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ARYZE! The Publisher’s Desk Evangelist Vendrix Headley This battle cannot be won by human efforts alone. You will need to ignite the greatness that is within you; that mighty, and indomitable power of Jesus Christ. Always remembering that God is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us Ephesians 3:20. Philippians 4:13 also gives us the assurance that we can do all things through Christ that lives in us. He has given you the spiritual outfit (the full armor of God) so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Get dressed for the fight! The Bible tells the story of four lepers who because of their dreaded disease were treated as outcasts. As the dregs of society, they were forced to live away from family and friends, outside of the city where they had to fend for themselves. Their circumstance was tragic. Their only alternative was death. Left with such a morbid choice, they had to seriously consider whether to fight on or accept the obvious, which was death. There came an epiphany, and the question erupted “why sit here and die!?” 2 Kings 7:3. They chose life even though death was staring them in the face. There will be times in our lives when we may need to take drastic action and walk out in faith, fully trusting a God who knows the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10). It’s in these trying times, however that we draw closer to him and it’s in these trying times that our character is built. God will show Himself a strong deliverer for us and through us and we will emerge the ‘more than conquerors’ we truly are (Romans 8:37.)Are you walking in Destiny? So my brother, my sister, look beyond your present circum-One’s destiny can be viewed as one’s special call towards his or stance and fight manfully onward. Press towards the markher purpose. Everyone has a purpose. It is not by chance that you for the prize of the higher calling in Jesus (Philippians 3:14).were born are still alive. It’s certainly not a coincidence why you Your power to overcome lies in your ability to become and toare reading this article. There are some questions that only you can stay connected to the source, Jesus. Take a leap of faith todayanswer, such as, why am I here, am I walking in my God given and God will see you through, ‘for without faith it is impos-purpose, If not, what is preventing me? Know assuredly, your sible to please God’. Hebrews 11: 6 The four lepers broke thepresent position is not your final destination. Your present shackles of societal limitations. They walked out ofsituation is not an indication of your future position. The Bible impossibility into possibilities.tells us in 2 Corinthians 5:20 we are ambassadors for Christ. We They were aware of the risk but were steadfast in theirhave not walked in our purpose until we have begun to fulfill the determination. “If I perish I perish, but here I go.” in otherrole of bringing Jesus to the world. We are exhorted to give Christ words, I don’t know what lies ahead but I am goingthe preeminence and the bible says He will add all things. forward. We, like them, don’t know about tomorrow, but forSo, when you are faced with surmountable challenges, be quick to certainty, we have the God of tomorrow on our side. If pastremember, the devil doesn’t want you to discover your true failures, present trials and tribulations and necessities of lifepotential and God given purpose. Also remember that as a have stopped you in your track and are hindering your prog-Christian, God’s undergirding power within you, gives you the ress, press through the crowd like the woman with the issueability to extinguish every fiery dart of the devil and to subdue of blood. (St Luke 8: 43-48.) “ARYZE” Ambassadors of God,every opposing obstacle that presents itself as a road block. These there is work for you to do. Find your purpose and fulfill it.obstacles often appear as unconquerable mountains that cause fearto darken your mind. The truth is, you will need help.ARYZE MAGAZINE 3

Eagle’s FaithCONTINUATION FROM PREVIOUS ISSUE Bishop Leroy Hawthorne Bible Truth Church of God International IncIsaiah 40: 29-31, “He gives power to the weak, and to those who Eagles are known to drive vultures away and even force them tohave no might He increases strength. disgorge their meal. In Matthew 24:28 I am reminded about tak-30) Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young ing back our inheritance that the enemy has stolen. God has givenmen shall utterly fall, you eagle’s feet to take back what the enemy has stolen from you.31) But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; Eagles are equipped with extraordinary vision. The eye’s size andthey shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not shape give it magnification when compared to the human eye. Butbe weary, they shall walk and not faint.” most important, the eagle’s eye is densely packed with the special-In the summation of the 1st Edition we learned that the eagle ized cells that give exceptional vision. The wealth of the specialSOARS higher than any other creature and is gifted with cells and the way they are arranged give the eagle the ability tophenomenal eye sight. They fly alone at high altitude and not with see extraordinary detail and observe things at great distances. Ansparrows or other small birds. No other bird can go to the height eagle can spot a fish from two or three miles away.of the eagle. Eagles fly with Eagles. So also, believers should fly Similarly, God has endowed the believers with special spiritualwith believers. We must FLY with our kind! sight, which is activated through FAITH. This is most valuable forIt was also remarked that eagles are true over-comers. Similarly, a child of God! It is this sight, known as INSIGHT that allows thea believer whose mind is renewed by the word of God, is indeed a believers to recognize the dangers and pitfalls of life, as well astrue over-comer. Biblically, an over-comer simply means absence the many good opportunities awaiting us, as we WAIT on Him.of subjection to Satan or any of his demonic force. It really means Just as physical eye sight keeps one from falling into a ditch, so- FREEDOM! also spiritual eyesight will keep a believer out of the many pitfallsAs we embark on the 2nd Edition we will continue to look at the of life. Just like a person without physical sight cannot effectivelycharacteristics of this amazing creature. Eagle is the only bird that lead, likewise, one who does not have spiritual eyes cannot LEAD.flies towards the sun in an effort to evade predators. In battle, the The eagles have two centers of focus on the retina, (the lightCondor will try to claw the eagle, but the eagle doesn’t stay and sensitive membrane in the back of the eye). The “regular” one isfight, instead, he mounts up and begins to fly, and he doesn’t fly to for focusing on the horizontal plane. The other is higher on thethe left, he doesn’t fly to the right, he doesn’t fly to mom, nor does retina and concentrates focus toward the ground. They not onlyhe fly to dad. Instead, he flies directly toward the SUN. Even then see and process two images, one from each eye, but they alsothe Condor still pursues the eagle in order to catch him but soon process two more images from below themselves. That is fourhe is blinded by the brilliance of the SUN and as a result turns (yes,4) things at once. This bird like other birds will sometimesaway and falls off. turn its head completely upside down when looking skyward. TheLike wise the devil is pursuing you relentlessly; he is at your heels, ground-image fovea is then looking up.engaging you in a fight, but do not make the mistake of standing The vision of an eagle sees objects two to three times farther awayto fight with him as man with man. What you need to do is to than humans can. Therefore, sight is by far the MOST important ofturn your eyes toward the SON of Righteousness whose brightness all their senses. Without their sight they will perish. So, also, if awill overwhelm him, and defeat him. Turn to the SON of believer does not have spiritual sight, he will die for hunger, andRighteousness who will never fail nor forsake you. It is there that thirst, as far as the living word of God is concerned. The physicalwe will find safety from the devil. The Lord of hosts said to creation is a mirror image of spiritual things. The physical bodyZerubbabel: “It is not by might nor by power, but it is by My with its many members serves as the supreme example of this.Spirit. The feet of the eagle are the most important weapon and Of all the members of the body, the most significant andhunting tool. This is what they use to capture and kill their prey. representative of spiritual priorities is the organ of sight, the eye.Eagles dive from long distances, straight to their victim and Jesus often used the eye as a parable of spiritual things, calling itbore their long claws into the flesh. This is done so quickly and the lamp of the body. When your eye is sound, your whole bodysmoothly it appears more like a ballet (dance) than an act of is full of light; but when it is unsound, the body is full ofviolence. Don’t you know that believers are equipped in the spirit darkness (Luke 11:34). Again, it cannot be over emphasized thatwith “eagle’s like feet,” to trample the enemy? An eagle has a your natural efforts does not count in this. Spiritual sight does notwell-developed sense of touch in its feet, for catching prey. come from your own efforts but from God’s grace in our lives. TheIn these last days, we are going to experience some very unusual closer one gets to God the better his sight becomes. Continued on Page 7ARYZE MAGAZINE 4

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Recording Artist & Humanitarian Biography – kay morrisMinister (Dr.) Kay MorrisKay Morris is a native of Jamaica and was raised by two In 2007, Kay’s voice was on the background music for the short film “SleepingPentecostal Minister Parents. She was exposed to thetwo most important influences that have guided her Dogs Lie” which made it’s way to the Cannes Film Festival, LA Film Festival,life, spiritual faith and the message of music. It would twice at the Toronto International Film Festival and other festivals around thecome as little surprise that Kay began her world. In 2009 & 2013, the Aburi King invited Queen Nana Sika I to join thesinging career at the tender age of four! Kay has worked parade of Kings and Queens of Africa in celebration of his 20th & 25th yeartremendously hard in order to explore and celebrate anniversary. Queen Nana Sika I, was carried in a Palanquin as thousands ofher musical and spiritual roots, which she has fully on-lookers lined the streets waving in celebration. Highlighting some of Kayembraced from Canada, Africa, and Jamaica. Morris’ most recent achievements: Aug 2014, toured Jamaica and carried out Back-to-School Mission July 27, 2014 – Kay Morris won International Artist ofShe is a multi-faceted persona, functioning in many the Year at the 2014 Rhythm of Gospel Awards in Birmingham, AL & also Woncapacities such as: an Assistant Pastor at Light and the Best Dressed Award in the Rhythm of Gospel Awards 50+ Pageant.Life Ministries, an Ambassador, an accomplished April – June 2014, Kay was one of the headline artists on the Prayze Factorsinger/song writer/arranger, Reggae Gospel Music Awards National Independent Artist Tour in 35 Cities across the US, ministeringHall of Famer (inducted on November 28, 2010, in her reggae style of gospel music; she was well received and many lives wereNew York City), fashion designer, humanitarian, blessed, transformed, and healed through her ministry. On June 29th KayBenevolent Queen, Mentor, and motivational speaker. received Reggae Xclusive Nelson Mandela Memorial Award for her work inThis versatile multi-award winning internationally Africa.acclaimed reggae Gospel artiste is also the Presidentof the Kay Morris Foundation (KMF) in Canada andGhana West Africa respectively. Her humanitarianwork and music ministry takes her to many Nations onthe Continent of Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia,USA, and South America. Kay’s musical journey hasallowed her to minister at conferences, music festivals,church conventions, music industry/artist showcases& many other venues. She has also ministered and hasempowered women and youths in many conferencesaround the world.The Electrifying Kay Morris takes over the stage underthe Power of the Anointing, and captivates her audi-ences, demonstrating her versatility & offering a freshperspective in a variety of musical styles. Kay Morris’music has allowed her to cross religious, cultural, andracial barriers around the world. She has been featuredin several magazines/books (including the Stanford“Who is Who”). Her music has been featured in severalTV sit-coms; and she has done numerous TV inter-views. Spanning outward from Kay’s singing, like thatof the growing branch from a thriving tree, is her ad-vocacy work as a “humanitarian”. She is a blazing trailbeing the Voice of the Voiceless for orphans & peopleliving with HIV/AIDS, Maternal Health, and Malariain Africa, the Caribbean, South America, and otherparts of the world.In 2003, Kay ‘s Morris music brought her to the shoresof Mother-Land Africa; she was moved to see the plightof women affected and children orphaned by HIV/AIDS and returned to Canada with a passion to makea difference. She has used her music as a platform toraise awareness towards various advocacy causes; aswell as, to raise funds in support of her humanitarianinitiatives at home and abroad. In August 2006 KayMorris impacted Africa, after brokering a $1.5 milliondonation of ARVs meds on behalf of the Ghana Min-istry of Health and the Ghana AIDS Commission. TheBerekuso King and people, decided to honor her forher work in Ghana and enstalled her Queen Nana OyiSika I of the Royal House of Berekuso.ARYZE MAGAZINE 6

Eagle’s Faith Looking through physical eyes will automatically lead to distorting the spiritual vision. When you begin to look at events of your life throughIt’s all a question of vision. Physical vision allows us to physical eyes, the only thing you are going to see is unfairness as thesee what we are doing and where we are going. If we have wicked seemed to prosper and the righteous seemed to suffer andspiritual vision, and if our spiritual perspective is languish. But if you continue stead fastly to meditate on these thingscorrectly adjusted, then our life is filled with heavenly with spiritual eyesight, your vision will be sharpened as to how Godpurpose and drive. If all that is within us is stripped away operates, and as a consequence you will learn to trust Godto the single treasure of Christ and His Kingdom – THEN unreservedly.we have the proper perspective on things. Then our eyes To see the things the Lord desires to display, often times requiresare “good.” If our vision becomes clouded by the false battling through the spiritual resistance until we are able to soar abovegods of materialism and we lose sense of our values, then it and hear the things that He will express and see the things that Heour life is in darkness and we cannot see where we are would disclose. To do this requires diligence and determination throughgoing. Greed shuts out the light for our souls. It closes fervent prayer and intercession. An eagle can see a rabbit for over 2off the in let for God’s revelation. Jesus says, If your eyes miles away. Now the average person needs to be about one third of aare bad, your whole body will be full of darkness (Luke mile away to see the same rabbit. That’s why when someone says you11:34-36). must have eagle eyes, they mean you can see really far. Eagles are theWhen one sees the elaborate intricacies of our eyeballs, itmarvels you. But as miraculous and keen as they are, they only creatures that can look directly into the sun. They have two setsdo not pick up spiritual insight, they only see physicalthings. God has given us spiritual sight through the of eyelids. One is used for hunting while the other is used while flyingmeans of His Holy Spirit. This is called the eye of faith. directly towards the SUN for energy.Often our spiritual vision is distorted by what we see Likewise when we experience hardships and trials on every side, wephysically. An eagle does not allow its vision to be must remember to fly directly to the SON, Jesus Christ, the Lord ofdistorted when hunting. It spots its prey from great glory. As long as you do this, it is guaranteed that you will be reneweddistances. Astonishing accuracy is needed to track the like an eagle. When David said God satisfies his mouth with gooderratic course of prey, and the eyes must constantly things; so that his youth is renewed like eagles, he was actually saying,refocus as an eagle dives toward its moving target. my strength is being renewed; his strength amounted to a grant of aThe acute vision of eagles is due, in part, to the fact that new lease of life. He was so restored to his former self that he felt youngeach eye has two depressions in the retina packed with again, and looked as vigorous as an eagle, whose eye can gaze upon thesensory cells that provide an area of especially clear SUN, and whose wing can mount above the storm.perception. One of these depressions, or fovea, is Without faith and hope in the heart, even the bravest determinationdirected forward, the other to the side. The four fovea to remain young always in the spirit, or at least as long as possible, willworking together allow for unusually accurate distance eventually give way at the advent of the storms of life. If we allow our-perception. The eyes can function somewhat selves too little to be satisfied with the good things of whichindependently to see objects to the side, or both eyes can David had spoken about; if we allow ourselves so little on the best thingsfocus on an object directly in front of the head. A which God has to bestow (his word, his Spirit, his grace), we will not betransparent second eyelid sweeps across the eye to cleanse renewed in strength. Only through the ingestion of His word, His spirit,and protect it and a projecting bony brow shields the and His grace do we attain to that lofty height in God, of which the eagleeye from injury. The sight of the eagle is truly is the emblem.amazing (and this is allnatural/physical). The MOLTING period that the eagle goes through is the basis for its trans-If the eagle is endowed with such majestic eyesight in the formation; the basis for its renewal. Similarly, a believer goes through anatural, can you imagine what the vision of the renewed MOLTING period; a period of waiting upon the Lord, before he can mountminds look like in the spirit! Paul prays in (Ephesians up with wings like eagles. Molting therefore, should not be looked upon1:18) that thee ye sight of believers understanding be as God taking vengeance upon you, but actually it is a good place to inenlightened so that the believers will know what is the order to experience the mighty move of God. Although thehope of His calling. What is Paul suggesting here? He MOLTING experience is a place of brokenness, it is also a place of wonder,is saying that all believers are possessed with spiritual of transition, of transformation, and of being intimately cared for byeyesight, but an enlightening of the mind must take place God. It is during this time, God is gently whispering in your ears, just liethrough prayer, for us to understand the deep things of there quietly, and let Me take care of you; let Me pour more of MyselfGod. It is our spiritual eyesight that gives us spiritual up- into you; let Me take care of your wounds; let Me change yourlift; it allows our spirit to be lifted up with a grateful heart. bandages, and let Me create more wounds so that so that I can accomplish My work in your life, so that I can strip you NOTHING to bring you forth to SOMETHING bigger and stronger!Continued on page 10ARYZE MAGAZINE 7

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STATE OF EMERGENCY Nevertheless, it is a shame to us Christians that the war for perishing souls has no such patriotism. It is very sadRev. Cephas Agabassi and appalling that we have no “patriots praying” in our churches today. How can we speak of an eternal Hell, yetHONEYWELL BAPTIST CHURCH we have no patriotic urgency to rescue precious love onesTEL: 718-860-1416 from such condemnation? We are in a battle for the eternal redemption of souls, yet how many of us Christians dare It was over a century ago, that one of God’s generals in prayer, Charles step up to the intercessory recruit station to sign up? How Spurgeon stated: “The great serpent has coiled himself around the many of us so-called Christians dare to abandon careers, globe, and who shall set the world free from him?” The truth must be academic pursuits, and perhaps loved ones to enter the hammered into every individual who professes to be a Christian, that vocation of praying for perishing souls? Insanity you will Christianity is not a playground but a battleground. The present state of say. You will even dare call it unscriptural. Yet men on a the church is shameful and appalling. Our intercessory closets are out- battle field in Iraq and many other war driven nations, will of-order; the watchmen have fallen from their walls. Most of our pastors, lie in wet dump trenches for hours or days untold, if need like Eli, are blind and have no vision of the judgment seat; the church is be – that they could win the battle. They will abandon all sick and asleep; and there is none to stand against the Ancient Serpent comforts to sacrifice their lives for this carnal cause. Have (Satan). In light of this demonic influence over our nations, shall we not we no better cause than this as Christians? Do not we have declare “a state of emergency” in our churches? an eternal judgment so real that we need to intensify our prayers? Have we no Christian men and women devoted To my greatest astonishment, as the president declared war, many to rescuing the perishing on our knees? Will this “Jonah abandoned all to serve the national duty. I observed with admiration Generation” pray to escape the whale’s belly; because and shock as some of the most intelligent students in our engineering Ninevah is waiting for us to show up? Is Hell so real, yet class quit school to join the Army recruit for the war against terrorism. we have no such holy desire to rescue people from such Careers were forsaken, comfort neglected, families parted, and homes a place? How cold-hearted and careless can we be? How were deserted to join a war that none knew its outcome. Many went forth can we know of this Hell, and yet preach lightly about it to sacrifice their lives for nation and family. What’s more, as these men in our pulpits? Some Christians have not even heard a and women went forth to join the army recruit, they did it proudly and sermon from the book of Revelation for over five years. To with confidence. They were applauded by the nation, friends and family be honest, some pastors have never opened that book. It is cheered them for such a bravado effort. The news media spoke very well a shame! of these brave and patriotic individuals who have joined the war to serve My dear friend, can we not declare a state of emergency the national duty. They were seen as heroes, celebrities, and esteemed in light of all this? We are not doing enough to save this as having done the greatest service to human kind. None dared call this generation of unbelievers. We are a careless Christian insanity or suicidal. generation. A generation motivated by selfish acts in our prayers. Our pulpits are full of selfish prosperity preaching. To abandon family, career, and academic pursuits for a war that failed to We need “patriotic prayers” for perishing souls.O that God justify its need to the entire united world is alarming. Yet it was deemed will rend the Heavens and send us men and women, who patriotic and worthy to abandon all and sacrifice one’s personal ambition are fearless, restless, and relentless to perish on their knees for the national duty. None stood against the motive of such a patriotic only so none will go to Hell on our watch. Who is praying act. The counselors could not convince the students to remain in school; earnestly for souls today, as though their life depended rather, they saw all this as a great thing to do for world democracy and upon it? If there is truly a place called Hell, and if you as a peace. Family members and friends could not warn their loved ones Christian claim to believe in the existence of such a place, against joining the war recruit. Rather, they motivated them and cheered then I ask you, where is your urgency and patriotism to them on. Though there was a high possibility that some of these students snatch loved ones from such a horrible eternal damnation? or individuals might return home as casualties of war, none dared to Words are not sufficient in such a case, but let our actions challenge the motive. prove that there is really a place called Hell. For this cause can the church of today declared a STATE OF EMERGEN- CY for our negligence as Christians, our money-driven churches, and a nation driven by satanic inspired govern- mental legislations?ARYZE MAGAZINE 9

Eagle’s Faith However, it is not unusual for someone to cry out to God that this is too hard for me to bear! There is no doubt that it is painful! This is the time your FAITH needs be like that of an eagle. Just as the eagle’s feathers grow a fresh, and the oil flows through its body, and it regains its strength, and live to soar higher than ever before, so also, you can, if you only wait upon the Lord. While it might bewilder us that God would do such a thing, by throwing us as it were, off the cliff, just TRUST in Him that He will swoop down and scoop you up before your crash land. He hovers over you, and never takes His eyes off you, even for a second. An eaglet cannot fall faster than its attentive parent can. Similarly, God our attentive parent, flies faster than the blink of an eye. So, He will not fail to catch you, and bear you up. This testing period teaches us to learn to wait on the Lord and not to follow our own mind. This is not easy, it seems like waiting is the hardest lesson in life. But God wants us to WAIT on Him because it is a matter of TIMING (loosing old feathers and growing new ones require time). Prepared By Bishop Leroy Hawthorne Bible Truth Church of God International Inc. 3787 Merritt Avenue Bronx New York 10466 Dated: November 6, 2014 Contact Information: Email: [email protected] Visit us live on www.btcgilive.com for the continuation of Bible study on Eagle’s Faith also visit us on Sunday from 12 noon – 1:30 for Divine Service. For the unvarnished truth in the WORD of God, visit us on www.btcgi.com and see over 50 articles written By Bishop Leroy Hawthorne.ARYZE MAGAZINE 10

The Next Leg of the Journey I noted in my own ministry testimony that God had equipped, prepared, and given me experiences to work in youth ministry for His glo- ry when I was a youth worker for ten years in Texarkana, AR. This meant to me that I was doing what I was supposed to be doing when I was doing it. However, it did not mean that it was what I should be doing as my primary ministry from the rest of my life. I believe God did want me working with young people, and I could have continued in that role indefinitely, but I would have missed out on working with Him in new and more challeng- ing ways.Clinton Brown Jonah was given clear vision all the way to where God wanted him to minister in Nineveh. GivenIn August of 2014, as executive director for the that information, Jonah ran the otherSDB Missionary Society, I had the privilege of direction. Sometimes, I believe God spares usvisiting our Christian brothers and sisters at from knowing that our own Ninevehs are in ourAgape SDB Church in Saint Albans Queens , NY. future until we have obediently followed HimThis is an exciting congregation, blending Guy- and been prepared for those times.anese worship culture into Seventh Day Baptist Considering that our life is like a journey, wegenerally held practices and beliefs. Their Carib- may start out on dirt paths or super highways,bean influence on worship did not keep it from change to city streets or winding gravel roads.being accessible by my family or participating It may be a collection of different navigationalvisitors or members from other cultural back- options, but the important part is that we aregrounds in the community. watching for the signs that tell us we are onWhile I was there, we spent some time discussing the right route or we need to exit in order tomissions and how we all should be participants continue to work with God where He desiresin God’s mission to reach the all people groups of to partner with us in His work. Sometimes thethe world for His glory. During my presentation, I opportunities for exits are more obvious likebegan to discuss following Jesus and how that may graduation from college, being laid off fromradically change several times over the course of work, or upcoming retirement from a career.our lives. For most of us it seems much of the time Other times, the signs may come in the formwe do not know the whole path that God would of a Sabbath Recorder article, a sermon, or ahave us take ahead of us. We looked at the word from a friend.illustration in Psalm 119:105 that God’s Word I pray we are each in tune and watchful forprovides a lamp for our next steps along our opportunities to transition to ever closer walkspersonal path, but the verse says nothing about with Jesus along our byways on the path tobeing shown specifics about the whole road where the streets are paved with gold.ahead. “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto 11 my path.” Psalms 119:105ARYZE MAGAZINE

Exclusive Interview with Mr Lowell Hawthorne He stated that from a youth he had the inclinationLowell Fitzgerald Hawthorne is a Jamaican towards entrepreneurship , owning a sound systementrepreneur, who has blazed an unusual trail of where he was the Deejay and operating a mini bussuccess in the difficult markets of the United States that provided transportation to students attendingof America to establish one of the largest and most Jamaica’s two universities, CAST and the Universityrespected Black business chains in the United of the West Indies. He explained that he migrated to theStates. Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill has United States of America in 1981 where he worked withbecome a household name in nine states where it the NYPD for ten years as an accountant in the Pensionsoffers a range of first class baked products, Department. Through these years, he could not shakeJamaican and Caribbean cuisine. Lowell Haw- the yearning to bring the family’s baking tradition tothorne is the Co-Founder, President and Chief the United States.Executive Officer of Golden Krust Caribbean Bak- Vendrix: What were some of the challenges faced in theery & Grill, the largest franchisor of Caribbean initial stage of the business?baked products in the United States. Mr. Hawthorne: One of the greatest challenges faced wasI had a chance to sit down with Mr. Hawthorne identifying the source of funding required to start theto get a peek into what fuels his success and to first bakery/restaurant. Banks were not lending moneyspeak with him about what it means to be a to restaurants as the restaurants were failing at an alarm-Christian entrepreneur in the American business ing rate. We were turned down by several banks. I waslandscape. determined not to give up on my dream so I took theQuestions: Vendrix Headley: When and where did idea to my siblings. They bought into the vision, pooledthe business begin? their resources, amassing $107, 000 which was used toMr. Hawthorne: I am a product of Jamaica. The con- develop the flagship store at 1381 East Gunhill Road.cept began in Jamaica with my parents Ephraim Funds came from every place where it could be found.Mavis Hawthorne who owned and operated a Susu, popularly known as ‘partner’ by the Jamaicanbakery called the Hawthorne’s and son’s bakery at community, mortgaging homes, borrowing from friendsBorder, St. Andrew. That bakery produced bread, and family.bun and bulla cake for over 50 years. My ten (10) Vendrix: Apart from the financial challenges, were theresiblings and I grow up in that environment, I am other obstacles that you had to overcome in order tonumber six of the six boys and five girls born to move forward?my parents. Mr. Hawthorne: Navigating our way through the virtualMr. Hawthorne’s sense of humor kicked in as he cobweb of NY city codes, identifying the right loca-exclaimed “My parent had to bake to keep us all tion for restaurants, and finding the right employees.alive” this brought us a good laughter. At one point I had to go to Jamaica to recruit several individuals to come work in the business. The Mayor of New York City at the time was Rudolph William Louis “Rudy” Giuliani. It was quite different from it is today. There were extortionist whom we had to pay to stay in business. Furthermore, our parents had never made patties, so for the first three years we had to buy from a supplier. While in Jamaica on vacation one of my sisters called to tell me that our patty supply was suddenly cut off. The supplier saw us as a threat to his business. Interview continues on pape 13ARYZE MAGAZINE 12

Exclusive Interview with Mr Lowell Hawthorne This aspect of my life takes precedence over everything Even if I don’t open another store, IWe were in trouble because we had an will praise God for He is the source of all myobligation to supply the seven stores we had resources. Let me share with you an acronymopened plus other customers. I use as a guide. F is for fortitude A for aspiring toPanic set in so I called up my dad, who was also become all you can be, I for information, learnin Jamaica. My dad was my friend, confidant, hero, as much as you can. T is for tenacity. You willand mentor. Pap’s I said, I just heard my patty be knocked down along the way. Do not have asupply has been discontinued. His response was pity party get up and keepgoing. Mr. Hawthornebaffling. “Son all things work together for good to shared and instance in which he was knockedthem that love the lord” He said. When I returned to down but didn’t give up because he knew Godthe United States from my vacation I found my sister was for him. H is for humility.in law and sister making patties. It was a satisfactory Vendrix: Would you say the business is aproduct but nothing like we are known for today. ministry?I then embarked on several trips London, Chicago, Mr. Hawthorne: In a sense, yes. The businessEngland, Europe, and Jamaica in search of the best provides me with a platform from which I canrecipe and equipment. Thankfully after nine months promote my faith in Christ. Through the Ma-we were the owner of our own recipe. vis Ephraim Hawthorne Foundation (named inA profound truth and word of victory spoken by honor of my parents) I have had the opportunityMr. Hawthorne brought out the fact that the greatest to minister to hundreds of persons in variousvictories come through great adversities. His exact churches. Because of the Christian values I upholdwords were “ Had they not cut off my patty supply, and live by, I am propelled to make giving back anI would still be dependent instead of being inde- hallmark of the company. I can still remember mypendent. Golden Krust would not have been what mother in the kitchen doing her daily chores andit is today. They meant it for bad but God who was singing “ If I could help someone as I pass alongwatching over us meant it for good” then my living shall not be in vain. Those wordsVendrix: Mr. Hawthorne also stated “Sometimes havenever left me.”God allows obstacles or stumbling blocks in your How God has helped me to overcome life’spath for you to change direction, in order to get us to challenges is also a powerful testimony to sharethe next level” As a result Golden Krust is now the with those who feel they are not able to makelargest producer of Jamaican styled patties in the it. I remember the days I depended on publicUnited States of America with the capability to pro- assistance, lived in the Projects taking care of 4duce 200, 000 patties per day. Golden Krust Patties children. My wife and I got married in my sister’sare distributed nationally and internationally through living room because we couldn’t afford to goclub stores and supermarket chains. The company anywhere else. This year we celebrate our 30thalso develops for the New York school system as anniversary. Today, Lorna and our children workwell as ships Halal patties to Kuwait. together with me in the business. The same is trueVENDRIX: What role would you say faith plays in your for children of some of my siblings. Haywood mybusiness and its success? eldest son serves as VP, Manufacturing , OmarMr. Hawthorne: Golden Krust is faith based. We have as head of our Franchise Department, Moniquea Christian heritage. Our parents and grandparents heads the affairs of the Foundation and Daren thewere Christian ministers. Many of my siblings and I company’s attorney. Faith and Prayer have beenhave continued on the Christian path. Christ is the our stronghold.center and joy of your life. Interview continues on pape 14ARYZE MAGAZINE 13

Exclusive Interview with Mr Lowell Hawthorne Vendrix Headley: I have as a vision of Aryze maga- zine and ministry that can make a hugeNow that I have seen 25 years in business , I feel a difference. What are some of the things you wouldsense of urgency as I look towards the next 5 years. say to me?My 2020 vision is to make Jamaican patties main- Mr. Hawthorne: You have to know that you willstream. By then I would also have written my next sometimes be in the valley before you get to thebook. The first was written to inspire the next genera- top mountain. Reject the naysayers. On your waytion. to mountain top, there are those who will tryVendrix: What advice would you give to aspiring to pull you back. Remember the scripture “I canentrepreneurs? do all things through Christ who strengthens me”.Mr. Hawthorne: Building a successful business has a lot When you get to the mountain top don’t forgetto do with knowing do’s and don’ts. It also depends about those who help you get there. Don’t reston one’s Determination, Desire, Discipline, and Drive, there, keep going and make Christ your anchor.commonly referred to as the 4D’s. Coupled with Just be reminded that at the end of the day, thethese are good character and Integrity. An honest world is as big as your dream.businessman’s word is his bond. I have achieved so Vendrix: What will your legacy be when you retire?much and have been recognized by several organi- Mr. Hawthorne: It will be that of one who haszations, but that’s not what I want to be remembered helped the next generation to achieve theirfor, I want to be remembered for having made a dreams. Get an education through the manydifference in the community.My accolade is my Daily scholarships provided. I focus on educationwalk. because education will give a personalAdditionally, identify your competitors and seek out foundation. If you give fish to a person you willavailable opportunities. Take risks, but well calculated have to give more, but teach them to fish yourisks. When I started Golden Krust I didnt have mon- would have made a life time of difference.ey to do sophisticated demographic studies but we Education is important especially in this globaldid what we thought best. We placed our stores in the economy in which we live.busy thoroughfares and by Subways. You can’t be Vendrix: Do you think the future generation has aembarrassed about learning, learn from those who chance to excel to the top in spite of a badhave done well, you don’t have to re-invent the wheel. economy?I have read all the McDonald’s and KFC books. They Mr. Hawthorne: Most definitely we are living inare my competitors so I wanted to know what makes tough times but we cannot remain in the same po-them so successful. Now I know and can learn from sition, we have to keep reinventing ourselves. Theretheir failures and successes. I don’t have to make the is no room for complacency in our personal lives.same mistakes they made. I LEARNED from them, That’s the reason a good education is so important.information is the key. It will prepare the next generation. It is import-Vendrix: Why do you think so many businesses fail? ant to pass the baton on to the future generation,Mr. Hawthorne: If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. without them we have no business. IF I DIDN’TYou must have a clear vision of where you want to go. do that I wouldn’t be able to speak with you today.Business also fail because of failure to do the due Instead I would be wondering about the future ofdiligence required for startups. Lack of resources or the business.proper utilization of same is also a factor.ARYZE MAGAZINE 14

A LOVE STORYThe Story of JonahOne of the ways I know the presence of God, is when some-thing old becomes new and fresh. This happened for mewhen considering the story of Jonah. I would like to share anew take on an old familiar story.When I was a child I was taught that the story of Jonah was Anne Pomeroya story about disobedience. Over time I have come to un-derstand that the story of Jonah is a story about how step by What happens next is “In my distress I called tostep God walks with us in the midst of our lack of faith and the Lord and he answered me.” (Jonah2:2 NIV)guides us back to his love. This is a love story about a God, Jonah says “When my life was ebbing away, Iour God, who steadfastly loves us. remembered you, Lord and my prayer rose toThe story begins with God giving Jonah a mission.This is you, to your holy temple.”(Jonah 2:7 NIV) God inan act of love. God gives Jonah the opportunity to manifest an act of love causes Jonah to be spat out on dryGod’s presence in the world. He so loved Jonah. land.But Jonah is unaccepting of this gift of love and hardens Disobedience does not cause God’s love to waver.his heart. He heeds his fear and runs away from his mis- God is there, knowing that we have to face the pitsion. He boards a ship heading the opposite direction (the belly of the whale), however or wherever ourfrom Nineveh. God is again present causing the storm that suffering presents. God is asking us to be open tothreatens the ship and all aboard it. Jonah knows the storm the radical ordering of our lives around God’s willis his fault and eventually convinces the sailors to throw for us. Yet when we follow God it seems to be thehim overboard (they are certain he will die). The storm is only thing that made any sense.quieted. God saves the sailors and Jonah is free of a guilty In the next part of the story, God again offers hisconscience that he might have caused the deaths of anyone. gift (the mission) lovingly to Jonah. There is noThis is a gift of freedom, freedom from wrongdoing that scolding, no finger wagging or saying tsk, tsk. It iswill eventually let Jonah embrace his mission. This gift is a pure and simple request to carry out the origi-an act of love. God provides the great fish (for convenience nal mission. In the face of this steadfast, unwav-let us call it a whale), not a shark or a barracuda. The whale ering love, Jonah does the only thing it feels rightswallows Jonah whole. This loving God is there for Jonah to do which is to obey, to follow God’s lead. Heyet again. prophesies to Nineveh, and the Ninevites listenJonah is in that whale for three days and three nights. He to him. They repent. They love God and hear andis there in the dark, with fish and sea debris. It is stinky see the ways their actions have been displeasingand messy hanging out in the belly of a whale and periodic to God. God sees their actions and hears thegushes of sea water were surely coming in. pleas of the Ninevites and he loves them too andGod loves Jonah even though Jonah does not know it. This so saves them from what he had told Jonah wasis like when we are in the midst of our dark times. We can- in store for them.not see beyond the darkness, and often feel like we are in asmelly, terrible mess. Continue on page 19ARYZE MAGAZINE 15

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Esther Whitley Smith I’ve had the pleasure of having this wonderful connection with God he change my life. I was in“What does it profit a man to gain the a bad situation with no way out it seemed. So Iwhole world, and loose his soul?” prayed and kept my faith and he delivered me out of that situation alive, and well. Anything could Growing up within the Christian church isn’t easy, have happened to me, but he watched over me and especially for a young adult. As a child of God you kept me safe. He put a song in my heart from that undergo a lot of peer pressure whether it be from day, and filled me with joy I can’t even explain; I friends or family it is hard. These are the people felt complete, Ifound myself changing, and grow- you look up to so when they disagree with certain ing. All the things I use to do felt useless to me things you do within your life it has an effect on now, I had absolutely no interest in doing them. I you. Young adults also struggle with distractions started to attract a different type of crowd with the which go hand in hand with peer pressure. Dis- same walk as me which helped because you have traction could be anything you put before God, people to help you and lean on. I really started to so from sports, to club, to friends. It’s the fact that enjoy my life like never before. I went out with my these things are keeping your mind at bay. As young new friends we did activities together as well as adults the main reason why there is struggle to serve serving God together we were all on one accord. God is because of the lack of information and being God blessed me so much he provided me with an scared. When people don’t have all the information amazing husband who walks with me, talks with they need about a topic they tend to shy away from me, shares the same faith, and loves me as me. He it. has then blessed us with a baby girl, and a beautiful Although it may be hard for you to believe, but place to live. Everyday he continues to bless us and they’re many positive points and outcome with keep us safe, he has done so much for me and my serving God. I find that when you find that really family wouldn’t I serve him. connection with God you feel full. The emptiness So I quote “It profits a man nothing to gain the that you had or the void you had has now been filled whole world and loose his soul.” with joy, and peace. Your mind and body are all at ease. As a child of God he will protect you and pour down blessings upon you. People start noticing a different you because the glory of God glows around you. Everything within your life changes; the way you walk, the way you talk, and the way you think. It’s like a new, and improved life directed by God.ARYZE MAGAZINE 17

Sister Sharon Chuck born and raised in As you move up the ladder of success.Jamaica..born again Christian who was I want to thank you for standing behind meinspired by God to write songs that has with my radio broadcast. I will keep you intouched lives .The first album titled, what my prayers as you continue with your newabout this time ..is now playing on the edition of Aryze Magazine. The devil hasairways all over the world ..Sister Sharon Lost another battle. Yes indeed he has.has the passion to spread the word of Continue to do the work of The Lord theGod encouraging souls not to give up but blessings comes with great reward.keep trying ..The cd can be found on cd Yours Trulybaby ,amazon , itunes, jangaradio, if you Minister Samuel Stobbsneed to hear more check on sound cloudlive Sharon Chuck, interview with DJjammy ..ARYZE MAGAZINE 18

A LOVE STORY The book ends with God comparing Jonah’s concern for a vine than with God’s concernMore love from God, for the precise people who displeased Him. for Ninevah. God is affirming His love for allThe lesson for us: we are not condemned for our actions, we are people. Step by step God is with us, lovinggiven the opportunity to change our ways. We are loved by a God and guiding us. His love is steadfast evenwho has steadfastly been there for us. when we are disobedient. What matters toThen Jonah gets mad at God. Jonah says “O lord is this not what I God is our reaching back to Him, affirmingsaid when I was still at home? That is why I was so quick to flee to our love and need for Him.Tarshish. I knew you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow The pattern this story sets up is that disobedienceto anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending is not a final ‘sin.’ God always desires us to returncalamity.”(Jonah 4:2 NIV) to His loving arms for consolation and to listen toHere Jonah is angry with God for his fate, prophesying and being His guidance.listened to. He feels like he has been made to be a fool. Yet thewords are that he prays to God. We are shown that prayer is We are heartened by this story because it affirmsspeaking our hearts to God. our humanness (our imperfection).Our Imperfec-After giving the prophesy to Ninevah, Jonah goes out to the des- tions are not the final act. We are offered over andert.Jonah is being headstrong, will fully paying attention more to over again the opportunity to return to God. Godhis own pride than to God’s desires for him. How often do we do is calling us to see His love even when we are inthis? What happens next is telling of how unending God’s love is. the pit. We will be in the belly of the whale again,God follows Jonah out to the desert and gives him a vine to keep I know. When I am in the dark smelly belly, I canfrom being scorched. But Jonah is holding on to his anger. In the remember that God loves me and I can have hope.midst of his anger he cannot see God’s acts of love. How often do This story shows me that over and over God is therewe not see the love around us because we are holding on to our loving us. It is I who move in and out of seeing Hisfeelings of anger or hurt? love.What God shows us next is that he has not left even when we are I am thankful to God for this steadfast love.angry with Him. We can be angry at God and not push Him awayor be abandoned by Him . Quite the contrary. God is still theretrying to teach Jonah, to help Jonah see His love. Steadfast is yourlove, O God.ARYZE MAGAZINE 19

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Grace I made up my mind I had to reclaim Under Fire my life. I went back into the Word of God and was reminded in 1 Peter 2:9BY PASTOR WENDY MITCHELL that “I am a chosen person, a part of a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’sDomestic Violence- The Unspoken Secret Weaponry of The Enemy special possession, that I might declare the praises of him who called me out ofBuried deep within the very fabric of society such an attack against me. No one knew darkness into his wonderful light”.and the body of Christ is a secret weapon what I was going through because I Finally realizing there was nothingof the enemy called Domestic Violence. It looked normal, sounded normal and wrong with me, I had to ARYZE andhas been used to manipulate, control, to in acted normal. However, deep inside I walk in the knowledge of The Wordstill fear, shame and embarrassment meant felt lost and alone, unworthy, unloved that I am who God said I am. I madeto rob God’s people of the fullness of joy and without hope because like so many this my daily mantra. I said it until I be-that is rightfully theirs. It is not a disease, others suffering you begin to wonder, lieved it. I made a conscious decision toand cannot be diagnosed by a doctor but what do you do when your abuser is your reclaim my life and set out to gain myit is a learned behavior, used to dominate, minister? Who can you turn to? Would strength from the Word of God. Dailyintimidate and manipulate others and is both I be ostracized? I would look forward to affirming my worth in the Word of Goddestructive and dangerous. It happens within singing and ministering because that was and with much prayer and fasting, Iall age ranges, sex, ethnic backgrounds, the only place of peace and safety where I finally over came.financial levels and religious affiliations. could lose myself in worship. Worship was Today I walk in victory, I walk in theDomestic violence doesn’t discriminate. my secret hiding place. Once I even went knowledge of who I am in Christ, IMen and children are battered too by to an elder, showed him my bruises only walk in the newness of life and hopewomen, but these cases are rarely reported, to be ignored and treated as if I had the that with this testimony someonebecause of the shame and ridicule that they plague or something worse. I wondered experiencing domestic violence inface in making a report, in that the where did I go wrong? Could I have done their life can be encouraged to seekauthorities meant to protect them, now something more? Am I cursed? Sadly the help they need. Today I am abecomes the point of ridicule and shame to many go through similar experiences day trained Domestic Violence Counselorthem. It can be physical, emotional, after day within the body of Christ. and Health Educator who continuespsychological, financial and sexual. It can to empower God’s people throughaffect anyone and everyone. I was reminded of the Apostle Paul in workshops and the sharing of my 2 Corinthians 12:8 “For this thing I personal testimonies on DomesticHosea 4:6 Says “My people are destroyed for besought the Lord thrice, that it might Violence Prevention. No one has thelack of knowledge”. Sadly many of God’s depart from me. And he said unto me, right to hit you or threaten you. Therepeople have been victims of domestic My GRACE is sufficient for thee: for my are able-bodied men and women ofviolence and because of the shame and strength is made perfect in weakness”. I God available that are ready willingstigma associated, they have been suffering prayed for more grace. Finally after much and able to counselor you and prayin silence not knowing that help is available prayer, fasting and soul searching and a you through.to overcome this battle. Many have trip to the New York DA’s office, I was Here’s an important number that youwrongfully blamed themselves believing that horrified to be told by the domestic may call-it is their fault that such a terrible thing has violence counselors “Oh a lot of Christians The National Domestic Violence Ho-happened to them. Some are simply living in come here because they are too ashamed tline # is (800)799-SAFE(7233)shock and dis-belief that this could happen to go to the Pastors and Bishops”. I came Help is available to callers 24 hours ato them as a child of God. to the realization that this was an evil day, 365 days a year. unleashed against God’s people, for truly 2 Corinthians 4:8,9 “We are pressedFor many years I suffered in silence as an the enemy comes to kill, steal and destroy, on every side by troubles, but we areabused wife within the church. I was married but I knew that Jesus came that I might not crushed. We are perplexed, butto a minister, yet struggling with suicidal HAVE LIFE AND HAVE IT MORE ABUNDANTLY. not driven to despair. We are huntedthoughts, wanting to die because of physical, I was encouraged by the Domestic down, but never abandoned by God.emotional and psychological abuse in my Violence Counselors to speak out against We get knocked down, but we are notmarriage. I was saved, sanctified, filled with this evil and to encourage those that have destroyed”. I urge you to reclaim thatthe Holy Ghost and yet I was not exempt been victimized to seek help. which was stolen and live life MOREfrom ABUNDANTLY. Servant-hood God’s Way, Pastor Wendy MitchellARYZE MAGAZINE 28

Laura & Joel Sutton What would you do if the lord should call you to leave your country to go to another country? Here is a couple who allowed the Abrahamic experience to come alive in this present time right before our eyes. Willingly, they gave up the prestige comfort of their luxurious possessions, answering to the call of God to move to Haiti just to help in mission and to show our wonderful Lord and Savior to a people who suffered the devastation of an earthquake in January 2010 with subsequent tropical depressions and Hurricane Sandy in december 2012. I am truly inspired by their commitment and dedication to God. I am praying that the God, who has called them, will also keep them as they toil and labor in His vineyard. God’s continued blessings be upon them in Jesus name. LADIES BANQUET SDB CONFERENCE 2014 St. Paul, MinnesotaREFLECTION FOR HOPETON LEWIS Life is just a moment it sometimes slips away in the blink of a shadow. Your season has passed, leaving memories that last. Thank you for your kindness, memories of you will live on Dr. Hopeton Lewis.. Fr Evangelist Vendrix Headley.ARYZE MAGAZINE 29

REFLECTIONSFOR LATE HOPETON LEWIS HOPETON LEWIS LEAVES HIS FOOTPRINTS The great Dr. Hopeton Lewis left this old world A very rich legacy has been behind, but he will continue to be alive in our hearts. created, cultivated, celebrated I thank God for using Dr. Hopeton as a beacon of and now passed on. light in the tender moments of my singing ministry Have you ever wondered why babies and todlers - reassuring me that I could do it. He awarded my try to wear bigger shoes? I often do wonder efforts by giving me my first award. I will continue to why myself. I have established my own plausible celebrate Dr. Hopeton Lewis’ life as I continue to give explanation. I think they are simply looking for God all the glory for his contribution in the process, something they believe their little feet can fit into progress, and advancement of my ministry. Thank readily. The world is filled with people who are just you Dr. Hopeton. comfortable ‘fitting-in’. Hopeton Lewis, like a piece of puzzle never got comfortable ‘just fitting in,’ but Sincerely, Anndean Charles rather, he found where he belong. Growing up in London, England, I can Revelation 14:13 put it this way, “And I heard remember the reggae music playing on the a voice from heaven saying, “Write this down: radio at my mother’s house; and Hopeton Blessed are those who die in the Lord from now Lewis’ name would be mentioned as the singer on. Yes, says the Spirit, they are blessed indeed, for for the song being played. To this day, those they will rest from their hard work; for their good songs still resonate in me, “Take it Easy”, deeds follow them.” (NLT) He has made his mark. “Boom Shaka Laka”, and “Mighty Quinn” . He has left his footprints. We have heard his voice. We have listened to his message. Now it behovesMeeting Hopeton Lewis approx. 6 years ago was a thrill to me, yet he us aspiring as well as accomplished singers, musi-made me feel as though he was my neighbor and not a superstar – very cians and media persons to follow. God bless.humble. Managing Janet Lewis created a closer bond with Hopeton and I Jermaine Gordon Author, Gospel Artiste,can say he was a thrill to work with, sometimes you had to guess, but you Composer and Psalmistwould eventually know what you had to do. He was also very encouraging, www.colouryourthoughts.comwhen my husband Deacon Garfield Bowen launched his two CD’s; Hope- I was very happy andton was there on both occasions to give sound advice and encouragement. fortunate to get to know Dr.I will definitely miss Hopeton, he was a great inspiration to me, even in his Hopeton Lewis. He was a verysick state he would push his way to be on air, or even attend events, just to encouraging person to me; heshow his support. Thank you Hopeton! We spoke so many times about provided many opportunitiesthe plans he had for upcoming radio programs which, because of his ill- and the ability to meet otherhealth never came to fruition. R.I.P. Hopeton, you are missed!!! gospel minsters.Patricia BowenManager/Booking Agent - Just Praise Ministry Whenever we were at a function we wouldTel: 516 582 4479 spend time talking and getting to know each other. Through his encouragement and support, and with God’s help, I am where I am today. Hopeton was the first one to award me with an award which encouraged me to continue singing. I thank God for his life and the opportunity to get to know him. May his soul rest in peace. Deacon Garfield BowenARYZE MAGAZINE 30

REFLECTIONSOn September 4, 2014 Caribbean Music lost one FOR HOPETON LEWIS of its icons. Hopeton Lewis was not only a producer, songwriter and amazing Dr. Hopeton Lewis, friend, brother and most singer, he was also a friend, important a saint of God. It was an honor to have a father figure and a mentor known and worked with such a gentleman. Approxi- to up and coming gospel mately 18 years when I was a member of the illustri- artists. ous Direct Messangers Band ( a gospel band based in Brooklyn), I had the privilege of meeting and playing for Brother Hopeton as he sang the ever popularFrom our first conversation in 1996 when he told me “ “Lord’s prayer”. It was such an exciting feelingnuh call me Mr. Lewis, ah mi fadda name suh,” to our last knowing that you were in the presence of a famous person that youconversation on August 26, 2014 when he told me “ mi grew up listening to on the radio as a child. Then I thought, he’s a nor-criss mon, everything awright,” Hopeton exuded grace, mal person like me and he never made you feel any different. He hadhumility, a passion for music and a heart for anyone will- a great sense of humour but most of all he loved to sing for the Lord.ing to work hard to achieve a musical goal. He was very helpful to many churches, my church being one of thoseI was honored to have him call me his daughter due to for whom he willingly organized a gospel concert at Wingate HS.tothe similarity of our last names and I will forever count assist with our building fund. I had great honor of singing on one of hisit a privilege to have met, worked with and revered him. albums along with our dear Brother Paul and it was such a blessing. Flavia PryceIn his passing, he left a legacy of helping others throughwisdom, guidance and finance. It is my determination The late legendary Caribbean gospel music minister Dr. hopeton Lewis I had met him into continue his legacy of humanitarian acts in whatever 2010. He had inpacted my life tremendously myway I can. I will forever love and miss my daddy. I ampainfully aware that I will no longer get a” what’s up” first gospel music award was given to me by Dr. hopeton Lewis caribean Gospel Music awardphone call or see his face except on a CD cover, but his in 2013. When I heard of his passing I washumility, soulful singing and passion for music are a partof a legacy that will live on in my heart and mind for the greatly moved I will miss his encouragements, sense of humor and his unique style to the gospelrest of my life. Janet Lewis arena. His radio ministry and prayer sessions Dr. Hopeton Lewis was a Legend, a on weekends, Dr Hopeton Lewis you’re greatly Visionary, a Master of great Artistry, missed!! Michelle Meade an Instrument created by God to Judah Praise out of St Thomas, VI was privileged make magical music, a Man with a to meet Bro Hopeton at his awards in 2009. He Message for the world, he was a Man was a sweet man of God that pushed not only of God. Dr. Lewis has walked this life our music but every Caribbean artist music he in search of great musical talent that could get his hands on.His hospitality when we was levating and lifting up the name were in New York was amazing!! We will missof his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I count myself blessed you Our Caribbean Music Brother!! We will seeand privileged to have met such an incredible man. A man, you in the morning!! Julie Pantomimerwho was never afraid to promote and introduce new and Hopeton Lewis, the musical genius who hailsuprising talent to the world. Dr. Lewis was very instru- from the paradise island of Jamaica, is now nomental in the success of my musical journey thus far. He more. words are inadequate to tell the storyspotted and highlighted the song “Sampson” from my first of a life well lived, indeed a man who gave ofalbum Ultimate Source, bringing it to an Award winning himselfsong. I am forever grateful and will forever celebrate his unreservedly to society. The musical career oflife and his Legacy. Dr. Lewis, was a true Champion and this iconic figure spans many genres and manyAmbassador for great Gospel Music. I have learnt many generations. For sure, this man walked withgreat and valuable lessons from him. He was selfless and kings, but did not lose the common touch.prides himself in the success of others. He was an inspira- Hopeton lewistion to me and I’m sure to many others. Dr. Lewis would This legend arrived on the scene, sang his heartstop at nothing for the people and the things he believed out, and overcame many hurdles in his life. Hein. He will truly be missed. May his Family and loved ones is gone away from us for now, Take it Easy. Yoube comforted, knowing he has lived for Christ and that rest in peace Hopeton.his life was an example to all who knew him. May his soulRest in Peace Donnett Thompson-Hall Odayne Rhoden Psalms MinistriesARYZE MAGAZINE 31

The Pit and The Prison Pit and prison are two scary words indeed! No one wants to be in a pit or in a prison. We fear these, but for many Christians this is God’s will for them. Hold on! Do I really believe that the pit or the prison is within God’s will for many Christians? Emphatically, YES! So what about being prosperous and be in good health? What about being the head and not the tail? What about all the great promises of scripture and the many messages on the media about name it and claim it, about living as King’s kids, being blessed and highly favored? The questions can go on and on… and indeed, the foregoing are also within God’s will, but many want the blessings without the refining, purifying and molding that come with enduring suffering in the pit or prison.One cannot talk about the pit or prison without thinking about Joseph (Genesis 37– 48). Joseph was given precious promisesthrough dreams and visions from God. In his youth, he was puffed up and boasted to his brothers about what he would becomeand how they would be subservient to him. God makes great promises to us but he does not give us the process to the promises!If many of us knew the process, we would not want the promise!When Joseph received the promise, he was just an immature, self absorbed braggart, devoid of the fruit of the Spirit and thematurity that was needed to occupy the position God promised. He had to go through the pit and the prison!The pit that Goddesigned is not to destroy, but to mature us! In the pit, we learn who we truly are! In the pit we recognize the anger, bitternessand unforgiveness we harbor in our hearts. We realize the futility of our efforts without God and finally come to the understand-ing that God is Sovereign and without Him we can do nothing. Many of us stay in the pit for a long time because we refuse toacknowledge our heart’s condition and instead we rebuke the devil to no avail. Indeed, some of us never mature into the promisesbecause of our stubborn will.In the pit we are alone with our thoughts, emotions, wants, desires, frustrations and anguish. God is there waiting for us to sur-render our stubborn will to Him so He can mold and fashion us into something beautiful. It is the place that God removes thedross from the gold and fashions the rough diamond. It is the place where He chips at the stone so it (we) can fit into the beautifulbuilding he is fashioning ( see 1Peter 2).After we surrender our will and allow God to fashion us, we are ready to move to another level. The new level will involve temp-tations that allow us to see the level of commitment we have to our Father and Savior. Do we love Jesus more than anything else inthis life… even life itself? Do we cave with each temptation, or do we resist with all that is in us, even if it means being ostracizedor lose our positions? I cannot but at this time reflect on the stories in the book “Hearts of Fire” from Voice of the Martyrs, (Istrongly recommend it). When we are able to resist even when it means death, we are ready for the prison.In prison, are we willing to serve others and deny ourselves? Think about the jobs (or other situations) in which some of us feeltrapped. Are we willing to give our best even when we think we are not treated fairly by our bosses? Do we join in with unbeliev-ers and lambaste those who supervise our work? Do we work as unto the Lord, so that others can see Christ in us and desire Him?In the prison God refines our character through working with the unlovely and those who “rub us” the wrong way. In the prisonGod prepares us to deal with all kinds of people. In prison, we are matured through the things we suffer and are prepared to takeup the positions and promises that God has for us.Unfortunately, many are led to believe that the Christian life is a “cake” walk….or easy street. So they were never prepared to dealwith suffering, even though this is an integral part of our Christian walk (Rom 8: 17, 2 Timothy 3:12 etc). Therefore, when suffer-ing comes through the pit or the prison, many fail to go through the process and become bitter or disillusioned and give up theirfaith. If you aspire to do exploit for God, be prepared to go through the pit and prison and the sufferings that come with them. Donot fear them, because you are not alone, for during those times God refines your character and prepares you for the palace andposition of authority! By Jacinta Sterling 32ARYZE MAGAZINE

“God’s Hurting People” presents Jesus as the remedy and the ultimate solution for all Hurting People. Many trials plague our lives and cause us deep hurt. As a result, our hearts are sorely broken but there is not one broken vessel that God cannot mend. When those we love depart this life, leaving us with much sorrow, when relationships we cherish fall apart, when our children depart from their moral upbringing, when we can’t find the way to make two ends meet, and our battle is con- stantly uphill, the only remedy is Jesus. “God’s Hurting People” highlights two facts that everyone should know. First, there is a life giver and second, there is also a life stealer. You must identify whose side you are on. Choose the life giver and ensure that you build an intimate relationship with Him. Nevertheless, the valley is one as- pect of life that no one will escape. The valley serves a significant pur- pose in our lives. Fear not, Jesus is our peace and is with us all the way. So, even in the midst of storms, we can have peace. “God’s Hurting People” draws you into the reality of seeing yourself as being part of the solution that brings healing.In these pages, Vendrix pulls us into the arena of liberation, and shows us that, as we are transformed by therenewing of our minds, we get the strength to assist others in the process of speaking to the needs of God’shurtingGET YOUR COPY NOW!!At Amazon & Barnes and Noble....or contact: Vendrix Headley at 347 299 2758Email Address [email protected] MAGAZINE 33

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EDUCATION AND THE FUTURE As a senior in high school who intends to graduate in 2014, my dream has always been to become a pediatrician. I have a love for children and a passion for helping them, too.I am self-motivated and I make it my responsibility to stay on track withmy work and grades. I’m sure that many teens have dreams of their own asto what they want to become in life. Some dreams, like mine, start at a veryyoung age and some develop as they go through their high school years. How-ever, in today’s society as teens, we have a lot of negativity that sometimesdetracts us from our goals and dreams.It’s important that as teens we don’t allow such negativity to rent space in ourheads. We should keep our minds focused on our dreams and goals and nomatter what happens we should continue to persevere. As teens we must alsoremember that even though we may not like a teacher or when our parentsare down our backs to make sure we are on track with our work, our future isour responsibility and no one else’s. Most importantly, God must be the headof our lives and we should put everything else after. If we seek God about ourfuture He will guide us and place us on the path which He wants us to follow.BY RACHEL SMITHARYZE MAGAZINE 35

Twenty tips to keep the fire inyour marriage 1. Always be ready to try new ideas. 36 2. Keep yourself as attractive as the first day you met your spouse. 3. Let you spouse know they are the number one person in your life. 4. Treat your spouse with respect. 5. Be sensitive to your spouse’s needs. 6. Always want the best for your spouse. 7. Be willing to meet each other half way. 8. Continue to date your spouse. 9. Add a little adventure in your life. 10. Take time from your busy schedule to support your spouse in important events. 11. Take your personal hygiene seriously. 12. Think only on your spouse when making love. 13. Never leave your spouse out of your great achievements. 14. Make sure to pray together. 15. Be a good team player. 16. Build friendship with your spouse. 17. Praise your spouse let him know how proud you are of him. 18. Supprise treats. 19. There is no modesty in the bed room. 20. Communication.ARYZE MAGAZINE

Aniel HeadleyGrowing up is a stage. I have passed through many stages from a baby tomy teenage years which is about to expire!! The next stage is, entering inmy young adult years, with this comes vast responsibilities and muchexpectations from all handles especially my parents. My goal is to soaras high as possible and to be very successful in all I do. Some how I feel asense of fear to venture into the world of the unknown. The transition intoadulthood is frightening many questions baffles my mind. I asked myselfthese questions, what will I become in the next ten years? Will I be readyto fit in the world and take on the various responsibilities? Will I bringshame or honor to God, my parents and myself?As I pondered these things the scripture came to my mind, “I can do all things through Christ whostrengthens me”. I also remember that the Lord is my shepherd and he promised me protection andreminds me not to fear because His rod and staff will comfort me. I now begin to fully understand whatthe scripture meant when it says fear is torment and He that fears is not made perfect in God’s love. Myconclusion is, when I look to God who is my heavenly Father He will see me through, He is well able to doexceedingly, abundantly above all that I can think or imagine. With this being said, I will cast all my careson the Lord and His peace that passeth all understanding will sustain me. Nashon HeadleyI love music and I believe that it is a special gift from God. Withmusic we can create a splendid atmosphere of worship. Worship isone aspect that can get God’s attention and cause Him to dwell withus. Music isn’t only fun for me, it’s about giving praise and worshipto God. God has given me the unique gift of music, in return I giveit back to Him in the form of worship. The Bible says that we shouldpraise Him with the sounding of the trumpet, harp, lyre,tambourine, dancing, strings, and flute, praise Him with the clashof cymbals, and with resounding cymbals.” (Psalms 150: 3-5). Musiccan bring joy, laughter, happiness, and drives away evil.God’s glory can be seen through music. Music is so powerful that whenever the evil spirit from God cameon Saul, David would take up his musical instrument (lyre) and play, then Saul would be relieved fromthat evil spirit. Chad A. FergusonThis world can be a troubled place and is becoming worse. Giving your life tothe Lord as a young teen is the greatest asset. As a young Christian I find thatmany things that fascinate most young people just doesn’t appeal to me. Whenyour life is fully surrendered to God you will begin to see things differently. Youare guided by His word and the instructions thereof are wise. It will be easier foryou to make good choices and you will be able to separate yourself from manyof the temptation that teens face. Being a Christian gears your mind in a positivedirection I am not saying that you are not tempted, but when you are temptedthere is always that inner man that’s speaking and constantly reminding youwho you are and whose you are.ARYZE MAGAZINE 37

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