CD s are available for each service for a Donation for $5.00 each. Please see Brother Cornell Ballard or Trustee Jeff Gaines, Media Ministry. SERMON NOTES Date: Scripture: Date: Scripture: Date: Scripture: Date: Scripture: Date: Scripture: PRAYER... Now that I have listened and learned, now LORD, help me to live according to Your Word. Amen NEW FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (TAYLORSVILLE) Church Office: 757-399-6730 Church Fax: 757-399-6358 Transportation: 757-726-3334 Rev. Antonio Q. Revell, Supply Pastor High Noon Prayer Service &, Tuesday 12 Noon 1 PM Mid-week Prayer Service & Adult/Youth Wednesday, 7 PM 8:30 PM Office@nfbct.hrcoxmail.com Web site www.newfbct.org Facebook NewFirstBaptistChurchTaylorsville Deacon C. Leslie Williams, Chairman Deacon Ministry, 757-393-2424 Trustee Michael E. Kearney, Sr., Chairman Trustee Ministry, 757-6-3137 ANNOUNCEMENTS / BULLETIN UPDATES Please submit in writing by the 15th of each month for the following month in order for them to appear in the Monthly Bulletin or to be included in the Monthly Announcements. Drop off at the Church Office, use the Church Office Mailbox, or email Office@nfbct.hrcoxmail.com. Announcement forms are located in the foyer and on the church website. Church Office Hours: Monday: Church Clerk / Secretary Out of the Office. Tuesday: 12 PM 6 PM Wednesday: 10 AM 4 PM & 6 PM 6:30 PM Thursday: 10 AM 4 PM Friday: 10 AM 4 PM For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:5-6 New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) 2720 Turnpike Road, Portsmouth, VA 23707 June 2016 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services In Reverence to the Holy Spirit, we request that there be no walking during Prayer, Reading of Scripture and Ministering of THE WORD. ORDER OF WORSHIP Musical Prelude & Praise Period Come Let Us Worship - Invocation Congregational Hymn Scripture - Prayer Choral Response / Musical Selection & Fellowship Period Announcements & Pastoral Reflections Giving of Tithes & Offerings Special Presentation ~ Angels with Wings Praise Dance Ministry (2nd Sunday 11:15 AM) Birthday March (3rd Sunday 11:15 AM) Sermonic Selection(s) The Preached Word Invitation to Christian Discipleship We ask that all congregants move closer to the center as we celebrate together as a church family (1st Sunday / Holy Communion ) Reading of the Church Covenant (1st Sunday) Holy Communion (1st Sunday) Altar Call (Last Sunday) Benediction 7AM / 11:15 AM Worship Services June 5th Deacons E. Brower / L. Williams Luke 22:7-13 Trusteette Cheryl Kearney Trusteette Dorothy Johnson Sister Lakisha Archer Miss Quadeja Mayo June 12th Deacons P. Burke, Sr. / M. Elliott, II Luke 4:1-8 Trusteette Hazel Turner Trusteette Cheryl Kearney Brother Linwood Baker, Sr. Miss Teneyia Scarborough June 19th Deacons C. Elliott / R. Reid Happy Father s Day Psalm 1:1-6 Trusteette Joycetine Burton Evangelist Eloise Casper Miss Brittany Williams Brother Jaysaun Williams June 26th / 7AM Deacon D. Hall John 1:1-9 Trusteette Joycetine Burton Miss Desireé Jones Sunday, June 26th @ 11:15 AM YOUTH DAY CELEBRATION Theme: God Is Calling Our Youth; Will YOU Answer Your Call For Abundant Blessings? 2 Corinthians 9:6-9 (KJV) Youth Day Chair: Miss Quadeja Mayo Youth Day Co-Chair: Miss Teneyia Scarborough
SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS @ 9:30 AM June 5 June 12 June 19 June 26 July 3 The Day of the Lord Zephaniah 1:4-6, 14-16; 2:3 The Consequences of Disobedience Zephaniah 3:1-8 Joy for the Faithful Zephaniah 3:9-14, 20 Ignoring God s Clear Truth Romans 1:18-23, 28-32 Ignoring the Law s Requirements Romans 2:17-29 Always Praying for Our Church Family Askew, Sister Mary Bazemore, Sister Jean Bowman, Sister Beulah Boyd, Sister Minnie Brown, Sister Doris Clark, Evangelist Dorothy Miss Desireé U. Jones Cuffee, Sister Dorothy Miss Desireé U. Jones became a member of the New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) family on November 3, 2013 through her Christian experience. Desireé, the daughter of Deacon Terrence and Deaconess Alicia Jones and sister of Victoria Jones, is a Senior at Grassfield High School in Chesapeake. Family support for Desireé at New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) also includes Sisters Bertha Boone, Margie Raynor, and Terry Fritts. Daniels, Brother Mack Her high school activities include being a member of the U.S. Air Force JROTC, playing Basketball, Track and Field, and a member of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA). In the fall, Desiree will be attending North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC and plans to major in Theatre Communications. Her goals also include becoming a director of films and an actress. In the future, Desireé would like to own a radio station, movie theatre or poetry lounge in New York City. Grant, Sister Alma From the first day she and her family became members of NFBCT, Desiree has been active in youth ministry. She sings with the Steelettes Youth Choir and serves with the Junior Usher Ministry; attends Sunday Church School, Youth, and Vacation Bible School. She enjoys working with the Media Ministry helping to enhance our morning worship services. On September 2015, Desireé was recognized and awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for her service to the Media Ministry of New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville). Her favorite scripture is Psalm 46:5 (NIV), God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day. Her favor ite Chr istian songs ar e Something About the Name Jesus (Rance Allen and Kirk Franklin) and I Understand (Smokie Norful). With the gifts and talents she has been blessed with and having God within her, Desireé has a bright future ahead of her. Many blessings to our Youth in the Spotlight, Miss Desiree U. Jones, shining brightly and encouraging others as she grow stronger each day in the Lord. Diggs, Sister Kimberly Donald-Epps, Sister Lorraine Ellis, Sister Mable E. Goldman, Sister Mittie Griffin, Brother Darnell Golson, Sister Sharron Griffin, Rev. George Harmon, Brother Clifton M. Harris, Sister Rosalind Haywood, Sister Deloris Hollis, Sister Valerie Hunter, Sister Gussie Hurdle, Sister Mae Bell Johnson, Sister Eunice Jordan, Sister Rethea Lennex, Brother Ronoker Nursing Care Facilities Mack, Sister Vanessa Horton, Sister Estelle McPherson, Sister Hattie Jones, Sister Pearlie Mitchell, Sister Emily P. Riddick, Brother Dillard Moore, Sister Allie Mae Stevens, Sister Gussie Nibblett, Brother John Pierce, Brother John Porter, Sister Mary W. Ragin, Sister Mary Bunny Rodgers, Sr., Brother Frank Scott, Sister Hazel Shoulders, Sister Florence Snipes, Sister Jean Stephenson, Jr., Brother Brogie Out-of-Town Family Sister Erma Ford Florida Sister Maggie Jordan South Carolina Stephenson, Sister Lethia White, Sister Mae Sister Rosa Wilkerson Maryland Williams, Sister Mary Sister Eldred Young North Carolina
Beverly Diane Davis Gloria Harmon T Aundre Scarborough Larry Bowser Vernon Collins Essie Elliott Mary Pierce Rev. P. C. Simmons Deloise Bazemore Earlene Cameron Ciara Dawson Freddie Rodgers Annette Thomas Ellis William Platt Beulah Wilkins Inez Chapman Courtney Johnson Jessica Jones 01 01 01 02 02 04 04 04 07 07 07 08 08 08 Armittia Pugh Michael Kearney, Sr. Daniel Burnham Mia Casper Wayne Hinton, Jr. Catherine Josey Erma Granger Justin N. Ray Angela Braxton Leona Eaton Mary Porter Terry Arrington SaiQuan Clark Robert Diggs Anthony Harris Linwood Joyner, II Benjamin Weston 09 10 11 12 12 13 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 18 20 20 20 Curtis P. Elliott Toreyan Harris Mary Williams Robert Hailes, Jr. Teneyia Scarborough Barbara Banks Minnie Harris Ola Moore Martin Suttles Al Greene Sheila Wallace Ronald Carney Juanesia Walker 23 23 23 24 24 25 26 26 26 27 28 29 30 And Two Shall Become One Mr. Charles & Mrs. Ruth Horn June 4, 1956 ~ 60 Years Mr. Leroy & Mrs. Catherine Clarke June 16, 1979 ~ 37 Years Deacon Robert & Deaconess Betty Stateman June 17, 1956 ~ 60 Years Deacon Freddie & Deaconess Evon Rodgers June 21, 1971 ~ 45 Years Mr. Eugene & Mrs. Valarie Johnson June 24, 1987 ~ 29 Years Mr. Archie & Mrs. Carolyn Powell June 24, 1967 ~ 49 Years Mr. Melvin & Mrs. Beulah Wilkins June 28, 1959 ~ 57 Years Brother Clifton W. Banks For over 30 years, Brother Clifton Banks (78 years of age) has been a faithful member of New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) family. Brother Clifton and Sister Velma Banks have been married for 39 years and the parents of three children: Kevin Alston, Clivel Banks, and Johnathan Banks and grandparents of four: Bryson Banks, Kennedy Banks, Ethan Alston, and Peyton Turner. Brother Banks is the brother-in-law of Sister Cynthia Bowser and Brother Reginald Cherry and his spouse, Cheryl Cherry and the uncle of Tyler Cherry who are also members of New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville). Brother Banks retired after 29 years of service with the Federal Government, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (Shipfitter) in Portsmouth, VA. He is currently employed by Sam s Club as a Demonstrator. He likes doing photography and enjoys drawing and music. As a member of New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville), Brother Banks sings with the Male Chorus. His passion for photography has been a blessing for the church and especially the History/Archives Ministry. Brother Banks was instrumental in securing the photos of the New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) Ministries for the 2012 Church Directory. He has donated numerous photos documenting different church events over the years to the History/Archives Ministry. His favorite scriptures are from Exodus 20, the Ten Commandments and his favorite Christian song, Take Me to The King. What does Brother Banks love about New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville): The fellowship with the congregation and the teaching and preaching of God s word. We thank the Lord for Brother Banks and helping to secure and share the history of the church through his gift of photography. May the Lord continue to shine His blessing upon him and his family. Congratulations to our Senior in the Spotlight, Brother Clifton W. Banks. June 19, 2016 Psalm 1:1-2, Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. May God's blessings be on you, In everything you do In your going out and coming in, May His presence be with you.
Recognition of High School and College Graduates for 2016 Please complete the 2016 High School and College Graduates Recognition Form located in the church fellowship hall. All forms are due on Sunday, June 12, 2016 and will be collected after the 7AM and the 11:15 AM services in the fellowship hall by the Dr. T. Melvin Steele Scholarship Ministry. All High School and College Graduates will be recognized on the 4th Sunday, June 26, 2016 at the 11:15 AM service. Asking all graduates to meet in the fellowship hall at 10:50 AM on that Sunday so everyone will march in together. Recognition of Our Youth with Honor Roll & Perfect Attendance End of the School Year Report Card The Dr. T. Melvin Steele Scholarship Ministry will be collecting Report Cards on the 3rd Sunday, July 17, 2016 after the 7 AM and 11:15 AM Services in the fellowship hall. Students will be recognized on the 4th Sunday, July 24th at the 11:15 AM Service. All Youth & Adults are Encouraged to Attend and Bring Family & Friends Wednesday, June 22, 2016 @ 7 PM, NFBCT Theme: God Is Calling Our Youth; Will YOU Answer Your Call for Abundant Blessings? Speaker: Reverend Rashad Cartwright Experience Life Church, Hampton, VA Guest Youth Choir: New Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Chesapeake, VA Guest Praise Ministry: Faith With Works School of Dance, Portsmouth, VA We are asking our Church Family for support by donating school supplies for the upcoming 2016-2017 School Year. A collection container will be placed in the church fellowship hall for you to leave your donations. Donation Dates: July 1, 2016 August 14, 2016 Sponsored by the Dr. T. Melvin Steele Scholarship Ministry Upcoming... Reconstruction of Turnpike Road... Maps with New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) Detour Routes are located in the foyer, fellowship hall, and church website. Maps showing Church Detour with Gothic Street Open Church Detour with Gothic Street Closed (Exodus 34:2) Giving Back - Join a Church Ministry... Health and Wellness Ministry This ministry cares for the immediate health needs and the wellbeing of the congregation, promote healthy living, provide other health and nutritional information, serves our church family in time of need, and much more... If you are interested in working with this ministry, please contact Sister B. Jacquelyn Williams, Ministry Leader. Sunday, July 10, 2016 @ 3 PM, NFBCT Helping Hand Ministry Hymn Stories Service Guest: New Destiny Revival Worship Center Portsmouth, VA Elder Bobby Dunn, Sr., Pastor Sunday, July 24, 2016 @ 4 PM, NFBCT Angels with Wings Praise Dance Ministry Anniversary Celebration With Special Guests Monday thru Friday July 11 15, 2016 6:30 PM 8:30 PM Classes for ALL Ages Bring Family & Friends DAILY CLIMB OVERVIEW Daily Climb 1: Up to Mount Moriah, Genesis 22:1-14 Daily Climb 2: Up to Mount Sinai, Exodus 34:1-10 Daily Climb 3: Up to Mount Zion, 2 Samuel 5:1-10 Daily Climb 4: Up to Mount Carmel, 1 Kings 18:16-39 Daily Climb 5: Up to Mount Tabor/ Mount of Transfiguration, Luke 9:28-37 Sponsored by NFBCT Sunday Church School
Wednesday, June 8th @ 7 PM, NFBCT Unity in Spirit Fellowship Service Guest: Rev. Dwight O. Steele, Sr., Pastor, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Roanoke, VA Thursday, June 23rd @ 6 PM Pastoral Search Committee Meeting T i m e T o T r a v e l Trip to the Holy Land Experience / Universal Studios - Orlando, Florida July 17 thru 21, 2016 Join the Senior s, Helping Hands, & Hospitality Ministries See any member of the Ministries. Fliers are located on the church website. Ministry Leaders Sister Emily Harris Deaconess Linda Reid Trusteette Dorothy Johnson The Sight & Sound Theatres Lancaster, PA The Play, SAMSON October 8 thru 9, 2016 Dr. T. Melvin Steele Scholarship Ministry See Any Member. Farewell Tour to the White House for President Barack Obama! If you are interested in traveling to Washington, DC in August for the Farewell Tour, contact Sister Pearl Lennex. Keynote Speaker Tonya D. Chapman, Chief of Police City of Portsmouth, VA Guest Speakers Minister Jewel A. Cherry Sister Nicolle Hardy, Motivational Speaker Dr. Connie Kennedy Calloway, Educator and Author Give Praises to the Lord with the NFBCT MUSIC MINISTRY If you are interested in becoming a part of the Music Ministry by joining the Worship Service Praise Team, Concert Choir, and/or the Male Chorus, Point of Contact Brother Robert C. Hailes, Jr., MM, Organist Sister Shirley Cuffee Concert Choir Ministry Leader Brother Frank Bullock Male Chorus Ministry Leader Join Us for Worship & Fellowship SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2016 11:15 AM SERVICE THEME: God Is Calling Our Youth; Will YOU Answer Your Call for Abundant Blessings? Youth Day Chair: Miss Quadeja Mayo Youth Day Co-Chair: Miss Teneyia Scarborough Guest Speaker: Elder Kevin Blount Associate Elder, New Mt. Zion Deliverance Center, Camden, NC Order of Worship Worship Leader... Miss Brittany Williams Musical Prelude... Brother Robert Hailes, Jr. Call to Worship Invocation... Miss Brittany Williams Hymn of Praise... Steelettes Youth Choir Scripture ~ 2 Corinthians 9:6-9 (KJV)... Master Brandon Byrd Prayer... Master Lamonte Christian Chant / Musical Selection... Steelettes Youth Choir... Miss Monique Godfrey Announcements... Master Alonzo Parks Recognition of Our 2016 High School & College Graduates Dr. T. Melvin Steele Scholarship Ministry Offering... Miss Shecara and Master Sidney White Altar Call... Brother DeJuan Allen, Jr. Introduction of the Speaker... Miss Teneyia Scarborough Sermonic Selection(s)... Steelettes Youth Choir The Preached Word... Elder Kevin Blount Invitation to Discipleship... Elder Kevin Blount Remarks... Brother Linwood T. Joyner, II Benediction... Elder Kevin Blount
WEEK 1 Sunday, June 5th 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services HOLY COMMUNION Monday, June 6th 6 PM Joint Prayer Band @ New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) CANCELED Tuesday, June 7th 6 PM Dr. T. Melvin Steele Scholarship Ministry Meeting 7 PM Hospitality Ministry Meeting Wednesday, June 8th 7 PM Unity in Spirit Fellowship Service Guest: Rev. Dr. Dwight O. Steele, Sr., Pastor, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Roanoke, VA Thursday, June 9th 11 AM History/Archives Ministry Work Day 7 PM Concert Choir Rehearsal Saturday, June 11th 9 AM Men s Ministry Meeting 10 AM Male Usher Ministry Meeting 10 AM Health & Wellness Ministry Meeting 2 PM Nursing Home Fellowship Sentara Nursing Home, 4201 Greenwood Drive, Portsmouth All Invited to Come WEEK 2 Sunday, June 12th 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services Monday, June 13th 6 PM - 8 PM Angels with Wings Rehearsal Tuesday, June 14th 6 PM Future Focus Team Meeting 6 PM Senior s Ministry Meeting Wednesday, June 15th 7 PM - 7:30 PM Midweek Prayer Service Youth Development Ministry 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adult/Youth Thursday, June 16th 11 AM History/Archives Ministry Work Day 7 PM Male Chorus Rehearsal Saturday, June 18th 9 AM Men s Ministry Fellowship Breakfast @ NFBCT Donation: $8.00 Per Person Speaker: Rev. James Woods, Associate Minister, NFBCT 11 AM Junior Missionary Ministry Meeting 1 PM Senior Missionary Ministry Meeting 2:30 PM Steelettes Youth Choir Rehearsal WEEK 3 Sunday, June 19th 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services Happy Father s Day 9:30 AM Sunday Church School Father s Day Tribute (Following the Lesson) Monday, June 20th 6 PM - 8 PM Angels with Wings Rehearsal 7 PM Trustee Ministry Meeting Tuesday, June 21st 1 PM - 2:30 PM Clothes Closet/Food Pantry Open Helping Hands Ministry Wednesday, June 22nd 7 PM NFBCT Annual Youth Revival Speaker: Reverend Rashad Cartwright, Founder/Pastor, Experience Life Church, Hampton, VA Thursday, June 23rd 11 AM Trusteette Ministry Meeting 6 PM Pastoral Search Committee Meeting Saturday, June 25th 9:30 AM - Noon Women s Ministry Presents Sisters Sharing Our Talents @ NFBCT With Special Guests ALL Women / Young Adult Ladies Invited. 11 AM Combined Usher Ministry Meeting MANDATORY 2:30 PM Steelettes Youth Choir Rehearsal WEEK 4 Sunday, June 26th 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services 11:15 AM NFBCT Youth Day Celebration Speaker: Elder Kevin Blount, Associate Elder, New Mt. Zion Deliverance Center, Camden, NC Recognition of NFBCT High School and College Graduates by Dr. T. Melvin Steele Scholarship Ministry Monday, June 27th 6 PM - 8 PM Angels with Wings Rehearsal 6 PM Deacon Ministry Meeting 6:30 PM Deaconess Ministry Meeting 7 PM Joint Board Ministry Meeting Tuesday, June 28th 1 PM - 2:30 PM Clothes Closet/Food Pantry Open Helping Hands Ministry Wednesday, June 29th BAPTISM 7 PM - 7:30 PM Midweek Prayer Service Young Adult Ministry 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adult/Youth Thursday, June 30th 11 AM History/Archives Ministry Work Day 7 PM Concert Choir Rehearsal Saturday, July 2nd 1 PM Helping Hand Ministry 2 PM Nursing Home Fellowship Autumn Care Nursing Home, 3610 Winchester Dr., Portsmouth All Invited to Come WEEK 1 Sunday, July 3rd 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services HOLY COMMUNION Monday, July 4th INDEPENDENCE DAY Saturday, June 18, 2016 9 AM @ NFBCT Dining Facility Come & Join the Men s Ministry in their A great menu is planned for your enjoyment for a donation of $8.00 per person. Rev. James Woods has prepared a great spiritual feast. Tickets may be obtained from Deacon Miles Elliott, II Deacon Everett Brower Brother Larry Bowser Deacon Ronald Reid Deacon Robert Stateman Trustee Jehrome Taylor Ministry Planning Packets for 2017 Due: June 30, 2016 in the Church Office