SGBC Newsletter Volume 1, Edition 1

August 1, 2020 SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH Volume 1, Edition 1
REV. DR. REGINALD WOULLARD, PASTOR

MINISTERING DURING A PANDEMIC

FORCED OUT: MINISTRY WITHOUT BUILDINGS Inside this issue

Churches across America cannot use the buildings they have. We are in the Page 2: Forced Out
midst of a real experience that is showing all of us that the church is the people Childcare Provider’s Insight
and not a building.
Page 3: Birthday / Anniversary
Amid the crisis, we are finding out how the church can be the church, while not Scripture / Prayer
physically gathering. We use the words “social distancing,” but we are actually Scholarship Winners
“physically distancing.” We can still connect socially on FaceTime, Zoom, and
Facebook Live. The church is finding new opportunities to connect with peo- Page 4: Giving / Manage Your Money
ple.
Page 5: Return to School
While our physical gatherings have been prohibited, the work of ministry has
not slowed. In many cases, the church is stepping up and serving its people and Page 6: Sick & Bereaved
those in need to a higher level than at any time before. Pastors and church lead- Announcements
ers are connecting with their people online intentionally every day. The world is Encouragement
looking to the Church for answers in this season. Pandemic Mission Statement

Here are just a few examples. Special points of interest

Church staff are making phone calls and texts to all members to check on their • The building is locked, but the
needs. church is open!
Churches that have never streamed a service are now streaming. Media ministry
is working more than they ever have to seize the opportunity to send the Gospel • Stay connected by joining all the
out through media and online services. online services and conference
Ministry has not stopped. The doors of the buildings may be shut but people are call Sunday School!
still advancing the cause of Christ. Is this a new normal that we can sit back and
watch? Absolutely not. The reality is while ministry opportunities are on the in- • Do your part to win this war—
crease, many churches are seeing a decrease in giving. I have heard of churches stay home if possible, wear a
with 70-80% reduction in tithes and offerings. We must double our efforts to mask/gloves if you go out and
communicate what we are doing and call on the Church to join us in the mission practice social distancing!
to serve others. Many people will donate to organizations that are serving those
in need, and we need our own people to see the Church serving those in need. • We are just a call away!

How can we maximize the ministry opportunity during this crisis? • Pray! Believe! Trust God!
Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
In real estate, you have heard the phrase “Location, location, location.” In this
season, we must make sure the message is clear and that it is repeated on multi-
ple platforms so that there is no doubt how we are ministering to others.

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SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
101 WARREN MOTT PARK WAY * HATTIESBURG, MS 39401 * 601 -583-9243

WEBSITE: SHADYGROVE-CHURCH.ORG
EMAIL: [email protected]

Forced Out: Ministry without Buildings (continued from Page 1)

Prayer Gatherings faithful, innovate, and lead with passion.
Call the church to pray. Model it and This too shall pass, and all the glory will
make it available online on a regular be given to the King of Kings and Lord
basis. of Lords.

Giving Options (Excerpts from an article by John Muzyka)
Continue to develop online giving op- Submitted by Maxine Coleman
tions and provide people opportunities
to give. SGBC Notes

My brothers and sisters, God is Prepare for the Future Many have asked, “when will we return
still in control. The Covid-19 Pan- to the building?”
demic has changed the way we At some date, we will return to physical
worship but it has NOT changed gatherings. Churches will need to con- Pastor Woullard is closely following the
who we are in Christ. We cannot sider if they will continue online services medical professionals and the daily up-
meet in person right now, but we or shut down to encourage people to dates. When the CDC deems this highly
can still praise our Lord and Sav- gather in person. Leadership is critical contagious disease under control and it
ior. We can still bless the name of today as we navigate the next steps. Be is safe to congregate, we will go back to
the Lord. Let’s continue to be encouraged that people are watching the physical building. Until we can meet
there for each other and let’s con- and following. You may be preaching to safely, stay prayerful, keep watching
tinue to always give God the Glo- an empty room, but do not be dis- online services and practice safety. We
ry. Stay safe, Pastor Woullard! mayed. The seeds we are planting will miss you and we miss having church in
reap a great harvest. In this season, stay personal.

“Ministry has not stopped.
The doors of the buildings may be shut
but people are still advancing the cause of Christ.”

COVID-19 PANDEMIC FROM A CHILDCARE PROVIDER’S POINT OF VIEW

Article by Shelia Smith with excerpts from the American Academy of Pediatrics
One of the first steps during a pandemic is to ensure the presence of a sensitive and responsive caregiver. Some
of the primary factors in recovery from a traumatic event such as Covid-19, is the presence of a supportive, caring
adult in a child’s life. Even when a parent is not available, children can benefit greatly from care provided by oth-
er adults (daycare providers, foster parents, relatives, and friends) who can offer them consistent, sensitive care
that helps protect them from a pandemic’s harmful effects. Social distancing should not mean social isolation,
children-especially young children-need quality time with their caregivers and other important people in their
lives. Social connectedness improves children’s chances of showing resilience to adversity. Creative approaches to
staying connected are important, examples are—writing letters, drawing pictures and online educational vide-
os. When children are bored, their level of worry and disruptive behaviors may increase. Adults can provide
options for safe activities, some examples are: (outside play, blocks, modeling clay, art, music and games) you can
involve children in brainstorming other creative ideas. Children need ample time to engage in play and other joy-
ful or learning experiences without worrying or talking about the pandemic. Be honest and explain the truth in a
child friendly way, children have the right to truthful information about what’s going on in the world, but we as
parents and adults have a responsibility to keep them safe from distress. Use age-appropriate language, watch
their reactions, and be sensitive to their level of anxiety. Self-efficacy is the sense of having ability or control-an
especially important trait during times of fear and uncertainty. Children often feel more in control when they can
play an active role in helping themselves, their families and their communities with acts of kindness and generosi-
ty. For example, children can help by following safety guidelines by washing their hands, preparing for home con-
finement, helping to cook and freeze food, volunteering in the community; or creating art for older adults or sick
friends, even sharing extra supplies with a neighbor. Mainly take care of yourselves, make time to do things that
help you relax and recuperate, “But through it all keep God first.”

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Happy Birthday! CONGRATULATIONS

August 1st—August 15th to our

Haynes, Jessilynn; Ealy, Lora; Hatten, Jermaine; Lewis, Michael; Bennett, Tishonna; Ellis Jr, Randy; Rev. Dr. R.W. Woullard, Jr.
Hamilton, Alfredia; Holder, Nola; Kern, LeAlice; Gholar, Harana; Reese Jr, Harry; Smith, Zikiria; Scholarship Winners
Thomas, Kimberly; Watts, Symora; Crosby Jr, Sylvester; Graves, Latrice;
Howze, Santana; Keyes, Devin; McInnis Sr, Johnny; Reese, Jasmine; Young, Amber; Gabrielle Bowens
Barnes, Kevin; Curry, Calvin; Jackson, Hansel; Jones, Jyra; Parkman, Kelsey; Mayfield, Rebekah;
Smith III, George; Washington, Lexi; Wolfe, Peaches; Woodson, Kenetria; McCarty, Daylon;
Davis, Bernard; Gaines, Ashanti; Gholar, Jakai; McDonald, Dorothy; Woullard, Ronald;
Allen, Casey; Bolton, Casey; Carr, Shayronl; McLaurin, Christian; Sullivan, Randy; Wilson, Adriana;
Hill, Amari; Davis-Hinton, Deniece; McLaurin, Sonya; Poole, Markel; Anderson, Angie;
Fairley, Lauryn; Hall, Gena; Crosby, Jhordyn; Rayborn, Alexica; Fairley, Xyquirreah;
Bolton, Kiandraeya; Haynes, Teresa; Hicks, Teco; Ross, Jerry; Freeman, Deja; Gray, Bria;
Harris, Sidney; Richardson, Michael; Broach, Aaiden; Coleman, Eunice; Jackson, Linda;
Johnson, Keesler; Lee, Wykeelin; Lindsey, Christa; McCullum, Kimmerico; Moffett, Martia;
Parham, Katrina; Thames, Ajaycia; Walker, T'Kara; Wilson, Laderrick; Beckley, Janice;
Booth, Kishua; Drake, Anthony; Kyser Jr, Terance; Jackson, Kendria; Jamison, Kevin;
McCullum, Erin; McNair, Cora; Allen, Cecil; Duncan, Sanchez; Gaddis, Tevon; Jones, Jakoven;
Jones, Jakarri; Magee, Deborah; McCann, Jarvis; McCullum, Ka'Mayiah; Sartin, Carolyn;
Cooley, Octavious; Baldwin, Khaalis; Bowens, Lucy; Holliday-Jones, Lia; Johnson, Althea;
McPhail, Dorothy; Wolfe, Nellie; Brown, Darien; Davis, Ira; Ellis III, Allen; Hayes, Millie;
Murray, Fred; Myers, Tara; Wolfe, Tristen

Dahmer, Phillip & Rochelle; Dahmer Jr, Vernon & Lue; Daniels, Stacy & Lynn; Kelli Hathorn
Ellis, Charlie & Merttrue; Johnson Sr, Min Marcus & Faye; Watson, James & Melissa; Paris Howell
Thorne Jr ,Dea Hardy & Arneda; Kellen, Johnnie & Brenda; VanBuren, Tameka & Victor
Tanner Patrick
(August 1st—August 15th) 3

OUR CHOICE IS TO BE HOLY AS OUR GOD IS HOLY

1 Peter 1:15-16 But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God-who
chose you to be his children--is holy. For He Himself has said, "You must be holy
because I am holy." (NLT)
Romans 12:2 Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God trans-
form you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what
God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect His will
really is. (NLT)
PRAYER: Dear God, I want to be more like You every day. I want to be holy like
You are holy. Make my heart holy so that I can live a life pleasing to YOU. In Jesus
Name Amen. It is so. It is well. It is done.
To God be the Glory!
Yours in Christ,
Rev. Cathy Ross Woulard

GIVING INFORMATION 5 EASY WAYS TO MANAGE YOUR MONEY
DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
ACCESS ACS
INSTRUCTIONS By Emily Pandise Submitted by Joyce Woullard
Go to shadygrove-church.org.
Click “Online Giving.” Com- Right now, spending habits are changing, for better or worse.
plete the “Giving Details.” You With unemployment at an all-time high and many people working from
can sign in as a guest or create home, your budget could be totally different from usual. You may be tight
an account. on money or have a little extra cash in your pocket.
CASH APP & VENMO APP Regardless of which end of the spectrum you’re on, now is a great time to
INSTRUCTIONS make sure your finances are in good health. Here are five tips to keep your
Download and open the Cash money matters in order.
app or Venmo mobile app.
Enter the amount you want to 1. Keep a spending diary.
send. Tap “Pay.” Enter the Track every dollar you spend. It’s the foundation of a great budget. Even if
email address. Enter what you you're doing generally well financially, it’s important to keep checking
are sending the payment for. where your dollars are going. You can keep your diary in an app, like Mint,
Tap “Pay.” or store it as a note on your phone. The combo of a good old-fashioned
pen and paper also works — whatever method provides the least barriers
“GIVE, AND IT WILL BE for you.
GIVEN TO YOU; GOOD
MEASURE, PRESSED DOWN, 2. Check in on your money.
SHAKEN TOGETHER, AND Next, review your finances regularly. This step is key to making sure that
RUNNING OVER…” things are running smoothly and keeps you from overspending on things
BECAUSE GOD LOVES A like overdraft or late payment fees. Even if your budget works well, it’s
important to look under the hood and check in every week or two. You
CHEERFUL GIVER. don’t want to be looking so often that it becomes an obsession, but often
LUKE 6:38 NKJV enough that you’ll catch any mistakes.

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE 3. Think about your purchase priorities.
WHEN PAYING YOUR You can only spend your money once. When you’re tracking your spend-
ing and looking at the big picture regularly, you will be more aware of what
TITHES, PLEASE CALL you are doing with your money and can make more empowered decisions.
For example, if you don’t care about buying takeout, there’s no need to
THE CHURCH OFFICE AT spend money on that if you would rather be using those dollars to work
toward your savings goals or building an emergency fund.
(601) 583-9243, EXT. 9.
4. Save, even if it’s only a little.
4 If you can afford it, save a little money. Think of it as paying yourself first.
Having power over your finances is all about planning, and a lot of that
power comes from having some money saved for when you really need it.
Even if you’re not the planning type, you can automate your savings ac-
count to do this so you never have to think twice about it. You don’t need
a lot; even $10 or $20 a month can do it. So, if you have that money, try to
put it away.

5. Go easy on yourself.
Money is an emotional thing — and so is living through a pandemic. If
you mess up, it will most likely be OK. And if it’s not, you can do your
best to recover. Use these tips to keep your finances in good health. Any
step in the right direction, no matter how small, is worth it.

RETURN TO SCHOOL DURING COVID-19

Source: American Academy of Pediatrics (Condensed Version) Submitted by Lettie Burger

A big question parents have right now is how students touch their mouths or noses a lot. Secondary school
can go back to school safely during COVID-19. The students should wear cloth face masks, especially
latest American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advice when they can't stay a safe distance apart.
says children learn best when they are in school. How- Classroom changes. To help limit student interaction
ever, returning to school in person needs careful steps outside the classroom, schools can:
in place to keep students and staff safe.
Have teachers move between classrooms, rather
Ideally, local school leaders, public health experts, edu- than having students fill the hallways during
cators and parents can work together to decide how and passing periods.
when to reopen schools. These decisions will need to
take into account the spread of COVID-19 in the com- Allow students to eat lunches at their desks or in
munity, as well as whether schools are able to make in- small groups outdoors instead of in crowded
person learning safe. Schools and families should also lunchrooms.
prepare to go back to virtual learning if COVID cases
increase in the community. Leave classroom doors open to help reduce high
touch surfaces such as doorknobs.
Why students should go back to school–safely
Schools provide more than just academics to children Buses, hallways and playgrounds
and adolescents. In addition to reading, writing and Since these are often crowded spaces, schools can:
math, children learn social and emotional skills, get ex-
ercise and access to mental health support and other Give bus riders assigned seats and require them to
things that cannot be provided with online learning. For wear a cloth face coverings while on the bus.
many families, school is where kids get healthy meals, Encourage students who have other ways to
access to the internet, and other vital services. get to school to use those options.

What schools can do At school, mark hallways and stairs with one-way
To stay safe, there are a number of steps schools should arrows on the floor to cut down on crowding
take to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. They in the halls.
include:
Outdoor activities are encouraged, so students
Physical distancing should be allowed to use the playground in
The goal should be to stay at least 6 feet apart to help small groups.
prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
However, spacing desks at least 3 feet apart and avoid- Other considerations
ing close contact may have similar benefits for students- In addition to having plans in place to keep students
-especially if students wear cloth face coverings and do safe, there are other factors that school communities
not have symptoms of illness. need to address:
Students at higher risk
Teachers and staff, who are likely more at risk of getting While COVID-19 school policies can reduce risk, they
COVID-19 from other adults than from children at will not prevent it entirely. Even with safety steps in
school, should stay the full 6 feet apart from each other place, some students with high-risk medical condi-
and students when possible. Teachers and staff should tions may need to continue distance learning or other
also wear cloth face coverings and limit in-person meet- accommodations. Talk with your pediatrician and
ings with other adults. school staff (including school nurses) to determine if
your child can safely return to school.
When possible, outdoor spaces can be used for instruc- Remember
tion and meals. Students should also have extra space to Returning to school during the COVID-19 pandemic
spread out during activities like singing and exercising. may not feel like normal – at least for a while. But hav-
ing safety plans – and making sure schools have the
Cloth face coverings & hand hygiene resources needed to follow them – can help protect
Frequent hand washing with soap and water is im- students, teachers, staff, and families.
portant for everyone. In addition, all adults should NOTE: To read this article in its entirety visit-
wear cloth face coverings. Preschool and elementary
students can benefit from wearing masks if they do not 5

Sick Member ANNOUNCEMENTS

Zikiria Smith Gertrude Maxwell Online Bible Study is Wednesday at 7:00 pm and Sunday Wor-
Peaches Wolfe Jessie Shelby ship Service is at 10:45 am. You can join both services by going
James Wolfe Tamiko Cooley to the church’s website shadygrove-church.org, Facebook or
Dea. Chester Hopkins YouTube—Shady Grove Baptist Church Hattiesburg.

HONORING We have Sunday School by conference call every Sunday at
9:30 am. You can join by dialing (701) 802-5043; access code
THE LIFE & LEGACY OF 322418.

Rep. John Lewis Drive By Holy Communion is every first Sunday at the R. W.
Civil Rights Icon Woullard Jr. Family Life Center from 9 am to 10 am.
The Conscience of Congress
Thank You For Youth Bible Study has a weekly Zoom meeting to maintain
Getting Into “Good Trouble” connections, inform and look at our current conditions from a
Biblical perspective. The video chat is every Wednesday from
6:00—6:30 pm. Please contact Rev. Mary Carter at (601) 297-
5796, for more information.

Please join us for Corporate Prayer every Saturday morning at
8:00 am. You can join by dialing (720) 740-9642; access code
4402008.

If you are sick or know someone who is sick, please contact
the church office at (601) 583-9243, ext. 9. If you are in be-
reavement, please let us know so we can be in prayer for you.

SGBC Shady Grove,
PANDEMIC YOU CAN!
RESPONSE MISSION WE WILL NOT LET OUR FAITH WAIVER. Hebrews 10:23

PROTECT Best,
Stacey
the vulnerable!
--
TAKE CARE OF Stacey Blalock Henry, Ph.D.

the sick!

EMPOWER

the healthy!

SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
101 WARREN MOTT PARK WAY * HATTIESBURG, MS 39401 * 601 -583-9243

WEBSITE: SHADYGROVE-CHURCH.ORG
EMAIL: [email protected]