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Giving Thanks Always for All Things
Ephesians 5:20
New King James Version
giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Dear Kingdom Partners and Friends,
I still haven’t gotten used to “the goodness of God.” Psalm 145:9 declares that “the Lord is good to all.” I’m reminded all the time of just how good God is and has been to me. When I think about our quality of life overall, we are truly a blessed people. I, like you, have been the recipient of God’s goodness all my life. You may say how so? Especially when we’ve had some difficult days. Well, the truth is, God is good in difficult times and that’s why you and I have not been destroyed by difficult times. Jeremiah said it best in Lamentations 3:22-23:
Lamentations 3:22-23
New King James Version
Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed,
Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.
The fact that we have not been “consumed” should ruminate on the hearts of every believer every day of our lives. Without God’s mercy, not only would we die a physical death, much worse we would be delivered to the pit of hell because of our faulty status without Jesus. But I’m so glad that Jesus died for you and I and as a result we can experience his “salvation” in every area of our lives; spiritually, physically, financially, etc. God is a good God! I wanted to start this letter off by reminding us all to never get used to God’s goodness.
Say “thank you” to God every day, all the time, for both great and small things. I believe that if we practiced thanksgiving more, we would find reasons to have joy in our lives.
We shouldn’t wait until we get a great bonus on the job or have the privilege of acquiring something material to say thank you. We should be muttering thanksgiving for our health, godly relationships, even things like gasoline and toothpaste are appropriate reasons to say, “thank you.” Our heart of thanksgiving is a divine set up for continued favor and peace in our lives.
With all of this said, I personally want to say, “thank you”, to each and every partner and member that was a blessing to me during my pastoral anniversary. Your words and your giving were beyond common and unprecedented and for these things I am grateful. Family, “thank you.” God is the source of all blessings, but the truth is, He often blesses through people. Church family, you are a tremendous blessing to me.
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Gabriel Rogers, PH.D. Senior Pastor
I never want to get used to people being “good to me and my family.” Thank you so very much and as the old preachers used to say, “may heaven smile on you!” I love you all and I’m so grateful to you. During this season of Thanksgiving, I encourage you to take moments and reflect on the goodness of God. You will soon discover that there are more reasons than one to say, “thank you.”
With Love
Pastor Gab
Prayer of Salvation
Ten Got Healed, But Only One Was Grateful
And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan.
Luke 17:15-16
It is inconceivable that one could be cured of something as dreadful and debilitating, and terrible and painful as leprosy, and not be thankful Leprosy was a disease that rendered the afflicted socially and ceremonially unclean, placed in isolation from others, and cut off from family, church and basically, everything These men were as hopeless as a boiling ocean. There was no cure, no solutions, no options, no – way – out, that is, until they met Jesus; and having known of His reputation as a miracle worker with great power, they knew if there was any chance for restoration, He was their only hope. You would think that all ten of them would have come back, fallen at the feet of Jesus and given thanks for their healing and restoration. However, ten were healed, but only one was grateful.
It is unfortunate that too often, many people, like the 9 lepers in the above scripture, do not express gratitude for the good things in their life, nor an appreciation for the people who do them good. According to scripture, a disposition of “unthankfulness” is characteristic of the unregenerate. It is also a grim reality of the last days and one of the signs of Christ’s soon return. In other words, the closer we get to the coming of Christ, the more unthankful people will be (2 Timothy 3:1-5) Un-thankfulness is rooted in the sin of self-love or selfishness, which is also mentioned in the same text
As we approach this season of Thanksgiving, planning our gatherings and prepping our meals, I encourage you to pause and heighten your sensitivity to the blessings bestowed by our God unto you Begin first with what is the worthiest of gratitude and that is salvation For those of us who are born again, before coming to Christ, life was beyond miserable. We were guilty, condemned, spiritually blind and with absolutely no means within ourselves to pay our debt for sin. Our destiny was stamped eternally damned and separated from God. BUT GOD, who is so rich in mercy, not only forgave us for our sins, but also rescued us from the penalty and power of our sins, redeemed our life from destruction, justified us, lifted us up to a place of blessing and placed our name in the Lamb’s book of life He’s also given us power and authority over the devil, all things to enjoy and He daily loads us with benefits. Hallelujah! Take a moment right now and give God thanks!
I also encourage you to pause and heighten your awareness of the people that God has placed in your life to bless your life. An incredible boss, a committed spouse, a devoted grandparent, a trusted friend, faithful church members and a loving pastor; these are all some of the personal gifts to you directly from the hand of God
I am so thankful for the people God uses to make me better These are people who agree with me in prayer and at times, drop what they are doing at a moment’s notice to meet my need and sacrificially give of their time and godly counsel. These are those of whom I have been able to lean on, confide in, and have been a direct beneficiary of their help and resources. Take a moment to think about those who are there for you when you need it most. Perhaps they offered a helping hand or a kind word of encouragement, or helped you through difficult times, or afforded you with a significant, mind-blowing opportunity that advanced your life Consider ways that you can show appreciation. Sow a seed, send a text, do something that lets them know their support makes a world of difference to you When you demonstrate gratitude on this level, you demonstrate an understanding that you are grateful for the favorable things that happened to you because of someone else’s effort; namely, God and the
The Steps of a Good Man
On October 4th and 6th, Kingdom Christian Church celebrated the 14th Pastoral Anniversary of Pastor Dr. Gabriel Rogers with a joyful event that included a museum exhibit and a dinner theater. This unique celebration honored Pastor Rogers' journey, showcasing how God has guided him throughout his life and ministry.
The museum highlighted key milestones, from his childhood admiration for his pastor to his flourishing life with First Lady Rogers and their family, and the establishment of businesses. Pastor Rogers' commitment and faithfulness to God have truly been shown in his life.
As he continues to lead with integrity, Pastor Rogers’ 14 years of service to the Kingdom Christian Church has always been done in excellence. Kingdom Christian Church looks forward to more years of growth and ministry under his guidance.
What Are You Thankful For?
“I am grateful that God let me finish typing my book “The Amber Horse”. I am also grateful for God letting me be a “NIM” of Pastor. Another thing I am grateful for is my parents who love me and guide me. Lastly, I am grateful for God Himself.”
Brielle Holmes
“I am grateful for a youth ministry and youth ministers who teach us relevant messages while we have a ton of fun. I am also grateful for a Pastor who teaches us the unadulterated truth, is not afraid to stand up and say abortion is wrong, not ashamed to say if you are born a male, you are a man, and if you are born a female, you are a woman. Last, but not least, I am grateful to live in a Christian household.”
Addison White
“I’m grateful for the goodness God has shown in my life. I’m thankful for His grace and mercy, and the fact that He has smiled upon my life so much that I prosper in all aspects of it.”
Will Richmond
“I am thankful for the favor shown to me by both God and man. I’ve received great promotion in my job, giving me the resources to purchase my first home. I thank God for having the right Pastor to follow, and allowing me to partake in his blessing.”
Jeffrey Rion
“I am thankful for God and for growing in revelation of his love for me. I am so thankful for my Pastor and Spiritual Father, who is always equipping me to be who God called me to be. I am thankful for my First Lady who disciples me to be a strong woman of God while remaining dainty. I am thankful for growth, usability, and that my life is better than ever with the best yet to come!”
Gabrielle Ellis
“We, the Harpers, are so grateful to God for the gift of salvation that has been given to us. We are thankful that God has given us the privilege of being in His family, heirs to the Kingdom. We also reflect on the people that God has placed in our lives - Pastor and First Lady, as spiritual parents; fellow believers, as brothers and sisters in Christ; and so many others who God has used to bless us. As a married couple, we are grateful for one another and the love that we have for one another, and we're thankful for our awesome son and our soon-coming baby! God has truly smiled on us this year through increase, opportunity, purpose, development, and overall Christian growth, and we can't say much else than "Thank You" to Him!
God has been so good to all of us - He has given us the gift of a brand new day, life, health, strength, freedom to worship without consequence, and so much more. There is so much to be thankful for, and it is so important to be reflective and tell God "Thank you!"”
The Harper Family
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Happy Birthday to the best Pastor & son worldwide! You are truly a gift and blessing to your family, the church, the world! I pray God continue to elevate and keep you, and that this is your best birthday ever! Love, Mom
-BeverlyHall
To my beloved Pastor, Happy Birthday! Thank you for your unblemished character, unwavering faith, and relentless dedication to God and your sheep. We love you!!
-MichelleTurner
Pastor, Happy Birthday to you!!!! I pray today you are overflowed with honor and love because you are worthy of it! Thank you for being my spiritual father, I love you & happy birthday!
-Shayla Roberts
Happiest Birthday to my most beloved husband-pastor! Simply put, I LOVE YOU and THANK GOD FOR YOUR LIFE! May you continue to prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers!
FirstLady StephanieRogers
Happy happy birthday Pastor-Dad! I am so grateful to have you in my life sir - I know my life would be radically different had I not become a ‘NIM’ I pray you experience so much more life full of prosperity, health, peace, and love!
-ReginaldHarper
Happy Birthday Pastor! I want to say thank you for all that you have done for me and my family, for being a great leader, and being an example of a godly husband and father I pray this is the best birthday yet!
-DavidRoberts
-Elisa Fulp
Happy birthday Pastor Gabe! I pray that God continue to bless and prosper you in every area of your life. I'm grateful and honored to have you as my PASTOR! LOVE YOU PASTOR!
-JuneWilloughby
Pastor! Every time I reflect on KCC and you being my Pastor, I’m always reminded of just how much God loves me He brought me to the best church in the world, and allowed me to be led by the best Pastor in the world. Thank you for heeding the calling of God and walking in obedience to Him We wouldn’t be where we are without you. Enjoy your day! You deserve it!
Pastor!!! Thank you for being the Psalm 37:37 man in my life. My life and the lives of my family continue to get better because of your Obedience to God's instruction Love you Sir! Enjoy your Birthday!
- Joe Fulp
Happy Birthday, Pastor! I pray that you receive all the desires of your heart and that you continue to be abundantly blessed and favored by God! Enjoy your special day! Love you, Pastor!!!
- Kendra Polk
Happy Birthday Pastor Rogers!! I thank God for who He has called you to be and how you have been such a tremendous blessing to my life! Thank you for being a Pastor who has integrity, genuine love for his wife and kids, and follows God wholeheartedly; enjoy your day!!
-KorinaHarper
Happy birthday, Pastor! Your unwavering integrity and selfless devotion have been a lifeline and has guided me to a closer walk with the Lord. You’re truly worthy of double honor, and I am beyond grateful for your impact on my life
- LaShonda Wilson
Happy Birthday Pastor! I pray you have a wonderfully blessed day! May The Lord bless you with many many more! Love you Pastor
-KishaRoss
Happy Birthday to my spiritual father!! I pray God continues to bless you beyond your wildest dreams Enjoy everything God is doing in your life, you deserve it!!
- Mel Branham
Pastor, Happy Birthday!!!! I pray that you have an Ephesians 3:20 Birthday!
-PamWhite
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Happy Birthday Pastor Rogers! I honor you as my spiritual father for all your dedication, teaching, and leadership I pray God’s blessings continue to surround you, bringing you peace and joy on your birthday and beyond.
- KeonHenton
Happy Birthday Pastor!!!! I pray you and the first family are enjoying this special occasion. Thank you for being the awesome, diligent, and generous Man of God that you are. Looking forward to many more birthday seasons to come!
- Jeffrey Rion
Happy Birthday Pastor Rogers! I am SO grateful to The Lord for you and the significant impact you have had on my life I pray you have a blessed, prosperous, joy-filled, gift-filled, laughter- filled, cashapp filled, and everything else “good” filled birthday! I love you!
Pastor, Happy Happy Birthday! I thank God that He placed me under your shepherding! You have helped, guided, & blessed my life since I was a youth! I pray this is your best birthday yet! Love you!
-Daija Rion
Happy Birthday Pastor, thank you for setting a standard for young men like myself to be true men of God in this culture and society! May the Lord continue to bless you with long life and you be satisfied with it
- Nasir Roberts
- JustineLyon
Happy Birthday Pastor Rogers!! Thank you so much for all that you have done for me and my family! Thank you for being an awesome spiritual father, and I pray that this birthday will be a tremendous blessing to you!!
-Jalen Moyer
Happy Birthday Pastor Gabe! Thank you for being such a dynamic pastor and spiritual father! I pray this year you experience a new dimension of Ephesians 3:20! I am honored to be one of your sheep & I love you dearly !
-Krista Colvin
Happy Birthday to the most sincere and INCREDIBLY bouyant Pastor, boss, spiritual father, and mentor there is! I thank God continually for the gift of a great Pastor. I pray you live a long, long time
- Kristen Darley
-Jonathan Carter
Happy Birthday Pastor!! May God continue to increase you More & More!!
Happy Birthday Pastor! I pray you have an awesome birthday, Psalm 91:16 with long life He will satisfy you sir!
-ZedRwodzi
Happy birthday, to my amazing Pastor! I am so glad you were born; what a gift! I pray you enjoy your special day!
- Kim Collins
Happy Birthday to the best Pastor on this side of heaven! May God continue to pour on you Ephesians 3:20 blessings in every area of your life.!
-AudreyMcCaskill
Make a list. Think through who you plan to buy gifts for. This helps to evaluate how much to spend. You should list the items you plan to purchase as well.
Assess what you spent last year. Determine if you need to cut back on spending. Ask yourself if there were any negative consequences from your spending.
Holiday Budgeting Tips
Shop early and take advantage of sales. Don’t wait until the last minute. Avoid impulse buying, and stick to the list! Account for non gift spending such as wrapping paper, stamps, gift bags, etc...
Plan for the up coming season. Set up a Christmas savings account. Create a budget . Save your receipts from this year to set next year’s budget. Start setting aside money now for what you plan to spend next year.
Member Spotlight
Meet Janie Williams! She enjoys basketball, flowers, and sitting by the lake in a place of peace. Her special interests include finances and educating others about financial discipline and the positive rewards of being disciplined in your finances.
Janie was invited by Felicia Carter to a finance workshop at KCC and she joined the ministry about a month later.
Janie loves the powerful atmosphere at KCC and knew it was her church home because the ministry shares her beliefs in being filled with the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues, as well as God wanting us to be wealthy and healthy and in perfect peace.
She attributes her personal and professional growth to planting her seed in good ground and partnering with KCC. She is thankful God led her to KCC and placed her under Pastor Roger’s covering, teaching, and example of living life in faith.
Fun Facts about Fall
Fall Foliage: Leaves change color in the fall because trees stop producing chlorophyll, which gives leaves their green color. This allows other pigments like red, yellow, and orange to show through
Animals Change Color Too: Just like the leaves, some animals also change color in the fall. Arctic foxes and snowshoe hares begin to molt their brown summer fur and grow thick, white winter coats to blend into the snow.
Pumpkin Season: Fall is synonymous with pumpkins! They are technically a fruit and a member of the gourd family, and the U.S. produces over 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins each year.
Fall Scent: The distinctive smell of fall comes from the leaves as they decompose, releasing a compound called geosmin, which gives off an earthy aroma.
Jesus and the Fig Tree: In Mark 11:12-14, Jesus curses a fig tree for not bearing fruit. This occurred during the fall season when figs would normally be harvested, symbolizing the importance of spiritual fruitfulness in the lives of believers.
3 Quick Tips for Embracing the Fall Season
1. Simply embrace change. The fall season is a time of year that encourages selfreflection and gratitude As the seasons change, we have the opportunity to both refresh our minds and revamp our spaces to fully embrace all the wonderful things God is doing in this time of harvest
“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. ” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NKJV Here are some tips to help you make the most of Fall 2024 !
2. Fellowship with like-minded believers. Fall is a great season to gather with family and friends to reflect on the goodness of the Lord
3. Give thanks! Let us fully embrace this season of thanksgiving by offering our praises to God for His faithfulness and kindness Let us also take the time to thank the people that God has placed in our lives
We praise God for a successful Movies on the Green! It was a time of great fellowship, food, and most importantly, souls saved!
Butternut Squash
Soup
Ingredients:
1 butternut squash- peeled and diced into cubes
32 ounces of vegetable broth
1-2 tsp. of salt
Instructions:
1. Add cut up butternut squash and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil then cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until squash is softened. 2.
in a dutch oven pot (or heavy pot) heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook until softened, about five minutes.
3. Carefully blend until smooth. 4. Serve in bowls with thyme if desired.
Carefully pour entire contents of pot into a blender. Add salt.
Kingdom Christian Church’s first-ever flag football team made its debut on Saturday, September 14, 2024, and wrapped up an impressive season on November 2, 2024. Led by Youth Minister Reggie Harper and Brother Ojay Johnson, the team finished with a remarkable 6:1 record.
As the church’s inaugural flag football team, they not only succeeded on the field but also developed valuable skills like teamwork, dedication, and commitment. This historic season marked the beginning of a new tradition at KCC, fostering both personal growth and a strong sense of community.
