Temple News MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF SOLOMON’S TEMPLE

APRIL 2012

VOLUME 4 - ISSUE 4

You Have Resurrection Power Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness

of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

Just a few weeks prior to this

incident, the disciples were trembling for

their lives as their Lord was arrested and

then crucified. They had all fled in the

Garden of Gethsemane and then Peter,

whose boldness was legendary, had denied

him three times. The fact that they had

been serving with Jesus for three years,

witnessing many miracles, including Peter's

amazing walk on the water, apparently did

not inspire the necessary courage to watch

for an hour or to stick with Him to the

end. Perhaps the miraculous had become

a bit commonplace for them, so that when

the threat to Jesus came full force, they

floundered and failed miserably.

What happened that changed

their state of being so dramatically in this

encounter with the Jewish leaders? I

believe it was two things: one, that they had

seen their Lord resurrected from the dead,

and two, that they were now filled with that

resurrection life and power themselves, by

the Holy Spirit. The power of the

resurrection was within and upon them!

The reality and security of God's

indwelling Presence and power, and His

words “Be not afraid of them that kill the

body, and after that have no more that they

can do”, inspired a boldness far beyond

any merely human courage.

This boldness amazed the Sadducees and

Pharisees who despised Peter and John as

"unlearned and ignorant" men. They

marveled at the unabashed fearlessness of

the apostles whose knowledge was of a

different and superior kind: the knowledge

of their RISEN and RESURRECTED

Lord. And then they noted, that these men

had been with Jesus!

This power is yours, and it is mine, if we

continue to be filled with the Holy Spirit,

not quenching or grieving Him. We, too,

will confound and amaze the "authorities"

of our day with the holy boldness of

resurrection life, and though they may

despise our humble circumstances, they

also will take note that, "we have been with

Jesus".

Dr. K. D. Shivers, Pastor

Minister E. R. Shivers, Leading Lady

As human beings, we are constantly

confronted with opportunities to fear.

People have fears concerning their health,

their finances, terrorism, relationships,

their jobs…the list is almost endless. I want

to challenge you with a thought today, and

it is simply this: Realize who you are. If

you are born again, you are a new creature

in Christ Jesus, and it is not in your nature

to be afraid. When you understand your

true nature, that you are made after the

image of God, you will know freedom from

fear. I want to challenge you today to listen

to your spirit instead of your head. The

real you on the inside is made after the

image of God. Once you realize who you

are and what you are made of, it will help

deliver you from fear. Consider these

verses that talk about the real you:

Ephesians 4:24; 2 Corinthians 5:17; and 2

Timothy 1:7

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May

10th – 11th Women’s

Conference and Women’s Day

June

15th – 17th Men’s Retreat

Men’s Day

July

A Month of Celebration!!!

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04/01 Palm Sunday

Beginning of Holy Week Revival (April 1st

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3:00pm Sunday, April 1st

Pastor J. Elam (Dunamis Christian Center)

7:00pm Monday, April 2nd

Dr. E. Lucas (Emmanuel Baptist Church)

7:00pm Tuesday, April 3rd

Pastor K. White (Mt. Zion Word & Faith Ministries)

7:00pm Wednesday, April 4th

Pastor M. Blackwell (Little Zion Baptist Church)

7:00pm Thursday, April 5th

Pastor J. Rich (Rising Star Baptist Church)

04/06 12:00 noon Good Friday Service, “7 Last Words of

Jesus Christ”

04/07 9-11am Adult Praise dancer Rehearsal

First Day of Passover

04/08 Resurrection Sunday 6am & 7am

04/13 6:30pm Couple’s Meeting

04/15 Bridge Ministry will meet after service. Please see Ebony

Butler for location.

2pm Minister Shivers will preach at Macedonia Baptist

Church in Carrollton. Mass Choir and ushers are asked to

serve.

04/14 8-1pm Men’s Car Wash

04/20 6:30pm Men & Women will meet

04/21 1:00pm John and Karen Lee’s reception here at

the chapel. All are welcome to attend.

04/22 11:00am Minister Shivers will preach at Campbell’s

Chapel AME for their Women’s Day service.

04/23 6:30-8:30pm Adult Dance Rehearsal

04/22-28 Administrative Professionals Week (04-25- Admin Day)

04/27 7-8:00pm Hour of Power

(Bro. Walter Chapman)

04/29 Levite Tribe will meet following service. Location TBA

Choir Rehearsal Schedule Thursday before 1st Sunday

6:00pm- Praise Team 7:00pm- Mass Choir

Thursday before 2nd Sunday

7:00pm - Sons of Solomon

Thursday before 3rd Sunday 6:30pm- Youth Choir

Thursday before 4th Sunday

6:00pm- Praise Team 7:00pm- Joyful Voices

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Scripture and Welcome

04/01 Lucy Watkins (Matthew 28:1-6)

Theodore Gundy (welcome)

04/08 Courtland Shivers (John 20:1-9)

Kinston Shivers (welcome)

04/15 Wanda Clarke (John 19:25-30)

Barry Nichols (welcome)

04/22 Vanessa Black (Romans 6:1-4)

Stacy Turner (welcome)

04/29 Kenya Hargrove (Psalms 27:1-4)

Willie Turner Sr. (welcome)

Worship Leader Schedule

04/01 Elder Wayne Hatton

04/08 Mercedes Brown

04/15 Xavier Daye

04/22 Elder Margaret Thomas

04/29 Elder Sarah Hatton

April Door Opener

Bro Ray Holmes

Tuesday Altar Prayer

04/03 No CID Holy Week Revival

04/10 No CID Holy Week Revival

04/17 No Altar prayer – 6:30 Lesson

7pm Pastor Teaching

04/24 Altar prayer – 6:30 Turekia White

7-8pm Sunday School Lesson

Children Fellowship

Shenille Gray

Servant Leader Schedule

04/01 Sis Wendy Green

04/08 Bro Michael Green Sr.

04/15 Bro Donald Watkins

04/22 Sis Phyllis Duck

04/29 Bro Ernest Ruffin

Hour of Power

April 27th

– Bro. Walter Chapman

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April Teacher’s Schedule (The date in parenthesis is the Sunday date of the lessons to be taught on Tuesday)

Adult Teachers

04-03 NO CID – Holy Week Revival

04-10 NO CID – Holy Week Revival

04-17 Bro. Donald Watkins (04-22)

04-27 Sis Lucy Watkins (04-29)

Teen Teacher

Jackie Ruffin

Beginners and Intermediate Teachers

Sis Wanda Clarke & Sis Ebony Clarke

Solomon’s Temple Mission Statement:

The purpose of the Solomon’s Temple ministry is to

be a connecting force for people to discover God

through His word so they in turn may discover their

purpose in His kingdom.

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Points to Ponder Don't pray when you feel like it. Have

an appointment with the Lord and

keep it. A man is powerful on his

knees.

- Corrie Ten Boom -

The beginning of anxiety is the end of

faith, and the beginning of true faith is

the end of anxiety.

- George Muller -

All heaven is interested in the cross of

Christ, all hell terribly afraid of it,

while men are the only beings who

more or less ignore its meaning.

- Iowa Chambers -

Mark 14:36 He said,"Abba, Father,

for you all things are possible; remove

this cup from me; yet, not what I

want, but what you want."

Gethsemane is where He died; the

cross is only the evidence.

- Leonard Ravenhill –

Jesus died praying. His last words

were words of prayer. The habit of

life was strong in death. It may seem

far off; but this event will come to us

also. What will our last words be?

Who can tell? But would it not be

beautiful if our spirit were so steeped

in the habit of prayer that the language

of prayer came naturally to us at the

last?

- James Stalker -

We also want to know

about those who have made the

honor roll. Let’s not forget

baby announcements, bible

humor, or recipes.

If you have a story or idea

that you would like to

incorporate into the newsletter,

forward the story to

stsecretary@verizon.net or leave

the idea on the secretary’s desk.

Do you know someone

who is doing great things in the

community, school, or church?

Nominate them to be the

Outstanding Disciple of the

Month. This person can be a

youth or an adult.

Don’t forget to recognize

those celebrating an

anniversary, graduation (from

high school, college, or any

other), or special occasion.

Newsletter Submissions

James Green Jr. Monday, 04/02

Denise Brown Tuesday, 04/10

Allan Clark Monday, 04/16

Alexis Smith Tuesday, 04/17

Marion Smith Tuesday, 04/17

Frances Wells-Robertson Wednesday, 04/18

Bianca Robinson Monday, 04/23

Lena Holmes Thursday, 04/26

Who Made the Sun Shine?

His resources over which you are Let’s look at Luke 12:16-21,

Then He spoke a parable to them, saying: "The ground of a certain

rich man yielded plentifully. And he thought within himself, saying,

‘What shall I do, since I have no room to store my crops?' So he said,

‘I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build greater, and there I

will store all my crops and my goods. And I will say to my soul, "Soul,

you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat,

drink, and be merry."' But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your

soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you

have provided?' So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not

rich toward God."

Take a look at the few words that this man spoke. In his short

declaration, he uses the word I six times and the word my five times!

His perspective was a very selfish one.

Here are a few questions to ponder:

· Who gave the rain that made his crops grow?

· Who made the soil out of which his crops grew?

· Who made the seed he planted?

· Who caused the sun to shine?

· Who gave him the physical strength to work the field?

· Who gave him his soul?

The answer to all of those is God. Yet he makes no acknowledgement

of God in his speech, planning, or giving. He should have been

thanking God for all His blessings and asking the Lord what He wanted

done with His things.

Be faithful to acknowledge God and to ask Him what to do with a

steward. Remember this month to be thankful for all that God has given

even for the things that don’t seem as important. Take some time to

thank God for giving us His best. . . Jesus Christ!

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Women’s Conference & Women’s Day Information Theme: Women Restoring Our Kingdom

Authority. . . . “Use Me Lord”!

Luke 10:19- “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions

and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”

Thursday, May 10th: Golden Girls (ages 60 and over)

6:30-7:30 Lecturer: Elder Carol Lyttle

7:30pm Messenger: Leading Lady Shavon Seller

Bro Blackwell & Praise Team – Music

Refreshments for our guests

Friday, May 11th: Butterflies (ages 16-35)

6:30-7:30 Lecturer: Pastor Joyce Jones

7:30pm Messenger: Rev. Pamela McLaughlin

Bro Blackwell & Praise Team – Music

Refreshments for our guests

Sunday, May 13th: Divas (ages 36-59)

Messenger: Elder Linda Blunt White

Women’s Choir – Music

Color – White

Donation for Conference and Women’s Day

Please be in prayer and seek the Lord as to what to give for both of these

events. Conference donations are due by April 29th to Hope Parker.

Donations for Women’s Day is due on Women’s Day, May 13th, 2012.

First of all, WECOME! We are so pleased that you

have come to visit our church. Whether you are just

inquiring about our church, a new visitor, or simply

want to see if Solomon’s Temple is the right fit for you

and your family, we are grateful to have you among us.

We hope you will find your spiritual home here. Here at

Solomon’s Temple, we offer many exciting ministries to

assist in your daily walk.

Solomon’s Temple holds New Disciple Orientation

Sessions that will provide information about our church,

what we offer and what to expect from your church

family. If you have any questions please contact

Brother Michael Green or Sister Turekia White.

New To Our Family