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"Speak Life" Broadcast Schedule
Saturdays @ 7:00pm Prince William County Comcast Channel 2
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Volunteer Opportunities:
Newsletter Staff:
Writers, Cartoonist, Editors, Reporters
Contact newsletter@thelifedc.org
Helps Ministry:
Parking Lot, Greeters, Service Technicians, Medical Staff, Security
Contact helps@thelifedc.org
Video Ministry:
Camera Personel, Photographers, Administrative
Contact mediasupport@thelifedc.org
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Cruising Across the U.S.A.
June 18- August 24
New Dimensions Learning Center offers an all-day Summer Camp for children up to age 11.
This year's camp features bowling, swimming, crafts, museum visits, music, and more!.
Don't need full-time care for the summer but want some great activities to engage your kids?
New Dimensions is now offering one day and one week specialty programs to include Dance Dazzler Camp; Insects, Bugs & Creepy Crawlers; Princess Camp; Kids Creative Cooking and more.
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Greetings!
Welcome to our July newsletter. This month we celebrate our country and the freedoms we are afforded. Freedom isn't free so be sure to thank God for the freedom to worship Him in Spirit and in Truth. We pray that as you read this month's newsletter are encouraged to live a more abundant life in Christ. |
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From the Bishop
STAYING FREE TO WORSHIP
Since July is typically one of the hottest months of the year images of air-conditioning, ice cream, beachfronts and summer vacation may immediately come to mind when we think of this hot summer month. However we would be amiss if in our consideration of the month of July, we do not pause to reflect on and celebrate the Birthday of the United States of America on July 4th.
Our country has gone through many things since 1776, some good and some not so good. Despite all that has transpired in this country it is still by far the greatest country in the world. Now what makes our country so great you might ask? Some would say our freedoms, others might say our wealth, and yet others would state our education system or even our great military. All of these things are great attributes, however I believe our greatest strength is our freedom to serve God without fear of persecution. This freedom allows us as people to serve our God in every state the way we believe we should serve him. This year we must not take this freedom for granted.
Every freedom we enjoy is under attack and we need not say it could never happen here. Make sure it does not by challenging our political leaders and getting out and voting. As Americans we owe it to all of the forefathers who paid a great price for our freedoms to ensure we do not lose these rights by being complacent. Notice I have not made any mention of any particular affiliation with blue states or red states, but I am referring to the URGENT state of affairs in our country.
Religious freedom in our country is coming against greater and greater attack -- no crosses (a very strong symbol of our faith) can be displayed publicly, no public prayer in Jesus' name is allowed; soon even the Christ in Christmas will completely disappear. Let's not sit back and let this happen as we did when prayer was taken out of the schools. Let's take a stand for Christian beliefs in the upcoming elections. Make sure you cast your vote.
Bishop E.V. Reeves
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CHURCH BUSINESS MEETING
It's time for the Semi-Annual Church Business Meeting. This is your opportunity as a member to see and hear about all that is taking place at The Life, and to ask questions.
Plan to be at The Life @ 7pm on Tuesday, July 10th to stay informed.
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Evangelizing For Life
Sharing Christ
Elder Michael L. Sessoms, Life Outreach Ministry Executive Director
Sharing Christ is about being real and demonstrating our faith with conviction and sincerity. God's call from Scripture is clear. Evangelism is not about catchy slogans, poster boards, tables, tracts, or formulas (although these can be helpful), and it is definitely not arguments and/or confrontations. Rather, it is helping others see Him by how we treat them and live for Him. Evangelism is allowing others to picture Christ in us, not our trying to verbalize without showing Him demonstrated in us. We cannot just say a few sentences and move on. We have to nurture and demonstrate, and be considerate and loving. It is our lives telling His story that the Spirit uses to win people, not just our mouths. Our mouths are to further explain Him.
2 Corinthians 5:20-21
20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. (KJV)
We have to have revitalized lives and faith. Our revitalized lives will be the quintessential Christian genre for making His precepts known to others. When we have a revitalized life, we will have the faith, confidence, and boldness to share it with love, care, kindness, and joy because we will have something of real worth to share-and that is what He has done for us!
How to Share your Faith!
A principle fact we must know before we venture out into evangelizing is this-when you ask someone, "would you like to be a Christian?" you are, in fact, saying, "would you like to be like me?" Are you a good "me"? Are you a person others should strive to be like? Be honest! No, this is not really theologically correct; the reality is we are helping people come to Christ. But, they do not know Christ yet; all they know is you and other Christians!
Ways to Share your Faith!
Join The Life Outreach Ministry (LOM) for the Dale City 4th of July Parade @10:00 a.m. We'll be marching, passing out candy and passing out leaflets about NLAMI. We'll meet at the new church site on Minnieville Road @8:00 a.m.
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Your Giving Shouldn't Take a Vacation
by Greg Holley
Chief Financial Officer
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But thou shall remember the Lord thy God:
for it is he that giveth thee the power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day. Deuteronomy 8:18
Now that school is out and summer has officially arrived this is the time of year when families take their vacations and weekend trips to take advantage of the beautiful weather. Traditionally, this is also the time of year that church attendance declines. With this decline in attendance a corresponding drop in the level of giving occurs. But did you know you can still give your tithes and offering even though youre not at church?
New Life members have two options to continue giving their tithes and offerings when circumstances prevent them from attending service. You have the option of giving online with a credit or debit card, or enrolling in the automatic draft program. Either option will allow you to continue to be faithful in your giving when youre not at church. If you regularly use a credit card to give to the church then online giving provides you the flexibility to use any computer, anytime, to give. However, if you want peace of mind and like knowing that your giving has already been taken care of then the automatic draft option is just the right thing for you.
Even though you may be on vacation, the church's expenses don't take vacations. Therefore, it is important that our members continue to give when they are away. The finance department has made this possible and made the process very easy to follow. If you would like additional information on either option feel free to stop by the finance office and we will be happy to serve you.
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Youth & Young Adult Retreat
 GIVING GOD MORE OF ME!
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT RETREAT 7/27 - 7/29
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 7/15
*Although you may pay with a credit/debit card online, registration is not complete until the REGISTRATION PACKET has been signed and turned into the Youth Ministry
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Restoring Lives Community Development Corporation
LOOK FOR THE YELLOW BUS!
2012 SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE!
On Saturday, August 11th on the grounds of Garfield High School, Restoring Lives will be hosting the 2012 Community Summer Jam! The day will be filled with food, fun and entertainment. During this event, we will be distributing FREE backpacks filled with school supplies as part of our annual Back To School effort! The goal this year is to collect and distribute 500 back packs with school supplies. We need your help in making this effort a success.
Beginning Sunday, July 1st, there is a box located in the lobby of the church containing cut outs.
On the back of each cut out is a list of school supplies we need as part of the school supply drive.
When you bring back the items, return the card also and your name or the name of your family will be written on the reverse side and displayed as a supporter of this year's Back To School effort. We are asking that all items be returned no later than the first Sunday in August (August 5th).
Thank you in advance and we look forward to seeing you at Garfield High School for the 2012 Community Summer Jam!
For additional information on Restoring Lives CDC and upcoming events, please be sure to visit www.rlcdc.org
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CALLING ALL BUSINESS OWNERS
CALLING ALL BUSINESS OWNERS!
This year as part of our 2012 Community Summer Jam, we will be hosting a Community Business Showcase. Business owners are being invited to display their products and services to an expected crowd of nearly 1200 visitors!
If you have a business product or service you want to promote, here's your opportunity for maximum exposure! On Saturday, August 11th from 10am - 2pm, we will be hosting our annual Community Summer Jam! During that event, we will be showcasing businesses in our community! To be a part of the Community Business Showcase, simply visit www.rlcdc.org, NEWS & EVENTS, and select EVENT REGISTRATION. Vending tables are a $25 donation. All proceeds from the vendor registration will be used to help purchase school supplies as part of our Back to School give-away that is taking place that same day. Each registrant will be provided a 6ft table and 2 chairs (while supplies last). Vendors may begin setting up their spaces at 9am. We ask that vendors do not break down their spaces any earlier than 2pm. If you have your own table and chairs you would like to use, we ask that you please keep in mind that your set up must fit within your assigned area.
Come out and be a part of this exciting event!
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Financing Your Life
In The End
Brother Marocco Roberts
Business Affairs
I was reading a daily devotional from Our Daily Bread titled "Tempting Outside, Toxic Inside" and the focus was on the long-term effect of our present day choices trying to get us to think ahead because "in the end" what will the result be?
We recently moved into a new home. We knew from the beginning that we would incur a lot of expenses from things that needed to be done and those things we really wanted to do to make the house our own. My wife is an interior designer and I really wanted a complete theater room in the basement. We had a lot of choices to make. One choice was whether we should pay off our van completely or keep the money in an account and maintain the monthly payment; since the interest rate was low.
However, we had to be honest about our historical decisions when faced with a decision like this. In every situation we decided to keep the money and continue to make the monthly payment; since we could afford to. However, later down the road we realized the money we were saving we spent, we still had the debt we did not payoff, and the thing(s) we purchased were less important three months later than they were when we originally justified making the purchase.
We decided to completely pay off the van. We knew eventually we would use that money to fix up the house and then "in the end" we would still have the debt from the van.
There is something to be said about the logic. Some financial planners would say keep the money, the interest rate was low, the payment was manageable, and you would have cash when you need it. However, you have to apply a level of personal satisfaction and previous behavior with some financial decisions. In our case we were happier having a car completely paid off than we were with having the cash. Ultimately, we knew it was only a matter of time before we spent it on other things. Additionally, everything else we paid for in cash. Praise God for giving us the means, wisdom, and patience to save up for this home and do everything within our means.
Apply this personal experience to your own financial decisions and follow these simple rules:
1. Financially plan for what you want to purchase so using credit will not be necessary.
2. Consider your previous behavior when making financial decisions; be honest.
3. Think about the future and what the impact of your decisions will be "In the end"
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2012 Eagle's Rock Summit
 Mark your calendars for August 29-31 and plan now to attend the Annual Eagles Rock Summit. Our theme this year is "Developing A World Class Church". The Eagles Rock Diocese is equipping pastors and congregations all over the world to fulfill the Great Commission. The Eagles Rock Diocese is under the dynamic leadership of our Senior Pastor, Bishop Eugene Reeves.
Download Full Size Flyer and Registration Packet
Register Online Now!
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Life Happenings
Pastors' Wives Conference 2012
SAVE THE DATE! Mark your calendars and plan to join The Life November 9-10, 2012 for the "Standing Against All Odds" Pastors' Wives Conference. More Information
NDLC Creative Science Camp
Children up to age 11 are invited to come join Camp New Dimensions for "Creative Kids Science Camp". The camp is a great break in the summer routine and takes place ThursdayJuly 5th from 9:30am to 12:30pm at The Life. Mr Vaughn will be working with the kids to make things fizz, foam, explode and more while learning basic concepts of science. Cost is $30 ($20 for those already enrolled in NDLC Summer Camp). This camp is open to EVERYONE, not just Life members so pass the word. POC: Kim Hammond 703-497-6116.Download Flyer
NDLC Dance Camp
Children up to age 11 are invited to come join Camp New Dimensions for "Dance Dazzler Camp". The camp is a great break in the summer routine and takes place July 9-13 from 9am to 2pm at The Life. Mr Kojjo Opoku-Reeves will teach contemporary dance, hip hop, worship and African dance. Cost is $75 ($45 for those already enrolled in NDLC Summer Camp). This camp is open to EVERYONE, not just Life members so pass the word. POC: Kim Hammond 703-497-6116. Download Flyer
Single's Summer Pool Party
Come out and have a good time with The Life Single's Ministry Saturday, July 21st. Be at the Wide Water Village Clubhouse 1pm - 5pm. $5 and a dish gets you in. POC: Marilynn Hall or Regina Washington at singles@thelifedc.org Download Info.
Guys Only BBQ
Every man and every boy is invited (no ladies) to the Guys Only BBQ July 21st at Marumsco Acres Lake Park. Come out for Basketball, Fishing and anything else us men folk want to do. $10 or a dish that can serve 10-12 people is the price of admission. POC: Min. Scott Tullos or Min. Lorhland Gandy at menofthelife@thelifedc.org Download Info
Summer Dress Code
The summer months and stifling temperatures are upon us so The Life is "loosening up" a bit. For the summer The Life will give our suits, ties, and jackets a rest and follow a "casual nice" dress code. Please be mindful that although we will have a relaxed dress code, we are still presenting ourselves holy before God in our services. We need to observe Christian standards of modesty and leave the shorts, tanks, revealing clothing, etc. in the drawer.
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Praise Reports
What has God done in your life?
Has he healed your body?
Given you peace of mind?
Comforted you in a time of trouble?
Your testimony can encourage others so we want to hear from you.
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 Join The Life in worship each week: Sunday @ 8:00am & 10:00am Bible Study Tuesdays @ 7:00pm Corporate Prayer Sundays @ 6:30am and Mondays @ 6:30pm
(Children's Program available Sundays and Tuesdays)
New Life Anointed Ministries International
Bishop Eugene Reeves, Founder / Senior Pastor
14045 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Woodbridge, VA 22191
Advancing the Kingdom of God
by Developing Kingdom Disciples
One Family at a Time
 
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