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Worship Places on Edisto Island
Visionary “Good News” Gazette
Inside this issue:
Poetry 2
Book of the Month 2
Humor
Encouraging Words
3
4
Music 5
CrossWord 6
Healing Prayer
Teen Scene
10
12
Christian Services 15
December 2011 Volume 1, Issue 10
Happy Birthday to JESUS!
Merry Christmas to You!
Edisto Beach Baptist Church
(843) 869-2662, 414 Jungle Rd
Allen AME Church
(843) 869-3715, 8060 Botany
Bay
Catholic Church-St. Frederic
(843) 869-0124, 544 Hwy 174
United Church of Christ
(843) 869-9202, 209 Lily St.
Presbyterian on Edisto
(843) 869-2326, 2164 Hwy 174
Zion Reformed Episcopal
Church (843) 753-2273, Hwy 174
Edisto Island Community
Church (843) 869-4216, 908 Hwy 174
Edisto Island Methodist Church
(843)869-3456, 3319 Palmetto Rd
Calvary AME Church
(843) 869-3672, 8321 Pine Landing Rd
Greater Galilee Church of Our Lord
(843) 869-1138, 8006 Steamboat Landing Road
Bethel AME (843) 869-1961, 945 Highway 174
New First Baptist
803-869-2432, Hwy 174
Trinity Episcopal Church
(803)869-3568, 1589 Hwy 174
Edisto Presbyterian USA
843) 869-2300, 1890 Hwy 174
Mount Olive Baptist
(843) 869-0990, 2779 Hwy 174
Bethlehem Church (843)
577-5521, 8017 Pt. of Pines Rd
Will the REAL CHRISTIANS - Please Stand Up!
This month we celebrate the Birth of Jesus. I challenge everyone to remember
our purpose as Christians, followers of Christ, that we remember the reason for our
existence. We are here on this earth, to plant the seed, and be an example to others
around us. Our actions, words, and deeds are necessary to be TRUE representatives
of Christ. I hope that the message below will encourage others to take their walk in
Christianity seriously while loving others in the process!
MESSAGE:
Many people think that preaching is easy, but it is very difficult. You have to be
in tuned with what God wants you to say to His people. You must focus on what He
wants to be said and not what you want to say. With that being said, this message is
intended to be a wake-up call and to help us to be change-agents for our children,
ourselves, and our churches.
Our scriptures come from the Book of Revelation. The word revelation means to
uncover and to reveal future events for us. The Book of Revelation was 1) writ-
ten by Apostle John, 2) discusses past and future historical data, 3) provides a mes-
sage to all churches in preparation of Jesus’ return, 4) talks about the various states
churches are today, and 5) prophesies the end of the world.
The scripture for today is Revelation 3:15/16. It states the following: 15: I know
thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou was cold or hot. 16: So,
because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my
mouth.
Continue on pg. 5
Special Edition
EXCERPT:
Preface
Today is May 15, 2008. The students are taking the XYZ Test for 8th
graders at XYZ Middle School. They have only been testing for about 40
minutes. In those 40 minutes, I have awakened 10 students. This is a very
important test. Yet, they do not care about this test anymore than they care
about their own education.
Education in the United States has changed from the 60’s, 70’s and
80’s when I was a child. I attended school in New York City at an elemen-
tary school in Harlem. My parents transferred me to a private school not far
from my elementary school. I was mischievous, but smart. My first grade teacher, a nun, suggested that I be trans-
ferred to the private school. Here, I was still mischievous, but the strong hand of various nuns, the principal, along
with my parents, kept me in line. Phone calls home, my parents’ belt, and my teacher’s ruler were all that were
needed to keep me focused and on task. Prayers and church complimented this regimen.
Get your copy at: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2566002
Every time a hand reaches out To help another... that is Christmas.
Every time someone puts anger aside And strives for understanding
That is Christmas. Every time people forget their differences
And realize their love for each other That is Christmas.
May this Christmas bring us Closer to the spirit of human understanding
Closer to the blessing of peace!
Author Unknown
Page 2 Visionary “Good News” Gazette
Poetry: Christmas
BOOK OF THE MONTH — Won’t you help reform our educational system?
Flawed System . . .Flawed Product . . . the TRUTH about the educational system from a teacher’s perspective.
By Audrey Algere’
A Scottish tradesman, a painter called Jack, was very interested in making extra
money where he could. So he often would thin down his paint to make it go a
wee bit further. As it happened, he got away with this for some time. Eventually
the Presbyterian Church decided to do a big restoration job on one of their big-
gest churches.
Jack put in a painting bid, and because his price was so competitive, he got the
job. And so he set to, with a right good will, erecting the trestles and putting up
the planks and buying the paint and thinning it down with the turpentine.
Well, Jack was up on the scaffolding, painting away, the job nearly done, when
suddenly there was a horrendous clap of thunder. The sky opened, and rain
poured down, washing the thin paint from all over the church and knocking Jack
fair off the scaffold to land on the lawn.
Now, Jack was no fool. He knew this was a judgment from the Almighty, so he
fell on his knees and cried, "Oh, God! Forgive me! What should I do?"
From the thunder, a mighty voice spoke: "Repaint! Repaint! And thin no more!"
Author Unknown
Page 3 Visionary “Good News” Gazette
Dear Heavenly Father,
We thank you right now for
all you have done in our lives!
Thank you, most of all for your
Dear Son, Jesus the Christ, who
sacrificed his life so we can live.
Help us Father to remember that
once we accept Christ as our Lord
and Savior that we are “new crea-
tions and all old things pass
away.”
Let us not revisit the places,
people, habits and things of the
past that are not in line with the
will and purpose you plan for our
lives. Let the mind that is in
Christ be in us so that we can be
more like Jesus each and every
day. Help us to do as Paul did when
he said, “Brethren, I do not count
myself to have apprehended; but one
Repaint! Repaint!
And thin no more!
Humor— Painting Lesson
Prayer for December which are behind and reaching for-
ward to those things which are a
head.”
I press toward the goal for the
prize of the upward call of God in
Christ Jesus (Philippians 4: 13-14)!
Help us Father to trust in you with
all our heart and lean not to our
own understanding, but in all our
ways acknowledge you, so you can
direct our path.
We thank you Father for being
the author and finisher of our faith.
We love you! In Jesus name we ask
all these things, Amen!
Sister S.J,
minding me of His promise.
God will not allow us to be
forsaken as His children, but
it's when we step out of His
grace through worrying, being
prideful, walking in unforgive-
ness, living in sin, etc., that
we become consumed with too
much of things and not
enough of Him. Still learning,
so I encourage you to pay more
God reminded me early
one morning that He will per-
fect all that concerns me.
You see, I have read that
scripture and even quoted it,
but I let it slip. We some-
times allow the cares and the
stresses of things (bills,
Christmas presents, appoint-
ments, etc) to overwhelm us.
I had to thank Him for re-
attention to the things of
God and not allow the in-
fluences of this world to
steal the promises of God
from you. As we approach
this Holiday season cele-
brating Christmas, let’s not
lose focus on Christ. He is
the best present anyone
could ever receive!
Sis. D.M
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Jesus is the best
present ever!
Glory II Glory
A Song for the Lord, Jesus
1- My Hope is in You—Aaron Hurst
2– Courageous—Casting Crowns
3– Move—MercyMe
4– Strong Enough To Save—Tenth Avenue
North
5– Do Everything—Steve Curtis Chapman
6– Lift Me Up—The Afters
7– Turn Around—Matt Maher
8– Strong Enough—Matthew West
9– I Lift My Hands—Chris Tomlin
10– Fall Apart—Josh Wilson
This scripture was speaking directly to the
church (the church is us) of Laodicea (last/
worst). It is being described as being cold nor hot, in
other words, it is lukewarm. God is saying, He
wishes it was one or the other cold or hot, since it is
lukewarm (warm/tepid, causes one to vomit), He will
spit them out of His mouth, cast them away unless
they repent. These verses are quite relevant for the
churches of today.
This is what the world sees:
Churches in other states (we know these things don’t
happen in SC):
*people fighting and bringing knives to church, be-
cause they wanted the Pastor removed.
*coming to church after a night of drinking and
dancing at the club (deacons/deaconesses)
*pastors having relationships and having babies
with church members
*molesting and other things that cannot be men-
tioned because we have children here
*pastors doing inappropriate things so much that
they have to pay millions of dollars
*refusing to pay tithes because we don’t like the pas-
tor
*coming to church to be in charge of a program
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Will the REAL CHRISTIANS - Please Stand Up! cont inued from p. 1
Music - Top Ten
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1– I Need Your Glory—Ernest Pugh
2– In the Middle—Isaac Caree
3– Spiritual—Donald Lawrence
4– Be Still—Yolanda Adams
5– Still Able—James Fortune
6– I Smile– Kirk Franklin
7– He Has His Hands On You—Marvin Sapp
8– I Hear the Sound—Maurette Brown Clark
9-Nobody Greater-VaShawn Mitchell
10-Sweeter—Kim Burrell
*making
church a
checklist, and
not allowing
the Word in
church to
change their
lives
*living with
partners and
not getting
married
*speaking the
Christian lan-
guage, but not living it
*children repeating what they see adults do (an an-
gel on Sunday and the devil Monday morning in
school)
*singing and praising the Lord one minute, and the
next, whispering, laughing, and playing when you sit
down during the service
*some come to be a fashion statement
*lying, deceitfulness, and stealing
*some come to hear the choir and sleep during the
Word
Continue to p. 10
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CROSS WORD MATTHEW—The Birth of Jesus
I A T P Y D Z S O S I I H R K Y H M
R K Q R R J O S E P H O Q O I I A G
S S U L I I I C H C L Q X R E N V M
E D R E A M E Q N Y W W Y S G E I L
G T A G I V M S G R I O B E Y I R G
Y A J N A Y S H T K O T R X C W G P
P T U A R I O G D S E B B N I A I V
T D I R B S M T B V A N T S R L N H
T O H J T Y L E A R S I E S Y Z V E
B E T H L E H E M A T X X A R P A R
K T T Q N L K G Z H U W V T A I M O
N U N M E S N E C N I K N A R F F D
S T A R Q C H E M M A N U E L E H B
U S C R I B E S C S T F I G J R K Q
R J E R U S A L E M Y M E N V O M H
V M C O I G A M K W A A I C B R E B
D Y P O X Y K G C K X R S Q M T N Q
Y Z X O H W B B X B Q Y G F Y H S R
Angel Dream Holy Ghost Wise
Gifts East Scribes Myrrh
Mary Israel Emmanuel Magi
Bethlehem Priests Joseph Virgin
Herod Egypt Star Frankincense
Men Jerusalem Firstborn Manger
Is this really the most wonderful time
of the year? A few years ago, the holiday
season just made me sad. I felt pressure to
buy lots of gifts for friends and family. Go-
ing to mall was nerve-racking. Between
fighting for parking and fighting for the
“best deals” I was exhausted. My friends
and co-workers were all anxiously planning
or attending the obligatory holiday parties.
And with my extended family far away, I
couldn’t even take comfort in the promise of
a simple family gathering. Plainly put, the
holiday season was the most frustrating
time of the year.
I didn’t get it. What was the point of the
frustration? I knew we were supposed to
celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, but how
was this accomplishing that? There had to
be some great reason behind the relentless
spending, the anxiety, and the tension.
Advertising held no answers. In fact,
advertising can be very manipulative. The
holiday is treated as if it’s the one and only
time of the year to buy gifts. But how often
are gifts really bought throughout the year?
We buy gifts all year long, don’t we? My
youngest son’s birthday is a week after
Christmas. My youngest daughter’s birth-
day is two weeks after Christmas. My eldest
son’s birthday is the first week in February.
My wedding anniversary is the second week
in February. My other daughter’s birthday
is in April. Then there’s Mother’s Day, Fa-
ther’s Day, my birthday in August and my
husband’s birthday in September, and then
we’re quickly back to December. Yet, if the
newest, most impressive items aren’t
bought during the holiday season, you’re
supposed to panic.
For me, the panic and frustration went
away once I really got to know first-hand
what Christmas is really all about.
Page 7 Visionary “Good News” Gazette
Inspirational Message - This is the most wonderful time of the year!
Now I understand what Jesus’ coming into
the world meant. I can tune out the distractions
and truly celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ!
Because of Jesus Christ, there is love like never
before. He teaches faith and patience. He gives
guidance. He makes a way when there is no
way. Jesus is the Rock. The Comforter. The Pro-
vider. The Answer!
Holiday stress and anxiety has nothing to do
with Jesus. Everything through Jesus is good,
and he expects his children to enjoy this time of
year. The holiday should be made memorable,
but for the right reasons. Celebrate everything
he has given you. Celebrate the life he has given
you. Celebrate friends. Celebrate family. Treas-
ure the memories. I remember attending sev-
eral holiday parties with friends from church. I
remember my husband and I saving up for
three months so we could take our family to
Disneyland the Monday before Christmas. I re-
member my four-year-old talking in his sleep
that night, after our Disneyland adventure, say-
ing “so much fun at Mickey Mouse”. I remember
eating Christmas Eve dinner at a family favor-
ite restaurant. I even remember my husband
enjoyed the Lakers’ win on Christmas Day. I
only vaguely remember the gifts we exchanged.
Go to the malls with your family this year, if
you must, but park in back. Skip to the front
praising Jesus’ name! Let us stop making the
holiday about material items. Instead make it
about the true gift of life.
He knows you; He knows your feelings and cir-
cumstances. Give it all to Him; be faithful. He
will greatly bless your life this holiday season.
This is the most wonderful time of the year!
Saleama A. Ruvalcaba
Saleama is a wife, mother, writer and speaker
in the Los Angeles area
Page 8 Visionary “Good News” Gazette
Edisto Island
We are GLOWING for Jesus!
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PRAYER for Loved Ones
Father, we know that our lives are not our own. We know that YOU are the Author and Fin-
isher of all things. It is for this reason Lord that we come to YOU because YOU have the
POWER to HEAL. We put our TRUST solely in YOU. It is YOU that we will acknowledge and
allow YOU to direct our paths. We thank YOU Lord for what YOU have done and for what
YOU are about to do. Lord, we pray for healing for the following individuals:
Lucille (Boxie) Knox — Boston
Brenda Albert—Louisiana
Carlin Davis—Louisiana
Albert Scott, Jr.—Louisiana
In Jesus’ Name! AMEN!
Page 10 Visionary “Good News” Gazette
Will the REAL CHRISTIANS - Please Stand Up! continued from p. 5
*people being placed in lead positions who do not
possess the love of Christ in their lives
*sitting in church for 40 years and do not know the
Word
*listening to the pastor instead of studying for your-
self
*allowing tradition to permeate your mind instead of
doing what you know is right
*selling chicken/fish dinners, and at the same time
saying “trust God”
*people who support others, but do not support their
own family
What I have just mentioned is our “Christians” in the
church, this is just the tip of the iceberg, there is much
more. Will the Real Christians- Please Stand Up!
This is not what Jesus meant for us to be as
Christians. Christians are supposed to demonstrate
holiness and love as shown by Christ. We are sup-
posed to be a light in the world, the world is to be
purified by our actions. We are going about the mo-
tions of church and Christianity, but we are not dem-
onstrating Christianity. We have developed the mind
-set of the world. What did God say to do? We have
become accepting of behavior that is against the
morals of Godliness, because that is what the world
says to do.
THIS IS NOT WHAT REAL CHRISTIANS DO!
WE CANNOT BE LUKEWARM Christians play-
ing a game with God!
If we do not change, God we will see us as lukewarm
Christians, which HE will spew from His mouth and
cast us away from Him.
How can we change this – REPENT!!!
1) Repent and ask God to change your be-
havior.
2) Remember that the world sees your ac-
tions and we must let our light shine.
3) We must stand our ground, and stand up
for what we know is right.
4) We cannot allow the DEVIL to hold a seat
in our lives or God’s churches.
Minister A.A.
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New Ministries
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Zechariah 4:10 NLT
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Elder Everlena Brown, Associate
―Holding forth the ―Word of Life‖ Philippians 2:16
5047 Ammersee Court Charleston SC
(843) 597-0756 (843) 556-8428
December 25th is probably the best time of the year. It is called Christmas, the time where people can
come together and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. What is the reason
for the season? For some, Christmas could mean getting presents, time off, writing letters
to Santa, etc., but for me it means to give thanks to God for another year with my fam-
ily and friends. It truly is a shame that people tend to forget that Jesus came
into this world to save us. We celebrate his birthday every Christmas. He is the
best gift of all! It is time for people to under- stand that Christmas is about what we can
give and not what we can get. I think the best gift to anyone is to give them the wonderful news of Jesus’ love
and salvation. So, what do you think is the reason for the season? Sis. B.A.
Page 12 Visionary “Good News” Gazette
The Teen Scene
Christmas Presents
Every year Grandma gets a tin of talcum powder. She always says, „Ah my favorite! ‟Even before she opens the wrapping Grandpa always says, „Well, I know what‟s in here. It‟s two pairs of socks. Just what I wanted!‟ This year, Auntie Vi had an umbrella in an umbrella-shaped par-cel, I mean, it looked just like an umbrella. And, before Auntie Vi pulled the paper off, she said to Mum, “It will match that new coat of mine.‟ As for Mum and Dad, they just sat there and said, 'We‟ve given each other a joint present this year. It‟s a digital clock radio for our bedroom.‟ Do you know, they didn‟t even bother to wrap it up and put it under the tree! At the end, when everything had been given out, Mum said, „We must not forget the gift-vouchers from Debbie and Jim. We sent them a check for the same amount. We always do. “I call that a bit unimaginative, don‟t you?” Maybe, when you come to think about it, Grown-ups need Fa-ther Christmas far more than children do. Anonymous
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A Song for the Prince of Peace
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Life Changes Jesus was born and died for our sins. How have you helped someone during this holiday
season?
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Many think of Christmas as just an opportunity to exchange gifts. Have you
told your children or others, the true meaning of Christmas? What have you
told them?
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Jesus was Jospeh’s step-son. Joseph raised and cared for Jesus. Today, we have people
who are in the same predicament who ignore and sometimes, do not accept others. Have
you experienced this? What suggestions would you give others?
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―Where there is no vision, the people perish . . .‖
Proverbs 29:18
Sharing the “Word of God” and let-
ting His light shine before men is an
essential part of this ministry. Vision-
ary Christian Ministries through the
production of this monthly newsletter
desires to reach ALL people, saved
and unsaved!
The “Word of God” is not a secret
for Christians, it is the road map that
God ordained for ALL people. Shar-
ing, encouraging, laughing, praying,
and most of all, loving one another is
a must for this ministry.
We hope that God’s eternal love
seeps through to the reader as they
read and enjoy this newsletter.
Remember, your future cannot
change for the better without Christ!
God Bless You!
God desires for all of us to be saved. It is not His desire that any should perish. Nevertheless, He also gave us free
will. Our Father desires us to make the decision of following Him or not.
Have you made that decision? When you take your last breath where will you spend eternity? Will it be Heaven or
hell? The end result will be based upon the choice you made!
It is my hope that you choose to follow God. If you make that choice today, you have to acknowledge that you are a
sinner. Then you must repent of your sins.
You must acknowledge that you believe that Jesus is the Son of God who died on the cross for you. It is as simple as
that! God hears you and God Saves you! If you have not made that decision today, please make it soon. Tomorrow is
not promised to you and waiting until later, may be too late! Eternity is too long to be without God!
Scriptures for Salvation
Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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.
Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to
him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteous-
ness.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Salvation! Is this your Eternal Goal?