ISSUE 1

VOLUME 2

SEPTEMBER 2011

REACHING THE LOST; TEACHING THE SAVED.

The Praise

Report

The Purpose of Prayer

One of his disciples said unto Him, Lord, teach us to pray Luke 11:1
Prayer is not a normal part of the life of the natural man. We hear it said that a persons life will suffer if he doesnt pray, but I question that. What will suffer is the life of the Son of God in him, which is nourished not by food, but by prayer. When a person is born again from above, the life of the Son of God is born in him, and he can either starve or nourish that life. Prayer is the way that the life of God in us is nourished. Our common ideas regarding prayer are not found in the New Testament. We look upon prayer simply as a means of getting things for ourselves, but the biblical purpose of prayer is that we may get to know God Himself. Ask, and you will receive . . . (John 16:24). We complain before God, and sometimes we are apologetic or indifferent to Him, but we actually ask Him for very few things. Yet a child exhibits a magnificent boldness to ask! Our Lord said, . . . unless you. .. become as little children . . . (Matthew 18:3). Ask and God will do. Give Jesus Christ the opportunity and the room to work. The problem is that no one will ever do this until he is at his wits end. When a person is at his wits end, it no longer seems to be a cowardly thing to pray; in fact, it is the only way he can get in touch with the truth and the reality of God Himself. Be yourself before God and present Him with your problems the very things that have brought you to your wits end. But as long as you think you are self-sufficient, you do not need to ask God for anything. To say that prayer changes things is not as close to the truth as saying, Prayer changes me and then I change things. God has established things so that prayer, on the basis of redemption, changes the way a person looks at things. Prayer is not a matter of changing things externally, but one of working miracles in a persons inner nature. Excerpt from My Utmost for His Highest: by Oswald Chambers

Membership Sunday

On August 28th, three new families became members of Praise Temple. We are so happy to welcome Charles & Gina Tash (Kaylan & Haley), Charles & Tiffany Jordan, and Robert & Laura Newsome (Marissa). They are already getting busy in the kingdom work- the Jordans are lending a hand with Youth Group & Kids Church, Sister Gina & Sister Laura are volunteering in the Nursery, Brother Tash is helping with remodels and playing the bass guitar in worship services, Brother Robbie is teaching adult Sunday School, and all of the children are attending Praise Temple Christian Academy or Praise Kids Learning Center. We are truly blessed to have them at Praise Temple.

Special Thanks
Thank you to Diane Ledford, Gina Tash, Gloria Fairchild, Beverly Benjamin, Laura Newsome, and Rhonda Cook for volunteering to work in the Nursery during Sunday Worship Services.

We also appreciate Dena Johnson, Beverly Benjamin, Gloria Fairchild, Elsa Alba, and Gina & Charlie Tash helping clean the school restrooms daily. Brother Tash has also helped repair and remodel different areas around the church and school campus.

Charles & Tiffany Jordan were an awesome asset at the Kingdom RAZErs lock-in chaperoning students, organizing and setting up games, and taking pictures. Thanks!

Sunday School
Robbie Newsome will be teaching the Adult Sunday School class starting on September 4 th at 09:45 AM. Brother Newsome is an outstanding teacher come out to Sunday School and be blessed.

Kids of Praise
Treasure Island On September 4th, the children will arrive at Treasure Island to spend all the coins they have earned in their treasure boxes. There will be lots of goodies for sale they will not want to miss it! New Quarter at a New Time On September 11th, the Kids of Praise will start learning about Hiding Gods Law In Our Hearts (The Ten Commandments). There will be even more fun & games, songs, object lessons, stories, and skits. We will be starting class at 09:45 AM. Giving is Sweet The children are working hard to fill the Hershey bank to earn their Six Foot Banana Split. Keep up the great giving.

Youth News
Rock the Universe On Friday, September 9th, the Youth will be going to a Christian concert (featuring Switchfoot, David Crowder Band, Anbelin, Grits, Family Force Five, Rhema Soul, and Hyland) at Universal Studios. The cost for tickets is $55.00 (due Sunday, September 4th). If you have participated in fundraisers see Sister Megan or Brother Jonathan for the balance due.

Fundraisers Last month the youth raised a total of $292.00 from the Back to School Bash and Bake Sale to help purchase Rock the Universe tickets. Our next fundraiser is making and selling Sub Sandwiches.

Revelation Class
Where there's a pier, there's a river. That's even true at Praise Temple Church of God, where Dr. Pier will be with us Wednesdays this Fall, inviting Christians to go ever deeper into the river of God and discover what marvelous treasures lie in the depths of the Word. This time around we will be taking a long look at the Revelation of Jesus Christ, the prophetic book which is literally a blessing to read and study (Rev. 1:3). There September Nursery Schedule 04 Sister Beverly 11 Sister Rhonda 18 Sister Diana 25 Sister Gloria Thank you for volunteering! is no need to fear this powerful tome, since we know that our Father wants us blessed and has sent a master tour guide our way. Dr. Pier has taught and preached prophecy for over 50 years and has something spectacular in store for you.

STUDENTS
At PTCA & PKLC

NEW

Praise Temple Christian Academy & Praise Kids are pleased to welcome Brandon Bishop Olivia Dvoroznak Cheyenne Helms Dustin Merritt Marissa Newsome William Rodriguez Haley Tash Kaylan Tash Madison Wikner

Ministers Conference

Pastor Langley will be the keynote speaker at the Annual Ministers Conference in Missouri from September 29 th to October 3rd. We know that as he and Sister Judy pour into the lives of others, they will receive a blessing in return. Please continue to keep them in your prayers.

Missions Project
We are half-way to our goal amount of school supplies for Haiti. Take advantage of the remaining back-to-school sales while you can. We will be sending the supplies with the Garlock family when they arrive in December.
And the King will say, I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me! Matthew 25:40

Empowered Men / Women of Praise

We are kicking off the Women / Mens ministry meetings on Thursday, September 1st at 07:00 PM. The men will be meeting in the Adult Sunday School room and the Ladies will be meeting in the Praise Bible College Chapel.

The Kingdom RAZErs youth will be providing child care during the meetings. A meal, provided by Sister Elsa Alba will follow.