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Inside this issue: Shining Light: Superintendent Daisy B. Lawson, 5 Let’s Talk: 7 Announcements & Upcoming Events: 7 Just ask Debra: 9 Health & Awareness: 10
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The General Baptist State Convention of Florida, Inc.
to show honor and respect to our esteemed President and First Lady
Please join us for
Thursday, the twenty-second of June, Two thousand and seventeen at 7 o'clock in the evening New Salem M. B. Church in the Royal Court Fellowship Hall 8525 N 78th St., Temple Terrace, FL 33637
Black Tie Affair | Donation-$35.00 (per person) RSVP: (813) 906-4619 or (813) 906-4322
Shining Light…
uperintendent Daisy B. Lawson is well known as a vessel that God can use as she works untiringly for the building of his kingdom. She is much in demand for the ministry of the word of God for the special services, conferences, workshops, intercessory prayer and outreach of hurting women. The Passion of her ministry is her love for the word of God. She is a member of Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ in St. Petersburg, Florida (William Anderson, Pastor) where she serves faithfully as an Evangelist Missionary, President of the Mother’s Board, Sunday School Superintendent and Sunshine Band Teacher. As a member of the St. Petersburg District, she served as Sunday School Superintendent for 26 years is now the Director of Protocol and Advisor to the Women's Department in the Western Florida Jurisdiction, under the leadership of Bishop Willie J. Matheney. Superintendent Lawson serves as the Announcer for the Women's Department and was recently appointed as the Jurisdictional Director of Protocol. Superintendent Lawson was chosen and appointed in 2008 by the late Bishop Harvey D. Bryan as the first female Jurisdictional Sunday School Superintendent. She is a tremendous asset to the Sunday School Department with her several enhancement programs to her credit such as the Academic Incentive Program, Sharing the love of Christ Outreach Ministry, Super Sunday School during the Jurisdiction Convocation, and the Western Florida Bible Bowl that attracts more than three-hundred youth. She also embraced and promoted the P. T. Bucks, an idea institute by her pastor, Superintendent William Anderson, to promote attendance, the study of the Sunday School lessons, and classes participation. These activities are aligned with her vision of “Equipping the Church for Ministry” through the Sunday School. Superintendent Lawson serves in the International Sunday School Department of the Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Bishop Alton Gatlin and was recently asked to serve on C.O.G.I.C, National Sunday School Advisory Board. Her Works include contributions for the International Sunday School Reference Manual and was recently recognized and awarded as one of the 150 Influential Women of the Church of God in Christ. Superintendent Lawson has been married for 53 years to Deacon William Lawson, she is the proud mother of two beautiful children, Deputy William Lawson of the Pinellas County Sheriff Department and Missionary Joy Lawson Lewis (husband Charles E. Lawson III), and is the grandmother of three. She is also retired educator from the Pinellas County School System after thirty-one years of service. Superintendent Lawson loves the Lord and lives true to her favorite scriptures of 1 Corinthians 15:58: “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”
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Ruth Howard Ruth Neal Casandra Tucker Betty Munford Debra Thompson Carrie Billue
Ann Glymph
Connie Curtis Stephanie Harvey
Ashley Edwards-Russell Rilla Henry Geraldine Cash
Barbara Ann Stockton
Geraldine Pursley
Annie E. Johnson Yvonne Howard Clarke Harvelyn Glymph Ebony Cohen Mary UpShaw Cheryl Gibson
Mable Hall
Tekah Clarke Diona Howard
Juanita Berry Kathy Bunton Daisy Lawson Phyllis Young
Brenda James Joyce Thorn Thelma Preston Cislyn Lightborn Adella Screen Jackie Reynolds Linda Edwards Rebecca Thorn Dyerhonda Gay Patty Alexander Ola Lott-Mitchell Patricia Ann Young Leslie Miller LaTonya Riley Agatha Holton Tracy Melendez Patricia Reeves Susan Bowers Tia Reynolds Darla Watson Willie Lyons Kim Fleming Patricia Doby Gloria Williams Edna Lagun Mildred Philips Deborah Brinson Cherveronica Young
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10th Annual Session AND THE
Congress Of Christian Education OF THE
GENERAL BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION OF FLORIDA, INC.
Welcome to Tampa Theme:
“The Divine Order Of Faith 1 Corinthian 14:40
Monday, June 19 ~ Thursday, June 22, 2017 New Salem M. B. Church 8525 N. 78th St., Temple Terrace, FL 33637 Dr. Henry J. Lyons, State President Host Pastor
Dr. Zachary Hudson Host Committee Chairman
Rev. Andrew McRae Sis. Deloris Stewart Women of Grace President
Congress of Christian President
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY: Gospel Group Looking for Two Male Singers. Call Jake at 813527-8425 for details. Ride the TECO Line Streetcar System FREE for Fourth Friday! The TECO Line Streetcar System is joining in on the Fourth Friday Tampa fun! Starting May 26th, riders with Fourth Friday Tampa wristbands can ride the TECO Line Streetcar System FREE all day! Visit the Fourth Friday Tampa website for a full list of special offers.
8th Annual Safe Summer 2017, Sat, May 20, 10am—2pm. The purpose of this community event is to provide youth in the surrounding areas the opportunity to learn about various programs, services, events and resources available to them during the summer. There will be enjoyable activities for the entire family such as games, crafts, live entertainment, free food and much, much more. Al Barnes Jr. Park 2902 N. 32nd St., Tampa Tampa Bay Moms Group Family Fair, at Water Works Park, Sat, May 20, 11am-5pm. The Family Fair will feature many activities for everyone in the family: Swag Bags for the first 100 Families, Giveaways, Kids Activities, Games, Entertainment, Food Trucks, Vendors, Playground, Spraypad, Dog Park and More! Free, fun and family. 1710 N. Highland Ave., Tampa. steffany813@tampabaymomsgroup.com PINELLAS COUNTY: National Bike to School Day, May 10, Join students, their families and Mayor Rick Kriseman on a bike ride to school to celebrate safe bike riding on National Bike to School Day. Free bike lights and helmets, photos with the Tampa Bay Rowdies' Pelican Pete, and a ride to Maximo Elementary School, 4850 31st Street South. 7:15 am, Students arrive 7:25am-Announcements from Mayor Rick Kriseman, 7:35 am - Students arrive, 7:45-8:05am Arrive at Maximo Elementary May Music & Movies in the Park, North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Drive NE, St. Petersburg,7pm Music, Dark - Movies Bring family and friends to enjoy FREE film classics and music each Thursday evening in May on St. Petersburg’s beautiful downtown waterfront. Movies are free; pay-what-youcan donations are appreciated. www.stpetepreservation.org
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Honesty
For kings and for all that are in authority: that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 1Timothy 2:2
Honesty is speaking the truth, being fairly, refusing bribes, lying not one to another. but becoming true believers and leaders of integrity, without deceit in human relationships before the Lord. Honesty is truly being truthful because all liars will have their part in the Lake of Fire according to Revelations 21:8 Honesty is a virtue and a characteristic of Jesus Christ, so when one desire honesty he must desire it before the Lord. Honesty is a lifestyle and true believers should practice living in doing that which is right in the presence of the Lord God. Living peaceable, faithfully, truthfully and godly with all men. Walking in authority, searching for an honest man, search self first that there be no deceit found in you. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, honest, just, pure, loving whatsoever things are of good report think on these things. Philippians 4:8
Teach Them – And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do. Exodus 18:20. KJ
A Mother is: Literal meaning: A mother is the female parent of a child. Mothers are women who inhabit or perform the role of bearing some relation to their children, who may or may not be their biological offspring. Spiritual meaning: A Spiritual Mother is a supernatural way to care for souls. It is a type of maternity that nurtures divine life in others by doing God’s will. Scriptures for Mothers: Proverbs 23:25 | Genesis 25:21 | Psalm 127:31 Proverbs 14:1| Ephesians 6:18 | Deuteronomy 5:16
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Congratulations to my our dear friend and columnist Debra A.K. Thompson “Just Ask Debra� on the release of her first book
ENLIGHTENMENT Looking Back to Move Forward
The Good News Magazine
Purchase your copy today: http://dewritergirl.com http://amzn.to/2nvvJxl https://www.createspace.com/6857376 List Price: $14.95 Does it seem like things are happening quicker for others than they happen for you? Does it seem like you are repeating the same lessons over and over again? Does your life appear to be spiraling out of control without explanation? Enlightenment - Looking Back To Move Forward explores why we are unable to consistently move towards our ultimate goal and change inevitable negative results into a positive end. Through Enlightenment's main character, Tafinee, author and motivational speaker, Debra A. K. Thompson, helps you find meaning and purpose through introspection, examination and humor while also sharing how to escape the path of frustration and find the path to a happier life. About the author: Debra A. K. Thompson is a freelance writer who lives in Riverview, Florida with her husband. She currently writes short stories and articles for a local magazine called The Church Bulletin. Debra has also written numerous specialty articles for Flavor Magazine, as well as feature articles for a popular Christian magazine, The Gospel Express. She is a prolific songwriter who founded and continues to coordinate the Gospel Songwriters Music Workshop, which is an annual conference for aspiring and veteran songwriters. Debra obtained her Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Florida and a Master's Degree from Florida State University. She served one term on the Pensacola City Council and she was appointed to the Florida Rehabilitation Council by Governor Jed Bush. For Ad Info Call (813) 337-9860 * www.leeprintpublish.com
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Just Ask Debra …
Good & Faithful Servant
A Gospel Songwriting Q & A By Debra Thompson
Deaconess Agatha Holton
When God made woman, He made her to be help and support for the man. That’s why women are an important part of every ministry. Have you ever thought what your church would be like without the help and support of women? Most of the churches would probably close their doors if it were not for the dedication of the women. If you have some good mothers, missionaries, musicians, ushers, etc. in your church, don’t forget to say how much you appreciate them. It never hurts to know you are appreciated . If you have questions you would like Debra to answer, please send them to: thechurchbulletin@yahoo.com or P.O. Box 11722 St. Petersburg, FL 33733
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National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month Every May, the nation turns its attention to teen pregnancy prevention for a full month. Despite historic declines, the U.S. teen birth rate is still higher than that of many other developed countries, including Canada and the United Kingdom. National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month (NTPPM) highlights the historic declines in the rates of teen births in the United States. Significant declines have occurred in all 50 states and among all racial/ethnic groups, yet disparities continue. Quick Facts There were 22.3 teen births for every 1000 females ages 15-19 in 2015. The teen birth rate is at a historic low, but the United States still has one of the highest rates in the industrialized world. Teen birth rates differ substantially by age, racial and ethnic group, and region of the country. Birth rates are higher among Hispanic and black adolescents than among their white counterparts. While Hispanics have the highest teen birth rates, there has been a dramatic decline in rates, with a 50% reduction since 2007. Read more on the Trends in Teen Pregnancy section of the OAH website. Check out OAH’s Reproductive Health Fact Sheets for national- and state-level data. We can do better. So join us this May for National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month—31 days devoted to the historic progress that has been made and spotlighting how much work is being done. (get more information here: https://www.hhs.gov/ ash/ oah/adolescent-health-topics/reproductive-health/teen-pregnancy/).
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