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WAYMAN GOOD HOPE

“Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the

time; thank God no matter what happens. This

is the way God wants you who belong to

Christ Jesus to live.”

(I Thes 5:18 The Message)

Welcome November, the time of Thanksgiv-ing and the transition period between the Sea-son of Pentecost and the Season of Advent. Moreover, we welcome the start of our third quarter of “Kingdom Living” Focal Scriptures which for the next three months will center on “Kingdom Gratitude.”

You will recall that the purpose of our “Kingdom Living” Scriptural Focus has been to identify and share those Biblical texts that have special meaning for us in our lives as Be-lievers. These are the Bible verses which em-power us for abundant living so that God’s Kingdom here on earth is a reality in our lives, as well as in the lives of our family and the Church community where we worship and serve.

For the months of May-June-July, we fo-cused on the “Trust” Scriptures; and we shared Bible verses that remind us how to strengthen ourselves by living as people who trust in God, using as a pivotal text Proverbs 3:5-6. For the three month cycle of Aug-Sept-Oct, our focus was “Kingdom Working” whereby we ac-knowledged God’s purpose and mission for our lives as “workers” for the Kingdom, citing Jesus' great commission to Believers as found in Acts 1:8. In sum, if we live for God and if

we are to reap the benefits and blessings of abundant living, not only do we trust God, we also work for God.

And, now for the Nov-Dec-Jan quarter, we turn to “Kingdom Gratitude”—Thanking God for the Power; Thanking God for the Promise; and then Thanking God for Jesus! Let us begin this month of with Thanksgiving by thanking God for the power.

We should note that an “attitude of grati-tude” is essential for Kingdom Living. Every-thing that we do in our lives ought to begin with a word of thanks to God for empowering us to live. A we end this Season of Pentecost, let us remember that the promise of Pentecost is that we will “receive power from on high”—

power to believe, power to trust, power to love—thereby, giving us power to live. It be-gins with the attitude of gratitude—a mindset, a conscious choice, a frame of reference, an arrangement of our thoughts, a mental position towards life’s situations which says that “I choose to be thankful.” It’s an attitude that be-lieves that “all things (do) truly work together

for good for those who love the Lord and who

are called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28.

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THE PASTOR’S WORD

November 2015

News of Good Hope

2015 HOMECOMING

Wayman celebrated 130 years of service in this community of faith on Sunday, October 25, 2015 during our Annual Homecoming Day. Dr. Gwendolyn Young, First Lady of Silas 1st Baptist Church in Severna Park was the guest speaker. The theme was "Families Remembering, Reconnecting and Being Revitalized Through the Word of God", with a subtopic of "A Reason to Come Home". More than one hundred were fed spiritually and nutritionally. It was a glorious occasion.

On Saturday, October 24th, there was a pre-Homecoming service where we reminisced with songs from Rev. Alan Alston, "The Crea-tion", by James Weldon Johnson, was recited by Sis. Andrea Dar-den, and many gave reflections and testimonies about the blessings they have received by being part of the Wayman Good Hope family. The Saturday service revitalized us and prepared us for the Sunday Celebration. We look forward to more blessings this time next year.

Sis. Sandra Dixon, Chairperson, Sis. Andrea Darden, Co-Chairperson

Dr. Gwendolyn Young

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THE PASTOR’S WORD

Think about the things for which we are thankful, and then think about the choices that we have made over the course of our living. Are there people whom we have not forgiven? Are there situations which we have not forgot-ten? Are there scenes from our lives that we continue to replay in our minds? Is there “stuff” that keeps showing up in our memories? If so, it simply means that we have made a choice not to forgive; we have made a choice to keep re-membering; we have made a choice to keep replaying the painful stories and the hurtful scenes over and over again in our minds.

Could it be that some of us have missed the true abun-dance and the true joy because we have made a choice to hold on to an attitude which actually blocks the blessings of God? Could it be that our choice about how we arrange our thoughts has prevented some of us from actually seeing our blessings? And, failing to see our blessings, can we ever expect to find a reason for which to be thankful?

If this is the choice that you make, then your life script becomes living that is filled with bitterness and anger, be-cause it seems that you have been denied the blessings and the abundance of true Kingdom living. Conversations be-come negative—filled with complaints and disparaging remarks about anyone who appears to be living the abun-dant life. And the bottom line is that it is all because of the choices made—the choice to not give thanks to God. It is all in the attitude; and it can be summed up as having an attitude of gratitude. And it is a choice that we all make about how we will live our lives!

The conclusion of the matter is simple. Everything in our lives is a reflection of a choice that we have made. If we want a different result, we need to make a different choice. When we choose not to let go of certain feelings and thoughts, we choose to limit our gratitude—we choose

to limit the number of things for which we can be thankful. We can sing the hymns and songs about being grateful, but the words are simply words in a song that have no real con-nection to our lives because we refuse to choose to be thankful in all things. Too often, we pick and choose when and for what and for whom we will be thankful. Yet, this attitude—this choice—goes against the Word of God which says:

“In everything give thanks, for this is God’s

will for you in Christ Jesus.”

God who created us knows that in order for us to live fully and abundantly, we have to wrap our minds and thoughts around “being thankful.”

Therefore, let us give thanks to God for the power to live and for the power that God gives us to have control over our thoughts, our mind sets, and our positions. Let us re-member the power of those words, “Get thee behind me Satan,” and let us move forward to real “Kingdom Living”, embracing the abundance that God has in store for all who believe on His Word and who trust in His grace and His mercy.

And let us be firm in our resolve to choose to put aside the complaining, fault-finding, and fear which reflect that we do not trust God. And let us never forget that true Kingdom living is about trusting God; and knowing that God has given us a purpose, a mission, and work to do for the building of His Kingdom here on earth.

And finally, let us always give thanks for the power to continue “…to run with patience the race that is set before us, always looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.” (Heb 12:1b-2b)

Love, Joy, and Peace,

Pastor Poag-Ray

News of Good Hope - Editorial Staff Editor - Pamela Spearman

This Month’s Contributor(s)

Sis. Sandra Dixon Sis. Linda Johnson Sis. Sylvia Nolan

Pastor - Rev. Dr. Lois A. Poag-Ray

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Scriptural Thought for the Conference Year 2015-2016 The one who is taught the word is to share all good things with the one who teaches him. Do not be deceived,

God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh

will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal

life. Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. So then, while

we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the

faith. Galatians 6:6-10 NASB

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NEWS FROM THE COMMISSION ON HEALTH

SIS. SYLVIA NOLAN, CHAIRPERSON

Cancer-Causing Chemicals • Formaldehyde: Used to em-

balm dead bodies

• Benzene: Found in gasoline

• Polonium 210: Radioactive

and very toxic

Vinyl chloride: Used to make

pipes

Toxic Metals • Chromium: Used to make

steel

• Arsenic: Used in pesticides

• Lead: Once used in paint

Cadmium: Used to make bat-

Tobacco smoke contains a

deadly mix of more than 7,000 chemicals. Hundreds

are toxic. About 70 can cause cancer. Here are

Poison Gases • Carbon monoxide: Found in

car exhausts

• Hydrogen cyanide: Used in

chemical weapons

• Ammonia: Used in house-

hold cleaners

• Butane: Used in lighter fluid

• Toluene: Found in paint

thinners

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PRAYER REQUESTS

Inez Boone James Brown, Jr. Lloyd Carter

Marjorie Coates Rev. Annette Colston

Peggy Colbert Anne Coates Day

Marion Floyd

Kalanai Harried Lillie Ann Henson

Carolyn Hunt Mediterranean Jackson

Joseph Lovett Gary Minniefield Nola Solomon Izetta Wallace

Grace White

4th Shayla Pearmon 5th Andre Butler 10th Luvinia Coates 11th Thomas Jackson 12th George Darden Yvonne Melton

13th Kelvin Pack 15th Gail Somerville 16th Marjorie Coates 29th Michael Gough 30th Joshua Pack

View the “News of Good Hope” on-line at

www.waymangoodhope.org click on the “publications” tab

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

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Upcoming Special Events

Wednesday Morning Prayer Line

6:30 –6:45 am

1-605-475-3235 Access Code 705504#

Dial in & put your phone on mute to listen

The Wayman Good Hope Community Job Center is open

Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm.

Help is available for those who are: Unemployed, Looking for a Career Change,

Want Career Training/Certification,

Seeking Help with Resume Writing, Seeking Help with Interviewing Skills.

Please confirm attendance by noon each Monday

Christian Cavalier’s Anniversary

Saturday, November 14 @ 6 pm

$10 Donation

November 19th -21st

Capital District Conference

Turner Memorial A.M.E. Church

Contact the Church Office for more information

The Men’s Fellowship

Will meet Saturday, November 14 @ 9am

All Men are invited

Join us for

Bible Study

Wednesdays at 7pm

Colossians: A Journey to Spiritual Maturity

If you need a

Ride to Sunday Service

contact the Church Office by noon on Thursdays

Check the Calendar for other scheduled meetings

Senior Choir Anniversary

Sunday, November 1st - 4:00 pm

Male Chorus Anniversary

Sunday, December 6th - 4pm

Sunday, November 8th 10 am Service

Veterans Sunday

Rev. Judy Johnson-Joiner,

Retired US Army - Preaching

The Women’s Fellowship

Will meet Friday, November 13 @ 7pm

All women are invited

WANTED - Photographers & Reporters

NO EXPERIENCE REQD

To take Pictures and/or Write Articles About Church Events

Contact Pam Spearman for information

Wednesday, November 25th - 7pm

Pre - Thanksgiving Worship Service

Please Join Us

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Wayman Tributes

Bro. Willis Day

May 28, 1920 - October 10, 2015

Sis. Irene Johnson

April 14, 1928 - October 22, 2015

In Memorial

Sis. Myrtle White

1926—2005

In Loving Memory

I am not alone,

And never will be

All the precious memories

of the bond we shared

Will never depart from me

Missing you,

Linda

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Congratulations for 61 years of marriage

Roger & Sylvia Nolan shown at the Wayman Homecoming Dinner

On October 23, 2015, Roger and Sylvia Nolan celebrated 61 years of marriage and Sylvia’s retirement with approxi-mately 200 family and friends at Hella’s Restaurant in Millersville, Maryland. Mrs. Nolan recently retired after over 56 years of employment as a dental assistant. From 1959-1990 she worked for Rev. Samuel P. Callahan, D.D.S., Anne Arundel County’s first African American dentist. From 1990—2015 at the U.S. Naval Academy Naval Health Clinic. It was a joyous occasion and all who attended were blessed.

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News from the Missionary Society

Many of you know I like putting jigsaw puzzles together.

So when our Women's Ministry decided to put a 500 piece

puzzle together at our meeting, I was excited. All of the

women present played a different role in completing the

puzzle. Just as each piece of a puzzle fits together, so does

our lives interlock. Some of us are the edges that hold firm

to our beliefs, encouraging others and patiently waiting for

another piece to be connected. Others are the pieces that

bond together, like the colors of the picture painted on

each piece, looking alike, yet uniquely made. Each piece

has its own place in the puzzle. No other piece can fit in

its place. We all kept searching the board to find the miss-

ing pieces. A few pieces fell on the floor, one of us picked

it up and put it where it belonged. Isn't this what we do when our family members or church member go astray? Until

the last piece is put in its place, the puzzle is not complete. Ladies, are you the missing piece? See you on the second

Friday.

Sandra Dixon

Something to Think About

On Saturday October 17th the Irene D. Williamson Missionary Society hosted the Celeste Duckette Area Meeting. Area Director Selerya Moore conducted our meeting. Also in attendance were our Washington Confer-ence President, Jeanette Hite, and our former President, Oveta Watkins. After the conclusion of our meeting Zessie Carter of Reid Temple was crowned Dorcas Queen for the Celeste Duckette Area.

Thank you to Agnes Coates and Jackie Harris for their help in serving lunch. A special thank you to Claudette White who prepared her famous chicken stew and vegetable as part of our lunch.

On Sunday October 18th we celebrated our Annual Missionary Day during our morning worship service. Our guest Preacher was Rev. Erica Bennett, Associate Pastor at Bethel AME Church in Montclair Virginia. Rev. Bennett’s sermon “It is Time to Grow”, was from Col. 3:12-17.

Thank you to everyone who took part in making our Annual Day a Spiritual Blessing.

Sis. Jeanette Hite, Washington Conference President and Sis. Oveta Watkins, Former

Sis. Zessie Carter , Dorcas Queen for the Celeste Duckette Area.

If you would like to donate for the Missionary Society Thanksgiving and/or Christmas Drives, please contact Sis. Linda Johnson.

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WAYMAN GOOD HOPE Rev. Dr. Lois A. Poag-Ray, Pastor

100 Hoyle Lane Severna Park, MD 21146

MINISTERIAL STAFF Rev. Dr. Lois A. Poag-Ray, Pastor

Rev. Lisa Purvis, Director of Christian Education

Pastor’s Office Hours See the weekly bulletin or call the office for an appointment

CHURCH OFFICE STAFF Sis. Sharon Cager-Best, Administrative Assistant

Sis. Sandra Dixon, Financial Officer

Church Office Hours Mon. - Thurs. 10am – 2pm

Church phone (410)647-4867 Church fax (410)647-4883 Email – waymangoodhope@aol.com Website – waymangoodhope.org

“To all who struggle and desire victory; to all who sin and need forgiveness; to all who are anxious and need peace; to

all who mourn and long for comfort; to all who are sensitive and look for service; to all who hunger and

thirst after righteousness; to whomsoever will – this Church opens wide its doors and bids you welcome in the

name of Christ Jesus our Lord!”

“Enter this Church, therefore, not as a stranger, but as the guest of God. Come then into God’s presence with joy in your

hearts and thanks on your lips, offering God your love and service. Beseech God’s blessing on those who minister and

worship here, and may that blessing rest on you forever.”

WAYMAN GOOD HOPE CHURCH SCHEDULE: SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES

MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 10 AM

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Every 1st Sunday

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Every 3rd Sunday

CHURCH SCHOOL & BIBLE STUDY

CHURCH SCHOOL (Children & Youth) Tuesday 6:15-7:15 PM

CHURCH SCHOOL (Adults) Sunday 9:00-9:50 AM

PRAYER CALL (Dial 605-475-3235 code 705504#) Wednesday 6:30-6:45 AM

BIBLE STUDY (Adults) Wednesday 7:00 PM

MONTHLY

LOVE FEAST Wednesday before the 1st Sunday at 6:30 PM

OFFICIAL BOARD 3rd Thursday 7:00 PM

Refer to the Calendar for other regularly scheduled meetings & rehearsals.