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Sunday, December 31, 2017
S p e c i a l P r ay e r Founding Pastor Emeritus, The Reverend William A. Lawson B e r e av e d The Family of Sis. Yotarsha Barker Sis. Samantha Lawson and Family The Family of Rev. Ronald Materre Sis. Lena Harris and Family The Family of Dr. William Harmon Sis. Wanda Hughes, Rev. Kim Hatton and Family Sis. Charlotte Simon-Calloway and Family
journeY through the
scriptures wheeler avenue baptist church - 2018
H o s p i ta l i z at i o n Rev. Yvonna Davis Deaconess Joyce Lang Sis. Lena Singleton H e a lt h C o n c e r n s Rev. Gloria Fikes Deacon Harold Mullins, Sr. Deaconess Carol Umstead Sis. Virginia Webb Please extend a special prayer for those who have labored diligently in behalf of the work of this Congregation for decades and are now experiencing frailty of the flesh. Among these individuals are the following: Deaconess Lizie Allen Deaconess Connie Humber Deacon Jesse Brady Deaconess Jacqueline Jackson Deaconess Delores Clark Deacon Robert Prater Deacon James Clark Deaconess Carol Umstead WABC Campus WiFi Xfinity wifi (login with your Comcast Username & Password) WABC Guest WiFi Password: 3826wabc **Prayer requests received as of December 29, 2017
Rev. Dr. Marcus D. Cosby, Senior Pastor Rev. Alexander E.M. Johnson, Associate Pastor Rev. William A. Lawson, Founding Pastor Emeritus
wheeler avenue baptist church - 2018 Rev. Dr. Marcus D. Cosby, Senior Pastor
Rev. Alexander E.M. Johnson, Associate Pastor Rev. William A. Lawson, Founding Pastor Emeritus
2018 WABC Church-Wide daniel fast Greetings, Church Family! As has been previously mentioned, on January 1, 2018 we will begin our journey through the Scriptures as we read from Genesis through Revelation each of the 365 days of this year. The entire calendar of our readings will be disseminated on the first Sunday of the month (January 7th), but the following will guide us
In addition to our daily readings, we will begin our annual Church-Wide Daniel Fast, Tuesday, January 2nd. This year’s fast will conclude January 31st and will give to us the opportunity to engage various spiritual disciplines at once—the reading of Scripture, fasting and praying—as we move through the beginning of 2018. (Stay tuned for more information about our congregational prayer times for the month.) Whether you’ve engaged the Daniel Fast before or not, be sure to read the following as you prepare for the Fast. You may also refer to our website for even more information regarding our discipleship journey this year.
through the first six days of the year until we gather together as a church family on the first Sunday.
2018 WABC Church-Wide
Daniel Fast
Please take note that the readings will observe the following daily pattern:
Excluding Sundays
Sunday—Readings from the Gospels* (New Testament) Monday—Readings from the Books of the Law (Old Testament) Tuesday—Readings from the Epistles (New Testament) Wednesday—Readings from the Books of History (Old Testament) Thursday—Readings from the Psalms (Old Testament) Friday—Readings from the other Books of Poetry (Old Testament) Saturday—Readings from the Books of Prophecy (Old and New Testaments)
January Week One: Monday Genesis 1-3 Tuesday Romans 1-2 Wednesday Joshua 1-5 Thursday Psalms 1-2 Friday
Job 1-2
Saturday Isaiah 1-6 Sunday
Matthew 1-2
*Once we have completed the four Gospels we will read through the Book of Acts
tuesday, january 2 - Wednesday, january 31
FOODS TO
enjoy
All fruits. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Fruits include but are not limited to apples, apricots, bananas, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, cantaloupe, cherries, cranberries, figs, grapefruit, grapes, guava, honeydew melon, kiwi, lemons, limes, mangoes, nectarines, oranges, papayas, peaches, pears, pineapples, plums, prunes, raisins, raspberries, strawberries, tangelos, tangerines and watermelon. All vegetables. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Vegetables include but are not limited to artichokes, asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chili peppers, collard greens, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, ginger root, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, mustard greens, okra, onions, parsley, potatoes, radishes, rutabagas, scallions, spinach, sprouts, squashes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, yams and zucchini. Veggie burgers are an option if you are not allergic to soy. All whole grains, including, but not limited to, whole wheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes and popcorn. All nuts and seeds, including, but not limited to, sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts and sesame. Also, nut butters including peanut butter. All legumes. These can be canned or dried. Legumes including, but are not limited to, dried beans, pinto beans, split peas, lentils, black eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans and white beans. All quality oils including, but not limited to, olive, canola, grape seed, peanut and sesame. Beverages: spring water, distilled water or other pure waters. Other: tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices.
FOODS TO
avoid
All meat and animal products including, but not limited to, beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish. All dairy products including but not limited to milk, cheese, cream, butter, and eggs. All sweeteners including, but not limited to, sugar, raw sugar, honey, syrups, molasses, and cane juice. All leavened bread including Ezekiel Bread (it contains yeast and honey) and baked goods. All refined and processed food products including, but not limited to, artificial flavorings, food additives, chemicals, white rice, white flour, and foods that contain artificial preservatives. All deep fried foods including, but not limited to, potato chips, French fries and corn chips. All solid fats including shortening, margarine, lard and foods high in fat. Beverages including, but not limited to, coffee, tea, herbal teas, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, and alcohol.
Remember, READ THE LABELS!
S p e c i a l P r ay e r Founding Pastor Emeritus, The Reverend William A. Lawson B e r e av e d The Family of Sis. Yotarsha Barker Sis. Samantha Lawson and Family The Family of Rev. Ronald Materre Sis. Lena Harris and Family The Family of Dr. William Harmon Sis. Wanda Hughes, Rev. Kim Hatton and Family Sis. Charlotte Simon-Calloway and Family
journeY through the
scriptures wheeler avenue baptist church - 2018
H o s p i ta l i z at i o n Rev. Yvonna Davis Deaconess Joyce Lang Sis. Lena Singleton H e a lt h C o n c e r n s Rev. Gloria Fikes Deacon Harold Mullins, Sr. Deaconess Carol Umstead Sis. Virginia Webb Please extend a special prayer for those who have labored diligently in behalf of the work of this Congregation for decades and are now experiencing frailty of the flesh. Among these individuals are the following: Deaconess Lizie Allen Deaconess Connie Humber Deacon Jesse Brady Deaconess Jacqueline Jackson Deaconess Delores Clark Deacon Robert Prater Deacon James Clark Deaconess Carol Umstead WABC Campus WiFi Xfinity wifi (login with your Comcast Username & Password) WABC Guest WiFi Password: 3826wabc **Prayer requests received as of December 29, 2017
Rev. Dr. Marcus D. Cosby, Senior Pastor Rev. Alexander E.M. Johnson, Associate Pastor Rev. William A. Lawson, Founding Pastor Emeritus
wheeler avenue baptist church - 2018 Rev. Dr. Marcus D. Cosby, Senior Pastor
Rev. Alexander E.M. Johnson, Associate Pastor Rev. William A. Lawson, Founding Pastor Emeritus
2018 WABC Church-Wide daniel fast Greetings, Church Family! As has been previously mentioned, on January 1, 2018 we will begin our journey through the Scriptures as we read from Genesis through Revelation each of the 365 days of this year. The entire calendar of our readings will be disseminated on the first Sunday of the month (January 7th), but the following will guide us
In addition to our daily readings, we will begin our annual Church-Wide Daniel Fast, Tuesday, January 2nd. This year’s fast will conclude January 31st and will give to us the opportunity to engage various spiritual disciplines at once—the reading of Scripture, fasting and praying—as we move through the beginning of 2018. (Stay tuned for more information about our congregational prayer times for the month.) Whether you’ve engaged the Daniel Fast before or not, be sure to read the following as you prepare for the Fast. You may also refer to our website for even more information regarding our discipleship journey this year.
through the first six days of the year until we gather together as a church family on the first Sunday.
2018 WABC Church-Wide
Daniel Fast
Please take note that the readings will observe the following daily pattern:
Excluding Sundays
Sunday—Readings from the Gospels* (New Testament) Monday—Readings from the Books of the Law (Old Testament) Tuesday—Readings from the Epistles (New Testament) Wednesday—Readings from the Books of History (Old Testament) Thursday—Readings from the Psalms (Old Testament) Friday—Readings from the other Books of Poetry (Old Testament) Saturday—Readings from the Books of Prophecy (Old and New Testaments)
January Week One: Monday Genesis 1-3 Tuesday Romans 1-2 Wednesday Joshua 1-5 Thursday Psalms 1-2 Friday
Job 1-2
Saturday Isaiah 1-6 Sunday
Matthew 1-2
*Once we have completed the four Gospels we will read through the Book of Acts
tuesday, january 2 - Wednesday, january 31
FOODS TO
enjoy
All fruits. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Fruits include but are not limited to apples, apricots, bananas, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, cantaloupe, cherries, cranberries, figs, grapefruit, grapes, guava, honeydew melon, kiwi, lemons, limes, mangoes, nectarines, oranges, papayas, peaches, pears, pineapples, plums, prunes, raisins, raspberries, strawberries, tangelos, tangerines and watermelon. All vegetables. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Vegetables include but are not limited to artichokes, asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chili peppers, collard greens, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, ginger root, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, mustard greens, okra, onions, parsley, potatoes, radishes, rutabagas, scallions, spinach, sprouts, squashes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, yams and zucchini. Veggie burgers are an option if you are not allergic to soy. All whole grains, including, but not limited to, whole wheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes and popcorn. All nuts and seeds, including, but not limited to, sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts and sesame. Also, nut butters including peanut butter. All legumes. These can be canned or dried. Legumes including, but are not limited to, dried beans, pinto beans, split peas, lentils, black eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans and white beans. All quality oils including, but not limited to, olive, canola, grape seed, peanut and sesame. Beverages: spring water, distilled water or other pure waters. Other: tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices.
FOODS TO
avoid
All meat and animal products including, but not limited to, beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish. All dairy products including but not limited to milk, cheese, cream, butter, and eggs. All sweeteners including, but not limited to, sugar, raw sugar, honey, syrups, molasses, and cane juice. All leavened bread including Ezekiel Bread (it contains yeast and honey) and baked goods. All refined and processed food products including, but not limited to, artificial flavorings, food additives, chemicals, white rice, white flour, and foods that contain artificial preservatives. All deep fried foods including, but not limited to, potato chips, French fries and corn chips. All solid fats including shortening, margarine, lard and foods high in fat. Beverages including, but not limited to, coffee, tea, herbal teas, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, and alcohol.
Remember, READ THE LABELS!
