The LORD will guide you continually, And satisfy your soul in drought, And strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.
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103rd Issue * Version 3 Monrovia, CA 91016
Second Baptist Church, Inc. Evangelical Orthodox Communion Bishop Wm. La Rue Dillard, PhD 925 So. Shamrock Monrovia, CA 91016
Nadine O. Harris, MB, Founder/Chief Editor Ferrari Y. Green, Production & Design Precious Flemings, Writing Editor Sherry Joiner, Operations & Distribution
Contributing Consultants: Peggy LaBon / Eric Johnson Jessie Anderson / Vera Reeves / James Ella Harvey Betty Thomas / Anita J. McCulloch/ Felicia Dickson
Photographers: Robert Anderson Robert Hamilton Rasheedah Ruffin
Children’s Church Staff: Jaylyn A. Harris
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Second Baptist Church Schedule of Worship Services Sunday Morning Services 10:45 AM Sunday Church School, Baptism and New Member’s Orientation Classes from 9:45 AM—10:30 AM ————————————————— Ordinance of the Lord’s Supper Celebration is served every First Sunday after the 10:45 AM Worship Service and at 4:45 PM in the Sanctuary ————————————————Mid-Week Bible Study and Prayer Services Bible Study, Prayer, Praise, and Testimonies at 10:45AM & 6:45 PM On Wednesdays Except Holidays
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Mission Statement econd’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.
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The Christian’s Audacious Assumption! (Proverbs 16:1-9)
Sons and Daughters in the Light, Grace to You!
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y love Epistle to you comes from the Word of God in Proverbs which encourages “Godly Living.” Listen to verse 9, “man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.”
When I read this verse, I asked: “Isn’t it a bit audacious to think that God cares or is concerned about the decisions of the Saints’ daily life?” This question is answered by God through the eminent Apostle Paul with a resounding “No!” The word “audacious” can be taken in two ways. It can mean presumptuous, saucy, and impudent. The two of the divergent uses of the word focus on the different attitudes of Christians about God’s guidance. Most church-going Christians in name do not expect to be guided by God. They think it’s petulant personalism to think that God either has a plan for their lives, or has the inclination or interest to communicate with them as individuals as a particularized providence. They seem to think or feel that the idea of God is guiding us to makes the Almighty a messenger boy. The Bible Ouija board and contemplation of the implications of circumstance, like reading a horoscope. I have taught, over the years, that the Word of God is the final court of arbitration in all things in the lives of Saints. I must confess that there are carnal Saints whose audacity is rooted in a humbled benefit that the habitual response of a God-centered mind to the total lift situation in which responsibility and opportunity meet can find guidance for the specific decisions and involvements to God’s work through His church in their lives. The result is an assurance issuing in obedience and freedom in Worship, Word, Praise, Work, and Glorification unto the Lord and faithfully paying the tithe and giving offerings to advance the holy church of God. Christian, which one do you check out, “Horoscope or Bible?” Think about it! Until He Comes, I Am Serving Christ Joyfully, Bishop Dr. Wm. LaRue Dillard Parish Under-Shepherd
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he Diakonos Ministry of Second Baptist Church is available to parishioners to help Bishop Dillard with members concerns and needs. Feel free to contact your representative below. The Diakonos are assigned alphabetically by last name. We are available to “Pray with You”, “Consult with You”, and “Assist You” in any way we can to help you in your Christian walk.
A—Robert and Jessie Anderson
H— Thelma Jones, George and Tamara Lewis
B—Dennis and JoAnne Craig Betty Brown, Rodney Bough
I-J—Ellis and Thelma Johnson Eva McLaurin, Walter McDonald
C—A. G. Harrison, Shirley Robinson Larry and Deborah Hayes
K-L-N-O-T—Lonnie and Josephine Stokes, Terrence Williams
D—James and James Ella Harvey Venda Hawkins
M—Chuck and Martha Williams Melva Hill
E-F—Ron and LaVonne Husband Adrienne Hurst
P-Q—Carrie Walker, Nadine Harris
G—Minnie Manning, Valeria Burwell Ellen Clark, Eric Johnson
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R-S—Larry Willis, Oscar Woodard UVWXYZ—Robert Hamilton, Ron Demps, Michael Dickson
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The Bishop’s Epistle
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The Christian’s Audacious Assumption! (Proverbs 16:1-9)
Features
Darren Elias Rogers & Anaiah Faith Humphreys
Every Month 2 4 5 8,9, 17 EXTRAS 6,7 10, 11 12, 13 14, 15 16 18, 19 20, 21 22, 23
Jaylyn Alexys Harris
Editor’s Comments Diakonos Praying with You Contents Blast from the Past/Footprints /Birthdays Celebrations-Second’s Gazette Community News Movies / Poems Celebrations—Diakonos/Church Mothers & Fathers Health Men’s Conference/Mission Corner Celebration—Revival Children’s church
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Left to Right Eric, Sherry, Jessie, Ferrari, Nadine, Precious, Vera and Jaylyn
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hat a mighty God we serve! Second’s Gazette (SG) served up desserts for the congregation and gave away gifts galore, as promised on Sunday September 17th. We celebrated publishing 100 issues over an eight year four month period. Each publication was delivered to the congregation on the first Sunday of each month. The newsletter provides information for all of our ministries, with the hope that involvement in a group dedicated to serve the church will provide a sense of communion and fellowship. This newsletter is provided to you free of charge, thanks to your donations. A Special Thanks to our Platinum Partners who have given on a consistent basis from our beginning Lady Betty Gay Dillard, Diakona Carrie Walker and Diakona Larry and Deborah Hayes. We, like Bishop Dillard, follow Jesus Christ, express our love for Jesus by participating actively in the life of this church family! Look for us online if you are unable to obtain a hard copy. www.secondbaptistmonrovia.org Thanks to the staff for the many volunteer hours spent grooming the newsletter so that it looks good, Sherry Joiner, Ferrari Green, Diakona Jessie Anderson, Dr. Precious Flemings, Jaylyn A. Harris, Diakona Eric Johnson, Peggy LaBon, Vera Frazier , our contributors that make sure our medical needs are attended to, they are Anita McCulloch, Betty Thomas, Vera Reeves, Felicia Dixon, and Diakona James Ella Harvey and the Photographers Robert Anderson, Robert Hamilton, Rasheedah Ruffin. Thank you Bishop for providing monthly epistles and allowing the newsletter to be your “Voice in Print”. Diakona Nadine O. Harris, MBA, Founder, & Chief Editor
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BIDDY MASON: FROM SLAVERY TO RICHES IN THE WILD WEST
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iddy Mason tells her life story to a judge while petitioning for freedom from slavery. Students learn about her arduous, seven-month journey from Missippi to California on foot. Biddy learns that California has abolished slavery and petitions to be freed. She wins her freedom, and through her hard work as a midwife nurse, becomes a wealthy and well-respected member of the community. Biddy uses her riches to feed the poor and devotes time to visiting prisoners. This story is a testament to her character and spirit during which students learn about the life of an important and influential woman in 1800s California. Ref.: Enrichment Works. (Theatre to Inspire Learning) Retrieved from world wide web September 27, 2017
www.enrichmentworks.org/biddymason
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earning about acceptance, love and compassion helps us to accept ourselves without conditions. As our faith deepens, our understanding of what it means to act in good faith changes as well. (Living Clean pg. 12 NA)
It’s good to have faith, but we also have to practice faith as well. I can have faith that I will get up the next morning and go to work; but unless I actually get up the next morning and prepare myself to go, my faith is null and void. Hebrews 11:1 now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. NKJ Mark 11:24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. NKJ I’ve known many to believe in and hope for something to happen, however, if there is no work done on your end to cause what you are believing for to happen; It won’t happen! (There are some exceptions to this, but that’s not the rule.) So, I’ve learned, since I had to re-start my life over at 36 years old, from the bottom, that if you want something; pray, have faith in God and then get to work! God will be with you on your journey!
Peggy LaBon
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Diakona Larry Hayes assists Bishop with Baptisms
Darren Elias Rogers & Anaiah Faith Humphreys Are Baptized on September 24, 2017
Left to right: Diakona Tamara Lewis, Bishop Dillard, Darren, Anaiah and Diakona Ellen Clark
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Daring to Hope is an invitation to cling to the God of the impossible— the God who whispers His love to us in the quiet, in the mundane, when our prayers are not answered the way we want or the miracle doesn’t come. It’s about a mother discovering the extraordinary strength it takes to be ordinary. It’s about choosing faith no matter the circumstance and about encountering God’s goodness in the least expected places. Though your heartaches and dreams may take a different shape, you will find your own questions echoed in these pages. You’ll be reminded of the gifts of joy in the midst of sorrow. And you’ll hear God’s whisper: Hold on to hope. I will meet you here.
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Ms. Rashad gives a remarkable, pull-outall-the-stops performance. Ben Brantley, The New York Times An astonishing, deeply moving new drama about family, acceptance, and the power of faith from MacArthur “Genius Award”-winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney (The Brother/Sister Plays, Oscar® winner for Moonlight), featuring Tony Award® winner Phylicia Rashad. At the mouth of the Mississippi River, Shelah’s family and friends have come to celebrate her birthday and save her from a leaking roof. But in this contemporary parable inspired by the Book of Job, unexpected events turn the reunion into the ultimate test of faith and love. As her world seems to collapse around her, Shelah (Rashad) must fight to survive the rising flood of life’s greatest challenges in this poetic and piercing new play.
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SUPPORTERS Second Baptist Church Diakona Nadine O. Harris Lady Betty G. Dillard Eleanor Harrison Mother Deloris K. Bridges Ferrari Green Diakona Melva Hill Barbara Jean Grant Shirley Towler – Hayes Elder Robert Craig Cameron & J.P. Dixon Dr. J.P. & Apryl Harris Diakona Larry & Debra Hayes Christine Mathis Marva E. Hogan Ophelia M. Harris Barbara M. Harris Mildred Cross Diakona Carrie Walker Geneva Douglas Phylicia Stroud Diakona James Ella Harvey Laura Bullock
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Precious’ Movie Pick of the Month
Surrendered
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ay Harding wants to be the unselfish man his family needs, but he's not quite sure how to go about it! His marriage is in trouble, his children are mischievous and distant, and Christmas is on its way. If he purchases the gift of a lifetime---a luxurious dream home, will that solve everything? Or will tragedy teach him otherwise? Watch and see how one man changes his life and his family by prayer and faith. This is a good movie for the entire family. Watch it free on Pure-flix Christian Movies!
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If God Took His Hand Away by CherryBlossom Life does not issue absolutes Nor offer any guarantee So as you challenge and question God In anger and dismay Ask yourself, “Where would I be If God took His Hand away?” Yes, you’ve suffered and been hurt But, in spite of all, I still assert That God has never forsaken you For you’re not the only one Who’s ever cried, “I’m going through!” But I remember how Job still did humbly pray Even when his own wife told him to curse God and betray His faith But, No, he never went astray Asking himself, “Where would I be If God took His Hand away?” Oh, yes, it’s easy to praise Him When we’ve been blessed But when troubles rise Should we then, His power, doubt and despise? Should we, then, not be impressed Thinking HE failed some test Because He hasn’t, yet….. let us rest? So, then, should HIS glory be assessed Because some days are long and grey? Well, what would you, then, say If God took His Hand away
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feel very sick; should I wait and call my doctor, or should I seek urgent care at a neighborhood site? My 10-year old child has a fever and says his ear hurts what should I do? My husband is complaining of chest pains, should I take him to an urgent care center or the hospital emergency room? How do I make the right choice for the problem? Based on the above examples, when someone complains of persistent chest pain, especially if it radiates to the arm, it's better to be safe and dial 911 for emergency assistance. In other cases like the ones presented above, it's important to know the difference between urgent care and hospital emergency care. Making the right choice can save you time, money, and even more so the life of a love one. When you are feeling sick and it is possible to call your primary care physician’s office for advice, this would be a prudent decision. Your primary care provider knows your medical history and can often give you the best advice for treatment. An urgent care center is the right choice for common illnesses and injuries that need to be treated right away but are not an emergencies such as sprains, minor cuts that may require stitches, sore throats, ear pain, fevers without a rash, persistent diarrhea, and/or vomiting to name a few. So the urgent care center is where you would take your 10-year old whose ear hurts when your pediatrician/doctor's office is closed. Urgent care centers are usually open after normal business hours, including evenings and weekends. Often there is a doctor on site, but care could be provided by a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. You are treated on a first-comefirst-serve basis. But you are seen sooner than in the hospital ER where the sickest patient is treated first. Hospital ERs are prepared for every kind of adult and childhood medical emergency. They are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For serious injuries or illnesses, and when minutes count, this is the place to go. In the above example, the husband who is experiencing persistent, radiating chest pain should be treated in ER. Remember, visiting an urgent care center first during a medical emergency may delay medical care for a serious condition. Hospital ERs are staffed to assess and treat the emergency as well as provide advanced treatment if needed (such as emergency surgery). Choose the right care at the right place, at the right time for the best resolution. Live Life Healthy! Jessie Anderson, RN BS Reference http://www.huntingtonhospital.org/Our-Services/Emergency-TRauma/Urgent-Care.aspx http://www.georgiahealthnews.com/2013/03/misuse-emergency-rooms-costly-avoidable-error/
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October 2017 “Troubles Break the Syndrome of Independence and Willfulness and Bring Us Back to the Lord” Events for the Month Sun. Wed.
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The Lord’s
Supper Celebration 4:45PM. All are invited
Sun. Sat.
15th 21st
Cancer Awareness Day Church Outing—Tower of Faith 3:30PM Compton CA.. Mass choir will
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28th & 29th 19th Annual Christian Men’s Family Keepers Conference. Theme: “Christian Men Exemplary Lifestyle to the Lord” . Scripture Reference: Colossians 3:12-17 .
Church Outing—New
Revelation Baptist Church, Pasadena, 7PM. Pastor Turner’s 50th Anniversary Bishop Dillard will bring the gospel message. Please come out and support!!
sing— Please come out and support.
Saturday, 8am-3PM. Sunday 10:45am worship Service.. Registration Donation: Men $30./Boys [15 and under] $15. Attire: Saturday Casual dress/ Sunday Black Suit
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2nd Breanna Dickson Debra Benson 3rd John Hervey II 6th Martha Williams 8th Dawn Jackson Robin Lewis 10th Thelma Adams 12th Albert Cheeks 15th Clara Mency Greer Mency 22nd La Tanya Holmes 23rd Michael Lee India Perry 26th Frankie Platt 29th Jasmine Towles
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embers of Second Baptist Church Sick and Shut-Ins
ARCADIA:
Bernice Holefield
ARIZONA:
Frankie Platt
DUARTE:
Grace Jordon Greer Mency
FONTANA:
Elder Robert Craig
MONROVIA:
Lucile Mc Lendon Earl K. Dumas Betty Thomas
LA VERNE:
Mother Delores Bridges George White
LOS ANGELES:
Ursula Martin
RIALTO:
Mattie Simpson
VICTORVILLE:
Robert Hamilton
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THE MISSION CORNER CAN YOU SUPPORT THIS CAUSE?
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Mexico quake relief he American Red Cross is sending food, clothing and survival kits to local shelters in Mexico to help those families displaced by the 7.1 earthquake. Be in prayer for the recovery and clean-up efforts. Donate by Mail: American Red Cross PO Box 37839 Boone, IA 50037-0839 Donate by Phone: 1-877-522-2752 Redcross.org/abc7la
I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20:35 (NKJV)
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