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STAY CONNECTED

Stay informed about the many goings on at Sword through your

monthly bulletin and the below websites for announcements

and current information. Additional information can be ob-

tained at the Member’s Corner Table.

FIND US ON THE WEB!

http://swordofthespiritministries.org

http://www.Facebook.com

http://www.twitter.com/SwordChurch

Email address: admin5@swordofthespiritministries.org

Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert L. Bryan, Jr.

3300 Walters Lane

District Heights, MD 20747

Ph: 301.516.0700 Fax: 301.516.0775

http://www.swordofthespiritministries.org

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The Cutting Edge E q u i p p i n g t h e S a i n t s w i t h t h e F u l l n e s s o f G o d

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NEW TIME

Services

Sunday Worship Services 10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Service 3:00pm Prophetic Ministry As Advertised

Weeknight Services 7:30pm Wednesday Night - Bible Study 7:00pm Friday - Miracle Night Service

Radio Ministry Praise 104.1 FM Sunday’s @ 9:30am

Visitor Information Visit our Member’s Corner where you will find information about the many ways our ministry can serve you and your family along with materi-als to help you in your walk with Christ.

New Members Class Schedule:

Stewardship—November 11th

Worship & Praise—November 18th

Ordinances—November 25th

Rock—The Church—December 2nd

Disciplines—December 9th Classes are held at 10:00 a.m. in the Classroom.

Check us Out! Out of reverence for the Lord and as a courtesy to

others, please MUTE your electronic devices during

all services, if you must text, receive, or make a call,

please do so in the front foyer.

Find us on the Web!

Look for us on the

following websites for

updates concerning

services.

www.twitter.com/swordchurch www.facebook.com/swordofthespirit Watch weekly on Impact Network

www.time4impact.com

Sunday Afternoons at 1:30 PM Channel 268

www.swordofthespiritministries.org Sundays at 11am and 3pm Fridays at 7pm

Watch Dr. Bryan on Verizon FiOS Channel 8, Sundays at 3pm

W elcome to The Cutting Edge Sword of the Spirit of the Spirit Ministries monthly church

bulletin. Please hold on to your bulletin as it contains very important information for the month ahead. Bulletins are given out the first Sunday of every month. The dead-

line for submissions is the 2nd Sunday of every month. For more information please see any mem-ber of the Admin Team.

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PASTORAL CARE: Let’s continue our efforts to honor and bless our Pastor

during the Christmas season, by showing appreciation from his tireless service in the Kingdom. Representatives from Pastoral Care will be in the lobby be-fore and after service to receive your cards and love gifts until December 23rd. Please see Sister Gloria Grant or any member of the Pastoral Care Minis-try for more information.

DANCE MINISTRY: So you think you can dance!! Calling all youth and young

adult members between the ages of 13 and 30!!!!!! Come out and be apart of the Vessels of Praise! We are a ministry whose mission is to engage youth and young adults in ministry through dance while collaborating and fellowshipping with one another for GOD’s glory. If you are interested in becoming a part of the Vessels of Praise please see Sister Tee for more information. II Samuel 6:14 “And David danced before the Lord with all his might. And David was wearing a linen Ephod.”

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY: Sometimes we face obstacles that are

hard to overcome or seem insurmountable. We are confronted by challenges at work, at church, or in our communities that can make us want to quit trying or develop more determination than ever. How should we respond when we find ourselves in these situations? How can we find the strength to persevere and be victorious. Come out and join the discussion, Wednesday’s @ 7pm.

SWORD FOOD PANTRY: Hunger impacts people in all walks of life and Sword

is in the process of stocking its food pantry to increase access to food for those in need. There’s never a good time to be hungry and in these challenging economic times food shortages have reached critical levels. Your continued support en-sures we are able to share provisions with those in need. So, help us make a difference in our community by continuing to donate food items. Expired food will not be accepted. Please see Deaconess LaTressa Cox for more information. Suggested food items: -Green Beans -Carrots -Corn -Whole Potatoes -Mixed Vegetables -Rice -Greens -Mash Potatoes

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WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP: Relationships are in integral part of our lives, and

provide and encouraging environment where you can meet with old friends and make new ones. You will be equipped and challenged to grow spiritually and live out your God given potential. Stay tuned for our next meeting date and activity times. For more information, contact Evangelists: Tijuana Staley, Yvonne Brooks, Tina Harmon, and Linda Wilson., Gloria Neal, Deborah Nesbitt.

THREE FOLD CORD MARRIAGE MINISTRY. We had a time in November,

but don’t worry we are going to do it all over again! Saturday, December 15th at 11am we’ll be having a Christmas Fellowship. Prayerfully we’ll see you there. Invite your married friends. We’ll be discussing plans, activities, and fellowships for the upcoming 2013 year.

LET”S GO: Spirit Life Institute Bible School registration is beginning! Get

ready to be equipped and have your sword sharpened. Course Catalogs will be available soon. For more information, please see Evangelist Kim Prince or Sister Kimberly Zellars.

WATCH NIGHT SERVICE—MON, DEC 31st: As this year comes to a close, we want to come together and celebrate all the ways the Lord has established and favored us!! God has much more in store for us in 2013, stay tuned for more details on how we are planning to usher in the new year and celebrate our 20th Anniver-sary, which includes a BIGGG delicious breakfast!!

BRIDGE OF HOPE: - WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE: Many adults and children

struggle to stay warm during the winter months, the need has never been greater and it has never been easier to make a difference in our community. The Bridge of Hope Ministry is now accepting your donations of CLEAN, GEN-TLY USED or NEW coats as part of its Annual Winter Clothing Drive. Coats of all sizes are needed, Men’s items are especially needed. Also, other types of outerwear that would help someone stay warm this season are acceptable and appreciated: Sweaters, Jackets or Gloves as well as toiletries, i.e. deodorant, toothpaste, etc.. Volunteers are also need to assist with distribution. Items will be distributed on Saturday, December 15th, 12pm—3pm. See Sister Feli-

cia Thomas or Sister Tanya Harrington to volunteer or for details.

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Today in Worship

Devotions

Opening Prayer

Scripture Reading

Announcements

Church Offering

Music Ministry

The Preached Word

Altar Call

Invitation to Covenant

Outreach Offering

Benediction

*****Order of Service subject to change

by the authority of the Holy Spirit****

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D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Sunday School -10am New Mbr Class–10am Worship Srvc—11am

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Bible Study 7pm

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Miracle Night 7:30pm

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Sunday School—10am

New Mbr Class–10am

Worship Srvc-11am Communion

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Bible Study 7pm

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Miracle Night 7:30pm

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Coat Drive 12p—3pm Marriage Min Fellowship 11am-1pm

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Sunday School—10am

New Mbr Class–10am Worship Srvc-11am Family & Friends Day

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Bible Study 7pm

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Miracle Night 7:30pm

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Sunday School—10am

Worship Srvc-11am

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Watch Night Srvc at 8pm

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Merry Christmas

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Miracle Night 7:30pm

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Our Covenant Since we have committed ourselves to Jesus Christ and have experienced the acceptance, forgiveness, and redemption of God our Father, we covenant together as members of this Church that with God’s help through the guiding presence of His Spirit:

We walk together in brotherly love.

We will show loving care for one another and encourage, counsel, and admonish one another.

We will assemble faithfully for worship and fellowship, and will pray earnestly for others as well as for ourselves.

We will endeavor to bring up those under our care “in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”

We will seek by Christian example and personal effort, to win others to Christ and to encourage their growth toward Christian maturity.

We will share one another’s joys and endeavor to bear on another’s burdens and sorrows.

We will oppose all conduct which compromises our Christian faith and will uphold high standards of Christian morality.

We will prove the reality of our conversion by living Godly, fruitful lives.

We will maintain a faithful ministry of worship, witness, education, fellowship and service.

We will be faithful stewards of our resources and abilities in sharing the gospel with people of all nations.

As a result of this covenant relationship, we will seek earnestly to live to the glory of God who brought us out of darkness into His marvelous light.

What We Believe

The Holy Bible, in its entirety, is the inspired Word of God and the only infallible rule of conduct

One triune God exists in the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost

The Lord Jesus Christ: God manifest in the flesh, virgin birth, His sinless life, His divine miracles, His crucifixion and resurrection, His ascension, His mediatory work, and His personal return in power and glory

The fall of man and his need for redemption

Personal salvation, apart from works, through faith in the substitutionary sacrifice of Jesus Christ

Holy Communion, the Lord’s Supper

The resurrection of the dead, the eternal happiness of the saved, and the eternal punishment of the lost

Baptism in water

Baptism in the Holy Spirit