McCLAIN MINISTRIES MAKING A DIFFERENCE "The Greatest Good You Can Do For Others Is Not Only Share Your Riches, But To Reveal To Them Their Own" MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Want news you can use? Our Written Communication Team meets the monthly challenge of publishing a newsletter worthy of the time you invest in reading it. Written Communication & Publication Team Mary Simpson-Jackson, MS (601) 362-3185 Allyson Roberts-Rancho Cucamonga, CA (909) 948-2104 http://mcclainministries.org/newsletter PRAYER WARRIORS We take your prayer requests seriously and have established a dedicated team of prayer warriors to provide continuous intercession on your behalf: Prayer Request and Praise Report Team Arbra Ackee-Little Rock, AR (501) 565-4853) Jannice Horton-Jackson, MS (601) 353-4262 Denise Jones-Jackson, MS (601) 948-7094 Jan Smith-Benton, LA (318) 965-1006 http://mcclainministries.org/prayerline
WEBSITE We have endeavored to provide you with an enjoyable experience that includes music, graphics and compelling articles that we hope will enrich your spiritual life. www.mcclainministris.org BLOGGER S SPHERE We want to hear from you in real-time. The blogging experience is about not only putting your thoughts on the web, but hearing back from and connecting with other like-minded individuals. It s an electronic means of conversation without incurring the long distance expense. Our blog site let readers from all over the world give feedback on topics of interest: melvamcclain.blogspot.com BIBLE WORKSHOP Our bible workshop featuring video conferencing provides a global opportunity to study the comprehensive Word of God. The video conferencing feature further allows the Bi-monthly workshop to become more personal and interactive. With this feature our nationwide audience can become an integral part of the local Home Bible Study. It is not enough for you to receive this powerful life changing information; it is vital that you learn how to effectively transfer the information to others. In our workshop you will learn how to train others. http://mcclainministries.org/bible_workshop_ 2
WEEKLY INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE The weekly inspirational message is updated every Monday morning in an effort to start your week with a medicinal dose of What Thus Saith The Lord. This feature allows us to share relevant spiritual information on a real-time basis. http://mcclainministries.org/inspirational_message THE LEARNING TREE The Learning Tree feature expands our Weekly Inspirational Message into a more in-depth study of biblical history and culture. It is especially designed for those individuals who want to make a serious study of the Bible as it relates to historical facts, customs and traditions. http://mcclainministries.org/learning_tree STUDY MATERIAL Despite the fact the airwaves are filled with the knowledge of God, there are multitudes of people who are not walking in victory. Some of our own love ones are being defeated daily by the enemy. Our only offensive weapons against Satan are Intercessory Prayer and the Word of God. Knowledge is Power; therefore we constantly endeavor to provide quality spiritual food to assist with your quest for victory. Study Material Acquisition And Coordination Team Carolyn Cooper-Little, Rock AR (501) 455-3204 Cheryl Hudson-Wauconda, IL (847) 487-7785 Gean Tucker-Jackson, MS (601) 373 1071 Sylvia Washington-Jackson, MS (601) 981-0351 3
NATIONAL BULLETIN BOARD PROJECT Our goal is to build a nationwide database of Christian Entrepreneurs. The electronic list will put the business and service of each member at the fingertip of millions of consumers through free Internet exposure. With this exposure it is the intention of McClain Ministries to be a liaison for those who have needs of services and those who provide them. http://mcclainministries.org/national_bulletin_board QUARTERLY TELECONFERENCES Among the many ministry communication tools are our quarterly teleconferences. These conferences allow us to share the uncompromised Word of God, as well as fellowship with our members in a spirit of unity that has literally changed the lives of those who participate. HOUR OF POWER The Lord has blessed us with the wonderful supernatural tool of the 6 o'clock hour of power. This is the designated time we globally intercede for the needs of others, the concerns of the ministry, and the leadership within our community, our nation, and our world. This powerful prayer structure allows an ongoing intercessory process on a daily basis. Bring all of your cares and burdens to the altar during this hour and encourage others to do the same. Lives are being changed daily. Breakthroughs are happening during this powerful hour. 4
1. Computer Clinic FUTURE PROJECTS 2007 Provide a comprehensive computertraining program for economically disadvantaged individuals and others to prepare them to compete in today s job market. This activity will serve as a resource center to provide individuals with the technical skills needed to propel some form welfare to workfare and others from unskilled to skilled positions. This project will be initiated June, 2007 and completed August, 2007. 2. Tutoring Classes Tutoring classes will be offered during the regular school term as well as the summer for those students who are slow learners, have learning disabilities or lack the aptitude to compete with others in a regular classroom setting. This activity will enhance individuals self esteem and decrease the student dropout rate. Plans are to initiate this project in the fall of 2007 using retired and active school teachers. 3. Community Pantry Partner with local agencies including soup kitchens and shelters in an effort to supplement there services by providing can good items on an as need basis. This activity will serve as reinforcement to current community outreach programs. The project will be initiated October, 2007. 5
4. National Bulletin Board Service Continued activities are planned geared toward the completion of the E-List project: Entrepreneur network synergy meeting scheduled January 13, 2007 Entrepreneur network dinner/meeting scheduled March 10, 2007 Entrepreneur network synergy meeting May 5, 2007 Entrepreneur network dinner/meeting scheduled October 6, 2007 The E-List is a part of a National Database for consumers that is developed by a wordof-mouth network. It is a growing collection of people s real-life experiences with local area services. The people who join the E-List are like you looking for a way to find trustworthy businesses that perform high-quality work. Rather than digging through the phone book s yellow pages, they check McClain Ministries E-List to find out what services people in their area use. The electronic list will put the business and service of each member at the fingertip of millions of consumers through free Internet exposure from the list. The exposure is to provide honest and excellent service. We are not just building a network, but a family of integrity who serves. We are not just standing alone but... Standing Together As 1... working together as 1 as one great light for the whole world to see. So let your light shine. For as He is-so are we! 6
5. McClain Ministries Internet Radio Station Internet radio is a broadcasting service transmitted via the Internet. Because the radio signal is relayed over the Internet, it is possible to access the stations from anywhere in the world for example, you can listen to an Australian radio station from Europe or America. This makes it a popular service for people who have interests that may not be adequately catered to by local radio stations. One of the most common ways to distribute internet radio is via streaming technology using a lossy audio codec. The MP3 codec is most popular. Our station will be using the MP3 format. Ownership of a 24 hour Internet radio station will increase our opportunity to share the uncompromised Word of God as well current topics of interest. With one click you can experience recorded as well as live programming in an instance. The live programming will be specifically geared to our Entrepreneur program as well as meeting the needs of our community. This project will be initiated April, 2007 and completed September, 2007. McClain Ministries looks forward to serving the global community with yet another project. All activities are sponsored through donations to McClain Ministries and provided without charge to participants. 7
INTERESTED IN JOINING US IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE: McClain Ministries is virtual in nature and probably unlike any other ministry you know. It is my sincere desire that it provide the opportunity for its members to display their unique talents and abilities. Although currently we have five volunteer groups referred to as teams, my hope is that they will become experts in their assignments and fully functional ministry departments. Departments willing to assume and carry out the responsibilities assigned them. Want to know more about this unique ministry: 1050 Ridgeside Drive Brandon, MS 39042 Phone: 601-824-7498 Email: melvamcclain@bellsouth.net Every day we receive praise reports from people being saved and delivered out of darkness and into the light. People are walking in victory through faith in God s Word. Everything we do is about ministering to you. We have you in mind when we publish our newsletter, conduct Bible workshops, send study material, tapes, and even as we sow seed into other ministries. We appreciate you. But more than that, we believe God for your success. God is saying to the entire Church, Come and receive what I have for you; I am calling you to a special work and I want to equip you for the task." It has been thrilling to see the gifts exercised effectively and beautifully ministered in the Body of Christ. To see it bring glory and honor to God. It's exciting to watch Spirit-filled Methodists, Catholics, Pentecostals, Baptists, Episcopalians, Charismatics, and Fundamentalists walking in the gifts of the Spirit. Then, through their gifts, see the afflicted healed and set free through the power of the Gospel. 8