Jan. 22, 2017 Bulletin

Calendar of Ministry Events Men of Gideon's Army, please note that due to the upcoming Annual Budget Meeting, the rehearsal date originally planned for Tuesday Jan. 24th, has been changed to Saturday, Jan. 28th, starting at 10:00 am. We are asking all men and boys to come out and participate as we minister on 5th Sunday. If you have any questions, please see Brother Darrell Adkison.

To All Officers – We need your calendar of events for 2017 ASAP

January Tuesday Thursday Saturday

24 26 28

Joint Board Meeting 7 p.m. conference room A Annual Convocation 7 p.m.

Drama at unexpected places -Route 66 Celebrate the opening of Bee-luther-hatchee by Thomas Gibbons at the Sierra Madre Playhouse the cast and creative team are once again on a road trip along Route 66. 11:30 a.m. at Second Baptist Church of Monrovia 925 S. Shamrock Ave. Listen to a “Route 66” theme song from the Champagne Performance vocal group.

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

January 22, 2017

February Thursday Saturday Sunday

2 4 5

Saturday Sunday Tuesday Saturday Sunday

11 12 14 18 19

Monday Wednesday Sunday

20 22 26

New Members will meet in G. G. Bailey Hall at 7 PM BLL Breakfast 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

The Lord Supper Celebration 4:45 p.m.

History/African Attire All Month Black History Presentation - IXTHUS Ministry Bishop’s Cabinet Meeting 10 a.m.

Black History Presentation - Children’s Ministry Valentine’s Day UWFG Breakfast 9 a.m. -12noon Black History Presentation – New Members New Members Annual Day Presidents Day Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Black History Presentation – Chosen Vessels

Special Announcements When youngsters turn 13 years of age, they must attend Teen Discovery Class in the upstairs Computer Room in Fannie M. Goodwin Building.

SBC Livestreams at https://new.livestream.com/accounts/10332936 Pay tithes at www.secondbaptistmonrovia.org/tithes-offering.htm

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

January 22, 2017

SINCERE PRAYER TO GOD IS THE DYNAMIC DIALOGUE! People of Faith, Grace to you!

THEME: SAINTS’ CRITICISM OF OTHERS MAY BE UNRESOLVED IN US! The Call to Worship--------------------Lyceum Council of Elders Hymn of Worship-------------------“To God Be the Glory” #23

Tell me, “When you pray, do you spread out you needs before the Lord to receive His healing love and liberating forgiveness?” When the saints have conversation with the Lord, it enlarges our hearts until we receive His assurance.

When the Prophet Hezekiah received a letter with disturbing news, he “went up to the house of the LORD, and spread it before the Lord.” (II Kings 19:14-15NKJV) God has already given us His grace! Grace is His unmerited, unchanging, unqualified love. We Christians need fresh love each day. He alone is sufficient. “My grace is sufficient for you” He said to His servant apostle the Paul.

The word sufficient is Arkei in Greek. It means that the supply is in exact proportion to the need---never too much, never too little, never too early, never too late. Christ Jesus knows our deepest needs. There are times He answers our prayers by not granting our requests.

Diaconates Leading in Worship Salutation/Responsive Scripture-----------Revelation 1:9-17 Fervent Prayer for God’s Presence The Period of Praise------------------------------Leader/People Welcome (Parishioners and Visitors)We’re so glad you’re here

Biblical Stewardship (Paying Tithes and Giving Offerings)

But also, delay in answering our prayers brings us to the realization that our greatest longing is for the Lord Himself. Any quick provision which makes us less dependent on consistent fellowship with the Provider is no answer at all!

Choir Selection---------------------------Anointed Voices of Praise

Christ Jesus’ strength achieves its purpose in our weakness. Trials and problems give us a grand chance to discover the adequacy of Christ’s strength in our weakness.

Therefore, the next time you pray and the answer doesn’t seem to come, wait before the Lord for His direction and be assured that He is for you, not against you. Amen

Choir Selection---------------------------Anointed Voices of Praise

Until He Comes, I Am Serving Christ Joyfully Bishop Dr. Wm. LaRue Dillard Parish Under-shepherd

Acknowledgment and Announcements----Dr. Precious Flemings

SERMONIC GOSPEL MESSAGE Bishop Dr. Wm. La Rue Dillard, Preaching

“THE TOUCH OF COURAGE, FEAR NOT!” (Revelation 1:13-17) A Christian Invitation

Your Prayer Requests ◊To Be Born Again ◊ To Join this Parish Church The Doxology (Reverently) “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow!”

The Benediction Recessional Chant “Let the Church Say Amen”