Church of the Living God The Pillar and Ground of the Truth, Which He Purchased With His Own Blood, Inc. Jewell Dominion Camp Jewell Correspondence Date: January 17, 2023 To: Senior Pastors and Youth Pastors/Coordinators Subject: Camp Jewell Information 2023 Holy greetings in the …
This month’s key phrase is from the 2023 Proclamation: Being Obedient is the Key.
The Pillar and Ground of the Truth, Which He Purchased With His Own Blood, Inc.
Jewell Dominion
Date: January 16, 2023
To: All Pastors and Members
Subject: 2023 General Assembly – Indianapolis, IN – HOTEL Information
This writing is to inform you of the status with hotel arrangements for the 2023 General Assembly in Indianapolis, IN.
As it stands currently, a room block has been established with the Candlewood Suites
Hotel in Indianapolis, IN for the Church of the Living God for the week of the General
Assembly – July 23 to July 30, 2023. Please see the information below:
Candlewood Suites
7040 E. 21st Street
Indianapolis, IN 46219
317-495-6600
$120.00 per room + tax
Each individual is responsible for making his or her own arrangements under their own name with Candlewood Suites using a credit card to secure their room.
All other hotels in the city can be booked without a block on rooms as each individual desires. There are no additional hotels blocked under the Church of the Living God, therefore, you are on your own with booking the hotel of your own choosing. We apologize for any inconvenience these arrangements may have caused you and wish you success in preparing for the 2023 General Assembly.
My highest seat is at the feet of Jesus,
Bishop Anthony P. Taylor
Chief Helper
Church of the Living God The Pillar and Ground of the Truth, Which He Purchased With His Own Blood, Inc. Jewell Dominion Message from the Desk of First Lady Deaconess Linda Worthem January 16, 2023 I greet you my brothers and sister in the …
This month’s key phrase is from the 2023 Proclamation: Being Obedient is the Key.
The Pillar and Ground of the Truth, Which He Purchased With His Own Blood, Inc.
Jewell Dominion
Date: 01/02/2023
Greetings to you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and to Him be the Glory and to the Holy Ghost Happy New Year. This month’s key phrase is from the 2023 Proclamation: Being Obedient is the Key.
Saints and friends, from Genesis to Revelation the Bible says a lot about being obedient. In the story of the Ten Commandments, we see just how important the concept of being obedient is to God. Deuteronomy 11:26-28 tells us, “ Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse; A blessing, if ye obey the commandments of the Lord your God, which I command you this day: And a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of the Lord your God, but turn aside out of the way which I command you this day, to go after other gods, which ye have not known”. According to Holman’s Illustrate Bible Dictionary a succinct definition of biblically being obedient is “to hear God’s Word and act accordingly”. Eerdman’s Bible Dictionary states, “True ‘hearing’ or obedience, involves the physical hearing that inspires the hearer, and a belief or trust that in turn motivates the hearer to act accordance with the speaker’s desires.”
Thus, Biblical obedience to God means to hear, trust, submit, and surrender to God and His Word.
In studying scriptures on being obedient, my question is: What is the importance of being obedient?
(1) Jesus Calls Us to Obey. In Jesus Christ, we find the perfect mode of being obedient. As His disciples, we follow Christ’s example, “If ye love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15). (2) Being Obedient is an Act of Worship. It is critical to remember that believers are not justified (made righteous) by obedience. Salvation is a free gift of God, and we can do nothing to merit it. True obedience flows from a heart of gratitude for the grace we have received from God. “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service” (Romans 12:1). (3) God Rewards Being Obedient. We read throughout the Bible that God rewards those who are obedient. “And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.” (Genesis 22:18). Jesus replied, “… Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it” (Luke 11:28) (4) Being Obedient to God Proves Our Love. First and second John clearly explain that being obedient to God demonstrates love for God. Loving God implies following His commands. “By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments: and his commandments are not grievous” (1 John 5:2-3). “And this is love that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, “That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it” (2 John 1:6). Saints and friends, the more we read God’s Word, spend time with Jesus, spend time in prayer and allow the Holy Spirit to change us from within, the more we will grow in obedience and holiness. Remember “…with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26).
In His Service,
Bishop Dr. Calvin Worthem
General Chief Overseer/Senior Bishop
This week’s keyword is The Wonderful Gift from God.
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Jewell Dominion
December 15, 2022
I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior, I am yet saved, sanctified and kept by the power of God. I am so thankful for this day that the Lord has given us, Psalm 118:24, “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” I give honor to our General Chief Overseer, Bishop Dr. Calvin Worthem, our Assistant Chief Overseer, Bishop Dr. Bonnie Guster and all the officials who are on the battlefield fighting to bring souls to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
To Pastor, Bishop Anthony Taylor, and all the saints of Xenia, Ohio. I thank you so much for the love and hospitality shown to the General Chief Overseer and his family. Our accommodations, food and everything was exemplary. I thank all who came to the Fall Mid-West Assembly and helped make it the success that it was. The Birthday celebration for General Chief Overseer Worthem was awesome and he is still beaming. The General Chief Overseer, Macy and I thank you for every gift that was given to us ( suits, money, boots, gift cards, fruit baskets, shofar, all the cards and well wishes and the beautiful suite and hat for me, (I love the color), the beautiful lap throws and broaches, tights, comforter, house shoes, and a prayer journal, a woman daily devotional book and a daily planner for Macy to keep up with the football games). Thank you all so very much for everything.
As we were traveling back home, I thought about the gift that God gave to us, the gift of his precious and sinless son, Jesus Christ. Saints I urge all to give a gift to someone or a family who is in need this holiday season. Parents encourage each child give from their own resources toward the purchase of this gift. This activity will cause our children and us to think about the true meaning of Christmas and the gift that God gave to us. Saints, my family and I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a blessed and prosperous New Year. I give all Praises to the True and the Living God.
In my closing, continue to pray for the General Chief Overseer and our family as we pray for you and your family.
Your Humble Servant in Christ,
Deaconess Linda Worthem
“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” – Ephesians 5:20
This week’s keyword is The Wonderful Gift from God.
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Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. – 2 Corinthians 9:7
