Mary Luster-2nd Gladys Bonmer-3rd Zarrion Robinson-10th Deonte’ McGee– 13th Evelyn Butler– 15th Lillie Graham –22nd Dec. Willie Fudge-27th Leatha Gervin -31st D. J. Alexander- 31st

Help Wanted

Luke 10:1-2

Many of us can attest to the fact that

we have encountered window signs

that read either help wanted or now

hiring. You see companies are

searching for those who have a

desire to fill vacant positions. Most

employers want individuals who are

dedicated, committed, loyal and

dependable. They do not want those

who are going to hang out in the

breakroom near the water cooler and

coffee machine. They do not want

someone who is going to watch the

clock all day. No, they want someone

who has a mind to work. There is a

sign in the local church, as well as in

the Kingdom of God that reads

HELP WANTED. There are a number

of vacant positions that need to be

filled. The Lord is looking for

someone He can trust to get the job

done. God is looking for someone

dependable and loyal who is not in

it for self gain but for the glory of our

Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God is

not looking for those who are not

interested in hanging out in the

breakroom, because there is enough

of those already. They come to

church on break. They go home on

break. They go to work on break.

Fact of the matter, their life is just

one BIG BREAK and because of that

there is a HELP WANTED sign

posted!

35 Jesus went throughout all the

cities and villages, teaching in their

synagogues and proclaiming the

gospel of the kingdom and healing

every disease and every affliction. 36

When he saw the crowds, he had

compassion for them, because they

were harassed and helpless, like sheep

without a shepherd. 37 Then he said

to his disciples, “The harvest is

plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38

therefore pray earnestly to the Lord

of the harvest to send out laborers

into his harvest."

Matthew 9:35-38

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Connect with God through

reading the bible and praying

every day. Below is the bible

reading plan for the next 5

weeks:

Wek 1:

Psalm 33:1-19

Week 2:

Genesis 12:1-3

Week 3:

Exodus :23:23-27

Week 4:

1 Kings 4:20-25

The goal of the Christian life is to know Christ and to be like Him!

That’s it, isn’t it! Christianity is definitely not a religion of rules and

rituals that we must work at keeping in order to climb the ladder

to heaven. Rather, it is a personal, growing relationship with the

risen, living Lord Jesus Christ that results in our growing

conformity to Him. Our goal is to know Him and to become like

Him!

March 4, 2018

Volume 8, Issue 3

Inside this Issue

Encouragement Corner…..2

Health Corner..……………....2

Health Workshop….…........3

Help Wanted………..………...4

Being Christ-like.……………..5

Special Points of Interest

Connect, Reach, Build

Everything seems to be measured by "the best".

What is the best car?

What is the best price?

Who is the best doctor?

Where is the best vacation spot?

What is the best choice? In our search for what we think is best, we forget about who really is the best. Jesus stands above the conditions of this life as someone who is greater than the best this world has to offer. He is greater than our best and our worst. As we move closer to Easter we are going to learn together how the life of Jesus is GREATER than the best and the worst of the world around us!

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Phone: (850) 973-3127

Have you noticed how things in life don’t always go as planned?

Circumstances pop up and throw us for a loop (if we let them). If you read the Bible, it is full of stories like this, and somehow they help us through the 'light and momentary afflictions' of life. I keep pondering Mary, the mother of Jesus; an angel appears and speaks, an unwanted teenage pregnancy, public ridicule, delivers her first born in a barn then watches as he is brutally murdered for crimes he never committed. It's fair to say that Mary's life was one of unexpected occurrences.

As I grow older what I am finding out is that the unexpected in life has purpose. And in Mary's case, great purpose. Imagine how your unexpected moments and even perceived inconveniences are purposed of God for His greater purpose. God's word has specific instructions for times of mess. Here are a few I often quote: Those whose minds are stayed on Thee, He will keep in perfect peace. (I bet Mary quoted that one a few times a day as a pregnant outcast). He will never leave me nor forsake me. He will work all things together for my good and His glory because He loves me and I love Him. His ways are perfect ways and they are not my ways. They are ways that I can fully trust and rely on. God has given us these truths that we might view the circumstances of life from His perspective. Our viewpoint too often is right out of our flesh and leads us to self pity and despair. God's perspective always leads us to our victory. It leads us to handle life with faith, trusting God no matter what the circumstance and finding our strength in Him. But we have got to know His word, His promises to us and then believe them and act upon them. Take His word as your prescription and hold on because just like Mary, the Mother of Christ God has great purpose in your life.

March is National Nutrition Month

(NNM), an annual nutrition education

campaign created by the Academy of

Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). This

year’s theme, Put Your Best Fork

Forward, reminds us that every bite

counts. At home, at work, or in a

restaurant, the choices you make to

influence your health one bite or one

forkful at a time. Small improvements

in food choices add up over time.

Progress, not perfection, is what

matters most. Parents are the most

important role models for their

children. Here are some tips from the

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Eat

meals together as a family, including

breakfast and dinner on school days. Fill

half your plate with vegetables and

fruit. Make at least half of your grain

choices whole grain Talk positively

about eating healthy food. Work with a

registered dietitian nutritionist that

works for you and your family.

Remember, healthy habits are caught,

not taught. Never underestimate the

power your habits make in your child's

life.

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Rev. Josie Graham

Minister Denise Robinson

Minister Annie Moore Barfield

Spending time with the Lord Jesus each morning isn’t to fulfill some kind of religious duty or perform a ritual. If we just “clock in” and “clock out” without our heart being in it or our spirit engaged, we may develop a habit, but it won’t be an enjoyable one nor will it help us know the Lord more or grow in Him. Keeping a lifeless practice is pointless and fruitless.

Instead, we must approach our time in the morning as an

opportunity to be with the One we love and who loves us, our

dear Savior Christ. The Lord Jesus is a wonderful person

who lives in us. The goal of this time is to contact Him in our

spirit, be fed by Him in His Word, enjoy Him, receive His

speaking, and speak to Him.

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Get to the Heart of the Matter

Health Workshop

Candida Akins Testimony

1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sunday 11am

4th Sunday 8:30am

Wednesday Night

Prayer Meeting 6pm

Bible Study 6:30pm