Let There Be Light - Bowens Chapel AME Zion Church Newsletter

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Bowens Chapel AME Zion Church

Let There Be Light Newsletter

November Cape Fear AME Zion Conference, Wilmington, NC - Rev. Alexander Jones, Presiding Elder 2017

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Welcome to a Church to Call Home - Everyone Welcome!

Trivia - Members Roles & Interests Match the church member to their role or interest—photos 1 to 8 top left to bottom right. ___ elder

___ new evangelist

___ Home Missions President

___ new pastor

___ church friend, age 99

___ former pastor’s spouse

___ usher

___ trustee’s chairperson

___ church secretary

___pastor

___ choir director

___ got married at Bowens

Sunday School 10 AM Church Service 11 AM 5826 Carolina Beach Rd., Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 793-6414 church telephone on Sundays bowenschristedu@yahoo.com Pastor (910) 910 515-3288 kgmjette34@gmail.com

2017-18 Mission & Vision

Mission: Keep God’s commandments as we increase our love for God and help meet the needs of humankind Vision: Retool, Refocus, Repurpose in order to: •Exalt Jesus •Empower God’s People •Evangelize •Encourage & Equip

New Pastor New Bible Study God Plain Fun

Bowens Chapel New Bible Study Here is How to Attend via Your Telephone Yes, participate in bible study from home or any location with telephone access. Meetings are on

Rev. Karen McCracken *grew up in Southport, NC * attended Brown’s Chapel AMEZ Church *studied at Cape Fear Community College *serving as newest Bowens Chapel pastor

Wednesdays starting at 6 PM. If another time is more convenient, you can still attend. Bible study meetings are accessible anytime 24/7. Invite everyone you know to join you at our new bible study by giving out this information.

How It Works Dial-in Number: 1 (515) 604-9387 Access Code: 863204

BIBLE STUDY COOKIES …for an upcoming face-to-face yearly meeting

God Plain Fun Thanksgiving Word Search Puzzle Find and circle 15 Thanksgiving words. Based on Psalm 100 Enter his gates with Thanksgiving. Psalm 100:4

a Diane Judge Puzzle

NEW PASTOR’S PRAYER REQUEST I am seeking your prayers as I embark on my new assignment as the pastor of Bowen Chapel AMEZ Church off of Carolina Beach Road in Wilmington NC. I am so humbled and grateful unto my Lord and Savior JESUS THE CHRIST that he trusts me with such a ministry. To God be the Glory! I am excited and ready to serve.

AME ZION DISCIPLINE STUDY LAY COUNCIL QUESTION

TECHNOLOGY GADGET Can aBEST member call a church meeting?

1 C brown sugar 1 C granulated sugar 1 C shortening 3 eggs l tsp vanilla or lemon extract 4 C flour (no whole wheat) 2 tsp Baking Powder 2 tsp Baking Soda 1 tsp salt 1 C buttermilk or 1 T vinegar in 1 C sweet milk Drop by table spoon on greased cookie sheet (or parchment paper) Bake at 400 F for 7 minutes Frosting 1 lb powder sugar 1 T butter enough milk to make frosting moist Frost while still warm.

Why Should I Be an Active Member of Bowens Chapel AME Zion Church ?

THIS ISSUE’S Q&A As active members of Bowens Chapel AME Zion Church, a small congregation, 166-yearold church, we are seeking to do a better job of using God given gifts and talents in uplifting ways, and so can you. All are welcome. Ask how to participate.

WE HAVE A REALLY GOOD PRESIDENT IN OUR MIDST Tanisha Hansley, a Winston Salem State University senior, is president of the university’s student NAACP Chapter. Upon graduation she plans to pursue a Master’s degree in social work/sociology and work to help children.