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April 2014Volume 2

Bishop Eric D. GarnesPresiding Prelate

Bishop James E. DukesNational Director of Social Justice

Bishop James R. ChambersSecretary General

Bishop Glenn E. LivingstonGeneral Treasurer

Overseer Dan Johnson National Business Manager

Pastor Aurelia H. JemmottNational Director of Operations & Logistics

Overseer Frank Robinson National Youth Director

National Directors

Elder Jacqueline MarshallNational Director of Women’s Ministry

Bishop Rory MarshallNational Director of Men’s Ministry

Elder Reginald McCaskillNational Director of Music

Bishop Orlando A. WilsonNational Director of Center for Theological Studies

Pastor Martin J. DeSilvaNational Commander – Apostolic Knights of Pentecost

Elder Reginald KingAdjutant General

Sister Edna CapersNational Director of Ushers

General Board

Grace and peace be unto you UNITED,

And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again. Matthew 20:19

We are in the midst of Holy Week, a time when we find ourselves in deep reflection, renewal, transformation, thanksgiving and rejoicing. God is so awesome, and it is such a joy to honor the suffering has Christ borne on our behalf. As we spend time at the foot of the cross, may we enter into the fellowship of Christ’s sufferings that we may walk in the full power of His resurrection.

We give a great big thank you to everyone who made it to Total Praise 2014. May the Lord enlarge your borders and give us singleness of heart as we go HIGHER in the worship.

Open your hearts to receive another word from the Lord this month from Pastor James Porter to continue the renewal our minds to the Life More Abundantly that exists for us as believers.

Read on and be blessed UNITED, and above all, continue to stand.  In His Service, Annette ParkinsEditorwww.unitedcovenantchurches.org

Letter From the Editor

Life More AbundantlyPart 2

proper alignment with His word. We must maintain our position at all cost. Matthew 13:58 KJV

The word of God states in 2 Peter 1 "According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: [4] Whereby are given unto us [exceedingly] great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust." 2 Peter 1:3-4 KJV

These two passages of scripture have so much persuasion for the born again believer. He has given us [all] things that pertain to life and Godliness. The book of John says, For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)

As I stated in part one of "Abundant Living" we must know how to appropriate the promises of God. The two key components are believing in God's word and understanding God's love. Notice in Matthew, "And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief." We limit God in our lives when our belief system is not in

Surely, if God would give His only begotten son to save the world He would have no problem meeting our other needs. Our needs, whether financial, healing, deliverance, or otherwise, by faith have been met. In the Greek the word exceedingly is megistos which means greatest or very great, but it's related to the word megas which means great, large, loud, mighty, and strong. This is our God! He is the God of more than enough. We must believe this. "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is....

We can't believe part of God's word and not all of God's word. When God's word says ALL we should accept that with the same weight as we accept salvation. The enemy has deceived us long enough. It's time to discover what the ALL entails. The ALL entails the everlasting love of God.

The one thing that we must remain confident of is....that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, [39] Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38-39)

In His Service,Pastor James Porter

Kingdom Harvest Church – Meridian, Mississippi

And we give the Lord, TOTAL PRAISE!

HighlightsApril 2-5, 2014 was a blessed time in the Lord as UNITED came together in Baltimore, MD for a powerful time in worship and informative workshops facilitated by Maurette Brown-Clark and Isaiah D. Thomas. We were refreshed, encouraged, and equipped to press forward in the great work God is doing in this season.

This years closing concert featured the UCCC Mass Choir and Dancers, along with amazing local artists which include Mandella Simmons, Khare, Harmony, and more. We closed the conference with our traditional rendering of Total Praise in song and dance, this year, joined by our new family in the city of Baltimore. We give God all the glory for a blessed time of unity in the Lord.

We thank the Lord for His presence, His worship and His goodness as UNITED goes from glory to glory. Thank you again to those in attendance for

your sacrifice, and your faithfulness. He deserves TOTAL PRAISE!

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world.

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Share the Good News with a friend, and let them know Heaven is for

Real.

Join Dr. Debora C. Hooper & Us Girls Can for our monthly

conference call: Empowering The Female Voice

for Women in Ministry

Every FIRST Monday, at 9PM EST

(712) 432-1500582418#

Get ready for a glorious time in the Lord as we come together at 7:30pm on April 16th

for Holy Wednesday and April 17th for Maundy Thursday service at Greater St. Mary of Christ.

493 Monroe StreetBrooklyn, NY 11221

We come together again for a special Good Friday evening service on

April 18th at 7:30pm at Power of God Cathedral.

171-38 107th AvenueJamaica, NY 11433

The New York State Diocese comes together for these dynamic Holy Week

observance services!

Join Bishop James E. Dukes and Liberation Christian

Center for Maundy Thursday –

7 Statements From the Foot of The Cross

Thursday April 17, 20147pm

7400 S MichiganChicago, IL 60619

Join us on Good Friday, April 18, 2014 at Family Life Worship Cathedral

as the Fine Arts Ministry presents "After

the Betrayal". The play will begin promptly at 7pm. For additional information

or for tickets, call (516) 505-5702.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Bishop Jamie Johnson and James Temple Miracle

Center presents Middle Georgia's Good Friday

Fellowship! This is an event you do not want to

miss. We will have a night full of worship and word!

460 Wye StreetFort Valley, GA 31030

Visit www.unitedcovenantchurches.org

for registration and workshop information.

Connect with us on Facebook and twitter to receive the latest

information.

Make your hotel reservations now. You do not want to miss

our Silver Anniversary Celebration!

UCCC National Holy ConvocationJuly 22-26

Reserve your room at the Sheraton Baltimore North Center ($109/night)

(410) 321-7400

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL:The first 200 registrants are

invited to our PEOPLE'S APPRECIATION

LUNCHEON!

#UCCC #25yearsUnited #UnitedServesALimitlessGod

Stay Connected with United Covenant Churches of Christ

"mention" us on twitter @UnitedCovenant @EricDGarnes 

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Become a part of the Uc3 Movement search” and “like” The Uc3 National Youth Congress

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Happy Birthday to an awesome Pastor, Preacher, Mentor & Author Dr. Debora C. Hooper on Thursday, April 17!

Happy Birthday UNITED!This month we celebrate with Dr. Debora C.

Hooper and Bishop Christopher T. Cox II.

On Saturday, April 19, Bishop Cox will be celebrating his birthday. We praise

God for the ministry of Bishop Cox, who is not only an exemplary leader

and teacher but an even greater father. We love you and wish you a blessed time of celebration. Love,

Family Life Worship Cathedral.

You are invited to the birthday celebration of Bishop Christopher

Cox on Sunday, April 27 at 10:00 am. Join us as we celebrate the husband, the father and the pastor. Let the fun begin!

Come out and join Tabernacle of Praise and Champion Children of Christ for a

Fashion & Talent Show like no other.

Tickets are $10 for children under 10 and $20 for adults.

Sunday April 20, 20145pm-9pm

1098 Utica AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11203

Join Faith Assemblies of God Church as they celebrate their 44th Church Anniversary on

Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 4pm.

Come and fellowship and celebrate with Overseer Carlos

Haynes and Pastor Rosalie Haynes with guest speaker Apostle Frank Archibald of

Covenant Keepers Ministries.

United Covenant Churches of ChristYouth Leaders...it's FINALLY HERE!!!!Uc3 Youth Summit weekend is May 24-25 in Cambridge, Maryland at the Agape Temple of Praise & Ministries combined with the "Strengthening Thy Youth with the Word" Youth Conference May 19-23.

Calling all Youth and Youth Leaders...lets do this! If you can bring your youth, contact AGAPE today via email at: agape815@comcast.net The list is growing and this gathering is guaranteed to be dynamic, powerful and life changing! This will be an epic impartation like never before.

This weekend will set the stage for our 25th Anniversary Holy Convocation. Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York will be in the "AGAPE" house!

Whatever you do, make a great effort to be in the house on Saturday, May 24. Make a weekend out of it and join Overseer Frank Robinson again in the AGAPE house on Sunday, May 25th – THERE IS A WORD!!!

You can check it out here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53KWOnx_YEk

Join Host Pastor Rosina Glynn and Rhema Word

of Jesus Christ on Sunday May 4, 2014 at 1:30pm & 4:00pm as

The Victorious Women celebrate

“Sista TO Sista” – No Pain, No Rain2 Samuel 21:10.

Guest Speaker: Pastor Zulima Cox of Family

Life Worship Cathedral

There will be time for shopping and all you can eat buffet.

Call the administrative office to reserve a ticket

(718) 771-9193 or visit us online at

www.ncfellowship.net

You will be blessed!

Calling all Adjutants and those in leadership within the New York

area!

Get ready for Boot Camp with Elder Reginald G. King, Adjutant General of United Covenant Churches of Christ.on Friday, May 2nd at 7pm and

Saturday, May 3rd at 10am.

Workshops will be held at Nazareth Christian Fellowship where Bishop Roberto J. Jemmott is the Senior Pastor and Diocesan of New York

State. Make plans to attend this informative workshop as we explore

the functions of an Adjutant, the protocol of the church and much more.

Join Power of God Cathedral and Co-Pastor

Lady Lovenia Newsome for their 5th Annual Women’s

Day – Proverbs 31 – A Woman’s Gotta Do, what a

woman’s Gotta Do!

Sunday May 184pm

Guest Speaker: Elder Yolanda Copeland

Colors of solidarity: white and pastel accents

171-38 107th AvenueJamaica, NY 11433

Join us for the Affirmation and Pastoral Installation of Pastor Joyce Lott on May 31, 2014 at 10am.

St. Lutheran Church425 N. DuPont Hwy.

Dover, DE 19901

CALLING ALL MEN – Time to get spiritually fitfor the Kingdom of God!

Register early for the Nazareth Christian

Fellowship Spiritual Iron Man Boot Camp.

Join Faith Assemblies of God on Saturday July 12th for food, music, entertainment, games and much more at their 2014 Annual Family and Friends

Church Picnic at Holiday Hill in Cheshire, CT.

$83 per adult (12+)$53 per child (3-11)

$25 (under 3)*non-refundable $25 deposit

required*

For more information call Min. Colleen John (718) 208-557 or

Angelique John (718) 208-5231.

Pastor & Lady Newsome along with Power of GOD Cathedral are celebrating TEN years of established ministry in Queens, New

York.

We are celebrating "ONE DECADE" of continuous

faithful ministry.

Join us as we present our FIRST Banquet in TEN years.

We have a ticket reserved just for you.

"This is our year of JUBILEE"

"Turn Up" with prayer...GENERATIO

N "Covered"!

The purpose of the youth prayer call is to

keep our children covered by the word and build a strong prayer life for our

children.  NVKLC and Uc3 provides a vehicle

that will get your child's day started and

encouraged to go throughout the week.

CALLING ALL INTERCESSORS: Draw nigh to God in this key season. There are morning and afternoon prayer lines within your UNITED family to join and watch the Hand of God move supernaturally in your life, your family, your church and your community!

Bishop Jamie Johnson - James Temple Miracle CenterFort Valley, GA Every Wednesday night at 9:05pm EST(641) 715-3200 access code: 1004868#

Bishop Roberto Jemmott - Nazareth Christian FellowshipBrooklyn, NY Tuesdays 6am EST(712) 775-7100 access code: 456009#

Overseer Carlos Haynes - Faith Assemblies of GodBrooklyn, NY Sunday-Saturday 5am-6am EST(760) 984-1000 access code: 919671#

Overseer Dan Johnson - The Empowerment Worship CenterChicago, IL Monday-Friday 5am-6am CST(712) 432-0075 access code: 502676#

Bishop Allen Williams - Rhema Word Worship CenterElkridge, MDTuesday-Friday 5am-6am; 1pm-2pm; 9pm-10pm EST(661) 673-8600 access code: 834439#

Bishop George E. Gibson, II - Christian Love Worship CathedralPhiladelphia, PA Saturdays 7pm (seven minutes)(218) 862-4152 access code: 533257#*please remember to mute your phones* 

Stretch your prayer life in this powerful season of prayer! His Kingdom come, His will

be done!

Register today for the 25th National Holy Convocation at

www.unitedcovenantchurches.org.

JESUS: The Shepherd. Never driving…always leading, knowledgeable of the surroundings, sure of the direction, aware of the perils, setting the right pace,

keeping the right course. Always watching, always keeping, always providing, always defending…never forsaking!

~Author unknown

Have any questions, comments, ideas or would like to make a submission for future publication? Please contact: Annette Parkins

an.parkins@gmail.com(877) 97-UNITY

www.unitedcovenantchurches.org