New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) Sermon Topic: ______2720 Turnpike Road, Portsmouth, VA 23707 ______PASTOR A
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“SERMON NOTES” Date: ______Scripture: ______New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) Sermon Topic: ______2720 Turnpike Road, Portsmouth, VA 23707 ______PASTOR A. PAUL PAIGE Date: ______Scripture: ______September 2018 — 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services Sermon Topic: ______In Reverence to the Holy Spirit, we request that there be no walking during Date: ______Scripture: ______PRAYER, READING OF SCRIPTURE and MINISTERING OF THE WORD.
Sermon Topic: ______7AM/ 11:15 AM Worship Services ORDER OF WORSHIP ______Welcome/ Fellowship Date: ______Scripture: ______Musical Prelude & Praise Period Pastor A. Paul Paige
Sermon Topic: ______Come Let Us Worship - Invocation September 2 Deacons P. Burke, Sr./ R. Reid ______Congregational Hymn Matthew 27:32-40 Trusteette Cheryl Kearney Date: ______Scripture: ______Scripture Trusteette Dorothy Johnson ______Prayer September 9 Deacons C. Elliott/ F. Rodgers ______Choral Response/ Psalm 125 Evangelist Eloise Casper PRAYER . . . Now that I have listened and learned, now LORD, help me to live Musical Selection Trusteette Hazel Turner
according to Your Word. Amen Welcome & Fellowship Period September 16/ 7AM/11:15 AM NEW FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (TAYLORSVILLE) Announcements “Women’s Day Celebration”
Pastoral Reflections Psalm 150:1-6 Church Office: 757- 399-6730 [email protected] Sister Joce lyn Hall/ Evangelist Carolyn Johnson Giving of Tithes & Offerings ʹ Church Fax: 757- 399-6358 Web site www.newfbct.org “Birthday March” September 23/ 7AM Deacon D. Hall Transportation: 757-726-3334 Facebook NewFirstBaptistChurchTaylorsville (3rd Sunday — 11:15 AM) 1 Timothy 4:12-13 Trusteette Joycetine Burton
A. Paul Paige, Pastor Sermonic Selection September 30/ 10:15 AM Deacon L. Williams Deacon C. Leslie Williams, Chairman Trustee Michael E. Kearney, Sr., Chairman “The Preached Word” Romans 5:6-8 Trusteette Edna Faircloth
Deacon Ministry, 757-393-2424 Trustee Ministry, 757-403-1734 Invitation to Christian Discipleship Sunday, September 23rd @ 11:15 AM “High Noon” Prayer Service & Bible Study, Mid-week Prayer Service & Bible Study Holy Communion (1st Sunday) Youth/Young Adults in Charge of Service Tuesday, 12 Noon — 1 PM Wednesday, 7 PM — 8:30 PM “We ask that all congregants move closer to the center as we celebrate Worship Leader Brother Jaysaun Williams ANNOUNCEMENTS/ BULLETIN UPDATES . . . Please submit in “writing” by the 15th of each together as a church family” Scripture Master Lamonté Christian month for the following month in order for them to appear in the Monthly Bulletin or to be included in the Monthly Announcements. Drop off at the Church Office, use the Church Office Reading of the Church Covenant Prayer Miss Autumn Paige Mailbox, or email [email protected]. Announcement forms are located in the foyer and (1st Sunday) Welcome Miss Mykaila Eure on the church website. Announcements Master Anthony Paige “Altar Call” (Last Sunday) Offering Master Kobe Paige Church Office Hours: Monday & Saturday: Church Clerk/ Secretary Out of the Office. Benediction Master Kyle Paige Tuesday: 12 PM — 6 PM Wednesday: 10 AM — 4 PM & 6 PM — 6:45 PM Thursday: 10 AM — 4 PM Friday: 10 AM — 4 PM “Youth Altar Call” Sister Whitney Ballard
CHURCH COVENANT
Arrington, Sister Terry Jordan, Sister Retha Williams, Sister Mary Leader: What experience defines our spiritual fellowship and covenant Woods, Rev. James and Askew, Sister Mary Lennex, Brother Ronoker relationship? Woods, Deaconess A. Blanche
Congregation: Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to Baskerville, Brother Rufus Mack, Sister Vanessa receive the Lord Jesus as our Savior and on the profession of our faith, having Brown, Sister Ann May, Sister Eva been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Brown, Sister Elsie McPherson, Sister Hattie we do now in the presence of God, angels, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ. Casper-Adams, Sister Cynthia Moore, Sister Ola Chapman, Sister Inez Moye, Sister Christine Leader: What is the bond of our union? Clark, Evangelist Dorothy Nibblett, Brother John Congregation: We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; Council, Sister Mildred Perry, Sister Hester Elliott, Sister Linda Rivers, Sister Clara Leader: What are our privileges and duties in this Church? Elliott, Sister Lucille Rodgers, Sr., Brother Frank Congregation: To strive for the advancement of this Church in knowledge Fields, Brother Alfred Scott, Sister Hazel and holiness; To give it a place in our affections, prayers, and services, above every organization of human origin; To sustain its worships, ordinances, Flythe, Brother David Shoulders, Sister Joanne discipline, and doctrine; Flythe, Sister Rosa Snipes, Sister Jean
Leader: What vows do we make as stewards of God's gifts of money, time, Griffin, Brother Darnell Snipes, Brother John and talent? Harmon, Brother Clifton M. Stephenson, Jr., Brother Brogie
Congregation: To contribute cheerfully and regularly, as God has prospered Haywood, Sister Deloris Stephenson, Sister Lethia us, toward its expenses for the support of a faithful and evangelical ministry Hill, Sister Paige Stevens, Sister Gussie among us, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the Gospel throughout the world. Hollis, Sister Valerie Swinton, Sister Ella Hurdle, Sister Mae Bell Waller, Sister Doshie Leader: To what lifestyle and conversation are we pledged? Hunter, Sister Gussie White, Sister Mae Congregation: In case of difference of opinion in the church, we will strive to avoid a contentious spirit; and if we cannot unanimously agree, we will cheerfully Johnson, Sister Eunice Williams, Deaconess Frances recognize the right of the majority to govern. We also engage to maintain family Williams, Sister Lillie B. and secret devotion; to study diligently the Word of God, to religiously educate our
children. To seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintance; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be kind and just to those in our employ and faithful in the service we promise others, endeavoring in the purity of heart and good will toward all men exemplify and commend our holy faith;
Leader: What is our pledge to one another?
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday - October 22, 23, & 24, 2018, 7PM Congregation: We further engage to watch over, to pray for, to exhort Speaker: Reverend Dr. Dwight Riddick and stir up each other unto every good work; to guard each other's Pastor, Gethsemane Baptist Church, Newport News, VA reputation; not needlessly exposing the infirmities of others; to participate in each other's joys and with tender sympathy, bear one another's burdens and sorrows.
Leader: What tasks do we assume as the people of God?
Congregation: To cultivate Christian courtesy; to be slow to give or take Kyle A. Bowles 01 Evon Rodgers 08 Brittni K. Bowser 20 offense, but always ready for reconciliation, being mindful of the rules of the Richelle Scott 01 Catherine Smith 08 Alfred Fields 22 Savior in the eighteenth chapter of Matthew, to secure it without delay; And Ronald Reid 02 Christine Brodnax 10 Claries Ellis-Weaver 24 through life, amid evil report, and good report, to seek to live to the glory of Vanita White 05 James Epps 10 Mae Bell Hurdle 24 God, Who hath called us out of the darkness into His marvelous light; Elsie Brown 06 Jordan Faircloth 11 Tashel Johnson 24 Leader: What should we do if we leave this community? Sophia Brown 06 Tanisha Haywood 11 Annie Bland 25 Shirl Johnson 06 Sam Shoulders 12 Timothy Bonds 27 Congregation: We moreover engage, that when we remove from this Queen Malone 06 Emily V. Harris 15 Shelley White 27 place, we will as soon as possible, unite with some other church where we can Tyree Parker 07 Ernest Davis 17 Hattie Williams 27 carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God's Word.
Brittany Simmons 07 Paige Hill 17 Shelia Foster 28 Leader: What benediction concludes our covenant? Rufus Cameron, Jr. 08 LaVonda Cherry 19 Congregation: May the God of peace who brought again from the dead, Mack Daniels 08 Robin Petty 19 the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant even our Ethel M. Williams 19 Lord Jesus, make us perfect in every good thing to do God's will, working in us that which is well pleasing in God's sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever, AMEN.
“And Two Shall Become One” New Members Class: Sunday, Sept. 9th CPR Training @ 9:45AM, Fellowship Hall . Class is for ALL Members interested in CPR Training, Mr. Wilbur & Mrs. Terry Arrington Mr. Ronald & Mrs. Nannie Carney New Members of NFBCT (Dec. 2017 - Present.) sign-up sheet in fellowship hall. 17 Years 20 Years NFBCT is invited to worship at Pilgrim Baptist Church for the Trustee Imn & Trusteette Joycetine Burton Pastor’s Anniversary, Sunday, May 5, 2019 - 1415 8th Street NW, Roanoke, VA 24016 28 Years Planning for Two Travel Options : Mr. Tyrone & Mrs. Valerie Hollis Mr. Martin & Mrs. Judy Suttles (1) Travel on Saturday, May 4, 2019 - Overnight Stay, Hotel Room (Dbl. Occupancy) or 42 Years 26 Years (2) Travel on Sunday, May 5, 2019.
For planning purposes, if you are interested, sign-up in the fellowship hall indicating Deacon Curtis & Deaconess Nancy Elliott which option you desire. If there is not enough support especially for the overnight 63 Years stay, we will just move forward with the Sunday, May 5, 2019 Trip only. Thank you. SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS @ 9:30 AM
Sept. 2 The First Days of Creation Genesis 1:1-13
Sept. 9 Creations in Sky, Sea, and Land Genesis 1:14-25
Sept. 16 The First Man Genesis 1:26 — 2:3
Sept. 23 Man’s First Home Genesis 2:4-14
Sept. 30/ 9AM A Suitable Helper for Adam Genesis 2:15-25 “Women’s Day Spiritual Renewal Revival” October 7 A Reckless Choice Genesis 3:1-13 WOW: Women of Worship Proverbs 31:10
Wednesday, September 12th @ 7 PM Music by the Women’s Day 2018 Choir Sunday, September 9th @ 4 PM Wednesday, September 19th @ 7 PM Speaker
NFBCT @ Celestial Baptist Church NFBCT @ Mount Carmel Baptist Church Evangelist Charity Fisher “Eliza J. Jones Missionary “Pastor & Church Anniversary” “Dynamic, Influential, Motivator & Society Anniversary” Pastor, Dr. Elbert T. Knight Sovereign Proclaimer” Pastor Aaron O. Lawrence, Sr. 3310 Deep Creek Blvd., Portsmouth Greater Revival Outreach Ministries, Norfolk 1439 Mount Vernon Ave., Portsmouth 5th Sunday, September 30th @ NFBCT Friday, September 28th @ 7 PM “Missionary Sunday” “Women’s Day Celebration” NFBCT @ St. Paul AME Church One Worship Service @ 10:15 AM WOW: Women of Worship - Psalm 150:1-6 “Fall Revival” Sunday School @ 9 AM Pastor Phyllis Whichard Sunday, September 16, 2018 @ 7AM & 11:15 AM Worship Services 2400 Chestnut Street, Portsmouth “Casual Attire” (Optional) Music by the Women’s Day 2018 Choir
7AM ~ Speaker 11:15 AM ~ Speaker Co-Pastor Jacqueline Minister Joyce You still have an opportunity to give. For a donation Stephenson Rascoe-Savage of $65.00, you may have a loved one’s name or your New Jerusalem Family Covenant Fellowship name engraved on one of the NFBCT plates on the Church, Portsmouth Church, Chesapeake Perpetual Board. All donations will be used to enhance and/or expand our church facility.
Examples: (#1) In Loving Memory of ______GOAL: $5,000 - We are asking the Women/Young Adult Ladies to Sow a Seed (#2) In Honor of _____ (#3) “Your Name” Blessing of $100 or however God Blesses you to give. All Men are also welcome to Sow a Seed Blessing of $100. Women’s Day Envelopes are available. Your donation will be included on your yearly contribution COLORS - White/Red Suits any combination statement as a charitable contribution to NFBCT. If you
have paid in full, please review the Perpetual Board to Women's Day Choir Rehearsal Dates: Rehearsals start at 7 PM. make sure your plate is there and/or if any corrections need Tuesday, Sept. 4th - Thursday, Sept. 6th - Thursday, Sept. 13th to be done. Point of Contact: Brother Larry Bowser
BAPTIST GENERAL CONVENTION OF VIRGINIA
2018 Church School Conferences - 21st Century Sunday School
(Sunday Church School and Missionaries Ministry Workshops) Theme: Reaching This Present Age ~ Teaching To Empower Deaconess Nancy L. Elliott
Saturday, September 15, 2018 @ New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) Deaconess Nancy Lee Elliott (age 79) has been a member of New 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM (Light Lunch Served) - REGISTRATION: $35.00 Per Person First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) for over 40 years. On September 30th, Deaconess Elliott will be married to Deacon Curtis P. Elliott Registration Options - Register Online - www.bgcva.org or for 63 years and they are the parents of two sons, Dwayne Elliott and Mail To - Baptist General Convention of Virginia, P.O. Box 26704, Richmond, VA 23219 Curtis A. Elliott (their oldest son who is deceased). They are the grand- REGISTRATION DEADLINE: ONE WEEK PRIOR TO EVENT parents of two granddaughters and two great grandsons who are the love of their lives. **All Event Registration Fees are Non- Refundable** **No Credits, Transfers, Refunds or Rain Checks Allowed** Deaconess Elliott is a loving, dependable, genuine, sincere, kind, and straight forward person. She is a registered voter who believes in letting her voice be heard at the polls. The NFBCT History/Archives Ministry . . . is looking for Historical information She has an Associate Degree from Tidewater Community College. Her employment history on the following Church Organizations: Male Ushers Ministry, Female Ushers Ministry includes working at Star Band Company and General Electric Company. Deaconess Elliott enjoys reading, sewing, crossword puzzles, occasionally dining out and attending the movies. and Dr. T. Melvin Steele Scholarship Ministry. She has two first cousins who are members of this church: Mrs. Cora Giles and Mrs. Information such as: (1) What was the Original Name and Meeting Place, if different now? Elizabeth White and her mother, the late Mrs. Nellie Burden, was a faithful member (2) What year you joined and the Leaders and Members during that time period? who sang in the Gospel Choir. (3) What was the Mission/Focus and what Activities/Fundraisers were held? (4) Any information you are able and willing to share. Over her 40 years as a member of this church family, Deaconess Elliott served faithfully with the Pastor's Aide which became the Shining Star Ministry, Superintendent and Point of Contact: Sister Linda Freeman, Ministry Leader Assistant Superintendent of Sunday School, Sunday School Teacher and Vacation Bible School Teacher. She is currently an active member of the Deaconess Ministry, Prayer Junior and Senior Missionary Ministry Presents the Band and Bible Study attendee, Sunday School attendee, reviews the Sunday School Lesson NFBCT “King or Queen” Contest/Pageant (third Sunday of the month), and other activities that are requested of her. Along with the Deaconess Ministry, she visits our sick members. Deaconess Elliott was also a member of the Sunday, October 28, 2018 @ 4:00 PM - NFBCT committee that assisted in compiling the “Christian Discipleship Class Guide” for the new Ministries of NFBCT who would like to participate in this Fundraiser are asked members class.
to select a representative from your ministry to support during this event. All Deaconess Elliott’s favorite scripture is Psalm 30:5 . . . “weeping may endure for a night
monies raised will be given towards the Church Renovation Project. but joy cometh in the morning" and her favorite Christian song, “It is Well with My Soul”.
All participants will receive a Certificate. What does Deaconess Elliott love about New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville): “I have There will be 1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place with Gifts enjoyed this church since I first joined. I especially enjoy the early morning service that was 1st Place Winner will be crowned. called "Dew Drops from Heaven". This church has been a beacon light charting the way for others and myself. This church can also be considered an intergenerational church because Collection Date: All monies will be collected along with the submission of your young teenagers who were students in my Sunday School class are now active Ministry Representative’s name on Saturday, October 20, 2018, 11:00 AM until adults in the church.” 1:00 PM at the church. If your ministry decides not to participate, any love donations given to support this To God be the Glory for the service of Deaconess Nancy L. Elliott and her support of the New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) Family. event will be greatly appreciated. Point of Contact: Evangelist Eloise Casper, Senior Missionary Ministry Leader, Congratulations to Our Senior in the Spotlight, Sister Gloria White, Vice-Ministry Leader or Sister Joyce White, Secretary. Deaconess Nancy L. Elliott. WEEK 1 Monday, Sept 10 Monday, Sept 17 Thursday, Sept 27 Sunday, Sept 2 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services 6 PM LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING 7 PM Trustee Ministry Meeting 11 AM Trusteette Ministry Meeting “HOLY COMMUNION” 7 PM Concert Choir Rehearsal
Tuesday, Sept 11 Tuesday, Sept 18 Monday, Sept 3 “LABOR DAY HOLIDAY” 12 PM - 1 PM “High Noon” Prayer Service & 12 PM - 1 PM “High Noon” Prayer Service & Friday, Sept 28 “NO Scheduled Meetings/Rehearsals” Bible Study Bible Study 7 PM - NFBCT @ St. Paul AME Church, 5 PM Widows/Widowers Ministry Meeting 1 PM - 2:30 PM Clothes Closet/Food Pantry “Fall Revival,” 2400 Chestnut Street, Tuesday, Sept 4 6 PM Seniors Ministry Meeting Opened - Helping Hands Ministry Portsmouth - Pastor Phyllis Whichard
12 PM - 1 PM “High Noon” Prayer Service & Bible Study Wednesday, Sept 12 Wednesday, Sept 19 Saturday, Sept 29 “NO Scheduled Meetings/Rehearsals” 7 PM Women’s Day Choir Rehearsal 7 PM - Women’s Day Spiritual Renewal Revival 7 PM - NFBCT @ Mount Carmel Baptist Church WOW: Women of Worship, Proverb 31:10 “Pastor & Church Anniversary” Wednesday, Sept 5 WEEK 5 Music by Women’s Day 2018 Choir 3310 Deep Creek Blvd., Portsmouth Sunday, Sept 30 10:15 AM Service (Only) 7 PM - 7:30 PM Midweek Prayer Service — Guest Speaker Dr. Elbert T. Knight, Pastor “MISSIONARY SUNDAY” Female Usher Ministry 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adult/ Youth Bible Study Evangelist Charity Fisher Thursday, Sept 20 9 AM Sunday Church School “Dynamic, Influential, Motivator & 10:15 AM Morning Worship Service 7 PM Ensemble of Praise Rehearsal Thursday, Sept 6 Sovereign Proclaimer” Friday, Sept 21 Monday, October 1 6 PM Youth Development Ministry Meeting Greater Revival Outreach Ministries, Norfolk “NO Scheduled Meetings/Rehearsals” 6 PM Deacon Ministry Meeting 7 PM Women’s Day Choir Rehearsal
7 PM Joint Board Ministry Meeting Thursday, Sept 13 Saturday, Sept 22 Friday, Sept 7 7 PM Women’s Day Choir Rehearsal 7 PM Hospitality Ministry Meeting 9:30 AM Women’s Ministry Meeting “NO Scheduled Meetings/Rehearsals” Tuesday, October 2 Friday, Sept 14 11 AM Combined Usher Ministry Meeting 12 PM - 1 PM “High Noon” Prayer Service & Saturday, Sept 8 “NO Scheduled Meetings/Rehearsals” 2:30 PM Steelettes Youth Choir Rehearsal 9 AM Men’s Ministry Meeting Bible Study (ALL Youth/ Young Adults asked to Participate) Saturday, Sept 15 10 AM Male Usher Ministry Meeting Wednesday, October 3 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM WEEK 4 10 AM - 5 PM VOTER Registration Day 7 PM - 7:30 PM Midweek Prayer Service — BGCVA Sunday Church School Sunday, Sept 23 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services Portsmouth Colored Community Library History/Archives Ministry and Missionaries Ministry Workshops 11:15 AM Youth/Young Adults in Charge Museum - 904 Elm St., Portsmouth 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adult/ Youth Bible Study 2 PM Nursing Home Fellowship — Registration Fee: $35 Per Person of Service
Thursday, October 4 Sentara Nursing Home, Monday, Sept 24 WEEK 3 6 PM Youth Development Ministry Meeting 4201 Greenwood Dr., Portsmouth— “NO Scheduled Meetings/Rehearsals” “All Invited to Come” Sunday, Sept 16 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services 7 PM Concert Choir Rehearsal
“Women’s Day Celebration” Tuesday, Sept 25 WEEK 2 Friday, October 5 WOW: Women of Worship, Psalm 150:1-6 12 PM - 1 PM “High Noon” Prayer Service & Sunday, Sept 9 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services “NO Scheduled Meetings/Rehearsals” Music by Women’s Day 2018 Choir Bible Study “Grandparents Day” 1 PM - 2:30 PM Clothes Closet/Food Pantry Saturday, October 6 Honoring & Remembering All Grandparents 7AM ~ Speaker Opened - Helping Hands Ministry 11 AM Deaconess Ministry Meeting Co-Pastor Jacqueline Stephenson 11 AM History/Archives Ministry Meeting 9:45 AM New Members Class - Fellowship Hall Wednesday, Sept 26 11:15 AM Tutorial Ministry Anniversary New Jerusalem Family Church, Portsmouth 12 PM Female Usher Ministry Meeting CANCELED - Midweek Prayer Service & 1 PM Helping Hands Ministry Meeting 4 PM - NFBCT @ Celestial Baptist Church, 11:15 AM ~ Speaker Adult/ Youth Bible Study 1:30 PM Dr. T. Melvin Steele Scholarship Min. Mtg. “Eliza J. Jones Missionary Society Anniversary” Minister Joyce Rascoe-Savage 2 PM Nursing Home Fellowship — 1439 Mt. Vernon Ave, Portsmouth Covenant Fellowship Church, Chesapeake Autumn Care of Portsmouth, 3610 Winchester Dr., Pastor Aaron O. Lawrence, Sr. Portsmouth - “All Invited to Come”