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Lion’s Magazine Roar May 2012

A Publication of The City of Praise Church

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

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN Family Fun Baking Barley Loaves

Jesus is the Bread of Life A Word From Pastor Joel Peebles

ON THE HORIZON City of Praise Upcoming Events

CHILDREN’S CHURCH REACHES RECORD ATTENDANCE

Little Chapel Provides Fun, Safe and Spiritual Environment

UPDATES | NEWS | HEALTH | LIFESTYLE | FOOD

Lion’s Roar contents PASTOR & 1 LADY ST

JOEL & YLAWNDA PEEBLES

LION’S ROAR STAFF PASTOR JOEL PEEBLES FIRST LADY YLAWNDA PEEBLES DEANA BASS MALIKA CAREY-JORDAN DIANE GEORGE PAULETTE SHELTON DEE-DEE BASS WILBON

WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES SUNDAYS 10:00 A.M. METRO POINTS HOTEL 8500 ANNAPOLIS RD. NEW CARROLLTON, MD 20784 CHILDREN’S CHURCH (AGES 3-11) INTERCESSORY PRAYER & HOLY COMMUNION MONDAYS 7:00 P.M.

May 2012

JANUARY 2011

Greetings, City of Praise Family. We believe this issue of Lion’s Roar will be a great blessing to you and your family.

This month’s theme is the Bread of Life. We know that equipping the Body of Christ to make a real impact in the world means first making sure that we each are personally being spiritually fed. Please take a moment to read about the upcoming events and continuing resources that are available to make sure that you and your family are being nourished and are growing in your relationship with Christ.

We hope that you will refer to this resource throughout the month and email us with questions and feedback.

You can also stay connected by visiting us online and following us on twitter and facebook.

Lion’s Roar is also available online by visiting http://issuu.com/ cityofpraisechurch.

PASTOR & FIRST LADY,

Joel & Ylawnda COVER PHOTO Cover Photo: Ushers help find seats for thousands of Saints waiting to enter service with Pastor Joel & 1st Lady Ylawnda Peebles at the Metro Points Hotel in New Carrollton, Md.

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Jesus is the Bread of Life

For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me.

And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. -John 6: 38 - 40

Jesus is the Bread of Life

by Pastor Joel Peebles

John chapter six is one of chapter. The Lord makes a last day.” John 6:35 – 40 those chapters in the Bible bold claim and an amazing that is so packed with promise that we continue to People this is critical lessons that you could spend cling to today. information. This is lifemonths studying it and never changing information. This run out of applicable life Jesus says, “I am the bread scripture, this Holy, divinely principles. This chapter of life. Whoever comes to inspired word of God gives contains stories that are well me will never go hungry, and us more than food that known throughout Christian whoever believes in me will spoils. It gives us the Bread and secular communities. In never be thirsty. But as I told of Life that will sustain us this chapter, Jesus walks throughout eternity. on water and feeds the Jesus declared, “I am the bread If we miss this point, crowd of 5000. The we miss it all. Christ miracle of the Lord of life. Whoever comes to me came to do the will of feeding the 5000 is God, which is to save actually one of very few will never go hungry, and souls, not cast them miracles shared in all out. four of the gospels. whoever believes in me will The very purpose Feeding the multitude never be thirsty.” of this Lion’s Roar with a humble lunch and everything that provided by a young -John 6:35 we do at The City of boy is packed with Praise is to ensure that treasures so rich, we could you, you have seen me and you and your family are dedicate 10 Lion’s Roars to it. still you do not believe. All building a real relationship Not only did the boy’s meal those the Father gives me will with Jesus Christ. We provide enough to feed the come to me, and whoever want you to consume the 5000, Jesus also had baskets comes to me I will never drive Bread of Life. From Bible of bread leftover. The lesson away. For I have come down study and intercessory is clear. God’s provisions are from heaven not to do my will prayer, to Sunday worship more than enough. When but to do the will of him who and Children’s church, my cupboards are low, gas prices sent me. And this is the will of heart’s desire is for you are high and there are more him who sent me, that I shall to grow deeper in your days of the month left than lose none of all those he has relationship with Christ. there are dollars in your bank given me, but raise them up at account, God still provides the last day. For my Father’s more than enough. will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes But the real blessing of God’s in him shall have eternal life, provision comes later in the and I will raise them up at the 2 - Lion’s Roar

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The Church is the People

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The City of Praise does not deviate at all from the power of God’s Holy Word. It is a beautiful and blessed thing to see thousands of Saints in corporate worship and study of God’s scriptures!

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The Church is the People

is the People

The City of Praise has dozens of Ministries that will allow you to use your gifts to serve and glorify God.

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Children’s Church Reaches Record Attendance

Children’s Church Reaches Record Attendance Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many? - John 6:9

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One of the most powerful lessons from the story of Jesus feeding 5000 is the oftenoverlooked fact that the five loaves and two fish came from a boy. The boy gives over his humble meal and in doing so is used by the Lord to bless not only the 5000, but multitudes more as his act is recounted throughout the ages.

The City of Praise understands fully that the life of our ministry will continue to flourish because we have an active and vital spiritual training plan for our children. The Lord has blessed us by providing a chapel adjacent to the Metro Points Hotel. This location provides a fun, safe and spiritual environment for us to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with our youth.

We meet our children where they are by providing unique tools for outreach, from puppet shows to balloon art. Everything is designed to provide spiritual nourishment that will allow them to grow into spiritually mature followers of Christ.

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Kids in the Kitchen Baking Barley Loaves

Kids in the Kitchen Baking Barley Loaves

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by Lions Roar Staff n 2006 the Food and Drug Administration began allowing foods containing barley to share that they reduced the risk of coronary heart disease. Specifically, whole grain barley and dry milled barley products such as flakes, grits, flour, and pearled barley, which provide at least 0.75 grams of soluble fiber per serving, may bear the claim.

Coronary heart disease claims nearly half a million lives a year. High total cholesterol levels and high levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are known to increase one’s risk for heart disease, so consumers are encouraged to keep these levels as low as possible. Scientific evidence indicates that including barley in a healthy diet can help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by lowering LDL and total cholesterol levels.

We hope that you will take time this month to enjoy this fun family activity. Please send pictures of your family and your homemade barley loaves. Photos will be shared in the June issue of Lion’s Roar.

Barley Loaves

Ingredients:

1 packet of yeast

1 egg, beaten

1/2 cup lukewarm water

2 Tbs. olive oil

2 Tbs. honey

2 cups barley ground barley flour

(For another healthy alternative replace barley flour with a gluten free flour blend)

1/2 tsp. salt Directions: Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water with honey. Add salt, egg and oil. Stir in flour. Flour a surface and knead for 3 minutes. Place dough in greased bowl and cover with a fresh towel. Let it stand in a warm place for 1.5 hours. You will notice the dough slightly rise. Take the dough and knead the dough for 3 minutes. Now it’s time for little hands to help. The Kids in the Kitchen can shape the dough into five loaves. Place the loaves on a lightly greased baking sheet, cover and let stand for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until your lovely loaves are golden brown.

Remove the loaves to a cooling rack and wrap in fresh towel for 5 minutes. Serve and ENJOY!

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On The Horizon

On The Horizon

City of Praise Events and Updates Webcast Log on to: www.cityofpraisechurch.com Church Office: 301.267.7760 Email: cityofpraisechurch@gmail.com Social Media Connect: Joelpeebles.wordpress.com Ylawndapeebles.wordpress.com Twitter: @Cityofpraisemd Facebook: City of Praise Church Prayer: He Sent His Word and healed them. Please continue to keep our members in prayer.

Elder Edith Joynes Deacon Ann Wesley The season for The City of Praise Basketball Team the Lions has begun.

Visit the church website for updated game schedules.

Weekly Schedule: Sunday @ 10:00 am Holy Communion Sundays Sunday Service Sunday Children’s Church 10 am (ages 3 – 11) Monday Marriage Class – Conf Rm 7:30 pm Praise team rehearsal – Chapel 7:30 pm Intercessory Prayer - Ballroom 7:00 pm Tuesday @ 7:00pm Discovering Your Purpose - Trenillo Walters Spiritual Protocol - Elder Robert George Understanding the Prophetic - Minister Barbara Jackson Youth Fashion Show Rehearsal – TBD Wednesday @ 7:00pm Bible Class -- Ballroom

Praise Dancers – Overflow room Youth choir - Chapel Thursday Choir rehearsal – Chapel 7:30 pm Ntegrity – Conference room 7:00 pm Youth Fashion Show Rehearsal – Ballroom 7:00 pm Fridays - To Be Announced Youth Events – Chapel (2 Fridays) New Mmbr cl – Conf Rm (2 Fridays) Auxiliary meetings Monthly Events: May 6th - Special Guest Willie Jolley and Lorraine Stancil May 11 - Youth Night May 17 - 20 Praise Fest May 31st - Brothers at the HOP June 1st - Sisters at the HOP For details visit http://cityofpraisechurch.com/

Bible Trivia Challenge 1. What was the name of the garden where

4. What was the name of Abraham's nephew?

7. How did Moses make the bitter waters of

A) Garden of Eden

B) Joseph

A) Threw a piece of wood into the water

Adam and Eve lived?

B) Garden of Gethsemane C) Garden of Babylon

D) Garden of Paradise 2. Who was the first child born?

A) Cain B) Abel C) Seth

D) Noah 3. What was the name of the tower that the people were building when God confused their language?

A) Tower of God

B) Tower of Dagon C) Tower of Babel

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A) Lot

C) Moses D) Shem

5. What was the name of Isaac's wife?

Marah drinkable?

B) Struck the water with his staff C) Dipped his hand in the water

D) Waved his hand over the water

A) Sarah

8. How did Moses assure victory against the

C) Rebekah

A) Laid down his staff in the direction of

B) Hannah D) Naomi

6. What was the first plague upon Egypt?

A) Frogs

B) Death of the first born C) Locusts

D) Water into blood

Amalekites?

Amalek

B) Held up his hands

C) Built an altar to God D) Stood upon a rock

Email your answers to

coplionsroar@gmail.com