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| News Bulletins |
Beginning 10/5/2008, Sunday morning worship service will
begin at 10:00 am.
Beginning 10/7/2008 Sunday morning Sunday School as traditionally
been known will be eliminated. It will be replaced by: EquipU,
to be held every Tuesday evening at
7:15 pm at the 6001 S.
Anthony Blvd. location.
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 Meeting the Candidates
In a rare opportunity, Pastor Payton meets Senator Barack
Obama. Even though Come As You Are Community Church does
not endorse or promote any candidate or political party,
congregates are encouraged to support our countries Leaders.
As scripture states in 1Timothy 2:1-2, I exhort therefore,
that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions,
and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and
for all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and
peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. |
| SISTERS WHO CARE |
On Wednesday April 30th women from Heart2Heart/Sisters
Who Care traveled across town to share a meal and fellowship
with Mothers and their children who reside at the Charis
House. Charis House is a transitional housing facility
for the homeless and recovering substance abusers.
The ladies were thankful for the outpouring of God's love
on them. A meal was served and there was more than
enough for all of the residents and the staff. Our
sisters even relieved the residents and staff of their
usual clean up duties by taking care of all of those
things so that staff could enjoy the food and fellowship
as well.
This so impacted one of the residents that she beamed with
appreciation and verbalized her gratefulness. While
milling about with the residents one woman approached us
and began speaking about her intense desire to have a relationship
with God. She shared that she felt drawn to the sisters
of H2H/SWC because we weren't wearing Jesus' pins, carrying
big Bibles or shoving Jesus down their throats...but we
were walking out the love of God to them!!!
Each woman and child received gift bags and an invitation
to attend our "You Don't Know My Story" original stage
production on May 10, 2008, where we believe the Holy Spirit
will draw them closer to accepting Christ as their
Personal Savior.
Prayer concluded this wonderful day of sharing and
caring.
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| CONGRATULATIONS
TO ALL 2008 GRADUATES! |
 Anthony Montrell Washington is currently a Senior at
Paul Harding High School. He is a proud member of
the 2007-2008 State Champion Football Team and a 3-year
participant in marching band. Mr. Washington is a
Youth Leader at Come as You Are Community Church Chain
Breakers, under the direction of Pastor Anthony Payton
and Ezekel Easton.
Anthony joined the 21st Century Scholar Program in 2003. Using
this and the knowledge he has gained in the Black College
Club, he plans to attend a historical black university
to pursue a career in business with a primary focus on
becoming an entrepreneur.
He gives all thanks on this successful spiritual journey
to God and those angels here on earth; his father, Anthony
Sr., mother, Denita, brother, Quintin, Auntie, Angie, Favorite
teacher and mentor Gylnn Hines and last but not least,
Grandma Bell.
A scripture in the Bible that I live by is “No
weapon formed against me shall prosper”. I
have endured many weapons that attempted to form against
my life the past year,but I refuse to bow down to them.
As my mom always says to me “Success is not an
option for the Washington’s it is a mandate!
High school graduation is just a train stop on the
journey God has for me, but thank god to all of you
who created a fence of love and support in this stage
of it!
Peace & Blessings, Anthony Washington |
Terrie A. Jordan has 12 years experience
in various leadership positions serving in organizations,
ministry, and educational capacities. She graduated with
honors from Wayne High School in 1997, where she was involved
in Student Council, African American Club, National Honors
Society, Track and Cheer block. Ms. Jordan joined the United
States Marine Corps shortly their after, where she served
her county for 8 years. In 2003, Sergeant Jordan was deployed
to Iraq for one year, heroically servicing as Platoon Commander
in Bagdad, Asnaria, and Kuwait. In 2004, Terrie achieved
her Bachelor Degree from Purdue University in Psychology.
While doing so she served in several organizations to include:
Student Government, Black Collegian Caucus, Omicron-Psi
National Honors Society, American Association of Marriage
and Family Therapists, Tap Tap Outreach Ministry, and Rainbow
Push Coalition.
In addition, Ms. Jordan occupied many roles
in church ministries to include, Sunday school teacher,
choir director, youth coordinator, and out-reach leader.
In her spare time she occupies the role of dance choreographer,
personal trainer, and youth mentor. She presently is graduating with her Masters
of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Indiana University.
She intends on attaining her licensure for Mental Health
Counseling in September. She currently is employed
at Crossroad Fort Wayne Children’s Home where she has
served as assistant director, director, program manager and
currently case manager of the male intensive secure-care
division.
She presently leads the spiritual life division
at her facility, is the secretary of The Ministry in Jesus
Christ, Vice President of S.T.A.N.D. Ministries, and is apart
of the leadership staff of Chain Breakers Youth Church. Terrie
intends on continuing her passion of advancing God’s
kingdom through educating, leading, serving, and mentoring
others to Christ. |
 Regena Hardy
My name is Regena Hardy. I have been led to serve the
Lord by providing integrity, spirituality, and excellence
to the social service industry. I have an anointed seven
year old blessing named Isaiah who brings joy to my life!
This is a year of completion and new beginnings for me
as I am recently a graduate from the University of Cincinnati
receiving my Master’s Degree from the School of Social
Work and am looking forward to continuing my knowledge
through the completion of my licensure within the next
two years.
Currently, I have been offered full time employment as
a Clinical Provider with a well known Social Service Agency
here in Ohio. However, I want to be certain that I remain
on the path that God has mapped out for me. It is my heart’s
desire to be placed in an arena that the Lord would have
me serve him during this season of my life! Regardless
of where HE places me, I am truly blessed for the opportunity
to work in a field where my professional goals so easily
coincide with my spiritual lifestyle. |
I am Sandra Thomas a proud Come As You
Are Community Church member since 2004. I currently work
as an Intake Coordinator for a Specialized Foster Care
Agency.
 In June 2005 Indiana University’s Masters of Social
Work part time program came to the Indiana-Purdue Fort
Wayne campus. I immediately applied for the program because
for years I thought about obtaining a Masters in Social
Work. However, I was unwilling to travel to the campuses
that offered the program and I did not feel confident because
I had not been to school in 21 years. The last time I was
in school was when I received a Bachelor’s in Public
Affairs from Indiana University in Bloomington.
After I applied, I thought what did I do? What was I thinking?
I can’t do this.
Well with the direction of the greatest navigator of my
life, GOD and the people HE strategically place in my life
I successfully obtained a Masters in Social Work.
While in school and at times feeling discouraged I often
thought about what First Lady Sandy said to me; “If
GOD brought you to it, HE will see you through it”.
I shared this to say; to anyone contemplating going back
to school; ALL things are possible…only Believe
and Trust in GOD.
“GOD is before you, he will be your guide; GOD is
behind you no ill you can betide; GOD is beside you to
comfort and cheer, GOD is all around you, so have no fear.” Anonymous
I like to take this opportunity to thank my CAYACC family
for their support, encouraging words and prayers. |
 Shirah Bennett
Shirah will graduate from Snider High School with a Core
40. She was a member of the cheerleading squad, track team
and also on the Homecoming Court. She will be attending the
University of Indianapolis where she received a variety of
scholarships including track. Her major will be nursing as
she would like to become a pediatric nurse. |
Melody Burnett
My name is Melody Burnett, and I love the Lord, His idea
for my life is becoming mine. I was born in Cincinnati
OH in 1964, that makes me 43 years young. I'm now divorced
with three beautiful children, two of my children have
already left the nest and seek God now directly for their
path. (Praise the Lord) . I'm Owner/Operator of Style of
Melody. I'm looking forward to becoming a graduate from
Concordia University with a Bachelor of Science Degree
in Criminal Justice this summer. My next objective will
be to open up a group home, Purpose Driven Disciples. The
thought of returning to school for my masters in Social
Work or going to Law school has come to mind, but I have
learned to wait on the Lord. I just want to leave this
earth with the legacy God has predestined me for. |
 Thomas Kelsaw
Thomas will graduate from Snider High School with a Core
40. He was a member of the football and track teams, as well
as the Homecoming Court. He will be attending the University
of Indianapolis where he received a variety of scholarships
including football and track. His major will be sports management,
as his primary goal is to become a professional football
coach or work in the sport of football in some capacity. |
 Brittani Whitaker
Graduate of Ravenscroft Beauty College, daughter of Karen
Whittaker, and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Whittaker. |
 Franzita Woods
My name is Franzita Woods. The youngest daughter of Faye
Woods. I was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I attended
four years of high school at North Side taking academic courses
and graduated in 1994. I have received my Associates Degree
in Business Management from IVY Tech Community College in
2006.
I will receive my Bachelors Degree in Business Management
from Tri-State Community College on May 3, 2008. This degree
will help me to make a positive impact organizationally through
utilizing and refining my professional expertise in a leadership
capacity in the working industry. A Master Degree is in the
forecast in a couple of years.
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My name is Joseph William
Tate Timberlake and I am the
son of Joe W. & Vicki C (Tucker) Timberlake. I
attended Southern Heights Elementary, Memorial Park Middle
and graduated from Wayne High School in 1992. At a
young age I was told that I could become anything I wanted
to be, and getting a college education was important for
me to succeed. I've had some hurdles in my life, but
I overcame them all. But, I couldn't have gotten this
far in life without my family, loved ones, and the love
of Jesus Christ. I graduated May 17, 2008 from Indiana
Tech with an Associates Degree of Science in Business Administration
(Management Speciality), and I'm not done yet! I will
continue my education, seeking my Bachelor's Degree as well
as my MBA. My goals in life are to become a CEO and
have a business of my own. |
| Ministry Meetings Schedule |
| Click
here for a complete listing of CAYACC ministries
scheduled meeting times and locations. |
| S. T. A. N. D. Ministries, Inc. |
 January
15, 2008
Since 2003, the women of S.T.A.N.D. Ministries, Incorporated,
(Sisters Traveling A New Direction) under the leadership of
Founder & Visionary, Minister Lichelle L. Beeler, have been
LEADING people to Christ, TEACHING them life principles according
to the Word of God, and EQUPPING them as witnesses and workers
for Jesus Christ. The original purpose of the Ministry was
to minister to the needs of single women; however, the Ministry
now encompasses women from all walks of life. At the core
of the Ministry is the message of Salvation through Jesus
Christ, the study of the Word of God, prayer and fasting,
spiritual gift development, leadership/ministry training,
evangelism & outreach, and Christian fellowship. S. T. A.
N. D. ministers to women who are new in Christ, who are in
need of spiritual restoration, who desire to grow in their
spiritual walk, and who desire to develop godly relationships.
It is their purpose to teach and equip women that they may
be able to STAND against the wiles of the devil (Ephesians
6:10-18).
Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
from 6:30-8 P.M. at 6001 South Anthony Boulevard, Fort Wayne,
Indiana, 46816. Refreshments are served, and childcare is
provided. For more information, contact Lindsay Boice, Executive
Administrator, at (260) 478-9976 or Minister Beeler at (260)
492-4253. |
| Pastor Curry - Bible Study Style |
I was able to attend Tuesday evening Bible Study and was
so blessed to get to hear Pastor Kim Curry. We were being
taught out of the Book of Ester. At the beginning Pastor Curry
asked everyone what they knew about the book of Ester and
my daughter said nothing. She actually read through the 5
chapters that were being discussed. At the end of class, she
said, "Mom, I read through those chapters when he told
us what we were going to be talking about and I understood
none of it, but by the time he finished teaching the lesson,
I understood it all."
I enjoyed so much his style of teaching that when he called
me out to read, the comfortable atmosphere he created gave
me the courage to stand. I normally get very nervous when
it comes to doing things in front of people because I fear
making mistakes. I wasn't nervous and I did mess up! I had
my travel Bible and I couldn't see all the words to read.
LOL! But it was ok and I didn't feel awkward or out of place.
I know I can speak for my daughter as well. We appreciated
his teaching and involving everyone in the study of God's
Word. Like I said before, we have been blessed by attending.
Encouragement message from Sis. Rhonda Riley
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Joyce Caldwell - State Student VBS Multiplier |
There is nothing like the excitement of over 1000 Vacation
Bible School Leaders coming together for a weekend of training,
equipping, and fellowship. It is loud, energetic, and FUN!
Indiana's State Vacation Bible School Team, 20 members strong,
joined leaders from across the USA at Ridgecrest Conference
Center in North Carolina for the National VBS Institute January
10-12.
Joyce Caldwell from Come As You Are Community Church joined
the team for a second year. She partners with Joe Mayes as
a State Student VBS Multiplier. Joyce brings a passion for
equipping youth leaders, showing them how Youth VBS can impact
the lives of students in the local church and prepare them
to be workers, assisting preschool and children's VBS teachers.
As you can see, Joyce was busy meeting new friends from Indiana,
other states, and of course LifeWay. It is a blessing to see
God raise up leaders, like Joyce, from the local church to
encourage and equip others across Indiana. |
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Indiana Healthy Marriage and Family Coalition
is commited to promoting healthy relationships.
Our three tier strategy addresses legislation to treat divorce
as a health issue; comprehensive counseling for couples in
crisis; and an education program designed to increase awareness
and provide the necessary tools to build and sustain healthy
marriages and families.
Classes are available for individuals who are married, separated,
single or divorced.
Course topics include: Franklin-Covey-Habits of a Successful
Marriage, How To Make A Good Thing Better, FAMLI-Skills, and
Bridal Blessing.
View the IHMFC 2008 Calendar here.
J. B. Pressey, Trainer/Family Life Coordinator
1-260-447-6036, Ext. 303 (Office)
1-260-466-2324 Mobile
http://www.ihmfc.org
http://www.breadfromheaven9.org
"Nothing Feels Better Than A Good Marriage" |
| New Life Community Church Celebrates
its First Year Anniversary |
| January 2008
One year ago, God put a vision in the heart of Jimmie Ruffin
to start a new work where the Word of God would be lifted
high. A small group of dedicated saints affirmed that vision
and with God's provision Pastor Jimmie and approximately
30 charter members launched New Life Community Church on
January 7, 2007. Today, the members of NLCC are reaching
out evangelistically, edifying the body spiritually and
exalting Christ supremely as they celebrate their one-year
anniversary.
"We praise God for the support and prayers of Come
As You Are Community Church," said Pastor Jimmie. "Their
fellowship has given us great joy and encouragement."
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| Come See Ministries
- Pictures of Community Involvement! |
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Weight Watchers Led by
Deb Powers |
Join us at our new Fort Wayne location!
Come as You Are Business Center
6001 South Anthony, Fort Wayne, IN
Saturdays: 9:30 a.m.
Beginning January 12, 2008
Registration and Weigh-In begin 30 minutes before meeting
time.
FREE REGISTRATION
Through March 8, 2008
Led by Deb Powers
"I find it a joy to lead members through weight loss
journeys and, when they tend to get lost during the journey,
I am there to help them find their way back."
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THE LIFE OF FAITH - broadcast every
Monday on the Allen County Public Library Channel 57 at 3:30
p.m.
Pastor Payton and CAYACC will be airing on Comcast
Channel 57. Tune in each Monday and watch as the devil's hold
recedes. |
Anthony Payton Ministries every Sunday
night at 7:00 pm on TCT
You can now fellowship with Pastor Anthony Payton and the
Come As You Are Community Church family every Sunday night
at 7:00 pm on DIRECTTV channel TCT (Total Christian Television).
Those with other satellite or cable services can check their
listings for Anthony Payton, and tune in to a half hour of
spirit-filled, bible-based teaching! |
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