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Mt. Olive Pentecostal Church of Faith

Endeavor

August 2012

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Special points of interest:
This month, the endeavor team decided to focus on an important topic that we felt was necessary to be discussed and shared with our church family. The topic for the month is Leadership. Inside this issue, you will find various articles based around the topic of leadership. Several of our youth took some time to write and do research based on the topic, and we’re praying that some heart may be blessed and encouraged after reading through this issue.

The position or function of a leader; the person who guides or directs a group. The ability to lead; The act or instance of leading; Guidance; Direction

Encouraging Words From Our Pastor

“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” (Mt 28:20 AV)
It’s most fitting that this month we are talking about leadership. We have to be Godly and honorable leaders in order to guide and shepherd God’s people. So according to Jeremiah 23:4 “And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith the LORD.” (Jer 23:4 AV)
We are also teaching on Joshua a great leader for God. He was the one that led the people to the promise land. So as I embrace this next season of leadership continue to pray for me, that I will continue to trust in the Lord with all my heart. I don’t want to lead the people astray but guide them into all righteousness and truth. So I’m solely depending on the Lord, because he said “lo I am with you always.”
God bless you and I love you.
Pastor G. Austin

Inside this issue:

Leadership by Shamara Martin	2
Lead Me, Guide Me by Cindy Bowen	3
The Servant Leader by Sashelle Alfred	4
Note To Leaders by Gabrielle Sutherland	4
What is Christian Leadership?	5
Fun Corner	7
Upcoming Events	7

Where He Leads Me...

Minister Karen De Lisle has been a part of the Mount Olive Pentecostal Church for 14 years. She came into our church family with leading of her grandmother, Mother L. De Lisle who now resides in Trinidad. After the loss of her job, Minister De Lisle has been faithful in prayer to God for another opportunity in her career. Though doors has been opened and closed, God has seen it fit that it's time for Karen's prayers to be answered. As a result, Minister De Lisle will be leaving us for a period of time on August 15th to reside in Oregon. On behalf of the entire body of Mt. Olive, we would first like to congratulate Minister De Lisle on this wonderful opportunity that God has so graciously provided. And secondly, we would like to extend our love and support to her on her journey off into her new and exciting endeavors. We love Minister Karen, and we will be praying for her! We can't wait to have her back with us again! Love Always, Mount Olive!

“Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, SERVING as overseers, not by compulsion, but WILLINGLY, not for dishonest gain, but EAGERLY; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.” -1 Peter 5:2-4 (NKJV)

Leadership by Shamara Martin

“Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Consider their end and imitate their faith”
Hebrews 13:7

"Leadership is about creating a way for people to contribute for something extraordinary to happen". Leadership is about organizing a group of people to achieve a goal. Not just anyone can take on the role of leadership. The qualities of someone in leadership includes having proper behavior, power, vision, values, and intelligence. This person should be one whom someone would admire and respect, one whom a person would look to for guidance and direction in life. When something goes wrong in an individual’s life, one should be able to look to their leader for help. A great leader knows their job and has a great understanding of their position of helping others. As the good book says "Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Consider their end and imitate their faith". ( Hebrews 13:7 )

What Is Christian Leadership?

“It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front,
especially when you celebrate
victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then
people will
appreciate your
leadership.” - Nelson Mandela
Contributed by Tiffany Harewood

There is no finer example for Christian leadership than our Lord Jesus Christ. He declared, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11) It is within that verse that we see the perfect description of a Christian leader. He is one who acts as a shepherd to those “sheep” in his care. When Jesus referred to us as “sheep”, He was not speaking in affectionate terms. In truth, sheep rank among the dumbest animals in creation. A stray sheep, still within earshot of the herd, becomes disoriented, confused, frightened, and incapable of finding its way back to the flock. Unable to ward off hungry predators, the stray is perhaps the most helpless of all creatures. Like it or not, when Jesus called us his sheep, He was saying that without a shepherd, we are helpless. The shepherd is one who has several roles in regard to his sheep. He leads, feeds, nurtures… cont’d on pg.5

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Lead Me, Guide Me
by Cindy Bowen

God, my heart reaches towards you as a child looks to her father...
Leaning towards your direction, wanting counsel as your daughter
As you speak, I rush to listen. Your words echo in my thoughts
Like a melody from heaven, your love rains down in my heart
I’ve been hoping for this moment! Where you lead me I will go
I’ll stay on the narrow road, with my whole heart, I’ll follow
There are times I feel discouraged. All I want is to give up
But your hands will always guide me, even when I’ve had enough
You say, “I will never leave you. I will be with you always,”
Words so peaceful and so calming, that my heart will give you praise
Father, lead me, stand right by me. Lord, this is my simple prayer
Guide my footsteps, be my teacher, lead me, guide me, hold me near.

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Youth In Action!

On Friday July 27th, the Youth Ministry took service into the streets. They gathered together at the Kings Plaza Mall and handed out tracks to those in the surrounding area. Some were successful in collecting the phone numbers of people who needed special prayer. This event was a blessing to both our youth and to the souls that they were able to reach.

What Does It Take To Be A Good Leader?
by Alex Martin

A

leader is a person who leads or commands a group, organization or country. In order to become a president of the United States first you have meet all the requirements such as being a natural born citizen, being at least thirty five years of age and lastly you have to be voted in. Similar to when one becomes a pastor, there is a process that has to be followed before a new leader is put in place. The President is entrusted by the people to stand up for their liberties. This can be found in the US Constitution, Article II, section 1 which states, “Before he enter on the execution of his office, he shall take the following oath or affirmation: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States… cont’d on page 5

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The Servant Leader
by Sashelle Alfred

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In 1 Samuel 16, God said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” When God chooses an individual to become a leader—whether its to lead one person, or a multitude of people—he does not focus on how big or small, tall or short, rich or poor, intelligent or simple, or young or old that person is. What he sees, is the heart of that individual. He focuses not merely on what they do or how they carry themselves in the presence of others, but he focuses also on the attitude of that individual when no one else is looking. Many find it easy to play the role of a leader when human eyes are upon them, but deep within, their hearts are complaining, murmuring, and is not in a place of true humility. Leadership, however, is a life you live, not a show you perform. Leadership is built on character…
cont’d on page 7.

Note To Leaders
by Gabrielle Sutherland

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t's a new feeling of self, something similar to entering a new realm. Becoming a leader requires a lot—much like what is required when it comes to God. One has to put self aside so that it’s no longer about them, but about those who will be watching him/her. One has to set an example that others can look up to and trust. Sometimes it may leave him/her asking questions like “Why me? What makes me worthy of such a task or position?” He/she may not see it within themselves, but others around them do. You have much power and strength in you causing you to be capable to do great things. You hold many gifts given to you from God and each one has a purpose. Though you may not understand it fully at that moment, God has reasoning for everything he does. Trust and know that if there wasn't something great in you, you wouldn't even be considered to perform such a job. So don't question or doubt, just look to God and have faith. Lay problems at His feet and allow Him to order your footsteps. That's what a good leader does. It may get hard and a little overwhelming, but it's what you're meant to do. So embrace it! Be bold and strong! Be the leader you're meant to be!

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
(2 Timothy 2:15)

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What is Christian Leadership? (cont’d)

...comforts, corrects and protects. The shepherd of the Lord’s flock leads by modeling godliness and righteousness in his own life and encouraging others to follow his example. The Christian leader is one who follows Christ and inspires others to follow Him as well.
The Christian leader is also a feeder and a nourisher of the sheep, and the ultimate “sheep food” is the Word of God. Just as the shepherd leads his flock to the most lush pasture so they will grow and flourish, so the Christian leader nourishes his flock with the only food which will produce strong, vibrant Christians.
The Christian leader also comforts the sheep, binding up their wounds and applying the balm of compassion and love. As Christians in the world today, we suffer many injuries to our spirits, and we need compassionate leaders who will bear our burdens with us, sympathize with our circumstances, exhibit patience towards us, encourage us in the Word, and bring concerns before the Father’s throne.
Just as the shepherd used his crook to pull a wandering sheep back to the fold, so the Christian leader corrects and disciplines those in his care when they go astray. Without rancor or an overbearing spirit, but with a “spirit of gentleness” (Galatians 6:2) those in leadership must correct according to scriptural principles.
The final role of the Christian leader is that of a protector. The predators today are those who try to lure the sheep away with false doctrine, dismissing the Bible as quaint and old fashioned, insufficient, unclear, or unknowable. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly, they are ferocious wolves (Matthew 7:15). Church leadership is ministry, not management. So embrace your leaders, and show them the love that they deserve.
Source: Gotquestions.org
Submitted by Yardley Petitfrere

What Does It Take To Be A Leader (cont’d)

...and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.” This means that he will do his best to serve and help the people of this country based on the constitution. On the other hand, the oath pastors take is about serving the church and this is based on the word of God.
There are good leaders and bad leaders but one thing that makes a good leader is the ability to overcome hardships. A good leader in Christ is a person that stands firm to God’s Word through the storms and as a result, they always overcome adversities. Like palm trees during a hurricane they bend backwards, the leaves might even touch the ground, but in the end of it all, they always rise back up. Good leaders consist of a many qualities, but one thing, they all have in common is determination. Those who are in Christ should be determined to hold on till the end. As stated by song writer Prodigal Son, “Don’t give up on Jesus, cause Jesus won’t give up on you... cause the pressure and the pain that your going through is to build character in you”.

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The Servant Leader (cont’d)

“...As a child of God, we are ALL called out of the world to do two things: to follow Christ,
and
to lead others to him.”

...trust, and integrity. A true leader is molded by the servant heart that beats within. He or she is filled with zeal, compassion, and love for others. He seeks the best for those he serves—not just for himself. The Word of God says that “whoever wants to become great among you MUST be your servant, and whoever wants to be first, must be a slave of all. FOR EVEN THE SON OF MAN DID NOT COME TO BE SERVED, BUT TO SERVE, AND TO GIVE HIS LIFE AS A RANSOM FOR MANY.” (Mark 10:43-45) When I stop to think about this scripture, it helps me to realize that if our Lord and Savior, the God of gods, Lord of Lords, came down to the level of man, NOT TO have men serve him, but to be in a place where he could be of service to others—SINNERS!, then who am I to think that it’s too much to serve the needs of others? When one is placed in a position of leadership, he should be more than honored that God has chosen him to impact the lives of others. There is a famous quote that says, “God does not always called the qualified, but he will certainly qualify those whom he calls.” This statement cannot hold any more truth, and if we go back to 1 Samuel 16, we will see proof of this. The moment David came into the presence of Samuel, God immediately instructed Samuel to anoint David. As the oil was being poured on David, the scripture said that “the Spirit of the Lord RUSHED upon David from that day forward.” (1 Samuel 16: 13) Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is strength, comfort, and encouragement to carry out the duties that we were called to do. Brothers and sisters in Christ, let us always remember, that as a child of God, we are ALL called out of the world to do two things: to follow Christ, and to LEAD others to him. The moment that we accept Christ as our Lord and Savior, we are also accepting the responsibility to be fishers or men; to go out and be leaders in our sphere of influence; to be a difference in a world where everyone tries to simply “fit in”. The Word of God commands us to “GO, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, TEACHING them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS, EVEN TO THE END OF THE AGE.” As leaders, our comfort comes from the understanding that we are NEVER leading on our own strength, but on the strength of the Lord. A leader’s source is God, not man, and definitely not ourselves! So I encourage you to go in the strength of the Lord as you lead others to Christ. This can be done through your testimonies, wisdom, encouragement, and most of all, your character! Remember, it’s not always what you do as a leader, but it’s who you are that makes the difference! You are a city on a hill, and the world is watching! Be blessed!

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Upcoming Events

August 5th—Pastor and Wife’s Appreciation Service
August 12th—Yashua Muzik/Worship & Word International presents Minister Mary Talibah
Praise Launch Warfare Concert—Official Launching of Album titled “Holy Spirit My Friend”
Doors open at 5pm. Start time: 6pm
Admission: $15 Adults Children $5 [Door Fee: $20]

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Mt. Olive Pentecostal Church Of Faith Inc.
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Phone: (718)287-2959
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Order of Services
Sunday Morning Worship- 8:00 AM
Sunday School- 10:30 AM
Sunday Midday Service- 11:45 AM
1st Sunday— Youth Ministry 6:00 PM
2nd Sunday—Evangelistic Service 6:00 PM
3rd Sunday— Missionary Service 5:00 PM
4th Sunday— Men's Service 6:00 PM
Wednesday Noon Prayer 12:00 PM
Wednesday Evening Prayer 8:00 PM
Friday Youth Ministry 8:00 PM
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