5756 Zachary Taylor Highway ■ Mineral, Virginia 23117 (540) 894-4458 (phone) ■ (540) 894-5955 (fax) ■ Volume 35, Issue 6 (Rev.1) – June 7, 2015 ■ “Happy Father's Day God ” reetings in the children who needed to grow up, we had wonderful name become slaves of sin who needed to be of Jesus, the redeemed, bought out of our bondage, that we captain of our salvation might enter the new family which Christ and soon-coming King. brought into being by His death and We give thanks to resurrection. Adoption expresses the Lord for all both redemption and the new Pastor Lynn W. Beanum, Jr. of the God- relation of trust and love, for " fearing fathers and wish them the best because we are sons, God hath of this Father's Day celebration. Sadly, sent forth the Spirit of His into I was not blessed with a God-fearing our hearts, crying, Abba father, but the Lord blessed me with Father" (verse 6). The adoption some great God-loving adoptive brought us from slavery to fathers: Elder Carl Pendleton, Brother sonship as heirs of the throne Lindsay Willis, Deacon Sylvanus Hall, (verse 7). The same thought is Brother Sonny Murray and Deacon Edward explained in Romans 8 verses 1-14 Kennan. Although they are all gone to be with demonstrating that the adoption is more than the Lord leaving me without an earthly father, a matter of position of status when God I thank our wonderful heavenly Father for adopted us. He put His Spirit within us and being my adoptive Father. In Galatians 4:1-3, we became subject to His Spirit within us and Paul states accurately the Roman law of son- to His control. This involves chastisement ship. In verse 4 he says that God sent His Son (Heb.12:5-11) as well as inheritance. We are to be born into the human condition under the honored to know and have God for our father; law and in verse 5, he states the purpose of they come no better, for He's the best. So all God in so doing, "to redeem them that were praise, honor and glory belongs to Him. under the law, that we might receive the Happy Father's Day God. Amen adoption of sons." We were not merely Verse for the Month “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.” -1 John 3:1 A Word from Our Editor Sister Marilyn Silver Fathers-Graduates-Life Students we are putting in many hours of labor, studying, testing and Praise the Lord everybody. We serve an persevering to receive our just awesome God. He is more than enough. There are so reward. This reward is more than a many wonderful things about Him. He blesses us printed document with a gold seal, or beyond measure, and we have so much to be a cap and gown. The reward we seek thankful for. The month of June brings with it many is everlasting life. For the word of God tells us in reasons to give praise and celebration unto God. Two James 1:12 (KJV), “Blessed is the man that endureth popular celebrated occasions in June are Father’s temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the Day and Graduation Day. crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them Fathers are SPECIAL and deserve much that love him.” Hang in there through the tests, the honor for being Godly Fathers indeed. A Godly lectures, the clinics of life. Take heed to the quiet Father is known for loving his family, providing for study moments with the Lord. Through heeding the his family, setting good examples; these are some of lessons of Christ, we will follow on to know Him. By the many reasons to appreciate and thank our doing so, we will show forth the love of Christ all Fathers who strive to protect the family from hurt along our journey. We know that we have passed and harm. We love you Dads. Keep on seeking the (graduated) from death unto life, because we love the face of God so that the families may be blessed! brethren (1 John 3:14; John 5:24). Graduates are also honored in June. Scholars In the secular school, we did not enter to have put in many hours of study, toiled and suffered remain at one level. So as in the spiritual realm, we with the lack of sleep to reach this goal. To every did not start with the Lord to remain stagnant, but graduate we say, congratulations and may God ever we must move closer to him to one day receive a direct your paths in the way of the Lord. Keep your crown. My Fellow Life Students, I would like to eyes on the prize who is Christ Jesus. He is our recommend that you stay in school–that’s stay under everything. the blood of Jesus—until graduation day (death or The verb graduate is defined as, to receive a the rapture). It will be worth it all. God bless you is degree or diploma for completing a course of study. my prayer. In our walk of life, we are considered Life Students; Elders Speak by: Elder Tim Williams A FATHERS, LOVE, WISDOM, AND Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • Be KNOWLEDGE! tolerant and accepting of differences • Use good manners, Praise the Lord to everyone! I want to wish all the Fathers a not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of very Happy Father’s Day! To the greatest Father of Fathers, others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal God Almighty, thank you for being our everything, saving peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements us, delivering us, healing us, keeping us and the list goes on Responsibility and on! I was thinking about the wisdom of a Father and so Do what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead • Persevere: I thought I would add in a very small part of a scripture and keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • some common sense that a Father would give to his child. Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the And, if we being the child would follow, it will bring great consequences • Be accountable for your words, actions, success with God and man! and attitudes • Set a good example for others Proverb:3:1-6 Fairness My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open- commandments: For length of days, and long life, and minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of peace, shall they add to thee. Let not mercy and truth others • Don’t blame others carelessly • Treat all people forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon fairly the table of thine heart: So shalt thou find favor and good Caring understanding in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he Citizenship shall direct thy paths. Do your share to make your school and community Character better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Trustworthiness Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and Be honest • Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal • Be reliable — rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment • do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the Volunteer right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal — stand by your family, friends, and country Respect Page 2 Temple of Deliverance, HCG, Inc. Newsletter Temple Men Speak By: Brother Tim Adams stop doing the 360 degrees - going around in Never Satisfied Until Sanctified circles - and get on the 180 degrees track. Turn to Jesus because He Satisfies and God bless you all. I just want to talk Sanctifies with the Holy Ghost. about the whole man and woman. Things God bless you and keep you and, again, happen in life with our jobs, families, spouses, remember you will never be Satisfied until you bills, etc. We can’t seem to get a grip on life. get Sanctified. Many have tried different relationships, drugs, drinking, etc. looking for satisfaction and answers. Philippians 4:13 states, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” So this lets me know that these situations Satisfied ... with our jobs, families, bills, spouses, drugs, Because I’m drinking, and etc. can be changed through Christ, because He satisfies. Sanctified! In my closing I would just like to say, Temple Women Speak Submitted by: Sis. Laine Tibbs Thank You Jesus I thank you for my life, health and strength. I thank you for being so good to me. You bless me as I go through my trials and tribulations. I thank God because six months ago I lost my voice for about an hour. Hallelujah, God began to bring my voice back. That’s why I always say, “There is something about the name of Jesus, the sweetest name I know. Oh, how I love the name of Jesus.” I thank God for His blessings large and small. Thank you dear Lord for them all. So, let’s be more like Jesus. Let’s fill our hearts with love, forgiveness and compassion.