First Church of God 222 Lee Street Darlington, SC 29532

November 2009

Scripture of the Month ...
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:6-8 (KJV)
To Think About: Oftentimes God demonstrates His faithfulness in adversity by providing for us what we need to survive. He does not change our painful circumstances. He sustains us through them.

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First Church of God 222 Lee Street Darlington, SC 29532

WHERE CHANGE TAKES PLACE, FROM THE INSIDE OUT!
From the Pastor's Desk: "Don't Be Frazzled"
"Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things but one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her." (Luke 10;41)
We live in a high-strung, fast paced, impatient arena. If you are not mindful of who you are, what you are called to do, and how you are to do it, you will find yourself getting caught up in the hustle and bustle of life. If you are not careful you will miss the very thing that gives life purpose and meaning. You will find yourself hurrying when there is no need to hurry. You will be wound up and unable to wind down. According to medical reports this fast paced age has produced more illnesses and problems than previous generations. Impatience, mind over-load, hurry and worry is known as stress. Stress undermines the immune system and increases susceptibility to infections, heart disease, hypertension and cancer. Less serious conditions that are known to be stress related are headaches, heartburn, insomnia, hairloss, etc.. It effects you physically, emotionally and spiritually. Stress will cause you to be anxiouis and ill tempered. It can be caused by: anger, unforgiveness, frustrations, illness, finances, meeting deadlines, family problems, etc.. Christians can be frazzled working FOR God rather than allowing God to work THROUGH them. They find themselves on a roller coaster or a merry go round.
Take a tip from Mary. She knew how to handle the cares of the world

Take time to worship. No, you don't have to go to church to worship. To clarify: We must have corporate worship at church ("not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching." Hebrews 10:25 NKJV), but WORSHIP MUST BEGIN AT HOME. Worship means assigning God "worth", putting Him first, recognizing Him for who He is.

Take time to meditate and pray.
Take time to read God's Word.
Allow God to direct your path and set the pace for each day. Sitting at the feet of Jesus implies an attitude of submission and trust. It signifies devotion and communion. It is more important to be occupied WITH Christ then being occupied FOR Christ, or being preoccupied with the things of this world.

Over eating, lack of exercise, and poor sleeping habits are often caused by too little time and too much stress. According to medical research, anxiety kills brain cells and excercise creates brain cells. Exercise also produces Endocannabinoid (feeling of contentment), Serotonin (confident feeling; purposeful) and Endorphines (pain killer molecule)
Why not trust God? "Cast all your cares on Him for He cares for you." (I Peter 5:7) Prioritize your workload, exercise, eat right and get enough sleep, never forgetting "the good part". Always take time to sit at the feet of Jesus. He will shape you spiritually, emotionally and physically.
"Take therefore no (anxious) thoughts for the morrow" (Matthew 6:34 KJV) Remember the following:
Concentrate on things that are calming. (Philippians 6:38)

Commit everything to God. (Psalm 62:8)
Comfort yourself in the Lord. (Romans 8:28)
Conquer each battle with prayer and praise. (Psalm 34:1) You may not stop the battle but you can win the war! Rev. Dr. Gloria A. Robinson

OUR VISION:
Our vision is to be a Kingdom focused Church for ALL PEOPLE.

Order of Services: Sunday School: 9:30 AM Temple Readers / Time of Praise Ministries: 10:50 AM Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 AM Sunday Evening Worship: 6:00 PM Bible Study Mondays: 7:00 PM Mid - Day Prayer Tuesdays: 12:00 Noon Youth Activities: Monday Night Bible Study: 7:00 PM Monthly Activities/Meetings: Sundays:1st-Brotherhood 5:00 PM 2nd-WCG 5:00 PM 3rd-Usher Board 5:00 PM 4th-Church School 4:30 PM 5th Monday: Devotion/Fellowship 7:00 PM 2nd Tuesday: Trustee Meeting 6:00 PM Executive Council 7:00 PM Outreach Ministry:1st Friday-Prison Farm Ministry 7:00 PM

David C. Cook Echoes Sunday School Updates:

Fall 2009 Quarter’s Church/Home Theme (September - November) God, Our Creator, Calls Us
TODDLER/2:God Keeps Us Safe / God Does Big Things / Jesus Told Stories. Genesis, Exodus, Joshua, 1 Samuel, Daniel, Jonah, Matthew, Luke.

Preschool:God Gives Us Families / God Gives Us Friends / God Gives Us the Church. Genesis, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Kings, Mark, Luke, John, Acts.
Early Elementary: God Gives Us Families / God Gives Us Friends / God Gives Us the Church. Exodus, Ruth, Mark, Luke, John, Acts.
Elementary: Locked in Combat / Delivered in Crisis / Conquering with Courage. Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Joshua, Nehemiah.
Upper Elementary: Locked in Combat / Delivered in Crisis / Conquering with Courage. Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Joshua.
Middle School: Locked in Combat / Delivered in Crisis / Conquering with Courage. Exodus, Numbers, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Acts, John, Hebrews.
High School: Locked in Combat / Delivered in Crisis / Conquering with Courage. Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, Amos, Jonah, Luke, John, Acts, 1 Corinthians, Hebrews.
Adults: God Created a People. Genesis. Copyright 2009 Cook Communications Ministries. ECHOES. Used with permission. May not be further reproduced. All rights reserved.

Begin the Day With God

Begin the day with God, Kneel down to Him in prayer; Lift up your heart to His abode, And seek His love to share. Open the Book of God, And read a portion there; That it may hallow all your thoughts And sweeten all your care. Go through the day with God, Whatever you may do; Where'er you are - at home, abroad - He still is near to you. Converse in mind with God, Your spirit heavenward raise; Acknowledge every good bestowed, And offer grateful praise. ~Author Unknown~

Be Good To You

Be Yourself -- Truthfully Accept Yourself -- Gracefully Value Yourself -- Joyfully Forgive Yourself -- Completely Treat Yourself -- Generously Balance Yourself -- Harmoniously Bless Yourself -- Abundantly Trust Yourself -- Confidently Love Yourself -- Wholeheartedly Empower Yourself -- Prayerfully Give Yourself -- Enthusiastically Express Yourself -- Radiantly

Angel Food Ministry - December Menu Now Available!
First Church of God Lee Street welcomes you to become a part of our Angel Food Ministry. We thank those of you that have placed and will place orders with us in the November order. We hope that you will tell your friends, family and co-workers about the quality of the food you received and will order again. November On-Site Order Deadline: 11/09/09 05:00 PM Local Time Online Order Deadline: 11/10/09 11:59 AM Eastern Time Contact Person: Mrs. Patricia Boyd - Phone: 843-393-5552 November Pickup Date: Saturday November 21, 2009 Pickup Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Church Activity Building: 222 Lee Street Darlington, SC 29532

By buying food from first rate suppliers at substantial volume discounts, Angel Food Ministries is able to provide families with approximately $65 worth of quality nutritious food for $30. Angel Food Ministries does not use out-of-date food or inferior products. Each month's menu is different and consists of fresh, frozen and packaged food. Angel Food is purchased from the nation’s top food suppliers. Providing quality, nutritious food at significant discounts on a regular basis is one practical way to give people a “hand up” during difficult times. The cost for a box of Angel Food is $30. There is no purchase limit for boxes of Angel Food. There are no applications or qualifications necessary to purchase.
December 2009: SIGNATURE BOX MENU:
2 lb. New York Strip Steaks (4 x 8 oz.)
1.5 lb. Boneless Pork Roast
1 lb. Chicken Breast Fajita Strips
1 lb. Lean Ground Beef
1.5 lb. All White Meat Chicken Tenders
1 lb. Bake or Fry Fish Sticks (32 count)
1 lb. Hickory Smoked Center Cut Ham
1 lb. Frozen Baby Lima Beans
1 lb. Frozen Green Beans
2 lb. French Fries
2 lb. bag Fresh Apples
10 ct. Flour Tortillas
32 oz. 2% Shelf Stable Milk
Dozen Eggs
Dessert

*Steaks in a box of Angel Food are now thicker than ever before. Though there may be fewer steaks in a box, it’s the same amount of meat with improved quality and tenderness. $30.00
SENIOR & CONVENIENCE MEALS
For Seniors or People on the Go! Ten perfectly seasoned, nutritionally balanced, fully cooked meals—just heat and serve. Each meal has been developed with the dietary needs of senior citizens in mind, and contains 3 oz. of protein, a starch & two vegetables or fruit.
Roasted Chicken with red skin potatoes, sugar snap peas & carrots.
Swedish Meatballs with pasta, broccoli carrots & red peppers.
Meatloaf & Gravy with mashed potatoes, peas, carrots, cauliflower.
Sliced Turkey & Dressing with gravy, corn and green bean/cranberry blend.
Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo with carrots, zucchini/red peppers.
Chili with Beef & Beans, corn/red peppers and peas.
Boneless Pork Patty with roasted sweet potatoes, sugar snap peas and broccoli/cauliflower blend.
Chicken Parmesan and Pasta with Brussels sprouts and zucchini.
Macaroni & Beef with noodles, carrots zucchini/red peppers.
Chicken & Noodles with corn, Brussels sprouts.
Desserts: Assorted Cookies, Pineapple Fruit Cup, Strawberry Applesauce, Mixed Fruit Cup, Apple Juice, Cranberry Juice.
$28.00
5 LB. ALLERGEN-FREE FOOD BOX
Processed to eliminate the eight top serious allergens: Peanuts, Soybeans, Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacea, Tree Nuts and Gluten (wheat, rye and barley). Great for children and adults!
1 lb. Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks
1 lb. Breaded Formed Tenders
2 lbs. Breaded Chicken Drumsticks
1 lb. Breaded Cube Steak Battered with water, white rice, brown rice, modified tapioca starch, flax seed, sugar, salt, spices, dehydrated garlic, spice extractives/Breaded and oleoresin paprika. Breading is pre-browned in Canola oil.
ANGEL FOOD JUST ADDED MORE BLESSING IN THE BOX WITH A NEW LOWER PRICE! $23.00
***Specials may now be purchased with or without the purchase of any of the Standard Boxes listed above****
December SPECIAL #1 ($23.00): 6 lb. Assorted Meat Grill Box
1.5 lb. T-Bone Steaks (2 x 12 oz.)
1.5 lb. Bacon-Wrapped Hamburger Steaks (4 x 6 oz.)
2 lb. Pork Chops (4 x 8 oz.)
1 lb. Mild Italian Sausage with Cheese December SPECIAL #2 ($21.00): 4.5 lb. Steak Combo:
2.5 lb. Ribeye Steaks (4 x 10 oz.)
2 lb. Sirloin Strip Steaks (4 x 8 oz.) December SPECIAL #3 ($20.00): 10 lb. 10 lb. IQF Unbreaded Poultry Box
3 lbs. Split IQF Tyson Cornish Hens
2.5 lb. IQF Split Chicken Breast
2.5 lb. IQF Chicken Thigh Quarters
2 lb. IQF Chicken Tenders (Unbreaded) December SPECIAL #4 ($18.00): Holiday Meat and Cheese Special
3 9 oz. Sausage Variety (1 Beef Summer Sausage, 1 Beef Salami, 1 Summer Sausage)
3 7 oz. Wisconsin Cheese Bars (1 Cheddar, 1 Swiss and 1 Smokey) December Special #5 ($22.00) Premium Fresh Fruit and Veggie Box
3 lb. New Crop North Carolina Sweet Potatoes
4 Large Russet Baking Potatoes
3 lb. bag Large-Medium Yellow Onions
1 Head Fresh Leafy Green Cabbage
1 lb. Fresh Cello-Packed Carrots
1 stalk Fresh Cello-Packed Celery
4 California Lemons
6 Large Tree-Ripened Oranges
4 Large Premium Grapefruit
1 Large Tree-Ripened Mango
1 Large Premium Haas Avocado
1 lb. California Kiwi Fruit DECEMBER SPECIAL #6 ($26.00)Assorted Holiday Fruit Special
5 Ruby Red Grapefruit
12 Tree-Ripened Navel Oranges
5 Tree-Ripened Tangerines
5 Extra Fancy Red Rome Apples
4 Extra Fancy Golden Delicious Apples
4 Extra Fancy Red Delicious Apples
4 Extra Fancy Granny Smith Apples
4 Extra Fancy Gala Apples
4 Extra Fancy Red Anjou Pears
6 Sun Kist Fruit Gem Candies
We accept Cash Orders and Food Stamp (EBT Card) Orders. You may now also order online from us by going to: www.angelfoodministries.com Click on "Order Online", Put 29532 in the Zip Code Box, Click "Find Host Site", Follow directions as given there.