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

A Monthly Newsletter Know What His Word Says Page 1

Sept/Oct ’12 What’s Going On The monthly calendar, birthdays and anniversaries Page 2

Can the Lord Trust Me Page 3

Church Information NLTC ministry staff, service information and statement of faith. Page 4

It is our duty as believers to

Know What His Word Says In this late hour, it is very important for Christians to get into the Word of God; to read it, hear it and learn it. A very popular scripture that is

rehearse the true Word of God in the ears of our children and new babes in God was angry that His chosen people had neglected His Word. The

ignorance, nor can we allow God to

spiritual leaders no longer read the

forget the next generation as He said

Word of God to the people, and now

He would do in Hosea 4:6.

they were ignorant and unlearned to the ways of God.

often quoted out of context, Hosea 4:6 says, “My people are destroyed for the lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee...seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.”

If we neglect to fill our heart with the Word of God and the scriptures, we are destined to walk in the destructive power of ignorance and deception. Many people have repeated scriptures taken out of context so much that they no longer know what God really said.

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Christ. We can’t allow them to walk in

Instead of tailoring scripture to suit us, let us take all of the Book and let it lead and guide us. It is filled with wisdom and knowledge. “Wherewithal shall a young man cleans his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.” Psalm 119:9 Mel A. Perry, Assistant Pastor & Global Relations Director 1

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Looking Ahead Please mark your calendars for the upcoming events for September & October

SEPTEMBER 3 Labor Day - Office Close 9 Evening Service 11 Leadership Prayer 20 National Neighborhood Day 22 Leadership Prayer / Leader Meeting 23 Evening Service 26 Ministries’ Bible Class 30 Church Outreach 5th Sunday

OCTOBER 9 Leadership Prayer 14 Bishop’s 14th Anniversary 24 Ministries’ Bible Class 27 Leadership Prayer /Leader Director Breakout Meeting 28 Evening 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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Elmer Powell

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Angela Warrior

Sept 9! !

Jermany Coney

Sept 11! !

Marcie Colemon

Sept 11! !

Jonathan Williams

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Denise Dalcoe

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Teresa Hill

Sept 19! !

Trinetia Boyd

Sept 21! !

Sharon Clay

Anniversaries Roy & Pam Clark Sept 19

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Elisha Christian

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Agnes Williams

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Nancy Atkins

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Beverly Comeaux

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Paul Dalcoe

Oct 21! !

Tray Pendland

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Nickolett Daniels

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Christina Rector

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Brittany Bazile

Oct 25! !

Paula Bowden

Oct 28! !

Jaden Scott

Oct 29! !

Donald Walters

Oct 29! !

Rodney Wright

Ronnie & Nancy Atkins Sept 25

Anniversaries

Roy & Veronica Seivwright Sept 26

Brian & Deidra Conner Oct. 6

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Can the Lord Trust me? Matthew 25:14, 30

Have you ever honestly asked the question, "Why me, Lord? Why me? Did you really have to trust me this much?" Many of us in the church today know that we are called to do something in the church for the Lord. We are not in the church to just warm the pew, or say an occasional ’Amen’. True, we are not all called to preach the Word of God, however the Lord does not measure by what we do but how we handle the task set before us. What if all he wants you to do is live holy and righteous before him? Can He trust you to do that? He has given you a talent or ministry. Can he trust you to fulfill your purpose in using that talent or ministry? In the parable of the three servants, they are given talents from their master to take care of while he is away. To one he gave five talents, to one he gave two talents and to another he gave one. All of these were given to the servants according to their ability. We all know the parable and the outcome, when God’s trust was lost or reinforced. Trust is a fickle creature. It is easy to lose and a very difficult thing to regain. Do you trust God? But, can God trust you?

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start. Have you ever gotten in your car, put the key in the ignition… and then not have it start? How did it make you feel? It should have started! It had started hundreds of times before… but now it didn't. You TRUSTED it to be able to start when you needed it. • We trust that our grocery stores will have food. They may not have the specific brand of cereal or coffee you want, but you TRUST they will have milk, and meat, and bread. • When we have trouble around the house, we trust that the police and firemen will be available to protect us. • And we trust that our friends will BE THERE for us. That our church family will lift us up in prayer and be there in our moments of joy and sadness. Trust is woven into the very fabric of our lives. Without trust, we can hardly function. So, if we feel this way about trust, consider how the Lord feels about trusting us to spread the good news of salvation, living a holy and repented life before him, trusting us to love him and others.

You are probably asking yourself, “How can God trust me? I’m not perfect. I have fallen short so many times.” Here is a little story: There was a preacher who was an avid golfer. Every chance he gets he could be found on the golf course swinging away. It was his obsession. One Sunday was a picture-perfect day for golf. The sun was out, no clouds in the sky, and the temperature was just right. The preacher was in a quandary as to what to do. The urge to play golf overcame him. He called his assistant minister Trust, it's a valuable commodity. and told him that he was sick and could People rarely GIVE trust… usually it's not attend church. Then he packed up something that's earned. But without the car, and drove three hours to a golf course where no one would recognize having trust in someone - or something - it's hard to do anything in him. Happily, he began to play the course. this life. We trust that our cars will Sept/Oct

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An angel up above was watching the preacher and was quite perturbed. He went to God and said, "Look at the preacher. He should be punished for what he’s doing." God nodded in agreement. The preacher teed up on the first hole. He swung, and the ball sailed effortlessly through the air and landed right in the cup three hundred and fifty yards away. He shot a perfect hole-in-one. The preacher was amazed and excited. The angel was a little shocked. He turned to God and said, "Begging your pardon, but I thought you were going to punish him." God smiled. "Think about it -- who can he tell about that shot?" Is it possible that a preacher would miss church for a game of golf? Or for something else: fishing, hunting, a ball game, etc. Depending on the preacher, it is possible. And why would he do such a thing as that? BECAUSE PREACHERS ARE ONLY HUMAN, JUST LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE! Just because you fall short doesn’t mean you automatically lose God’s trust. We must constantly strive to earn the Lord’s trust daily because each day brings new challenges, tests and trials. Tim. 1:15-17, "Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life. The answer is yes, he can trust you if you realize what he expects from each of us and to do his will. Minister Isaac J. Bazile, Director of Men of the Tower

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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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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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Young People On Fire! !

7:30pm

elmerpowell@sbcglobal.net

Donna Ross-Powell, Administrator

Thursday

donna.ross@newlifetemplechurch.com

Music Ministry! !

Deacons Roy & Veronica Seivwright, Head Deacons rs5587@att.com

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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.

Pastor Elmer & Cathy Powell, Marriage Min. elmerpowell@sbcglobal.net

Intercessory Prayer!

9:00am

Minister Isaac Bazile, Men of the Tower lawfalcon@aol.com

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

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

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.

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.

713.991.5972

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