Got Life - November/December 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 O Give Thanks

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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The Lite Side

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

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The Lite Side Biblical principles through humor Page 7

An address from the Senior Pastor.

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Winter, naturally and spiritually,

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

has a way of drawing us closer to what really matters. We are more appreciative for family, friends, job, a

While winter is synonymous with

roof over our head, and so forth

death, the cold and bitter moments of life, and the unfruitful season, it is

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I think we can related that to both

during the winter season. We notice

also the time of much celebration in

the natural and spiritual. Of course, it

the music playing in the stores or the

the western world. In fact, it is

may be a bit harder for us to see it as

person humming their favorite

considered to be the most wonderful

such in the spiritual realm.

Christmas classic.

time of the year.

Most Christians say the time they

We appreciate God more during

I find that to be very unique in

learned more about God, saw the

our darkest, coldest and loneliest

itself. The most cold and bleak season

faithfulness of God, drew closer to

moments in our life. Our worship

is our most joyous and celebrated

God, experienced the greatest depth

becomes more intense and personal.

season.

of peace, walked in great faith was in their winter season.

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Though unexplainable, winter can be the most wonderful season of all.

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IN OTHER WORDS I for one am so glad to see the holiday season upon us. The last few months have been, how shall we say it, rough waters here in America.

The political climate has been much like the recent storm, Sandy, which swept across the eastern states. I’ve not been around a very long time, but I would say this has been the most fierce and heated political season of my life, from the politicians to the American people.

But hopefully the sounds and smells of Thanksgiving and Christmas, and all the other holidays that fill the space in between, will bring us back to a more peaceful state of mind.

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O Give Thanks Psalms 136:1-3 (NKJV)

By Bishop Brenda K. Perry

1Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!

For His mercy endures forever.

2 Oh, give thanks to the God of gods!

For His mercy endures forever.

3 Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords!

For His mercy endures forever:

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We believers of today continue special feast, or celebrations from the New Testament such as the Passover, for us Genital (Easter or Resurrection) and Pentecost. Each event should be continue on page 4

The Warrior Spirit Genesis 3:15, Matthew 27:15-26

By Minister Isaac Bazile

It happens to all of us. It happens at different times and different places in different ways. Sometimes it However, one thing I can walk with from this happens when you go out on your first The holiday season is upon us, election cycle is the knowledge of how real date, alone with a person that you starting with Thanksgiving, next powerful passion is.

Christmas, and then New Year’ Day. And are really attracted to. Sometimes it The two presidential candidates may have with each holiday we are to give thanks to happens when you start paying your own bills for the first time. Sometimes done their small part of stirring up the our God. I use the word “holiday” political heat, but the force behind the fire that loosely because society has pushed our it happens when you wake up for the brewed came from the American people who first time and experience depression, God, Lord and Savior out of the picture. locked arms with groups that supported their and you don't even know why. point of view.

In the last few years, October 31 Sometimes it happens on your (“Satan and his fallen angel’s day) has honeymoon, but at some point in time, The passion that was felt during the 2012 been promoted more than Thanksgiving. all of us wake up to the brutal election came from the people who felt that Oh, how sad that the world is pushing this realization that life is a battle and we they had to put their all in making their voice heard in support of their candidate. Hmmm... evil and forbidden day. Heartbreaking to are in a war.

If my memory serves me right, this is what Bishop Brenda K. Perry has been trying to stir in the hearts of members of New Life Temple Church - PASSION! The change we want to see, the revival we long for, the miracles we want to see with our own eyes will happen when we truly find ourselves passionately in love with God and His purpose.

How can we ignite the passion that’s filled with heat and fire into our daily lives so that we become consumed with GETTING OUT THE WORD to the masses? We can do it!

Mel A. Perry, Editor-In-Chief

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say, some “Christians” eagerly participate in these displays. The best thing we can do on this day is to promote that every day is the Lord’s Day, and all believer are to rejoice and be glad in it. Oh give thanks!

When you read in the Old Testament you will find all of the festivals the children of Israel were commanded to uphold. You will see that the men were to gather three times a year to give offerings, sacrifice, and praise and worship to their God. Yes, the women were able to come as well.

I Samuel chapter one was one of those times where the men gathered. It was during this time that Hannah prayed a prayer that brought Israel one of greater judges and prophet of that era.

I. Do you ever feel like life is a battle? You should, because it is. Do you ever feel like sometimes you are in a war? That is good, because you are. Every one of us fights our own battles and our own war on a daily basis.

II. There are no conscientious objectors to this war. There are no deferments from this battlefield. Fame and fortune will not keep you out of the fight. John Daly, the PGA golfer, battles alcohol. Tiger Woods battles lust. Mike Tyson battles anger. Drew Carey, the host of The Price Is Right, battled depression so badly that twice, before he was twenty, he attempted to continue on page 6

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Looking Ahead Please mark your calendars for the upcoming events for November & December

NOVEMBER 11 Veterans Day 11 Evening Service 12 Leadership Prayer 17 National Family Volunteer Day 22 Thanksgiving Holiday 22 - 23 Church Office Closed 25 Evening Service DECEMBER 9 Evening Service 15 Leadership Prayer / Leader Director Breakout Meeting 23 Evening Service 25 Christmas Holiday 25 - 26 Church Office Closed 28 Children’s Outing to Brenham, TX 31 New Years Eve Service

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Birthdays & Anniversaries Monthly birthdays and anniversaries of NLTC members.

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

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Felicia Shepard

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Ray Dod

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Marissa Davila

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Kija Colemon

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Dell Powell

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Gwen Williams

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LaNeail Alexander

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Steve Stephens

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Jaisa Smith

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Robert Clay

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Thomas Clark Anniversaries

LaNeil & Delesa Alexander Nov 3 Raymond & Capricious Wright Nov4 Samuel & Margaret Darden Nov 17 Darnell & Gladys Simmons Nov 20

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Armsted Chambers Sr

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Madell King

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Brian Conner

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Larry White

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Ruth Knox

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Sonja Blouin

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Phoebe Roquemore

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Delesa Alexander

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Kristina Davila

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Eldora Christian

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Lela Chambers

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Pam Clark

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Danielle Hardiman

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Marva Coney

Dec 30! !

Clara Britton

Dec 31! !

Katie Alimon Anniversaries Warren & Robin Green Dec 13

Elmer & Catherine Powell Dec 23

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celebrated with the purpose of God’s will being done, and to magnify him.

With each of the upcoming holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year, we must be diligent in uplifting Jesus, our Savior. With the economy in crisis, wars and more wars in the making, and the up rise of evil, Thanksgiving is truly a day for America to give our God thanks.

Good has become evil and bad, and evil and bad has become good. We can see the fulfillment of II Timothy 3:1-5, “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

But for the people of God, Oh, give thanks!

Saints, please let us keep Christ in Christmas. Let us not go along with crossing Christ out of the picture, such as “Happy Holiday”,” Merry Xmas”. Do not let the Atheists, and Agnostics, and consumers push Christ, the anointed one that was begotten in Bethlehem of Judea, out of the picture. We are not celebrating a baby, but the God of glory. The mystery that Apostle Paul speaks about in I Timothy 3:16, how this great God we serve manifested Himself in the flesh who we call the Son of God. The Word became flesh. He was all God, and all man. What a mighty God we serve. That is why all of heaven had to rejoice. He did not come only for Israel but for the whole world. Oh, give thanks!

New Year! Well, that means God graciously allowed you to see not just 4

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another day but another New Year. It’s not the time to make new resolutions, but to give God praise and honor and glory.

place of perfect peace. There were only two people: a man named Adam and a woman named Eve. They were at perfect peace with God, perfect peace with each other, and they were at It’s not about the turkey and the perfect peace with themselves. Then, trimmings, nor the gifts that so many something happened, which to this day will be in debt to, nor the partying that is the most terrible tragedy in the will cause many not to see another day, history of mankind. This plunged this or New Year. But, it is about the God of world into a conflict that we are still glory that has given freely His goodness fighting today and is the cause of every and mercy throughout the year. Oh, single problem on this planet. give thanks!

We have been looking for a warrior, to come as prophesied, a bruiser, as spoken of in Genesis 3:15. take his own life. The incredible Hulk battles a terrific temper. The truth is we For literally thousands of years, the all fight our own private wars, and we nation of Israel had been looking for all stay in constant battles whether it is another bruiser. They weren't looking, with greed, or with selfishness or with however, for a wrestler, but they were bitterness. looking for a warrior. They expected him to be a bruiser, because he was III. In fact, everywhere you look wars predicted to be one. When Satan caused are being fought, not just from within, the world's greatest tragedy by but also from without. There is war successfully tempting Adam and Even between nations, war between married to sin, war broke out between good and couples, and even war between evil and between God and Satan. The governments. It seems like there is only hope for this world was a warrior always a war going on and people that could come and fight this war and willing to fight. defeat this enemy. He would do it by being a bruiser as we read in Genesis IV. I have some questions about this 3:15. war that I am sure you share - three specifically.

"And I will put enmity between you 1) How did it start? and the woman, and between your seed 2) How can we win it? and her seed; He shall bruise your head, 3) How will it end? and you shall bruise His heel." (Genesis The answer to all three of those 3:15, NKJV) questions is found in the story of “The Warrior”. Beginning in the 3rd chapter From that single prophecy the picture of of Genesis and going all the way a warrior began to form in the minds through to the last verse of the Bible, and hearts of rabbi's and Old Testament you could say the story of the Bible is scholars down through the ages. They all about a warrior - a warrior who expected this warrior to come and not coincidentally is also known as the only defeat Satan, but take over this Prince of Peace. He is the only warrior world and usher in a kingdom where that is capable of getting us out of this Israel would be restored to their rightful war victoriously, and bringing to us a place as the dominate nation on the peace that will last forever. planet. No one could touch Him, no one The story begins in of all places - a garden - the Garden of Eden. It was a Nov/Dec

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New Life Temple Ministries Words from our ministries Outreach Ministry

Goal for 2013: Matthew 28:19-20 As we wrap up 2012 and move into the New Year, we have an opportunity to reflect on the many ways that God has been faithful to us in the preceding year, and to make plans for another year of ministry.

It's also a time for us to reaffirm our mission and purpose for existing as a ministry.

Jesus Himself gave us the Great Commission to motivate the church to outreach. We must reach out to the world around us if we are going to remain healthy and grow. We must help people understand the saving power of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross.

We must proclaim the transforming power of Jesus. If we don’t we become self centered and maintenance minded. We will stop growing and eventually die.

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could pin His shoulders to the mat, and no one could hurt Him because He was the warrior - the bruiser.

JESUS is that warrior that we have waited for and we that have His spirit dwelling on the inside, we have that warrior spirit. It is that spirit that wars against the enemy daily, and it is that same spirit that helps us to withstand the attacks of the enemy from within and without.

How large will His church grow?

How strong? Only God knows that – but our job is to tell people about the Minister I. Bazile serves as Director of Men of the Tower love of Jesus – to bring them into the family – to teach them about God’s Ministry Writers Wanted love – to show them how to live a victorious Christian life – and to send If you would like to inform our readers about them out to tell others about the your ministry or department, we would love Jesus commanded us to “Go salvation we have in Jesus. It’s not to add your article to our “Words From Our therefore and make disciples of all the our job to grow the church – that’s Ministries” section. nations, baptizing them in the name what God does – but it is our job to Article ideas: Words of encouragements, of the Father and of the Son and of share the transforming story of Jesus photos from events, person of interest the Holy Spirit, teaching them to feature, upcoming event write up. with those around us. observe all things that I have We encourage you, especially commanded you; and lo, I am with Please submit articles to melanne@me.com during this season of our Lord’s birth, you always, even to the end of the to pray for guidance to reach a lost age." Matthew 28:19-20 (NKJV) soul for the kingdom.

The MISSION and PURPOSE of OUTREACH at New Life Temple Church is to constantly keep the Elder Edna church focused on the fact that God Johnson serves intends for His people to be involved as the in evangelism. Bring them in, build Outreach them up, train them up, and send Director of them out - is the mission and purpose New Life of the church year after year after Temple Church year.

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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

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As I tap away on my computer, my s... mind is e i r o “Mem ss!” e l reflecting over e c Pri the many Thanksgiving & Christmas holiday memories I’ve stored away. There are even a few holiday traditions (well they are sort of traditions) that I’ve started for myself, and those I would love to start.

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Besides bringing out the Christmas music once fall hits the calendar, my first holiday favorite is that Thanksgiving dinner down in Galveston. It doesn’t matter if I’m alone or with family, Thanksgiving just isn’t right if I don’t get to enjoy that feast at San Louis Resort.

Nothing like hearing the piano man play, all the people talking, seeing the excitement of the kids who get to enjoy all you can eat mac and cheese and yummy sweets, and my plate filled with some of the best brunch around. Besides there are no dishes to clean, and each adult pays for their own meal. I’m sure my mum has to agree it’s less expensive than spending the money on the groceries to make the perfect Thanksgiving dinner....

Oh, I remember those days when my mum would cook those hens for Thanksgiving. The smell was wonderful, but I don’t miss being called downstairs to help wash the greens or being told how at my age I should be in the kitchen helping out and learning to cook...not my favorite holiday memories, lol. But I guess being able to eat the raw turnips, yea I love them, was my reward after washing all those greens.

Memories....

As a kid, I remember my mum inviting over some of the singles or new couples from the church for those Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.

Bitter sweet it was. There was plenty of yummy dishes and laughs, but oh the mile high pile of dishes that awaited my sister and I just seemed like punishment Nov/Dec

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for being the kids. I think it was the parents way of getting back at us for having so much fun during the holidays.

Ha!ha!

There was no Christmas tree to decorate, but over time my mum started a tradition that maybe she will bring back now that there is a grandchild. She would decorate the living room table, fireplace and piano to look like the perfect little winter town. Then I would set my perfect

Christmas table that I dreaded taking down.

When people walked into the house they seem to become like little kids looking at the gorgeously decorated living room and dinning area. Oh, yea it was Christmas in the Perry house.

Memories....

I remember us piling into our Toyota mini-van with 105.7 playing Christmas music in the background as we drove over to Pasadena or Green Tea to see the big beautiful homes nicely decorated from ground to roof with some of the most dramatic Christmas decorations. We would, “Ooo” and “Ah” as we followed the caravan of automobiles through the maze of masterpieces. I would dream I was invited into the fantasy world of the decorations. I have a really good imagination and the stories I would create as we drove pass each house was always better than anything that fantasy world in Florida could ever create.

Then there were those nights my sister and I would pop our ooey gooey carmel popcorn and watch Christmas

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movies. To this day I start to crave Mr. Orville Redenbacher's carmel popcorn around Thanksgiving.

My most favorite memory has to be those Christmas programs Melissa and Deon, my god-brother, would put on for the family. On occasions they would allow me to participate, as I was the odd one out. I was not quite an adult but not a young child either.

Melissa would go all out with the planning for their little program, which was usually performed on Christmas eve. They actually wrote a program for those Christmas eve productions. They would sing, do a few songs on the piano, act out or read a Christmas skit. Just thinking about it makes me smile. They were so cute.

The adults would sit around the living-room smiling, laughing and singing along. At the end we would clap or bow as if we had just experienced a full holiday production.

Those memories are priceless. I don’t really remember all of my Christmas gifts over the years, but those moments that I shared with family and friends during those holidays of days of yore will forever be more valuable to me than any gift that I could receive. Though I can’t turn back the clock and watch one more of those Christmas productions, or climb behind one of the family members as we got in the van to go see the Christmas lights, I can smile knowing that even when we didn’t get that dream gift out of the catalogue we got the gift of being with each other.

No matter what your life is like, how bad or how good it may be this year, let’s find those people in our life and make some memories this holiday season. You never know when they will mean the most to you...

Memories....PRICELESS! Blessed Holiday and Merry Christmas!

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Sunday, 27 May Merry & Blessed CHRISTmas to you and your family during this holiday season. May your Thanksgiving and Christmas be ďŹ lled with much joy, peace and love.

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

From yourtheNew LifeHealing Temple Church family For more information or transportation assistance call 713-991-5972 PS. Join us each Sunday morning (December 2 - December 23) at 10am for our special Christmas presentation by Children With Purpose

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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, Assistant Pastor & Global Relations Director

Statement of Faith

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Wednesday Pastor Steve Stephens, Associate Pastor Pastoral Bible Study! sstep72508@sbcglobal.net

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Young People On Fire! !

7:30pm

Pastor Elmer Powell, Associate Pastor elmerpowell@sbcglobal.net

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

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

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Intercessory Prayer!

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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 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 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.

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

Donna Stephens, Ladies of the Light

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.

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Elder Roy & Min Pam Clark, Perfecting Light Ministry

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

pamlarclark@yahoo.com Elder Edna Johnson, Outreach ednajohn1945@att.net 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.

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