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Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm 119: 105......
This book of law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Joshua 1: 8......
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Dear friends: we certainly hope the scriptures on our Devotional Page will edify you and intimidate the devil; We encourage you to please email us your prayer requests; We pray that you will rededicate your life and claim that victory for which you are seeking. Our Web-Site Intercessors and Prayer Partners are anxiously waiting to help impact your life by faithfully crying aloud evening, morning and noon to the throne of grace for everyone in need all over the world. May God's blessing be with us as we pray for God to meet your needs. When you email us, our Web-Site Intercessors will believe and will petition God for your special requests. We thank God in advance for the victories and increased blessings in your life; With urgency and fervency, get your prayer requests in, and share your praise reports with us so that we may vividly witness the move of God's spirit and assess the fruits of our labor and the blessed virtue and favor of our Lord and Savior. We're very serious and excited about serving as intercessors for you; We thank God of the Universe for your faith, courage and trust in the Lord. You may send your prayer requests and/or praise reports to the following email address: You may fill out and submit the form letter designed for your prayer requests to be posted on the "Prayer Requests Page" on the Bishop Christopher C. Owens Memorial Foundation Website. ***********************************************************
Bishop Charles Ford: To the web master of The Bishop Christopher C. Owens Memorial Foundation Shirley L. Sylva: Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the Lord and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the Lord; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Psalms 37:1 - 4.
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and for ever. The Late Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson - who was the International Presiding Bishop, Church Of God In Christ, Inc.; Bishop Charles E. Blake is now the Presiding Bishop of the Churches of God in Christ, Inc. ggggggggggggggggggggggggg "While talking to the Lord...If the Lord puts you on hold, don't hang up!"
were the words of advice and encouragement given by Mrs. Louise Patterson (Pictured left), who is the wife of the Late Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson. Thanks for presenting to us this beautiful thought! Pictured to the right of Mrs. Louise Patterson is First Lady May Blake, the wife of Bishop Charles E. Blake, who is now the Presiding Bishop of the Churches of God In Christ, Inc. ggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
the right of Bishop Charles E. Blake at the construction site of the West Angeles C. O. G. I. C. in Las Angeles, California, had the vision, at that time, to build; The Late Bishop C. C. Owens had been inspired by God, and influenced and encouraged by Bishop C. E. Blake to bring his dreams, (with God as his supporter), into fruition; Bishop C. C. Owens had received confirmation that God was in control, and that we access by faith into this grace wherein we stand! We are over-comers! "For with God nothing shall be impossible" The dream of Bishop Owens may yet come into fruition! St. Luke 1:37...God desires that we have faith, confidence, and trust in Him; As we pray and trust God for our various blessings, we must remember that: "All God wants from us is for us to want from Him, and to honor and serve him daily". Allow God to quicken your faith and urge you to expect miracles and blessings to abound. "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time". To the Emanuel C. O. G. I. C. Family: May the dream of the Late Bishop C. C. Owens yet come to pass - God said it - And It Shall Come To Pass. Pastor Michael Richardson is building upon the foundation planted by the Late Bishop C. C. Owens; May God bless his endeavors in Kingdom building!
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Matthew 6:33...But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Bishop O. T. Jones, Jr. General Board 1st Asst. Emeritus Holy Temple C. O. G. I. C. 60th & Callow Hill Street Phil., PA 19131 gggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg "There is a destiny that makes us brothers. No one goes his way alone. What we send into the lives of others will come back into our own." Bishop George D. McKinney General Board Member C. O. G. I. C. 5825 Imperial Ave. San Diego, CA 92114 ggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg Matthew 19:26...But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, "With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. Bishop Samuel L. Green Assistant Secretary to the General Board C. O. G. I. C. St. John C. O. G. I. C. 2416 Orcutt Avenue Newport News, VA 23607 ggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel. Isaiah 45:3..... Prophet H. L. Shields Paradise C.O.G.I.C., Alanta, GA Bishop Paul Fortson, Pastor ggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. Ephesians 3:20.... Bishop Nathaniel W. Wells, Jr. Jurisdictional Prelate, Western Michigan General Board Member Holy Trinity C. O. G. I. C. Muskegon, Michigan
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strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13.. Dr. Barbara McCoo Lewis Supv. First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Southern California Women's Convention
International Marshall Member: New Antioch C. O. G. I. C. Supt. James A. Lewis, Sr., Pastor
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Dr. Juliet L. White (Center) Assistant Marshall - International Women's Convention New York Eastern Third Jurisdiction M. K. W. Religious Training Institute - President 67 The Boulevard Amityville, NY 11701
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be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. The Entire I Corinthians 15th Chapter: On January 19, 1952, the Lord called Eld. George E. Thomas, Sr. from labor to reward. As he was lying on his bed passing from this life, his last breath and words were spoken in Tongues and English and were interpreted by the late Mother Elsie Shaw ("from the "15th Chapter of I Corinthians"). Elder Thomas told his family to stay together and to remember the Gospel of Jesus Christ preached unto them. As a result of that word, in 1999 (some 47 years later), his son, the Elder Herman Thomas (and Portia, the wife of Eld. Herman Thomas), and the daughter of Elder George Thomas, Sr. (Church Mother Barbara Richardson),established and organized The Solid Rock C. O. G. I. C., whose foundation is built upon the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Elder Herman & Msny. Portia Thomas Solid Rock Church Of God In Christ Church Mother: Mother Barbara Thomas Chicago, Illinois ggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg Faith In Christ Provides Confidence And this is the confidence that we have in him, That if we ask any thing according to his will, He heareth us: I John 5:14
Supt. East (Center Forefront - shaking hands with Bishop Chandler D. Owens) Today we live in a world where there is not much security or confidence to be had. We have many challenges to face day to day.
The graciousness of God, along with the knowledge of who He is, provides us with great confidence.
~ Confidence in knowing we have a Heavenly Father who cares about us and our well being. ~ Assurance that if we request of Him anything, in agreement with His plan for us, that He listens, hears and answers us. ~ Confidence in knowing our petitions to the living God are already answered, as He knows His thoughts and plans that He has for us; thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil - To give us hope (Jeremiah 29:11). ~ In our daily prayer, we should have confidence and assurance, along with faith and hope, because God is true to His word; For we have a Heavenly Father who cares.
Superintendent Robert L. East, Pastor Liberty Temple Church Of God In Christ 5230 South Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60609 (773) 924 - 0378
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give thee the desires of thine heart. District Missionary Ida Madie Porter Memphis District Memphis, TN
Sis. Madie Porter is now living in the overflow of God's blessings! She has recently been stricken with a painful and crippling infection of the spine, which caused her to have to be hospitalized and subsequently to have to receive therapy for walking. She is successfully coming out of this setback, even at the writing of this infirmity unfolds. We are expecting total rehabilitation and deliverance (October, 2008). We magnify the Lord for demonstrating His Glory.
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We would like to send up a special message and prayer unto God for the benefit of not only the youth of the Emanuel C. O. G. I. C., but for all of the youth all over the nation: Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: Because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the Lord forever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength. Isaiah 26:3,4... "Right now, Lord help us to focus on you as you order our steps and our decisions; Lord, we realize that you are in control of our lives; We ask that you will strengthen our confidence and trust in thee. We believe in you Lord Jesus; We believe that you are the Son of God.
We believe that you died on the cross for us, and
that you pa price for us all; We believe that you are present with us and standing in our midst; You have the power to direct and heal us and the grace to forgive us; Father, we ask that our desires and sentiments for your strength and guidance become thresholds and imperatives for young people everywhere; We give you the honor and the praise that you will extend to us strength as we place our lives into your hands, and increase our faith as we remain faithful servants in your vineyard!......Amen!! Christopher C. Owens III & Damien Christopher Sylva Grandsons of Bishop Christopher C. Owens
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I Thessalonians 5:18....In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. A few years ago on our way to our State Convocation, my parents and I were in a terrible car accident which simply totaled the car. As we were waiting for the Paramedics to arrive, I looked around and uttered, "well, thank the Lord." The thanks wasn't for what did happen, but for what did not happen. We don't know why certain things befall us. We cannot always understand God's will; but we also should not question God's will. When unfortunate things happen, don't ask, "Lord, why me", but rather, "why not me". We are being groomed for a brighter day, a day when we can better appreciate the grace of God and His goodness. No matter what we are going through, whether it be sickness, lack of finances, loneliness or whatever state of depression we may be experiencing, we should always praise and thank God regardless of our varied circumstances. We seldom consider the fact that it could be worse. Look to the Lord and give Him thanks, for He is faithful and His mercies endure forever. When He brings you out, it is sometimes difficult to remember what you have been going through. I praise and thank God for my good times and my bad times, for they have made me a stronger and better person for it. Remember, God is good all the time and all the time, God is good! Evangelist Countess M. Owens Hicks gggggggggggggg
Praise Report: It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. Lamentations 3:22, 23, 24.......
Greater Holy Temple C. O. G. I. C., Chicago, Illinois, has a miracle praise report. She has been blessed beyond measure. In her own words, "I had been carrying a tumor in the abdominal area of my body for about 40 years hoping and praying that the Lord would miraculously dissolve it from my body. But for the glory of God, He decided to heal me in His own way and in His own time. On April 10, 2001, I began to feel so much pain. I went into the hospital the next day, which was Wednesday. On Thursday, after discovering an abscess, the doctors scheduled the surgery to remove it, for gangrene was about to set in. The operation, which was expected to last much longer, only took 2 1/2 hours as they removed a 25 lb. benign tumor, which was suspended in 44 lbs of fluid (according to the surgeon). Miraculously, thank God, the tumor was totally detached from any other parts of my intestines and surrounding organs (perhaps, because the tumor was suspended in this blessed 44 lbs. of fluid). The tumor, to the doctors' amazement, practically fell out on its own; This was a miracle!! I thank God for the 44 lbs. of fluid!! Gangrene did not circulate throughout my system due to the perfect timing of surgery and the tumor was not cancerous; I thank God for my deliverance". To paraphrase Job, you can't hurry God, you just have to wait; You've got to
how long it takes; He's a God, you just can't hurry; He'll be there don't worry; He may not come when you want Him, but He's right on time. Take a look at what God can do!! The tumor resembles a 50 lb. or even a 75 lb. ham. This beautiful praise report was written and edited by Evang. Countess M. Owens-Hicks 6 months prior to the release of the story now written by "The Whole Truth" Magazine of The Church of God in Christ, and the Ebony Jet Magazine. Charisma Magazine is now seeking the story as well as the pictures which were taken by Emanuel's web designer and photographer: Sis. Shirley L. Sylva. Many people are amazed at how God makes it possible for His glory to be revealed and miraculously adds notoriety and world fame, significance, and sensationalism to healings and situations which may seem insignificant and of little interest to those who may belittle God's greatness. gggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
The word for today is "Love" Love - the one thing we can never have enough of. The Bible says that "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whosever believeth in Him should not perish, but shall have everlasting life....John 3:16" This means that God has a love that your sin cannot stop. Your hatred won't stop it, your alcoholism can't rock it, your lies can't kill it, and your flesh can't will it. There is nothing in this world that can possibly equal the love God has for you. It follows that we must love everyone, including those who don't love us, those that hurt us, lie on us, or those that would take our very life. God loved Jesus, but He loves us too; We also know that Jesus loved us, for He had to become a willing sacrifice; Had He not been willing, we would have been lost. That's Love!! How much did the price for our redemption cost us? It cost us nothing! Jesus paid for our redemption with His life...Now that's Love! Evangelist Marilyn May Click on the Cross To Go To God Bless America
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they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in Heaven. Let your light shine; Don't force your light on others; Make sure your works are good and worth being shinned upon. And remember, Its all about glorifying God! Submitted By Elder Terry Richardson Oklahoma City, Oklahoma gggggggggggggggggggggggggggg Proverbs 3:6...In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Ms. Ann Marie Fletcher Pentecostal Institutional C. O. G. I. C. Memphis, TN ggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg II Corinthians 4:1...Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; Missionary Connie M. Smith Tabernacle Of Faith Deliverance C. O. G. I. C. Nashville, TN gggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
Psalm 145:3...Great is the Lord and greatly to be Praised. Healed of Acute Leukemia In 1984, I was leading a Reasonable life. My latest daughter was 1 1/2 years old, and, of course, my husband and I were very happy.
I noticed a knot on my leg; I checked it out and my doctor (Dr. Rosen) suspected something different - he said, "I'll give you some medication and if it doesn't go away, I'll do something else." In the meantime, I visited the Northwestern Hospital Emergency room where I had blood tests; I left the hospital, but before I could reach my husbands shop, there had been a call from the hospital requesting me to return immediately. They suspected that I had leukemia.
I was greeted with hysteria by my husband when I stepped into the shop. After getting a babysitter, I returned to the hospital the next day. Of course, I did not really understand what was happening, but the nurse explained that I would be there for a long time. I was given a bone marrow biopsy and, sure enough, I was diagnosed with acute leukemia. After being told that I would die in about 2 months without treatment, I entered the hospital and had radical treatment. Many prayers were offered by my pastor, Bishop C. C. Owens and our First Lady, Evangelist Elvie J. Owens. The saints offered much prayer. My chance of survival was about 25%, unless I could get a bone marrow transplant, but I held onto my faith of overcoming this dreaded cancer. At that time transplants were only done in Minneapolis, MN, and someone had to be the exact blood type - there were none! With faith and strength, the disease was in remission, and I was able to leave the hospital in about 3 weeks. About a year later, June 1985, my doctor said that the disease was back, and I had to re-enter the hospital for more treatment. On July 3, 1985, I re-entered the hospital and this proved to have been too much for my ailing husband, who suffered with high blood, congestive heart failure, and a burned foot which made it necessary for him to use a crutch to get around. He visited me on July 4, 1985 and told me that he had planned to take the older children downtown to see the fireworks. We talked after he left the hospital that night; It was the last time that I heard his voice, for he passed away in his sleep that night.
After leaving the hospital I was sitting in a church service; A missionary Perkins of Buffalo, NY described my condition and asked if anyone there had a blood problem. I immediately stood up. The scripture she gave was Mark 11: 23...For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Well, I had the faith and this leukemia mountain was moved - I was healed of Acute Leukemia! Today my daughter is 17 years old, and I have not been treated since 1985. My Dr. Merrill Kies called it cured during the 5 year follow up. I thank God for my healing and for keeping me every day. Praise God!! Saved By Grace, Sis. Lorrine Gipson ggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg Praise Report - Matthew 6: 25 - 26...Are ye not much better than they? "Our Home Was Saved!" A few years ago, the County Board, City of Chicago & Developers opted to acquire a certain number of homes in an area located west of Chicago's loop. They had planned to build a courthouse, and my house was in this area. I had no desire to give up my home of more than 30 years. We held meetings, protest marches, made telephone calls, wrote to newspapers, sent letters to officials, contacted radio and television stations, and offered much prayer. None of these measures worked. People would say, "you can't fight city hall." Prayer vigils and individual prayer was continually offered; After over three years of stress and uncertainty, there was an announcement that the plans to build the court house had been cancelled. We rejoiced upon hearing the good news!! Our homes had been spared. No, we cannot fight city hall, or change the minds of the city officials and investors, but we know someone who can. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1... Sis. Lorrine Gipson gggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
thine own understanding. Psalm 133: 1...Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. Hebrews 13: 1...Let brotherly love continue. Elder E. E. Dickerson, Pastor New Chicago C. O. G. I. C. 1137 Louisville Avenue Memphis, TN 38107 Phone: (901) 523 - 1900 Sis. Bobbie J. Nevels, Secretary gggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
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I read the book of Daniel, the chapter known as three I wondered what was its purpose, and then it was revealed to me Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, the three Hebrew men of long ago No temple, no friends, nor freedom in sight But they worshipped God, with all their might Surrounded by enemies, only hearing what was told Their faith ran deep, their witness was bold Under threat of death, the decision in their hand Will you bow to my statue, or on God's word will you stand We serve but one God, O King and not you We won't bow to another, no matter what you do The challenge was issued, the decision was made The men were marched off, to their fiery grave It'll cost them their lives, to the death said the King But what opened his eyes, was the change of the scene Down in the furnace, as clear as could be There were four men walking, four men, not three At last, at last, the King new for himself That it doesn't matter much about material wealth He'd heated the furnace, as hot as it could be And the Lord had interceded, and the fourth man was He I am defeated, now I can see That the God of these men, is also the God of me I believe now, and I understand That my safest place is in God's Hands! The Hebrew Boys made a stand and God honored their faith. Let us glean a thought from this reading and decide to leap from faith to faith and make a commitment and a strong stand for God. Composed & Submitted by Evangelist Marilyn May 6/12/01 -12:45 A. M. Click on the Bible to link to the Video Journal Page
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