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Mark Your Calendars
Pastors' Wives Conference
November 9-10
Comedy Night with Grandma G
November 10
Veterans Day
Life Offices Closed
November 12
Thanksgiving Service
November 20
Thanksgiving
Life Offices Closed
November 22-23
Women's Tea
December 1
Leadership Banquet
December 7
Special Service (12/12/12)
December 12
Christmas Production
December 16
Christmas
Life Offices Closed
December 24 - 25
New Year's Eve Service
December 31
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"Speak Life" Broadcast Schedule
Saturdays @ 7:00pm Prince William County Comcast Channel 2
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Be Sure to Cast Your Vote on Tuesday, November 6th!
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Empowerment for Life
Be sure to listen to Bishop Reeves each Wednesday for scriptural based encouragement on Praise 104.1 FM.
Not in the area? Listen to the live stream at
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Holiday Outreach
The holiday season is upon us! Last year with your help, we were able to provide groceries and turkeys to over 100 families for Thanksgiving!
Our goal this holiday season is to feed 250 families but we need your help.
Until November 15th, the RLCDC offices will be collecting non-perishable food items and turkeys for distribution to the community on Saturday November 17th.
Please see the RLCDC representatives in the lobby for a holiday tag listing the grocery items needed or to volunteer to help distribute food.
Monetary donations can be made at www.RLCDC.org.
If you are in need of assistance the deadline is November 10th. Please see a representative in the lobby or download the application online at www.RLCDC.org
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Greetings!
Welcome to our November newsletter. This month is a month of Thanksgiving. Don't forget to thank God daily, even hourly, for all He has done, is doing, and will do in your life. We pray that as you read this month's newsletter you are encouraged to live a more abundant life in Christ. |
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From the Bishop
An Attitude of Gratitude
Have you ever noticed that when you were young time seemed to pass so slowly, but now that we are more advanced in years it seems that time is flying by? A couple of years ago we were buying school clothes for our children and now we are making retirement plans. Oh My God how time flies.
As we move into the last days of the year 2012, we face what I believe to be one of, if not the most important presidential elections in our lifetime. This election has polarized the nation, splitting friends, neighbors, churches and families over issues. In the last few days the destruction and devastation of Superstorm Sandy has reminded us how life can change in an instant. I believe we need to stop for a moment put our computers, laptops, iPhones and devices down and reflect on all the things that we have come through in our lives. All of us regardless of our age, wealth, status, race, or parents have something to be grateful for over our lives.
I want to make November the Month of Gratitude. I want to challenge each of you to a twenty-one day fast of NO COMPLAINING! From November 1st through the 21st, you will commit to not complain about ANYTHING. That means if you're on I-95 and someone cuts in front of you, traffic is backed up for miles, and your children do the very things you asked them not to do, or even your spouse forgets your birthday, you will NOT complain.
Then I am asking each one of you to fill in the blanks on the following and send it back to me on email or Facebook or hand deliver to administrative offices. "I Am So Grateful ________________________________."
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
Bishop Eugene Reeves
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Don't Forget to "Fall Back" One Hour at 2am November 4th!
The Red Cross also advises doing the following:
- Reset automatic lights and sprinklers
- Check fire extinguishers and test smoke detectors
- Restock First Aid Kits and emergency supplies
- Change important passwords and PIN numbers
- Rotate tires and inspect your spare
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Thanksgiving Service - November 20 
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Unstoppable Youth
Importance of Academic Achievement
Elder Rene'e A. Johnson
Last month we discussed the importance of academic achievement. Here are some additional tips to help your child succeed in school:
Encourage Your Child to Read: Helping your child become a reader is the single most important thing that you can do to help the child to succeed in school-and in life. The importance of reading simply can't be overstated. Reading helps children in all school subjects. More important, it is the key to lifelong learning.
Talk with Your Child: Talking and listening play major roles in children's school success. It's through hearing parents and family members talk and through responding to that talk that young children begin to pick up the language skills they will need to do well.
Monitor Homework: Don't just assume it has been done because your child said so. Let your child know that you think education is important and so homework has to be done. Have a special place for your child to study; set a regular time; remove distractions and show interest (even if you are not familiar with the subject).
Monitor TV Viewing and Video Game Playing: Whether we want to accept it or not, our children spend more time watching TV or playing video games than they do completing homework or other school-related activities. We need to limit the amount of time that our children watch TV; model good TV viewing habits ourselves; watch TV with your child and talk to them about what you see/ask questions.
Help your child learn to use the internet properly and effectively. Spend time online with your child and pay attention to every site they visit.
Encourage your child to be responsible and to work independently.
Respond quickly if your child needs additional help in a subject. Seek tutoring and assistance from all available sources.
Instruct your child in self-control, anger management and problem solving. Give him/her multiple opportunities to practice and provide feedback on his/her progress.
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Comedy Night 
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Family Life
Can We Talk?
Sister Tonya Blocker-Crosby
Today we live in a society where electronic devices become dated and obsolete in a matter of days. So many are seeking the next version of feature filled cell phones. There is even a new health concern being referred to as "texting teen tendinitis". This is a result of kids' thumbs numbing from excessive daily texting.
In the past, children would be chased off the telephone by their parents. Can you believe it, children used to actually engage in ongoing dialogue? Now, some parents have also caught the texting bug and will even text their child instead of picking up the telephone to speak with them. The excuse may be, 'I'm in a meeting and can't speak right now' or 'I'm standing in line and can't talk'.
But, where have we come as a people when we are sitting in church texting them or even in the same house with them - maybe they're upstairs and you're down. This is really sad and we are blindly allowing the enemy to trick us into accepting modern day (so-called) necessities to perverse the essence of family. [1 Timothy 3:4 He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him with proper respect.]
Families must get back to open dialogue and not get caught up in the habits of the world. We live in it, but we are not of it. [Roman 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.]Let's get back to talking with our children. Put down the cell phone or just use it for necessary conveniences and emergencies. No more "ttyl" (talk to you later) or "lol" (laughing out loud). Let's go back to "tol" (talking out loud). Proverbs 25:11 A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
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Education For Life
Knowing the Promises of God
Pastor Matrica Ware
Once again, my favorite time of the year is making its appearance, the changing of the leaves, the change in the atmosphere, turning back the clock for one extra hour of sleep, and preparing for upcoming holidays with family.
As we celebrate the upcoming holidays, let us continue to have our focus on the Kingdom of God and all that He has made available to us. We can truly celebrate with a grateful heart to our King who has "given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue," 2 Peter 1:3.
As children of God, it is absolutely necessary that we understand what God has promised to us as His children. During the fourth quarter of 2012, the Education Ministry has presented a series entitled "Living under the Shelter of God's Blessings". This has been an awesome teaching. I hope you had an opportunity to be a part of it during Tuesday night Bible Study. This series leads us into our 2013 series entitled "Prosperity God's Way".
We must have firmly planted in our hearts that God's desire is to bless us. He has given us numerous promises regarding blessings that He has provided for us. This was the focus of this 4th quarter teaching. Our series for 2013 will focus on how to prosper in these blessings God's way. This promises to be an insightful and rewarding teaching. We look forward to seeing each of you on Tuesday nights during Bible Study.
We have also started New Members' and Life Empowerment classes on Sunday mornings from 8:30am to 9:30am. We recognized that with the busy lives we lead that it was sometimes not possible for the majority of you to attend classes during the week. So we moved these classes to Sunday mornings to give the entire congregation an opportunity to receive Biblical instruction without having to add another night to your busy schedules to travel to the church. Our next training starts November 25th. We hope to see you taking advantage of these classes.
Prepare your hearts for 2013 to join in the classes being taught here at The Life. If you have any questions, please contact us at education@thelifedc.org.
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Spanish Speaking Volunteers Needed
¿Habla usted español?
¿Tiene un corazón para ayudar a la gente?
Necesitamos su ayuda!
Al llegar a la comunidad en esta temporada de vacaciones, tenemos que ser capaces de comunicarse de manera efectiva con los que estamos asistiendo. Si usted puede leer esto, por favor póngase en contacto con el élder Lowery en evam@thelifedc.org o Ministro Martin Langaigne en 703-981-6544 para ser voluntario.
If you can't read this but know someone who speaks Spanish, please have them contact Elder Lowery at evam@thelifedc.org or Minister Martin Langaigne at 703-981-6544 to volunteer to help with our holiday outreach efforts.
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Women's Christmas Tea
You are cordially invited to....
A CHRISTMAS TEA
Be
Lady
O's guest
for a Christmas
Tea. Enjoy delicious
holiday refreshments with
the W.O.E. Have a sip of
tea, fellowship and laugh during this
blessed time! Our very own Lady O will
be sharing a few inspiring thoughts about the season
to help keep the
Joy
in
CHRISTMAS!
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When: December 1, 2012
Location: The Life
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Admission: $8.00
Ladies, join us for A Christmas Tea Celebration with our First Lady. As well, this will be a joyous time to reflect on the many blessings of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Please bring your tea cup for drinking & a wrapped pretty tea cup to participate in the White Elephant Tea Exchange game.
Please RSVP no later than November 20th. Myself, or a representative from the W.O.E. Ministry will be at the booth in the lobby after services for sign-up/to receive payment. The attire is dressy casual. We look forward to seeing you at the Christmas Tea!
Elder Pat Lowery
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Life Happenings
UPDATE YOUR MEMBER INFO
It's getting entering the last quarter of the year and our admin office will be preparing financial statements and other correspondence. Please update any information that has changed in the last year. Update My Info Now
Join The Life each morning @ 5am for intercessory prayer-
Join us at The Life (or pray from your home) each morning at 5am for intercessory prayer and we break the strongholds keeping the Christian church, our church and our members from walking in the promises of God.
Text Messaging System
Now, not only can you receive texts about service cancellations, but you can also receive Daily Prayer Scripture, ministry news and more right on your phone as soon as it's announced! Go to the Members Text Messaging Page now to learn more!
Water Baptism
Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior but have not been water baptized? Baptisms are held the 2nd Sunday of each month after completing the Baptism Orientation class. If you would like to be water baptized, contact the evangelism ministry at evam@thelifedc.org
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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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