On-Line True Witness 2015-Spring/Fall

The
Tr ue
W it ness
spr ing - fall t w o t housand fift een
The Official News Magazine of the

Fire Baptized Holiness Church of God of the Americas, Inc.
On-line
Magazine
Editor:
Vernell Turner
Associate Editor:
Beulah Priest-White
Table of
Cont ent s
3 Editor's Note
4 Clergy Succor
5 Around the Church
50 Member Spotlight
52 The Bougere Report
56 Health Tips
58 Thanksgiving
74 Events
Edit or's Not e

Welcome to the 2nd edition of the True
Witness On-line Magazine!
This edition contains articles submitted
by various district editors during the year
and a section devoted to Thanksgiving.
I am extremely proud to feature a new
column, The Bougere Report, written by
Sister Marilyn Hardy-Bougere, Directress
of Religious Education on the Alabama
District. I pray that this column will become
a regular feature in our on-line magazine.
"But ye shall receive

power; after that the Holy
Ghost iscome upon you:
and ye shall be witnesses
unto me both in
Jerusalem, and in Judea,
and in Sumaria, and
unto the uttermost parts
of the earth."
Acts1:8
Please feel free to send feedback

concerning the style and content of this
magazine to: [email protected]
-Vernell Turner
Publicat ion Board
Bishop P.L. Frazier Jr., Chairperson
Sis. Glenda Adams
Rev. Charles Beamer
Dr. Anne W. Fannin
Sis. Elizabeth Hallums
Sis. Nadine C. Houston
Sis. Jeanette Hunt
Jr. Mother G.Y. Johnson
Mother Odessa W. McCoy
Rev. Dennis Moore
The True Witnessisavailable to download in
PDF format on our website:
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truewitness.html
Clergy
Succor
Premium Reimbursement Healt h Insurance Plan
Most of our churches cannot afford to
provide health insurance plans for our
pastors.
Many of us could, however, reimburse
the Pastor for the insurance premiums
they pay on personally secured
individual health plans.
Here's how it works:
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The church defines how much

they want to contribute for
health insurance.
The church sets up a formal
reimbursement plan giving the
pastor a monthly allowance (ex.
$100/month).
The pastor selects and
purchases an individual health
insurance policy and is
reimbursed tax-free up to the
monthly allowance set by the
church.
There are no minimum

contribution requirements. The
church can offer an allowance
that works within their budget.
This approach is called premium

reimbursement or defined
contribution.
The IRS allows employers with only 1
employee to reimburse the employee
for qualified health expenses, including
individual health insurance premiums
tax free.
If your church has more than 1
employee the reimbursement may
NOT be tax free.
Please consult a clergy tax expert for
additional information.
2015 Sout h Carolina Joint Sunday
School & HYPU Convent ion

The history making Joint South Carolina
Districts' Sunday School & HYPU Convention,
hosted by Elder Keith Smith & the Columbia
District, was held at the beautiful Double Tree
by Hilton, 2100 Bush River Road in Columbia,
South Carolina June 10th -14th.
The Columbia District & Elder Keith Smith
were gracious hosts to
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Around
t he
Church
South Carolina District #1

Elder Robert Shackleford,
South Carolina District #2
Elder Charles Frazier, and
Charleston District
Elder B. Raiford.
The theme of the Convention was

"Empowered to Serve" Acts 1:8. Each speaker
and service was anointed.
Everyone enjoyed the HYPU Convention on
Saturday morning. The District DREs did a
wonderful job.
Ms. Shequoya Shell from St. Luke spoke at the
HYPU session representing South Carolina
District #1.
She is an 8th grade Honor Student at Riverside Middle School and daughter of
Deacon Howard & Sis. Deborah Shell. Her Pastor & Elder is Elder R.J.
Shackleford. View her video clip at
https://www.facebook.com/sharon.jacksongreenlee/videos/1605789159702183/
Ms. Champion represented South Carolina District #2 in the HYPU

Convention. She did not hesitate when asked to step in as a substitute. She
spoke dynamic words of encouragement letting us know that she will not
allow her handicap to rule her. Ms Champion is the daughter of Bro.
Christopher & Sis. Cheryl Champion. Her Elder is Elder Charles Frazier and
her Pastor is Dr. E.D. Lawson. You can view her video clip at
You can use the links below to view video clips from some of the Thursday and
Friday services:
- Convention Choir - Thursday Night
https://youtu.be/EbWXi0viBwY
- Convention Choir - Friday Morning

https://youtu.be/kIzYWZQCBGs
- Friday Evening Devotion - Horn Section

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KH0E4onib8
- Pastor Willie Mae Jeffcoat

- Pastor Dianne Williams

Special Thank You to Sister Sharon Nicole Jackson for Facebook videos and
commentary. & Doctor Susan Wilson for photograpic images.
2015 Fuel t he Flame Conference - 3rd Episcopal Diocese

The districts of the 3rd Episcopal Diocese, under the leadership and direction
of Bishop Alonzo L. Rodgers, met together as one to accomplish the purpose of
the District Sunday School Conventions at our "Fuel the Flame Conference"
which was held at Eternal Life Harvest Center (West Campus) 1801 Western
Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee, June 25 - 28, 2015.
The 3rd Epsicopal Diocese is comprised of the following districts:
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Alabama - Elder Quinton Hughley

Northeast Ohio - Elder Allen B. Wilson Sr.
Northeast Tennessee - Elder Glenn B. Taylor
Southeast Georgia - Elder Delmar Callaway
Southeast Tennessee - Elder Franklin Brown
Southwest Ohio - Elder M. Anthony Durham
St. Thomas/Virgin Island - Elder Henry Colclough
Western North Carolina - Elder Verlon Pompey
The business of the Conference was handled Thursday and Friday mornings at
8:30 a.m. Each District Secretary read the Sunday School, Pastors, Ministers,
and HYPU reports for the entire district for the official record. All paper work
was given to the Conference and Business Secretaries.
A Prayer team was assembled prior to the Conference led by Elder Allen B.
Wilson to pray for the success of the Conference. Members of this team also
prayed 15 minutes before the start of each session.
We heard anointed messages from each speaker: Elder Allen B. Wilson (Ruling
Elder Northeast Ohio District), Pastor Tonita Cody (Southeast Georgia
District), Pastor Daryl Arnold (Overcoming Believers Church), Dr. Henry L.
Brown III (South Florida District), Elder E.G. Scott Jr. (Ruling Elder New
York/Long Island District), and our beloved Bishop, Bishop A.L. Rodgers,
Presiding Prelate of the 3rd Episcopal Diocese.
We were blessed to have among our special guests, Deacon William G.
Robinson, National Sunday School Superintendent of the Fire Baptized
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We enjoyed the presentations made by Pastor James H. Neely & Sister
Margaret Neely, our National Family Life Education leaders.
Our National DRE, Sister Litrea Hunter, along with the District DREs held
special sessions for the children from 11:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday and
Friday. The children showcased what they learned on Saturday morning . It
was sheer pleasure to watch a video presentation that gave us a glimpse of the
children during their special sessions. and listen to the Conference Children's
Choir, under the direction of our multi-talented National Assistant YPI
Supervisor, Reverend Michelle Robinson.
The Department of Religious Education also recognized children and young
people from each church/district on the diocese with special certificates and
awards.
We had a wonderful picnic on Saturday afternoon under a giant white tent. It
was a joy watching and talking with the "grill masters" as they took turns
handling the meat on the large mobile grill while sharing some of their grilling
techniques and secrets. The food was great! We had the usual, hot dogs,
hamburgers, baked beans, chips, and drinks; but because the food was
seasoned well and prepared with love - it seemed extra special.
The church was filled to capacity on Saturday evening, June 27th, to witness
the melodious voice of our special guest artist, Ms. Kiarra Sheard.
Conference commemorative items, including conference tote bags, golf shirts,
souvenir books, conference CDs & DVDs were available for purchase at the
"Conference gift shop" (we accept credit cards) along with cookies, candy, and
other snacks , water, and drinks.
The Conference was amazing! The unity and the opportunity to meet people
from all of the other districts on 3rd Episcopal was beyond our expectations.
Everyone left hoping and asking if we were going to do it again next year......

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Top I mages: Bishop A.L. Rodgers (preaching); (clockwise)Elder M.A. Durham,

Elder A.B. Wilson, Bishop A.L. Rodgers, Elder W.J. Culliver Jr. (with the
microphone)
Bottom I mage: Elder A. Sims, Elder W. Blueford, Elder F. Brown, Elder R.
Poellnitz, Elder Q. Hughley, Elder V. Pompey, Elder A. Wilson, Elder G. Taylor,
Elder D. Callaway, Elder M. A. Durham
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Top Row: Dr. Henry Brown III, Elder Allen B. Wilson

Bottom Row: Elder E.G. Scoot Jr., Pastor Tonita Cody
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Top Row: Pastor Daryl Arnold (with the microphone), (L to R) Elder R.

Poellnitz, Bishop A.L. Rodgers, Pastor D. Lampkin
Bottom Row: Pastor James H. Neely. Sister Margaret Neely
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Top Row: National DRE Litrea Hunter

Bottom Row: The Conference Children
Special Thanks to Reverend Emma Nesbit for providing Conference images.
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99t h Annual Sist ers of Charit y Convent ion

Sout hern Diocese
Thursday Morning Session - 10:30 AM
The 99th Annual Sisters of Charity Convention was held at Shields Chapel FBH
Church of God of the Americas which is located at 811 Canal Street, Myrtle Beach,
SC 29578. The host elder is Elder Reverend Bernett P. Raiford, host pastor is
Reverend C, Diane Williams, and hostess District President is Sister Essie H. Tucker.
Opening statement of call to worship for The Sisters of Charity Convention was
given by National Mother Margaret L. Watson.
Our devotional leaders were Sister Oree Richburg (Columbia) and Sister Vermethia
Lance (ENC). They lead us into a glorious worship service. Various saints sang their
songs and testified of God?s goodness.
Missionary Team Leaders, Jr. Mother Gwendolyn Y. Johnson, Assistant to the
Mothers, Mother Jacqueline B. Elliott, and Dr. Etheleen Lawson gave their reports.
They shared many acts of kindness done in their given areas of work? feeding the
hungry, visiting jails, prisons, providing clothes, shelter, giving money to the needy,
etc. Many people were blessed by our Missionary Team Leaders.
Our beautiful ?Elite Ladies,?the District Presidents marched in and blessed us with a
song.
National Mother Mary E. Nesbit, Chairlady greeted us, had remarks and presented
our speaker for the morning, National Mother Odessa W. McCoy.
Mother Odessa W. McCoy came to us with the Word. Subject : ?It?s All in The Plan of
God.? Jeremiah 29: 11. ?For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the
Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end?, Mother
McCoy told us that we are here by divine providence. God has a plan for each of us
and we must live according to his will. Mother McCoy explained to us the process
that gold goes through to become pure. God is looking for purity in his people!
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The Mothers were assisted by the Bishops in the giving of Holy Communion. We
were blessed as we ate the bread and drank the wine as directed by the scriptures.
Each of our Bishops, Bishop P. L. Frazier, Chairman, Bishop J. L. Davis, and Bishop A.
L. Rodgers gave words of greetings to the convention.
The Mothers were assisted by the Bishops and Ruling Elders to organize the
convention.
Enrollment of District Presidents and Missions were followed by remarks,
announcements and adjournment.
The Thursday afternoon speaker, Sister Mary Huntley (DP, CNC), was presented by
Sister Heyward (DP, W ? ENC). Subject: ?I?m Still Working?- Matthew 25: 23. ?His
master replied, well done good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a
few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master?s
happiness! (NIV).
Sister Huntley let us know that all of us have a job to do. God gave all of us abilities,
talents, and spiritual gifts. We are to spread his word and participate in building his
kingdom here on earth. The harvest is ripe and we need to do our job as Christians.
Excuses will not be accepted when we face a just God.
The District Presidents gave an account of their work for the year and gave their
financial reports. The ?Elite Ladies?really worked hard. It was heartwarming to hear
of the many things that they had done. To name a few of the wonderful deeds? souls
were saved, housing was provided, coats given to the needy, transportation
provided, home visits, medicine purchased, food pantries opened, jail and prison
visits, cars purchased, rent paid, meals prepared and delivered to the elderly and
shut-ins. All the reports were accepted. The Mothers and Bishops had encouraging
remarks for the District Presidents and for the excellent jobs they had done.
Welcome Program - Bishop Patrick L. Frazier Jr., Presiding.
The Charleston District Choir blessed us with the opening song, ?God is MY
Everything.?Welcome from the city was given by Rev. Carolyn Braxton. The District
Welcome was given by Deaconess Ophelia Kelly from Pee Dee, St. Luke FBH
Church. Response to the Welcome was given by Sister Agnes Clink, District
President of the Northeast Georgia District.
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Our Thursday evening speaker, Sister Sharon Frazier (SCNC), was presented by
Sister Ethel Sweat (DP. Columbia). Sister Frazier?s subject was, ?A Vulture
Convention.?Scripture Psalm 27: 1-3; 1. The Lord is my light and my Salvation; whom
shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2. When
the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat my flesh, they
stumbled and fell. 3. Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not
fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident (KJV).
Sister Frazier informed us that God made the vulture for a reason. They like to eat
dead things and have even been known to kill things. Some of them have no sense of
smell and have been known to follow other birds of prey and take their food.
Vultures are so set on eating their prey until they will almost get run over rather
than to leave their road kill. Satan seeks whom he may devour. We are warned to
live Godly lives. Safety lies in the protection of God. He is our refuse and is a strong
tower. It is good to ask ourselves if we are feeding into vultures who are dressed in
disguise? Are we listening to gossip, adding to it, and passing it on to someone else
instead of praying?
If so, a vulture convention has now become an eagle intervention. As children of
God, we need to keep our sights high above the vulture mentality of life. If a man is
overtaken in sin, we should go to him in the spirit of gentleness and restore him less
we too become tempted. Like an eagle, we must be willing to help those who are
struggling. It is necessary that we stay close to God at all times, not just in bad times.
If we wait on the Lord, He will renew our strength and He will send us an eagle.
The Mistress of Ceremonies for our Memorial Service was Sister Corine Brown (DP,
SCNC). Pictures of the following were presented by the ?Elite Ladies?as their names
were read: the late Bishop W. E. Fuller, Sr., founder of the Fire Baptized Holiness
Church of God of the Americas, Bishop W.E. Fuller, Jr., Senior Bishop of the FBH
Church; Mother Caroline Williams Phelps, founder of the Sisters of Charity; and
others in memory. A Candlelight Ceremony & Special Tribute was presented by
Sister Etheleen Lawson (DP, SC#2).
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Mother Jacqueline B. Elliott (Assistant to the Mothers) was our Friday morning
speaker. Subject: ?A Living Hope.? ? 1Peter 1: 3-6; 3. Blessed be the God and
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath
begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the
dead. 4. To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away,
reserved in heaven for you. 5. We are kept by the power of God through faith unto
salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6. Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though
now for a season. If need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptation (KJV).
Mother Elliott told us that Peter was writing to encourage the Christians, ?the elite,
who had given their lives to God and were living for Him. The best is yet to come for
those who live for Christ. Living hope never dies because it springs from the
fountain of God. We have living hope because Jesus is alive. He lives in us. Death is
certain but so is the Christian life. ?A better day is coming!? We will live again. Our
inheritance is kept in heaven. Our heavenly reservations are sealed by the power of
God.
Sister Lillie Young (DP, SE-GA) was Friday afternoon speaker. Subject: ?Fruit
Bearing?- John 15: 1-2; 1. I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2.
Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that
beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit (KJV).
Sister Young told us that Jesus is the true vine and Jesus was made flesh. A vine is a
spreading plant. Jesus wants us to spread his gospel of salvation. Not all vines are
fruitful. Sometimes some vines have to be cut away so that God?s light can shine
through to nourish the good vines. We can cast all of our cares on Jesus. If we abide
in Him, He will abide in us. However, we must stay close to God and keep His
commandments. It is important that we keep the branches of sin from developing so
that we can bear much fruit.
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Minister Rosa B. Sutton, National Directress of Jr. Missionary for the 3rd Episcopal
Diocese was our speaker. Subject: ?Don?t Let the Devil Catch You Uncovered.?
Scripture: Ephesians 6: 10; Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the
power of his might.
Minister Sutton told us that trouble seems to have a way of finding us. We are
usually in a trial, coming out or either in the middle of a trial. Be careful and don?t let
the devil catch you uncovered. Always be prepared, having on the whole armor of
God. Satan has many tricks and forms of deception. Be careful what you allow to
enter your heart and stay covered with the blood of Jesus!.
The Saturday evening speaker was Sister Doreen Johnson (ENC). Subject: My God
Shall Supply All of My Needs?. Her scripture ? Philippians 4: 19; But my God shall
supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus (KJV).
Sister Johnson told us to stand firm in the face of persecution. What we ask
according to God?s will, He?ll do. We must lay aside every weight of sin and
surrender our lives to God. Jesus is a present help in the time of trouble. Jesus came
that we might have life and life more abundantly.. Our lives should be lived in such a
manner that God will grant our request. He is our everything!
Sister Sara Oliphant (Columbia) brought the Sunday morning message. Subject:
?Praising God in Difficult Times.? Scripture - Job 1: 19-20. 19. And, behold there
came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and
it fell upon the young men, and they are dead: and I only escaped alone to tell thee.
20. Then Job arose and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the
ground and worshipped.(KJV)
Sister Oliphant let us know that we will face many challenges in this life. God?s word
has informed us that Christians will suffer persecutions. However, we don?t have to
worry because He will deliver us if we call on Him. He is Lord when times are good
and He is also Lord when things are bad. Let us remember that God is our refuge and
strength, a very present help in trouble.
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We were blessed with a wonderful Sister of Charity
Convention.
Our host pastor, Reverend C. Diane Williams and the
Shield?s Chapel FBH Church Family were second to
none.
They welcomed us; saw to it that we were
comfortable; and made us feel at home. The meals
were attractive, delicious and filling.
We are truly grateful to you for your hospitality! This
convention is one we?ll never forget. The presence of
the Lord was definitely in the house.
-Sister Margaret Neely, (SWNC)
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M rs. Pat ricia Thompson Hopkins

YPI Supervisor
Mrs. Patricia Hopkins is a member of Zion
Tabernacle F.B.H. Church in Thomasville,
North Carolina, where her pastor is National
Mother, Pastor Odessa Whack McCoy. She
has served under Elder H. H. Medlock, Elder
Marvin Curry, Pastor James Wood, Elder J. O.
Baldwin, and Elder Marshall McCoy.
She and her husband, Carlis, have been
married for 31 years. Sister Hopkins
has three children; two boys and one
girl, five grandsons and one
granddaughter.
Sister Hopkins has served as Director
and Teacher of Vacation Bible School,
Local Directress of Religious Education,
Sunday School Secretary, Program
Committee (Easter and Christmas
programs), Usher, President and Vice
President of the Young Peoples
Institute, District Secretary and
Assistant Secretary during the Annual
Convention.
She currently serves in the following
capacities; Deaconess, Church Clerk, Council
Secretary, Assistant Supervisor of the Youth
Zionettes (children?s choir), Vice President of
the Young Adult Choir, Nurses?Guild
Secretary and Van Driver. Sister Hopkins is a
person of great character, eager and willing
to help anyone.
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Carolina
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She truly has a heart and love for the young people. Sister Hopkins was
appointed as YPI Supervisor of the Central North Carolina District at the
2014 Annual Convention.
Sister Patricia Hopkins retired from the Davidson County Department of
Social Services on February 28, 2014 with 34 years of service. Early in her
career, she served as an eligibility specialist and later in the capacity of income
maintenance and clerical support.
After graduating from Thomasville Senior High School in 1979, she attended
the Davidson County Community College and Ashmore Business College in
Thomasville, North Carolina.
While on her job, she kept a poem close by entitled, ?The Other Side of the
Desk?, to remind her to always be grateful for what she has.
Sister Hopkins is a faithful and dedicated member to the General church as
well as her local church. When she retired, she was looking forward to
becoming even more involved in her church. She has done just that. To God be
the Glory for the Things He has Done!
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Nat ional Mot her Odessa W. McCoy

Mother Odessa W. McCoy is a native of the State of South Carolina. She grew
up in a Christian home. Her parents, the late Deacon Myer and National
Mother Annie Whack, taught her the principles of salvation. She accepted the
Lord Jesus as her personal Savior at an early age and joined Mt. Calvary F.B.H.
Church, Manning, South Carolina.
Upon graduation from High School, she went to
Washington, D.C. to further her education. After
arriving in Washington, DC, her membership was
transferred from Mt. Calvary F.B.H. Church,
Manning, South Carolina to Tried Stone FBH
Church, Washington, D.C., under the leadership of
the late National Mother P. M. Fuller.
Mother McCoy has served in many capacities of
the church: District President, Directress of
Religious Education, Ambassador for Christ,
Vacation Bible School Coordinator, Sunday School
Teacher and Superintendent, HYPU and YPI
President, Assistant Secretary for the Youth
Congress, Church Clerk, Secretary for many
Sunday School and HYPU Conventions, Annual and Sisters of Charity
Conventions for the Northern and Southern Dioceses. In 2014, she served as
Secretary for the 31st Quadrennial General Council of the Fire Baptized
Holiness Church of God of the Americas, Inc. It was during this Quadrennial
General Council that she was appointed National Mother of the First
Episcopal Diocese.
Mother McCoy is a graduate of Cortez W. Peters Business College and Jericho
Christian Training College in Washington, DC. She also attended
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Washington Bible College and Winston-Salem Bible College. She holds a
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology from New Life Theological Seminary,
Charlotte, North Carolina. She organized and established a scholarship for
students desiring to further their education and the Sunday School
Attendance Award for the Central North Carolina District.
Mother McCoy served 42 years in the ministry with her husband, the late
Elder Marshall A. McCoy Sr. In addition to serving beside her husband, during
the past 20 years, Mother McCoy serves as the leader of the Noon Day service
held every Tuesday at Zion Tabernacle F.B.H. Church.
Numerous souls have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior during
these services. Many matured in the Word of God and have grown spiritually.
The service is an encouragement to countless members of the Thomasville
Community, as well as many others who travel from surrounding areas such as
Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, and Lexington.
Mother McCoy is the proud parent of two adult sons: Marshall Jr., and
Marvin. Marshall Jr. is an accomplished minister of music and a recording
artist. His wife, Cathy, is an elementary school teacher. Marvin and his wife,
Veda, are the founding pastors of Judah Christian Center in Suitland,
Maryland. Also, Marvin is a musician and songwriter working with the D.C.
government and Veda is a principal.
She has five grandchildren: Britney, Tiffany, Marvin Myer, Marshall III, and
Johntae; and two great-grandchildren, Jeniya and Lyric.
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Presently, she is serving as National Mother of the First Episcopal Diocese,
Pastor of Gray?s Chapel FBH Church in Salisbury, NC, and interim Pastor of
Zion Tabernacle FBH Church in Thomasville, NC, and a member of the national
organization?s Executive Council and the Board of Publications. She is an
inspiration to many. Her motto is. ?If I can help somebody as they travel along:
if I can show somebody that they are traveling wrong, then my living will not
be in vain.? Her favorite saying is ?All that I am, all that I hope to be, I owe it all
to God.?
Sister Virginia Borden, District Editor,
Central North Carolina District
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Celebrat ion of Triumph

Elder Marshall A. McCoy Sr.
?I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith,
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the
righteous judge, shall give me at that day, and not to me only, but unto all them also
that love hisappearing.?II Timothy 4:7-8.
The Celebration of Triumph was held at Friendship
Missionary Baptist Church, 106 Smith Street,
Thomasville, North Carolina, where the Pastor is
Reverend H. N. Goode. The Right Reverend
Johnnie L. Davis was the Officiating Minister. The
Right Reverend Patrick L. Frazier, Jr. rendered the
eulogy.
The service was well attended by family and
friends from both near and far. What a great
celebration of life and testament to the life of Elder
McCoy!
The North Carolina Districts Choir sang songs of
Zion; ?Emmanuel?, ?Total Praise ?and one of Elder
McCoy?s favorite songs, ?He Laid His Hands on
Me.? Another of his favorites, ?I Won?t Complain
was sung by Elder Samuel Hairston. Pastor Ronald
Daughtridge sang ?Walk Around Heaven.? Also among his favorite songs are
?Won?t the Lord Bring You Out? and ?Jesus is a Waymaker.? Elders from
various districts took part in the service.
God called his faithful servant from labor to reward on November 29, 2014.
Elder McCoy was an asset to the Fire Baptized Holiness Church of God of the
Americas and will be greatly missed.
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Upon accepting Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, Elder McCoy joined Tried
Stone F.B.H. Church under the pastorate of the late National Mother P. M.
Birmingham Fuller. He served as President of the Gospel Stars and as the
Junior Pastor.
On April 29. 1961, he was united in holy matrimony to Miss Annie Odessa
Whack of Manning, South Carolina. Two sons were born to this union,
Marshall A. McCoy Jr. (Mike) and Marvin E. McCoy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Deacon William McCoy Sr. and
Mother Audrey McCoy; three brothers, William E. McCoy Jr., Charles E.
McCoy, Jerry McCoy; two sisters, Bernice Washington and Delores Morgan.
In 1961, he was called into the ministry. In 1971, he was ordained and under
the divine direction of God, the Board of Bishops saw fit to send Elder McCoy
to the New England District. He pastored True Vine F.B.H. Church, Portland,
Connecticut for eight years. From there, he was sent to the Pennsylvania
District where he pastored House of Faith F.B.H. Church, Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania for four years.
In November 1983, he was sent to pastor Zion Tabernacle F.B.H. Church of
God of the Americas, Inc., in Thomasville, North Carolina, where he pastored
until his death. He was a member of the General Council, Home Mission
Board and Finance Board, where he served as Church Expansion Treasurer.
He served as the Ruling Elder of the Central North Carolina District for 16
years and 31 years as pastor of Zion Tabernacle.
Through Elder McCoy?s effective teaching and anointed preaching of God?s
Word, the church has grown and many of the members have been led to
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higher heights and deeper depth in Jesus Christ. During his tenure, numerous
improvements and renovations were made to the church, including new pews,
new carpet, paved parking lot, stain glass windows, new roof, handicap ramp,
church van, deep fryer, security system and many other accomplishments.
Elder McCoy also made a tremendous impact in the City of Thomasville and
the surrounding area. Along with his wife, he was awarded the Martin Luther
King Community Service Award, by the Martin Luther King Social Action
Committee of Thomasville. Over the years, he has helped countless individuals
in their time of need and became a true friend to many leaders in both the faith
community and civic offices. Mayor Joe Bennett signed a Proclamation
stating December 6, 2015 as Elder Marshall McCoy Day.
He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 53 years, National
Mother Odessa McCoy, two sons, Marshall A. McCoy Jr. (Cathy) of Upper
Marlboro, Maryland and Marvin E. McCoy (Veda) of Bowie, Maryland; six
sisters, Mrs. Martha Purnell, Ms. Audrey M. McCoy of Capitol Heights,
Maryland, Mrs. Juanita Jackson (Joe) Temple Hills, Maryland, Ms. Renetta
Hutchins, Ft. Washington, Maryland, Mrs. Gloria J. Ware (Raymond) Temple
Hills, Maryland, Joyce Bathanzas, Baltimore, Maryland; three brothers, Mr.
Melvin McCoy, Suitland, Maryland, Mr. Davis McCoy, Denver. Colorado, Mr.
Gary McCoy, West Virginia, five grandchildren, Britney McCoy, Ph.D., Tiffany
L. McCoy, Marvin Meyer-Allen McCoy, Marshall A. McCoy III, and Johntae M.
McCoy; two great grandchildren, Jeniya and Lyric Moore; four goddaughters,
Mrs. Clarissa G. Jones, Ms. Ara Turner, Krystena Pennix and Adrianna Stukes;
ten brothers and sisters-in-law, Mr. Paul Morgan, Ethel and Gunter Sweat,
Vertelle and Henry McFadden, John and Sarah Whack, Wanda and Clarence
Taylor, and Kenneth Whack, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends
and the entire Fire Baptized Church Family.
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Reverend Mrs. Mary Mills Hunt ley

Dist rict President
Reverend Huntley was born in Iredell County to the late Wurdy and Pauline
Glaspy Mills. She graduated from Unity High School in Statesville, North
Carolina. Sister Mary was introduced to the Holiness Church through her
sister, Ada, who was attending church with Mother
Inez Hall. She was called into the ministry before
graduating from high school and was later ordained
in the Annual Convention at Greater Mt. Zion in
Charlotte, North Carolina.
Shortly after graduation, she married Mr. Willie
Sylvester Huntley. Two children were born to this
union; Mitchell and Elder Cynthia Huntley. They
have four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
As a youth, she attended St. James F.B. H. Church in
Kannapolis, North Carolina under the leadership of
Mother Inez Hall. She joined Gray?s Chapel F.B.H
Church in the 1950?s. She has served under Reverend John Henry Gray,
Pastor James A. Wood, Pastor Thomas Thompson, Elder J. O. Baldwin, Elder G.
L. Danner, Pastor Larry Watson, Pastor Allen Wilson, and presently National
Mother, Pastor Odessa McCoy. She has served as Ambassador for Christ,
Directress of Junior Mission, and YPI Supervisor for 14 years. She is District
President of the Missionary Department and Church Clerk.
Reverend Huntley received a diploma in Early Childhood Development from
Rowan Cabarrus Community College. She worked at Kiddieland Daycare for 7
years; where the owners and operators were Mother Rosa Wood and her
daughter, Linda Wood Peterson, and son in law, Herman Floyd Peterson. She
later opened & operated her own daycare, Mary?s Little Blessings, for 8 years.
She and her husband, District Superintendent, Minister Sylvester Huntley,
continue to remain faithful to the work of the Lord.
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Jamaica
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YOUTH CONGRESS 2015

We thank God for our Ruling Elder, Elder
Henry R. Colclough, and our YPI Supervisor,
Sister Rosemarie Greensword, for doing
such a tremendous job with our young
people.
The Youth Congress was held on the church
grounds of Greater Macedonia FBH Church
of God 73-75 East Road Kingston June 26 28, 2015.
The Jamaica District commenced Youth
Congress with a Culture Night.
The Congress was held under the theme:
?NEW GENERATION TAKING VICTORY BY
FORCE?(Matthew 16: 13-19).
The day?s message was preached by the
Youth President, Sister Shauna Gordon of
Mt. Olive FBH Church in Old Harbour. It
was a powerful delivery by Sis. S Gordon
who reminded us that God has lifted up a
new generation and has given them
weapons to win.
BIBLE QUIZ ? Six churches

participated in the Bible Quiz
competition; namely: Liberty Hall, Mt.
Olive, Light House, Preparation,
Bethlehem Temple, and Greater
Macedonia .
The two finalists were Bethlehem
Temple and Preparation.
(1)The name of Jesus
Preparation was no match for

Bethlehem Temple. The match ended
with Bethlehem Temple receiving
eight points and Preparation with two
points. Therefore, Bethlehem Temple
FBH Church in St. Mary was the
champion for the Bible Quiz and took
home the Trophy.
(2) The word
MR. YOUTH CONGRESS 2015
(3)The blood of Jesus
This year?s Mr. Youth Congress was

taken by Preparation FBH Church of
God. Zidane Smith, who is eight years
old, was crowned Mr.Youth Congress
2015.
She explained that God has given us three

powerful weapons:
She reminded us that we cannot go to war

without these weapons because we are
special soldiers.
During the afternoon, we focused mainly on
the areas of competitions such as Bible Quiz,
Church presentations, and Mr. Youth
Congress.
God is a good God!
-Audrey Clarke Mallett,

Jamaica District Editor
New England
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A DEDICATION TO A DEDICATED W OM AN OF GOD

This article is dedicated to
Pastor (Mother) Margaret
Hodges of the New England
District F.B.H. Church of the
God of Americas. This
dedication is past due for our
Mother Hodges, a wonderful,
beautiful, compassionate, and
dedicated woman of God.
Pastor Hodges joined True
Vine F.B.H. Church in Portland,
Connecticut in August of 1938.
She is currently the Pastor of
Saint Rachel?s F.B.H. Church in
Springfield, Massachusetts
(appointed in 2002). Mother
Hodges travels to Springfield,
Massachusetts from Cromwell,
Connecticut every weekend in
order for the doors of the
church to be open for the
members and visitors.
During these 77 years of
servitude, she has been
dedicated to the will of God.
Mother has traveled to places
such as Israel (3 times),
Germany, the Netherlands
(Amsterdam), the Virgin
Islands, Bermuda, and
California performing
missionary work for God?s
Kingdom. She has traveled to

Jamaica for the past 30 years to
attend their convention and
work as a cook. When asked if
she gets tired, she replies, with
a big smile on her face: ?Not at
all! I love every bit of it.?
this can only be an article and

not a novel. Until next time,
here are some words of
encouragement from our lovely
Pastor Hodges:
On March 29, 2008, Mother

Hodges was recognized by
Deliverance Haven Church
Incorporated during their 1st
Annual Unsung Hero Honoree
Luncheon as a woman who
leads an exemplary life that
empowers many to live a life
emulating integrity, gratitude,
and empathy toward others. In
2015, she was recognized by
her towns newspaper with a
group, The Cromwell Senior
Center Quilters, for making 7
quilts to be donated to
Disabled Veterans.
- Remember, ?Age doesn?t

matter in Christ Jesus.?
Mother is a true example of

humility. I am honored to know
such a wonderful woman!
Despite her age, she has more
energy and will power than
anybody I have ever met.
I am pretty sure we did not
cover all she has done
throughout her lifetime, but
- ?fight on, my soul, till death

shall bring thee to thy God.?
- Do all you can do for Christ;

He will give you the energy you
need to do his will.
Leah Duncan
District Editor, New England
YOUTH INVOLVEM ENT

The youth at Greater St. John
F.B.H. Church, located in
Bridgeport, Connecticut, had
the opportunity to oversee
their Children?s Day program
on June 14, 2015. Each young
person from the age of 3 years
old to 24 had a special part in
this program. Their tasks
included being an usher,
leading the praise and worship
service, being involved with the
musicians, and assigned to be a
speaker. As I sat in the
audience of the program, I was
very inspired to see each of
these young people enjoy
themselves throughout the
entire service.
I was amazed to see the ushers
at their post, in their uniforms,
and taking this position
seriously with pride on their
faces. Watching the worship
leader sing each song with a
joyful heart and praise her Lord
with a grateful spirit, brought
joy, praise, and gratefulness,
not only to my heart, but all
those who were part of the
service. I listened while the
youth choir sang and observed
the response from the
audience; feelings of
admiration and love radiated in
the sanctuary.
There were a total of 3
speakers for this special
occasion. The theme of the
Children?s Day Program was
?Final Destination?. Each

speaker had to give their
interpretation of Luke 16:23,
?And in hell he lift up his eyes,
being in torments, and seeth
Abraham afar off, and Lazarus
in his bosom (KJV).?
The 1st speaker related the
scripture mainly toward the
rich man and the choices he
made throughout his life which
led him to his final destination.
He explained the reasons why
he does not want to be like the
rich man and end up with hell
as his final destination. He gave
descriptions on hell, as well as,
heaven and ended his speech,
with the question: ?W here do
you want your final
dest inat ion t o be??
The 2nd speaker wrote a poem
based on Luke 3:16. She
explained, after death the soul
could only go to either heaven
or hell, ?there is no in-between.?
She further gave the benefits of
heaven versus hell. Heaven is
where our Father lives; where
there is peace, love, and no
suffering. This is the exact
opposite of hell. Once again, I?ll
propose the question: "W here
do you want your final
As the 3rd speaker rose to give
her speech; she enticed the
audience to focus on their
investments; between the
things of this world or their
souls. She gave the example of

the rich man who invested in
his possessions, on the things of
this world, and did not focus on
heavenly investments, which
led him to hell. Lazarus focused
on a heavenly investment by
obeying God?s word and being
humble toward others.
Lazarus?reward was heaven.
Again the question is asked:
"W here do you want your final
Following the speakers, the
Pastor gave an altar appeal for
those desiring to give their lives
to Christ or for those
requesting special prayer.
During this altar call, 3 youth
asked to be saved. What a
rejoicing moment!
This program was very uplifting
& encouraging for our youth. It
gave them the opportunity to
be part of the order of service,
to study the word of God and
give there interpretation of His
word, and the opportunity to
express their thoughts to the
congregation. Then, to end the
service with 3 souls for the
Kingdom! This is a true
example that our youth can
make a difference in this world
and for the Kingdom of Heaven.
-Leah Duncan, District Editor
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2015 Graduat e
Congratulations to Rodney Richbourg!
Rodney is a 2015 High School graduate of
Edgewater High School.
He attends Zion Temple FBH Church and is
the son of Elder Dan Richbourg & Dr. Ann
Richbourg.
Rodney, we are proud of you!
2015 Hope Day

On April 4, 2015, Zion Temple F.B.H. Church
in Orlando,
Florida
partnered with
Victoria Siplin,
Commissioner
of District 6, to
work toward
change in our
community.
Our families,
along with our
Elder& Pastor,
Elder Dan
Richbourg,
came together
for a day of
food, fun, and
unity at Lila
Memorial Community Center.
Nort h Florida
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2015 HOPE DAY!!
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GREATER TRUE VINE F.B.H. CHURCH
?A BLESSED MOTHER?S DAY?

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ from the Amazing
North Florida District, Greater True Vine F.B.H. Church, Jacksonville, Florida!
Mother?s Day was a beautiful and blessed day for the mothers of Greater True
Vine F.B.H. Church, Jacksonville, Florida. The men of the church, including
Pastor Charles E. Beamer Jr., served us a wonderful brunch after Sunday
School. We were impressed with the dining room dcor, food, and service. It
was an awesome sight to see the dining room draped with colorful dcor,
tables set perfectly, and to see the men properly dressed and ready to meet
the challenge of making the day special for the mothers of the church.
The men were arrayed in their serving attire including aprons and serving
gloves as they professionally manned the food and drinks on the tables.
We were ecstatic over the service: we were seated, asked what we would like
from the menu, and the men served us at our seats. The menu included: bagels,
croissant sandwiches, fresh cut fruit, ham, drumettes, various drinks,
cupcakes, and pizza for the children.
The morning service was the icing on the cake when the pastor gave a brief
Mother?s Day message, and the Men and Children?s Choir serenaded us with a
couple of selections. Finally, members expressed words of appreciation for
and to their mothers.
God blessed the men to bless us, and we were truly thankful for a beautiful
day. It was one of the best Mother?s Day observances we?ve experienced.
Motherhood is a calling from the Lord to nurture, love, serve, inspire, support,
teach, motivate, to provide spiritual guidance, and to be faithful and dedicated
to serving the Lord. We should highlight the words listed in Galatians 5:22-23;
but the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness,
goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance: against such there is no law.
Special thanks to Pastor Charles E. Beamer Jr. and the men of Greater True
Vine F.B.H. Church for our special Mother?s Day Brunch and Service.
-Sister Diane Tisdale
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M OTHER CARRIE LEE PINCKNEY

SLAPPY
1870 - 1964
SOUTHW EST OHIO DISTRICT
Carrie Lee Sloan was born five years after the
Civil War, on February 12, 1870 in Abbeville,
South Carolina. She was an only child. In her
teens, she met and married Henry Pinckney.
They were blessed with five
children; James, David,
Samuel, Arthur, Florence
Lee, and Carrie Julia. After a
number of years, Mr.
Henry's death left Carrie
Lee with five children, in
their teens and younger, to
care for. Eventually, the
widowed mother met and
married James Lawton
Slappy. To this union was
born four children; Jennie,
Ella Mae, Joseph, and Emma
Louise.
Carrie Lee and the family
were members of the A.M.E.
Church, however, something
happened to Carrie Lee
when she heard a dynamic
preacher expounding the
Word of God and teaching
sanctification.
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M OTHER CARRIE LEE PINCKNEY SLAPPY

1870 - 1964
It must have been the completeness of the facts concerning Salvation that
satisfied her soul, because she severed ties with the A.M.E. Church and
embraced the Fire Baptized Holiness Church of God of the Americas and it's
teachings.
This new knowledge concerning Jesus Christ, she diligently taught to her
children as well as being an example before them. Even when family members
were growing up and moving out on their own, Sister Carrie Lee, with a
Mother's Heart, rejoiced to see the fruits of her godly guidance.
Brother James L. and Sister Carrie Lee Slappy, and the family that was still at
home, moved from Abbeville, South Carolinaa to Waukegan, Illinois. After the
demise of Brother James L. Slappy, her second husband, Sister Carrie Lee and
the family moved to Lake Forest, Illinois, where work was available in the more
affluent homes in the area. This is where Carrie Lee, a Holy Ghost filled woman
of God and single mother, began a Fire Baptized Holiness Church Mission, a
place of worship. in her home. As she grew in grace and knowledge of Jesus
Christ, the awareness of where"sure help" awaited her, Sister Carrie Lee's
prayer life grew more and more. After a period of time, Mother Carrie Lee
moved to Chicago, Illinois to reside with Sister Jennie Porter, a married
daughter, and her family. The address at 4011 Indiana Avenue in Chicago was
familiar to all the family members and friends where ever they lived.
Mother Carrie Lee Pinckney Slappy readily became a well-respected member
of Zion Chapel FBH Church in Chicago, Illinois. She was known as a prayer
warrior and a renowned teacher of the Word of God. The Holy Bible was her
constant companion, a solace and anchor. She was a courageous, virtuous
woman. She had trained her children, by example, in strength and honor, to
walk in truth.
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Advanced age did not deter Mother Carrie Lee from continuing to grow in
wisdom and hospitality. A Missionary, "par excellence", she represented her
Lord and her Church, Zion Chapel Fire Baptized Holiness Church, throughout
the City of Chicago and vicinity.
Her children blessed her while she was yet alive. The results are as follows:
1) Elder David Samuel Pinckney: Deacon, Minister, Pastor, Elder, General
Offices held in the Fire Baptized Holiness Church of God of the Americas.
Asleep in the Lord.
2) Mother Carrie Julia Pickney Holloway: Missionary. Asleep in the Lord.
3) Mother Jennie Roosevelt Slappy Porter: Wife of Reverend Jonas Porter,
Pastor of First Corinthian Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois. Following the
advice of her Bishop W.E. Fuller Sr., stayed by her husband's side "as long as
they both shall live". After the demise of Reverend Jonas Porter, Mother
Jennie Porter renewed her membership with the FBH Church, where she
remained until she fell asleep in the Lord.
4) Mother Florence Lee Pinckney Taylor: Missionary. Asleep in the Lord.
5) Mother Ella Mae Slappy Walker: Wife of Reverend Benson Walker, Founder
and Pastor of Walker's Tabernacle FBH Church. Asleep in the Lord.
6) Reverend Joseph Slappy: Pastored FBH churches in Evanston, Illinois,
Cincinnati, Springfield, and Columbus, Ohio. This son of Mother Carrie Lee
exhibited the spirit of humbleness, given to hospitality, and instant in prayer.
The attitude and Christian character of this man of God, as he moved about
the City of Columbus, Ohio, gained the attention, friendship, and respect of a
Baptist Minister. As the Lord would have it, they both had to go to Chicago, so
they travelled together.
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Once in Chicago, Reverend Joseph Slappy introduced the minister to Mother
Carrie Lee. After the Baptist Minister met Mother Carrie Lee and tasted of her
sanctified teachings, he came back home to Columbus, Ohio "another way,
rejoicing". Reverend Joseph Slappy fell asleep in Christ.
7) Sister Emma Louise Slappy Porter: FBH Church and in later years, she
attended Community Baptist Church in Waukegan, Illinois until she fell asleep
in the Lord.
8) Mr. James Pinckney and Mr. Arthur Pinckney: Church affiliation unknown God knows.
Mother Carrie Lee Pinckney Slappy's final move was to 1313 West 59th
Street, Englewood, Illinois, where she lived with Reverend Jonas and Sister
Jennie Porter and family until the Lord called her home in 1964.
St. Matthew FBH Church, Columbus, Ohio of the Northeast Ohio District is
the home Church to many of Mother Carrie Lee Pinckney Slappy's
descendents.
-Mother Johnnie R. Pinckney Howard,

Northeast Ohio District Sunday School Superintendent
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2015 Graduat e
Congratulations to Jessica Saunders!

Jessica is a 2015 High School graduate of
Springside School for Girls.
She won 1st place in a Pennsylvania
state-wide Science Fair.
Jessica graduated with honors and is now a
freshman at Ursinus
College majoring in
Biology.
She attends Mt. Zion
FBH Church and is the
daughter of Tamika
Spady-Saunders and
Mark Saunders.
Elder Quinton
Sanders is her pastor
and Elder Herman
Sanders is her Ruling
Elder.
Jessica, we are proud
of you!
Pennsylvania
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Jessica Saunders
2015 Senior Speech
Anyone that really knows me, knows 3 main things: I'm very particular, I'm
terrified of any type of cat, or anything that resembles a cat, like the babisuri,
which, with the help of my fellow classmates, taunted me the entire Baja trip
last year, and lastly that I can get pretty weird once I'm comfortable around
you. However, you don't have to know me very well to know that I am a church
girl. This is something that I can't hide and has become a part of my identity
both in and outside of school. On a good week, I'd be in church at least three
times. Tuesday for Bible study, Friday for Friday night prayer, and Sunday for
normal Sunday service; Not to mention my countless trips to week long church
conventions in South and North Carolina, D.C., Virginia, Delaware, Ohio, and
many other places where my church organization can be found (FBH if you
want to look us up). Almost every Sunday, there's two services that I would
gladly attend. My church also has youth groups that go on different trips such
as ice skating, bowling, and amusement parks.
Though attending church services and other church events has become a
mundane part of my life and shaped me to be the person I am today, being at
this school made me realize that everyone does not do the same things I do for
enjoyment. For me, a good Saturday night would not involve partying. I would
however, take a road trip with my God dad to D.C. to a church service. Spend
the day there with my church family and friends, enjoy the service, have some
delicious soul food, and then take a nap on the way back home; which I just so
happened to do that last Saturday.
Seeing as though my definition of fun is not shared by all of my classmates, it?s
always pretty awkward when I'm asked "so what did you do this weekend?",
because I have the same response every time "oh. ya know, church." This
response is always followed up by "oh, Jess" or "you're such a grandma" or the
classic "OOOOh" with an awkward expression of confusion along with a fake
smile. Over time, I've gotten used to these reactions similar to how my friends
have gotten used to me always being at church. Something that I was recently
asked is "Don't you run out of Bible, how are you still going and not getting
bored?" At first I was stunned by this question, but then I remember that I
asked myself this too once.
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Jessica Saunders
2015 Senior Speech (cont inued)
And I realized that I've been going to church every Sunday, and most Tuesday's
and Friday's for the past 17 years now. And I am being completely honest
when I say, that I have not heard the same sermon twice. Believe it or not, this
is something that encouraged me to believe in God more and to continue to
attend church. The fact that you can find everlasting love, judgment, prophecy,
and so many other things that are meant to better you and push you closer to
your final goal of life in one single book is mind boggling to me. There's always
a way, with God's help of course, to interpret what the Bible says and have it
applied to your life. So, the answer to that question is: No. I don't run out of
Bible. There's always something new and fresh for me to learn about and
improve.
However, "Why do I go to church so much?" is a recurring question. I never had
an exact answer to this question until I sat down to write this speech. And
what I realized is that I don't go to church for just one reason. I don't go only
because I want to see people jump and shout. I don't go solely for the music or
the many songs, both slow and upbeat, and I don't go just because this is how I
was raised. Although, these aspects of church are not completely exempt from
why I enjoy it so much, they are not the central reasons.
So, now that I ruled out all the stereotypes of why people go to church, I'll
share my central reasons with you. I go to church because of the personal
aspect of it that has nothing to do with anyone else's opinions, looks,
denominations, skin color, or anything else. One of the main reasons why I go
to church, and Brigit, this is where I quote a scripture, is because the Bible says
"Let us hold fast the profession of our faith, without wavering, And let us
consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works. Not forsaking
the assembling of ourselves together." Basically, what that scripture is saying is
that we should go to church to encourage fellow believers to continue on that
straight and narrow path and to basically equip us with the fuel that we need
to power through the approaching week. The next reason why I go to church,
and probably the most important reason, is because it strengthens my
personal relationship with God, while also pushing me closer to my destiny.
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Jessica Saunders
2015 Senior Speech (cont inued)
Lastly, I attend church because it is very enjoyable. There is always something
to make you laugh in between the serious and life changing moments. Some of
my favorites include: someone's wig falling off during a service, a terrible voice
crack in a solo, someone's skirt falling off while they're speaking in the pulpit,
or someone's exaggerated testimony that everyone knows isn't true.
There are a few things that I want you to take away from my speech today.
Firstly, I hope that after this speech, I wont be asked why I go to church so
much. Secondly, all of my friends that I've been inviting to church, I just gave
you plenty of reasons to come, so you should definitely take me up on that, and
lastly I want you to stay true to yourself. Although going to church is not
something that everyone finds fun and would love to go on their free time, it
makes me happy and is a main part of my identity as a person. I've found that
thing that makes me unique, and identifies me solely as Jessica Saunders and
not just another individual. For other people that thing might not be church,
and if it isn't, make it your goal to find out what your thing is, and then do it. Do
it regardless of others opinions, their likes, and their aspirations. Do it because
it makes you happy. Thank you.
-Jessica Saunders, Pennsylvania District
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Dist rict Theme: Rest ore, Renew,

Revive
Highlights of the Mighty South Western
North Carolina District!
Our year began with an outstanding planning
session to create a restoring of unity within
and among our fellow workers. Psalm 133:
verse 1 "Behold how good and how pleasant
it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!"
Restoration is on the wings of glory for the
saints of God here on the Mighty South
Western?s Glory Train.
As we began our Consecration Services,
Elder Troy Bethune gave the ministers time
to renew themselves in the word and utilize
our gifts even the more by giving us the
scripture of the night. Wow! If you weren't
renewed before service, then you would have
to receive your renewal during the giving of
God's word. Romans 12:2 says "And do not
be conformed to this world, but be
transformed by the renewing of your mind,
that you may prove what is that good and
acceptable and perfect will of God.?
Praise God for the saints, visitors, and our
young people who testified of being revived
after these wonderful services. Psalm 85:6
says, "Will you not revive us again. That your
people may rejoice in you!?The Mighty South
Western District can truly say that God can &
will revive us again, also, we can reach our
destiny in HIM.
Sout h W est ern

Nort h Carolina
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Dist rict Theme: Rest ore, Renew, Revive (cont inued)

Thanking God for the Chieftain of this great wonderful, moving forward
district, Elder Troy E. Bethune. The MOG (Man of God) is a prayer warrior, a
praiser from his youth to a radiant young man of today, tomorrow, and
eternity. He will run the isles, walk Hallelujah Boulevard, and dance down
Victory Lane. Elder Bethune will intercede for you and stand in the gap for
your family members as well as others that are not of the F.B.H. fold.
The Mighty South Western District consists of 6 pastors:
1)Pastor Darlene Gingles - Belmont St. Hannah F.B.H. Church
2) Pastor Christine Wings - Gastonia Mt.View St. James F.B.H. Church
3) Pastor Trammell Sanders - Gastonia Faith Chapel F.B.H. Church
4) Pastor Judy Robbins - Gastonia New Mills Chapel F.B.H. Church
5) Pastor Louvenia Easton - Greenfield, Kings Mountain Love Deliverance
F.B.H. Church
6) Elder Troy E. Bethune - Gastonia St. Matthew F.B.H. Church
The month of April was our MIA (Missionaries In Action). District President,
Mrs. Antonia Bethune led us through a month of great and exciting activities.
Her itinerary consisted of feeding battered women at the Women's Shelter on
April 3rd and preparing an Easter Feast. District President Bethune made
sure that Elder J.O. Hargrove had a great birthday celebration on April 7th.
Celebration Guests included Elder & Mrs. Albert J. Lindsay, Pastor & Mrs.
James Reynolds, Rev. Doris Lindsay, Rev. Louvenia Waston, Mother Ethel
Johnson, and Minister Asie Black. Elder Hargrove was overwhelmed with his
birthday party and the gathering of the saints and nursing home residents as
well. We were asked to purchase a breakfast, lunch, or dinner for someone we
didn't know on April 9th. On April 16th the district came together again,
purchasing items for several nursing homes which put smiles upon the
residents?faces.
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Dist rict Theme: Rest ore, Renew, Revive (cont inued)

Our district continued to move forward as District President Bethune
continued her goals for the month, mailing cards to imprisoned people. Wow!
That went over well and we received favorable feedback from some of them.
Our DP took the word of God, St. Matthew 25: 35-40, and put it into action.
Awesome job, District President Antonia Bethune! The word blessed our
souls each night as we traveled with her on the district during her round. Each
pastor gave words of encouragement and expressed how pleased they were
with her missionary layout, which broadened their thoughts of future work for
the Kingdom.
-Reverend Ruby Young, District Editor
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Sout hwest
Local Church Secret ary W orkshop &
1st Principles Training
Elder M. Anthony Durham gave our District
Secretary, Sister Vernell Turner, 2 tasks for
for the year:
-
Facilitate First Principles Training on

the district
Conduct a training class for Local
Church Secretaries on the district
Sister Turner held 3 sessions, 1 in each area:

Cincinnati, Detroit, & Michigan. She used
Friday night to conduct the initial First
Principles class in person and Saturday from
10:00 am to 6:00 pm for the Secretary's
Workshop.
On Friday evening, each participant received
a copy of the 1st session in the Bible Study
Guide "Becoming a Disciple". The session
text, "The Gospel Message" was read and
discussed. Sister Turner asked each one to
share how the Gospel was 1st explained to
them and if it differed from what we read in
the study guide. The answers varied. Each
one told how they 1st came to know the
Lord. We enjoyed one another and learned
from each other. For homework, she asked
us to write down our testimonies and make a
more conscious effort to share it often.
Saturday's workshop started with coffee, and
doughnuts.
Ohio
Dist rict
Local Church Secret ary W orkshop & 1st Principles Training

(cont inued)
Sister Turner gave each participant a 3 ring binder containing :
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Local Church Secretary's Handbook

Cash & Disbursement Ledger Form Examples
FBH Blanks - Elder's Official Visit, Church Annual Report, Sunday
School Annual Report, Annual Report of the Sisters of Charity
Financial Report Form Examples - Fund Activity Report, Revenue
Expense Report , Bank Reconciliation Report
A CD with the MS Word/MS Excel versions of all the reports & blanks
discussed in the workshop, guidelines to assemble the FBH Blanks, and a
few bonus forms
Lab information & forms for the labs
We discussed the role of a secretary, responsibilities, record keeping, filing

systems, file backup & retention periods.
We talked about recording financial transactions and shared our current
procedures for recording and tracking transactions, monthly financial reports,
and end of the year statements : w2's for the pastor, 1099s for the elder &
bishop, year end Contribution
Statements for every donor.
We had 3 labs disbursed through
the workshop to apply what we
discussed.
We also learned about IRS
reporting requirements. We had a
delicious lunch and enjoyed
snacks & each other throughout
the day.
Everyone learned something.
Chicago Area's Lunch
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Mock Civil Trial for Past or Yvet t e Clark

New Hope FBH Church
Covingt on, Kent ucky
The members of New Hope held a Mock Civil Trial charging their pastor,
Reverend Yvette Clark, of being a "Pastor Worthy of Honor".
The Mock Civil Trial took place on Sunday, October 4, 2015 in Room 1 of the
Church & Honor Court located at 1212 Russell Street Covington, Kentucky.
The pastor's daughter, Sister Miakia Tolbert,
served as counsel for the Plaintiffs and Sister
Laura Mincey was the Defense Attorney.
Our Judge, the Honorable Pastor Michelle Hall,
kept order in the courtroom, used her gavel
often, and handled objections with finesse.
Attorney Tolbert called a number of witnesses.
Attorney Mincey only called 1 witness, Pastor
Clark. She testified on her own behalf with
power & demonstration.
Judge Hall asked the Court Administrator to
read the Jury Instructions and she instructed
the Jury to start their deliberations. The Jury
foreman, Brother Daniel Sutton, read the verdict. The Jury determined that
Pastor Yvette Clark was indeed a "Pastor Worthy of Honor"! The Jury
amended 1 of the specific charges: Excessive Praise & Worship, They did not
feel that Pastor Clark could praise Him in excess.
Every participant exercised their role passionately. Thank you to everyone
involved!
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Past or Yvet t e Clark

Guilt y of Being a "Past or Wort hy of Honor"
Mock Civil Trial Verdict Inst ruct ions (excerpt )
Most pastors act under color of church law. The question is whether this
pastor serves honorably and notably above the duties required by the church.
By ?church law,?I mean any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom or usage of
the Fire Baptized Holiness Church of God of the Americas, Incorporated or
any church.
The first element of New Hope?s claim requires New Hope to prove that
Pastor Yvette Clark acted over and above church
law.
The second element of New Hope?s claim is that
Pastor Yvette Clark is worthy of honor.
In determining whether Pastor Yvette Clark?s
service is honorable, you must ask, what does the
word honor mean? You should consider what
scripture says about honor. You should consider
those facts and circumstances presented in this
trial to assess whether Pastor Yvette Clark is
indeed a Pastor Worthy of Honor: her faithfulness,
dedication, reputation, and influence.
The word honor as used in this proceeding is defined as respect that is given to
someone who is admired. New Hope must prove that Pastor Yvette Clark is a
pastor of good reputation, a pastor with high moral standards of behavior with
evidence of distinction.
Honor used in the Scripture as a noun means esteem, value (to prize), or great
respect. To honor someone is to value him/her highly or bestow value upon
him/her. All honor and authority belongs to God. He may delegate His
authority to others, but it still belongs to Him. We must honor those who God
has placed in authority because they represent Him. Consider:
I Timothy 5:7 ?Let the eldersthat rule well be counted worthy of double honour,
especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.?
Jeremiah 3:15 ?And I will give you pastorsaccording to mine heart, which shall feed
you with knowledge and understanding.?
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Sist er Gloria Freeman

Sister Gloria Freeman is a faithful member of Parks Grove FBH Church
in Lincolnton, Georgia. Reverend Tonita Cody is her pastor.
She was born & raised in Lincolnton and has attended Parks Grove all
her life. Sister Freeman is the Senior Mission President, Sunday School
Superintendent, and Kitchen Committee Chairperson.
Her passions are sewing and cooking. She started sewing and then took
a job at a Cajun restaurant for over 20 years. She stopped working there
in 2000.
This woman of God makes the best cakes!!!! Your humble editor, Vernell
Turner, was privileged to eat a piece of her chocolate cake... Can you say,
"melts in your mouth"? Yes! Yes! Yes! It was obvious to all that I found
the cake incredibly delectable....so much so, the cake server asked if I
wanted her to cut me a piece for later in the day.
I asked how she started taking orders for cakes. She told me that her
son started gathering orders for her cakes when she worked at the
restaurant for holidays.
Her most popular cakes are Red Velvet & Key Lime. The Cream Cheese
Pound Cake is her specialty. She also makes Pineapple Coconut Cake (I
plan to order this one). Sister Gloria has to make this cake for her sister
in Baltimore every time she visits.
Don't take my word for it, order a cake or 2 from Sister Freeman for
yourself or as a holiday gift.
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You can contact her via e-mail: [email protected]

She will share her recipes, but they won't taste the same. I'm sure she has
secrets that make the cakes her own. Love has to be one of those secrets.
Sister Gloria Freeman's Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe

1 1/2 cups butter (3 sticks), room temperature
1 8 oz pkg. cream cheese, room temperature
3 cups sugar
6 eggs
3 cups all purpose flour (plain)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
Butter and flour a 10 inch tube cake pan
Cream butter & cream cheese
Add sugar, beat until fluffy
Add eggs 1 at a time. Beat well after each egg
Gradually add flour, sugar, and salt
Add vanilla, mix well
Pour into greased & floured tube pan
Bake at 325 for 1 1/2 hours or until cake tests done
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The
Bougere
Report
Maryln Hardy-Bougere
Directress of Religious Education Alabama District
Marilyn isa Graduate of The University of Alabama at Birmingham where she received a Mastersof
Science degree in Maternal Infant Nursing asa Clinical Nurse Specialist. Her area of concentration
included Education with an emphasison Curriculum and Instruction. She iscompleting her 38th year
of Nursing and 43rd year in the health care industry.
Marilyn isa member of Sigma Theta Tau, International Nursing Honor Society, the author of several
published articlesin peer-reviewed Journals, and a Reviewer of several booksand journalsin her
discipline. She isthe recipient of many Research Awards, and wasvoted ?Who?sWho?among teachers
two yearsconsecutively.
Marilyn waspromoted to the rank of Distinguished Lecturer in 2013 and awarded the Birmingham
Metro Nursing in Excellence Award in 2014 for outstanding leadership, dedication, and caring in the
nursing profession. She isactive in her community and in her church. Marilyn isa founding Board of
TrusteesMember of the 6:52 Project for HIV Awarenessand Scholarship Administration in Gadsden,
Alabama.
She ison the Executive Committee of the Seven Four Charitable Organization in Gadsden, Alabama
and a past member of the Board of Directorsfor the East Alabama Boysand GirlsClubsof America, of
Calhoun County, Anniston, Alabama.
Marilyn isa member of Zion Temple FBH Church in Gadsden, Alabama, where Elder Quinton L.
Hughley isher Pastor. In conjunction with her ReligiousEducation duties, she isfinance secretary and
treasurer of the Finance Board, workswith the youth, and isalso the Sunday School Reviewer. She is
married to Anthony Bougere and hastwo adult sons, Harold and Ravon.
Currently, Marilyn isemployed by Jacksonville State University in the College of Nursing where she
hastaught for 21 years. She teachesObstetricsto undergraduate students, Women?sHealth to
registered nursesonline, and Leadership to undergraduate students& registered nursesonline who
are working on a Bachelor?sDegree.
Marilyn iscollaborating with the Graduate Department at Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia,
on a research project pertaining to the Male?sResponse to Manhood.
Marilyn hasachieved much in her life, but her most important achievement isbeing accepted into The
Body of Christ.
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M ARILYN HARDY-BOUGERE
M SN, RN, CNS
DISTINGUISHED LECTURER
OF NURSING
The DO's & DON'Ts

of
M EDICATIONS
JACKSONVILLE STATE
UNIVERSITY
Jacksonville, Alabama
FALL 2015
Abst ract
TYPES OF MEDICATIONS
There are many dangers

when prescribed or
over-the-counter
medications are not used
as directed.
There are many types of

medication, all of which we
use every day. Below are
some of the types of
medications that are used
on a daily basis.
Medications are often

shared with friends and
family which can result in
dangerous outcomes.
I have listed the common
types of medications that
are consumed on a daily
basis and some Do's and
Don?ts of medications.
I also discuss the effects of
these medications on the
body and different disease
processes that can be
adversely affected by the
prescribed and
un-prescribed use of
medications.
DO's
VITAMINS
IRON TABLETS
LAXATIVES
ANTI-ARTHRITIC
(NSAIDS)
STEROIDS
ANTICOAGULANTS
HEART
MEDICATIONS
DIURETICS
DECONGESTANTS
ANTIHISTIMINES
HERBAL
MEDICATIONS
BLOOD PRESSURE
MEDICATION
Here are some DO's that

you should perform:
-
ASK QUESTIONS
OF YOUR
DOCTOR
READ LABELS ON
MEDICATIONS
AND FOODS
INQUIRE ABOUT
FOODS AND
DRINKS TO
AVOID OR TAKE
AT ANOTHER
TIME
TAKE ALL
MEDICINE AS
PRESCRIBED
IF MEDICATION
IS HARD TO
PURCHASE,
NOTIFY THE
DOCTOR AND
ASK FOR
PRESCRIPTION
SUPPORT
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DON"Ts
Here are some DON'Ts
that you should perform:
-
DO NOT SHARE
MEDICATIONS
DO NOT SPLIT
MEDICATION
DOSAGE
DON?T CONTINUE
TAKING A
MEDICATION OF
THE SAME TYPE
UNLESS THE
DOCTOR HAS
CLEARED YOU TO
DO SO
COMMON NAMES OF
MEDICATIONS
IRON
FERROUS SULFATE
CHROMAGEN
FERROSEQUELS
Take between meals and
NOT on an empty stomach.
Do not eat/drink milk,
coffee, eggs, tea, and soft
drinks for 1 hour after
taking this medicine.
Take this medicine with
citrus juices (apple, orange,
tomato, pineapple, or
strawberry ).
LAXATIVES
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SORBITOL (FOUND IN
SUGAR FREE FOODS)
MAGNESIUM CITRATE
cause the kidney?s to fail

and patients may have
to go on Dialysis!
MILK OF MAGNESIA
ANTI-COAGULANTS
FLEETS PHOSPHASODA
COUMADIN
(WARFARIN)
DULCOLAX
(SUPPOSITORY OR
TABLETS)
STEROIDS
PREDNISONE
CELESTONE
Any STEROID will elevate
blood sugar levels, eye
pressure (Glaucoma), and
blood pressure.
Use with caution if you
have Diabetes!!
ANTI ? ARTHRITIC
MEDICATIONS
IBUPROFEN
MOTRIN
NAPROSYN
ASPIRIN
ANAPROX
ALEVE
MOBIC
INDOCIN
(INDOMETHACIN)
Taken over a prolonged
period of time, AntiArthritic medicines may
HEPARIN
LOVENOX
(ENOXAPARIN)
PLAVIX
(CLOPIDOGREL)
Do not use razors, brush
your teeth hard, or eat
foods that contain
Vitamin K.
Foods that contain
Vitamin K will keep the
above medications from
working correctly in the
body.
Watch for bruising on
the body.
HEART AND BLOOD

PRESSURE
MEDICATIONS
LANOXIN (DIGOXIN)
ALLERGA D
CLARITIN (Loratadine)
CLARITIN
DIOVAN (VALSARTAN)
These have constrictive

effects.
COREG (CARVEDILOL)
Symptoms include:
COZAAR (LOSARTAN
POTASSIUM)
LISINOPRIL
Take only as directed by

your physician. Do NOT
double your dosage.
DIURETICS
MAXIDE (DYAZIDE AND
TRIAMTERENE)
LASIX
ANTIHISTIMINES
ZRYTEC
BENADRYL
ALLEGRA
PSEUDOPHEDRINE
These medicines can be
used in combination with
Decongestants.
Elevated Blood
Pressure
Fast heart rates
Restlessness
HERBAL MEDICATIONS
GINKGO BILOBAUsed for memory and
anti-aging.
ECHINACEA People who have asthma
may experience an allergic
reaction.
interact with other

prescription medications
and may have some of
the same actions as your
medications which can
cause severe problems in
the body.
In conclusion, the DO's
and DON?Ts of
medication should be
strictly followed.
You should know the
type of medication that
you are on and what you
can and cannot eat or
drink with it.
GARLIC can interfere with blood

clotting
All medications should

be taken as directed by a
physician and any illness
that one has should be
taken into consideration
when consuming
medication.
GINSENG ?
May cause nervousness,
elevated blood pressure,
insomnia, nosebleeds, and
bleeding in older women.
If you choose not to

follow the physicians?
instructions, negative
consequences will
typically follow.
If you have High Blood

Pressure, consult your
physician before taking
these medicines if they
contain a Decongestant.
Herbal Medicines are not

regulated by the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA)
and should not be used
until you have consulted
your Physician.
DECONGESTANTS
These medicines may
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Healt h Tips
low-fat dairy.
Here is some good

health advice that
anyone can follow,
no matter who they
are.
Forgo Frying - Bake,

broil, or roast your
food. Cut back on
sugary drinks like
fruit juice, soda, &
sweetened ice tea.
Move More - Ride a

bike, run, Hula-hoop.
Pick activities you
enjoy & do them 4 6 times a week for
30-60 minutes.
Vary Veget ables Eat different kinds
of fruits &
vegetables. They
offer a wide range of
nutrients. Try to eat
more fruits &
veggies along with
whole grains. nuts,
lean protein, and
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Wash W isely - Keep

your hands clean to
fight the spread of
germs. Wash before
& after preparing
food, caring for a
sick person, or a pet.
Suds up your hands
& rub them together
for at least 20
seconds. Rinse with
clean water.
Keep Learning learning keeps your
brain active & sharp.
Stay informed about

current issues &
technology. Be willing
to meet new people,
travel to unknown
destinations. Learn
something new each
day.
-excepts Paramount
Advantage - Better Health
Ways t o Fit In a W orkout

Here are some ways to
fit exercise into you
schedule:
-Walk on the treadmill
while watching TV,
waiting for the dryer
or washer to stop.
- Climb stairs as often
as you can
- Walk a dog
- Get off the bus or

train a stop early &
walk the rest of the
way.
- Make a family habit
to walk after dinner.
- Carry a basket
instead of pushing a
cart at the grocery
store.
- At the library or
grocery store, squat
down to look at items
on the lower shelves
and stretch out to look
at items on the higher
shelves.
- When you go
out-of-town, get a map
& explore new areas
on foot.
-excepts Paramount
Advantage - Better Health
M IND
&
BODY
FOOD
header
There are hundreds of foods that keep your body

working at its best. Here are some foods that
protect your brain, heart, bones, muscles, digestion
& skin.
BRAIN: Researchers believe vegetables protect our
brain health/memory as we age.
Cruciferous veggies & leafy greens are thought to
have the most memory benefit. A study found that
eating Blueberries & Strawberries regularly could
make your brain act up to 2.5 years younger.
HEART: Nuts have heart-healthy vitamins such as
Vitamin E. Regular nut eaters are 35% less likely to
have heart disease. Beans are high in fiber &
heart-healthy minerals like calcium, mangenesium,
& potassium. Eating beans 4 times/week has shown
to decrease heart disease by more than 20%.
BONES: Calcium is the main mineral of bones.
Vitamin D helps the body absorb it. Milk contains
Calcium & Vitamin D. Eating about 5-6 prunes a day

could help prevent bone loss & stimulate bone
growth.
MUSCLES: Potassium supports healthy muscle
function & may help build muscle & prevent muscle
cramps. Potatoes have potassium. Tart Cherries
can help to reduce muscle damage & soreness from
exercise.
DIGESTION:Probiotics are live bacteria & yeast
that are good for digestion. Kefir has more
probiotics than yogurt, which helps keep the
digestive track healthy & regular. Honey, Garlic, &
Onion feed good bacteria in the gut to make them
stronger. They contain Prebiotics.
SKIN: Fish, & Flaxseeds. can help protect against
sun damage & wrinkles. They contain Omega-3 fat.
-Dawn Jackson Blatner,RDN, CSSD
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ThanksGiving
Thanksgiving : A Daily Remembrance
Long before the Pilgrims set foot in the new colony there was a need for
thanksgiving on the part of the human community. Our Lord, the
Creator of the universe, has been working on mankind's behalf from the
beginning of time. He created a universe in which man could live and
flourish. He placed Adam and Eve in the perfect environment. They had
everything they needed multiplied many times over. Adam's job was to
''dress and keep'' the Garden of Eden. He was given the privilege of
naming all of God's creatures.
His work in the garden was not burdensome. He cultivated it and the
earth brought forth abundantly. He did not even break a sweat in his
labor. However, the one thing that he was not allowed was the thing he
wanted most. He yielded to the temptation and brought about the fall
of mankind. We live with the consequences to this day.
Thanks be to God, all was not lost on that fateful day. Even in the curse
for their disobedience, God sowed the seed of hope and deliverance. He
pronounced that the "seed of woman" would bruise the head of the
serpent and the serpent would bruise his head.
As time passed, mankind grew more evil, but God's mercy prevailed on
man's behalf. Noah found grace in the eyes of God while evil grew like
weeds during a hot rainy summer. So great was the wickedness of
mankind that God decided to destroy every living creature on the face
of the earth. God instructed one man, Noah, to build an ark for the
saving of his household. The earth was destroyed by the great flood.
Every living creature on the face of the earth died in the flood.
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Thanksgiving: A Daily Remembrance (cont inued)

After the flood, Noah gets drunk from his first harvest of grapes. His youngest
son Ham uncovers his nakedness while he is sleeping it off. He awakened to
find that he had been violated. He curses the youngest son of Ham. Sin again so soon.
God now chooses a man through which the seed would continue. He chooses
a man from among idol worshippers. Strangely enough, this man, Abram,
responds to a God he cannot see. He had lived all of his life looking at gods
who could not respond, but on this day he moves at the prompting of a god he
has never seen or heard. He leaves home moving towards a place that this
new god would show him. This man Abram became Abraham, the friend of
God. This man of faith lies twice and puts his wife in danger twice.
His son, Isaac, is deceived by his wife and son so that this son can steal the
birthright of the eldest son. Jacob, the deceitful son of Isaac, is sent away to
avoid murder in the household. He is sent to his mother's brother's home to
escape the threats of his brother. His Uncle Laban is more deceitful than he
and his mother. Jacob has to work seven years for his wife but at the end of
the seven years he discovers he has received her weak eyed sister Leah
instead. He works another seven years for his true love. His wages are
changed over and over again but God enriches him.
One day, while Laban is away, he takes his family and leaves to return home
only to run into his brother who promised to kill him. Happily, they are
reconciled and depart in peace.
Jacob has twelve sons who sometimes behave like brats. They even sell a
younger brother in slavery. Another son sleeps with his father's concubine.
His only daughter is raped during their sojourning by a prince of the city who
offers to marry her. Her brothers deceive the young man and the other men of
the city into being circumcised. On the third day, the sons of Jacob attack the
city and slaughter many of the men, including the prince.
From these come kings, prophets and priests. From one of their kings comes
the promised ?Seed of Woman". This "Seed" is crucified but rises again to
power and glory. He leaves in the hands of chosen men the responsibility of
reaching others with His message of hope.
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Thanksgiving : A Daily Remembrance (cont inued)

How grateful are we for our salvation? Is it enough for us to be grateful every
day? When we read about any of the personalities God used to bring His Son
into the world, we marvel that He would use men and women of such
character, liars, murders, adulterers... you get the picture. What made God do
it that way? Couldn't He find nicer people through which to send His Son?
We could talk about the fact that God required a perfect sacrifice, but as we
look at the lineage of Jesus, there are a lot of imperfect people. I am thankful
that Jesus came for sinners.
We give thanks for the people that God has placed in our lives. Many of us
have had parents who sacrificed to meet our needs and sometimes even our
desires. Have you ever thanked them? I have listened to many of us who
griped about what we did not get from our parents or the fact that we had to
be in church all the time and the things that other kids did that we could not
do. If your parents are still alive, thank them.
We have siblings that we treasure. We developed relationships as we grew up
together, so, as well as being siblings we are best friends. We have other
relatives who are special to us. Do we give thanks for them? Please do not
forget precious grandparents. Some of them reared us. Without them some of
us would not know Christ.
We celebrate Thanksgiving as though it has been a constant throughout our
nation's history. Did you know when the Pilgrims celebrated the first
thanksgiving in the fall of 1621, it lasted for three days. This was not an official
holiday, just a celebration. They did not celebrate again for years to come.
It was in 1863 that Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving Dy. George
Washington proclaimed a day of thanks in 1789. Thomas Jefferson opposed
the idea of a day of thanksgiving. It took Sarah Joseph Hale, a magazine editor
of the Boston Ladies' Magazine and editorials in Godey's Ladies' Book, a
campaign of forty years with letters to presidents and governors to finally
have this day become recognized. President Lincoln proclaimed the last
Thursday in November a national holiday in 1863.
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Thanksgiving: A Daily Remembrance (cont inued)

Why did it take so long for a people who came to these shores from their
native lands to escape religious persecution to establish a day of thanks? That
is not the tradition that we want to keep. Let us be quick to give thanksgiving
and praise to our God for His mighty acts on our behalf. Let us speak of His
mighty acts in our personal lives, our families, our churches, our communities,
and our nations. O GIVE THANKS UNTO THE LORD FOR HE IS GOOD.
MAKE HIS DEEDS KNOWN.
My deepest thanks to the editorial staff of The True Witness for this digital
copy of the True Witness Magazine. It will not take the place of the hard copy
newspaper.
My eternal thanks to you, God's people, for your patience.
By the way, the Pilgrims did not have turkey as we know it today. They called
all wild birds "turkey". They likely had boiled pumpkin rather than pumpkin
pie. There was no bread of any kind because their supply of flour had been
depleted long before this time of celebration. They had a type of fried bread
made from corn. There was no milk, cider, potatoes, or butter. They had fish,
berries, watercress, lobster, dried fruit, clams, venison and plums.
This Thanksgiving when you look at the food on your table, give thanks. There
may be something missing from your table, not because you couldn't afford it
but because you were not physically able to prepare it this year. Give thanks
anyway. Let us just give thanks and consider the plight of others, not just on
this day, but how they fare from day to day.
Thank you for your prayers and encouragement. Please pray for our church.
Patrick L. Frazier, Jr.
Presiding Prelate of the Fire Baptized Holiness Church of God of the Americas, Inc.
There isa song , "Count Your Blessings." The song saysto name them 1 by 1. Most of
the blessingswe count are favorable ones. Consider the story on the next page and
share your thoughtswith uson our Facebook page or via e-mail. The back cover of
thismagazine listsour contact information.
-V.Turner
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THE THANKSGIVING "SPECIAL" BOUQUET

Sandra felt as low as the heels of her Birkenstocks as she pushed against a
November gust and the florist shop door. Her life had been easy, like a spring
breeze. Then in the 4th month of her 2nd pregnancy, a minor automobile
accident stole her ease.
During this Thanksgiving week she would have delivered a son. She grieved
over her loss. As if that weren't enough, her husband's company threatened a
transfer. Then, her sister, whose holiday visit she coveted, called saying she
could not come. What's worse, Sandra's friend infuriated her by suggesting her
grief was a God-given path to maturity that would allow her to empathize with
others who suffer. "She has no idea what I'm feeling," thought Sandra with a
shudder.
Thanksgiving? Thankful for what? She wondered. For a careless driver whose
truck was hardly scratched when he rear-ended her? For an air bag that saved
her life but took that of her child?
"Good afternoon, may I help you?" The clerk's approach startled her. "I....I need
an arrangement," stammered Sandra.
"For Thanksgiving? Do you want beautiful but ordinary, or would you like to
challenge the day with a customer favorite I call the Thanksgiving "Special?"
asked the clerk. "I'm convinced that flowers tell stories," she continued. "Are
you looking for something that conveys 'gratitude' this Thanksgiving?"
"Not exactly!" Sandra blurted out. "In the last five months, everything that
could go wrong has gone wrong." Sandra regretted her outburst, and was
surprised when the clerk said, "I have the perfect arrangement for you."
Then the door's small bell rang, and the clerk said, "Hi, Barbara...let me get
your order."
She politely excused herself and walked toward a small workroom, then
quickly reappeared, carrying an arrangement of greenery, bows, and
long-stemmed thorny roses; Except the ends of the rose stems were neatly
snipped: there were no flowers.
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The Thanksgiving "Special" Bouquet (cont inued)

"Want this in a box?" asked the clerk. Sandra watched for the customer's
response. Was this a joke? Who would want rose stems with no flowers! She
waited for laughter, but neither woman laughed.
"Yes, please," Barbara replied with an appreciative smile. "You'd think after 3
years of getting the special, I wouldn't be so moved by its significance, but I can
feel it right here, all over again," she said as she gently tapped her chest.
"Uh," stammered Sandra, "that lady just left with, uh....she just left with no
flowers!"
"Right, said the clerk, "I cut off the flowers. That's the Special. I call it the
Thanksgiving Thorns Bouquet."
"Oh, come on, you can't tell me someone is willing to pay for that!" exclaimed
Sandra.
"Barbara came into the shop 3 years ago feeling much like you feel today,"
explained the clerk. "She thought she had very little to be thankful for. She had
lost her father to cancer, the family business was failing, her son was into
drugs, and she was facing major surgery."
"That same year I lost my husband," continued the clerk, "and for the first time
in my life, I just spent the holidays alone. I had no children, no husband, no
family nearby, and too great a debt to allow any travel."
"So what did you do?" asked Sandra.
"I learned to be thankful for thorns," answered the clerk quietly. "I've always
thanked God for good things in life and never to ask Him why those good
things happened to me, but when bad stuff hit, did I ever ask! It took time for
me to learn that dark times are important. I have always enjoyed the 'flowers'
of life, but it took thorns to show me the beauty of God's comfort. You know,
the Bible says that God comforts us when we're afflicted, and from His
consolation we learn to comfort others."
"Hey, Phil!" shouted the clerk to the balding, rotund man.
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"My wife sent me in to get our usual Thanksgiving arrangement...twelve
thorny, long-stemmed stems," laughed Phil as the clerk handed him a
tissue-wrapped arrangement from the refrigerator.
"Those are for your wife?" asked Sandra incredulously. "Do you mind me
asking why she wants something that looks like that?"
"No...I'm glad you asked," Phil replied. "Four years ago my wife and I nearly
divorced. After 40 years, we were in a real mess, but with the Lord's grace and
guidance, we slogged through problem after problem. He rescued our
marriage. Jenny here (the clerk) told me she kept a vase of rose stems to
remind her of what she learned from "thorny" times, and that was good
enough for me. I took home some of those stems. My wife and I decided to
label each one for a specific "problem" and give thanks for what that problem
taught us."
As Phil paid the clerk, he said to Sandra, "I highly recommend the Special."
I don't know if I can be thankful for the thorns in my life," Sandra said to the
clerk. "It's all too...fresh."
"Well," the clerk replied carefully, "my experience has shown me that thorns
make roses more precious. We treasure God's providential care more during
trouble than at any other time. Remember, it was a crown of thorns that Jesus
wore so we might know His love. Don't resent the thorns."
Tears rolled down Sandra's cheeks. For the first time since the accident, she
loosened her grip on resentment. "I'll take those twelve long-stemmed thorns,
please," she managed to choke out.
"I hoped you would," said the clerk gently. "I'll have them ready in a minute."
"Thank you. What do I owe you?" Sarah asked.
"Nothing; nothing but a promise to allow God to heal your heart. The first
year's arrangement is always on me." The clerk smiled and handed a card to
Sandra. "I'll attach this card to your arrangement, but maybe you would like to
read it first."
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It read:
"My God, I have never thanked You for my thorns. I have thanked You a
thousand times for my roses, but never once for my thorns. Teach me the glory
of the life I bear; teach me the value of my thorns. Show me that I have climbed
closer to You along the path of pain. Show me that, through my tears, the
colors of Your rainbow look much more brilliant."
Praise Him for your roses, thank him for your thorns.
--- Author Unknown ---Motivateus.com
Thanksgiving Craft
Turkey Hand Treats for the Children to Eat
What you Need:
Food Service Gloves (clear plastic)
Popcorn (popped)
Reese's Pieces
String, ribbon, or yarn
Instructions:
Fill the thumb of the food service gloves with
about 10 Reese's Pieces.
Fill the fingers with about 8 Reese's Pieces.
Fill the rest of the glove with popped popcorn.
Tie the glove off with string, ribbon, or yarn.
--Sunday School Network.com
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Thanksgiving Children's Bible Memory Verse
" I n ev er y t hi ng gi v e t hank s : f or
t hi s i s t he wi l l of God i n Chr i s t
J es us c onc er ni ng y ou. "
1Thessal oni ans 5: 18
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Thanksgiving Devot ional for Children

Thanksgiving Day is the day we set aside as a nation to thank God for his
goodness towards us.
What are some things you are thankful for? (Receive answers.)
What are some ways we can say, "Thank you" to God? (Receive answers.)
Have you ever begged your parents for something, and when they finally gave
it to you, you forgot to thank them? Today Let's read a story from the Bible
that speaks about this , Luke 17:11-19:
"And it came to pass, ashe went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of
Samaria and Galilee. And ashe entered into a certain village, there met him ten men
that were lepers, which stood afar off: And they lifted up their voices, and said,
Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go
shew yourselvesunto the priests. And it came to pass, that, asthey went, they were
cleansed. And one of them, when he saw that he washealed, turned back, and with
a loud voice glorified God, And fell down on hisface at hisfeet, giving him thanks:
and he wasa Samaritan. And Jesusanswering said, Were there not ten cleansed?
but where are the nine?There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save
thisstranger. And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee
whole."
When Jesus lived on the earth, leprosy was a disease that could not be cured.
People hated, feared, and looked down on people with leprosy. They were not
allowed to live with their families or the other people in their community. Thy
were outcasts who only lived with other lepers. That must have made them
really sad and lonely.
They cried out for help from Jesus and He healed all 10 of them. Imagine how
happy they must have been. They were all happy, but only 1 of them was
grateful. Only 1 of them came back to thank Jesus.
The other nine understood that God is all powerful and able to heal them, but
they had thankless hearts. Let's be like the one Leper who was thankful.
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Thanksgiving Devot ional for Children (cont inued)

Jesus has done so much more than heal our bodies. He has healed our broken
and sinful hearts by His sacrifice on the cross. This year when we celebrate
Thanksgiving, let us remember that all good things come from God, and then
thank Him for His goodness!
Cranberries
The cranberry is 1 of 3 fruits commercially grown in and native to North
America (blueberries, concord grapes are the other 2). The wild fruit grows on
long-running vines in sandy bogs and marshes, mostly in the Northeast, but
also in the Pacific Northwest.
Native Americans were the first to enjoy cranberries. They mixed deer meat
and mashed cranberries to make pemmicana? a survival food. They also
believed in the medicinal value of cranberries long before science discovered
cranberry's health benefits. Native Americans also used the rich red juice of
the cranberry as a natural dye for rugs,
blankets and clothing.
Cranberries were called ?sassamanesh?
by Eastern Indians. While the Cape
Cod Pequots and the South Jersey
Leni-Lenape tribes named them ?ibimi,?
or bitter berry. It was the early German
and Dutch settlers who started calling
it the ?crane berry?because the flower
looked a lot like the head and bill of a
crane.
People began farming cranberries in
the 1800's. At first growers would pick the cranberries by hand. Today most
cranberries are harvested using a technique known as wet harvesting. That's
when the bog is flooded with water and the cranberries float to the surface,
where they are easily scooped up.
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Cranberries (cont inued)

Sailors once used cranberries as a source of vitamin C to prevent scurvy.
Besides Vitamin C, we now know that cranberries are also full of antioxidants
that help cleanse and purify the body.
Americans consume some 400 million pounds of cranberries a year, 20
percent during Thanksgiving week.
Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Classic
Ingredient s
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
4 cups (1 12-oz package) fresh or frozen
cranberries
Optional: Pecans, orange zest, raisins,
currants, blueberries, cinnamon, nutmeg,
allspice.
Direct ions:
Place the cranberries in a colander and rinse
them. Pick out and discard any damaged or
bruised cranberries.
Put the water and sugar in a medium saucepan on high heat and bring to a boil.
Stir to dissolve the sugar.
Add the cranberries to the pot and return to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer
for 10 minutes or until most of the cranberries have burst.
Once the cranberries have burst you can leave the cranberry sauce as is, or
dress it up with other ingredients.
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You can mix in a half a cup of chopped pecans with a few strips of orange zest.
Some people like adding raisins or currants, or even blueberries for added
sweetness. Try adding some holiday spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or
allspice.
Remove the pot from heat. Let cool completely at room temperature, then
transfer to a bowl to chill in the refrigerator. Note that the cranberry sauce will
continue to thicken as it cools.
Classic (2)
Ingredient s
1 cup sugar (or use 1.5 cups if you prefer a really sweet sauce)
1 cup orange juice
1 to 2 tbsp of orange zest
1 tsp of ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground clove
12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries.
Direct ions:
In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, orange juice, spices and orange zest. Stir
to combine and bring to a boil. Add cranberries, return to boil.
Reduce heat to slow the boil/heavy simmer and cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Serve chilled or at room
temperature.
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Crock-pot Cranberry Sauce
Ingredient s
12 ounces fresh cranberries
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup sugar (addmore/less to taste, can use your desired type of sugar or
sweetener)
Optional add-ins: orange zest, pinch of ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, or a
splash of vanilla extract
Direct ions:
Add all ingredients to the crock pot bowl and stir to combine.
Cook on High for 3 - 4 hours or on Low for 7 -8 hours, or, until the cranberries
have popped open and the sauce is bubbly.
Taste and stir in any additional sweetener or optional add-ins if desired.
Serve warm. The sauce will thicken considerably as it cools.
Think About It
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.
It turns what we have into enough, and more.
It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity.
It turns a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.
Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision
for tomorrow.
-Melody Beattie
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W hy Turkey?
The turkey tradition was really pushed by Benjamin Franklin, who wanted to
make it the United States national symbol because it is a quick runner, wary,
with sharp eyesight, and exhibited a regal stance, at least to Franklin. While
the bald eagle nudged out the wild turkey for our official national symbol,
Norman Rockwell has probably made the image of the family Thanksgiving
turkey even more famous, and certainly more mouth watering.
My Turkey Baking Recipe

1 fresh Turkey (or thawed frozen turkey)
Salt, Pepper, Flour
2 - 3 large onions, sliced
1 stick of butter, softened
2 -3 green peppers, washed, quartered
1 turkey size cooking bag
1 - 2 whole celery stalks, washed, ribs separated

Place 2 or 3 handfuls of flour in the cooking bag. Close the bag and shake it to
dust the inside of the bag.
Position cooking bag into your roasting pan. Distribute slices of onions, ribs of
celery, & quarters of green peppers in the bottom of the cooking bag amid the
flour.
Remove the neck and gizzards from the inside of the turkey (save these parts
for gravy and/or broth for your dressing).
Wash the turkey inside & out. Rinse well. I rinse until I don't see any more
blood.
Sprinkle salt in the cavity. Place onion slices, green peppers, & celery ribs in the
cavity. Sprinkle pepper all over the outside of the turkey.
Lavishly grease the outside skin of the turkey with the butter. Tuck the legs
into the plastic hock lock and position the turkey in the cooking bag on top of
the vegetables & flour.
Use the plastic tie to close the cooking bag. Cut slits all over the cooking bag so
that the turkey will brown.
Place in oven and bake at 300 degrees - 20 minutes for each pound of turkey.
-Vernell Turner
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In All Things Give Thanks

Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
It is another opportunity to be thankful for all
God has done for us. As I think on this season,
my mind focuses on how it is customary to give
thanks and fix the traditional dinner to
celebrate Thanksgiving Day. I think of how we
look forward to starting our holiday time
festivities - connecting with family and friends,
setting times to come together and enjoy one
another, and, of course, Shopping is always at
the top of the list...
I just want to take this time to remind you that
without Christ in the center of our itinerary,
there is no sincere thanks. Saints of God, let us
draw near to God and be assured that He is the
main meal. Eating the meat of the Word of God is what we need to grow and
live by.
Pray for the less fortunate and reach out in love to those who need love. I take
this time to leave you with this food for thought: Never allow selfishness to
take you over. Share a ?thank you?every time you think of the goodness of
Jesus! Know that Thanksgiving is every day... In all things, give thanks!
I pray that you and yours will have a wonderful life in Christ and live in
Thanksgiving Season every day.
Yours in Christ,
Valeria Jackson
Pastor of Mt. Olive FBH Church
Williamston, South Carolina
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General Days - 2016

January 23, 2016
Founder's Birthday Celebration
January 31 , 2016 - 5th Sunday
Evangelistic Day
February 13 , 2016
Junior Missionary Prayer Day
March 27, 2016
Sisters of Charity Rally Day
April 13, 2016
FNS Founder's Day
100th Annual Sisters of Charity Convention of the FBH Church of God of the Americas
May 17 - 22, 2016
FBH Headquart ers

901 William E. Fuller Sr. Highway
Greenville, South Carolina 29601
May 29, 2016 - 5th Sunday
True Witness Day
June 12, 2016 - 2nd Sunday
Sunday School Convention Rally Day
July 18 - 23, 2016
Youth Congress
(Monday after 3rd Sunday)
July 31 2016 - 5th Sunday
Diocese Sunday
October 30, 2016 - 5th Sunday
Pastor's Day
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Annual Convent ions 2015-2016
Dat e
Dist rict (s)
Locat ion
Host Past or
Nov. 11 - 15 South Carolina #1

South Carolina #2
Columbia
Charleston
FBH Church Headquarters

Greenville, South Carolina
Elder Charles Frazier

Elder Keith Smith
Nov. 19 - 22 Northeast Georgia

Southeast Georgia
Central Georgia
Alabama
Macedonia FBH Church

Savannah, Georgia
Elder Delmar Callaway
2016
Jan. 10 - 13
Jamaica West Indies

England
Bishop W.E. Fuller Sr.

Headquarters
FBH Church of God of the
Americas
Jamaica, West Indies
Elder Henry L. Colclough
Jan. 14 - 17
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
St. John FBH Church
Reverend Adel Stanley
Jan. 21 - 24
North Florida
South Florida
Brown's Temple FBH Church

Miami, Florida
Elder Henry Brown Jr.
Feb. 26 -28
California
Gospel Tabernacle
Elder Quinton Hughley
LosAngeles, California
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