October 2015 Issue Second's Gazette

Second’s Gazette Second’s Gazette Second Baptist Church, Inc. Evangelical Orthodox Communion Bishop wm. La Rue Dillard, PhD 925 So. Shamrock Monrovia, CA 91016

79th Issue * Version 8 October, 2015

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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 Photographers: Robert Anderson Robert Hamilton Rasheedah Ruffin Gerald McLendon Adele Davis Children’s Church Staff: Jaylyn A. Harris MyReeanna Wade

Second’s Gazette is published 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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Mission Statement Second’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.

The Beauty of Growing Old

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ow beautifully leaves grow old,” wrote 19thcentury essayist John Burroughs. “How full of light and color are their last days.”

Society doesn’t think highly of old age. Beauty products tout the supposed virtues of maintaining a youthful appearance. Older adults’ wisdom, born of much life experience, is often disparaged, ignored or not sought. But God says this about the righteous, whose lives are rooted in him: “In old age they still produce fruit; they are always green and full of sap, showing that the LORD is upright” (Psalm 92:14-15, NRSV). The aging leaves of autumn can prompt us to look for beauty in the seniors among us, to notice the light and color that still abound. From all the fruit they still produce — service, prayer, love — may we learn about living faithfully until our own

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Cover Story

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Bishop’s Epistle

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Prayer / Black History / Footprints

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Community Events / Our Supporters

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Book Shelf / Spotlight / Music 101

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Community News

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Church Celebration

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Health / Revival

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Church Events

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TIP / Community Events

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Poetry / Puzzles

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Kid’s Pages / Children

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Worship Services

Discover Jesus, Read the Bible!

Parish The Eternal God is My Refuge!

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he Bible says, “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.

He will thrust out the enemy from before you, and will say, Destroy!”

(Deuteronomy 33:27).

On the twenty-ninth day of September 2014, I was sitting on the step of my front door blessing the Lord for His gift of a new heart. I watched the sun setting in the western sky and I thought, “God is Almighty by Himself!”

My conclusion was the most beautiful part of the day comes in the cool of the evening, just before twilight. I was awed with the beautiful splendor of the sunset, and here I am alive bathing in the sun after a serious operation.

It had been a hot sultry day. Time seemed to move so slowly. As the evening approached, a peaceful silence came across the face of the earth, waiting for the pageantry of the night. Slowly the sun went down, finally out of sight.

What cool peace! What wonderful release! But there, for one magnificent moment, was the startling beauty of the day’s afterglow. Indescribable colors created by the sun’s rays, reflecting back upon the clouds, covered the entire western sky.

He is everything!

I called for my son, Tirrell to assist me back into the house, and while sitting in my favorite chair, I thought of my faith and confidence at this time in my life’s pilgrimage with the Lord.

He has been faithful to me, should I do less for Him? The lines in II Timothy 1:7 invaded my thought process; “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” Amen.

Until He Comes, I Am Serving Christ Joyfully,

Bishop Wm. LaRue Dillard Parish Under-Shepherd 3

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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—Earl and 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

Lord help me to be honest in all I do and say, and grant me grace and power to live for You each day. ~Fitzhugh

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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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Black History, Did You Know???

Who Was Known As “Mr. Civil Rights?”

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n October 2, 1967, “Mr. Civil Rights,” Thurgood Marshall (1908-1993), was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson and sworn in as the first African American to serve as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Justice Marshall served from 1967 to 1991 as a Supreme Court Justice.

For 25 years, Justice Marshall had affiliations with the National Association of Colored People (NAACP). He spoke out against discrimination and opposed the death penalty, promoting free speech and civil liberties.

Before being appointed as a Supreme Court Justice, Judge Marshall was a lawyer. In 1954, he successfully argued the Brown v. Board of Education, resulting in the decision to end segregation in public schools. The nine Supreme Court Justices voted against school segregation, with Chief Justice Earl Warren writing the response to “separate but equal” stating, “Separate Educational Facilities are inherently unequal.”

Justice Marshall retired from the Supreme Court in 1991.

- Mercedese Hervey

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ootball season has begun and many worshippers will be in the stands at any given football stadium across the United States, cheering! Imagine if Jesus came back for His bride during the “Super Bowl!” I wonder how full or empty the stadium would be?

Throughout history, men have worshiped many false gods and today we are no different. Probably, the most popular false god of modern times is the “god of Sports.” Think about the way we raise our children to worship this false god. We spend more time and effort getting them involved and interested in sports then we do in teaching them the Word of God. In essence, we are telling them “this is what’s really important.” Some of us rush around with more excitement and punctualit y to get them to practice and the game than we would ever do to get them to church on time. Not to mention the fact that many Americans are rarely so strict about our children devoting a moment of the day to devotional reading of the Bible. Fact is most families in the U. S. have lives that revolve around their children’s sports programs more than their spiritual life.

It would be wise for us to look to God and His Word before we decide how much of our time and allegiance we give this modern “god of Sports.” We must make up our minds about who will really be our God. When Joshua stepped down as the leader of Israel, he challenged the people by declaring, “But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve … but as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD” (Joshua 4:15).

With love,

Peggy LaBon

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2015 Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour – Los Angeles, CA 10/17/15 1:00pm to 4:00pm Venue: Taste of Soul Family Festival Address: Crenshaw Blvd., (Between Stocker and Rodeo), Los Angeles, CA

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ome to the Riverside National Christian College Fair hosted by NACCAP at Woodcrest Christian High School on October 7th from 6-8 PM! FREE ADMISSION and two FREE Financial Aid workshops. ALL ARE WELCOME! For more info visit www.myblueprintstory.com

2nd Annual Mosaic Vision Golf Fundraiser October 15, 2015

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same.

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When will the Amnesty Program be available?

Start: October 1, 2015. End: March 31, 2017 Q: Who can participate in the Amnesty Program? Answer: Two groups of people can participate.

A: People with unpaid tickets whose fines were originally due on or before January 1, 2013 who have not made a payment after June 24, 2015 may be eligible to have their debt reduced by 50 or 80 percent depending on income, and their driver's license may be reinstated unless an exclusion discussed below applies.

A: People who made a payment after June 24, 2015 on a ticket are not eligible for a reduction on that ticket but may be eligible to have their driver’s license reinstated if they are in good standing on a payment plan with a comprehensive collection program.

A: People with more than one ticket may not be eligible for a reduction on an individual ticket if the eligibility criteria are not satisfied for the ticket. Check with the court for additional information. Any persons eligible to have a driver's license (including undocumented individuals who are eligible for a driver's license under AB 60) are entitled to participate in the traffic Amnesty program if they meet the eligibility requirements.

Q: How do I participate in the Amnesty program?

A: Beginning on October 1, 2015, people can contact a Superior Court in jurisdiction(s) where ticket(s) were issued to determine eligibility to participate in the Amnesty program.

People who are eligible for Amnesty will have their application processed without seeing a judge.

Q: Will there be a fee to participate?

A: Courts, counties, and third party collections vendors are permitted to collect an Amnesty program fee of $50 payable to the Superior Court or County. The Department of Motor Vehicles will also charge a $55 driver's license reinstatement fee as it does for any license reinstatement.

Q: Will there be an installment payment option?

A: Yes, a payment plan option will be available through the Superior Court, County, or third party collections vendors. Payments scheduled under the plan will be based on the ability to pay.

Contact a Superior Court in jurisdiction(s) where ticket(s) were issued to determine eligibility.

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The Bookshelf By Ferrari Green

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n their debut cookbook, the Trim Healthy Mama’s share hundreds of delicious, healthy

recipes to help readers successfully slim down while eating well.

This companion cookbook to the bestselling Trim Healthy Mama Plan is just what readers have been waiting for. It features simple, mouthwatering, recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner—including slow cooker and one-pot meals, hearty soups and salads, omelets and waffles, pizzas, breads and more. No Trim Healthy Mama should be deprived, so there are also favorite snacks, delectable desserts, and the smoothies, sippers and teas fans love. With pantry-stocking advice, time-saving tips, and information on how to cook for the entire family, the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook offers a delicious and nutritious way to make trim and healthy meals with less stress—so you have more time with your loved ones.

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ncle Reece has a plan. He also has a message; and even more, he has a purpose. Though it would be easy for most listeners to classify Uncle Reece as a Gospel artist because he sings songs about worship; however, the Jacksonville native has already craved his own lane, stating, “I really didn’t fit anywhere, so I quit trying to fit in.”

Uncle Reece calls himself the singer/rapper, whose musical style meshes together Gospel, Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggae, and Contemporary Christian music. With the release of “BOLD,” Uncle Reece credits his parents for helping him find his niche. He states, “At age 13, I got a chance to see what real Christianity was, and then I got to see the fake. What my parents have is real, and this is why they told me to do what I believe, and I decided not to go.” It would be a few years before he rediscovered his faith.

ON D V D Let’s Check Out the TV Series

“Answered Prayers”

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nswered Prayers TV Series, Roma Downey, will soon share modern-miracles. As the host of “Answered Prayers,” this six part series was set to premiere in July on TLC. Through heart-wrenching interviews, thrilling re-creations, and dramatic real footage, the hour-long episodes will paint vivid portraits of ordinary people who have faced extraordinary circumstances, and miraculously lived to tell them.

From a young boy buried under 11 feet of sand for hours, to the horror of a pastor stabbed 37 times and a family that survives their car plunging upside down into an icy river bank. The episodes focus on how each person’s unwavering faith and trust in the power of prayer transformed potentially heartbreaking situations into stories of true inspiration.

~Precious~ EnglishTranslation /EspanolTraducción

English:

Sweaters and warm apple cider, now that ‘s Fall!

Spanish: Suéteres y More people go to church on Sunday in China than in the whole of Europe.

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cálida sidra de manzana , ahora que es el otoño !

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Birthday's for the Month of

OCTOBER 2015

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Thelma Adams

30 Above all else guard your heart for every thing you do flows from it Proverbs

4:23 MEMBERS OF SECOND BAPTIST SICK AND SHUT IN

Bernice Holefield Arizona Frankie Platt Altadena Louise Davis Laurin Hayes Claremont Michael Seals Duarte Grace Jordan Mother Berdie Pulliam Fontana John Harris, Sr. Monrovia Earl Manning Las Vegas NV Mother Maelean Buckley Los Angeles Gregory White Rialto Ursula Martin Matter Simpson Arcadia

[The Bishop’s Visitation Care Ministry]

“Now is the confidence that we have in Him that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, then whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him” [I John 5:14-15]

Events for the Month of October 2015 3rd BLL Breakfast 8am—10 am 4th The Lord’s Supper Celebration 5:45 PM 17th UWFG Prayer Breakfast 9am—12 noon Women of all ages are invited to be a part of this event Theme: “Walking in the Spirit while waiting on the Lord” [1Peter 5:6-11] — Featured Speaker: Sister Laura Bullock— 18th Cancer Awareness Day 24th—25th Men’s Conference — Conference Theme: “Letting Your Light Shine In This Dark World” Matthew5:16] . Registration amount: Young males up to 15 years old $15.00, Men $30.00. See Bro. Donnell Walls, Bro. Reginald Funchess, or Bro. Darrell Adkison.

25th: Church Outing—Tower pf Faith, Compton, CA @ 3:30 PM . Bishop Dillard will bring the gospel message Pray Meeting every Wednesday 10:45 am - 12 noon and 6:30 pm—7:45 pm Usher Board Meetings: Oct. 6th 7PM & Oct. 20th 7 PM

Choir Rehearsals Dates

Voices of Unity: Every Thursday Anointed Voices: Every Tuesday

7:30 PM 7:30 PM

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Diakonos Leadership: A. G. Harrison, Ron Demps, James Harvey Thelma Jones, Jessie Anderson, Joanne Craig, James Ella Harvey, D Second’s Gazette

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Mother’s ; Mother Bridges Father’s: Elder Craig, Sam Fisher, John Williams

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Hearing Loss What did you say? Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the U.S. What’s alarming, now nearly 36 million Americans report they have loss of hearing. When hearing goes, it may affect the quality of life and relationships.

Advanced age is the most common cause of hearing loss. One out of three people, age 65-74, has some level of hearing loss.

After age 75, that ratio goes up to one out of every two people.

Noise wears down hearing if it is loud or continuous. In some workplaces, ears are exposed to dangerous noise levels every day. Even musicians, who literally create music for our ears, are at risk for noise-induced hearing loss. Some wear special earplugs to protect their ears when performing. The earplugs allow them to hear music without harming the ears' inner workings.

Certain medications can impair hearing and, or balance. Certain illnesses such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes put ears at risk by interfering with the ears' blood supply.

Trauma, especially that which involves a skull fracture or punctured eardrum puts ears at serious risk for hearing loss.

Infection or ear wax can block ear canals and reduce hearing.

At the early stage of hearing loss, high-pitched sounds such as children and female voices, and the “S” and “F” sound become harder to decipher. Other symptoms of hearing loss include:       

Trouble understanding phone conversations, hearing above background noise Trouble following a conversation when more than one person is speaking at once Perception that people are not speaking clearly or mumbling Often misunderstanding what people say and responding inappropriately Often having to ask people to repeat themselves Frequent complaints by others that the TV is too loud Ringing, roaring, or hissing sounds in ears known as tinnitus.

Treatment depends on the type and source of hearing loss. Surgery may reverse some hearing loss caused by disease, scar tissue, or infection. If you think your hearing loss stems from the use of medication, talk your doctor about alternative medicines.

Most people with permanent hearing loss can benefit from using a hearing aid, yet only one in five eligible people use them. Other sound-enhancing technologies include personal listening devices that allow you to tune in to what you want to hear and mute other sounds.

TV-listening devices make it possible for you to hear the television or radio without turning the volume way up. Different kinds of phone-amplifying devices are available to make conversations possible on home and mobile phones. Finally, cochlear implants are also available, but mainly for young children, but are becoming popular among older adults with profound hearing loss.

Prevention is the best ticket to healthy long-term hearing. Wear earplugs when you are exposed to sounds louder than traffic.

Lawn mowers, power sanders, vacuums, and most concerts are all loud enough to harm unprotected ears. When possible, move away from the source of the noise.

If you work in a noisy workplace, talk to your employer about ear safety. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends that employers in noisy plants install barrier walls or mufflers to protect workers' hearing.

Hearing loss is often permanent, so do what you can to protect one of your most valuable natural assets. Hearing!!!

“Seek His will in all you do and He will show you which path to (Proverbs 33:6 NLT).

Jessie Anderson, RN, BSN Second’s Gazette

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am leaving you with a gift– peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isn’t fragile like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid.

John 14:27

Comforted here by the ever present Lord,

Bishop Wm. LaRue Dilllard

Held fast by His anchor, safely moored,

Under His protection safe and secure

Rallied by his love forever pure.

Carried by faith to a peace never known

Happy in knowing we are not alone.

Pastor Roderick Walker

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TIP (Teens-in-Progress) Ministry The Beauty in Marching Bands

By Lauren Dixon

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hen most people think of marching bands, they think of marching bands that solely play for football teams. But this is not reality. Reality is marching bands are on a whole separate level from what is perceived from the media.

People from different backgrounds and with different ideologies come together as one to show off their talent, skill, and to perform for their audience; themselves included. Marching band is a skill based form of art where performing requires each and every member to participate in practicing the music and the drill that they will perform in front of hundreds of people.

The activity itself can be made to look like it is all fun. Not true! Marching band is extremely difficult. But because of the efforts and time members spend practicing, the performances are the best. For this reason, marching band is one of the most beautiful elements of performing arts, because of the cooperation and dedication combined among a group of musicians is beauty.

The Ayala Band and Color guard is no exception coming from personal experience. Every member who joins the band not only becomes a better musician, but a better person. Band teaches its members many life skills like gathering information and analyzing it, then applying it to daily life. It also teaches members to become more determined to be greater than what they are and to strive for excellence in all aspects.

The Ayala Marching Band has become the home for hundreds of students and adults, and it is an amazing activity to be a part of. Plus, it is an amazing and fantastic performing ensemble to view in person. For those who live in California and are familiar with the Ayala Band and Color guard, or other high schools’ marching bands, listed are a few dates to keep in mind if anyone would like to attend a performance. Dates and Places Listed:  Saturday, October 10, 2015. Vista Murrieta Field Tournament  Saturday, October 17, 2015. Ayala’s Music in Motion held in Chino Hills  Saturday, October 24, 2015. Bands of America Regional held at Long Beach Community College  Saturday, October 31, Mission Viejo Field Tournament  Saturday, November 7, 2015. Mira Mesa Field Tournament held in San Diego  Saturday, November 14, 2015. RCC Field Tournament  Saturday-Sunday, November 21-22, 2015. WBA Championships held in Fresno. Times will be posted at: www.westernbands.org/events.php# Please come out and support Lauren and the awesome Ayala Band!!!

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Empowering Students On The Quest For Wholeness Quest Whole Person Scholarship Up To $20,000 per year

ORU seeks to educate students who are on a quest to exemplify

a whole person lifestyle in that they are desirous of developing not just intellectually, but emotionally, spiritually and physically.

We are looking for well-rounded students who dream of furthering their education, where they will emerge as servant leaders who are spiritually alive, intellectually alert, physically disciplined, socially adept and professionally competent.

The Quest Whole Person Scholarship Program has been established to recognize students who are tireless on their quest for wholeness. Scholarship recipients will demonstrate the following: Christian Worldview, Lifestyle of Service, Academic Achievement, Leadership Ability, Vision to Make a Life-Changing Impact on Others, and a Healthy Lifestyle.

- See more at: http://www.oru.edu/quest/ #sthash.1Y0Nz6s4.dpuf

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SBC Sunday Church School Annual Catechism Ceremony 2015

he Annual Sunday Church School Catechism Students’ Promotion and Recognition Ceremony was held Sunday, September 27, 2015. This is an annual event held the Fourth Sunday in September at our 113 year old historical Second Baptist Church. Superintendent Dr. Precious Flemings presided over the event, and Bishop Dr. Wm. LaRue Dillard, Parish-Shepherd accepted promoting students transitioning to other classes, from Pre-School to Sixth Grade Class.

Congratulations to Ms. Jean Hampton who received the Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation from the Superintendents and Diakona Mrs. Carrie Walker, Director of Christian Education, for the outstanding work she does as Class Secretary to Class 10 “Challengers.” The “Teacher Spotlight” Certificate went to Ms. Vaughn McClure for her faithfulness and dedication in staying the course and agreeing to teach a combination class of Fourth and Fifth Graders, with no Co-Teacher for six months. Thanks ladies for your faithfulness and remember, only what you do for Christ will last!

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I BELIEVE By: Eric Johnson

Are You Ready to Serve Hiaiku

by Eric M. Johnson So I ask you now If you are ready to serve Surrender your will, You may ask us how Or say to yourself not me Hear the spirit now, Young men it is spring The winter drifted away Jesus is calling Elder not leading Don’t be content in the pew Jesus says: It’s you!

Who should pray for us?

That labor in love and time Eat and drink the wine, We continue tithes Offered talent and treasures Love beyond measure Holy Spirit lead, Guide us all to serve the Lord Live up to His Word.

Let's Serve.

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Make a checklist of your policies and the amount of coverage you have. Determine whether changes in your financial and family life warrant adjusting coverage. For example, if you recently started a business in your home, you may need to augment your homeowners insurance to protect equipment or other related items. If you were single (or married to someone else) when you bought your life insurance policy, you may need to update the policy’s beneficiary designation to reflect your new status. And remember to check the beneficiary designations on your retirement and pension plans and update them as necessary—you might still be carrying your ex or your deceased great Aunt Josephine as your beneficiary. Two-income couples should compare the health care coverage their employers provide and decide whether it makes sense to maintain individual coverage or switch—as employee and dependent—to the plan with better benefits Renee C. Willis, MBA - Principal/Founder Competitive Edge Education and Business Services Professional Development Training Career/College/Retirement Readiness CEEBS Consulting Phone: 626-818-3631 Visit us online at: http://www.ceebsconsulting.com/workshops/ “Be the change you want to see”

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“Big Ups to SBC Children’s Ministry!”

Dr. J. P. Harris

We look forward to the second Annual Acts of Faith Playoffs coming May 2016! The Annual Acts of Faith Plague will be on display in the G.G Bailey Hall, which includes SBC 2015 AOF Champion Paije Jenkins. Also on the Third Sunday of October 2015, those who participated, as well as the alternates, will receive accolades for their display of Bible Scholarship during the AOF Playoffs! Let’s give a big round of applause to our SBC Children’s Church Ministry……..

Being exposed to: Men fighting wars winning them single handedly with weapons that were not considered effective to fight and win; animals that aided them and spoke the truth to them; granting Nations to Men, inspiring great Architecture to withstand Great Floods; the ability to confront bullies who look like giants; parting large seas to allow the righteous to escape to freedom; the courage to stand up to unbelievable and unfathomable tasks, it is safe to say, if you ask a SBC Children’s Church member to recount their knowledge and understanding of faith, they will have a vast detailed, astute understanding of the power and the realness of the possibilities of faith, just look at our Bishop!

It has been a great opportunity to participate in this activity, teaching and inspiring our youths about the glory of God and how much He loves us. With this activity, our youths have been exposed and have become astute Bible Scholars. In addition, they have become very knowledgeable and aware that they can accomplish anything.

The Children’s Ministry was inspired by the many accounts of faith discussed in the Old Testament because they had experienced this first hand, witnessing their Bishop receiving a new heart transplant which was successful. As Bishop says, “God are good! Because “is” is just too small to describe what he has done for us.

Our Children’s Ministry was very engaged and motivated on the subject of Faith with what they had experienced. So we began our research studying the meaning of faith including, but not limited to, God’s view of those who had faith, examples of faith, and the great miracles enacted because of faith.

The birth of the AOF Playoffs came out of the excitement for our Bishop receiving his new heart transplant successfully. SBC Children’s Ministry was very inspired to accomplish this because our Bishop is our “Miracle on Shamrock.” This excitement led to a Bible lesson on faith (Hebrews 11: 1).

Congratulations to Paije Jenkins our 2015 Acts of Faith Champion! Also, a special thanks to the SBC Children’s Church Ministry Staff and Faculty for your support! Wow! What an event that started in May 2015.

The Finals presented a matchup between Number Three Seed, Kavaugn Leary and Number Four Seed, Paije Jenkins. Both contestants were neck and neck with answering the first set of questions. However, Paije Jenkins jumped out to a three two lead and never looked back.

The children of Second Baptist Church (SBC) should be commended for their efforts and Bible Scholarship displayed during the First Annual Acts of Faith Playoffs (AOF) 2015.

“Thanks to Our Miracle on Shamrock, It’s our Time to Shine!”

SBC Children’s Church Acts of Faith Old Testament, Hebrews 11:1

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Children’s Music Ministry—Kathleen Dantzler

Diakona Larry Willis ~ Dr. John P. Harris ~ Diakona Ron Husband

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