SGBC Newsletter Volume 4, Edition 1

January 2023 Volume 4, Edition 1

SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

REV. DR. REGINALD WOULLARD, PASTOR
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TURN BACK TO GOD

RETURNING TO THE LORD (ZECHARIAH 1:1-6)

Clark Clifford, who was White House counsel during the Truman Administration, was at a

White House banquet one night when one of the guests turned to the woman next to him.

“Did I get your name correctly?” he asked. “Is your name Post?” “Yes, it is,” the woman

said. “Is it Emily Post?” “Yes,” she replied. “Are you the world-renowned authority on

manners?” the man asked. “Yes,” Mrs. Post said. “Why do you ask?” “Because,” the man

said, “you have just eaten my salad.” (“Bits & Pieces,” [1/85], pp. 14-15.)

Knowing something and applying it are two different matters. It is possible to be an expert

on manners and yet eat the wrong salad! It is possible to be an expert on the Bible and yet

not apply that knowledge in your daily life.

Perhaps you noticed the title of this message, “Returning to God,” and thought, “This one

won’t apply to me. It will be great for someone who does not know Christ, but I do know Inside this issue
Christ. It will also hit the mark with a backsliding believer, but I’m not backsliding. So I’ll

eavesdrop on the message, but there won’t be much in it for me.” Page 2: Christmas Give Back Memories

The people to whom Zechariah brought this “word of the Lord” (1:1) were probably a lot Page 3: Christmas Give Back Memories

like you. They were, for the most part, believers who would have voiced their allegiance to Page 4: Christmas Give Back Memories

God. They were a remnant of 50,000 Jews who had made the difficult commitment to re- Page 5: Christmas Give Back Memories
turn to Jerusalem from the Babylonian captivity in 538 B.C. In 536 B.C. they had begun Page 6:
reconstruction of the devastated temple. But opposition had mounted, and for 16 years the Page 7: Christmas Give Back Memories
work had been set aside.
Meanwhile, the people got caught up in the busyness of life. It was probably not an inten- Page 8: Christians & New Year’s Resolution
tional decision. They meant no harm to God. But God raised up the prophet Haggai to ask New Year’s Thoughts
the question, “Is it time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses while this house
Encouragement For January
Bible Trivia

lies desolate?” (Hag. 1:4). The people responded to Haggai’s message and began to work Page 9: Remembering Rev. Dr. M.L. King Jr.
again on the temple. Ministry Spotlight
Zechariah has been called the prophet of hope. His message is filled with the encourage- Funny Bible Jokes
ment that God will keep His promises to His people, especially His promises regarding the
Messiah. Page 10: Birthday / Anniversary (1/1-1/15)
In the introduction (1:1-6), Zechariah answers a basic, crucial question: How can we experi-
ence God’s blessing? Remember, this was written to people who knew God and were in the Page 11: Birthday / Anniversary
process of rebuilding His temple. Zechariah did not offer a new or different message. But (1/16-1/31)

Page 12: Five Steps For Turning Back To God
Bible Trivia Answers
Bible Jokes

since we do not always apply what we already know, he starts with a basic principle: Page 13: Word Search Puzzle

 Returning to the Lord is the key to experiencing His blessing. Page 14: Word Search Puzzle
 Returning to the Lord is necessary because of His wrath against all sinners (1:2). Bible Jokes

 Returning to the Lord is the human response that opens the supply of God’s personal Page 15: Word Search Puzzle
grace (1:3).
Page 16: Sick / Shut-in / Bereaved
 Returning to the Lord is what we should learn from the history of God’s people (1:4-6). Weekly Schedule/Announcements
Submitted by Maxine Coleman | Excerpted from: https: bible.org/seriespage/lesson-1-returning-lord-

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WHAT SORT OF NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION NEW YEAR’S THOUGHTS
SHOULD A CHRISTIAN MAKE?
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The practice of making New Year’s to read the Bible every day? Is it to
resolutions goes back over 3,000 honor God and grow spiritually, or is
years to the ancient Babylonians. it because you have just heard that it
There is just something about the is a good thing to do? Why do you
start of a new year that gives us the want to lose weight? Is it to honor
feeling of a fresh start and a new be- God with your body, or is it for vani-
ginning. In reality, there is no differ- ty, to honor yourself?
ence between December 31 and Janu- Philippians 4:13 tells us, “I can do
ary 1. Nothing mystical occurs at everything through Him who gives
midnight on December 31. The Bible me strength.” John 15:5 declares, “I
does not speak for or against the con- am the vine; you are the branches. If
cept of New Year’s resolutions. How- a man remains in me and I in him, he
ever, if a Christian determines to will bear much fruit; apart from me
make a New Year’s resolution, what you can do nothing.” If God is the
kind of resolution should he or she center of your New Year’s resolution,
make? it has a chance for success, depending
Common New Year’s resolutions are on your commitment to it. If it is
commitments to quit smoking, to God’s Will for something to be ful-
stop drinking, to manage money filled, He will enable you to fulfill it.
more wisely, and to spend more time If a resolution is not God-honoring
with family. By far, the most common and/or is not in agreement with
New Year’s resolution is to lose God’s Word, we will not receive
weight, in conjunction with exercising God’s help in fulfilling the resolution.
more and eating more healthily. So, what sort of New Year’s resolu-
These are all good goals to set. How- tion should a Christian make? Here
ever, 1 Timothy 4:8 instructs us to are some suggestions: (1) pray to the
keep exercise in perspective: “For Lord for wisdom (James 1:5) regard-
physical training is of some value, but ing what resolutions, if any, He would
godliness has value for all things, have you make; (2) pray for wisdom
holding promise for both the present as to how to fulfill the goals God
life and the life to come.” The vast gives you; (3) rely on God’s strength
majority of New Year’s resolutions, to help you; (4) find an accountability
even among Christians, are in relation partner who will help you and en-
to physical things. This should not be. courage you; (5) don’t become dis-
Many Christians make New Year’s couraged with occasional failures; in-
resolutions to pray more, to read the stead, allow them to motivate you
Bible every day, and to attend church further; (6) don’t become proud or
more regularly. These are fantastic vain, but give God the glory. Psalm
goals. However, these New Year’s 37:5-6 says, “Commit your way to the
resolutions fail just as often as the LORD; trust in him and he will do
non-spiritual resolutions, because this: He will make your righteousness
there is no power in a New Year’s shine like the dawn, the justice of
resolution. Resolving to start or stop your cause like the noonday sun.”
doing a certain activity has no value https://www.gotquestions.org/new-years-
unless you have the proper motiva- resolution.html
tion for stopping or starting that ac-
tivity. For example, why do you want

Encouragement For January 1. What type of birds did Noah
TURN BACK TO GOD send out of the Ark?

As Pastor always says, “This is the for heaven, forgive our sins and heal 2. Who was the wife to Boaz?
day the Lord has made let us rejoice our land. 3. What was the profession of
and be glad in it. So as we rejoice let
us remember who God is in this sea- What are you looking for God to do Zacchaeus?
son and year of our lives. So many in your life, the lives of your family 4. What was Jesus’ first miracle?
things have happened during the year and friends this year? 5. Name the River that Jesus was
2022, some really good and some
really bad. But we have to remember Well, there are some things that are baptized in.
that all things are working for our required of us to do in order to get 6. What was the greatest gift of
good. Every sin- these results. And then verse 15 says,
gle thing. King Solomon?
Now My eyes 7. Joseph had a baby brother.
As we go into the will be open
year 2023 our and My ears What was his name?
theme for Shady attentive to 8. What was the name of the lady
Grove is “Turn prayer offered
Back To God”. in this place. who found Moses in the river
Scripture 2 This is awe- when he was a baby?
Chronicles some we know 9. What was the name of Abra-
7:14, If My peo- that God is a ham’s nephew who he travelled
ple, who are rewarder of with?
called by My name, shall humble those who dili- 10. Who were Cain and Abel’s
themselves, pray, seek, gently seek Him. These are some of parents?
crave, and require of necessity My the rewards we all can receive for our 11. How many brothers and sister
face and turn from their wicked obedience to God. Let us try to be did Joseph have?
ways, then will I hear from heaven, more faithful to God this year. Let us 12. How many books does the
forgive their sin, and heal their land. be more obedient to His Word this Bible have?
(AMPC). I chose the Amplified Clas- year. Let us thrive to be the best fol- 13. Who was the second king of
sic because it makes it more personal lower of Christ and receive the good Israel?
with the words used. (Humble, Pray, of the land that God has prepared 14 What sign did God give after
Seek, Crave, Necessity, Turn). All the for us. the flood that proved that He
words have to become personal so will never destroy the earth
that we can see the results of what God loves us so much, let us return with a flood?
we are being told to do. It is a re- that love back to Him in obedience 15. Where did Moses receive the
quirement to follow the instructions. to His Word. Ten Commandments?
The results will be that God will hear 16. What happened to Lot’s wife
Humbly submitted by Rev. Cathy Ross when she got curious and
Woulard looked at the destruction that
was taking place in Sodom and
Gomorrah?
17. Name the two Old Testament
men who appeared with Jesus
at the Mount of Transfigura-
tion.
18. How old was Abraham when
Sarah gave birth to Isaac?
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(Answers on p. 10)

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REMEMBERING THE REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MINISTRY

THE MOST POWERFUL M.L. KING JR. QUOTES

 “When our days become dreary with low-hovering clouds of despair, 9
and when our nights become darker than a thousand midnights, let us
remember that there is a creative force in this universe working to pull
down the gigantic mountains of evil, a power that is able to make a way
out of no way and transform dark yesterdays into bright tomorrows.”
— “Where Do We Go from Here”

 “There comes a time when the cup of endurance runs over and men
are no longer willing to be plunged into an abyss of injustice where
they experience the bleakness of corroding despair.”
— “Letter from Birmingham Jail”

 “Somewhere, we must come to see that human progress never rolls in
on the wheels of inevitability. It comes through the tireless effort and
the persistent work of dedicated individuals who are willing to be
coworkers with God. Without this hard work, time itself becomes an
ally of the primitive forces of social stagnation.”
— “The Future of Integration”

 “We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic
words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the
good people.”
— “Letter from Birmingham Jail”

 “We cannot walk alone. And as we walk, we must make the pledge that
we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back.”
— “I Have a Dream Speech”

 “Let us rise up tonight with a greater readiness. Let us stand with a
greater determination. And let us move on in these powerful days,
these days of challenge to make America what it ought to be. We have
an opportunity to make America a better nation.”
— “I've Been to the Mountaintop”

 “Rise up and know that as you struggle for justice, you do not struggle
alone.”
— “Birth of a New Nation”

 “Whenever men and women straighten their backs up, they are going
somewhere, because a man can't ride your back unless it is bent.”
— “I've Been to the Mountaintop”

 “We have come a long, long way but we still have a long, long way to
go before we become a fully integrated and just society.”
— “The Future of Integration”
Read more at: https://www.audible.com/blog/quotes-martin-luther-king-jr

JANUARY 1ST—JANUARY 15TH

Robert Adams Michael Dent Shalunda Briscoe Robert Naylor Jr.
Daylen Jackson Kallion Dismuke Marcus Jenkins Cornell Nelson
Cassandra Banks Mary Duff Asia Jones Kendrick Parkman
Kaitlin Banks Merttrue Ellis Conell Jones Dayja McCoy
Craig Barney Alishia Smith Quanita Jones Eric Pendarvis
Deana Beans Allen Fails Jr. Nyesha Jones Deborah Pinas
Ervin Bolton Deirdre Fairley Shalunda Jones Shannon Rogers
Mark Booth Chelsa Richardson Diana Jones Ivory Stallings
Linda Bourn China Gaddis Andrew Jordan Charles Starks
Santana Brown Monica Gilmore Brandon Keys Danesha Steele
Alexis McLeod Ashley Griffin Tanya Keys Michelle Wilson Stokes
Shawn Carter Tinesha Hartfield Alexis Wilson Logan Wilson
Tenika Carter Jazmyne Polk Derrius Lewis Keiara Gillum
Julionna Clark Latasha Hayes Carolyn Locke Chastin Thorne
Yvonne Coney Keelen Jordan Nataliya Magee Sakeitra Travis
Dezay Cooks Darius Gardner Detrick Marshall Lillie Turner
Haley Smith Maurice Hibbler Zamia Martin LaWanda Watts
Darien Haynes Mary Hibbler Lillian McConnell Zabriana Watts
Lynn Daniels Kenneth Hubbard Keith McCullum Gregory Wilson
Cynthia Davis JaKory Jackson Deon McKines
Robbie Davis Matthew Jackson Dennis McLaurin
Cantrell Deloach Katora Culpepper Madison Payne

Jimmie & Crystal Bunch JANUARY 1ST—JANUARY 15TH Mark & Ruth Madison
Billy Sr. & Esther Hathorn

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JANUARY 16TH—JANUARY 31ST

First Lady Joyce Woullard Lyncola Foster Patrick Love Kimberly Simmons
Demetrius Adams Michelle Gardner Brandie Mackabee Mitchell Smith
Courtney Allen Bertha Garner Georgia Martin William Spencer
Ebony Allen Georgia Garner Florieda Mason Courtney Stancle
Shuna Knight Jeffrey Griffin Tynesia Bolton D'shawn Timmons
Glinnis Baines Clarence Hall Shanice Richard Imani Steven
Deairan Barber Brandon Sumrall Jr. Ira McGilberry Jr. A'keenan Strahan
Kinnady Barlow Esther Hathorn Jacqueline McLemore Elsa Sylvia
John Barnes Christine Hathorn Carmen Hathorn Kimberly Thigpen
Kelsey Blalock Katina Haywood Rev. Shawna Mott Dionna Thompson
Erin Bolton Lumie Black Zoe Nelson Dea. Hardy Thorne Jr.
Steven Brown Rev. Willie Horton Danielle Nicholson Roderick Turner
Jacob Lott Marchello Hoskins Chris O'neal Dilon Booth
Willie Bunch Linda Jackson Sashia Fluker Tommie Ware
Keith Clark Alrissa Jenkins Regina Paige Donmorreya Waters
Georgia Council Cora Johnson Carolyn Patterson Nennia Weathersby
Amiya Crowell Marcus Johnson Sr. Lasha Poole Terrence Williams
Kelli Davis Andrea Jordan Vosch Price Laura Williamson
J.D. Dillon Jr. Amber Jordan Josiah Hayes Andrew Wilson
Nanisha Doty Jarrod Jordan Michael Richardson Elatsky Wilson
Letezia Edwards Chanel Conerly Brandi Roberts Josh Woodson
Karen Ellis Briana Keys Johnathan Robinson Jr. Vincent Shanks
Reginald Ellis Naquin Lewis Brittany Russell Kimberly Yarborough
Angela Ford Ernest Lewis Rilla Ryan
Belivia Foster John Lindsey Nicole Showers

JANUARY 16TH—JANUARY 31ST

Marcus & Kourtney Jenkins Johnny II & Daisy McClure

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FIVE STEPS FOR TURNING BACK TO GOD

If you know someone who has self, ‘At home even the hired serv-

turned away from God, the story of ants have food enough to spare, 1. Dove and a Raven.
2. Ruth.
the lost son will encourage you. It and here I am dying of hunger!” (v. 3. He was a Tax Collector.
4. He turned water into wine.
will help you understand the com- 17) The phrase “came to his sens- 5. River Jordan.
6. Wisdom.
mon and often necessary ways God es” could be synonymous with 7. Benjamin.
8. The daughter to Pharaoh.
uses to bring us to Himself. “repentance.” 9. Lot.
10. Eve and Adam.
Before looking at this, we must re- 3. Confession – “I will set out and 11. Eleven brothers and one sis-

mind ourselves that Scripture por- go back to my father and say to ter.
12. Old Testament has 39 books
trays all believers as one time prodi- him: Father, I have sinned against
while the New Testament has
gals who have turned to God. heaven and against you.” (v. 18) 27 books. A total of 66 books
in the Bible.
“Once you were like sheep who wan- The son planned a full confession. 13. David.
14. The sign was a Rainbow.
dered away. But now you have turned When confession is genuine, it 15. At Mt. Sinai.
16. She turned into a pillar of salt.
to your Shepherd, the Guardian of makes no excuses when acknowl- 17. They were Moses and Elijah.
18. 100 years.
your souls” (I Peter 2:25). edging sin against God and others. 19. Judas Iscariot.
20. David.
1. Circumstantial (and providen- For more on this, see: Seven Signs Read more: https://
tial) consequences of godless living of True Repentance. yen.com.gh/108749-20-bible-quiz-
questions-answers-youth-ghana.html
– ‘There was a man,” Jesus said, 4. Contrition – “I am no longer wor-

“who had two sons. In Luke 15:11- thy to be called your son; make me

32, Jesus illustrates what turning like one of your hired men.’” (v.

back to God looks like with the 19) Turning back to God must al-

prodigal son. I doubt most people ways involve godly sorrow. This

think of a pig field as a place to includes a recognition of unworthi-

meet God. We don’t need to get ness (cf. Luke 18:9-13) and a will-

this boy into Church to reach him. ingness to accept the circumstantial

The pig field will be a better place. consequences sin deserves.

It’s amazing how circumstances can 5. Conversion – “So he got up and

be used to clarify perspective! Too went to his father.” (v. 20)

often we have to go to the bottom Turning back to God is more than

to be able to see clearly the foolish- words and plans—it’s action! It’s

ness of life without God. Some- repentance without excuses or hesi-

times we (especially parents) un- tations! (See: Acts 26:20;Matthew

wisely protect loved ones from 3:8;Titus 2:14;3:8).

reaching this point of desperation. Warning – The closing warning of

But take special note that this the story is about the self-righteous

young Jewish man was out of mon- arrogance and anger in the older

ey and very hungry. He was no brother’s refusal to receive and cele-

longer the life of the party buying brate the one whom the Father for-
rounds for his friends. Circum- gave. Don’t be like the older brother!

stances landed him in the lowly Submitted by Maxine Coleman | Read

(and unclean) place of feeding pigs. entire article at: https://

2. Conviction – “When he finally thinkpoint.wordpress.com/

came to his senses, he said to him-

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 What’s a dentist’s favorite
hymn?…Crown him with
many crowns.

 What kind of car does Jesus
typically drive?… A Christler.

 Did you know baseball was
mentioned in the Bible?… It
starts off “In the big inning…”

 What kind of man was Boaz
before he got married?… He
was Ruth-less.

 If Goliath would come back to
life today, would you like to
tell him the joke about David
and Goliath?… No, he already
fell for it once.

 What’s a missionary’s favorite
type of car? … A convertible.

 Yo mamma so old she pre-
order the Bible. (oh snap!)

 On the Ark, Noah probably
got milk from the cows. What
did he get from the ducks?…
Quackers.

 Why is it a bad idea to fart in
church?… You have to sit in
your own “pew”!

 Why didn’t they play cards on
the Ark?…Because Noah was
standing on the deck.

 When was the first math
homework problem mentioned
in the Bible? …When God
told Adam and Eve to go forth
and multiply.

 How do we know Peter was a
rich fisherman?… By his net
income.

 Why did Noah have to punish
and discipline the chickens on
the Ark?… They were using
fowl language.

https://thinkaboutsuchthings.com/bible-
jokes/

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SICK WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Gladys Scott Carolyn Woullard SUNDAY
Thomas Evans Sunday School at 9:30 am
Worship Service at 7:45 am and 10:45 am
HOME BOUND
MONDAY
Monique Crosby Terry Harris Wise Encouragers Third Monday at 6 pm
Jackie Evans Vickie Scott
Albert Barnett Josie Davis WEDNESDAY
Dea. Ben Ellis Celia Grant Adult Men’s Bible Study at 6 pm

Angela Thames Leroy Wolfe Brotherhood at 6 pm
Vernon Dahmer Jr. Lue Dahmer Sisterhood at 6 pm
Charlie Ellis Dorothy Dismuke Adult and Youth Bible Study at 7 pm
Darlene Dantzler Leona Woullard (Adult-Life Center; Youth-Sanctuary)

NURSING HOME SATURDAY
Corporate Prayer at 8 am
Mary Dean Lee Kathy Wallace Join by dialing 720-740-9642 - access code 4402008
Joe Lee Leah Sampson Boys2Men Ministry 2nd & 4th at 1:30 pm
Roscoe McDonald Sr. Jessica Hibbler Women In The Making Third Week at 11 am

BEREAVED ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please be prayerful for our members in their time of  All ministries will resume meeting and ministering
bereavement! Pray for: beginning this month.

 The Woullard Family - Pastor, Veronica, Doro-  Our 21-Day Fast starts Monday, January 2nd and
thy, Ralph, Dea. Rod Woullard and their family. ends Sunday, January 22nd. You are asked to choose
Their aunt passed. something you will Fast from for the next 21-days.

 Craig Barney, Rev. Mary Carter and their family.  The Dance Ministry enrollment is open! If you
Craig’s brother passed, he was also Rev. Carter’s would like to join, please see Kendra Anderson.
cousin.
 We will continue having 7:45 am Service in the Life
 Rev. Darrick McGowan and his family, his aunt Center. You will be informed when we resume ser-
passed. vice in the Sanctuary.

 Lanita Shelby and her family, her aunt passed.  Installation of Officers will be Sunday, January 8th
during the 10:45 am Service in the Life Center.
 Dea. Reginald Shelby and his family, his aunt
passed.  Baptism and Baby Dedication will be held January
29th. See Deborah Woullard or Sandra Thompson
 The Hayes Family, in the passing of their loved if you would like to be baptized. See Maxine Cole-
one. man if you would like to dedicate your baby.

 Grand Slam Disciple Recognition will also be on
January 29th during the 10:45 am Service.

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