Atlanta's #1 Christian News Source Volume 1 Issue 9
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September 2014
The Olivet Church Where "Families Fellowship"
Man Falls Dead "NOT ON MY WATCH" pg 3
Brown Bag Lunch & Learn on "Human Sexual Exploitation" pg 6
A Film Directed by God "Holy Ghost" pg 7
Dr. Williams HOLMEs ROBINSON JR .
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House of Hope Pastor said, “NOT ON MY WATCH” Smith commanded the devil would not come in on his watch and snuff a life “NOT ON MY WATCH!”
Dr. E. Dewey Smith, Pastor The House of Hope Atlanta
Sunday Morning Sunday, August 17, 2014 was no mundane service at the House of Hope in Decatur, GA, also known as (Travelers Rest) as a man fell dead right in the midst of service while Dr. E. Dewey Smith, pastor ministered the word of God! The commotion captured the attention of Pastor Smith as many of the parishioners soon discovered a man had become severely ill during the service.
Smith stated that God spoke to him and said, “This is a sanctuary, not a mortuary.” As he spoke, the church continued to pray and call upon the name of Jesus. Jesus, Jesus, they repeatedly called. Pastor Smith knew at the name of Jesus, sickness and even death had to bow down to that name! Pastor Smith's confidence in God did not waver for a moment. He continued to trust God and declare His word as he spoke life back into the man. When Smith saw the IV
Smith began to command the church to pray for the medical emergency as he was given information. Pastor Smith was told that the man’s heart had stopped beating for over 10 minutes and he was declared dead upon the arrival of the EMT’s. Smith simply told the church to pray as he instructed the ministers and elders to take the position to do spiritual warfare. They lined against the walls and all others stretched their hands toward the man and fervently prayed.
he said it meant, “I am Victorious” . And yes the man was resurrected from his current situation!
The Command
The Nurse agreed, “Yes he was gone and yes he is back.” This went back and forth for a few seconds…. Then Pastor Smith slowly concluded, “He was gone and now he’s BACK! Somebody give God some praise in here!!!" (PRAISE BREAK!)
Pastor Smith commanded the devil would not come in on his watch and snuff a life. “NOT ON MY WATCH!”
The Nurse
Smith declared to his congregation, "everything that is in your life that seems to be dead, God is about to give it life again!" (PRAISE BREAK!)
It was later discovered that the man was a visitor from North Carolina attending his family reunion, and had he stayed home he would not have lived. GOD IS STILL HANDING OUT MIRACLES! Watch the video at www.christianreporters.com Written By: Etta M. Hicks
One of the church nurses came to give a final report, saying, "He is BACK! He was gone but he is back!" Pastor Smith said, "He's back?" The Nurse responded, “Yes he's back.” Pastor Smith confirmed, "He was gone and he's back?"
The House of Hope Atlanta, is ministering to five generations under the leadership of the senior pastor/teacher Dr. E. Dewey Smith, Jr. House of Hope is located at 4650 Flat Shoals Parkway in Decatur, GA. Visit website at: www.houseofhopeatl.org
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The Olivet Church Where "Families Fellowship" The Olivet Church is where "Families Fellowship in Fayetteville." We are excited for you to experience God's spiritual thrill on the hill. Our mission is "To Know Christ and Make Him Known". We strive to provide a place where people will have a life-changing experience with God. Our vision is: "To bring men and women into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and into responsible church membership through"...: Discipleship - Growing in the Word of God Evangelism - Going into the World for God Stewardship - Giving to the Work of God Worship - Glorifying the Worth of God We Believe the Vision that we can better make disciples by reaching the lost and teaching the found. Our doors are always open to everyone, no matter where you are on your life’s journey. This was the vision and birth of the Olivet Church as it was deposited in the hearts and minds of its visionary Pastors, Rev. Dr. Howard W. Creecy, Sr. and Rev. Dr. Howard W. Creecy Jr. on Sunday, September 15, 1991. This vision became real when Rev. James Sims, Pastor of Shiloh took Pastor and Mrs. Creecy Sr. to Kenwood Church to consider re-entry into the pastoral ministry. It is often said that a good ending is the foundation of a good new beginning. This reigned true for our Founder, Visionary, Extraordinary Leader, Servant, and Pastor of the Olivet Church as he made his transition to be with his heavenly Father on February 28, 2008. “Daddy Creecy” as he is so affectionately remembered, loved the ministry and the members and so often spoke of a growth like we are now experiencing; that the walls of our present building would no longer be able to hold its members. Under the leadership of Pastor Howard W. Creecy, Jr., the Olivet Church experienced unprecedented growth from 2009-2011. In addition to his leadership at Olivet, he also served as the 7th President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. However in that same year, very early in the morning of July 28th, God welcomed home our Pastor, our shepherd and our friend, Rev. Dr. Howard W. Creecy, Jr., who as did his father, left a legacy of love and service to the Olivet ministry membership and the world. In 2012, Dr. William Holmes Robinson was selected as the third Pastor of The Olivet Church in Fayetteville, Georgia. He is affectionately known for a “Thrill on the Hill, Where Families Fellowship in Fayetteville!” Pastor Robinson arrived at Olivet with a vision in his spirit and a mission in his heart, to lead souls to Christ and continue on with his kingdom assignment. He is committed to building a great church both inside and out to stand together united with God, One Mission, One Ministry and One Member at a time..
Dr. William Holmes Robinson Jr., Pastor Dr. Robinson has been awarded many distinguished honors. In 2000, he was the recipient of the prestigious, Isaac R. Clark Preaching Award, from the Interdenominational Theological Center. In, 2005, he was a recipient of the Outstanding Young People of Atlanta Award and highlighted in Who’s Who of Black Atlanta. In addition, his prolific sermons have been featured in editions of the African American Pulpit. Those most notable are “The Great Moses Debate” and “Living a Purposeful Life”. Also, in 2010, Pastor Robinson was inducted into the Morehouse College Distinguished Board of Preachers. Lastly, he is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Pastor Robinson's journey exemplifies that God's grace is sufficient. And as he continues on his path he submits to making God’s will his main goal. He remains humbled by God’s appointment and pledges his commitment to fulfilling God’s purpose for his life. He is grateful for the support of his wife, the love of his life, Erika Raquel EvansRobinson and his beloved children, Winton Kiarii and Kaylin Raquel.
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Here at The Olivet Church we are striving to become the kind of church described in the Bible, where there is teaching based on God’s word, where heart-felt worship is spirit lead, where honest friendships are born, where constant prayer is a priority and where there is compassion for those in need. So whether you are seeking a relationship with God, a new believer with questions about God or a committed Christian who wants to grow your faith, please come and join us. You will experience that the “difference is worth the distance”. We have ministry opportunities for every facet of your life:
Women of Olivet -- The Women of Olivet Ministry provides Christian fellowship opportunities for Christian women with an emphasis on increasing spiritual growth. The Women's Ministry focuses on a wide range of topics in their Sunday school and Saturday Bible Study classes created especially for women. This ministry is dedicated to hosting events and creating resources that nurture women spiritually, socially and emotionally in their relationships with others.
Men of Olivet -The Men of Olivet Ministry is responsible for raising the consciousness of men to immediate responsibility to God, family, church, and the community. This ministry provides opportunities for special fellowships and bible study for the men of the Olivet and the Fayetteville community. They encourage men to become active in the ministries of the church. They strive to be role models and to win more men for Christ through evangelism, Christian education and social services. Couples Ministry The Couples “N” Christ Ministry promotes the positive role that the church plays in strengthening marriage. This ministry focuses on helping couples to develop meaningful communication and spend quality time with each other via date nights, church fellowships and special socials. This ministry is open to all married couples, engaged couples and couples in a meaningful relationship..
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Children and Youth Ministry – The Children and Youth Ministry provides an outlet for each child to learn in their own way about their Christian growth. We provide Children Worship Services on the 2nd and 3rd Sunday of each month at 11am in our Multi-purpose room. This allows the children to learn about God and the Bible on their terms. Children and Youth Ministry the opportunity to be involved in worship by leading services in the sanctuary on the 4th Sunday of each month at our 11am worship service. . Fellowship with us each Sunday. We have a variety of Sunday school classes to cater to William Holmes & Erika Raquel Evans-Robinson, children your needs. Kaylin Raquel and Winton Kiarii. Single Adult Ministry - SinGLE = Saints in Grace Living by Enlightenment is responsible for reaching singles in the church by helping them grow in their spiritual walk, which will enhance the entire body of believers through scripture and leadership by developing and nurturing souls to live for Christ as a single person. This ministry is designed specifically for single adults and provide them a time when they can build relationships with other single’s and create activities that will give single adults a chance to interact with each other by bonding experiences through small groups or retreats. The participants within the SinGLE Adult Ministry: Never been married ~ Divorced ~ Widowed ~ Single Parents ~ Anyone 21 and over..
Our worship services are held at 8:00am and 11:00am. Come hear a mighty word from our servant/pastor/teacher, Dr. William Holmes Robinson, a man of great integrity. He credits the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit for always being his guide and he can always be quoted as saying, “I SEE YOU IN YOUR FUTURE AND YOU LOOK MUCH BETTER THAN YOU DO RIGHT NOW!” We would also like to invite you to join us each Wednesday at 12pm for our Lunch with the Lord Bible Study and Evening Wednesday Bible Study at 6:30pm.
Pastor William Holmes Robinson prays for church family
Learn more about The Olivet Church located at 877 Highway 314 North Fayetteville, GA 30214 - 460-8465 - www.theolivetchurch.org Submitted by Linda H. Williams
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Commissioner Tim Echols Moderator
It was a quiet yet loud lunch for many who attended the Lunch & Learn event on Sexually Exploited Women and Children in the Metro Atlanta area on Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at the Arnall Golden Gregory 171 17th Street NW, Suite 2100, Atlanta, GA 30363. The Arnall Golden Gregory Law firm meeting room was filled to capacity with concerned individuals with brown boxed lunches by Remedy catering, a non-profit organization that helps women transition from sexual exploitation abuse to careers in leadership and entrepreneurial training. Commissioner Tim Echols so eloquently moderated this event to educate the community on the issue of Commercially Sexually Exploited women and children in Atlanta. The statistic says; 1 out of 10 children will experience sexual abuse, more than 90% were sexually abused in the past, 90% of the victims know their abusers, 50% of women in prison were abused, and an estimated 60% of first teen pregnancies have experienced molestation or rape….and the list continues. Hundreds of thousands of children are currently being trafficked for sexual exploitation in the United States. The global market for child trafficking is more than $12 billion dollars a year, with more than 1.2 million victims. We as concerned citizens and Christians must do our part in this devastation, by becoming more aware, exposing the realization, and
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Brown Box Lunch & Learn on “Human Sexual Exploitation” addressing the perception of this growing epidemic. In order to help to engage others in the legislative process for the purpose of protecting women and children, we ourselves must become knowledgeable, and engaged emotionally. We must join together in a collective effort to speak against human trafficking and demand it to STOP!
The presentersfor this event included; Haven ATL Representative, Andi Worley-Street Grace, Phillip BraySafe House Outreach, Mary Frances Bowley-Wellspring Living, Tiffany Sawyer-Georgia Center for Child Advocacy, Senator Renee Unterman-Governor’s Office of Children and Families, Patrick Palmer-Out of Darkness, Sergeant Tommy Kennedy-DeKalb County Special Victims Unit, Lauren Kane-Attorney General’s Office, Dr. Gerald Durley-Providence Missionary Baptist Church, and Justice Harold Melton – Georgia Supreme Court. We do thank them all for painting such a vivid picture on this growing epidemic right here in our back yard. We all must continue to spread awareness and take action on the issue of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of women and children and bring change and restoration to those affected by the issue in our communities. Written by: Etta M. Hicks
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"A one time global World Premiere"
The HOLY GHOST World Premiere Experience is a one-time, live global event. On September 6, 2014 anyone, anywhere, can see the film for free. Funded by 2,500 investors who surged to support Director Darren Wilson’s Kickstarter campaign
HOLY GHOST raised a record-breaking $360,000 in just 45 days to become the #1 most-funded, faith-based film—and the #2 most-funded documentary—in Kickstarter history. Wanderlust Productions is now mobilizing 25,000 of its most deeply dedicated fans to crowd-market and crowd-promote it through the #HolyGhostExperience campaign.
The Movie Holy Ghost
To see the #HolyGhostExperience Movement Campaign, visit us at https://holyghostpremiere.com.
A Film Directed by God "Holy Ghost" Featuring Two Members of the Heavy Metal Band "Korn" While a forward-thinking distribution model is key to this project's success, the content of HOLY GHOST—unprecedented in motion picture history—is the driving force behind the surge of support around the world. Director Darren Wilson shot his fourth film with no script, no plan, and a single goal—to capture reallife evidence of God’s presence on Earth. As a result, HOLY GHOST is surprising from start to finish, documenting actual instances of divine healing, miracles and seemingly impossible events in improbable places. “I come from an artistic home, and I’ve always believed that the best art is the most fearless art. That’s why I am never interested in playing it safe or avoiding controversy as a filmmaker. When I decided to make a movie about this largely unknown subject, it was clearly understood that we would be pushing boundaries, both for Christian and nonChristian audiences alike. At the end of the day, HOLY GHOST is fundamentally a film about risk. We believe audiences will find it fresh, appealing, and authentic—an unexpected spiritual journey filled with hope and surprise,” said Darren Wilson, Director of HOLY GHOST and founder of Wanderlust Productions. The Holy Ghost Film is featuring two members of the heavy metal band Korn, the acclaimed recording artists, recognized faith leaders, best-selling authors and more; filmed in locations all over the world, shot with no script and no plan, and containing real instances of divine healing and miracles
"HOLY GHOST is unlike any movie ever made" , it is the first film of its kind. Filmed in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Monte Carlo, Monaco, at a Korn concert in Iowa, and in Varanasi, India. Darren Wilson’s latest project moves seamlessly at breakneck pace from edgy street ministry to life-threatening encounters to interviews with acclaimed Christian artist Michael W. Smith and acclaimed recording artist Lenny Kravitz—keeping the audience engaged without missing a beat.
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