A message from our Pastor: Dear Church Family,

An appealing pull

One man said, “Kindness and compassion are compelling commercials for Christians. When non-Christians see manners from those who follow their Lord Jesus, they are drawn to faith.” Paul put it this way in the book of Ephesians. “Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear.” And “Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:29,32 In day to day life we should do our best to behave. To do this we need God ’s help. In Chris-tian fellowship, people should experience authenticity and others should be able to observe it. And if we fail, we make it right. People act as if everything is rosy in their lives, but we all have a bad day occasionally. But here’s an important lesson. God does not want His children to quarrel. Why? Because “all people will know that you are My followers if you love each other.” John 13:35. How will the world believe that we are Christians? Not if we always agree with each other or are unanimous on every vote, but if we love each other. Paul said in Romans 14:1 “Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions.” The Message translation puts it this way--- “Welcome with open arms fellow believers who don’t see things the way you do.” Romans 14:1 MSG. Why is acceptance important? It is it crucial to keep God’s glory as our primary aim in our relationships, rather than our happiness. So, What Do You Say? Let’s draw some folks to Jesus with some kindness and compassion. Let’s all ask, “Who needs some kindness and compassion from me?” and let’s give them some! Pastor John

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MAY

2019

ISSUE 185

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH * 2516 West 5th Stree t , Wash ington, NC * 252 -946-4433 * 2bcwash ington.org

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Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law. Psalm 119:18

GIRL ITEMS toys, dolls, jewelry, etc.

May volu nteers

NURSERY open/close

5/5 Lesa N. & Rose Ann Fennell Billy Braddy

5/12 Stephanie R. & Carolyn W. Robbie Rose

5/19 Lesa N. & Florence Sondys Gary Naylor

5/26 Kay Koch & Mary Chandler Tony Hoell

Opera tion

Christmas

Child Shoeboxes

All ladies are welcome!

Join us Monday, the 20th 6:30pm at

Lisa Campbell’s home.

CLAC

Monday, May 13th

6:30pm

Will resume

in the fall!

GOSPEL

CONVERSATIONS

TRAINING May 4 / 9am-4pm

Memorial Baptist Church

No charge but you must sign up at ncbaptist.org or

let Lisa Campbell know and she can register you.

HELPING THE HOMELESS

Women on Mission is accepting financial donations

to support the

FREE FOOD PANTRY behind Rachel K’s Bakery.

See Jackie Hoell for details.

Eagles Wings Food Pantry needs volunteers

Call Kathleen Couch 975-1138 for info

Let’s be a

witness on

Facebook! Be sure to

“like” “follow” and “share”

Second Baptist Church!

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER Thursday, May 2nd

Please join us for prayer starting at the church at 10am

-Led by Women on Miss ion -

Sunday Night Series! @ 5:30pm

H E S A I D W H AT ? ha r d s a y i n g s o f J e s u s

Cinco De Mayo Celebration Sunday, May 5

at 5:30pm FOR THE ENTIRE CHURCH

Sign up if you can bring a food item (see list on info board)

Quarterly Business Meeting

Wednesday, May 1 at 6:30pm

Salad Supper 5:30pm followed by a

Special Time of Prayer

(please sign up on the info board for supper and

pay $3.75 that night)