“Friends Indeed”
OCT/DEC 2014
NEWSLETTER
(PROVERBS 18:24)
*ISSUE *
FELLOWSHIPPING
* No.35*
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BENJAMIN
Fellowshipping
What is Fellowship? Webster
defines Fellowship as: The
condition of sharing mutual
interests, ideals, experiences, or
beliefs; to be part of a group, a
body of people. The word
comes from the Greek word
“Koinonia” which has several
applications in the English
language. Most simply it means
having and sharing something
in common.
Why is it necessary? What goes
on during our fellowshipping
that makes it so important? I’m
glad you asked. By coming
together in fellowship, we can
engage the opportunity to share
with others the ways in which
we have been blessed. We can
relay to the assembly the new
spiritual revelations we have
been given through the week.
We can also pray together
through one another’s pain and
sorrows, and share each other’s
joys. As we continue to grow in
our understanding of the
scriptures, we see the powerful
impact they can have on our
lives. We can come together in
fellowship and share with one
another the things we have
learned.
We can seize the
opportunity to share our points
of view and hear another point
of
view
about
various
scriptures. You cannot do that
through the radio or TV.
There are many people who
“fellowship” with their radio or
television.
On any given
Sunday morning they turn on
their favorite gospel station, and
listen their favorite ministers
preach and teach the word of
God. While you can learn and
grow from these ministries, the
need for us to come together
physically is very important.
God’s Word tells us “iron
sharpens iron” (Prov. 27:17).
This signifies that by touching
and rubbing together, we rub
the dull areas of our Christian
experience to the point of
sharpness like rubbing two
knives together. This is what
happens when we fellowship
together in person… we not
only see or hear the pastor
preach, but we also see, hear,
and feel the reactions of our
fellow believers. The joy and
excitement of God’s word is
contagious, and that joy is
multiplied when expressed in
the presence of others.
We need to feel and experience
the power of the Holy Spirit as
he moves throughout the
assembly. The Bible says: “For
where two or three are gathered
together in my name, there I am
in the midst...” (Matt.18:20).
This is not to say that He is not
present with us at all other
times, but that there is power in
numbers, and we can strengthen
and encourage each other when
we come together in fellowship.
We “should not forsake the
fellowshipping of the saints”
(Hebrews 10:25). We should
not stop gathering together with
other believers. Nothing should
cause us to neglect our meeting
together. Difficulties or hard
times should never be an excuse
for missing church services.
Instead, when problems arise,
we should come together with
those we have something in
common with. We should lay
our problems out before the
assembly. As we come together
in fellowship asking God to
provide our solutions according
to His will, we are bound to
learn that He is faithful.
Fellowship in Christ – Greg
Sunday mornings for me
involve a trip downtown to
volunteer at the breakfast
ministry where I met Benjamin
(the editor of this newsletter).
He had just been released from
prison, and when we started
talking I knew we were going to
be friends. There was an instant
bond between us in our love for
God and an easiness in our
communication. We saw things
similarly and wanted the same
thing – to draw close to God by
engaging ministries of service.
The fellowship of Christians is
wonderful. I can meet someone
for the first time and know that
it will be easy to like them, to
work with them, to learn from
them and to teach them. I can
ask for and give help without
fear of being misunderstood.
There’s none of this “What’s he
up to?”
The presence of the Holy Spirit
is what makes Christian work
and fellowship so enjoyable. It
is knowing that the others that I
stand beside are also part of
God’s plan and are of infinite
value to Him, knowing that my
work has significance in the
Kingdom even if I can’t see
what it is, and knowing that
God will protect me and that I
have nothing to fear. It is
freedom from needing to know
my long-term objective – the
only objective is to share the
gospel.
I have recently been reading the
devotional
by
Oswald
Chambers, Utmost for His
Highest.
The lesson on
November
10
is
about
Fellowship in the Gospel.
Chambers writes:
“After sanctification it is
difficult to state what your
aim in life is, because God
has taken you up into His
purpose by the Holy Spirit.”
As we push on in our quest to
be better people, we need to
lose ourselves to God and stop
putting up barriers to God’s use
of us. We’ve got to stop telling
God what we want.
I often hear Christians speak
about their calling, and I believe
this is a mistake. People I’ve
known talk about their future
and being called into a music
ministry, or a preaching
ministry, or heading a church.
Some people say, “I’ve been
anointed for such-and-such.”
What if God’s plan for you is
different from your vision of the
future? You’ll just get in the
way of His perfect will. Being
a Christian leads to a focus on
verbs, not nouns. It’s about
how we act and react in our
fellowship with others, not what
we accomplish.
None of us have much of a clue
about where God is calling us.
God doesn’t lay out His plan to
us because we couldn’t possibly
understand it. When the Bible
speaks of God’s call (Isaiah 6),
it is first to Himself and then we
are told to go out and preach the
Good News. It’s that simple.
We all need to stop telling God
what we want and start doing
what He’s told us to do.
When we talk about our calling
we
are
asserting
our
individuality and how we are
distinct. Individuality is the
characteristic of physical man,
not spiritual man. Being known
for something, being famous,
being respected, and being
admired all involve setting
ourselves apart from others.
While it is true that we
Christians are called to be apart
from the world (Romans 12:2),
we are also called to be one
with Christ. The prayer of
Jesus in John 17 is for all
believers as He is about to
depart from them:
My prayer is not for them
alone. I pray also for those
who will believe in me
through their message, that
all of them may be
one, Father, just as you are
in me and I am in you. May
they also be in us so that the
world may believe that you
have sent me. I have given
them the glory that you gave
me, that they may be one as
we are one – I in them and
you in me – so that they
may be brought to complete
unity. Then the world will
know that you sent me and
have loved them even as
you have loved me. (John
17:20-23)
We surrender our individuality
when God touches our heart and
we are born again. We are
called to fellowship in Christ
and to become more like Him.
We can’t strive for fame or
wealth. We can only strive for
fellowship.
It is in the
fellowship of Christ that we
find our identity and our true
self. It is absurd to talk about
being born again if we have the
same goals that we had before
we were saved.
Where are you in your walk
with Christ? How much of your
day do you consciously talk to
Him? Do you see Him in the
ordinary things of life, in every
detail? What is He showing
you? What is He encouraging
you to remove in your life, and
what is He encouraging you to
acquire? Don’t worry about
seeing the grand plan – just take
it one step at a time. You’ll be
surprised where you’ll end up.
-Why We FellowshipWe come together to fellowship … the share what God has done
To identify with Jesus Christ, His one and only Son
We come together and meet the folks that God wants us to know
Folks like us, but different … we can help each other grow
Folks that we can learn from … and folks that we can teach
Folks to help us stay within the Holy Spirit’s reach
We come together to fellowship as we praise our God above
We come together and learn about His Unconditional Love
We do not meet to pamper those who pat us on the back
We do not meet to judge those who have fallen off the track
We do not meet to applaud ourselves and brag about our “calling”
We meet to honor the only one who can keep us from falling
God wants for us to know Him and to understand His will
And to keep our pride and selfishness from taking us downhill
Fellowshipping plays the role of keeping us in tune
Preparing us to meet our Lord, who is coming very soon
God wants for us to fellowship with each other … you and me
We need often come together … to express why we are free
We need to give our testimonies; we need to tell our story
How God has turned our life around and how we give Him glory
We come together to honor God and listen as He speaks
Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings, and often through the weeks
Assembling of the saints is something we all are called to do (Heb 10:25)
Let’s honor what God has asked … and meet together, me and you
Let us come together more often as this New Year takes its course
And let the fellowshipping with GOD be our #1 resource
God is in each one of us … we bring Him when we meet
And if we “agree” together … we will never face defeat! (Matt. 18:19-:20)
By Benjamin L. Graham
Jan12, 2015
Dr. Sharron Tucker
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
428 East Main St.
What a Fellowship!
Luke 1:39-47
I like to talk about my
Aunt Alice. For much of her
life until she was 94, Aunt Alice
lived alone in the house built by
her father and in which she was
born. In her 94 years, she
experienced untold challenges
but she never seemed to
weaken. Aunt Alice understood
how to navigate life.
A little banty rooster of
a woman—barely 5’2—my aunt
had an adage to guide you
through every situation. “It’s a
poor road that doesn’t have a
turning. A man that will steal
an egg, will steal a chicken.
Every closed eye ain’t sleep. A
dog that’ll bring a bone will
carry a bone. Lie low, catch
meddlers.”
Her sayings would make
you chuckle—or scratch your
head—but they also had a ring
of truth. Aunt Alice knew what
life was all about and she
willingly shared her wisdom
with me, even when my hard
head refused to hear.
My aunt may have lived
alone but she wasn’t anti-social.
In fact, she enjoyed selective
fellowship with neighbors and
friends.
I say “selective”
because Aunt Alice believed
that “association brings on
assimilation.”
She
would
quickly say, “If you lay down
with dogs, you’ll get up with
fleas.” So she was careful who
she drew to her bosom. I was
one of the fortunate few and, as
I grew older and experienced
my share of trouble, I learned to
value her wisdom.
I also
learned to value her God.
Everybody
needs
somebody but it pays, like Aunt
Alice, to be discerning when
seeking fellowship—especially
when troubled and vulnerable. I
urge you, when you have quiet
time, to read Chapter 1 of Luke;
he shows us what kind of
fellowship to seek.
In Luke 1, Mary’s in
trouble. She’s young. Fifteen
or so. And engaged. In Bible
times, that was practically the
same as being married. Mary’s
a virgin but Mary’s pregnant.
Not by her fiancé but by a
ghost. If that’s not trouble, I
don’t know what trouble is.
Mary needs to talk with
somebody and not with a dog
that would carry a bone. She
needs true fellowship and the
good news is that she finds
exactly what she needs. I
wonder how Aunt Alice would
interpret what Luke has to say.
Luke
shows
Mary
seeking someone on the same
spiritual plane.
Aunt Alice
would say that true fellowship
is found when “water seeks its
own level.” Did you know that
two bodies of water connected
by a hose will adjust themselves
until they are at the same level?
Only then will the water
become peaceful and still. In
the same way, a person tends to
seek people they feel are equal
or have the same point of view.
I’ve learned something, though,
over the years and often the
hard way. To experience peace,
the point of view has to come
from God.
Here we have Mary,
impossibly with child and
Elizabeth,
post-menopausal,
barren but pregnant. Here’s
Mary, confused but obedient
and Elizabeth, daring to trust an
angel. They have a lot in
common. Both are targets for
gossip, criticism or, at the least,
curiosity. Both love the Lord
and both need true fellowship.
It doesn’t look like anyone in
Nazareth has signed up for
Mary’s support system. Joseph
wants to “put her away quietly”
and not a word is said of Mary’s
parents. You can imagine the
whisperings of her neighbors.
So Mary (water) seeking her
own level (Elizabeth) sets out
for the hill country of Judea.
Why not just settle for
somebody, anybody nearby?
Before I learned to listen to
Aunt Alice and to Luke, that’s
what I used to do. Maybe you
settled, too, for just anybody
who’d let you talk, anybody
offering minimal interaction,
anybody helping you not to be
alone. I have, but here’s the
problem. When our inmost
concerns are revealed to folks
who don’t share our values, we
can end up in a state worse than
we were in alone. Sometimes
we have to search far and wide
for the right person with whom
to fellowship because true
fellowship only occurs when
“water seeks its own level.”
Aunt Alice would also
say, in order to share true
fellowship, “let a smile be your
umbrella.” When it’s pouring
down trouble, don’t just stand
alone in the rain.
Find
somebody who’s eager to be
positive and wants to share a
smile. When Elizabeth opened
the door to a weary Mary, the
the baby in Elizabeth’s belly
jumped for joy. She didn’t greet
She didn’t greet Mary with a
long face saying, “Girl, I know
times are rough. I heard about
it way up here. You don’t have
a husband and nobody believes
in your ghost!” She didn’t
bemoan Mary’s situation as
complicated as it was and she
didn’t
spread
negativity.
complicated as it was and she
didn’t
spread
negativity.
Instead, Elizabeth saw light
where
others
might
see
darkness; she celebrated God’s
blessings on someone else. And
she made Mary smile, even in
the rain.
Finally, Aunt Alice
would say that true fellowship
assures us—perhaps without
words—that “this too shall
pass.” Mary may have headed
for the hills with a heavy heart.
But once she fell into
Elizabeth’s arms, Mary couldn’t
help but praise! What joy not to
have to apologize or
explain!
True fellowship
accepts you where you are,
helps you to see God and
reminds you know that “trouble
don’t last always.” In fact, what
looks like trouble might just be
divine favor!
As we enter a new year,
my prayer is that you’ll enter
into fellowship with one another
and with me. The time is right
to reflect on Aunt Alice and her
wisdom, study Luke and his
gospel and trust in the love of
God.
What a fellowship! What
a joy divine! Leaning on the
Everlasting Arms.
-The Everlasting Arms_________________
The Everlasting Arms of
Love will accept you …
“As you are”
To encourage you when
you’re feeling down,
and lift you up as a star
To admonish you when
you make mistakes, and are
heading off the track
To give you words of
wisdom that will hopefully
bring you back
To embrace you when you
need a hug, and no one
seems to care
To let you know
undoubtedly, that these
loving arms are there
So we should not have
to worry, facing life
and all its harms
If we just continue Leaning
on the Everlasting Arms
***
By Benjamin L. Graham
Jan. 12, 2015
DUSTIN
Fellowship- A Measure of Depth
Although this may sound strange,
one of my favorite passages in the
Bible is found in (Acts 20:3638). The larger context of the
passage is represented in Verses
17-38 where Luke records Apostle
Paul’s final farewell to his friends
at the church at Ephesus. The
reason this is a final farewell to
Ephesus is because Paul is well
aware that those who have
continually
opposed
his
proclamation of the Gospel intend
to finish his preaching once and for
all. Not unlike their despise for
Jesus and the perceived disruption
he brought to their lifestyles, the
religious leaders equally despised
Paul for leading so many to
salvation in Christ. Paul knew his
upcoming trip to Jerusalem would
likely result in death. In turn, he
communicates this reality to his
friends at Ephesus before his
departure.
In the final verses we see a very
specific and special response that
exemplifies
the
fellowship
developed
through
Christian
bonds. The other men, presumably
elders including Timothy, reveal
the magnitude of their personal
grief, and an example of
fellowship that we should model
today.
Verse 36 reveals that the group
knelt down and prayed together
corporately. The act of praying
together is a very foundational
aspect to fellowship in Jesus. Too
often the modern church reduces
the meaning of fellowship to those
times when we gather outside of
organized services and just chat
and eat food. While there is
nothing inherently wrong with
that, we cannot limit our
understanding of fellowship to
those terms. There are plenty of
secular and worldly gatherings that
practice “fellowship” like that.
Christian
fellowship
must
necessarily be characterized by
another level of interpersonal
connectivity that can only happen
through a spiritual vehicle. That
vehicle is God’s Holy Spirit who
directs our lives in ways that bring
God glory. That direction, both
personally
and
corporately,
originates
in
prayer
and
communication with God. We
may not be comfortable or willing
to break out in prayer amidst a
secular
Super
Bowl
party. However, we should be
completely comfortable praying
with other believers in times of
fellowship.
The next thing Luke reveals in
Verse 37 is the audible weeping,
hugging, and kissing of their
beloved friend Paul. If you’re like
me, you don’t cry for fear of the
impression
you
will
give
others. The truth is that real tears
cannot be withheld when they are
rooted in the love of God. These
elders likely didn’t care what
anyone thought of them as the
contents of their hearts overflowed
and poured out in the presence of
others. How willing are we to
develop
relationships
and
transparency with other believers
that promote this kind of love for
each other?
Lastly, we learn in Verse 38 the
exact
reason
for
their
grieving. Luke says they were
especially sad because they
wouldn’t
see
Paul’s
face
anymore. It was not the event of
death that caused grief. They were
well aware, like us, that everyone
eventually
dies
a
natural
death. They also understood the
new eternal life each of them
(including Paul himself) had
received in Christ Jesus. What
grieved them most was grounded
in the result of genuine Christian
fellowship. They were sad that
they would not get to fellowship
with Paul again on this side of
Heaven.
For just a couple short verses we
get a glimpse into the depth and
authenticity
of
Christian
fellowship in a practical time of
grief. The Bible is full of
fellowship
interactivity
and
innumerable examples. But, do we
have relationships in our own lives
that resemble Paul and his
friends? Do we seek opportunities
to develop and cultivate times of
fellowship that are genuine and not
cursory or shallow? Are there
examples of Christians in your life
whom you’d greatly miss if they
were gone tomorrow and you
could no longer fellowship with
them?
I have a Bible with names of some
of my closest Christian friends
including my wife that I have
handwritten next to this passage.
My note simply says at the top “I
will always cherish praying and
sharing with these friends in
Christ”. Do you have a similar
list?
TOONS
TOONS
TOONS
SO WE DRANK IT !
A LITTLE TRIVIA
1. Where was the ark of the
covenant housed before Solomon
brought it to the temple?
6. Who invaded Ziklag while
David and his men were with the
Philistine army?
The Philistines
The Hebrews
Zion
Nazareth
Gath
Jerusalem
1 Kings 8:1
2. How many cities did Solomon
award Hiram of Tyre?
Five
Ten
Fifteen
Twenty
1 Kings 9:11
3. Where was Ahab buried?
Gath
Jerusalem
Galilee
Samaria
1 Kings 22:37
4. What town did Achish give to
David and his men?
Ziklag
Jerusalem
Dagon
Akkon
1 Kings 22:37
5. Ziklag is in the land of which
people?
Amalekites
Philistines
Israelites
1 Samuel 27:7
The Egyptians
The Amalekites
1 Samuel 30:1
Antioch
Thessalonica
Damascus
2 Corinthians Chapter 11
11. What city of Israel was
known as the city of the priests?
Judah
Nob
7. Where did Solomon build the
Temple?
Kiriath Jearim
Gibeon
Mount Moriah
Mount Gilboa
2 Chronicles 3:1
8. During what year of
Solomon's reign was the
Temple's construction started?
Second
Fourth
Eighth
Twelfth
Levitus
Keilah
1 Samuel 22:19
12. Where was Solomon
anointed king of Israel?
Gath
Jerusalem
Gihon
Nazareth
1 Kings Chapter 1
13. After the oppressive and
deceitful ways of Samaria, the
Lord used what means to get
their attention?
Twentieth
2 Chronicles 3:2
9. After preaching at Troas,
where did Paul go?
Earthquake
Shout
Still small voice
Macedonia
Rome
Corinth
Jerusalem
Galatia
2 Corinthians 2:13
10. From what city did Paul
escape by being let down from a
window in a basket?
Jerusalem
Withheld rain
Amos 4:7
14. Bashan was also called what?
The land of milk and
honey
The land of the lost
The land of Giants
The land that God
favored
Deuteronomy 3:13
15. What did God use
Nebuchadnezzar to do to
Jerusalem and Judah?
Elisha
Samuel
Deliver them
David
Destroy them
A chariot
1 Kings 18:46
Exile the people
Defend them from Egypt
Kill three fifths of the people
1 Chronicles 6:15
16. What special task did
Aaron’s descendents perform ?
Constructing the temple
Being the King's guard
Being royal scribes
Leading the king's armies
Making offerings to God
1 Chronicles 6:9
17. What does Paul, as a
spiritual father of the
Corinthians, beseech them to
do?
Be followers of him
Send Paul money
Pray
Eat
1 Corinthians 4:16
18. Elijah ran from Jezebel to
which mountain?
Mount Hermon
Mount Moriah
Mount Sinai
Mount Horeb
1 Kings 19:8
19. Who did Elijah beat in a foot
race?
20. Where was Solomon
anointed as king?
Jerusalem
Beersheba
Mt. Horeb
Gihon
1 Kings 1:38
24. What was the name of
David's first wife?
Michal
Abigail
Bathsheba
Mishna
1 Samuel 18:27
25. Who was Israel's firstborn
son?
Reuben
Joseph
Benjamin
Gog
21. Name the prophet who
anointed Solomon king.
Saul
1 Chronicles 1:5
Zadok
Benaiah
Nathan
Samuel
1 Kings 1:45
26. How many children did
Israel have?
5
7
9
22. Who does Solomon send to
kill Adonijah, Joab, and Shimei?
Benaiah
12
13
1 Chronicles 2:1
Belial
Bath
Joshua
1 Kings Chapter 2
23. What did Abigail give David
to apologize for her husband's
behavior?
Money
Sheep
Food and wine
Cattle
1 Samuel 25:18
27. Jabez prayed that the God of
Israel would bless him and
expand his borders. What did
God do?
Killed him
Made him king
Sent armies against him
Granted his request
Ignored him
1 Chronicles 4:10
“Study to show thyself approved unto God,
as a workman that need not to be
ashamed,…”
Our Wellness Corner
You've seen them — kids piping
music through their headphones
while doing homework … adults
listening to the radio while
driving … athletes keeping the
beat while working out … rock
stars jamming out as they
perform. Turns out, music is
probably helping all of these
people in more ways than one.
Aside from the joy and beauty it
brings into our lives, music has
been shown to:
1. Reduce Stress
In a study of patients needing
surgery, the group who listened
to
calming
music
had
significantly lower stress levels
than those who didn't have
music. Music also helped boost
their immune systems, making
for a smoother recovery time.
Another study revealed listening
to music triggers stress-reducing
chemicals in the brain.
2. Boost Energy
Runners, exercise enthusiasts and
those who simply work out for
fun are often seen wearing
headgear listening to their
favorite tunes. Many gyms even
pipe in motivational music. Just
as music can calm or soothe, it
can also motivate.
Plus, if you're focused on your
favorite tunes, you may not
notice you exercised for an extra
30 minutes — meaning music
can also enhance your endurance.
3. Protect the Heart
One study showed listening to
music for 30 minutes a day
lowered
people's
blood
pressure just as much as
cutting back on salt does.
Our heart responds to music, just
as our emotions do. When we
listen to fast, up-beat music, our
circulation increases; and when
we listen to slow music, our heart
rates calm. Plus, after listening to
music, our breathing rates are
normally lower, which is helpful
in protecting against heart disease
and stroke.
4. Improve Memory
There's no doubt music can make
you move — from tapping your
foot to the beat to dancing to
your favorite song, music can be
contagious. So it just makes
sense that it gets your brain
going, too. Even better, the more
active your brain is, the easier it
is to remember things.
Music can even help people
recovering from a stroke or
suffering
from
Alzheimer's
disease or dementia. Studies
show listening to music helped
stroke victims improve their
verbal memory and attention.
Plus, because people often
associate a song with an event in
their life, listening to music can
help retain memories.
5. Promote Relaxation
Music is often used to encourage
relaxation. Many people find
listening to a soothing CD helps
them get their minds off things
and ultimately to relax. Similarly,
many musicians will tell you how
taking time to play the piano or
their favorite instrument at the
end of a hectic day helps them
unwind and relax. One study
even showed listening to music,
combined with deep breathing,
was just as calming as getting a
massage.
6. Help With Sleep
Have problems sleeping? Music
can help. Its calming effect is a
natural way to bring on sleep.
Studies have shown classical
music can raise levels of
melatonin, a brain chemical tied
to sleep.
7. Ease Pain
If you're looking for pain relief,
you may want to consider
listening to music. Not only is it a
proven way to distract yourself
(so you focus on the music
instead of the pain), but it also
stimulates the parts of the brain
that cause pleasure. Stimulating
these parts of the brain also
boosts your mood and helps fight
depression.
8. Help You Eat Less
When you eat quickly, you don't
realize you're full right away, so
you keep eating and end up
consuming more than you're
supposed to. But, if you slow
down when you eat, you
recognize the signs that you're
full. Music can help with this. It's
been shown that playing soft
music and dimming the lights
helps people slow down while
eating — so you'll eat less and
maybe even lose weight.
Add some music to your life and
enjoy the health benefits today!
Disclaimer: This edition of “Our
Wellness Corner” is not written
by a licensed health professional.
The writer of Our Wellness
Corner and anyone affiliated
with the “Friends Indeed”
Newsletter have no responsibility
for any consequences befalling
our readers as a result of reading
-Our
Wellness
Corner
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