The Outreach. Faith and Courage in Life

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1 M T. S I N A I B A P T I S T C H U R C H The Outreach W H A T S I N S T O R E F O R T H I S I S S U E Many accomplishments Armor of God V O L U M E 1, I S S U E 2 Faith and Courage in Life In life there are people that will hurt us and cause us pain, but we must learn to forgive and forget and not hold grudges. J U N E Embracing our Faith And much more!!! In life there are mistakes we will make, but we must learn from our wrongs and grow from them. In life there are regrets we will have to live with, but we must learn to leave the past behind and realize it is something we can't change. In life there are people we will loose forever and can't have back, but we must learn to let go and move on. In life there are going to be obstacles that will cause interference, but we must learn to overcome these challenges and grow stronger. In life there are fears that will hold us back from what we want, but we must learn to fight them with the courage from within. God holds our lives in his hands. He holds the key to our future. Only He knows our fate. He sees everything and knows everything. Everything in life really does happen for a reason: "God's Reason". -By Angie Flores I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : Faith 1 Armor of God 2 Pastor s Info 2 Accomplishments 4 Birthdays 5 Announcements 7 Contact Us 7

2 P A G E 2 The Armor of God -Submitted by Deaconess Neblett

3 P A G E 3 A Letter from the Pastor Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. I wish each of you a very blessed and fun summer. I want to take the opportunity to reach as many members as possible with some information on the direction the Lord is leading me as I lead his church and people. I m excited about what the Lord has poured into my spirit for the church. Moving forward into my eight years as Pastor of the MSBC, I m very thankful for the privilege to serve God s people and for the opportunity to march into the blessings God has set aside for us. I want to share with you some of the changes and events that we will be doing this year to move forward in our service to God and the growth of the church. This year we will: a. Install two new Deaconesses to the ministry b. Install two new Stewards to the ministry c. Purchase transportation and video/sound equipment d. Hire a director for the Mass Choir e. Open a new savings account for pledges and donations for future projects The ministers will have new responsibilities: Rev. Townes as Minister of Training and Development, Min. Glenn as Youth Pastor, Min. T. Foster as Minister of Worship and Rev. B. Clarke as Minister of Congregational Care. Some events scheduled for this year include: Community Outreach called Fantastic Friday during the summer, Community Thanksgiving Dinner, working with Feed More to pack brown bags for the needy and more. MSBC this is our time to move with God and reach for the blessing He has promised us through our service and commitment to him and his people. This forward march will require everyone to work and walk by faith and not by sight and to be obedient with your tithes and your offerings. Our community is growing. If we are to be a part of the growth, we must embrace this moment so that the church is relevant in the future. Bless you all, Pastor Moody

4 V O L U M E 1, I S S U E 2 P A G E 4 Accomplishments Congratulations to Kerrie Clarke for the new job that has manifested for her. Kerrie works for Lead Virginia as a Director of Administration. Alaina Briggs received All Star Student Recognition for making the A-B Honor Roll for 2 grading periods; plus excellent conduct, perfect attendance and now being in the 4 th grade reads at a 6 th grade level. Tia Neblett participated in the PBL (Project Based Learning) Recycled Art Project at Reams Road Elementary School by creating art out of recycled products. She made a piggy-bank, bracelet, maracas, a tower, kazoo and a pencil holder. Ahmya Clarke graduated from the YMCA Aquatics Program on March 13 th Kenise Ford completed a week of training to become a Field Training Officer. She is now certified to train new officers that graduate from the Richmond Police Academy. Dre mon Miller recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelors in Criminal Justice.

5 V O L U M E 1, I S S U E 2 Accomplishments cont. P A G E 5 Kenneth Ford was recognized as Officer of the Month for April Birthdays March 4 Angie Vaughan 5 Kahlee Gilliam 6 Deaconess Gloria Hughes 6 Clinton White 7 Anne Elizabeth White 8 Jibril Clarke Deaconess Ada Smith John Vaughan 9 Helen Ross 21 Sam Ross 22 Elsie Moody 29 Trimane Howell January Scott 30 Deaconess Mable Cooper April 8 Cykethia Wiggins 9 Thurman Vaughan Shirley Mushaw 11 Hakeem Bailey Danny Wheel 13 Johnny DeLoach 18 Kenneth Ford Deaconess Mabel Wheel Maurice White 21 Antoinette Miller 25 Ahmya Johnson 26 Kierra Howell Jessie Jones Sr. 30 Deacon Anthony Neblett May 3 Glenda Miller Alaina Briggs 5 Juanita Mincey 8 Chansay Ford Kenise Ford 9 Paulette Dickerson Trey Harrell 10 Jackie Jones 11 Deacon Beverly Wheel Robert Scott 12 Patricia Johnson 13 Rev. Christopher Wheel 15 Jayden Gist 17 Geraldine Clarke 20 Tia Neblett Taylor Turner 25 Mircale Simpson 31 Robnette Friend

6 P A G E 6 Man: God, can I ask You a question? God: Sure Man: Promise You won t get mad God: I promise Man Has a Conversation with God Man: Why did You let so much stuff happen to me today? God: What do u mean? Man: Well, I woke up late God: Yes Man: My car took forever to start God: Okay Man: at lunch they made my sandwich wrong and I had to wait God: Hummm Man: On the way home, my phone went DEAD, just as I picked a call God: All right up Man: And on top of it all, when I got home I just wanted to soak my feet in my new foot massage and relax. BUT it wouldn t work!!! Nothing went right today! Why did You do that? God: Let me see, the death angel was at your bed this morning and I had to send one of My Angels to battle him for your life. I let you sleep through that Man (humbled): OH GOD: I didn t let your car start because there was a drunk driver on your route that would have hit you if you were on the road. Man: (ashamed) God: The first person who made your sandwich today was sick and I didn t want you to catch what they have. I knew you couldn t afford to miss work. Man (embarrassed): Okay God: Your phone went dead because the person that was calling was going to give false witness about what you said on that call. I didn t even let you talk to them so you would be covered. Man (softly): I see God God: Oh and that foot massage, it had a shortage that was going to throw out all of the power in your house tonight. I didn t think you wanted to be in the dark. Man: I m Sorry God God: Don t be sorry, just learn to Trust Me. in All things, the Good & the bad. Man: I will trust You. God: And don t doubt that My plan for your day is always better than your plan. Man: I won t God. And let me just tell you God, Thank You for everything today. God: You re welcome child. It was just another day being your God and looking after My Children I'm sorry to disturb you! My name is God. You hardly have time for me. I love you and always bless you. I am always with you. I need you to spend 30 minutes of your time with Me today. Don't pray. Just praise. -Submitted By Deacon Greta Trent

7 MSBC Young Adult Ministry If you would like an announcement posted in the newsletter, please send all information to: Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 200 Old Hundred Rd Midlothian, VA Phone (804) Rev. W.L. Moody, Senior Pastor June 2 Joseph Foultz 3 John Clarke 8 Justin DeLoach 11 Deaconess Ethel Smith 12 Phillip Middleton 15 Rev. Joyce Clarke 16 Rev. Dr. Jessica Smith Deacon Bea Miller Announcements June 7 th - The Praise Dance Ministry will minister at Brookdale Midlothian and Morningside of Bellgrade Assisting Living Facilities at 2:30 p.m. June 13 th - Deaconess Rainbow Tea 2 p.m. June 19 th - Friday Night Fire Service 7 p.m. June 28 th - Pastor Moody, Praise Team, Ushers and Deacons serving at Newness of Life Ministries, 8233 Hull Street Road, N. Chesterfield at 3 p.m. for Pastor Rodney Brown s Anniversary June 29 th July 3 rd - Pastor Moody will be the guest preacher at United Baptist Church 8143 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond for their Revival at 7 p.m. The Mass Choir, Ushers, and Deacons will serve on Thursday, July 2 nd at 7 p.m. July 11 th - Sons of Sinai and New Generation Concert at 4 p.m. July 12 th - Family and Friends Day with Mt. Nebo at 1 p.m. July 13 th - Evangelism Ministry will be partnering with Tabernacle Baptist Church for CARITAS. July 13 th -17 th - Sunday School Union Institute will be at Brown Grove Baptist Church at 7 p.m. On Friday July 17 th service will start at 6:30 p.m. July 17 th - Fantastic Friday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. July 19 th - Youth Recognition Day during morning service at 11 a.m. July 19 th - The Ministers with be at Brookdale Midlothian and Morningside of Bellgrade Assisting Living Facilities at 2:30 p.m. July 20 th -21 st - Youth revival at 7 p.m. July 27 th -28 th - Mt. Sinai will be at Mount Olive International Ministries located at 7401 Elkhardt Rd. Richmond, VA at 7 p.m. for their revival. July 26 th Aug 1 st -Youth Mission Trip to Myrtle Beach, SC Birthdays cont. 16 Franklin Smith 18 Charles Middleton, Sr. 21 Ruth J. Clarke Donnell Scott 23 Logan Turner Atiesha Miller 27 Robert Smith 28 Kimberly Smothers Sterling Yancey July 1 John Middleton III 2 Reginald Greene 3 Rajana Green 8 Lenora Jones 10 Marshae Clarke Gladys Neblett 13 Charles Simpson 17 Khadijah Morris Frankie Miller 18 Samia Ross Gabrielle Williams 20 Jerry Middleton 27 Mazelene Henley Cherysh Thompson 28 RaSean Miller 29 Charlene Rogers