The Capstone E- Newsletter January 2018 SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH NEWSITE 525 PRINCESS ANNE ST. FRED BURG, VA 22401
Usher Ministry Update Caption: The Shiloh Baptist Church New Site Usher Ministry celebrated their Christmas fellowship at Golden Corral. The New Site Church family celebrates our Savior s birth and resurrection each day. Caption: Dedicated Ushers Bro. Kelvin Lloyd and Bro. Micheal Lewis serving the Lord on Christmas Eve. John 8:12 KJV Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. Submitted by Bro. Michael Minichini 2
Photos from December Events Caption: Shiloh New Site members (L: Bro. Ian Chapman, Sis. Debra Salley, and Bro. Sidney Hankerson ring the Salvation Army bell on one Saturday in December 2017. Caption: The Shiloh New Site Mass Choir sing the songs of Zion during the Christmas Eve service under the direction of Bro. Ronald Monroe. Caption: Pastor Parrish and his beautiful family present the final Advent scripture, prayer, and light the Advent Candle of Christ during the Christmas Eve service. 3 Photos Bro. Michael Minichini
Photos from the Christmas Dinner Photos submitted by Sis. Pat Parker 4
Young Ladies Ministry Fall Kaleidoscope The Young Ladies Ministry of Shiloh Baptist Church New Site had a Fall Fellowship on November 19,2017. The event was an introduction to the various types of fall trees and seasoning and flowers. Deacon Denise Milner introduced our young ladies to the different types of fall trees such as: Maple, Birch, Magnolia etc., with each demonstration the girls had an opportunity to see and touch each display. The event included a food tasting that included dishes that contained various types of seasonings used for cooking such as: cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg etc. The fall flowers displayed and shared were sunflowers, daisies, and mums, each flower was unique, colorful, and beautiful. Our food consisted of a sweet potato pie, pumpkin pie and a butternut squash casserole that was absolutely delicious and various fall cookies. There was even hot apple cider with cinnamon sticks to drink. The young ladies, their parents, and each mentor introduced themselves. The event was educational and enjoyed by all that attended. 5
From the Church Library Submitted by Deacon Barbara Green From the Library Books to Help You Begin Your New Year 6
New f A New Years Poem fffah Submitted by Deacon Jeannette Ellis 7
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Bennett, Sr. LeAndre 1/12 Brown, Beverly A. 1/21 Brown, Carol (Ann) 1/14 Brown, Chiante S.A. 1/11 Brown, Ginette 1/27 Brown, Shalonda R. - 1/1 Bryant. Dea. Barbara S. 1/25 Carmichael, Kennis D. 1/21 Collier, Van 1/17 Frasier, Vickye A. 1/19 Gray, Olivia E. 1/9 Griffin, Dea. Stephen Chris 1/4 Hamm, Richard 1/20 Howard, Richard L. 1/3 Jacobs. Shirelle 1/20 Johnson, Yvette 1/30 Jones, Douglas W. 1/19 Jones, Linda - 1/24 Keeves, Iris 1/19 Lamar, Peyt n 1/24 Lawson, Beverly 1/24 Lewis, Jessica ¼ Lynch, Christian M. 1/11 Marlowe, Jr., James I. 1/30 Martin, Jr., George 1/3 Mercer, Mary 1/1 Moore, Dawn 1/27 Moore, Saliha 1/12 Moragne, Jeffrey A. 1/5 Njie, Alexandria 1/6 Oglesby, Pam Y. 1/1 Parker, Frank S. 1/12 Parker, Patricia A. 1/10 Perry, Johnny L. 1/7 Roberts, Carlos L. 1/12 Robinson, Phillip 1/16 Samuel, LeRoy 1/22 Spencer, Melanie Felice 1/25 Spruel, Roderick A.- 1/8 Spruel, Rodwin E. 1/15 Spruel, Sherri V. 1/8 Taylor, Elizabeth 1/11 Trent, Dea. Alfred G. 1/7 Tyson, Bruce T. 1/9 Wright, Johnette - /24 Young, Rev. Carolyn 1/25 9
Significance of Martin Luther King Day 2018 (Jr.) Martin Luther King Day 2018 is an annual federal American holiday that celebrates the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15). It celebrates the life and achievements of this influential American civil rights leader. History of Martin Luther King Day The idea of Martin Luther King Day 2018 as a holiday was promoted soon after his assassination in 1968. After King's death, United States Democrat Representative, John Conyers and, United State Republican Senator, Edward Brooke introduced a bill in Congress to make King's birthday a national holiday. The bill first came to a vote in the United States House of Representatives in 1979 and fell five votes short of the number needed. There were two main arguments mentioned by opponents, the first being that a paid holiday for federal employees would be too expensive and, secondly, that a holiday to honor the birth (of a private citizen who had never held public office) would be contrary to the longstanding tradition. The effort received more publicity when, after a decade, shortly after the failure of a bill that was introduced by Representative John Conyers. In September of 1979, Stevie Wonder released a song called "Happy Birthday". That was meant to make a case for the holiday, calling out anyone who didn't support the idea. Additionally, six million signatures were collected for a petition to Congress to pass the law. In 1981, President Ronald Reagan came into office and originally opposed the holiday. Additionally, Senators, of North Carolina Republicans, Jesse Helms and John Porter East opposed the holiday and questioned whether King was important enough to receive such an honor and criticized King's opposition to the Vietnam War. On November 2, 1983, Reagan signed a bill, proposed by Representative Katie Hall of Indiana, to create a federal holiday honoring King. The bill passed the House of Representatives and was observed for the first time on January 20, 1986. Initially, some states resisted observing the holiday only in the year 2000 was it officially observed in all 50 states for the first time. Submitted by Sis. Angela B. Coleman SAVE THE DATE 10
The Diaconate Ordination of Deacons Carolyn W. Oglesby and Timothy Brown will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 1pm at SNS. The Ordination Working Group requests a combined choir to render music for the service as both candidates are active in the Fine Arts Ministry. Information on musical selections has been provided to Bro. Monroe, Fine Arts Director. Notice from the Christian Education Ministry Each year beginning on February 1, an entire month of events are planned nationwide honoring the history and contributions of African Americans. The theme for Black History Month in 2018 is "African Americans in Times of War" honoring those brave men and women who served their countries in the armed forces, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice while defending the American ideals of freedom and democracy. Calling all Military Servicemen and Servicewomen!! The 2018 Black History Month Theme is African-Americans in Times of War. The Christian Education Ministry would like to recognize members of Shiloh Baptist Church - New Site who have served or are currently serving in any branch of the military. Please give Renée LeMay a short bio of your military service. We re looking forward to hearing about your service to our country. *Articles for the next edition of the CAPSTONE E-Newsletter are due to the Communications Ministry by January 30, 2018; send to Sis. Angela Brown Coleman @ colemanab04@gmail.com 11
Every Wednesday at Shiloh Baptist Church New Site: o 6:30 P.M. 7:00 P.M. Prayer and Praise o 7:00 P.M. 7:25 P.M. Worship Service o 7:30 P.M. 8:25 P.M. Bible Study Classes Sunday school starts at 9:00 A.M. and end at 10:00 A.M. Sunday Service starts at 10:00 A.M. Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month. All Youth and Young Adult Acknowledgements will be read on 3 rd Sundays. Forms will continue to be sent out via e-mail and will be available on the information rack. 12