{Evangelical Orthodoxy) 925 South Shamrock Avenue, Monrovia, California Bishop Dr. Wm. LaRue Dillard, Parish-shepherd/Soul-watcher Office (626)358-2136 Fax (626) 303-2477 Email: sbcmon925@gmail.com www.secondbaptistmonrovia.org
March 18, 2018 TORMENTING DEMONS OF ANTICHRIST HINDERING THE SAINTS’ COMMITMENT (I John 2:18-27)
Sons and Daughters of my Parish Flock, God’s Grace to You! Ushers and Hospitality Ministries; Blessings of the Lord Christ be upon you today and every day of your committed life to Him! God directs me to remind you of the demonic spirits at work, bent on hindering your Christian labor. “Little children, it is the last hour; and as you have heard that The Antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come, by which we know that it is the last hour.” (I John 2:18). The word “Antichrist” in Greek is Anti Christos, which is a combination of the prepetition Anti and the word Christos. Anti-mean “substitution.” Equals “Christ” the Messiah “Anointed One.” Satan is the origin of Antichrist. He has found ready recruits in every age. His tactics are usually subtle, pervasive, and virulent. Satan’s disciples disrupt the Church’s Bible-centered ministries by leading the saints into carnality of sinfulness hindering them from being obedient in Christian endeavor, including Church-worship attendance and lack of involvement and consistent financial support. The spirit of Antichrist is behind anti-Christian biblical teaching, preaching, fault-finding, gossip, negativism and a lack of holy praise and worship. The great coming of the Person of Antichrist is seen in Revelation 13:1-10. However, the spirit of Anti-Christ spoken of in the text is alive in the visible Church fellowship. Those demonic spirits of Anti-Christ cannot possess the saints. They can torment them causing them to deny the reality of Jesus Christ and His relationship to the Father (YAHWEH) and the Holy Spirit (NESHAMAH). In II John 2:7, we see the root, its lack of trust in the power of Christ Jesus and His blessed Word. But, bless God, nothing is impossible for our Lord Jesus Christ. Give yourself totally to Him. You don’t have much time! Amen Until He Comes, I Am Serving Christ Joyfully, Bishop Dr. Wm. La Rue Dillard Parish under-shepherd
United Ushers’ Ministry’s 76th Anniversary Celebration Day! & The Welcome & Hospitality’s 40th Celebration Day! Celebration theme: “Dwelling in the House of the Lord” (Psalm 27: 23, 24)
The Call to Worship........................................................Lyceum Council of Elders Hymn of Rejoicing...............................................................Gathered Assembly
“Send the Light!” #410 Worship Leaders….................................………Brother Bennie & Sister Sheila Woods Responsive
Scripture……………………………………………………….Brother John P. Harris III
(Romans 6:1-14) Fervent Prayer…………………………………………………………….……. Brother Jason Jenkins II The period of Worship and Praise.............................................Gathered Assembly The Welcome to Congregants and Visitors………………………………….Sister Sherri Williams Jubilee of Love Commission/ Paying Tithes and Giving Offerings………Diakona Adrienne Hurst Tray Holders.........................................................................Sister CC Davis, Brother Cyrus Davis, Brother Darius Scott, Brother David Allen and Sister Tina Allen
r Selection…………………………………………………………………………………………………Voices of Unity Synopsis: The History of The Welcome & Hospitality Ministry ……………………. Diakona Valeria Burwell
Intercessory Prayer Selection………………………………………………………………………………………………….Voices of Unity Sermonic Gospel Message Bishop Dr. Wm. LaRue Dillard, Preaching
“Unconditional Surrender!” (Romans 6:12-14) A Christian Appeal: Your Requests and Decisions for Christ To be born again, restore your faith, and/or join this parish church Announcements................................................................Diakona JoAnne Craig Presentations/Remarks………………………………………………………..President Vera O. Frazier The Doxology (Reverently Chanted) “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow!” The Blessing of The Benediction and Recessional Chant “Let the Church Say Amen”!
Calendar of Ministry Events March th
Today
18
Ushers 76 Anniversary and Welcome & Hospitality’s 40th Anniversary @ 10:45 a.m.
Monday
19
Bishop Dillard’s 82nd Birthday
Saturday
24
Prayer Vigil: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Thursday
29
Board of Trustees Meeting: 7:30 p.m.
Friday
30
Good Friday Service: Noon – 3 p.m.
April Sunday
1
Resurrection Service: 5 a.m. ---- Breakfast 7 a.m.
Saturday
7
Sunday
8
Providence District Fashion Show @ SBC: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Donation $25 – See Diakona Val Burwell – Last day to purchase tickets is April 1st. The Lord’s Supper Celebration: 4:45 p.m.
Saturday
14
2nd Quarter Teacher’s Meeting: 10 a.m. Fannie Goodwin Bldg.
Sunday
22
16th Annual High Attendance & Bible Jeopardy: 9:45 a.m. Citizens of Zion Missionary Church Outing: 4 p.m.
Thursday Sunday
26 29
Board of Trustees Meeting: 7 :30 p.m. Ministry to Children Concert: 3 p.m.
May Saturday
5
BLL Breakfast: 8-10 a.m.
Sunday
6
The Lord’s Supper Celebration: 4:45 p.m.
Sunday
13
Mother’s Day
Sunday
20
44th Jubilee Service 10:45 a.m. – 4 p.m. Guest Churches: Citizens of Zion Missionary and St. Reed Baptist Church
Thursday
24
Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Monday
28
Memorial Day
Senior Board of Ushers President: Vera O. Frazier Vice Presidents: Bobby Laird & Lucille Coleman
Drill Instructor: Diakona LaVonne Husband David & Tina Allen, Mildred Baber, Rodney Bough, Mary Bourne, Betty Brown, Della Cain, Lynn Causey, JoAnne Craig, Michelle Davis, Cheryl Douglas, Reggie & Mary Funchess, Teresa Graves, Robert Hamilton, Terri Hardy, Toni Harris-Thompson, Larry Hayes, Adrienne Hurst, Ernest Johnson, Patricia Kibodeaux, Brenda Lee, Johnny McLaurin, Cornell Myers, Amos & Mary Price, Vera Reeves, Darius Scott, Mother Ethel Smith, JoVan Thompson, Tillie Walls, Adrienne Waters, Bennie Woods
Junior/Youth Board Ushers Drill Instructor: Michelle Davis Instructor Emeritus: Amos Price; Counselors: Diakona JoAnne Craig, Teresa Graves, Lucille Coleman Jayden Brown, Cameron Funchess, Mya Harges, Jaylyn A. Harris, John P. Harris III, Jason Jenkins II, Anthony Legans, Katherine Thomas, Starienna Woods Welcome and Hospitality Ministry Vice President: Joyce Wilson Jessie Anderson, Lorna Baker, Deborah Benson, Beverly Brown, Karen Cardreon, Elouise Davis, Cheryl Douglas, Thelma Johnson, Karen Lee, Shirley Owens, Mother Ethel Smith, Warren & Sherri Williams, Bennie & Sheila Woods
Program Committee Rodney Bough, Mary Bourne, Betty Brown, Laura Bullock, Vera O. Frazier, Toni Harris-Thompson and Brenda Lee
Special thanks to our Worship leaders, participants during the service, special guest, church family, friends and church office Staff. To our Bishop & First Lady, Sister Betty, thank you once again for your love and continued support throughout these many years to the United Usher Ministry and The Welcome & Hospitality Ministry.
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