SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH (Evangelical Orthodoxy Communion)
SBC Inc. Established – 1902
925 South Shamrock Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016 Bishop Dr. Wm. LaRue Dillard Parish-Under Shepherd www.sbcmonrovia.org Office (626) 358-2136
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United Women’s Fellowship Guild’s 16th Annual Women’s Day
Theme:
“Walking in the Spirit While Waiting on the Lord”
Scripture References: I Peter 5:6-11 Sunday, November 15, 2015
The Great Worship Assembly of the People of God
16th Annual Women’s Day Worship Service Sunday, November 15, 2015 10:45 a.m. “Walking in the Spirit while Waiting on the Lord” (1 Peter 5:6-11) Call to Worship……………………………………….………………….Lyceum Council of Elders Processional………………………………..………………………………………….…...Gabriettes Introduction of Worship Leader……………...……………………………..Sister Deborah Hayes Worship Leader……………………………………………………………….Sister Eva McLaurin Responsive Scripture……………...…..(1 Peter 5:6-11)………..….… Sister Erika Collins Invocation of Continued Blessings.…………………….…………… Sister Keyera Collins Praise and Worship …………………............................................Praise Leaders/All of the People BIRTHDAYS AND WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES RECOGNITION Hymn of Assurance…………... “Walk with Me” …#503………………Sister Kathleen Dantzler Welcome Parishioners and Visitors………………………………………..… Sister Mion Pointer Bible Directed Stewardship of the Saints…………………...………………. Sister Sharon Durall Plate Holders-CaRetta Adkison, Breana Collins, Felicia Dickson, Faye Ivory, Danielle Keys Selection…………………………………………………………………………………....Gabriettes Announcement of Involvement…………………………….……………… Sister Ashley Franklin Introduction of Theme Speaker…………………...……….…Diakona President Valeria Burwell Theme Speaker………………………………………..…..………………… Sister Margaret Ligon Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Los Angeles Intercessory Prayer………………………………………………………..Diakona Tamara Lewis Selection…………………………………………………………………………………....Gabriettes SERMONIC GOSPEL MESSAGE Elder Dr. Robert Edward Exum Preaching, Canton, GA. PERSUADED TO BELIEVE AND SHOW TRUST IN GOD’S INSEPARABLE LOVE
(Romans 8:35-39) Invitation to be Spirit Baptized and made disciples of Jesus Expressional Remarks……………………………………...…Diakona President Valeria Burwell Words of Appreciation……………………………………………Bishop Dr. Wm. LaRue Dillard Doxology- “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” The Benediction…………………………………………………………….Elder Dr. Robert Exum Recessional Song………………………………………………...…… “Let the Church Say Amen”
Calendar of Ministry Events SBC livestream at https://new.livestream.com/accounts/10332936 You are now able to pay your tithes and offering online. Go to our website www.secondbaptistmonrovia.org/tithes-offering.htm Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive collection efforts are underway. Can you help feed a family? Consider donating non-perishable food items (e.g. stuffing, canned goods, beans, rice, gravy, etc.…) in the donation bins in the rear campus.
November 15
16th Annual Women’s Day – 10:45 a.m.
Thursday
19
Please see BaLinda Dillard after 10:45 a.m. worship service for any donation to help with Teens in Progress 2nd Annual Christmas Retreat Ministry to Children & Nursery Staff/Parents meeting after 10:45 a.m. service – Topic: Annual Christmas Program/Volunteers Board of Trustees @ 7:30 p.m.
Sat
20
Prayer Vigil 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Tuesday
24
Annual Thanksgiving Drive with Pantry Ministry @ 12 noon
Thursday
26
Thanksgiving Day Worship Service 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Today
December Saturday
5
BLL/UWFG Gathering Annual Christmas 9 a.m. -12 noon
Sunday
6
The Lord Supper Celebration 4:45 p.m.
Saturday
12
Ministry to Children Party 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday
13
Angel Tree Christmas Party 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday
17
Board of Trustees @ 7:30 p.m.
Wed-Thurs Friday
23-24
Church Office Closed
25
Christmas Day Worship Service 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
31
Annual New Year’s Eve Worship 9:30 p.m.- Midnight
Thursday
Words to live by: To show your love for God, share your love with others……..
BISHOP’S EPISTLE
November 15, 2015
HOW HOLY WOMEN OF GOD BECOME LIKE THIS EXCELLENT WIFE! “Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. She does him good all the days of her life” (Proverbs 31:10-12NKJV). Holy Women of Faith, Congratulations! I commend you to God, our heavenly Father! Your devoted ministry to the Women’s Guild is trustworthy. My above text honors the dignity of womanhood. At least since the advent of the modern feminist movement, the Bible has been accused of holding a view of women that is shot through with misogyny and a view of patriarchy that is oppressive to females. Much of this criticism stems from certain assumptions regarding the roles of men and women that are not grounded in divine revelation. However, to be fair, professing Christians have sometimes set forth appeals to the Bible as justification for their mistreatment of women. Yes, we can by no means blame the Word of God for sinners’ misuse of it, and that is exactly what we see when the Scripture is quoted to justify a derogatory view of women. For as we see in my text above, the Bible exhorts women and their Godordained position in the home, the church, and the world. The book of Proverbs concludes with this description of the “excellent wife,” closing off a book full of practical instruction with sound guidance for finding the kind of woman who embodies the words of the Proverbs. The first thing we see about this excellent wife is that she is not easy to find. That her value is beyond that of precious jewels implies that she is rare, like a “diamond in the rough,” as it were (Verse 10). The text is calling for godly men not just to settle for just any woman, and it is exhorting women to follow the model presented and become such a wonderful treasure. Proverbs 31:11, “no lack of gain” –she brings growth in every area of his life. Happy is the Christian Brother who finds her, for he will prosper spiritually, financially, emotionally, and publicly. She does him good all the days of her life” (Verse 12). Biblically wise men recognize the gift that she is, but foolish men despise her. First Samuel 25 is a clear talking text. How do men become worthy of such a spouse? It is only through taking to heart the teachings on godly wisdom found in the book of proverbs and living them out in our everyday lives. Amen Until He Comes, I Am Serving Christ Joyfully,
Bishop Dr. Wm. La Rue Dillard Parish under-shepherd
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