Monthly Announcements October Your Connection to an Intergenerational Church with a Heart for the Community

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1 Monthly Announcements October 2017 The DC Pulse Your Connection to an Intergenerational Church with a Heart for the Community I t s official! Pastor Joseph C. Parker, Jr., Esq., D. Min. is now a bona fide, card-carrying senior adult. This important milestone was recognized and commemorated on September 9 th during the Lake Austin jazz dinner cruise hosted by the Senior Adult Ministry, a.k.a. Platinum Plus, on the occasion of their Annual Weekend celebration. Pastor Parker proudly accepted a certificate and an official royal purple and silver accented Platinum Plus t-shirt signifying his status as a full-fledged member of the Senior Adult Ministry with all the inherent rights, privileges, and responsibilities. P astor Parker reminded those in attendance that he instituted the Senior Adult Ministry shortly after he became Pastor. It could be that he, always a visionary, foresaw such a time as this when he himself would become a proud and deserving member of Platinum Plus. Article by Joyce L. Harris Congratulations, Pastor Parker, and welcome aboard!

2 They shall still bear fruit in old age; they shall be fresh and flourishing, To declare that the LORD is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him. Psalm 92:14-15 Margaret Reed October 1 Jacque Pleasants October 4 George Etta Swisher October 4 Marion Ellis October 6 Linda Jackson October 6 Lola Carter October 9 Juanita Franklin October 11 Nancy Johnson October 11 Brenda Green October 23 Clara Jackson October 26 Shirley Jenson October 26 Betty Overton October 26 Olivia Ussery October 26 Eva Richardson October 28 DC congratulates James and Olivia Ussery on their 66 th wedding anniversary. They celebrated their love and dedication to each other on Friday, September 8,

3 Participate in the Pastoral Family Appreciation Weekend Appreciation Theme: Grounded in Faith and Love...Graced by God...Growing Into Our Future. (Ephesians 3:16-19) Saturday, October 7 th Celebration Banquet Omni Hotel Downtown 700 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, :30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Meet and Greet 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Banquet Join us for an evening honoring Pastor Parker s legacy of leadership and service. The event offers a magnificent meal, exceptional entertainment, and the inaugural presentation of the David Chapel TAG Awards (Talent, Abilities and Gifts) recognizing excellence. Tickets are $50 for adults and $25 for children 12 and under. Children 12 and under will enjoy a separate, adjacent room with pizza, games and movies. Tickets are on sale each Sunday after worship service through Sunday, October 1 st. Sunday, October 8 th 10:30 a.m. Celebration Service Rev. Jeremy D. Battle, Pastor Western Avenue Baptist Church, Cambridge, Massachusetts Attire: Silver and maroon A decorative box has been placed in the sanctuary for love offerings to the Pastoral family. Please make all checks payable to Pastor Joseph C. Parker, Jr. Special envelopes are located behind the pew. 3

4 F A L L F E S T Tuesday, October 31, :30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. I V A L D a v i d C h a p e l B a c k P a r k i n g L o t Festival organizers are requesting from each member of the following ministries: Women s Enrichment Ministry - Baked goods Men's Ministry 6 or 12 pack of soda and bottled water iam Ministry (Children & Youth) two 2-liter sodas All DC Members need to donate candy. No chocolate, please. Volunteers are also needed to work the following games: Ring Toss Duck Pond Cakewalk Bingo Wacky Combo Bouncer 4th and Goal Football Game Connect 4 Knock It Off Game 18 ft. Slide Adrenaline Rush Obstacle Course Hoops Shoot Out Game Bean Toss Organizers are using SignUp.com, the leading online sign-up and reminder tool, to organize our festival. Volunteers will be able to sign up through the site and in-person after worship service beginning Sunday, September 10. Here's how to use the site in 3 easy steps: 1. Follow this link - go/4090d49adae2ca13-18th - to go to our invitation page on SignUp.com. 2. Enter your address. You will NOT need to register an account. SignUp.com does not share your address with anyone. 3. Sign up and choose your spots. SignUp.com will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy! If you prefer not to use your address, please contact Shenise Ramdeen (sdramdeen@gmail.com) and she will sign you up manually. 4

5 WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY SCHEDULE 14 Habits of Highly Effective Disciples (BaptistWay Press) OCTOBER October 4, Wednesday Night Worship Service October 11, 2017 Habit #2 Confession October 18, 2017 Habit #3 Faith October 25, 2017 Habit #4 Fasting NOVEMBER November 1, 2017 Habit #5 Fellowship November 8, Wednesday Night Worship Service November 15, 2017 Habit #6 Love November 22, 2017 Thanksgiving Break November 29, 2017 Habit #7 Obedience DECEMBER December 6, 2017 Habit #8 Prayer December 13, 2017 Habit #9 Purity WINTER BREAK December 20, 2017 February 6, 2018 FEBRUARY February 7, Wednesday Night Worship Service February 14, 2018 Valentines Timeout Celebrations February 21, 2018 Habit #10 Service February 28, 2018 Habit #11 Stewardship MARCH March 7, 2018 Wednesday Night Worship Service March 14, 2018 Habit #12 Thankfulness March 21, 2018 Habit #13 Witnessing March 28, 2018 Habit #14 Worship Study materials will be provided The DC Financial Ministry is in the middle of the Crown Money Life Personal Financial Study and learning so much! God is blessing attendees with insights into His guidance on finances and life. We are challenging ourselves to learn His Word through memorization and practicing His principles. May those of you who have already been a part of a Crown class, find continued blessings in what you have learned, and may you also continue to be strengthened by His faithfulness to and care for you!! Blessings! Your DC Financial Ministry 5

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8 Join the Baylor University Black Alumni Network to commemorate the 50 th Anniversary of the First Black Graduates from Baylor University -- Rev. Robert Gilbert and Ms. Barbara Ann Walker. The Scholarship Gala will also honor other Black Firsts at Baylor, including Pastor Parker as the First Black Truett Seminary School Graduate. Proceeds from the Scholarship Gala will benefit the Dr. Vivienne Malone-Mayes Scholarship Endowment. This scholarship is offered by the Baylor Black Alumni Network to help alleviate the financial burden associated with the pursuit of higher education at Baylor University. Visit for additional information. Tickets and other sponsorships available at www1.baylor.edu/ers/upay.php? event_id=109077&action=register. Highlighting Adult Member Accomplishments Brother Jarred T. Houston has been hired as a Special Education inclusion teacher at Elgin High School. He is also an Assistant football and basketball coach. To God be the glory for blessing Jarred with this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students every day, Congratulations Jarred! David Chapel wishes you continued success. 8

9 AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT The Austin Independent School District is planning a $1,050,984,000 bond proposal for the November 7 th election. According to AISD, the bond would bring 21 st century learning spaces to students, without increasing the tax rate. The district is having several upcoming open houses for the community to learn more about the 2017 bond. The meetings are from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on the following dates: October 3 rd -- Austin High School cafeteria October 5 th -- Crockett ECHS cafeteria October 10 th -- LBJ ECHS cafeteria October 12 th -- Reagan ECHS cafeteria On October 21, 2017, a meeting will also be held at the AISD Carruth Administration Center Board Room from 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Please try to attend at least one meeting. The full bond book can be accessed at default/files/dept/bond/factsheets/ AISD_2017_Bond_Book_ pdf. As former students and graduates of the Original L. C. Anderson High School, we have submitted communications to the district for the utilization of the old Anderson High School building located at 900 Thompson Street in East Austin. Specifically, we have requested: a historical designation, recorded as a Texas Historical Landmark; museum/gallery to share old L.C. Anderson history; dedicated space for a Yellow Jacket Conference Center for community and educational use i.e. meetings, cultural events, Afterschool Centers on Education programs; changing the address to 900 Thompson Street; preservation of historical elements of the facility. i.e. front of the building; and the stadium named Yellow Jacket Stadium and the colors black and gold. The Original L. C. Anderson will be re-purposed, receive full modernization and continue academic excellence by moving Eastside Memorial to the Old Anderson site where the building will be fully utilized and offer continued diverse and equitable programs. We are asking you to make sure you vote. Don t stay away from the polls. YOUR VOTE DOES COUNT! Regardless of how you feel about the bond package, please go to the polls and vote. It has been stated that the people in East Austin do not go the polls and vote. Let us change this perception of the citizens of East Austin. Please VOTE! Submitted by Nancy Thompson Early voting is October 23 - Nov. 3. Election Day is November 7 th. 9

10 Engage, educate and empower young people to prevent and end abusive relationships. Each month, DC will highlight a few of the common types of abuse so you can better identify them. Experiencing even one or two of these warning signs in a relationship is a red flag that abuse may be present. Remember, each type of abuse is serious and no one deserves to experience abuse of any kind. Digital dating abuse is the use of technologies such as texting and social networking to bully, harass, stalk or intimidate a partner. Often this behavior is a form of verbal or emotional abuse perpetrated online. In a healthy relationship, all communication is respectful whether in person, online or by phone. It is never okay for someone to do or say anything that makes you feel bad, lowers your self-esteem or manipulates you. You may be experiencing digital abuse if your partner: Tells you who you can or can t be friends with on Facebook and other sites. Sends you negative, insulting or even threatening s, Facebook messages, tweets, DMs or other messages online. Uses sites like Facebook, Twitter, foursquare and others to keep constant tabs on you. Puts you down in their status updates. Sends you unwanted, explicit pictures and/or demands you send some in return. Pressures you to send explicit video or sexts. Steals or insists on being given your passwords. Constantly texts you and makes you feel like you can t be separated from your phone for fear that you will be punished. Looks through your phone frequently, checks up on your pictures, texts and outgoing calls. Tags you unkindly in pictures on Instagram, Tumblr, etc. Uses any kind of technology (such as spyware or GPS in a car or on a phone) to monitor you You never deserve to be mistreated, online or off. If you re experiencing digital dating abuse, we encourage you to chat with a peer advocate. It is okay to turn off your phone. You have the right to be alone and spend time with friends and family without your partner getting angry. You do not have to text any pictures or statements that you are uncomfortable sending, especially nude or partially nude photos, known as sexting. You lose control of any electronic message once your partner receives it. They may forward it, so don t send anything you fear could be seen by others. Be mindful when using check-ins like Facebook Places and foursquare. Letting an abusive partner know where you are could be dangerous. Also, always ask your friends if it s okay for you to check them in. You never know if they are trying to keep their location secret. 10

11 OCTOBER is Breast Cancer Awareness Month DID YOU KNOW? In 2017, it's estimated that among U.S. women there will be: 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer 40,610 breast cancer deaths Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide and the second-most common cancer overall. October is the ideal time to reaffirm our commitment to fighting breast cancer and remind ourselves of the importance of early prevention and detection. Regular mammograms and self examinations are critical. Visit the Susan G. Komen Foundation for more information and local resources at ww5.komen.org or GO-KOMEN ( ). KNOWING IT EXISTS IS NOT ENOUGH. GET INFORMED. PASS IT ON. 11

12 DAVID CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 2211 E. M.L.K., Jr. Blvd Austin, Texas (512) #DavidChapelATX Facebook.com/DavidChapelMBC Twitter.com/DavidChapelMBC Joseph C. Parker, Jr., Esq., D.Min., Senior Pastor Remember to check the church calendar regularly for new events and scheduling changes. ONLINE GIVING Members and nonmembers may give their tithes and offerings online safely and securely through checking account, debit/credit cards and electronic fund transfers. Visit David Chapel s website for online giving, more information, and instructions at BABY DEDICATIONS are held the 3 rd Sunday of each month, unless it is a holiday or an annual day. Please contact the church office at (512) to schedule your child s dedication and to obtain additional information regarding the event. Saturday, October 21, :00 a.m. DC Fellowship Hall All announcements and articles for the November publication must be submitted to Keisha Nunn (communications@davidchapel.org) or placed in the communications mail slot by Sunday, October 15 th. Sunday Morning Bible Study Sunday School -- 9:15 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study Tuesday Morning -- 11:00 a.m. Small group study -- 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer & Praise and Bible Study Prayer & Praise Service -- 7:00 p.m. Bible Study -- 7:30 p.m. 12