In Order for God to Show Up ~ You have to Give Up Something!

WOWgroup Global Fellowship NY

Minister William Merced Jr. delivered a powerful message and helped us understand that in order for God to show up in our lives we must be willing to give up those things that stop God from helping us. Minister William Merced Jr. used Genesis 22:1-12 as an example of a man who was willing to give up his son. Abraham trusted and obeyed the Lord and as a result God sent an angel to intervene on his behalf. We were reminded that we must be willing to give up those things that get in the way(pride, resentment, jealousy, anxiousness, bitterness, and fear) in order to allow God to intervene and bring us to the next level. Many of us are stuck and are not seeing God's hand, because we are not willing to give up those sinful natures. We were reminded that we cannot expect God to do everything. We must first do our very best and then God does the rest. What are you willing to give up in order to see God intervene in your situation?

WOWgroup Global Fellowship NY ~ Children's Church

It was truly a blessing watching the Lord move amongst the children. First the children gathered together and played with one another. They shared and interacted very quietly. Afterwards TAG ~ Truly Anointed Girls gathered together to dance and worship to Mary Mary Shackles Off My Feet. It was amazing to see how Brianna a 4 year old girl helped to choreograph their first praise dance and how Cami and Mykayla followed her lead.

Afterwards Andrew gathered the girls and read them a bible story the Ten Commandments. Andrew then showed a God Rocks DVD video that showed the girls about the Ten Commandments. Andrew then gave each girl a coloring page with the scripture about obeying God's Commandments (RULES). He told them when you follow God's rules you are showing Him that you love Him and then He is pleased and makes you happy. Andrew then prayed for the girls and blessed them. WOW!

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Matt 11:25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.

In Order for God to Show Up We Have to Give Up!

WOWgroup Global Fellowship NY had an awesome Celebration Sunday!


Minister William Merced Jr. helped us to understand that in order for God to show up in our lives we have to be willing to give up those things that get in the way. Minister William Merced Jr. used Genesis 22:1-9 as an example of how God may test us. Abraham was willing to give up his son, because he trusted God. Abraham loved God and the angel intervened. We have to be willing to give up some things such as anger, resentment, jealousy ~ something in order for God to intervene. We cannot expect for God to do everything and not be willing to give something up. Minister William Merced Jr. gave us great examples of why it is in our best interest for us to give up those things that are not good for us in order for God to intervene in our situation.



What are you willing to give up so that you can move up to the next level?



WOWgroup Global Fellowship NY~ Children's Church



The children spent time playing with one another as Andrew Merced was preparing his

message. TAG ~ Truly Anointed Girls practiced worshipping and dancing before the Lord to Mary Mary Take the Shackles Off My Feet. Afterwards Andrew gathered the girls together and read them a bible story where Moses received the Ten Commandments from the Lord. Andrew then showed TAG a God Rocks Video ~ which focused on the Ten Commendments. The children watched and discussed why we must have rules. Then Andrew blessed the girls and prayed over them.



What an awesome way to celebrate Jesus!

Facing Our Fears

WOWgroup Global Fellowship NY had the priviledge of watching the premiere of Toby Adventures
(Monster & Me). After we watched the short animated film we were able to begin our message.

Minister Tanya Merced posed the following three questions:

1. As a child of God does fear fit who you are?
2. Do you have a reason to be afraid?
3. What do you fear most in life?

WOWgroup Global Fellowship NY searched the scriptures.

Isaiah 41:10 The Message

"Don't panic. I'm with you.

There's no need to fear for I'm your God.

I'll give you strength. I'll help you.

I'll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you.

We discovered that when we are facing a very difficult situation we must take God at His Word (literally). God does not place fear within us. He has equipped us to do all those things He requires each believer to do. The problem is that many of us are not believing or trusting God. We are allowing our imagination (fears) to take over. What you imagine you are that is what you will become. (Your mind controls your body. God has the very best for you. People fail, because of the way they see themselves(fear).

WOWgroup Global Fellowship NY ~Family Fun Day

WOWgroup Global Fellowship NY ~ Family Day

Autumn is here and WOWgroup Global Fellowship NY has just picked the best pumpkin ever at White Post Farms in Melville, NY. What a beautiful sunny day to take a hayride, watch a show, and pet the animals in the zoo.

Oh, did I forget Candy Apples and my favorite Caramel too!

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1

WOWgroup Global Network NY ~ Men's Group ~ Men 4 Real

Men 4 Real had their very first gathering and it was great. Men 4 Real first went to Hall of Fame Billiards where they sharpened their skills and then had a great experience at Ariang Japanese Steakhouse where they laughed and enjoyed the atmosphere as well as each other.

Why was Men 4 Real launched? Men ask all the time where to find guys like themselves. Men also confess that they want more depth with their male friends. They report that their male buddies don’t get real enough, they make-up stories, or they just keep everything on the surface.

Men 4 Real want to be just that ~ open to personal growth, self-help and personal development.

WOWgroup Global Network NY ~ Women's Group ~ Gelasia

Wowgroup Global Network NY ~ Women's Group ~ Gelasia had their very first Gelasia Game Night.

Gelasia is Greek for Smiling Lady. Many of us have different relationships in our lives, and of course that is important. Yet it's the women in our lives who add silly laughter, endless hours of conversation, caring for us when we are ill, and a loving ear when we are hurting. The truth is we are more relaxed when we are amongst women friends. There is a need to make connections with other women.

Wowgroup Global Network NY ~ Women's Group ~ Gelasia understands that each one of us can build stronger lives on the strength of our connections with other women. Why not gather in one room, each member bringing their unique selves to share with others, so all of us can grow and build stronger lives. In today's busy world, we need to find a place that is there for us, and building a community of women adds a love of value to our lives.

What Type of Garment are You Wearing?

WOWgroup Global Fellowship NY is happy to present a Mime Praise (If We Are the Body)
To see the Mime Praise Click Here

Andrew is a teenager on the autism spectrum and has had a very difficult time adjusting to "traditional worship" services. Parents with a child on the autism spectrum understand how difficult worship services can be. Many parents avoid Church, because it's simply too difficult to enjoy the worship service while trying to prevent behavior problems in their child.

One of the ways WOWgroup Global Fellowship NY has helped Andrew grow as an individual is by giving him a special job. The most important step is to keep this as positive as possible. Since the mime tells a story and uses movement and music, which Andrew enjoys he is able to attend for at least 10 minutes. Andrew's presence at church is so important. I believe that the more we involve our special needs population into our communities (churches) the more we will be like Christ.

Minister William Merced Jr. brought forth an awesome word titled: What type of Garment are you wearing? We learned that some of us are wearing garments of complaining, lies, rebellion, etc. Minister William Merced Jr. showed us how important it is to wear the right garment and that is the one that the Lord designed for us Ephesians 6:11.

"Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil."

Let us all wear the garment of righteousness!

GOD HAS YOUR BACK

WOWgroup Global Fellowship NY & WOWgroup Global Fellowship NJ

Both Fellowships gathered and rejoiced as Worship Leader Melisa lead worship with her acoustic guitar. Lord your Amazing echoed in the air and the sweet sound of Melisa's strumming helped us stay in tune. Next, we sang King of Glory and this time the Holy Spirit joined us as we rejoiced and worshiped our King of Kings. It was absolutely glorious.

We were then blessed by Princess Cortes as she worshiped our Lord in a sweet song in Spanish. We were reminded that Princess began ministering at the sweet age of 3. I love how God is molding Princess into a beautiful young lady.

Minister Lillian Altreche then Ministered in song. While Minister Lillian Altreche worshiped the Lord the room was saturated with His anointing. Truly an amazing moment.

WOWgroup Global Fellowships had a small task and that was to observe Dry Sand and Wet Sand. They were to observe the Dry Sand when it moved and when it was damp and then they were to observe when the Sand was saturated with water and observe if an imprint could be made. WOWgroup Global Fellowships broke up into partnerships and shared their ideas.

Jeremiah 5:22

I made the sand a boundary for the sea,
an everlasting barrier it cannot cross.
The waves may roll, but they cannot prevail;
they may roar, but they cannot cross it.

Minister Tanya Merced brought forth the message and reminded WOWgroup Fellowships that God is totally in control and that we have nothing to fear.