Page 8 Issue 92 Page 1 New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, Inc. March 2021 Rev. Dr. Marion A. Wise, Senior Pastor 1824 Prospect Street, Jacksonville, Fl 32208 Bread Crumbs New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church , Inc. Phone: (904) 764-5727 * Fax: (904) 764-5901 * Email: [email protected] * Website: newbethlehemmb.com “The Church Where God Provides Hope, Help & Healing” Network: New Bethlehem, WI-FI Password nbbc1824 March 2021 - Events Black History Continues all Year New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church ALL ACTIVITIES, MEETINGS & GATHERINGS Clara McLaughlin was born in In the year of 1919, The Reverend Marshall organized a little church and named it OF THE CHURCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED Brunswick, Georgia and grew up in Palmer Grove Baptist Church. The Lord blessed this little Church and the member- UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE! Gainesville, Florida. She started her ship grew. Later, the Church and members moved to a larger building located at *************************************** career in journalism while in high Fourth and Jefferson Streets. Join Pastor Marion Wise each Sunday morning school by writing, producing, and dis- at 11:00 am for worship service via Facebook tributing the school’s only student 1920-1978 The church underwent several changes in locations and Pastors. The church’s name or Zoom or call in 1–301-715-8592; was also changed several times until it was changed from Bethlehem Baptist Church to New Beth- ID: 883*4147-9075. newsletter. Clara McLaughlin is an author, newspaper owner and publish- lehem Missionary Baptist Church. Join Pastor Marion Wise each Tuesday night at er of The Florida Star and The Georgia Star in Jackson- 7:00 pm for TNT (Tuesday Night Teaching) via 1993: In November, The Lord blessed the members and enabled them to purchase all of the land ville, Florida. She wrote the first book for black parents Facebook or Zoom or call in 1–301-715-8592; surrounding the existing church. ID: 827-6266-2343. on child care. The Black Parents Handbook was pub- lished by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. After graduating Jan 16,1994: The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Sanctuary (1824 Prospect Street) the Worship service is held every FIRST & from high school, Clara attended Hampton Institute, was held. Third SUNDAY @ 11:00 AM In the rear Hampton, Virginia, where she majored in music. She left March 2005: Rev. Calhoun announced his intent to retire after 21½ years of leading New Beth- parking lot of NBMBC Hampton and joined the U. S. Navy as a WAVE. Clara was able to use her GI Bill to help pay for the rest of her lehem. His official retirement date was December 31, 2005. education. When Clara reached Howard University in February 17, 2013: Rev. Marion A. Wise was selected to become the new Senior Pastor of New Washington, D. C., she discovered that the University Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. did not offer journalism as a major, and for initiated steps for students to major in journalism. Clara graduated May 24-26, 2013: Rev. Dr. Marion A. Wise & Lady Nikasha Wise were installed as Pastor and with honors from Howard University as a journalism First Lady of New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, Inc. major and was also one of the founders of the National October 27, 2013: Black Communications Society". In 1979 Clara felt that Phase I of the Multi-Purpose Building was completed and New Bethlehem celebrated their 94th television was not giving women and minorities the prop- Happy Birthday Church Anniversary Banquet in the new facility. er recognition but felt working at a station would not and Anniversary give the authority to change such. She filed a petition July, 2014: New Bethlehem began their new Media Ministry, with new cameras, projectors, video with the Federal Communications Commission who sub- & audio recorders. to everyone sequently approved a television allocation to be dropped into Houston (Channel 57), designed to show women and July, 2014: New Bethlehem launched their new Web Site: www.newbethlehemmb.com. celebrating in the minorities in a more positive manner. While waiting for June, 2015: NB purchased land (property) adjacent to the church on the west side. month of March. the petition to be approved, she applied for, built and was able to get on the air, a CBS-affiliated television sta- August 2015: Security cameras were installed inside and outside all of the buildings on the cam- pus. tion in Longview, Texas, making her the first African March 14, 2021 American female in the U. S. to become founder, major 2015 - June 2019: The church has grown in membership and upgraded several areas throughout owner and CEO of a network affiliated television sta- the campus and buildings. The telephone system was upgraded to digital, new computers were tion. Clara served as host for a weekly radio talk show, purchased, the security system throughout the campus both inside and outside was upgraded, IMPACT, on WCGL-AM 1360 and was a media partici- cameras installed inside & outside, and new air conditioning units were installed. We celebrated pant on Jacksonville’s PBS television affiliate, “Week in our Centennial (100th) Church Anniversary in November 2019 and our 101st in November 2020. Review” for many years as well as two other FM sta- tions in Jacksonville. Early 2019: NB launched their free Food Pantry (Breadbasket). No family is turned away without Clara is a member of New Bethlehem MBC Jacksonville, food. God is continually blessing New Bethlehem as New Bethlehem continues to be a blessing!! FL and presently resides in Texas with her daughter. Page 2 Page 7 Pastor’s Message Here I Am, Lord Greetings New Bethlehem Family, Here I am, Lord, all wrapped up in yet another busy day, Praying that I won’t forget to follow in Your loving way! “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1” Let my words and deeds be measured By the kindness You outpoured, March marks the start of spring. When the frigid air dissipates and the warm brisk winds whisk away the brown and beige leaves that have lined our driveways and door fronts. Let me give in selfless service Migrating birds are rehearsing their summer serenades and a hint a fresh cut grades penetrates nothing less than You, dear Lord. the aroma of the air. Fill my heart with peace and patience, The season is changing! Our lives are filled with constant changes. Some of the changes are welcomed and wanted, while others cause weeping and worry. While we cannot dictate or deter Slow me to a gentler pace, the seasons from changing, we can determine how we react and respond to them. Family, let me encourage you Help me see Your Spirit shining with that spiritual colloquialism of our ancestors, ”trouble don’t last always!” God, who is ever present, is cer- In the most unlikely place. tainly with us during this current season. Take courage in the fact that he never leaves nor forsakes. Here I am, Lord, far from perfect, Grace and Peace, Thankful to be called Your friend, PW Hoping to become more loving, More like You today. Amen. More to come next month ! ~ New Bethlehem’s Mission ~ New Bethlehem seeks to CONNECT people with the saving knowledge and experience of Christ. Lent: A season for sacrifice, repentance, and prayer We are a church that is COMMITTED to the spiritual enrichment and growth of all believers. 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