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Founder: Dorcas C. Chandler

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About Dorcas
Never Give Up-Never!

Dorcas business started as web design & Web hosting company. Later on in Dorcas's life she had a injury that no longer allows her to work.   Her desire to inspire others to continue on regardless of the test that comes with life, she has decided to keep this website. Never stop dreaming! You have a creative force inside of you and that is God.

May those of you who visit this site continue on regardless of the hills you must climb, climb on; don't lose hope.

If you are a business owner, give people the very best of your service,  they deserve it! People are the most important thing in the universe.  When we serve others we serve God. Regardless of hard times with the economy, never short the people. If you short the people you will always be short; if you give what you want someone to give you, you will  always have enough. Enough is better than nothing!

I love to write, so now I am committing myself to do what I love-write!

The work of Dorcas

My desire has always been to help people.  Below you will see some of the things that I have started and tried to do to help our community and also people.  We must--  "be careful where we walk, because we don't know if we will have to cross that path again."

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History

Of

X-Cell Community Services Inc.
Incorporated in 1996 by Dorcas  Chandler

 X-Cell Community Services, Inc., began as an idea in the mind of Dorcas Chandler, Chief Executive Officer.  She met a man one-day at a temporary agency who was applying for a janitorial position.  All he wanted to do was find a job, any job, so that he could support his family.  However, in this computer age, the temporary agencies do all of their testing on computers.  This man was lost.  He had no computer skills.  Dorcas, who has always had a desire to help people, was moved deeply by this man - a stranger to her.  She could feel his frustration, caused by his lack of computer knowledge.  It made her think about the many people in today’s society who lack the basic computer knowledge that could get them that much-needed job.  People who did not go to college; people who were misplaced in the work force due to downsizing; people who came from the old school when computers were still a thing of the future; and yes, elderly people who are now forced to go out and find work because Social Security is not enough to live on.

Here began her dream of starting a computer-training program in 1996, for people in the community who didn’t have the necessary computer knowledge to get them in a better position to excel.  She also wanted to give seminars on topics of interest such as mentoring youth; dealing with children with behavior problems; single parenting; gang prevention; etc.  In August of 1996, Dorcas shared her ideas with her parents, Pastor Garland & Alma Chandler. They thought the idea of a Computer School was excellent, and advised her to start building on this dream.  Bishop Chandler was the pastor of Truelight Gospel Ministries, until his death in 2003 from cancer, and allowed Dorcas to operate out of the church office.  Dorcas moved her computer equipment out of her bedroom, and set it up in the office of Truelight Gospel Ministries.  There she started putting her ideas on paper. 

 At this early stage, Dorcas was not quite sure how to proceed in starting up a computer center, however, God placed people in her path and began showing her how to become a corporation.  X-Cell Community Services, Inc., became incorporated September 24, 1996.

 In November, Dorcas shared her vision with Marti McKeon.  Marti was very inspired by what Dorcas was trying to accomplish, and felt compelled to assist her in making this dream a reality. 

 Dorcas wanted to make sure that a solid foundation was laid for X-Cell, however, later found out that she had to redo some of her corporate filings.  It was truly trial and error, however, she continued, until she got it right.

 In January 1997, Dorcas began selecting her Board of Directors and Advisors.  By February, the Board and Advisors were in place.  We had our first Board Meeting on March 22, 1997 at the Red Roof Inn in San Dimas, California.  At that time, many ideas and goals were discussed regarding X-Cell.  During this meeting, the Board decided that we would bring it all together by not only offering computer training, but with that training we would provide job development skills and confidence building.  We then adopted the theme “Bringing it all together”.   It was then that Dorcas realized that her dream and passion for the community was shared by her Board and Advisors, and making X-Cell Community Services a reality rested on the shoulders of all who were gathered at that first Board Meeting.

 On April 18, 1997, X-Cell received its 501©3, which allows us to operate as a public support organization.  As a result, many opportunities lie ahead for X-Cell.  We had our first fund-raiser, a Bake Sale, on May 17, 1997 in front of Food 4 Less on the corner of Holt and Indian Hill in Pomona, to open our first bank account.  During the month of April and May Dorcas wrote the computer training manuals (Excel, Word, Basic Computer, and a Typing manual).  Included in these manuals are job development skills, self-development skills and resources.

 In 1997 Dorcas was introduced to a teacher, who would share with the organization ideas of teaching youth to develop basic study skills.  We then launched a pilot program called Operation L.E.A.P.(Literacy Enrichment and Achievement Program) to see if we could make a difference in the lives of youth.  As the program was a great success we continued the program. 

Our Literacy program is geared to helping children in the surrounding areas ‘Understand the Basics’.  We teach basic reading, writing, provide mentoring programs, math and computer skills to youth of all ages.

 It’s not just about computers anymore.  It’s about making a positive difference in adults and youth lives in any way that we can. It’s about giving people the resources to make a positive difference in their own lives.  It’s about people getting on their feet and standing up tall.  It's about helping people “Excel Expectations”.

 With all of our desire, we here at X-Cell Community Services, Inc., want to help meet the needs of the people of our community. 

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After Dorcas father took sick with cancer she had to come home and take care of him and close down her community center that was located in her fathers church.  She then started her own home business called Dorcas Dezines and begin to build websites to help small businesses.

Dorcas Dezines

Dorcas C. Chandler has been working in the field of technology and computer administrative services since 1972. In addition, she has worked with hundreds of clients in the technology field. A testimony to the quality of her service is that she continues to serve the same clients year after year. Dorcas is an entrepreneur; and her computer skills and training have led her in vast areas of technology.  She is the founder and organizer of a non-profit computer business that has been in existence since 1996.  She also founded inspirational non-profit organization that aids and caters to the needs of the community and local churches.

Because of her entrepreneurship, she values each opportunity and client by demonstrating a spirit of excellence in technology and work ethics.  Knowing that her clients depend on her to stay current with changes in technology, she prides herself in advancing and changing with the latest software and methods to make sure she is using the state of the art software and equipment.

Continuing education and training are of critical importance for all administrators and webmasters.  Therefore, Dorcas has taken several on-line courses and will continue to do so to ensure that she is on the cutting edge of modern technology.

Dorcas DeZines specializes in creative services on a global scale. The services section of our website will describe the various services that we can offer and provide.

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Wind of Fire Prayer Ministries, Inc.

My first love is God.  I also like to pray for others so I started a non-profit prayer ministry.  We pray for people all over the world. 

Evangelist Chandler started her elementary schooling in North Carolina. She is the youngest of four children.  When she was six years old, her family moved to California where she finished   elementary and high school. She went on to higher education at Mt. Sac Community College, West Los Angeles College and technical studies in data processing at Tri Community business school, earning a certified certificate in Data Processing. She has also completed courses in anger management and now holds a certified certificate as an anger management counselor.  Dorcas has been working in the field of technology and computer administrative services since 1972. She is an entrepreneur.  Her computer skills and training has led her in vast areas of technology.  She is currently the founder and organizer of a non-profit computer organization and owner of a for-profit business. She also founded Wind of Fire Prayer Ministries in 2002, an inspirational prayer ministry and non-profit organization.

Evangelist Dorcas was baptized in 1970 and accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior in 1978 at First Apostolic Church of Inglewood under the pastorate of the late Bishop Wayne S. Davis. There she served as the choir president and later developing a call to prayer, and became the church prayer warrior and intercessor.  She worked as a faithful intercessor for over 16 years at her church and then she returned home to help her father in ministry and continued to develop her  prayer  ministry.

In 1982 Evangelist Dorcas felt the call of God on her life to evangelize prayer around the world, by using the technology of the internet.  She now has mobilized prayer warriors and intercessors to stand in the gap and pray for the needs of God's people all over the world. Dorcas global prayer ministry over the internet via the website ministry also allows people to experience  audio teachings and read powerful prayer articles written by intercessors to enhance there understanding about  prayer.   Also Wind Of Fire Prayer Ministries, Inc., has formed a band of prayer warriors that covenant to pray for the needs of God’s people as prayer request are posted on this website and our 24 hour prayer line.   Dorcas also has a global internet prayer line that reaches around the world.  Prayer warriors meet every two weeks via the telephone prayer line to intercede for the need of our nation and also the need of God's special people.   As a prayer covering she now works under the pastorate of Pastor V. A. Hamilton, (King's Chapel Altar Of Prayer Temple), Phoenix AZ,.

Dorcas love for God and ministry has allowed her to work in different areas of ministry.  She has taught in the School of Prophets under the leadership of Bishop Davis; trained  to be an intercessor under the leadership of Dick Eastman," Change the World School of Prayer"; trained intercessors; worked as the women coordinator and served as the Pastoral Care Director to Dr. Wanda A. Davis, Turner. She also has worked close with her father in teaching and assisting in all areas of ministry.   She now serves as the President and founder of Wind of Fire Prayer Ministries Inc., and coordinates and directs all functions regarding prayer summits and outreach ministry. 

Dorcas desire is to please the Lord and to walk worthy of His calling.  Her ministry goal is to mobilize prayer warriors all around the world and continue to spread seeds of prayer to a dying and lost generation.  Dorcas main goal in life is to 'Finish Well'.  She want to hear the Lord say 'well done'.

Dorcas is also a songwriter and a writer.  If you would like to experience more of her work you may visit the following websites.  www.mammadproductions.com, www.dorcasdezines.com, www.dorcasdezines7.com  and www.wind-of.fire.org

Walk in LOVE--it will never lead you wrong!

 

Writings By Dorcas

Love, expecting nothing back

“Heart Communications”

Written by:  Dorcas C. Chandler ©2010

There I was, sitting in a crowded room with tears running down my face from the disappointments and everyday letdowns of life. As the anguish and frustration had mounted up in my soul, I began to question my existence and self-worth.  Then I returned to my home, a safe place: a place where I come to gather my thoughts and find safety and comfort in my mind. 

Moving about my daily chores that morning, I was again confronted with yet another challenge. “Not again,” I thought within myself.  “I can't handle any more pain.”  I was sitting and minding my own business working skillfully with my hands and bam!

Challenges begin to stare me right in the face.  I was face-to-face with another verbal confrontation and did not even know how I got there.  I remember early that morning when I rose to start my day-to-day activities, I received a word from God down in my spirit.  The word was, Today you shall have perfect victory—not knowing that within minute I would be challenged to speak out of turn again.  Sometimes with me it comes so easy to do.  “Oh, no,” I thought within myself, “I am so tired of speaking out of turn and speaking from a place of pain.”  I had no more strength to fight and all I wanted was for my character to be like the Lord’s. 

This time I held my peace as fire arose within my soul. When we are experiencing pain within ourselves, we tend too use harsh words, words that cut to the very soul. I did not say a word, I held my mouth shut.  Every fiber in my being was saying, “Speak out, you don’t have to take that.” I warred within myself, and then I could hear in my spirit, Today you shall have perfect victory.  Don’t say anything—not even a word. 

The pressures of the conversation begin to subside within me, for I took comfort within those words.  As the conversation ended, I fell back in the chair.  Tears began to run down my cheeks, for I felt for a moment that I had lost the battle.  Then again I heard, Today you shall have perfect victory. 

I composed myself, and went on with my day.  It is not always easy to hold your peace when you think you have been violated or dealt with unfairly; but if God be for us who can be against us.  We must take comfort in God’s written and spoken Word and never blame anyone else for our own actions and conversation.

I returned to my work, working hard to try to erase and deal with the pain that I was feeling in my heart.  The struggle was not to let those words enter into my heart. In order to do that, I knew that I had to change my meditation and my heart communication.

What is heart communication?  Heart communication is the talk we are talking inwardly to ourselves that no one else hears but us. We are talking even when we are not talking. If we allow harsh words to become implanted in our heart, we will become bitter against the person, or situation.  Then, when we speak of that challenge that is trying to hold us prisoners, we will never be able to speak peacefully of it, because out of the heart comes conversation.

Conversation is our communication and meditation.  When the conversation that took place that morning tried to come up again and again in my spirit that I was holding in silence and secret, I would cast down the thoughts with something good and change my communication.

 There are times in our lives that we so desperately want the approval of another, or just want to feel like we count or have worth or value to another. Then there are the times we have made so many mistakes for trying to get things right and always seeming to get them wrong that we begin to question our own existence and self-worth.   These are the times we seek for the approval of others. 

But what if that approval never comes? What will we do?  We will spend our whole lives look for answers and approvals from people that may or may not ever give us the approval or acceptance that we are looking for.  And that emotion and feeling will only lead to allowing the enemy of our soul to continue to accuse us before God and always have us walking in a state of disappointment. 

Being disappointed will rob us of life, our dreams, our time spent with God, and also cause us to make wrong decisions and choices.  It is a silent killer.  It tears at our soul.

 As I sat, I heard yet another word from God.  This time I did not understand what it meant.  I heard, “LOVE, EXPECTING NOTHING BACK”.  I stopped what I was doing to entertain the thought.  How can you Love expecting nothing back! I thought within myself.  If you give, you are supposed to receive.  Then the Lord began to minister to my heart.  He challenged me to show kindness in the face of pain and disappointment.  That was not something I wanted to do. 

When conflict comes in our live, we want the other person to at least pay with something, we want them to feel bad after the fight, so we start out down the road of ATTITUDE, because after all they are guilty, and the guilty must pay.  But that is not the characteristics of God.

 As I began to show acts of kindness, the Lord began to reveal His Word to me.  He shared with me when you ‘love expecting nothing back’ you take on the divine nature of God and release others from being who you thought they were or who you want them to be.  Then, and only then, you release all spirits of control over others’ lives because what we are trying to control is controlling us.

I asked him, “How?”  He gave me an illustration of people walking in a store to buy food that they did not make nor had the ability to make it grow.  They place the food in the basket and go one their way never saying thank you God or even appreciating the kindness or provision that he has showed for them; yet he keeps on LOVING. 

Then He let me see and understand the days, nights, and wind.  He showed me how He allows trees to blow to give off the necessary oxygen for mankind that we may breathe: day to labor, and night to cease from laboring; but many of people never acknowledge what He does for them in a course of a day. A countless number of things God provides for us every day of our lives, and we move on into the next day without gratitude and yet He remains faithful to Himself.  I began to get the picture.  

God just keeps on giving and giving and giving and keeps on doing what He does for his children, because it is simply his divine nature.  He just is, and will always be Himself!  He gives because He is God. God is Love! Love is everything, everything we will ever need.

When we get the divine nature of God and ask Him to help us in our everyday relationships and challenges, whatever they may be, we can become like God.  Why?  Because we have His divine nature.  Then, and only then, will we have His heart communication springing up in our souls, and will find it easy “to release all conflicts and let them go” and “Love, expecting nothing back.

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The Power of Resistance-Imprints on the heart!
Written by:  Dorcas C. Chandler ©2008

It was a rainy and wet morning outside. I could hear the rain bounding against the window panes and on top of the house. It was a good day just to relax and enjoy the rain.  My plans were to get a few chores done around the house and get prepared to relax and watch a video.   The telephone rang; it took me in a total different direction. The caller was upset and angry and did not waste anytime expressing it.  After I hung up the phone, my head was bounding, I could feel my blood pressure rush to my head and before I knew it, I was in a state of anguish. 

As I tilted my head back in the chair and begin to rehearse the phone call, all I could say was wow!  I did not argue with the person who was upset, but I could have told this person a thing or too.  Then I begin to reflect on the word resistance.  This word had been on my mind all week and I had been pondering it in my heart, wondering what it was God was trying to speak to me about. 

My day had been altered; my head ache was going to see to that.  I lie across my bed, and begin to rehearse the conversation.   This was my rehearsal;  I don’t know who they think they were talking to; this is not my problem anyway; who do they think they are; and so on and on; I played the tape over and over in my mind as I laid with my head bounding against the pillow.  The person had called me back again, and I was about to take the conversation to the next level.  Then I thought for what, this is not even worth it, I held my peace.  Pick your fights; if you are not going to gain a million dollars in cash on them; then trash them!   It is as simple as that.  It is a new year. 

After a while God begin to speak to my soul, letting me know about resistance.  He said, if you want to get rid of the head ache let go of the resistance, release it.  I asked him how, and he told me to stop rehearsing it.  God begin to minister to me, and my head ache left me, once I released the offense and let go of the resistance in my mind.  We can be free and yes we can win over the power of resistance! 

All things are possible if we just believe.  Next time when confrontation comes your way, and it will come, try to resist resistance or the war in your mind about the offense.  Then stop the rehearsal in your mind, pray and God will help you to go to the next level. 

Arguments:  Why is it that we seem to argue every time someone does something that we don’t like?

It is because of resistance:  Some people come from backgrounds where people did not know how to handle confrontation in a proper manner.  The way they handled there confrontation was to always resist; speak loud, violent behavior, or use verbal abuse to get there point across. 

We are not responsible for another person's action nor can we be in control of what another does or says. We must always take responsibility for ourselves, no one else. Sometimes because of a learned behavior that we have seen as an example or roll model of how to win over conflicts in our childhood, we develop the same learned behavior by, arguing or showing some type of resistance or resentment and trying to win over disagreements. When we are in conflict there are no winners. We must seek for the peace of God, He is the winner.

 In our quest for defending ourselves and not wanting to be violated or to be attacked, we resist when we are in conflict, whether we are right or wrong.  It is the human nature of man to be in control; not too many want to be wrong or even corrected in the face of confrontation.

When people resist something that someone is said, it causes us to generally lash out in an argument way or to become uneasy within ourselves.  This is when we can know that we are resisting the words that have been spoken to us.  Resistance is a powerful word; we practice it without even being aware.  The word resistance means; confrontation, fight or fighting, battle, struggle and conflict.

The scripture plainly tells us that we do not war against flesh and blood.  Why then are our biggest battles in life with people, flesh and blood?  Why do we lash out at people we love the most; friends and even strangers when we are confronted with a challenge that rubs us the wrong way?

In my search for wanting to win over words that cause conflict and have a Godly attitude, I asked God why is it that I seem to get so upset and want to argue when someone does something that displeases me or if I think I am right? This is what He spoke to me. 

The only way to release someone of an offense is to stop the resistance that lodges in the mind.  The only way you can stop resistance in the mind is to stop rehearsing the offence. We will never be able to stop confrontation.  It is a part of life.  Man, born of a woman, is of few day, and full of trouble.  Job 14:1.  How we handle confrontation is another challenge and story within itself.  God wants us as believers to stop being offended!  We can do all things through Christ that strengthens us, it can be done! We can no longer blame our parents, teacher, or circumstances for the way we use words in conflict. God wants us to go to another level in Him.

The unexpected will get you going in another direction, so you must always watch and be on your guard for change.  You can be headed in a positive direction when you make your plans for the day, and before you know it, a confrontation can send you in a totally different direction, if you allow it.  Watch as well as pray, and remember you are not a loser because you choose to show self control with words. Winners understand the value and power of words in times of conflict and know that death and life is in the power of the tongue.  Words have a power that can leave invisible imprints on the heart, sometimes never to be erased.  We must be careful and asked God to put a watch over our mouth so that when we speak we are choosing life and not death. When you recognize someone other than God has altered your path, step back take a look, release it and let it go.  You are worth it; see you at the top, Never Give-Up-Never!  Dorcas C. Chandler

 

Songs written by Dorcas:

I have got to dream again

Teach me how to love you Lord
 

Poem
 

The Crossing over of a solider

Written By:

Dorcas C. Chandler© 2004
 

So you went on ahead;

 And left this life behind;

The cares, the woes and all of the foes;


 But God has met you;

the one who knew you best; He is now allowing you, to

enter into His rest;


Even though you left us hear, know one thing;

you will always be near;

Near to our heart and in our hearts;

because one thing about love, it never departs;


Time and space, can never erase; the times we

shared worshiping and seeking the Masters face.

For the Master has come and calleth for thee;

Oh the joy! It must be;

but know one thing as we await;

We are also looking to see our Saviour and salute

Him at the pearly gate:


You ran your race and ran it well;

Now it's our turn to finish, and we must prevail.

When we become weak, we must remember strength;

When we are faced with loneliness, we must look

inside our hearts, for you are there; and always remember God's tender care.

I will embrace courage, when tears run down my face;

for I have yet but to complete and finish this Christian race.


 Life is a vapor; I must admit;

but one thing life have taught me;  we must

never quit!  So go on up ahead; you Christian Soldier;

I salute you with love, joy and peace;

Know one thing, I also wait; I look to

see you and Jesus standing at heavens white gate.