Operation Christmas Shoe Box Submitted by Dea. Robert and Linda Taylor

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1 Broadview Missionary Baptist Church Pastor s Corner: Merry Christmas Happy New Year Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever, Psalm 107:1. In this season of thanks and celebration, Inez and I want to say that it is our hope this Christmas Season be a joyous time for all. We hope you get the gifts you want whether the gifts are physical or spiritual. My Mom, Dad and two brothers have gone on to be with the Lord but seven of us are still alive. Every year we come together and give thanks on Thanksgiving and Christmas. We love this time of year! The Christmas season is the time of year families get together, they are sitting and eating, and remembering past Christmases. It is our hope and prayer that you will come together with family or friends and give thanks unto the Lord for He is good. Love Pastor and Inez. Inside This Issue Pastor s Corner... 1 Operation Christmas Shoe Box... 1 Christmas & New Year Holiday Schedule... 1 Mission Trip: Quito, Los Penas and El Rompido, Ecuador... 2 The Gift of Music... 3 Christmas Eve Musical: Celebrating Our King... 3 Welcome New Members... 3 December Calendar... 4 January Calendar... 5 Ecuador Pictures... 6 Believe: What Do I Believe?... 7 Your Donations Are Needed... 7 Kid s Page... 8 Operation Christmas Shoe Box Submitted by Dea. Robert and Linda Taylor The Missions Department would like to thank those who participated in Operation Christmas Shoebox. The 90+ boxes went to: Barbados, Burundi, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Suriname, Tanzania, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago. Christmas & New Year Holiday Schedule Monday, December 21 Food Basket Assembly 9:00 A.M. 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 22 Food Basket Distribution 10:00 A.M. 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 23 Prayer Service 12:30 P.M. & 7:00 P.M. Thursday, December 24 Christmas Musical 7:30 P.M. Friday, December 25 Merry Christmas Thursday December 31 Watch Service 10:30 P.M. Friday January 1 Happy New Year Are you sure of your relationship with God? You can live a better life on earth with assurance of a perfect existence with God in the afterlife. How? By asking God s forgiveness for your sins and then accepting Jesus payment for the penalty of your sins. Call the church office at , Monday through Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. for more information.

2 Mission Trip: Quito, Los Penas and El Rompido, Ecuador Submitted by Teresa Moody We arrived in Quito, Ecuador and traveled to Los Penas, where we lodged a few miles from El Rompido. The Beta Ecuador Cinco Team consisted of Robert and Linda Taylor, Larry Smith, myself, and our interpretar, Lizeth Freire. Lizeth lives in Quito and has worked with International World Changers for five years. We were one big happy family, Ma & Pop Taylor, big brother Larry, and baby sis Liz. Each morning we started with devotion and prayer to prepare us for our day. When it was my day to lead devotion the topic was, Praying with Impact. This was confirmation I was exactly where God wanted me. I shared my personal testimony that morning. It all started with a simple prayer, on New Year s Eve I asked for three specific things to happen in God answered all three of them: (1) To be able to go on an International Mission Trip ( I WANTED TO GO TO AFRICA!), (2) funds for the trip and (3) A request not actually related to Missions, but it was granted, praise God. I remembered my prayers, trusted God, signed the commitment sheet to El Rompido, Ecuador, and went on about my daily life. Although we went to evangelize others, we also ministered to each other. We laughed, cried, and encouraged each other. We also drew strength from knowing others were at home praying for us too. We shared the Creation to Christ with everyone we met. Over 50 people heard and 31 gave their lives to Christ. Also through evangelizing an additional 10 persons accepted Christ, and another 21 gave their lives to Christ after viewing The Jesus Movie. We only baptized one but plenty of seeds were planted. We shared Bible stories, the children sang songs and completed craft projects. I thank God for the opportunity of spreading the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. I thank God for putting together the Beta Ecuador Cinco Team. I would like to encourage others to get involved with Mission Work. This was my Maiden Mission but not my last. Hearing their testimonies and experiences encouraged me. While in Ecuador I knew the Lord was with us, and when I returned I felt the presence of the Lord all around me. I get it now. I was truly touched by the events that transpired before, during, and after our mission trip. Beta Ecuador Cinco Team: (Left to right) Teresa Moody, Lizeth Freire, Larry Smith, Robert Taylor, and Linda Taylor Children of Ecuador Photos continue on p 6 Page 2

3 The Voice The Gift of Music Submitted by Darlene Price Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals, Psalm 150:3-5 KJV. The Psalm makes it clear that musical instruments are to be an integral part of how we praise God. Google music in the Bible, and you will find a wealth of information on the significance of music in worship. For instance, did you know that 24 choral groups consisting of 288 musicians playing over 20 types of instruments perform in 21 weekly services in King Solomon's Temple, or that the originator of musical instruments was a descendant of Cain named Jubal (think jubilee), or that the word psalm in Hebrew means to play instrumental music and to sing to musical accompaniment? Just as God gave musical skill to the Israelites, He has also endowed many of us. As the Psalmist commanded the Israelites to lift up their instruments in praise to God thousands of years ago, he is speaking the same message today. Like the Israelites who answered the call and praised God with their musical talents, those of us who have been blessed with musical skill should do the same. During this season of gift giving, consider gifting your musical talent in service to the Lord by joining the orchestra. Do you have an instrument around the house no one is using? Donate it to the orchestra. Your donation could encourage someone who wants to play but cannot afford to purchase an instrument to use their talent to the glory of God. If you would like to join the orchestra, rehearsals are held on Saturdays from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Have an instrument to donate? Bring it to the church or see a member of the orchestra. Remember, the LORD inhabits the (musical) praises of the saints! The following individuals were fellowshipped into the Broadview family during the month of November. Please make them feel welcome, watch over them in the spirit of brotherly love, and encourage them to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Saki S. Butler Michelle Kidd Samaya M. L. Kidd Samson Kidd Samuel D. Kidd, Jr Samuel D. Kidd III Christmas Eve Musical: Celebrating Our King Submitted by Chapel Choir God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the Lord amid the sounding of trumpets. Sing praises to God, sing praises; Sing praises to our King, sing praises. For God is the King of all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise, Psalm 47: 5-7. Celebrate Our King... Broadview s Chapel Choir presents its annual Christmas Eve Concert Thursday, December 24, 2015 at 7:30 P.M. There will be hand clapping, toe tapping, head nodding and praise trotting all unto the Glory of God, our King! All are welcome! Bring your family, your neighbor, your coworker... There s plenty good room! The Broadview Missionary Baptist Church Chapel Choir looks forward to seeing you Christmas Eve! Linda B. Robinson Photos are displayed on the bulletin board, near room M158. Page 3

4 December 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat W.M.U. (Thursday School) last class Tuesday & Thursday Schools Fellowship 9 7 P.M. Library Ministry leads Prayer Service :00 to 10 P.M. Freedom Friday (Morton Arboretum) 12 9:00 A.M. Board/Staff Mtg 12:00 P.M. Hospitality Min Luncheon 13 6:30 P.M. Library Program :00 P.M. Mission Pray 6:00 9 P.M. Nursery Ministry s Pot-Luck Dinner 6 9 P.M. College Talk: Scholarshp Recipients Mtg A.M. 5 P.M. YM Caroling (location to be announced) :30 P.M. Crisis Intervention :30 P.M. Christmas Musical 25 Merry Christmas 26 Office Closed Christmas Eve Christmas Day :30 P.M. Watch Service New Year s Eve Page 4

5 January 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat One rehearsal for each choir during the month of January 1 Happy New Year New Year s Day Tuesday School Winter Quarter begins 6 7 W.M.U. (Thursday School Winter Quarter begins P.M. Scholarship/ Financial Aid :00 P.M. Mission Prayer 7:30 P.M. Board :30 8:30 P.M. Youth Ministry Prog. Office Closed ML King Day :00 P. M. GPFM Class Orientation 26 Tuesday School assembly Thursday School assembly Youth Sunday (All services) Page 5

6 December 2015/ January 2016 Ecuador Pictures Continued from page 2 Page 6

7 Believe: What Do I Believe? Submitted by Eliza Edwards Yes, I believe with all my heart that God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit are three persons in one. I believe it was God s love that found me. That is why I love God because God knew I was lost in my sins. God sent His Son Jesus to die on the cross for me, but it did not stop at the cross. Jesus was buried in a tomb. The third day the Holy Spirit raised Jesus up from that tomb. When I excepted Jesus as my personal Savior, the Holy Spirit came to live in my heart to help me do the right thing, teaching me to love others, and to guide me into all truth as I study God s Word. I do believe and know that God has changed my life. I also have direction for my life. I have learned what true love is all about, and who gives that true love. I believe God is the answer for this world. Ask God to come into your heart. God is waiting for you because God loves you. Coming Soon to BMBC War Room the Movie... Watch For the Dates & Time Your Donations Are Needed Please remember to bring your non-perishable food items for the holiday food baskets to help families in need. To help you with your shopping the following items are suggested: White Potatoes *Fresh or Boxed Sweet Potatoes *Fresh or Yams Canned Corn Whole or Cream Style Dried Beans Pinto, Lima or Blackeye Peas Navy Beans Boxed Macaroni & Cheese Cornmeal or boxed cornbread mix Green Beans Sweet Peas Cranberry Sauce Sugar Flour Rice Please, check expiration dates!!! *If you donate fresh potatoes they should only be delivered on Thursday, December 17 through Saturday, December 19, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Food baskets will be assembled on Monday, December 21 at 9:00 a.m. Page 7

8 Weekly Activities SUNDAY 8:15 A.M. Sunday School 10:00 A.M. Mid-morning Worship 6:30 P.M. Evening Worship TUESDAY 12:30 P.M. Discipleship Training (Adult class only) 7:30 P.M. Discipleship Training (Classes for all ages) WEDNESDAY 12:30 P.M. Prayer & Worship Services (Communion after first Sundays) 7:00 P.M. Prayer Service 8:00 P.M. Mid-week Worship Service THURSDAY 7:30 P.M. Mission Education classes SATURDAY 6:00 A.M. Men s Prayer Sign Language interpreting available at all worship services. Broadview Missionary Baptist Church 2100 South 25 th Avenue Broadview IL Phone: Fax: Rev. Marvin G. Parker, Pastor Rev. Christopher Robinson, Sr., Assistant Pastor Rev. Clarence W. Hopson, Pastor Emeritus 8 Newsletter Staff RaMona Keith, Editor Joshua Hicks, Co-Editor Larry Lee Regina Dove Melvena Smith Kim Jackson Peggy Whitlow Melvin Jackson Joyce Woodson Mona Matzinger Darlene Price Advisor, Christopher Robinson, Sr.