Macedonia Newsletter Flipbook

MACEDONIA GAZETTE

Message From The Pastor's Desk

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Fellowship With Us

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The "I Am Is More Than Enough”

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A Message From The Pastor's Desk...

DEAR BELOVED MEMBERS OF OUR CONGREGATION

I trust this message finds you well and rejuvenated after the summer months As the summer days slowly give way to the crispness of fall, it is with a heart full of gratitude and joy that I welcome you back to our spiritual home

We are excited to unveil our brand-new Congregation Newsletter! Our aim is to share inspiring stories, and keep everyone informed about the latest happenings within our congregation We encourage you to contribute to our newsletter! If you have a story to share, an event to promote, or a piece of wisdom to impart, please reach out to our newsletter team.

This upcoming season holds the promise of new beginnings and deeper spiritual growth. Let us cherish this time together, renewing our commitment to each other, our faith, and the service we provide to our wider community I look forward to seeing each one of you in worship service and Sunday School to continue our journey of faith side by side

A Minister after God's own heart

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Health and Wellness

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Building the Whole Man

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Someone, go get Primo

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Upcoming Events

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Scholarship Sunday PAGE 09

The Virtual Connections

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“ The Church where Everybody is Somebody and Christ is all ”

FELLOWSHIP WITH US FELLOWSHIP WITH US

About Us

Macedonia Baptist Church is a church that is a beacon in the community; where souls are saved and directed by scripture to grow spiritually through prayer, faith, and christian knowledge.

Contact Us

Macedonia Baptist Church

141 South Ninth Avenue Mount Vernon, NY 10550

Phone: 914-667-2333

Email: info@macedoniabapt org

Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm

Monthly Services Times to Worship

1st Sunday--Holy Communion Service

2nd Sunday--Infant Dedication/Youth Sunday

3rd Sunday--Foreign Missions Day

4th Sunday--Holy B Service

5th Sunday--Youth

Join Us in the Sanctuary Every Sunday Morning.

Early Bird Service l 7:30 (Except First and Fifth Sundays) Sunday School l 9:00 am

S d Morning Worship :00 am

Rev. Dr. Darren Morton, Senior Pastor Rev. Joyce Somerville, Asst. Pastor

THE "I AM IS MORE THAN ENOUGH"

BY GEORGE MCCLENDON,JR.

Sunday June 11, 2023, was the Youth & Young Adult Annual Day at Macedonia Baptist Church The Youth controlled the entire service, with Julissa Murdock serving as the worship leader The youth choir sang and seven Macedonia young adults brought the message The theme of the service was “The I am Is More Than Enough ” - John 4:26

George McClendon, Jr. started with the message of “I Am the Light of the World.” He mentioned how those who do not follow Jesus are walking in darkness and once they accept Jesus in their life their paths will brighten. Khalid Armstrong brought the message of “I Am the Door of the Sheep.” He talked about how sometimes there is a door in our lives that is blocking us from moving forward He mentioned how Jesus gives us the strength and ability to go through that door and accomplish whatever is on the other side of it

Justin Brewington spoke on “I Am the True Vine ” In his message he spoke about how Jesus is the true vine and the believers are the branches Genesis Bratcher spoke on “I Am the Bread of Life ” She spoke about how we are not satisfied spiritually unless we have Jesus in our lives

Taylor Rogers brought the message of “I Am the Resurrection and the Life.” She explained that anyone who believes in Jesus will live and never die. Latoya Strachan brought the message “I Am the Good Shepherd.” She explained the relationship of believers with Jesus is that of sheep to shepherd. The Lord is our shepherd; we are his flock. Kymani Clark wrapped everything up with his message “I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” In his message, he spoke about how following Jesus is the only journey to God

Macedonia young people shined throughout the service with the songs and messages they brought They kept the congregation engaged and gave them a glimpse of what the future for the young people at Macedonia Baptist Church will be

"While it's easy to succumb to worldly gain, having a Christcentered life lets one enjoy rewards in eternity."

A MINISTER AFTER GOD'S OWN HEART... DETERMINED

A devoted believer, Rev Darnell Jeffers started his journey of seminary school in 2018 and recently graduated with his Masters of Divinity fron Wesley College During seminary school, he was selected amongst his peer to be a part of the Community Engagement Institute, focusing on bringing the gospel message to the streets locally and internationally with an emphasis on love,

compassion, and hope. He recently completed missionary work in Milawi Africa; spending his time spreading the good news and providing aid to the marginalized communities. Through his efforts, he made a positive impact on the local community, helping to improve living conditions and access to education and healthcare A trained and compassionate nurse, he was able to use his medical expertise to help those in need to improved the health outcomes of many while stationed in Africa Rev Jeffer's journey has been a mix of personal growth, cultural exchange, and a desire to make a difference in the lives of those he encountered. His aim is to inspire others from the pulpit to find spiritual fulfillment and meaning in their lives. His dedication to sharing the gospel reflects a deep desire to bring positivity, spiritual guidance, and sense of purpose to those who hear his message Congratulations and "well done my good and faithful servant "

"His aim is to inspire others from the puplit to find spiritual fullfillment and meaning in their lives."

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

TIPS TO RESET YOUR GUT

ADOPTED FROM WWW DRKELLYANN

If there is one thing I can't repeat enough, it's that health and illness starts in the gut. Here are some tips to help get your gut healthy.

DITCH TOXINS

Get the toxins and irritating substances out of your diet. This means limiting or better yet eliminating alcohol, caffeine, conventionally raised meats, grains, processed foods, refined sugar, and seed oils.

EAT FERMENTED FOODS

Start eating lots of fermented foods such as raw milk, yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and kimchi. These are rich in probiotics, which repopulate your intestines with the good bacteria needed for optimal digestion and health

TAKE A PROBIOTIC

Take a powerful probiotic In addition to fermented foods, take probiotics in pill form to flood your system with good bacteria such as lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacterium lactis You really can't get enough of these, especially when you ' re resetting

SKIP THE ANTIBIOTIC

Don't take antibiotics (unless you really, really, REALLY have to) Antibiotics are the opposite of probiotics They kill off healthy gut flora And in the past doctors have prescribed them way too readily If you ' ve spent significant time on antibiotics, then you really (really, REALLY) need this reset!

EAT

BONE BROTH

Eat a bowl of bone broth at least once a day. Bone broth offers incredible intestinal healing power and disease prevention.

FIND A GOOD MULTI-ENZYME

Take a multi-enzyme supplement (preferable one after every meal)

Digestive enzymes breakdown the foods we eat so we can absorb the nutrients Things like aging, chronic stress, and inflammation can decrease our digestive enzymes

"Start eating lots of fermented foods, such as sauerkraut, kefir, or kimchi."

BUILDING THE WHOLE MAN

BY FRANKIE JOHNSON

On June17&18th,2023,TheMacedoniaKingsmenFellowshipMinistry sponsoredtheweek-endlongFather’sDayBreakfastandServicewith animpressivethemeof“BuildingTheWholeMan”Themenwere treatedtoascrumptiousbreakfastpreparedbytheMacedoniaCulinary team,SisterMargieBagbyandBro.AudleyHowell.Notonlywerethey fedphysically,but,theywerespirituallyfedwithalineupofthree ministers,eachpresentedonbuildingthewholeman Bro Frankie Johnson presented the physical health of men; Minister Andre Colemanpresentedthementalhealthofmen,andMinisterCarlton McCrayspokeonthespiritualman

The spirit of the Lord permeated the sanctuary, as the Macedonia Men’s choir led praise and worship The speaker for the hour was none other than our own, Rev Condell Hamilton, whose message left us wanting more “Know the God of your Father,” a fitting message for Father’s Day Rev Hamilton encouraged the fathers to make sure their children know their God. He said “children are seeking things to make them feel better, and we need to offer our children a God that is active in our lives.

The Kingsman Fellowship Ministry presented two awards The first recipient of The Deacon Louis Moses Humanitarian award was presented to the Moses family in honor of the late Deacon Moses who was a true servant leader. Deacon Kewaan Martin was also presented with this award for his dedication to family, church and community.

Macedonia Kingsmen Fellowship ministry (formerly know as the Men’s Ministry) is a group of spiritual men whose purpose is to equip other men to be all that God called them to be in word and deed If you are interested in being a part of this transformational ministry, you may reach out to the president, Minister Hugh Washington.

"A good man, is a good man, whether in this church or out of it."

BRIGHAM YOUNG

SOMEONE, GO GET PRIMO!

The Missionary Baptist Association of New York City had their third quarter session on July 26th thru to the 28, 2023 at the Union Baptist Church in Harlem With the theme “The Church: Taking Missions Seriously,” was well attended with active participations Throughout the three days, the overarching theme focused on Jesus Christ, the missionary Christ and how everything God had done in the world and in His Church had missions as its ultimate aim. If only we all had such a conviction!

For the closing session, Minister Norman, Youth Minister, from Macedonia Baptist Church took the puplit and boldly proclaimed the missionary message of the scripture in a sermon titled “Someone, Go Get Primo ” Minister Norman explained that “primo” symbolizes anyone who does not know Jesus Christ. He said Primo could be our family, friends, and even our enemy He said the same grace that saved us; the same mercy and compassion that God gave us; the same sin that God looked beyond; the same will work for “primo” as well If we are taking mission work seriously, as it stated in Mark 16-15, " go ye out to the world," then we ought to go out and get “primo ” He stated, in order to get primo, it requires us to be at the location; we must surrender to the Holy spirit; and we must cry out to the Lord, as Psalm 34-17 tells us that the righteous cry, and the Lord will hear and deliver them out of all their adversities.

As we think about the great missionary challenge of the church, I also want you to think about the lost world that desperately needs the message of Jesus Christ Then, ask yourself the following questions: If not me, then who? If not now, then when? As we think about missionary work, let us get serious about prayer. God’s plan is for his people to give themselves to honest prayer in order that our personal spiritual lives could be deepened to the extent that we could think about others in the far corners of the world who are in desperate need of hearing the gospel message If you are interested in missionary work and want to be part of the great commission of going out into the word to get the “primos,” come Join the Macedonia Missionary Ministry For more information, you may reach out to the president, Sister Terri-Joe Brooks.

" Primo symbolizes anyone who does not know Jesus Christ."

UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS STAY TUNED FOR DATES

SEPTEMBER

Six Pillars of Brain Health

Date: September 15, 2023

Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Macedonia Baptist Church

Don't let September slip by without experiencing the joys of apple picking Mark your calendars, gather your loved ones, and come make unforgettable memories See you at the orchards!

Date: September 30, 2023

Time: 10 am departure

Location: Fishkill Farms

Admission: $25.00

NOVEMBER

Come join hands with neighbors and friends to make a positive impact on our community to contribute to the Thanksgiving Food Giveaway. Keep an eye out for dates and details.

FRAUD BASICS: The Scam Landscape & Staying Safe

Date: November 15 2023

Time: 3:00 - 4:0

Location: Macedonia Ba

OCTOBER

Keep an eye out for more details ond dates as these events approach

Church Conference * Homecoming

Revival * Rev. Dixon Celebration

National Convention * Women's Prayer Breakfast

Plan to attend: Social Security: Understanding your Benefits

Date: October 20, 2023

Time: 3:00 -- 4:00 pm

Location: Macedonia Baptist Church

The release of Macedonia

first cookbook--"Food 4 the Soul."

Christian Educaiton Christmas Play

GAZZETTE

SCHOLARSHIP SUNDAY

There are many milestones that are worth celebrating during one ’ s lifetime, and being able to celebrate some of those moments with your church family is an invaluable experience And yes! Scholarship Sunday at Macedonia Baptist Church is a joyous occasion; which is why the church spend time honoring their graduates. By choosing to celebrate the accomplishments of their graduating members, Macedonia is expressing to them that they matter and that they want to continue to invest into their lives

Each year, in June, Macedonia profiles all current and returning scholarship recipients and allowed them to provide updates on their field of study and college attending This year, 13 recipients benefited from the Annie L Nixon and Castle Taylor scholarship programs offered through the Church The 2023 high school graduates who received special awards are Julissa Murdock who received the James Butt award for outstanding academic achievement and Jordan David, who received the Ruth Johnson award for outstanding leadership in Christian Education The following students also received scholarship awards as they continued their education are: Khalid Armstrong, Andrew Bratcher, Genesis Bratcher, Tamara George, Latoya Stranhan, George McClendon, Dahlia Reid, Oesha Richardson, and Taylor Rogers The recipients of the 2023 Parishioner Ministry Service award goes to both our 2023 high school graduates as well as Rev Darnell Jeffers who graduated with a Master of Divinity from Wesley Theological Seminar.

Our morning Service was both uplifting and encouraging The guest preacher for the hour was Rev. Dr. Leslie Copeland, who delivered an inspiring message to the congregation and reminded us to stay strong The honorable Mayor Shawn Patterson, stopped by briefly to acknowledge and encourage our graduates as well as the congregation

As we encourage our 2023 scholarship receipients, we want them to know that we are here to support them in their educational journey, and that we are excited to see the positive impact they will make in their future endeavors Congratulations to all the graduates! Your church community is proud of you and is excited for what lies ahead

"Scholarship Sunday at Macedonia Baptist Church is a joyous occasion."