OUR VISION
By 2015, Freedom Temple will be a multi-generational, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural
church that promotes the name and ministry of Jesus Christ, makes disciples,
strengthens individuals and families and positively affects our neighborhood, the
greater Baltimore region and the world.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Freedom Temple is to “Repair the Breach” (Isaiah 58) by enlisting,
equipping, educating, and empowering loving and committed disciples of the Lord Jesus
Christ. As a result, lives are changed, hurts are healed, and hope is restored.
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes
in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and
believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”
“Where lives are changed, hurts are healed, hope
is restored, Jesus is Lord, and you are welcome!”
~ John 11:25-26 (New King James Version)
SCRIPTURE READINGS MARCH 2-APRIL 4, 2015
Mon
March 2
Tues
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Wed
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Thurs
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Fri
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Sat
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Exodus 11-15
Acts 17-21
Exodus 16-20
Acts 22-26
Exodus 21-25
Acts 27-28
Romans 1-3
Exodus 26-30
Romans 4-8
Exodus 31-35
Romans 9-13
Exodus 36-40
Romans 14-16
I Corinthians 1-2
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Leviticus 1-5 Leviticus 6-10 Leviticus 11-15 Leviticus 16-20 Leviticus 21-25 Leviticus 26-27
I Corinth. 3-7 I Corinth. 8-12 I Corinth. 13-16 2 Corinth 2-6 2 Corinth. 7-11 Numbers 1-3
2 Corinth. 1
2 Corinth 12-13
Galatians 1-3
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17
Numbers 4-8
Galatians 4-6
Ephesians 1-2
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21
Numbers 9-13 Numbers 14-18 Numbers 19-23 Numbers 24-28 Numbers 29-33
Ephesians 3-6 Philippians 2-4 Colossians 3-4
I Thess. 4-5
I Timothy 1-5
Philippians 1 Colossians 1-2 I Thessalonians 2 Thess. 1-3
1-3
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26
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Numbers 34-36
Deuteronomy 1-2
I Timothy 6
2 Timothy 1-4
Deut. 3-7
Titus 1-3
Philemon 1
Hebrews 1
Deut. 8-12
Hebrews 2-6
Deut. 13-17
Hebrews 7-11
Deut. 18-22
Hebrews 12-13
James 1-3
Deut. 23-27
James 4-5
I Peter 1-3
April 1
2
3
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31
Deut. 28-32
I Peter 4-5
2 Peter 1-3
Deut. 33-34
Joshua 1-3
I John 1-5
Joshua 4-8
Joshua 9-13
Joshua 14-18
Joshua 19-23
2 John; 3 John Revelation 3-7 Revelation 8-12 Revelation 13-17
Jude
Revelation 1-2
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Rev. Lowell A. Williams, Presiding Elder Baltimore District
Mrs. Georgia Thompson, Missionary Supervisor Mid-Atlantic II
Bishop Richard K. Thompson, Presiding Prelate Mid-Atlantic II
Volume 5. Issue 10. March 2015
No In Between in 2015: All In!
What Do You Believe?
I Peter 3:15
Next month Christians all over the world will celebrate
the holiest day of the Christian calendar, Resurrection Sunday (or
Easter as it is commonly known). And, during this year’s Lenten
Season (the 40 days leading up to Resurrection Sunday, not counting
Sundays), we are studying the Apostles’ Creed – a series of
statements that we recite each Sunday to affirm what and in whom
we believe.
I Peter 3:15 admonishes us, “if someone asks about your hope as a
believer, always be ready to explain it” (NLT). Do you know what
you believe? Can you explain your faith to someone who’s looking
for hope and has nowhere else to turn? Can you explain it to the
Jehovah’s Witness who knocks on your door? Can you explain it to
the person who says I live by Christian principles, but I’m not into
that Jesus stuff; I’m spiritual, but I’m not religious? More importantly
does your life line up with your beliefs? Is your faith in God, so solid,
so steady, so secure that when the winds come, when the wiles come,
when the worse comes you can steadfastly stand on what and on
whom you believe?
The Apostles’ Creed begins with the words “I believe.” Believing in
Jesus means to trust him completely with your eternal destiny. To
say, “I believe” means that you are making a personal commitment to
the truth. I can’t believe for you and you can’t believe for me. A
husband can’t believe for his wife and a wife can’t believe for her
husband; and although parents must train them up, parents can’t
believe for their children. You must make up your own mind. You
can’t live on the faith of those around you.
At its core, the church is a community of believers who are bonded
together by their common faith in Jesus Christ. That’s why the church
for more than 2,000 years has affirmed the Apostles’ Creed. It
expresses our common faith in Christ. Our belief in God, and in His
Son Jesus Christ is what drives us to be ALL IN for Him. “For God
so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever
believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
(John 3:16, NKJV).
As we continue to fast during this Lenten season and to reflect on
God’s great sacrifice for each of us, may we not only remember the
death and crucifixion of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, but may
we prepare our hearts to celebrate His glorious resurrection. I
encourage you to affirm your faith – not just on Sundays—but
everyday by declaring sincerely and reverently (not automatically
and mechanically) what you believe!
I believe in God, the Father, almighty the maker of heaven and
earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord, who was
conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary suffered
under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried. The third day
he arose from the dead, he ascended into heaven and sitteth on the
right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He shall come
to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the
holy catholic church (the church universal), the communion of
saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life
everlasting. Amen, Amen and Amen.
Blessings,
Pastor Toni
Please join us for the Official Launch of the new book "Life Happens...
But You Can Finish." This book tells the journey, trials, triumphs, and
truths of 12 amazing finishers as they reveal stories about how they
achieved personal and professional goals despite difficulties. They
decided to share their stories because they want to encourage you and
remind you that although life is filled with opposition, adversity, and
sometimes lack of resources you can still reach your goals. You are a
FINISHER!
Come meet and greet the co-founders, contributing authors and poet,
purchase books, learn more about the “Science of Finishing,” and interact
with other Finishers just like you.
There are two opportunities for you to join us and you can attend one of
the events or both. The events are FREE but you must register through
Eventbrite.
Event 1: Friday, March 27, 2015 from 7pm-9pm
Community of Hope AME Church (Iverson Mall, rear lower level), 3701
Branch Avenue, Temple Hills, MD 20748 Eventbrite link:
http://www.eventbrite.com/o/totally-about-purpose7950999103?s=33295593
Event 2: Sunday, March 29, 2015 from 3pm-5pm
The Palisades at Arundel Preserves, 7694 Dorchester Blvd, Hanover, MD
21076 Eventbrite link: http://www.eventbrite.com/o/totally-aboutpurpose- 7950999103?s=33295966
Hope to see you there!
Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper and Dr. Pam Love
TOTALLY ABOUT PURPOSE
P.O. Box 47133, Baltimore, MD 21244
Life Happens…But You Can Finish: $15
P: 443-400-7414
E: [email protected]
Follow us on Facebook at:
facebook.com/pages/Life- Happens-But-You-Can- Finish/1006297476051076
Members’ Corner Newer Members: December 1, 2014- February 22, 2015
On Feb. 7, FT member, Shakia Gullette (pictured left), who
serves as Curator for the Banneker Douglass Museum,
introduced the new exhibit “Hometown Heroes…” FT
member, Marie Banks (pictured 2nd from the left), shared about
her late husband, Warren “Chris” Banks, who played for the
Denver Broncos in the NFL and was featured in the exhibit.
Will Jones
Shanita Brown
Venita Johnson
Everyone who attended the exhibit had a great time, including FT
members, Eason, Dominique, Gave, Patricia, Lauryn, Joi, Marie,
Camille, Christen, Tyler, and Olivia.
Da’Shawn Johnson De’Andre Jones
FT members, Takiea Hinton and several of her children, Joi,
Jeniah, and Kye’, as well as, other FT members, Christen and
Camille look at displays showcasing African American
athletes from HBCUs in Maryland in the “Hometown
Heroes…” exhibit.
On. Feb. 14, co-author Pastor Toni and poet, Andrea
Evans, were among those featured on the web series,
“Let’s Talk,” along with co-author Dr. Pam Love and
nine other finishers to discuss their book, Life
Happens…But You Can Finish!
Go to www.dailylivingnetwork.net to watch the videos.
Raechel Mann
Abbigail Mann
Jonathen Mann
Not Pictured: New Member, Eric Geiger
Do you know your class leader? Have you completed your new members’ classes?
New Members Classes held Sundays 9:30 a.m.
March Birthdays
Shakia Gullette (March 3)
Roland Johnson III (March 4)
Gregory Harris (March 14) Jeanette Norris (March 18)
Cynthia Reed (March 20)
Chyna Tatum (March 22)
Brianna Stevens (March 27) Tamara Pennix (March 28)
Talisha Johnson (March 31)
Women from Fresh Wind Women’s Ministry, along with others
in the studio audience, listened intently as guests shared their
finisher stories on “Let’s Talk”.
On Feb. 15, Dr. David Wilson (pictured), president of
Morgan State University, shared a powerful message
about education and African American history for our
African American History Celebration Worship Service.
Freedom Temple Church-Wide Lenten Fast
Ash Wednesday Feb. 18 – Saturday, April 4, 2015
We are observing a 40-day graduated Daniel fast (excluding Sundays).
Every Freedom Temple member is asked to participate (of course, others
are welcome to join us). See the ministry calendar for fast schedule.
Foods/beverages that are acceptable the week of the Daniel fast are:
• Whole Grains and Legumes (Beans/Seeds)
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Juices, Water (including fitness/vitamin water) and Herbal teas
•
*No desserts, junk food, foods high in fat/transfat,
or sodas for duration of the fast (except Sundays).
Please send expressions of love/concern to:
Mrs. Anna Gilchrist (Thinking of You)
7107 Campfield Rd., Baltimore, MD 21207
Freedom Temple Ministry Opportunities
Children’s/Youth Church Teachers:
contact Andrea Evans (410-458-2294)
Cultural Arts Ministry (Dance, Step or
Mime): see Kaia Stevens (410-922-1975)
Prayer Warriors/Intercessors: contact
Rev. Diada McCray (443-562-7569)
Musicians/Singers: contact Rev. Nicole
Batey (410-662-5627) or Sis. Ashia Bello
(240-593-1838)
Greeters/ Ushers: contact Renee Peck
(410-746-6644)
Evangelism: contact Vincent McCall
(433-986-1540)
7:00 P.M. TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY Come In or Call in! (712) 432-0075, code 773398#
For an electronic copy of the Bible Study handout or other Freedom Temple news go to
www.freedomtempleamez.com
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
HOLD THE DATE
April 3 6:45 p.m. – Good Friday Worship Service: Seven Sayings from the Cross
April 4 10:45 a.m. – Resurrection Sunday Worship Service
New Members’ (N.M.) Class Teachers: Rev. Gwanda and Marie
FT ministries are held at 2616 Ridgely Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 unless otherwise noted.
9:15 a.m. Intercessory Prayer
1
2
Church-wide
Graduated Daniel Fast
(Week 3: No bread, red
meat, poultry, pork)
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
9:45 a.m. New Members Class
10:45 a.m. - Worship Service,
Children’s & Youth Church
9:15 a.m. Intercessory Prayer
8
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
9
(Week 4: No bread, red
meat, poultry, pork, and
fish; complete Daniel)
9:45 a.m. New Members Class
6:15-6:45 a.m. - Early
Morning Prayer Call (712)
432-0075, 773398#
3
7 p.m. Bible Study
Come in or call in
(712) 432—0075, 773398#
6:15-6:45 a.m. - Early
Morning Prayer Call (712)
432-0075, 773398#
4
6:15-6:45 a.m. - Early
Morning Prayer Call
(712) 432-0075, 773398#
5
9:30 p.m. Class Leaders Prayer
Call (712) 432-0075, 773398#
10
7 p.m. Bible Study
Come in or call in
(712) 432—0075, 773398#
10:45 a.m. - Worship Service,
Children’s & Youth Church
1:30-3:30 p.m. Regional Prayer
Meeting
Moravia Assembly of God
4206 Sipple Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
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1:30-3:30 p.m. Regional Prayer
Meeting
Moravia Assembly of God
4206 Sipple Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
6:15-6:45 a.m. - Early
Morning Prayer Call
(712) 432-0075, 773398#
12
7:30 P.M. – Ministers’ Class at
Triumph Christian Church (2200 E.
Oliver St., Baltimore, MD 21213)
Min. Qutanna is preaching
6
7:30 p.m. – Intercessory
Prayer Call (712) 432-0075,
773398#
Study: Prayer Altars by John
Mulinde and Mark Daniel Ch. 13 (led by Min. Lisa)
13
7:30 p.m. – Intercessory
Prayer Call (712) 432-0075,
773398#
Study: Prayer Altars by John
Mulinde and Mark Daniel Ch. 14 (led by Rev. Gwanda)
15
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
16
(Week 5: No bread, red
meat, poultry, pork, and
fish; complete Daniel)
9:45 a.m. New Members Class
6:15-6:45 a.m. - Early
Morning Prayer Call (712)
432-0075, 773398#
17
7 p.m. Bible Study
Come in or call in
(712) 432—0075, 773398#
10:45 a.m. - Worship Service,
Children’s & Youth Church
18
1:30-3:30 p.m. Regional Prayer
Meeting
Moravia Assembly of God
4206 Sipple Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
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6:15-6:45 a.m. - Early
Morning Prayer Call
(712) 432-0075, 773398#
7:30 p.m. Trustee and Steward
Boards Meeting
9:30 p.m. Class Leaders Prayer
Call (712) 432-0075, 773398#
9:15 a.m. Intercessory Prayer
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
9:45 a.m. New Members Class
10:45 a.m. - Worship Service,
Children’s & Youth Church
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23
(Week 6: No bread, red
meat, poultry, pork, and
fish; complete Daniel)
6:15-6:45 a.m. - Early
Morning Prayer Call (712)
432-0075, 773398#
7 p.m. Bible Study
Come in or call in
(712) 432—0075, 773398#
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25
1:30-3:30 p.m. Regional Prayer
Meeting
Moravia Assembly of God
4206 Sipple Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
7:30 p.m. Laborers into His
Harvest Men’s Bible Study and
Bowling at AMF Pikesville Lanes
(1723 Reisterstown Rd., Pikesville,
MD 21208)
9:30 p.m. Class Leaders Prayer
Call (712) 432-0075, 773398#
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14
9:30-11:30 a.m. Fresh Wind
Women’s Ministry
1040 E. 33rd Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
Parking available in residential
area.
Noon Baltimore District
Bowl-a-Thon
Capital Plaza Bowl
4601 Cooper Lane
Hyattsville, MD
9:30 p.m. Class Leaders Prayer
Call (712) 432-0075, 773398#
9:15 a.m. Intercessory Prayer
9 a.m. – 3rd Church Up meeting
at St. Paul AME Zion, 410
Delaware Ave., Salisbury, MD
21801
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6:15-6:45 a.m. - Early
Morning Prayer Call
(712) 432-0075, 773398#
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21
7:30 p.m. Shake Up to
Wake Up Conference
(Free!)
Transformation Church
5150 Baltimore National Pike
Baltimore, MD 21229
www.mc-pm.net
9 a.m. Shake Up to Wake Up
Conference (Free!)
Transformation Church
5150 Baltimore National Pike
Baltimore, MD 21229
Pastor Toni is teaching a session.
www.mc-pm.net
No intercessory prayer
meeting will be held.
4-6 p.m. God’s Design Marriage
Ministry (married couples) and
Buds of Promise (ages 2-12)
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28
8:30 a.m. – Intercessory Prayer
Call (712) 432-0075, 773398#
Study: Prayer Altars by John
Mulinde and Mark Daniel Ch. 15 (facilitator to be determined)