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VOLUME XVII Number30 Sunday, August 21, 2016

Annual theme: Becoming More and More Like Jesus

Ephesians 2:10

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”

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Church Office: 202.842.0233 * Facsimile: 202.842.4574Church Office: 202.842.0233 * Facsimile: 202.842.4574

Email: mail:

Website:

Please send any news or announcements for Second HandsPlease send any news or announcements for Second Hands

to the church before 10:30 a.m. on the preceding Tuesday.to the church before 10:30 a.m. on the preceding Tuesday.

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OUR CALENDAR

AT A GLANCE

Today: Sunday, August 21, 2016

9:45 a.m. Church School

11:00 a.m. Education Sunday and Back to School Sunday,

Rev. JoAnn Pumphrey, Preaching

Friday, August 26, 2016

1:00 p.m. Share Distribution

Saturday, August 27, 2016

10:00a.m. Joint Board Meeting

Sunday, August 28, 2016

11:00a.m. Worship Service, Min. Kenneth Thomas, Preaching

Monday, September 5, 2016

Labor Day

Monday, September 5, 2016

Thursday, September 9, 2016

136th Annual Session of the National Baptist Convention, Kansas City, Missouri.

Saturday, September 10, 2016

10:00 a.m. Board of Trustees Meeting

Verse of the Week

“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge;and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.”

Proverbs 18:15

Daily BibleReadings

“For the word of the Lord is right; and all his works are done in truth.”

Psalm 33:4

Romans 12

Sunday vs. 1-3

Monday vs. 3-6

Tuesday vs. 7-9

Wednesday vs. 10-12

Thursday vs. 13-15

Friday vs. 16-18

Saturday vs. 19-21

Prayer of the Week

Dear Heavenly Father, I seek your counsel, I invoke your spirit, Help me discern, as nothing escapes your sight. Guide me Lord. Give me a healthy spirit, a clear eye and wisdom. Help me identify, any presence of the enemy, trying to tempt or trap me, into the sin of pride or vanity. Set me free of my flesh, so that I may see with the eyes of Christ. Let me identify the spirit, behind any choices, I must make. May your Holy Spirit fill me, and take control, so that I only need, to walk in obedience. For you alone are holy, you are my sovereign Lord, and all my decisions, must glorify you, and your beloved Son, Jesus Christ. In His sweet and holy name, Amen.

Prayerforanxiety.com

(Submitted by Judge Mary Terrell)

August Birthdays

Genevieve Lucas / 2
Jannette Alston / 5
Malion Bartley / 5
Henry Bost / 9
Cynthia Broadus / 9
Char Broadus / 10
Lonnice Proctor / 16
Willie Dunham / 20
Taiveon Tyler / 20
Francisco Borges / 21
Robert Harlan / 21
Cori Broadus / 22
Christin Proctor / 22
Joyce Bunn / 24
Linda Powell / 24
Rev. Keith Norman / 26

Pastor’s Office Hours

Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and by appointment

Prayer Requests

Please remember to pray for:

Sis. Qalbi Ashford

Sis. Almeta Bartley

Sis. Ernestine Bartley

Bro. Vaughn Bennett

Ms. Patricia Belcher

Sis. Era Jolly Branch

Bro. Donald Brown

Sis. Olweln Brown

Sis. Cynthia Broadus

Sis. Amora Campbell

Rev. Dr. Cornelius Carter, Jr.

Bro. Malvin Cousins, Stoddard East

Rev. Dr. Henry Gaston

Sis. Kathryn Gatling

Sis. Crystal Gilmore

Bro. Sidney Glee

Sis. Lelia Graves

Bro. Steven Fields

Deas. Elsie Hammond at home

Bro. Jessie Harvisat home

Deas. Mary Hodges

Bro. Rand Hodges

Sis. Minnie James at home

Sis. Patricia Jackson

Bro. Welford Jackson, Layhill Genesis

The Lucas Family

Sis. Josephine Lawrence

Sis. Doris Little at home

Bro. William Little at home

Sis. Rebecca King at home

The McCrea/Goodloe Family

Ms. Peggy McMickle

Deas. Ozella Mitchell

Deas. Elaine Nolton

Bro. Bradford Rainey

Bro. Horace Lee Rainey

Dea. James Robinson

Sis. Joy Scales

The Savoy Family

Dea. Charles Thomas, United Medical Center

Sis. Annie West and Family

Those who are Homeless

Our Youth

Peace in the World

Victims of Gun Violence

Flood Victims in Louisiana

Fire Victims in California

Mary Hodgescalled on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. She wanted the church to know that she was thinking about us and that she is doing alright.

Announcements

National PreparednessMonth

September is the first month of fall, when most of the kids head back to school, and our traditional month when we celebrate preparedness. Due to the success of last year’s theme, “Don’t Wait, Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today,” the Department of Homeland Security will be returning this September with a continuing emphasis on preparedness for youth- especially teens, older adults, and people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs. We're excited about the opportunity to help you and your family learn more about emergencies and how to be prepared whenever or wherever they strike.
As is the tradition, each week of National Preparedness Month has a designated theme:
•Week 1 (August 28-September 3): Promote National Preparedness Month
•Week 2 (September 4-10): Preparing Family and Friends
•Week 3 (September 11-17): Preparing Through Service
•Week 4 (September 18-24): Individual Preparedness
•Week 5 (September 25-30): Lead-up to National PrepareAthon! Day
More information about each of these themes is available on Ready.gov/september, where you can also find social media content, 2016 NPM logo, graphics, and more to share with your friends and family.

Summer Choir

During June and continuing through September, the Sanctuary Choir welcomes guest singers to join us. There are no rehearsalsand the music is a little less ambitious than at worship during the remainder of the year. If you are interested in singing please contact the Church office.

National Baptist Convention

The 136thAnnual Session of the National Baptist Convention will be held at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri from Monday, September 5 through Thursday, September 9, 2016.

Wanted

I am looking for a room to rent. Single Christian lady. Call 202-841-2479 for more information.

UMC Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning

The following healthcare certificate programs are now forming at United Medical Center (UMC), formerly Greater Southeast Community Hospital: Dialysis Technician, Direct Support Professional, EKG Technician, Medical Assistant, MedicalTerminology and Anatomy, Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician and Phlebotomy Technician. Information sessions and the CASAS is required before registration. UMC offers both on Tuesday 10:00 am and Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. No appointment necessary. To speak with someone, please call 202-574-6854. Programs are free to residents of the District of Columbia.

Church Office 202-842-0233 * Facsimile 202-842-4574Church Office 202-842-0233 * Facsimile: 202-842-4574

Email mail

Website

Please send any news or announcements for Second HandsPlease send any news or announcements for Second Hands

to the church before 10:30 a.m. on the Tuesday preceding publication.to the church before 10:30 a.m. on the Tuesday preceding publication.

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Church Office 202-842-0233 * Facsimile 202-842-4574Church Office 202-842-0233 * Facsimile: 202-842-4574

Email mail

Website

Please send any news or announcements for Second HandsPlease send any news or announcements for Second Hands

to the church before 10:30 a.m. on the Tuesday preceding publication.to the church before 10:30 a.m. on the Tuesday preceding publication.

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Sunday School Lectionary

Today, August 21, 2016, the Adult Class covered Romans 11, “Grafted In”.

Central Thought: Even as we remember God’s mercy, we should fear His wrath no matter our background. God can graft in-and prune awayanyone. May hearts be softened to hear the truth about Jesus.

Key Verse: Romans 11:22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.

Source: Summer 2016 Standard Lesson Quarterly, Standard Publishing

Sunday School starts at 9:45 a.m. Classes are offered for children and adults. Deas. Wandra Brown is the children’s teacher and Sis. Sharon Malone is the teacher for adults.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT SECOND BAPTIST

The history of Second Baptist Church is based upon our faith in God and the spiritual evolution of the Groups i.e. boards, auxiliaries, clubs, groups and organizations within that institution. The richness of that history may be defined by the dedication and commitment of our members and their willingness to grow and change with the needs of our membership and those of the Greater Washington community. It is written that "Christian Education as an organized process which provides the community of faith opportunities to grow, to explore theological and societal understandings of the history and traditions of our faith."Education distributes literature, guided by the Bible, which is the curriculum for the study of information with its implications for the Christian lifestyle.

At Second Baptist Christian Education plays an intricate and active role in the religious life of this branch of zion. Deaconess Wandra W. Brown serves as our Director of Christian Education.

Church Office 202-842-0233 * Facsimile 202-842-4574Church Office 202-842-0233 * Facsimile: 202-842-4574

Email mail

Website

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to the church before 10:30 a.m. on the Tuesday preceding publication.to the church before 10:30 a.m. on the Tuesday preceding publication.