Got Life - May/June'12 New Life Temple Church Newsletter

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Got Life A newsletter about spiritual enrichment for the Body of Christ

A Monthly Newsletter This is the day the Lord has made

What’s Going On The monthly calendar, birthdays and anniversaries, and Daniel’s Fast resource information.

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Words From Our Ministries.

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It’s amazing how many jobs

A Burden or A Necessity to the Kingdom with God, “Lord, I want to be used.”

require specific skills or testing to see where a person will be of greatest value to a company. But in church we However, I have to ask how may

just drop people into a place to fill a

of us ask God, “Where is it You need

void. And many of us never seek to

me to serve?”

see if this is the place God wants me

Or maybe we complained, “No one in the church has asked me to work in their ministry.”

Church Information NLTC ministry staff, service information and statement of faith.

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The Lite Side

The Lite Side Biblical principles through humor Page 11

An address from the Senior Pastor.

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How many of us have pleaded

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Contrary to the popular book about our purpose, I believe God has

to serve.

Now before I move forward,

a specific place He desires us to labor.

God’s placement can not be

In fact, I believe that God has gifted

more about how funny we human

compared to man’s, or to the

us with specific instructions. But if it

beings are. We pray grumbling

corporate world. Otherwise Moses,

is not God who leads us to our proper Saul, Paul, Peter and so many others places in His field, we can move from would have

Each day that I live I’m learning

prayers, and sometimes they are heartfelt ernest prayers that someone will ask us to come join their church

being a vital part of the Kingdom work to being a burden to ministry.

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ministry department.

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IN OTHER WORDS Can you give me a S.U.M.M.E.R! What does that spell, FUN! Well, at least for the kids maybe.

But yea, it’s summer once again. And with that comes holidays, trips, family reunions, and what do we do with the children?

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Giving Honor Where Honor is Due

By Bishop Brenda K. Perry

There are many scriptures that speak of honor for God our However, I wonder how many people view Father, our Parents, to summer as the wonderful time we get to those that labor in the spend moments with family? I mean think gospel, and even things that pertain to about it, two holidays that are about to come God’s holiness. The month of May and up - Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. June include special events that are Celebrating family is the way we kick off these recognized and honored as a “holiday”. warm months of fun.

Each one has a very interesting Picnics in the park...going down to the water beginning, and some are celebrate not just hole (ok, that’s for those of you who were born here in America but other countries and before the 80s)...trips to the library...packing nations. However the meaning and up the car and taking a drive to a place just purpose may differ from ours in the outside of town...a visit to grandma’s United States. Please allow me to give house...finding a nice relaxing spot to take in you a brief history on each one of these that summer read...ice cold lemonade... holidays.

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and gifts cards, and the list goes on and on.

Let’s now look at the second event/ holiday in May, that being Father’s Day. When did it start and why? “One early observance of a Father's Day took place in Fairmont, West Virginia on July 5, 1908. It was organized by Mrs. Grace continue on page 4

The Blood Still Works (Thank God for the Blood) Romans 5:8-11

By Minister Isaac Bazile

There are so many references to the blood of the lamb, the blood of Jesus Christ. From Genesis to Revelation the blood has been preached about. There is probably no Do you remember when those were things Our first holiday is Mother’s Day. that defined what summer is? But now it all other Bible doctrine that has been Yes, Mother’s Day. Who can over look seem like ancient days of yonder. debated, doubted, disputed and even this day of the year? Surprise! “Mother’s denied as much as the doctrine of the I wonder just how hard it would be to bring Day can be traced back to ancient Blood of Jesus Christ. Christianity, back those little sunny rays of summer, festivals, like the Greek cult to Cybele, which holds to the premise that the instead of wasting another summer being and the Roman festival of Hilaria. blood of Jesus Christ is necessary for bogged down with “life”? I plan to make use Christians celebrated this festival on the salvation, is viewed as a "gory" of this “rest period” and once again enjoy fourth Sunday in Lent in honor of Mary, religion. Be that as it may, the Bible what summer is. I’m going to set days on my mother of Christ.

In England this holiday calendar, and let the “sun shine in”. After all emphatically declares that "without this is the last time I will enjoy summer 2012. was expanded to include all mothers and the shedding of blood, (there is) no was called Mothering Sunday.” Here in remission of sin." It was shed for It doesn’t seem like a very spiritual thing, but America it started about 150 years age, by Adam and Eve in the garden, and it I believe God gave us summer so that we can a woman name Anna Jarvis, who died in still works for you and me today. take some time to relax, rest and enjoy life.

1905. Her daughter, who was named Anna as well, picked up where her We have all possibly heard of a Some of you have had a rough winter, and man by the name of Howard Drew, maybe spring didn’t seem so inviting either. I mother left off. There were others that helped to bring about this day we considered by many to be the world's would encourage you to take some time to celebrate, from lobbyist, and Congress, enjoy your summer - spiritually and greatest lifesaver. Drew has been naturally. This is a time to refresh your mind, and several Presidents of the United recognized as the Guinness worldheart, and relationships.

States. record holder for the most blood donated by an individual. As of April Go ahead, be a kid and sit back and enjoy a big It is our costume to celebrate this day 2003, he had given about 220 pints glass of ice cold lemonade. You deserve it! by families attending Church, and the (28 gallons) of blood, and says that he giving of flower and gift cards. I would hopes to give 250 pints, or more, Mel A. Perry, Editor In Chief

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say this day is about the third largest holiday in commercializing for consumers. Restaurants everywhere are full; telephone line are overwork; flowers

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Looking Ahead Please mark your calendars for the upcoming events for May & June

MAY 8 Leadership Prayer 13 Mother’s Day 19 Marriage & Youth Fellowship 26 Leadership Prayer / Leader Meeting 23 Individual Ministry Bible Class 26 Marriage Ministry Event 27 Pentecost Sunday 27 Evening Service 28 Memorial Day Holiday JUNE 10 Evening Service 12 Leadership Prayer 17 Father’s Day 23 Leadership Prayer / Leader Meeting 24 Evening Service 27 Individual Ministry Bible Class

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Birthdays & Anniversaries Monthly birthdays and anniversaries of NLTC members.

If your birthday is not listed, email the church office.

May 5! !

Judith Payne

May 6! !

Julia Hines-Etumuse

May 14! !

Brianna Payne

May 15! !

Jasmine Coney

May 21! !

Roy Clark

May 26! !

Justine Coney

May 27! !

Karen Watson

May 31! !

Jenny Jones

Anniversaries Sonny & Jenny Jones May 10 Dell & Donna Powell May 10 Armsted & Lela Chambers May 14

June 1! !

Melinda Perry

June 2! !

Donna Ross-Powell

June 4! !

Mary Lewis-Hunt

June 8! !

Elizabeth Bazile

June 11! !

Betty Holmes

June 12! !

Contrece Cravens

June 22! !

Lorielle Mitchell

June 23! !

Jacorri Richardson

June 25! !

Diamond Mitchell

June 25! !

Terri Mitchell

June 28! !

Jamie Coney II

June 29! !

Leslie Dockery Anniversaries

Lonnie & Louie Mae Cardwell June 20 Roger & Agnes Williams June 27

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During this time Southern Golden Clayton, who wanted to celebrate the Monongah Mining disaster women were several lives of the 210 fathers who had seen decorating been lost in the months earlier in graves of Monongah, West Virginia, on December their love 6, 1907. Credit for what we now ones before recognize as the official Father's Day the Civil War goes to Sonora Smart Dodd, born in Arkansas from Spokane, who invented ended. her own celebration of Father's Day in Memorial Day was officially 1910. Its first celebration was in proclaimed on May 5, 1868 by General Spokane, Washington on June 19, 1910. John Logan, the national commander of Her father, the Civil War veteran the Grand Army of the Republic. It was William Jackson Smart, was a single first observed on May 30, 1868. The parent who reared his six children in first state to officially recognize the Spokane, Washington.” His birthday holiday was New York in 1873. By was June the 5th; however his daughter 1890 it was recognized by all of the sent information to the organization to northern states. The South honored their late for that day to be used. Therefore dead on a different day. After World she chose the third Sunday in June.

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Two Presidents tried to make Father’s Day official, but Congress refused stating that it would become commercialized even though today over a billion dollars come in from this day.

Just think about Mother’s Day. I did not have time to find the amount of capital that comes in. However, I believe the amount would be well into the billions of dollars.

came where all those who died as an American, in all wars, would be honored.

Many people today, young and old, do not keep up the true spirit by On the first Father’s Day in the year observing Memorial Day like it started of 1966, the third Sunday, President out to be. I can remember when I was a Lyndon B. Johnson issued the first young girl seeing the flags flying and Presidential proclamation honoring the cemetery decorated with special fathers, and President Richard Nixon reefs. By Congress changing the day to made it a permanent national holiday in fit a three day weekend, it has caused 1972. people to forget what this day is all about.

Our third event/holiday to look at its history is Memorial Day. Memorial Through God’s sovereignty this Day, originally called Decoration Day, country came forward. Yes, it has some is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. Many ugly history, but through it all there towns and cities and people lay claim to have been great men and women who starting this great day. This holiday goes have laid down their lives so that many may attain and have freedom. So let as far back as the Civil War. make every affect to remember the purpose of Memorial Day. 4

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Lastly, Pentecost. This holiday is not for the United State of America, or other countries. This day is for the believers, the body of Jesus Christ. The history is found in the Word of God, Acts 2:1 which reads, “When the Day of Pentecost had fully come they were all with one accord in one place.

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty win, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”

We may take one day of the year to recognize and celebrate what you can experience every day. If it was not for an obedience Son (Christ Jesus) to God the Father, there would not be any Pentecost. If I could use Revelation 5:12, “saying with a loud voice: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain To receive power and riches and wisdom, And strength and honor and glory and blessing!”

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New Life Temple Ministries Words from our ministries

Outreach Ministry

and are virtually unable to carry on a conversation other than "how's the weather".

I learned so much sitting on the rail in front of the apartments we lived in listening to the "old folks" tell stories They say we live in a "connected" from their youth or their experiences world. Yet, texting on a phone or at work, etc. Since there was no air typing on a computer keyboard is conditioning (just ceiling fans) solitary events. You don't get to hear everyone would come out and sit the texture or inflections of a person's around while the men drank a beer voice; you don't get to see the twinkle and the ladies drank sodas (or Looking Back For a Moment in their eyes or watch their body sometimes beer). I remember being Recently I received an email that language all of which tell you more one of the couple of kids and I picked tested me to see how many of the about the truth in what a person is up so much just listening. Didn't need statements made I remembered. The saying than mere words. Return a text toys -- we had people. statements included such things as, with a phone call. Replace a phone “A mower that you had to push; call with a lunch. Speak to people There is so much our kids and grand Only had one TV set, and channels while standing in a grocery store line. kids will never have the good fortune maybe two; When the cashier person Ask someone how they're doing and of experiencing. They'll look at our had to really count?, and The actually be prepared to spend a few times and feel sorry for us because we milkman went from door to door.” minutes listening. didn't have cell phones, a Nintendo, play stations or 300 channels of cable.

In that I am a baby boomer, I Technology can be a very good thing Likewise, we feel sorry for them remembered each statement. The last if handled properly. We just have to because they will never learn how to statement read, “This life seemed so stop hiding behind our cell phones tell a story, really connect on a much easier, and slower in some and computers and see the world that personal level with another person, ways. I love the new technology, but was created for us to enjoy. be able to travel the country or the I sure do miss those days.” When I world and be able to open a shared this email with my friend Rick We didn't have a lot in the way of conversation with virtually anyone or Williams, his remarks were so on time toys. People were your toys. You truly have that sense of community. If that I wanted to share them with you. learned to communicate, even argue we've failed our kids then it is in the with one another and ten minutes area of their feeling comfortable with “As you well know there has been later you couldn't remember what interpersonal relations.” a major paradigm shift just in the past you had argued or fought about. Life 10-15 years. People really do not talk just went on without carrying For your contribution to this to each other as in times past. They grudges for an eternity. Nowadays month’s article, thank you Rick. think they're tuned in and count people have lost the art of Twitter and Facebook individuals as communication. Everyone has a cell "friends" even though they don't stuck in their faces and totally ignore Elder Edna Johnson serves as the know most of the people. When they everyone and everything around Outreach Director of New Life Temple meet people face to face outside of them.

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The priests covered the mercy seat (atonement seat) with the blood of a if he lives long enough. Drew gives spotless lamb. While sins in Old blood every 8 weeks, usually at the Testament times were temporarily National Institute of Health's Blood covered by the blood of animals, they Bank in Bethesda, Maryland. He started were not permanently removed until the donating blood after receiving a death of Christ on the cross. transfusion for a war injury, and has Propitiation was made by a sacrifice. continued giving for the past 50 years.

(Heb. 2:17) The American Red Cross estimates that he, and his blood donations, has saved The blood is the 2-3 dozen lives. evidence of remission. Although Thanks be to God. I know someone we can’t see the who has saved millions of lives, more blood literally, it was than Howard Drew with his blood. He shed for you and me. is the Lord Jesus Christ, referred to by For all of the CSI John as, "the lamb slain before the fans this is for you. foundation of the world." That is why When CSI we are in agreement with the Investigators songwriter: examine a crime "Oh, precious is the flow scene they often are that makes me white as snow looking for evidence that isn't readily No other fount I know, seen. Evidence they can use in a court nothing but the blood of Jesus!" of law. “Evidence that will demand a In the New Testament, there are 290 verdict”. We're Crime Scene Investigators…or more specifically references to the love of God. But, in "Cross Scene Investigators”. Let’s those same chapters, and the same examine the crime scene: the cross of verses there are more than 1,300 Christ. And while some of the evidence references to the blood atonement for there IS obvious, other things seem to sin. In other words, those 1,300 be hidden from view. Bible portrays the references give us assurance of death of Jesus as a crime of passion: it salvation. was our crime of sin… and God's passion for our souls. Understandably, The Old Testament term, there are many who doubt the story of "atonement" Jesus dying on the cross and being I. THE PRIORITY OF raised from the grave. They doubt that BLOOD IN THE his blood has the power to cleanse us ATONEMENT from the crime of sin. Like the show II. THE POWER OF THE CSI, they brought in a forensics team BLOOD IN THE that sprayed the man's bedroom, ATONEMENT bathroom, hallway walls, and floors III. THE PICTURE OF with a chemical known as Luminal.

BLOOD IN THE Luminal is a compound that's ATONEMENT designed to interact with blood, and The covering of sin (to remove or when it comes in contact with blood, it wipe our sin's guilt and obligation), gives off a florescent color - even under Noah was commanded to cover (atone) paint. The police sprayed the Luminal, the ark inside and out with pitch, thus waited a few moments, and then - sure making it waterproof and secure. enough - the patterns of blood appeared The Blood continued from page 2

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throughout the house. The soap, the polish, nor the fresh paint had prevented the police from seeing the blood, even though the blood had been covered and hidden from their view. Even though we can’t see the blood of Jesus with our naked eye, but by Faith which interacts with the Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit the Luminal that reveals his blood, evidence of the cross. “Evidence that will demand a verdict”, it’s the blood that saves us, it’s the blood that delivers us, it’s the blood that heals us, it’s the blood that has reconciled us.” Why is it so important? The reason why the Blood of Jesus is so important is that it is the blood of SUBSTITUTION. "What do you mean by the Blood of substitution?" I mean that Jesus was dying there IN MY PLACE. I mean that the wages of sin is death; that sin demands the death penalty, and that JESUS came and died IN MY PLACE. He took the penalty for MY sin. He is MY Substitute. He took my place. He was my Representative.

Minister Isaac J. Bazile serves as director of the Men’s Ministry of NLTC Guest Writers Wanted If you are a NLTC departmental director or leader, we would love to feature articles from your department. Articles may be written by departmental leader, worker or members within the department.

If you are a NLTC member and would like to share a thought or an article with our readers, we invite you to contact us at global_relations@newliftemplechurch.c om or 713-991-5972 for more information.

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Kingdom continue from page 1 never been used by God. None of them appeared, according to man’s standard, to fit all the requirements to handle the job God had purposed and destined for them.

Many of us may have natural abilities, and never forget these came from God to be used by God. However, we have to be careful not to make our abilities our calling. Instead we use them within our calling.

My mum always says to me when I’m in my comedic mood, “You missed your calling!” In fact she has said it so much other people have joined her in saying it.

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The truth is, many people who have forgotten their essential place in the Kingdom will ignorantly draw you away from your place of calling.

I don’t want to spend my life having been useful in the church because there were voids to be filled. I must be an essential, vital piece to the work of God. I must become a necessity to the Kingdom.

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done and all you have to do is ask, “Who wants me?” and plenty of people will snatch you into their ministry.

But will you be a burden or necessity to that area of ministry.

More than likely, over time a burden.

Many of us will do church work.

But how many of us will complete Kingdom labor?

You may go in with guns blazing, but when the hype sizzles out, will you stay committed? Will you soon burn out like a candle stick, leaving behind a mess? Will you become a no show, leaving everyone else to pick up your responsibilities.?

God did not save us to be a burden. His desire is that each of us will be a necessity to the Kingdom.

But a few years ago, when hearing I have to wonder if the foolish that statement I cringed. I heard steward who hid his talent in myself say, “I hate when they say Matthew, ever that!” knew what For a moment I saw the danger in his reason for working for statements like that. I had to catch myself, because I almost asked, “And the master was? are you living in your calling?”

Now, I know that people say that to me in fun. But how many people who live outside of their God ordained destiny are trying to tell others what their season purpose is?

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The other two stewards seemed to be well aware of what was required of them. There must have been some sort of relationship between them and the master. A relationship that involved being deposited (instructions) into them and acknowledging (receiving) what was given them.

So the question is not, “Lord will you please use me?”, instead, “Lord teach me what it is you want me to do, and give me a passion to do what you have purposed for me to complete.”

How many of us will radically work to fulfill God’s calling as opposed to man’s desired calling?

Man’s calling is always more thrilling. But man may leave you to go pat someone else on the back who appears to be doing greater things.

God will always be there to guide you through each purpose that leads to completing your destiny.

When we put our heart- my dad would say blood, sweet and tears-into what God has called us to do, the Kingdom thrives. But when we give God our left overs and complain because the Kingdom is pleading with us to share in the labor, we become a burden to the Master.

As the hour draws nigh, the Kingdom of God is in need of more laborers who will heed the call of God. Will you be one who answers? Will you accept what God has planned for you, or will you settle for doing what seems to suit you at the moment until it becomes an inconvenience?

My constant personal prayer is, “God don’t let me become a burden, but please let me strive to be a necessary tool in the Kingdom...each day I live.”

Mel A. Perry, Assistant Pastor and Global Relations Director

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Mission Update: Kenya & South Africa Spring 2012

Our visit to Masai land!

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Visiting a church outside Nairobi! ! !

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Praying with members to receive the Holy Ghost

Teaching the leaders in a village outside

Children amazed by the Mac

Narok @ Maximum Mission

We work, we win, we conquer

The first church Derek started/built! !

Teaching in Eldoret

Preaching at Blessed Camp!

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa!

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Ordination service on Sunday of Easter Conference

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Class of 2012 Leslie Roquemore Dockery

Justin Rector

No Photo Available Leslie Roquemore Dockery will graduate, May 12 at 2:30pm, Magna Cum Laude from Sam Houston State University with a B.F.A. in Dance and a minor in Spanish.

After graduation, she will travel to London, England with Arrows International to evangelize through dance!

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Justin E. Rector is graduating from Willowridge High School May 31 at 9:00am . In the fall he plans to attend Blinn College.

Jada Jones

Tanisha Manning

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Tanisha is graduating from Evan E. Worthing High School where she is the proud and beautiful Miss Worthing for the 2011-2012 school year. She is ranked number 2 out of 200 seniors with a GPA or 4.08621.

Next year Miss Manning will attend Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas on a full ride. Her goal is to be Miss Philander Smith when she graduates in 2016. She wants to major in Business Management with a minor in English. She has been an active member of many clubs including: cocaptain of the Debate Team, Student Council, president of Business Professionals of America, member of the Principal’s Student Advisory Board, CEO of Worthing’s G.I.V.E and Legacy Clubs, secretary of Spanish Honor Society, member of National Honor Society, member of Inspiring Fashion for the Future Organization. Every first and third Saturday of the month she attends an Urban League meeting in which she is the co-president of. She spends every other Saturday morning volunteering either at the Children’s Museum, cleaning up her community, or giving food to the needy at Sunnyside Park.

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There is Much Work To Be Done In 2012....

and We Need YOU!

gre o r P n I g n i uild Kingdom B

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Connect With A Ministry This Year serve as a ministry worker and/or take part in the fellowship Men of the Tower, Ladies of the Light, Young People On Fire, Children With Purpose, Marriage, Music, Sunday School, Outreach, Maintenance, Hospitality, Audio/Video, Communications, Senior Connection (NLEC)

We need your help in completing the Kingdom Work Project

For more information on ministries, please call 713-991-5972 or email global_relations@newlifetemplechurch.com

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If you know me a little or you know me s Not ’ a lot, you t a h T “Uh, ture” l know Mel u C My don’t do no kissing. The lips are off limits!

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This past April I made a visit to the “Friendly City”, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, that is. Some how I missed out on all the friendliness on my previous visit the year before.

No, let’s keep in mind that when I travel to Africa - or any other part of the world for that matter- I try to loose all of my cultural baggage and idiosyncrasies that seem to proceed any introduction of me when I’m in the States. I try to live by the matura, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”.

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As is the typical custom of greeting people at the airport, I give out my hugs...though ever so lightly, I might add.

I enjoyed the rest of my first day with ease. A handshake here and there, with a May/June

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small brief hug to this person or that one.

But nothing that would send an extremely warm and affectionate person like me running for cover.

So I device a plan for the rest of the weekend. Stay close to my friends or engage in intense conversations with the Bishops. It should work, right? WRONG!

The following morning, all seems well. Ok, there may be a few more hugs I have to give out, but hey I can deal with that. After all we all know how much I enjoy hugging people. I just get thrilled at

I may have avoided the kisses, but I sure couldn’t run from the lady who felt it was ok to run her hands through my hair, or the women who found it to be a friendly gesture to give me a rub and pat on the cutush (my hinder parts). And the back rubs, well...I just said oh, well.

The day I was to leave for Jo’burg, we stopped by one of the church member’s house. She wanted to give me a gift. So kind of her. But what I didn’t know was “it” was about to happen. I went to give her a hug and cheek to cheek kiss. Thank God for quick reflex. She planted a good long one on my chin. OH, MY GOODNESS! I was a dead deer caught in headlights!

the thought of giving a big o’l Texas size hug to new people, who could be invested But there are times I have to draw a with only God knows what kind of line! After all, I am who I am. And germs....Oooops! Did I just say that? Uh, affectionate as I am (big smile on my face) scratch that! Eh, I never said it!

I do have limits to expressing that I “like you”.

So it’s time to go to the first night of the conference - the Easter Conference.

So I arrive in the Friendly City, also When you say Easter you think of love known as PE , from Kenya via Jo’burg don’t you. Well stop thinking about it, lol. (properly known as Johannesburg). Now I won’t even mention all the “LOVE” I With the exception of a few of the had to give away in Jo’burg...nope that’s Bishops and members, I don’t another story. I was just so happy to be in really know anyone. And as a westernized country that I was willing first nights go, I get to hang to hug any and everyone. I didn’t care if back with the PKs and move they were perfect strangers. I was just silently. But after preaching the happy, happy , happy! I mean “I got love first night, well I’m no longer for everyone”, especially since I’d been able to hid back and avoid what broken in by my host in Jo’burg...”come, makes this city and the other give me a hug!” I mean could eat before cities in the cape region so passing out hugs... friendly.

But I do digress....sorry, I’m still recovering.

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Yea I’m still traumatized! LOL! Trust me, I have made it clear plenty of times, “That is not my culture!” And everyone just laughs.

Before my flight, we stopped off at Nando’s, one of my favorite SA eating spots, for lunch.

“Bishop, why did all those women keep walking up to me and rubbing and patting me on my...?” “They like you, my girl!”

Blank stare...

Now, back home, I find myself looking for people to give a big hug to. I didn’t say I actually do it, lol. But those few days, removed from what I’ve made my culture, invited me into a world that really all humans desire to be in.

A world where we are I’m all too happy to have a conversation with you, even a hand shake loved.A look leads to a smile, which leads to a hug that’s followed by...well I think is cool with me. A hug, sure just make it you get the point. quick and back up...but wait, “Did I just see that lady kiss that other lady on the What self made culture have you lips?” I asked someone, “Did I see right?” created that, if you stepped out of it, you Ok, I’m now in panic mode! A kiss on would benefit from the experience? the cheek can be a violation in my book!

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Sunday, 27 May

Come and experience the refreshing winds of God’s spirit - the outpouring of the Holy Ghost, Healing and Deliverance!

For more information or transportation assistance call 713-991-5972

Happy Fathers’s Day

Join us for our Father’s Day Celebration June 17 @10am New Life Temple Church, 4828 Almeda Genoa, Houston, TX 77048

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The purpose of New Life Temple Church is to instill the faith of Jesus Christ into the lives of all people, bringing them into spiritual perfection with a spirit of excellence.

Weekly Service Schedule

NLTC Ministry Leaders

Bishop Brenda K. Perry, Senior Pastor pastor@newlifetemplechurch.com

Mel A. Perry, Global Relations Director global_relations@newlifetemplechurch.com

Statement of Faith

Sunday Sunday School! !

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9:00am

Sunday Worship !

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10:00am

Pastor Steve Stephens, Associate Pastor Wednesday sstep72508@sbcglobal.net

Pastor Elmer Powell, Associate Pastor

Pastoral Bible Study!

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7:30pm

Young People On Fire! !

7:30pm

elmerpowell@sbcglobal.net

Donna Ross-Powell, Administrator donna.ross@newlifetemplechurch.com

Thursday Music Ministry! !

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7:30pm

Karen Watson, Financial Manager Deacons Roy & Veronica Seivwright, Head Deacons rs5587@att.com Pastor Elmer & Cathy Powell, Marriage Min. elmerpowell@sbcglobal.net Minister Isaac Bazile, Men of the Tower lawfalcon@aol.com

Saturday!

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Intercessory Prayer!

9:00am

*Senior Connection Monday - Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm for all seniors 60+

We believe that - in Him (Jesus) dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. For it pleased the Father that in Him should all fullness dwell.

We believe in being born again of waterby immersion in the name of the Lord “Jesus� Christ for the remission of sins, and in Spirit baptism of the Holy Ghost speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance.

We believe in divine healing, communion and foot washing.

Donna Stephens, Ladies of the Light dmstep2003@yahoo.com

We believe in presenting our bodies a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God.

Elder Roy & Min Pam Clark, Perfecting Light Ministry pamlarclark@yahoo.com Elder Edna Johnson, Outreach ednajohn1945@att.net

We believe this one true God, who revealed Himself as Father in Creation, as Son in redemption, and as Holy Ghost in regeneration.

We believe in the death, burial and resurrection.

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We believe in one eternal God; infinite in power, holy in nature, attributes and purpose, as well as omniscient and omnipresent.

New Life Temple Church 4828 Almeda Genoa

Houston, TX 77048

We believe in expressions of praise with lifted hands, hand clapping, playing of musical instruments, voice of praise and dancing.

713.991.5972

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