1879 “THE THIRTY-SIXTH YEAR OF OUR SECOND CENTURY” 2015 SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH 3310 E. COMMERCE STREET, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78220 ROBERT L. JEMERSON, D. MIN., PASTOR THE TELLER THE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE CHURCH Only one life Only what’s done It’ll soon be past For God will last! January 11, 2015 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. Services “God make this house of worship we have raised to Thee wide enough to receive all who need human love, fellowship and the Father’s care and narrow enough to shut out envy, pride and hate. Make its threshold smooth that it may be no stumbling block to childhood weakness or straying feet, but rugged and strong enough to turn back the tempter’s power. God make this house of worship the gateway to Thy eternal Kingdom.” THE EARLY MORNING SERVICE Sunday, January 11, 2015 8:00 A.M. ENTER TO WORSHIP — DEPART TO SERVE The Preparation for Worship “Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 The Prelude “All Creatures Of Our God And King” arr. Hopson Mrs. LaFaye Duren, Organist The Call To Worship Rev. Jemerson The Invocation Rev. Jemerson WORSHIP IN PRAISE The Opening Hymn of Praise No. 503 “Since Jesus Came Into My Heart” The Responsive Reading Ephesians 1:1-12 Pew Bible Page 886 WORSHIP IN MEDITATION The Hymn of Prayer “Sweet Hour Of Prayer” No. 640 Silent Meditation The Congregational Prayer “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever Amen.” Pastoral Prayer Minister/Deacon Welcome Rev. Jemerson Announcements (Opportunities for Worship and Service) WORSHIP IN GIVING The Offertory Sentence The Offering Minister Ushers *THE DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. WORSHIP IN PROCLAMATION Ministry of Music The Israelites Choir The Sermon “Made New Out Of The Old” Rev. Jemerson Text: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 The Invitation To Discipleship Rev. Jemerson The Benediction Rev. Jemerson The Postlude “Prelude In B Flat Major” Bach Mrs. LaFaye Duren, Organist ******************************************************* You are invited to have Breakfast in the Rev. S. H. James, Jr. Fellowship Hall immediately following the 8:00 A.M. Worship Service. Please stay and share with us in Sunday School at 9:40 A.M. THE TELLER Sunday, January 11, 2015 11:00 A.M. ENTER TO WORSHIP - DEPART TO SERVE The Preparation for Worship “Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 9:40 A.M. ORDER OF WORSHIP Sunday School We have classes for all ages. Let more of us resolve to become regular members of the Sunday School! 10:45 A.M. Morning Prayer and Praise Team 10:55 A.M Organ Prelude arr. Hopson “All Creatures Of Our God And King” Mrs. LaFaye Duren, Organist (The congregation is requested to engage in private meditation.) 11:00 A.M. The Call To Worship Rev. Jemerson The Introit “My Tribute” The Chancel Choir *The Morning Hymn “Standing On The Promises” THE RESPONSIVE READING Psalm 121:1-8 No. 410 Rev. Jemerson Minister: I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. People: He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. Minister: The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. People: The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. Minister: Let us pray. THE INVOCATION Rev. Jemerson THE CHORAL RESPONSE “He Is Exalted” The Chancel Choir The Gospel “Singing Hallelujah” The Scripture Lesson James 4:1-8 The Cancel Choir Pew Bible Page 917 The Anthem The Chancel Choir “There’s Something About That Name” THE CONSECRATION PERIOD (Organ Meditation and Prayer) The Recognition of our Visitors The Pastoral Observations Jordan Freeman Rev. Jemerson THE PRESENTATION OF HIS TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS Offertory Commitment: “Will a man rob God? But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings” (Mal 3:8).“Upon the first day of the week let everyone of you lay by him in store as God has prospered him” (1 Cor. 16:2). “God loveth a cheerful giver” (II Cor. 9:7). The Offertory Music Offering Ushers *THE DOXOLOGY: Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. THE MUSIC OF PREPARATION The Chancel Choir “Faithful Over A Few Things” THE SERMON Rev. Jemerson “They Lived And Stood Upon Their Feet” Text: “Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live. So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood up upon their feet, an exceeding great army. Then he said unto me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel: behold, they say, Our bones are dried, and our hope is lost: we are cut off for our parts.” Ezekiel 37:9-11 THE RESPONSE TO GOD’S WORD Rev. Jemerson The Invitation To Discipleship The Chancel Choir “He Knows How Much You Can Bear” The Benediction Rev. Jemerson THE RECESSIONAL “Trumpet Fanfare” Mrs. LaFaye Duren, Organist THE POSTLUDE “Prelude In B Flat Major” Mrs. LaFaye Duren, Organist Blackmon Bach ANNOUNCEMENTS WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOUR HEALING Deacon Robert Carter Deacon Thomas Bowman Paramount Rehabilitation Mrs. Ola Crenshaw Paramount Rehabilitation Trustee Rosemary Deen Park Lane West Mr. Ulyses Lamkin SAMMC Mr. Roger Stiles Coronado Rehab Mrs. Merle White Paramount Rehabilitation SYMPATHY The Officers and members of Second Baptist Church extend sincere words of sympathy to: The Cooper Family in the loss of their loved one and our member Mr. Marcellus Cooper. The funeral service for Mr. Cooper will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2015, 11:30 A.M. in the Lewis Funeral Home Chapel, 811 South W.W. White Road, San Antonio, Texas. THANK YOU CARDS, LETTERS AND CALLS To Rev. Jemerson and the Second Baptist Church Family: Dr. Lawrence and Mrs. Gerald Harkless and Family and Mrs. Willie Lois Grant and Family send: “We sincerely thank you for all the love and concern shown to us during the time of bereavement at the passing of our mother, Mrs. Curtis V. Butler. Your kindnesses were greatly appreciated and will always be remembered. May God’s richest blessings continue to flow to each of you.” Dr. Hilliard and Mrs. Claudette Floyd and Family send: “The family of Doris Durkee Taylor acknowledges with grateful appreciation your kind expression of sympathy. Thank you for your kind words and condolences.” Mrs. Rose Cook sends: “God is a great God and he knows best, never making a mistake. I thank God for my Second Baptist Church Family. To have a loved one, my sister depart from this place is difficult. Thank you for your prayers, calls, visits, sunshine and love. It helps to know you are not alone. To my pastor and wife, you are a #1 class act, second to none. To God Be The Glory. In Him I pray.” MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY Wednesday, January 14, 2015 Church Family Dinner 6:00 P.M. FOOD SERVICE VOLUNTEERS - SERVING TEAM 1 Ella Saine, Kathy Corley, Henry Embry, Helen Embry, Barbara Smith, Barbara Grady, Dorothy Jones Bible Study 6:30 P.M. Teacher: Deacon Bruce Scott CHURCH NURSERY The Church Nursery is open for children, ages 6 months to 4 years, for the 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. Worship Services, also for MidWeek Prayer and Bible Study. The nursery is also open for Business Meetings and special events. CITY-WIDE WOMEN’S MISSIONARY COUNCIL The City-Wide Women’s Missionary Council will be held Monday, January 12, 2015, 5:00 P.M. at West End Baptist Church, 925 Culebra Street, San Antonio, Texas. Reverend Michael Jolla, Pastor. Everyone is invited. HOMEWORK AT SECOND (H.A.S) Monday through Thursday. Students will work on their homework assignments. Tutoring is available for all students. A meal is provided and students will have recreational time after they have completed their homework, (bowling and basketball). If you are interested in volunteering or enrolling a student, please contact Rev. Keith Jackson at 227-2605. INTERCESSORY PRAYER MINISTRY Prayer requests may be placed in the prayer boxes located in the Narthex and the Rev. S. H. James, Jr. Fellowship Hall. Homebound members may phone in their prayer requests to the church office, 227-2605. “For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;” Romans 1:9 SOUND SYSTEM OPERATORS Bob Levy is the Sound System Operator for the 8:00 A.M. Worship Service and Trustee Calvin Bateman is the Sound System Operator for the 11:00 A.M. Worship Service. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?” Romans 10:13-14 SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH BOOKSTORE The Second Baptist Church Bookstore is now open! Located in the Second Baptist Church Community Center, the bookstore offers opportunities for persons to grow spiritually in their Christian Walk, Marriage, Family, Finances, Prayer Life, and other areas of their Christian living. There are even offerings for children and teens. Come visit on Wednesday evenings before and after Midweek Services, and on Sunday mornings following the 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. Worship Services. FELLOWSHIP DINNER AND CONGREGATIONAL QUARTERLY MEETING Friday, January 30, 2015 The Quarterly Fellowship Dinner will be a “FISH FRY.” Please join us for a special Fish Fry meal, Friday, January 30, 2015 at 6:15 P.M. in the Rev. S.H. James, Jr. Fellowship Hall hosted by the Church Ministers. The Business Meeting and Praise Service will begin at 7:00 P.M. in the Sanctuary. MATRONS’ GUILD The Matron’s Guild will meet on Monday, January 12, 2015, 4:00 P.M. in the church lounge. All members are asked to be present. MAHOGANY BRAIN CHALLENGE Students in 3rd thru 8th grades interested in being part of the Second Baptist Church Team for the Mahogany Brain Challenge Team, please contact Mr. Brandon Young at 227-9974 for information. DEACON OF THE WEEK January 11-17, 2015 The Deacon of the Week is Deacon James Hudson. Members may call the Pastor or the Deacon of the Week to express concerns. Deacon Hudson can be reached at 646-0670. CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Marcelynn Elizabeth Ball Saine. Marcelynn graduated December 30, 2014 from The University of Texas/San Antonio with a Masters Degree in Social Work. Marcelynn graduated with a 3.8 Grade Point Average. CONTEMPORARIES CHOIR 42ND ANNIVERSARY The Contemporaries will observe their 42nd Anniversary on Sunday, February 15, 2015, 4:00 P.M., in the Sanctuary. Theme: “Renew Your Singing Spirit” Psalm 51:10 Chairpersons: Mrs. Alice Powell-Brown and Mrs. Argra Thompson OPPORTUNITY FOR CHRISTIAN LEARNING JANUARY 26-29, 2015 SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH WILL HOST THE BAPTIST MINISTER’S UNION CITYWIDE INSTITUDE 5:00 P.M. TO 6:45 P.M. THE CITYWIDE WORSHIP SERVICE WILL BE AT 7:00 P. M. WITH THE REV. DR. TERRY K. ANDERSON PREACHING. PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. ADVISORY COUNCIL The Advisory Council will meet on Monday, January 12, 2015, 6:00 P.M. in the Chapel. All members are asked to be present. Please contact Mrs. Sandra Ojimadu 680-9651 for any additional information. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH WEBSITE You are invited to visit the Second Baptist Church website at www.secondbaptistsat.org for information about our church ministries and upcoming events. You can listen to recent sermons. Also, you can follow us on Facebook for more news and photos of events at Second Baptist Church. SAVE THE DATE PROGRESSIVE NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION MIDWINTER BOARD MEETING JANUARY 18-23 2015 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FELLOWSHIP DINNER AND CONGREGATIONAL QUARTERLY MEETING Friday, January 30, 2015 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ INSTALLATION OF CHURCH OFFICERS The Installation of Church Officers will be held Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. A Roster of all elected Church Officers and pictures are needed in the church office no later than Wednesday, January 28, 2015 for the Installation Service Bulletin. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Contemporaries Choir 42nd Anniversary Sunday, February 15, 2015 4:00 P.M. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lenten Devotions and Lunch Thursdays, February19, 26, 2015 Thursdays, March 5, 12,19, 26, 2015 Thursday, April 2, 2015 11:30 A.M. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Martin Luther King Guild Annual Soul Food Dinner Sunday, February 22, 2015, 1:00 P.M. Second Baptist Church Community Center 2015 Gifts THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS. We have not reached our goal. Today, Two Million Four Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand One Hundred and Fifty-One Dollars has been received. Members and friends who wish to give weekly, please use the offering envelopes in your offering package or the envelopes in the back of the pews. The church is asking every member and friend to give $20.00 a week for 52 weeks to equal $1,040.00 for the year 2015. If you have given we are grateful, however more is needed to reach our goal. Anything that you give over and beyond is appreciated and needed greatly. DO NOT STOP GIVING. SPECIAL MORTGAGE PAYMENT PLAQUE We are offering members and friends a special opportunity for their names to be recorded in the Second Baptist Church Community Center on a bronze circular plaque entitled “The Monthly Payment Circle.” Each member or friend who gives $1,000.00 beyond their tithes and offerings will be listed. $9,000.00 has been given for the first month payment. $14,000.00 is required. If you would like to give $1,000.00 by the 31st of October your name will be recorded in the second circle. There will be 4 circles for the year ending December 2015. The first plaque was unveiled and was installed at the Second Baptist Church Community Center during the 135th Church Anniversary. Please take time to see it. “SERMON NOTES” Who were the Main Characters? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Why and where is this Text in the Bible? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ What other Scriptures were mentioned and what were the main points?________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ What were the meanings of the illustrations? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ How did the Message affect your spiritual and moral life? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Suggested Sermon Scriptures _____________________________ ______________________________________________________ THIS WEEK’S OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE AND FELLOWSHIP MONDAY 9:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 6:30 P.M. Exercise Program-SBCCC Matrons’ Guild Meeting Goodwill Committee Texas Southern Alumni Meeting Brotherhood Council Bible Study Brethren: “The Altar, Tabernacle and Law.” Exodus 30:1-38, 31:1-8 Rev. Lowell Johnson, Teacher TUESDAY 6:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. Choral Readers National Council Negro Women Israelites Choir Rehearsal WEDNESDAY 9:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M. 6:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M. Exercise Program-SBCCC Church Family Dinner - Team 1 Midweek Bible Study Youth Choir Rehearsal Junior Choir Rehearsal Cherub Choir Rehearsal Instruments of Praise Chancel Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY 9:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. Exercise Program-SBCCC Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal Drill Team Practice Mahogany Brain Challenge Practice Contemporaries Choir Rehearsal FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. 7:00 P.M. Exercise Program-SBCCC Second Praise Choir Rehearsal SATURDAY 8:00 A.M. Seventh-Day Adventist Conference Boy and Cub Scout Committee Sunday School Council Boy and Cub Scout Meeting Girl Scout Meeting Sunday School Teachers Meeting Hospitality Committee Meeting 9:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M. *Second Baptist Church Community Center (SBCCC) CHURCH DIRECTORY ROBERT L. JEMERSON, D. MIN., PASTOR RESIDENCE: 11402 FOREST SQUARE 78233 Office Phone: 227-2605 Residence Phone: 653-6273 Email address: [email protected] Website: www.secondbaptistsat.org ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR: Rev. Keith Jackson CHURCH SECRETARY: Mrs. Elena Winfrey PASTOR’S SECRETARY: Mrs. Nancy Willridge OFFICERS BOARD OF DEACONS Deacon Alley Jackson, Chairperson BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trustee Louis Levy, Chairperson TREASURER Deacon Richmond Smith Mr. Ray Grant, Assistant Treasurer FINANCE CHAIRPERSON Deacon Charles Thurston BUDGET DIRECTOR Deacon Thomas Washington SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT Deacon Wallace Pope Trustee James Galimore, Assistant Superintendent COMMITTEES CHARITY Trustee Rosemary Deen, Chairperson Mrs. Gladys Dixon, Co-Chairperson GOODWILL Mrs. Barbara Reed, Chairperson Mrs. Mary Johnson Co-Chairperson HISTORICAL Mrs. Geraldine Smedler, Chairperson Mrs. Barbara Greene, Co-Chairperson PERSONNEL Deacon Bruce Scott, Chairperson TRANSPORTATION Deacon Daniel Martin, III, Chairperson SENIOR MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION Ms. Patricia Mitchell, Coordinator YOUTH AWARDS Mrs. Simone Isom, Chairperson AUXILIARIES BOY SCOUTS Deacon Patrick Lewis, Chartered Representative Mr. Henry Embry, Committee Chairperson Mr. Charles McKinney, Scoutmaster Mr. Daniel Young, Assistant Scoutmaster BROTHERHOOD COUNCIL Rev. Lowell Johnson, Director CUB SCOUTS Mrs. Argra Nell Thompson, Cub-Master EMERGENCY HEALTH CARE Dr. George Hilliard, Coordinator Dr. Shirley Davis, Assistant Coordinator Dr. Eula Pines, Assistant Coordinator EVANGELISM Mrs. Conchetta Brown, President GIRL SCOUTS Mrs. Bridget Lewis-McKinney, Coordinator HOSPITALITY Mrs. Erma Jackson, President MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SERVICE GUILD Mrs. Erma “Candi” Ellis-Davis, President MATRONS’ GUILD Mrs. Patricia Edwards, President MINISTERS, DEACONS & TRUSTEES’ AUXILIARY Mrs. Joanne C. Johnson, President MISSION GUILD Mrs. Mary Odukoya, President PUBLIC RELATIONS Mrs. Tobortha Samples, Chairperson RADIANCE NEWSLETTER Trustee Louis Levy, Chairperson Mrs. Tobortha Samples, Chief Editor SINGLES PARTICIPATING IN CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORS (S.P.I.C.E.) Mrs. Argra Nell Thompson, President SPEECH ARTS GUILD (Choric Reading) Mrs. Delores Doyle-Lewis, Director Mrs. Antron Nious, Sponsor Natalie Henry, Youth Director Cortney Nious, President WOMEN’S MISSIONARY UNION Mrs. Dolores Carter, President YOUTH IN ACTION FOR CHRIST (Y.A.C.) Mrs. Sandra Thomas-Ojimadu Co-Chairperson MUSIC DEPARTMENT ORGANIST Mrs. LaFaye Duren JUNIOR CHURCH MUSICIAN Mrs. Barbara Marshall CHANCEL CHOIR Deacon Samson Brown, President CHIMES CHOIR Mrs. Alice Powell-Brown, Director COMFORTERS CHOIR Trustee Helen F. Joshua, Director/Musician Mrs. Marian Olison, President CONTEMPORARIES CHOIR Mrs. Rose Cook, President GOSPEL PEARLS CHORALE Mrs. Ethel Young, Co-Chairperson HAND BELL CHOIR Mrs. Alice Powell-Brown, Director ISRAELITES CHOIR Mrs. Linda Lee, Musician JUNIOR CHOIR Jayda Ennis, President Mrs. Pamela Bell, Sponsor Mrs. Helen Embry, Musician MEN’S CHORUS Trustee Helen F. Joshua, Director Mr. Archie Brown, President PRAISE DANCE AND MIME MINISTRY Mrs. LaTonya Ellis-Beverly, Director Mrs. Nancy Willridge, Sponsor INSTRUMENTS OF PRAISE Mrs. Elaine Curry, Director Mailon Bailey, Drum Major YOUTH CHORUS Mrs. LaTonya Ellis-Beverly, Director Jasmine Blair, President USHERS CONSOLOR USHER BOARD Mrs. Madora Brown, President FIDELIA USHER BOARD Mrs. Ellon Colbert Williams, President MEN’S USHER BOARD Deacon James Shelton, President SENIOR USHER BOARD Trustee Virginia Pope, President Mrs. Bettye Lamkin, Vice President YOUTH USHER BOARD Deacon James Brown, Sponsor Ciara Anderson, President
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