101 WARREN MOTT PARKWAY * HATTIESBURG, MS 39401 * 601-583-9243 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: WWW.SHADYGROVE-CHURCH.ORG G. R. A. C . E. {GOD’ S RICHES AT CHRIST’ S EXPENSE} REV. DR. REGINALD WOULLARD, PASTOR July 2024 Volume 5 Edition 7 SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH GRACE:- God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense, is unmerited undeserved favor! The era or dispensation of grace lies in a different timeline to all other dispensations. Dispensation of Grace Dispensation of grace began immediately on the first day of the week after Jesus’ resurrection. Before Jesus death and resurrection, the world and the entire universe was in the era of law. GRACE: God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense It is referred to as the era or dispensation of grace because God reveals His undying love and favor to humanity by sacrificing his own begotten son to cleanse the sins of every human being who accepts His son. Instead of God punishing humanity, He punished or poured His wrath on His own and this is the great favor God did to humanity; grace. Every person who accepts and believes in Jesus Christ will never be punished for his/ her sins because Jesus was punished once and for all; for you and me. Salvation by grace through faith. Jesus is the greatest attorney and in the judgment seat as the accuser (Satan) stands to accuse you and me, Jesus will stand and show the marks in his hands, the mark in His side and reveal to the father the price He paid for you and me on the cross. That means, you and me, will never be judged since Jesus took away our iniquity sins and transgressions and paid the price for us. Matthews 20:28 “Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” This is the grace. Grace to inherit the kingdom of heaven at the expense of Jesus Christ. We have everything we have because of grace. We have money, cars, riches and wealth, not because we have done anything for God or we obeyed His commands, we tithe, and so on and so on; but because Jesus Christ paid the price for once and for all. Humanity did not deserve grace. We did not deserve Jesus to be cursed and die on the cross as the law demands for our sins. Instead, we are supposed to be hung on the cross and die when we sin. God is supposed to pour His wrath on us when we sin and disobey Him but because of His love for us, He gave His son to pay the price. This is grace; the undeserved favor. Read more at: www.christiantruthcenter.com/grace-gods-riches-at-christs-expense INSIDE THIS ISSUE Page 2: Upcoming Events Page 3: Remembering Events Page 4: Remembering Events Page 5: Remembering Events Page 6: Remembering Events Page 7: Remembering Events Page 8: Remembering Events Page 9: Remembering Events Page 10: Remembering Events Page 11: Vision: Many Don’t Want To Hear GRACE Page 12: Members Spotlight Baptism/Baby Dedication Page 13: National Parents’ Day Bible Trivia Page 14: Birthdays & Anniversaries Page 15: Birthdays & Anniversaries Page 16: Encouragement For July Welcome New Members Christian Jokes Page 17: Encouragement For The Young Bible Trivia Answers Christian Funnies Page 18: Word Search Puzzle Page 19: Word Search Puzzle Page 20: Sick / Shut-in / Bereaved Weekly Schedule July Church Calendar
SGBC | 2 Upcoming Events At ...
Remembering Events At ... SGBC | 3 SPRING REVIVAL WITH REV. TERRY ANDERSON
Remembering Events At ... SGBC | 4 GRADUATE’S RECOGNITION AT BACCALAUREATE SERVICE
Remembering Events At ... SGBC | 5 GRADUATE’S RECOGNITION AT BACCALAUREATE SERVICE THE REV. DR. R.W. WOULLARD JR. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Remembering Events At ... SGBC | 6 POPCORN WITH A PURPOSE YOUTH MOVIE NIGHT CHILDREN’S DAY TRIBUTE In-person (Dropbox, Cash, Check, Credit/Debit Cards) CASH APP ($sgbchburg) Online Giving (shadygrove-church.org/give) VENMO (@sgbchburg PAYPAL ([email protected]) FATHER’S DAY TRIBUTE & BREAKFAST
SGBC | 7 Remembering Events At ... VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PLANNING TEAM VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SGBC | 8 Remembering Events At ... VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL MARCH AROUND & GENERAL ASSEMBLY CLASSES
SGBC | 9 Remembering Events At ... SPIRIT STICK COMPETITION VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
SGBC | 10 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Remembering Events At ... VOLUNTEERS’ RECOGNITION
VISION: MANY PEOPLE DON’T WANT TO HEAR GRACE SGBC | 11 A person said to me, ‘You must give God 10% to receive.’ I said, ‘No! God’s Riches At…’ Before I finished speaking, the person was walking away and said to me, ‘Tell me that later.’ Many people, even those calling themselves Christians don’t want to hear GRACE: – God’s Riches At Christ Expense. They do not want to hear that we receive God’s blessings which come with Riches by GRACE not by our works (which includes tithing, sacrifices, offerings, etc.). The Bible is divided clearly into two covenants; the Old Covenant and the New Covenant. The Old Covenant is the Law while the New Covenant is GRACE and the two covenants are very different from one another. Even when the Bible is clearly divided between these two covenants (testaments), many people do not see this and the huge great differences. In the Old Covenant humanity was doing work to God for blessings, sin atonement and salvation which included sacrifices, offerings, tithing, etc. but in the New Covenant, Jesus Christ on the cross and His blood replaces all humanity work to God. For God has no pleasure in offerings, tithing and sacrifices. Heb 10:8: Above when he said, ’sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin you did not desire, neither had pleasure in them (which are offered according to the law). In the New Covenant, humanity receives God’s blessings, forgiveness of sins and salvation because Jesus paid the price on the cross not by sacrifices, offerings, tithing, etc. If you still sacrifice, tithe and give offerings to receive God’s blessings which come with riches, you are just saying that the work of Jesus Christ on the cross is all in vain; it’s nothing. You are saying that you do not need Jesus Christ, His finished work on the cross and GRACE. If tithing, offerings and sacrifices were sufficient for human to receive God blessings and salvation, God would not have sent His Son to come die on the cross. But because they were not sufficient, God had to sacrifice, offer and tithe His only begotten son on the cross once and for all for humanity to receive blessings, sin atonement and salvation. By doing the things of the Old Covenant (law) in an era of GRACE when Jesus has died on the cross, you are saying that you do not need Jesus, His shed blood and GRACE. Jesus Christ on the cross is everything that God the Father needed and needs from humanity. Jesus Christ is the tithe, the offering and the sacrifice; price paid once and for all. There is nothing else God wants from humanity except to accept and believe in His only begotten Son; accept the price paid Son, Jesus. Jesus on the cross is the only tithe, offering and sacrifice to God that is a sweetsmelling aroma. On the cross Jesus cried, ‘it is finished’ confirming to God the Father and to humanity that He has finished paying the tithe, offering and sacrifice once and for all for humanity to receive blessings, riches, sin atonement and salvation at His expense, and immediately after confirming ‘it is finished’ He gave up His spirit. The choice is yours but the best choice is Jesus on the cross. Without grace you are perishing. Without grace you are missing rapture. Accept Grace. Accept Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the salvation. His GRACE is sufficient for you. Come to grace. Come to Salvation. Receive God’s blessings which come with riches at the expense of Jesus Christ; because of the work He finished on the cross. Deut. 28:2: And all these blessings shall come on you, and overtake you, if you shall hearken unto the voice of the LORD your God. Read more at: https://www.christiantruthcenter.com/vision-manypeople-dont-want-to-hear-grace
HAVE YOU MET THESE NEW MEMBERS? • Betty is a lifetime member of Shady Grove. • She is the Prayer Warriors Ministry Leader. • Betty serves on the Witnessing Team, Homecoming, Helping Hands, Uplifters, a member of the Sisterhood and Inspirational choir and is a Sunday School teacher. • Her favorite Bible verses are Proverbs 3:5-7, Psalms 27, Psalms 91, Psalms 121, Ephesians 3:20 and Philippians 4:13. • She is the mother of two wonderful children, Kim Dagons-Williams and Willie Ray Dagons II; and the “Mimi” of two granddaughters and two grandsons, Deja, Eanae Ian, Willie Ray Dagons III (Trae) and Kale. • Betty is the daughter of the late Rev. A.D. and Beatrice Wolfe. She has six living siblings, Mamie Wolfe Magee, Willie, Sammy, Jerome and James (Alex) Wolfe. • She is a 36-year breast cancer survivor. She has volunteered with Forrest General Witness Project, Reach to Recovery (ACS), Deep South Network for Cancer Control and Camp Bluebird. • Betty is a Retired Educator. She attended Jackson State University and graduated from William Carey University with a BS degree. • Her motto is: “If I can help somebody as I travel on, then my living will not be in vain.” DO YOU KNOW BETTY DAGONS? We will have baby dedication Sunday, July 28th during the 10:45 am service. If you would like to dedicate your baby, please see Maxine Coleman. We will have Holy Baptism Sunday, July 28th at 10 am, and recognition during the 10:45 am service. If you would like to be baptized, please see Deborah Woullard or Sandra Thompson. SGBC | 12 Meet Marvin and Angela Hart! • Marvin is a salesman at Imperial and Angela is a registered nurse at Merit Health Wesley. • Marvin’s favorite Bible verse is John 3:16. • Angela’s favorite Bible verses are Proverbs 3:3-5, Isaiah 40:31, and Galatians 6:9. • Both enjoy fellowshipping at Shady Grove. • Marvin said he loves the great preaching and friendly atmosphere. • Angela states she enjoys working in the ministries, and the preachings/teachings by Rev. Woullard are God-filled. WE WELCOME MARVIN & ANGELA HART!
1. Of what wood was Noah’s Ark made? A. Gopher wood B. Acacia wood C. Cedar of Lebanon D. Carob wood 2. How long was the ark? A. 500 cubits B. 100 cubits C. 250 cubits 3. For how long did the flood rain fall? A. 80 days and nights B. 2 days and nights C. 7 days and nights D. 40 days and 40 nights 4. How long did the flood cover the earth? A. 19 days B. 150 days C. 50 days D. 15 days 5. How old was Joseph when his brethren sold him into slavery? A. 69 B. 23 C. 17 D. 90 6. Who suggested that Joseph interpret the dreams of Pharaoh? A. Potiphar B. The cupbearer C. Judah D. The baker https://www.logos.com/grow/100- bible-trivia-questions/ (Answers on page 17) SGBC | 13 Whereas Mother’s Day and Father’s Day celebrate Mom and Dad individually, Parents’ Day is a holiday for celebrating all the work they do together as a team. National Parents' Day honors all parents on the fourth Sunday in July, this year it’s July 28th. No matter where our parents may be, this day serves to celebrate their important role in our lives. Throughout our lives, our parents lead us to be independent thinking individuals. As many of us know, those efforts can be challenging. The world is changing as quickly as they grow. Often the sleepless nights and worry seem endless. On this particular Sunday, we honor all parents who do everything to raise and protect their children. NATIONAL PARENTS’ DAY ACTIVITIES • Call or visit them Parents love visits from the kids and grandkids. And let’s face it — they aren’t going to be around forever, as much as we wish they could be. We should tell our parents how much they mean to us. • Tell them they were right Parents are always dispensing wisdom and advice as we grow up, most of it unsolicited. As kids, we often dismiss these truths or ignore them outright. Then, we grow up and have kids of our own — and we realize how right our parents were about pretty much everything all along. • Give them a holiday for the holiday Find out where your parents have always wanted to go and send them on vacation. Take care of every detail so that all your folks have to do is show up at the airport — or the cruise ship terminal! 5 FACTS ABOUT PARENTING 1. You will wonder if you're cut out for this No matter how much you prepare for it, there is no guaranteed way to accomplish parenting successfully. 2. Your kids are a reflection of you Your quirks and mannerisms will be mirrored by your children. 3. You will become your parents You’ll find yourself saying and doing the same things your parents did. 4. Kids shows will become your favorite Your Netflix will be full of kids’ shows and movies, and you won’t really mind. 5. Parenting can be downright heartbreaking Whether it is a milestone your child reached or a setback, everything that your child feels, you will feel tenfold. Read more at: https://nationaltoday.com/national-parents-day
JULY 1ST—JULY 15TH Sedan Angry Keyanna Armstead Ford Louis Barnes II Jonothan Barnes Sr. Travis Barnes Maria Benjamin Hosea Lashun Booth Anita F. Bourn Bria Braxton Kimberly Brown Tamika Bunch Hailey King Angela White Carter Ja'niya Carter Bolivar Cherry Felecia Clanton Brajah Clark Jessica Cook Wyonona Crosby Ricky Crowell Shawana McArthur Janice Daniels Chasity Davis Ryanne Flanders Lee Ellis Cynthia Fairley Ciara Magee Tanathia Feazell Portia Elise Fountain Kimberly D. Fox Amy Glory Machorn D. Hartfield Jr. Shamikka Hayes-O’Neal Jacqueline Haynes-Julian Reanna Henderson John Hinton II Lori Holliman Edna Hunt Keyara Johnson Don Johnson Senna Johnson Kerri Johnson-Jones Chilevin Jones Dee Flennory Jones Keylon Hammond Annie Jean Jordan Kniok Knight Brigit Lee Tim Love Barbara Lowe Latesha Manzie Juma Martin Sonya Martin LaDonna McCann Brittanie Latia Minor Andrew W. Mott Jr. Jaiden VanBuren Milton L. Moye Samantha Nelson Jamie Newby Charity Parker Santana Parks Barbara Payton Carla Lee Rawls Linda Roberts Uniqua Sandifer Byronika Smith Stephanie H. Smith Lenise Danielle Stallings Jackie Stone Lemon Sullivan III Dyas Tate Sonnette Denise Terry Mychal D. Thompson Kecia Thorne-Harris Fredrick Jermain Toy Alisha Tribble Demarcus Turner Daylyn Croom Harmoanie Wanzo Marcus White Derrick S. Williams John H. Williams Caylon May David Winters Jr. Carson Prince Woullard Brittani Wynn Tate JULY 1ST—JULY 15TH John & Chandra Owens Larry Jr. & Vivian Steward Judge II & Chrystal Haynes-Brown Corey & Twianna Abrams SGBC | 14
Jaylen Adams Jarrius Adams Coray Allen Sanderrica Armstead Jennifer Barnes Morissa Barnes Valencia Bourne-Hopkins Rickey Bradley Jr. John Brandon Harry Brister Lettie E. Burger Tamecia Fletcher-Burke Michael Fletcher Ronald Bush Alisha Campbell Julius B. Campbell Lauren Gates Terrell Bernard Carson Rev. Mary Ann Carter Gwendolyn Chandler Myra Clayton Tamiko Cooley Otto Crawford Marvin R. Crockett Jaylah McClendon Aaliyah Decker Byron R. Dixon Kheston Michael Dumas Donna Eaton Brandy Ellis-Sutton Lacresha Floyd Parker Woodland Angelica Allen Tiffany Gaddis Nathan Gaines Melissa Gardner Amar Arrington Brianna Gholar Charles H. Gray III Tangela Gray Talyn Shaffer Jocole Green Justin Hardaway Brandon Harmon Donnicka Hayes Kaytlin Haynes Cameron Brown Mary Hibbler Herbert Turner III Valencia Hopkins Renee Jackson Jamarcus Jefferson Anthony Jenkins Faye Johnson Dea. Adrain Jones Sr. Ariana Jones Bryson Comegys Deunka Jordan-Batist Brenda Kellen John Polion Jr. Joycelynn Lassic Adrian Lewis Milea Maye Luis McLain James E. McLemore Jr. Theodore Walker Jr. Jamarkis Nelson Jomia Nix Chandra Owens Larisa Riley Page Constance Parkman Julius Hinton Zipharius Rice Alexis Robinson Vickie Scott Gibria Leflore Dalvin Jordan Darrion Strickland Rikkian Johnson Towanna L. Sutton Joseph Thigpen Conchetta Thomas Dorothy Thomas Patricia Turner Victoria Virgess Kenneth Ward Donnie Westbrook Robert Davis Jr. Timothy White Laken Williamson Michael Lavon Wilson Tarsha L. Wilson Vanessa Wilson Khela Winters Patricia Wolfe Carolyn Woullard Yulanda Wright JULY 16TH—JULY 31ST JULY 16TH—JULY 31ST Cornell & Samantha Nelson Ted & Anita Williams Jarrad & Coiya Henry Ben & Veronica Beach Johnny Jr. & Donyelle Henry SGBC | 15
G.R.A.C.E. {GOD’S RICHES AT CHRIST’S EXPENSE} “For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten (unique) Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting) life.”” John 3:16 (Amp.Classic) Ephesians 1:5-8, For He foreordained us (destined us, planned in love for us) to be adopted (revealed) as His own children through Jesus Christ, in accordance with the purpose of His will [because it pleased Him and was His kind intent]– [So that we might be] to the praise and the commendation of His glorious grace (favor and mercy), which He so freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. In Him we have redemption (deliverance and salvation) through His blood, the remission (forgiveness) of our offenses (shortcomings and trespasses), in accordance with the riches and the generosity of His gracious favor, Which He lavished upon us in every kind of wisdom and understanding (practical insight and prudence)” (Amp.Classic) What do we deserve - nothing! But God gave because He loves us just that much. Yes, I speak in the present tense because that grace extended back then is the same grace we have today. That free gift and underserved favor. God did this for us no matter our situation or circumstance. I praise Him for it all. I worship Him in spirit and in truth. What is your answer today? Did He do all of this in vain, or have you received God’s Riches at Christ’s Expense to be a better child of The Most High God? Are you glad about this? If you are, please show some sign of your gratefulness for His Grace. Glory Hallelujah, Amen! PRAYER: Father God, Your grace is sufficient for us today. We sometimes take for granted what You have done for us but no more. We are recognizing the goodness and grace You have given to us, and we appreciate You loving us so much that You sent Your Only Son to die, to be raised from the dead and now sit at your right-side interceding for us. Thank you, Father God, for it all. In Jesus’ name Amen! It is so. Humbly submitted by Rev. Cathy Ross Woulard Demetris Foster Encouragement For July SGBC | 16
ANSWERS 1. Gopher wood (Gen 6:14) 2. 300 cubits (Gen 6:15) 3. 40 days and 40 nights (Gen 7:12) 4. 150 days (Gen 7:24) 5. 17 (Gen 37:2) 6. The cupbearer (Gen 41:12–13) Encouragement For Teens and Young People SGBC | 17 “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” – I Timothy 4:12 (KJV) What does this Scripture mean? Even though Timothy was probably in his mid to late 30s when the apostle Paul wrote these words, they are perhaps the clearest and the most straight to the point instructions in the New Testament to guide every Christian young person. Don’t let anyone… look down on you think little of you make fun of you treat you as if you are unimportant underestimate you or put you down just because you are young. As a Christian young person, notice the commandment… Be an example to those who believe Be an example of one who does believe Be an example that is worthy to be imitated To be more specific: Be an example by what you say with your words. By how you speak. And in what you teach through your words. Be an example by what you do; by your actions and conduct. By how you carry yourself and in the way you live your life. Be an example by how you love others. Be an example by and through the way the Holy Spirit governs you. Be an example by the way you live out your faith and how you instruct others in the faith. Be an example in your purity and integrity. Let us remember that God designed the psychological, emotional and physical changes and experiences we go through as we mature from childhood into adulthood. Young people are idealistic but their crusading spirits should not be crushed. They should be channeled and used constructively. They can be tenderhearted toward God and want to be given a chance to express their faith. As I searched my Bible for young and godly people to learn from, I was both encouraged and surprised. The three young men listed below were the ones I looked to for comfort, affirmation and guidance. They were my true heroes. I identified with the challenges they faced. The source of their strength and faith gave me hope. Jesus, is the ultimate standard. Joseph – had the opportunity of illicit sexual indiscretion, but he chose to honor God. And if you think you are too young or too ordinary to be used by God, consider one of my personal favorites – Jeremiah. He emerges more as a real person (with all his questions, complaints, deep struggles, disgruntlements, internal conflicts and being misunderstood) Just because you’re young does not mean you can’t make a difference (or have influence) for Jesus and His cause right now. Excerpted from: www.wordpress.com
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE The SGBC Newsletter is a publication of the Shady Grove Baptist Church. It is published once a month on the 1st of each month. Contact us at [email protected]. Maxine Coleman, Editor SICK HOME BOUND NURSING HOME SGBC | 20 SUNDAY Sunday School at 9:30 am Worship Service at 7:45 am and 10:45 am MONDAY Dance Weekly at 6 pm TUESDAY Senior Citizen Luncheon 1st Week at 10 am Wise Encouragers 3rd Week at 6 pm WEDNESDAY Brotherhood & Adult Men’s Bible Study 2nd & 4th Week at 6 pm Sisterhood at 6 pm Adult and Youth Bible Study at 7 pm (Adult-Life Center; Youth-Sanctuary) SATURDAY Corporate Prayer at 8 am Join by dialing 720-740-9642 access code 4402008 Boys2Men Ministry 2nd & 4th Week at 11 am Girl Scouts 2nd Week at 11 am Iron Sharpeners 2nd Week at 10 am Women In The Making 3rd Week at 11 am WOW 3rd Week at 10 am Witness 4th Week at 9 am (announced) Youth Ushers at 1 pm (quarterly) Catherine Preston Linda Bourn Rev. Christine Bourn Saroya Crowell-Harris Leona Woullard Lue Dahmer Albert Barnett Josie Davis Darlene Dantzler Celia Grant Angela Thames Harold Dahmer Sr. Vernon Dahmer Jr. Dea. Chester Hopkins Bettye Mott Dea. Ronnie Woullard Dea. Allen Ellis Charles Heidelberg Mary Dean Lee Kathy Wallace Joe Lee Jessica Hibbler BEREAVED Please be prayerful for our members in their time of bereavement! Pray for: Pauline Hardy and her family; her brother-inlaw, William Minners Jr. passed. Anita Davis and her family; her aunt, Elouise Roberts passed. The Daniels and Fairley family; their cousin, MJ Daniels was killed. The Wolfe family; their cousin, Clarence Wolfe passed. Trish Keys and her family; her cousin, Rudy Musgrove passed. JULY CALENDAR 1—31 Dance Enrollment (Kendra Anderson) 1—3 Revival (Rev. Dr. Marcus Cosby) 4 Independence Day 13 Back To School Rally Backpack Giveaway & Fellowship Service Providers & Ministry Fair 28 Parents’ Day 28 Baptism/Baby Dedication (4th Sunday) 28 Grand Slam Disciple Recognition