FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Those who God has set free are free indeed
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners,
Christ died for us. – Romans 5:8
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Sister Mamie Torrence– July 16 – Class 03
Sister Yvonne Gist – July 18 – Class #09/10
Sister Brenda Adams – July 18 – Introduction Class
Sister Gwen Bryant – July 21 – Class 12
Sister Blanche Yelverton – July 21 – Class 01
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Overview: As children of God, we should all strive to imitate Jesus and walk in His ways. The Holy Spirit will empower us to do so if we yield ourselves to Him. Unfortunately, we live in a world that labels people because of their culture, race and immoral lifestyle. However, God’s grace defies any condemnation and offers eternal life through His Son, for forgiveness and healing.
We must encourage unbelievers to come as they are to accept God’s free gift of salvation that can set them free. We will all have trials and tribulations as we continue to do the work of an evangelist. However, when life seems unbearable and it feels like we are about to hurtle over a rushing waterfall, we can expect for the One who is mightier than all and is above all, to see us through any troubles above anything we could imagine.
Remember, God promised to be with us through every season of our lives. As we reflect over our past life experiences, whether good or bad thoughts, let’s pray that God will reveal to us our purpose in the season that we’re in now. So, let’s be obedient and reach out to others in love so they can see the Jesus in us.
We must never allow ourselves to be entangled or labeled with past sins anymore. Instead, we must purpose to dress up daily with the character of Jesus and live godly lives. This will please our Father as we reflect His glory.
Monday, July 17, 2017 – Just Like Dad – John 5:17-20
Focus: We are God’s children and are called to walk in love. Let’s delight in pleasing the Father by allowing the Holy Spirit to empower us to look more like Jesus and to follow in His ways.
Scriptures: Ephesians 5:1, 2, 8-10
Tuesday, July 18, 2017 – Beyond Labels – Romans 5:1-11
Focus: God’s grace defies labeling us or anyone regardless of lifestyle or moral state of being. We must invite others to come to Jesus as they are and accept God’s gift of eternal life which offers forgiveness and healing.
Scriptures: Ephesians 1:5-12
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 – Mightier than All – Psalm 93
Focus: When life’s difficult situations makes us feel like we are about to go over a rushing waterfall, we must put our trust in the One who is mightier than all and is above all our troubles to see us through.
Scriptures: Psalm 46:1-7
Thursday, July 20, 2017 – A Time for Everything – Ecclesiastes 3:1-14
Focus: God promised to be with us in every season of our lives. As we reflect over the past, whether good or bad, let’s pray for God to reveal to us our purpose in our season, as we reach out to others in love.
Scriptures: Psalm 1:1-3
Friday, July 21, 2017 – Dressed Up – Romans 13:11-14
Focus: Every day as we dress up, we must clothe ourselves with the character of Jesus. We must not be enslaved with past sins but instead desire to reflect Jesus as we grow in godliness.
Scriptures: Scriptures: Ephesians 5:8-18; 2nd Peter 1:3-11
Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson – Mornings With Jesus
1 Samuel 1:19 says they rose early in the morning and worshiped the Lord. Mornings are wonderful blessings, either cloudy or sunny. It stands for hope, giving us another start of what we call life. Mornings with Jesus is a double blessing. It puts the world on hold and we wake up in the presence of Jesus who gladly takes our burdens and stress and restores them with the peace that surpasses understanding.
We can’t upload love. We can’t download time and we can’t google all the answers in life. But we can log in early in the morning and worship the Lord.
· We can declare God’s lovingkindness in the morning and His faithfulness by night. Psalm 92:2
· We can give Him the morning star. Revelation 2:28
· We can see the glory of the Lord and He hears our prayers. Exodus 16:7-8
· We can, in the morning, hear the Word of God come to us. Ezekiel 12:8
· He awakens us morning by morning with His Word. He awakens our ears to listen as His disciples. Isaiah 50:4
Let us begin each day with a smile on our face and with happiness for our souls to embrace. We are greatly blessed, highly favored and deeply loved.
Good Morning Jesus We Welcome This Day!