The Mountaineer- March 25

MSMBC Mission Statement The divine mission of the Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church is to be a positive and effective witness, corporately and individually, for our Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 1:8). We are called to win lost souls unto the Lord through preaching the gospel, and to build up and to mature believing souls through preaching, teaching, prayer and fellowship.

Order of Worship Service

Scripture references for MSMBC Mission Statement Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 9:31; Romans 1:16; Ephesians 4:11-16

Responsive Reading Call to Worship Devotion Mission Statement Responsive Reading Praise & Worship Intercessory Prayer Greeting of Guests Offertory Statement Announcements Worship in Song The Preached Word Invitation To Christ Benediction

Psalm 31: 14-16 (NKJV) MINISTER But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.” CONGREGATION My times are in Your hand; Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, And from those who persecute me.

ALL Make Your face shine upon Your servant; Save me for Your mercies’ sake.

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Church & Livestream Etiquette Refresher Remember that this is God’s House.

• Turn off cell phones • Please do not live stream • Don’t enter/exit center aisle • Be mindful of the cameras • DISPOSE OF YOUR TRASH PROPERLY • NO FOOD OR DRINK IN SANCTUARY

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***Please note,

NO medications, including over the counter drugs such as Aspirin, Tylenol, Antacids, etc. will be dispensed by the Health Awareness Team.

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Greetings! “Thanks, be unto God for His unspeakable gift” (2 Cor. 9:15). God’s unspeakable gift to mankind is our Savior, Jesus the Christ, the LORD. He, and He alone, is the ultimate answer to reaching lost mankind. Grace and peace be bestowed upon each of you from the Lord.

And so, the month of February is now behind us, but the continual sharing of African American history will be our ongoing effort year-long. I contend the majority people of this nation have done an effective job on the minds and spirits of the Black population through the generations, meaning hundreds of years. This effect cannot be overcome in a month of 28 days-time.

I am thankful for the research done during our Moments in Black History. We have had glimpses of some lesser-known heroes of our history beyond the standards of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Thurgood Marshall, and the like. There are so many more than the usual names. Our history and heritage is replete with thousands and thousands of heroes who did remarkable things while facing the challenges of opposition.

We must respect and give honor to their achievements.

I warn us, as a people, though, that we are becoming less spiritual and faithful than our ancestors. We have more possessions than they had before us. We can enter and access places which they could not imagine. But they had more faith in God than this present generation of African Americans. Church connection was expected as a way of life.

Church was the only institution which truly belonged to the generations before us.

Church was the place where Black men and women could have unquestioned dignity.

Church was where Blacks could be leaders in the community without fetters, or conditions. In those days, going to church meant they were going somewhere which called for them to dress in their best. Church was where our ancestors could shed the uniforms of labor and servants and put on suits and dresses, and be “somebody.”

However, I fear that as we have progressed in many ways, we have regressed in some very important ways. Our people were not then so publicly profane and vulgar. Our families from which we came were solid and firm. Men and women married and raised children together. Men and women worked for their living. They were not too proud to work jobs wherever jobs might be found. And if that job did not pay sufficient compensation, they would take another job to supplement their wages. If they did such things in 4 their day, we can do likewise in our day.

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“5th Sunday” Mission Emphasis Day...

March 30, 2025 Our Mission Emphasis Day leadership team is asking members to donate items to The God of Hope Ministries.

The God of Hope Ministries provides Christian care and discipleship to those incarcerated in Austin and the central Texas area.

Women and girls are asked to wear uninterrupted white and to bring an offering of $20.00 for Foreign Mission. Men and boys please wear dark suits.

The following items are requested:

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Pencils: #2 presharpened, HB lead Pink eraser toppers: arrowhead smudge resistant Black pens: translucent tubes for visible ink supply – medium point White paper tablets: 8 ½ x 11 – no spiral tablets College ruled or wide ruled composition notebooks – 9 3/4 x 7 ½ White & Black Marble Composition Book White ruled paper sheets White legal pads

Please Note: Certain items are not allowed For additional information contact – Jackie in prisons, therefore, please choose the Owens, Mission Emphasis Coordinator at items listed.

512-587-2464.

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Call-In Prayer Warriors Ministry

“We LOVE Giving and Serving Others” The sisters of Dorcas Circle met in January for 1 John 5:14-15 says, “This is the confidence brunch planning how to continue giving and which we have before Him, that if we ask serving all residents at Pflugerville Nursing anything according to His will, He hears and Rehabilitation Center in Pflugerville, TX. us. And if we know that He hears us in We are actively involved with teaching Bible whatever we ask Him, we know that we have the requests which we have asked from Him.” Study, providing gifts for Bingo, donating cupcakes and other items requested for monthThe Sisters of the Call-In-Prayer Warriors ly birthdays and other activities, and assisting Ministry held its first successful prayer with the preparation of a Residence Library. conference call of 2025 on Tuesday, January We are working with an amazing Activity 21st at 6:00 p.m. The Sisters were on one accord, basking in the presence of the Lord as Director, Ms. Edna Johnson. We are absolutely blessed in return and look forward to our we lifted up the name of Jesus. continued partnership at the facility.

Prayers were offered up for the needs of many We have most recently begun providing snacks who made requests; for health issues, for a kindergarten class at Delco Elementary bereavement, leaders (locally and nationally), School. This giving has become more of a our country, and the devastation in California. treat to us than providing them with treats.

As we prayed, not only did we recognize our God is blessing us through giving and serving inadequacies and our need for a holy God; but others. We give God ALL glory and praises we had the privilege of experiencing the divine for allowing us to be an inspiration to others. enabling power of the Holy Spirit. Recognizing Circle Chairman, Jackie Ealey, is providing that faith is the key to effective prayer, we the spiritual leadership that ensures this circle members of the Call-In-Prayer Warriors Minis- continues “Moving from Mission, to Message, try believe that continuing our prayer conferto Ministry… Educated, Equipped, and ence calls is a necessity and we invite others to Empowered to Impact the World”. Dorcas Cirjoin us. Prayer helps us understand God’s will, cle sisters faithfully hold bi-monthly meetings it strengthens our convictions, and it brings us at 10:30 AM on Tuesdays, traditionally, in the closer to God. homes of members. We remain God-focused We will have prayer conference calls in April, through a lesson each meeting and planning or July and October with specific dates shared as reporting activities that ministers to others. determined. And the Prayers continue………

Dorcas Circle is comprised of sisters that enjoy Sis. Mildred Riley, Dorcas Circle Cofellowship time and showing love towards each Chairperson other.

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In the Star Trek television series/movies, they have a saying, “to boldly go where no one has gone before.” This is in reference to searching the galaxy for new civilizations and things never seen before. To Boldy Go. The word boldly means “in a confident and courageous way; showing a willingness to take risks or in a manner so confident as to be presumptuous.” To take that bold step when you don’t even know what the next step will be. To Boldy Go, not with fear or anxiety but with confidence.

This is the way we need to go before God! We need to be bold in our prayers.

Hebrews 4:16 (NKJV) states, “ Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in the time of need.” Sometimes we can boldly go before God for our friends, family, church, and just about anyone else but ourselves!! We can pray boldly to God for others but when it comes to ourselves and what we may need or go through, we shy away from having confidence not really believing He can do for us what He has done for others. Its like we forget that that the same God who healed them, is the same God that can heal us too. The same God who helped your neighbor is the same God to help you. If we can pray for others with determination and boldness, we need to pray for ourselves the same way. Acts 4:31 (NKJV) states, “ And when they had prayed, the place where they assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.”

We need to know God and know what His Word says so that we can boldly go before His throne with our petitions. There is that saying, “the more you know the more you grow.” It is so true. The more we know about God, the more we can boldly go before Him. Don’t be afraid to talk to God, don’t be afraid to ask God for any and everything, and don’t be afraid of His answer, just Boldy Go!!!

Senior Mission cont.

If you are interested in joining Dorcas Circle, a group of Christian women that love God and each other. You may email Chairperson Jackie Ealey at jme2004kje@gmail.com

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The Bible describes hope with a metaphor. Hope is the anchor of our souls. Our souls are not tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine.

We have stability in our lives because in the midst of the tempest there is an anchor. And that anchor is the hope that God has placed in our hearts. It is a hope that carries with it, God’s assurance. It is a hope that cannot fail. To God be the Glory!

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