MSM CONNECTIONS
The Men's Ministry e-mail newsletter of
New Joy Divine Full Gospel Church
Our mission: Our mission is to lead men to
Jesus Christ and provide opportunity for
Christian men to grow in their faith
and minister to others.
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MSM CONNECTIONS is the opt-in newsletter for the men of New Joy Divine Full Gospel Church. It's a periodic service that helps connect you with God and with other men at NJD. If you'd like its delivery to your e-mail address stopped, scroll down and follow the instructions at the end of this message. Also let me know if you change your email address and want to keep subscribing to MSM CONNECTIONS.
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
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HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!
For a history of Memorial Day, and other information, go to http://www.usmemorialday.org/
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Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback church in California and author of THE PURPOSE-DRIVEN CHURCH, offers this list of traits to describe the "Kind Of Men God Is Looking For":
COMPASSION - Men who put People before Profit
Philippians 2:20-21, Luke 10:30-36
CONSISTENCY - Men who put Character before Conformity
Philippians 2:22, Proverbs 10:9, Proverbs 20:7
COOPERATION - Men who put Cooperation before Competition
Philippians 2:25a, Judges 20:11
COMMITMENT - Men who put The Cause Of Christ before Comfort
Philippians 2:25b-27, James 2:17
COURAGE - Men who put Service before Security
Philippians 2:29-30, Romans 12:1-2, Mark 8:35, 2 Chronicles 16:19"
Every man should have a Group Of Loyal Friends (GOLF), to whom he can rely on as a hedge against personal failure. Stephen Strang, in his book Old Man, New Man, says, "Scripture teaches that the Christian life is about living in community....Relationships are built through vulnerability. When that vulnerability is held in confidence, intimacy builds. And over time this intimacy develops into trust. It's like your personal finances. Before you can make a withdrawal from the bank, you must first make a deposit. Otherwise, when you write a check, the check is going to bounce." Once that trust is established, you can rely on your GOLF partners to challenge you, hold you accountable, and help you achieve your personal spiritual goals. A good way to explore this GOLF concept is through a small group of men. To get involved in one, contact Min. Frank Coleman, 773-410-1483, [email protected].
If you hear an idea you like, you have a 10% chance of changing your behavior as a result.
If you consciously decide to adopt the idea, your chance of success is 25%.
If you decide when you will do it, your success rate is 40%.
If you plan how you will do it, it rises to 50%.
If you commit to someone else that you will do it, you'll have a 65% success.
If you have a specific appointment at which time you will report to that person whether you have done it, there's a 95% chance that you will succeed.
(all the more reason for each of us to have a Group Of Loyal Friends.)
"Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him - Hebrews 11:6 (NIV)
Come to our prayer vigil this Saturday, May 29, 2004 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. See Minister Vivian Newby for prayer assignments.
Participate in our 20th year anniversary celebration on Sunday, June 6, 2004, 3:30 pm.
Christian Marriage Enrichment Ministry’s Las Vegas outing. July 18–21, 2004. See Minister Shonnette Collier for details.
"Of all kinds of knowledge that we can ever obtain, the knowledge of God and the knowledge of ourselves are the most important."
Jonathan Edwards
Here's a service that might help keep the fire going in your marriage (or if necessary re-light it!). It's a regular email message from FamilyLife that you can subscribe to called "Simply Romantic - Tips for Him." Here's a sample:
Romantic Gestures:
Write special notes of love and appreciation and hide them in places where your wife will eventually find them (i.e., dresser drawers, books she's reading, the microwave, her jewelry box, etc.).
Sign up for this service (and surprise your wife!) by going to
http://www.familylife.com/resources/newsletter/default.asp?type=him
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Mark your calendars for the weekend of August 27-29, 2004 when we will have our annual Men’s Conference. Theme: The Fruit Of The Spirit. Come and be blessed during this time of fellowship and ministry. Contact Minister Frank Coleman or Minister Maurice Collier. Visit the church’s web site: www.newjoydivine.org, go to the Men’s ministry page for details.
Elder Kelli Howard should be pleased with this!
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, discovered that disease fighting proteins increase in choir members during rehearsals and performances. In other words, singing in the choir improves your health. The protein Immunoglobulin A increases up to 240% when choir members sing.
"Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing ever happened." Winston Churchill
Share your faith story with other NJD guys. Email me a brief description of how you came to have faith in Jesus and I'll include it in upcoming MSM CONNECTIONS.
These stories will be an encouragement to us all as we get to know each other better. You start!
The
Maker’s Diet
Jordan S. Rubin’s
new book chronicles his journey from weakling to warrior and offers a biblical
plan for reclaiming total health.
Pastor John C. Hagee shares seven proven principles for achieving excellence. From his experiences as senior pastor of a thriving megachurch and author of several best-selling books, Hagee shares insights on persevering through uncontrollable circumstances and tough times.
Jesus and
Muhammad
Dr. Mark Gabriel skillfully compares and contrasts the spiritual teachings of both leaders and their legacy in terms of their affect on Western and Eastern cultures.
For the next 12 weeks MSM CONNECTIONS is including a brief catechism (defined as "a summary of religious doctrine often in the form of questions and answers). You could call it the ultimate FAQs!
WHAT IS SIN?
Sin is all in thought, word, and deed that is contrary to the will of God.
WHAT ARE THE RESULTS OF SIN?
The results of sin are broken relationships, a weakening of ability to obey God, and finally, eternal separation from him.
(to be continued...)
This application will be incomplete and rejected unless accompanied by a complete financial statement job history, lineage, and current medical report from your doctor.
1. NAME _______________________________ DATE OF BIRTH ________________
2. HEIGHT ____________________ WEIGHT __________ I.Q _______ G.P.A.______
3. SOCIAL SECURITY # _____________ DRIVERS LICENSE # _______________
4. BOY SCOUT RANK_________________________________________________
5. HOME ADDRESS _________________ CITY/STATE ___________ ZIP _________
6. Do you have one MALE and one FEMALE parent?________________________ If No, EXPLAIN
7. Number of years your parents have been married _________________________
8. Do you own a van? ______ A truck with oversized tires? ______ A waterbed? ____ Do you have an earring, nose ring, or belly button ring? A tattoo____________
(If "yes" to any of #8, discontinue application and leave premises)
9. In 50 words or less, what does "LATE" mean to you?_________________
10. In 50 words or lest, what does "DON'T TOUCH MY DAUGHTER" mean to you?
_________________________________________________________________
11. In 50 words or less, what does 'ABSTINENCE" mean to you? _________________________________________________________________
12. Church you attend ________ How often do you attend _____________
13. When would be the best time to interview your father, mother and pastor/rabbi/minister?
14. Answer by filling in the blank: please answer freely. ALL answers are confidential (That means I won't tell anyone - ever -- I promise.)
a) If I were shot the last place on my body I would want wounded is ________
b) If I were beaten, the last bone I would want broken is my _____________
c) A woman's place is in the ______________________
d) The one thing I hope this application does not ask me about is __________
e) When I first meet a girl, the first thing I notice about her is her ____________
(NOTE: If your answer begins with "T" or "A", discontinue. Leave premises keeping your head low and running in a serpentine fashion is advised.)
15. What do you want to be IF you grow up? ___________________
I SWEAR THAT ALL INFORMATION SUPPLIED ABOVE IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE UNDER PENALTY OF DEATH, DISMEMBERMENT, NATIVE AMERICAN ANT TORTURE, ELECTROCUTION, CHINESE WATER TORTURE, AND RED HOT POKERS.
________________________________________ Signature (that means your name)
Thank you for your interest. Please allow four to six years for processing. You will be notified in writing if you are approved. Please do not try to call or write (since you probably can't and it would cause you injury). If your application is rejected, you will be notified by two gentlemen wearing white ties and carrying violin cases. (You might want to watch your back)
* Keep praying for each other. Here are 5 more names of subscribers to MSM CONNECTIONS each week to help us pray for one another.
Apostle Aaron Royster
Min. Aaron Royster, Jr.
Min. Tony Hampton
Min. Corey Martin
Larry Powell
[As you travel on business or vacation, let me know if you'd like NJD guys to pray for your safety and spiritual effectiveness. I'll add your name to the list for the time you'll be away.]
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National Coalition of Men's Ministries:
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Promise Keepers
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Man in the Mirror Ministries
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We are the church!
Min. Frank Coleman, Editor
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MSM CONNECTIONS is a periodic newsletter of announcements, news, recommendations, articles, and other information helpful to men in our spiritual growth. Thanks for welcoming MSM CONNECTIONS into your in-box!
Who to contact:
Minister Frank Coleman, Chair, 773-410-1483, [email protected]
Minister Arnold Whitehead, Vice Chair, 773-846-6090
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The mission of New Joy Divine Full Gospel Church is to be a Christ-Centered, Bible Based, Spirit Guided Church Meeting the Spiritual, Physical, and Emotional Needs of its Members and the Community it Serves.
The Men's Ministry Team offers a variety of activities for men to interact with other men on our journey of faith in Christ together. Large group, small group, and one-to-one events encourage relationship building and spiritual strengthening that result in maximizing the potential we all have in Christ. Contact Min. Frank Coleman, 773-410-1483, [email protected] if you'd like to participate in a men's discipleship program.
New Joy Divine Full Gospel Church is located at 7625 S. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60620.
Tel: 773-224-5683 / Fax: 1-866-439-1617.
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