Ministry In Action A Publication of Showers of Blessings Church of God In Christ

March/April/May 2021

The Christian Education Department invites you to join the remaining classes of

A DEEPER LOOK AT JAMES: FAITH THAT WORKS

on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

March 16th, 23rd and 30th

ZOOM MEETING ID: 848 1383 0488

PASSCODE: CED

Book A Deeper Look at James:

Faith That Works LIFEGUIDE® IN DEPTH SERIES

By Andrew T. LePeau and Phyllis J. Le Peau

IN THIS ISSUE

Christian Education Department 2 Anniversary Recognition 3 Prayer Focus 4 Women’s History Month 4 How Will You Celebrate Resurrection Sunday? 5 Youth Ministry 6 Mother’s Day 7 Men’s Ministry 7 Ministry Spotlight 8

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SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

Dr. Darnell Thomas, Pastor Missionary Phyllis Thomas

First Lady

* * * Join us for 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service! Life changing, Encouraging, Uncompromising Teaching

from the Word of God!

Livestream Available on Sermons/Livestream Page at

www.showersofblessingscogic.org and

FACEBOOK – Darnell Thomas (Showers of Blessings) page

* * * Showers of Blessings Church

3836 48th Avenue Sacramento, CA 95823

(916) 391-9833 FAX (916) 391-6008

Showers of Blessings Executive Plaza

7100 Bowling Drive Sacramento, CA 95823

* * * Sister Theresa Faye Smith

Newsletter Editor

Sister Dorthea Johnson Executive Editor

newsletter@ showersofblessingscogic.org

* * * 2021 Ministry In Action newsletters are

scheduled for quarterly release on March 14, June 13, September 12

and December 12.

View the most recent edition of the Ministry In Action newsletter on the

Showers of Blessings website’s Sermons/Livestream Page.

www.showersofblessingscogic.org

Please consult with your ministry or auxiliary leader regarding newsletter contributions.

The Showers’ Family Honors the 39th Wedding Anniversary of

Dr. Darnell Thomas and Missionary Phyllis Thomas

May God who has kept you together for 39 years

continue to bless your union.

We appreciate your love, sacrifices and support!

May the Lord look upon you with favor

and fill you with every spiritual benediction and grace.

PRAISE Missionary Phyllis Thomas This article features excerpts from Your Personal Prayer Journal © 2001 by Phyllis Thomas Scripture: “Rejoice in the Lord, O Ye righteous; for praise is comely for the upright.” Psalm 33:1

Inspiration: Regardless of the curcumstances, learn to give God sincere “praise”. For “praise” touches the “heart of God”.

Definitions: Praise: To exalt; to express approval or admiration for, commend. Worship: Humble devotion; reverent love, honor and allegiance for a deity.

Give praises to God who knows you best,

Enter into worship and receive great comfort and sweet rest.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow,

Ask Him for guidance and He will show you which way to go!

So as you daily use your praise key,

Watch how the blessings of the Lord will keep you happy and free.

Author: Phyllis Thomas

Women’s History Month is a dedicated month to reflect on the often -overlooked contributions

of women to United States history. From Abigail Adams to Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth to Rosa Parks, the timeline of women’s history milestones

stretches back to the founding of the United States.

The actual celebration of Women’s History Month grew out of a weeklong celebration of women’s contributions to culture, history and society organized by the school district of

Sonoma, California in 1978. Presentations were given at dozens of schools, hundreds of students participated in a “Real Woman” essay contest

and a parade was held in downtown Santa Rosa.

A few years later, the idea had caught on within communities, school districts and organizations across the country. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential

proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week. The U.S. Congress followed suit the next year, passing a resolution establishing a national celebration. Six years later, the National Women’s History Project successfully petitioned

Congress to expand the event to the entire month of March.

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How Will You Celebrate Resurrection Sunday?

This Resurrection Sunday

I’ll celebrate by going to

church and then spending

time with my family

over dinner.

AnnElise Condra

I will start by thanking Jesus for his sacrifice on Calvary. My family and I will go to Sunrise Service at 5 a.m. After that we usually eat

breakfast and some go back to bed. I usually grill

something and my wife and daughter prepare side dishes

and desserts.

Deacon Kendall Starke

I will spend Resurrection

Sunday worshipping my

Heavenly Father, spending

time with loved ones and

appreciating the

sacrifice that Jesus

made just for me.

Missionary Mattie Lane

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Join Us

Sunday, April 4, 2021

5:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Sunrise Service Morning Glory Service

Livestream Available on Sermons/Livestream Page at

www.showersofblessingscogic.org and

FACEBOOK – Darnell Thomas (Showers of Blessings) page

We pray for peace, protection and prosperity

for our youth as students start to return to school for on-site instruction.

We thank Sister Mona Norman for providing our youth with masks and other personal protecctive equipment.

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The Men’s Encouragement Committee

Men Encouraging Men

Please Join Us As We Grow In God’s Word

W.O.W. Word on Wednesday

Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Livestream Available on Sermons/Livestream Page at

www.showersofblessingscogic.org and

FACEBOOK - Darnell Thomas (Showers of Blessings) page

VIRTUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL

Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Location: Zoom Meeting ID: 745 9254 0390

Password: 376871

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Zoom DivorceCare Ministry 2021

DivorceCare is a 13-week program designed to assist in the healing process for men and women who are hurting from a divorce or separation.

There are 3 components to assist through the healing process: A Video Seminar, Group Discussions and Personal Exercises

obtained through a workbook.

Participants will need to procure the workbook for $20.00 online at www.DivorceCare.org at registration.

Sessions are held on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

on Zoom video conferencing through May 22, 2021

For more information, please contact the facilitator, Dr. Donna Hammock

at (916) 391-9833 or DivorceCare@showersofblessingscogic.org