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This Old Body (of Christ)

Autoimmune Disease—one of those inconvenient instances where the

human body attacks itself.

Mine comes in the form of arthritis—in both of knees; one worse than the

other. I walk up and down the stairs like a 2-year old-right foot one stair, left

foot same step. Repeat. On really bad days my “normal” walking stride I

refer to as a cross between Frankenstein’s Monster and Fred Sanford.

For years I have suffered through the pain that comes and goes. But, lately

I’ve noticed how my malfunctioning knees are affecting other joints. During

the times when my knee won’t bend properly I can feel my hips, back and

ankle working overtime to compensate...and they don’t like it, at all!

The Lord made me think about how His body—the church– and how when

one member (ministry) malfunctions the others must (or should) take up the

slack and work harder, overcompensating for the one that needs

assistance.

I’ve not stated anything most of us don’t know already about the body of

Christ. [Preaching to the choir.]

So, let me ask how functioning is your ministry? Or, how prepared is it for

an unexpected case of “autoimmune disease”? Is the rest of your particular

body prepared to take up a portion of Christ’s work when another area is

temporarily walking like a toddler? Will others pitch in (like it or not) for no

other reason than Kingdom work must never cease.

Imagine every single usher bedridden with the Flu. What would happen if

all the preachers were snowed in two states away at a conference? After

the custodial staff all break out in an awful rash after using a

new cleaning solution…

In my “old age” I’ve been asking the Lord to show me more of

Himself. Jesus used parables of everyday

A n d t h o s e members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to the part which lacks it, that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another.

I Corinthians 12: 23-25 (NKJV)

God’s Word

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Sick, Shut-in and

Prayer Requests

Please call these names out during your personal prayer time; and in your intercessions ask

the Father to bless these individuals and ministries in His own way and in His own time.

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Sis. Yolanda Allen Sis. Ada Anderson Sis. Alice Arnette Dea. David Ayers, Sr. Sis. Janet Ayers Sis. Ethel Barksdale Sis. Leanne Blalock Bro. Atilol Bland Dea. James W. Bland Dea. Presley Bland Bro. Shakespeare Bland Rev. Peggy Brice Sis. Gladys Brown & Family Bro. William Brown Sis. Mamie Bruce The Bullock Family Bro. Andre Callahan Bro. Darnell Collier Sis. Felicia Christmas Sis. Marcine Dillard Bro. John/Sis. Susie Divers Sis. Clara Eubanks Bro. James Fox Bro. Jamar Galdden & Family Dea. Eunice Graves Bro. Robert Grooms

Bro. Franklin Hardy Sis. Letia Harris Sis. Marie Harris Rev. Edna Holt Bro. Edward Holt Kingdom Living Temple Dea. Duke Johnson Bro. Lawrence Johnson Bro. Ruben Lewis III Deas. Dottie Martin Bro. Walter Martin Bro. William McKnight Bro. Milton Morris & Family Sis. Janet Page Dea. Roger Parrish Sis. Harriet Parrish Sis. Audrey Perkins Sis. Adeline Quarles Bro. Alonzo Scott Bro. Gilbert Scott Sis. Mary Scott Bro. Robert Scott, II Bro. Travis Shelton Bro. Paul Shelton Sis. Virgie Shelton Sis. Maxine Spears Rev. Otis Spellman Revs. Robert/Beulah Spellman Walton/Shipman Family Sis. Charmeka Stewart Sis. Doretta Trice Sis. Lorraine Winston

P r e a c h i n g S c h e d u l e

8:00 a.m. February 7 - Deacon Larry Bass 14 - Reverend Kimberly Fortune 21 - Minister Susan Lewis 28 - Reverend Tanya Richardson

11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Elder Ruben Lewis, Jr - Away Preaching Engagements

Feb 7 230 p.m. - Elder Lewis @ Pilgrim Baptist Church, C’ville - Pastor’s Anniversary—Ushers and Choir to accompany

Pastor Installation - Ushers & Gospel Chorus to accompany

Feb 20 99:00 a.m. - Rev. Fortune @ Mt. Calvary Baptist, Ivy—Prayer Breakfast

On the cover: January 17—Rev. Edna Holt preaching while Pastor was on vacation. The Men’s Chorus sang. Min. Brenda served as Worship Leader.

Trustee of the Month --

Thomas Waddy @ 434– 589-8786

Please contact for

entry into the church after hours or for other church related concerns during February.

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February Birthdays & Anniversaries

11 Gracie Quarles 12 Francine Payne 14 Cain ♥ Diane McKnight 16 Aaryn Grooms-Key Tracy Grooms-Key 17 Barbara Scott 18 Ted ♥ Lola Richardson 19 Flora Pace 20 Larry ♥ Roberta Bass 22 Tressie Barrett 23 Christopher Callahan Alice Fletcher Terry Richardson Robert Spellman 24 Clara Bruce 27 William ♥ Alinda Brown 28 Omarion Jones DawnAsia McKnight

Black History

Annual Soul Food Dinner Our Annual Soul Food Dinner is scheduled for Sunday, February 28th after 11:0 a.m. worship.

Join us as we pay homage to our ancestors who made the very best out of

what they had to nourish their next generation.

All members are requested (expected) to contribute a down-home, home-made, delicious, mouthwatering

dish (or two) to share with the rest of our church family and any guests who happen to be in our midst.

*Disposable aluminum pans (for your main dishes, side dishes, and desserts) are available from the kitchen committee for your convenience.

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language to which the people of His time

could relate. So, if He can use my everyday aches and

pains that come along with the blessing of getting older to

make real His Holy Word, imagine if you allowed Him to

what He can reveal to you.

Our heavenly Father desires to have with His children a

relationship that brings us closer with each passing day.

“...You will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and

all your soul.”

In total praise...I am

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Marriage Retreat 2016: I Love You MORE—I Peter 4:8

Workshop 1: “Loving More” Thomas & Stephanie Daniel, St. Paul’s Baptist Church,

Richmond

Workshop 2: “Loving You More When You Don’t Have More”

Rev. Timothy & Wanda Jackson, Baptist Union Baptist, Dillwyn

Banquet Sermon : “Loving More” Pastor Ruben & Min. Susan Lewis, Galilee Baptist Church, Kents Store, VA

February 20 5:00 p.m. To Register call:

804-683-5524

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MUSINGS OF A SENIOR CITIZEN

My Primary Sunday School class has been discussing the importance of praise.

When asked to define praise, they use examples of waving Holy hands, shouting, singing,

and dancing. These are all very important aspects and activities of praise. When asked if

these things can be done daily, they agreed that you do them at church. We talked about

praising at home and at school. They opined that it can be done at home, but might be too

disruptive at school.

I offered a definition of praise-an expression of thanks to or love and respect for

God. One writer stated that we can praise God by studying His Word; by dancing, praying

and by proclaiming His mightiness. The children were able to conclude that we can praise

Him in many ways and in many places. The limitations are the ones we place on it.

It made me think about my personal practices related to praise. I tend to be

reserved and conservative in my worship. Oh, I do not mean that I am too stiff to worship;

I just like to listen and take it all in and to personalize it later. I do not try to out -talk the

preacher. It is my experiences that when I am talking I do not hear what is being said. For

me there is a time to listen and a time to speak. I am a contemplative worshipper. Listen

and think.

Daily, I meditate on the Word. I pray for greater understanding so I can align my life

with God’s purpose. I engage in discussions with people who are dwelling in the Word

and who have the Word dwelling in them. I seek God’s presence in my life and in my

living. And ultimately, I feel the joy that only His presence can bring to me. My praise is

manifested in my dealings with the world. I seek to present to the world my joy at serving

a living God. I am an ambassador for Christ. My praise goes beyond the walls of the

church. My praise is manifested in all I do.

So, if you do not see me doing a holy dance or waving my hands during a church

service-know that God gets all of my praise; it just does not look like someone’s else’s

praise. He is Holy and receives the whole praise and glory.

Trusting and Believing- M.C.B-S.

Columbia, Virginia

“For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods”.

Psalm 96:4

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February 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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-7:30 p.m. Usher Ministry

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-10:00am Gospel Chorus

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Holy Communion

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Bible Study 12:30pm

Kindred Vessels 6:30pm

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Prayer Service 7:00pm

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Diaconate Education 7:30pm

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Bible Study 9:00 am 7:30pm

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-10:00am Senior Choir -10:00am Ministers’ Mtg

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Presidents’ Day

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Bible Study 12:30pm

Kindred Vessels 6:30pm

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Prayer Service 7:00pm

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Diaconate Education 7:30pm

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Bible Study 9:00am 7:30pm

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-10:30am Men’s Chorus

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Bible Study 12:30pm

Kindred Vessels 6:30pm

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Prayer Service 7:00pm

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Diaconate Education 7:30pm

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Bible Study 9:00am 7:30pm

28 -9:00am Trustee Mtg -10:00 am YPU -Noon W2W

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Youth Sunday

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3:00 p.m. “How to Study Your Bible” Seminar—facilitated by Rev. James McIntosh, Beverly Manor Baptist Church, Staunton

5:00 p.m. Marriage Retreat 2016: I Love You More

1:00 p.m. Soul Food Dinner after worship

Please join us

for Sunday

School every

Sunday at

9:30 a.m.

Monday Night Bible Study will resume on March 14th.

Kindred Vessels meet on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Church Office CLOSED on February 15th

For President’s Day

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SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS (Adult)

February 7 "Passover" Lesson focus: Remember and celebrate what the Lord has done. Exodus 12:1-5, (The Passover Lamb), 6-11 (The Passover Meal), 12-14 (The Passover’s Purpose)

February 14 "Feast of Weeks" Lesson focus: It is important to thank God for His blessings. Leviticus 23:15-18 (The People Were Thankful), 19-20 (The Leaders Were Thankful), 21-22 (The Poor Were Remembered)

February 21 "A Day of Atonement" Lesson focus: Nothing but blood atones for sin. Leviticus 16:11-14 (The Priest's Sins Were Forgiven), 15-19 (The People’s Sin’s Were Forgiven)

February 28 "The Feasts of Booths" Lesson focus: Remember God’s providence and provision in your wilderness moments. Leviticus 23:33-36 (God’s Ongoing Blessings), 37-38 (It Was a ‘Big Deal’), 39-43 (God’s Provision in Wilderness Moments)

Lessons from Comprehensive Bible Study Adult Student Book - Sacred Gifts and Holy Gatherings—Studies in the

Old and New Testaments, Volume 131 Number 2. 2015 Cook Communications Ministries (David C. Cook)

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If you know your Bible, Sunday School needs you. If you don't know your Bible, then you need Sunday School.