UPPER ROOM APOSTOLIC CHURCH FELLOWSHIP NEWSLETTER Apostle M.L. & 1st Lady Janice Harper
December 1, 2015
Volume 7, Issue 12
A Purposed Generation: The Greatest Gift For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life (John 3:16). This is a very familiar passage which is often recited during the Christmas season. We sing songs like Away in a Manger and Silent Night to pay tribute to the wondrous gift of Christ. We hold services and pageants to tell others about this gift of love. Truly there will never be a greater gift given to man! During this time of celebrating the great gift given to us, I encourage us to explore the gift(s) we give to God. Psalm 116:12 asks, “What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?” What could we possibly give one who is Alpha and Omega? Who owns the cattle on a thousand hills? He who was, he who is, and he who is to come? The one who framed the world by his words alone? What could we possible give to him that he doesn’t already have? The answer is quite simple: we can give him US! Psalm 116:13 says, “I will take the cup of salvation and call upon the name of the Lord.” When we accept or receive the cup of salvation and call upon his name, it’s the best gift we can ever give to God. That doesn’t denote lip service where we say we believe, but quickly return to our own ways. No, this receiving of God’s gift means we accept salvation and all it encompasses. It means we accept that God is the author and finisher of our faith. We accept that in him we live, in him we move and in him we have our very being. It means that we willingly do the things that will strengthen our relationship with God. It’s daily choosing to embrace this gift and treating it in a way that reflects its untold value and worth. It’s thirsting for his presence. It’s loving him with all of our heart, mind, soul, and strength. While using our gifts and talents for the Lord is a commendable service; let’s not forget to give him the gift he truly desires. Let’s give him us. Open your heart to the Lord and make it his continual dwelling place.
In His Service, Prophetess Nichole Parks
URAC Youth & Young Adult Ministry The URAC Youth & Young Adults would love to be in fellowship with you. Feel free to join us each 2nd Sunday for power-packed worship and a dynamic Word from the Lord. Service starts at 9am and we look forward to fellowship with you.
Earthly choices directly impact our spiritual and eternal lives.
For more information please contact Elder Steven Whitfield at (501) 442-0472 or maintainpraise@gmail.com.
C is for the Child born that night to be our light. (John 8:12) H is for holy is His name. (Rev. 4:8) R is for rejoice with gladness & joy. (Luke 1:14)
I is for the Immanuel, God with us. (Is. 7:14’ John 1:14) S is for the star that led the Wise men to Him. (Matt. 2:2) T is for the truth & grace that was sent our way. (John 1:14) M is for Mother Mary laying Him in swaddling clothes in the manger. A is for angels singing songs of joy. (Luke 2:14) S is for Salvation.
(Luke 2:7)
URAC Church Calendar Thursday, December 3 Serve at Our House Thursday, December 10 @ 6pm Choir Rehearsal Saturday, December 12 Liturgical Dance Rehearsal @ 10am Youth Sunday, December 13 @ 9am UGLY SWEATER CONTEST Saturday, November 21 @ 6pm URAC in Fellowship w/ United Faith Fellowship Friday, December 25 Merry Christmas! Sunday, December 27 Brotherhood Sunday
Weekly Events Sunday Prayer @ 9am Sunday School @ 9:30am Sunday Worship @ 10:30am Wednesday Learning Lab @ 7:00pm
Wednesday Night Learning Lab has been Cancelled for the Month of December.
Restoration of Life United Kingdom Ministries
Bishop Rene & 1st Lady Bernetta Reed 1025 Waterworks Road Columbus, MS 39701 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2161 Columbus, MS 39704
Word of Truth Outreach Ministry
Pastor Leonard Mask, Jr. & Co-Pastor Jorita Mask 132 Gregory Place Jacksonville, AR 72076 Web Address: wordoftruthoutreachministry.org Email: wordoftruthoutreachministry@yahoo.com
Brokenness Ministries
Evangelist Mabel Jones, Founder P.O. Box 14487 Greensboro, NC 27415 Email Address: brokennessministry@yahoo.com
Creston Pentecostal Church (Pastor, Rev. Donald McCool) Rev. Gary Bumpas 414 Norman Drive Crossville, TN 38571
Fellowship Friends of the Ministry True Deliverance Outreach Ministries
Shaken the Nations Ministry
Pastors DeMarco & Aminah Smith
Pastor Stuart & Kerry Vail
201 1st Street South
3535 Springhill Road
Reform, AL 35481
Carrollton, AL 35447
The Church of Happy Valley Ministries
Paradise Deliverance House of Fire
Sr. Pastor Calvin F. Hammond
Pastor Julia Graves
Lady Penny R. Hammond
1664 Devon Court
Email: info@thechurchofhappyvalleyministries.com
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
Web Address: www.thechurchofhappyvalleyministries.com
Divine Truth Ministries, Inc. Pastor Fred Caldwell, Sr. 800 Bertha Avenue North Little Rock, AR 72117
To God Be the Glory Int’l Deliverance Ministry
Fairview Christian Church
Sr. Pastor Calvin F. Hammond
Pastor Michael Barker
Lady Penny R. Hammond
6147 Roundtop Drive
Email: info@thechurchofhappyvalleyministries.com
North Little Rock, AR 72117
Web Address: www.thechurchofhappyvalleyministries.com
Hit Up The Sweet Spot Homemade treats for all occasions. A 10% discount is offered to all first time customers. Contact Jessica Anderson at (501) 349-3029 or jessicaanderson258@gmail.com to order your sweet treats today.
Convenient notary public services are available to you in your area for a nominal fee. For more information contact Janice Harper at (501) 4127291 or by email at upperroommother@yahoo.com.
JCHC Inflatable’s, LLC
Summer is upon us and there are parties to plan and we have just what you need to make that special event a success! New units have been added to our line up, just in time for the outdoor fun! Get a head start and contact Monica to make your reservation today.
(501) 833-0542 Email: jchc.inc@gmail.com Website: www.jchcinflatable.com
Restoration of Life Inc. Vision Statement: Proverbs 29:18 ‘Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.’
The vision of the RESTORATION OF LIFE, Inc. is to go forth restoring and evangelize the world for Jesus Christ by bringing churches of like-minded Spirits together and also to provide accountability, training and a covering for these churches so that the redemptive work of Christ might be more effective. Apostle Milton L. Harper
Pastor on Call If you desire prayer or need pastoral assistance please call the church office at (501) 955-5511. A pastor is available at the church Monday thru Friday, 9am-2pm.
Upper Room Apostolic Church Board of Elders Apostle Milton L. Harper, Chairperson Associate Pastor Helen Early, Co-Chairperson Associate Pastor Elder Steven Whitfield Associate Pastor Elder Michael Agnew Evangelist Janice Harper
Lord, we willingly, faithfully, and cheerfully worship You with our giving through tithes and offerings. We release our faith and finances so that ALL our ministry facilities will be built and our vision will be established in the earth. We believe that as we sow seed to establish the vision of Your house, You will also establish ours! Therefore, as a result of our obedience and love in giving, we thank You for raises and increases, borrowed money to be returned to us, bonuses and increased commissions, rebates, dividends, gifts and inheritances, cancelled debt and surprise checks in the mail. We bless You for blessing the health of our bodies, the sanity of our minds and the quality of our relationships. We honor You for the divine favor that You bring to our lives! In Jesus’ Name…. Amen