Greater Chrysolite AME Zion Church

Missionary Sunday!

Join us on Saturday afternoon as we celebrate Bishop Kenneth Monroe’s stellar leadership of the Eastern North Carolina Episcopal District! This IS NOT a ticketed event so come on out and help us honor God’s servant. The program will be followed by a floating reception. Hope to see you there!

Rainbow Tea at Greater Chysolite AME Zion was a success…. If you missed it you missed a treat .. I want to say thank you for all those that supported this great program.. all tables were beautiful.. again thank you ❤️

Merry Christmas from Greater Chrysolite AME Zion!!

Praise God for members of Greater Chrysolite AME Zion Church coming together in prayer and an early morning Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Members of all ages, male and female, participated in the walk exemplifying our theme "Together WE Can". God is Great and Greatly To Be Praised.

💕Please join us as we walk together ( men and women ) for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Everyone is asked to wear pink shirt /top💕& everyone is invited 💕

This is our awesome Male Ushers along with the Usher Board president, Sis.Ellen Lewis and Rev. Kittie Jacobs, Pastor

Greater Chrysolite AME Zion Church Children’s Day Worship! Sis Vera Ellis presented the children choir with new robes. Gifts were given to all children for a successful school year and were encouraged through Gods word from our great pastor Rev.Jacobs. Topic: I Am Not Too Young To Be Used By God 2 Chronicles 34:1-4

Save the Date…Come Out and Enjoy Our Fun Day with Family & Friends!

1. Loving your enemies starts on the Inside
Before you can show any outward display of loving your enemies there must first be an inward transformation. In other words, if you can’t love someone who is against you, the problem is because of what is inside you. The other person is not the problem.

When you reflect on Jesus’ life and character, he demonstrated how much he loved those who were against him. Remember when he was on the cross, he said:..“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” – Luke 23:34
This can only flow from a heart that has been transformed by the love of God and the power of the Holy Spirit. Just so you know, it’s not just something that Jesus did—you can do it, too. Let me remind you of Stephen. Here is how the Bible described him:
Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people. – Acts 6:8
If you are familiar with his story, eventually he was stoned to death for preaching the truth to the Sanhedrin. You can read the whole story in Acts 7. I need to focus your attention on the end of the story (sorry for the spoiler alert if you never read it):
While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep. – Acts 7:59-60

Why was Stephen able to do this? Because he was a man full of the Holy Spirit. His life had been transformed on the inside. If there ever was a real-world way to love your enemies on display, this was it. The good news is, if Stephen could do it, so can you. He is no different than any of us.
2. Be First to Forgive

The second major principle can only happen after God has changed your heart. Once he has done that this becomes a little easier. Here it is…be first. What does that mean? Be the first to offer forgiveness, before someone even asks for it. Be the first to show love, even when you feel like they don’t deserve it. Be first to show kindness even if the person is not very nice.
Why do you need to do this? Because this is what Jesus did and by doing this you truly reflect his character. Consider his words:
If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? – Matthew 5:46-47

The reality is that when you display this type of love to your enemies, you are showing them Jesus. You are showing that you are different than the world. And that, my friends, is what being salt and light are all about.

We Have a Trustworthy Guide

Psalms 32:8-9

8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. 9 Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.

Anyone who is honest will admit that he or she is ill-equipped to go through life alone. Our all-knowing God created us with a need for His guidance. In our own strength, knowledge, and reasoning power, we are simply not able to figure out how to make the wisest decisions. But the Lord’s assuring hand at our shoulder can lead us down right paths to good choices.
The Lord is willing and able to guide us, if we will let Him. It isn’t difficult to fall in step with Him. Acknowledge that you have wandered down paths of life that led to sin and disobedience. Choose to follow His lead instead by reading the Word of God and applying biblical principles to your life. And learn to pray through both large and small decisions as you seek the path He has set for you.
Just beyond our last heartbeat lies eternity. That’s where our Savior is pointing us. The path may not be clear to our eyes, but Jesus is leading us there with a steady and sure hand. Our part is to follow in obedience so that we may reach heaven and hear the Father say, “Well done.”

Greater Chrysolite AME Zion Church will be having Worship Service for New Year’s Eve December 31, 2022 at 8:00pm

You are welcome to Worship the LORD with us!

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭26‬:‭3‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness. A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭14:29-30‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Good morning, our God is mighty and able to deliver you out of any troublesome situation 🙏🏽

“When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God. But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!”
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5:19-23‬ ‭NLT‬‬

The flesh is a mess. Which are you living?

“Then, turning to his disciples, Jesus said, “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear. For life is more than food, and your body more than clothing. Look at the ravens. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for God feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than any birds! Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? And if worry can’t accomplish a little thing like that, what’s the use of worrying over bigger things? “Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? “And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things. These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need. “So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom. “Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven never get old or develop holes. Your treasure will be safe; no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭12:22-34‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Adam made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, “With the help of the Lord I have brought forth a man.” 2 Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. 3 In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. 4 And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering, 5 but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favor. So Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast. 6 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? 7 If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.” Genesis 4:1-7

Cain and Abel’s offerings were different; Abel brought the fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock, and Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil. God looks at the attitude of the person. Abel offered the best (fat portions) and the first (firstborn of his flock), this shows his faith and dependence on God’s providence, and Cain did not.

By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead. - Hebrews 11:4

God was more concerned with faith in the heart when we worship him.

God asked Cain, Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast?. We can see God’s love and concern towards him and told him that the offerings would be accepted if he did it right. And God also warned Cain about sin, sin is crouching at your door, and prevent sin from ruling over him, you must rule over it.

Abel gave the first and the best, while Cain simply gave an offering. Abel displayed his faith and dependence on God’s providence, and Cain did not.

“And he said to me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time [of their fulfillment] is near. Let the one who does wrong, still do wrong; and the one who is filthy (vile, impure), still be filthy; and the one who is righteous (just, upright), still be righteous; and the one who is holy, still be holy.” “Behold, I (Jesus) am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to the merit of his deeds (earthly works, faithfulness). I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End [the Eternal One].” Blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) are those who wash their robes [in the blood of Christ by believing and trusting in Him—the righteous who do His commandments], so that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter by the gates into the city. Outside are the dogs [the godless, the impure, those of low moral character] and the sorcerers [with their intoxicating drugs, and magic arts], and the immoral persons [the perverted, the molesters, and the adulterers], and the murderers, and the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices lying (deception, cheating). “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you and to give you assurance of these things for the churches. I am the Root (the Source, the Life) and the Offspring of David, the radiant and bright Morning Star.” The [Holy] Spirit and the bride (the church, believers) say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take and drink the water of life without cost. I testify and warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book [its predictions, consolations, and admonitions]: if anyone adds [anything] to them, God will add to him the plagues (afflictions, calamities) which are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from or distorts the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away [from that one] his share from the tree of life and from the holy city (new Jerusalem), which are written in this book. He who testifies and affirms these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. The grace of the Lord Jesus (the Christ, the Messiah) be with all [the saints—all believers, those set apart for God]. Amen.”
‭‭Revelation‬ ‭22:10-21‬ ‭AMP‬‬

Good morning beautiful people!
The Pastor Rev. Kittie Jacobs and Greater Chrysolite Church Family would like to invite you all to our Friends and Family Day at 10:00am tomorrow during morning Worship Blessings and Love to all!

Keep an attitude of Gratitude!
Be Grateful!!!

“Now there were some Greeks (Gentiles) among those who were going up to worship at the feast; these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request, saying, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Philip came and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. And Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified and exalted. I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone [just one grain, never more]. But if it dies, it produces much grain and yields a harvest. The one who loves his life [eventually] loses it [through death], but the one who hates his life in this world [and is concerned with pleasing God] will keep it for life eternal. If anyone serves Me, he must [continue to faithfully] follow Me [without hesitation, holding steadfastly to Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me]; and wherever I am [in heaven’s glory], there will My servant be also. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.”
‭‭John‬ ‭12:20-26‬ ‭AMP‬‬