March 2011 VOL.

# ONE ISSUE #7

The PRAISE REPORT

A Publication of Praise Temple Church of God
 "My lover said to me, `Rise up, my beloved, my fair
one, and come away. For the winter is past, and the rain is
over and gone.” 
 - Song of Songs 2:10, 11
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 The warming of the weather and the arrival of March
reminds us clearly of one thing: Winter has limited time, as
Spring makes its beautiful advance. It’s universal, pretty
much anywhere you go, even the most frigid of frost fans
welcome the not-to-soon exit of that arctic antagonizer, that
glacial gangster, that inclement known as wintertide.
People the world over rise up with one voice and say,
“Goodbye Jack Frost, and good riddance.”
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Even those of us who enjoy the occasional bout of cold
weather, who in more northern climes are enraptured by
the falling white flakes and rising drifts of crisp fallen
snow, even we realize that winter is a jailer who limits our
freedom and removes our capacity for living life. An
evening forced indoors by the dictates of a falling
thermometer is cozy and nice. A month of them can be
monotonous and maddening. March at a Glance…

Listen to the Lover in the Bible’s Song of Songs, as he  3rd – Empowered Men’s Meeting &
addresses his beloved: "My lover said to me, `Rise up, my
beloved, my fair one, and come away. For the winter is Women of Praise Meeting
past, and the rain is over and gone.” Winter was over and it
was time to get about the business of fun and romance, of  5th – Kingdom RAZErs Car Wash
living and loving. It was time to escape the misery of
quarantine and enjoy the beauty and opulence of a wide  13th – North & South Dinner
open world.
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 18th – Purse Silent Auction
 The winter of our souls fled before a Roman cross and
an empty tomb two millennia ago. Even so, our Great  21st -25th – Spring Break
Lover bids us, “Rise…come away…For the winter is
past…” Why do we who have been set free continue to
choose our chains? Who do we ignore the many benefits of
 27th – Kids of Praise
abundant life in Christ and live as though we were paupers
far away from the King’s table?
Homemade Ice Cream
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Is it not time for us to embrace the Lover of our Soul, to
join Him in the grand adventure of reclaiming territory for
the Kingdom of God? Saint of God, shake yourself, wake
up, enjoy all the many blessings your Lord reaches out to
you. Refuse for even one more second to content yourself
on stale bread and lonely places, but rush out and join the
“Reaching the Lost; Teaching the Saved.”
Son as he sets you free. Indeed.
March 2011
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Happy Birthday, Sister Judy!
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Sister Beason “preaching the fire down”
At the Women of Praise Service
Encore! Encore! The boys’ rendition of
“Earth Angel” was such a hit, they sang it twice.
VOL. # ONE ISSUE #7
Happenings This Month
North & South Dinner A century and a half ago, the tensions
between the North and South portions of our nation rose up into
armed conflict and four years of war that forever reshaped these
United States. Well, on Sunday, March 13th, Praise Temple Church
of God is holding a rematch - culinary style! It's the North Vs.
South Covered Dish Cook-off. Bring some tradition fair that
closely represents the cuisine of your childhood or pre-Floridian
life (even if that means food from outside the U.S. borders) and
we'll see whose entree makes your taste-buds simply surrender. Of
course you realize, this means war, so...Bon-appe-fight!
Wild At Heart Men are you tired of being tamed and
domesticated? Do you ever feel that God planted in you qualities
which society and even the church (gulp!) has tried to cover up and
take away? Do you long to find your true heart and lead your true
life? On the first Thursday of every month, Empowered Men meet
to study the John Eldridge classic, "Wild at Heart" and to
fellowship with one another. The next monthly meeting will be
Thursday, March 3rd @ 7:00 p.m.
Purse Silent Auction Ladies, is it time for a new fashion
accessory? Does Momma, in fact, need a brand new bag? The
Raise a Purse for a Purse Auction should meet your needs purse-
fectly (sorry, we couldn't resist). On Friday, March 18th, beginning
at 7:00 p.m. the fundraiser will begin and we hope to see you and
every lady you know right there!
Please bring in your donated purses by the Women of Praise
monthly meeting, Thursday, March 3rd @ 7:00. Also, don't forget
to fill your M&M containers and to pray for your secret sisters.
Calling all seamstresses! We need your skills to help make
alterations to the clothing we are receiving, donated from Dot's
Department Store. Thank you for using that blessed skill to bless
the Kingdom of God.
March 2011 VOL. # ONE ISSUE #7

Kids & Youth Ministry News

KIDS OF PRAISE
Homemade Ice Cream! Is it still homemade if you make
it at church? One thing's for certain - it's still ICE
CREAM!!! On Sunday, March 27th, the Kids of Praise
will be enjoying a delicious batch of the cold and creamy
stuff during their service. Come on kids, taste and see that
the Lord is good - in more ways than one!
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Honor Roll field trip to Fun Spot.
Watch out! Sister Risa & Brandon are
KINGDOM RAZErs YOUTH
gaining!
Special Thanks We would very much like to think each
and every person who supported the Sweetheart Banquet.
We were able to raise $358 for the work of the Lord!

New Youth Services Recently, the RAZers began their

own private weekly worship service in the PBC chapel on
Wednesdays from 07:00-08:00 PM. What a great time!
They are starting a weekly Bible study on Psalm 91. The
person with the most outstanding notebook will receive an
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ipod!
Kids of Praise cookout – they were
gobbling down those hot dogs 
Car Wash Do you know what's better than washing your
Antiquities Pictures
car? Letting someone else wash it! Do you know what's
If you would like some precious pictures of your little
better than letting someone else wash your car? Donating one's that will be a bright spot in your photo album,
then look no further! On Saturday, April 2nd,
towards the Kingdom of God when the Kingdom RAZErs
Antiquities will be with us to capture wonderful pics
youth washes your car for you! On Saturday, March 5th, which are sure to delight you for years to come.
from 8 am till 1pm, at Advanced Auto Parts in Groveland,
For $10 you will receive a 10x13 of your child/ren.
the youth will be having their car wash fundraiser. The photographer will take other various poses for
you to choose from and purchase, if you desire. All
Parents, please remember that we can use your help too,
photos will be back before Easter.
by providing buckets, sponges, etc., or even by helping to
See Sister Judy or Sister Megan to book your
clean the cars themselves.
appointment today!
March 2011 VOL. # ONE ISSUE #7

The Praise Report

A Publication of Praise Temple Church of God
IN THIS ISSUE:
- Wild at Heart Class - New Youth Location
- Purse Silent Auction - Seamstresses Needed
- Youth Car Wash - North & South Dinner
- Homemade Ice Cream - Antiquities Photos

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