s or Red Bottoms, for the purpose of this discussion. Debts are obvious. Anything you owe. Mortgages, car notes, credit cards, that under the table loan from Ray Ray. Basically, anybody constantly blowing up your phone with Rihanna s song playing in the background. Figure out your number so you can figure out how to get where you want be. Next month we'll talk about how to get there with the least amount in tolls! Submitted by Deacon Claude Correll July 2017 Issue 3 Page 3
Men s Fellowship Breakfast Men, come out and fellowship with your CLM Brothers! Enjoy great conversation, food and fun as we get to know each other better and feed our souls. Saturday, July 8, 2017 8:00am 12noon 7823 Parston Drive, Unit C Forestville, MD 20747 For more details and to RSVP, please email MenOfCovenant@CLMLife.com Baby Dedication Children are a gift from God and are precious to Him. Dedicating our children to the Lord is an important covenant we make before God. It is through baby dedication that parents and godparents make this covenant and publicly proclaim their faith in Christ and their commitment to pass their faith to their children. As a church, we desire to help you succeed in this parenting journey. On Sunday, June 25, 2017, the following babies were dedicated to the Lord. Ian Boddie Kaylah Bright Keziah Bright Skylar Payton Zaiya Reynolds Zoelle Reynolds Jasir Smith And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them. Mark 10:16 (NIV) May God richly bless you as you welcome this new life into your family! Page 4 Covenant Connection
Congratulation Graduates Pastor Roy Bowman and Reverend Tia Bowman recognized our recent 2016-2017 graduates. Congratulations on your success and hard work. Justin George (Middle School Graduate) Tru Lyles (Elementary School Graduate) Gabriel Welbourne (Middle School Graduate) Necole Hope (High School Graduate) Nyah George (High School Graduate) *** Nicole George (College Graduate Dec 2016) Keisha Linder (College Graduate) *** Nyah George s Certificate was accepted by Jessica George Happy Father s Day Youth and Young Adults honor their fathers and Pastor Roy Bowman on Father s Day. Your Assistance is Required! CLM is in the process of updating the Members Contact Database. Please take the time to ensure that we have your most recent contact information on file. This will allow you to receive announcements of upcoming events, birthday greetings, opening/closures information due to inclement weather, etc. You can update your information online, provide your email address and we will send you the link. Deaconess Diane Williams will also be available after each service to take your information. Help us to stay in-touch with you. July 2017 Issue 3 Page 5
Healthy Corner DISCLAIMER: THIS NEWSLETTER DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this newsletter are for informational purposes only. The purpose of this newsletter article is to promote broad consumer understanding and knowledge of various health topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this newsletter article. COVENANT LIFE MINISTRIES (CLM) does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions or other information that may be mentioned in this newsletter. Reliance on any information appearing in this newsletter article is solely at your own risk. Introducing Dok-Tor Di! Deaconess Diane Williams, lovingly referred to by many as Di, Momma Di and to numerous grand-, great-grand and other children as Me-Ma - has added yet another name to the list - Dok-Tor Di. Dok-Tor Di received this welldeserved title as a result of her passion and extensive research in the area personal health and wellness and even more so in the area of spiritual and natural health and healing. Although her research is extensive and may prove to be a tremendous blessing, it is in no way intended to replace the instruction and guidance of a qualified, licensed health professional. Prior to adhering to any advice listed in this or any future article, please consult with your physician. The above referenced disclaimer is a l s o p r o v i d e d f o r y o u r adherence. HEALTH AS PRIMARY FOOD Health is not just about diet and exercise, it s about consistently addressing your health issues and listening to your body s needs; understanding that health is a journey, not a destination. The food on our plates is important but it s just one aspect of our health. What s just as important are the lifestyle decisions we make that feed us at our core level (the central part or most important part of anything). The people we keep as company; the kinds of exercise we do regularly; the jobs we invest our time and energy into; and the way which we connect on a spiritual level to all things. It s all of these pieces and more that contribute to whether or not we will feel happy and fulfilled in our everyday life. Through the integrative nutrition approach of addressing all components of health and lifestyle (as shown in the Wheel of Life) rather than diet only, we can begin with ourselves and in time transform our society and our planet. Here are 10 points to consider as food for thought: 1. Healing the diet didn t always heal the person. 2. Realize how important it is for you to be able to share your story; to help you feel validated and supported. 3. Provide for yourself a safe space within which you could open up about a the personal issues going on in your life. People are starving for this kind of health. Wheel of Life 4. People not only suffer from poor nutrition when it comes to their diets, they suffer from poor nutrition Page 6 Covenant Connection
Healthy Corner (cont d) when it comes to the experiences that feed them every day. 5. Working jobs that make you miserable and maintaining relationships with people who bring you down is not healthy. 6. Many people don t know how to nourish themselves on a spiritual level. Learn to. There is a feast to be had in reading the Word. 7. Food is important (critically) to health and well-being. I have found it to be secondary to the level of love and joy that surrounds us in our lives. Man does not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. 8. The term primary food describes the many non-food foods that people need in order to feel happy, secure and fulfilled. 9. Through the primary foods concept, the area of nutrition has now been expanded to include more than the food we put in our mouth. Nutrition is everything you consume and everything you surround yourself with. 10. There is no predetermined set of rules when it comes to diet and lifestyle only different people with difference preferences and needs. My prayer is that you have gained some insight into your health and the primary food necessary for a wellbalanced life. Until next time Stay blessed and in good health! Dok-Tor Di B3 (Bodies-by-Brickhouse) - Get Moving! For more information, please contact Eddie Brick Bright at: (202) 440-9622 July 2017 Issue 3 Page 7
Healthy Corner (cont d) Let s Get Healthy Eating Healthy Recipes by Andréa I am a licensed Zumba Fitness instructor who have been teaching Zumba since 2013. I appreciate the opportunity to introduce people of all ages and abilities to a great fitness program they can look forward to, ultimately improving their health, well being and quality of life. My favorite motto is: Let s Get Healthy! Andréa Malee Gross Ingredients: Mom s Curry Chicken & Shrimp (Adopted from My Mother) 2 cans Coconut Milk (14oz; Grace s or Thai Kitchen is my preference) 3tbsp Thai Kitchen Curry Paste (Red or Green) 4tsp Thai Kitchen Fish Sauce 1/4c Brown Sugar 3 boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts, cubed 1bag Shrimp, peeled & deveined (12oz) 1bag frozen Carrots & Peas mix Curry Powder, to taste (Badia is my preference) Golden Raisins, to taste 4c Brown Rice, cooked What To Do: 1. Stir Coconut Milk, Curry Paste, Fish Sauce & Brown Sugar in medium pot over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until well blended. 2. Stir Chicken Breast into mixture and let simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. 3. Once Chicken Breast is cooked, add Shrimp, Carrots & Peas and continue to simmer until Shrimp is cooked, about 3-4 minutes. 4. Sprinkle a generous amount of Curry Powder over all ingredients and stir. Taste and add as much as your heart desires. 5. Stir in about 1/2c Golden Raisins & simmer to blend all the flavors. SERVE HOT OVER BROWN RICE & ENJOY! Page 8 Covenant Connection
Healthy Corner (cont d) I was skeptical about this recipe because Salmon is one of my favorite things to eat & can easily be ruined. I like my Salmon a certain way & never I deviate because I don t want to be disappointed lol. So because of that, I did 1/2 of my filet in my traditional style & the other 1/2 with this recipe (Hence the picture of two different Salmon filets.) Now I wish I would ve done the entire filet with this Parmesan Herb Crust because it is thebomb.com (and super easy)! Parmesan Herb Crusted Salmon Ingredients: 1 Salmon filet, about 2lbs. left whole Parmesan Herb Crust: 3 cloves Garlic, minced 1/4c chopped Parsley 1/2c Parmesan Cheese What To Do: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. 2. Place Salmon skin side down, onto lined baking sheet. Cover Salmon with another piece of parchment paper. 3. Bake Salmon for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and remove top piece of parchment paper. 4. Top with Garlic, Parmesan and Parsley mixture. Return to oven uncovered and allow to bake until center of Salmon is flaky (no more than 20 minutes.) The Parmesan Cheese should have melted and lightly browned. Allow to rest about 5 minutes, serve & ENJOY! July 2017 Issue 3 Page 9
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2017 Cheer & Dance Clinic The CLM Events Ministry will be hosting a 2017 Cheer/Dance Clinic. This is a 2-session event that will run on Saturdays and will teach the fundamentals of dance. Upon completion of the clinic, the participants will perform in a Cheer/Dance Showcase to show off what they have learned. Registration is required, please complete the Registration/Liability and Release Waiver Form below. Date: July 15th and July 22nd (weather permits/outside) Clinic Time: 9:00am 1:00pm Location: CLM (7823 Parston Drive, Unit-C, Forestville, MD 20747) Cost: $25/person (includes class, lunch/snack, souvenir, and completion certificate) (Multi-Sibling $15 per child) Please return the bottom of this form to the Events Ministry by Sunday, July 9th, along with cash or check made out to: CLM (Event Ministry). On the memo line, indicate the payment is for the CLM 2017 Cheer & Dance Clinic. CLM 2017 Cheer & Dance Clinic Registration/Liability and Release Waiver Form Participant s Name Age Parent/Legal Guardian Name Phone Number Emergency Contact Phone Number Allergies/Medical Conditions My child can have their picture taken and photos may be used for promotional purposes. Yes No Waiver: I, the undersigned parent or guardian, do hereby grant permission for my child to participate in the CLM 2017 Cheer/Dance Clinic. I further acknowledge and agree that in taking part in this clinic there is the possibility of physical illness or injury and that participant is assuming the risk of such illness or injury by participating. I further agree not to hold Covenant Life Ministries and its members which conduct the clinic from any claims of damages, demands, and actions whatsoever, including the attorney fees in the manner arising out of the participant s participation in the clinic. Parent/Guardian Signature Date July 2017 Issue 3 Page 11
Covenant Life Ministries July 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Worship Service 10am (Communion) Baptism Training (8:45 9:45 am) 9 Worship Service 10am Baptism Training (8:45 9:45 am) 16 Worship Service 10am Baptism Training (8:45 9:45 am) 3 4 Independence Day 5 6 7 8 Men s Fellowship (8am noon) 10 11 12 13 14 15 Cheer / Dance Clinic (9am 1pm) 17 18 19 20 21 22 Cheer / Dance Clinic (9am 1pm) 23 Worship Service 10am Baptism (immediately after service) 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 Get Your CDs. Individual CDs are available for a small donation of $5.00. If you would like to purchase a CD from any of the previous lessons or if you are interested in a series of lessons, please see our Media Ministry POCs Sheriee Waller or Elder Tanya George to complete a request form or email media@clmlife.com. Page 12 Covenant Connection
Recognizing all July Birthdays 1 Jayla Ford Debbie Parrish 4 Keisha Linder 6 Crystal Crumb 8 Samuel Linder Walter Pete Bowman 9 Dennis Blake 14 L Sandra Sunny Smith 22 Tomeka Baldwin 26 Edward Brick Bright-EL 27 Cornelius Young 28 Kevin K.J. Holzclaw, Jr. We Are So Excited! This newsletter (available online at www.clmlife.com) will be published monthly and will focus on the life of the church, its members, upcoming events, ministry opportunities and will provide members of the church with articles to read from both church staff and members of the church. So if you have a success story, testimony, accomplishment, event, suggestion or just want to recognize someone and would like to share, We Want to Hear From You! For additional information or to submit a request, please see anyone from the Communication & Public Relations Ministry (CPR), AssocMin. Carolyn Bowman, Elder Tanya George, or Sabrina (Peggy) Williams. You can also email us at CPR@CLMLife.com. In our Next Issue NOTE: All request must be received no later than the 20th of each month for print in the next issue. Back to School Edition getting ready to go back to school in the fall. Check out our August Newsletter as it will be full of information to help you get ready for back to school. If you are a senior preparing for college we will have information of applying to colleges, taking the SAT, ACT, etc. CLM Pantry Ministry Back to School Supplies in need for supplies for school, CLM Pantry Ministry will have supplies available at discounted rates. Ladies in Fellowship presents Classy or NAH?, for girls ages 12 20 years old, August 11, 2017. We are working on our next issue, do you have something you want to have printed? Please contact any CPR team member or email CPR@CLMlife.com July 2017 Issue 3 Page 13
Fun Time Corner Answers will be posted in August s Issue Page 14 Covenant Connection
Fun Time Corner (cont d) How well did you do? Here are the answers to last months puzzle. Answer to 20 Books of the Bible Someone showed me this story and remarked that there are twenty books of the Bible hidden here. He challenged me to find them. Sure enough they're all here. Still this thing is a lulu. Kept me looking so hard for the longest time. Some of you will get bogged down with facts, others are hit by them like they were some kind of revelation or one may get in a jam, especially since the names are not capitalized and often leap the spaces between the words. This makes it a real job to find them, but it'll provide a most fascinating few minutes for you. Yes, there are some really easy ones to spot, but don't get the big head cause truthfully you'll soon figure that it would take more federal judges and preachers numbers of hours to find them all. I will admit that it usually takes a minister to find one of them, and that it is not uncommon for there to be loud lamentations when it is pointed out. One lady says that when she is confronted with puzzles like this, she brews a cup of tea to help her concentrate better, but then this gals a real pro. Verbs, nouns, and all that stuff are her thing. See how well you can compete. relax! If you fail to find them, there's a penalty. You'll have to go fly a kite, sit on a banana, hum the Battle Hymn of the Republic, or hose a dog (a mean one). Get to it! Word List Acts Amos Esther Hebrews Hosea James Job Judges Kings Lamentations Luke Mark Nahum Numbers Peter Preacher (Ecclesiastes) Proverbs Revelation Ruth Titus July 2017 Issue 3 Page 15
Covenant Life Ministries Pastor Roy L. Bowman and Rev Tia Bowman 7823 Partson Drive Unit C Forestville, MD 20747 Phone: 301-202-5433 Fax: Email: info@clmlife.com Website: www.clmlife.com In Need of a Ride The Transportation Ministry provides service to members and non-members alike who have a desire to attend any of our services. The Transportation Ministry will reach others with the gospel by providing transportation so they can attend Worship Service on a regular basis. We provide safe and reliable transportation for anyone desiring to be among the people of God. Contact Elder Michelle Gross via email at Transportation@CLMLife.com for information or to request a ride. Watch Us Live! Living Life in Agreement with God Hebrews 8:8-13 www.livestream.com or www.clmlife.com Have a Suggestion or Comment? Do you have a suggestion or comment for the Covenant Connection Newsletter? We love hearing your thoughts! Use this form below to provide us feedback. Name: Email: Comment/Suggestion: