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81st Issue * Version 8 December, 2015 Second Baptist Church, Inc. Evangelical Orthodox Communion Bishop Wm. La Rue Dillard, PhD 925 So. Shamrock Monrovia, CA 91016
Nadine O. Harris, Founder/Chief Editor Tinisha McDonald, Administrative Mgr. Precious Flemings, Writing Editor Ferrari Y. Green, Production & Design Sherry Joiner, Operations & Distribution Contributing Consultants: Eric Johnson Jessie Anderson Mercedese Hervey Peggy LaBon Renee Willis
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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.
Now That’s News
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n 1809, with Napoleon sweeping through Austria, the world was in such upheaval that nobody paid much attention to baby news. Yet during that year, Abraham Lincoln, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Charles Darwin, Alfred Tennyson, Edgar Allen Poe and William Gladstone were born. Although the attention was on an Austrian battlefield, “history was actually being shaped in the cradles of England and America,” writes Charles Swindoll. “Similarly, everyone thought taxation was the big news when Jesus was born. But a young Jewish woman cradled the biggest news of all: the birth of the Savior.”
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Cover Story
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Photographers: Robert Anderson Robert Hamilton Rasheedah Ruffin Gerald McLendon Adele Davis Children’s Church Staff: Jaylyn A. Harris MyReeanna Wade
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and distributed monthly, every First Sunday, to provide parishioners with information about our Church, the Community, and the World. Contact us at: Secondsnewsletter@gmail.com
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Bishop’s Epistle
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Prayer / Blast from the Past / Footprints
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Special Events
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Spotlight / Announcements / Right Hand of Fellowship
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Music 101/Movies/Community News
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Awards / Ministries
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Health / Prayer Calendar / In Memory
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Education / Poems
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TIP News / Birthdays
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Church Service Information/ Puzzles
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Kid’s Pages / Children
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Thanksgiving Food Drive (MOM)
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UWFG Annual Conference
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Back Cover—Merry Christmas
God Is First At Second Baptist Church
Discover Jesus, Read the Bible!
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“The Secret of a Splendid Sublime Christmas” Sons and Daughters of Faith; The Bible says, “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to Me the One to be Ruler in Israel, whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting … For now He shall be great to the ends of the Earth; and this One shall be peace” (Micah 5:2, 4b, 5a).
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ne of clearest and most undeniable prophecies of the Messiah’s birth is given to us in this passage from the Prophet Micah. By divine inspiration, 700 years before the birth of Jesus Christ, Micah recorded these awesome words, declaring the Son’s preexistence with the Father, where and how He would be born in His incarnation, and what He would come to give to the world.
This passage was quoted by the Priests and Scribes when Herod inquired about the place of the Messiah’s birth. Christ Jesus was born in time to be the Savior of all time. The specificity of Micah’s prophecy of the place reminds us of Christ’s incarnate life and all He revealed about God, and did for us on the cross. On this Christmas Day, take time to reflect on all that is yours because He lived among us and don’t miss what God said through Micah about the purpose of Messiah’s coming; “And this One shall be peace.” Christ does not just give peace, He is peace! He is the peace for forgiveness and reconciliation; the confidence of eternal life! That’s the secret of a splendid and sublime Christmas celebration. Christ came from the Father to reconcile us to the Father so that we might know the Father, live in peace with Him, and accept that we are loved now. Amen. Until He comes, I Am Serving Christ Joyfully, Bishop Dr. Wm. LaRue Dillard Parish Under-Shepherd
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Membership Assignment
For Information and Visitation for the Diakonos Ministry of Second Baptist Church The 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
B—Dennis and JoAnne Craig Betty Brown, Arlethia Craig C—AG Harrison Shirley Robinson D—James and James Ella Harvey E-F—Ron and LaVonne Husband Adrienne Hurst G—Minnie Manning Valeria Burwell H— Thelma Jones Tamara Collins I-J—Ellis and Thelma Johnson K-L-N-O-T—Lonnie and Josephine Stokes, Terrence Williams
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THANK YOU, LORD, for the gift of Your love. May I be a shining example of that love to others. Amen.
M—Chuck and Martha Williams Melva Hill P-Q—Carrie Walker R-S—Larry and Renee Willis UVWXYZ—Robert Hamilton Ron Demps
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“Why Was Silent Night Written” he story goes like this… in 1818 a roving band of actors performing in towns throughout the Austrian Alps arrived on December 23rd at Oberndorf, a village near Salzbury. They had planned to re-enact the story of Christ’s birth in the small Church of St. Nicholas. However, the organ at St. Nicholas was out of order, thus, resulting in the performance
from the first chapters of Matthew and Luke being presented in a private home. After the performance Josef Mohr, assistant pastor, was in a meditative mood, and walked the long way home, over a hill looking down on the village. The awesome, peaceful snow -covered village and thoughts of the Christmas play reminded him of a poem he had written a couple of years before; about the night angels announced the birth of Jesus to shepherds on the hillside. The following evening Mohr planned to present the carol to the congregation. He realized he did not have any music to which the poem could be sung. The church organist Frank Xaver Gruber composed a melody for the poem to be sung while being accompanied by guitar. Thus, this first performance began the journey for “Silent Night” to become world known. From: The Story Behind the Christmas Carol, “Silent Night” Southern Nazarene University http://home.SNU.edu/-hculbert/silenthtm
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ear God, please grant peace on Earth, good will toward all mankind during this Christmas Season; and always, in Jesus
name, Amen. This is very nice prayer, and one we hope will come to pass. But we see this is not the direction of the world we live in today. Even if we could wipe out homelessness in Los Angeles County, that would be an answered prayer. If cancer was wiped out, even better! Until these things happen, we continue to support the less fortunate, the sick and those who are in need by giving Thanksgiving baskets for a Thanksgiving meal; toys for Christmas so some child will have a smile, and supporting other efforts all year round.
“And let us not grow weary while doing good; for in due season, we shall reap if we do not lose heart” (Galatians 6:9). It is my prayer that everyone enjoys this Christmas Season, being mindful of how blessed we are! God sent His son, Jesus Christ, from Heaven to live among us. He died so we could live, and all we have to do is ask for forgiveness, and we are forgiven. He has been good to us even when we do not get exactly what we want in life. We are still blessed! Merry Christmas to All and Many Blessings in the New Year!
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Pastor Roderick Walker
A Christmas Salutation!
December 1, 2015
To: Veronica Baeza, the wife of Joseph Baeza and his family of Fresno, CA. a Joyful Christmas celebration of Christ Jesus our Lord rest upon each of you as you celebrate the 2011 th Birthday Anniversary of Jesus the Christ in human flesh. He is Immanuel, God with us! Our hearts sings with unreserved praise unto Him. Nothing is impossible now, that God has come down to earth! His miracle-working power continues in the lives of His people, even today. We all join together and glorify the Lord for the people who are organ donors giving others an opportunity to continue after they have passed away. I am so pleased to have met my heart donor’s family. Joseph’s wife, Veronica and his children: Fidel, Dominic, Mckayla, and America. Veronica’s mother: Maria; Sisters: Mireya, Angie Castellano, brother-in-law: Jesus Castellano, Vero’s Aunt Barbara Galvan, during our “Heart~2~Heart Weekend of Love” November 8, 2015, at Second Baptist Church, (evangelical orthodox) Monrovia, CA. This was an exciting weekend indeed, and I pray that we’ll join together again soon! I pray that we all will become organ donors for the possibility of others to have an extended life. Visit organdonor.gov to sign up today!
Bishop Dr. Wm. La Rue Dillard and Family
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ishop Wm. LaRue Dillard, PhD., received the grand achievement commemorating his more than 40 years of servicing the community through religious and spiritual guidance. Bishop received this achievement at the 2015 Carson Community Center Honoree Ceremony.
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ust as Barnabas received the Right Hand of Fellowship from the pillars of the church, so did Deja A. Towles and Mion D. Pointer on November 29, 2015 from our under-shepherd, Bishop Wm. LaRue Dillard. CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!!
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oberta Flack's Christmas Songs features beautiful interpretations of Holiday classics including 'The Christmas Song,' 'We Three Kings of Orient Are,' 'Little Drummer Boy,' and 'O Come All Ye Faithful,' as well as original tunes 'There's Still My Joy,' (Beth Nielsen Chapman and Melissa Manchester) and '25th of Last December' . Christmas Songs represents a true labor of love for Roberta Flack. Her classic 1997 Christmas album has now been newly mixed, produced and packaged, plus an additional new song 'Cherry Tree Carol,' has been added.
The traditional three colors of Christmas are green, red, and gold. Green has long been a symbol of life and rebirth; red symbolizes the blood of Christ, and gold represents light as well as wealth and royalty.
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mart, stylish Marci Jewel (Malinda Williams) is the owner of an upand-coming ad agency and thrilled with her single life in New York — except during the holidays. While all of her cousins are married and having babies, Marci remains the lone holdout in the large Chandler family clan.
While caught up in the family’s frenetic holiday drama, Marci learns some unexpected lessons about love, trust and family, particularly when it comes to her new faux fiance Adam and old beau Blair (Karon Riley).” Second’s Gazette
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his month I have decided to take a page out of my own cookbook. With cooking daily meals at home, when the office askes to join in the Christmas potluck. I know I need to find the easiest , low effort, high presentation food. So for all of you who want to impress but not stress this is for you. SANTA Brownie! All you need is Brownie Mix, white icing and red strawberries. That’s it! Make your box or homemade brownies. I suggest putting a fudge layer on the brownies. Cut the brownies in 1 to 2 inches . Lay them on a beautiful platter. Then pipe a small amount of white icing to cover the top of the brownie with fudge icing . Take your cleaned and fresh strawberries and cut the stem off and place the strawberry on top. TAA– DAA! Santa Brownies and your done!
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BC’s own Jaylyn Harris
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Church) will have her dancing skills on display for this Holiday special.
PERFORMAN CE DA TES Dec. 18, 2015 | 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, 2015 | 1:00 p.m. Dec. 19, 2015 | 7:00 p.m. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
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13 She find wool and flax and busily spins it. 19 Her hands are busy spinning thread, her fingers twisting fiber. 20 She extends a helping hand to the poor and she opens her arms to the needy.
21 She had no fear of winter for her household, for everyone has warm clothes.
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Proverbs 31: 13, 19-22
or hundreds of years women have made quilts to tell stories, express feeling and events to one another and those
they care about many time depicting Bible stories. Bible
quilts are passed down from generation to generation to explain family history and stories. On November 22, 2015 Bishop Wm. LaRue Dillard was presented such a blanket by Deacon R. Hamilton on be half of his sister, Mary Hamilton from Beaumont, TX.
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FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN UNTO US A SON IS GIVEN
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Merry Christmas Saints of God!!!! his is the time of year for giving! As God gave us His Son, we give gifts to our loved ones and friends. This, however, is also the time of year for giving something that is not so nice, the
Flu. The flu is a virus and it does not respond to antibiotics. Unlike a cold, the flu virus attacks quickly with symptoms that include: Fever (up to 102 degrees), Weakness, Fatigue, Muscle aches, Chills, Sneezing, Runny nose and Headache These symptoms can last from last 5-7 days. Although a person with the flu feels very ill it seldom leads to serious complications. The illness is usually only dangerous to infants, older adults (seasoned) and people with chronic illnesses. Prevention: Get a flu shot every year if you are over 65, have a chronic illness, and maybe exposed to people at high risk for the flu. Keep your resistance to infection up with a good diet, rest and exercise. Wash your hands frequently and keep your hands away from nose, eyes and mouth. Home treatment: Get plenty of rest Drink extra fluids at least one glass of water or juice every hour while awake. Medications for fever, muscle aches and headaches as ordered by your MD. See or talk to a Pediatrician for infants and small children with flu-like symptoms. *** Talk to your MD for symptoms that seem to get better then gets worse again*** Stay Healthy!!!! James E. Harvey, RN
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or over 40+ years, Mary was a faithful
member of S.B.C. under the Spiritual Leaderships of Pastor G. Godfrey Bailey and our current Bishop, Dr. Wm. LaRue Dillard. Mary loved the Lord! Served HIM faithfully. Cared for others. Faithful in her Ministries and activities:
“Choirs”, Building
Commission, Women’s Guild, Vacation Bible School and Anna H. Jones Social Club of Monrovia, CA. She is loved by all, as
Pastor Roderick Walker
“Mother, Momma, Granny”; Sister, Aunt, (Mrs. Murphy). Cousin, Friend. We will see her again!”
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Avaylable By: Mali Music So many time in my life Have I tried to do it all by myself But after numerous failures I realized That the glory is due to God and no one else I was runnin to and fro tryna make things happen That's what I'd hear Him say but it ain't until something bad happens Or will I give up Jesus It's all in your hands now Father Do what you will with me, have your way Lord please keep me in your will Lord help me to be still I just wanna be avaylable to you I will do whatever you You instruct me to do I just wanna be avaylable to you Not once, not twice, not three times Have I dropped the ball when it was on the line But please believe the last time was the last time Cuz I'm gonna let your will be done and not mine Things have gotten better, the sun's a little brighter And since I cast my cares on you I'll feel a little lighter Now I can hold my head high, stick my chest out Because your will will surely be carried out Lord please keep me in your will Lord help me to be still I just wanna be avaylable to you I will do whatever you You instruct me to do I just wanna be avaylable to you I won't move, I'll wait (I'll sit here and I'll wait) Until you show me the way (lead me in the right direction) The safest place (it's in the will of God) Patiently I'll wait (Jesus) Lord please keep me in your will Lord help me to be still I just wanna be avaylable to you I will do whatever you You instruct me to do I just wanna be avaylable to you (yeah)
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EVENTS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER
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United Women’s Fellowship Guild Presents
Appreciation Award to
Mary Bourne Presented by Laura Bullock.
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The Children Church Ministry Presents:
“Miracle on Bethlehem Street” Saturday, December 12, 2015 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Second Baptist Church 925 South Shamrock Avenue Monrovia, CA 91010
OUR BISHOP THE MIRACLE ON SHAMROCK PLAQUE DEDICATION SUNDAY, NoVEMBER 15, 2015
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THANK YOU On Tuesday, November 24th, 2015, Second Baptist Church Inc. opened its doors to the community at large during its Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Food Drive. Over 80 patrons were in attendance and received a warm meal, fellowship, and a food box with trimmings for a Thanksgiving meal. Each year, SBC’s Pantry and Mission of Mercy Ministry, team-up during the Thanksgiving Season to provide assistance to men, women and children in need, however, additional partnerships were formed to meet the needs this year. Prepared food baskets and stuffing were provided by Prayer Warriors and Latinos for Hope. SET-for-Life gave a monetary donation that helped with the dinner and purchasing of turkeys. Set-for-Life also invited the Center of Community Alliance for Research and Education (CCARE) and Community Health Alliance of Pasadena (ChapCare) out to the event, where staff provided free health screenings to the men, women and children in attendance. Thank you – ALL - who gave of your time, talents, and treasures. Together we met the needs of families, and as we embark upon the Christmas Season, remember, JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON. Mission of Mercy Ministry 2015
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umble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7 Second’s Gazette
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