1. Vacation Bible School - July 14-18, 2014 Practical Living with a Holistic View of God

2. James the younger brother of Jesus wrote this small book to encourage believers to walk out their faith in very practical ways. Someone once said, “The book of James looks a bit like the Old Testament book of Proverbs dressed up in New Testament clothes.” So James was obviously well versed in the Torah or Old Testament principles that are universal and often the basis what Jesus taught in the New. Our study and reflections on what James has written can help us grow in the faith while being practical in how we exhibit what it is to be Christian. According to Pastor Chuck Swindol, More than any other book in the New Testament, James places the spotlight on the necessity for believers to act in accordance with our faith. How well do your actions mirror the faith that you proclaim? This is a question that we all struggle to answer well. We would like to point to all the ways our faith and works overlap but too often see only gaps and crevices. As you read the letter from James, focus on those areas that he mentioned: your actions during trials, your treatment of those less fortunate, the way you speak and relate to others, and the role that money plays in how you live your life. Allow James to encourage you to do good, according to the faith you proclaim. How do I apply this book - James?

3. 1 Monday Night Prophetess Tiffany Lee-Clarke known to most of her family as T.L.C. She is a wife, mother, and a third grade teacher. She currently teaches at Matthew Maury Elementary in Alexandria. She’s been teaching for 20 years. Born and raised in Baltimore City with a household of three older brothers was not easy. She is the youngest of five children. Listening and Doing - Can You Hear Me Now? (James 1:19-27)

4. Favoritism Forbidden (James 2:1-13) 2 Monday Night Minister George Toney Curtis was raised by God-fearing grandparents who believed in the power of prayer. His grandfather taught him many life lessons including the value of hard work and a solid work ethic; but the most valuable lessons were about the importance of having a relationship with God.

5. Taming the Tongue (James 3:1-12) 3 Tuesday Night Minister Reed was license to preach the gospel on September 19, 1993 at Holden Chapel Baptist Church in Boiling Springs, South Carolina under the leadership of Reverend J.E. O’Neal. He was later ordained as a Minister of the gospel in May 5,1996 at Shiloh Baptist Church in El Paso, Texas under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Howard Humphries. Several of the blessing that God has allowed him to see in his ministry were serving as Pastor from 1996-1998 at Ankara Baptist Church International in Ankara, Turkey.

6. 4 Tuesday Night Minister Gwendolyn Jackson is a native of Benson North Carolina. She was licensed to preach in July 2000 under the leadership of Bishop Morris E. Tucker, Founder of the Greater Church of Deliverance, Inc. She served as choir director, worship leader, served with the missionaries and as intercessory prayer leader at Greater Church. Faith and Deeds -Which one honors God? (James 2:14-26)

7. 5 Wednesday Night Submit Yourselves to God - The Pathway to Kingdom Living (James 4:1-12) Minister Perry Nelson Dent Jr is a native of Columbus, Georgia. He realized his call to Christ at a young age. He grew up in the church, was baptized at the age of eleven, attended Sunday school, served as an usher and sang in the choir.

8. Misuse of Riches (James 5:1-6) 6 Wednesday Night Born in Norfolk, VA., Jenifer C. Dent is a graduate of Norfolk State University. Licensed to preach in 2008 at St. John Baptist Church Tacoma, Washington she is currently and associate minister at Shiloh Baptist Church of Alexandria, VA. Minister Dent is the bride of Minister Perry Dent Jr.. She brings the message that far more than religious practices GOD desires a close personal relationship with His people through Jesus Christ.

9. Patience in Suffering (James 5:7-12) 7 Thursday Night Reverend Yolanda Giles is the Associate Pastor and Director of Missions and Evangelism. She is a graduate of the Samuel Dewitt Procter School of Theology at Virginia Union University in Richmond, VA where she received a Masters of Divinity degree.

10. 8 Thursday Night Minister Reginald Nelson is an accomplished Information Technology professional, writer and Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He currently attends The Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University, in the Masters of Divinity program. He has written a relationship column for "Kingdom voices" online magazine. An avid photographer, Reginald is the owner of Reginald Nelson photography. The Prayer of Faith (James 5:13-20)