SGBC Newsletter Volume 3, Edition 8

August 2022 Volume 3, Edition 8

SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

REV. DR. REGINALD WOULLARD, PASTOR
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THE LIFE OF A BELIEVER

LIVING THE LIFE OF A BELIEVER

When we choose to follow Jesus, we are walking in his steps.

When soldiers are trained how to clear a minefield their instructor tells them to step

precisely in the footprint left by the person in front of them. The concept is simple:

since the person in front of them stepped on a spot that didn’t set off a landmine, the

only spot guaranteed to be safe was the ground under that footprint. Stepping anywhere

else means risking death.

The person at the front of the patrol is called the “point man.” His job is to make sure

he clears any mines or booby traps before moving forward. Everyone else’s job is to

walk where he walks and step where he steps.

When we say we’re following Jesus, living as Jesus lived and doing what Jesus did, we

are letting Jesus be the point man in our lives. Inside this issue

I am sure that we have all heard about the good life. Living the good life, having the Page 2: Remembering Events At SGBC
good life, or getting the good life… The problem with the good life is that good does
not necessarily mean the same thing to everyone. Page 3: Upcoming Events At SGBC
For one the good life may be the possession of material things, yet different things are Page 4: Living The Life (continued)
important to different people. To others the good life is not what we possess materially,
but what we possess physically... How many of us would exchange valuables for good Member Spotlight
health and long life Once again, good health to one is not good health to another. Page 5: Encouragement For August
For us as believers, as followers of Christ, life is not about living, or obtaining the good
life, BUT about living the life that God has ordained for us. We are to live out what we Bible Trivia
say we believe! In Chapter 3 of 1 Thessalonians, Paul devoted a substantial portion of
this letter pouring out his heart and desire for ministry. In case there was any doubt, Page 6: Birthday / Anniversary (8/1-8/15)

Page 7: Birthday / Anniversary (8/16-8/31)

Page 8: Mental Wellness
10 Commandments Of Mental
Health

Paul assured them of his love and devotion for the Lord and His church. He presented Bible Trivia Answers

a challenge to them through the life he lived before them. As we come to Chapter 4, Bible Jokes

Paul turns his focus toward the church and the life we, as believers, are to live. Page 9: Find The Word Puzzle

Paul reminds us that God has given us His Holy Spirit… and we, as believers, have the Page 10: Sick / Shut-in / Bereaved

responsibility and are expected to submit to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We will Thank You

never experience God’s abundance if we are unwilling to submit to the leadership of Weekly Schedule / Announcements

His Spirit. It is dangerous to ignore the pleading of the Spirit. We are given the indwell-
ing of the Holy Spirit to guide and direct our lives, but we have to do our part and sub- Special points of interest

mit to His will. • Following Jesus .. Walking In His Steps

Submitted by Maxine Coleman | Read more at: https://sermons.faithlife.com/sermons/837120- • Submit To The Holy Spirit

living-the-life-of-a-believe • Back To School ABCs

• Rally! Giveaway! Ministry Fair! Food! Fun!

SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

101 WARREN MOTT PARK WAY * HATTIESBURG, MS 39401 * 601 -583-9243
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: WWW.SH ADYGROVE-CHURCH.ORG

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Upcoming Events At ...

Food, Fun, Fellowship and Opportunities! On August 6th from 10 am to 2 pm we will host a Back To School
Rally, a Backpack Giveaway, a Ministry Fair and a day of fun for the kids. At the Back To School Rally, we will
have representatives from the local colleges and universities. For the Backpack Giveaway, we need you to do-
nate backpacks and school supplies. We need all ministry leaders to set up a table to shine a light on your minis-
try’s mission. For more information on the Rally, please see Camille Hayes. To donate to the Backpack Givea-
way, please see Tony Evans or Donnicka Hayes. To confirm your ministry will set up, please see Maxine Cole-
man.

MONDAY - FRIDAY
AUGUST 8TH - AUGUST 12TH

7 PM

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LIVING THE LIFE OF A BELIEVER (continued)

RESPONSIBILITIES OF BELIEVERS!

We are to...

1. Know the Commandments 2.2 Live Isolated Congratulations to the recipients of
When I hear that word Command- This does not mean to completely the Rev. Dr. R.W. Woullard Jr.
ment, I instantly go to the Ten isolate ourselves from the world, Scholarship.
Commandments. These of course but the things of the world.
are a great starting point and guide Amiya Crowell
for our Christian lives… Notice I 2.3 Live a Controlled Life
said “Starting point”… it is our re- We must also consider the respon- Dillon Crowell
sponsibility to know what the other sibility to present a positive witness Karis Griffin
commandments are and it is also to those whom we live among.
our responsibility to follow them… They do not know the Lord. We Aziah Smith
Christ has given us a charge to ful- can’t expect a lost man to live for
fill, a life to live, and a ministry to the Lord because he has never met Congratulations to Lt. Commander
perform. This is not an option; it is Christ. They need to see those who Myron L. Evans , USN, retired, his
an obligation. The Lord has not belong to the Lord setting a posi- wife, Jackie and family.
merely suggested that we live ac- tive example, living a controlled life
cording to His words, but He has of purity… Folks, we will never 4
commanded that we do so. We are reach the lost if our lives are lived
commanded and obligated to live no differently than theirs.
according to His way and His will
for our lives. We cannot read any 3. Live a Life of Good Character
passage of Scripture and pretend it The church was warned not to take
doesn’t apply to our lives. All Scrip- advantage of others. They were not
ture is there for our teaching, for to seek personal gain at the expense
reproof, for correction, and for of a brother. Paul and the Lord ex-
training in righteousness, and it is pected them to live lives that were
our responsibility to know it and to above reproach and accusation…
be obedient in following what it And the Lord expects the same of
says. His followers today.

2. Live a Life of Purity 4. Live a Life of Submission
Many today are seeking the will of That is a word that when most
God for their lives and seem to people hear it, they immediately go
have a hard time discovering what it on the defensive. The word submis-
is that God wants of them. Much of sion has received such a bad reputa-
the lack of knowledge concerning tion that we rarely use it.
God’s will can be attributed to a Submission is the willful act of
lack of knowledge of the Bible. yielding to the power, control or
Some, however, may know what authority of another.
God’s will for their life is and yet It is a voluntary act and it is a criti-
refuse to embrace it. cal part of the learning process…
Submission is a key concept in the
2.1 He desires and expects us to Bible and in order for us to be true
live: Sanctified followers of Jesus Christ, we must
This speaks of “consecration, puri- learn to be submissive.
fication, a sanctified heart and life, Whoever rejects these responsibili-
holiness and purity.” ties, “does not reject man, but
God...”
Excerpted: sermons.faithlife.com

Encouragement For August

THE LIFE OF A BELIEVER - A TRUE BELIEVER

Put God first-Because of Salva- magnified in my body, whether 1. What is the second book of the
tion-Freedom because of Christ! by life or by death. 21 For to me, Bible’s Old Testament?
Romans 6:23: For the wages of to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
sin is death, but the gift of God is As the enemy is always trying to 2. Where were the stone tablets on
eternal life in Christ Jesus our sift us as wheat and tear us down, which the Ten Commandments
Lord. we must watch and pray. Mark were written kept?
We are set apart for His glory— 14:38: Watch and pray so that
Sold Out! 1Pet 2:9: But you are a 3. Of which tribe was Goliath the
chosen people, a roy- you will not fall into champion?
al priesthood, a holy temptation. The spirit is
nation, God’s special willing, but the flesh is 4. In the Bible who were the par-
possession, that you weak. ents of Cain & Abel?
may declare the As a true believer we
praises of him who can never let our guard 5. Who is the last of the 12 disci-
called you out of down. Meaning we ples in alphabetical order?
darkness into his must always be aware
wonderful light. of our surroundings in 6. What sign did God give Noah
We walk by Faith; knowing eve- the physical as well as the spiritual that the earth would not be
rything we need, and desire, is realm. We cannot afford to allow flooded again?
already done. 1 Corinthians anything to catch us by surprise.
5:7: For we walk by faith, not by So where are you standing right 7. To which race of non-Semitic
sight. now are you a true believer or are people did Delilah belong?
We will not receive any doctrine you straddling the fence? Let me
other than the Gospel of Jesus tell you, right now we cannot af- 8. Dismus and Gestas were who?
Christ—He is our Lord, our Sav- ford to straddle. Know for sure
ior, our Master, our Great and that you are a true believer for 9. Who got Judas’ job as the
Ultimate Intercessor. John 3:16: life. The benefits are far beyond twelfth apostle?
For God so loved the world that what we could ever think or im-
He gave His only begotten Son, agine. Trust me, but more than 10. Which ‘B-M-G’ are the names
that whoever believes in Him that TRUST GOD! of the three wise men?
should not perish but have ever- Let’s pray about that: Father in
lasting life. When we leave this the Name of Jesus I ask that you 11. What ‘E’ was the Biblical father
earth, our soul will be with Him– lead and guide our hearts and of Methuselah?
our Father, Jesus, and the Holy minds to You. We do not want to
Spirit forever. They were in the be straddled the fence but secure 12. According to the Bible, Moses
Beginning and will forever be. in YOU. We want the assurance parted the waves of which sea?
And we shall have eternal life. that we are true believers and live
Paul said in Philippians 1:19-21: a life called by You as a believer 13. In the Bible what is the name of
19 For I know that this will turn in Christ Our Lord, Savior, and the elder brother of Moses?
out for my deliverance through Master. A Life that is pleasing in
your prayer and the supply of the Your sight forever. Thank You 14. Which six books of the Old
Spirit of Jesus Christ, 20 according for that God Our Father. In Jesus Testament have a name begin-
to my earnest expectation and name! Amen! And it is so and I ning with the letter ‘J’?
hope that in nothing I shall be seal this prayer with the Blood of
ashamed, but with all boldness, as Jesus. 15. According to the proverb, what
always, so now also Christ will be is the better part of valor?
Humbly submitted by Rev. Cathy Ross
Woulard https://triviabliss.com/categories/bible/

(Answers on p. 8)

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AUGUST 1ST—AUGUST 15TH

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

AUGUST 1ST—AUGUST 15TH

Phillip & Rochelle Dahmer Vernon Jr. & Lue Dahmer
Stacy & Lynn Daniels Marcus Sr. & Faye Johnson
James & Melissa Watson Charlie & Mettrue Ellis
James & Phaonette Coleman Hardy Jr. & Arneda Thorne
Johnnie & Brenda Kellen Victor & Tameka VanBuren
Charles & Tiffany Lowery Gary Sr. & Brenda Hayes

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AUGUST 16TH—AUGUST 31ST

Kevin Barnes Nathaniel Odom Bettie E. Dahmer Dessie Barney
Fernando Edwards Jelisa Thompson Terry S. Hayes Dennis D. Davis
Quatasia Magee Brittney Dantzler Tony Powell Candace Everett
Kamere Griffith Cornelia T. Fairley Angela Thames Felesha Howze
Nina Foster Gary L. Hayes Ben Beach James Jordan
Ace P. Galloway Tyrika Hughes Jim Epheim Evelyn F. Keys
Bentley J. Galloway Tekera Newsome Bryannah' Haynes Keoshya Wilson
Kerri Robertson Sandra Nwokeji Ja'Darius Saucier Crystal Bunch
Sandra Oatis Tyson Thompkins Jayla P. Keyes Angelica Daniels
Danzel Owens Dan-yelle Harris Angela Mason Richard Graves
Kiara Sims Kenya Wright Frederick McBride Curtis Hayes
Lakeshia Kindred Mary L. Gaddis Kevin Sylvia Cynita Kimmons
Tiffany Haywood Jayden Gandy Chris S. Fleming Ontario Lewis
Margaret James Valente' Hunt Camille Hayes Andre Smith
Timothy Keys Curtis Maxwell Brandon McDonald Samuel Smith
Teresa Poole John H. Roberts D'wayne McIntyre Constance Steele
Charles Rogers Sandra Robinson Shannon White Steven A. Wolfe
Joann Coates Anthony J. Stallings Shandel Williams Domynyque Moore
Bridget Eiland Donald Watts LaMarcia Brown Shareka Holmes
Cyleah Sanders Brenda Booth Malyssa Clark Kourtney Jenkins
Roshonda Hendricks Rev. Christine Bourn Vernon F. Dahmer Dutchess Kirkland
LaToya C. Johnson Rochelle Dahmer Amayryah' Haynes Robert Nixon
Anquett Strickland Josie M. Davis Barry Griffin Travorion Parkman
Dejeremy Thomas Massandra Griffin LaTonya D. Hopkins Cassandra J. Wade
Angela Watkins Samarion Pitts-Marshall Veronica Pruitt Nicholas Lee
Ursula Barnes Inilla Wade Kristen Keaton Mahogany Hibbler
Veonica Smith-Covington Andrew C. Blalock Robert Thigpen Patricia Willis
Alex J. Covington Karen Brown Walter Allen

AUGUST 16TH—AUGUST 31ST

James Sr. & Jackie McLemore Demetrius & Alexis Adams
Adrian & Jamie Newby Timothy & Chyra Dixon
Ronald & Tina Bush Don Sr. & Patricia Daniels
Michael & Kecia Thorne-Harris

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BACK TO SCHOOL ABCS OF MENTAL HEALTH

A: ADJUST to the the excitement and anxiety 1. Exodus
2. Ark of the Covenant
school schedule. Adjust- of returning to school, the 3. Philistines
4. Adam and Eve
ment to bedtimes, alarm risks and fears of COVID, 5. Thomas
6. A rainbow
clocks, new daily rou- and their feelings through- 7. Philistine
8. Robbers next to Jesus
tines, and managing time for extra- out the school year. Be sure that you 9. Matthias
10. Balthazar, Melchior and Gas-
curricular activities and homework share that returning to school will
par
can provoke stress and anxiety. be fun and exciting, but may be 11. Enoch
12. Red Sea
The return to this routine can be stressful at times, which is a normal 13. Aaron
14. Job, Jeremiah, Joshua, Jonah
helpful for some students and par- part of returning to school. Tell
and Joel
ents, which may relieve them of them that you are open to talk and 15. Discretion

stress and anxiety. listen to their feelings and con- Q. Why couldn’t Jonah trust the
ocean?
B: BREAKS are good to imple- cerns. Place more emphasis on LIS-
A. Because he knew there was
ment into the daily schedules of stu- TENING to your children, than something fishy about it.

dents and parents to give them time talking to them. Show them that you Q. Who was the greatest financier
in the Bible?
to rest their brains and minds. The CARE with your ears; that exempli-
A. Noah; he was floating his
return to class and learning daily fies sincere CONNECTION! stock while everyone was in
liquidation.
bombarded with the excitement of Lastly, Self–Care is important for
Q. What excuse did Adam give to
the new school year can be exhaust- both students and parents. It is vital his children as to why he no
longer lived in Eden?
ing, thus the breaks will give all an that everyone shares when they are
A. Your mother ate us out of
opportunity to rest and keep their not feeling well, whether it’s physi- house and home.

mental health balanced. Make your cally or emotionally. Practicing self- Q. Where is the first tennis match
mentioned in the Bible?
breaks fun by engaging in fun activ- care involves making time for you; it
A. When Joseph served in Phar-
ities for a few minutes or even by is not being selfish!!! An apple a day aoh’s court.

taking a brief nap to re-energize may keep the doctor away. https://margaretfeinberg.com/23-of-the-
best-bible-jokes-riddles/
your mind. Written by: Stacey Blalock Henry, Ph.D.
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C: CONNECT with your chil-

dren through conversations about

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SICK WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Monique Crosby Terry Harris SUNDAY
Jackie Evans Vickie Scott Sunday School at 9:30 am
Albert Barnett Josie Davis Worship Service at 7:45 am and 10:45 am
Dea. Ben Ellis Celia Grant
Angela Thames WEDNESDAY
Vernon Dahmer Jr. Louise Magee Adult and Youth Bible Study at 7 pm
Charlie Ellis Lue Dahmer (Adult-Life Center; Youth-Sanctuary)
Barbara Payton E.G. Ellis
James McLemore Jackie McLemore SATURDAY
Dorothy Dismuke Dinah Crosby Corporate Prayer at 8 am
Leroy Wolfe Andrew Mott Join by dialing 720-740-9642 - access code 4402008
Marcella Ellis Alex Wolfe Let’s P.U.S.H. (Pray Until Something Happens)

NURSING HOME ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mary Dean Lee Kathy Wallace Free Backpacks with School Supplies!
Joe Lee Leah Sampson Meet the Ministry Leaders!
Roscoe McDonald Sr. Jessica Hibbler Get Your Covid Shot!

BEREAVED August 8th - August 12th
7 pm Nightly
Please be prayerful for our members in their time of
bereavement! Pray for: Invite your family and friends!
 The Woullard and Wilson families, in the pass-
Overcomer - Part II
ing of Eddie Mae. August 31st at 6 PM
 The Brown and Lee families, in the passing of Woullard Life Center

Dorothy.

THANK YOU

The McInnis and Walker family is so grateful to have a
caring Pastor and church family. You made a difficult
time bearable with your prayers, concerns and all acts
of kindness shown during the passing of my brother,
Willie McInnis Jr.

Thank you and God bless
Johnny McInnis Sr.

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