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God Is First At Second Baptist Church Nadine O. Harris, Founder/Chief Editor Tinisha McDonald, Administrative Mgr. Precious Flemings, Writing Editor Ferrari Y. Green, Production & Design
Mission Statement Second’s Gazette serves as a monthly newsletter to inform the congregants of valuable information happening on the Second Baptist Church campus and in the community, as well as spotlight individuals and events that edify our parish church, but most importantly; glorifies the name of Jesus.
Sermons Around Us
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illiam Shakespeare wrote of times when 'our life … finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones and good in everything.'
Contributing Consultants: Jessie Anderson Peggy LaBon Twyla McDonald Danielle McKay Sherry Joiner Children’s Church Staff: Christa Moreland Jaylyn A. Harris MyReeanna Wade
The month of October can preach breathtaking sermons. It speaks in the glorious colors of leaves, the splendor of the abundant harvest, the grass whitened by the first frost, the honking birds flying to their winter haven and busy squirrels gathering nuts before snow covers their feeding ground. How wonderful October's sermons are, and how they bless us. Thank you, Lord!
Second’s Gazette is published and distributed monthly, every First Sunday, to provide the congregation with information about the Church, the Church Family, the Community, and the World. Contact: Secondsnewsletter@gmail.com
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Cover Story Bishop’s Epistle
Page 4, 5 Dates/Spotlight Page 6, 7 Church Ministry News Page 8, 9 Celebration Pictures/Ads Page 10, 11 Blast/Footprints/Music 101/ Bookshelf/DVD Review Page 12, 13 Kid’s Pages/Community News Page 14, 15 Health Corner/Sick and Shut-in
Pastor’s Appreciation
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any churches observe October as Pastor Appreciation Month. Given the reluctance of many pastors to call attention to themselves, it’s not likely that they will mention anything about being appreciated.
Were someone to ask a pastor, however, what might be done to show appreciation to him or her, the answer would likely be, “Pray for me.” St. Paul never asked for anything for himself except that others pray for him. To the church at Rome, he wrote, “I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in earnest prayer to God on my behalf, that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my ministry to Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and be refreshed in your company” (Romans 15:30-32, NRSV). Encourage our Bishop by assuring him of your prayers and love.
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