D E C E M B E R!!!

The LAST month of the year has officially arrived! 

It has been a whirlwind of a year but I'm sure we can all look back and thank God for where he has brought us. We have lived through 11 months once again and have received protection, provision, health, support and though times may have been trying, love, joy and happiness came right along with it. The psalmist says it best when he states:

"I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable."-Psalm 145:1-3

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OUR DECEMBER BABIES! 

May God continue to keep and richly bless you all as you grow in grace:

Ope E. - 12/7

Amarachi O. - 12/20

Isaac O. - 12/22

Emmanuel O. - 12/23

Tosin E. - 12/26

EVENTS FOR THE MONTH:
Sun. 12/11 --> Youth HCF
Fri. 12/16 --> Youth Service @ 6pm in the Choir room
**SPECIAL EVENT** ==> WINTER WORSHIP "Free!" on 12/24 @ 6:30pm. Tell your friends! Share this blog and please let them know that we will be very happy to have them worship with us.
**If you have any questions please contact me (Eno) with them or any suggestions or additions you may have.**

WINTER WORSHIP 2011: "Free!"

Calling all Youth! and their friends!

DLBX'S Annual Winter Worship 
entitled "Free!" is going down this December!!!

It will be held at Deeper Life Bible Church in the Bronx (213 E 144th Street) 
on December 24th (yes Christmas Eve) @ 6pm

If you are interested in ministering (either through singing, verse, instruments, spoken word, poetry, drama, etc.) or have friends who are, please email: dlbc.youth@gmail.com for more information.

Can't wait to hear/see you all then!!!

Sweet NOVEMBER

Welcome to the second to last month of the year!

"Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright. Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call."-Psalm 20:7-9

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR ONLY NOVEMBER BABY!!!!!! May God continue to keep, bless, and strengthen you as you begin this new chapter of your life:


Amanda A. - Nov. 28th


Events for the Month:
Sun. 11/6 - Genr'l Youth Prayer (right after Service)
Sun. 11/13 - Youth HCF @3pm
Fri. 11/18 - Youth Service @6pm (in the Choir room)
Sun. 11/27 - Youth HCF @3pm ALSO our Thanksgiving Banquet!


*Special: WINTER WORSHIP 5: "Free!" - Sat. Dec 24th @ 6pm


Some of these events are subject to change. Please check back frequently for updated information. 

SEPTEMBER (Let the good times roll!)

HEY FOLKS!! Sooooooo.....it's SEPTEMBER! And you know what that means? Summer drawing to a close, leaves changing color, and school all over again. But it also is a time to reflect back on the last few months and start afresh as the year draws to a close. The journey may have been rough or spectacular but God is indeed not done with us yet. I think you all should really take the time out to read Oluchi's email. It is GREAT motivation as we all start this last quarter of the year.

HAPPPPYYYYY BIRTHHHDDAAYYYYY!!!!! To all our September babies! May God continue to keep, bless, and prosper you in all your endeavors as you start this new chapter of your lives:

9/1 - Wale R.
9/18 - Victoria O.
9/29 - Farrah J.

Upcoming Events:

9/4 - GENERAL YOUTH PRAYER right AFTER Service
9/16 - YOUTH Service (*Special Back to School Edition*) @ 6pm in the Choir Room.
           You don't want to miss this!

AUGUST RUSH: Doors Wide Open

August is here! And with it the doors have been flung wide open launching us all into a spiritual challenge to develop a next level, deeper relationship with God. Convention was a blast and now it is sadly over. But that does not mean our enthusiasm and attendance should dwindle. Let's keep showing that youthful excitement as we continue on to the last portion of the year. Get hype!

HAPPY BIRTHDAYYYY TO ALL OUR AUGUST BABIES!!!! May God continue to keep and bless you as you grow in grace and shatter more doors:

Opeyemi O. - 8/2

Thank God - 8/3

Linda O. - 8/13

Nelson - 8/21

Daniel - 8/24

Some dates to remember:
8/5 - Watch Night Service @ 7pm
8/7 - (MANDATORY) MEETING right AFTER Service for ALL Youth
8/19 - YOUTH SERVICE @ 6pm in the Choir Room

**We will keep you all posted of any updates or changes.

JULY: The Month of PERFECTION

Hey everybody, IT'S JULY!!! That means that God will indeed perfect his will upon our lives as we seek his face more, particularly during our Convention. Let the fireworks begin!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR COUNTRY(7/4) AND ALL OUR JULY BABIES!!!!! MAY GOD CONTINUE TO RICHLY BLESS AND KEEP YOU AS YOU START THIS NEW CHAPTER OF YOUR LIVES:

Joseph O. - 7/2

Augustina B. - 7/10

Utibe E. - 7/12

Deji R. - 7/20

Latoya O. and Chidi N. - 7/24

Pamela A. - 7/31

**NOTE: Please remember that this month we are getting ready for our National Convention. And you know what that means? All hands on deck! Everybody get hype and please help out any way that you can. Love you all and LESSSGOOOO!!!!

Some dates to remember:

7/15 -------------> YOUTH SERVICE! (Gonna be like no other. Please make sure you attend!!!)

7/16 -------------> Parking Lot CLEAN-UP

7/23 -------------> Group Evangelism aka CONVENTION PUBLICITY!

7/28 - 7/31 ----> DLBC NATIONAL CONVENTION: "Open Doors"!!!!

8/6 ---------------> YOUTH PICNIC @ Central Park (deets will be given as the time draws near)

WE OOODDDDDDDDDin' '11!!!

We will be Meeting this SUNDAY, June 26, 2011 after Service to start Preppin/Hypin for OD 2011!!!! 

AND

We will be Meeting EVERY Sunday after that to get ready for our Convention. Are you excited yet?!?!?! 

This also means that EVERYONE and I mean EVERYONE must be involved. 

Whether you're into arts&crafts/decorations, tech stuff, arranging/organizing things, praying, support, etc. We NEED you and your help.

***You're assignment for this week: Find ONE object (something you can mount on a wall) that represents our Convention theme "Open Doors" for you, and BRING it to Church on SUNDAY. This is NOT an optional assignment. EVERYONE must do it. If you decide not to...well I'll leave the consequence as a surprise. Also, if you have any questions/concerns or are having difficulty please don't hesitate to contact me (Eno). That being said, I WILL NOT accept your questions/concerns on Saturday. Please, please, please make an effort.

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YOUTH SERVICE!

Hey folks! Please don't forget that YOUTH SERVICE is going down this Friday!! Don't be left out. Please join us @6pm in the Choir Room (4th Floor). Can't wait to see you all there!!!

AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SEGUN!!!!! :)

JUNE IS HERE!!!

The skies have cleared. The sun is out. Heat is on. Summer is here! Wow guys, can you believe we're already at the halfway mark of the year?? God has really brought us through a lot over the past few months and all we can do is give him thanks and continue to praise him in all that we do. With that being said we have mucho mucho MUCHO things coming up this month! :

FIRST and foremost I'd like to give a shout out to our many JUNE babies! May God continue to keep and prosper you as you grow in grace and start this new chapter of your lives:

Gabriel A. (6/4)              Segun O. (6/13)          
David E. (6/21)

John K. (6/24)               Josephine B. (6/27)     
Dorcas O. (6/28)

Jennifer J. (6/29)          Tolu E. (6/29)

SECOND, these are the YOUTH events for the month (subject to change/additions):
Genr'l Youth Prayer ----------------------> Sun. 6/5 after Service
Youth HCF (Housefellowship) ----------> Sun. 6/5 @ 4pm
Youth Service ------------------------------> Fri. 6/17 @ 6pm


THIRD, these are the Church events for the month:
Sis Angela's Wedding ----------------------> Sat. 6/11 @ 12pm
Father's  Day ---------------------------------> Sun. 6/19 after Service
OUR NATIONAL CONVENTION IS IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS!!!! AHHHHH!!!! (Thurs. 7/28 - Sun. 7/31)


LASTLY, as we all know this time of the year is also GRADUATION time. Many of our bros and sis' are graduating this year so lets try and make an effort to support them as they celebrate this point in their lives. If we have to roll deep that's what we'll do:
Ify N. ---> CONGRATS to you for graduating from Undergrad!!! Many blessings as you continue on.
Ife E. ---> CONGRATS to you for graduating from Med School!!! May God continue to bless you as you continue on.
Joseph O. ---> Graduating from High School (6/4 @ Lehman College)
Jennifer J. ----> Graduating from High School (6/27)
Opeyemi O. ---> Graduating from High School (6/29 @ Botanical Gardens)
If there is anyone I have forgotten please let me know so we can support you as well!


*NB Please make an effort to come out to all that is planned for this month. We are striving to continue to grow spiritually and as a church. It would be great if we as young people can set a good example of what support, love and fellowship looks like. That is our challenge for the month. LET'S GOOOO!!!!

EASTER OUTREACH!

IT'S GOING DOWN THIS SUNDAY! WE GON' BE ALL UP IN THAT COMMUNITY SPREADING THAT EASTER LOVE. OOOHHH YEAAAAA!!!!! 

YOUTH EASTER OUTREACH right AFTER Service.

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." - John 3:16

So come excited, with a change of clothes, and a mind ready to reach out to some folk. :)

YOUTH SERVICE!

It's going down this FRIDAY, APR 15th on the 4th floor (Choir Room). This Service is special because we will be having a JAM SESSION (worship God through the arts)! Please come out with your creative juices flowing and a heart to worship God. (songs, poems, spoken word, verses, etc. are acceptable)

SINGLE'S SEMINAR 4/9

APRIL SHOWERS...OF BLESSING!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR APRIL BABIES! HAAAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUU!!! MAY GOD CONTINUE TO KEEP AND BLESS YOU ALL AS YOU GROW IN GRACE:

Kennedy N-4/5   Ada N-4/8    Ngozi O-4/14    Seun E-4/30

THE DOWN LOW

To keep us all on the same page and continuing with our TEAM theme, here is a run down of all the God-fun we have planned for this month:

P.U.S.H. – Genr’l Prayer Meeting (4/3) Right AFTER Service

MAC/SES – Meeting/Jam Session, Convention Planning, etc. (4/10) right AFTER Service

Youth Service Friday – (4/15) @ 6pm in the Choir Room (Special Service, don't miss out!)

OUTREACH (for ALL Youth) – (4/24) Easter Sunday Special; We will be going out into the Community to spread God’s word and his love among other things. Will keep you posted with more details.

**NOTE: Our NATIONAL CONVENTION entitled “Open Doors” is in 15 WEEKS, 109 DAYS, 2616 HOURS, 156, 960 MINS…. Let’s start getting ready physically and spiritually and don’t forget to get EXCITED!

MARCH RIGHT IN!

Hey everyone! It's MARCH!!! the 3rd month of year! The month where winter turns to spring and flowers start to bloom. Where spring break, midterms, and finals stand looming around the corner. Where old and cold things become new and refreshed. The month that brings us even closer to the Easter season. And with this month comes more chances for us to carry out our TEAM theme. We will continue full force this month, starting with a jam packed weekend:


Sunday, MAR 6TH - GEN'RL YOUTH PRAYER & MAC MEETING! (All after Service; Prayer comes first!)


Friday, MAR 18TH - YOUTH REVIVAL SERVICE @ 6:00pm in the Choir Room (4th floor)


Sunday, MAR 20TH - COMMUNITY OUTREACH (ALL YOUTH) - After Service


Please make an effort to attend all that is lined up. We are all part of the team and by God's grace together we can spark a much need revival not only in our church but in our city and nation. Give God your best, and he'll take care of all the rest. Stay blessed! :)

God's Chisel

Soul Winners Seminar

GOD'S HIRING!

(Feb. 26th @ 9am, DLBX 213E 144th St. Bronx, NY 10451)

You Are Perfect in God's Eyes

You Are Perfect in God's Eyes

 

        Hebrews 10:12, 14 KJV

12. But this man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down on the right hand of God... 14. For by one offering He hath perfected forever them that are sanctified.

Bible reading: Hebrews 10: 1-22

 

           God sees you with no flaw, spot or imperfection, so honor His word and the finished work of His Son by saying, "Amen!" Don't doubt your perfection in Christ.

            To see yourself as being far from perfect is not modesty, but a failure to understand the perfect sacrifice that Jesus has made for you.

            The Bible tells us, "For by one offering He hath perfected forever them that are sanctified." Did you get that? You have not only been sanctified, that is, made holy; but by the same offering of His body, you have been perfected. You are both holy and perfect in God's eyes!

            Your sins have been purged perfectly. Today, Jesus is seated at His Father's right hand not because He is the Son of God (although that is true), but because His work of purging your sins is completely finished and perfect!

           So instead of being conscious of your sins, which is to have an evil conscience (Hebrews 10:22), you can have a perfect conscience - a conscience that is free from the guilt and condemnation of sins.

           When you find yourself conscious of your sins, just say "Thank You, Lord Jesus, for Your wonderful work at the cross. It is a perfect work that has removed all my sins completely.

            "Holy Spirit, thank You for convicting me of righteousness, not my own, but God's righteousness given to me as a gift. Keep on convicting me in the days to come, reminding me especially when I fail that I am still the righteousness of God in Christ.'

            My friend, God sees you perfect without any spot of sin. He sees you covered in the beautiful white robes of His righteousness. He trears you as a righteous person because that is what He has made you. So expect good things to happen to you because blessings are on the head of the righteous! (Proverbs 10:6.)

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                    Thought for the Day

        To see yourself as being far from perfect is NOT modesty, but a failure to understand the perfect sacrifice that Jesus has made for you.

Destined to Reign 

 

 

"For the resolutions of the just depend rather on the grace of God than on their own wisdom; and in Him they always put their trust, whatever they take in hand. For man proposes, but God disposes; neither is the way of man in his own hands."

FEBRUARY IS HERE!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OUR FEBRUARY BABIES!!!! May God continue to bless and keep you. May he make his face to shine upon you. And may he give you peace. Hope you all have a peaceful and prosperous new chapter of your lives. <3

"Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us."

1 John 4:11-12 (King James Version)

Youth Thanksgiving (11-24-10)

Here are just some dates to remember:

YOUTH SERVICE - Fri, FEB 18th @ 6pm (THIS FRIDAY!) Come through and be blessed

ALL OUTREACH MEMBERS (and Youth who can) MUST ATTEND THE SOULWINNERS SEMINAR on Saturday FEB 26th @ 9am