Dear Readers of PCN,
The Holiday Season has crouched up upon us. We have had our ups and downs,
our wonderful Savior has seen us all the way. He is the reason for the
season. He is the reason why we wake up every day and take a deep breath
and move on. When we gather around our loved ones and enjoy the food that
He has so willingly provided. We say thanks over our food, thanks for the
day but do we really stop and thank the Lord for ALL that He has provided
for us? He has given us all we need. Do recall His word in Matthew when
He told us to seek first His kingdom and everything will be added unto
us.
We need not worry about what tomorrow will bring for it is not promised. All we can count on is the Strength of the Lord and His strength is made perfect in our weakness.
So it's okay to go ahead and not be strong all the time. He has you and
will never let you go!
My prayer for you is that during this Holiday Season you will take the
time to show those around you how you feel about them and do not forget
to tell the Master thank-you for His goodness to you!
Happy Holidays!
Sincerely Your Sister in Christ,
Cassandra E. Philogene
Editor in Chief
Patmos Chapel Newsletter
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| Truth about Giving Thanks |
I’m Thankful for You
Thanksgiving is the appointed time
for focusing on the good in our lives.
In each of our days,
we can find small blessings,
but too often we overlook them,
choosing instead to spend our time
paying attention to problems.
We give our energy
to those who cause us trouble
instead of those who bring peace.
Starting now,
let’s be on the lookout
for the bits of pleasure in each hour,
and appreciate the people who
bring love and light to everyone
who is blessed to know them.
You are one of those people.
On Thanksgiving,
I’m thankful for you.
Happy Thanksgiving!
By Joanna Fuchs
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"Go yea therefore and teach all nations. Baptizing them in the name
of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things
which I have commanded you. And Lo, I am with you even until the end of
the age..."Matthew 28:19, 20
Come and join us:
Patmos Chapel
Worship Center
821 W. Swoope Avenue
Winter Park, Fl 32789
Phone 407 - 629-7005
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15 Tips for Safeguarding Your Child
by Kenneth Wooden, Creator of Child Lures Prevention
Kenneth Wooden, child safety expert and creator of Child Lures Prevention,
offers the following advice to keep your family safe:
1. Avoid scare tactics when discussing personal safety.
Reassure your child that most people are kind and safe.
Those who are not are the exception.
2. Instill within your child a sense of self-worth at every opportunity.
3. Teach your child about sex education but keep it basic,
i.e. "The areas of the body covered by a bathing suit are private."
4. Establish that sexual abuse is a crime.
This gives children the confidence to assert themselves
with those who try to abuse them. Teach them to say - "It's against
the Law!"
5. Allow children to express affection on their own terms.
Do not instruct them to "Give Uncle Jimmy a kiss" or "Give
Aunt Susan a hug."
6. Stress that there should be no secrets from you,
especially those involving an adult.
7. Develop strong communication skills with your children.
Explain the importance of reporting abuse to you or another trusted adult.
8. Make a commitment to spend quality time with your child.
Lonely and attention-starved youngsters are most vulnerable to abuse.
9. Make it a priority to get to know your child's friends and their families.
10.Encourage involvement in extracurricular activities.
Youngsters with many interests are less likely to become involved
with drugs or other negative influences.
11.Volunteer to chaperone activities like Boy Scouts and sporting events, especially those involving overnight trips.
12.Do not rely on the "buddy system."
While it may make children (and parents) feel safer,
its effectiveness is questionable. In many instances,
sisters, brothers and playmates have been victims
of terrible crimes when together.
13.Instruct children never to go with or get in a car with anyone,
unless you have given them direct permission.
14.Stress the importance of reporting rumors or threats of violence,
including bomb threats and weapon possession by schoolmates.
Reinforce that reporting can be done anonymously, but that school
officials must be told for the safety of everyone.
15.Above all, encourage children to recognize, trust and follow their instincts
-- and listen to your own instincts. If a situation or person makes you
or your child uneasy, believe in your feelings and act on them.
Read more: parenting.ivillage.com
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Thanksgiving Quiz
1. How long does a stuffed turkey take to roast at 160 degrees C.
3-1/2 to 4 hours
5 to 5-1/2
hours
2 to 3-1/2
hours
all day
2. What year did the Pilgrims have their first Thanksgiving Feast?
1619
1520
1621
1935
3. What oven temperature is the best to roast a turkey to perfection?
275 degrees F.
200 degrees C.
325 degrees F.
400 degrees F.
4. What food was probably NOT on the Pilgrims' Thanksgiving menu?
Fish
Potatoes
Dried Fruit
Corn
5. The Guinness Book of Records states that the greatest dressed weight recorded for a turkey is.....
31.9 kilograms or 72
pounds
39.09 kilograms
or 86 pounds
80 kilograms or 170
poundss
22 kilograms or 47
poundss
6. The Horn of Plenty, or Cornucopia, which symbolizes abundance, originated in what country?
Turkey
America
Holland
Greece
7. Which Western Ontario town is the world's largest producer of turkey eggs?
Stratford
Forest City
Learnington
Strathroy
8. In 1676, a day of thanksgiving was proclaimed to take place during what month?
November
June
May
October
9. What chief turkey was raised in Canada until the 1960's
Rhode Island Reds
Bronze Turkeys
Canada Flambers
Cordon Roasters
10. What president didn't like the idea of having a national Thanksgiving Day?
Jefferson
Nixon
Truman
Washington
11.How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration Last
One day
Three days
Two days
Five days
Seven days
12. What are baby turkeys called
Chicks
Poults
Turklets
Kidlings
13. What was the name of the Indian chief who we invited to the first Thanksgiving
Chingachgook
Massasoit
Jamiraquoi
Pocahontas
Squanto
14. Who is credited with leading the crusade to establish Thanksgiving Day?
Sarah Ferguson
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Josepha Hale
Sarah Lee
15. What are male turkeys called
Leghorns
Toms
Sparkie
Roosters
16. Which president first established the date of Thanksgiving as a national celebration?
Wilson
Jefferson
Lincoln
Adams
17. Which state produces nearly half of the annual U.S cranberry crop
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Maine
Virginia
New Hampshire
18. What are female turkeys called?
Chicks
Hens
Fillies
flams
19. Which president moved the date of Thanksgiving twice?
Eisenhower
T. Roosevelt
Lincoln
F. D. Roosevelt
20. According to Evolutionists how many million years ago did the first turkey roam the Americas?
1 million
10 million
50 million
5 million
21. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in Plymouth colony, which is now part of what state
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Maine
Virginia
New Hampshire
22. The reason Thanksgiving was moved up a week was...
Due to public pressure
To lengthen the Christmas shopping season
To be more in line with what Canada was doing
To
fulfill a political promise
It was warmer
To ward off evil spirits
23. Who was the Pilgrim leader that invited neighboring Indians to the Thanksgiving Feast
Button Gwinnett
William Bradford
John Bunny
Miles Standish
William Penn
24. Turkey's scientific name is Meleagaris Gallopave. From what language
does this word originate from?
Spanish
French
Huron
Latin
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• Thanksgiving History
• Women in the Church
• Steps to Having Christ's Virture
• Give Thanks with a Greatful Heart!
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The Pilgrims who sailed to this country aboard the Mayflower
were originally members of the English Separatist Church (a Puritan
sect). They had earlier fled their home in England and sailed to
Holland (The Netherlands) to escape religious persecution. There, they
enjoyed more religious tolerance, but they eventually became
disenchanted with the Dutch way of life, thinking it ungodly. Seeking a
better life, the Separatists negotiated with a London stock company to
finance a pilgrimage to America. Most of those making the trip aboard
the Mayflower were non-Separatists, but were hired to protect the
company's interests. Only about one-third of the original colonists
were Separatists.
The Pilgrims set ground at Plymouth
Rock on December 11, 1620. Their first winter was devastating. At the
beginning of the following fall, they had lost 46 of the original 102
who sailed on the Mayflower. But the harvest of 1621 was a
bountiful one. And the remaining colonists decided to celebrate with a
feast -- including 91 Indians who had helped the Pilgrims survive their
first year. It is believed that the Pilgrims would not have made it
through the year without the help of the natives. The feast was more of
a traditional English harvest festival than a true "thanksgiving"
observance. It lasted three days.
Governor William Bradford sent "four
men fowling" after wild ducks and geese. It is not certain that wild
turkey was part of their feast. However, it is certain that they had venison. The term "turkey" was used by the Pilgrims to mean any sort of wild fowl.
Another modern staple at almost every Thanksgiving table is pumpkin pie.
But it is unlikely that the first feast included that treat. The supply
of flour had been long diminished, so there was no bread or pastries
of any kind. However, they did eat boiled pumpkin, and they produced a
type of fried bread from their corn crop. There was also no milk, cider,
potatoes, or butter. There was no domestic cattle for dairy products,
and the newly-discovered potato was still considered by many Europeans
to be poisonous. But the feast did include fish, berries, watercress,
lobster, dried fruit
clams, venison, and plums.
This "thanksgiving" feast was not repeated the following year.
Many years passed before the event was repeated. It wasn't until June of
1676 that another Day of thanksgiving was proclaimed. On June 20 of that
year the governing council of Charlestown, Massachusetts, held a meeting
to determine how best to express thanks for the good fortune that had seen
their community securely established. By unanimous vote they instructed
Edward Rawson, the clerk, to proclaim June 29 as a day of thanksgiving.
It is notable that this thanksgiving celebration probably did not include
the Indians, as the celebration was meant partly to be in recognition of
the colonists' recent victory over the "heathen natives," (see the proclamation).
 A
hundred years later, in October of 1777 all 13 colonies joined in a
thanksgiving celebration. It also commemorated the patriotic victory
over the British at Saratoga. But it was a one-time affair.
George Washington proclaimed a
National Day of Thanksgiving in 1789, although some were opposed to it.
There was discord among the colonies, many feeling the hardships of a
few pilgrims did not warrant a national holiday. And later, President
Thomas Jefferson opposed the idea of having a day of thanksgiving.
It was Sarah Josepha Hale, a
magazine editor, whose efforts eventually led to what we recognize as
Thanksgiving. Hale wrote many editorials championing her cause in her Boston Ladies' Magazine, and later, in Godey's Lady's Book.
Finally, after a 40-year campaign of writing editorials and letters to
governors and presidents, Hale's obsession became a reality when, in
1863, President Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday in November as a national day of Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving was proclaimed by every president after Lincoln. The date
was changed a couple of times, most recently by Franklin Roosevelt, who
set it up one week to the next-to-last Thursday in order to create a
longer Christmas shopping
season. Public uproar against this decision caused the president to
move Thanksgiving back to its original date two years later. And in
1941, Thanksgiving was finally sanctioned by Congress as a legal
holiday, as the fourth Thursday in November.
Information from: http://wilstar.com/holidays/thankstr.htm
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| Women in the Church for Real? |
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Paul was indeed inspired when he wrote the letters to the church at
Corinth. Anytime you analyze scripture, you must look at it within the
context it was written. In other words, what was going on at that time
that made Paul mention what he said? What particular issue was he
addressing to the church at Corinth? There is the temptation to take
words out of context and misconstrue the meaning by taking a literal
interpretation of this passage. In depth study with a prayerful spirit
will allow the Holy Spirit to reveal scriptural meaning to seemingly
difficult passages to understand. Remember, the bible is its own
expositor. It will never contradict itself, neither will it change,
because the Lord doesn't change! Hope that helps.
Thad Jackson
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 Steps to Having Christ's Virture... - Stacey Montages
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STEPS TO HAVING CHRIST'S VIRTUE RESTORED IN YOUR LIFE
Based on passages that refer to Christ's Virtue (Omnipotent Power) that
healed the woman with the issue of blood, and the multitude that came from
Jerusalem, Judea, and the coasts of Tyre & Sidon (see Mark 5:25-30
& Luke 6:17-19, KJV)
* - See yourself in the True light
- acknowledge and come to grips with who you really are - not just a
nice person, but a sinner with moral weaknesses in need of a complete
healing.
* - Confess those weaknesses & sins to God (we may confess our faults to each other, but God already knows your true
state) - confess them, with your lips & in your thoughts, to Him in
prayer or in conversation. Ask for forgiveness from them. Ask for more
of His Holy Spirit which will give you His Power to overcome your past sins and weaknesses for the rest of your life.
* - Turn away from favorite sins, secret sins, and habits when tempted to do them - that's usually where we become morally weak, as we feel we can't fight
the old, familiar feeling of a particular temptation. Some temptations
are for things that we do, some are personality temptations. For example,
some are tempted to drink, or smoke, or sexual encounters (real or in cyberspace)
with anyone other than their spouse. While others are tempted to gossip,
start negative rumors about someone, undermine others, anger, suicidal
thoughts, hostility. Either way - FIGHT self to overcome your temptations!
God can and will give you power to overcome the evil tempter - remember,
he tempted CHRIST an hundred times greater than we are tempted - the Bible
says, CHRIST, therefore knowing what we go through, is able to succor/keep
us from yielding to temptation. It's not the temptation that's stealing
our moral power & relationship with God - it's the yielding. So, let us REPENT of our sins - and try not to add on new ones!
* - Accept God's forgiveness...and walk in the new overcoming power each and every day. One day at
a time. Read the Word of God daily to create new habits in your brain-memory
pathways. We are told it takes about 28-30 days for our brains and minds
to break an old habit and form new ones. The Bible confirms this by giving
us examples of individuals that went into prayer & fasting, coming
away from the crowd & spending time with God for 40 days & nights
(some needed 40 years!). The Bible says, a righteous man may fall seven
times and rise again - what makes us righteous? Our MEDIATOR in the Most
Holy Place in the Heavenly Sanctuary, covering our sins with HIS blood
that was shed for us all at Calvary.
* - Remember Lot's wife! Don't look back. Do not return to the old lifestyle, no matter when, in your Christian
journey, the enemy brings it up again. Resist the devil, and he will flee.
JESUS commands - "Go and sin no more!" You can accomplish this as Virtue with Moral Power pours forth from HIM
into your life.
Power that comes with Christ's Virtue in your life...
Matthew 10:1 And when He had called unto Him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease
Mark 6:7 And He called unto Him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two
and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits
Luke 9:1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases
Luke 10:19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you
***John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name
Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto Me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth
Acts 3:11, 12 And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together...greatly wondering. And when Peter saw it,
he answered...Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this?...as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?
Acts 4:33, 34 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. Neither was there any among them that lacked...
Acts 6:8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people
Acts 8:18 ...through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given
Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth
Romans 15:13 ...the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
~~We can be filled with the power of God, and win the Christian race~~
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 Give Thanks with a Greatful Heart! - Shauntelle Stevenson
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It is simply not enough to say "Thank you." Our actions and the
way we live our lives should reflect that we are full of gratitude. It was once said by Cynthia Ozick that "We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude." How unfortunate would it be to live a life filled with blessings and for those around us to never be told and shown how grateful we are for those very blessings? In this Thanksgiving season, I would encourage us all, myself included, to be very mindful of our blessings and to not forget how fortunate we are. Although I am blessed every day that I am allowed to see, there are a few things for which I am incredibly thankful.
"I ended up having a blood transfusion mid-November 2007."
I am grateful for: Life, health, and strength
This time back in 2007, I was suffering from severe headaches and struggling
with unrelenting fatigue. Because I had very similar symptoms in 2004,
I knew that I needed to go to the ER. I ended up having a blood transfusion
mid-November 2007. My body doesn't produce hardly enough iron or blood
as it should. Since that time, I haven't had any major health concerns.
I haven't gotten sick with cold or flu, like I normally do especially during
Flu Season. I feel good and praise God for that.
"I will be forever grateful for my "Florida family."
I am grateful for: My loved ones and my paternal figures
When my mom and I moved to Florida a little over 13 years ago, I didn't
realize how much my life would change. I didn't want to come here and there
were times that I would miss my family back in Arkansas so much. Over the
past 13 years, I have made bonds and friendships that I will treasure for
the rest of my life. I have met and been influenced by numerous people
that I would probably never had access to back in little Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Some of my best friendships were formed here in Orlando. I have met and
been taken in by such amazing people. I will be forever grateful for my
"Florida family."
"All I really had was my mom."
I am grateful for: My mother
Coming from such a small town and large family, I felt a little out of
place when I came to Florida. I was accustomed to everyone in town knowing
me as "Bonita's granddaughter" or "Helen's girl." When
I came to Florida, no one knew me that way. I didn't have my aunts and
uncles here. I didn't have all my "big" cousins. I didn't have
my grandparents. All I really had was my mom. My mom has been a constant
factor in my life. She has always believed in my dreams and supported my
decisions. She has always been one to encourage me to try harder and do
more. She has shown me the importance of living a life directed by Christ.
She has helped me to figure out who Shauntelle is. I know it may sound
biased, and I'm sure everyone says so, but I have THE best mother. Ever.
"Being at Patmos has helped me break out...I have the best church
family."
I am grateful for: My church and my wonderful church family
People often look at me and think that I am this little social butterfly.
In truth, I am what is considered an outgoing introvert. I am very shy
around people that I don't know and I very rarely go out of my way to meet
people. Being at Patmos has helped me break out of that somewhat. I really
believe that I have the best church family. We are a supportive, loving,
compassionate people. There are several people that I look for on a weekly
basis, because I need that encouraging word. When there is a basketball
game, you would not believe the amount of support from people of all ages,
all walks of life. We are truly a family and it shows. Whenever someone
asks what church I attend, I am so proud to say "Patmos Chapel in
Winter Park. You should come one Sabbath."
"I lost my job...unsure of how bills would be paid. I was stressing
out like crazy."
Back in July of 2007, I lost my job. I was unsure of how bills would be
paid. I was stressing out like crazy. Someone at Patmos was recruiting
for Hewitt Associates, and I decided to see what Hewitt was all about.
Thank God for Hewitt. Two years later, I'm still there and while I'm not
doing what I love, I love that I have gainful employment. I have made wonderful
connections at the company and have learned more about myself and my wants/needs
in a career. Whenever I watch MSNBC or CNN or I read about the current
unemployment rate, I feel blessed. I know that God has kept me and rewarded
my faith in Him.
"Last, but certainly not least, I am most grateful for Jesus."
Last, but certainly not least, I am most grateful for Jesus. From day to
day, I sometimes forget to stop and say "Thank God for Jesus."
I sometimes forget where my life was headed a few years ago, and where
God brought me from. I think about all the friends I've had over the years
and some of them are drug addicts, alcoholics, sex addicts, and an array
of other things. I've seen people suffer from eating disorders, life-threatening
diseases, and severe mental illnesses. God has kept me safe and under His
wing throughout many different stages in my life. Psalm 107:1, in the New
Living Translation, says "Oh, thank God—he's so good! His love never
runs out." Praise Him for His never-ending grace and mercy.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy said "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." Let us remember daily this very quote. Take the time during this beautiful season to show your appreciation to those who you treasure.
God bless and keep you,
Shauntelle S. |
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