2022 CHURCH THEME: “HOLD ON, HELP IS ON THE WAY!” MATTHEW 15:25 101 WARREN MOTT PARKWAY * HATTIESBURG, MS 39401 * 601-583-9243 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: WWW.SHADYGROVE-CHURCH.ORG September 2023 Volume 4 Edition 9 EXTRA GRACE REQUIRED REV. DR. REGINALD WOULLARD, PASTOR SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 2023 CHURCH THEME: “TURN BACK TO GOD” 2 CHRONICLES 7:14 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.” – Matthew 5:43-45 In ministry, we have a phrase we use when we have to deal with difficult people. It’s called extra grace required, so we call these people who are harder to love: EGRs. Sometimes we encounter EGRs at work. These are the people who steal our staplers, log onto our computers, or who gossip about us. Then there are EGR bosses. The ones who don’t promote us, won’t give us raises, who threaten to fire us or who play favorites while taking credit for the work we do. If we don’t work in a traditional capacity, we might encounter EGRs in our church, community, or in another organization. Oftentimes they are leaders, who, for no apparent reason, are unfair, rude or seem like they are out to get us! Friend, the good news is that God gives us a solution for dealing with EGRs — we love them! You probably learned this basic principle in your early Christian education. There is no truer hallmark of a disciple of Jesus Christ than a willingness to love your enemies. Just as the Apostle Paul said, “If I speak in the tongues of angels but do not have love, I’m a resounding gong or clanging cymbal.” This is because without attitudes and actions of love, all your words about your faith in Jesus are meaningless noise. When you live in close and connected fellowship to the Lord, relying on His Spirit in the stuff of your daily life, you can become a person of unconditional love. You can effortlessly and willingly embrace EGRs! Isn’t that wonderful news? PRAYER I praise you, Jesus, for giving me the supernatural ability to love the EGRs in my life. REFLECTION Who are your EGRs? Lift them up to the Lord right now and pray for eyes to see them as He does. Article taken from: https://hourofpower.org/ extra-grace-required-2/ Inside This Edition Page 2: Remembering Events Page 3: Remembering Events Page 4: Remembering Events Page 5: Remembering Events Page 6: How Christians Deal With People With EGR Bible Trivia Page 7: Recognizing Our Members Page 8: Birthday / Anniversary (September 1st-15th) Page 9: Birthday / Anniversary (September 16th-30th) Page 10: Encouragement For September Girl Scouts Fall Products Page 11: Find The Word Puzzle Page 12: Mental Wellness Welcome New Members Bible Trivia Answers Page 13: Find The Word Puzzle Page 14: Sick / Home Bound Bereaved Weekly Schedule Announcements
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1. How long was Jesus on the cross? 2. What did Jesus say would happen to the temple buildings? 3. How old was Jesus when he began his public ministry? 4. What happened to some Galileans while they were offering sacrifices? 5. Which of these disciples of Jesus used to be a disciple of John the Baptist? 6. What happened at the moment when Jesus died? 7. Concerning which disciple did the rumor spread that he would not die? 8. What did Herod and Pilate become when Jesus stood on trial before them? Friends or Enemies? 9. Who was Caesar when Jesus was born? 10. Who said, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”? 11. Who is “the stone the builders rejected”? 12. Which two books start with ‘In the beginning’? 13. Who said, “I say to my servant, Go, and he goes”? 14. What was the judgment seat of Pilate known as? 15. People who pray just to show off are called: 16. What food did Jesus eat when he met with his disciples after his resurrection? 17. What does the word `Messiah’ mean? 18. Who owned the tomb in which Jesus was buried? 19. What answer did the Pharisees give when asked where John's baptism came from? 20. Who said, “Now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace” https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/ bible-trivia-questions.html (Answers on p. 12) SGBC | 6 6 Some people are more difficult to deal with than others, and Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church said these people should come with an EGR (extra grace required) warning. Warren wrote on his website that everybody, including himself, has bad days. He said his wife, Kay, knows he is “touchy” twice a week — once on Saturday afternoon because he's focused on the message he's preaching, and another time on Monday morning because he's drained from preaching all weekend. During those two days, Warren comes with EGR, so his wife makes allowances for it and cuts him some slack. “That's a key part of how you deal with EGRs,” he said. We have to cut them some slack. Not everyone who bugs you or hurts you realizes what they're doing. Oftentimes they're responding to their own hidden pain, and they don't even know that they're hurting all these people around them. When Christians find it difficult to overlook an offense, Warren wants them to remember the gift of God's forgiveness. The Bible verse Colossians 3:13 is a great reminder: “Make allowance for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” At the same time, Warren warned Christians to never gossip about the people they don't like or are giving them a hard time. It might feel good to vent about one's frustrations, but it's a very unloving act, he said. “The Bible says we must love people who offend us. Gossiping about them is anything but loving,” he said. “If you gossip about that other person, you're just adding fuel to the fire of any frustrations you feel.” If people were to be honest with themselves, Warren said they would acknowledge that gossip is a form of retaliation. In a sense, people are getting back at the person who offended them by talking about them behind their back. “God hates it”" he stressed. “Gossip is incredibly destructive. It's destructive to churches. It is destructive to families. It's destructive to businesses. And gossip just perpetuates the pain.” https://www.christianpost.com/ news/how-christians-should-deal-withpeople-with-egr-extra-gracerequired.html By Czarina Nicole Ong HOW CHRISTIANS DEAL WITH PEOPLE WITH EGR (EXTRA GRACE REQUIRED)
SGBC | 77 SEASON MEMBERS NEW MEMBER GIRL SCOUTS IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA FOR GIRL SCOUTS NATIONAL CONVENTION! Pictured on the right: Jordyn Cole, Jazmyne Polk, Jacayla Allen, Leader, Chyra Dixon, Kynnedy Evans, Ariyunna Green (front) and Leader, Donnicka Hayes. CONGRATULATIONS CHANCE ON YOUR PERFECT SCORE! DID YOU KNOW? • Preston and Shelia Smith have been members for 35 years. • Preston is the Sports/Recreation Ministry Leader and co-leads the Boyz2Men Ministry. • He is a member of the Adult Usher Board. • His favorite Bible verse is Colossians 3:2. • Shelia is our Nursery Leader and she teaches the Pre-K and Kindergarten Class. • Her favorite Bible verses are Proverbs 3:5,6. • They are the proud parents of Octavious, Marquez, Zikiria, Aziah and Journei. HAVE YOU MET THIS NEW MEMBER? Meet Mattie Lindsey! • She is a 20-year retiree of Trustmark Bank. • Her favorite book of the Bible is Psalm 23. • She decided to join her family, who were members of Shady Grove and now she is looking forward to fellowshipping with her new church family. WELCOME MATTIE LINDSEY
8 Martha Felicia Adams Shaun Alexander Sharon Allen Paris Howell Adaya Alvarez William Anderson Charlie Andrews Daniel L. Andrews Joyce Armstrong Juacheta Baker Shaquella Stokes Kenny Barton Sean Beard Angela Berry Rev. Marcus Blake Kristen Bolton Sharon Bolton Alex Myers Russell Carter Veronica Mott Brown Taylor Burke Lolita Burton Shiza Carter Charles Clark Marshionna Fails Wayne Clark Janice Coleman Anthony Collins Tameka Crowell Alona Ford Terry Barnes Jr. Kelsey Davis Broderick Debose Carson Rodgers Leah Rodgers LaNika Ellis Teresa Ann Evans Fannie Evans Louis Fairley Tahatia Fairley Kaley Ford Darius Fortenberry Moriah Gardner Kim Gomez Margo Green Amber Griffin Courtney Grubbs Wandell Hamilton Tiffany Henry Billy Hathorn Jr. James Hayes Kingsley Heidelberg Kyndra Henry Jamal Hibbler Joyce Hunt Christopher Johnson Marcus Johnson Jr. Adrain Emil Jones II Mckenzee Jones Allen Jordan Jr. Jabaris Jordan Jr. Alexandria Jordan Ray Keys Clifton Lee Sr. Tiffany Lee Jasmine Leflore Reginald Lewis Dontavious Lewis Johnny Little Adriana Lindsey Samuel Magee Charles Marshall Jr. Justin Martin Calvin May Linda Barnett-Bridges Kierra McCardell Shunna McClinton Destiny McClinton Johnny McClure Eric McCullum Jr. Rev. Darrick McGowan Stephanie McLemore John McLemore Jr. El-Jamah McPherson Alisha Moore Bettye Mott Stephanie Mott Sharon Murray Ariel Cobbert James K. Payton Marieka Pittman Fezelle Price Brandy Quarles Julisia L. Roberts Mitchell Roberts Kiwan Robinson Sharon Rouse Keon Sandifer Tyra Saucier Braylon Pearson Dora Simon Cory M. Smith Jr. Skylar Murphy Lamareo Terek Strong Coreyon Sutton Isis Hazley Bridgette Travis Isaiah Wells Mary Ann Wells Cathy Wess Orlando Whigham Anita Williams Meghan Bianca Williams Barbara Wilson Jason Winston James Alexander Wolfe Raven Wolfe Melissa Woodland David Wynn II Ajatiamosha L. Young SEPTEMBER 1ST—SEPTEMBER 15TH SGBC | 8 SEPTEMBER 1ST—SEPTEMBER 15TH Curtis & Gertrude Shelby Maxwell Michael & Kourtnei Jones Dumas Javainian K. & Tammie D. Jones Fred & Sharon Murray
Taleah McCarty Danielle Anthony Holly Arrington Jesse Smith Keshiba Barnes Merry Barnes Deborah Barnes Maria Beach Antoinette Bowman Jennifer Bradley Angela Buckley Erica Bullock Veronica Burch Amari Jordyn Coney Kasia Craft Tamesha Railey Kyrstin Dahmer Jared Daniels Stacy Daniels N'tysia Henderson John Dantzler Fredrick Davenport Maurice Duff Candace Evans D'vonte' Humbles D'andre' Humbles Lakia Fairley Jordan Feazell Wayne Felts Jr. Joeisha Lashay Foreman Prentiss Woodland Edward Freeman Frederica Gallagher Larry Gholar Jennifer Gray Anthony M. Green Mary Griffith Mollye Hamilton Phyllice Harbin Jonathan M.L. Harris Linda Hayes Kristie Haynes Laken Anderson Gloria C. Henry Kamita Hopkins Raymond Brisco III Calvin B. Johnson Jessica Johnson Samantha Johnson Beverly Jones Vincent Jones Brakkeia Knight Shanice Darby Roscoe Marzett Daniel Johnson Jada Pittman Khiliah McCann Jomarrion Flowers Dyshane' Moody Daisy McClure Jayla R. McLemore Jianthoni Hamilton Mashunda Mickel Raine Nixon Ezekiel Davis Latasha Pack Latashia Parkman Beverly Patrick Kelvin Patrick Anthony Patton Christopher Poole Catherine Preston Jer'mecia Richardson Ruby Richardson Shandra Roberts Jeremiah Robinson Shanice Robinson Veda Robinson Tivesy Sandifer Travis Scarlett Lanita Shelby Jennifer Smith Breland Smith Dinah Ayana Sullivan Johnny Charles Tanksley Amya Tart Janielya Gibson Arneda Joyce Thorne Jeremiah Thorne Danielle Wade Rebecca Watkins Hope Watts Jesse L. Williams Keana Williams Mary Williams Latasha Wilson Shontoria D. Wilson Lakon Wilson David Winters Tiffany Wolfe Doris A. Wolfe Ryan Malik Eaton Kristofer Wright SEPTEMBER 16TH—SEPTEMBER 30TH SGBC | 99 SEPTEMBER 16TH—SEPTEMBER 30TH William R. & Mary L. Spencer Dennis D. & Katerina P. Davis Dea. Ronnie E. & Leona Woullard Willie & Debra Clark James & Shekina Sims Madison Jr. & Linda Barnett Bridges-Mayes Don & Olivia Johnson Karey & Tanya Keys Robert & Sonya Nixon Marcus & Kayla White
SGBC | 10 What is Grace? What is Extra? What is Required? Grace is the basis of Christian faith in God saved by faith through Grace. God’s Grace is undeserved Favor. Not earned but freely given by God. Grace bridges us to God, because of our relationship with Him. (His character) Extra is to a greater extent than usual. Required is essential, compulsory or I need it, or it is necessary. Grace is essential for life. If God did not extend Grace to us daily, we would literally die spiritually and maybe even physically. The advantage of salvation opens Grace for us who know Jesus in the pardon of our sins. Remember God gives us Grace daily. Paul says in 1Corinthians 1:4, I always thank my God for you because of His grace given you in Christ Jesus. 2 Corinthians 12:9 says, But He said to me, My Grace is sufficient for you for My power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. With this we desire extra {to a greater extent than usual} for the times we are in today. But God sees fit to give His Grace in greater amounts and we should extend that same Grace to our fellow man, no matter what the situation or circumstances may be. We owe this to God. He set the standards for all of us. This requirement is because it is necessary for life. (Ours and theirs). God does not have to do anything for us, but He does because He loves all of us with His unconditional love. For that I am truly grateful and thankful. WHAT ABOUT YOU? Where required is concerned we all need extra Grace most of the time. We Definitely do not deserve it BUT GOD loves us just that much. It is necessary to live a God filled life. Let’s pray: Father in the Name of Jesus thank You for Your grace. It truly belongs to You and You freely give to us. Thank You for the extra when we cannot see clearly. Thank You Father. In the Name of Jesus. And it is so! Galatians 1:15 But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by His grace, was pleased. Humbly submitted by Rev Cathy Ross Woulard Encouragement for September EXTRA GRACE REQUIRED Our Girl Scouts’ Fall Product Program is underway. Please see any member of our Troop or call Donnicka Hayes at 225-939-6897.
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12 1. 6 hours, Mark 15:25 2. Be demolished, Luke 21:6 3. 30 Years Old, Luke 3:23 4. They were slaughtered, Luke 13:1 5. Andrew, John 1:35 6. There was an earthquake and the temple veil tore, Matthew 27:51 7. John, John 21:23 8. Friends, Luke 23:12 9. Augustus, Luke 3:1 10. Jesus, Matthew 7:12 11. Jesus, Luke 20:9 12. Genesis and John 13. A Centurion, Matthew 8:8 14. The Stone Pavement, John 19:13 15. Hypocrites, Matthew 6:5 16. Fish, Luke 24:42 17. Anointed 18. Joseph of Arimathea, Matthew 27:57 19. “We don't know”, Matthew 21:27 20. Simeon, Luke 2:29 SGBC | 12 Mental Wellness Alan Barnes Alex Covington Jakia Gholar Dwight Hayes Jaden Hayes Mattie Lindsey Matthew Wolfe Dazia Hall Andre Edwards 18% Percentage lowered risk of depression among adults who got just half the recommended amount of physical activity per week—the equivalent of about 75 minutes of brisk walking—compared with adults who reported no physical activity. 25% Percentage lowered risk of depression among adults who got the recommended amount of physical activity per week—about 2.5 hours of brisk walking. Getting more exercise than that does not seem to confer extra mood benefits. 1 in 9 Cases of depression that could potentially be prevented if all adults did just 150 minutes of physical activity per week, the minimal amount recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Submitted by: Dr. Stacey Blalock Henry, Ph.D. By Tori DeAngelis IT’S A MESSAGE THAT BEARS REPEATING: EVEN MODERATE AMOUNTS OF EXERCISE CAN HELP WARD OFF DEPRESSION
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SGBC | 1414 SUNDAY Sunday School at 9:30 am Worship Service at 7:45 am and 10:45 am MONDAY Dance 6 pm TUESDAY Wise Encouragers 3rd Monday at 6 pm WEDNESDAY Sisterhood at 6 pm Brotherhood & Adult Men’s Bible Study 2nd & 4th 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 Boyz2Men Ministry 2nd & 4th 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) Shady Grove will host the Senior Citizen Luncheon Tuesday, September 5th beginning at 10 am. The Singing Union is Sunday, September 10th at 2 pm. Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 10th! This is an opportunity to call or spend time with your Grandparents! Monique Crosby Stephanie Ellis Jackie Evans Leona Woullard Albert Barnett Josie Davis Darlene Dantzler Celia Grant Angela Thames Leroy Wolfe Vernon Dahmer Jr. Lue Dahmer Dorothy Dismuke Harold Dahmer Sr. Mary Dean Lee Kathy Wallace Joe Lee Jessica Hibbler Roscoe McDonald Sr. 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 WEEKLY SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENTS NURSING HOME HOME BOUND James Hayes Thomas Evans BEREAVED Please be prayerful for our members in their time of bereavement! Pray for Jim Epheim, his wife Elsie passed. She was the mother of Sandra, Tammy, Evelyn, Sharee and Ramona. Pray for her siblings, Willie, Evelyn, Mary, Annie, Vera and Estelle and their families. Pray for the family of Terald McNeil. Lift his daughter, Paisley; mother, Ruby; father, Christopher and siblings, Christinna, Christopher, Jerald, and Regial.