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THE VOICE II

Table of Contents

From The Editor – Andrea Foy

Pastor’s Page - Rev. Cory Pruitt

Ministries–Worship

Young Adult Life, Garrett Carter

Volume I, Issue 5 Year End 2013 Because We Care, We Share! – Pastor Cory J. Pruitt – Andrea Foy

Editors-in-Chief

Prayer Line – Rev. Kima Cunningham 9

Managing Editor Calendar Editor

Singles Night Out – Andrea Foy

Photographer

History of Black Church-Lois Foy

Kroger Update

Communications for Mt Enon

Fun Page

2013 in review

Book Excerpt – LaTonya Branham

Symbolism of Colors Faye Johnson

Blessings

Trivia

Recipes

Veterans Salute

Poetry – Minnie Alexander

Business Directory

– LaTonya Branham – Dorothy Sanders – Julius Hudson

Contributors –        

Sis. Minnie Alexander Sis. LaTonya Branham Bro. Garrett Carter Rev. Kima Cunningham Sis. Andrea Foy Sis. Lois Foy Sis. Vanessa Givens Pastor Cory J. Pruitt The Mt. Enon Magazine is produced quarterly: Jan-Mar, Apr- Jun, Jul-Sep, and Oct-Dec

MOTTO Our motto is "Because We Care, We Share". We share our love, resources, and faith with all. We are a Christian family and invite all to become children of God in the fullest way by receiving the teachings and gift of salvation.

MISSION Our Mission is to maintain the general design of the Church as outlined in the New Testament of the Holy Bible. To extol and magnify Christ and His teachings: To promote the spiritual and moral welfare of its members. To advance the Christian faith and religion; To enforce good order; To aid the needy and suffering within the sphere of its influence both within the congregation and community.

From the Editor What Fear Do You Need To Conquer? For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7

You cannot tell from this picture but I was beyond terrified at this moment! I was onstage at the 2013 Toastmasters International Convention in Cincinnati Ohio, this past summer. I was asked to showcase my submission to the first Toastmasters book, Heart of A Toastmaster. There were over 700 people in the room and I was the first of 15 speakers. I joined Toastmasters, the world’s leading public speaking and leadership training organization, in 2010 to get over my fear of public speaking. Being an introvert and rather shy, my only goal was not to pass out in front of 10 people: Never in my wildest imagination was 700 at an International Convention even a possibility. Nevertheless, God had other plans. Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6

Eleanor Roosevelt wrote in You Learn By Living, "You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.' You must do the thing you think you cannot do." So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13

I have to admit I am feeling pretty fearless right now. This experience and picture of it is quite an affirming effect on me. Whenever I feel fear now, I pull out my 8 X 10 and remember how I felt at this moment and realize I survived it and I am definitely stronger for it. Watch out Dayton and the world. ‘You ain’t seen nothin’ yet!’ Here I come! What fear do you need to conquer? When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? Psalm 56:3-4 "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27 Giving God all the Glory

Andrea Foy Andrea is an award-winning, international author, speaker and Certified Independent John Maxwell Leadership Coach. She has a BA in Communications and a MS in Management and Leadership. She is active in her community and Church and is the newly-elected President of the Trotwood Democratic Club. Visit her website at www.andreafoy.com.

MT. ENON’S VISION STATEMENT The vision of Mount Enon Missionary Baptist Church is to: EXALT the Lord through worship, EVANGELIZE the Lost through relationships, EDIFY, EDUCATE and EMPOWER the Laity through discipleship and to ENCOURAGE the Laborers through fellowship. Because we are a striving congregation in Dayton, Ohio, which has been called and commissioned to become a group of believers in whom the Lord will be well pleased by developing each member as true disciples of Jesus Christ: We will LOVE the Lord according to Deuteronomy 30:15-16 We will LEARN the Word according to Deuteronomy 17:18-20 We will LIVE the Word according to Joshua 1:8 and We will LEAD the World through the Word according to Acts 1:8 We are challenged today, to get involved, and take responsibility, and we must understand that we are ambassadors of Christ and of Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church. We decree and order that all Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church would experience a greater move of God in their lives because they submit to live by God’s biblical order to win Lives to Christ.

“God can do anything, you know-far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us.” (Ephesians 3:20) -Pastor Cory Pruitt

Take a look at the many Worship Ministries you can be a part of at Mt Enon. Because we care, we share. Ministry Leader -Kenneth Vance

FIRST AID CIRCLE Contact: Eva L. Ector OUR SERVICE TO YOU Meeting Day: 3rd Saturday of each Month Location: FLC, Room 402 How often do you meet? Monthly Age Range for Membership: Youth (16 yrs. old)/Adult Dues: $2.00 (Monthly) $1.00 Benevolence Special Membership Requirement: Love God, Love People, Be Compassionate Take First Aid and CPR Training Description: Give immediate care to ill or injured individuals. Prepare trays (First Aid Room) with water, juices, and mints for Pulpit usage. Be watchful of congregation- Always ready to help.

Annual Brunch @ 10:00 A.M. (June) Annual sermon @ 4 P.M. (September) Our Mission The mission of an Usher is to help the Pastor make the service a success by putting the congregation in the right frame of mind to receive the message and to see to it that Perfect Order is kept at all times during the service. Ushers, also help promote Christian growth and development, by serving others, with a spirit that will emulate "A Christ-LikeLife."

CADET DRILL TEAM Contact: Patricia Matthews OUR SERVICE TO YOU Meeting Day: Thursday/Friday - 6:00 PM8:00P.M Saturday - 11:00 A.M - 5:00PM Location: FLC; Major Lamar Nimock Gymtorium, Room 409 How often do you meet? 1-3 times a week How can someone join? Come to practice!

ADULT USHER BOARD Age Range for membership: 5-18 years old Contact: Larry Ison Dues $65.00 OUR SERVICE TO YOU Special Membership Requirements: Time: 10:00 A.M. Day: 2nd Saturday Each M o n t h How often do you meet? Monthly Location: Old Prayer R o o m How can someone join? By contacting the President or any member of the Usher Board. Ages: 18 and u p Membership Requirement: Be willing to serve. Need to attend Ushering School for training when ready. Dues: $3.00 (Monthly) Events/Program

Able to learn movement Briefly Describe What You Do: You must be able to march in Parades and do Competitions.

HOSPITALITY MINISTRY (GREETERS) Contact: Daryl Adkins or Deborah Mc Dade OUR SERVICE TO YOU

Meeting Day: (As needed after morning worship) Location: FLC Conference Room 403. How often do you meet? Every 2 or 3 Months How can someone join? Contact Daryl Adkins or Deborah Mc Dade or any member. Age Range for Membership: Open to Adults and Youth. Dues: $3.00 (Monthly Membership Requirement: A Nice Smile! Anyone who enjoys meeting and greeting people. Description This ministry group greets people before Church Worship Service and during all Church related Activities/ Events and Scheduled Programs. The Hospitality Ministry supports Mercy Manor (Home for w a y w a r d women) on a quarterly basis. This is our Mission Outreach Project.

Description This ministry is worship through dance according to scripture. Our goal is to update, teach, enhance, encourage, uplift, promote and provide praise and worship to minister with t h e W o r d and d i r e c t i o n f r o m the Lord on the dance and our personal walk with Christ.

ANNOUNCERS MEDIA MINISTRY NOTE: This ministry has been in existence for over 25 years. This ministry started because of Mount Enon collaborating with WDAO and Jim Johnson to tape a half- hour broadcast that was heard by thousands i n Dayton and surrounding cities. Contact: Sandra R. Mundy (937) 825-9377 OUR SERVICE TO YOU

SAVED, SANCTIFIED AND SEASONED PRAISE AND WORSHIP LYRICAL DANCE MINISTRY NOTE: This ministry is Spirit led and was brought into existence January 2008 via the vision of Georgia Davis who saw a need for this ministry at Mount Enon for "seasoned" women of God. Contact: Rhonda D. Mundy (937) 610-1170 OUR SERVICE TO YOU Meeting Day: Tuesday Time: 6:30P.M. 8:00 P.M. (Additional Time as Necessary) Location: We will meet weekly in Howard Hall - (This ministry i s currently inactive, but w i l l start again.) Anyone who wants to join can contact Rhonda Mundy or any member or come to dance practice. (TBD) Age Range for Membership: 30 and over Membership Requirement: Members are seasoned women with a desire to dance for the Lord Jesus Christ without shame to minister dance unto Him and His people.

Meeting Day: (As necessary) Location: No fixed locations; we meet w h e r e ve r space is available. Description: This ministry provides info in a timely and constructive manner that is conducive to the life of the church,its activities,and ministry events. Anyone who wants to join can contact Sandra Mundy or any member of the media ministry. Age Range for Membership: Open to Adults and Teens. Membership Requirement: Members should have a love for spoken word and have the ability to speak clearly, enunciate, and be willing t o fill-in as needed

JUNIOR USHER BOARD Contact: Leonard Turner or Shirley B arksdale OUR SERVICE TO YOU

Time: 12:00 Day: Saturday before 3rd Sunday How often do you meet? Monthly Location: Old Prayer Room How can someone join? Attend meeting or see supervisor on third Sunday. Age: 5-17 Membership Requirement: Be able to lead and serve. Need to attend Ushering School for training when ready. Dues: $1.00 (Monthly) Quarterly (Every 4 Months: Group Activity Our Mission The mission of an Usher is to help the Pastor make the service a success by putting the congregation in the frame of mind to receive the message and to see to it that Perfect Order is kept at all times during the service. Ushers, also help promote Christian growth and development, by serving others, with a spirit that will emulate “A ChristLike-Life.”

Support the Of f i c er s Project, care of scarves and Communion Clothes for Pulpit.

MOTHERS COUNCIL MINISTRY Contact: Murline Richardson OUR SERVICE TO YOU Meeting Day: Saturday before 1st Sunday Time: 12:00 Location: Baptismal Room How often do you meet? September thru June Age Range for Membership: 18 years old and up Dues: $12.00 per year Description

MINISTER, DEACON & TRUSTEE SPOUSES

A calm professional manner, physical ability to assist candidates getting dressed is needed. Assist candidates for baptismal with getting baptismal attire on. Walking with them up to the pool and assisting them with redressing. Sometimes we must talk with them to get them over their fear of going under the water. We also wash gowns, towels and swim caps

Contact: Shelia Cannon

Activities/Events/Programs

OUR SERVICE TO YOU Meeting Day: Saturday before 1st Sunday Time: 11:00 A.M. Location: FLC, Room 412 How often do you meet? Monthly Age Range for Membership: Adult Dues: $24.00; Sunshine $12.00 per year Special Membership Requirement: Be a Spouse of any of our Ministers, Deacons or Trustees. Activities/Events/Programs: Minister, Deacon Trustee Spouses, Jewel - A Birthday visitationfor members per month. Call sick and shut-in churchwide Description

The Mothers’ Council Ministry collects new hats, scarves, and mittens along with baby blankets and donates them to the homeless and abuse shelters. The items are collected in memory of Sister Margaret Higgins, a longtime member of this council.

Psalm 100 Make a glad sound to the Lord, all the earth. Give worship to the Lord with joy; come before him with a song. Be certain that the Lord is God; it is He, who has made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep to whom He gives food. Come into His doors with joy, and into His house with praise; give Him honor, blessing His name. For

The “Young Adult” Voice Young Adult Life in 2013 By: Garrett M. Carter, M.Ed. Middle School Teacher and Author At first glance, one might think that living as a young adult today is extremely different than living as a young adult 50 years ago. In many ways this is true; there have been several social and technological advances that have paved the way for a great deal of change. What is not so different is the fact that many young adults today face similar temptations, experiences, and decisions as those who came before them. Something else that hasn’t changed from generation to generation is God’s presence and love. The purpose of this article is to briefly highlight political issues and temptations that young adults are faced with, and also to urge the church to provide spiritual guidance on these issues so that Mt. Enon Young Adults can go down God’s path. Let’s start with issues on the political landscape. Today’s controversial topics include abortion, same-sex marriage, immigration, and the list goes on. As young adults, we need to know more about the church’s current position on these issues. It is important for the church to confront these issues directly in order to provide members with relevant doctrines and guidance on these issues. The Young Adult Ministry held its first “Hot Topics” session earlier this year and plans to hold more. These are important conversations to have as these issues continue to stay at the forefront of American politics. Next, let’s look at today’s temptations; they are every place you look. In fact, you don’t have to look at all and they will still find you! Today’s young adults and even teens are faced with decisions on drugs, sex, alcohol, peer pressure, violence, etc. Again, it is important for the church to confront these issues directly. If teens and young adults don’t receive information and spiritual guidance from the church on these issues, they may receive bad information and, as a result, make poor decisions that have life-long consequences. While the church may not want to alienate members by taking a position or confronting such issues, the church as a whole has a responsibility to help each other. Some of the statistics within the community, within the church, warrant these conversations. Ministers, elders, and adults -- we need your advice and guidance! Share your testimonies and experiences with us so that we can make informed decisions based on His word. Young adults, teens, and children -- when we receive advice and guidance from our elders we must LISTEN to them and PRAY to our Lord and Savior! In closing, we must always remember the word of God. Proverbs 3:6 instructs us, “In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” Young adults, we must remember to seek Him always! To our elders, we may not ask or thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us, but we do appreciate it and seek more of it. Sometimes, we even listen. The mission of the Mt. Enon Young Adult Ministry is to draw, educate, and empower other young adults to become committed and passionate servants of the kingdom of God through ongoing fellowship and spiritual development. Young Adults, stay tuned about upcoming events through the church bulletin and Facebook page!

Prayer Line That we should pray goes without saying. The bible tells us that we "ought always pray”. But it’s one thing to say it and another to see it in action. Our pastor had a vision of a congregation in prayer, not just on Sundays or Wednesday prayer meetings, but every day. It was new; it was different…none of us were sure how it was going to work. We had some hiccups. Technology was not always our friend, but as we kept at it, we found our niche. We found our groove. And we found God on the line—and each other. This time together, each day at 7 a.m. and each evening at 9 p.m. has become the spiritual glue that bonds many of us each together. As you get on the line, you often hear people introducing themselves to each other, getting to know each other and sharing their concerns. And it’s not just Mt. Enon. Social media has spread the word about the prayer line all over the country. And people are calling in---from Texas, from Alabama, from Tennessee, desiring to share time with us, to hear an encouraging word, to lay their requests before God and know that we will continue to pray for God to cover them in every area of their lives. And the testimonies are coming…sick bodies being healed, relationships being repaired, financial crises being resolved—all because we pray in faith, all because we believe God, all because our biggest prayer is to be in alignment with His will. You know, my car needs a front end alignment. I can tell, because it pulls to the left when it should be going straight; sometimes the steering wheel vibrates and the tread on my tires is wearing unevenly. How many of our lives are like that? Prayer is our front end alignment. It pulls our lives back in order; makes us go straight, keeps our lives balanced and helps us to weather the storms without the storms wearing us out. You don’t have to get on every day. You don’t even have to say anything. But we encourage you to get on the line. We encourage you to get in the boat with us. To

start and end every day in prayer. We’ve seen the difference it makes in others and I’ve seen the difference it makes—in me! Prayer Line: EVERY DAY 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. (only 30 minutes) Dial 937-265-4344 Dial extension 101 You will hear a voice saying RING CENTRAL. Then put in the access code, 502801253 and press the pound # key. Rev. Kima Cunningham Singles Night Out Friday November 1st, Mt Enon held a Singles Night Out. After a social hour which included dinner, (thanks to Sis. Schatan Reed, Syretta Cunningham, Brenda Turner and Jacinta Turner for their hospitality.) several dozen members and friends got down to business. The women were led by Pastors’ Pruitt and Settle Townsend, the men by Sis. Elaine Owens and Sheila Rountree. I can only speak for the women’s session, but I will tell you if you missed it you missed it! Sis. Daria Dillard Stone set it off early for the night, throwing down the gauntlet and allowing other women to open up and do the same. What’s happened in 411/412 stays in 411/412, but we got real! Later nearly all of the participants joined in on the line dance instruction in the Gym. Special thanks to Deacon Grubbs for keeping the place open for us. I am sure the Pastors’ were there just to keep an eye on us! ;0. On behalf of Rhonda Mundy and the rest of the Singles Ministry we would like to thank all who came out with us, shared and prayed, especially our Pastor for spending time with us. Stay tuned for more Singles events in the future and come and join us. All are welcomed. -Andrea Foy Thanksgiving Prayer For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, For love and friends, For everything Thy goodness sends. Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)

Establishment of the Black Church Part IV or IV

AFRICAN AMERICAN RELIGION JARENA LEE, THE FIRST BLACK WOMAN TO PREACH THE GOSPEL Between four or five years after my sanctification, on a certain time, an impressive silence fell upon me, and I stood as if someone was about to speak to me, yet I had no such thought in my heart. In my utter surprise there seemed to sound a voice which I thought I distinctly heard, and most certainly understood, which said to me, “Go preach the Gospel!” “No one would believe me,” I replied. Again I listened, and again the same voice seemed to say, “Preach the Gospel; I will put words in your mouth, and will turn your enemies to become your friend (Digital Schomburg, African American Women Writers). In 1819, in an age when women were prohibited by social and religious customs from preaching, Jarena Lee became the first woman authorized to preach by Richard Allen, founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Although he first denied her request, Bishop Allen was so moved by Lee’s spontaneous exhortations during a visiting minister’s sermon that he “rose up in the assembly, and related that she had called on him eight years before, asking to be permitted to preach, and he had put her off; but that now he believed that she was called to that work, as any of the preachers present” (pbs.org, Jarena Lee).

Jarena Lee believed she has been called to preach. “O how careful ought we to be, least through our by-laws of church government and discipline, we bring into disrepute even the word of life. For as unseemly as it may appear now-a-days for a woman to preach, it should be remembered that nothing is impossible, with God. And why should it be thought impossible, heterodox, or improper for a woman to preach? The Savior died for the woman as well as for the man (Digital Schomburg). Despite Allen’s blessing, Lee continued to face hostility to her ministry because she was “black” and a “woman.” Despite her problems, in the nineteenth century, she became a traveling minister, traveling thousands of miles on foot. In one year alone, she travelled two thousand three hundred and twenty-five miles, and preached one hundred and seventy-eight sermons” (pbs.org, Jarena Lee). Works Cited Digital Schomburg African American Women Writers of the 19th Century. Religious Experience and Journal of Mrs. Jarena Lee. (pbs.org)

Lois E. Foy is an educator and historian. She performs with the Dayton Philharmonic Chorus and Mt Enon’s choir. She is very active in her community and in the church. She is also working on her first book; the history of her paternal ancestry.

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SYMBOLISM O F COLORS By Banners of Worship, Inc. 7833 Godolphin Drive,Springfield, VA 22153, Ph: 703.455.2784 fax: 703.880.7555 Amber - Glory, Honor, Royalty and Wealth. Symbolizes the Glory of God and the might of His people. Of the Highest Standard and Greatest Worth. Gold - Triumphant Victory. Perfection, Praiseworthy, Precious and Victorious. Antique Gold- The Ancient of Days. The Ageless and Eternal One. The Alpha and Omega. Past, Present and Future King. The Word. I AM Reminiscent of All God has done in the past, and will accomplish in the future. Bronze- Repentance, Strength and Durability. Endurance. Silver- The Price of Redemption and Salvation. The Light of His Glory and Truth upon us. The Atonement of Christ. The Word of God. Aqua Translucent- River of God. Water of Life. Refreshing Rain of the Holy Spirit. White - Purification, Purity and Holiness. Faith, Holy, Harmless, Undefiled. Separation from sin. Righteousness, Triumph. Symbolic of the Dove. The color of Light. White Lace- The Bride in her adornment. Anticipation and Readiness. Excitement. Consecration to a New Way of Living. The Veil. His Flesh is the Veil into the Holy of Holies, where the Shekinah Glory of God Dwells. iridescent White- The Divine Presence of the Shekinah Glory of God. Pearlescent White -Reminiscent of the Cloud of the Moving Presence of God. Symbolic of the Wind of the Holy Spirit. Red - The Symbol of Prosperity. Color of Conquest worn by Soldiers in Battle. The Quality of Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s humanity. Symbolic of the Blood, Love and Righteousness. The Color of Redemption. Burgundy - The deeper color of a life poured out. Consecration unto death. Defeat Conquered. Faithfulness. Purple- The Majesty of Christ's Regality. The Color of Royalty. Declares the Kingly Character of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Sovereign One. Medium Purple- Intercession. The New Wine. Removal of Hindrances. Mountains being moved in the Spirit. Manifesting in the Natural. Enlarging the borders of our tents. The color of bruises, symbolic of lifting up our hurts for the Lord to heal. Light Purple- My Refuge. My Dwelling Place. My Hiding Place. My foundation. Navy Blue- Heavenly color. Divine Character of Our Lord. Heaven Declaring the Glory of God. Creation's King. My Maker. Majestic One. The Eternal One. The All-Existent One. Master of All. Royal Blue - The Provision of God. El Shaddai. Our God of More Ihan Enough, for Finances, Blessings and Care. Ushering the Presence of God into our situation.

Turquoise- The Presence of God. The Symbol of God Revealed and of Divine Revelation. The Wisdom of God. Divine Guidance, Direction and Vision. Light Blue- Reconciliation. Peace. Uniter. Teal- My All in All. The totality of everything I am and have belongs to Christ. My Sufficiency, in lean and in plenty. My Provider. The Blesser of His Chosen Ones. Emerald Green- Healing of sin, sickness and grief Cleansing and Healing of Soul, Spirit and Body. Forgiver of my sins, and the Sower of the seeds of Life. Spring Green - The continuing work of Sanctification renewing our lives. The Newness of Life as we begin the process of subduing our imaginations and every proud thing that sets itself against the knowledge of Christ, bringing every thought and purpose captive to Christ and His anointing. Lime Green- Golden green color of Olive Oil. Speaks of the Holy Spirit. Symbolic of the Anointing. Soft Green- Comfort. Friendship, Familiarity, Peace, Enduring Patience. My Consolation. Constant Companion, Counselor, Refresher. Fuchsia- Blend of Red (Redemption and the price fully paid), and White (Purity, Holiness and Triumph). The color of the Messiah. Rose - The Rose of Sharon. Symbolic of the beauty of our lives as we strive to become like our Jesus. The fragrance of our lives being poured out at His feet. Pink- The Color of New Life. New Birth. The Sustaining Provision. Joy. Palest Pink- Hope rising like the Morning Light. Daybreak of Restored Desire. The long night ended, and the dawn of Light appearing and rising. Strength Increasing. Almond- Resurrection. Symbolic of Christ in His Life of Power. Reproduction. Exaltation. Orange-Productiveness. Symbolic of Fruit, like pomegranates. Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit, and allowing it to grow to full maturity. Fullness. Red/Gold - The Fire and the Glory. Symbolic of walking through a situation. Breakthrough. Victory for the Faithful. Continuing Work of Sanctification. Changing from Glory to Glory, as Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s People are conformed to His Image and Likeness. Hologram Gold -Manifest Glory. Hologram Silver- Redemption Revealed. Hologram Blue- Refreshing Rain. Moving waters. Hologram Orange â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The fil-e of God. Hologram Pink - Exuberant Joy. Hologram Purple- Emerging Royal Prophetic Priesthood. Hologram Antique Gold- Revelation. -Faye Johnson

Thanksgiving Blessing O God, We thank you for this earth, our home; for the wide sky and the blessed sun, for the ocean and streams, for the towering hills and the whispering wind, for the trees and green grass. We thank you for our senses by which we hear the songs of birds, and see the splendor of fields of golden wheat, and taste autumn's fruit, rejoice in the feel of snow, and smell the breath of spring flowers. Grant us a heart opened wide to all this beauty; and save us from being so blind that we pass unseeing when even the common thornbush is aflame with your glory. For each new dawn is filled with infinite possibilities for new beginnings and new discoveries. Life is constantly changing and renewing itself. In this new day of new beginnings with God, all things are possible. We are restored and renewed in a joyous awakening to the wonder that our lives are and, yet, can be. Amen.

-Walter Rauschenbusch

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CHRISTMAS TRIVIA!

Here's a Christmas Quiz with 20 questions for you to try! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t peek at the answers! 1. What's the name of the period leading up to Christmas? 2. How many Wise Men brought gifts to Jesus? 3. How does Good King Wenceslas like his pizzas? 4. What was the name of John the Baptist's Mother? 5. Who brings presents to children in Holland on the 5th/6th December? 6. How many letters are in the angelic alphabet? 7. In what town was Jesus born? 8. How many presents were given in total in the 12 Days of Christmas? 9. In what decade was the first Christmas card sent in the UK? 10. What country did the family escape to? 11. How many of Rudolph's eight companions names start with 'D'? 12. What country did Christmas Trees originate from? 13. Who was the Jewish King who ordered the babies to be killed? 14. What's the second line of "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas"? 15. What was Joseph's job? 16. Who started the custom of Wassailing? 17. Who were first people to visit the baby Jesus? 18. What's lucky to find in your Christmas Pudding? 19. What Angel visited Mary? 20. Where did the baby Jesus sleep? ANSWERS

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Advent More than one, the Bible doesn't say how many! Deep pan, crisp and even! Elizabeth St. Nicholas 25; 'no el'!!! Bethlehem 364 1840s - 1843 by Sir Henry Cole Egypt Three - Dasher, Dancer and Donner Germany - it was Latvia but it was part of German then! King Herod Just like the ones I used to know Carpenter The Anglo Saxons - it means 'good health' Shepherds A six pence Gabriel In a manger

HEALTHIER HOLIDAY RECIPES From Eatingwell.Com

Mini-Quiches Makes: 1 dozen mini quiches Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Ingredients  8 ounces turkey breakfast sausage, removed from casing and crumbled into small pieces  1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil  8 ounces mushrooms, sliced  1/4 cup sliced scallions  1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese  1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper  5 eggs  3 egg whites  1 cup 1% milk Preparation 1. Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 325°F. Coat a nonstick muffin tin generously with cooking spray (see Tip). 2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Add oil to the pan. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to the bowl with the sausage. Let cool for 5 minutes. Stir in scallions, cheese and pepper. 3. Whisk eggs, egg whites and milk in a medium bowl. Divide the egg mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle a heaping tablespoon of the sausage mixture into each cup. 4. Bake until the tops are just beginning to brown, 25 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Place a rack on top of the pan, flip it over and turn the quiches out onto the rack. Turn upright and let cool completely. Tips & Notes  Make Ahead Tip: Individually wrap in plastic and

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refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. To reheat, remove plastic, wrap in a paper towel and microwave on High for 30 to 60 seconds. A good-quality nonstick muffin tin works best for this recipe. If you don't have one, line a regular muffin tin with foil baking cups.

Nutrition Per quiche: 90 calories; 5 g fat ( 2 g sat , 1 g mono ); 105 mg cholesterol; 3 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 9 g protein; 0 g fiber; 217 mg sodium; 108 mg potassium.

Healthier Green Bean Casserole Green bean casserole has a pedigree. It was invented by Campbell Soup Company in 1955 to prompt happy housewives to buy more cream of mushroom soup; it’s a piece of American marketing history. A culinary icon, but one, like many from its era, that falls squarely in our makeover sweet-spot.

Ingredients  3 tablespoons canola oil, divided  1 medium sweet onion, (half diced, half thinly sliced), divided  8 ounces mushrooms, chopped  1 tablespoon onion powder  1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided  1/2 teaspoon dried thyme  1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper  2/3 cup all-purpose flour, divided  1 cup low-fat milk  3 tablespoons dry sherry, (see Ingredient Note)  1 pound frozen French-cut green beans, (about 4 cups)  1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream  3 tablespoons buttermilk powder, (see Ingredient Note)  1 teaspoon paprika  1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a 2 1/2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and slightly translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, thyme and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the mushroom juices are almost evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle 1/3 cup flour over the vegetables; stir to coat. Add milk and sherry and bring to a simmer, stirring often. Stir in green beans and return to a simmer. Cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute. Stir in sour cream and buttermilk powder. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. 3. Whisk the remaining 1/3 cup flour, paprika, garlic powder and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish. Add sliced onion; toss to coat. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet

over medium-high heat. Add the onion along with any remaining flour mixture and cook, turning once or twice, until golden and crispy, 4 to 5 minutes. Spread the onion topping over the casserole. 4. Bake the casserole until bubbling, about 15 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Tips & Notes  Ingredient notes:  Don't use the high-sodium “cooking sherry” sold in many supermarkets. Instead, purchase dry sherry sold with other fortified wines.  Look for buttermilk powder, such as Saco Buttermilk Blend, in the baking section or with the powdered milk in most supermarkets. Nutrition Per serving: 212 calories; 10 g fat ( 2 g sat , 5 g mono ); 10 mg cholesterol; 23 g carbohydrates; 7 g protein; 3 g fiber; 533 mg sodium; 259 mg potassium.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes 3 Sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite size cubes 2 tsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp of brown sugar (organic) 1 tsp of ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp of ground nutmeg Pinch of ground ginger Sea salt, to taste Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a small baking dish with cooking spray. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into bite size cubes and place in the baking dish. Melt butter in the microwave and pour over the potatoes along with the olive oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt. Add more sugar or cinnamon if desired. Toss to coat evenly. Bake in the oven for 60 minutes. Stir the sweet potatoes once or twice during roasting.

Cranberry Sauce From Chef Cordell

3 cup cranberries, fresh 1 cup raw organic honey + 2T ¾ cup water 1 t cinnamon ½ t nutmeg 1 T orange zest Wash cranberries, discarding the bruised berries. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the berries and honey, and return to a boil, occasionally stirring. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the cranberries burst, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, and add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest. Let cool, then place in the refrigerator until it thickens.

Volunteers needed for Coffee Committee! Please see Sis. Lois Foy or call 902-2862, email: l_foy@yahoo.com

The Coffee Shop Is Coming In 2014!

Mediterranean Couscous Salad

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Level: Intermediate

recipe to share!

Serves: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil (1 tablespoon for the tomatoes and 1 tablespoon to toss with the couscous) 4 yellow tomatoes 1 pound Israeli couscous (pearl pasta) 1 red bell pepper stems and seeds removed and cut brunoise 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves. Packed plus a few small sprigs for garnish i (8-ounce) jar pickeled cipollani onions

2 English cucumbers, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch !hick disks

Dressing: 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 garlic Cloves. lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade and quartered 1 teaspoon Di)on mustard 112 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Brush 1 tablespoon olive otl on the tomatoes (reserving the rest) and roast for about 25 minutes. Remove from oven. allow to cool. and cut into wedges Boil couscous until al dente as you would for pasta. Drain well, and toss with 1 tablespoon reserved olive oil. For the dressing, add the vinegar to a blender and replace the cover. Turn on the blender and through the feed opening add, 1 at a time, the garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Leaving the blender running, add the olive oil in a slow thin stream. Set aside briefly. Toss together the couscous, tomatoes, bell pepper, mint leaves, Cipollini onions and cucumber with enough of the dressing to coat. Serve additional dressing on the side.

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FRUITCAKE (You Know You Love It!) Generally, fruitcake is a mixture of fruits and nuts with just enough batter to hold them together. When wrapped in cloth and foil, saturated with alcoholic liquors regularly, and kept in in tightly closed tins, a fruitcake may be kept for months or even years. Have It Your Way... If there are certain fruits you don't like, you can always include more of another, or some of your own favorites. Dried fruits cooked in juice can take the place of candied fruits, and seeds can replace nuts. To convert a favorite "dark" fruitcake recipe to a "light" fruitcake, leave out the dark spices, use light colored fruits (golden raisins, dried apricots, etc.), and replace dark corn syrup or molasses with light corn syrup.

Southern Fruitcake Recipe By Diana Rattray

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1 cup diced candied orange peel 1 cup diced candied lemon peel 2 cups diced citron 1 cup currants 1 cups raisins, chopped 1 cup chopped dates 1/2 cup dry red wine 1/2 cup brandy 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons ground or freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground mace 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup plus 5 tablespoons butter, room temperature 2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 5 large eggs, separated 1/2 cup molasses

Preparation: Mix the fruit in a large bowl with the red wine and brandy. Stir to combine and set aside to marinate for 2 to 4 hours.

Butter two 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pans and line them with clean parchment paper. Butter the paper. Sift the flour with the spices twice. Add the baking powder and salt and sift again. Put the butter into a large mixing bowl and cream until smooth. Add sugar; using an electric mixer, cream until light and fluffy. Beat the egg yolks slightly and then add them to the bowl. Mix the batter well before you start to add the flour-spice mixture. Stir the batter as you add the flour, a little at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the flour is thoroughly incorporated, add the molasses and stir. Finally, stir in the fruit, along with any soaking liquid left in the bowl. Put the egg whites in a stainless steel or glass bowl and beat with a clean beater to stiff peaks. Fold them into the batter thoroughly and then spoon the batter into the prepared pans. Cover loosely with a clean cloth and let the batter sit overnight in a cool place to mellow. On the next day, heat the oven to 250°. Place the fruitcake on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 3 1/2 to 4 hours. After 1 1/2 hours, cover the pan with a piece of brown paper (do not use foil) or set the pan in a paper bag and return it to the oven. When the cake has baked for 3 1/2 hours, test the with a toothpick or cake tester. If the tester comes out of the center of the cake clean, the cake is done. Leave the cake in the pan and set on wire rack to cool. When the cakes are completely cooled, turn out of the pans, leaving the brown-paper lining on the cake. Wrap the cake with parchment, then foil, and pack the cake in a tin. Homemade fruitcakes need air, so punch a few holes in the lid of the tin or set the cover loosely on the tin. Set the tin in a cool, undisturbed place, and every two before Christmas, open the foil and sprinkle the cake with a small glassful of brandy, wine, or bourbon. The liquor will keep the cake moist and flavorful and help preserve it as well.

Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Salute

Mt Enon's Veterans Service on Sunday November 10th was emotional and inspiring. Member Vincent Givens, saluted the many Veterans in our church and they played the military fight songs recognizing each branch of service followed by Taps; which was hard for me because the last time I heard it was at my Dad's funeral. My father, Alonza Foy, served in the Air Force from 1962-1987. He is a Vietnam War Vet. Thanks Mount Enon Missionary Baptist Church for the great salute to those who help keep us safe!

Andrea Foy

Why Did God Make Me Black? Why did God make me black, Lord… Lord why did You make me black? Why did You make someone the world would hold back? Black is the color of dirty clothes, of grimy hands and feet… Black is the color of darkness, of tired beaten streets… Why did You give me thick lips, a broad nose and kinky hair? Why did You create someone who receives the hated stare? Black is the cover of bruised eye when someone gets hurt… Black is the color of darkness, black as the color of dirt. Why is my bone structure so thick, my hips and cheek so high? Why are my eyes brown, and not the color of the sky? Why do people think I’m useless? How come I feel so used? Why do people see my skin and think that I should be abused. Lord I just don’t understand what is it about my skin? Why is it some people want to hate me and not know the person within? Black is what people are ‘labeled’ when others want to keep them away. Black is the color shadows cast… Black is the end of the day Lord You know my own people mistreat me, and you know this just ain’t right… They don’t like my hair; they don’t like my skin, as they say I’m too dark or too light! Lord don’t You think it’s time to make a change why don’t You redo creation to make everyone the same?

God’s reply: Why did I make you black? Why did I make you black? I made you the color of coal from which beautiful diamonds are formed… I made you the color of oil, the black gold which keeps people warm. Your color is the same as the rich dark soil that grows the food you need… Your color is the same as the black stallion and panther, oh what majestic creatures indeed! All colors of the heavenly rainbow can be found throughout every nation… When all these colors are blended, you become my greatest creation. Your hair is the texture of lamb’s wool, such a beautiful creature as he… I am the shepherd who watches them, I will always watch over thee! You are the color of midnight sky; I put star glitter in your eyes There’s a beautiful smile but hidden behind your pain. That’s why your cheeks are so high! You are the color of dark clouds from the hurricanes I make in September. I made your lips so full and thick, so when you kiss… they will remember! Your stature is strong, your bone structure thick to withstand the burden of time… The reflection you see in the mirror, that image that looks back… That is MINE! So get off your knees, look in the mirror and tell me what you see I didn’t make you in the image of darkness I made you in the image of ME! Author unknown – Sis. Minnie Alexander

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