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STAY CONNECTED

Stay informed about the many goings on at Sword through your

monthly bulletin and the below websites for announcements

and current information. Additional information can be ob-

tained at the Member’s Corner Table.

FIND US ON THE WEB!

http://swordofthespiritministries.org

http://www.Facebook.com

http://www.twitter.com/SwordChurch

Email address: admin5@swordofthespiritministries.org

Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert L. Bryan, Jr.

3300 Walters Lane

District Heights, MD 20747

Ph: 301.516.0700 Fax: 301.516.0775

http://www.swordofthespiritministries.org

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The Cutting Edge E q u i p p i n g t h e S a i n t s w i t h t h e F u l l n e s s o f G o d

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NEW TIME

Services

Sunday Worship Services 10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Service 3:00pm Prophetic Ministry As Advertised

Weeknight Services 7:30pm Wednesday Night - Bible Study 7:00pm Friday - Miracle Night Service

Radio Ministry Praise 104.1 FM Sunday’s @ 9:30am

Visitor Information Visit our Member’s Corner where you will find information about the many ways our ministry can serve you and your family along with materi-als to help you in your walk with Christ.

Recording your Tithes and Offerings If we can’t read it, we can’t record it. When fill-ing out offering envelopes, please write clearly, thank you. Please designate clearly where you would like your seed to be applied. The Data-base Specialist Team Thanks You!!

**Reminders** 2nd Sunday - Holy Communion 3rd Sunday - Friends & Family Day 4th Sunday - Youth Sunday

Check us Out! Out of reverence for the Lord and as a courtesy to

others, please MUTE your electronic devices during

all services, if you must text, receive, or make a call,

please do so in the front foyer.

Find us on the Web!

Look for us on the

following websites for

updates concerning

services.

www.twitter.com/swordchurch www.facebook.com/swordofthespirit Watch weekly on Impact Network

www.time4impact.com

Sunday Evenings at 8:00 PM

www.swordofthespiritministries.org

Sundays at 11am and 3pm Fridays at 7pm

W elcome to The Cutting Edge Sword of the Spirit of the Spirit Ministries monthly church

bulletin. Please hold on to your bulletin as it contains very important information for the month ahead. Bulletins are given out the first Sunday of every month. The dead-

line for submissions is the 2nd Sunday of every month. For more information please see any mem-ber of the Admin Team.

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Our Covenant Since we have committed ourselves to Jesus Christ and have experienced the acceptance, forgiveness, and redemption of God our Father, we covenant together as members of this Church that with God’s help thought the guiding presence of His Spirit:

We walk together in brotherly love.

We will show loving care for one another and encourage, counsel, and admonish one another.

We will assemble faithfully for worship and fellowship, and will pray earnestly for others as well as for ourselves.

We will endeavor to bring up those under our care “in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”

We will seek by Christian example and personal effort, to win others to Christ and to encourage their growth toward Christian maturity.

We will share one another’s joys and endeavor to bear on another’s burdens and sorrows.

We will oppose all conduct which compromises our Christian faith and will uphold high standards of Christian morality.

We will prove the reality of our conversion by living Godly, fruitful lives

We will maintain a faithful ministry of worship, witness, education, fellowship and service.

We will be faithful stewards of our resources and abilities in sharing the gospel with people of all nations.

As a result of this covenant relationship, we will seek earnestly to live to the glory of God who brought us out of darkness into His marvelous light.

What We Believe

The Holy Bible, in it’s entirety, is the inspired Word of God and the only infallible rule of conduct One triune God exists in the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost

The Lord Jesus Christ: God manifest in the flesh, virgin birth, His sinless life, His divine miracles, His crucifixion and resurrection, His ascension, His mediatory work, and His personal return in power and glory’

The fall of man and his need for redemption Personal salvation, apart from works, through faith in the substitutionary sacrifice of Jesus Christ Holy Communion, the Lord’s Supper

The resurrection of the dead, the eternal happiness of the saved, and the eternal punishment of the lost

Baptism in water Baptism in the Holy Spirit

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STAY TUNED: Spirit Life Institute Bible School registration will be coming soon! Get ready to be equipped and have your sword sharpened. For more information, please see Evangelist Kim Prince.

Sword, we are celebrating our 20th Anniversary—August 2013!! To commemorate this awesome milestone in the life of

Sword of the Spirit Ministries, we are in the process of setting up com-mittees to plan for our Anniversary Celebration. If you are interested in serving as a Committee Head in any of the following areas (History– Past & Present, Program, Decorations, Transportation, Advertising), please contact: Missionary Ruth Washington.

Coming Soon! Three Fold Cord Marriage Ministry: Good marriages don't just happen -they take a continuous investment of time and energy. Would you like to better understand the complexities of married life - expectations, needs, differences, communications, conflict resolution, finances, sex, and more? Sword of the Spirit is committed to equipping couples to have strong marriages and grow closer in their rela-

tionship with God and each other. Proverbs 24:3-4 (3 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by under-

standing it is established: 4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant

riches.) For more information, please see Elder & Missionary Blunt.

TURN IT AROUND REVIVAL: Stay tuned saints revival is coming. Dates and

times to be announced soon. Our guest will be Prophet Prempeh from London, Eng-land. Prophet Prempeh operates with extraordinary prophetic mantle under the anointing of the Holy Spirit, helping to liberate people from all kinds of spiritual and socio-economic challenges. His ministry in the prophetic and the supernatural has re-sulted in saving many souls through miraculous deliverance and healing. A sought-after prophet of our time, he travels extensively with the message of Jesus Christ, preaching all over the world holding prophetic conferences and deliverance services. He holds Honorary Doctorate Degree in D.Mins from Ambassador’s College of Ministry & Theo-logical Seminary in New York, USA and now a Bishop Elect by ITHUS Council of UK. And the CEO of Springs group of companies worldwide and the president of International Association of Prophets and Deliverance Ministers, the General Overseer of Springs of Joy Ministries International Worldwide. He has also won different accolades and awards

from different organizations and Governmental bodies for his impact on the Kingdom and community including the RECON COMMUNITY LEADERS AWARDS for his leadership in new community based initiatives.

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Today in Worship

Devotions

Opening Prayer

Scripture Reading

Announcements

Church Offering

Men’s Prayer

Music Ministry

The Preached Word

Altar Call

Invitation to Covenant

Outreach Offering

Benediction

*****Order of Service subject to change

by the authority of the Holy Spirit****

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O c to b e r 2 0 1 2 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Bible Study

At 7:30pm

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Miracle Night-7pm

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Sunday School -10am

Prayer Srvc TBD

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Men’s

Fellowship at

7:30pm

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Bible Study

At 7:30pm

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Miracle Night-7pm

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New Mbr Class–10am

Worship Srvc-11am

Communion

Baptismal Srvc-11am

Prayer Srvd– 3pm-TBD

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Men’s

Fellowship at

7:30pm

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Bible Study

At 7:30pm

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Miracle Night-7pm

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Men’s

Fellowship at

7:30pm

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Bible Study

At 7:30pm

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Miracle Night-7pm

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Men’s

Fellowship at

7:30pm

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Bible Study

At 7:30pm

**Hallelujah

Night at 7pm

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Temple Guards: Sword’s Temple Guards consist of a team of men who are

filled with wisdom and grace to handle any situation with incredible boldness and

compassion. They are charged with the responsibility of providing physical security

for the Church and a safe and secure environment for worship. If you are interest-

ed in joining this team of dedicated and faithful men, please contact Deacon

Anthony Staley

Pastoral Care Ministry—Pastor Appreciation Month. October is

Pastor Appreciation Month, a time to honor and say thank you to our Pastor, Dr.

Robert L Bryan, Jr., who has been charged with the responsibility to inspire us to

grow in our relationship with God through Jesus Christ. The writer of Hebrews

encourages us to recognize the ongoing sacrifice of Christian pastors, teachers, and

mentors in our lives: Appreciate your pastoral leaders who gave you the Word of God. Take a good look at the

way they live, and let their faithfulness instruct you , as well as their truthfulness. (Heb 13:7) There will be a box

located in the lobby to receive your gifts, cards, monetary gifts throughout the month of October for Pastor Bryan.

The presentation will be on Family & Friends Day, October 21. For more information, contact Sister Gloria Grant,

Monica Willis, Jane Richardson, Melissa Williams, Doris Mitchell.

Baptismal Service—Sunday, October 14: Baptism is an outward testi-

mony of what has occurred inwardly in the life of a believer. The action of being

immersed in the water symbolizes dying and being buried with Christ, while the

action of coming out of the water pictures Christ’s resurrection. It is also a step of

obedience because you are publicly declaring your faith in and your commitment to

Jesus Christ. If you are interested in becoming baptized or would like more infor-

mation, please see any of the Missionaries: Aliese Blunt, Crystal Floyd, Rose Christ-

mas, Debra Miller, Lenora Terrell, or Ruth Washington.

Hallelujah Night: A safe, fun alternative to Halloween. There will be fun,

games, and plenty of treats. This night of excitement will take place, Wednesday,

October 31st from 7pm—9pm in the classroom. Volunteers and candy donations

are needed to make this night a success. For more information, please contact

Sister Pearl Carr-Notice.

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New Member’s Classes: The New Members Classes consists of 5 classes that are de-signed to impart some essential foundational truths that will inspire and motivate you to assist and participate in fulfilling Sword’s vision. Classes are held Sunday morning’s at 10am in the classroom. For more information, contact Missionary Ruth Washington. Due to the early service held Sunday, September 30th Rock—The Church - has been rescheduled to October 14th.

Upcoming Class Schedule:

Stewardship—November 11th

Worship & Praise—November 18th

Ordinances—November 25th

Rock—The Church—December 2nd

Disciplines—December 9th

Men’s Fellowship: Men are called by God to be leaders in their families, in the church, and in the Community. Sword’s Men’s Fellowship is designed to equip, prepare and chal-lenge men by following the example modeled by Christ via discussing topics relevant to issues men deal with, praying, and building close relationships. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 9th at 7:30pm. For more information, contact Deacon Den-nis Farley.

Women’s Fellowship: Relationships are in integral part of our lives, and provide and encouraging environment where you can meet with old friends and make new ones. You will be equipped and challenged to grow spiritually and live out your God given potential. Stay tuned for our next meeting date and activity times. For more infor-mation, contact Evangelists: Tijuana Staley, Yvonne Brooks, Tina Harmon, and Linda Wilson.

Bible Study: Balancing Life’s Demands - Biblical Priorities for Busy Lives. God knows that when things in our lives get out of balance—it can spiral out of control. That’s why He wants to help us get our lives back balance. This series will provide you with some tools to help you get a handle on your busy life and bring your priorities under the sub-mission of God for His glory and your good. Wednesday Nights at 7:30pm.

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The Good Shepherd by Laura Smith (an excerpt from "A City Without Walls")

There once was a flock

That was lost and afraid It wandered around

Without direction for days

But the Lord looked down With compassion from above

And sent a good shepherd To lead them with love

The shepherd was kind

Loving and wise And he cherished his whole flock No matter the color or the size

Though the shepherd was quiet

Humble and meek Every ear listened

Whenever he would speak

He showed them the way To walk in the light

And he prayed every day For God to give them true sight

He taught them about The blood of the Lamb And about the creator

The great I AM

They flourished and they grew Through the knowledge they gained

About the Saviour from above Who lived without blemish or stain

The flock was so thankful

To the Lord up above For sending a wise leader Who was so full of love

He lead them with A strong and gentle good hand

And took the whole flock Safely into God's Promised Land

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From Faith to Favor

Excerpt from Chapter 1

Have you ever noticed that there are some people who seem to catch all the breaks? Every

venture they undertake succeeds. Every investment they make brings a hundred-fold return.

Everything they touch turns to gold. “Once-in-a-lifetime” opportunities seem to come their

way every day. While everyone else is suffering and struggling, they continue to thrive. By all

appearances they can do no wrong. Even mistakes turn to their benefit in the long run. There

are many words to describe such people: lucky, fortunate, privileged, blessed, favored.

Whichever word we use, we acknowledge that these people appear to posses a component or

ingredient in their lives that other lack. This lead very naturally to the question, “Why?” Why

them and nobody else? Why do some people seem to live favored lives while others do not?

Too many people in our society today with its emphasis on equality, this seems grossly unfair.

Why should a “favored few” have it so easy while the vast majority of people struggle from day

to day? Why should they have much when so many others have so little. An even more

compelling question for our purposes is this: Why do so few Christian believers live favored

lives? If Christians are citizens and heirs of the kingdom of God, with its infinite wealth and

resources, then why do so many of us live as though we are destitute? If our heavenly Father

freely gives good gifts to His children (Matt 7:11), then why do so few of us show evidence of it.

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Understanding Spiritual Warfare

Excerpt from Chapter 2

So many viewpoints vary on what spiritual warfare is and what it is not. Actually, the phrase

spiritual warfare is never mentioned in the Scriptures. However, the whole concept of war and

spiritual conflict is clearly seen throughout almost the entire Bible. In fact, the entire Bible can

be viewed as a Book that helps people overcome spiritual conflicts by accessing the power of

God. How we deal with our conflicts, or even whether we deal with them at all, is the center of

spiritual warfare. And what you choose to ignore now does not go away in time, as some

mistakenly believe. To the contrary, you must deal with it. After all, will cancer or AIDS

suddenly disappear simple because you deny that they exist? Of course not! That cancer or

AIDS will only get worse if left untreated or ignored. This is often the state of the body of

Christ. Although the body is very much alive and still accomplishing great things, it is very ill

with a malady that it refuses to openly or inwardly acknowledge. As a result, slow decay is

occurring. On the outside it may appear as if a particular church is thriving because it boasts

3,000 plus members. But that alone does not depict either its value or its present health

condition. It may appear that since a particular evangelist travels more than a quarter of a

million miles each year, everything is running smoothly in his or her ministry. But the reality

may be that while the evangelist’s ministry is effectively advancing the efforts to reach lost

souls, which is what everyone on the outside sees, on the inside the ministry is carrying ……...

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