Rooted In Christ

The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree. Ps.

92:12.

He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water,

that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf

also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall

prosper. Ps. 1:3.

These texts describe the happy state of the man or

woman whose soul is rooted and grounded in Christ.

But there is always danger that souls will not anchor

themselves in God, but be content to drift hither and

thither, the sport of Satan’s temptations.

Are you beginning to see the defects in your

character? Do not feel helpless and discouraged.

Look to Jesus, who knows your every weakness and

pities your every infirmity.… It is no disgrace to

confess our sins and forsake them. The disgrace rests

upon those who know their sins but continue in them

and grieve the dear Savior by their crooked paths. A

knowledge of our wrongs should be more highly

prized than a happy flight of feeling, for it is evidence

that the Spirit of God is striving with us, and that

angels are round about us.…

In true contrition for sin, come to the foot of the

cross, and there leave your burdens. Come exercising

repentance toward God because you have broken His

law and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ to pardon your

transgressions and reconcile you to the Father.

Temple NEWS

Monthly Newsletter of Solomon’s Temple Church

Pastor K. D. Shivers and

Leading Lady E. R. Shivers

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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF SOLOMON’S TEMPLE CHURCH

SEPTEMBER 2012 – VOLUME 4; ISSUE 9

WWW.SOLOMONS-TEMPLECHURCH.ORG

Believe what God says; take his promises to

your heart…

See the weary traveler toiling over the hot

sands of the desert, with no shelter to protect

him from the rays of a tropical sun. His water

supply fails, and he has nothing to quench his

burning thirst. His tongue becomes swollen;

he staggers like a drunken man. Visions of

home and friends pass before his mind as he

believes himself ready to perish in the terrible

desert. Suddenly those in advance send forth a

shout of joy. In the distance, looming up out

of the dreary, sandy waste is a palm tree,

green and flourishing….

As the palm tree, drawing nourishment from

the fountain of living water, is green and

flourishing in the midst of the desert, so the

Christian may draw rich supplies of grace

from the fountain of God’s love and may

guide weary souls, that are full of unrest and

ready to perish in the desert of sin, to those

waters of which they may drink, and live.

Rooted In Christ Continued …

The Man Must Lead

“Christ is the head of every man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head of Christ”

-1 Corinthians 11:3

God has created a systematic chain of command by which He

operates. He expects this chain of command to become part of

our lives as well. Even Jesus Christ, the Son of God, comes

under the authority of God the Father. A man is to place

himself under the lordship of Jesus Christ. This is not a

statement of equality, but of function. God ordained this order

at creation. Further, a woman comes under the authority of her

husband as a statement of submission to God.

What happens when we break the chain of command? Satan

began his plan of attack on man right in the Garden of Eden. He

got Eve and Adam to switch roles. Eve took the lead and Adam

became the follower. It was a disastrous experience. Sin was

introduced to the world along with its companions, death and

disobedience.

God has stitched women in such a way that they are built to be

responders. When the man leads the home by placing himself

under the lordship of Jesus Christ, the woman will follow. But

for a follower to be a good follower, they must have someone

worth following. If the man refuses to recognize the authority

of Jesus in his life, then the woman will step into the leadership

role.

One Minute Please

The biblical definition of real manhood is a man who leads his

family in the worship of God by submitting to his Lord.

Matthew 28:19-20 “Go therefore and make disciples of all

the nations, baptizing them in the name of

the Father and of the Son and of the Holy

Spirit, "teaching them to observe all

things that I have commanded you; and

lo, I am with you always, even to the end

of the age." Amen.

Newsletter Submissions

Do you know someone

who is doing great things in the

community, school, or church?

Nominate them to be the

Outstanding Disciple of the

Month. This person can be a

youth or an adult.

Don’t forget to recognize

those celebrating an

anniversary, graduation (from

high school, college, or any

other), or special occasion.

We also want to know

about those who have made the

honor roll. Let’s not forget

baby announcements, bible

humor, or recipes.

If you have a story or idea

that you would like to

incorporate into the newsletter,

forward the story to

stsecretary@verizon.net or leave

the idea on the secretary’s desk.

Hope Parker 09/02

Nikia Robertson 09/05

Ruby Clarke 09/10

Shirley Haskins 09/10

Pamela Cooper-Wells 09/12

Edith Shivers 09/13

Willie Turner Sr. 09/15

Michael Green 09/17

Katrina Suiter 09/18

Ray Holmes 09/19

Alonzo Taylor Jr. 09/19

Karen Lee 09/20

Shineka Scott 09/21

Elliott Javon 09/21

Renazi Vinson 09/22

Marcus Gundy 09/23

James Jones 09/23

Bryce Williams 09/24

Margaret Thomas 09/27

Tara Clarke 09/30

September Birthdays If your birthday is missing from the list or incorrect, let the office know.

Points to Ponder

God understands our prayers even when we can’t find the

words to say in them – Unknown

The winds of God is always blowing, you must set the sail

– Unknown

Prayer is the link that connects us to God. – J. B. Simpson

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( Christian Instruction for Disciples Session )

C.I.D. Sessions resume on September 11, 2012

Bible Study at 6:30PM

September Teacher’s Schedule

September Teacher’s Schedule (The date in parenthesis is the Sunday date of the

lessons to be taught on Tuesday)

Adult Teachers

Sept 11th Sis Evelyn Moton (09-16)

Sept 18th Sis Turekia White (09-23)

Sept 25th Bro Michael Green (09-30)

Beginners/Intermediate Teacher

Sis Shirley Haskins & Sis Lucy Watkins

Teenager Teacher

Sis Cynthia Edwards

If you would like an explanation of the

lesson, check it out on our newly designed

website at

www.solomons-templechurch.org

Scripture and Welcome 09/02 Shirley Haskins (Luke 14:22-25)

Welcome: Krystle Daye

09/09 Taleigha Turner (Philippians 3:12-14)

Welcome: Anthony Gray

09/16 Mary Diggs (Psalms 1:1-6)

Welcome: Melvin Turner

09/23 Danielle Seaborne (Hebrews 1:1-4)

Welcome: Lena Holmes

09/30 LaToya Diggs (Psalms 33:10-15)

Welcome: Grayland Robinson

September Door Opener Bro Stanley Robinson

Hour of Power

September 28th

Minister Terrell Batten

Worship Leader Schedule 09/02 Elder Sarah Hatton

09/09 Sis Krystle Daye

09/16 Elder Margaret Thomas

09/23 MIT Bertram Blackwell

09/30 Elder Wayne Hatton

Servant Leader Schedule 09/02 Sis Lucy Watkins

09/09 Bro Donald Watkins

09/16 Sis Jackie Ruffin

09/23 Bro Earl Moton

09/30 Sis Wendy Green

Children Fellowship

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Discover God By Valerie Gray

I am 29 years old and have been saved for about 19 years

now, but I feel I’m just on the threshold of discovering Him.

I want to move closer and closer to Him and learn more and

more about Him.

Do you know what Paul said at the end of his ministry? That

he may know God (see Philippians 3:10). Did he know God?

Yes, but he knew so little about Him.

Let me ask you a question. Did Christopher Columbus

discover America? Well, he touched on the shores of

America. But even today there are thousands of unnamed

lakes, forests, and more where no one has yet completely

explored.

There is so much in Christ.

You may have “touched on” Christ, but God’s plan is that

you know Him more and more each day. The only way of

getting to know God in a deeper and more intimate way is

spending daily time with Him.

Jesus was essentially part of the triune God head. Yet the

bible says that even before while it was still dark in the

morning, He went off to a solitude place and spent time with

the Father in prayer.

Purpose in your heart and in your mind this month, the

remainder of this year and the rest of your life to get to know

God a little more each day.

God cares about every aspect of your life. Even the

minuscule things that you think are not important, He cares

about them. Seek God’s guidance on every-day decisions

that you make.

Remember not to do all of the talking, but make it a two-way

conversation. God loves to hear from His greatest creation

and to spend time with you. He wants to reveal Himself to

you in new ways.

Give God an opportunity to not only speak to you but show

you who He is, like Jehovah Rophi, Jehovah Nissi or

Jehovah Shalom.

A Pastor’s Prayer

Today I give thanks...........

For guidance each and every day,

For lost souls won along the way,

For tears of joy streaming down each face,

For a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place,

For pews that's filled to overflowing,

For faces that are happy and glowing,

For prayers sent to God above,

For His never failing love,

For quiet times in my favorite chair,

For a wife who smiles before me there,

For Christian sisters and brothers,

Who care for one another,

For God's grace,

That allows me to minister in this place,

For each family represented,

For each lost heart that's repented,

For all the lives You've let me touch,

I humbly thank you God.........so much!

October

12th Church and

Pastor Anniversary

December

Winter Begins

CHRISTMAS

New Year’s Eve

Service

November

THANKSGIVING

September

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09/02 2:00pm We will worship with Sandy Mt Baptist in their opening

revival

09/03 Labor Day

09/08 9:30 Teacher meeting

09/09 Following morning service, the Benjamin Tribe will meet at

Smithfield Park and the Joseph Tribe will meet at McDonalds

Grandparents Day

09/10 6:30-8:30pm Adult Praise dance

09/13 Happy Birthday First Lady!!!

09/15 Asher Tribe Service

09/21 6:30pm Men’s and Women’s ministry will meet

09/22 First day of Autumn

9-11:00am Adult praise dance

10:00am First Lady will preach at the Norfolk Waterside

Marriott Hotel

5:15AM Men’s Fishing Trip. Men, meet at church by 5:00am.

Van will be leaving at 5:15.

09/23 Directly following morning service, the Pastor and Church

Anniversary committee will meet at McDonalds

The Benjamin Tribe will sponsor “Ballin with Benjamin” at

2:00pm

09/24 6:30 Levite meeting ; 7:30pm AOS meeting

09/28 7-8pm Hour of Power

09/30 Servant Leaders meeting at Cowling Restaurant

2:00pm Pastor and First Lady will be tag-team preaching at

Lebanon Baptist Church in their Men and Women’s Day

Service. Mass Choir and ushers are asked to serve.

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Ballin’ with Benjamin

Baseball Co-Ed Game Sponsored by Solomon’s Temple Benjamin Tribe

Time: 2:00pm When: September 23rd, 2012

Cost: $5 Why: To support our building fund.

You’ll get admission and lunch

Where: Place to be announced

Come have fun & watch great sportsmanship plus fellowship. Be

a part of the process for the NEW Solomon’s Temple

Church on Route 17 in Carrollton, VA

As we think about being good stewards of our

talents, ministries and gifts, I want us to first consider

what the Bible says about the priority of ministry. In

other words, why should you be interested in finding a

place of service within the body of the church? Let me

share ten reasons why you should be interested in

discovering your place of service within the church.

1. You’ve been created for ministry! "For we are God s workmanship, created in Christ

Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in

advance for us to do." - Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)

2. You’ve been saved for ministry!

"It is He who saved us and chose us for His holy

work, not because we deserved it but because that was

His plan long before the world began." - 2 Timothy

1.9 (LB)

3. You’ve been called to ministry!

"I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you

have received" - Ephesians 4:1 (NIV)

You have been chosen by God Himself-you are

priests of the King... you are God’s very own - all this

is so that you may show to others how God called you

out of darkness into His wonderful light. Once you

were less than nothing; now you are God’s own!"- 1

Peter 2:9-10 (LB)

4. You’ve been gifted for ministry!

"But each man has his own gift from God; one has

this gift, another has that." - 1 Corinthians 7:7 (NIV)

5. You’ve been authorized for ministry!

"(Jesus said) All authority in heaven and on earth has

been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples . .

.” - Matthew 28:l8-19a (NIV) "We are therefore

Christ’s ambassadors." - 2 Corinthians 5:20 (NIV)

6. You’re commanded to minister!

“Take heed to the ministry which you have received

in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.” - Colossians 4:17

(NKJV)

7. You’re to be prepared for ministry! "Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the

apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors

and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s

people to do his work and build up the church . . ." -

Going the Distance Go that extra mile in serving God through the ministry you are entrusted with or apart of.

Ephesians 4:11-12 (NLT)

8. The body of Christ needs your ministry!

"(Jesus said) The harvest is great but the workers are

few." - Matthew 9:37 (NLT)

9. You’re accountable for your ministry!

"So then, each of us will give an account of himself

to God." - Romans 14:12 (NIV)

10. You will be rewarded for your ministry!

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as

working for the Lord, not men, since you know you

will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a

reward."- Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV)

JOY IN MINISTRY

Some people have a job in church. Others get

involved in a ministry. What’s the difference?

• If you’re doing it because no one else will and to

serve the Lord, it’s a ministry.

• If you’re doing it just well enough to get by, it’s a

job. If you’re doing it to the best of your ability, it’s

a ministry.

• If you’re committed to staying with it even when it

means letting go of other things, it’s a ministry.

• If you quit because no one praised you or thanked

you, it’s a job. If you stay with it even though no

one seems to notice, it’s a ministry.

• If your concern is faithfulness, it’s a ministry.

• It’s hard to get excited about a job.

• It’s almost impossible not to be excited about a

ministry!

In closing, strive to find where you fit in best and

GET TO WORK. If you’re not sure, talk with your

tribe leader, Pastor Shivers or First Lady. There is

always work to be done in the ministry. If you are a

leader of a ministry, do everything to glorify God.

Give 110% when completing a task. Don’t do

things half-hearted. Whatever the ministry, whether

watering the flowers, cleaning the bathroom or

planning events, many souls are at stake and are

depending on your ministry. Remember we are all

striving to hear those words; “Well done my good

and faithful servant”.