LionsRoar-March2013

March 2013

Lion’sMagazine Roar

A Monthly Publication of The City of Praise Family Ministries

The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. Proverbs 28:1

Your #1 Fan Beyond the Cheers

Luck or The Lord

Words Matter

The Praise Report Good News in The City

Beyond the Cheers

Friends of the Family

Jersey Sunday

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We can hardly believe that spring is upon us. This season is special to us because it is the season of rebirth. The visual images of the earth being painted with God’s miraculous rainbow of flowers and perfumed with fragrances of hope open up the heart to truly understand joy.

However, even more powerful than the rebirth that takes place across the landscape of the earth is the rebirth that God can perform in our lives.

John 3:3 – “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” The actual power of being born again is too much for words to begin to describe. Every single day of our lives, we should be jumping up and down for joy because God has given us the opportunity to shed the old life and to be born again into a new creation who can fellowship with Jesus The Christ.

Just the thought of this is pure joy!

Each of you are a part of a revival. You are a part of a rebirth that is winning hearts for Christ. The City of Praise Family Ministries is humbled to be a part of this revival with you.

May God Continue to Bless You, Sincerely,

Pastor Joel and Co-Pastor Ylawnda

Beyond the Cheers

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Pastor & Co-Pastor Joel & Ylawnda Peebles Lion’s Roar STAFF PASTOR JOEL PEEBLES FIRST LADY YLAWNDA PEEBLES DEANA BASS MALIKA CAREY-JORDAN DIANE GEORGE RAYMOND MORSE SOUTHERLYN REISIG PAULETTE SHELTON DEE-DEE BASS WILBON

The Power of Words

The Lord vs. Luck

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Weekly Worship Services Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Eleanor Roosevelt High School 7601 Hanover Parkway Greenbelt, Md 20770 CHILDREN’S CHURCH (Ages 3-11) Intercessory Prayer & Holy Communion Mondays 7:00 p.m.

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ON THE COVER

Top Left: The City of Praise Family Ministries fellowshipping on Jersey Sunday.

Top Right: Singer and Friend of the Family, Y’anna Crawley visits The City.

Bottom Left: Joel Peebles Jr. championship basketball game, Bottom Center: Co Co Brother and Joann Rosario worshipping at The City, Bottom Right: Family celebrating Jersey Sunday

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March 2013

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Beyond the Cheers

by Co-Pastor Ylawnda Peebles

dancing we did when Joel’s team won.

And while the victory was sweet icing on the cake, the truth is that we would have been as elated and equally as demonstrative of our joy had Joel’s team lost. You see we were not cheering for the outcome. We were hopeful for a victory, but understand we were not cheering for the victory.

We were cheering for Joel Peebles Jr.

One of the greatest joys of parenthood is watching your children come into their own God given gifts. Listening to our precious princess Janay sing is like communing with God. Our boys, Joel Jr., Jordan and Jeremiah are finding their gifts in their own way.

Many of you sports enthusiasts can understand how Pastor Joel and I swelled with Godly pride when our son Joel Jr. led his basketball team to victory and a spot in the state tournament. I’m surprised Pastor Joel and I are not hoarse and sore from all the cheering, shouting, jumping and

our son.

Every day, Pastor Joel and I walk on this earth to do the will of God. And as God has blessed us with four beautiful children, it is His will that we cheer them on with love and care that will produce adults who

will honor Him. Young people are God’s way of providing rebirth in the land. As adults, our responsibility is to tend to the soil by serving as wise and Godly mentors, role models and examples.

Whether you are a parent or not, if you are an adult at The City of Praise Family Ministries, we implore you to pour into the lives of young people in our church and in the greater community.

As our children’s church and teens ministries burst at the seams, we can give God praise because we know that we are yielding good fruit.

Little Ones Enjoying Children’s Church

Matthew 18:10 See that you do not look down on one of these little ones.

For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.

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And they were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

Acts 2:42

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Luck or The Lord

Matter

Words

by Malika Carey-Jordan As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, have you considered what it means to say Good Luck?

On the surface, it appears to be a safe and friendly way to wish someone well.

However as you consider the power of your words, you may choose to revise those remarks.

While the origin of the word Luck is uncertain it seems to be borrowed from Middle Dutch or Low German and was made popular as a gambling term. Ironically, the etymological meaning of the word Lucifer is “light bearing.”

(Reference Isaiah 14:12)

Some have argued that the reason to avoid saying good luck is because the word Luck is derived from the word “Lucifer.”

My research shows that this is not really the case.

I find this to be interesting, but it has never been the reason that I have avoided the phrase good luck. “Good Luck” has been taken out of my vocabulary because it gives control of

We don’t have good luck.

We have a

Good God!

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my future over to a power that does not rely on God. Everything that you and I read in scripture confirms that the author of days past, p r e s e n t We may not a n d future know what the is God. future holds, but

we know who

J e r emiah holds the future.

2 9 : 11 c o n firms for me that God’s plans for me are better than any plans that I can will, wish or work for on my own. So rather than “Good Luck,” let’s say in all sincerity, “It’s not good luck. It’s a Good God!”

March 2013

The Praise Report What Being SINGLE Now Means to Me My definition of being single meant being alone! From the time I was of age to date, I had never been alone.

My Heavenly Father started speaking to my spirit and telling me, “Attend a movie. Go to dinner by yourself.

Date YOU.” I remember answering Him with anger.

“Really Father? That’s not what I do.” I never attended ANYTHING alone. However, because my Father said so, I proceeded. I went to the movies first. In fear of asking for one ticket, I built up my courage and said, “One ticket please.” The salesperson replied, “One?” I stated, “YES… One!” Let me tell you, I enjoyed myself, laughing, crying and talking to the screen.

As I walked out of the theater, I heard the Holy Spirit say, “Now make your way to dinner.” And in my mind, I replied, “Oh no Daddy, really? I attended a movie alone, now you want me to go out to eat alone?”

I was lead to one of my favorite spots. When I walked in, they asked if I wanted a table for two. My answer again was No. I would like a table for one with a window view, please. I can’t begin to tell you how many couples were hugged up, and birthday celebrations were going on around me. It was very difficult at first but the more the Holy Spirit revealed who I was and to whom I belonged, I cried!

As the sun began to set that day, my relationship with God had changed forever! With that being said, I no longer accept anything that’s not of Him in my life! God talked to me that night and reassured me that I’m never ALONE and that I AM complete in HIM! One of the Apples of His Eye,

Mahogany

Mahogany Williams

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10

If you have good news that you would like to share, email cityofpraisechurchmd@gmail.com

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On The Horizon City of Praise Family Ministries Events

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7:00 PM Discipleship Class Adults and Children 7:00 PM Ntegrity Group Meeting 10:00 PM Intercessory Prayer Dial 1-712-775-7000 Enter access code 658295#

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10 9:45 am Children’s Church 7:00 PM Intercessory 10:00 am Sunday Service Prayer Marriage Class Musicians’ Rehearsal Praise Team Rehearsal

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9:45 am Children’s Church 10:00 am Sunday Service

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18 7:00 PM Intercessory Prayer Marriage Class Musicians’ Rehearsal Praise Team Rehearsal

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25 7:00 PM Intercessory Prayer Marriage Class Musicians’ Rehearsal Praise Team Rehearsal

5 10:00 PM Intercessory Prayer Dial 1-712-775-7000 Enter access code 658295#

7:00 PM Intercessory Prayer Marriage Class Musicians’ Rehearsal Praise Team Rehearsal

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If therefore there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. -Philippians 2:1-2

6 7:00 PM Bible Study 7:00 PM Children’s Bible Study Ages 4-10 yrs old 8:30 PM Youth Choir Rehearsal 10:00 PM Intercessory Prayer Dial 1-712-775-7000 Enter access code 658295# Praise Dancers’ Rehearsal

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7:00 PM Bible Study 7:00 PM Children’s Bible Study Ages 4-10 yrs old 8:30 PM Youth Choir Rehearsal 10:00 PM Intercessory Prayer Dial 1-712-775-7000 Enter access code 658295# Praise Dancers’ Rehearsal

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7:00 PM Discipleship Class Praise Dancers rehearsal Adults and Children 7:30 PM Choir rehearsal 7:30 PM Ntegrity Men’s Ministry 7:00 PM Ntegrity Group Meeting 10:00 PM Intercessory Prayer - 10:00 PM Intercessory Prayer Dial 1-712-775-7000 Enter access Dial 1-712-775-7000 Enter access code 658295# code 658295#

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Praise Dancers rehearsal 7:30 PM Choir rehearsal 7:30 PM Ntegrity Men’s Ministry 10:00 PM Intercessory Prayer Dial 1-712-775-7000 Enter access code 658295#

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7:00 PM Discipleship Class Adults and Children 7:00 PM Ntegrity Group Meeting 10:00 PM Intercessory Prayer Dial 1-712-775-7000 Enter access code 658295# Couples’ Chat Night

Praise Dancers rehearsal 7:00 PM Discipleship Class 7:30 PM Choir rehearsal Adults and Children 7:30 PM Ntegrity Men’s Ministry 7:00 PM Ntegrity Group Meeting 10:00 PM Intercessory Prayer - 10:00 PM Intercessory Prayer Dial 1-712-775-7000 Enter access Dial 1-712-775-7000 Enter access code 658295# code 658295#

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7:00 PM Discipleship Class Praise Dancers rehearsal 7:00 PM Bible Study Adults and Children 7:00 PM Children’s Bible Study 7:30 PM Choir rehearsal 7:00 PM Ntegrity Group Meeting 7:30 PM Ntegrity Men’s Ministry 10:00 PM Intercessory Prayer Ages 4-10 yrs old 8:30 PM Youth Choir Rehearsal 10:00 PM Intercessory Prayer - Dial 1-712-775-7000 Enter access 10:00 PM Intercessory Prayer - Dial 1-712-775-7000 Enter access code 658295# Dial 1-712-775-7000 Enter access code 658295# code 658295# Praise Dancers’ Rehearsal

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