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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.
Love In Action
Nadine O.Harris,MBA,Founder/Chief Editor Ferrari Y. Green, Production & Design Dr. Precious Flemings, Writing Editor Sherry Joiner, Operations & Distribution Contributors: Peggy LaBon / Jessie Anderson / Vera Reeves /Betty Thomas /Keith Holmes/ Felicia Dickson / Vanessa Jenkins
Photographers: Adele Davis, Gerald McLendon
Children’s Church Consultant Jaylyn A. Harris
Second’s Gazette is published and distributed monthly, every First Sunday, to provide parishioners with information about our church, the community, and the world.
We welcome your comments. Contact us at: Secondsnewsletter@gmail.com
129th Issue * Version 13
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artin Luther King Jr., whose life and legacy we honor this month, spoke often about the power of love. In fact, he equated the practice of nonviolence with “absolute commitment to the way of love.” Love, declared the minister and activist, “is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.” And, he said, anyone who’s “devoid of the power to love” is “devoid of the power to forgive.” King distinguished between true love and “empty sentimentalism,” however. He taught — and showed — that love is “the active outpouring of one’s whole being into the being of another.” Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross is the ultimate “active outpouring” of love, and we can choose to follow his example daily. “Because of Calvary I’m free to choose,” writes Max Lucado in When God Whispers Your Name. “No occasion justifies hatred; no injustice warrants bitterness. I choose love. Today I will love God and what God loves.”
DIAKONOS ASSIGNMENT Call the churchMEMBERSHIP office for the telephone number, If your last name begins with : A Call Robert & Jessie Anderson B Dennis & JoAnne Craig, or Betty Brown or Rodney Bough C
A.G. Harrison, or Shirley Robinson, or Larry & Deborah Hayes D James Harvey or Venda Hawkins E Ron & La Vonne Husband or Adrienne Hurst G Minnie Mannings or Valeria Burwell or Ellen Clark H George & Tamara Lewis or Thelma Jones I/J Ellis & Thelma Johnson or Eva McLaurin or Walter McDonald K/L/N/O/T Terrence Williams or Lonnie & Josephine Stokes M Chuck Williams or Melva Hill P/Q Carrie Walker or Nadine Harris R/S Larry Willis or Oscar Woodard U/V/W/X/Y/Z Robert Hamilton or Ron Demps or Michael Dickson
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A New Year Tradition, Born from Slavery lack Americans of African descent have many traditions tied to the beginning of a New Year. Some are celebrated with church services, parties, and special family breakfasts and dinners. But none are tied to the tradition of good luck like eating Black-Eyed peas.
The good-luck tradition tied to black-eyed peas is a curious one, given the bean’s history. Like the people who first loved the legume, black-eyed peas were a product of the slave trade. The men and women who were brought to the United States were especially sought for their knowledge of planting and cultivating crops. “In their search for a profitable crop, Southern plantation owners tried everything they could to produce profitable crops,” states the food historian and cookbook author, John Martin Taylor (a.k.a. “Hoppin’ John”). It was in all likelihood that slave traders started the import of blackeyed peas to the United States as some sort of charitable act to appease their unhappy charges during the long and often deadly across the Atlantic. In the American South, with both rice and black-eyed peas available, the natives of West Africa could prepare a dish that reminded them of their homeland: a humble combination of rice and beans that eventually became known as “hoppin’ John” (a.k.a. Black-Eye Peas.) Much has been written about the origin of the name Black-Eye Pea. Most of the theories, as Taylor wrote in a recent essay about the dish for Gastronomica, are merely “fake-lore,” because “they are based on neither fact nor historical record.” One such theory supposes the dish earned its name from children hopping around the table before they could eat their beans and rice. Another describes a hobbled man by the name of Hoppin’ John who sold the dish on the streets of Charleston, S.C. Thorne believes the name is a corruption of the French term for pigeon peas, “pois a pigeon,” while the late food historian Karen Hess thought the name derived from “the old Persian bahatta kachang, meaning cooked rice and beans,” Taylor wrote in his essay. “If writers and scholars disagree on the origin of the name, at least they have something to argue about. There are virtually no established theories about how hoppin’ John came to symbolize good luck, or how eating it would provide good luck for the coming year. Some point to the notion that the peas resemble coins, which would be true if our pocket change looked like jellybeans.” Taylor suggests that the tradition might (emphasis on “might”) have started during the fallow period between Christmas and New Year’s Day when slaves were given time off. The harvest season essentially over, the planting season yet to come was a good time to give thanks for past crops and raise expectations for the coming season. Such a ritual could have developed into a good-luck tradition, with the slaves’ favorite dish of hoppin’ John (aka Black-Eye Pea) as the centerpiece, known as the good luck dish. But thanks be to God, Christians know where our blessings come from whatever we eat, our Heavenly Father who gives freely to all who asks. Amen! Praying for a Blessed New Year!!!
Dr. Precious Reference: https://www.washingtonpost.com › lifestyle › food › 2011/12/21. Dec 27, 2011
Footprints
Christianity is the fastest growing religion in Iran.
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ante Bowe joined the Bethel Music Collective as a worship leader and songwriter in June 2019 and can be seen leading worship at Bethel Church and on tour with the collective at events like Heaven Come Conference and WorshipU on Campus. When leading worship, Dante enjoys watching God show up and His love enters the room. He longs for people to encounter the goodness of the Father who guides, protects, and never changes His mind about us. Dante released his first single “Potter and Friend” in January 2017 as a preview to his album Son of a Father debuted a few months later. The album is inspired by our identity as sons and daughters found in the love of the Heavenly Father. The album debuted at #5 on iTunes charts and #21 on Billboard charts. Dante also appears on Maverick City Volumes I & II. Dante believes that raising the level of authenticity in worship will cause cultures, generations, and denominations to unite in a worship movement by merging gaps and removing all boundaries. Dante lives in Columbus, Georgia where he is a worship pastor at Addereth Church and a songwriter with Maverick City Music and Heritage Publishing in Atlanta. When he isn’t touring domestically and internationally for ministry, Dante enjoys adventuring and living life with his closest friends, and can be found doing anything from exploring downtown Atlanta to grilling in the backyard with the family.
Camp CEO for Girls Los Angeles 2020
January 19, 2020 Sunday 8:00 AM
Disabled Students Programs & Services Family Night at Pasadena City College Date And Time Thu, January 16, 2020 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST
Renaissance Montura Hotel - Los Angeles Airport
Location
9620 Airport Boulevard Los Angles, California 90045
1570 East Colorado Boulevard
Creveling Lounge CC-201 Pasadena, CA 91106
Tired of online dating? So are we. Single N Saved has done the work for you. Speed Dating is a great way to meet multiple singles in one setting. Come out and meet some new people IRL In Real Life!!! We provide light refreshments and a great atmosphere to take the pressure off of dating. • 2 hours. 7 minute dates. 1 possible match! • Try something new this year! SIngle N Saved is for Christian Singles ages 27-35 Date And Time: Sat, January 18, 2020 6:00
Cross on the Rock The rock is often used as a symbol of the Lord, our strength and firm foundation. A cross rising from the rock echoes many Bible verses that proclaim Christ as the rock of salvation; for example, “He alone is my rock and my salvation …” (Psalm 62:2, ESV).
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A Sacred Partnership ible scholar William Barclay notes that John the Baptist was “startled and unwilling” when Jesus asked to be baptized. The evangelist thought he needed what Jesus could give, not the reverse!
We are pros at taking our needs to God — indeed he invites this: “Call on me in the day of trouble” (Psalm 50:15). But God also comes to us with needs: “Mortal, I am sending you” (Ezekiel 2:3, NRSV); “Go ... make disciples” (Matthew 28:19); “Carry each other’s burdens” (Galatians 6:2, NIV). Apparently, God prefers partnership to acting solo. From the beginning, God has invited people to name the animals, tend the garden, welcome strangers, build the tabernacle, proclaim his word, ensure justice and mercy, share his love. What does God need from you, as Jesus needed baptism from John? Salvation is God’s alone to accomplish, but then he calls us to share work with him, for the world’s sake. So we echo Jesus: “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this” (Matthew 3:15, NIV).
—Heidi Mann
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New Year’s Day, January 1, 2020 • Epiphany, January 6, 2020 • Baptism of the Lord, January 12, 2020 • Week of Prayer for Christian Unity,
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January 18-25, 2020 • Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 20, 2020
According to Matthew, who was present at Jesus’ baptism? (Choose as many as apply.) A. John the Baptist B. The Spirit of God C. Jesus’ mother, Mary D. His first disciples
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n Saturday December 14th, 2019, Etiwanda High School Eagle’s, Shooting Guard, Marcus Green, scored 19 points against the Las Vegas Desert Pines Jaguars. The two basketball teams showed their skills at Pasadena City College in the SoCal-Vegas Showdown. Green played a consistent and dominating game earning the title of Player of the Game and a team victory. The game can be seen on NorCalSportsTV’s YouTube channel. Watch the game and Green’s interview by scanning the QR Code.
Marcus Green Jersey: #23 Height: 6’3
Weight: #23 199 Jersey: Graduates: 2021
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Movie Pick of the Month “Gallows Road” is a movie about forgiveness is possible even in the most difficult situations. It demonstrates that a person can redeem bad decisions by making good ones.
Please make checks payable to
Second Baptist Church SUPPORTERS Second Baptist Church Diakona Nadine O. Harris John P. Harris, Sr. Lady Betty G. Dillard Mother Deloris K. Bridges Sherry Joiner Marcus & Ferrari Green Barbara Jean Grant Shirley Towler – Hayes Elder Robert Craig
Ernie Hudson does a great job playing Bob Collins, a family man with a wife and two kids. He’s happy because he is about to open a new store in town with his brother Seth played by (Marcus M. Mauldin). However, two rowdies in town named Snake Cain (Rett Terrell) and his brother Matty (Frank Mosley) plan to thwart the opening of the store that father previously owned. With the brothers, who happen to be Black, now owning the business and, on top of their jealousy and prejudice, they vow to stop the opening. They pull a local man, Jake Knight (Bill McAdams Jr.) into their scheme and when tragedy results from the Cain brothers’ anger, Jake is prevented from interceding on Bob’s behalf. His conscience eats away at him and he turns to the bottle for relief. Ultimately, he finds a strong friend and gets spiritual advice from his boss, Frank Thompson (Kevin Sorbo). Although a showdown seems inevitable, Jake is determined to stand up for what is right and to make sure Bob Collins is not harassed any more. Gallows Road is not on Netflix. But you can watch it free at: https://www.pinterest.com. Let’s start the New Year with a heart for forgiveness!
Schedule of Worship Services Sunday Morning Services 10:45 AM Sunday Church School, Baptism and New Member’s Orientation Classes from
Dr. John & Apryl Harris
9:45 AM—10:30 AM
Diakona Larry & Debra Hayes
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Christine Mathis
Ordinance of the Lord’s Supper Celebration is served every First
Marva E. Hogan
Sunday after the 10:45 AM Worship Service
Ophelia M. Harris Laura Bullock Barbara M. Harris
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Bible Study, Prayer, Praise, and Testimonies at
Diakona Carrie Walker
10:45AM & 6:45 PM on Wednesdays
/McKenzie Green
December 15th, 2019 Keith and Autumn Holmes said, “I Do� for a second time on the beautiful destination of Cancun, Mexico. The stunning couple was surrounded by prayers, their beautiful daughters, family and friends celebrating 10 years of what God has brought together. CONGRATULATIONS 16
And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. ~ 1 John 4:16 NKJV
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ne of the best documented impacts of mass media on children’s health is an increased risk of overweight and obesity. The prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents has increased significantly in recent decades
and has become a major public health problem (Journal of American Medical Association (2012). According to WHO and European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative, there are at least 15%-32% overweight and obese children in Europe, the average being 24%. This proportion is still increasing [16, 17].
Many studies have shown a positive correlation between time spent by children watching television, BMI increase and unhealthy nutritional behavior. Some well-designed longitudinal studies such as the Framingham Children Study, provided evidence that the increase in time spent by children viewing television is an independent risk factor that predicts increase in BMI [15,16]. Dietz and Gortmaker identified for the first time an association between the amount of time spent watching television and obesity among children aged 12–17 years [18]. In a large cross-sectional
study of teenagers, they found a dose–response relationship, with a 2% increase in the prevalence of obesity for each additional hour per day of television viewing [11, 12, and 13]. The Viner and Cole study suggested that television viewing in childhood is an independent risk factor of increased BMI in adults.
Other authors suggested that children who saw a videotape with embedded food commercials were significantly more likely to select the advertised product than children who had not seen the commercials. Other studies reported that children preferred the taste of food and drink items displaying the McDonalds branded packaging to identical products in matched, but unbranded, packaging. TV viewing behavior predicts later adiposity, suggesting a causative role. However this relationship is partly mediated by exercise and associated with specific differences in food intakes and diets. Increased TV viewing in children and adolescents is associated with reduced fruit and vegetable consumption, more snacking, and increased intakes of unhealthy and decreased intakes of healthy foods. TV viewing is thus related to both the type and the amount of food consumed. Parents, Grandparents, and Guardians of any pre-teen and teens, try to limit the amount of television viewing for your child/ren in 2020, and increase the amount of health foods and snacks, if they must watch television. Remember, our body is a temple of God. References
Jackson C., Brown J. D., Pardun C. J. (2008). A TV in the Bedroom: Implications for Viewing Habits and Risk Behaviors during Early Adolescence. Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media 2008; 52 (3), 349-367. Ogden, M.D., Carroll, B.K., Kit, K.M. (2012). Prevalence of Obesity and Trends in Body Mass Index among US Children and Adolescents. 1999-2010 JAMA. 2012; 307(5), 483-490.
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