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1 V o l u m e 3, I s s u e 1 S C B C N e w s l e t t e r S e c o n d C a l v a r y B a p t i s t C h u r c h C o l u m b i a, S C I t s !!! N o w w h a t?? Another year is upon us!! Now what? What are you going to do different in 2017? The term New Year s Resolution gets thrown around so frivolously this time of year, and we all know the chances of us sticking to them are slim to none. So how can we do things differently this year, to actually help us stick to and achieve our goals? The new year is a perfect time to reflect on things of the past, to see how those things have shaped our lives, and how we can better our future. This time of year is also the perfect time to focus on your prayer life in addition to studying the bible more. These days, almost everyone has a smartphone or tablet at their disposal. That also means if you are like myself, your phone (or tablet or both) is with you almost every hour of the day. One Sunday our church hostess, Myrna Franklin, asked everyone who had a bible app downloaded to their phones to raise their hands. And guess what, the majority of the congregation raised their hands! So given that you have your phone with you at all times and that phone has a bible application downloaded to it, how often are you reading it? Be honest. Is it daily? Weekly? Or just when you are going through something? With technology as it is, we have every version of the bible available to us at a click of a button. Most bible applications also have various reading plans available that focus on a particular subject matter and has several scripture readings that correlate to that subject. In addition, many of these applications have references built into them that allow you to gain an even deeper understanding of a scripture. I have also found that many applications also have their own social media platforms built in that allow you to share scripture and discuss topics with others within that application. Over the next few months, Rev. Wells will discuss how to study the bible in addition to his sermon series on prayer. Included in this newsletter will be a study guide of sorts that breaks down how to read and understand scripture. I challenge all of us to utilize this tool to help to grow our understanding of the word, to help share our understanding with others, and grow in our spiritual journey with Christ.

A Prayer for the New Year: By: Deborah Ann Belka I pray that this New Year, will ring in God's peace I pray for a

I pray for all the innocent, and for those who desire to kill I pray for a longing in every heart to come to know

I pray for the helpless people, and for those who live in sin I pray for a hunger in every heart that will let

2 A Prayer for the New Year: By: Deborah Ann Belka I pray that this New Year, will ring in God's peace I pray for a renewal of every heart that all hatred would cease. I pray for all the innocent, and for those who desire to kill I pray for a longing in every heart to come to know God's will. I pray for the helpless people, and for those who live in sin I pray for a hunger in every heart that will let Jesus live within. I pray for all who are hurting, and for those who cause the pain I pray for a thirst in every heart so Jesus in their lives can reign. I pray peace will ring in this year, and all hatred would truly end I pray for everyone to understand Jesus is their eternal friend.

The Sunday School Quarterly Breakfast will be held on Sunday,

3 V o l u m e 3, I s s u e 1 Page 3 Bible study has resumed! Join us Tuesdays at 6 pm and Wednesdays at noon! The Sunday School Quarterly Breakfast will be held on Sunday, January 22nd from 8:45am to 9:45am. Church Conference will be held on Thursday January 26 th at 7:00 pm

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6 S C B C N e w s l e t t e r Page 6 1.) Jesus said: "It is written, 'My house is the house of prayer'; but you have made it..." See: Luke 19:46 A. a house of whores. B. a house of praise. C. a den of thieves. D. a place of learning. 2.) Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to faint. Which parable was this? See: Luke 18:1-8 A. The Good Samaritan. B. The sower and the seed. C. The lost coin. D. The widow and the unjust judge. 3.) When Jesus prayed earnestly in the garden of Gethsemane... See: Luke 22:44 A. angels with flaming swords appeared to the disciples. B. his sweat became like great drops of blood. C. there was an earthquake. D. the curtain in the temple was torn from top to bottom. 4.) What were the disciples doing as Jesus prayed in the garden of Gethsemane? See: Mark 14:39-41 A. eating B. watching C. praying D. sleeping 5.) Which disciple asked Jesus "Lord, teach us to pray"? See: Luke 11:1 A. Peter B. John C. Thomas D. We are not told 6.) When Jesus said, "this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting," of whom was he speaking? See: Matthew 17:14-21 A. A deaf and dumb man. B. A possessed man. C. A lame man. D. A dead man. 7.) Jesus said, that men ought always to pray, and not to See: Luke 18:1 A. worry. B. faint. C. fear. D. sleep. 8.) Just before Jesus was betrayed, he prayed to the Father, that those which had been given to him would be See: John 17:11,22 A. held faithful until the end. B. be as one. C. delivered from death. D. taken out of the world. 9.) Jesus said, "Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which..." See: Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:28 A. treat you well. B. believe in my words. C. despitefully use you. D. pray without ceasing. 10.) Jesus said that when we stand praying, we must first See: Mark 11:25 A. forgive. B. cleanse our body. C. bow our heads. D. rebuke the devil. Answers: 1. a den of thieves. 6. A possessed man 2. The widow and faint. 3. his sweat became be as one 4..sleeping. 9. despitefully use you. 5. We are not told. 10. forgive..

V o l u m e 3, I s s u e 1 Page 7 Ingredients: 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 lemon salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pinch dried oregano 2 sprigs fresh parsley, for

7 V o l u m e 3, I s s u e 1 Page 7 Ingredients: 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 lemon salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pinch dried oregano 2 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish Taste GREAT on a salad!! Prep Cook time Ready In 10 m 15 m 25 m Directions : 1. Cut lemon in half, and squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon on chicken. 2. Season with salt to taste. Let sit while you heat oil in a small skillet over medium low heat. 3. When oil is hot, put chicken in skillet. As you saute chicken, add juice from other 1/2 lemon, pepper to taste, and oregano. 4. Saute for 5 to 10 minutes each side, or until juices run clear. Serve with parsley for garnish.

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H E A RT. Kelly A FRESH HOPE DO SO SO MUCH

H E A RT. Kelly A FRESH HOPE DO SO SO MUCH H E ART to H E A RT women's ministry newsletter Good Tidings of Great Joy C A LV ARY MU RRIE TA J A N 2 0 1 8 A FRESH HOPE January is always a time to re-whatever. Re-start, re-new, re-think, re-evaluate,