Abiding Faith Baptist Church 15376 Fondren Road Missouri City, TX 77489 www.abidingfaithbc.org Bobby R. Morgan, Pastor Horace Price, Sr., Assistant Pastor One Heart, One Soul, United in Christ Jesus! ALL ARE WELCOME! WEEKLY WORSHIP Sunday 9:00 A.M. Sunday School 10:30 A.M. Worship Service Tuesday 9:00 A.M. Intercessory Prayer Wednesday 6:30 P.M. Teacher s Meeting 7:30 P.M. Praise & Prayer 7:30 P.M. Bible Study 8:00 P.M. (Last) Wednesday Mid- Week Service Inside Marquee Project Welcome New Members Gospel Choir Celebrates WOF Christmas Celebration Over in Glory Land New Member Fellowship Cotillion 2017 Maturing with AFBC Black History Month Anniversary Breakfast National Youth Convention and National Baptist Congress of Christian Education Abiding Faith Baptist Church The Abounding Word January-February-March 2017 In January, Abiding Faith celebrated with our Pastor and First Lady Morgan s, 24 years of service. And even they will agree that their journey has not been about them; but about what God has done, is doing and will continue to do through us as a congregation. Twenty four years! Under the leadership of Pastor Morgan, God has placed each of us at this church at different points along the 24-year journey with gifs, talents, abilities and re- sources that were needed for Pastor Morgan to lead Abiding Faith to be the congregation that would make a difference in this com- munity and to move us forward to the next and the next level. Each of us has been given a role to play, regardless of our age, our educa- tion, profession or economic standing.. This past January we celebrated Pastor Mor- gan and Sister Sylvia, and we celebrated God and His merciful kindnesses to Abiding Faith and each of these great families He has placed here on this corner to make a difference in this community. So, on this day we thank God for the gifts of Pastor and Sister Sylvia, for the ever-present Holy Spirit and for the privilege of being a part of this wonderful congregation called Abiding Faith that meets here in Missouri City, Texas on the corner of Fondren and Independence!! Happy 24 th Anniversary, Pastor and Sister Sylvia! 25th Church Anniversary 2017 Schedule of Events April 23 Anniversary Kickoff @ 10:30 A.M. **May 7 Church Family Photograph after 10:30 A.M. Service (Listen for announcements) June 25th Anniversary Memory/Ad Booklet (TBA) July 22 Gospel Choir Music Celebration August (Unveiling) Marquee Project September - Anniversary Gala (TBA) October 8 Family & Friend s Day October 15 Anniversary Celebration @ 3:30 P.M. Church Ministry Theme: Make the most of your time, walk as children of the light! (Ephesians 5:8-10) NASB
The Marquee Project 2017 The Marquee Project, which began January 1, 2017, took off with a bang, with so many our faithful and willing members as we pledged to purchase a new marquee to be positioned for our 25th Church Anniversary! What a blessing for our family to work together, as always, in unity to accomplish greater things for Abiding Faith that will glorify God and better equip our church to reach those individuals that we believe God has ordained us to reach. Our goal is $30,000.00. Individual pledges of $150 each are to be paid by June 30, 2017. These pledges can be paid in one lump sum or members were given options to pay increments of their choice. At the publishing of this newsletter pledges already honored totaled $10,910.00! What a mighty God we serve! And what a great family of unified believers. To God be the glory! We still have a way to go; and we are praying and trusting that those of you who haven t made your commitments will do so. In the Name of Jesus. He needs only a willing few. He can and will do the rest. So, we are moving forward in His Name. Pledge cards are readily available via an usher or a Marketing Team Member: Billy Polk, Rhonda Brown, Minister Booker Canty, Steven or Nicole Gee, delores scott, or our Secretary, Pamela Simmons. Welcome New Members! Be sure to personally welcome our new members and let them know that we are delighted that they are a part of our great family! Deacon Adam Dixson Ralph Sterling Mamie Barnett Alethia Banks Dean & Cora Brown Dwayne & Diedre Hutchins & Wayne III Quenton & Terry O Neal
The Gospel Choir Surpasses 2016-2017 Goal for New Members! Congratulations and praises to God for the success of the Gospel Choir and the addition of many new members to minister to God s people through music! They are expecting even more, Minister of Music, Harold Simmons reported. Hallelujah! Also, they are preparing for their Annual Day celebration in July, 2017, with a Grand Musical Kickoff of the Annual Day Celebration. These activities are in conjunction with our 25th Silver Church Anniversary in October, 2017. Celebrations for this event begin in June. On behalf of the Abiding Faith Family, we offer our very best wishes and warmest regards for a most successful Annual Day! To God be the glory!! ~~Contributing journalist, Harold Simmons WOMEN OF FAITH CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS!! Women of Faith s Christmas Gala, in December 2016, was a great success. It was held at Pappadeux s Seafood Kitchen, was very well attended and enjoyed by all. Our host and organizer was Jackie Shaw in cooperation with Sandra Winbush, president. Sister Shaw thanks all who participated and looks forward to another WOF celebration of Christ s Birthday next December! The Women of Faith commends Sister Shaw for the outstanding job she did with organizing the first such event, and we, likewise, look forward to another great fellowship in celebration of the birth of Christ! Great Job, Jackie Shaw! ~~Contributing journalist, Jackie Shaw!! Over in Glory Land ~~Mildred Dee Once more we put our loved one to sleep In this life we will no longer joyfully meet But over on the distant beautiful shore We will gather one day and sorrow no more No more weeping and wailing and sleepless nites Praying that pain will be gone by early light We will be joyful as we meet once more again Together one more time our family and friends. New Member Fellowship Abiding Faith officially welcomed our new members in January with the right hand of fellowship, at our New Member Fellowship. We are grateful to God that He has given us more workers for the vineyard. If you were unable to attend our fellowship, please make sure that you welcome our new family members with a good old Abiding Faith handshake and show of love. To God be the glory for the things He has done and continues to do for Abiding Faith!
2017 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BEAUS AND DEBS COTILLION 2017 Debs: Left to right: Lydus Douglas, Khamryn Stansell, Krystal Tasby and Lillian McGowan. Grand Marshalls: Left to right: Peyton Sierra Lawal Price and Kelly Smith. Grand Marshalls: Steven Gee III, Isaiah Stewart Beaus: Austin Baldwin, Robert Simmons, Kaleb Brown, Jaelon Thomas To our Beaus and Debs: Your Abiding Faith family is very proud of your accomplishments. We know that becoming cotillion beaus and debs didn't happen by chance, but commitment, hard work and personal sacrifice. There is no doubt that your futures will possess and hold many great life experiences, and we wish you many successes as you travel through this life with God as your guide! Grand Marshalls, a very special hearty congratulations to you!! Ushers: thank you for your excellent service!! And, finally, Coordinators, who worked tirelessly with our participants to assure that this event would be to the glory of God. Ushers: Kiara Brown, Kevin Tasby, Dawnyale Smith Coordinators: Left to right; Crystal Odom, Ashley Jones, Terrie Lewis, Rosemary Price, Patricia Stewart and Margie Johnson.
Growing and Maturing along with Abiding Faith Time flies when you're having fun, or how time flies. This idiom was first recorded around 1800 but Shakespeare used a similar phrase, the swiftest hours, as they flew, as did Alexander Pope, swift fly the years. Whichever idiom we use they are both valid. These young ladies, left, Teneeka Brown, and right Krissy Edwards, were born shortly after the birth of Abiding Faith, and we recently celebrated Abiding Faith s 24 th birthday. What a pleasure it must be for our Pastor to see how these young ladies became Christians and have weathered storms (even in their young lives) and made it to this time and are still dedicated to worshipping and praising this Mighty God that we serve! Likewise, a joy for their parents, Herbert, Sr. and Rhonda Brown, and Patrick and Debbie Harper and even yes, for those of us who have watched them grow into beautiful young productive ladies! To God be the glory! Teneeka graduated from Stephen F. Austin in 2014, majoring in Health Sciences. She is now working at a charter school. Teeneka is still very much involved in the ministry of AFBC. Krissy graduated from the University of Houston in 2014, majoring in Communications. She now employed at a communications company and still is very much involved in the ministry of AFBC. CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY Black History Month honors the contributions of African Americans to United States history. Did you know that Madam CJ Walker was America s first self-made woman to become a millionaire or that George Washington Carver was able to derive nearly 300 products from peanuts? Get the story of the creation of the NAACP, famous firsts in African American history and other black history facts. http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/ black-history-facts.
Pastor & Wife s Anniversary Breakfast 2017
Door-To-Door Outreach Door-to-Door Outreach The A.F.E.A.T. Ministry led the members on a door-to-door outreach this month and hung approximately 575 door hangers on doors and garages in this community in our attempt to spread the Good News of the Gospel of Jesu s Christ! We pray and trust God that our efforts as we attempt to obey Jesus command to go into the highways and byways and share the Good News of salvation through Jesus Christ, will reward those who received and Abiding Faith will be rewarded for our obedience to the call. Thanks to those seventeen (17) members who were a part of this great event! To God be the glory!! We Serve God by Serving Others (Excerpt from Rick Warren) The world defines greatness in terms of power, possessions, prestige, and position. If you can demand service from others, you ve arrived. In our me-first culture, acting like a servant is not a popular concept. Jesus, however, measured greatness in terms of service, not status. God determines your greatness by how many people you serve, not how many people serve you. While you may not be gifted for a particular task, you may be called to do it if no one who is gifted at it is around. Your primary ministry should be in the area of your shape, but your secondary service is wherever you re needed at the moment. Your shape reveals your ministry, but your servant s heart will reveal your maturity. No special talent or gift is required to stay after a meeting to pick up trash or stack chairs. Anyone can be a servant. All it requires is character. It is possible to serve in church for a lifetime without ever being a servant. You must have a servant s heart. How can you know if you have the heart of a servant? Jesus said, You can tell what they are by what they do (Matthew 7:16 CEV).
NATIONAL YOUTH CONVENTION AND THE NATIONAL BAPTIST CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Plans are underway to attend the Congress of Christian Discipleship and National Youth Convention on June 26-30, 2017, in Kansas City, MO. Rooms have been reserved at the Embassy Suites. Cost for individual attendance is $400.00. Included in this cost are the following fees: $50 Bus $215 Hotel and tax $35 Registration and book $15 Convention T shirt $50. Evening meal (10 X 5) $35 Daily lunch -- $7.00 per day x 5 days If you would like to reserve your seat on the bus, your required deposit of $50.00 is due by February 26 th (although it s not too late) Do it now!! There is a sign up sheet on the table in the vestibule of the Sanctuary, or you may please see Patricia Stewart or Emma Odom for additional information. See Sis P. Stewart or E. Odom for more information. Total payment of $400.00 is due on May 30, 2017. Also for the first time, this year, in conjunction with the Youth Convention, The National Baptist Congress of Christian Education, the educational arm of the NBC, will meet. This Convention offers learning opportunities to help individuals grow spiritually and in their work and witness for Christ. It is open to Teachers, Administration, Leaders, etc., in various areas of education. If you would like to attend this Convention, find out more information from Sister Odom or on the website of the National Baptist Convention and sign up!! ABIDING FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 15376 Fondren Road Missouri City, TX 77489 NON-PROFIT ORG. U. S. POSTAGE PA I D MISSOURI CITY, TX 77489 PERMIT No. 21