Posts Tagged ‘HTC Youth Ministry’Be Strong…Don’t be Afraid – February 2K12 Youthful Expression
Sunday, February 5th, 2012
by Eryck McCown
Deuteronomy 31:6 says, “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” Here the Bible says you don’t have to be afraid. God is with you and will not fail you. We have to stay strong and we have to only fear God. Joshua 1:9 says, “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Here God is telling Joshua to go and take the Israelites to the promise land. He tells Joshua not to be afraid because God will be with him. You must have faith to not fear. 1 Corinthians 16:13, “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong”. Isaiah 41:10, the Bible says, “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” In the Bible, there are many verses that talk about faith, being strong and not being afraid. Read some of these verses and apply them to your life. My Tribute To Mother Veronica Moses – January 2K12 Youthful Expressions
Saturday, January 7th, 2012
To tell you more about my grandmother, she had three children, David Moses, Venessa Alexander, and Mary King. All of them became successful in life and were very helpful to her. In the middle of 2006 and 2007, Veronica Moses lost one of her grandsons, Akim King. She was very hurt to lose her grandson who she taught and took care of when his parents went to work. One of her greatest loss was her husband, Hilary Moses around the same time her grandson died. That was a very hard time for my grandma so we helped her through it. She still stood strong. She was a very upright person. She blocked out the friends she had before she met my grandfather to take care of her family. My grandmother was born in Trinidad, a very beautiful place. She grew up there and so did her kids. She did the best for them when she could. As for her grandchildren, she loved us a lot and we knew it. She started to go to church with me, my mom and my dad in 2009, and so did the rest of her kids. She loved our pastor; he is a very nice man. She loved to give our pastor a kiss. She took him in like one of her own. Her and our pastor had very good relationship. On November 24, 2011, my grandmother, Veronica Moses, passed away. We were not going to celebrate thanksgiving, but we knew she would want us to, so we did. Veronica Moses, you will always be in our hearts no matter what. Thank you for what you have done for me. May you be in a better place.
The Part That Is Rarely Told – Christmas Play Recap
Saturday, January 7th, 2012
by Sis. Delia Pruitte
On Sunday, December 18, Holiness Tabernacle held its annual Christmas program. Although both young and old look forward to the event, no one was more excited and nervous as HTC’s youth. This was their opportunity to showcase their thespian talents, and to show their parents and the congregation how hard they had been working since October.
After warming up the congregation with a few favorite Christmas hymns, Elder and Sister Green introduced the youngest HTC’s members. The Sunshine Band (children ages 2-12) proudly displayed the Christmas artwork they created for their parents. They then allowed the congregation a peek into what their Sunday School class is like through singing and reciting songs they had learned. They finished up by presenting birthday presents to baby Jesus, such as their hearts and their praise. After a few more selections, it was time for the main play of the night, “The Part That is Rarely Told.” This year’s main play was written by one of Holiness Tabernacle’s own, Sister DeAnna Pruitte. Sister Pruitte penned the play over seven years ago at the age of 14. “I wanted highlight certain parts of the Christmas story that people present inaccurately, such as the number of wise men, or the age of Jesus when they arrived. People always assume there were 3 wise men, and that they arrived at the manger scene the same time as the shepherds. That’s not what the Bible says. Jesus was actually a young child, and not a baby by the time the wise men arrived. And the Bible never mentions exactly how many wise men there were. ” The youth performed wonderfully, providing a good mixture of humor and Bible quotation. No sooner had they sat down than a restlessness began to spread through the crowd, namely among the children and teenagers. As Pastor and First Lady Pruitte took the mic, the excitement grew tangible. “As we do every year, it’s time to pass out presents!” declared Pastor Pruitte to the joyful audience. “No one here will leave without something in their hand.” True to their word, every person in the congregation, whether they were young or old, member of the church, or member of the community, received a gift. When the benediction was given, several dozens of presents were distributed, and there was a smile on every face. Once again, HTC succeeded in being a blessing to all who walked through the door. And that is the part that is rarely told.
Hallowed One’s Day Offers Alternative for Youth and Adults to Enjoy!
Friday, November 11th, 2011
by Sis. Danielle Benjamin Though the unusual drop in weather, which brought early snow flurries and rain to the northern Virginia area, postponed the large-scale Saturday event, the Holiness Tabernacle COGIC Hallowed One’s Day turned out to be a great success for kids, adults and visitors alike! "It was really important to us that we have something planned for the kids, even though we weren’t able to have the moon bounces, giant slides and other big items like we have in the past," said Sister Delia Pruitte, a member of the Youth Activities Group. "At the end of the day, it’s about providing an alternative to Halloween for the kids – and they just want to eat candy and have fun!" And if the giggles and laughter which filled the evening sky was any indication, it was clear that all those who came out indeed had a great time. "It was exciting to see so many people come," said Sister Crystal McCown of this year’s event. "I really liked the face painting and popcorn!" Another bonus to this year’s event was the hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn, drinks and candy – free on the menu for all who came out. "Yeah, it was pretty fun!" remarked Brother Deion Moses, one of the teenagers at the church. "I got to play basketball and everything." But it wasn’t just the youth that had a good time this year. The annual cake walk – where players walk around a giant square and hope that the numbered box they land on is called when the music stops – saw lots of youth and adult participants. In fact, a few people spent a considerable amount of time there, hoping to win one of the delicious baked goods donated by various members of the church. One of the newest members of the church, Sister Joanne Orhue was also pleased with the youth-focused activity. "Hallowed One’s Day was a real blessing. I really appreciated that the church put something together as an alternative to Halloween." When asked about her favorite part of the evening, one little girl, Sister Ziann Wheeler, put it plainly, "[I liked] popping the balloons and jumping into the balloons!" Which just goes to show that there are lots of ways to get young people involved and excited about what’s happening at their church without having to compromise to the world’s standards. Just a few balloons, some candy and lots of fun activities can demonstrate how to have fun in a God-honoring way. And that truly is the recipe for a successful Hallowed One’s Day!
Pumpkin Patch Outing
Thursday, November 10th, 2011
This year I reached a milestone in my life – I celebrated my 50th birthday. While that may be old to some, I really don’t feel as though I have lived a half a century. That’s because I spend a lot of time with the youth at Holiness Tabernacle. My wife always tells me that I am a little boy at heart. Every Sunday morning at the conclusion of Children’s Church, our youth join us in worship service. They bring their coins and drop them in a large container. By doing this, we teach them to give to the Church, and all of the proceeds remain within the Youth Department. These funds are used primarily to sponsor their monthly outings. This year we have visited the Newseum, a local senior citizen facility and Fun Land. We have gone bowling, attended the COGIC East Coast Youth Rally, and earlier this month we went to a pumpkin patch at the Burke Nursery in Burke, Virginia. It was so much fun! The weather was perfect – a brilliant autumn Saturday. We grabbed pieces of carpet, climbed several stairs and slid down giant slides. We crawled into large tubes and rolled down a steep hill (ouch!!). We loaded on a large wagon and went on a hay ride through a wooded area that was decorated with sites intended to spook us. Some of the youth dove into a large mud pile that had money buried in it – they found several coins too! Others ran and jumped on swings and ropes that were extended from tall trees and swung back and forth. Still others ran into teepees and heard sounds from Native Americans. But that wasn’t all. There were moon bounces, train rides and a petting zoo! After a couple of hours of fun and play time – we had worked up an appetite. It was time to eat! Off we were to CiCi’s for some good ole fashion pizza, soda and much more. We ate, joked and laughed. As I watched the young people laugh and play together, I felt so thankful for them. I thanked God for allowing me to play a part in their young lives. I thanked God for their energy, their sense of humor and their dry "knock – knock" jokes. I thanked God for the young lives that will carry on the work of the Lord after I have moved on. And then I thanked the Lord it was time to return them to the Church! That night as I lay in bed and reflected on the day’s events, I wondered how many ministers, missionaries, deacons and choir members were in our group. In my mind I felt like I was sixteen years old again. Then I went to roll over and I discovered a few muscles that hadn’t been used in a while. It was then I realized perhaps I was a little boy at heart, but I was a half a hundred in my body!! Be blessed! Elder Eddie B Pruitte, Jr.
Hallowed Ones Day Carnival – 10/29/2011
Sunday, October 16th, 2011
Save the Date for Holiness Tabernacle’s Annual Hallowed One’s Day Carnival Saturday, October 29! Enjoy carnival rides, jumpers, games and many more activities! Don’t forget to fill your plate with ribs, hot dogs, popcorn, chips and of course… candy!
Bring your entire family to this fun and exciting event designed as an alternative to Halloween. Children under age 13 are not permitted to take part in any activity without their parent or guardian’s supervision. For more information, contact the church at (703) 497-7928. Don’t be late – come early!
Poems From Our Youth – October 2K11 Youthful Expressions
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
Below are three poems written by Crystal McCown, Tamika Alexander and Asha King for the 2011 King & Queen Pageant.
Jesus Is The Light
Jesus Is The Light He will shine all the time.
Jesus shines all the time no matter what.
So bless the name of Jesus Christ by Crystal McCown
What Is Love?
Love is something many people take for granted Love is going to church and enjoying yourself Love is knowing knowledge is an axe Love is when your soul may ache, and your heart can break Love is having faith in God Love is Jesus being obedient to his father by Tamika Alexander He's Always With You
Do you know why? Because I’m always with you Do you know why? Because I’m always with you by Asha King Summer Blessings – September 2K11 Youthful Expressions
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
This summer God really blessed my family. Every summer, my family goes on a long trip to different states to the International Auxiliaries In Ministry [AIM] Convention. This summer it was in Houston, Texas. While we were at the convention, God blessed us to have fun the whole week. Nobody got sick in my family, even though it was really hot. We went swimming everyday and nobody drowned. In addition, God also blessed us to spend some time with my Grandma from California. I believe this trip was a blessing for my family because not everyone’s family can go on big trips. Today, things cost so much money and people get discouraged. Dictionary.com says to be blessed means “to bestow good of any kind upon.” God really blessed my family. So, how do you get blessed? Read Deuteronomy 28. You have to listen to God and keep His commandments. If you do, you’ll be blessed. If you don’t, then you'll be cursed. I think I’ll listen to God because I like blessings, just like my summer blessing. Submitted by Don’t Quit! Keep Going! – June 2K11 Youthful Expressions
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
By Brother Eryck McCown
Obstacles will come and try to stop you from succeeding. When they do, don’t give up, keep going. If Jackie Robinson gave up when he was playing baseball, African American may have never been able to play baseball in the same league with others. But he didn’t. That’s why African Americans can play in baseball in the same league and on the same league as others. If the United States would have given up in World War II, the United States would be a communist country lead by a fascists dictator that would not care for anyone. But it didn’t. That’s why we are a democratic and capitalist country. When you give up, you are showing that you are weak and can’t go on. If you give up you won’t succeed in what you are trying to do. Keep moving forward and don’t look back. My HTC Experience – April 2K11 Youthful Expressions
Friday, April 1st, 2011
My first time going to Holiness Tabernacle, I honestly didn’t want to be inside a church at the time so I wasn’t in to it like I am now. After about 3 services I stopped coming to the church, but I didn’t feel right spiritually so I started coming again just to see if I can learn a thing or two about God. When I got to the church I started paying attention to our pastor’s word and I learned a lot on how to focus and how to give God a righteous praise. After I started plugging into the service I learned how to read my Bible and find scriptures when needed. One of the ministers of our church, Minister Powell, gave me advice on how to follow God and he explained to me what’s right and wrong to do as a Christian. On February 27th 2011, I got saved and my faith and relationship with God has gotten stronger than ever before. My experience with Holiness Tabernacle Church Of God In Christ has been the greatest experience that has yet to come. I would like to give special thanks to my Pastor Eddie Be Pruitte, Jr., and Minister Andre Powell for taking the time to talk to me, getting me involved with the church service and other recreation in the church, and helping me get more in touch with God. |
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Dear Holiness Tabernacle Church Of God In Christ, I am writing a tribute on Veronica Moses. I am Deion Moses. I am one out of ten of Veronica Moses’ grandchildren. My grandmother was a very nice lady, stood strong, and was a very independent person. Veronica Moses was an “on the move” person. When she was very young she could do many things and move a lot faster. Then she began to get sick and grow old. But yet her grandchildren always stood by her side no matter what. We all loved her very dearly. Whenever she needed anything, one of us was always there to help her. 
What: Annual Hallowed One’s Day Carnival
Your confidence can shake, but your life is never a mistake
Walk upright he says
I have a very big family, so it was going to cost a lot of money. God blessed us with enough money to go on that trip. He also blessed us to drive 23 hours to Texas and back with no accidents and not run out of gas.
Don’t give up. Things may not be going your way but… don’t give up. A famous basketball player (Michael Jordan) once said, “I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” Michael kept trying and trying again. Sometimes he failed and sometimes he succeeded. He learned from his mistakes. He kept trying and trying and never gave up.
My name is Da-shawn DeLardge and I am a 16-year-old boy that is a member and a sound technician at Holiness Tabernacle Church Of God In Christ. I’ve been going to this church for about a year now and I have had awesome, wonderful experiences while attending. My grandmother and I moved from Queens, New York and we were looking for a church when we first moved to the Woodbridge area, and we found HTC while searching. My grandmother called in and asked if there was a van service so we could come and see if this was the correct church home for us. |
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