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Volume 5 | Issue 6 | June – July 2019
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F r o m t h e D e s k o f B i s h o p O w e n s<br />
IT IS SO<br />
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Bishop Phillip E. Owens, D.D.<br />
“I know it is so…” Job 9:2a (KJV)<br />
Many times in the Gospels you hear Jesus saying, “...Verily,<br />
verily,” indicating the truth of the matter. This is called a<br />
living truth... Truth that does not change with time nor<br />
situations. For example, it is raining, but it may not always<br />
be rainy. But when Job said, “...It is so,” he spoke of the<br />
immutable (unchanging) word and will of God. Maybe<br />
you did not know that God has spoken these three words<br />
over you. Let us go higher and put these two dynamics<br />
together: “Verily verily - it is so.” What a powerful phrase<br />
for you to believe and to receive! If there are any three<br />
words you can trust, they are “it is so!”<br />
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Elect Lady’s Corner<br />
Jesus Is Still All You Need!<br />
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Elect Lady Patricia A. Owens, D.D.<br />
I listened to a conversation between two older gentlemen that really concerned me. They were supposed to<br />
be renown, senior Christian men that had been pastors and preached extensively throughout the world. They<br />
spoke about their resentment and anger towards Christians that professed the statement: “God is all I need!”<br />
They vehemently resounded their disapproval towards that statement as well as the way Christian pastors<br />
would tell people struggling with pornography, all they needed was the Word. I was deplored with such a<br />
comment from men of God who should be rightly dividing the word of God and not dividing the Truth. Well,<br />
sorry gentlemen; I have to disagree with your opinions and stand on the Word of God. All I need and all you<br />
need or all anyone else needs is Jesus! Need is defined as: “To require (something) because it is essential or very<br />
important; a necessity or obligation created by some situation; something useful, required, or desired that is<br />
lacking; want; requirement.” So, from this definition, Jesus is the epitome of what we need in this life and the<br />
life to come. Jesus is a requirement. He is essential; He is necessary. He is useful; He is obligated to us. He is to<br />
be desired, and we are in great lack and want without Him. There is nothing and no one to be compared to His<br />
need in our lives. We have to be careful that we are not Answering Questions That No One Is Asking! Jesus is<br />
the source of all needs and the fulfillment.<br />
The Word of God makes it very clear of the necessity and need of Jesus alone in our lives. It is impossible to<br />
have Jesus and He not add all the other things we need to live an “abun-dant” life when He is preeminent in our<br />
lives. I am not saying that all you need is a confession of Christ and nothing else matters, because you must also<br />
obey His Word and commandments if you really believe He is all sufficient. As we study His Word, we find out<br />
why and how Jesus is all we need - He provides all we need. Phil 4:19 says: “But my God shall supply all your<br />
need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Pr 3:6 says: “In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He<br />
shall direct thy paths.” Ps 84:11b says: “…No good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly.” Mal<br />
3:10 says: “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, … prove me … if I will not open you the windows of<br />
heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.” Ps 34:19 says: “Many<br />
are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth them out of them all.” Ps 27:10 says: “When my<br />
father and mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up.” Ps 68:5a says He will be: “...A Father of the<br />
fatherless…” Heb 13:5b: “...For He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” I Jn 3:1 says: “Behold,<br />
what manner of love the father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God….” Gen 2:18<br />
says: “And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a help meet for<br />
him.” Eph 4: 11-12 says: “And he gave some, apostles; and some prophets; and some, evangelists; and some,<br />
pastors and teacher; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body<br />
of Christ.” St Jn 14:14 says; “If ye ask anything in my name, I will do it.” Mt 6:33 says: “But seek ye first the<br />
kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things (whatever is needed in your life) shall be added<br />
unto you.” All these scripture passages, and more, assure us that everything we have, we need, or desire comes<br />
from Jesus and through Jesus. Even though people or things or situations have or can bless us, Jesus is always<br />
the source of our needs. He touches them or situations to meet our needs. So, yes, Jesus Is Still All You Need!”<br />
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Ready, Set, Travel: Your Guide to<br />
Bi-Coastal Family Fun<br />
Written by Andrea Slade<br />
Wherever you choose to go this summer to make<br />
family memories, take Jesus with you and do not let<br />
anything get in the way of having a ball with the people<br />
you love the most.<br />
You cannot go wrong going to Disney parks in Anaheim<br />
or Orlando but if you are looking for old world charm,<br />
Catalina Island may be just the spot for you. It is one of<br />
California’s Channel Islands, located southwest of Los<br />
Angeles. A ferry boat will whisk you away to a resort<br />
town from four mainland ports in southern California.<br />
There is a wealth of things for the family to do such<br />
as: relaxing by the beach, hiking, viewing a botanical<br />
garden, and cruising on a glass bottom boat overlooking<br />
the wonders of the sea.<br />
Have you ever wanted to experience wildlife up close?<br />
Virginia’s Safari Park voted top 10 animal attraction<br />
in the United States by “Family Fun Magazine” is the<br />
perfect place for animal lovers. Over 1,000 animals are<br />
there for you to interact with. While in Virginia stop by<br />
Kings Dominion and ride the Intimidator 305, a roller<br />
coaster that reaches the height of 305 feet with a speed<br />
of 90 mph and a G-force of 4.5.<br />
If a good shopping spree excites your teens and<br />
tweens, the Mall of America located in Bloomington,<br />
Minnesota, is their dream destination. Mall of America<br />
has over 520 shops, 50 restaurants and an indoor<br />
amusement park. There are high-end stores such as<br />
Burberry and Nordstrom’s, Chanel Boutique, and<br />
endless entertainment for the kids like Nickelodeon<br />
Universe®, SEA LIFE® Minnesota Aquarium, FlyOver<br />
America and Crayola Experience.<br />
Perhaps you are looking to impart a cultural<br />
perspective on your children. The National Center for<br />
Civil and Human Rights Museum, located in downtown<br />
Atlanta, Georgia, is dedicated to the achievements<br />
of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. A<br />
current exhibit called, Breaking Barriers, recognizes<br />
athletes who have become activists and catalysts for<br />
change on and off the field. Likewise, you may want<br />
to explore our nation’s history by visiting Washington<br />
D.C. There are a wealth of guided tour packages that<br />
explore the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the<br />
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Martin Luther King,<br />
Jr. Memorial and other national monuments.<br />
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Written by Min. Josiah Owens & Tarone Gilbert<br />
What is stopping you from reaching your goal? Is it time? Is it age? Do you think you are too far gone from your goal to even start?<br />
Many have asked themselves these questions when it comes to fitness. But just like your spiritual life, it’s never too late to get on track.<br />
Start now!<br />
3 Keys to Reaching your Goals: 1. Have a plan 2. Stay consistent with that plan 3. And see it through<br />
The following exercise plan is designed for beginners looking to make strides toward their goals. This plan has four sessions that you<br />
can spread throughout your week. If you feel you can do more, well first off, that’s great!<br />
Secondly, you can double up the sessions for one day and decrease your rest times. For any questions on how to perform these<br />
exercises, perform a Google search for the intended workout.<br />
Stretching<br />
Stretching is very important when exercising. You want to make sure your body is warmed up for the physical activity ahead! Stretch<br />
for about 10-15 minutes before and after any physical activity. This could be toe touches, butterflies, arm circles, you name it! After<br />
stretching, it is time to begin your workout!<br />
Session 1:<br />
Session 2:<br />
Session 3:<br />
Session 4:<br />
5 Rounds<br />
6 Rounds<br />
4 Rounds<br />
Run at least 30 minutes.<br />
5 Push Ups<br />
10 Sit Ups<br />
15 BW Squat<br />
Rest 30 seconds after each round<br />
3 Rounds<br />
10 Superman Back Extension<br />
10 Two Count Flutter Kick<br />
Rest 30 seconds after each round<br />
12 Alternate Lunges (6 each leg)<br />
6x Plank Walk-up<br />
6x Lateral Lunges<br />
6x Plank Walk-Up<br />
2 Rounds<br />
25 Leg Raises<br />
25 Sit ups<br />
Rest 60 seconds after each round<br />
For these rounds you are going for<br />
time, meaning there are no set reps<br />
but you have to perform the exercise<br />
until the 30 seconds is up.<br />
Burpees 30 sec<br />
Rest 30 sec<br />
BW Squat 30 sec<br />
Rest 30 Sec<br />
Burpees 30 sec<br />
Rest 60 seconds after each round<br />
Use a walk, jog technique if needed<br />
(jog until you need a break, then<br />
walk as needed, repeat for 30<br />
minutes.)<br />
Look to build up your mileage over<br />
time; do not push too hard.<br />
If you can go 30 minutes try a 5K. If<br />
a 5K is too easy, do a 10K!<br />
Cool down @ 10 min. easy jog,<br />
Static stretching.<br />
4 Rounds<br />
Iso Squat Hold 30 sec<br />
6x Bird Dog (each side)<br />
6x Superman Back Extensions<br />
Rest 60 seconds after each round<br />
So, what’s stopping you from reaching your goal?<br />
The answer is YOU. Don’t stop yourself from reaching your goals.<br />
Be consistent, and see it through!<br />
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Education<br />
Written by Patricia Waucaush<br />
I have had the blessed opportunity for my children to be a<br />
part of the Patricia A. Owens Christian Academy (PAOCA)<br />
since the inception of the school. Raising soaring eagles is such<br />
an honor and a privilege, and along the way I have gleaned<br />
and incorporated three important aspects that have been<br />
instrumental in our home in striving for Christ, academics, and<br />
esteem. First, and most importantly, Matthew 10:41a says, “He<br />
that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive<br />
a prophet’s reward.” I am a firm believer that the blessings that<br />
come from following our God-ordained leaders fall into all<br />
aspects of life, including academically. The PAOCA is a school<br />
that has been prayed into fruition, the namesake is from the<br />
greatest woman of the 21 st century, which makes me a proud<br />
parent of P. A. Owens students. Secondly, the standard that<br />
Bishop and Elect Lady have set forth is to do all with the spirit<br />
of excellence, which coincides with Colossians 3:23, “Whatever<br />
you do [whatever your task may be], work from the soul [that<br />
is, put in your very best effort], as [something done] for the<br />
Lord and not for men” (AMP). In our household, student of the<br />
month is not just a goal, but an expectation. I have two students<br />
on different academic spectrums; subjects and concepts come<br />
easily for one, while certain subjects are challenging for the<br />
other. As a result, we apply different strategies for success and<br />
mastery of skill. We have invested in teacher suggested flash<br />
cards, created extra problems to work on at home, and even<br />
enlisted the help of an older sibling who has experience in that<br />
grade level. Finally, I focus on positive words, and discourage<br />
words with negative connotations. Something isn’t “too hard”<br />
or “impossible”, but a challenge that can be overcome. I restrict<br />
statements that involve words such as dislike or even worse,<br />
hate. Scripture says, “I can do all things through Christ which<br />
strengtheneth me” (Philippians 4:13), and that is what our<br />
home focuses on.<br />
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Wellness<br />
The Health Benefits of Sleep<br />
Written by Megan Bass<br />
How many of us actually get a full, restful night of sleep on a regular basis? Most of the time we shorten our sleep in order to<br />
coordinate it with our busy schedules. However, sleep is vital to a healthy lifestyle and can benefit your heart, weight, mind,<br />
and every other part of your body.<br />
One of the ways sleep can improve your health is by sharpening your memory. According to The National Sleep Foundation,<br />
sleep triggers changes in which the brain solidifies memories to strengthen connections between brain cells and information<br />
transfer in order to help you concentrate and have quicker response time during waking hours.<br />
Sleep is also the body’s natural way of restoring itself after a full day of activity has caused cell damage. While you are relaxing,<br />
your body is hard at work repairing these cells in order to produce more proteins needed to restore these cells.<br />
Lastly, it is recommended that you get at least 8 hours of sleep per night. Sleep can help reduce levels of stress caused by sleep<br />
deprivation. Stress hormones usually peak during afternoon and early evening hours making it harder for you to fall asleep.<br />
The book of John 11:12 KJV says, “Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.” It is important to get a good<br />
night’s sleep, it will help your body function properly and you will feel energized and alert the next day.<br />
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