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P A G E 2
FROM THE APOSTLE’S DESK pg. 4
● Greetings
ACTS OF THE APOSTLE’S FAITH INC. pg. 5
● AAF Inc. Credentials
CALENDAR OF EVENTS pg. 6
● Schedule of Events
● Quarterly Calendars
● S.P.E.M’s Highlights
● Fellowships and Community Events
THE LATTER DAY OUTPOURING pg. 8
● Exhorts from the Acts of the Apostles
WHATS NEW??? pg. 9
● AAF Inspirational News Magazine
● BTAP Church App Streaming
● Benevolence Fund
● Continental Breakfast
EXCELLING EXHORTATIONS pg. 12
● Poetic Peace
● Quality Quotes
● Songs: Hymns & Spirituals
● Inspired to go Higher
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION pg. 14
● BTAP Church Classes
● AAF Inc. Courses
● Feature Class/Course
UNIFYING MARRIAGES PERKS pg. 16
● Perk It Up ● Unity Marriage Keys
VIBRANT REFLECTIONS pg. 17
● 2015 Unifying Marriages Event
FGC OUTREACH MINISTRIES pg. 19
● Outreach Praise Report
WHOLENESS SS&B pg. 20
● Health Helps
● Healing Hems
● A Wholesome Word
FEATURED ARTICLE (Front page) pg. 23
P A G E 3
CELEBRATIONS pg. 24
● Birthday Celebrations
● Honorees & Recognitions
● Special Holiday Celebrations
PREACH!!! pg. 26
● Sermon Highlights
FUN, FACTS, & FUNNIES pg. 28
● Facts
● Fun
● Funnies
PRAYER POWER pg. 29
● Inspired to Pray
● Prayer Praise Report
● Prayer Request
BUSINESSES ON THE GO pg. 30
● Featured Business
● AAF Association Business Ads
● Business Boosters
MEETINGS & TRANSITIONS pg. 33
● Meetings
● Transitions
MEET THE STAFF pg. 34
● Meet BTAP Church’s Leadership Staff
MONEY CENTS pg. 36
● Financial Wisdom
● Financial Freedom
FYI (For Your Information) pg. 38
● The Organization
● The Church
● Office & Service Hours
● Information Disclosure
● A Glimpse into the Next Issue’s Highlights
PUBLICATIONS pg. 39
● Publishers
restoration for those who have been obedient, those
who are obedient, and those who will begin to walk
in obedience to His word. If we know that we
haven’t been obedient to our Father as we should,
now is an excellent time to begin so that we may be
able to receive the blessings that He has prepared
for us in this particular season.
During this entire year, we will be focusing on the
“RE’s.” Each month during the Sunday Morning
Worship Service, we will be focusing on a specific
topic of the RE’s. We started out January’s
month’s theme with “RESTORATION,” in which
we reiterated and taught on various areas of restora-
tion during January’s Bible Study. February’s Sun-
day Morning theme, was “RECONCILIATION.“
Please keep your ears open to
find out what the theme for
March will be, and throughout the entire year. The
best part is yet to come.
Abundance of Blessings
Apostle Gwenna K. Span McCarty
P A G E 4
Dear Readers, greet-
ings in the holy name
of Jesus the Christ.
The grand winter
weather with its holi-
days and cool chills is
nearly over and we are
now approaching the
season of spring. As
we hear the sounds of the birds chirping, see the
budding of trees, and celebrate various holidays
during the spring season, we are also
anticipating those wonderful things
that God is springing up in our lives.
About this time we are about a quarter into the
new year of 2015, and I hope that you were able
to accomplish many goals that you set for last
year; but if not, God has so graciously given us
another year to revamp if it is possible. There
may be many things that you have suffered the
loss of over many years. If this is the case for
you, then I want to take this time to, inform for
some, and bring to the remembrance of those
who attended our New Year’s Eve Service.
During our New Year’s Eve Service, we re-
vealed our theme for 2015 which is
“RESTORATION IS HERE.” God told me to
tell His people that this would be the year for
For contact information, and operational hours, please see page 38.
P A G E 5
There are three times during the year in which cre-
dentials can be issued. These include: The AAF
Spring Council, The AAF Fall Council, and the
AAF Holy Convocation.
All credentials are issued with an expiration date and
must be renewed after the expiration date has been
expired. This is only if the minister will be continu-
ing their ministry within the AAF Inc. organization.
The purpose for this is to continue to be recognized
as being in good standing, and as being in associa-
tion with the AAF Inc. Organization.
If you are on
the move for
God, and
have a burn-
ing desire to
excel in the
area of your
God given
call in the
m i n i s t r y ,
According to His word, God has put in place a
proper order and protocol.
Application in three major areas can help ensure
that you are within proper alignment with God’s
will for your ministry. These include: faithful
servitude, spiritual education, and proper ordi-
nation release.
Within the AAF Inc., we offer several courses
that will help you to prepare for the release of
your credentials. Preceding these courses, there is
a requirement that Foundational Classes within
your attending church are completed such as the:
New Member’s Class. Thereafter, if you feel the
call of God on your life in the area of a specified
ministry or ministries, I encourage you to register
for the proper classes, or courses which are neces-
sary for you. These classes and courses are of-
fered through our Christian Education Depart-
ment. Some classes are offered only when neces-
sary, and/or by request..
For a list of classes and courses offered through our Christian Education Dept., please see page14-15.
MINISTRY
AREA
CREDENTIAL
TYPE
1 Trustee License
2 Deacon / Deaconess License/Ordination
3 Minister License/Ordination
4 Evangelist Ordination
5 Teacher Ordination
6 Prophet/Prophetess Ordination
7 Pastor / Elder Ordination
8 Bishop Ordination
9 Apostle Ordination
Picture
Of Credentials
P A G E 6
DATES & TIMES OR SUBJECT TO CHANGE Additional information about functions
can be obtained by (1) visiting our website, (2) contacting the sponsors, (3) email
notifications, or (4) Sunday Morning Announcements.
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APRIL 20 1 5
10 Day Daniel Fast:
- (Mon.) Mar. 9, 2015 - Mar. 18, 2015
AAF School of Ministry (C-1): - (Tuesdays) Mar. 3, 2015 - June 2, 2015 - @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - AAF Enrichment Center
FGC Outreach Ministry (Elderly):
- (Fri.) Mar. 13, 2015 - @ 10:30 am - 12:00pm - Carver Living Center
Minister’s Staff Meeting (Spring):
- (Thu.) Mar. 19, 2015 - @ 6:00 pm - 7:30pm - AAF Enrichment Center
Feet Wash & Communion: - (Fri.) April 3, 2015 - @ 7:00pm - AAF Enrichment Center
Easter Worship Service: - (Sun.) April 5, 2015 - @ 11:00am
Spring Break: - (Mon.-Fri.) April 6-10, 2015
Baptism Service
- (Sun.) April 12, 2015 - @ 3:30pm - Edison Johnson Recreation Park
F.G.C Outreach (Elderly): - (Fri.) April 10, 2015 - @ 10:30am - 12:00pm - Carver Living Center
AAF Spring Council - (Fri.-Sun.) April 17-19, 2015 - AAF Enrichment Center
HIS Poetry: - (Sat.) May 2, 2015 - @ 6:00pm - AAF Enrichment Center
F.G.C Outreach (Elderly): - (Fri.) May 8, 2015 - @ 10:30am - 12:00pm - Carver Living Center
Deacon’s Meeting: - (Thu.) May 21, 2015 - @ 6:00pm - 7:30pm - AAF Enrichment Center
Feast of Pentecost: - (Sun.) May 24, 2015 - @ 11:00am - AAF Enrichment Center
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P A G E 7
Feet Wash and Communion was
established by Jesus Christ in the
New Testament. Jesus told Peter
in John 13:8 that if he didn’t par-
ticipate in this act of humility,
that he would have no part with
Him. This commandment is also
required of us today in the Body
of Christ.
If you haven’t partaken in this
event for a while, it is time to re-
affirm your faith with Jesus.
Come and partake in this fellow-
ship with the Body of Christ.
We are asking everyone to wear
white (men, white shirts, and
black pants, or suits.)
It’s time to sacrifice unto the
Lord with wholeness of spirit,
soul, and body.
Before the fast, remember to
prepare your body by eating
smaller portions of food, so
that you can have a smooth
transition, and to avoid shock-
ing the body.
We are encouraging those
who have physical, mental, or
spiritual situations, and haven't
participated in this fast, to at-
tempt to give it a try. Material
is available to help you to suc-
cessfully accomplish this fast.
You’ll feel better in the end.
On Sunday, February 1, 2015, Asst. Pastor Marsha
Riley preached a message entitled “Salvation Is
For Whoever Wants It (ref: page 27).”
Salvation in it’s fullness (which is by receiving the
Holy Ghost once you believe) is simple and non-
complicated. It is free, and it doesn’t take a long
time to receive it. It’s quick and powerful.
Believing in the Lord Jesus, repenting of one’s
sins, and being baptized in His name, are the initial
steps toward true salvation. However, the comple-
tion of salvation is accomplished when we receive
the Gift of the Holy Ghost (ref: Acts 2:38).
When Paul met the disciples (followers of Jesus)
at Ephesus, he asked them a simple question,
“Have you received the Holy Ghost since you’ve
believed?” It wasn’t a question of whether they
P A G E 8
1 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul hav-
ing passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and find-
ing certain disciples,
2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye be-
lieved? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard
whether there be any Holy Ghost.
3 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And
they said, Unto John’s baptism.
4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repen-
tance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him
which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord
Jesus.
were believers; it was quite evident that they were
committed to following Christ, but now it was time
for them to move to the next level of receiving the
Holy Ghost.
These disciples responded, “We, haven’t so much
as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. How-
ever, when Paul expounded to them concerning the
completion of salvation, without hesitation, the dis-
ciple’s believed, and allowing Paul to pray for
them, they immediately received the Holy Ghost.
If you desire the completion of salvation, there is
no great mystery to being able to receive it. Just as
the disciples at Ephesus; simply believe, ask, and
yield your life to Him, and receive it TODAY!
We’ve extended the pages of the AAF I. New Magazine.
Following is a list of some of these new, and extended
pages.
VIBRANT REFLECTIONS:
♦ NEW: Reflections:
⦁ Featuring: 2015 Unifying Marriages Event Pg. 23
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION:
♦ Extended Featured Course or Class’s Highlights:
⦁ Featured School: The AAF School of Ministry Pg. 16
WHOLENESS SS&B:
♦ Extended Wholeness SS&B:
⦁ Featuring: The Daniel Fast Pg. 21
CELEBRATIONS:
♦ Extended Featured Celebrations:
⦁ Featuring: Wedding Celebrations Pg. 25
PREACH!:
♦ Extended Sermon Highlights:
⦁ Featuring: Sunday Morning Sermons Pg. 27
BUSINESSES ON THE GO:
♦ NEW: Featured Business:
⦁ Featuring: The AAF Enrichment Center Pg. 30
P A G E 9
Each Sunday, we are given the opportunity to give into the Benevo-
lence Fund. You will notice that it is already included in the area of
giving on our tithe envelope. It doesn’t take much to remember those
who are in need, maybe some loose coins, or a dollar or two. Small
coins can add up and really be a blessing to someone in need.
These funds are used for inexpensive items such
as: cards, flowers, and small donations for charity.
Don’t forget about those who are less fortunate.
God delights in people who care, for those in need.
GET HOOKED UP and worship live with BTAP
Church in Sunday Morning Worship. Many of
you are unable to come to service; we miss
you, we want to encourage you, and we don’t
want you to be left out, so we’re bringing ser-
vice to you. We’ll be airing every Sunday
Morning at 11:00pm. Tune in and give us your
feedback.
ALL YOU NEED to do is download BTAP
Church App on your cell phone, Ipad, or com-
puter. You can even share the good news of
Jesus with a friend. Following is the purpose
and benefits of the app.
⦁ To Connect with the members, and use as
a tool of encouragement and soul winning.
⦁ To Inform members of cancellations and
gathering changes.
⦁ Prayer request notices.
⦁ Watch live video or listen to live audio
streaming services, and much more.
Sunday Morning @ 9:00AM - 9:45AM
P A G E 1 1
Pastor’s Luncheon @12:30PM till 3:30
Credentials Renewal @4:00PM till 7:00PM
Ministry Credential Ceremony @4:30PM
Speaker: Minister Bart Toney
AAF Spring Counsel Worship Service @11:00AM
Speaker: Overseer Jason Theodore
Back To Acts Pentecostal Church / Durham, NC,
Redigging the Foundation Ministries / Durham, NC,
(Friday’s Speaker)
(Sunday’s Speaker)
P A G E 1 2
If I couldn’t do it He wouldn’t have brought me to it
If I couldn’t perform it He wouldn’t have transformed it
If I couldn’t be it He wouldn’t let me see it
But I can do it I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
If it was not in store for me There wouldn’t be a door for me
If He did not appoint me Then why did He anoint me If He hadn’t prepared me
Then why did He share it with me
SO, I CAN DO IT I know I can do it
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
Gwenna K. Span-McCarty September 9, 2007
P A G E 1 3
Are you disciplined? Most
people can be disciple in
one, two, or maybe even
many areas, but they may
have a difficult time being
disciplined in
other areas.
Being disci-
plined doesn’t
mean that everything goes
our way, or that everything
that we do will work out the
way we desire, or planned.
It means that we have de-
veloped the skill of consis-
tency, perseverance, self
motivation, and a spirit of
excellence.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if
we could develop this skill
in every area of our life.
We could actually achieve
greater suc-
cess, be more
effective in our
daily admini-
strations, and
receive greater results.
We should practice be-
coming more disciplined in
everything that we do.
Pray God’s will for your
life. Set your goals accord-
ing to His will, develop
consistency, and good
work ethics.
If we practice discipline,
we will experience GREAT-
NESS in our life.
Discipline helps to keep
us from being unstable (all
over the place). It will help
us to find the true purpose
which God created for our
life.
VERSE 1:
I am weak, but Thou art strong
Jesus, keep me from all wrong;
I’ll be satisfied as long
As I walk, let me walk close to Thee.
REFRAIN:
Just a closer walk with Thee,
Grant it, Jesus is my plea,
Daily walking close to Thee,
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.
Just a Closer
Walk With
Thee, author
and date un-
known. Tradi-
tional Folk
Song, believed
to be written
c i r c a t h e
1850’s.
VERSE 2:
Through this world of toil and snares,
If I falter, Lord who cares?
Who with me my burden shares?
None but Thee, dear Lord, none but
Thee
VERSE 3:
When my feeble life is o’er,
Time for me will be no more;
Guide me gently, safely o’er
To thy kingdom shore, to they shore.
Fulfilling the Great Commis-
sion (FGC), class teaches the
seven levels of the Great
Commission that Jesus in-
structed His apostles to ful-
fill. It is an instructional
teaching concerning the
proper techniques and
methods which should be utilized for
soul winning.
This class is held one day per week
for four consecutive weeks.
After completing the class, each stu-
dent will receive their “BTAP Church
FGC Certificate of Completion.”
This class is a requirement before
being released to work in the out-
reach ministry in BTAP Church.
Class is free and open to the public.
For registration and scheduled
classes, visit our website, or contact
our church office.
BTAP Bible Study
is held on
Wednesday of
each week from
7 : 0 0 p m t i l l
8:30pm.
Bible Study is conducted by organiz-
ing a specific amount of sessions
which focuses on a particular topic.
Each session is carefully prepared with
detailed information, and taught in an
order which can be easily understood.
Spiritual growth is guaranteed when
the lessons within these life changing
classes are applied.
This is an interactive class where you
can participate by asking questions
and even offering comments.
Classes are free and open to the pub-
lic. Everyone is welcome. See our
website for session’s topics.
New Member’s
Class is held ran-
domly as needed
during the course of the year.
Sessions - Classes is held one day per
week for four consecutive weeks.
During this class, new member’s are
guided through the “BTAP New Mem-
ber’s Handbook” which includes de-
tailed information on most every sub-
ject and question that one may have
concerning BTAP Church.
After completing the class, each new
member will receive their “BTAP
Church Member’s Certificate of Com-
pletion.”
Classes are free and open to con-
firmed BTAP members only; however,
registration is required.
Scheduled Classes - The AAF School of Prophets is offered once a year. Classes are held
one day per week for twelve consecutive weeks.
Some Subjects - This course is enriched with detailed information on the subjects of Biblical and
contemporary prophets, insights on the operation of prophesy, diverse types of prophets, disor-
derly prophets, discerning true and false prophets, and so much more.
Class Completion - After completing the class, each student will receive their “AAF School of
Prophets Certificate of Completion.”
Registration and Fee - This class is open to the public; however, registration, and a reasonable fee
is required.
More Information - For registration and scheduled classes, visit our website, or contact our
church office.
P A G E 1 4
P A G E 1 5
Acceptance: Open to AAF associate members
only.
Age: Must be 18 and above.
Pre Classes: New Member’s Class
Starting Date: Tuesdays, March 3, 2015 - June 3,
2015
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: AAF Enrichment Center / 2608 Carver
St. / Ste. G / Durham, NC 27705
Registration Deadline: February 24, 2015
Registration Forms & Fee: Please contact the
administrative office to inquire.
COURSE ONE: Fundamentals of Faith, Ministry,
Church Order, and Doctrine
COURSE TWO: Ministry Gifts of the Spirit and
Operations
COURSE THREE: Spiritual Power, Authority, and
Leadership
For more information visit
our website, or contact our
church office.
See page 38 for office information
The AAF School of Ministry is a
Christian Ministry School that
teaches Biblical knowledge and ministry etiquettes
from an apostolic viewpoint. Each course deals
with the many types, levels, and avenues for the
proper order of ministry operations.
If you are on the move for God, and have a burn-
ing desire to excel in the area of your God given
call in the ministry, according to God’s word, He
has put in place a proper order and protocol.
Application in three major areas can help ensure
that you are in proper alignment with God’s will
for your ministry; these include: faithfulness in
service, spiritual education, and proper ordina-
tion release.
The AAF School of Ministry courses were estab-
lished to help ministers of diverse levels to prepare
them to receive their ministry credentials.
P A G E 1 6
We plan our meals, we plan our day, we plan for
our children’s education, we plan for our vaca-
tions, we plan for our retirement, and we plan for
our burial. We do all of this planning to ensure
that these things will unfold as close to our visual
expectations as possible.
Just as we plan for other things
in life, we should have a visual
plan for our marriage so that we can enjoy the
marriage of our expectations and dreams.
Unfortunately, with all of the issues, and un-
expectancies that come with marriage, we find
that our marriage plans can get lost in the shuffle.
we planned and envisioned before we got married
seemed to have become a blur.
If this sounds like something that has happened
during the course of your marriage, don’t worry.
Release the plans for your marriage to the Lord.
Yes, we have our dreams and plans, but God has
a better plan; He has the ultimate plan for our
marriage. He has a plan that we’ve probably
never even dreamed about. However, we must
release our marriage to the Lord and let Him work
His work in it.
Even if your spouse is unsaved, or
seemingly unreasonable, God
knows you and your spouse,
and He knows how to fix it
and cause each situation to
work out for your good.
Trust God to be your
You’ve heard it before; “Teamwork Makes the
Dream Work.” This can be applied with any group
of people. Why not apply it to one of the greatest
creations on earth. The union of marriage.
Even though sometimes we must agree to disagree, at
least we’ll eliminate the arguing and fighting which
only leads to division. Develop great workout ethics
for your marriage and work together for the better.
Become one another’s greatest team member.
P A G E 1 8 For more details, see page 9
P A G E 1 9
Whenever we go to the Carver Liv-
ing Center to visit the seniors, it al-
ways proves to be such a rewarding
experience. Allow me to share a
very special visit.
On February 13th, the day before Valentine’s
Day, upon visiting the seniors, as we went from
room to room, Asst. Pastor Riley passed out cute
cuddly teddy bears to each of the seniors. It was
amazing to see how much each one reacted to
the little gifts.
They were so appreciative. Just to share a few
sentiments: some hugged the bears, some cried,
and some excitedly expressed their deep appre-
ciation.
Not only were they touched, but so were we. It
is such a wonderful feeling when we are able to
touch someone else’s life in such a way. What
may seem small to us, may be big to others.
Also, something else very special happened.
There was one teddy bear left in Pastor Riley’s
bag, just for me. God knows I really wanted
one of those little cute bears.
I’m sure you know someone who is elderly.
Don’t forget to share your love with them. It
will make a world of difference to them.
If you are interested in taking the FGC Class, contact
our admin. office. See page 14 for more details.
12 Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give
us pulse to eat, and water to drink.
13 Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the
countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king's
meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.
14 So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten
days.
15 And at the end of ten days their countenances
appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the chil-
dren which did eat the portion of the king's meat.
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There are two anchoring scriptures
for the Daniel Fast. In Daniel 1 the Prophet ate only vegetables (that would have included fruits) and drank only water. So from these scriptures we get two of the guidelines for the fast: 1. Only fruits and vegetables 2. Only water for a beverage
Then in Daniel 10 we read
that the Prophet ate no meat nor any precious breads or foods and he drank no wine for 21 days. So from this scripture, we get a third guide: 3. No sweeteners and no breads
Another important guideline is
drawn from Jewish fasting princi-ples, where no leaven is used during the fast. So that's why yeast, baking powder and the like are not allowed while going on the Daniel Fast.
Finally, with all the above puzzle
pieces, we conclude that no artificial or processed foods nor any chemi-cals are allowed on the Daniel Fast.
The Daniel Fast book by
Susan Gregory Is recom-
mended to help experi-
ence a successful fast.
Recipes are included. If
you don’t have a copy,
please Inquire. Contact
Info. is on page 38.
The Body - Many men and women experience detoxing from caffeine, chemicals and sugar. The symptoms are most often headaches, leg cramps, fatigue and malaise.
Most people lose weight
during the Daniel Fast. And
many report healings from
diabetes, allergies, arthritis
and cancer.
The Soul - Frequently re-ferred to as "the flesh" in the Bible, the soul is also greatly impacted during the Daniel Fast. The soul is the seat of our emotions, intellect, per-sonality and will. It is in the "soulish realm" where we ex-perience cravings, frustration, anger , and even happy.
During the Daniel Fast, your soul may very well rebel against the dramatic change
in your diet. Experiencing
and winning this battle over the flesh is often one of the most powerful lessons of the Daniel Fast.
The Spirit - Our spirit is that born-again part of us that surrenders to God and then abides with the Father and the Son. Our spirit is filled with the Holy Spirit when we yield to Him.
During the Daniel Fast, we want to put our spirit in charge of the other two parts of us. When our flesh is act-ing out with a craving, we take control of it with our spirit (just as a parent takes control of a rebellious child). Fasting is always coupled with a spiritual goal. So dur-ing this time of fasting, you will want to focus on prayer, study and meditation.
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networking. Each year we’ve
seen the favor of God’s anointed
power touch the souls of the per-
formers, and those in the listen-
ing audience. Come and enjoy!
Once again, it’s about time to set that mic. on fire. Mrs.
Cashyra Toney, the sponsor of the “HIS Poetry” event is
on the move again preparing for her 5th annual poetry
event.
“H.I.S” stands for HOLY, INSPIRATIONAL, and
SPIRITUAL. HIS Poetry is an event where everyone is a
special guest, but Jesus is the main feature.
If you’ve never attended a poetry event, you’ll want to
come and experience an awesome time of enjoying vari-
ous types of spoken word, poetry, and inspiring gospel
music artist. This is like no other poetry event you’ve ever
attended.
Every year, family, friends, and guest gather together to
listen to inspirational poetic performances, fellowship, and
If you are interested in sharing
your poetry, spoken word, or
music ministry, please register
on line at cashyramusic.com.
Spaces are limited, so make
sure you register early.
Admission is free, however the
concession stand will be open
throughout the evening.
tion which you know is way overdo.
7. Marriage - Now is the time for your marriage to
shift and go in the direction of God’s divine will.
8. Job - Now is the time for you to step into the
job, and/or receive that promotion that you’ve
been praying, desiring, and waiting for.
9. Project - Now is the time for you to complete
that project that you’ve been struggling with.
10. House - Now is the time to seriously search, and
plan for that house you’ve been desiring, and
needing.
11. Bank Account - Now is the time
to start that savings and build that
bank account to prepare for the needs
that you will encounter in the future.
12. Pay Bills - Now is the time to get caught up on
those long overdo, past, and lingering bills.
13. Pay Tithe - Now is the time to start faithfully
paying your tithe. God has many blessings in
His storehouse that He is waiting to release to
you upon your release to Him.
14. Make that Phone Call - Now is the time to
make that phone call that you’ve been contem-
plating on for a while. You’ll be surprised at the
results you’ll receive.
15. Car - Now is the time to go pick out that new car
that you so desperately need.
16. Say I Love You - Now is the time to break the
silence, and pride. Go ahead and tell them that
you love them; it will destroy that yoke.
Do It Now. Don’t tell the Lord, “Ok, God, I’ll do it
later when I get to it.” That’s like an under aged child
telling their parents that they’ll obey their command
when they get to it, or whenever they get ready.
This kind of attitude calls for disciple. Getting to it
later may be to late, out of season, or time. God says,
“I have spoken, you have heard; move NOW. Do it
Now, and you will receive the ‘Now’ reward, even if
the ‘Now’ reward is to be released or
manifested later. Do it now, for the
blessings which are to come later,”
saith the Lord.
“You’ve been waiting on a mighty move of God in
your life.” Thus saith the Lord, “I’ve been waiting on
a mighty move of faith from you. Step out on faith
and I’ll meet you walking on the water. I won’t let
you sink if you trust in me.” Saith the Lord.”
WHAT IS GOD TELLING YOU TO DO IN THIS SEA-
SON? FIND YOURSELF AND DOING IT!
1. Salvation - Now is the time to surrender your life
to Christ, and receive His salvation.
2. Education - Now is the time to step out and in-
crease your educational status, or finish what
you’ve started.
3. Business - Now is the time to step out and start,
upgrade, or advance that business.
4. Ministry - Now is the time to get busy for the
Lord, and get involved, or excel more in His work.
5. Forgiveness - You’ve been holding that grudge
for long enough; now is the time to let it go, and be
free.
6. Vacation - Now is the time to plan for that vaca-
NOW IS THE TIME!
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The AAF Spring Council is scheduled
to take place April 17-19 2015. See
page 10 & 11 for details.
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Janishia L. Daye & Jonathan C. Wil-
liam, will joyfully exchange their wed-
ding vows in Holy Matrimony on Sat-
urday, March 7, 2015 @ 3:00PM.
We want to congratulate them on their
coming together in the union of mar-
riage.
Mr. and Mrs. Byron & Stacy Willis are
happy to announce that they will be re-
newing their marriage vows. On May
5, 2015, they will be celebrating their
7th Year Anniversary.
They will celebrate the renewal of their marriage
vows on Sunday, May 3, 2015. This will take place
after the Sunday Worship Service at approximately
1:30PM @ the AAF Enrichment Center. 2608
Carver St.-Ste. G / Durham, NC 27705.
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TEXT: Mark 12:41-44
⦁ What we may consider small, may be big to God, or someone else. God records everything that we do
(ref: Rev. 20:12).
⦁ The widow didn’t care who was looking at her, because she gave from her heart. Give from your heart.
⦁ Some spend the greatest portion of their money on themselves, and give God the mites. God doesn’t
honor this type of giving, because it isn’t honest, neither is it the best that one can give.
December 7, 2014
Apo. Gwenna K. Span-McCarty
TEXT: John 5:19-20,31-37
⦁ In this life, we witness many things, but when we are a witness of Christ, no one can take that from us.
⦁ Are you a witness that God loves you? Are you acquainted with His: deep love, longsuffering, joy, etc.
⦁ Don’t let man tell you what you can’t be. Let God make you what He wants you to be.
⦁ It’s going to always be Jesus, no matter what. Through the Holy Ghost is where our peace lies.
TEXT: Matthew 2:1-2,7-11
⦁ There are different kind of stars: heavenly, geographic, celebrity, and spiritual leaders, but Jesus is the
true star. All other stars must bow to Him.
⦁ God’s people waited and prophesied many years for the Messiah to come. When He arrived, the Magi’s
were led by a natural star to the Spiritual Star.
⦁ Have you seen the true Star? He died to save you. Give Him a gift that is fit for a King. Give Him you.
TEXT: Matthew 2:1-8
⦁ There are so many people in and out of the church who don’t know Jesus. We keep ourselves from get-
ting to know Him because of: lack doubt, and unbelief.
⦁ When we open up our mind and heart to receive God, we can then enter in.
⦁ Jesus is: the light, the Son of God, Messiah, the Good Shepherd, the Lamb of God, the High Priest, the
Redeemer, the Rock, the way, truth and life, the Light of the world, and the mighty God.
December 14, 2014
Asst. Pastor Marsha Riley
December 21, 2014
Apo. Gwenna K. Span- McCarty
December 28, 2014
Min. Bart Toney
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TEXT: Malachi 3:7-11
⦁ Entities of the world have guidelines and rules.
This is also true in God’s kingdom about giving.
⦁ According to Haggai 1:4-10, when we don’t give
as God commanded, we have holes in our pockets.
⦁ When we build God’s house, we glorify Him.
TEXT: Matthew 6:24
⦁ We cannot serve God and wealth. God wants us
to be blessed with money, but not abuse it.
⦁ Things that Money does: (1) changes people, (2)
money mends, (3) it answers things.
⦁ You may not have a lot, but manage what’ve got.
TEXT: St. John 14:6
⦁ Need means to be in want, lack, or to inquire.
⦁ I AM is still here, He dwells in you through the
HOLY GHOST.
⦁ Faith Boosters: Mat. 17:20 - Rom. 10:17 - Mat.
11:23 - Ps. 37:25
TEXT: Acts 3:1-8
⦁ The lame man who sat at the gate, was expecting
to receive, alms, but he didn't know that he was
about to have an encounter with Jesus.
⦁ Jesus knows what we need, one true encounter
with Him will change our life forever.
TEXT: Isaiah 45:22-25
⦁ God’s promises are sure, so why do we doubt Him.
We don’t have to be uncertain about God, but our-
selves.
⦁ Faithful and Truth sits upon the white horse.
⦁ You have to hunger and thirst for God to come in.
TEXT: Isaiah 48:17-18
⦁ REMEMBER, it is God who gives us power to get
wealth (Duet. 8:18), and teaches us how to profit.
⦁Tithing is connected to our faith and honor to God.
⦁ Ananias & Sapphira died because they were dis-
honest in their giving. God loves a cheerful giver.
TEXT: 2 Chronicles 7:14
⦁ It is God who saves and provides for us (Ps. 23).
⦁1st - Humbleness is the key to unlock God’s heart.
⦁ 2nd - After humbling, is prayer. He will hear you.
⦁ It’s never to late to receive Jesus if you breath air.
TEXT: 2 Samuel 3:1
⦁ When family and friends become furious of our
faith, they can turn into our foes, and fight us.
⦁ Saul hated David because of his anointing.
⦁ Keep going, don’t let nothing shake your faith.
Apo. G. K. Span-McCarty
Jan. 4, 2015
Feb. 1, 2015
Jan. 25, 2015
Jan. 11, 2015
Jan. 18, 2015
Feb. 8, 2015
Feb.15, 2015
Feb.22, 2015
Asst. Pastor Marsha Riley
Apo. G. K. Span-McCarty
Min. David Moore Jr. Asst. Pastor Marsha Riley
Apo. G. K. Span-McCarty
Apo. G. K. Span-McCarty Apo. G. K. Span-McCarty
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Laughter is the world’s best medicine. Laughter
can reduce stress, boost your energy level and
strengthen your immune system. Laughter can
benefit both your physical and mental health, as
well as improve your relationships.
PHYSICAL HEALTH BENEFITS:
Laughter decreases stress hormones like cortisol
and increases endorphin, the feel-good chemicals
in your body. These endorphins improve your
mood and even relieve pain. Laughter improves
oxygen flow to the heart, brain and other organs,
lowers blood pressure and improves your mood
while also relieving stress, anxiety and fear. Be-
cause of the release of endorphins, laughter en-
hances your emotional balance and overall sense
of happiness. Laughter and humor help you shift
your perspective and can allow you to see nega-
tive situations in a different light. Laughter helps
trigger positive emotions and remove negative
feelings of anxiety and fear.
MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS:
Mental health benefits of laughter are numerous.
It almost instantaneously improves your mood
while also relieving stress, anxiety and fear.
THE SOCIAL ASPECT:
Laughter can improve your relationships with
relatives, co-workers, friends and your spouse.
With humor and laughter, you release inhibitions
and express your true feelings more easily.
Laughter can also help you become more confi-
dent and spontaneous.
Whatever you’re doing, you have to STOP …
and take a mini-pause, and maybe if not too
unseemly, and if you’re in the
right place, just go ahead and
ACT LIKE YOU FEEL!
Inspired By: Kori Ellis
Do you recognize any of these happy faces?
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5 And another angel came and stood
at the altar, having a golden censer;
and there was given unto him much
incense, that he should offer it with the
prayers of all saints upon the golden
altar which was before the throne.
4 And the smoke of the incense, which
came with the prayers of the saints,
ascended up before God out of the
angel’s hand.
5 And the angel took the censer, and
filled it with fire of the altar, and cast it
into the earth: and there were voices,
and thunderings, and lightings, and a
an earthquake. Rev. 8:3-5
Where there is smoke, there
is fire, and where there is
fire, something is happening.
After reading the “Prayer
Scripture,” take notice at
how powerful the prayers
of the saints are. When the
fervent prayers of the saints
reach heaven, first, they are
taken by the angel and
mixed with much incense
on the altar in front of the
throne (in the presence of
God). This mixer creates a
certain aroma in the nos-
trils of God, which prompts
Him to move.
Second, the mixer is as-
cended up to God from the
angel’s hand.
Third, the angel fills the
censer with the fire on the
altar. Then God answers
by fire when the angel cast
the fire into the earth.
Thereafter, something pow-
erful happens in the earth.
The power of God begins
to move with the same
voice that spoke in the be-
ginning saying “Let there
be light,” and there was
light. When God speaks, it
commands action.
In the earth, there were
voices (prayers are an-
swered). Thunderings (God
speaks judgment); lighten-
ing (instant miracles oc-
cur), and an earthquake (a
great shifting in the earth).
What kind of prayers can
cause God to move in such
a way? The answer is, fer-
vent prayers of: reverence,
thanksgiving, praise, wor-
ship, repentance, supplica-
tions, and intercession. So
whatever you do, continue
to fervently pray.
God will answer
you.
Ref: James 5:16
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chairs, tables, and more. A
wedding and event coordi-
nator is on staff to help cus-
tomize your event.
Rental Space Ideals Include:
Weddings
Receptions
Birthday Parties
Anniversary Celebrations
Spoken Word/Poetry Events
Church Functions
Church Services
Banquets
Concerts
Seminars
Classes
Training Sessions
Business Meetings
Office Space
Networking Socials
Reunions
Press Conferences
Press Releases
Recitals
Plays
Conferences
Fashion Shows
The AAF Enrichment Cen-
ter is available for rental
Sunday through Saturday.
Rental prices are affordable,
and renting is easy and
stress free.
Spaces rent in two to four
blocks, or special arrange-
ments can be made for cus-
tomized time blocks.
In addition to space rental,
to help enhance your event,
there are other items that
can be rented as well, such
as: lighting, sound system,
12 And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he
built in Judah castles, and cit-ies of store.
13 And he had much business
in the cities of Judah: and the
men of war,
mighty men of
valour, were in
Jerusalem.
2 Chr. 17:12-13
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The BTAP Minister’s Staff Meeting is
scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2015,
@ 6:00PM.
A brief description of the order of business
is as follows.
⦁ Preliminaries
⦁ Ministry Updates
⦁ Prepare for the Fall Quarter
⦁ T.O.P.S. - Fine Tuning Leadership
The Deacon’s Meeting is scheduled for Thurs-
day, May 21, 2015 @ 6:00PM. A brief descrip-
tion of the order of business is as follows:
⦁ Fine Tune Delegations
⦁ Review Financial Budget
BTAP MINISTER’S STAFF
SUMMER FORUM
(Thu) June 18, 2015 @ 6PM
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Faithful, good preaching, and dutiful are just a few descriptions of BTAP Church Minister’s Staff. Our
staff not only minister’s God’s word with fervency, but without constraint and with joy. The BTAP
Church Minister’s Staff serves God in and outside of the church with a sincere heart.
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Come over here where the table is spread, and the feast of the Lord is going on
(Richard Smallwood). Come with a praise on your lips, joy in your heart, and a
dance in your feet. If you’ve not yet received the Holy Ghost, come expecting the
Lord to fill your spirit. Don’t go home without it.
After the benediction of Pentecostal service, we will enjoy a hearty fellowship
dinner. We are asking everyone to bring a dish for the “Pot of Blessings.”
AAF Enrichment Center / 2608 Carver St.– Ste. G / Durham, NC 27705
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WHAT HAS THE DEVIL STOLEN FROM YOU OVER THE YEARS? Dearest beloved of the Lord, you are His
delight, and He has declared unto you, that “This Is Your Year Of Restoration.”
On New Year’s Eve, God instructed me (Apostle G. K. Span-McCarty) to minister words to His people
that would enlighten them to Financial Wisdom, and lead them to financial prosperity. The antidote
that He instructed was not complicated, furthermore, it has already been written in His word.
God declared that if we, His people would dare to step out in faith and obey His order for financial
planning through our giving of tithes and offerings, He would restore to His people that which the en-
emy had stolen from them over the years. Additionally, they would have a plenty, praise His name, and
never be ashamed (see: Financial Scripture).
God has declared in this year, ten areas in which He would open the windows of heaven and pour out
His blessings.
However, if we are not obedient to His financial order in giving, He would not be as He has been in the
past by running so quickly to our rescue when we cry out.
As a reminder of the prophetic promise for 2015, you can review God’s instructions on the next page.
25 And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the cater-pillar, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.
26 And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.
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1. The Marriage - Restoration of your marriage.
2. The House - Restoration of your home.
3. The Car - Repossessed, wrecked, and etc.
4. The Ministry - Restoration of your ministry.
5. The Gifts of Ministry - Your ministry gifts will be restored.
6. The Job/Business - The job/business that the devil stole.
7. The Money - The money that the devil stole.
8. Your Children, and Children’s Children - Your children that the devil tried to steal.
9. The Relationships - Valuable relationships that the devil got in and destroyed.
10. Your Health - God is coming with healing in His wings.
1. God Is Watching - God is standing at the plate watching.
2. Mess With Stuff - If we don’t pay our tithes, God is going to mess with our stuff.
3. Exact - God is going to exact it from us. Exact means, to obtain by, or as by force or authority;
to demand.
4. Borrowed Money - It is borrowed money, and He’s telling us to return 10% back to Him.
5. No Mercy - He won’t have the kind of mercy that He had before in coming to our rescue when
we cry out: MERCY, WARNING, JUDGEMENT (blessings or cursings).
(1) Tithe 10% $300.00
(2) Government 5% $150.00
(3) Food 5% $150.00
(4) Bills 67% $2,010.00
(5) Health 5% $150.00
(6) Benevolence 1% $30.00
(7) Savings 2% $60.00
(8) Investment 1% $30.00
(9) Spend 3% $90.00
(10) Misc. 1% $30.00
100% $3,000.00
Financial freedom can be a reality
when we learn how to exercise disci-
pline and order in the distributions of
our money. Financial freedom doesn’t
come because people make, or receive
mega bucks, but it can come when we
learn how to carefully budget and spend those bucks.
On Sunday, February 8, 2015, I preached a message
entitled “Money Divisions.” This was more of an illustra-
tive message which included an elaboration about
God’s desire to teach His people how to profit, and
walk in the right way which leads to peace and right-
eousness. At your right, I have included the same
“Financial Divisions Plan” illustrated in the message. If
needed, feel free to us it as a guide for your own finan-
cial planning. Adjust it to fit your own lifestyle. Apostle G.K. Span-McCarty
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♦ Movie Night
(Sat.) June 13, 2015 & Aug. 8,
2015
@ 6:00pm
♦ BTAP Minster’s Staff
Summer Forum
(Thu.) June 18, 2015
@ 6:00pm-7:30pm
♦ AAF Holy Convocation
(Fri. - Sun.) July 24-26, 2015
♦ AAF Visions & Dreams
(Course)
(Tue’s) Aug. 4 - Aug. 25, 2015
@ 6:30pm - 8:00pm
If you need to schedule an
appointment, feel free to
call our office or email us.
As part of the AAF covering, we exercise liberties to publicize
various information about the ministries and members such
as various celebrations. We do not disclose other personal
information or various photos without permission from the
proposed person. If you prefer not to have your information
publicized, please contact our office or email us to inform us
concerning your disapproval.
Be in tune for cancellations
through the winter months
due to sever weather.
⦁ All Scriptures are taken from the King James Version Bible.
⦁ All publication writings were created by Gwenna K. Span-
McCarty unless otherwise stated.
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15 I am the LORD, your Holy One,
the creator of Israel, your King. 16 Thus saith the LORD, which maketh a way in the sea, and a
path in the mighty waters;
17 Which bringeth forth the
chariot and horse, the army
and the power; they shall lie down together, they shall not
rise: they are extinct, they are
quenched as tow.
18 Remember ye not the former
things, neither consider the
things of old.
19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall
ye not know it? I will even
make a way in the wilderness,
and rivers in the desert.
20 The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and
the owls: because I give waters
in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my
people, my chosen.
21 This people have I formed for
myself; they shall shew forth
my praise.
Isaiah 43:15-21