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Ministers of Jesus Christ Assemblies of The Apostolic Faith Atlanta, Georgia - USA Apostle Dennis G. Smith, Pastor and Spiritual Overseer |
Date: December 25, 2022
To all the Saints of God,
Grace and peace be unto all the Saints of God around the World. As this Coronavirus Pandemic continues, we are continually reminding the Saints of God that we are obeying the magistrates and following the guideline of the health and governmental authorities for the safety of all people.
Health authorities and governmental officials are now advising people to wear face mask in public gatherings, use social distancing, and get vaccinated for your own health and safety from the Covid-19 virus. In some places wearing face mask is no longer mandatory in indoor public spaces.
· As of December 9, 2022, Covid-19 data indicated that community transmission of Covid-19 is rising and is now in the yellow zone which indicates that community spread is increasing. You should now take extra precaution for your health. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has indicated that we are now dealing with a triple demic with the larges infection rate of flu in 10 years and the increasing infection rate of covid-19 along with RSV respiratory infection.
· Face masks are recommended in public gatherings for individual safety based on your individual health condition and risk.
· Gatherings indoors is allowed without face mask, but each individual should be aware of their health risk.
· Vaccinations and boosters remain the recommended most effective way to control the spread of Covid-19 by health authorities.
· Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are offered to everyone in the State of Georgia.
We are open for indoor in-person services with face mask, social distancing, temperature checks and Covid-19 testing. We are also continuing online services through Zoom, Facebook, and YouTube. In-person Baptism and prayer service are available by attending our local service on site, attending our services on Zoom, or emailing your request to:
info@ministersofjesuschrist.com or prayerrequest@ministersofjesuschrist.com.
As we obey the Magistrates, we have complete faith that God will continue to hear our prayers and provide a way for us through these uncertain times.
Romans 13:2-4 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
TITUS 3:1-2 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
This week’s encouraging words of growth focuses on:
Happy Holidays to all the Children of God!!
by Apostle Dennis G. Smith
Whatever righteous and holy way that you choose to thank the Lord and celebrate the close of another year, and whatever chosen day that you and your family choose to gather together to celebrate the close of this year, we wish you a joyous time and a happy new year!!! We hope that you will live your life daily rejecting all the sinful ways of the world. We know the world as those people that operate in disobedience to the Word of God.
Celebrations can be a time of great joy and pleasant experiences with the neighbors of your community, with family, and with friends. It can be done without engaging in sinful conduct if everyone commit to honesty and truth. The food can be healthy and delicious for the young and the old. It can be a time to remember the things that you have improved upon during the previous year and a time to set goals during the coming year. We can rejoice and be glad in everyday that the Lord God Jesus Christ bless us to live.
Psalm118:24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Hebrews 4:10 - 11 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.
The Lord God Jesus Christ has spoiled all principalities and power so that we now have rest from our own works and all the requirements of the ceremonial law of animal sacrifices for our sins and we have the knowledge to rest our bodies for good health.
Colossian 2:13 - 17 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.
There is therefore no judgement in any Holidays even if you consider them to be manmade holidays or religious worship days. We donot call a person a sinner because they choose a particular day to remember or celebrate an event that does not promote sinful conduct or attitudes, which is special to them, their family, or their nation. We must all reach an understanding in our mind that people commemorate different days for many different reasons. The thing that we are concerned about is whether or not the event is revealing the truth or promoting a lie and whether or not the events in the celebration is promoting sinful attitudes and conduct. Notice we are only judging the sinful conduct, lies, and attitudes not a particular day.
Romans 14:5 - 6 One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks.
If we tell our children that Santa Claus is delivering toys by riding a flying snow sleigh guided by rein deer’s flying in the sky, we are telling them a lie. If we tell our children that Santa Claus will be sliding down the chimney of the homes of all the children in the world, we are spreading a lie. The bible teaches us that all people who continue this lie and participate in this lie will have their part in the lake of fire. This lie has nothing to do with the day that the Lord God Jesus Christ has made.
Revelations 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
But if your tell them that we worship, celebrate, and believe in the Gospel of the Birth, death or crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension of the Lord God Jesus Christ everyday in our life including the day that some call Christmas then you will be telling them the truth. We do not know the actual day that the Lord God Jesus Christ was born in the flesh through the Virgin Mary, but we love him everyday with all of our heart, soul, mind, might, and strength with everything we have and possess.
Matthew 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
1Corinthians 15:1 - 4 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
All true Apostolic Christian Believers keep in memory the gospel which the Apostles preached everyday of our lives. So have another Happy day of rejoicing in the day that the Lord God Jesus Christ have made.
May the Lord Bless you and Keep you and eternally hold you in the center of his will.
May he open your understanding that you will come to know that you must repent of your sins and be baptized by immersion in water in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins.
Then you must continue in prayer to the Lord God Jesus Christ asking him for the Holy Ghost, calling on His Name which is the Lord Jesus Christ and waiting or tarrying until you receive the gift of the Holy Ghost with the sign following speaking with other tongues as the spirit gives you utterances. This experience with God will endow you with power.
Then you must leave the principles of the doctrine and go on to perfection overcoming the love of the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life.
Then you must continue steadfastly in the Apostle’s Doctrine, remembering always that he that endures until the End, the same shall be saved. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ who is God Almighty. Amen
With perfect love,
Apostle Dennis G. Smith
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We also start the Thursday Evening Bible Study and Auxiliary meetings at 7:30 pm. You should attend the meetings for as long as you can to learn all the Doctrines and Rules of the Church and to participate in the operation of the Church. Thank you.
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ONGOING GUIDANCE
(1) Wear a well-fitting mask indoors in public, regardless of vaccination status if you are high risk for severe disease.
(2) consider avoiding non-essential indoor activities in public,
(3) talk to your medical provider about other precautions to take,
(4) have a plan for rapid testing if you are exposed and experiencing symptoms,
(5) talk to your medical provider about treatments like oral antivirals, PrEP, and monoclonal antibodies. If you have household or social contact with someone at high risk for severe disease: consider self-testing to detect infection before contact and wearing a mask when indoors with them. Maintain improved ventilation throughout indoor spaces when possible. Follow CDC recommendations for isolation and quarantine, including testing guidance.
Everyone should remember the phrase: “My mask protects you; your mask protects me.”