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“A Harvest of Miracle Breakthroughs and Heavenly Blessings”

Greetings Mighty St. Stephen Disciples,

This year has been declared the “Year of the Harvest.” The Harvest is be-

fore our eyes. We are still growing. As we celebrate another year in the

history of our great church, we are very appreciative to the members for

the love, unity and support given to the success of the St. Stephen Baptist

Church. So many lives have been inspired through preaching, teaching

and serving the community, county, country and even our world. The de-

velopment of St. Stephen members into mature disciples has certainly con-

tributed to the achievements of the ministry. It brings so much joy to see us

walking in harmony and working together for the common good of man-

kind to the glory of God. We appreciate the love, respect and support that

you have shown to your Pastor & First Lady. You make leading a pleasur-

able experience.

While 68 years is a wonderful milestone, there are still hills to climb,

mountains to move and lives to whom we must share the Gospel. We chal-

lenge the members to continue worshipping, serving, giving and loving in

the name of Jesus. The best is yet to come.

With the Love of Jesus,

Overseer & First Lady TwymanOverseer & First Lady TwymanOverseer & First Lady TwymanOverseer & First Lady Twyman

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KINGDOM BUILDING BIBLE INSTITUTE

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SUMMER/FALL 2012

classes begin

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Child care provided

To register or more information contact:

Minister Sophia Evans [email protected]

(301) 885-8942 cell

Sister Roberta Stoutamire [email protected]

Classes include:

GROWING TOWARDS SPIRITUAL MATURITY

OLD TESTAMENT PART I

TRIUNE GOD

CHRISTIAN ETHICS

$25 REGISTRATION FEE $17 book fee

State Overseer Lanier C. Twyman, Sr., Pastor

St. Stephen Baptist Church

5757 Temple Hill road, temple hills MD 20748

Telephone: (301) 899-8885 FAX: (301) 899-2555

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Welcome HomeWelcome HomeWelcome HomeWelcome Home

The church is like a family expecting guests into their home. Have you taken a look at your church facilities lately? How are you welcoming guests into your church?

Curb Appeal - One of the first perceptions that a guest has of your church is based on its appearance from the street. It’s easy to become so engrossed with what goes on inside our church that we don’t recognize the positive or negative signals given by the exteriors of our building. What would a guest note about your church’s curb appeal? ♦ Are the doors open to the street and sidewalks, or does the building give the appearance of a fortress? ♦ Are the doors themselves inviting, or are they dark and drab, making you wonder what’s happening behind them? ♦ Once inside, is it obvious where to go to worship if you are a first-time guest? ♦ Is there easy access to the parking lot and plenty of parking near the main entrance marked for guests? ♦ Are there any indications from the exterior that your church is celebrating a particular season or event? ♦ Does the upkeep and maintenance of the buildings and grounds show that the members take pride in their buildings? This brief listing should stimulate your thinking about your church, maybe even prompting the creation of a to-do list. These items, as important as they are, are only one aspect of welcoming guests. How are your attitudes towards the people, both guests and members, who will be walking into your church?

Organized Friendliness - Effective welcoming is best accomplished by adopting an attitude of organized friendliness. The fo-cus should be on the needs of the worshipers from the time they enter the parking lot until they are seated for worship. It’s best handled by an official group of people who not only have the gifts and graces to express social warmth, but are also willing to commit their time and energy to this ministry. When done well, it’s a major plus factor in the church’s total ministry.

Greeting Unleashed - The ministry of greeting in churches today often ranks below that of preaching, teaching and music. It’s important to remember that the greeting is the first impression guests get of your church. And in fact, if a bad impression is made in the greeting stage, a newcomer may completely shut down, regardless of how fantastic the other elements of the church are. Greeting is a ministry, one that is becoming more important than ever in today’s experience-oriented culture. The guests coming to your church next Sunday may not understand all of the words they will hear, but the warm and caring actions of your greeting team will speak loud and clear. To the person seeking peace and truth, an ounce of kindness is worth a pound of preaching. Church greeters have a one-another ministry – face to face, hand to hand and heart to heart with people they are called to serve. Church greeting should be elevated to its fully deserved and recognized status as a one-another ministry. Throughout Paul’s letter to the Romans are seven references to the one-another ministry. What a great spiritual and biblical foundation for the ministry of church greeters.

♦ Accept One Another – Romans 15:7 gives us the ministry of mutual acceptance, resting on Christ’s teaching of uncondi-tional love. A verbal greeting and/or an offer of a handshake are ways of focusing on the other person.

♦ Honor One Another – Romans 12:10 provides the one-another ministry of an encouraging word. ♦ Be Kind to One Another – Kindness is found in Romans 12:10, as well as deliberate acts of kindness welcoming worship-

ers, no matter what. Greeting with a kind heart can set the tone for the rest of the day. ♦ Love One Another – In Romans 13:8, unconditional goodwill is expressed in a positive attitude towards all people. ♦ Understand One Another – Romans 14:13 phrases it negatively, but a positive approach and spiritual understanding will

overcome a negative attitude. We also need to remember that our lives outside the church make a powerful statement, so we must live in an uncompromising manner.

♦ Instruct One Another – Romans 15:4 reminds us that we are role models in the fruit of the Spirit at all times. ♦ Greet One Another –In Romans 16:16, we are reminded of the human touch and its important healing and calming quali-

ties. We also need to be sensitive to the manner of the touch. In most cases, the offer of a handshake is appropriate for guests, while a friendly hug maybe more appropriate for friends and long-time members. The key is to express a genuine welcome in the manner most appropriate.

♦ Serve One Another – Paul’s writing in Galatians 5:13, spells it out without prejudice or judgment, to welcome and serve all who come in the name of Christ. When a church understands and practice these one-another aspects, it is well on the way to living out the presence of Christ within and it becomes very obvious to those to whom are extended a friendly hand.

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First Impressions Are Everything

He almost didn’t see the old, stranded lady on the side of the road. But even in the dim light of the day, he could see

she needed help. So he pulled up in front of her Mercedes Benz and got out. His Pontiac was still sputtering when he

approached her. Even with a smile on his face, she was worried. No one had stopped to help for the last hour, so was

he going to hurt her? He didn’t look safe; he looked poor and hungry. He could see that she was frightened, standing

out there in the cold. He knew how she felt. It was that chill which only fear can put in you. He said, “I’m here to

help you, ma’am. Why don’t you wait in the car where it’s warm? By the way, my name is Bryan.” Well, all she had

was a flat tire, but for an old lady that was bad enough. Bryan crawled under the car looking for a place to put the

jack, skinning his knuckles a time or two. Soon he was able to change the tire, but he had to get dirty and his hands

hurt. As he was tightening up the lug nuts, she rolled down the window and began to talk to him. She told him that

she was from St. Louis and was only passing through. She couldn’t thank him enough for coming to her aid. Bryan

just smiled as he closed her trunk. She asked him how much she owed him. Any amount would have been alright

with her. She already imagined all the awful things that could have happened had he not stopped. Bryan never

thought twice about the money. This was not a job to him. This was helping someone in need, and God knows there

were plenty who had given him a hand in the past. He had lived his whole life that way, and it never occurred to him

to act any other way. He told her that if she really wanted to pay him back, the next time she saw someone who

needed help, she could give that person the assistance they needed, and Bryan added, “…and think of me.” He

waited until she started her car and drove off. It had been a cold, depressing day, but he felt good as he headed

home, disappearing into the twilight. A few miles down the road, the lady saw a small café. She went in to grab a

bite to eat and take the chill off before she made the last leg of her trip home. It was a dingy-looking restaurant. Out-

side were two old gas pumps. The whole scene was unfamiliar to her. The cash register was like the telephone of an

out-of-work actor, it didn’t ring much. Her waitress came over and brought a clean towel to wipe her wet hair. She

had a sweet smile, one that even being on her feet for the whole day couldn’t erase. The lady noticed the waitress

was nearly eight months pregnant, but she never let the strain and aches change her attitude. The lady wondered how

someone who had so little could be so giving to a stranger. Then she remembered Bryan. After the lady finished her

meal, while the waitress went to get change for her hundred dollar bill, the lady slipped right out the door. She was

gone by the time the waitress came back. The waitress wondered where the lady could be, and then she noticed

something written on the napkin under which were four $100 bills. There were tears in her eyes when she read what

the lady wrote: “You don’t owe me anything, I have been there too. Somebody once helped me out, the way I’m

helping you. If you really want to pay me back, here is what you do: do not let this chain of love end with you.”

Well, there were tables to clear, sugar bowls to fill and people to serve, but the waitress made it through another day.

That night when she got home from work and climbed into bed, she was thinking about the money and what the lady

had written. How could the lady have known how much she and her husband needed it? With the baby due next

month, it was going to be hard. She knew how worried her husband was and as he lay sleeping next to her, she gave

him a soft kiss and whispered soft and low, “Everything’s going to be alright. I love you, Bryan.”

Remember, what goes around comes around! (www.varietyreading.carlsguides.com/forwards/whatgoes.php)

What Goes Around Comes Around What Goes Around Comes Around What Goes Around Comes Around What Goes Around Comes Around

Attitudes By Charles Swindell

The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than success, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or a skill. It will make or break a company, a church, a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past. we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you.

“We Are in Charge of Our Attitudes”

PoetryPoetryPoetryPoetry

By Nora M. Bozeman

September’s a season in between

When summertime meets fall:

When maple leaves begin to gold

As autumn comes to call.

September’s a season in itself

When it’s not too hot or cold;

When butterflies go flitting by

And mums bloom uncontrolled.

September’s a season full of change

When each new day’s a delight;

When birds start flying southward

And there’s a harvest-moon at night.

September’s a season in between

When summer’s past her prime;

When mother nature dons a dress

Of almost autumn time.

An Inside Look at the SHARE Ministry

The SHARE (Self Help And Resource Exchange) Food Network is a non-profit, community-building network. SHARE serves an average of 12,000 families monthly, through a network of 300 volunteer host organizations. These organizations include churches (of all denominations), senior centers, military installations, head start programs, schools, etc. SHARE is a self-help pro-gram that is open to anyone who wishes to participate. If you eat, you qualify. There are no in-come restrictions. To view monthly menus, feel free to visit www.sharedc.com. The SSBC SHARE Ministry’s mission is to provide quality food packages monthly to families at a reduced cost, promote volunteer service, build partnerships, and promote health and wellness in our local community. (Matthew 25:35) In September 2001, we became a “Host Site” for the SHARE Organization and the SHARE Min-istry was born at SSBC. We are entering into our tenth year.

Every month the members of this ministry and volunteers perform two or more hours of volunteer work in the community either bagging the food at the warehouse or distributing the food to people who have purchased packages. The food packages contain frozen meats, fresh fruits and vegeta-bles also items such as beans, rice, pasta or potatoes. This work is done out of our Mercy House once a month (every third or fourth Saturday) between 11:30am and 12:30pm. Right now these packages cost $20 but are worth approximately $40. The purpose is to help families stretch valu-able food dollars, which is truly needed in our present economy, and this follows Romans 12:13 (NIV): Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

SSBC has blessed hundreds of families throughout the years with free food packages, especially at Thanksgiving. Our disciples have generously opened their hearts and wallets to donate unsel-fishly so that we can feed 200 or more families. By being a host site, we have formed relation-ships with many people in the community.

The SHARE Ministry labors as “One in the Spirit” and prays constantly to grow and be a blessing to many. So, if you want to be on a team with committed and conscientious people, come join us! Contact Sister Johnie Smith at (301) 894-1645.

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Bible TriviaBible TriviaBible TriviaBible Trivia

“The Bible”

The shortest chapter in the Bible is Psalm 117. It has

two verses.

The Longest chapter in the Bible is Psalm 119. It has

176 verses.

The Bible was written by more than 40authors inspired

by the Holy Spirit over a period of 14 to 18 centuries.

The Apostle Paul wrote 14 books (over half) of the New

Testament.

There are only two books in the Bible named after

women, Esther & Ruth.

The book of Psalms has more chapters than any other

book in the Bible.

Paul wrote more books of the Bible than any other man.

Solomon wrote two books in the bible known for wis-

dom, Ecclesiastes and Proverbs.

The most comprehensive genealogical list in the Bible is

found in 1 Chronicles, chapters 1-9. It covers Adam to

King Saul.

Every chapter in the book of Hebrews either contains a

quotation from the Old Testament or mentions an Old

Testament character by name.

John wrote the book of Revelation to seven churches in

Asia ( Revelation 1:4)

In the entire book of Esther, God is not mentioned once.

David wrote the book of Psalms.

There are nine Beatitudes in the book of Matthew.

(Matthew 5:3-12)

Moses wrote the first five books of the Bible.

The Bible says it is better not to make a promise than to

break it. (Ecclesiastes 5:5)

The first three words of both books, Genesis and the

gospel of John are “In the beginning.”

(Book: World’s Greatest Collection of Fun Bible Trivia)

Say It Correctly

Ammon ~ AM-uhn

Amorite ~ A-me-rit

Babylonian ~ Bab’uh-LOH-nee-uhn

Baylak ~ BAY-lak

Beersheba ~ Bee’uhr-SHEE-buh

Chronicles ~ KRON-ih-kuhlz

Decalogue ~ DEK-uh-log

Deuteronomy ~ Doo’tuh-RON-uh-mee

Elisha ~ Ih-LI-shuh

Jehoshaphat ~ Juh-HOSH-uh-fat

Jotham ~ JOH-thuhm

Hallelujah ~ Ha luh-LOO-yuh

Levite ~ LEE-vite

Leviticus ~ Lih-Vi-tih-khus

Moab ~ MO-ab

Philistine ~ Fil-uh-steen

Sheba ~ SHE-bah

Shiloh ~ SHI-loh

Shunammite ~ SHOO-na-mite

Sinai ~ SI-ni

Tamar ~ TAY-mahr

Zachariah ~ Zek’uh-RI-ah

(Direction Bible Study Guide For Adults– June/July/August 2012)

Did You Know?Did You Know?Did You Know?Did You Know?

Marveling At The Moon

The moon reaches the temperature of 243 degrees at midday on the lunar equator. At night, the temperature drops to 261 de-grees.

The Sea of Tranquility is on the moon, but is not a real sea. It is a “maria,” one of the regions that appear dark when looking at it.

The footprints made by astronauts walking on the moon will not erode or blow away, as there is no wind or water on the moon.

Astronaut Neil Armstrong first stepped on the moon with his left foot.

Astronaut Alan Sheppard hit a golf ball on the moon, sending it 2,400 feet.

Just 22 seconds’ worth of fuel remained when Apollo 11’s lu-nar module landed on the moon.

You are always viewing the same half of the moon, since it ro-tates at exactly the same rate it is moving around the earth.

Flying once around the moon is the equivalent of a round trip from New York to London.

The last man to step on the moon was Gene Cernan in 1972.

(http://pacific-records.com/new/wp-content/uploads/PacificNL312.pdf)

How to Find a Reputable Debt Settlement Company

There are a variety of Debt Settlement programs available and you should choose the one that makes the most sense for your situation. Always verify claims made by the provider. Ask if they have standards they adhere to. A reputable company will always discuss the potential challenges as well as the benefits of their program before enrolling you as a client. A reputable company will not make claims about “Government Bailouts”, “Obama Funds”, “Consumer Stimulus Programs” or any other false claims about debt settlement being a part of any govern-ment programs. Neither the White House nor President Obama have sanctioned, created or otherwise endorsed any national debt relief or forgiveness program or initiative for consumers. A reputable company will display their physical location ad-dress on their website. A reputable company will conduct a thorough review of your financial situation, including all ex-penses and income before determining eligibility for their set-tlement program. A reputable company will provide consumers with a copy of their service agreement prior to requiring the consumer to provide complete banking and accounting infor-mation or social security number. Ask for cancellation and re-fund policies in writing. (By Louis Silver, Family Financial Care)

Laughing the Stress Away

“If you can laugh at it, you can survive it.”

-Bill Cosby

Stress affects everyone and has become one of the most

serious health issues of our times. There are many ways

to deal with stress, some more effective than others. One

of the quickest and easiest ways to reduce stress is to

find humor in your daily life.

In fact, it turns out that laughing is good for your over-

all health. Researchers have found that people with

heart disease were 40 percent less likely to laugh in hu-

morous situations than those with healthy hearts.

Laughter strengthens the immune system and lowers

high levels of stress hormones. Business researchers

have also recognized the benefits of laughter and humor

in problem solving and creativity in business environ-

ments. Workers who find their jobs fun perform better

and get along better with co-workers than those who do

not view their jobs as fun.

It is easy to inject humor into your daily life. Take time

each day to enjoy something funny. Read a book of

jokes or talk to a friend who makes you laugh. Also, be-

ing able to laugh at yourself goes a long way towards

reducing stress. Humor can keep you from taking your-

self too seriously and can make dealing with others eas-

ier. It can also distract you from the situations that are

causing you stress, allowing you to take a moment to see

things in a different light.

So, next time you are feeling stressed out, take a mo-

ment for yourself. Take a deep breath, smile, and think

a funny thought. Grab a bite to eat with a funny friend

or watch your favorite sitcom. Although it doesn’t get

rid of the situation, you will be better equipped to han-

dle your daily stress.

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Mix and Match

The letters of each word in the left-hand column

can be rearranged and then placed in front of a

word in the right-hand column to form a new

word. For example, if ALP appeared in the first

column and NET in the second, they could be

matched to form the word PLANET.

1. TOME A. AGE

2. RILE B. HER

3. SPIRE C. SURE

4. LASH D. END

5. LEAP E. ION

6. RAG F COPE

7. LIST G. EVE

8. BRIEF H. LOT

Answers on Page 12

9 7 4 8 6

7 5

6 2 7 1 9

5 6 2 8 7

2 6

4 6 8 5 2

7 5 2 6 1

9 3

2 9 3 5

Riddle Tyme

1. Q: What has three feet and at the same time

has no feet?

2. Q: What do you call a freight train loaded with

bubble gum?

3. Q: What did the coach say to the teller at the

bank?

4. Q: Where do fish keep their money?

5. Q: What do you get when you cross an

automobile with a household animal?

6. Q: What did the leg bone say to the foot?

7. Q: The more of them you take, the more of

them you leave behind. What are they?

8. Q: What do you have when 20 rabbits step

back?

9. Q: Why is orange juice so smart?

Sudoku is using the numbers from 1-9 to finish filling in the 9x9

grid so that every number appears exactly once in each row, once in each column and once in each of the smaller 3x3 sections defined by the bold heavy lines. The numbers in the grid let you know which numbers to avoid. Every time you place a number, you're helping to eliminate possibilities elsewhere.

And That Means?

Match the word in column A with its definition in column B.

1. descendent A. a young cow

2. eternal B. not producing offspring

3. loyal C. person chosen by Jesus to spread the Gospel

4. repent D. to feel pain or distress

5. barren E. to apply oil, often in ceremony of blessing

6. heifer F. without end

7. purification G. to maintain devotion and faithfulness

8. suffer H. act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities

9. disciple I. change for the better because of sorrow for sin

10. anoint J. a person from the same ancestry or race


Word Search Find words below and circle or draw a line through them. Words may read forward, backward, diagonally, or up and down. Letters may be used more than once. Some words may cross each other.

Fill-It-In Use the word list to fill in the puzzle diagram. Words fit into the diagram reading across and down, as in crossword puzzles. As you fill in words across, some down words will be filled in as well. When you have filled in all the words on the list, you have solved the puzzle. Have fun!

Answers on Page 12

Answers on page 12

St. Stephen Baptist Church

5757 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748

State Overseer Lanier C. Twyman, Sr., Pastor

Tel: (301) 899-8885 / Fax: (301) 899-2555

Website: www.ssbc5757.org

Sudoku Answers Fill-It-In Answers Word Search Answers

Riddle Tyme Answers 1. A yardstick 2. A chew chew train 3. Give me my quarterback 4. A riverbank, of course 5. A carpet 6. Stick with me and you’ll go places 7. Footsteps 8. A receding hare-line 9. It concentrates

Mix & Match Answers 1-E. Emotion 2-G. Relieve 3-F. Periscope 4-H. Shallot 5-C. Pleasure 6-A. Garage 7-B. Slither 8-D. Befriend

And That Means Answers 1. = J. 2. = F. 3. = G. 4. = I. 5. = B. 6. = A. 7. = H. 8. = D. 9. = C. 10. = E.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY & HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to our family and friends for the month of September. God bless you!

Mercy House Ministry Do you have a heart to serve? Maybe you have excellent organization skills. Or, perhaps you are looking for a way to give back to the community. If the answer is “yes” to any of these, come to our next meeting to learn about an opportunity to serve. For more de-tails, contact Nicole Lawrence, Ministry Director at (301) 335-7811 or email her at [email protected]. Mercy House Minis-try meets every 3rd Saturday from 10:00am -11:00am at Mercy House located at 4402 Cedell Place, Temple Hills, MD 20748.

Community Family Health Day - Saturday, September 15, 2012, 10am-5pm in the SSBC parking lot.

Deacon & Deaconess Ministries’ Prayer Breakfast - Saturday, September 29, 2012. Tickets are $20 per person. Event will be held at SSBC. Guest speaker will be Reverend Dr. Lloyd T. McGriff, Senior Pastor of Galilee Baptist Church, Washington, DC.

I am extremely thrilled to be a part of the SSBC family where we will be celebrating the anniversary of a truly gifted, loving and spirit-filled shepherd such as our dynamic Pastor. He is not only a Pastor, but to some he is also a father figure, a friend and a loving family member who is always ready to tell us the real deal, un-sugarcoated truth. I thank God that Pastor has allowed our Father to use him for God’s glory to touch so many lives and to draw souls to Christ Jesus. He is a great leader, teacher, preacher and speaker. Everyone who has an encounter with him is forever changed. Thank You, Pastor, for all of your love, encouragement and support personally and towards the Newsletter Ministry. We love you and your family dearly and pray that God will con-tinue to bless you and use you for His mighty works.

Happy 15th Anniversary Pastor!

4 N 1 Conference - October 18 - 20, 2012 at Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City, MD. Final payment is due by September 16, 2012.

Pastor Preaching Out: Gospel Missionary Baptist Church - September 16, 2012 at 7:30pm.

Pastor Preaching Out: Galilee Baptist Church, Suitland, MD - Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 7:30pm.

Seniors Trip to Myrtle Beach, SC - September 21-23, 2012.

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