THE SPIRIT OF LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, INC.

THE SPIRIT OF LIFE CHRONICLE

Reverend Dr. Alonzo C. Neal, Sr., Pastor FOUNDER, C.E.O. P. O. Box 668734 - Pompano Beach, Florida 33066-8734 Deaconess Ruth L. Bean, Editor

Volume 1 Number 6

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December 9, 2012

COMING EVENTS
ROYAL CHRISTMAS AFFAIR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2012 Sunshine Ballroom 4301 Rock Island Road

133 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! PSALM 133:1

CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 25, 2012 DRESS DOWN AND MOVIE SUNDAY DECEMBER 30, 2012 THE NATIVITY STORY

PRECIOUS FATHER, in the name of JESUS, we thank you O GOD, for the spirit of unity that dwells in heaven and LORD GOD, we pray that that spirit of unity will dwell on Earth, especially in the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus Church family. LORD, help us to dwell together in unity, in the name of JESUS, we pray, AMEN.

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RE-ELECTED TO THE CITY COMMISSION

THE SPIRIT OF LIFE CHRONICLE

DECEMBER, 2012 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Henry and Ruth Bean 12/17/1977 35 YEARS OF BLISS Corrie and Una Seawright 12/24/2006

Our own Patricia Hawkins Williams won her re-election by a landslide victory for Commissioner of Lauderdale Lakes. I would like to thank you for the opportunity to serve. My desires as I serve the residents is to have my ear in the crowd and boots on the ground and to always be available to listen to your concerns willing to work at making our city a better place to work, live and play.

Thanks to your contributions, five boxes of non-perishables were delivered to the Broward Outreach Center on November 19th. Pictured here is Deacon Bean making the delivery.

A special birthday wish is sent to Sister Ernestine Austin who is celebrating a milestone birthday this month.YOU GO GIRL!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

269. Byron Holton 270. Robert Smith Sr. 271. Robert Smith, Jr. 272. Jessica Holton 273. Darra Walker 274. Brittanie Pullum 275. Tiffany Graham 276. Alexander Simmons, Jr. 277. Kelis Azille 278. Nikkia Smith 279. Tareg Kahok

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR MEMBERS BORN IN DECEMBER

Alexis Neal12/2 Sharanda Paulk12/3 Sharon Marshall12/3 Sheniqua Johnson12/4 Consuelo Lewis12/12 Vanessa Bruton12/12 Kelis Azille12/13 Crystia Scott12/13 Dejamira Richmond12/14 Irish Walters12/14 Tamika Quince12/15

Bobby Jennings12/16 Zechariah Seawright12/17 Tylan Jones12/18 Brittanie Pullum12/20 Deedra Hunter12/22 Kenneth Keitt12/23 Shawncy Smith12/25 Ernestine Austin12/26 Tationa Innocent12/26 Brion Heath12/28

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THE SPIRIT OF LIFE CHRONICLE

DECEMBER 2012

Christmas teaches us that greatness begins in small packages

taken from the Simple Blessings of Christmas by Mark Gilroy

by three of the worlds major religions Islam, Christianity, and Judaismhad but a small family of his own. In fact, he and his wife, Sarah, werent sure they could even have one child. But from Abrahams offspring, there remains a lineage that circles the globe. He wasnt supposed to live beyond infancy. All the other baby boys of his birthplace died the year he was born. His mother had to give him up to the care of another. But the tiny baby survived, even when he was floated down the Nile River in a basket. The man Moses grew into led his people out of slavery, and, against impossible circumstances presented by nature and enemies, he brought them into Gods Promised Land. He was the youngest son of an inconsequential family that was a member of a small tribe that lived in the hill country of an obscure nation. Yet David, a man after Gods own heart, prevailed in combat against lion, bear, and giant. Poet and warrior, he became a king and nation builder against whom all other kings to come would be measured. In a dark and violent world; in a bleak and blighted village; a tiny life appeared. What difference does the life of one small baby make? Particularly one of questionable lineage, of humble means, far from the center of worldly power? Jesus, the Babe in the manger, brought light and hope to a world engulfed in strifeand forever changed the course of history. We look to the big, expensive, and impressive; we admire the powerful and influential; we check price tags, even during the holidays. But the message of Christmas is that great things come in small packages. A simple kindness. A gentle word. A smile. A listening ear. A shared meal. A song. A handwritten note. A surprise phone call. The shining eyes of children. All these small gestures hint at the greatest blessing of Christmas: a grand and magnificent love broke into the world when Jesus was born in a humble manger. Enjoy the bright lights and big moments of the season. But dont lose sight that the greatest blessings come in the smallest packages.

The man who is called father

The Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus Chronicle is published on the second Sunday of each month. If you have any news item that you wish published, please submit it, along with a picture, if you desire, to Deaconess Bean at ruluc@bellsouth.net by the fourth Sunday of each month.

Our church newsletter is going cyber beginning January 2013. There will be a few copies available for our seniors.

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