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Our vision is to teach the end-times church of the essence of kingdom life, and to commu- nicate deep spiritual truths in a simplified manner. The Center For Manifestation was re- leased from the heart of God to be a refreshing force to the body of Christ. While the cen- tral theme and essence of this ministry is to prepare the way for the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, in part this purpose is accomplished by retraining the saints as to what their God given roles and responsibilities in the church are. It is also the vision of this church to bring healing and deliverance to those who have been hindered from moving into position for the latter rains. This is the Season for the Manifestation of the Sons of God! March 2009 Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. Philippians 4:17 World Missions Taking advantage of the opportunity to sow into Africa, Asia, and KNEU

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Our vision is to teach the end-times church of the essence of kingdom life, and to commu-nicate deep spiritual truths in a simplified manner. The Center For Manifestation was re-

leased from the heart of God to be a refreshing force to the body of Christ. While the cen-tral theme and essence of this ministry is to prepare the way for the second coming of theLord Jesus Christ, in part this purpose is accomplished by retraining the saints as to what

their God given roles and responsibilities in the church are. It is also the vision of thischurch to bring healing and deliverance to those who have been hindered from moving

into position for the latter rains.

This is the Season for the Manifestation of the Sons of God!

March 2009

Not because I desire a gift: but I desire

fruit that may abound to your account.Philippians 4:17

World MissionsTaking advantage of the opportunity to sow

into Africa, Asia, and KNEU

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2 “……Are YOU listening?”

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VMAGAZINE “...are YOU listening?”

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Selected primarily because they were

God's choice, Terrence and Catina Smith

have a heart for missions.

Dr. Jones who is the founder of Manifes-

tations’ Worldwide Missions was believing

God that someone who had traveled to

the missions field would assume the role

as ministry leaders and head up missions

operations in Africa. Terrence and Catina

humbly answered the call and responsibil-

ity to lead Manifestation’s World Mis-

sions operation.

The next missions night is on June 7, 09

@ 6pm (The Center for Manifestation).

Worldwide Missions - Seekingthe Unsaved and the Unreached.God's Command is to Love Himand Love Others. That's HisHeart, His Vision & His Desire.

This year’s guest speaker for World Missions Night wasPastor Charles and First Lady Judith Anderson of Trin-ity Worship Center.

Trinity Worship Center Praise & Worship Team

Pastor Charles Anderson delivers a powerful word on Missions

Sis. Yona Hector ministers in dance worship expression

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VMAGAZINE

Manifesting Sons Broadcast Schedule

Sundays 3PM KFXB TV 40 WHTN TV 39Cedar Rapids, IA Nashville, TN.

WYBU TV 16 WCLF TV 22Columbus, OH Tampa, FL.

WRXY TV 49 WFGC TV 61Fort Myers, FL. West Palm Beach, FL.

WVLR TV 48 WHBR TV 33Knoxville, TN Pensacola, FL.

WGNM TV 64 WVUP TV 45Macon, GA. Tallahassee, FL.

WTJR TV 16 KNLJ TV 25Quincy, IL. Jefferson, MO.

Sunday 3PM Brighthouse & DIRECT TV CHANNEL 376Sunday 6PM Tampa Bay Area TBCN 950Thursday 1PM Tampa Bay Area TBCN 949

“This is YOUR season to MANIFEST!”

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VMAGAZINE Volume 7, Issue 7

Product Feature of the Month:

As The World Turns

In this dynamic series Dr. Jones explains how to liveeffectively, no matter what “stage” of life you are in.

Teachings included in this series are:

*Single-mindedness

*Married Mentality

*Divorced but Not Denied

*Are you Seeking or Being Sought After?

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ON THE COVER

Life is a collection of seasons. The animals end their habita-tion and many plants come to life again in March. The sapflows in the trees again, and the buds begin to show up.Bears, woodchucks and chipmunks leave their hibernatingspots. People begin to start looking for the first robin for thebeginning of Spring arrival!

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Letter from the Editor

First, I would like to thank everyone

that contributed to VMAGAZINE’s

February issue which featured some of

our married couples and the “one word”

that best describes their marriage. We

look forward to next year and more

participation!

This month we are featuring “World Missions” it’s never too lateto sow a seed of significance into mission. It is our mission to go

“into all the world” and preach the gospel to every creature.

To learn more about Manifestations Worldwide World Missionsteam, please see the advertisement on the previous page.

Remember,

MANIFESTATION has a voice…..”Are you listening?”

Manifest!

VMagazine

Leola TillmanEditor-In– Chief

Yesmin NegronPhotographer

Alexis GonzalezGraphics Consultant

Contributing Writers

VMAGAZINE3102 E. Lake Ave.Tampa, FL. 33610

www.centerfomanifestation.com

Leola

VMagazine is published monthly Manifestations Worldwide, Inc. it is dis-tributed the first Sunday of each month to all of our partners for a donationof $5. Proceeds from the contributed amount is sown into the benevolenceministry. Comments and suggestions are always welcome. Please email allcomments to [email protected]

Apostle Mark T. Jones First Lady Lisa Jones

Jennifer Cole

Denise & Lucious Jones-“METAMORPHOSIS”

Michelle GuessEmerson Tillman

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The Voice of ManifestationStatement of Purpose

1. To keep the Church family abreast of upcoming events at CFM and the

community

2. To enhance spiritual growth with words of encouragement

So partners, let us hear from you! Who’s celebrating a birthday, engage-

ment, anniversary, birth of a new baby….honor roll recognition or citizen-

ship awards?

Please submit all articles by the last Monday of each month in order that

our magazine is ready for digital distribution by the first Sunday of each

month.

Articles should be submitted in plain text. All photos should be JPEG im-

ages, plain and with no graphics please

This is the season for the manifestation of the sons of God!

g?”VMagazine Page 7

For information on how you can become a part of this team, please [email protected] or visit us on RTarget

(www.mytarget.ning.com).Simply sign up and become an RTarget member to participate on our vir-

tual site.

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Apostle's Prevailing Word

A Life Sentence

There are many things that could, if allowedto, take over and begin to define what ourlives are all about. It is so easy to begin theday with the right focuses in mind, and thensuddenly get pulled into ten different, un-planned directions. Many of us know the fo-cuses, objectives, priorities, and other disci-plines which if followed through with, wouldposition us in a place where we could feel asense of accomplishment, and the furtheranceof our goals.

However, life has a way of throwing things atus, that we could have never planned for. Life pulls us into turns that are sometimes, hu-manly, too sharp to recover from.

This is why it is important for us to already have......A Life Sentence

A life sentence is that "prevailing word" that hangs in the atmosphere of your existence.From that word comes vision, desire, determination, and all of our focuses and priorities.

A life sentence defines the parameters of your involvement in everything, and with everyoneelse.Your life sentence ministers to your subconscious mind, when you feel defeated or hindered,and becomes the basis of hope.

What is your life sentence?What is that word that God has seeded into the atmosphere of your existence that if allowed,and cultivated, would yield unimaginable results?What do you have to accomplish, even if you accomplish nothing else?

Your life sentence is your authority to defy odds that are against you, rebound when othershave given up on you, and redefine yourself when you have been classified, and ostracizedby others.

Living only by God's definition of your existence, is "A Life Sentence".

Dr. Mark T. Jones Sr.

VMAGAZINE Volume 7 Issue 7

Apostle Mark T. Jones Sr.Founder, Manifestations Worldwide, Inc.

Very often, people of purpose and destiny fail to leave an ineradicable mark oneither society or mankind, only to retreat to the heavens without maximizingtheir God-given and intended potential. Dr. Mark T. Jones Sr. is not onlymaximizing what God has deposited in him, but he is also empowering the peo-ple of God to fulfill their purpose on the earth. In this season, he is a voice forthe voiceless. His messages compel the attention of those who seek to discovertheir purpose in life and launch their destiny.

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1 Corinthians 11:1

Why did Paul say “follow my example?” Not because he was trying to be arrogant. During this time the Corin-thian believers didn't know much about the life and ministry of Christ. I can recall playing the childhood gamefollow the leader. The object of the games was to successfully maneuver thru difficult obstacles that would testthe endurance, stamina and the strength of those that followed. at times the person leading would conquer stuntsthat those that followed would fail to complete or vocalize their fears or inability to achieve it.The leader also had a responsibility to make sure that the followers were able to complete each stunt withoutgetting hurt or wounded.Now as adults we find it hard to remember how when we were children, faced obstacles and adversities andpressed through to the end in order to allow those that will come behind us in the game of follow the leader tohave an example that it can be done.Leading truly takes you out of the element of your self. For our sakes Jesus is crucified and suffered death andwas buried. A leader makes sacrifices that usually those that follow can easily opt out of. A follower may neverknow what the leader really has to press through.

"Follow me as I follow Christ"

LADIES...

Ladies AcceptingDeliverance &IdentifyingEnemyStrongholds

VMAGAZINE Volume 7 Issue 7

Join First Lady Lisa Jones each 2nd & 4th Thursdayof each month. 7pm @ the Center For Manifestationfor LADIES Ministry.

First Lady Lisa Jones

“…..are YOU listening?” Page 9

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Venda Worlds 3/2Aquille Freeman 3/2Quan Bess 3/2Tavis Myrick 3/2Anthony Stabler 3/3Douklan Butler 3/5Michael Daniel 3/5Kennisha Mcgee 3/6Tyrell Pittman 3/7Gregory Chappelle 3/8Dayshawn Richarson 3/8Vaisha Grace3/10Larry Anderson 3/15David Watson 3/26Eureka Carswell 3/27

The Poet’s Corner“Possessing the Spirit of The Writer”

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Sis. Jennifer Cole

BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS

His Will His Way His Word

It's not your Will

But His to fulfill

It's not your Way

But His only we pray

It's not your Word

But to us His given sword

Each day that we live

It is only by His Will

Each moment that we might sway

He is there to refresh our Way

Each reading of His Word

Gives us the hope we can't afford.

It has been written

And that's His Will

It has been established

And that's His Way

It has been read

And that's His Word.

So let His Will

Conduct His Way

Through His Word

That was made flesh

And His Holy Spirit that

Dwells within us.

Written By Sis. Jennifer Cole

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VMAGAZINE Volume 7, Issue 7

AGAZINE

Ingredients3 small chicken breast halves3 stalks celery, sliced1 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped1.5 cup low-fat plain yogurt1/4 cup light sour cream1.5 teaspoons dried tarragon leaves2 teaspoons slivered almonds, toasted salt,if desired fresh ground black pepper1 bag (10oz) mixed salad greens

Yesmin Negron

International Cuisine

PreparationSpray skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4 minutes on each side or untilchicken is no longer pink when centers of thickestpieces are cut. Remove from heat and let chicken standat least 10 minutes until cool enough to handle. Chopchicken into small pieces. In large bowl, mix chickenand remaining ingredients except salad greens. Servechicken salad on salad greens.

Toasted Almond Chicken

Light and Easy Dinner!!

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VMAGAZINE Volume 7 Issue 7

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“God is that you?”

Have you ever asked yourself that question? How do I position myself to

hear from God? How do I know it’s actually God speaking? I’m not a prophet canhe still speak to me? God has spoken now what do I do? This month’s article isfor you! I remember early in my walk with God I would laugh and mock peoplewho would hear God say (prophesy) over my life that God had chosen me, howhe was going to use my life for his glory, & be used to impact the lives of manypeople. I laughed because of the present state of mind and condition I was in, Iwas rarely sober when I went to bible studies, meetings and revivals with my

dear Mother Meadows, until, an encounter with God sobered me up and I heardthe voice of God for myself. I was now convinced God really speaks to us. At that

time, I was not consistently reading and studying Gods word. However; I would lay down on my face and pray like I had seen Mother Meadows do and asI laid there within me, I heard these words “and they shall know there has been a prophet among them.” Startled I looked all around the room and im-

mediately jumped up, prayer time was OVER for me. It wasn’t long before I was studying the word and found the scripture in the book of Ezekiel.

Now, let’s cover some vital keys to help you along your journey.

The Word of God is your launching pad after receiving Jesus as your lord and savior and being filled with the Holy Spirit

God wants to constantly commune with you,

#1 Take the restrictions off of God as to how, where, what and when he can speak to you. You don’t have to be in a closet with all the lights out andeveryone in the house in solitude! This requires a positioning of the heart and faith to know you will hear him speak. (Disclaimer) – There are times

when God desire intimate moments with you alone and escaping to your secret place with him is necessary, (Jesus was drawn from the crowd and thedisciples for this time with God) Matthew 26:38-44, but for the most part as we grow in sensitivity to him we can be in a crowd and know the Lord has

spoken!

#2 Expect to hear the Voice of GodDon’t imitate the actions of others without understanding what to expect. I thought I was lying down to speak to God; however I was not expecting himto speak back to me. As you mediate upon his word and wait in his presence his voice will sound like his word, because it is, and what he speaks will be

in alignment with his word. John 1:1

#3 Free your preoccupied mind, when expecting to hear from God. Release your prayer lists, wants & desires and simply allow his agenda to be com-municated into your spirit. Don’t strain your natural ears trying to hear, many of us couldn’t withstand the voice of God unfiltered through the Holy

Spirit! Remember the function of the natural is to communicate the spiritual – reject carnality – 1st Corinthians 2:14

#4 – Purpose in your heart to receive instructions and directions from God and comply Speak back to God by walking in Obedience to what he hassaid, pray according to God’s word. God’s words are heavy take time to journal them so that you may have a reference point, record them and listen to

them again as an encouragement to yourself and others that may read it. Isaiah 8:1 as well as Hab. 2:2 both describe the benefits of recording yourconversations with God!

Most importantly you need to know this privilege can not be purchased, nor does it require some elite status, you must exercise your faith to hear andkeep hearing from God. Remain faithful to the reading of the word of God and understanding what the will of the Lord is for your life.

No ordination or License required,E-mail questions to

Michelle Guess [email protected]

- Michelle

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Prophetess Michelle GuessReviving the Stone Prophetic Ministrywww.revivingthestone.org

Prophetess in the House

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Sis. Belinda Williams

Blessed is he that considereth the poor:

Psalm 41:1

When Belinda Williams discovered the Center ForManifestation, she was happy to hear that ApostleMark T. Jones has a heart for missions. Belindahas traveled extensively throughout the UnitedStates for many years often times teaching in theschools in various countries. Here she is shown inBangkok, Thailand with some of the village chil-dren that she has had the opportunity to serve.

“God’s purpose for my life is to consider the needof the poor in spirit, soul body and finances. Jesusdid and He said, blessed is he that considers thepoor; the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.”

In the photo below, Belinda is shown with villagechildren in Lapaz, Bolivia!

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From behind the camera…..

From the Dance Floor and....

to making bottles, and changing diapers, we are the Bee family and aFamily that prays together stays together

From Jason Bee Leader of the Multi-Media Ministry, and Natacha Bee Praise dancer. We are so happy towelcome our son Nathaniel K. Bee into our life, a child is truly a blessing from God, through the up's anddown's, through the trials and tribulation we endure some of the most hardest time in a young marriage butwe are still standing against the enemy and his evil plan and against spoken words that said we would notmake it. Serving God is our biggest desire pleasing Him only and remaining focused is our goal, now thatGod has blessed us with this precious bundle of Joy we have nothing else to say but "thank you Lord, youhave been so good to us we have found favor in your sight and now our cup runs over with blessing fromyou."

Nathaniel Kevon Bee

born on 02/26/2009

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My name is Deanne McNamara

and I am a Psychotherapist in the Tampa Bayarea. I have my own private practice where Ispecialize in the areas of bereavement andtrauma. I originally belonged to a congrega-tion in Sarasota, Florida for twenty years. Iwas mentored and taught by my pastor andbest friend. Our church focused on the areasof healing and deliverance, and I learned awealth of knowledge through many years ofserving beside a great woman of God.

After many years of service, I left the callof God and became very ill. When I was ly-ing on the hospital bed after I had escapeddeath for the third time, and it was then, thatI cried out to God and told him that I wouldanswer the call. I was healed three weekslater after I returned back to the same churchin which I served for so many years.

Currently, I am on the Pastor’s Wheel, and I hope to be ordained as one of the Pastor’s at Manifestationby next year. I also serve as one of the leaders in the deliverance ministry and as an instructor withAdorned in His Glory. Manifestation has truly been life changing for me. I have discovered God’s plan,purpose and call for my life. The wealth of the word given is beyond anything I have ever known. Everyservice is filled with wholesome Holy Ghost meals. There is not one specific message that I can recall thathas altered my perception, because every message is straight from heaven. Every time the doors open I re-ceive something new and it is fresh manna. I have found the love of a father and a wealth of richness in theSpirit that is beyond measure.

God spoke to me very clearly about Manifestation. We are a generation coming forth, in which God israising an army or a new generation after his own heart. A generation that has a kingdom perspective and akingdom mindset. The depth of this mindset is from heaven not earth. There is a groaning of a nation intravail for the birthing of a new generation bringing forth a glorious manifestation of the Sons of God. Theearth is shaking forth as she labors to bring forth the birthing of new sons. The manifestation of the presentdispensation of time has come and the sons of God shall manifest forth God’s plan, purpose and divine willupon this earth. They will bring heaven to earth in the fullness of measure of the father. The call of the Ap-ostolic and the prophetic generation is purging forth into another level of maturation.

Our Apostle is the manifestation of God’s light here on earth. When light manifests darkness is com-pletely eradicated. When light is present it sets boundaries around darkness. Our Apostle is heaven here onearth. He is God’ light shining in a dark world. As our Apostle says, “We can either be part of the solutionparadigm or part of the problem.” Only we can choose, for the time is drawing near, and those who live alife holy, consecrated and separated from this dark world in order to facilitate God’s plan, purpose and willon earth. It is indeed the time, the season and the hour for manifestation.

Living In God’s Spotlight

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To your Health and wholeness!

Temple Maintenance MinistryAmazing Testimonies

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CFM Temple MaintenanceMinistry is pleased to an-nounce our newest teammember,- Anna K. Minor.

Anna is a Certified FitnessTrainer, who also specialize incore training.

Welcome Aboard Anna!

Emerson & Leola TillmanThank you to all participants for this years healthy challenge!

Jeanette Lewis (before)February 1, 2009

Jeanette Lewis after the challenge, lost 9 pounds!March 1, 2009

The Weight Loss Challenge was a very fun experi-ence. I started out with a great jump on the weight-loss and then it stopped. (Smile). However, I builtup muscle mass in places I never knew existed andloss inches so while my weight may not have de-creased to my target area, my size has come downalmost 2 whole sizes! I'm thrilled!!! I believe thateverything that I learned and practiced within thechallenge caused me to acquire a new lifestyle andmade me realize that my style of living and choiceswere not healthy and that modifications can bemade without me giving up things that I really love.I feel that if I continue to press and work towardsmy ultimate weight loss goals, I will be in my de-

sired size and also have a muchhealthier manner or life.

Kameshia Collins

Kameshia Collins

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How did you do with the weight loss andhealthy challenge? How much did youpersonally lose? What old habits wereyou able to recognize? What strategieshave you put in place to continue on yourjourney to wellness. Do you have a newmindset concerning your body actuallyBEING the Temple of God? CFM Tem-ple Maintenance Ministry would love tohear your victory and triumph story.Please submit all stories to Elder Tillman

Thank you to all of you that participated.It is our prayer that you continue to bemade new, in spirit, soul, and body!

My name is Betty Howard and I lost 17 pounds duringthe weight loss challenge!

I followed the directives that I received from the TempleMaintenance Ministry Team. I drank the water withlemon juice every morning, changed some of my foodgroups to the healthy foods on the list and ate a salad witheach meal, and drank lots of water! I plan on keeping theweight off so I will be following this system from nowon!

Betty Howard (before) Betty Howard (after)

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Apostolic Prayer for Repositioning

THE STRONGER MAN

Father I come to you recognizing that I have a need to be transformed, to be renewed, to be regen-

erated so that I bear the image and likeness of Christ in my mindset, in my reason, in my ideologies,

in my perceptions, in my judgments and in all of my ways. When men deal with me they ought to be

looking into the face of Christ. For I am come to do your will, this is not about me. So as of right

now, I repent, I renounce every action, every relationship, every behavior, everything I was exposed

to, that has pre-disposition me to operating this way.

I sever the tie, I break the cord, I over turn the soul of the stronghold and I confront the strong man

and I pull down principalities and powers and every high thing that exalt itself against the knowledge

of God in my life. And right now I repent and I’m allowing myself with God’s best for my life. Today

I declare I’ll never be victimized by my past again. I’m letting hurts go, Holy Spirit heal wounds,

close sores may your sound be a minister to my life right now.

I receive my freedom, I receive my deliverance, I receive my healing, I receive my breakthrough in

the name of Jesus Christ. I decree and I declare that I am not a victim and I will no longer be victim-

ized by the things that have happened to me. I decree and I declare that I am not under anything. But

I am an over comer, in the name of Jesus Christ under the influence under the power, under the au-

thority, under the nature of the Holy Spirit. I AM the STRONGER MAN, and as the stronger man, I

confront my history, I confront my past, I confront negative words that have been spoken over my life.

I confront bad relationships that I have lived through. I

confront bad dealings with the people of God. And in the

authority of Jesus name I let them all go. I release them

now by faith.

NOBODY OWES ME ANYTHING. But I accept now

the price of Christ, the blood of Christ, the healing of

Christ. He was a ransom paid for my faults, paid for the

faults of other men. So, I choose to let them go and I re-

ceive my new place, I receive my new position, I step into

my new authority. Because in Jesus Christ I am a

STRONGER MAN then the strong man that’s been trying

to bind my life, that’s been trying to hinder my life, that’s

been trying to stop the advancement of my God ordained

purpose.

“I AM THE STRONGER MAN IN JESUS CHRIST!”

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Many thanks to Prophetess Michelle Guess and Reviving the Stone Prophetic Ministries teamfor the presentation of the “You Shall Live” conference!

The conference consisted of a live panel discussion which allowed the panelists to share theirpersonal testimonies of deliverance from many areas including physical abuse, lesbianism, drugabuse, mental conditions, etc. etc. Being able to be transparent is so important in the body ofChrist.High touch and transparent interaction allows those with special deliverance needs to feel confi-dent in knowing that their needs will be met.

Be sure to get your copy of April’s edition of VMAGAZINE to receive a full recap of this awe-some time of release and deliverance!

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What is music? Is it a sound? Is it words? Is it a life-style? For generations, music has transcended cul-tures, and moved nations. In a time warp we find our-selves engrossed in a wave of rhythmic devotions.Devotions? Its just music… right?Music has been an expression of feeling and emotion.As some would say, “it’s my escape from reality” wellyour escape just got real! Think about your favoriteworship experience, the time God just put you on yourface and lifted you up to touch his garment. Did thatleave you expressionless? Where you without emo-tion? Did you have no desire to move, or shout? Ifyou’re like me the answer would be “NO WAY” Icouldn’t contain myself, I didn’t think, I just did. Iwas so full of joy I could not sit still, I would jump upand down, shout, put my hands up, cry if I had to, singalong even if my voice was horrible being, in the pres-ence of God with hundreds of others experiencingwhat I was experiencing meant no one cared. Wewhere all there at that moment for the same thing, toworship.Now, think back to the last time you where in the car,and your “jam” came on? You know the one that takesyou back, way back to your “BC” years. Did you feelthe emotion? Did you sing along? Did you move? Ormaybe you’re so holy that you can’t remember… solet’s try this one. How about that time where yourfriends called and said they had that ticket to the con-cert you heard about on the radio? The one your par-ents wouldn’t let you listen to, let alone go to a con-cert with that music. You got dressed up as fly as youcould, smelled good, and even brushed up on theirmusic while you were in the car on the way to thevenue. Then the lights hit the stage and the music’sfirst note privates through the air waves. Suddenlyyou’re enchanted, you’re moving, you’re screaming,you’re singing, and you don’t care how bad yousound…. Sounds familiar huh?Matthew 6:24 says "No one can serve two mas-ters, because either he will hate one and love theother, or be loyal to one and despise the other.You cannot serve God and riches!" What godwhere you worshiping at that moment? Who wasthe focus of your heart? Who where you loyal to?You can not say you where loyal to God, and youcan’t say “I was just listening to the beat” youwhere in worship. You know you where, and Iknow you’re not proud to say “I worshipped Sa-tan, and I enjoyed it” because you go to churchright? But you did, and it must stop NOW!It doesn’t just stop with the concert, or music inthe car, ipod, computer, or house. Music has in-terjected itself in our way of speech, our interac-tions with each other, the way we respond to

things, what we spend our time, money, effort on,and how we dress. Come on you know I amright, no one would have worn some of the stuffin our closets if it wasn’t on a music video ofsomeone popular. We wouldn’t have been soopen to sexual preferences if we didn’t loveopenly homosexual music icon’s music, nowwould we?Here’s my challenge, examine your listening hab-its, if what you hear doesn’t move you towardsthe one true and living God, chose sides. You’reeither for Christ or you’re against Him. To seehow or why you should make this choice, listento iTombs on our website atwww.cfmemerge.com.

Love, Pastor Al (Youth Pastor of CFM)

Check out our website for more info on EmergeStudent Oasis, get a calendar of events, learnhow to get involved, see past events, listen tomessages, ask for prayer, join a social networkcalled the ESO Nation and get added to the ESOnewsletter “The Edifier” in 2 editions one for stu-dents and one for parents by our parent to pastorassociation “Crossroads”. There is so much todo, get and see, visit us today atwww.cfmemerge.com.

iTOMBS Death by Music

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This is Your Season to………

MANIFEST!