SGBC Church Newsletter Volume 2, Edition 15

SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

REV. DR. REGINALD WOULLARD, PASTOR

December 2021 CHRISTMAS EDITION Volume 2, Edition 15

JESUS

OUR LORD! OUR SAVIOR! OUR KING!

WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT JESUS IS KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS?

When Jesus is called “King of kings and Lord of lords,” it means that, in the end, all other rulers
will be conquered or abolished, and He alone will reign supreme as King and Lord of all the
earth. There is no power, no king, and no lord who can oppose Him and win. There are myriad
references to this absolute rule of Jesus and His preeminence over other rulers throughout Scrip-
ture. To mention just a few, Isaiah 40:23–24 says that the Lord brings “princes to nothing” and
makes earth’s rulers “emptiness.” The mere breath of the Lord will “carry them off like stubble.”
Daniel’s vision of the son of man in Daniel 7:13–14 is of one whom he calls “the Ancient of Days”
whose everlasting dominion is over all people, nations and languages. In the New Testament, we
get a better view of the One these passages refer to. The writer of Hebrews speaks of the Lord
Jesus: “He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of His nature, and He up-
holds the universe by the word of His power” (Hebrews 1:3). The next verse speaks of Jesus being
“much superior” to the angels. Clearly, His rule over creation is absolute.
Paul makes the point that Jesus was humbled in His earthly ministry and that His humiliation
will result in glorification. In Philippians 2:5–11, Paul discusses the extent to which Jesus went to
atone for sinners; Jesus’ perfect obedience is the reason that “God has highly exalted him and be-
stowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should
bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is
Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (vv. 9–11). The Suffering Servant becomes the King of kings
(see Isaiah 53:10–12).
Finally, in the book of Revelation we see the Kingship of Jesus made manifest. In chapter 5, the
Lamb (Jesus) is the only one in all creation found worthy to open the scroll containing the judg-
ments of God (vv. 2–5). In chapter 11, we hear voices in heaven proclaiming that the kingdom of
the world has become the kingdom of Christ and that He will reign forever and ever (v. 15). In
chapter 12, we read that the authority of Christ is what causes Satan to be thrown down to earth
(vv. 9–10). In Revelation 17:12–14, the Lamb conquers all those arrayed against Him, and John
stresses that He conquers because He is King of kings and Lord of lords. Finally, in chapter 19,
we read of Jesus’ triumphant coming to strike the nations and tread the winepress of the wrath of
God, having the authority to do so because He is King of kings and Lord of lords (vv. 11–16).
Fundamentally, the idea of Jesus being King of kings and Lord of lords means that there is no
higher authority. His reign over all things is absolute and inviolable. God raised Him from the
dead and placed Him over all things, “far above all rule and authority and power and dominion,
and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. And he put
all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the
fullness of him who fills all in all” (Ephesians 1:21–23).

(www.gotquestions.org | Submitted by Maxine Coleman)

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157TH YEAR HOMECOMING MEMORIES

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What’s Happening At

MINISTRY LEADERS RECOGNIZED AT THE 157TH YEAR HOMECOMING

BEN BEACH JR. REV. CHRISTINE BOURN ELLIE DAHMER

BEN ELLIS E. G. ELLIS MARCELLA ELLIS

ELSIE EPHEIM CHARLES HEIDELBERG DIANN WHITE

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Encouragement For Today
JESUS CHRIST - OUR LORD! OUR SAVIOR! OUR KING!

Isaiah Woullard We sing the song: Jesus, Jesus, oh Lord.” Galatians 4:4-5 states, “But
Certificate of Merit ~ University of MS what a wonderful Child. Jesus, Jesus when the fullness of the time had
Outstanding Academic Accomplishment so Holy meek and mild. New life, come, God sent forth His Son,
new hope to all He brings, listen to born of a woman, born under the
While Competing in Athletics the angels sing. Glory, Glory, Glory law, to redeem those who were un-
to the New Born King. We hear der the law, that we might receive
Congratulation South Jones Band this song each year around this the adoption as sons.” This is good
Bands of America Regional time. So, I am thinking right now is news for all of us. Our job is to
Class A Champions this the only time we are thinking spread this good news to others
of Jesus as a wonderful child? What who do not know Him and to re-
about the other eleven months of mind those that think God has for-
the year? gotten them. He Is Alive and is yet
interceding for us. This child
My suggestion to all of us is that we named Jesus who was born and
celebrate Jesus everyday, why be- took on the sins of the world. That
cause in Isaiah 7:14 the prophet I love and will forever give Him all
wrote, “Therefore the Lord Himself the glory honor and praise,. What
shall give you a sign: Behold a vir- about you?
gin shall conceive, and bear a son,
and shall call His Name Immanuel Remember our Lord protects us,
(God with us).” Letting us know Our Savior died for us, Our King
that the King is coming. Our Lord reigns over us, Our Christ inter-
Jesus was established before He cedes for us. What else do you
appeared on the earth. To me, this want? Great is His faithfulness to
is awesome to know that He was us.
coming and has come just for me.
( We all know that He existed be- Let’s pray: Father in the Name of
fore He appeared on the scene.) Jesus oh how excellent is your
Further evidence was given to the name in all the earth. Where we
world in Isaiah 9:6: “For unto us a have searched before we knew You
child is born unto us a son is given: were there. Now that we are aware
and the government shall be upon You are our Lord, Savior, King, and
His shoulder: and His name shall be Christ, we are filled with your glory.
called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Forgive us Lord for all our sins and
Mighty God, the Everlasting Fa- reconcile us to you today. We re-
ther, The Prince of Peace.” Now dedicate our lives to you and thank
that is good news! You for keeping and teaching us in
the way we should go. Thank you
Now, the Old Testament intro- for being born to save us from our
duced Him to us, and the New Tes- sins, we are forever grateful. We
tament revealed Him to us. This is love, adore and honor you this day.
what Luke 2:11 states, “For unto In Jesus name, Amen. And it is so!
you is born this day in the city of (Submitted by Rev. Cathy Ross Woulard)
David a Savior, which is Christ the

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BIBLE TRIVIA JESUS CHRIST: OUR KING

1. In what city was Jesus born? Generally speaking, Americans will be no end.
2. How many books are in the
don’t like kings. We had a king This passage speaks of Jesus being
New Testament?
3. What type of insect did John once, and we didn’t really care for of the lineage of King David, ap-

the Baptist eat in the desert? it. When many of us hear the word pointed to the throne by God the
4. Who were the first apostles
“king,” one or two images typically Father to reign over an eternal
called to follow Jesus?
5. How many people did Jesus come to mind: kingdom.

feed with five loaves of bread The first is that of a distant tyrant Elsewhere Jesus is referred to as
and two fish?
6. After Jesus was arrested, across the ocean who mistreats the the King of the Jews (Matthew
which apostle disowned him
three times? people and taxes their tea. The 1:2), the King of Israel (Mark
7. Who recognized Jesus as the
Messiah when he was pre- second image is that of a now- 15:32), the “the blessed and only
sented at the Temple as a
baby? meaningless figurehead; a historical Sovereign” (1 Timothy 6:15)
8. Who asked Pilate for Jesus’
body after the crucifixion? office held over from the past that the King of Kings and Lord of
9. Paul was shipwrecked on
what island? no longer wields any real power. Lords (Revelation 19:16). Even
10. What is the shortest book in
the New Testament? But when we speak of Jesus Christ this term Lord, used so often of
11. Who is the author of the as our King, we are not alluding to Jesus, speaks of His supreme pow-
Book of Revelation? either a tyrant or a figurehead—or er and authority.
12. Matthew was a _________.
13. To what city was Saul travel- even a benevolent king who rules Ephesians 1:20-22 tells us that Je-
ing when he encountered a
great and blinding light? for a season. We are instead speak- sus is now seated at [God’s] right
14. Who was the first person to
come upon the injured man ing of a perfect, righteous, and hand in the heavenly places, “far
in the parable of the Good
Samaritan? loving King; one who is absolutely above all rule and authority and
15. Finish this verse. “In every
battle you will need faith as sovereign in His authority and power and dominion, and above
your ______ to stop the fiery
arrows aimed at you by Sa- eternal in His reign. every name that is named, not only
tan.”
In both the Old and New Testa- in this age but also in the one to
(www.icebreakerideas.com) ments we find explicit reference to come.”

Answers on page 9 Jesus—the Messiah—as being a We have a King, and His name is

king. The angel Gabriel, when Jesus. And He is not just A king

He will be great and will be called but The king—the King of Kings,
the Son of the Most High. And the with authority and dominion over
all things.
Lord God will give to him the
throne of his father David, and he (www.reasonabletheology.org | Submitted
will reign over the house of Jacob by Maxine Coleman)

forever, and of his kingdom there

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DECEMBER 1ST - DECEMBER 15TH

Tessie Dawkins Bridgett Hinton Christopher D. Wise April R. Evans
Joseph E. Ford Sr. Sharnice Mclemore Bralen Allen Chelsea Miller
Austin Ray Harris Jordin Keys Ronnie Duff Aaron Fluker
Myia Hayes Velvet Ann Pendarvis Felisa J. Hall Kelvin Carter
Mario Temple Jr. Kentara Smith Louise Henry Maxine Coleman
Latasha Ingram Diontrae Hayes Kadreanna Johnson Jessika Haynes
Bryant Moore Burnetta Sturdavant Steven White Alishia D. Walker
Ashley Robinson Chrishaundra Williamson Sandra Y. Bivins Phyllis Williams
Erick Terry Aimmee Chestang Fabian Briscoe Samia Booth
Chelsea Woullard India Mackey Tynisha Mackey Kyria Henry
Thomas Andrews Lydia England Latoya Davis Demetrica Smith
James Cook Micah Harris Dea. Richard Jordan Justin Terrell
Latterrian Davis Vallorine Mcleod Louis McClure Victor VanBuren
Shawana Johnson Lydia White Latoya Miller Stacy Whitley
Brianna Pruitt Destiny R. Dahmer Michael Breland Dorothy N. Brown
Perez A. Moody Remona Haynes Felicia Spight Christine M. Dixon
Linda J. Smith Dr. Stacey Blalock Henry Barbara Strahan Jeris Galloway
Li'trendia West Tomeka McDonald Cameron Woullard Dea. Chester Hopkins
Angela Williams Shatory Hamilton Reginald Woullard Jr. Randy Sullivan

DECEMBER 1ST - DECEMBER 15TH

Mario & Marion Bilbrew Bennie & Aimmee Chestang
Donald & Bettina Watts Kajira & Lexis Holloway
James & Hope Baldwin Jeris & Monique Galloway

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DECEMBER 16TH - DECEMBER 31ST

Pauline Barney Fayla McCoy Ja'quon McSwain Matthew Adams
Addrean Taylor John Chandler III
Adria Clark John Earl Owens Angela Keyes Mary Ellen Craft
Brenda Flanders Sonya Duncan Felts
Savannah Echols Trenell Young Trenidy Smith Karibbean Gamble
Treylan Hunter Kenneisha Hayes
Quentin Jones Shakirra Stokes Amanda Brown Jatoria Jordan
Jessica Bullock-Martin Trinice Mason
Angela Kelly Ravonda Barnes Katherine Burgess Serinity Jasper
Latarra Davis Bennie J. Parrott Jr.
William Roscoe McDonald John Brown Neah N. Dismuke Kayla Keys
Caswella Earl Dyson Boodie
Mary Page Michael Evans E. G. Ellis Tawana Brown
Michelle Palmer Devon Cherry
Charlotte Wesley-Carter Izabella Kaitlyn Griffin Amanda Rice Jimmy Griffith
Ronnie Spann Ebone' S. King
Malachi Brice Gertrude Shelby Maxwell Undrell Covington Sasha Lewis
Andrew Hatten Ayden Erven
Audreanna Davenport Kaleb McDonald Ronald Henry Shekina Sims
Auna Latrice Jones Jessica Smith
Aundrea Davis Sandra Jean Milton Evan G. King Kadeidra Smith
Sparkle Mabry Mary L. Spencer
Calvin Lawrence Joshua Xavier Sullivan Geri McCauley Colston Henry
Dedric Cobbert Glenda Hobson
Kathryn Minor Willie Wright Kendrick Parkman II Marvin Johnson
Charles Roberts Joyce Pruitt
Terry Smith Tobores Rashard Abrams Roderick Robinson
John Weathersby Jr.
Alecia Hibbler Bridgette Creagh

Octavia Jones Micharlos James

Earnest Ray Lee Patricia Ann McNair

Lona Nelson Ezra Marquize Crosby

Matthew Perkins Ed Davis Jr.

London Silas Greg Davis

Jacqueline Whitsett Carlos Drake

Akia Aaron Irma J. Haynes

Latoya Bunch Vernon S. Jordan

Felisa E. Burkett Krystal Nelson

Tamera S. Clark Kadarius White

Mark Hinton Sider Eva Atterberry

Jamescia Oatis J. R. Haynes

Johnny E. McClure II Richard Lee

DECEMBER 16TH - DECEMBER 31ST

Thomas & Fannie Evans Willie & Katie Hardamon Gregory & Angela Keyes
Charles & Cassandra Marshall Joseph & Larisa Riley Page Bennie & Lora Parrott Jr.
George & Mary Lisa McMillian Kendrick & Constance Parkman

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MENTAL WELLNESS with Dr. Stacey Blalock Henry BIBLE TRIVIA
ANSWERS
Church Family, let’s remember- do not Our wellbeing is what we make of it;
1. Bethlehem
allow the busyness of this Christmas let’s keep it SIMPLE too! 2. 27
3. Locusts
Season steal the joy of Jesus’ birth! “And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye 4. Peter and Andrew
God’s gift to us did not come in a shall find the babe wrapped in swad- 5. about 5000 men
beautifully wrapped package; it came dling clothes, lying in a manger.” Luke 6. Peter
simply wrapped. 2:12 KJV 7. Simeon
8. Joseph of Arimathea
9. Malta
10. 2 John
11. John
12. Tax collector
13. Damascus
14. Priest
15. Shield

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YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS
100 Inspirational Quotes to Keep You Inspired in 2021

by Jessica Sager

Whether you’re having a rough day and need a pick-me-up to assure yourself that it’s all going to be OK, or whether you’re
just looking for a mission statement for the day, these inspirational quotes will help you put one foot in front of the other

and make the small or sweeping changes that you desire.

Below is the third 20 of the 100 quotes. The series will continue next edition.

41. “We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to ac- 51. “Don’t try to lessen yourself for the world; let the world
cept the one that is waiting for us.” catch up to you.”
— Joseph Campbell — Beyoncé

42. “Find out who you are and be that person. That’s what 52. “There’s nothing more powerful than not caring”
your soul was put on this earth to be. Find that truth, live that — Amy Schumer
truth, and everything else will come.”
— Ellen DeGeneres 53. “Faith is love taking the form of aspiration.”
—William Ellery Channing
43. “Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a
time.” 54. “When it comes to luck, you make your own.”
— Ruth Bader Ginsburg — Bruce Springsteen

44. “Wake up determined, go to bed satisfied.” 55. “If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving
— Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson another one!”
— Dolly Parton
45. “Nobody’s built like you, you design yourself.”
— Jay-Z 56. “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is
made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done
46. “You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every ex- does away with fear.”
perience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You — Rosa Parks
are able to say to yourself, ‘I lived through this horror. I can
take the next thing that comes along.’ You must do the thing 57. “The moral of my story is the sun always comes out after
you think you cannot do.” the storm. Being optimistic and surrounding yourself with
— Eleanor Roosevelt positive loving people is for me, living life on the sunny side
of the street.”
47. “I tell myself, ‘You’ve been through so much, you’ve en- — Janice Dean
dured so much, time will allow me to heal, and soon this will
be just another memory that made me the strong woman, 58. “We generate fears while we sit. We overcome them by
athlete, and mother I am today.”‘ action.”
— Serena Williams — Dr. Henry Link

48. “Live your beliefs and you can turn the world around.” 59. “Dreams don’t have to just be dreams. You can make it a
— Henry David Thoreau reality; if you just keep pushing and keep trying, then eventu-
ally you’ll reach your goal. And if that takes a few years, then
49. “Our lives are stories in which we write, direct and star in that’s great, but if it takes 10 or 20, then that’s part of the pro-
the leading role. Some chapters are happy while others bring cess.”
lessons to learn, but we always have the power to be the he-
roes of our own adventures.” — Naomi Osaka
— Joelle Speranza
60.”We are not our best intentions. We are what we do.”
50. “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you
must keep moving.” — Amy Dickinson
– Albert Einstein
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THE REAL JOY OF CHRISTMAS

By Thomas S. Monson

My beloved brothers and sisters, it is a joy for me to be and we look out upon the world’s busy life and become
with you this evening as we celebrate, through word and more interested in people than in things. To catch the real
song, the birth of our Savior and Redeemer—Jesus Christ, meaning of the spirit of Christmas, we need only drop the
the Lord. last syllable, and it becomes the Spirit of Christ.

Christmas is a glorious season of the year. It is also a busy Said David O. McKay: “True happiness comes only by
time for most of us. It is my hope and prayer that we may making others happy—the practical application of the Sav-
not become so caught up in the pressures of the season ior’s doctrine of losing one’s life to gain it. In short, the
that we place our emphasis on the wrong things and miss Christmas spirit is the Christ spirit, that makes our hearts
the simple joys of commemorating the birth of the Holy glow in brotherly love and friendship and prompts us to
One of Bethlehem. do kind deeds of service.

Finding the real joy of Christmas comes not in the hurry- “It is the spirit of the gospel of Jesus Christ, obedience to
ing and the scurrying to get more done. We find the real which will bring ‘peace on earth,’ because it means—good
joy of Christmas when we make the Savior the focus of the will toward all men.”
season.
May we give as the Savior gave. To give of oneself is a holy
Born in a stable, cradled in a manger, He came forth from gift. We give as a remembrance of all the Savior has given.
heaven to live on earth as mortal man and to establish the May we also give gifts that have eternal value, along with
kingdom of God. His glorious gospel reshaped the think- our gifts that eventually break or are forgotten. How much
ing of the world. He lived for us, and He died for us. What better the world would be if we all gave gifts of under-
can we, in return, give to Him? standing and compassion, of service and friendship, of
kindness and gentleness.
I love the words penned by the English poet Christina
Rossetti: As the Christmas season envelops us with all its glory, may
we, as did the Wise Men, seek a bright, particular star to
Our celebration of Christmas should be a reflection of the guide us in our celebration of the Savior’s birth. May we all
love and selflessness taught by the Savior. Giving, not get- make the journey to Bethlehem in spirit, taking with us a
ting, brings to full bloom the Christmas spirit. We feel tender, caring heart as our gift to the Savior.
more kindly one to another. We reach out in love to help
those less fortunate. Our hearts are softened. Enemies are My brothers and sisters, may one and all have a joy-filled
forgiven, friends remembered, and God obeyed. The spirit Christmas. Such is my hope and my prayer, in the sacred
of Christmas illuminates the picture window of the soul, name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, amen.

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Silent Night

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SICK Annie Arrington WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Celeste Brown
Jessie Shelby Vickie Scott SUNDAY
Thomas Evans Albert Barnett Sunday School at 9:30 am
Roscoe McDonald Sr. John Lindsey Sr.
Reggie Ellis E. G. Ellis (Sanctuary-General Assembly)
Josie Davis Jamyrah Brown Worship Service at 7:45 am and 10:45 am
Marcella Ellis Jackie Evans WEDNESDAY
Dea. Ben Ellis Sam Smith Adult and Youth Bible Study at 7 pm
Alfred Donald Glen Davis
Ceola Arrington Tracey Thigpen (Adult-Life Center; Youth-Sanctuary)
Will Bankston Nellie Gains SATURDAY
Marcus White Ruby Brown Corporate Prayer at 8 am. Join by dialing 720
Louise Pickens Hartley Rawls -740-9642; access code 4402008. Let’s
Tameka Cooley Johnnie Sims P.U.S.H. (Pray Until Something Happens)
Terry Harris Magnolia Gholar
Bridget Roberts Kecia Harris ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monique Crosby Rev. Shawna Mott
Jackie McLemore MaeLang Lowe  Business Meeting will be held Wednesday, De-
Veronica Beach cember 8th immediately after Bible Study.
Louise Magee
 The Christmas Cantata is December 15th at 7
We have numerous members with sick family mem- pm.
bers, please pray for all who are sick and shut-in.
 Watch Night Service is December 31st. This
NURSING HOME year we will begin at 10 pm.

Mary Dean Lee Kathy Wallace  The Fit Ministry start date has changed,
Joe Lee Leah Sampson please plan to resume your fitness with SGBC
Jessica Hibbler Fit Saturday, January 8th at 7:30 am. MaeLang
Lowe and Rickey Bradley Jr. are the coaches.
BEREAVED
 Are you looking to use the gift God has given
We send our prayers and deepest condolences to our you? If so, SGBC has many ministries that need
members in their time of bereavement. willing, dedicated, and committed workers. See
• James Booth and his family, his brother Lee Maxine Coleman to discuss the ones that match
your gift and/or skill set and make a plan to
passed. connect with the ministry(ies) you have been led
to join.
• Patricia Daniels and her family, her mother
passed. IN-PERSON CHURCH PROTOCOLS

• Dea. Johnathan Robinson, Felecia Brown, and  Masks are mandatory.
their family, their sister passed.
 Congregation members will be seated appropri-
• Beverly Patrick and her family, her brother ately social distancing.
passed.
 The buildings will be sanitized following each
service. We need you to exit immediately fol-
lowing 7:45 am Worship Service so the sanitiz-
ing team can begin sanitizing.

 You are asked to use closest door to exit after
each service.

 The nursery and all classrooms will remain
closed.

 The church van will not run.

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