|  | Say What Now??? | |  | ChristianFellowship Evangelistic Church, Inc is a house of worship for congregants, a beacon of hope and support for the community, and a safe haven for community members, the disenfranchised, and members of the congregation.
| | We are 2024 Sophmores! | Can you believe we're already in the second quarter of 2024? In school talk we are entering the sophmore quarter of this year. The greek translation of this word describes us as "sophos moros" or "wise fools". Our 2024 theme is "Called to Be Holy & Healthy" and so prayerfully we have gained wisdom in both Holiness and Health. The question is to evaluate if we are truly as "moros" as we were on January 1st. In short, I'll say NO. Think about it. Over the last few months we have seen many |
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| challenges, some old and others brand new. Yet, as we navigate them all with God's grace we are still here, breathing on schedule. But get this - I choose to learn from these experiences. Our challenge is to ask our Heavenly Father "What should I learn from these times?" so that we get insight the FIRST time. Proverbs 4:7 GNT states "Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. Whatever else you get, get insight." Since we can't go back and do it all over again (Groundhog Day movie anyone?), let's choose to learn how to handle things better in the future. Me finally learning enough to avoid the exact same lesson over and over is called wisdom. No sir. 2024 isn't done yet, but if we position ourselves to learn from our own lives, then we will be much more sophos than moros! So let's keep learning & growing, and whatever else you get, embrace wisdom! Peace. Pastor Mike | | Recent Events | | Welcome Member!
New Member Clifton Ferguson was presented with his New Member Certificate on March 17, 2024. Having joined CFEC and completed the New Member Classes, Brother Ferguson is now a fully-fledged member of CFEC. We are excited to have Brother Ferguson and would like you to help us welcome him to the CFEC family!
(Pictured: L to R:Pastor Michael Kea, Brother Clifton Ferguson, and Assistant Pastor Melissa Bolden). Photo credit: Jackie Cordery
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| | Assistant Pastor Melissa Bolden’s Anniversary Celebration | | On March 10, 2024, CFEC celebrated our Assistant Pastor Melissa Bolden’s one year anniversary as Assistant Pastor. The entire church participated in the surprise. Pastor Bolden is a bundle of energy around the church. She is always checking to make sure things are running smoothly, every member is doing okay, praying for members of our CFEC family, members of the community, and strangers that she passes along the way. Pastor Bolden never wants anyone to do anything for her…instead, she always tries to be a blessing to everyone else. That is the reason CFEC planned the surprise for her…there is no one more deserving! The youth prepared a tribute to her, there was a special slide show prepared for her, the church presented her with a gift, there was food and a cake after the service, and there were several visitors she was not expecting to see. |
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| Pastor Bolden, we love you, we are proud of all you have accomplished, we recognize all you do to help CFEC accomplish our mission, and we are overjoyed to count you as one of our own! |  | Pictured above (Top: Assistant Pastor Melissa Bolden; Row 2: L to R Anniversary Cake, Assistant Pastor Melissa Bolden and her husband, Deacon Terrance Bolden, Assistant Pastor Melissa Bolden; Row 3: L to R Slide Show, Youth Verbal Congratulations, Youth Presentation. [Photo Credit: Elder Judy Sherman and Deacon Terrance Bolden]
| | Spotlight on Audio-Visual Ministry | | With technological advances on the rise, CFEC is extremely proud of our Audio-Visual Ministry. The CFEC AV Team is a vital component of CFEC, and the product they provide contributes much to the quality of our service. Bethany Kea is the Chief Engineer of the CFEC Audio-Visual Ministry. Other members of the CFEC AV Ministry include Danielle Outterbridge, Caylin Bolden, Jordan Terrell, and Jaden Gordy. The AV Team is responsible for setting up Zoom, Facebook Live, service recordings, controlling sound online and in the sanctuary, camera operation and control, attendance, project scriptures, song lyrics, and special announcements on the screen in the sanctuary, perform quality control checks, correct any and all AV deficiencies, and stay abreast of new audio-visual techniques. The entire CFEC AV Team is comprised of CFEC youth. Not only do they provide a stellar audio-visual product, they all attend school, perform their service as volunteers, are prompt, professional, respectful, pleasant, respond readily to requests for assistance, and ensure they epitomize excellence in word and deed.
(Pictured below Left to Right: Bethany Kea and Jordan Terrell). [Photo Credit: Elder Kevin Outterbridge] |  |  | (Left to Right: Jordan Terrell and Bethany Kea in AV Booth during Sunday service on March 17, 2024) | | Contributions | | ***Contributions to our newsletter are encouraged. If you would like to include something in CFEC: Say What Now??? email your copy to top1sg1@gmail.com NLT the 20th of the month. Community events, accomplishments of members, etc. We would be pleased to publish all uplifting copy. If possible, please include a photo, your name, and a number where you can be reached with all copy. It takes a village to make CFEC: Say What Now??? a success! | | | CFEC Contact Information | | CFEC, 2331 W. Clearfield Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132 Phone: (215)225-3090 Email address: cfecministry@gmail.com Zoom: (ID) 810 964 3142 (PW) cfec2020 Web page: www.CFEC.church Connect with CFEC (Text messages, etc.): (662)367-9273 | |
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