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ISSUE 2
"I've always been that girl who wants a fairy tale romance, I mean
who doesn't? I know my Prince Charming the Lord has me for is out there, but when I see everyone else
around me getting engaged or married sometimes I wonder, when
will it be my turn?" -Latasha, MD Waiting for true love is the hardest thing in the world. Especially since technology has literally taken over the world. Everything we do, everything we buy, everything we see is quick, fast, and in a hurry. So, why hasn’t your knight in shining armor shown his face? Why haven’t you at least passed by him in a grocery store, or seen him on social media, or even better; why haven’t you met him at a church conference or convocation, or a gospel concert?
There is no easy answer for this question. I don’t have any nice scriptures or catch phrases to ease your pain. But, what I will say is this… Waiting is the best thing that you can do for your life. In fact, the very worst thing that you can do is to move too quickly. You just never know what God is doing. You don’t know where your spouse is in his process, and you don’t know what else God needs to align in order for the two of you to meet. Look around; see the brightness of the dawn in your life. See the sun peeping through the clouds, and smile. God is working. He is moving. He is molding. He is shaping…the very day that you two will meet. Just hold on. Soon enough, when you aren’t even thinking about it, the delay of your destiny will become a divine dream. GO AFTER YOUR PURPOSE WHILE YOU WAIT!
Arising News The Love Issue February 2015
WHY WAIT FOR LOVE? By Lady Eboni Bell Youth Highlight
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Drawn by Taylor Price, Age 11
From: “Adorned While You Wait” by Lady Eboni Bell - Book Coming June 2015
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Arising LOVE Family/Member Highlight By Akira Grenardo
In honor of the month dedicated to
LOVE, we are not highlighting one
family, but several of our Arise couples!
I wanted to know if and how LOVE
changes throughout the years, and if
marriage would give these questions
different meanings. Below are the
responses of five Arise Couples. I hope
you enjoy and can relate to their
answers. What do you think?
1. How long have you been
married/engaged?
Chadeia & Deano: Together for 5 years,
got engaged on December 24th, 2014
Ta’Tra & Randy: Married for 1.5 years
LaWann & Darrell: Married for 6 years
Danielle & June: Married for 7 years
Elsa & Travis: Married for 10 years
Chadeia & Deano
2. What is one thing you have learned
about yourself during your
marriage/relationship?
Chadeia: “I am a natural planner. I like
things organized and on schedule. My
significant other just flies by the seat of
his pants. At first, this drove me crazy,
but I learned that there are times when
that kind of spontaneous attitude is
necessary. He has taught me how to just
let go in certain situations and that has
opened me up to a more joyful and fun
life.”
Deano: “I have learned that I need to
work on my communication skills a lot.”
Ta'Tra & Randy
Ta’Tra: “That I am capable of making
decisions and choices that not only
impact me but the welfare of another
person. Getting married is instant
realization that I am not a kid
anymore!”
Randy: “I have learned that
communication is key and that it is so
important to communicate with your
spouse. It helps keep you one, and
keeps issues from occurring, helps with
planning and scheduling. I have also
learned not to assume because when
you do, you usually assume the worst
and eventually make a not so bad
situation into a really bad one.”
LaWann: “I don’t have to be right or be
in control.”
Darrell: “I have more patience than I
thought!”
Danielle: “I didn’t realize that I was a
spoiled brat!”
June: “How selfless I can be.”
Elsa: “A successful marriage has to have
God as the primary person in your
union.”
Travis: “A marriage or relationship
requires you to be that carpenter,
builder, mechanic that knows that
you’re always on duty. Ensuring that
you take time in the beginning to build a
foundation that is firm in order to enjoy
but also endure all that your lives have
ahead. Otherwise you will miss out on
the celebration that your marriage
should behold.”
3. What advice would you give to the
single man/woman waiting on
their mate?
Chadeia: “I would tell a single person
who is waiting on love to stop waiting.
At its core, a successful romantic
relationship is just a strong friendship.
We don’t need to be in romantic
relationships in order to feel love. We
can work on the relationships already in
our lives: building our relationship with
God, building our relationships with our
families, building our relationships with
our friends and building our
relationships with ourselves. The ability
to feel love is already all around us, a
romantic relationship is a bonus, but it
shouldn’t be the only deciding factor.”
LaWann & Darrell
Deano: “I would say not to wait on
anyone to become your wife/spouse,
but rather to live your life and that
person will be sent to you.”
Ta’Tra: “What you prefer or demand is
completely different than what is for
you. Don’t go after what you [want] or
what you think you want, odds are what
you want is the farthest thing God has
for you.”
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Randy: “I would tell them to be honest,
know what you want, not to settle and
to be patient. When it is right, you will
undeniably know it.”
LaWann: “Accept your mate for who
they are and support them in all they
do.”
Darrell: “Make sure that you are the
man/woman that your mate needs and
vice versa.”
Danielle: “Prepare to find out who YOU
really are!”
June: “Enjoy it while it lasts!”
Elsa: “Do not rush into a marriage. Take
time to know self and God. Follow God's
plan and his process at all times.”
Travis: “Let it be God's choice for you
and not your choice for God. May sound
simple, but your weakness and quest for
the love of something can overpower
God's design for you. Don't be pushed!
Don't feel rushed! Only be patient! This
will be your mate not anyone else!”
Danielle & June
4. Lady Bell spoke on Forgiveness,
how does that word impact your
marriage/relationship?
Chadeia: “Because no two people are
alike, there will always be people who
do things that you don’t like, even your
significant other. If we love someone
unconditionally, the way that God loves
us, then we can’t hold anything against
them. We have to forgive them and love
them anyway. Forgiving someone is
important, not because it makes that
other person feel better, but because
it’s important for your wellbeing.
Holding grudges builds hate in your
heart. We have to let that go and love
so that we can be our best possible
selves.”
Deano: “Forgiveness is something that I
am [working on] and will continue to
work on. In relationships there are
plenty of things that can go wrong, but
we have to forgive each other to grow.
Ta’Tra: “Forgiveness in my relationship
is simply do or die. If I don’t forgive ‘we’
turns into ‘me’ and my marriage dies.
*drops mic*”
Randy: “Forgiveness in my marriage... I
can’t think of anything I have had to
seriously forgive, but in the simple
sense I’d think if you’re not forgiving in
your marriage you will just hold onto
stuff and it will eventually affect us
going forward.
Danielle: “Over and over again. I have
learned to forgive and accept
forgiveness.”
June: “Completely.”
Elsa: “Forgiveness, and every fruit of the
Holy Spirit is integral in the success of
our marriage.”
Travis: “Forgiveness is the rule to apply
to life. If you don't apply it to your life
before marriage, it makes it even a
greater task in your marriage or
relationship.”
5. What does the word LOVE mean to
you?
Chadeia: “Love is a choice to care for,
respect, and treat a person with
kindness and affection despite their
flaws, what they can or cannot do for
you, or how they make you feel. Love is
unconditional. It is not dependent on
whether someone makes you happy or
sad, or can buy you nice things, or can
give you a certain lifestyle. At its core,
love is a choice, a decision someone
makes to care about another person for
no other reason than because they want
to and were made (by God) to love.
Deano: “Love can be the most simple
but difficult trait to understand. It’s a
feeling that will make you do things you
could not imagine. It’s something that
many people are neglected of and may
never find. It makes you both happy and
sad. Love is undeniable when you find
it.”
Elsa & Travis
Ta’Tra: “Love is when I have had a crazy
day and he makes bacon!”
Randy: “Unexplainable!”
LaWann: “Love is forgiving and
understanding. There is no ‘norm’ in
love. Only you and your spouse know
what works for you.”
Darrell: “Love is sacrifice and
compromise.”
Danielle: “Being whole!”
June: “Accepting Unconditionally.”
Elsa: “Ephesians 5: 22-33 and 1
Corinthians 13:4-8.”
Travis: … As I'm writing this Elsa shouts
out across the room, “Don't write a
story!!” What can I say!! 10 years of
marriage!!!”
It is amazing how through the years, our
views on LOVE and FORGIVNESS evolve.
The other interesting thing is that even
between couples the views are very
different, but the LOVE is prevalent. Try
asking your spouse/significant other
these questions and see how your
answers compare or differ! Oh, and
don’t forget to share your #LoveSelfies
this month!
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The Power of Love By Pastor Ron
As a single man, I knew I was one of those guys who needed a wife. I also knew, I had a lot of “me” work to do before I’d be fit to be a good husband. So, when I met Eboni I was so relieved after a few weeks of phone conversations to find out she was leaving for a three month trip to Europe. That space gave me time to fast, work on my finances, end unhealthy habits and relationships and get some priorities in order. I remember that season, I went into training mode as if I was preparing for a boxing fight.
The truth is, I probably could have gotten away without fasting, without working on my finances or even correcting poor habits or ending unhealthy relationships. It is also true that if I did that, that if I was lazy in preparation for finding a wife, than I would have no excuse for the mess of a relationship I’d be acquiring. Just like that boxer in ring, preparation dictates outcome. For those looking for a spouse, seeking to be married or those working at restoring existing marriages my statement to you is simple “it’s time to train.”
Clara’s Gift By Jamil White
Temeca White started Clara’s Gifts on Martin Luther King Day of Service, Jan. 21, 2013, because she wanted to do a community service project where her two nephews could assist in helping others who were in need. She wanted to show that one person could make a difference, even a small one, in their community. Temeca’s mom, Clara, had a heart for helping others. She was always giving and helping others who were in need the best way she could. In the winter, Clara would buy extra hats and gloves to give to any child at the bus stop she saw without them. Clara’s Gift now gives out bagged lunches, bottled water and coffee every 3rd Saturday of the month in Wilmington, starting at 1pm. They not only feed the homeless, but also the hungry that are not homeless because their philosophy is that hunger has different looks, causes, and stories. Clara’s Gift has two permanent locations, one in New Caslte County and one in Kent County and has various mobile sites throughout Wilmington. On Super Saturdays, they not only provide lunches but also clothing, coats, socks, footwear, blankets and care packages which are filled with toiletries. Clara’s Gift is not affiliated with any church or organization and gets donations from family and friends for outreach. For more information on Clara’s Gift or to get involved please see Jamil White.
For those 55 and Up By Ms. Valerie Waters
February is the month we celebrate our Valentine. We like to give them roses, chocolates, diamonds and most importantly our hearts. What better Valentine’s Day present to give to yourself this month than a healthy heart? You can keep your heart healthy no matter how old you are, but it does take effort.
According to the American Heart Association, all you need to do to start taking better care of your heart is:
1. Get enough exercise. This means at least 30 minutes of exercise almost every day of the week.
2. Quit smoking. There are programs available to help you quit, call 211 for more information.
3. Eat a heart healthy diet. Load up on fresh fruits and vegetables.
4. Watch your numbers. Get regular checkups to monitor health conditions that affect the heart, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
5. Minimize stress in your life. Find healthy outlets to relieve stress.
6. Watch your weight. Too many pounds can add to an increased risk of heart disease.
Following just one of these habits can improve your chances significantly.
TIP For Good Heart Health: Walking is a good way exercise and spend time with your friends or get to know your neighbors. A shopping mall could make an excellent indoor track in the cooler months.
Lessons from 44 years of marriage By Terrian Alford-Redding Marriage has and remains a work in progress for all of us. For my husband and me, we keep God first and respect each other and our differences. This marriage has had some major trials. Without trying to stay humble and actively praying for each other we couldn’t have made it. We try to remember that each of us is human and is free to fail. Failure just means we have to rely on faith to stay strong. So when it comes to longevity in a marriage, the key is to keep working at loving each other and to keep God first. Again, always remember we are flesh and blood like everybody else. If God can forgive, so can we. Those keys can help your relationship go the distance.
A Letter to Our Seasoned Members
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"Inside every child is an 'emotional tank' waiting to be filled with love. When a child really feels loved, he will develop normally but when the love tank is empty, the child will misbehave. Much of the misbehavior of children is motivated by the cravings of an empty 'love tank," says Dr. Ross Campbell.
This is not exclusive to children. Love is a basic need that is essential to all human beings no matter their age. Children with empty love tanks grow into adults that still yearn for the same love. They still need their love tanks filled. Everyone needs and deserves to give and receive healthy love.
In the book of Mark, Chapter 12, Jesus is questioned as to which of the commandments is the greatest. In verse 29-31, we see the following,
“The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord
is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all
your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The
second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no
commandment greater than these.”
Nothing exists that is greater than God, but the second greatest commandment calls for us to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. Yet how can we love our neighbors if we don’t first love ourselves? It’s impossible.
Eye Look Love and Live is more than a blog. It’s a journey, a lifestyle, a movement towards rethinking life, living for you, and most importantly loving you so that you can effectively love others. Your life is your own. It’s
not about people’s opinions or keeping up with others. It’s about living and loving as God says according to His plan for your life. On my blog, you will find weekly motivations and challenges to get you thinking and
seeing through your own eyes. Forget what other have to say, what they are doing, and how they are living. All that matters is God, you and yours. It’s time to define life through your own “I’s”. The way you define your “I AM” is personal and that’s all that matters.
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Instagram: @Eyelooklovelive
This Valentine’s Day Weekend, treat
yourself to some tender love and care
with this delicious Valentine’s Day
smoothie by PaleoLeap.com!
Valentine’s Day Smoothie Recipe
Serves: 2 Preparation time: 10 min.
Ingredients
1 ½ cup almond or coconut
milk;
1 ripe banana;
½ cup frozen pomegranate
seeds;
1 cup frozen berries;
Preparation 1. Add the almond milk, frozen
fruits, and banana to your
blender.
2. Blend until the smoothie
reaches your desired
consistency.
3. If it’s too thin, add more fruit; if
it’s too thick, add more almond
or coconut milk.
4. Enjoy!
Eye Look Love and Live Entrepreneur Highlight By LaWann Moses
Looking through your own eyes, Loving on your own terms, Living out your own experiences”
“Before you go to sleep, give yourself a
big hug. You did great today!” – Eye Look Love Live Facebook post.
Health Corner Recipe by the PaleoLeap.com
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The Bottom Line Report
Monthly Regular Expenses: 4,150.00
Decembers offering total: 2,633.20***
December Month Budget difference: neg -1,516.8*
Month of January offering:
Week 1: 1,179.37
Week 2: 514.60
Week 3: 789.38
Week 4: 342.15
Total for the month: 2,825.5***
January Budget difference: neg -1,324.5*
In the book of 2 Kings the 4th chapter we are introduced to
a woman who learns the power of sowing. In short,
because she sows into the ministry that’s feeding her, she
in turn is blessed by the prophet with a son she could not
naturally conceive. The story teaches us the power of
sowing and reaping. It teaches us that in order for
something to grow it must be fed. God says it this way
when talking to Abraham in Genesis 12 “I will bless those
who bless you.” When we are faithful in our giving, God
blesses us. If this ministry has blessed your life, if the
word worship and fellowship have impacted you, I
personally challenge you to commit to consistently
sowing. As we look to fulfill the call of God for this ministry,
your giving is a part of your blessing.
Love Yourself Paint Party
Join the Arise Women Ministry for a love yourself paint party, including a devotional, painting demonstration, and yummy snacks. For more information please see Lady Bell. Cost: $5 When: February 27 at 7:00 PM
Arise Cook-off Join the Arise family for a friendly cook-off competition. Participants will be judged on taste and presentation. For more information, and to enter into the competition, please see Gene Pritchett. When: February 21 from 12:00-2:00 PM More details to follow
Praise Dance Rehearsal Every Wednesday at 6:00 PM in house at the Arise.
Bible Study Every Wednesday at 7:00 PM in house at the Arise. Worship Service Every Sunday at 10:45 at the Arise.
Artist Highlight Courage By Brandon Miller Courage Courage brother do not stumble though your path be dark as night There's a star to guide the humble trust in God and see the light Courage
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