SGBC Newsletter Volume 3, Edition 10

October 2022 Volume 3, Edition 10

SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

REV. DR. REGINALD WOULLARD, PASTOR
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THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS

WHAT ARE THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS?

The Synoptic Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are very similar, but all three are

quite different from the Gospel of John. Differences between these three Gospels and

John's include the material covered, language used, timeline, and John's singular ap-

proach to Jesus Christ's life and ministry. In fact, John's approach is so unique that 90

percent of the information he provides regarding the life and ministry of Jesus is absent

from the Synoptic Gospels.

The Synoptics are written in the third person. Matthew, also known as Levi, was an

apostle of Jesus, an eyewitness to most of the events in his text. Mark was a traveling

companion of Paul, as was Luke. Mark was an associate of Peter, another of Jesus' apos-

tles who had firsthand experience of Christ.

John's Approach to the Gospel Inside this issue

John wrote his Gospel about 20 years after Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Tradition dates
the writing of John's Gospel somewhere between 70 A.D. (the destruction of the Jeru- Page 2: Remembering Events At SGBC

salem temple) and 100 A.D., the end of John's life. In this longer time lapse between the Page 3: National Pastor Appreciation

events and John's record, John seems to have thought deeply about what things meant. Page 4: Upcoming Events At SGBC

Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, John contains more interpretation of the story, Page 5: Upcoming Events At SGBC

offering theology similar to the teachings of Paul. Even though John's Gospel is written Page 6: Relationships Between Gospels
in the third person, his mentions of the “disciple Jesus loved” in his text hint at John Page 7: Encouragement For October
himself.
For reasons only John may have known, he leaves out several events found in the Syn- Bible Trivia

optic Gospels: Page 8: Birthday / Anniversary (10/1-10/15)

Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness ~ Jesus’ transfiguration ~ Narrated parables; Page 9: Birthday / Anniversary
The Sermon on the Mount ~ The Lord’s Prayer ~ Casting out demons; (10/16-10/31)

Establishment of the Lord's Supper. Page 10: Voting Information
On the other hand, John’s Gospel includes many things the Synoptic Gospels do not, Bible Trivia Answers
such as: Bible Jokes

Jesus’ early ministry in Galilee ~ The first miracle at Cana ~ Turning water into wine; Page 11: Find The Word Puzzle

Jesus’ two trips to Jerusalem before his arrest and death ~ Jesus and the woman at the Page 12: Mental Wellness

well ~ Raising of Lazarus from the dead ~ Jesus’ goodbye speech to his apostles. Page 13: Crossword Puzzle

The Integrity of the Gospels Page 14: Sick / Shut-in / Bereaved

Critics of the Bible often complain that the Gospels don’t agree on every event. Howev- Weekly Schedule/Announcements

er, such differences prove the four accounts were written independently, with diverse

themes. Matthew stresses Jesus as the Messiah, Mark shows Jesus as the suffering serv- Special points of interest
ant and Son of God, Luke portrays Jesus as Savior of all people, and John discloses Je-
sus’ divine nature, one with his Father. Each Gospel can stand alone, but taken together • Jesus, Our Savior
they provide a complete picture of how God became man and died for the sins of the • October Is Pastors Appreciation Month

world. Submitted by Maxine Coleman | Read entire article at: https://www.learnreligions.com • Vote—Your Hiring and Firing Opportunity

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WHAT IS PASTOR APPRECIATION DAY AND CLERGY APPRECIATION MONTH?

October is National Clergy Appreciation Month, a time set aside to recognize the contributions and service of pastors, priests, rever-
ends, ministers, and all other clergy members. Within Clergy Appreciation Month is Pastor Appreciation Day.

October has long been recognized worldwide as Pastor A Prayer for Pastor Appreciation Day

Appreciation Month, or Clergy Appreciation Month. Dear God, We pray for our pastors to be encouraged.

The call to honor our church leaders’ contributions can We ask that you would minister to them and give them a

be traced back to St. Paul. In establishing the first Chris- deeper sense of hope. Send laborers into their lives to

tian churches, St. Paul advised the congregation to give extend needed help, support, and friendship. We pray

“double honor” to the elders of the church who man- that they and their families would be protected and cov-

aged the affairs of the church well, “especially those ered by the precious blood of Jesus. May our pastors be

whose work is preaching and teaching” (1 Timothy restored and refreshed during this time.

5:17). St. Paul further urged Christian communities to We thank you for our pastors, Lord, and all the work

acknowledge those “who work hard among you, who they do for your kingdom.

care for you in the Lord and who admonish you,” hold- We pray for our pastors to have motivation and vision,

ing these spiritual leaders “in the highest regard in love that ministries would continue to launch and thrive, and

because of their work” (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13). that pastors would not lose one opportunity to serve and

In 1994, the American Christian Organization Focus on minister. We ask that you would help our pastors have a

the Family began promoting Clergy Appreciation Month greater reach and that our churches would be a beacon

as a national month of observance. In highlighting Cler- of light and hope throughout the world. We pray that

gy Appreciation Month, Focus on the Family sought to pastors would have perseverance and come through this

encourage the faithful to outwardly show their apprecia- season with new insights and more inspiration.

tion for religious leaders on a national level. We pray that their faith would increase and that they

When Is Pastor Appreciation Day? would be drawn closer to you, Lord. We pray for our

From Pastor Appreciation Month grew the idea of em- pastors to be on guard, to stand firm in the faith, to be

phasizing one specific day to nationally pay tribute to courageous, and to be strong (1 Corinthians 16:13). May

our clergy. This day became known as Pastor Apprecia- you, oh God, satisfy their thirst for you and fill them up

tion Day. Also referred to as Clergy Appreciation Day, so that they are ready at all times to do the good work

this day of showing national gratitude for clergy mem- you have called them to.

bers is celebrated on the second Sunday in October. In We thank you for calling our pastors to their ministries.

2022, Pastor Appreciation Day will be Sunday, October We thank you for equipping them with the spiritual gifts,

9th. talents, and skills for such a time as this. We pray over

Why It’s Important to Celebrate Pastors and Clergy our pastors, Lord, that you would help them to lead with

Members courage and strength. Send the right deacons, elders, and

As of mid-2018, there are approximately 51,000 people volunteers to lead alongside them, that they would not

in the United States who are officially employed as cler- carry the weight alone. Help them to be leaders marked

gy. When we consider all that religious leaders do, it be- by humility, compassion, and wisdom.

comes clear how important it is to celebrate and uplift Let their congregations support them, submit to their

our hardworking clergy. leadership, and grow in respect and love toward their

Ways to Celebrate and Honor Your Pastors and pastors. You did not give our pastors a spirit of timidity,

Clergy so we pray that you would inspire our pastors to walk in

Given everything that the people who serve pastorally power, love, and self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7) as they

do, we should take time to appreciate and encourage demonstrate courageous leadership. We thank you for

them and their staff members. Whether you choose to them and pray for your blessings and protection on

honor your spiritual leaders and their staff during Pastor them. Amen. (Excerpts from www.christianity.com/wiki/

Appreciation Month or another time of year, there are holidays/what-is-pastor-appreciation-day)

many ways to show your gratitude for their service and (Prayer excerpts from Pamela Palmer, Prayers for Pastors)

sacrifice.

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Over three-quarters of Mark’s content is found in both Matthew and Luke, and 97% of Mark is found in at least
one of the other two synoptic gospels. Additionally, Matthew (44%) and Luke (58%) have material in common that
is not found in Mark.

The triple tradition, the material included by all three synoptic gospels, includes many stories and teachings:

• John the Baptist strong man, eternal sin, His true • Jesus predicts his death

• Baptism and temptation of Jesus relatives, the parable of the sow- • Blind near Jericho

• First disciples of Jesus er, the lamp under a bushel, and • Palm Sunday

• Hometown rejection of Jesus the parable of the mustard seed • Casting out the money changers

• Healing of Peter’s mother-in- • Calming the storm • Render unto Caesar

law, demoniacs, a leper, and • The Gerasene demoniac • Woes of the Pharisees

a paralytic • The daughter of Jairus and • Second Coming Prophecy

• Call of the tax collector the bleeding woman • The Last Sup-

• New Wine into Old Wineskins • Feeding the 5000 per, passion, crucifixion,

• Man with withered hand • Confession of Peter and entombment

• Commissioning the Twelve • Transfiguration • The empty tomb and resurrect-

Apostles • The demoniac boy ed Jesus

• The Beelzebub controversy • The little children • The Great Commission

• Teachings on the parable of the • The rich young man

The double tradition, an extensive set of material—some two hundred verses, or roughly half the length of the triple
tradition—are the pericope shared between Matthew and Luke, but absent in Mark. This is termed the double tradition.
Parables and other sayings predominate in the double tradition, but also included are narrative elements:

• Preaching of John the Baptist • Messengers from John the Bap- the talents, and the faithful serv-
• Temptation of Jesus (which tist ant
• Discourse against the scribes
Mark summarizes in two verses) • Woes to the unrepentant cities and Pharisees
• The Sermon on the • Jesus thanks his Father • Lament over Jerusalem
• Return of the unclean spirit
Mount (Matthew) • Parables of the leaven, the lost
or Plain (Luke)
• The Centurion’s servant sheep, the great banquet,

Excerpted from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synoptic_Gospels

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Encouragement For October 1. This popular video game con-
THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS—MATTHEW, MARK & LUKE sole from the 90s is also the
first book of the Bible.
What can we learn from them? What now have a question for us. Who has
2. This New Testament ghostwrit-
is their purpose for us? How can they God called you to be? There was a tax er hardly gets credit but fa-
mously wrote the book of Jesus.
help us? collector, a secretary and physician
3. Before God took a personal day
The gospel is seen through different who put their lives on the line for Je- to rest, how many days did He
show up for work to create the
lenses, but what was seen was basical- sus’ sake. They had different audienc- world?

ly the same view. es, but some crossed over with the 4. The first man and woman may
or may not have had belly but-
Synoptic means to see together or same message to the people who tons. What were their names?

from the same view. Each one had a would listen, where are you? All three 5. Where did they first live? Hint:
It was not the Olive Garden.
different audience but basically car- are yet spreading the Good News of
6. Noah had three sons: Shem,
ried the same message. Jesus Christ, even though they are not Japheth and __________. Hint:
Many people eat this around
Matthew was a tax collector, and his here, saying basically the same thing Thanksgiving and Christmas.

audience was the Jewish Christian but moving forward in their testimo- 7. The Tower of Babel is not a
Disney attraction. Old Testa-
living within the immediate proximity nies in their own ways. ment people built this because
they wanted to reach
of the homeland itself. Matthew is It is now time for us, really, past time __________.

the most Jewish of all the gospels. His for us to gird our loins and do the 8. Noah got a weather alert for a
storm that was set to last how
main concern was to present Jesus as same thing. Get busy speaking, en- long?

a teacher even greater than Moses. couraging, and teaching salvation to 9. God sent a ‘sorry’ text to Noah
after the flood. What was the
Three key themes in this gospel (1) this lost world. THE TIME IS NOW. sign that he would never flood
the Earth again?
Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old WE CANNOT AFFORD TO
10. God spread humanity out
Testament; (2) God is God of both WAIT. Let us get this message to across the Earth by mixing up
their:
grace and judgement; (3) the kingdom everyone who will listen. We really do A) Thoughts; B) Language; C)
Political Views; D) Starbucks
of God does not belong to one group not have to say much, just be that Orders

of people. Mark an evangelist and the instrument God can use for His Glo- 11. Abraham had a wife named Sa-
rah. What was her name before
secretary of the disciple Peter. His ry in this season. Praise God. TRI- God remixed it?

audience was believed to be the UMPH!!!! VICTORY IN JESUS!!! 12. What did God promise Abra-
ham that made his wife laugh?
Greek speaking residents of the Ro- 1Peter 4:11, If anyone speaks, they
Congratulations to Lt. Commander
man Empire, or any Gentile based on should do so as one who speaks the Myron L. Evans , USN, retired, his
wife, Jackie (aAnndswfearms oinlyp.. 10
how he explained the Jewish tradi- very words of God. If anyone serves,
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tions and stories from the Old Testa- they should do so with the strength

ment. The theme of Mark is (1) the God provides, so that in all things

Good News; (2) the time is fulfilled, God may be praised though Jesus

the kingdom of God is at hand, re- Christ. To Him be glory and power

pent, and believe in the Gospel (Mark forever and ever. Amen!

1:14-15). Luke, the physician, audi- Let’s Pray: Father in the Name of

ence predominantly Gentiles-learned Jesus thank You for making it clear

in a fusion of the ancient Greek that it does not matter our back-

world with that of Western Asia, ground you will use any of us. Help

Northeastern Africa and Southwest- us understand it is not how we start

ern Asia. The themes of Luke, (1) Sal- but how we finish the process. Thank

vation is the essential message of You Father God again and again for

Luke who also wrote Acts; (2) Fulfill- this process.

ment; (3) Kingdom; and (4) Rejection. All the glory, all the honor and all the

Luke is also one of the two longest praise belong to You. In Jesus Name

books in the New Testament. Amen! And it is so!

Now that we have some background Humbly submitted by Rev. Cathy Ross
on the Synoptic Gospels and see who Woulard
they are, the seam that joins them to-

gether and who their audiences were I

OCTOBER 1ST—OCTOBER 15TH

Rev. Reginald Woullard Linda Y. Davis-Smith Michael Green Alfreda Collins
Joyce Brown John Hinton Jeremy Long Emmanuel Kirk Corley
Shaneka Buckley Gloria Lee Seven England Enotris Jordan
Shantell Coleman Terrill Leflore Stephanie Ellis LaShanbura S. McInnis
Karen Coney John McLemore Sonya Renee Evans Johnna McLaurin
Jessie Lee Hibbler Terry L. Evans Thelma Y. Jordan Jessica M. Silas
Tierra Mayfield Jade Hollingsworth Danielle Bridges Ledarius Turner
James Slaughter Jaida Hollingsworth Vickey S. Campbell Thomas J. Woullard
Jaylaan Edwards Ziracharia Sibley Treneicia Coleman Angeneka Meeks
Tanisha Thurman Austin Abrams Kavon Parkman Curtis Paige
Darian M. Washington Kennedy Bush Jaycee Fairley Dyamond White
Stacy L. Dismuke Ashlee Conner Leguster Seawright Jeffrey Richardson
Demesha Jones Jonathan Gaines Evangeline Smith Willie Mae Robertson
Timothy LeFlore Kevin Oatis Kadence Weathersby Jabaris Jordan
Kyla Lindsey Ramzey Walker Jared Weathersby Charles Roberts
Desondra McSwain Anterio Yarborough Aaron J. Brown Terri Banks
Julian D. Evans Chertricia Wolfe Gwendolyn M. Fairley Debra Clark
Roger Grant Odomes Julius Gray Jarveous Hughes Dillon Crowell
Sharon Reed Randy Madison Patrick McDonald Keshelia L. Griffin-Gay
Jermaine VanBuren Ruth Madison Fredrick Parkman Jaymar Henry
Corey Austin Trinity McPherson Tyshell Rogers Stephanie May
Briana Clark James Ruffin Thelma Floyd Rashad D. Peterson
Lashandra D. Gaines Mary Keys Louketchia Matthews Dea. Kenneth Young
Kennedi McDonald Jamie Whitsett Keyanna Portis
Robert Satcher Justina Wolfe DaQuashia J. Strahan
Ashley Grace Smith Gabby A. Bunch Johnna Coleman

OCTOBER 1ST—OCTOBER 15TH

John Sr. & Stephanie McLemore Kenneth Sr. & Sandra S. Young
Sylvester Jr. & Jin Joo Crosby Kenneth Jr. & Amber Young

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OCTOBER 16TH—OCTOBER 31ST

Nicholas Keys LaKeatra Broach Robert Mitchell Lee Tameka Edwards
Deborah Cherry Veronica Tassin Annie Mae Parker Erika Ross
Patricia Davis Calandra Walker Lillie Silas Jocelyn Hibbler
Ulysses Luke Ellis Vivian Brevard Shetelha Taylor Kentrevis Jones
Marcus Felts Amber Nikole Lee Eric Jordan Alisicia Hinton
Monique Galloway Dia Kelly Pedro Alvarez Eunisha Griffin
Shalyn McRoy Jamonica Leflore Kantrell Barnes Cashay Murphy
Ambrielle Turner Leroy McGill Tawanda Fortson Aziah Smith
Shamika Wilkerson Donovan Watts Dea. Roderick Woullard Alisha Tanner
Deangelo Barnes T. C. Boyd Santana Davenport Michelle Anderson
Alfonso Harris Alicia Bridges Chealsea Harmon Queneka Butler
Carlee Hunt Tadrian Leflore Kendrick Murry Bonnie Coleman
Billy Johnson Mae Lang Lowe Wilena Powe Avery Hatten
Chencia M. Lewis Theron J. Thompkins Allison Stevens Tamica R. Hill
Keiane Magee Dea. Ronnie E. Woullard Diana Rena Walker Dana Johnson
Malik Sturdavant James Baldwin Kristy Williams Nicole Johnson
Bruce Tanksley Adrian Craft Lonnie Wooten Brandon Lewis
Deanna Woods Bryson Jackson Don Daniels Robert V. Nixon
Jordyn Adams Vanessa Stone Jackie C. Evans Dexter Jordan
Kamaya Lancaster Shamaya Strahan Kendaryl Antoine Robert Wilson
Robert Ellis Zakiyyah Walker Jennifer Marie Jones Jermaine Wright
Patsy D. Jones Adaeze Eneh Lashonda McSwain Shanteria Andrews
Marcellius Martin Braden Sandifer Janice Robinson Shuquetta Clayton
Latisha Harrison Young Lenora Haynes Lester Carpenter
Jewel Booth Devante Jordan Samwondra Conner

OCTOBER 16TH—OCTOBER 31ST

Patrick & Tomeka McDonald Harry Jr. & Nolana A. Reese

Jerome & Nellie Jean Wolfe Benjamin & Felecia Robinson Brown

Terrence & Enjuli Bullock Antoine & Yvonne Yvette Coney

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If you need to register to vote, voter registration forms are on the counter
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Mental Wellness

HONESTY

Honesty is a great policy in life when wards it.
people use it and realize the results The way you can do that is through
(feelings associated with the results) reflecting on how honest you were
and the respect that it yields us. It every day.
may be easy to tell lies; however, 3. Don’t leave out critical details
they catch up to us. Along with exaggerations, another
Why is honesty the best policy? common way people lie is leaving
Written by Eric at Antimaximal- out critical details.
ist 4. Practice sensitivity
It's the best policy to be honest be- People can avoid honesty sometimes
cause it can arguably cause you less just because they don’t want to hurt
stress in life and help you get more anyone. But you can be honest while
of what you want. still being respectful of other peo-
How can I be honest in life? ple’s feelings.
You can be honest in your life by 5. Be confident in yourself
choosing to speak up more about Choosing not to be honest in a way
how you think and feel in the mo- relates to being insecure. Confident
ment. The next time people ask you people are usually less concerned
a question, be as truthful (and of with how people judge what they
course respectful) as you can possi- say.
bly be. Insecure people are more concerned
Here are some helpful tips on be- with how people will judge what
ing honest. they say and thus choose to exagger-
1. Avoid exaggerating ate as a result.
The lies that seem to be most com- 6. Don’t be around liars
mon are ones involving exaggera- The people around us can influence
tions about ourselves. our behavior. If you’re constantly
Be straightforward with any ques- around people who lie most of the
tions you’re asked. Even if it doesn’t time, you’ll likely feel okay with lying
impress people as much, you can more often.
still choose to feel good about your- (Excerpted from:
self. https://antimaximalist.com/honesty-is-the
2. Reflect on your honesty daily -best-policy/) | Submitted by Dr. Stacey
Treat honesty like any other goal in Blalock Henry
life by tracking your progress to-

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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
MONDAY
Angela Thames Leroy Wolfe Wise Encouragers Third Monday at 6 pm
Vernon Dahmer Jr. Lue Dahmer
Charlie Ellis Patsy Jones WEDNESDAY
Dorothy Dismuke Darlene Dantzler Adult Men’s Bible Study at 6 pm

NURSING HOME Brotherhood at 6 pm
Sisterhood at 6 pm
Mary Dean Lee Kathy Wallace Adult and Youth Bible Study at 7 pm
Joe Lee Leah Sampson (Adult-Life Center; Youth-Sanctuary)
Roscoe McDonald Sr. Jessica Hibbler
SATURDAY
BEREAVED Corporate Prayer at 8 am
Join by dialing 720-740-9642 - access code 4402008
Please be prayerful for our members in their time of Boys2Men Ministry 2nd & 4th at 1:30 pm
bereavement! Pray for: Women In The Making Third Week at 11 am
 Carmenleta (Kitty) Jones and her family, her
ANNOUNCEMENTS
mother passed.
 The Hayes Family, their cousin passed. The Nursery will reopen Sunday, October 2nd.
 Rev. Ray and Linda Smith, their daughter State of MS safety measures are in place.

passed The Girl Scouts are selling their fall products.
Please see any Girl Scout to place your order.
Deadline is October 17th.

Baptism and Baby Dedication will be held October
30th. See Deborah Woullard if you would like to
be baptized and Maxine Coleman if you would like
to dedicate your baby.

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].

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