Newsletter Ministry Newsletter Ministry Newsletter Ministry Newsletter Ministry Sister Lynetta Jones Sister Lynetta Jones Sister Lynetta Jones Sister Lynetta Jones Editor & Chairperson Editor & Chairperson Editor & Chairperson Editor & Chairperson Email: [email protected]Email: [email protected]Email: [email protected]Email: [email protected]Trustee John Davis Trustee John Davis Trustee John Davis Trustee John Davis Vice Chairman Vice Chairman Vice Chairman Vice Chairman Email: [email protected]Email: [email protected]Email: [email protected]Email: [email protected]Fred Warren Fred Warren Fred Warren Fred Warren Spiritual Advisor Spiritual Advisor Spiritual Advisor Spiritual Advisor Sister Zanetta Andrews Sister Zanetta Andrews Sister Zanetta Andrews Sister Zanetta Andrews Sister Katrina Davis Sister Katrina Davis Sister Katrina Davis Sister Katrina Davis Sister Ciara Chapman Sister Ciara Chapman Sister Ciara Chapman Sister Ciara Chapman Brother Mike Watts Brother Mike Watts Brother Mike Watts Brother Mike Watts Elder Kim Jackson Elder Kim Jackson Elder Kim Jackson Elder Kim Jackson August 2012 August 2012 August 2012 August 2012 Issue Highlights Issue Highlights Issue Highlights Issue Highlights Food For Thought Food For Thought Food For Thought Food For Thought Christian Growth Christian Growth Christian Growth Christian Growth Poem Poem Poem Poem Healthy Eating Healthy Eating Healthy Eating Healthy Eating Ministry Spotlight Ministry Spotlight Ministry Spotlight Ministry Spotlight Summer Time Summer Time Summer Time Summer Time Did You Know Did You Know Did You Know Did You Know Christian Fun Zone Christian Fun Zone Christian Fun Zone Christian Fun Zone Summer j j jhen I think of summer, I usually think of warm to hot, sunny days and lots of hours to spend quality time with my children, family, and my God. Perhaps we have taken this summer to enjoy life and renew ourselves to be ready with great vigor to return to our awesome serving abilities at SSBC. This beautiful summer season has given us time to encourage our hearts, clear our minds and devote relaxing time to ourselves. j j jhile we are yet still on a vacation schedule at SSBC, I hope you will enjoy this issue that features something of interest for everyone as well as some fun facts about the month of August. Let us we get ready to return to our normally full, yet inspiring schedule at SSBC, starting in September. We pray that all of you have had a wonderful summer experience. “ Summer time, I’m always so very happy to see it come and oh so very sad to see it go.” ~ Sister Bria Jones ~ “ I love the great weather in the summer time! I also love the barbeques and family vacations that happen during the summer months.” ~ Sister Ciara Chapman ~ “ Ahhhh summertime, so many fun things to do, places to go and people to experience and have a great time. Sunny or rainy, it’s truly a season for relaxing. ~ Sister Lynetta A. Jones ~ Newsletter Editor & Chairman St. Stephen Baptist Church Monthly Newsletter St. Stephen Baptist Church Monthly Newsletter St. Stephen Baptist Church Monthly Newsletter St. Stephen Baptist Church Monthly Newsletter – Volume 3, Issue 1 Volume 3, Issue 1 Volume 3, Issue 1 Volume 3, Issue 1 State State State State Overseer Lanier C. Twyman, Sr., Pastor Overseer Lanier C. Twyman, Sr., Pastor Overseer Lanier C. Twyman, Sr., Pastor Overseer Lanier C. Twyman, Sr., Pastor bÇx \Ç g{x fÑ|Ü|à bÇx \Ç g{x fÑ|Ü|à bÇx \Ç g{x fÑ|Ü|à bÇx \Ç g{x fÑ|Ü|à
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jjjjhen I think of summer, I usually think of warm to hot, sunny days and lots of
hours to spend quality time with my children, family, and my God. Perhaps we
have taken this summer to enjoy life and renew ourselves to be ready with great
vigor to return to our awesome serving abilities at SSBC. This beautiful summer
season has given us time to encourage our hearts, clear our minds and devote
relaxing time to ourselves.
jjjjhile we are yet still on a vacation schedule at SSBC, I hope you will enjoy this
issue that features something of interest for everyone as well as some fun facts
about the month of August. Let us we get ready to return to our normally full, yet
inspiring schedule at SSBC, starting in September. We pray that all of you have
had a wonderful summer experience.
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“ Summer time, I’m always so very happy to see it come and oh so very
sad to see it go.”
~ Sister Bria Jones ~
“ I love the great weather in the summer time! I also love the barbeques
and family vacations that happen during the summer months.”
~ Sister Ciara Chapman ~
“ Ahhhh summertime, so many fun things to do,
places to go and people to experience and have a
great time. Sunny or rainy, it’s truly a season for
relaxing.
~ Sister Lynetta A. Jones ~
Newsletter Editor & Chairman
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One – Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
Two – Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversation skills will be as important as any
other.
Three – Don’t believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.
Four – When you say “I love you”, mean it.
Five – When you say “I’m sorry,” look the person in the eye.
Six – Be engaged at least six months before you plan to get married.
Seven – Believe in love at first sight.
Eight – Never laugh at anyone’s dreams. People who don’t have dreams don’t have much.
Nine – Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt, but it’s the only way to live completely.
Ten – In disagreements fight fairly, no name calling.
Eleven – Don’t judge people by their relatives.
Twelve – Talk slowly, but think quickly.
Thirteen – When someone asks you a question you don’t want to answer, smile and ask, “why do you want to know?”
Fourteen – Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
Fifteen – Say “bless you” when you hear someone sneeze.
Sixteen – When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.
Seventeen – Remember the 3 R’s: Respect for self, Respect for others and Responsibility for all your actions.
Eighteen – Don’t let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
Nineteen – When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
Twenty – Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.
Twenty-One – Spend some time alone.
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CHRISTIAN GROWTH
Every child of God should desire to grow spiritually. When we become saved we are not full-grown Christians, we are
only babes in Christ. In order to please God and glorify Him. we must grow spiritually. How does one grow spiritually?
• Cultivate your devotional life through Bible study and prayer.
The Bible is God’s love letter to His people. We want to feast on God’s Word. The new Christian must feed on the word
of God in order to grow and mature. Reading and studying God’s word provides the necessary nourishment to grow.
• As seed, God’s Word is the source of growth. If we use the Bible as a mirror, it will enable us to evaluate the consis-
tency of our Christian growth and our Christian living. Use the word as our weapon against the attacks of the en-
emy. Use the Word as a light to illuminate a dark path (Psalm 119:105). We study the Word so our hearts become
moldable and responsive to God’s voice. A soft heart provides the best and richest soil for the seed of God’s Word to
grow.
• As we cultivate our devotional life, we want to develop intimacy with God by developing a rich prayer life. We can-
not have a healthy relationship with the Lord if we do not talk to Him daily. The key to intimacy with God is
through a disciplined and regular pattern of communication with Him through prayer. Make sure that prayer be-
comes a priority in your life. Even though Jesus was fully God, He made communication with His Father a priority.
We should seek God in prayer before we make any major decisions.
• As we grow, we must not hold on to worldly things for, if we do, we cannot grow spiritually. (2 Corinthians 6:14 -18)
• Establish a godly lifestyle. Christians who want to grow spiritually will influence the world only to the degree that
they live what they say they believe. Holiness is not an option for the growing, Christian it is a prerequisite for our
service in God’s Kingdom. Holiness is an attitude of the heart that expresses itself in godly living. To do this we,
must cultivate a heart for God. Remember, godliness is an attitude that shows through godly behavior. (Jeremiah
4:3 - 4). The secret of holy living is not perfection but the total commitment of our whole self to serve God.
• Win others to Christ. The greatest work in the world is soul winning. We should always be willing to go and bring
others to Christ. Ask God to guide you in this endeavor. This work will give you the greatest joy you can imagine.
(Psalm 126:5 - 6).
Finally, to continually grow we must maintain a moment-by-moment state of being filled, controlled and empowered by
the Holy Spirit.
Easy Tips for Planning a Healthy Diet and Sticking To It Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you
love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible– all of which can be achieved by learning some nutrition basics and using them in a way that works for you.
Healthy eating begins with learning how to “eat smart”—it’s not just what you eat, but how you eat. Your food choices can reduce your risk of illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, as well as defend against depression. Additionally,
learning the habits of healthy eating can boost your energy, sharpen your memory and stabilize your mood. You can expand
your range of healthy food choices and learn how to plan ahead to create and maintain a satisfying, healthy diet.
Tip 1: Simplify. Instead of being overly concerned with counting calories or measuring portion sizes, think of your diet in terms of color,
variety, and freshness.
• Start slow and make changes to your eating habits over time. Trying to make your diet healthy overnight isn’t realistic or smart.
Changing everything at once usually leads to cheating or giving up on your new eating plan.
• Every change you make to improve your diet matters. You don’t have to be perfect and you don’t have to completely eliminate foods
you enjoy to have a healthy diet.
• Think of water and exercise as food groups in your diet.
• Water: Water helps flush our systems of waste products and toxins, yet many people go through life dehydrated causing tiredness, low
energy, and headaches. It’s common to mistake thirst for hunger, so staying well hydrated will also help you make healthier food choices.
• Exercise: Find something active that you like to do and add it to your day, just like you would add healthy greens, blueberries, or salmon.
The benefits of lifelong exercise are abundant and regular exercise may even motivate you to make healthy food choices a habit.
Tip 2: Moderation is key. People often think of healthy eating as an all or nothing proposition, but a key foundation for any healthy diet is
moderation. Despite what certain fad diets would have you believe, we all need a balance of carbohydrates, protein, fat, fiber, vitamins, and
minerals to sustain a healthy body.
• Try not to think of certain foods as “off-limits.” When you ban certain foods or food groups, it is natural to want those foods more, and
then feel like a failure if you give in to temptation.
• Think smaller portions. Serving sizes have ballooned recently, particularly in restaurants. When dining out, choose a starter instead of
an entrée, split a dish with a friend, and don’t order supersized anything. At home, use smaller plates.
Tip 3: It's not just what you eat, it's also how you eat. Healthy eating is about more than the food on your plate, it is also about how you
think about food. Healthy eating habits can be learned and it is important to slow down and think about food as nourishment rather than just
something to gulp down in between meetings or on the way to pick up the kids.
• Eat with others whenever possible. Eating with other people has numerous social and emotional benefits, particularly for children, and
allows you to model healthy eating habits.
• Take time to chew your food and enjoy mealtimes. Chew your food slowly, savoring every bite.
• Listen to your body. Ask yourself if you are really hungry, or have a glass of water to see if you are thirsty instead of hungry. During a
meal, stop eating before you feel full.
• Eat breakfast, and eat smaller meals throughout the day. A healthy breakfast can jumpstart your metabolism, and eating small,
healthy meals throughout the day keeps your energy up and your metabolism going.
Tip 4: Fill up on colorful fruits and vegetables which are the foundation of a healthy diet. They are low in calories and nutrient dense,
which means they are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. Try to eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables every day and
with every meal. Some great choices include:
• Greens: Dark green lettuce, kale, mustard greens and broccoli.
• Sweet Vegetables: Naturally sweet vegetables such as corn, carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, yams, and squash.
• Fruit: Fruit is a tasty, satisfying way to fill up on fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.
Tip 5: Eat healthy carbs and whole grains. Choose healthy carbohydrates and fiber sources, especially whole grains, for long lasting
energy. Whole grains are rich in phytochemicals and antioxidants, which help to protect against coronary heart disease, certain cancers,
and diabetes.
• Healthy carbs include whole grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables.
• Unhealthy carbs such as white flour, refined sugar, and white rice have been stripped of all bran, fiber, and nutrients.
• Include a variety of whole grains in your healthy diet, including whole wheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, and barley. Experiment
with different grains to find your favorites.
Tip 6: Enjoy healthy fats & avoid unhealthy fats. Good sources of healthy fat are needed to nourish your brain, heart, and cells, as well
as your hair, skin, and nails.
Add healthy fats to your diet. Monounsaturated fats, from plant oils like canola oil, peanut oil, and olive oil, as well as avocados, nuts
(like almonds, hazelnuts, and pecans), and seeds (such as pumpkin, or sesame). Polyunsaturated fats, including Omega-3 and Omega-6
fatty acids, found in fatty fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel, anchovies, sardines, and some cold water fish oil supplements. Other
sources of polyunsaturated fats are unheated sunflower, corn, soybean, flaxseed oils, and walnuts.
Reduce or eliminate from your diet. Saturated fats, found primarily in animal sources including red meat and whole milk dairy products.
Trans fats, found in vegetable shortenings, some margarines, crackers, candies, cookies, snack foods, fried foods, baked goods, and other
processed foods made with partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.
Tip 7: Put protein in perspective. Protein gives us the energy to get up and go and keep going. A lack of protein in our diet can slow
growth, reduce muscle mass, lower immunity, and weaken the heart and respiratory system. Protein is particularly important for children,
whose bodies are growing and changing daily. Try different types of protein sources such as beans, nuts, seeds, peas, tofu, and soy prod-
ucts.
• Beans: Black beans, navy beans, garbanzos, and lentils are good options.
• Nuts: Almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and pecans are great choices.
• Soy products: Try tofu, soy milk and veggie burgers for a change. Avoid salted or sugary nuts and refried beans. Focus on quality
sources of protein, like fresh fish, chicken or turkey, tofu, eggs, beans, or nuts. When you are having meat, chicken, or turkey, buy meat
that is free of hormones and antibiotics.
Tip 8: Add calcium for strong bones. Calcium is one of the key nutrients that your body needs in order to stay strong and healthy. It is
an essential building block for lifelong bone health in both men and women. You and your bones will benefit from eating plenty of cal-
cium-rich foods, limiting foods that deplete your body’s calcium stores, and getting your daily dose of magnesium and vitamins D and K,
nutrients that help calcium do its job. Recommended calcium levels are 1000 mg per day, 1200 mg if you are over 50 years old. Take a vitamin D and calcium supplement if you don’t get enough of these nutrients from your diet.
Good sources of calcium include dairy products that are rich in calcium in a form that is easily digested and absorbed by the body, which
includes milk, yogurt, and cheese. Many vegetables, especially leafy green ones, are rich sources of calcium. Try turnip greens, mustard
greens, collard greens, kale, romaine lettuce, celery, broccoli, fennel, cabbage, summer squash, green beans, brussel sprouts, and aspara-
gus. For another rich source of calcium, try black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, white beans, black-eyed peas, or baked beans.
Tip 9: Limit sugar and salt. If you succeed in planning your diet around fiber-rich fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and good
fats, you may find yourself naturally cutting back on foods that can get in the way of your healthy diet. Avoid sugary drinks and try spar-
kling water with lemon or a splash of fruit juice. Eat naturally sweet food such as fruit or natural peanut butter to satisfy your sweet tooth. Sugar is often hidden on food labels. Check food labels carefully. Sugar is disguised using terms such as: cane sugar, maple syrup, corn
sweetener or corn syrup, honey or molasses, brown rice syrup, crystallized or evaporated cane juice, fruit juice concentrates, such as apple
or pear, maltodextrin (or dextrin), Dextrose, Fructose, Glucose, Maltose, or Sucrose.
• Salt: Eating too much salt can cause high blood pressure and lead to other health problems. Limit sodium intake to 1,500 to 2,300 mg
per day, the equivalent of one teaspoon of salt.
• Sugar: Causes energy ups and downs and can add to health and weight problems. Often you may not
even be aware of the amount of sugar you’re consuming each day.
But faith and persistence keep certain things the same.
Our goals keep us moving to the place we want to be,
We mustn’t lose our focus, it happens easily.
One minute we’re on top of things, the next we’re in a mess,
The way we choose to handle it holds the key to our success.
No weapon formed against us ever prospers don’t you know?
The light that shines in us should let our spirit show.
God has a special plan for us.- He gave us all a King.
Please remember in this life that timing is everything.
Tick Tock
Tick Tock
SSSSPOTLIGHTPOTLIGHTPOTLIGHTPOTLIGHT A Quick Look at the Hospitality Ministry
Sister Darnell Roseboro President
Sister Karen Henderson Vice President
Our mission is to greet and welcome each and every one into the house of worship with
the warmth and love of Christ, also paying special attention to our seasoned Saints.
The Hospitality Ministry thrives on ensuring everyone receives high quality service with
the spirit of excellence. We have a spiritual duty to create a comfortable atmosphere
where the flow of our serving ministry is seamless. It is our goal to enhance and develop
hospitable communication and basic etiquette when serving God’s people.
The Hospitality Ministry is looking to welcome additional members into their fold who
have a passion for Pastor’s vision and SSBC’s mission; seeking to magnify the name of
God by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world; bringing people into the
family of God and developing mature Christians for ministry.
(Scripture references: Psalms 34:1-3, Ephesians 4:11-16, & Matthew 28:19-20)
The leaders of the Hospitality Ministry are Sister Darnell Roseboro (President) and Sister
Karen Henderson (Vice President). As the leaders, they both strive for “excellence” with
the “expectancy” that God’s people will be exalted, edified and evangelized to upon en-
tering the doors at St. Stephen Baptist Church. (Hebrews 13:2 “Be not forgetful to enter-
tain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”)
Come join a winning team working for the up-building of God’s kingdom!!!!!
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Ingredients
5 - 3/4 cups refrigerated citrus
punch
2 cans (12 ounces each) frozen
limeade, thawed
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
1 quart lime sherbet, softened
2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled
5 drops green food coloring
lime slices
Directions
In a large pitcher or punch bowl,
combine the citrus punch, lime-
ade, sugar, lime juice and sherbet;
stir until smooth and sugar is dis-
solved. Add soda and food color-
ing; stir to mix. Float lime slices
on top. Serve immediately. Yield:
20-24 servings (1 Gallon).
(www.tasteofhome.com)
Leprechaun Lime Punch
A defendant was on trial for murder. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, knowing that his client would probably be convicted, resorted to a trick.
“Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I have a surprise for you all,” the lawyer said as he looked at his watch. “ Within one minute, the person presumed dead in this case will walk into this court-room”.
He looked toward the courtroom door. The jurors, somewhat stunned, all looked on eagerly. A minute passed. Nothing hap-pened.
Finally the lawyer said, “Actually, I made up the previous state-ment. But, you all looked on with anticipation. I therefore put to you that you have a reasonable doubt in this case as to whether anyone was killed and insist that you return a verdict of not guilty.”
The jury, clearly confused, retired to deliberate. A few minutes later, the jury returned and they pronounced a verdict of guilty.
“But how?” inquired the lawyer. “You must have had some doubt; I saw all of you stare at the door.”
The jury foreman replied, “Oh we looked, but your client didn’t.”
(Pennysaver-Fort Washington/Accokeek, June 2012)
Innocent or Guilty?
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Fun August Facts
August arrives every year, and except for the oppressive
heat that occurs throughout the world, few people may
give thought to these other notable facts about this month.
♦ Although it is now the eighth month of the year, it was actually the sixth month in the early Roman cal-
endar days.
♦ It was named after Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus, the great-nephew of Julius Caesar. “Augustus” means
“the revered one.”
♦ There are two birthstones associated with this month.
Peridot, green in color, is the one most commonly
known. The other one is Sardonyx, a white gem with
brown bands, once believed to have mystical powers.
♦ August also has two official flowers: the poppy and the gladiolus.
♦ Colorado became the 38th state in The USA on
8/1/1878.
♦ Francis Scott Key, the author of “The Star Spangled
Banner,” was born on 8/1/1779.
♦ Other notables born in August are: President Barack
Obama, Tempestt Bledsoe, Whitney Houston, Halle
Berry, Earvin Magic Johnson, Angela Bassett, Al Roker, Melvin Van Peebles, Kobe Bryant, Dave
Chappelle, Branford Marsalis, and Chris Tucker.
♦ The 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, which
gave women the right to vote, was proclaimed on
8/26/1920.
♦ Great Brittan provided for the end of slavery in its
colonies on 8/28/1833.
♦ Two zodiac signs fall within this month: Leo &
Virgo.
♦ August is often referred to as the Dog Days of sum-mer, which are the most sultry days of the summer
season. “Dog Days” refers not to pet dogs, but to Sir-
ius, the dog star that rose just before or at the same time as sunrise in ancient Roman times.
(Pennysaver-Fort Washington/Accokeek, August 2012)
Gas prices are rising everyday, and it seems there is little you can do to keep from spending more and more money. But there are a few simple, easy, money-saving steps you can take each time you stop to fill your tank. In these days of self-service, these mini-check ups are no longer done on a regular basis.
You can, however, do these checks yourself. Make sure that you only check under your hood when the engine is off. While it may seem like these checks won’t do much to save you money on gasoline, it will pay off in the long run. A vehicle that is not running properly or improperly inflated tires will decrease your gas mileage and cost you more money over the long run. The following are some components you’ll want to check each time.
Coolant Tank: Although you should never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot, as the escaping steam could harm you, you can check the coolant tank. A mix of coolant and water should go all the way to the fill line.
Engine Oil: Use the dipstick to make sure the level reads full or at least in the middle between the full and low mark. If it is lower than the mid-point, you will need to add motor oil. It is wise to always keep an extra bottle in the vehicle.
Brake Fluid: If necessary, top off the brake fluid reservoir to the fill line. When replacing the cap, be sure to wipe it clean to keep out any contaminants.
Battery: Check to make sure your battery terminals are free from corrosion. If terminals are brownish, yellowish or white-looking, you can easily clean them by pouring a little cola soda on them and wipe clean. Today, most batteries do not require any additional fluid.
Other Fluids: You can also check your power steering and transmis-sion fluids. Power steering fluid can be checked when the engine is hot or cold. To check transmission fluid, the engine should be warm or running and the car is in the “park” position.
Tires: Ideally, air pressure should be checked when tires are cold or before you’ve driven more than a few miles. If needed, add or release pressure. The recommended pressure is usually listed on a sticker located inside the driver’s door opening or door well or in the vehicle’s car manual. (www.thinksecondself.com/files/36113449)
Save Money On Gas With A Quick Check-Up
1. What percentage of Americans consumes coffee
every day?
2. How long does it take the human body to clear itself
of caffeine?
3. What percentage of sodas contains caffeine?
4. Which has more caffeine: dark or medium roasted?
5. True or False: A strong cup of coffee has the same
amount of caffeine as a regular cup.
6. Coffee processors used to discard the caffeine ob-
tained during the decaffeinating process. What do they
do with it now?
7. True or False: Caffeine is on the International
Olympic Committee’s list of Prohibited substances.
8. How long does it take for caffeine to have an effect
on your nervous system once ingested?
(www.howstuffworks.com/caffeine.htm ) (Answers on Page 12)
Obesity in your later years can lead to serious health problems, if not addressed. Not only does it cause excess strain on your heart, but it can also lead to decreased physical performance and in-creased frailty. A recent study by Washington Uni-versity School of Medicine in St. Louis showed that programs that focused on only diet or only exercise were not as effective as those combining the two.
Seniors in the study who practiced both diet and exercise had notable increases in gait and better balance. While it may seem obvious that both diet and exercise are critical components of a healthy plan, many seniors only decide to do one or the other. It may seem too difficult or they may feel set in their ways. By combining the two, the bene-fits of both strategies are enhanced.
Good Physical Activities For Seniors
Elliptical Training ���� Swimming ����Walking
Strength Training ���� Hobbies
For more information on these and other activities, visit www.livestrong.com.
Coffee Quiz
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Verse: “Walk worthy of the Lord...being fruitful in every good work” (Colossians 1:10, KJV).
Focusing On: Living out our faith every day. God commands us to be fruitful in helping to
build His kingdom. We should be doers of His Word.
Words To Consider: Unscramble the following words and define or identify at least five of
the words.
(Answers on page 12)
1. FFIILACTNO
2. DNNOOCANTIEM
3. OTTSEDACRR
4. PSSIIDECL
5. FFLUURIT
6. CMSSEANII
7. WSROE
8. YPOSNCTI
9. HRSNOT
10. RHOYTW
Something to Think About: Jesus is the Sower, the seed is God’s Word , and the soil repre-
sents the human heart. There are several soil types: the “wayside or path”, “rocky
ground”, “thorny ground”, and “good ground”. When it comes to hearing God’s Word
and living it out daily, what kind of ground is found in your heart?
(Searching For Truth Study Guide, Chapter 4 - By C. Price, E. Carey & R. Sailes)
YYYYor the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double
-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints
and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
ggggherefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone
through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to
the faith we possess. (Hebrews 4:12 & 14) NIV
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]]]]esus said, “if you hold to my teaching, you are
really my disciples. Then you will know truth and
the truth will set you free.” (John 8:31-32) NIV
St. Stephen Baptist Church
5757 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748
State Overseer Lanier C. Twyman, Sr., Pastor
Tel: (301) 899-8885 / Fax: (301) 899-2555
Website: www.ssbc5757.org
HAPPY BIRTHDAY & HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to our SSBC Family for the month of August. God bless you!
The Carpenter’s Bridge Once upon a time, two brothers who lived on adjoining farms fell into conflict. It was the first serious rift in 40 years of farming side by
side, sharing machinery, trading labor and goods as needed without a hitch. Then the long collaboration fell apart. It began with a small
misunderstanding and it grew into a major difference. Finally, it exploded into an exchange of bitter words followed by weeks of silence.
One morning, there was a knock on John’s door. He opened it to find a man with a carpenter’s toolbox. “I’m looking for a few days’
work,” he said. “Perhaps you have a few small jobs here and there I could help with? Could I help you?” “Yes,” said the brother! “I do
have a job for you. Look across the creek at that farm. That’s my neighbor. In fact, it’s my younger brother! Last week there was a
meadow between us. He recently took his bulldozer to the river levee and now there is a creek between us. Well, he may have done this to spite me, but I’ll do him one better. See that pile of lumber by the barn? I want you to build me an 8-foot fence, so I won’t need to see his
place or his face anymore.” The carpenter said “I think I understand the situation. Show me the nails and the post-hole digger and I’ll be
able to do that job for you.” The older brother had to go to town, so he helped the carpenter to get the materials ready and then he was off
for the day. The carpenter worked hard all day – measuring, sawing and nailing. About sunset when the farmer returned, the carpenter had
just finished the job. The farmer’s eyes opened wide, his jaw dropped. There was no fence there at all. It was a bridge…. a bridge that
stretched from one side of the creek to the other! A fine piece of work, handrails and all! And the neighbor, his younger brother was com-
ing towards them, his hand outstretched…. “You are quite a fellow to build this bridge after all I’ve said and done.” The two brothers
stood at the opposite end of the bridge and then they met in the middle, taking each other’s hand. They turned to see the carpenter hoist his
toolbox onto his shoulder. “No wait! Stay a few days. I have a lot of projects for you to do”, said the older brother. “I’d love to stay on,”
the carpenter said, “but I many more bridges to build.” (www.funlok.com/index.php/story/bridge-of-love.html)
Remember This…. God won’t ask what kind of car you drove, but He’ll ask how many people you gave a ride that didn’t have transportation.
God won’t ask the square footage of your home, but He’ll ask how many people you welcomed into your home. God won’t ask about the clothes you had in your closet, but He’ll ask how many you helped to clothe.
God won’t ask you what your highest salary was, but He’ll ask if you compromised your character to obtain it.
God won’t ask you what your job title was, but He’ll ask if you performed your job to the best of your ability.
God won’t ask you how many friends you had, but He’ll ask how many people to whom you were a friend.
God won’t ask in what neighborhood you lived, but He’ll ask how you treated your neighbors.
God won’t ask about the color of your skin, but He’ll ask about the content of your character.
God won’t ask why it took you so long to seek Salvation, but He’ll lovingly take you to your mansion in heaven.
God won’t ask how many people you shared His Word with, but He’ll ask why you did not to share His Word with your family & friends. (www.boycottliberalism.com/10-things-god-wont-ask.htm)
Things That Make You Say Ummm…. I signed up for exercise class and was told to wear loose-fitting clothing. If I had any loose-fitting clothing, I wouldn’t have signed up in
the first place. Wouldn’t it be nice if whenever we messed up our life we simply press “Ctrl-Alt-Delete” and start all over. If raising chil-
dren was going to be easy, it would never have started with something called labor. Stress is when you wake up screaming and then you
realize that you haven’t fallen asleep yet. When I was younger, we used to go “skinny dipping”; now we go “chunky dunking.”
Don’t argue with an idiot, people watching may not be able to tell the difference. Why is it that our children can’t read the Bible in school,
but they can in prison? The worst thing about accidents in the kitchen is eating them. The early bird still gets the worm. “Dream as if
you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today.” (www.bertc.com/subfour/truth/ponder.htm)
Coffee Quiz Answers 1. 90 Percent 2. 5 Hours 3. 70 Percent 4. Medium (more caffeine is burned off the longer it is roasted)
5. True 6. They sell it to pharmaceutical companies 7. True 8. About 15 minutes
