We’re excited to welcome you to the first edition of our bi-monthly newsletter, “In The House.” Here you’ll find news you can use: updates from our churches, spotlights on our members, announcements of coming events, testimonies, praise reports, and recaps of exciting happenings in our midst. All that and inspiration, information, and education! It’s so good!
As we look toward our 93rd Holy Convocation, our theme is Focused on the Future, with Philippians 1:6 as our foundational Text: I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.
Our future as a people, as a community, and as a Church is assured because God began a great work in us and has promised to continue this work until the Second Coming of Christ. How do we prepare for this great future? How can we make ourselves ready? How can we be the best stewards of the gifts that God has given us, knowing that these gifts are meant to equip us, prepare us, and sustain us for the future that God has prepared?
We’re getting ready for our future. And that starts now! Let’s get focused together! See you at the Convocation!
P.S.: If you have items or articles of the newsletter, or if you’d like to join the newsletter team, please send a note to HQ@HOLC.org.
We’d be thrilled to have your ideas and your help.
Meet us at 415 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY on Thursday, October 5th through Sunday, October 8th as we convene for our 93rd Holy Convocation.
Did you start a new business?
Are you going back to school?
Any new accomplishments?
Did you recently retire?
We believe in celebrating each other's accomplishments.
Share with us your noteworthy and notable achievement for a HOLC member spotlight.
“My film is called Stamped from the Beginning. It's based on Dr. Ibram X. Kendi’s book of the same name. It is an innovative documentary - mixing VFX actors scenes, archival, and interviews with leading Black scholars and activists.” It is premiering on Netflix on November 15th and had its world premiere screening at the Toronto International Film Festival”.
Congratulations on her new position as the Regional Property Manager for Hackensack Meridian Health, Hackensack, NJ North region. In this role, she is responsible for managing non-Hospital owned and leased facilities.
Member of Bergen County HOLC
“It's official.
I am a RETIRED NYC DOE Principal. All thanks be to God, I made it.
For the last 26 years, Middle school has been my passion and life's work. I have touched the lives of many over the years, and for that, I am eternally grateful. Looking forward to my next.”
DO YOU HAVE A FITBIT?
Join our HOLC Fitbit group, and let’s get moving and stay moving together!
Monthly prizes for the member with the most steps each month.
To join:
Friend request an Admin of the Fitbit group i.e. Chyann Starks @cstarks.
Once added as a friend, you will be sent a request to join the HOLCHURCHES group.
For further assistance, email cstarks@holc.org.
Whether it’s an article, excerpt, foreword or a published book, we want to share your literary writings In the House!
Written by Renaldo Watkis
Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Thriftbooks and Magers & Quinn Booksellers
1393 Pacific Street
Moved by the Spirit
Contributing Author Leah D. Daughtry
Available on Amazon
Contributing Author Albert G. Miller
Twenty-three people, under the guidance of our beloved Bishop Leah D. Daughtry, ventured on a journey of a lifetime. They departed from various locations in the US and traveled to Israel May 15th-May 24th, 2023, with an extension to Egypt May 24th - May 29th, 2023.
Together as a united body of believers, they embraced this sacred pilgrimage, trusting that God would guide and bless them abundantly. And as a body of believers, they declared #StillYes!
“I feel a special anointing in this water. As Jesus was here, He is here, because He’s a God of Eternity”.
“As I sit here, I am a bit overwhelmed with emotion as I think about and reflect on the experience of not only being baptized in the river Jordan, but also having the honor of participating in the baptism of so many of my brothers and sisters in Christ within the House of the Lord Church”.
“Being led by Bishop Leah Daughtry and being able to participate in baptizing others was a wonderful experience. One that I will never ever forget!”
Let us remain open to the divine whispers, ready to be moved, touched, and transformed by God's grace. May our journey ignite a renewed passion for faith, deepen our relationships with God and one another, and inspire us to live out the Beatitudes in our daily lives.
During the 2023 Essence Musical Fest, Oprah Winfrey revealed the trailer “The Color Purple”, a new musical film. Bishop Leah D. Daughtry attended the luncheon, where she offered closing remarks and prayer and fellowshipped with Oprah Winfrey, the cast, and leaders from across the country. The film will debut on Christmas Day 2023.
Thursday, September 14th through Sunday, September 17th, 2023, Oberlin hosted Bishop Leah D. Daughtry. Bishop was a guest speaker for an afternoon conversation where they discussed Religion and Politics, she met with Oberlin Leadership and then concluded her weekend preaching a sermon for Sunday Worship.
MONDAYS
TUESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
Philippians 4:6
Don’t worry about anything. God already handled it.
Psalms 100:4
Thank God for all He has done.
Thank God in advance for what He’s going to do.
Praise God for who He is.
THURSDAYS
Romans 8:28
Everything is working together for your good!
Matthew 4:4
The word of God will feed your mind, body, and spirit.
FRIDAYS
SATURDAYS
SUNDAYS
Romans 8:18
What you are going through cannot compare to what God has in store for you.
Psalms 77:11-12
Every chance you get recall all that God has done.
Think about all His wonders, deeds, and blessings from long ago.
Hebrews 13:8
God will never change!
