Second’s Gazette
Issue 165 January 1st, 2023
Mission Statement
Second’s Gazette serves as a monthly newsletter to inform the congregants of valuable information happening on the campus of Second Baptist Church and in the community, as well as spotlight individuals and events that edify our parish church, but most importantly, Glorifies the Name of Jesus Christ.
OPEN BOOK A book symbolizes the Bible, the written Word of God. When shown open, a book represents truth or revelation. Apostles and saints are often pictured holding an open book, understood as the New Testament writings of the early Christian church.
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On January 6 Christians celebrate Epiphany, when the Magi came to worship baby Jesus. Epiphany, which means an appearance or manifestation, symbolizes the first recognition of the Savior by non-Jews. Because Epiphany also is a reminder that Jesus came as the Light of the whole world, its symbols include light, candles and a star.
How did the wise men know and how do we know that Jesus is the light of the world? As preacher George Buttrick said, “It would little avail to ask how we know. That would be like asking how we know that Beethoven’s ‘Hymn to Joy’ is joyous. If a man were to say, ‘It is not joyous to me,’ he would not condemn the music; he would tell only his morbidness. There is no logic to establish an axiom, for an axiom is the basis of all logic; and the soul of Jesus has axiomatic truth. Jesus is light, and there is no proof for light except light itself.”
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Lord Jesus Christ, by your patience in suffering you hallowed earthly pain and gave us the example of obedience to your Father's will. Be near me in my time of weakness and pain; sustain me by your grace, that my strength and courage may not fail; heal me according to your will; and help me always to believe that what happens to me here is of little account if you hold me in eternal life, my Lord and my God. Amen.
Mrs. Nadine Orlando Harris, was the Founder and Editor in Chief of Second’s Gazette, established in 2009. Mrs. Harris had an anointing of pulling talented individuals together to capture and maintain the monthly history of Christian Living through the use of Second’s Gazette. Mrs. Harris’ 13 years of dedication, love, creativity will forever be demonstrated which each turn of the Second’s Gazette newsletter.
