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United Ministries Church
Apostle Rod & Prophetess Taketa Williams
106 Delray Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43207 614.424.WORD
Thirsty Thursdays Bible Study 7-8pmSunday Worship 11am
www.unitedministrieschurch.org
“ A Deliverance Center, A Dream Center, A Destiny Center”
Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church
2283 Sunbury Road.Columbus, Ohio 43219PH (614) 471-1133 FAX (614) 471-0714
SUNDAY Sunday School 8:30 amMorning Worship 10:00 amWEDNESDAY: Noon Bible Study 12:00Evening Bible Study 7:00 pm
“A Growing Church for Growing Christians”
Bishop DonaldJ. Washington
www.mthermon.com
Grace New Covenant Church
1643 Aberdeen AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43211(614) 261-7291
SUNDAY Prayer 8:30 amSunday School 9:00 amMorning Worship 10:30 am
TUESDAY Prayer & Bible Study11:00 am - 1:00 pm
FRiDAY: Evangelistic Service2nd & 4th Fridays 7:00 pm
“There Is A Word From God”
Bishop Gregory L. Fly, Pastor
www.gncachurch.com
New Covenant Believers’ Church
3400 Kohr Blvd.Columbus, Ohio 43224PH (614) 475-1678 FAX (614) 475-1108
SUNDAY Morning Worship Service: 8:30 am & 11:30 amSchool on Sunday: 10:15 am - 11:15 amWEDNESDAY: Word For Today (Bible Study) Noon & 7:00 pmFRiDAY: Prayer Service 6:00 am
“Bringing Lives Into Focus With The Word”tm
Bishop Howard Tillman
www.ncbchurch.org
Praise & Worship Deliverance Center
120 S. Napoleon Avenue
(614) 577-1227SERviCE SCHEDUlE
Sunday Morning Worship Service: 11:15am
life in The Word: Wednesdays: 7:15pm
Every 2nd Saturday: Elijah/Elisha Ministry of Impartation: 11:30am - 1:30pm
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Apostles Eric & Carolyn Warren
Authority of the Believers Church“Teaching Believers Their Convenant Rights
According To The Word Of God”184 Heatherdown Dr.Westerville, OH 43081
Service Times: Sunday Worship Service - 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7p.m.
1(877)438-6230www.aotbm.org
Pastor Robert Summers
Bethel Temple Ministries2840 Lockbourne Rd.Columbus, Ohio 43215614-492-0811
SERviCE TimES:• Sunday School – 10 a.m.• Sunday morning Worship 11:30 a.m.• Bible Study – Tuesday 7 p.m. (Prayer @ 6:30 p.m.)www.voiceofbethel.org
Pastor Dane and Lady Lisa Clark
Bible Way Church of Our lord
Bishop William C. Latta
453 S. Wheatland AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43204(614) 272-7553
Service Times: Sunday School 9:30 amSunday Worship 8 am & 11 am Sunday Evening 6pmBible Study Wednesday 7pm Prayer Friday 7pm
Calhoun Memorial TempleChurch of God Fire Baptized, inc.
We Invite you to Share in the Victory!1197 E. Long StreetColumbus, Ohio 43203
Sunday School 10:30 a.m.Sunday Worship Services 11:30 a.m. & Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.Church 614.253.8973 Pastor 614.863.1272Pastor M.R. and First
Lady ReginaNesbit
Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith1200 Bretnell AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43219614.253.7950
Sunday School 9:45 amSunday Worship Service 11:15 amChildren’s Church 11:15 amDaily Noon Day Prayer 12 NoonWednesday Bible Study 7:30 pm
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I have a child with my highschool sweetheart we had been together for 9 years and he was very close to my fam-ily to the point he actually moved in in highschool because he didnt have a place to go. But we have been through alot i lost my dad in 06 was jailed in 06 got out with felonies cuz me and my first was n a big fight. jan 2009 i learned the my little sister had sex with him while i was jailed. i cant seem to grasp it i still love him and her. our kid is 7. i cant look at them the same - Cher
Dear Cher, Highschool Sweethearts, Jail, Fight-
ing, and Sister having sex with your Hus-band girl your life is a Lifetime movie ready for production, but know this Trou-ble don’t last always, first who do you love more Him or You, hopefully you answered YOU, the devil has thrown your some obsticles but you can and you will get through each one the key is forgive-ness you have to forgive Him and your sister, now that does not mean you have to get back with him or be around her it just means you have to release yourself from that bondage of anger and hurt, then you have to forgive yourself you went to jail you made a mistake we all have in life but you can’t remain down GOD wants to elevate you but you have to open yourself to him, think of what you want out of life pray about it then go after it allow GOd to show you what Blessings he has in store
for you, God Bless you and I want you to keep me updated ok not because I’m nosey but because I do care.
Praying 4 You
Church LadyHow can you keep the people of God motivated to honor, love and support and appreciate their Pastor & First Lady? Is it just me that thinks you should honor, love and support them not only verbally but to show it in gifts and surprises? Hair, nails, cars and shoes are bought but they can’t seem to think about how to properly appreciate their leaders. I don’t know, Just Me!
Dear Just Me,I agree that the Pastor and first Lady should be honored and Respected, the bible tells us to do so, I don’t know what’s wrong with this NEW generation of Church goers they don’t hardly speak to the Pastor and will walk right by the First Lady and not acknowledge her presence, I applaud you for honoring your Pastor but let us all remmeber we must Honor our Pastors but not Worship them.
Loving You, Church lady
Ask the Church Lady
Why do the church make allegiances with the world in all their business dealings? And why do christians drive nice cars and expect God to pay for them and won’t even put Jesus no where on the vehicle? Duchess
Dear Duchess,Well first let me tackle the easiest one NOTHING should come before GOD so if a churc is making allegiances with anyone other then GOD they are not in accor-dance with the word of GOD I also feel many churches are losing sight of ministry and paying more attention to the bottom line hopefully that will change, now who told you Christians drive nice cars Church Lady loves the lord but I still drive a hoopty!!!!! praying for my Lexus Convert-able one day (in GOD’s time) but honey if I get that car it doesn’t mean I am going to plaster I love Jesus stickers all over it because that doesn’t make you a Christian your actions your Faith your submissive-ness to HIS will is what defines you not a bumper sticker, but I will send you a I love the Church Lady bumper sticker if you will put it on your car ....Love ya honey now HONK for Jesussssss!!!!!! Glooor-rrrrrrraaaaaaaayyyyyyy!!!!!!!!
Honking to Heaven,Church Lady
Pastor Glendale DanielsSalvation and Deliverance MinistriesRaleigh/Durham, NC
Pastor Daniels has impacted the area and region. His leadership of the church as well as other leaders has launched many people and minis-tries into their pur-pose and destiny. He is also a major
prophetic voice in the Garner/Raleigh area. The ministry is also helps with the homeless and elderly.
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Columbus, Ohio – The Second Annual Glory and Praise Gospel Choir Concert will take place Sunday, December 13th, 2009, at New Birth Christian Ministries Church located at 3475 Refugee Road, Columbus, Ohio 432332, Kenneth E. Moore. is the Pas-tor. Proceeds from the pre-holiday event will provide complete Christmas Dinner Baskets for needy families. This exhila-rating annual event will bring together several leading church choirs from the City of Columbus and surrounding areas to perform their electrifying soul stirring songs in a three hour concert beginning at 3:00PM. Admission to this spectacular Christmas season event is free; however, those planning to attend are requested to bring and donate three cans of cranberry sauce, or three cans of green peas, or three boxes of Stove Top Dressing or Macaroni and Cheese to assist the overall program effort to provide complete Christmas Din-ner Baskets for needy families. The Second Annual Glory and Praise
Gospel Choir Concert is sponsored and supported in part by Glory Foods, Inc., Molina Health Care, Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company, Quincy Howard’s Primerica Financial Service Agency, and a number of individuals that donated the cost to purchase an individual Christmas Dinner Basket for a needy family This annual event that provides Christ-mas Dinner Baskets for needy families is a New Birth Christian Ministries Mission-ary Society program under the umbrella of the Nehemiah Community Develop-ment Corporation of New Birth Christian Ministries Church and all donations are tax deductible. Donations supporting this program will be accepted up until December 15th, 2009. Anyone interested in donating food supplies or financial assistance to aid and assist this program should contact War-ren Lanier, Sr., at (740) 927-7732 or Daryl McNeary at (614) 236-9080 Ext. 443.
2nd Annual Glory Gospel & Praise Choir Concert Benefits Families for Christmas
GloryGospel&
Holiday Food Drive & Concert
Sunday, December 12, 2009New Birth Christian Ministries
3475 Refugee RoadColumbus, Ohio 43232
5:00 pm
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places to worship
Columbus Christian Center2300 N. Cassady AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43219(614) 416-9673
Weekly Encounters:• Sundays at 9:00 am• Tuesdays at 7:00 pm • Wednesdays at 11:30 am• Fridays at 7:00 pm
www.eilm.orgDr. David C. Forbes
Columbus Word of life MinistriesTemporary Location
Sherwood middle School1400 Shady lane RoadColumbus, Ohio 43227PH (614) 397-9606
Elder Edward H. and 1st Lady Barbara Lewis
Service Schedule Sunday School: 10:00 amSunday morning Service: 11:00 am
Tuesday Evening Bible StudyAdult and Youth Classes: 7:00 pm
Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church
Elder michael D. Reeves, Sr.
3161 E. 5th Avenue Columbus OH 43219PH: 614-237-8619
Sunday morning ServicesSunday School - 9:30 Ammorning Service - 10:45 AmYouth Church Service - 10:45 Am
Wednesday Evening ServicesAdult & Youth Bible Study - 7:30Pm
www.cmbccols.org
Empowerment Worship Center
1786 Brice RoadReynoldsburg, Ohio 43068(614) 755-6368
Service Times: Sunday Worship 3:00 pmThursday Empowerment 7:00 pm
www.empowermentwc.com
“Empowering People, Impacting Lives”
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Bishop TimothyJ. Clarke, Pastor
First Church of God
3480 Refugee • Columbus, Ohio 43232(614) 338-8338 • 1stchurch.net
SUNDAYMorning Worship7:00 a.m., 9:00 am & 11:00 a.m.Christian Education Classes 9:00 a.m. & 9:45 am WEDNESDAYPastoral Teaching - Noon & 7:00 p.m.
"Making Ready A People Prepared to Meet The Lord"
God’s Way Ministries10709 Blacklick-Eastern Rd. NW (Rte.204),Pickerington, OH 43147
Church Facility: Holy RedeemerService Times: Sundays @ 6:00p.m. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 610 Pickerington, OH 43147Ministry Line: 614.501.9953
Website: www.doitgodsway.comPastor Tim and
Lady Denise Carpenter
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Holiday Preparation Tips
“Give Love on Christmas Day” is a fascinating proposal for couples who have not said “I Do,” offered by the Family Life Institute (FLI) in partnershipwith Ambas-sador Ministries. On the morning of December 25, 2009, FLI and Ambassador Ministries will unite in Holy Matrimony, men and women who have been living together.
Those wanting to wed will be required to commit to several weeks of pre-marital counseling starting Novem-ber 14, 2009. “This is an opportunity for cohabitating couples who already share their lives with each other, to make the next step their right step on the solid foundation of marriage,” said Apostolic Overseer Eric L. Warren of Ambassador Ministries. Warren has been married to his wife Carolyn for 38 years. They have reared three successful daughters and are now blessed with two grandchildren.
The Warrens have counseled and mentored many dating, engaged and
married couples for over 20 years. Also, they have given numerous marriage semi-nars. “We provide a clear understanding of what the marriage covenant means and practical ways to live it every day,” said the Warrens. With the divorce rate above 50 percent and more couples opting to live together without a marriage commitment,
the Warrens say they realized they had to do more to help both married and unmar-ried couples.
“When done the right way with love and a clear understanding of and commitment to the marriage covenant as sanctioned by God, marriage is the stron-gest and most productive relationship on earth,” said Warren.
In addition to getting a fresh start in life, couples who accept FLI and Ambas-sador Ministries’ proposal to be mar-ried on Christmas day, there are a few additional benefits. “We’re providing the church, the marriage ceremony, the cake, punch and photography to capture this sacred event,” said Carolyn Warren.
For unwedded couples living together, who desire to be married on Christmas Day at Ambassador Minis-tries in Columbus, Ohio, contact Pastor Michael Spears at
614-863-5823 or email: [email protected]; AmbassadorMinistries.com
‘Ambassadors’ Give Unwedded Couples a ‘Marry’ Christmas
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places to worship
Greater Faith Temple A.O.H. Church of God inc.
Bishop Margaret A. Barnett, Pastor1186 Oak Street
Columbus, OH 43205 • 614-863-1428
Sunday School .....................................................9:00 a.m. Morning Worship ............................................... 11:00 a.m.Tuesday Bible Study ............................................7:00 p.m.Thursday Prayer/Praise ...................................... 7:00 p.m.
The Home Church at the Water of life Building3750 Sullivant AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43223800-882-0335
Sundays and Thursdays
www.yourhomechurch.comElder Eugene Lindsey, Pastor
Service Days
12-0
810
imani Christian ChurchPastor Dalton and Elder Elizabeth Butler
286 Belvidere Ave.Columbus, Ohio 43223
Ph: 614-276-6779Fax: 614-276-0876
www.imanichristianchurch.comSundays 10 a.m.
Wednesdays 7 p.m.last Friday of the Month Prayer 9 p.m.
lincoln Park Community Baptist Church
SUNDAYSunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 8 a.m. & 10:50 a.m.
WEDNESDAYPrayer Meeting 6:45 p.m.Bible Study 7:30 p.m.Wednesday Night Service 7:30 p.m.
James A.Carter, Jr. Pastor
675 E Markison AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43207 (614) 444-9594www.LincolnParkcbc.com
Mt. Sinai Holy TempleCathedral of the Covenant
Bishop H. E. Bellinger1712 Courtright RoadColumbus, Ohio 43227 Sunday Service 9:30Bible Study Weds at 6:30 pm
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I was studying on prayer this month. I have a desire to have a deeper prayer life and as I began to study, three “I” words were found in the definition of prayer: to interpose, intervene and to inter-cede. I was especially captured by interpos-ing in prayer. I had never heard that term
before, however upon studying the mean-ing I had witnessed the action of interpo-sition in corporate prayer at my church. The word “interpose” is made up of two words: “inter” and pose. Inter means to get in between. A pose speaks of a position. Sometimes as believers, we question, forget and/or even neglect to embrace our pose or our position as members of God’s king-dom. David dealt with this same dilemma, in the 8th psalm, when he, considered all that God had made he ended up at one question: how in the world did man got his position:
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour. Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all [things] under his feet: Psalm 8:3-6
Your position in the kingdom is a little lower than the angels. In addition, you have been given the authority to wear a
crown of glory and honour, the authority to dominate the work of God’s hands and to top it off God put everything under your feet. I learned five effects of interposing in prayer: My “pose” in prayer gets God’s attentionTo pose means “to assume a particular attitude or stance, esp. with the hope of impressing others.”My position in prayer interrupts troubleThe word pose comes from the word “pausāre” derived from the word pause which means to stop, cease or to rest.
My prayer makes “trouble” wonderTo pose also means to puzzle, confuse, perplex. Am I saying that we begin to confuse God by our prayer? Heavens no, but when we do begin to get into position in prayer we begin to confuse the situation and cause it to wonder why it ever came to mess with us.My prayer questions and interrogates Another form of the word pose means to question, interrogate. If you have ever watched a show where there are detec-
tives that have suspects to a crime or some criminal activity. They bring them in for questioning and they interrogate or “to ask questions of (a person), sometimes to seek answers or information that the person questioned considers personal or secret.”
My prayer sheds light into dark placesIn this interrogation, they turn the main
lights off and shine a spotlight on the sus-pect. Through sometimes hours of grueling questions and the examination of answers and the evidence, the suspect cracks and confesses that he/or she is guilty and wor-thy of punishment by the law.
Sometimes in our situations, we settle for the surface, but true prayer digs deeper until the culprit is found, apprehended and convicted, allowing light of God can shine in the situation and bring a resolution.
So, to interpose means to get between and pose expecting your pose or your poise to influence God and bring rest into your life or into a situation that you are praying for.
In prayer strike your pose, stay in position and watch God move.
Striking My “Pose” and Getting in Position When I Pray
Celeste M. Payne
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The Hebrew Children are a sibling group committed to spreading the gospel through song and prophetic intercessory. Ministering together for nearly twenty-five years, when not on tour, The Hebrew Children are the praise team and band for Diamond Avenue Christian Center.The group began as The Hebrew Boyz with sons — Charles Jr., James, Jamil and Dar-
rion — who ranged in age from three to seven years old. Two years later, their eldest sister, Naticia joined the group and eventually the youngest sister, Volanda, and cousin, Jermaine Graves. Thus the moniker changed to The Hebrew Chil-dren. The final member, Philip Porche, connected with the group when he mar-ried Naticia. Keeping it a family affair, the
group is managed by their parents, Bishop C. E. Oliver, Sr. and his wife, Debra.
They have shared the stage with Dr. Bobby Jones and New Life, The Clark Sisters, the late Willie Neal Johnson and the New Gospel Keynotes, The Pilgrim Jubilees, Dr. Charles Fold and the Charles Fold Singers, TheWilliams Brothers, Mary Mary, Smokey Norful and numerous other artists. They also performed on the nation-ally syndicated Doug Banks radio show. Their impressive list of accolades includes McDonald’s Gospelfest Award Winners, Dr. Bobby Jones’ National Youth Group, Martin Luther King Award Winners, Starbound Award Winners and the Ohio Excellence Award.
Spanning a wide range of vocal styl-ing, their music is best described as urban gospel. From the newly released project, Our Story, Offering is Christian rock with the message of being a living sacrifice. I’ll Keep Holding On is a mid-tempo urban-flavor song of hope and encouragement. And for lovers of quartet music, Victory Praise is an energetic, hand-clapping, foot-stomping song. With a cappella harmonies, rhythmic tunes and Holy-Ghost anointed dance moves, The Hebrew Children pro-claim the good news in word and deed.
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Tired of being a Preacher’s daughter and longing to experience more of life, 20-something Angie King strikes out on her own for the very first time and joins a traveling gospel show. In this modern-day rendition of the parable of The Prodigal Son, she soon discovers life on the road is tough but fears going home with nothing to show for her-self, or worse, to a father who she thinks no longer loves her.
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The Hebrew Children are a sibling group committed to spreading the
gospel through song and prophetic intercessory. Ministering together for
nearly twenty-five years, when not on tour, The Hebrew Children are the
praise team and band for Diamond Avenue Christian Center.
The group began as The Hebrew Boyz with sons — Charles Jr., James,
Jamil and Darrion — who ranged in age from three to seven years old.
Two years later, their eldest sister, Naticia joined the group and
eventually the youngest sister, Volanda, and cousin, Jermaine Graves.
Thus the moniker changed to The Hebrew Children. The final member,
Philip Porche, connected with the group when he married Naticia.
Keeping it a family affair, the group is managed by their parents, Bishop
C. E. Oliver, Sr. and his wife, Debra.
They have shared the stage with Dr. Bobby Jones and New Life, The Clark Sisters, the late Willie Neal Johnson and the New Gospel Keynotes, The Pilgrim Jubilees, Dr. Charles Fold and the Charles Fold Singers, The Williams Brothers, Mary Mary, Smokey Norful and numerous other artists. They also performed on the nationally syndicated Doug Banks radio show. Their impressive list of accolades includes McDonald’s Gospelfest Award Winners, Dr. Bobby Jones’ National Youth Group, Martin Luther King Award Winners, Starbound Award Winners and the Ohio Excellence Award.
Spanning a wide range of vocal styling, their music is best described as
urban gospel. From the newly released project, Our Story, Offering is
Christian rock with the message of being a living sacrifice. I’ll Keep
Holding On is a mid-tempo urban-flavor song of hope and
encouragement. And for lovers of quartet music, Victory Praise is an
energetic, hand-clapping, foot-stomping song. With a cappella harmonies,
rhythmic tunes and Holy-Ghost anointed dance moves, The Hebrew
Children proclaim the good news in word and deed.
Our Story
The continuum of songs from Our Story depicts The Hebrew
Children’s transition from children to adults while overcoming the opinions of naysayers with steps ordered by God.
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Join us for “Praise The Lord” on WSFJ-TV/TBN, Fridays at 11:30am. Worship with the following Churches will be fea-tured in December.
December 4thLiving Faith Apostolic Church
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Franklin County Children Services’ Holiday Wish is searching for com-munity donors to sponsor nearly 4,500 abused, neglected and troubled chil-dren. These children may live with their parents, relatives and foster parents. There is no guarantee these children will receive a gift for their special holiday without the sponsorship of individuals, businesses and community groups who donate new toys for children age 11 and younger, and monetary donations for older children.
Over the years, many caring donors have given generously, making it pos-sible for thousands of children served by FCCS to have a joyous holiday. Long-standing donor, Walmart Logis-tics Center, takes the holiday wishes of 200 children each year, ensuring they have gifts to open. JC Penney Logistics and Receiving Departments rally their employees and donate money to spon-sor teens. In addition, boy and girl scout troops, churches, school groups, civic organizations, and individuals help put smiles on the faces of children in need.
Children Services is located at 855 West Mound Street in Columbus and
all donations are tax deductible. Donors can help make children’s wishes come true by making a donation online here or by calling 614-275-2525. This year, Holiday Wish progress can be followed on the agency Facebook page. For more information about Holiday Wish, click here.
Make a Holiday Wish Come True
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Congratulations to Vickie Winans! She has earned a Grammy nomination for her latest CD “How I Got Over,” in the category of Best Traditional Gospel Album. The album soared to #1 for three weeks on the Bill-board Gospel Album Sales chart and is a testimony to the many struggles Winans has overcome since her last CD was released in 2006. Since then, Winans’ beloved mother Mattie Bowman passed away and Winans departed from Verity Records to launch her own Destiny Joy recording label. After surviving those trying times, Winans has rebounded triumphantly. “God has been good to me,” says the now eight-time Grammy nominated singer. “I give Him all the praise. He’s stayed with me and held me up when I couldn’t hold up myself. There are so many great things happening that I just have to say that it’s because of God that I made it over.”
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places to worship
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church1535 Dewey AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43219614-294-2739
Service times:• Bible Study Tuesday 7pm• Sunday School 9am• Sunday Worship Service 10am & 12pm Web Site: www.mtzcolumbus.com E-mail: [email protected]
Elder Lance E. Humphrey
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Mt. Zion Church of God in Christ1466 Atcheson St., P.O. Box 83298Columbus, Ohio 43203Sunday School ..............................9amSunday Morning Worship ....... 11:15amSunday, YPWW .............................5pmSunday Evening Worship ..............6pmMonday Evening Prayer ................6pmTuesday Prayer & Bible Study ......7pmFriday Evangelistic Service ...........7pm
Elder Nehemiah Howard, Pastor
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My Father’s House Ministries
Pastor Philip Poindexter
519 Kimball PlaceColumbus, Ohio 43205(614) 252-3125 Church(614) 332-7168 Pastor
Service times:• Sunday School 10:45 am• Sunday Worship 11:30 am • Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pmwww.my-fathers-house-ministries.org
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Bishop TimothyJ. Clarke, Pastor
New Birth Christian Ministries3475 Refugee RoadColumbus, Ohio 43232Ph: 614.236.9080 • Fax: 614.236.9092www.nbcmonline.org
Tuesday Prayer 6:00 pmWednsday Bible Study 12:00 Noon Bible Study 7:00 pm Bible StudySundays 9:00 am Hour of Power 10:15 am Sunday School 11:15 am Morning Worship
Pastor Kennth E. moore Sr.
New Destiny C.O.G.i.C1826 Tamarack Circle, S.Columbus, OH 43229PH: 614-670-3243 614-262-6747 fax
Elder Willie Sewell, Jr., Pastor/Founder of New Destiny
Evangelist Karen R. Bowen, Administrator
Sundays:9:30 AM – Prayer & Sun-day School
11:15 AM – Morning Worship 5:30 PM – YPWW (Young Peoples Willing Workers)
Tuesday:5:00 AM – Morning Manna Prayer & Teaching 7:00 PM – Prayer & Bible Band (Bible Study)
Friday:5:00 AM – Morning Manna Prayer & Teaching7:30 PM – Evangelistic Service/ Leadership Training
Email: [email protected]
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New Destiny Outreach Ministry2124 S. Hamilton RoadIn the Cambridge Room of theHamilton Plaza HotelColumbus, Ohio 43232
Saturday Worship at 3pmWednesay Bible Study at 7pm614-260-8572 or 614-861-7220
Apostle mark Webb
New Fellowship Baptist Church
Alphonso Guice Jr.Senior Pastor
12-0904
3420 Petzinger RoadColumbus, Ohio 43232614-237-7710
• Sunday School 9:15 am• Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 am• Tuesday Food Pantry 5:00 pm• Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm• Every Other Sunday: Old Time
Prayer Meeting
Pastors George & Theresa Ware
"Teamwork makes the Dream work and Love makes the Difference"
New life Ministries
5585 Summit Road SW Pataskala, Ohio 43062
Church phone (740) 964-1644 and (740) 964-1196
Sunday Morning Worship
11:00 am
Bible Study on Wednesday
7:00 pm
Philadelphia Deliverance Church of Christ250 Napoleon AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43213614-235-3207
Service times:• Sunday Worship 11:30 am • Bible Study Wednesday 7:00-8:00 pm• Prayer, Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00 pm• Free Breakfast Mon, Wed, Fri. 9:00-NoonBishop
James W. Redd
Power and Glory Ministries7370 Tussing RoadReynoldsburg, Ohio 43068614.322.2147
Service times:
• 9:30am - Sunday School• 11am - Sunday Service• Noon Wednesday - Prayer• 7pm Wed. - Inspirational Service
Apostle Maurice Broomfield
Pastor Sherry Broomfield
Power and Glory Ministries
Apostle Maurice Broomfield Pastor Sherry Broomfield
9:30am - Sunday School11am - Sunday Service
Noon Wednesday - Prayer7pm Wednesday - Inspirational Service
www.powerandgloryministries.org
7370 Tussing RoadReynoldsburg, OH 43068
614.322.2147
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6481 Tussic RoadWesterville, OH 43082
Sunday Service 10am
614.374.6260Wednesday @ 7:30
Bible Study Conference Line712-432-1427 PIN 768193#
New Season Christian Ministries
Pastor Charles and First Lady Carmen Dobbins
New Fellowship of Christians
Order of ServiceSunday School 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m.Friday Prayer 7:00 p.m.
Pastor Gerald [email protected]
Coming From The Heart Ministry
Minister James &Lynette Johnson
Rescue-Restore-RedeemAddiction & Recovery Fellowship held atColumbus Metro LibrarySoutheast Branch3980 S. Hamilton Rd.Groveport, Ohio 43125
Every Saturday potluck 4pmBible Study 5pm614.208.1624
Rock of Faith Counseling Center is a non-profit organization committed to pro-viding professional counseling that is rooted in a God centered understanding of people.
The staff of Rock of Faith is trained and experienced in dealing with a wide range of
issues including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, marital and family problems and faith
concerns. We provide services for children, adolescent and adults. For more information,
please contact us at 614-252-8688 ext 323.
Fire & Fellowship
Hosts of: The Battle
614.561.8397Elder Erick Miles (Haddon)
f i r e a n d f e l l o w s h i p . c o m
community outreach, evangelistic &
prophetic ministries
1442 Sullivant AveColumbus, OH 43223 (614) 279-3103 Phone (614) 278-1500 Fax
The Columbus Bible Way Church,inc.2660 Rhoads AvenueColumbus, OH 43207(614) 491-1620
SERVICE TIMES:• Sunday School 9:00 am• Sunday Worship 11:00 am• Thursday Hour of Prayer 6:30 pm• Thursday Bible Study 7:30 pm
Rev., Dr. William Talley, III
Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church
Bishop Jerome RossSenior Pastor
858 East Third AveColumbus, Ohio 43201
Service Times: Sunday School 8:45amSunday Morning Worship 9:45amMorning Glory (Wednesday) 6:00am Hour of Power (Wednesday) 12 noonMidweek Prayer & Bible Study 7:00am
(614) 299-7069www.triedstoneministry.com
The Temple of Praise487 N Champion AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43203(614) 258-4070
SERVICE TIMES:• Sunday School 9:00 am• Sunday Worship 10:00 am • Prayer Service Wednesday 6:30 pm• Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm
www.thetempleofpraiseinc.comBishop Edward E. Shouse
victory Deliverance Church of Christ
ApostleFred Sanders
1718 Myrtle AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43211(614) 263-5191
Worship Services Sunday Worship Service: 10:00am Sunday School 9:00amTuesday Bible Study 7:00pm
Walking with God Ministry int’l, incNon-Denominational/ Sabbath Fellowship
Hilton Plaza Inn 3928 Jackpot Rd, Grove City, Ohio 43123
Bible Study 9:30-10:30am, Service begins 11:30am.
Sat @ 5:00pm Worship OnlyThe Glory Room(Worship Artist Welcome)
Call ( 614) 871-1183www.WalkingwithGod33.comEmail: [email protected]
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(Family Features) Home-baked good-ness is the most economical and heart-felt choice for gifts and entertaining, but rolling out dough and cutting decora-tive cookies can be time consuming and messy. With a cookie press, bakers can achieve gift-worthy results quickly and easily, leaving more time for the rest of the holiday to-do list.
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ing, easy-to-use press that controls the amount of dispensed dough with a twist motion. With nine disks in assorted shapes, the press can be used to make cookies for occasions throughout the year. In addition, the press includes a potato ricing disk, exclusive to The Pampered Chef. After the cookies are baked, this disk can be used to create creamy mashed potatoes for the holiday meal.
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Classic Spritz CookiesYield: 6-7 dozen cookies
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) butter (3 sticks), soft-enedcup (250 mL) sugareggteaspoon (5 mL) vanilla extract3 1/2 cups (875 mL) all-purpose flour Colored sugar or sprinkles (optional)
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar on medium speed of electric mixer about 3 minutes or until creamy, scraping down sides as necessary. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Add flour; mix on low speed
just until blended, scraping down sides as necessary. (Dough will be soft; do not refrigerate.)
Fit cookie press with desired disk; fill with dough. Press dough onto cookie sheet 1 inch apart. Decorate cookies with colored sugar or sprinkles, if desired.
Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool cookies 2 min-utes on cookie sheet; remove to cooling rack. Repeat with remaining dough.
Chocolate Spritz Cookies: Increase sugar to 1 1/4 cups (300 mL). Decrease flour to 3 cups (750 mL). Combine flour and 1/3 cup (75 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder in medium mixing bowl; blend well. Proceed as recipe directs.
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( N A P S I ) -Nothing says “Happy Holi-days” like giving the gift of beauty to the loved ones on your list this holiday season. T3, the hairstyling brand of choice for professionals, is making the gift-purchasing pro-
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Tousled Updo’s are about creating an effortless look that is elegantly chic. It’s easy to achieve this style, as the goal is to appear a bit disheveled with slightly imperfect hair along with a touch of “fun and festive.” The Tousled Updo looks great on women with all types of hair.Holiday Hair How-To for creating a Tousled Updo:
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places to worship
Restoration Christian CenterAlonzo James, Senior Pastor
1570 S. High StreetColumbus, Ohio
Ph: 614-443-3181
Sunday Word of life 9:30 A. M.Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 A. M.
Wednesday intercessory Prayer 6:30 P. M.Bible Study 7:00 P. M.
home&lifestyleAlonzo JamesSenior Pastor
Resurrection Ministries for All People2238 S. Hamilton Road, Suite 101Columbus, Ohio 43232
(614) 856-9940
Services:Sunday School 10:00 A.M.Worship Service 11:30 A.M.
Bible Study Tuesday 7:00 P.M. Bishop Mel Griffin
Pastor
Resurrection Power C.O.G.i.C“Where Dead Situations Come Alive In Christ Jesus”
Elder Franklin J. Culver, Pastor
700 Bernhard RoadWhitehall, OH 43213614-338-1855www.resurrectionpower.net
Morning Worship: 8:00 am & 11:00 amSunday School: 9:45 amEvening Worship: Every 1st & 3rd SundayTuesday Bible Study: 7:00pmFriday Services: Every 1st & 3rd Friday
Rhema Christian Center
ApostleLa Fayette Scales
2100 Agler Road Columbus, OH 43224(614) 471-9673
Service Times: Saturday Service 6:00pmSunday Services 8:00am & 11:00amWednesday Service 7:00pm
www.rhemachristiancenter.com
Southfield Community Missionary B.C.
1399 Augmont AvenueColumbus OH 43207614.491.9736
Service times:• Morning Glory 8:00 AM• Sunday School 9:30 AM• Mid-Morning Service 11:00 AM• Wednesday Bible Study 10:30 AM
& 7:00 PM
PastorHezekiah Martin
Trinity Baptist Church
461 St. Clair Aveue, Columbus, Ohio 43203(614) 258-9583
Early Morning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 amChurch School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 amHigh Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 amPrayer and Bible Study . . . . . . .12:00 pmPrayer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 pm Youth Bible Study . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 pm Adult Bible Study . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 pm
Victor M. DavisSenior Pastor
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Merry Christmas from the GovernmentThe first-time
homebuyer tax credit has been extended and expanded. The home purchaser must have a signed contract by April 30, 2010 and close by June 30, 2010 to be eligible. There are a few new adapta-tions from the program that expires November 30, 2009. Most notably, if you have owned your own home at least the last five years, you can obtain a $6,500 credit towards your taxes (if you owe less than $6,500, you receive the balance back from the IRS). First-time
home buyers will still qualify for a tax credit up to $8,000. The new income lim-its are $125,000 for singles and $250,000 for married couples. You can purchase a home for a purchase
price up to $800,000 and this must be your primary home.
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the tax credit is good, both for the buyers who want to downsize and the buy-ers who want to get a larger home. If you already own a home there is no require-
ment that this home be sold to claim the tax credit, but note that you have to qualify for both payments if you are obtaining a mortgage for the new home. You can rent your current home to anyone you choose. You cannot buy a home for your mother, father or grandparents and qualify for the tax credit. Although April 30, 2010, seems like a long time away, if you are thinking about purchasing a home before deadline, it would be wise to start now getting your credit and bud-get in order to meet the dead-line. You need to make a appointment with the lender
of your choice to evaluate your credit. It is much harder to get a mortgage loan today than it has been in the past, but the organized, proactive borrower will be rewarded with a government credit of up to $8,000 for first-time buyers, and $6,500 for those who already own a home and are purchasing a new one.
Pat Ferguson is a mort-gage loan professional with over 15 years experience in the Greater Columbus area. She can be reached at 614-841-0001x106. Andrew Hanes also collaborated in the writing of this article.
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The secret is out about C.M. Grant Leadership AcademyBoth schools are managed by The Leona Group which was formed in 1996 by Dr. William Coats, a national leader in educa-tion reform. Foundational to The Leona Group is the belief that all children, regardless of ethnicity or economic status, can learn and achieve. For this reason, Leona Group schools are located almost exclusively in urban centers where there is the greatest need for educational choice and opportunity. Though Leona now manages almost 70 schools in five states, each school program is distinctive, designed to meet the specific needs of its community it serves.
For more information, contact Michelle Johnson, school leader, at 614.252.2087 or visit www.cmgrant.com. C.M. Grant Leadership Academy is sponsored by St. Aloysius.
Word is getting out about the high-quality programming at C.M. Grant Leadership Academy, 2030 Leonard Ave., Columbus. Perhaps one of Columbus’ best kept secrets in elementary educa-tion, the K-6 community school is now turning heads. Enrollment has more than doubled for fall, 2009, though the school remains committed to maintaining its small school size and nurturing class-rooms. Families are encouraged to apply for enrollment soon, as spaces are filling up fast.
Leading the charge is Michelle Johnson, who also serves as school leader at South Scioto Academy. Essential to both schools are car-ing teachers who provide every student with a program tailored to meet his or her unique needs. “We’ve been helping children who are below grade level, or those with various challenges, become proficient, and those who are at or above grade level excel beyond. The biggest challenge has been letting families know we are here!” explains Johnson.
A t C.M. Grant Leadership Academy, tomorrow’s leaders are developed through focused efforts and hard work in a structured environment. Each student is
provided with an individualized success plan, tailored to meet his or her individual needs. Our quality enrichment programs and committed staff make for a caring and nurturing environment, while our demonstrated, personalized attention ensures that No Child is Left Behind.
What makes us different?
■ FREE tuition ■ Personalized attention ■ Small class sizes ■ Before and after school care ■ Individual student success plans ■ Structured environment ■ Committed and caring staff ■ Newly renovated facilities ■ Transportation available
Call or visit us anytime to learn more about all that C.M. Grant Leadership Academy has to offer your family. Space is limited!
Michelle Johnson, school leader 2030 Leonard Avennue Columbus, OH 43219 www.cmgrant.com
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