2017 Thanksgiving Bulletin

Calendar of Ministry Events Saturday

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Sunday Saturday Sunday

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Fri-Sat Tuesday Monday Sunday

December Diakonos/BLL/ UWFG Christian Gathering 10 a.m. – 12noon The Lord’s Supper Celebration - 4:45 p.m.

Ministry to Children Celebration 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Angel Tree Christmas Celebration 1:30 p.m. -3 p.m.

15-16 TIP LOCK -IN Join us as we discuss living in our purpose. Ages 12-17 for more info see flyer.

19 Christmas Care Package Operation - 12 - noon 25 31

Bishop Wm. LaRue Dillard, Ph. D. Parish-Shepherd/Soul-Watcher

November 26, 2017

Christmas Day Service - 10 – 11 a.m.

Annual New Year’s Eve Worship - 9:30 p.m. Midnight

Reminder Angel Tree gifts due today.

Teachers, please don't forgot to stop by the Book Store to get your 2018 Teachers' Commentary. The price is $16.00 plus tax. The Superintendent Attention All Officers: 2018 Budget Forms are due by or before December 3, 2018.

To All Officers – We need your calendar of events for 2018 ASAP ..

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HIS GLORY IS OUR STORY! (John 1:1-14) “Troubles Break the Syndrome of Independence and Willfulness and Bring Us Back to the Lord!”

Bishop Dr. Wm. LaRue Dillard www.secondbaptistmonrovia.org---sbcmon@aol.com

Bishop’s Epistle

November 26, 2017 KEEP FAMILY WORSHIP ALIVE IN YOUR HOME! Holy Ones of God’s Family, Grace to you! The subject of family worship is: The Bible says: “For I have chosen him, in order that he may command his children and his household after him, to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice; in order that the Lord may bring upon Abraham what He has spoken about him.” (Genesis 18:19NASB) IN THE GROUNDS AND PROPRIETY OF IT It is grounded in the laws of nature. God has stamped upon human nature the principle and parental regard and affection. Hence, parents should feel the pleasure in tooling to supply the needs and some wants of their offspring. He who neglects this does violence to his own nature, denies the Christian faith, and is worse than an infidel. But are the minds, the precious souls of our children, of less value and importance than their bodies? Think about a time of worship in the home. We know that to worship God is to recognize who He is. To praise God is to thank Him for what He does!

WHAT FAMILY WORSHIP SHOULD COMPRISE There should be the reading of the Holy Scriptures. (Deuteronomy 6:6,7) Focus should include especially the Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, the Gospels, and the Epistles of the New Testament - songs of holy praise. The offering up of prayer and supplication for ourselves, family parish church, friends, and world leader are found in these Scriptures.

THE MODE IN WHICH IT SHOULD BE CONDUCTED As to times and frequency - morning and evening if possible and at least once a day. The service should be short and varied so as not to tire and fatigue those younger members of the family who cannot be expected to feel much interest in it. All member of the family, if possible, should be present. It should be conducted with regularity and constancy.

Perhaps ten minutes ought to not be exceeded.

THE ADVANTAGES WHICH WE MAY EXPECT TO DERIVE FROM IT (1)An increase of family knowledge, (2) The general possession of family harmony, (3) An exemption from family calamities, and (4) the enjoyment of blessedness. Amen

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Parish Under-shepherd

NO PRAYER IS MORE URGENT THAN RETURNING THANKS TO GOD DAILY! The Call to Worship…………………………Bishop Dr. Wm. LaRue Dillard Hymn of Devotion………………………………………….Gathered Assembly “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” #340 Diaconates Ministry Leading the Worship Responsive Scripture Reading..........................................Diakona (Malachi 3:6-15) Fervent Prayer..................................................................Diakona Glorious Praise unto the Lord……………….……………..Gathered Host Financial Stewardship of Worship………………………………......Diakona (Paying Tithes and Giving Offerings) Presentation of Certificates…………………...Bishop Wm. LaRue Dillard New Members and Completion Certificates Sherri Lynn Williams * Warrent Williams * Bennie Carter Woods* Sheila Denise Woods* Paige Jenkins Choir Selection……………………………………...Anointed Voices of Praise An Extended Welcome… (Parish members & Visitors) ……… Diakona {Intercessory Prayer for Special Needs} Choir Selection…………………………………… Anointed Voices of Praise

SERMONIC GOSPEL MESSAGE Bishop Dr. Wm. LaRue Dillard, Preaching “THE SIN OF EMBELZZING GOD!” (Malachi 3:8—10) A Christian Invitation Extended to you: To be born again, restore your faith, and/or join this parish church Announcements…………………….…………………………Dr. Precious Flemings The Doxology (Reverently Chanted) “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow!”

The Blessing of the Benediction and Recessional Chant “Let the Church Say Amen”