February 4, 2018 Bulletin

Calendar of Ministry Events February Black History Month / African Attire Optional All Month

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Black History Presentation - Website Ministry The Lord’s Supper Celebration: 4:45 p.m.

New Members Teachers will meet at 7:30 p.m. for choir rehearsal in 5 preparation for our annual day on February 18th. Please be present and on time.

Black History Presentation - Children’s Ministry- Diakona Larry Willis 11 8th Annual TIP Valentine’s Day Street Rally 12 New Members Teachers will meet at 7:30 p.m. for choir rehearsal 13-15 Providence Missionary Baptist Church Revival nightly 7 p.m.

Women’s Auxiliary session Thurs. Feb 15th at 9 a.m. All services are at the Citizen of Zion Missionary B.C. 12930 S. Lime Ave. Compton 90221. Rev Bobby L. Newman, Jr., Host Pastor 17 Health Symposium 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fannie Goodwin Bldg.

Foothill Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

- Free event (See Flyer) New Members Annual Day 18 Bishop Dillard Celebrates 61 years as a clergyman 19 Presidents’ Day 22 Board of Trustees Meeting: 7:30 p.m.

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

February 4, 2018

UWFG Breakfast: 9 - Noon Black History Presentation – Music Ministry – Brother Langston Thread

March Saturday Sunday

Church mailing address: P.O. Box 479, Monrovia, CA. 91017 Email: sbcmon925@gmail.com

BLL Breakfast: 8-10 a.m.

116th Founders Day The Lord’s Supper Celebration 4:45 p.m.

City of Monrovia – MAP Block Party & Neighborhood Treasure Reveal at Second Baptist Church: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Daylight Saving Time Resumes – Set clocks AHEAD 1 hour Church Outing St. Reed Baptist Church L.A.: 3:30 p.m.

76th Ushers and 40th Anniversary/Welcome & Hospitality Day: 10:45 a.m.

Bishop Dillard’s 82nd Birthday Prayer Vigil: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Effective immediately, Church’s email is sbcmon925@gmail.com

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

Bishop’s Epistle February 4, 2018 SPIRIT-BAPTIZED SOULS, NO CONDEMNATION IN CHRIST! (Romans 8:1-11) Holy Ones of Christ, God’s Grace to You! he thought of having condemnation within is mind-blowing and almost unbelievable and yet that is what we are promised in God’s Holy Word.

“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has made you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.”

(Romans 8:1-2)

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This is a blessed position to be in and it marks a significant turning point in this magisterial epistle from God to the church at Rome, given through the apostle Paul. This verse is one of the most marvelous and succinct statements of the gospel in Scripture.

There is no better news than this. Our greatest need to come out from under the wrath and condemnation of our Creator satisfied in Christ. The satisfaction is eternal------we will never be under the wrath of God again if we have truly trusted in Jesus alone and been Spirit Baptized.

HALF TRUTHS MASQUERADING AS WHOLE TRUTHS ARE WHOLE LIES! The Call to Worship.....................................Lyceum Council of Elders Hymn of Rescue...................................................Gathered Assembly “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” #199 Diaconates Ministry Leading the Worship Responsive Scripture Reading...........................................Diakona (Deuteronomy 30:11-20) Fervent Prayer for the Gathered Assembly.........................Diakona The Period of Worship and Praise.........................Gathered Assembly Financial Stewardship of Worship.........................Gathered Assembly (Paying Tithes and Giving Offerings) Choir Selection………………………………………………….……Voices of Unity

You can note this in your study of Romans 5:1 and its description of the peace - the shalom - that Christ Jesus brings between God the Father and His people. The assurance of Romans 5 is not limited to the point of conversation, but building on what happens when we move from being outside of Christ and His church to being in Christ. (Romans 1:18-4:25)

Black History Presentation ……………………………………Website Ministry Sister Ferarri Green Welcome................................................................................Diakona Intercessory Prayer

I see this as a focus on justification as the entry point into the kingdom. However, Romans 8:1, while not limited to our life in Christ, builds on the description of the saints’ ongoing struggle against sin in chapters 6-7.

When we focus on how the reality of our once for all justification continues to apply to and have bearing on our lives as Christians, God’s good law reveals our sin and drives us to Christ Jesus and to the decisive point of conversation.

When we stumble in our sanctification by sinning, Romans 8:1 reminds us that our righteous standing on judgment day is secure, for it does not rest in ourselves but in the perfect obedience needed to escape the wrath of God. The Lord condemns us no longer if we are in Christ Jesus. Christ imputed to us our justification (II Corinthians 5:21).

Before we knew Christ, we could only sow to the flesh and reap eternal destruction. Now that we are in Christ, we sow to the Spirit and reap eternal life. (Galatians 6:8-9) Amen Until He Comes, I Am Serving Christ Joyfully

Bishop Dr. Wm. LaRue Dillard Parish Under-shepherd

Selection...........................................................Praise Dance Ministry

Sermonic Gospel Message Bishop Dr. Wm. LaRue Dillard, Preaching CHOOSE LIFE ONE DAY AT A TIME! (Deuteronomy 30:11,19) A Christian Appeal, Your Requests and Decisions for Christ to be born again, restore your faith, and/or join this parish church Announcements…………………………………………Evelyn Coleman-Jenkins The Doxology (Reverently Chanted) “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow!”

The Blessing of the Benediction and Recessional Chant “Let the Church Say Amen”