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Voice of Impact - January 2013
Voice of Impact - January 2013
Voice of Impact - January 2013
JANUARY 2013
form. Say it, mean it, and do it; and then we can say to you with all confidence; welcome to your year of HIGHER
HEIGHTS in Jesus name. Join us as we all begin to feast at our next level.
Contents
Prophecy for Mercy Hall 2013 2012 Photo Gallery Bible Reading for January Bible Trivia Step Forward Pastors Message 2 3 4 4 5 6 Healthy Living Food for Thought Words of Prophecy From Pastor E.A. Adeboye Testimonies Mercy Hall Project 2013 Church Announcements
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2013 has been declared by God for us in Mercy Hall as our year of HIGHER HEIGHTS
Take root downwards so that you can grow upwards Increased commitment to God Anchor your life in God and His Word Make this year a year of intensive prayers Praise Me Praise Me Praise Me Can two walk together except they be agreed? Live a life of holiness and complete obedience
ANTHEM / DECLARATION FOR THE YEAR 2013 God has taken me to a new height x 3 I am feasting at my next level There is no more problem in my life There is no more pain in my life There is no more struggle in my life I am feasting at my next level
It is success always in my life It is progress always in my life It is victory always in my life I am feasting at my next level
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Mercy Adu with Mum 6. Toyin Raji ( L) with her sis Seyi
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Be Thankful
Be thankful that you dont already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you dont know something. For it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow. Be thankful for your limitations. Because they give you opportunities for improvement. Be thankful for each new challenges. Because it will build your strength and character. Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons. Be thankful when youre tired and weary. Because it means youve made a difference. It is easy to be thankful for the good things. A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks. Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive. Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings.
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Be of Good Courage
Are there times when you are feeling down, in despair, and heavy hearted? Have you felt like giving up thinking things will not improve for the better? Have you been waiting on God, but feel like he is not responding to your needs? Whatever your situation, know that the Lord is more than able to supply your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19). Likewise, Psalm 27:14 says Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Waiting on the Lord may be unbearable sometimes; especially in times when you need an urgent miracle or response from God. However, the risk of not waiting on God could be costly in the end. Robert Dean Steel once said that true fruitfulness in life happens when you stay connected to God. Remember that God has great things in store for his children. He will take you to higher heights if you open up and allow him in. God is aware of your needs, but his timing of blessings is not always the same as ours. So, be of good courage, wait on the Lord, and stay connected to him at all times. ~ Chika N. Akugha
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD PSALM 31: 24 (KJV)
Bible Trivia
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OUR YEAR OF HIGHER HEIGHTS - OUR YEAR OF HIGHER HEIGHTS - OUR YEAR OF HIGHER HEIGHTS
Step Forward
It is with great pleasure that I welcome each of you to the year 2013, and to our Women of Impact (WOI) January edition. God has graciously seen us through 2012 successfully in our Women of Impact ministry. We give glory to God for His abounding faithfulness and mercies. With reflections, WOI will be six months this January. During the past year, we have had joint fellowships with one another unto the Lord. We celebrated our end of year fellowship, and graced one another with gift exchanges. The bond of fellowship, oneness, sisterly love dwells among the WOI in Mercy Hall. I am excited for what God has in store for WOI this year. He is surely taking us to Higher Heights in the WOI ministry. Just to reiterate what we stand for so you understand the impact we are mandated to make as WOI. ordained to be and do from God. In essence, He can take charge over all that you have planned. Step forward and be rest assured that you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you (Philippians 4:13) when you release yourself and your goals unto God.
This year, WOI will On that note, step forward in a new dimenits possible some of sion to enrich lives starting you have made new from Mercy Hall to the glory years resolutions, set of God. Brethren, God wants goals, or mapped out Chika N. Akugha to accomplish a lot in our different plans for the Leader- WOI lives. Therefore, we must rest of the year. step forward and move forward in Maybe, you have not decided on what grace with absolute totality. goals to set, or what areas of change you need to focus on this year. It is my prayer that Gods All the same, one must have a vision and concrete goals to have a successful and impactful life. Bear in mind that above every goal you set forth for this year, the foremost goal I know for sure is the bibles mandate that we seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. The reward thereof for accomplishing this goal is that every other things will be added unto you (Matthew 6:33). Take time to commit your goals and your ways unto the Lord, so gracious favor will uplift you to higher heights as you open your respective barns to collect the various miracles that will be showered on you as you step forward to live an impactful life. God bless you richly.
In the WOI ministry, we are raised to raise, we are lifted to be lifters, we are blessed to be channels of blessing to all.
This is the WOI goal statement. To raise, lift, and bless others requires absolute commitment and dedication to fulfill all that we are
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. Proverbs 16:3
You Cannot See Faith, but You Can See the Footprints of the Faithful. We Must Leave Behind Positive Footprints for Others to Follow. ~ Unknown.
Mercy Hall
The place of Gods enduring mercy, where God is reaching out to men, women, and children of all races, tribes, and tongues by the awesome manifestation of His power and mercy. WE PRAISE; WE PRAY; and WE PREACH the Undiluted Word of God. We are a people victorious on earth and prepared for heaven.
Women of Impact with the Benyeogors
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The Worlds tallest building as at today is the Burj Khalifa opened in Dubai in January 4, 2010. Burj Khalifa stands at a staggering 2,717 ft tall (more than half a mile high.) While most attention focuses on its height, perhaps more important is what lies buried beneath the building. Without a solid foundation, the Worlds tallest building would become the worlds longest pile of rubble. No wonder it took a whole year just to build the foundation of Burj Khalifa. So is it with great lives. What people see, what people marvel about are the great heights to which some people seem to soar, yet supporting any truly great life is a solid foundation. A heralded career is built on foundational principles like dependability, dedication, commitment and hard work. A celebrated sixtieth wedding anniversary results from deep love and selflessness. Successful retirement depends on years of responsible money management. Foundation matters in everything in life. Start right, continue right and you will finish right in Jesus name. Foundation is the basis or groundwork of anything you want to do or you are doing. It is the natural or prepared ground or base on which structures rests. The foundation determines the stability of the superstructure. If the foundation is weak, what you put on it will naturally crumble no tion be destroyed what can the righteous do. Foundation is tied to preparation as it prepares the structure for what will come upon it. Outstanding performance in the future is a product of qualitative preparation today. Effective preparation (foundation) will result in unusual manifestation. God will bless you and take you to the height He has ordained for you in year 2013 as you work on these foundations for a glorious year 2013.
Foundation of the fear of the Lord This is the dread of offending God
consider who He is and all He has done for you. This mindset restrains you from thinking or doing evil because of the consciousness of divine presence. The fear of the Lord is being hypersensitive to divine presence. Proverbs 8:13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; pride and arrogance and the evil way and the forward mouth do I hate. Proverbs 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged, and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. The fear of the Lord is a commandment with a promise. Deuteronomy 6:24 And the LORD commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear the LORD our God, for our good always, that He might preserve us alive, as it is at this day. Benefits of the Fear of God: Long life: Deuteronomy 6:2, Proverbs 10:27; Serving God with rejoicing Psalms 2:11; Secrets of the Lord will be with you. Psalms 25:14; Eyes of God will be with you. Psalms.35:18; Angels will always encamp around you to bring you deliverance .Psalms 34:7; No want in your life .Psalms 34:9; His salvation will be near you .Psalms 85:9
matter how fanciful, great or adorable it is. Psalms 11:3 says if the founda- Jeremiah 33:3 - Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great
Foundation of salvation:
Another name for salvation is new birth or to be born again. John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. John 3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, ye must be born again Friend, are you born again? Dont deceive yourself! Be born again; make a conscious decision to follow Jesus today and you will never regret you did.
Foundation of gratitude:
1Thessalonians 5:18 In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. You must have a grateful heart to have a blissful life. One great way to measure your gratitude to God is how you allow His blessings upon your life to strengthen your commitment to Him. How much you allow Gods blessings upon your life to move you to love and serve Him better.
Foundations of righteousness:
Righteousness means to be in right standing with God. You must know God, understand his ways, know His expectations for your life and obey him
in all areas of life. Philippians 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. Being righteous is a command by God Almighty 1Peter 1:15 but as He who hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of living.
Foundation of Mercy:
Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Mercy is compassionate or kindly forbearance shown towards an offender. It is compassion, pity, or benevolence. Mercy is the act of kindness, compassion or favor.
There are several benefits of righteousness, some of which are: Deliverance from death Proverbs 11:4; Divine Protection Proverbs. 11:5; Answered prayers Psalms 34:15; Prosperity Psalms 37:29;
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Honor your parents and those God is using to nurture and feed you spiritually. In conclusion, be wise by being obedient to the Word of God , work on these foundations, stand on these foundations and 2013 shall be a year of years for you in Jesus name. Remember Proverbs 9:12 says : If thou be
self, accomplishments or acquisitions. Pride means being full of ones self and wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt when you are full of yourself, you will be empty of God. James 4:10- Humble bear it. Proverbs 9:12 You are the one who will profit if you have wisdom, yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. 1Peter 5:5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 1Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: The bible says in Proverbs 6:16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: Proverbs 6:17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood. The proud man puts Himself in the place of God and ascribes to Himself the glory due to God. Isa 2:11 Human pride will be brought down, and human arrogance will be humbled. Only the LORD will be exalted on that day of judgment. You must humble yourself as you get into this glorious 2013 because you need Gods grace much more than ever before and the proud cannot enjoy grace. James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. 1Corinthians 4:7 For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadest not received it? If any blessing of God moves you into pride, that blessing may not last, it may be short lived, please repent of pride and humble yourself. You must humble yourself as you get into this glorious 2013 because you need Gods grace much more than ever before and the proud cannot enjoy grace. James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. 1Corinthians 4:7 For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadest not received it? If any blessing of God moves you into pride, that blessing may not last, it may be short lived, please repent of pride and humble yourself. and if you reject it, you are the one who will suffer. Proverbs 9:10 Fear of the LORD is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.
BEDTIME STORY
Darlene was sitting on her grandfather's lap as he read her a bedtime story. From time to time, she would take her eyes off the book and reach up to touch his wrinkled cheek. She was alternately stroking her own cheek, then his again. Finally she spoke up, 'Grandpa, did God make you?' 'Yes, darling,' he answered, 'God made me a long time ago.' 'Oh,' Darlene paused, 'Grandpa, did God make me too?' 'Yes, indeed, poppet,' he said, 'God made you just a little while ago. Feeling their respective faces again, Darlene observed, 'God's getting better at it, isn't he?'
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Foundation of Generosity:
Hebrews 13:2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. In this year 2013, much more than ever before, be generous to God. Pay your tithes, give offerings, support the work of God with your resources, and remember that all you have is given to you by the Lord. Be generous to your fellowmen, to widows, the fatherless, the poor, and needy. Be generous to your parents (biological and spiritual).
Answer to Bible Trivia Question on page 4: SARAH (Genesis 12:10-20; 20: 1-18)
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HEALTHY LIVING
1. We are promised the peace of God John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. Isaiah 40:30, 31 Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Malachi 4:2 But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. Romans 8:6 For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. Roman 16:20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. Philippians 4: 6, 7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 1 Peter 5:6,7 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that at the proper time he may exalth you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Matthew 11:28 Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden. Psalms 37:5 Commit your ways to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act. Psalms 55: 22 Cast your burden on the Lord; and He will sustain you; He will never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalms 103:1-5 Bless the Lord, O my soul and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy; who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagles. Luke 10: 41-42 But the Lord answered her, Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her. 1 Corinthians 3:11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
2. Strength Renewal
4. Make Heaven our Focus 5. Our Victory is Sure 6. Do not be anxious, be prayerful
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Prayer is not a spare wheel that you pull out when in trouble, rather prayer is the steering wheel that directs the right path throughout the journey.
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This is year of signs and Wonders Generally, God says this year will be better than last year. Individual: 1. No matter the darkness around you, your star will shine brighter 2. God says, He will speak peace to your storms. 3. Certain individual have been stagnated for sometimes, the reasons for your stagnation will become known, will be addressed and will be eliminated, therefore progress will follows. 4. In many senses of the word, this year will be of completeness. Nigeria: 1. The prayers of some of you minimized death of prominent Nigerians last year, don't stop praying. 2. Before the middle of the year, many will say hope rising. 3. Learn from disasters of 2012 and take precaution soonest to avert bigger ones. International: 1. The Lord says, prominent world leaders need a lot of prayers so as not to die in office. 2. Prominent Church leaders need prayers against planned scandals. 3. Weather conditions may get worst, much worst, unless prayers are intensified. 4. We should expect a major breakthrough in medicine this year. 5. Nations who pass unholy laws will have a taste of divine fury.
PRAYER POINTS
By: Pastor E. A. Adeboye 1. Praise Him for what He has done in the past, worship Him for who He is, the Sovereign God, the God of Signs and Wonders, thank Him that the devil has lost his battle over you. 2. Father, please forgive me for cheating You in the past; in tithe and offering, in giving You my first fruit, in witnessing, I will repent and restitute. 3. Father, this year i will honor You and put You first in all things, therefore, bless me beyond measure. 4. Father this year, I will obey You to the letter, therefore answer all my prayers by fire. 5. Father, I will bless Your servant continuously, let my cup of blessings overflow. 6. Father, I will spend more time with You this year, let my joy be full and my testimonies be complete. 7. Father, don't let me ever know dry season again in my life, in my finances, in every facet of my life. 8. Pray for those who are precious to you that this will be a happy new year for them. 9. Please pray for the General Overseer, wish him whatever you wish yourself 10. Your Special Request.
JANUARY
Eniayewu Omosalewa, 1st David Somuyiwa 3rd Grace of God Utulu, 13th Destiny Tariah, 19th Nneka Princess Orji, 21st Nancy Benyeogor, 24th
FEBRUARY
McHenry Akugha, 2nd Orezi Adaeze Michelle Akugha, 25th Debby Jackson, 12th Nengi Nimiworio, 14th Shade Okuyiga, 20th
February
Pastors Innocent & Christy Utulu, 27th
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PROJECT 2013
MERCY HALL PROPERTY ACQUISITION Our God is at Work!! Our dream and Our vision for the first quarter of year 2013 is to acquire our current location at 24814 Saddlespur Lane, Katy, TX 77494. Join us to partner with Him to make this dream, this vision a reality. GOD is COUNTING on US.
TESTIMONIES
On the last Sunday of 2012, our Pastor preached on the topic The story has not ended where he encouraged us to keep trusting God for our miracles despite the fact that we had just 36 hours to the end of the year. He specifically made a divine pronouncement that someone will receive a miracle before reaching home after the service. As we drove out of the church, after the service, we received a phone call from a close relation, who followed up the call with a visit to our home and before he left, he made a commitment to assist me in fulfilling a dream that I almost gave up on and to firm up that commitment, he issued a check of a very large sum of money to me to kick start the realization of my dream. This can only be God and I return all the glory to Him and Him alone. ~ Uche
Church Announcements
Sundays
Workers Training, 9:00 am Sunday School, 9:30am -10am Celebration Service, 10:00am -12 noon First Power Sunday, February 17, 2013 Digging Deep, 7pm - 8pm Faith Clinic, 7pm - 8pm Last Fridays, 10pm - 1am Every other Saturday First three days of the Month (1st, 2nd, 3rd of every month) 7pm - 8pm
Thursdays
I want to testify to the miracle of God in my life and what He is doing in our midst in Mercy hall. On the second day of the January edition of the FIRE FROM HEAVEN program, we were anointed for Announcement. When I got to my place of work the following day, God announced me. A new vista in my career was opened. I return all the glory to God and God alone. ~ Seyi
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