vmagazine february '09

The Voice of Manifestation

The Voice of Manifestation wishes to thank all of our contributors for the success ofour ongoing newsletter! It is with great pleasure and praise to God that we are now

able to present you with our new MAGAZINE.

Over the past couple of months, we have been hard at work trying different waysto perfect the quality and look of the newsletter. To this end we have successfullyharnessed this new look. It is our prayer that you will embrace it and enjoy sharingit with all of your loved ones, friends, co-workers and associates. Also availablein digital format, the magazine can be enjoyed by all of your email contacts both

far and near!

Look for new and exciting articles which will reflect new subject matter eachmonth form various ministry departments. This month we are featuring “It Takes3” Marriage ministry along with all our CFM Married couples and the “one word”

that best describes their marriage.

For information on how you can become a part of this team, please [email protected] or visit us on RTarget (www.mytarget.ning.com).

Simply sign up and become an RTarget member to participate on our virtual site.

Remember,

MANIFESTATION has a voice…..”Are you listening?”

The Voice of ManifestationStatement of Purpose

1. To keep the Church family abreast of upcoming events at CFM and the

community

2. To enhance spiritual growth with words of encouragement

So partners, let us hear from you! Who’s celebrating a birthday, engage-

ment, anniversary, birth of a new baby….honor roll recognition or citizen-

ship awards?

Please submit all articles by the last Monday of each month in order that

our magazine is ready for digital distribution by the first Sunday of each

month.

This is the season for the manifestation of the sons of God!

Yesmin Negron

PhotographerLeola Tillman

Editor in Chief

Todd Jackson Jr.CFM Emerge Youth journalist

CONTENTS

INSIDE this issue…

Prevailing Words From theApostle1st Lady Lisa JonesThe Poet’s CornerInternational CuisineCouples Spotlight

(and more)

Special Feature: Weight Loss Challengewith Temple Maintenance Ministry!

Throughout the month of February, we will befocusing on lifestyle changes, healthy eating,simple exercises, health tips & body aware-ness.

Don’t need to loose weight – no problem.You can still participate. There will be waysyou can help your brothers and sisters inChrist rack up the points.Grab an accountability partner, you are goingto need some healthy encouragement. Theydon’t have to be participating in the chal-lenge.

Combined weight for the men and womenwill be taken on Sunday February 1, 2009 atthe “Weigh in” directly after service.

Weight out will be Sunday March 1, 2009

ON THE COVER

Apostle Mark T. Jones is accompanied inministry by his wife of over 17 years, LisaJones. They have 2 children, Mark Jr. andMarlesia. Apostle Mark and Lisa believe infamilies strong and devote themselves totraining married couples in the churchthrough marriage enrichment seminarsand classes.

Mark Jr. Marlesia


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Our vision is to teach the end-times church of the essence of kingdom life, and to communi-cate deep spiritual truths in a simplified manner. The Center For Manifestation was releasedfrom the heart of God to be a refreshing force to the body of Christ. While the central themeand essence of this ministry is to prepare the way for the second coming of the Lord JesusChrist, in part this purpose is accomplished by retraining the saints as to what their God

given roles and responsibilities in the church are. It is also the vision of this church to bringhealing and deliverance to those who have been hindered from moving into position for the

latter rains.

This is the Season for the Manifestation of the Sons of God!

Apostle`s Prevailing Word

* Please see page 16 for Apostle’s Featured article of the month “The Valley of the Shadows.”

How About Consistency ?

I have heard so much about spiritual warfare in Christendom. There

are so many bends and twists, and explanations of the demonic

realm coming from many different sources. I have even taught my

fair share of messages about the satanic agenda. There is however,

one critical element missing from our instructionals....

CONSISTENCY

Consistency will do more to undermine the satanic realm, than al-

most any other behavior. As we consider the work and assignment

of the Holy Spirit, I am sure that He does not want us to exhibit one

time joy, sometime peace, and every now and then, temperance.

It is His work to not only manifest, but to maintain the fruit of His

nature in our lives. As we begin to walk consistently in the truth of

God, and manifest the nature of God, consistently, the demonic

loses it's power, and hold in the lives of the believers.

Understand, and Value Consistency.

-Dr. Mark T. Jones Sr.

“Manifestation has a voice…are YOU listening?”

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Ladies Accepting Deliverance & Identifying Enemy Strongholds

with

First Lady Lisa Jones

O give THANKS unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endures for ever. God has sur-rounded me in this season of my life with so many wonderful people that care. The Lord hasanswered all the prayers that have been laid up for me which has allowed me to experienceGod's healing touch. Each day He has is giving me new strengths during my timeof recovery. To my husband you have gone the extra mile to keep true to your wedding vowseven in sickness you are the best. To my kids thanks for the chipping in and doing your part. Tomy mother in law, I appreciate you. To my two personal nurses (Agnes and Denise) lol, I'll keepthose moments we shared together forever. To my CFM family you have made it easy even dur-ing my down time for me to continue to just be me. Thanks for the visits you don't know howmuch that meant to me to wake up and see you there by my side. Thanks for the phone calls,emails and text messages, that kept me encouraged and motivated to keep the faith. The tokensof love by way of gift baskets, cards, flowers, bears and other trinkets reminded me to continueto enjoy the simple things in life and not to take things for granted. It is a blessing to be sur-rounded by real love.I can never say thanks enough

Lady Lisa Jones

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Filet Mignon with Madeira-Prune Sauce

Ingredients5 large shallots, peeled and halved3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh thyme1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper4 4-ounce filet mignon or sirloin steaks, 1 1/4 inches thick, trimmed3/4 cup Madeira1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium beef broth1 teaspoon butter, softened1 teaspoon all-purpose flour1 teaspoon tomato paste1/4 cup pitted prunes, coarsely chopped

PreparationPreheat oven to 425°F. Toss shallots with 1 teaspoon oil in a small baking pan. Roast until beginningto brown, about 25 minutes. Meanwhile, combine thyme, salt and pepper in a small bowl; rub themixture all over steaks. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and cook, adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent burning, 4-6 minutesper side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Add Madeira to the panand cook for 1 minute. Add broth and bring to a boil; continue cooking until the liquid is reduced byabout half, 10-12 minutes. Combine butter and flour in a small bowl. Stir tomato paste into the panuntil dissolved, then add the butter-flour paste in small bits, breaking up any lumps with a woodenspoon, until it’s dissolved. Add prunes and continue cooking until the sauce has thickened, about 3minutes more. Add the roasted shallots and steaks to the pan along with any accumulated juices. Turnto coat and cook until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Serve the steaks with the pan sauce.

Yesmin Negron

“A Romantic Dinner for Two”

The Poet’s Corner“Possessing the Spirit of The Writer”

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WHEN I COME TO YOU

It is a great thing, the greatest thing on earth

It was magnified at Jesus birth.

What is it? Yes it's love

When I come to you I come like a dove

I come not to lean upon you But to be your strong tower

I come not to deplete you But only to add my life force to yours

I come not to possess you But to let you choose

I come not to put you in bondage But to give you the advantage

I come not to stand firm upon only my opinions But to walk closely besideyou in openness

I come not to change you But to delight in your individuality

I come not to hurt you But to feel your pain

I come not to harden your heart But to be your friend from the start

When I come to you I ask only that we come together in LOVE

Georgia Stringfield 2/1Juana Mapps 2/2Kenneth Burke Sr 2/2Travis Simmons 2/2Jennifer Cole 2/4Fabryann Tillman 2/7Jason Edwards 2/8Denise Duggins 2/8Jessica Giblig 2/11Camille Blair 2/14Victoria Thompson 2/15Osh’Janique Girven 2/24Makayla Green 2/27

BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS

Sis. Jennifer Cole

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It Is What it Is...It Only takes “One Word” to Describe US!

Bobby & Nicole Douglas-“’GRACE”

Kenny & Pailana Burke–“PERSERVERANCE”

Mark & Tameca Boston-“JOURNEY”

Jason & Vernetta Edwards-‘SACRIFICE’

Antonio & Cassandra Miranda“PURPOSEFUL”

“IT TAKES 3” Couple’s Ministry

Dr. Mark & First Lady Lisa Jones help to keep mar-riages Strong & vibrant as they minister their personalcovenant experience and stand as a beacon of hope tocouples locally and around the world.

Apostle Mark & Lisa Jones-“MIRACULOUS”

With a spirit of Oneness, we realize and experience the uniqueness ofwhat "God has joined together" in marriage. We believe God hascalled us into a relationship in which we can become much more to-gether than we ever could individually.We have a couple’s mindset, meaning that if we are one with eachother, we take each other into consideration in every decision wemake. We value what each other thinks and whom each other is. Andwe realize that us is more important than ‘me.’ As a couple we have asense of Oneness and have learned to practice the power of what Icall T.O.Y.S.:Think Outside Your Self. We are aware at all times of what it meansto look out for each other interests and desires. As a couple who areOne we realize we are stewards of the love and life that God hasgiven us, we relish the mystery of Oneness and we are determined touse our marriage to honor Him.

- Gail Boles

“My Beloved is mine and I am his, he feedeth among the lilies...” Song of Solomon 2:16

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Eddie & Gail Boles“ONENESS”

Fred & Capree Smith-“COMPASSIONATE”

Nakina & David Watson-“COMMITTED”

Sharon & Darrell Anderson-“TRANSFORMING”

Danny & Gloria Vickers-“HONORABLE”

Rudy & Tanya Williams–“TENACITY”

I feel that my marriage is uncomplicated because before mar-riage, television and the world made marriage seem so boring,

complicated, full of issues and 2 people that didn't really enjoy orlove each other at all, (they were just there. existing). Then whenyou see single people on TV they seemed so alive (full of happi-ness) no problems and just loving it. I wasn't in a hurry to marry,

honestly I thought that this was not for me. I would've been happyjust living with my grandmother for as long as GOD would allow

(PAYING BILLS OF COURSE). But the single life was not apiece of cake for me and marriage takes a lot of work, commit-

ment, you have to hold your tongue a lot (being careful not to hurtpeople because they offended me), and you have to brush a lot off(not really ignore it, but forgive and keep trucking). I am so happyto have a church family like I have now...Man I tell you, I wish Icould've had this experience that Emerge Youth are getting now.

OK TO SUM IT ALL UP. OF COURSE ALL MARRIAGESHAVE ISSUES, BUT IT IS HOW YOU DEAL WITH THE IS-SUE. COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY, AND SOMETIMES

THE OTHER PERSON SEEMS AS IF THEY ARE BLOCKINGYOU OUT AND JUST GETTING READY TO SERVE THENEXT BALL OF OPINIONS, BUT THEY ARE LISTENING.

VMAGAZINE “...are YOU listening?”

I think that one word that best describes our Marriagewould be Ever-Evolving!

I say that because we are so Blessed and Favored thatGod is causing our Marriage to evolve to another leveldaily. Have we always been happy and enjoyed eachother, heavens no and it would be a shame to presentsuch an image, however, daily we strive to treat eachother better than the previous and that has worked the

last 13 years of us being in the others' life. We love eachother, we support each other, we encourage each other

and we bless God for each other and I think doing thosethings helps us to evolve to the individual's God has or-dained us to be. We welcome change as long as it's forthe better and enjoy who and what we are! I guess the

most recent indication of us being Ever-Evolving is theNew Years Eve Service in which we walked through theline of Leaders as Pastor prayed over everyone walkingthrough. Since that nite, we have daily made it our goal

to ensure the other knows their value or self-worth in lifeand in God and we will continue to welcome what God

wants for us while working to evolve and Manifest!

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Featured Couples in the Spotlight

Terrence & Catina Smith-“UNITY”

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Yvette & Alexis Gonzalez-“FUN”

Tiana & Ron Marshall

“Evolving”

Curtis & Mae Frances Graham-“Steadfast”

Willie & Wilma Weems-“INVIGORATING”

Keith & Patricia Lashley-“COMMITMENT”

As we continue walking confidently in our King-

ship Status, we are reminded by the word to perfect thesaints for the work of the ministry; this is done throughthe 5 fold ministry found in Ephesians 4:11.

In this article, we will endeavor to open up the Prophetic Office & its Operations as it relates to our assignments asSons of God in the Body of Christ. Walk as and in the son of God and fulfill your Kingdom assignment!

You may also submit your questions and we will respond to as many as we can in the allotted space that we haveper issue; be mindful of this scripture when submitting your questions. Titus 3:9 KJV: But avoid foolish ques-tions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.We endeavor to use the gifts of God to edify, exhort and comfort the body of Christ

“Four Valuable Keys” Foundations of the Prophetic Office”

#1 Genesis 20:7 Confirms that Abraham was indeed the first mentioned Prophet in the Bible. As we examine hislife, we see three valuable keys that will serve as platforms for prophetic ministry and transcend beyond the OldTestament.

#2 We must walk and trust in the Righteousness of Christ Only.God desires to establish a relationship with each one of us, and rid us of all self righteousness so that we are able totake upon his nature and accurately convey his heart to everyone he has predestined us for before the foundation ofthe world. All of us called here are inadequate in ourselves and have histories that demand we trust and remain inthe righteousness of Christ alone.

#3 We must receive and share the ministry of restoration.Restoration means the act of restoring; renewal, revival, or reestablishment 2. the state or fact of being restored. It

wasn’t until Abraham failed God and experienced the ministry of restoration by receiving his wife back; thatthrough prayer God was able to restore the barren womb of Abimelech’s wife so they would conceive a child.

#4 PrayerRemember constant communication with God will always be a vital part of your assignment. It will also bring con-firmation as it did with Abimelech in Gen 20:7 when God spoke with him and allowed him to know Abrahamwould pray for him and that he would live and not die!

I pray these keys will be a blessing to you and I look forward to this next dimension of ministry.E-mail questions to [email protected]

- Michelle

VMAGAZINE “ …are you listening?”


VM’s Newest Column

Prophetess Michelle GuessReviving the Stone Prophetic Ministrywww.revivingthestone.org

The Prophetic OfficeEffectively Equipping the Body of Christ


Anthony & Juana Mapps“Forgiving”

Gregory & Debra Chappelle-“SELF-DENIAL”

“Manifestation has a voice...are YOU listening?”

Emerson & Leola Tillman-“ESSENCE”

Erik & Robin Mills-“COMMITTED”

“Love is a non- retractable commitmentthat knows nothing except the willingnessto comply….”

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Romans 8:19

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In this dynamic series, Dr. Jones assists thebelievers in confronting fear of all kinds.

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The Body, An Object Lesson

As 2008 ends, we as believers reflect on a year of many challenges that has just passed usby. All the victories, highlights, low points, shocks, heart break and tension in 2008 wasstrategically allowed in our lives by God to catapult us into another dimension within thebody of Christ.

It seems in the context of looking back, we can see things more for what they really are thenwhat we thought they were. And some things we didn't appreciate at the time are now re-called more fondly as we continue to understand the mind of God. 2008 was a year of manychallenges, and as some believers of 2008 continue to fall, contenders and mature believerscome through the ranks and take the mantle in the face of adversity.

1 Corinthians 9: 25-27And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to ob-tain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I havepreached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

The body is an object lesson that teaches us certain basic truths about God and how Hedeals with His people.

To your Health and wholeness!

Temple Maintenance MinistryEmerson & Leola Tillman

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God Speed to all of the participants for the 30 day Healthy Challenge and Weight LossCompetition! Together we can continue to observe our bodies as the Temple of the LivingGod.. Our lives will NEVER be the same so...Let’s do this thing..”MANIFEST!”

Pastor Al Gonzalez serves uphealthy entrees of purity to ouryouth!

Getting our Teens Ready For Pure Vow Ceremony

“Etiquette?” Come on I can barley spell eti-quette without spell check, yet alone knowwhat it means besides more rules!”I know this is how I felt when my motherbought this huge etiquette book sat all 4 of usdown to learn how to eat, sit, cough, andeven ask how to get to the bathroom! It wasso much to know and so much to remember.Then after listening and some “getting cor-rected” it became second nature. I am notsaying I am so eloquent that even the queenof England would be put to shame, but Icould hold my own.See I learned it’s not about rules, but moreabout the correct way of living life. Its amaz-ing how for some odd reason, this world hasforgotten that etiquette doesn’t stop at thedinner table or when you greet a Royal fam-ily member with a bow. The etiquette of“Abstinence” has been long forgotten andhas found its way out of what is acceptableand inappropriate. It’s as if it’s too hard of arule to remember or enforce.Come on, how hard could it be? Think aboutit! “Abstinence? No SEX before marriage?Pastor Al that’s a lot to ask!” Well if I said,“No air, or better yet no food!” then okay Iwent too far. We need these things to sur-vive, we cant live with out food, water, orair, but yet we have this special new placefor SEX. I don’t get it, last time I checked Ihave never seen a homeless person on theside of the road with a sign that says “No sexfor days please help” or “Will work for sex.God bless!” why not? Cause its not sex weneed it’s the intimacy that it brings, the natu-ral high that comes from it. You see sex isnot a need, it’s a want. The scriptures say inLuke 12:31 “But rather seek ye the kingdomof God; and all these things shall be addedunto you.” Your needs will always be met,when you focus your needs on his needs.God has this wonderful way of filling everygap, need, and request you may have.So what you have a boyfriend or girlfriend

and they are pressuring you to make a move,you’re too scared what they might say, orthink. Who cares? If they really want to beyour “friend” they will not just understandand support you but take the same stand asyou. If they don’t then why would you wantto invest your life in someone that has novalue for them selves? If they don’t valuethemselves they could never value you.The culture around us doesn’t want us tothink this way or talk about abstinence. It’sconsidered “old school” or “too conserva-tive.” If old school and conservative means Iwill have a better relationship for life, than tohave multiple partners and 11 kids from 15dads then girls conservative and old schoolaught to be your middle name. Be countercultural, this means even if TV is telling us“you’re not a real man if you haven’t had sexyet” or “ you need to test the goods beforeyou make a final decision”, we must chosethe opposite. This may mean we will goagainst all our friends and so we may not beliked. Peter and Paul where so counter cul-tural they went to jail for it, got out and did itagain. Their answer to why was “We mustobey God not men!” (Acts 5:29 emphasized)They were not concerned with the way theworld lived, it was what God thought ofthem and if they where being true to him.So wait, just wait! God will send you’re thespouse of your dreams when you follow Hisdreams for your life. He said to wait, soOBEY. It’s a way of life, its etiquette!

Pastor Al GonzalezCFM Emerge

Etiquette Begins with “A”



This is Your Season to………

MANIFEST!

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