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August 4, 2013 Volume 2, Issue 7, Special Edition
Rev. Micheal Benton
Visionary/Pastor
6133 Redan Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
Phone: (770) 482-7660
Fax: (770) 484-1483
www.fairfieldbaptistchurch.org
Visionary………………………………….....Pastor Micheal Benton
Editor………………………….………………………………Open
Contributing Editor……...………….……...Deaconess Bonni Ware
Copy Editor……………………………..First Lady Y’Vonne Benton
Sister JoAnn Williams-West
Acquisitions Reporter…………………….….…Sister Shirlene King
Communications Coordinator...….…….…...Sister Blanche Johnson
Newsletter Article Submission Deadline
The FBC Newsletter is published the first Sunday of each month. Articles MUST be submitted by the 15th of each month for inclusion.
Please send submissions to: [email protected].
Newsletter Staff
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Welcome
New Members
Allison Golden
Alexis Golden
Chloe Golden
Jada Holsey
Deborah Miller
Ivana Whitter
Contributing Communication
Coordinators
Deacon Les Anderson
Mother Gwen Fluellen
Sister Sandra Crocker
Sister Brittany King
Sister Andi Taitt
I’m Just Saying First Lady Y’Vonne Benton
Living the Word Pastor Micheal Benton
As we celebrate another home-
coming, I am reminded of Jesus’
homecoming and His subse-
quent homecoming ser-
mon. The fourth chapter of
Luke recounts Jesus’ return
home to Nazareth by way of
Galilee, after spending time in
the wilderness and being
tempted, but not transformed
by the devil. In Galilee, He was
praised for His works, and so
His hometown folk of Nazareth
were elated to see Him.
Once in Nazareth, He began to
read the scriptures and deliver
His homecoming message in the
synagogue. After reading from
the book of the prophet Esaias,
the Nazarenes were greatly
impressed and praised Him for
His eloquent words which were
spoken with power and author-
ity. It was only when He began
to expound on those words
that He was rejected.
Understand that when Jesus
explained that the scripture that
He just read would be fulfilled,
they recognized Him as the
Messiah. They were hopeful that
God had sent someone to re-
store the kingdom to Israel.
However, His mission was not
to do in His hometown the
miracles that He had performed
in other places. His message
was that He was not bringing
the miraculous power of God
to the Jews only, but to the
Gentiles also. They expected
the Messiah to raise up an army
to defeat the Romans, instead
Jesus likened himself to a
prophet who brought healing to
the leader of the Gentile
army. In fact, in His explana-
tion, Jesus cited two Old Testa-
ment stories in which Jewish
prophets did miracles for Gen-
tiles while failing to bless their
fellow Jews. Now His home-
coming message was not wel-
comed. The Nazarenes
were infuriated to the point
that they drove Jesus out of
town and sought to push Him
over the edge of a cliff.
This story sounds eerily like our
lives today. We marvel at the
beautiful and eloquent words of
the script, but if they are not to
our liking or reflect on us in an
unflattering way, we reject
them. We have made our relig-
ion self-fulfilling. We want it to
suit our personal beliefs and we
only want it on Sunday morn-
ings in the sanctuary. What we
are really saying is that Jesus is
alright in the church, but we are
not willing to take Him home
with us. When His teachings do
not fulfill our expectations, we
symbolically throw his over the
cliff.
Take Jesus Home with You
Let Your Light
Shine!
One of the cherished matri-
archs of Fairfield Baptist
Church, the late Mother
Maudie Norman used to delight
in singing a song called “Let
Your Light Shine”. The words
to the song further proclaimed
that “there maybe somebody
down in the valley trying to get
home!” What a strong, yet
poignant and profound demand
these words have. This song
places a requirement on every
Christian to show the beauty of
holiness, to bring to light those
good and constructive aspects
of life, to demonstrate a posi-
tive character and brighten the
corner where you are.
How do we let our light shine,
and what does it mean that
somebody down in the valley is
trying to get home? The Bible
teaches that the Lord is our
light and the way we illuminate
Him is to be His witness and
obey His will. The Bible also
teaches that when we let our
light shine, men will see our
good works and glorify the
Father in Heaven – our eternal
home.
As Christians, we are described
as the light of the world. No
one can be a secret Christian
these days because light shines
the best when it is dark and we
know that the world in which
we live is very dark. So keep
shinning through both positive
and negative circumstances be-
cause that is what light does.
Let your light shine by the way
you act, the way you dress, the
way you live, the way you
speak, the way you treat your
fellow man and by conducting
yourself properly (Godly) in
every way. In other words,
letting your light shine is a soul-
winning phenomenon and illu-
minates the path to a heavenly
home.
Summer is a time when people are more active. There are vacations, increased outdoor activity,
group gatherings and various other forms of activity. Summer time is also when you might say people
are "on the go". I know you will agree that these conditions increase the potential for many of us to
grab fast foods. Please do not say Sunday dinner is the only cooked meal in your house for the
week. Remember, you can still have quick meals that include healthy foods and do not forget the fruits
and vegetables. Even snack foods can be healthy choices. Okay here is a suggestion, instead of salty
chips, cookies or candy, etc., try fruit, nuts or yogurt. Try changing your eating behavior, you just might
FEEL BETTER.
Family Day Mothers’ Corner
Tribal News The Twelve Tribes of Israel of FBC have been very
busy. In addition to the instruction of Wednesday
Night Bible Study, the tribes have taken on several
church projects. The Tribe of Issachar spear-
headed the “The Soul Project” . This project en-
courages and serves people, children especially,
who are less fortunate and underprivileged locally
and internationally. Their primary focus is to col-
lect new and slightly worn footwear to provide to
those who don’t own a pair of shoes. The Fairfield
family assisted by providing hundreds of pairs of
shoes to be given to the people of Ghana. The tribal leaders also came together to welcome
and serve our guests from Liberty Hill Baptist
Church in Phoenix City, Alabama. They provided
hosts, hostesses and a delicious meal before our
fellowship worship service on Sunday, July 28.
Once again, our annual homecoming celebration
began with our Tribal Fest. Fun, games and plenty
of food, sponsored by each tribe, was shared with
all in attendance. It was a wonderful way to begin
our homecoming festivities. A memorial service was held in memory of tribal
leader Clarence David Van Lear. Brother Van Lear
passed away in June and was the leader of the
Tribe of Asher, a member of the Welcome Com-
mittee and the New Vision Choir.
All members of FBC are assigned to Tribes by the first
letter of your last name. You may sign-up at the kiosk
to be contacted by your Tribal Leader.
Tribes may submit their news to Sister Marilyn Dukes,
by the 15th of each month
for publication in the Lighthouse.
Don't Forget About Trying A Healthy Lifestyle Nurses Guild
Over the years we have watched the traditional family change in many ways. In the 60’s we used the
term nuclear family which consisted of father, mother and children. And to show the unity of the family,
Sister Sledge wrote the song, “We are Family” that was a big hit and played at most family events. The
family has now been transformed to meet the needs of the changing society. Much of the confusion and
misunderstanding with regard to the family, church and in society has to do with the failure to recognize
that the family, like any other institution is influenced by changes taking place in our world today. The
family, like individuals, does not operate in a social vacuum, but in a socio-cultural historical environ-
ment, which changes with time. The role of mothers in today’s world has grown, but the old value still
has an important role. The new definition of a family is a basic
social unit of people, but family to us is still a group of people
closely related by blood. We, as the body of Christ, that con-
sist of one body but many members have one thing in common;
we have been blood bought. I Corinthians 12:12, “For as the
body is one and has many members, but all the members of
that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ.”
The family may change, but the word of God does not change.
It is the same yesterday and forever more. Hebrews 13:8
A note from Mother Luella Cherry…
To my sons and daughters of Fairfield: Thank you for all the love that you have
shown me. The hugs, kisses, phone calls
and many rides home, I say thank you. I
love you all very much.
Homecoming 2013
Volume 2, Issue 7 The Lighthouse Volume 2, Issue 7 The Lighthouse
What is Homecoming? JoAnn Williams-West
"Home is the place where, when you have to
go there, they have to take you in."
- Robert Frost
Homecomings fill a great need in our lives. It
is a time and an occasion to consider the past,
our heritage, to go back to those wonderful
memories and to be grateful for the blessings
of God in our lives! I honestly believe it is a
God-given gift to be able to remember and
long for those “good days”, and it is also His
gift to help us forget those days that were not
so great! It is a quality that is distinctly hu-
man, to be able to consider our days in light
of eternity, and to celebrate the goodness of
God.
This idea of homecoming is nothing new. It
goes way back to the Old Testament, at least
twenty- seven hundred years ago to the days
when the children of Israel were restored to
their land from having been exiled in Babylon
for seventy years.
It is a long story and it covers several years.
The short version is that by God’s provision,
the King Artaxerxes of the Medes and Per-
sians had released the captive people of Israel
and allowed them to return to their home-
land with his blessing and sponsorship. He did
it in several phases. In the first round he sent
about fifty thousand people back equipped
and with his blessing to rebuild Jerusalem,
which lay in ruins.
Homecoming is a time when we look back at
all the fellowship that has happened in Fair-
field Baptist Church- all the happy times and
all the sad times; all the people that have
passed through the doors of this church and
all those that have passed through the Gates
of the Kingdom of Heaven. Fairfield is not just
a building. It is a place of refuge, a place of
fellowship, and for some a place to find Jesus
Christ.
At Homecoming, we all gather to remember
old times and to see people that we have not
seen in a while, but most importantly, we are
in God's house. A house where we should
always feel welcome, a place we should be
able to be ourselves, a place where we can
meet God for the very first time or find our
way back after a long journey away from Him.
So it is that Homecoming, a special time for
all of us to feel the peace we had when we
were first saved. It is a time to rekindle a
fire or a time to re-energize our batteries.
In Nehemiah 8, we can read about the Great
Homecoming! Our gathering to celebrate
Homecoming 2013 here at Fairfield Baptist
Church is only a foreshadowing of the great-
est Homecoming of all time, which will hap-
pen in just a few more days. Sooner than we
can imagine or tell, we will all be gathered
home to meet our Lord face to face. We will
see our loved ones again according to God’s
word…
And so shall we ever be with the Lord! It will
be the Homecoming to end all Homecomings!
It’s what we are longing for today.
Thoughts on Faith
Homecoming is defined as an instance of
returning home. It is usually related to a
school or family reunion, but it also applies
spiritually, when one returns to his or her
spiritual roots. It could be a return to the
church in which you were baptized or the
return to a place of significance in your spiri-
tual life.
As you read this article, you have already
been made aware that Fairfield Baptist
Church is celebrating Homecoming during
this weekend of August 2013. In addition,
through the various media, you have been
made aware that homecoming does not only
include physical fun, food & fellowship, but
also spiritual nourishment. We will have a
homecoming revival starting Monday, August
5 through Wednesday, August 7. This occa-
sion will provide us the opportunity to give
thanks to our God for carrying us this far. As
we express our thanks for our love ones’
nurturing, inspiring and loving us during our
younger years, our spiritual homecoming
provides us with the occasion to thank God
for those He placed in our path when we
were unable or too immature to care for
ourselves.
As we depart from our places of origin, it is
imperative that our departure is undertaken
in the proper manner. We often times hear
testimonies of God serving as a provider.
When we make mistakes or unwise decisions,
it is God who rescues us and often times,
rescues us from ourselves. Once we have left
home, we are reminded by the Holy Spirit of
the prayers spoken for us, the words of en-
couragement shared with us and the various
tokens of love that were presented to us. I
will never forget the classmate that testified
to the little league baseball coach that if I
were chosen or drafted, I would make the
difference in a losing or winning season. I will
never forget the Deacon who nicknamed me
the “music man”. I have been inspired over
and over again by the eleventh grade English
teacher that utilized hard love with a failing
report card.
Often God sends angels that see more poten-
tial in our altitude than we can imagine. The
basketball coach that convinced me that I
could out play a second team All-American,
the teacher that inspired me to use my crea-
tive writing skills to address racial behavior
on the college campus, the district manager
who used my marketing analysis to change
the national strategy of minority recruiting,
the pastor that prayed and ministered to me
when I needed direction, and the aunt that
served as a leaning post with my Dad’s death.
God provides when we are going through and
homecoming is an opportunity to return to
the place and give thanks to God for provid-
ing at the time of need! Genesis 22:8, 13-14.
As we celebrate Homecoming 2013, let us
not forget the story of the Prodigal Son, Luke
15:11-32, who left home in a manner that was
not acceptable, but returned home to his
Father’s open arms. We at Fairfield Baptist
Church are on the look-out to welcome you
with open arms of love!
Homecoming 2013 Deacon Les Anderson
There is no place like home!
Pastor’s Engagements *Pastor Benton will be the guest revivalist August 8-9, 7:30 PM at the Double
Spring Baptist Church, 2704 N. Hightower Trail, Conyers, Georgia. The Reverend
J. DeLand Shorter is the pastor. Gospel Choir and Usher Trinitarians are on duty.
*On Sunday, August 11, 3 PM Pastor will preach at First Norman Grove Baptist
Church for their Deacon and Deaconess Anniversary. The church is located at
613 Glendale Road, Scottdale, Georgia. Reverend E.L. Ellison serves as pastor.
Male Choir and Usher Board No. 1 are on duty.
*Pastor Libbie Ligon and the Mulberry AME Church, 2758 Mt. Carmel Road
(Highway 823), Abbeville, South Carolina will welcome Pastor Benton as their
guest revivalist August 12-14, 7 PM.
*On Friday, August 16, 7 PM, Pastor will preach at Bald Rock Baptist Church, 2284
Old Covington Road, NE, Conyers, Georgia The Reverend Chris Shipp serves as
pastor. New Vision Choir is on duty. Ushers are to be announced.
*Sunday, August 18, 6 PM, Pastor is the guest of Higher Dimension Church
International. The church is located at 2856 Belvedere Lane, Decatur, Georgia
and Bishop Kevin B. Nick serves as pastor. New Vision Choir is on duty. Ushers
to be announced.
*The New Big Spring Church welcomes Pastor Benton as their guest speaker on
Friday, August 23, 6 PM. Reverend Ernest Colvin serves as pastor and the church
is located at 909 Luella Road, Locust, Georgia. The Sanctuary Choir is on duty.
Ushers to be announced.
*Pastor Benton will preach the 3 PM worship service at New Salem Baptist
Church, 787 New Salem Church Road, Jefferson, Georgia on Sunday, August 25.
Reverend Hazzel Quarles is the pastor. Gospel Choir and Male Usher Board are
on duty.
*August 26-28, Pastor Benton will be the guest revivalist for Pastor Eddie Collier
and the Towaliga Baptist Church, located at 153 Short Road, Jackson, Georgia.
Sanctuary Choir is on duty. Ushers to be announced.
*On August 30, 7:30 PM, Pastor Benton will be the guest revivalist of Pastor
Marvin L. Crawford and the St. Paul AME Lithonia Church. The church is located
at 2687 Klondike Road, Lithonia, Georgia. Male Chorus on Ushers Trinitarians
are on duty.
Upcoming Events
August 4
Homecoming
Communion Worship
Service
10:00 AM
Homecoming Service
3 PM
The Son’s House
Homecoming Revival
August 5-7
7 PM
The Son’s House
August 25
Freedom Sunday
Kingdom Kreation
10:45 AM
C.L. Nall Chapel
Deacons in Devotion
3:30,PM
Porter Sanford Theater
August 29
Depart for Washington, DC
Time, TBA
Prayer Ministry
Intercessory Prayer
Monday Nights, 7:00 PM
The Upper Room “The effectual fervent prayer of a
righteous man availeth much”.
- James 5:16b
Fairfield Kingdom Voices 1st and 3rd Mondays
7:00 PM
Zack Brown Administrative
Center
Events
In Memory of
FBC Departed
Members
Brother Clarence Van Lear
Sister Blanch Davis
Brother Clive Nelson
There will always be a heartache,
and often a silent tear,
But always a precious memory
Of the days when you were here.
Community Thanksgiving Fellowship Thursday, November 21
FBC get ready to welcome our guests, The Community Thanksgiving Fellowship will offer an array of services: health screenings; personal
grooming and the distribution of hygiene items; school supplies; new or gently worn clothing and
shoes for women, men and children; and food boxes. FBC members are asked to begin bringing
items to be distributed. More information to follow.
Sunday, August 4, 3 PM
Worship Service
Pastor James Ward
Antioch-Lithonia Baptist Church,
Lithonia, GA
Monday - Wednesday, August 5-7, 7 PM
Revival
Bishop Stephen Hall, Guest Revivalist
Rhema Christian Fellowship,
Decatur, GA Ho
meco
min
g
2013
1885-2013
Homecoming
As we celebrate Homecoming, One hundred and twenty-eight wonderful years.
There must of been some heartaches, And I'm sure there were some tears.
I know there's been lots of shouting,
Singing praises to His name. And when someone comes to the altar,
Their life is never again the same.
Welcome to our homecoming, Come in and make yourselves at home.
As we all shout Hallelujah! To our God upon His throne.
This is only just a sample,
A tiny taste of what's to come. When we have that Great Homecoming,
With the Father and His Son!
We'll worship in His presence, Giving praise forevermore.
And we'll meet our loved ones, Who have gone this path before.
Ah Yes! That Great Homecoming,
So awesome and so grand. When Jesus steps out on a cloud,
And takes us all to Glory Land!
- Carrie Kinyon Revised for FBC 2013
Volume 1, Issue 7 The Lighthouse
FBC Lost and Found The Ushers Ministry is responsible for the management of lost and found items. If you have
lost/misplaced an item, please contact the church office at 770-482-7660, ext. 180 to pro-
vide details on the item. Also, please provide contact information so you can be reached if
we locate the item. Due to the number of unclaimed (no owners’ names) Bibles found last
year, to ensure return, make sure that your name and number are displayed in your Bible.
Items retrieved are normally maintained for a period of six months.
Journey Through the
Bible
Bible Study
Wednesdays
Noon Day
Book of Revelation
Apostle John, Author
Jesus Christ’s Second Coming and
Satan’s Defeat
Key Verse “Blessed is he who reads and those who
hear the words of this prophecy, and
keep those things which are written in it;
for the time is near.”
- Revelation 1:3
There are two books in the Bible that Satan
does not want us to read. These books are
Genesis and Revelation. He doesn’t want us to
read Genesis because it establishes who God is
and His will for mankind. Also, he wants us to
ignore the book of Revelation because it in-
forms us of Christ’s return and Satan’s ultimate
defeat.
In the following chapters, God shows Satan that
He is still in full control and re-affirms that
those that have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord
and Savior will be victorious.
Chapters 6 and 7
Opening the seven seals - This begins the series of judgments in which the
Lord takes back creation from the usurper,
Satan.
Chapters 8 and 9
The seventh seal and the
sounding of the seven trumpets -
God's judgments intensify and expands
dramatically.
7:00 PM
“The Son’s House
The Book of 1Chronicles
August 14 & 21
Presented by
Tribe of Judah
The Book of II Chronicles
August 28 & September 4
Presented by
Tribe of Issachar
Get in Shape
in the Micheal Benton Family Life
Center Gospelcize
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7PM -
Saturdays, 8 AM
Zumba
Mondays, 7:30 PM
Volleyball Players
Youth 12 - 17 / Adults 18 - Up
If you are interested in playing volleyball
just for fun
contact Tiffinee McGilberry, 770.363.6122
or sign up at the kiosk
Fun night - Monday, 7 PM
Around FBC...
save the date…
September 22, 2013 Celebrating
Pastor Micheal Benton’s
36th Pastoral Anniversary More details to follow in the coming weeks!
It is a time to show your love and appreciation to our Pastor,
All members are asked to give a donation of $36.00 which represents the number of
years that Pastor Benton has been the Shepherd of Fairfield. Auxiliaries and ministries
are asked to contribute $360.00. However, if you feel led to give more, please do so.
Homecoming 2013
ORDER OF SERVICE
Sunday, August 3, 2013 10:00 AM Worship Service
Master & Mistress of Ceremony
Minister Terrell and Sister Tiffinee McGilberry
Devotion Deacon Ministry
Welcome, Occasion & Family Recognition Mother Gwen Fluellen & Family
Praise in Song FBC Mass Choir
Prayer of Thanks and Intercession Reverend Ronald Clark
Praise in Song FBC Mass Choir
Grace of Giving
The Johnson Family
Worship in Giving Deacon Ministry
Praise in Song
FBC Mass Choir
The Spoken Word & Invitation to Discipleship
Pastor Micheal Benton
Holy Communion
Benediction
The G. L. A. D. Dance Ministry is looking for an experienced dance choreographer to
create dance routines. Practices are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 PM. The
G. L. A. D. Dancers minister through dance on the 4th Sunday or 5th Sunday of every
month. The position is voluntary. If interested, contact the church secretary, Sister
Shirlene King, at (770)482-7660, Ext. 101 for more information.
Fairfield is seeking experienced drivers to join our trans-
portation team. Candidates must have a CDL license
with passenger endorsement, DOT card, Medical Exami-
nation Certificate and a good driving record (preferably
5 - 7 years). If interested, please contact the church
secretary at 770-482-7660 and provide your contact
information. A member of the Transportation Ministry
will contact you.
Thursday, October 31... The FBC Hallelujah Carnival Is Coming Soon! We are looking for volunteers to
help with our annual carnival this year (Ages 13 to adult – high school students can
obtain volunteer hours). If you are interested, please let us know by contacting
Carol Franklin at [email protected]!
Fairfield Baptist Church
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Volume 2, Issue 7 The Lighthouse Volume 2, Issue 7 The Lighthouse
Kingdom Kreation Brittney King
H.Y.Y.P.E.’s Events (Helping Youth Yield Positive Energy) Kingdom Kreation Youth ministry continued our H.Y.Y.P.E.
days in July with a Remote Control Car Derby.
The theme for our upcoming August Freedom Sunday youth
service is Back-to-School. Everyone is requested to wear his/
her school colors, paraphernalia or dress as their future career
aspiration. The service will feature a parade of various youth
ministries. We hope that all youth will join us on Sunday,
August 25, at 10:45 AM in the C.L. Nall Chapel. We ask all the
young people of Fairfield to come "home" and unite with the
Kingdom Kreation family.
School Homecoming Andi T
Check-in and Pick-up at
Micheal Benton Family Life Center
(Boys will be sleeping in C.L. Nall Chapel)
Sign-up after service or email
[email protected] to register
KK’s Cookies in the Courtyard
August is here and with it comes
two very important moments for
students across Georgia. August
marks the time for summer vaca-
tion to end and the new school
year to begin. As parents and their
children draw closer to the first
day of school, they are both met
with anxiety as they anticipate what
is waiting beyond the outer walls of
the school building. Many things
cross the minds of parents and
their children. Questions and
concerns about routines, teachers,
classmates, safety, and curriculum
plague their minds. However,
regardless of what parents and
children are wondering, the inevita-
ble is near and it is important to
accept that fact because prepara-
tion must begin. Prior to the first day of school,
parents and children should begin
changing from the summer routine
to the school routine. Practicing
nighttime and morning rituals is
helpful. Communication is another
key factor in preparing for the new
school year. Parents can connect
with parents from the last school
year if possible and children can
connect with friends from the pre-
vious school year. Parents and
their children should also talk to
each other about any concerns or
fears they may have before begin-
ning school. Getting back into the
eating healthy routine, instead of
indulging in fun summer snacks like
ice cream and chips, is a great way
to get the child’s body and brain in
shape for the new school year and
this will also help parents prepare
for the taxing job of being involved
in their child’s school life. Setting
up quality time with less time
watching TV and using electronics
for entertainment is a great way to
focus on the beginning of the new
school year as well. The first few weeks of school will
prove to be challenging but soon
parents and their children will be
back in the flow of things. How-
ever, that does not mean that the
rest of the school year will be a
breeze or that parents and children
should begin lacking in their dili-
gence to succeed. In fact, as the
year progresses the need for par-
ents and children to focus on
school matters becomes more
prevalent. Proper communication
between parents and children
should continue throughout the
school year. Parents should try
other ways to get information from
their children outside of the nor-
mal “how was your day?” question.
Parents should try asking children
about what the child learned, spe-
cific things teachers taught, and the
worst or best part of the school
day. Good communication builds
trust and fosters problem solving
skills in children. Parents and chil-
dren could also do simple things
like avoiding morning mayhem by
preparing things for school at night.
Society places much emphasis on
test scores, curriculum, teaching
strategies, bullying, and the general
well being of children in schools. If
you looked on the internet for
statistics or read an article or two
you would see that opinions vary
on the state of young people in
school between kindergarten and
twelfth grade. There are many fac-
tors that play into the success of
young people in school. Parents,
please remember that you are
your child’s best chance for suc-
cess. Be an advocate for your child
at all times. Be involved with your
child’s school and your child’s
teacher. I am a parent and a
teacher and I know how much a
good relationship between the
home and school helps.
I pray everyone entering the new
school year in 2013 will have a
blessed school homecoming!
The ladies of Fairfield recently took a break for our annual Women’s
Retreat. We cruised to Cozumel, Mexico and we had a
BLAST!! We took a getaway from Thursday – Monday. We cruised
from the Tampa, Florida pier and had perfect weather each day. A
total of 51 ladies cruised to Cozumel. We enjoyed great food, shop-
ping, relaxation at the beach and really good fellowship with each
other. We had so much fun that we unanimously all decided that we
would cruise again in 2015.
So ladies, mark your calendar for summer, 2015…..we are cruising
again and we plan to let you know early in 2014 so we can plan ac-
cordingly. You don’t want to miss it. We already have 51 seats
filled!
Shhh….On behalf of the Wings Ministry
we would like to thank everyone who
supported us in bringing items for the
silent auction and participated at the
Quiet Affair on Saturday July 13. It was a
great event for the ladies in attendance.
It was a time for fun, fellowship, food and
best of all bargains to stock our closets.
The WINGS’ Ministry is invited to the Women’s Day Celebration at Beulah
Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, August 18, 2013. The speakers are:
Pastor Grace Washington, 7:30 AM and
Reverend Kimberly Mason, 10:45 AM.
WINGS’ News
August H.Y.Y.P.E. Event Boys and Girls Lock-In
Friday - Saturday,
August 9, 6:30 PM—August 10, 9:00 AM
Youth ages 8-18
Women’s Celebration 2013
“Women of God: Building a Legacy and
Leaving a Heritage”
Revival October 16-17, 7 PM
Co-Pastor Bernita Croslan, Wednesday Restored Life Ministry
Pastor Juandolyn Stokes, Thursday Deeper Life in Christ Ministries
Girls Gone Wild October 18, 7 PM
(women only)
Pastor Tanda Canion Assembly of Truth Ministries
Women’s Day
October 20
Pastor Wendy Smith Martin, 7:30 AM Greater Victory Christian Center
Pastor Tanda Canion, 10:45 AM Assembly of Truth Ministries
Each woman is asked to donate $50 for our
October Celebration. Please use special envelopes provided.
Weekly installments may be made.
Attire: Shades of Purple and Gold
Join the Women’s Choir—Rehearsals TBA
Ladies, please email us at [email protected], to receive future correspondence.