BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR

"MEMORANDUM"
INTRODUCTION:
In a bid to streamline various activities in Brotherhood of the Cross and Star,
it has become necessary to write down these sets of precepts to make for uniform
ity in the Organisation all over the world. It is imperative on everyone to unde
rstand his or her duties in order to maintain a smooth and hitch free administra
tion as required here in this new KINGDOM, Brotherhood of the Cross and Star.
There is only one Father, Leader and Teacher in the whole Universe, the Holy Spi
rit Personified, HE is LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU. In Him is found Peace, Joy, Hum
ility, Temperance, Mercy and Long-suffering. His orders are final. Whoever says
he represents the Father must at all times obey His commands and instructions.
"Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to
destroy, but to fulfil.
For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle sha
ll in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach
men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever sh
all do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousnes
s of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of he
aven." (Matthew Chapter 5 verses 17 to 20).
Since creation, mankind has never experienced any true or rightful leadership. M
essengers sent by God to teach man the tenets of His divine leadership and peace
ful life are always despised, rejected and killed. The last and most spectacular
of all was the episode concerning the only begotten Son of God, Our Lord Jesus
Christ.
As a result of man's rejection of the word of God and His administrative set-up;
inexplicable hardship and problems have befallen mankind. Now being Ambassadors
and Administrators of this kingdom, our bounding duty is to practically demonst
rate the teachings of this new Kingdom in its totality wherever man is found. Ou
r motto should be "LEADERSHIP BY EXAMPLE."
We are expected to be acquainted and imbued with the administrative principles w
hich are laid down and demonstrated by the Supernatural Teacher to enable us to
gather the sheep of God rather than scatter them abroad. For this reason, it is
our prerogative to: restore peace among quarrelling brethren within and outside
the fold, settle religious conflicts that may arise between members; and settle
religious conflicts that may arise among the peoples of the world, so that Broth
erhood may be revealed as a peaceful Kingdom of God on earth.
As enunciated in the scripture:
"Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his
household, to give them meat in due season?
Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods." (Matthe
w Chapter 24 verses 45 to 47).
Let us therefore use this opportunity to always instill love, and have a peacefu
l co-existence with brethren in the fold. Our prayers should be that God should
always enlighten our minds and give us the power to overcome all types of tempta
tions and principalities of this dark world, so as to propagate His gospel of pe
ace, love and oneness without fear or hindrance, at all seasons.
THANK YOU FATHER.
BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR:
DESCRIPTION:
Brotherhood of the Cross and Star is a Religious Organization which practises an
d believes in the real teachings of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR:
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION:
Brotherhood of the Cross and Star was registered as a Corporate Body with the Fe
deral Republic of Nigeria on the 25th day of March 1964.
BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR:
MOTTO: LOVE, FAITH AND HOPE:
"And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is
charity." (1st Corinthians Chapter 13 verse 13).
LEADERSHIP: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
The Holy Father, Olumba Olumba Obu, The Sole Spiritual Head of the Universe is t
he only Leader of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star.
"According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder,
I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take
heed how he buildeth thereupon.
For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ." (
1st Corinthians Chapter 3 verses 10 and 11).
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: LOVE ONE ANOTHER: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
Goal: (a.)
"Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and w
ith all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
This is the first and great commandment.
And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets." (Matthew Chapter 2
2 verses 37 to 40).
Goal: (b.)
To develop and establish physical infrastructures such as education, health, ins
titutions, agricultural enterprises and industries, for the welfare of people in
different parts of the world thus enhancing the spiritual emancipation of human
ity under the leadership of the Holy Spirit.
Goal: (c.)
TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE, CITY TO CITY
THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE WORLD.
"Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, ev
en so send I you." (John Chapter 20 verse 21).
Goal: (d.)
TO FOLLOW THE FOOT PRINT OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST NOT ONLY BY PREACHING THE GOSP
ELS BUT BY PRACTISING CHRISTIANITY:
"If ye love me, keep my commandments." (John Chapter 14 verse 15).
Goal: (e.)
TO CATER FOR SINNERS AND CONVERT THEM TO THE PATH OF RIGHTEOUSNESS:
"I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." (Luke Chapter 5 v
erse 32).
Goal: (f.)
To heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead and cast out devils: "Freel
y ye have received, freely give."
"Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye h
ave received, freely give." (Matthew Chapter 10 verse 8).
MEMBERSHIP: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
The organisation is open to all manner of people irrespective of age, sex, relig
ion or race, anyone who accepts to confess his or her sins; and accepts baptism
by immersion in the name of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.
CONDUCT OF MEMBERS: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
It is mandatory for all members to practise the injunctions of the Holy Spirit a
s contained in the Holy Father's teachings herein highlighted:
Code of Conduct: (a.)
All members must offer prayers to God regularly.
"And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, an
d not to faint;" (Luke Chapter 18 verse 1).
Code of Conduct: (b.)
Members should sing psalms, spiritual choruses, and songs from hymn books always
.
"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonish
ing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in y
our hearts to the Lord." (Colossians Chapter 3 verse 16).
Code of Conduct: (c.)
Members must always search for the truth in the scriptures and abide by it.
"Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine." (1st Tim
othy Chapter 4 verse 13).
Code of Conduct: (d.)
MEMBERS SHOULD ALWAYS ATTEND PRAYER MEETINGS AND OTHER MEETINGS OF THE ORGANISAT
ION:
"And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of
all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves." (Mark C
hapter 11 verse 17).
Code of Conduct: (e.)
MEMBERS SHOULD NEITHER WORSHIP IN ANY SECRET ALTAR NOR JOIN ANY WORLDLY ORGANIZA
TION:
"For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that
soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting." (Galatians Cha
pter 6 verse 8).
Code of Conduct: (f.)
The official uniform of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star is a "white garment" w
ith a cape, (the soutane), in conformity with what is recorded in the Revelation
of John the Divine.
"And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arraye
d in white robes? and whence came they?
And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which
came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white
in the blood of the Lamb.
Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his
temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them.
They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light
on them, nor any heat.
For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead
them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from th
eir eyes." (Revelation Chapter 7 verses 13 to 17).
Code of Conduct: (g.)
It is the doctrine of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star not to wear shoes into t
he Bethel or the house of worship; knowing too well that we are in the presence
of God.
"Then said the Lord to him, Put off thy shoes from thy feet: for the place where
thou standest is holy ground." (Acts Chapter 7 verse 33).
"And the captain of the LORD's host said unto Joshua, Loose thy shoe from off th
y foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy. And Joshua did so." (Joshua
Chapter 5 verse 15).
God is holy and all worshippers of God must worship him in spirit and in truth.
BENEFITS: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
Benefit (a.)
Members who comply with the teachings of Brotherhood and are active members both
in words and action have the full support of the Organization.
Benefit (b.)
Such members are protected by Brotherhood in case of sickness and poverty. They
are entitled to material as well as spiritual help which extends to their childr
en.
Benefit (c.)
Brotherhood is with all her members in all conditions of life even unto death.
"And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me
, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory,
ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or
mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hun
dredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life." (Matthew Chapter 19 verses 28 and
29).
Benefit (d.)
Members should be peaceful. Neither revenge nor quarrel no matter what happens.
Whatever the offence; whether accused falsely or things stolen, you should not t
ake anyone to law court.
Bring any culprit to the PEACE BOARD for hearing: so that the matter may be reso
lved amicably.
"Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust,
and not before the saints?
Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be
judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters?
Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to thi
s life?" (1st Corinthians Chapter 6 verses 1 to 3).
THE SACRAMENTS OF BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR:
There are eight sacraments namely:
1st. Child Blessing.
2nd. Baptism of Repentance.
3rd. Baptism of Holy Spirit.
4th. Love Feast.
5th. Marriage Blessing.
6th. Confirmation of Membership.
7th. Feast of Faith.
8th. Feast of Hope.
CHILD BLESSING: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
Child Blessing is mandatory for any child born into Brotherhood of the Cross and
Star. Child Blessing can be done either during morning prayers or evening praye
rs but has to be on the eighth day of the child's birth.
BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
The form of our baptism is by emersion. Everybody seeking the kingdom of God, sh
ould be baptised into Brotherhood whether he or she had been baptised before in
any other church organisation. (This is stated in Ephesians Chapter 4 verse 5).
"One Lord, one faith, one baptism," (Ephesians Chapter 4 verse 5).
People can be baptised in all parts of the world. One needs not come to Calabar
to be baptised. Philip baptised an Ethiopian Eunuch while he was going somewhere
and the Ethiopian Eunuch received the Holy Spirit and was saved.
CHILD BAPTISM: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
Brotherhood of the Cross and Star has no age limit for baptism. As adults need s
alvation, so do the little children.
BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
We are being purified through the words of God. When hearing the words and putti
ng same into practice there and then we are made clean.
"Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you." (John Chapter
15 verse 3).
"Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of
God, which liveth and abideth for ever." (1st Peter Chapter 1 verse 23).
LOVE FEAST: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
This is taken generally by every member of the fold, irrespective of rank and at
any time.
FEAST OF FAITH: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
This is taken only by those who have love and faith in God alone.
FEAST OF HOPE: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
To commemorate the passover or last Supper, during which Our Lord and Saviour Je
sus Christ changed bread to His living Body and wine to His priceless Blood. Thi
s feast requires those who have love, hope and faith, especially those who have
mortified the flesh as written in, (Galatians Chapter 5 verses 22 to 24).
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goo
dness, faith,
Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lust
s." (Galatians Chapter 5 verses 22 to 24).
BLESSING OF MARRIAGE: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
Marriage is recommended to all brethren of the fold if they so wish, but on one
condition that a man be husband to one wife, and the woman be wife to one husban
d.
Solemnisation of marriage in Brotherhood of the Cross and Star is the highest an
ybody can desire, because it is done by the Holy Spirit. The marriage blessing c
an be performed even if you were married in the court or church before your bapt
ism into the fold.
If you cannot remain faithful to one man or one woman then be celibate. Trial ma
rriages are not allowed in Brotherhood.
CONFIRMATION OF MEMBERSHIP: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
Anybody who wishes to be a full member of this Organization, must have to pass t
hrough the undermentioned stages in BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR. He or She
must be a baptised member, and have obtained the following credentials for iden
tification;
(a.) Membership Card.
(b.) Baptismal Certificate.
(c.) Men or Women Fellowship Cards.
(d.) General meeting Card and.
(e.) Payment of regular tithe.
THE LEADER'S REPRESENTATIVE: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
As the name implies, the Leader's Representatives are charged with the responsib
ilities of representing the Super Cosmic Teacher who is enthroned in His Eternal
Majesty. These hierarchies who represent the Holy Father in all realms, dominio
ns, planets, worlds, Continents, Nations etc. etc. are kept in such positions to
implement righteous justice, equity and good will to all their subjects. They a
re the mirror to reflect the divine leadership qualities of the Holy Father to t
he entire world.
The Leaders Representatives are Supervisors, who must see to the activities of B
rotherhood of the Cross and Star in their respective Areas of jurisdiction, to e
nsure the smooth running of the Kingdom.
They are to enroll in a particular Bethel and participate in Fellowship meetings
.
ADMINISTRATIVE SET-UP: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
The Bethel Leader's Representative is answerable to the Zonal Leader's Represent
ative. The Zonal Leader's Representative is answerable to the Area Leader's Repr
esentative, the Area Leader's Representative is answerable to the State Leader's
Representative, and the State Leader's Representative is answerable to the Regi
on Leader's Representative. No Regional Leader's Representative has the right to
operate or do anything in the States, Areas, Zones or Bethels without the due c
onsent of the State Leader's Representative. Even at the instant where a case is
reported to the Regional Leader's Representative by any Bethel, Zone or Area. T
he Regional Leader's Representative is expected first to liaise with the State L
eader's Representative before attending to such matters as is related. Alternati
vely, the subordinate Leader's Representative could be delegated to attend to su
ch matters and reports made to the Supervisors. The Regional Leader's Representa
tive is answerable to the "King of kings and Lord of lords" Leader's Representat
ive and the "Holy Queen Mother" Leader's Representative respectively.
BROTHERHOOD PROPERTY and Properties: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
The Leader's Representative must ensure that all relevant documents of land, bui
lding or property and properties, purchased by or donated to Brotherhood of the
Cross and Star, are properly authenticated; and such documents should be forward
ed to the World Headquarters of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star.
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
Whosoever donates land or property and properties to Brotherhood of the Cross an
d Star should ensure that authentic legal proofs of change of ownership to Broth
erhood of the Cross and Star is duly obtained. Original copies of such documents
 should be sent to the Headquarters, while duplicate copies shall be sent to the
state office for documentation.
Such donors shall hand-off the property and properties so donated, if it is a la
nd, and is used for building a Bethel, the donor shall not go back to live there
nor meddle in the affairs of the Bethel except when his or her consent is sough
t.
No member shall be authorised to turn any Brotherhood Bethel premises into a liv
ing house, except the accredited CNTM in-charge, or whosoever the CNTM in-charge
considers it necessary to stay therein.
PROCEEDS AND ACCOUNTABILITY: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
(a.)
All proceeds derived from functions meant for the headquarters accruing from Bet
hels, Zones, Areas, State and Countries shall be properly recorded and channelle
d to the Headquarters immediately after launching, and official receipts obtaine
d. This must be carried out by the respective Leader's Representative and "CNTM
in-charge."
(b.)
All States, Areas, Zonal and Bethel Leader's Representative should ensure that a
duly certified comprehensive bank statement or statements of accounts for the Z
ones, Areas, States and Countries, having been officially authorised to operate
such central accounts for the tithe monies, Pentecostal proceeds, Fellowship mon
ies and launchings are promptly sent to the Headquarters. Such statement or stat
ements of Account must reflect all lodgements made from the commencement of the
Account till date. No Leader's Representative is authorised to open and operate
a bank account for a State or Country without the expressed permission from the
Headquarters.
PENTECOSTAL CENTRES: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
This is where Bethels are grouped together in Zones or Areas. The Holy Father cr
eated the Pentecostal Centres in order that brethren may assemble together in th
ese centres to receive the divine teachings of Our Lord Jesus Christ and spiritu
al re-awakening where the Holy Father uses His Holy words to cleanse everybody.
Brethren should take full part in Pentecostal Assemblies and meetings in their d
ifferent centres.
PENTECOSTAL PERIODS: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
Brotherhood of the Cross and Star observes three Pentecostal periods namely:
1st. Easter Pentecostal.
2nd. August Pentecostal.
3rd. December Pentecostal.
Easter Pentecostal:
This is to commemorate the death and resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
August Pentecostal:
This is to commemorate the baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ: and also;
This is to commemorate the date members of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star fir
st put on white apparel on procession from No.8 Eton Street to 26 Mbukpa Road, i
n Calabar, Cross River State on the 8th August, 1958. This also marked the begin
ning of the Pentecostal Assembly in Brotherhood.
December Pentecostal:
This is to commemorate the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Each of these Pentecostal periods are preceded by three days Dry Fasting, in ord
er to prepare and sanctify ourselves, making our bodies pure and acceptable to G
od for His service.
SUB-PENTECOSTAL CENTRES: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
The Holy Father created Sub-Pentecostal Centres in some Areas for the sake of co
nvenience, not as a tool of division. On no account should any Sub-Pentecostal c
laim autonomy, but should liaise with the Area or Zonal Centre from where it was
created, and all matters should be referred to the Area or Zonal Leader's Repre
sentative as the case may be. They shall be expected to join hands together in b
uilding the Area Pentecostal Centre.
NAMES GIVEN TO BETHELS: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
The Leader's Representative and the Christ New Truth Missionary (CNTM) should en
sure that all funny named bethels, healing homes and prayer houses are abolished
. Healing homes and prayer houses shall be named after the States, Areas and Vil
lages where they are situated. Healing homes should be attached to main Bethels
while they are to participate in all Fellowships and other activities of the Bet
hel concerned.
They are answerable to the King of kings and Lord of lords and the Holy Queen Mo
ther.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE LEADER'S REPRESENTATIVES AND THE CNTM: (IN BROTHERHOOD
OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
The Leader's Representatives and the CNTMs are to work together by maintaining a
high standard of relationship among themselves. The Leader's Representatives mu
st ensure that nothing is done without consulting the CNTM, equally the CNTMs ar
e advised to liaise with the Leader's Representatives to ensure smooth running o
f the organisation. On no account should a Leader's Representative re-post a CNT
M to a new Station other than that which the CNTM is posted to. It must be known
to all that the CNTM are posted by the Holy Father and should be given a free h
and to operate.
A CNTM posted to a new station should first report to the State Leader's Represe
ntative, who will in turn take the CNTM to the Bethel Leader's Representative fo
r formal introduction to the General House.
The Leader's Representatives should ensure that before a Bethel applies for a CN
TM, it is viable enough to cater for a CNTM before application is forwarded to t
he headquarters and transport fare sent in for the CNTM to ease transportation t
o the Station. The Leader's Representative and the CNTM are the eye of the Churc
h.
CNTM's ROLE DURING MEETINGS: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
It should be noted that as far as Brotherhood of the Cross and Star is concerned
, all CNTM duly registered and recognised by the Holy Father through their Holin
esses are entitled to attend all meetings within the fold. Their roles is to enl
ighten, teach, direct and inform; to achieve greater success and accuracy and to
give the Father's advice and blessings.
The State Leader's Representative and the State CNTM Chairman should jointly for
ward a quarterly state report duly signed by both of them to the Headquarters.
The State Leader's Representative shall direct the Leader's Representative in th
e Area or Zone to choose a Sunday in each Pentecostal period to organise a launc
hing for the up-keep of the CNTM, in the Area Leader's Representative or the Zon
e Leader's Representative respective Pentecostal Centres.
ACCREDITED Christ New Truth Missionaries (CNTM) IN THE FOLD: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF
THE CROSS AND STAR).
The Christ Witnesses: Christ New Truth Missionaries (CNTM).
These are called chosen, and commissioned by the Holy Father, the Sole Spiritual
Head of the Universe, whose duties are to teach, direct and advice all members
irrespective of rank or position, race or colour. They are blessed with spiritua
l gifts of preaching, vision, singing of natural songs day and night before the
throne of God. They represent the Holy Father in any administrative set up in th
e fold, (Brotherhood of the Cross and Star) and are to practise the injunctions
and teachings of the Holy Father.
Christ Servants (Snr.): Christ New Truth Missionaries (CNTM).
These are chosen by the Holy Father as Servants of God in the fold, (Brotherhood
of the Cross and Star) and commissioned to preach and baptise. They are blessed
with the gifts of healing the sick, removal and destruction of charms and putti
ng God's words into practise.
Christ Practical Students: Christ New Truth Missionaries (CNTM).
These set of CNTM are also chosen by the Holy Father and commissioned to preach
the gospel, heal the sick, administer baptism and to practise he word of God as
the name implies.
Christ Preachers: Christ New Truth Missionaries (CNTM).
The Christ Preachers are another group of CNTM assigned the duties of preaching,
baptism, healing the sick and practising the injunctions of God as the name imp
lies.
Gospel Practitioners: Christ New Truth Missionaries (CNTM).
These are called and chosen by the Holy Father, the Sole Spiritual Head of the U
niverse whose duties are also to preach, baptise, sing new songs and to practise
the words of God.
Children of God: (144,000 Virgins): Christ New Truth Missionaries (CNTM).
These are called chosen by the Holy Father, the Sole Spiritual Head of the Unive
rse whose duties are also to preach, baptise, sing new songs and to practise the
words of God.
MEETINGS AND EVENTS:
MEETINGS: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
1. Women's Fellowship, Every Monday by 4 PM
2. Men's Fellowship, Every Tuesday by 4 PM
3. General Fellowship, 1st Tuesday of Every Month.
4. Area General Fellowship, 1st Friday of Every Month.
5. Christ Universal Spiritual Council of Churches, 2nd Friday of Every Month.
6. Spirited Children's Fellowship, 3rd Friday of Every Month.
7. Mercy Fellowship Meeting, 4th Friday of Every Month.
8. Children's Fellowship Meeting, Any Month with Five Fridays. The last Friday s
hould be observed as Children's Fellowship Meeting.
EVENTS: (IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR).
9. Every Wednesday by 4 PM, Bible Class.
10. Every Thursday from 6 AM to 6 PM, General Fasting.
11. Every Saturday by 2 PM, Children's Sabbath.
12. Every Saturday by 4 PM, Bible Class.
13. Every 1st Saturday of the Month, Children's Fasting.
14. Every Sunday by 10 AM, Divine Service.
15. Every Evening by 7 PM, Evening Service.
16. Every Morning by 5 AM, Morning Devotion.
THANK YOU FATHER.
REFERENCES:
Matthew Chapter 11 verse 28, Christ calls sinners:
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
" (Matthew Chapter 11 verse 28).
John Chapter 10 verse 9, Christ the door:
"I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in an
d out, and find pasture." (John Chapter 10 verse 9).
John Chapter 3 verses 3 to 5, New Birth:
"Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man
be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the
second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water a
nd of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." (John Chapter 3 vers
es 3 to 5).
Luke Chapter 14 verses 25 to 28, To become Christ's disciple:
"And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,
If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and childr
en, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disci
ple.
And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counte
th the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?" (Luke Chapter 14 verses 2
5 to 28).
Matthew Chapter 6 verses 33 and 34, To become Christ's disciple:
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these thing
s shall be added unto you.
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for
the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." (Matthew Cha
pter 6 verses 33 and 34).
Matthew Chapter 19 verses 28 and 29, Christ's promise to His disciples:
"And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me
, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory,
ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or
mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hun
dredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life." (Matthew Chapter 19 verses 28 and
29).
John Chapter 14 verses 12 to 16, Christ's promise to His disciples:
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do sh
all he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my F
ather.
And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be g
lorified in the Son.
If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
If ye love me, keep my commandments.
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may
abide with you for ever;" (John Chapter 14 verses 12 to 16).
John Chapter 5 verses 16 and 17, Work essential in Christian Life:
"And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he
had done these things on the sabbath day.
But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work." (John Chapter
5 verses 16 and 17).
John Chapter 20 verses 22 and 23, The Holy Ghost and power to forgive sins.
"And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye
the Holy Ghost:
Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins y
e retain, they are retained." (John Chapter 20 verses 22 and 23).
Matthew Chapter 12 verses 48 to 50, Your Brother, Sister, Mother and Father:
"But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are
my brethren?
And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother
and my brethren!
For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my
brother, and sister, and mother." (Matthew Chapter 12 verses 48 to 50).
Matthew Chapter 18 verses 21 and 22, How often should one forgive his brother:
"Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me
, and I forgive him? till seven times?
Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy
times seven." (Matthew Chapter 18 verses 21 and 22).
Galatians Chapter 6 verse 1, Restore your erring brother:
"Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore suc
h an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempt
ed." (Galatians Chapter 6 verse 1).
James Chapter 4 verses 11 and 12, Speak not evil:
"Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother,
and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if t
hou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.
There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that jud
gest another?" (James Chapter 4 verses 11 and 12).
James Chapter 4 verse 17, Do good always:
"Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin."
(James Chapter 4 verse 17).
James Chapter 5 verses 13 to 17, Prayer of faith great help to the sick:
"Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.
Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them p
ray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:
And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; an
d if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be hea
led. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that
it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years a
nd six months." (James Chapter 5 verses 13 to 17).
Luke Chapter 14 verses 12 to 14, Whom to invite in making a feast:
"Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper,
call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighb
ours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.
But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:
And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be re
compensed at the resurrection of the just." (Luke Chapter 14 verses 12 to 14).
Matthew Chapter 19 verses 23 to 26, A rich man shall hardly enter into the Kingd
om of heaven.
"Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shal
l hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a ne
edle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can
be saved?
But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with
God all things are possible." (Matthew Chapter 19 verses 23 to 26).
1st Corinthians Chapter 16 verses 1 and 2, A rich man shall hardly enter into th
e Kingdom of heaven.
"Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the chur
ches of Galatia, even so do ye.
Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God
hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come." (1st Corinthians C
hapter 16 verses 1 and 2).
2nd Corinthians Chapter 9 verses 6 and 7, Church Fund:
"But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he whi
ch soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingl
y, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver." (2nd Corinthians 9 verses
6 and 7).
2nd Corinthians Chapter 8 verses 12 to 15, Church Fund:
"For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man ha
th, and not according to that he hath not.
For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened:
But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for the
ir want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may
be equality:
As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had ga
thered little had no lack." (2nd Corinthians 8 verses 12 to 15).
John Chapter 3 verses 13 to 16, God's love to man:
"And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even
the Son of man which is in heaven.
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of ma
n be lifted up:
That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever b
elieveth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John Chapter 3 v
erses 13 to 16).
Romans Chapter 12 verses 19 to 21, Vengeance belongs to God:
"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it
is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in
so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good." (Romans Chapter 12 verses
19 to 21).
Matthew Chapter 23 verses 8 to 11, Christ the only master, God the only Father:
"But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are
brethren.
And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in
heaven.
Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant." (Matthew Chapter 23 ve
rses 8 to 11).
1st John Chapter 3 verse 18, Love in deeds and not in words:
"My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and
in truth." (1st John Chapter 3 verse 18).
James Chapter 1 verse 19, Swift to hear but slow to speak:
"Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak,
slow to wrath:" (James Chapter 1 verse 19).
James Chapter 1 verses 13 to 16, We are tempted by our lust and not by God.
"Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempt
ed with evil, neither tempteth he any man:
But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finish
ed, bringeth forth death.
Do not err, my beloved brethren." (James Chapter 1 verses 13 to 16).
James Chapter 1, Sources of temptation and wisdom:
"James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes whic
h are scattered abroad, greeting.
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanti
ng nothing.
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally,
and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave
of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:
But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shal
l pass away.
For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass,
and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so
also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall rece
ive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempte
d with evil, neither tempteth he any man:
But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finish
ed, bringeth forth death.
Do not err, my beloved brethren.
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the F
ather of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of
firstfruits of his creatures.
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, s
low to wrath:
For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive w
ith meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man behold
ing his natural face in a glass:
For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what man
ner of man he was.
But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he be
ing not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in
his deed.
If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but dece
iveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fath
erless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the wo
rld." (James Chapter 1).
He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattere
th abroad. (Matthew Chapter 12 verse 30).
THANK YOU FATHER.