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Volume 7. Issue 10. March 2017

SCRIPTURE READINGS FEBRUARY 27-‐APRIL 1, 2017

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 27

Psalm 3-12 28

Psalm 13-22 March 1

Church-wide Lenten Fast Begins Psalm 23-32

2 Psalm 33-42

3 Psalm 43-52

4 Psalm 53-62

6 Psalm 63-72

7 Psalm 73-82

8 Psalm 83-92

9 Psalm 93-102

10 Psalm 103-112

11 Psalm 113-122

13 Psalm 123-132

14 Psalm 133-142

15 Psalm 143-150 Proverbs 1-2

16 Proverbs 3-12

17 Proverbs 13-22

18 Proverbs

23-31 Ecclesiastes 1

20 Ecclesiastes

2-11

21 Ecclesiastes 12

Song of Solomon 1-8

Isaiah 1

22 Isaiah 2-11

23 Isaiah 12-21

24 Isaiah 22-31

25 Isaiah 32-41

27 Isaiah 42-51

28 Isaiah 52-61

29 Isaiah 62-66 Jeremiah 1-5

30 Jeremiah 6-15

31 Jeremiah 16-25

April 1 Jeremiah 26-35

“Where lives are changed, hurts are healed, hope is restored, Jesus is Lord, and you are welcome!”

FREEDOM TEMPLE member,

Rev. Lowell A. Williams, Presiding Elder Baltimore District Mrs. Devieta C. Moore, Missionary Supervisor Mid-Atlantic

Bishop W. Darin Moore, Presiding Prelate Mid-Atlantic

MARCH MEMORY SCRIPTURE "But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so

that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret

will reward you openly.” (Matthew 6:17-18, NKJV)

Speak up for those who have no voice, for the justice of all who are

dispossessed. Speak up, judge righteously,

and defend the cause of the oppressed and needy. Proverbs 31:8-‐9 (HCSB)

Harriet Tubman (AME Zionite) Abolitionist James Varick

First AME Zion Bishop

Paul Robeson (AME Zionite) Performer, Civil Rights Leader

For 17-24 Year Olds Living in Baltimore County Information Session Locations:

CCBC Essex and CCBC Randallstown Call 443-840-5671 or email [email protected] for details.

A Time of Repentance, Grace, and Renewal

The Power of Fasting “But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.” (Matthew 6:17-18, NKJV). Fasting: the laying aside of food for a period of time when the believer is seeking to know God in a deeper experience. It is to be done as an act before God in the privacy of one's own pursuit of God. (Holman Study Light Dictionary). As we fast together this Lenten season (March 1 – April 15, excluding Sundays), we are trusting God for a supernatural outpouring of His Spirit. If you do not already know of the power and importance of fasting, here are some very important facts: • Fasting was an expected discipline in both the Old and New Testament

eras. For example, Moses fasted at least two recorded forty-day periods. Jesus fasted 40 days and reminded His followers to fast, “when you fast,” not if you fast.

• Fasting and prayer can restore the loss of the "first love" for your Lord and result in a more intimate relationship with Christ.

• Fasting is a biblical way to truly humble yourself in the sight of God (Psalm 35:13; Ezra 8:21). King David said, “I humble myself through fasting.”

• Fasting enables the Holy Spirit to reveal your true spiritual condition, resulting in brokenness, repentance, and a transformed life.

• The Holy Spirit will quicken the Word of God in your heart and His truth will become more meaningful to you!

• Fasting can transform your prayer life into a richer and more personal experience.

• Fasting can result in a dynamic personal revival in your own life-and make you a channel of revival to others.

• Fasting and prayer are the only disciplines that fulfill the requirements of II Chronicles 7:14:

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” If you fast, you will find yourself being humbled. You will discover more time to pray and seek God's face. And as He leads you to recognize and repent of unconfessed sin, you will experience special blessings from God.

Blessings, Pastor Toni

Source: Dr. Bill Bright (1921-2003, founder of Campus Crusade for Christ). For more information, go to cru.org.

Church-Wide Lenten Fast We’re Fasting Ash Wednesday March 1 – April 15, 2017

Because Jesus sacrificed His life for us, we are encouraged to give up something or to take on something for Lent. The Bible recounts primarily two types of fasts. A partial fast is described in the book of Daniel. Although the water fast seemed to be the custom of the prophet, there was a three-week period in which he abstained from “delicacies,” meat, and wine (Daniel 10:3). We are observing a 40-day gradual fast (excluding Sundays). Every Freedom Temple member is asked to participate (of course, others are welcome to join us). See the ministry calendar for the 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).

Fasting is about the condition of the heart, not the number of days. Receiving God’s best blessing from a fast requires solid commitment. Arranging a special time each day with God is absolutely crucial in attaining intimate communion with the Father. Devote yourself to seeking God’s face, even (and especially) during those times in which you feel weak, vulnerable, or irritable. Read His Word and pray during what were mealtimes (or television times, computer times, etc). Meditate on Him when you awake in the night. Sing praises to Him whenever you please. Focus on your Heavenly Father and make every act one of praise and worship. God will enable you to experience His command to “pray without ceasing” as you seek His presence. Center your total being on Him, your attitudes, your actions, your motives, desires, and words as an act of worship unto God. Confess your sins as the Holy Spirit brings them to your remembrance and continue to focus on God and God alone so that your prayers may be powerful and effective.

FREEDOM TEMPLE member, Stacey Scott, giving glory to God.

FREEDOM TEMPLE member, Stacey Scott, giving glory to God.

AME Zion Episcopal Leadership Assignments of the 2016-2020 Quadrennial:

Julelah Fuller Camryn Norris Cawanna Mack Allison Morgan Dera Hutheson Christopher Morgan* George Hutcheson Tionda Griffin Karen Williams Jenorah Parker Marie Brown Jasmine Jones

MARCH BIRTHDAYS Kevin Wilson (March 1)

Raynell Alfonso (March 4) Roland Johnson, III (March 4)

Jalyn Divers (March 9) Jeanette Norris (March 18) Cynthia Reed (March 20)

Chyna Latimer (March 22) Tamara Pennix (March 28) Talisha Harris (March 31)

Please send expressions of love/concern to:

Interested in Joining a Ministry at Freedom Temple?

Children’s/Youth Church Teachers: contact Marie Banks (508) 472-‐9825) Cultural Arts Ministry (Dance, Step or Mime): contact Kaia Stevens (410) 922-‐1975 Prayer Warriors/Intercessors: contact Sherie Williams (443) 768-‐9143 Musicians/Singers: contact Dera Hutcheson (443) 803-‐4340 Greeters/ Ushers: contact Renee Peck (410) 746-‐6644 Evangelism: contact Vincent McCall (433) 986-‐1540 Spoken Word: see Mary Jane Johnson

Have you completed all your New Members’ Classes? Class is held every Sunday 9:30 a.m.

NEWER MEMBERS who joined this conference year, October 1, 2016-February 22, 2017: * - Child ** - Youth � - Deceased

Mrs. Dorothy Nash (Healing) 3665 Wabash Avenue

Baltimore, Maryland 21215

Iota Phi Lambda Sorority honors Living Makers of Black History Inductees, Marcus Smith, Marco Merrick, and Tarrell Parker, on Feb. 18. Sis. Dera Huchinson (far left) chaired the event.

Our very own Youth Girls Dance Ministry ministered at the ceremony.

Baltimore District presents Black Love: From Courtship to Jumping the Broom at Freedom Temple on Feb. 25 as part of Black History Month.

FT member and Banneker-‐Douglass curator, Shakia Gullette, talks about the Jumping the Broom Exhibit pictured along the walls in the fellowship hall.

Pastor Toni shares from her book, No Ordinary Hook Up, and leads discussion on relationship and marriage.

Two guests on the Baltimore District read excerpts from No Ordinary Hook Up.

Happy 14th Pastoral Anniversary, Pastor Toni!

We love you and praise God for you! ~ Your

Freedom Temple Church Family

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Hold The Date: April 8 9 a.m. – 4th Phila./Balto. Check Up Meeting at St. James AME Zion, Allentown, PA April 21-22 Baltimore District Conference at Pennsylvania Ave. AME Zion Church FT Music Ministry will be singing Sat. (22nd) . New Members’ (N.M.) Class Teachers: Steve Cook and Rev. Diada McCray

Church-wide Gradual Fast is Monday – Saturday (excluding Sundays)

February 26

9 a.m. Intercessory Prayer 9:30 a.m. Sunday School (ages 2-Adult) 9:30 a.m. New Members Class

10:45 a.m. – Worship Service, Children’s and Youth Church 4 p.m. (3 p.m. Dinner) Black History Worship Service at Liberating Power AME Zion (7366 Federalsburg Road, Bridgeville, DE 19933) Pastor Toni is preaching and Music Ministry is singing.

27 7:30 p.m Men’s Bible Study 3505 resource Drive, Randallstown, MD 21133

28 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# 8 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal

ASH WEDNESDAY March 1 Church-wide Gradual Fast Begins (Week 1: No Bread) 1:30-3:30 p.m. Regional Prayer Meeting @ Moravia Assembly of God, 4602 Sipple Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206 9:30 p.m. Class Leaders Prayer Call (712) 432-0075, 773398#

2 6:15-6:45 a.m. - Early Morning Prayer Call (712) 432-0075, 773398# 7 p.m. “Awakening Prophetic Generations” School of The Prophets (Registration required)

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5 9 a.m. Intercessory Prayer 9:30 a.m. Sunday School (ages 2-Adult) 9:30 a.m. New Members Class 10:45 a.m. – Worship Service

6 Church-wide Gradual Fast (Week 2: No Bread, No Red Meat)


8 1:30-3:30 p.m. Regional Prayer Meeting @ Moravia Assembly of God, 4602 Sipple Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206 7:30 p.m. Ministers’ Class 9:30 p.m. Class Leaders Prayer Call (712) 432-0075, 773398#

9 6:15-6:45 a.m. - Early Morning Prayer Call (712) 432-0075, 773398# 7 p.m. “Awakening Prophetic Generations” School of The Prophets

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11 10:30 a.m. – Noon Fresh Wind Women’s Ministry

12 9 a.m. Intercessory Prayer 9:30 a.m. Sunday School (ages 2-Adult) 9:30 a.m. New Members Class 10:45 a.m. – Worship Service, Children’s and Youth Church

13 Church-wide Gradual Fast (Week 3: No bread, red meat, poultry, pork)

14 6:15-6:45 a.m. - Early Morning Prayer Call (712) 432-0075, 773398# 8 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal

15 1:30-3:30 p.m. Regional Prayer Meeting @ Moravia Assembly of God, 4602 Sipple Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206 7:30 p.m. Trustees/Steward Boards Meeting 9:30 p.m. Class Leaders Prayer Call (712) 432-0075, 773398#

16 6:15-6:45 a.m. - Early Morning Prayer Call (712) 432-0075, 773398# 7 p.m. “Awakening Prophetic Generations” School of The Prophets Begins Registration required.

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18 March 18 Noon – Baltimore District Bowl-a-Thon 3-5 p.m. God’s Design Marriage Ministry and Buds of Promise

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10:45 a.m. – Worship Service, Children’s and Youth Church

20 (Week 4: No bread, red meat, poultry, pork, and fish; complete Daniel fast)


22 1:30-3:30 p.m. Regional Prayer Meeting @ Moravia Assembly of God, 4602 Sipple Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206 9:30 p.m. Class Leaders Prayer Call (712) 432-0075, 773398#


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10:45 a.m. – Worship Service, Children’s and Youth Church 4th Quarterly Conference (immediately following service)

27 (Week 5: Complete Daniel fast)

28 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#

8 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal

29 1:30-3:30 p.m. Regional Prayer Meeting @ Moravia Assembly of God, 4602 Sipple Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206 7:30 p.m. Laborers Into His Harvest Men’s Ministry 9:30 p.m. Class Leaders Prayer

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