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November 2011 ✓ Kingdom Schedule

✓ Dose of Laughter

✓ November Birthdays

✓ Monthly Devotional

✓ Yearly New

Testament Reading

Plan

Dr. K. D Shivers

Pastor

Minister E. R. Shivers

Leading Lady

“The Lesser

Blessed the Greater”

Today's Reading: Genesis 47:7-10 (also Jeremiah 22-23; Titus 1

Joseph brought his family to Egypt and introduced his father to Pharaoh.

Pharaoh is the head guy…he is the President, the Commander in Chief, the

main man. In contrast, Jacob is a wanderer, a sojourner, the father of

shepherds and a very old man who had to leave his homeland because he and

his family would have died of starvation from the famine. But why do the

Scriptures say two times: “Jacob blessed Pharaoh?” How does that happen?

How does the empty bless the full? How does the lesser bless the greater? How does the poor possess more than the rich? How does the average

overrule the superior? The answer—GOD.

God uses the foolish things of the world to confound the wise. God

reveals His will and His blessings to the childlike. God empowers everyday people to fulfill abundant promises with or without money, with or without power and with

or without titles. The prayers and praises of the saints have higher ratings and rewards than

the most powerful, self sufficient persons on earth.

We have our logic all mixed up down here. If we really understood the ways of the

Lord, we would not be held down by difficulty nor be lifted up with pride. When we fix our

eyes on the things that matter, we understand that Jacob’s “evil” years of pilgrimage have

an eternal value that weighs more than this nameless Pharaoh who lived a life of luxury on

earth.

You are a child of God, just like Jacob. Jacob blessed Pharaoh because of Jacob’s

position in the heavenlies. He blessed Pharaoh because Jacob knew what being blessed

really meant. Jacob blessed Pharaoh and today, his life still blesses us. Jacob has done

more for me than Pharaoh because Jacob’s family brought to us the greatest blessing of

all…Jesus. When we really know Jesus, we truly understand what it is to be blessed so that

we can freely bless others. Ask the Lord to use you to bless someone today.

Yearly Reading Plan and Daily Devotion

November Week 45 Week46 Week 47 Week 48

Saturday November

I Timothy 6:1-21

November 12

Philemon 1-25

November 19

Hebrews 9:8-28

November 26

James 1:13 – 2:7

Sunday November 6

II Timothy 1:1-2:7

November 13

Hebrews 1:1-2:9

November 20

Hebrews 10:1-18

November 27

James 2:8-26

Monday November 7

II Timothy 2:8-26

November 14

Hebrews 2:10-3:19

November 21

Hebrews 10:19-39

November 28

James 3:1-18

Tuesday November 8

II Timothy 3:1-4:8

November 15

Hebrews 4:1-5:9

November 22

Hebrews 11:1-31

November 29

James 4:1-17

Wednesday November 9

II Timothy 4:9 -

Titus 1:5

November 16

Hebrews 5:10-6:20

November 23

Hebrews 11:32-12:17

November 30

James 5:1 – I Peter 1:2

Thursday November 10

Titus 1:6 – 2:10

November 17

Hebrews 7:1-28

November 24

Hebrews 12:18-13:17

December 1

I Peter 1:3 - 25

Friday November 11

Titus 2:11 – 3:15

November 18

Hebrews 8:1-9:7

November 25

Hebrews 13:18 –

James 1:12

December 2

I Peter 2:1-25

Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you

may grow thereby.” (1 Peter 2:2)

If you haven’t begun this one year reading program of the New Testament, it is never too late! Come on and jump on board!

This plan is designed to help us not only read through the new Testament in a year, but to help us apply God’s word to our everyday

life and develope a deeper relationship with our Heavenly Father.

Since this plan includes only the New Testament, each segment can be read in 5-8 minutes, and will allow you the

opportunity to actually study the portion of Scripture you are reading, instead of reading only… If you choose to dig deeper, (and

hopefully you will!), a 20-30 minute/day study can increase your knowledge of the Bible as well as your love for the Lord. The goal

should not be “quantity” (how much you read), but “quality” in what you read, learn and apply. The reading plan is divided into 52

weeks, with readings for each day. Follow these steps in Bible study:

• Pray - confess sins before you begin; ask for the Holy Spirit's illumination of God's Word

• Observe - read the text over & over (repetition); take notes, ask questions

• Study - underline key words and/or phrases. Ask, "What is the passage saying?"

• Evaluate - cross-reference the text with other portions of Scripture. Find what others have said about the text

(commentaries, Bible dictionaries)

• Meditate - what principle or command can be applied? Is there a promise or basic doctrinal truth to lay hold of? Remember, DO what you have learned.

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2:30PM Minister Shivers will preach at Higher Calling

Ministry in Suffolk, VA. Praise Team is asked to serve.

11/08 Election Day

Following CID Session, there will be a family church meeting

11/11 Veteran’s Day

7:30PM We will fellowship with Faith of Deliverance (on

Holiday Street in Suffolk, VA) Mass Choir and Ushers are

asked to serve.

11/12 3:00PM – 5:00PM There will be a meeting with the

young adults here at the chapel, ages 18-35. Please bring a

dish.

11/13 9:00am Dedication of baby Aniylah Nyjac Clarke during

morning service.

2:00PM Pastor Shivers will minister at Mt. Sinai for their

Men’s Day Celebration. Sons of Solomon are asked to serve.

11/14 6:30PM Levite Ministry Meeting

7:30PM Assembly of Servants Meeting

6:30-8:30PM WOW Rehearsal

11/18 12:00 – 1:00PM Hour of Power – Sylvia Gundy

6:30PM Women and Men’s Ministry will meet

11/19 9:00 – 11:00AM WOW rehearsal

November 20 – 21, 2011

Fall Harvest Revival

Sunday Special Guest Minister will be Pastor H. Carlyle Church of Chapel

Grove UCC. Dinner will begin at 1:00PM and the service will

start at 2:00PM.

Monday & Tuesday Special guest Minister will be Pastor Ricky Holly of St.

John Baptist Church in Stoney Creek, Virginia.

11/20 9:00AM Super Seed Sunday

11/24 Thanksgiving Day

9:00AM Thanks giving Day Service at Triumph in Victory

(Wakefield, VA)

Thursday before 1st Sunday 6:00pm- Praise Team 7:00pm- Mass Choir

Thursday before 2nd Sunday

7:00pm - Sons of Solomon

February

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Valentines Day

December

22

First day of winter

25

Christmas Day

31

New Year’s Eve Service

Thursday before 3rd Sunday 6:30pm- Youth Choir

Thursday before 4th Sunday

6:00pm- Praise Team 7:00pm- Joyful Voices

Choir Rehearsal Schedule

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Scripture and Welcome

11/06 Zachary Robinson (Hebrews 4:14-16)

Ebony Clarke (welcome)

11/13 Quenton Turner (Psalms 100:1-5)

Nikia Robertson (welcome)

11/20 Krystle Daye (I Chronicles 16:8-12)

Willie Turner Jr. (welcome)

11/27 Latoya Diggs (Colossians 3:15-17)

Ruby Clarke (welcome)

Worship Leader Schedule

11/06 Elder Margaret Shivers-Thomas

11/13 Khadedra Vaughan

11/20 Minister William Robinson

11/27 Elder Wayne Hatton

Hour of Power

November 18st

2011 – Sylvia Gundy

Tuesday Altar Prayer

11/01 Donald Watkins

11/08 Ernest Ruffin

11/15 Wendy Green

11/22 Fall Harvest Revival (NO CIDS)

11/29 Michael Green

November Door Opener

Michael Green

Children Fellowship

Bro. Roger Gundy

Servant Leader Schedule

11/06 Bro. Michael Green

11/13 Bro. Earl Moton

11/20 Bro. Donald Watkins

11/27 Sis. Turekia White

(The date in parenthesis is the Sunday date of the

lessons to be taught on Tuesday)

Adult Teachers

11-01 William Robinson (11-06)

11-08 William Robinson (11-13)

11-15 Minister Edith Shivers (11-20)

11-22 Fall Harvest Revival (NO CIDS)

11-29 Minister Edith Shivers (12-04)

November Teacher’s Schedule

Teen Teacher

Ernest Ruffin

Intermediate Teachers

Cynthia Edwards and Phyllis Duck

Primary and Beginners Teacher

Stacey Turner and Shenille Gray

…Monthly Devotional… Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe

that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. November's Inspiring Thought: Faith is the Key This chapter, Hebrews 11, is often called the Hall of Faith. In it we

read of all the great men of faith recorded in the Scriptures. Here we learn that faith is the key to

pleasing God. First, we need faith to come to

God—to believe he exists and then trust him for our salvation. Then, our continued abiding faith—the kind that causes us to seek him daily—offers the promise of a dynamic, rewarding walk with the Lord.

The Bible says in 2 Peter 1:3 that as we grow in our knowledge of God, through his divine power he gives us everything we need for life and godliness. Jesus relied

on the Word of God alone to

overcome obstacles, including the

devil. God's Word is alive and powerful (Hebrews 4:12), useful for correcting us when we are wrong and teaching us what is

right (2 Timothy 3:16). So, it makes sense for us to carry God's Word in our hearts through memorization, to be ready to face any problem, every difficulty, and whatsoever challenge that life can send our way.

Faith Building Bible Verses Presented here are a number of problems, difficulties and

challenges that we face in life, along with corresponding answers from God's Word:

1. Anxiety

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all

understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

2. Doubt I tell you the truth, if you have

faith as small as a mustard seed,

you can say to this mountain,

'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:20

3. Lacking Direction Trust in the Lord with all your heart;

do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6

4. Temptation

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let

you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under

it. 1 Cor. 10:13

5. Tiredness ... but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will

walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31

6. Poverty And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory

by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19

Meditation & Prayer By Valerie Gray

As you endeavor to read through the New Testament this year, continue to dig deeper

to uncover the truths in God’s Holy Word. Just as in Psalms, a verse of the Scripture

says, "Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable unto

God," one of the best ways of study for me is to meditate and pray. Before studying,

engulf yourself in worship through songs. Then, pray and ask God to open your heart

and eyes so you are receptive to what the Holy Spirit is saying and what God want to

speak to you through your reading. After studying, write down or underline the sentence

of the Scripture or devotion that pierced/touched your heart. Pause at that point and

pray. Afterwards start to meditate on that phrase or sentence. [e.g., John 15:4a, meditate

on the word 'abide' in this verse, abide in me and I will abide in you. Continue to

meditate and to pray along side with that Scripture whenever you remember until it

comes alive and active in you. Seek for deeper explanation of that as you meditate on it.

If you want to go further, use a concordance to find like scriptures and study the

surrounding scriptures to find out more about the time period, the people and the

situations surrounding that particular scripture. I think as you begin to meditate and

study the Word of God, you will begin to do it more often and begin to make it a part of

your daily routine.

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Points to Ponder

Whatever is at the center of

our life will be the source of

our security, guidance,

wisdom, and power.

~ Stephen Covey ~

"To the man who pleases Him,

God gives wisdom, knowledge

and happiness."

~ Ecclesiastes 2:26 ~

Bid faith look through the

keyhole of promise and see

what God has laid up for those

who love Him. You serve a

God who keeps covenant

forever. Having already bathed

in the fountain of His tender

mercies, how can you stand on

this side of eternity, afraid to

wet your feet with those short-

lived sufferings which, like a

little splash of water, run

between you and glory?

~ William Gurnall~

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.

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.

Newsletter Submissions

Katherine Bond Tues., 11/15

Calvontae Blow Wed., 11/16

Khadeldra Vaughan Wed., 11/16

Willie Turner Jr. Sat., 11/19

Wendy Johnson Tues., 11/22

Antonio Dixon Wed., 11/23

Evelyn Moton Wed., 11/23

Jerrell Ralph Sun., 11/27

Mario Wilkerson Sun., 11/27

Jowanda Smith Mon., 11/28

Arlene Langhorne Wed., 11/30

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