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    The Journey to Pentecost: A Real Life Story of a Mother's Search for God Through the Eyes of Her Daughter
    The Journey to Pentecost: A Real Life Story of a Mother's Search for God Through the Eyes of Her Daughter
    The Journey to Pentecost: A Real Life Story of a Mother's Search for God Through the Eyes of Her Daughter
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    The Journey to Pentecost: A Real Life Story of a Mother's Search for God Through the Eyes of Her Daughter

    By Dr. Carolyn Starling-Matthews

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    Dr. Carolyn Starling-Matthews is a native West Virginian who lived in Chicago, Illinois, for over fifty years. She is a retired educator/administrator from the Chicago Public School System and a proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
    Dr. Starling-Matthews felt the call of God on her life at a very young age as she sat at her mothers feet and traveled with her throughout the state of West Virginia to visit youth groups in various churches. During that time, she determined within herself to become a mentor and role model for youth everywhere who desired to walk closely with the Lord. She wanted to promote their self-esteem and encourage them to prepare themselves both spiritually and academically in their quest to please God and work successfully in their chosen career.
    Dr. Starling-Matthews has traveled throughout the United States as an inspirational speaker conducting leadership conferences and as a seminar facilitator promoting excellence in the service of the Lord. She is an acclaimed event coordinator and leader of womens ministries. She has enjoyed holding a wide range of positionsboth professionally and spiritually. She counts her experiences all joy and esteems her work in ministry support just as valuable as her roles of leadership. Her signature theme is: We Are All Somebody In Jesus!
    She thanks God for the opportunity to work with her husband, Bishop John D. Matthews Sr., in ministry as he serves as pastor and Diocesan Bishop in the state of Louisiana.
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    Release dateOct 30, 2012
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    The Journey to Pentecost: A Real Life Story of a Mother's Search for God Through the Eyes of Her Daughter
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    Dr. Carolyn Starling-Matthews

    About the Author Dr. Carolyn Starling Matthews Dr. Carolyn Starling-Matthews has been working in God’s vineyard for over sixty years. She was baptized at the age of seven years old and seriously began her journey in the service of the Lord. She has worked diligently in practically every aspect of the church, doing whatever her hands could find to do. She is an anointed woman of God who has traveled widely, speaking to congregations of all sizes. She does not take no for an answer but lives her life according to the dictates of Philippians 4:13: “We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.” Dr. Starling-Matthews is a progressive and innovative leader in Christendom who has developed programs, inspired fellow workers, provided arenas for people of all ages to work in the service of the Lord, and promoted excellence among God’s people. Some of the ecclesiastical positions she has held are: Founding director of senior choir Local missionary president Licensed international missionary State missionary president Sunday school superintendent State missionary auxiliary advisor Church and pastoral administrator International expansion board member International convention coordinator Founding editor of International Beacon Newsletter Regional Convention Coordinator Conference Coordinator and Facilitator Believing strongly in the dictates of Apostle Paul in Acts 2:15, to “study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth,” she has sought to be a godly example of what God could do for his people. After marriage and five children, she completed the requirements for her bachelor of science degree, and while teaching school by day, she returned to night school time and time again to acquire advanced degrees and expertise in various subject areas. In due time she obtained: Master of science in business education and administration • Doctorate in education and administration She is now retired from educational and administrative duties but continues her service to God as wife to her husband, Bishop John D. Matthews, and assists in the ministry by lending a helping hand to those who desire a closer walk with the Lord. Dr. Starling-Matthews is the mother of five adult children, grandmother of nine granddaughters, and great-grandmother of two great-granddaughters. She is thankful for the legacy of holiness handed down from her own mother and has tried to live a life that exemplifies those same virtues. She humbly gives glory to God for all the things he has done in her life.

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      The Journey to Pentecost - Dr. Carolyn Starling-Matthews

      © 2012 by Dr. Carolyn Starling-Matthews. All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

      Published by AuthorHouse   10/26/2012

      ISBN: 978-1-4772-8521-3 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4772-8520-6 (dj)

      ISBN: 978-1-4772-8519-0 (e)

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2012920223

      Website: www.Carolyn Starling Matthews.com

      Email: pentecostaljourney@yahoo.com

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models,

      and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

      Certain stock imagery © Thinkstock.

      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      Contents

      Foreword

      Foreword

      Acknowledgments

      Introduction

      Commentary

      A Prayer of Consecration

      Community and Author in Pictures

      Chapter 1 Growing Up in West Virginia Coalfields

      Chapter 2 Me—An Entrepreneur?

      Chapter 3 My Father—My Boss

      Chapter 4 Dad Called Home to Glory

      Chapter 5 On to College

      Chapter 6 Mom’s Spiritual Legacy

      Chapter 7 Seeking God—Where Is He?

      Chapter 8 The Outpouring of God’s Holy Spirit

      Chapter 9 Spreading the Good News

      Chapter 10 The Next Generation—We Found God Too

      Chapter 11 Mom’s favorite Testimonial Songs

      Chapter 12 Facing My Own Ultimate Challenge as a Mother

      Chapter 13 A Rich and Lasting Legacy

      Chapter 14 Is Something Wrong With Mom?

      Chapter 15 The Beginning of the End

      Chapter 16 The Sun Shines Again—A New Life/ A New Beginning

      Appendix I My Mother as Songwriter and Poet

      Appendix II Personal Testimonies and Spiritual Witnesses

      This book is especially dedicated to the memory my own mother, Mary Magdalene Harris-Moore (1915–2008). All praises go to God for instilling a perpetual thrill of her spiritual journey in my heart. She was my mentor, my prayer partner, my confidant, and my very best friend.

      Foreword

      The Journey to Pentecost is an inspirational account of a godly woman’s continuous search for a closer and deeper walk with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Told through the voice of her daughter, Dr. Carolyn Starling-Matthews, the story is a very compelling testimony of the fulfillment of the prophet Joel in Acts 2:17. Simultaneously, because of God’s grace and mercy, a message of joy, strength, and hope emanates from each page. We’ve all heard the phrase, Life is not a destination; it’s a journey. This compelling description of Mary Harris-Moore’s spiritual journey indeed affirms the fact that with Christ, comfort and care will always be there to keep us as we travel life’s road of never ending twists, turns, bumps, and detours.

      Dr. Matthews, an anointed, gifted, outstanding, and highly respected woman of God, conveys this message of hope for all as we seek to grow deeper in the precious name of Jesus. Her spiritual journey, as the daughter of missionary Harris-Moore, has not been easy. She has experienced the happiness and heartaches we all experience going through life each day. Her wonderful spirit and sincere devotion to the Lord has sustained her, kept her, and allowed her to be mightily blessed, and she, in turn, has been a tremendous blessing to others. She has served in many servant and leadership positions that enabled her to fulfill her passion to serve mankind.

      For Dr. Matthews, life has still been rich and fulfilling because Christ has always been at the center of her work, not only for God’s kingdom, but also for her work in the secular world as a highly esteemed career educator/administrator. Dr. Matthews still maintains a fine reputation of excellence among educators in the Chicago Public School system.

      The Journey to Pentecost is a must-read for those of us seeking for Him and appreciate God’s presence in our lives. As we travel, we all seek to encounter peace and victory. This book will impact your life in such a powerful way that you will come away with a greater sense of knowing that with faith in Christ, all things are indeed possible.

      Dr. Audrey J. Donaldson, Retired Administrator

      Professor, American College of Education

      Foreword

      The Journey to Pentecost: Through the Eyes of a Daughter is a must-read for every family. It highlights a daughter’s childhood memories of stories told by her mother about embracing Pentecost and thus a rich spiritual legacy was born that has already expanded several generations.

      This book rejuvenates the excitement of a mother’s early journey walking with the Lord and the extraordinary relationship established through her love with God. Through this love, she instills godly principles and a sincere reverence in her five children, which includes the author, my mother, Dr. Carolyn Starling-Matthews. I am the fourth generation of Pentecostals and the legacy lives on through my siblings, our children, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

      This book is beyond taking a step to make Jesus a choice as one’s personal savior; it also encompasses hope and establishes a strong bond between Christ and his children. The Bible states, "One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts." (Psalm. 145:3 KJV).

      As I write this Foreword for my own mother’s book, I have joyous emotions and gratitude to be included in the Journey of Pentecost. Having watched the lives of my grandmother and my own mother, I adopted a faith-walk in Christ Jesus. Walking with the Lord encompasses more than just talk; it is about action. My grandmother and my mother showed us through examples that faith without works is dead (James 2:26). We learned to rest on our faith a long time ago.

      I cannot imagine not experiencing this

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