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Citadel News Quarterly

The Word of God teaches us

that tribulation worketh pa-

tience—that is through our tri-

als, we learn how to wait and

the importance of waiting on

God. Through our waiting,

patience develops experience. We

have experienced personally

how God delivers and makes

ways for us. Finally, experi-

ence develops hope. Through

these experiences, we are able

to hope against hope, and have

an even greater hope in God.

As a believer, we have the as-

surance that God uses all of

what we have been through to

mold and shape us to become

more like Him. Once we were

slaves to sin. We were misera-

ble as a servant to sin. Since

coming to Christ, we have

come to our senses and see

that there is victory in obeying

the Word of God. Now that

we have been delivered, we

know the importance of obey-

ing God from the heart. We

have been made righteous be-

cause we believe.

God will not allow us to be

tempted above that which we

are able. He promised to be

there with us, no matter what

we go through. When we look

back over our lives, we can

remember what the Lord has

done for us. With the choices

we made, we were killing our-

selves and “walking down

death row.” The journey of

life we were on was rough and

often full of guilt and regret.

Since coming to Christ, each

day we awake, we go from

miracle to miracle, blessing to

blessing, strength to strength.

No matter what we face, Christ

reminds us to be of good

cheer, for HE has overcome

the world. In that HE has

overcome the world and He is

in us, we have overcome the

world too.

God will allow us to be tested

in ways which will cause us to

recognize our weaknesses and

those areas we need to work

on to effectively carry the mes-

sage of the gospel to others.

Through every storm, every

test, every difficult situation,

and every disappointment,

God is preparing us to work

for Him. By observing how

we endure our trials, God is

preparing us for greater works,

when He sees how we carry

our burdens, and still keep a

praise on our lips.

God desires to use our abilities,

our strengths, our words, and

our talents to bring others to

Him. Before coming to Christ,

the devil had control over our

thoughts and our actions, mak-

ing us servants to sin. Howev-

er, with people all around us,

even at big parties and social

events, there was still some-

thing missing on the inside,

something not complete, that

only Jesus could satisfy. God

did not deliver you to let you

fall apart now. We are all spe-

cial in God’s sight. When the

devil tries to magnify our prob-

lems, when fiery darts

(uncomfortable situations) are

thrown at us from the devil, we

may squirm, we may holler, but

we know in the end, God has

already fixed it so that we will

win!

We are in the world, but not of

it! In the book of Exodus,

God’s mercy was extended

when the cattle of the children

of Israel were spared from the

plague which slew the cattle of

the Egyptians who persecuted

God’s people.

In the same way, today, in spite

of the economic situations in

the country, God’s people con-

tinue to prosper. Instead of

the news dictating our emo-

tions, our finances, and our

well being, our lives are de-

fined by the Word of God.

Whatever our hands touch,

prospers to the glory of God!

No weapon formed against me

shall prosper.

Once slaves to sin, we prosper

and are blessed and highly fa-

vored as servants of righteous-

ness, through faith in the Lord

Jesus Christ!

Words from the Bishop: “Once a slave to sin, now a servant unto righteousness!”

Bishop Lincoln C. Haughton, III, Senior Pastor and Chief Executive Officer Deacon James R. Haughton, Jr., Chief Operating Officer and Pastor of Music and Fine Arts

June 2015

Volume 1, Issue 3

Tips from the CDPH and New Members

2

“CBA” and Graduates 3

Fathers and Leadership 4

June 5

July 6

August 7

Church and other Information

8

Inside this issue:

Scripture for the Quarter

Romans 6:17-18

17 But God be thanked,

that ye were the serv-

ants of sin, but ye have

obeyed from the heart

that form of doctrine

which ws delivered you.

18 Being then made free

from sin, ye became the

servants of righteous-

ness.

Drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine

Stay out of direct sunlight

If you must be outdoors, wear sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) greater than 15

Wear light-colored, loose fitting clothing

Limit outdoor physical activity—try to plan activities for the coolest parts of the day—morning and evening

Do not leave pets outside without shade or water

Never leave children, the elderly or pets in a parked car, not even for a few minutes—air temperatures rise

rapidly during hot weather and can cause serious health risks

Bathe frequently, cool off in public pools, or visit air-conditioned public places like shopping malls, libraries

or theaters

Keep draperies and blinds drawn during the height of the day minimizing the amount of heat coming into

your home from the sun

Use ceiling and other fans—moving air feels cooler, and fans circulate cooled air throughout the house

Cooking in the microwave and grilling out (after the sun goes down) mean less heat in your kitchen

Watch for signs of heat stroke: fainting, feeling nauseous, fast pulse rate, flushed skin—SEEK MEDICAL

ATTENTION IF YOU EXPERIENCE THESE CONDITIONS

CDPH (Cleveland Department of Public Health)—Tips to Beat the Heat

C itadel News Quarter ly Volume 1, I ssue 3

All new members who have joined the church from April-June 2015, as well as new members who may have missed the welcome event in March 2015, please

join us in the Eloise Harvey Room for our Welcome Fellowship Event. The Event will take place on Sunday, June 14, 2015, after the 11:00 a.m. morning worship

service. Come and learn more about local church ministries and about the Bible.

We welcome the following individuals who became a part of the Cleveland Church of Christ Citadel of

Hope Ministries family March-May, 2015.

Nicole D. Artis Sandwra Benifield Shanae Bowman Brooklyn R. Brewington Raymond M. Burnette Joshua M. Cleveland Jasmine D. DeForest Marshae S. Duncan Tashanai S. Duncan Tiny B. Duncan Tracey Easter Diamond Z. Ellis Annette Elston La’Quan Evans Shavon R. Evans Quan J. Everett

Dwight W. Fleming Thiotis A. Greene Dominique Hardwick D’on Hardwick Lacejavonne Hill Valencia Z. Holloway Shawn Horn Douglas D. Johnson Hope M. Johnson Dayvia L. Jones Lenwood Knight, III Ta’Vonn W. Lillard Antoinette N. Lundy-Smith Zeboney S. Owens Deveraux B. Price Destiney Rivera

Shaniqua M. Rodgers Aljay T. Steel Shannon L. Steele Raymier Stewart Weveonta K. Tisdel Kamari Walker O’ndre B. Wells Trinity L. Wells Anthony M. White Naja M. Wilkerson Raoul Williams, III Riyah Williams Ryana Williams Zaria N. Williams Dceja T. Witten

Rayshawn L. York

Citadel Basketball Association “CBA” 2015

Education Day Recognition

SATURDAY, JUNE 13—ALL STAR SATURDAY

CITADEL ALL-STAR SATURDAY-TOURNAMENT GAMES

Warm-up/Prep……………………………….10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Games……………………..………………….11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Games and Events will be played at the United Methodist Church Gym located at

1919 East 107th Street off Chester Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio.

Calling all graduates from high school, college, or an educational program. Education Recognition Day will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2015, during the

11:00 a.m. worship service in the main sanctuary. The Cleveland Church of Christ Citadel of Hope Ministries wants to recognize members of our church who have recently graduated or completed a post-high school program.


1 Timothy 5:8

Scripture clearly teaches us that

God has singled out the man

to be in charge of the family

unit. (Genesis 3:16) The Lord

loves both man and woman

equally, but He gave to man

the responsibility of heading

the family. Even when a father

does not live up to expecta-

tions, he is still the leader be-

cause God does not change

His mind.

A father’s responsibility can be

summarized in one word: pro-

vision. He is to see to the

physical needs of his house-

hold. Even more importantly,

he provides for emotional

needs. Some dads cannot give

their families luxury cars or

fancy houses. Every dad

should share his time and love,

which works to build the self-

esteem of his children.

Fathers are also spiritually ac-

countable. It is primarily Dad’s

job to teach the children to

read Scripture and pray. The

man should ensure the house-

hold worships at a church that

proclaims biblical principles.

The responsibility for spiritual

growth should not be delegat-

ed solely to even the most god-

ly wife.

To aid with living a godly life,

the Lord gives the Holy Spirit

to every believer—this includes

dads bearing the burden of

their responsibility. Fathers,

the Spirit of God will enable

you to be a godly leader.

For Our Fathers on FATHERS DAY

example and from then on they

worked together smoothly.

When they reached the monas-

tery and asked to see Brother

Leo, the monk who greeted

them laughed. He then said,

“Our brother is among you!”

He then pointed to the fellow

who had joined them along the

way.

Today, many people seek lead-

ership positions, not so much

for what they can do for oth-

ers, but for what the position

can do for them: status, con-

nections, perks, and ad-

vantages. They do service as

an investment or a way to build

an impressive resume.

The parable about Brother Leo

teaches another model of lead-

ership, where leaders are pre-

occupied with serving rather

than being followed, with giv-

ing rather than getting, with

doing rather than demanding.

This is leadership based on

example, not command. This

type of leadership is called

servant leadership.

Can you imagine how much

better things would be if more

politicians, educators, business

executives, and God’s people

saw themselves as servant lead-

ers?

The Parable of Brother Leo Written by Michael Josephson

A legend tells of a French

monastery known throughout

Europe for the extraordinary

leadership of a man known

only as Brother Leo. Several

monks began a pilgrimage to

visit Brother Leo to learn from

him. Almost immediately, they

began to bicker about who

should complete various

chores as they went about their

journey.

On the third day they met an-

other monk going to the mon-

astery as well, and he joined

them. This monk never com-

plained or shirked a duty.

Whenever the others would

fight over a chore, he would

gracefully volunteer and then

do it himself. By the last day,

the others were following his


Fathers Day is June 21,

2015.

June

National Health, Fitness and Exercise

Month

National Migraine and Headache

Awareness Month

National Great Outdoors Month

National Safety Month

Men’s Health Month

National Candy Month

Days to Remember:

6/7 National Cancer Survivors Day

6/14 National Children’s Day

6/14 Flag Day

6/14 National Blood Donor Day

6/27 National HIV Testing Day

Weeks to Remember:

6/15-21 National Men’s Health Week

6/21-27 Lightning Safety Awareness

Week

Community Services/Events

[email protected] 216.464.7600 milestones.org


Alcohol and Drug Abuse Awareness Month

UV Safety Month

National Park and Recreation Month

Eye Injury Prevention Month

Fireworks Safety Month

National Ice Cream Month

7/12-18 Every Body deserves a massage

week

July 4 Independence Day

July 26 Parents Day

July


Fireworks Safety for the Entire Family

The summer heat, the smell of hamburgers on the grill, and the

sound of firecrackers can only mean one thing. It’s the Fourth of

July. With warm weather and family events, the holiday can be a

fun time with great memories. But before your family celebrates

this year, make sure everyone knows about fireworks safety. The

best way to protect your family and enjoy the holiday is to attend a

professional, public fireworks display. However, if you live in a

state that allows do-it-yourself celebrations, KidsHealth.org offers

the following safety tips:

1. Do not let children play with fireworks; make sure they are out-

side and keep fireworks away from face, clothing, and hair.

2. Buy only legal fireworks and store them in a cool, dry place.

3. Never try to make your own fireworks, even from a kit.

4. Choose fireworks that are appropriate for the area. Avoid using

rocket-like fireworks in the backyard of a residential area.

5. Steer clear of others. Fireworks have been known to backfire or

shoot off in the wrong direction.

6. Keep a bucket of water and a hose nearby. Soak all fireworks

in a bucket of water before disposing of them.

7. Light one firework at a time and never relight a dud. If a fire-

work doesn’t appear to work, don’t go near it. Stand back,

wait, and then douse with water.

The 17th Annual Youth House POOL PARTY will

be held on Sunday, July 19, 2015, at Bexley Pool in

South Euclid, Ohio, from 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Join

us for Food, Fun, and Fellowship.

August

Back to School Month

National Immunization Awareness

Month

National Breast Feeding Month

National Children’s Vision and

Learning Month

Psoriasis Awareness Month

Weeks to Remember:

8/1-7 World Breastfeeding Week

8/9-15 National Health Center Week

Days to Remember:

8/1 National Mustard Day

8/4 Coast Guard Day

8/4 National Night Out

8/7 National Lighthouse

8/10 National Aviation Day


The 17th Annual Youth House PICNIC will be held on Satur-

day, August 1, 2015, at Bexley Park in South Euclid, Ohio, from

1 p.m.-6 p.m. Join us for Food, Fun, and Fellowship.

PSORIASIS

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes thick red marks that look like scales to form. The thick scaling is due to an increase

in the number of skin cells. The cause of psoriasis starts with the immune system. T cells, a type of white blood cell, usually protect

the body against infection and disease by attacking bacteria and viruses. However, when you have psoriasis, your T cells mistakenly

attack your skin cells instead. Your body then produces other immune system responses, leading to swelling and rapid production

of skin cells. Psoriasis tends to run in families and it usually appears between the ages of 10 and 45.

People who have psoriasis may experience periods of time without any symptoms. Other times, psoriasis will “flare up” (get worse).

Certain things that can cause the psoriasis to get worse include: infections (such as strep throat and the common cold), diseases that

weaken the immune system, stress, certain medicines (such as beta-blockers for high blood pressure and drugs used to prevent ma-

laria), skin irritations, cold weather, and smoking.

The symptoms of psoriasis may include: Red, raised patches of scaly skin, dry, cracked skin that may also bleed at times, skin that

burns, is itchy or sore, thick, pitted fingernails, and pus-filled blisters on the red patches of skin (in more severe cases).

A person who has psoriasis may have red, scaly patches on the skin of the knees and elbows, although psoriasis may occur anywhere

on the body (including the scalp, palms of the hands, soles of the feet, mouth and skin on the joints).

Psoriasis is not contagious. You cannot catch psoriasis from another person or give it to someone by touching them. You also can-

not spread psoriasis to other parts of your body. Taken from familydoctor.org

Thank you to those who have contributed to this issue of the Citadel News Quarterly. Among them, the Nursing Ministry and the

Intercessory Prayer Warriors.

Thank You!

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CORPORATE FASTING DATES

July 3, 2015

August 7, 2015

September 4, 2015

The Corporate Fast starts at midnight on the

Friday before the first Sunday of each month.

The fast lasts until that Saturday at noon.

Don’t forget to pray as you fast. Others will be

with you in spirit as they also fast and pray.

And the Winners Were...

Congratulations to the Winners of the Citadel

Community Engagement Raffle May 3, 2015, at the Cleveland Church of

Christ Historic Youth House

1st Place

32-inch Flat Screen TV………Charlotte Simpson 2nd Place

Kindle Fire……………………...……….Renita Thomas 3rd Place

$50 Visa Gift Card………………..….Edith Hawkins

4th Place $25 Visa Gift Card…………………....Dennis Welch

Free Monthly Produce Distribution

Open to the Public

J. Glen Smith Health Center 11100 St. Clair Avenue

Cleveland Department of Public Health, Sponsor

4-6 p.m.

June 16, 2015 July 21, 2015 August 18, 2015

Bring a bag for your produce!

Healthy Food Demonstration Health and Nutrition

Conduct Benefit Outreach Health Screenings

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