November 2015 - Brookland Baptist Church
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Editor’s note If you are new to the Brookland Church, November is set aside as Stewardship Emphasis Month. Our Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Charles B. Jackson Sr. will preach a series of sermons on how we can best handle the possessions that God allows us Gunby to use for His glory. Prepare to be encouraged to give more of your time to the building and fortifying of God’s kingdom in heaven and on Earth. Expect to find a ministry or answer a calling on your life to better utilize your talent, so that others will grow in their faith. Listen for the various opportunities where your treasure can be used to expand the outreach ministries to benefit our community and impact the world. In this edition, Contributing Writer Rosalyn Glenn shares her personal testimony on giving God’s tithe back to Him. It is my hope that you will not only see the joy that comes from being a tither, but also come to know how your tithes help draw you closer to God. It was not by design, but by divine providence that this edition features articles on youth collecting donations for flood victims and the Brookland Foundation providing insight on National Philanthropy Day. Both articles are examples of stewardship and giving of time, talent and treasure. The Brookland Star staff hopes you enjoy what we were able to compile in this edition for you. The Brookland Baptist Church Campuses will observe the Thanksgiving holiday by closing on Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27. This includes the Administrative Offices, the Brookland Academy Child Development Center and the Brookland Federal Credit Union. The Brookland Star is published monthly by the Brookland Baptist Church. Submit all articles, announcements, celebrations and photographs to [email protected] or [email protected] by Nov. 20. The December edition of The Brookland Star will be distributed on Dec. 13. Brookland Star Staff Keisa Gunby, Editor & Layout Peggy Brailey, Co-Editor & Layout Shawn Glover, Graphic Designer Marcus Works, Print & Distribution P H O TOG RAPH ERS Calvin Reese (West) and Lin Johnson (BNE) P ROO FRE AD ERS Deaconess Sharon Dublin (BNE), Brenda Henicks and Deaconess Annette Sello S TAFF W RITE RS Tré Tailor, Dr. Eric Schuleter and Deaconess Cheryl Wilson (BNE) C O N TRIBU TIN G W RITE RS Dr. Tisha Boston, Rosalyn L. Glenn Angel L. Malone, Dr. Reginald Parker, and Donna Thomas, RN Pastoral Staff Dr. Charles B. Jackson Sr., Senior Pastor Reverend James A. Jamison, Assistant Pastor Reverend Charles B. Jackson Jr., Executive Pastor Reverend Chris Leevy Johnson, BNE Campus Pastor For past and color versions follow the link The Brookland Star (Newsletter) on our web site, www.brooklandbaptist.org, from the Home page at the bottom of the page under Contact Us. Praise the Lord with us as we celebrate our 14th Intercessory Prayer Conference! P.U.S.H. Pray Until Something Happens REV. MARILYN BASSFIELD Director, Intercessory Prayer Ministry Come discover the fruitful life that grows out of a heart grounded in prayer. You will receive insights and teaching from God’s Word and experience for yourself the joy, peace, and power that God gives when we surrender our cares to Him. The Intercessory Prayer Conference was a vision of our Pastor, Rev. Charles B. Jackson Sr., upon the request of a few Intercessors to attend another prayer conference. Jackson decided it would be good for the Brookland Baptist Intercessors to go forward with our very own conference. The role of an Intercessor is to pray for others. Brookland Intercessors stand in the gap and pray for the concerns of our pastors, staff, members of the congregation as well as the concerns of the church and the community. Annually since 2001, the prayer conference has been a blessing to many. People have traveled from Atlanta, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, as well as New Jersey and many other states. This is our 14th year and we are elated that attendees still look forward and most return to the conference. It has held an average attendance of 300 to 500 persons. God has truly blessed in enhancing relationships with Him and the development of a more powerful prayer life. The Intercessory Prayer conference is for everyone. Workshops and guest speakers provide insight into the unique relationship that each of us can establish with God through the conversation of prayer. This prayer conference has afforded us the opportunity to meet other Intercessors and to contribute to such events as: The Global Day of Prayer, Gang Violence in the City and much more. As the Director of Brookland Baptist Intercessory Prayer Ministry, I truly believe that this house is called a “House of Prayer.” I truly believe our church is built on a strong foundation with a pastor who believes in the power of prayer. I truly believe that a family that prays together stays together. I believe as one of my favorite scripture states in (Jeremiah 23:3 NKJV) Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know. God is a miracle-working God and He wants us to call upon Him in prayer so that He can work great miracles for us. God is a good God and very generous. If we dare to call upon Him, He will move beyond our wildest expectations. I believe God’s word where it states in scripture Ask, and it shall be given you (Matthew 7:7a KJV). For we have not because we ask not (James 4:3). However, in order to release these great and mighty things, we have to believe God, ask Him for what we need, and then do what He tells us. I encourage each member, friend, visitor to join the Brookland Baptist Intercessors for the 2015 Prayer Conference as we P.U.S.H. – Pray Until Something Happens based on Luke 18:1. I believe this world could be a better place to live if we would according to (2 Chronicles 7:14 NKJV) Pray. The Scripture states: If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. We as Intercessors will stand in agreement with other Intercessors in expectation of answered prayers. We will pray believing God to favor our church in the Phase 3 Building Project, a Believing 2,000 and a church called A Believers Temple of Praise. Join us for the Intercessor’s Prayer Conference on November 13 and 14 and receive a blessing. Rev. Marilyn Bassfield Deaconness Cheryl Wilson contributed to this story. In just seven short years, the Northeast Campus has witnessed exponential membership growth and amazing outreach ministry efforts to show the way of the Lord to families in Northeast Columbia. The vision to expand the ministry of the Brookland Baptist Church to northeast Richland County was given to Rev. Dr. Charles B. Jackson Sr. in September 2006. On October 11, 2015, Campus Pastor Rev. Chris Leevy Johnson led his congregation in celebration to God for the great works that have taken place since the first service was held on October 5, 2008, in the auditorium of Ridge View High School. On Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011, God granted His favor and a ground breaking ceremony was held on phase one of our new church edifice at 1203 Summit Parkway, just five blocks away from the original location at Ridge View. Phase one included administrative offices, Sunday School classrooms and a 600 seat sanctuary. On August 5, 2012, Jackson and Johnson led members in worship at the new location in the Summit neighborhood. Restoration Church of Prayer Pastor T. Renea Glenn was the guest preacher for the anniversary. Glenn is a friend of Brookland and has preached at the West Campus also. Glenn’s message was steered from Leviticus 25 regarding the seventh year abundance and what is to come for God’s people. The Restoration Church of Prayer choir sang beautiful songs of Zion and dispersed an atmosphere of exhilarating praise. Highlights from the 7th Anniversary Celebration included Johnson receiving an adorned pastoral garment in appreciation of his leadership. Additional recognitions were presented to Jackson and Robin Jackson; Northeast Campus Assistant Pastor Rev. Ronald Best; Dea. Leon Williams who served as the first lead Deacon for the Deacons Ministry; Music Ministry Director Rosalyn Glenn; Ushers Ministry Director Dea. Michael Keels, who is now the Lead Deacon for the Deacons Ministry; Executive Assistant Frenchie Walker and Media Ministry Director Dea. Cliff Wilson. Dea. Walter Brownlee was also acknowledged for his outstanding service to Children’s Church, the Drama Ministry and the Christian Education Ministry. Tributes were also presented to Cynthia Johnson and Sandra Best in a special presentation for their support as the wives of the Campus Pastor and Assistant Pastor. The glorious event was capped by a reception at Rice Creek Elementary School. Picture Captions - 1. Campus Pastor Chris Leevy Johnson receives new robe. 2. Pastor Charles B. Jackson Sr. presented gift. 3. Campus Pastor Chris Leevy Johnson, Cynthia Johnson, Sandra Best and Assistant Campus Pastor Ronald Best pictured during presentation to Pastors’ wives. 4. Dea. Walter Brownlee’s daughters accept plaque on his behalf. 5. A picture of those in attendance during the anniversary. 6. A glimpse at the reception at Rice Creek Elementary School. PHOTO CREDIT/Willinda Johnson Deaconess Denise Collier and Katina Tarsha Hutto share the success of the Growing Kids God’s Way training. Parents and members of the primary village of nine infants recently completed a four hour training session specially designed for parents of newborns to children 2 years old. The training sessions were taken from the series Growing Kids God’s Way (GKGW). One session took place in March and April, and the final session was held in October. The first class was presented in four nightly onehour sessions. The October class was a four hour session on a Saturday. Rev. Dr. Charles B. Jackson Sr. strongly encourages all parents who desire to participate in a baby dedication to attend a session. Participants in this year’s sessions were from 2014 infant dedication services as well as those parents who desire to participate in 2015 dedications. GKGW is one of the programs sponsored by Brookland’s Parent University. GKGW is an interactive group discussion highlighting biblical truths related to parenting. Participants listen to sermon excerpts, review scripture and share ideas and practices that can benefit them as parents and thereby benefit their children. Topics discussed include: dedicating children to God; the link between a spiritual foundation and a parenting foundation; love and loving communication and disciplining children. The program also brings together parents of children in the same age range, with the goal of building and/or extending the village of supports available to them in their parenting journey. Parent University committee members are: Deaconess Norma Brown, Dea. Dale and Deaconess Denise Collier, Russell and Meredith Collier, Kotina Tarsha Hutto, Cynthia Jones, Henry and Patricia Motes, Dea. Raymond and Deaconess Valerie Perkins, Marilyn Shine and Renee Washington. Our next class is planned for January 2016. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Tarsha Hutto at (803) 800-2422 or via email at [email protected]. Members of Young Women of Excellence and Girls Growing in Grace sort clothing donations during the Spread the Love - Disaster Relieve Drive. Boy Scouts from Troop 74 and Jericho Road Initiative members collected donations for flood victims. Members of the Young Women of Excellence that include the Rose Buds, Girls Growing in Grace and Leading Ladies, as well as members from Boy Scout Troop 74 and the Jericho Road Initiative collected donations the week of Oct. 11-17 to assist victims of the historic rainfall that saturated South Carolina Oct. 3 and 4. These young people were up early on Saturday, Oct. 14, serving their community by sorting clothing, greeting members at the curb of the West Campus Administration Building and transporting their donations into the New Members’ Orientation room where still other young men and women sorted the donations. Donations were collected during both the noon and evening Bible Study sessions on Oct. 14 as well as Saturday morning, Oct. 17. The symbol for the Young Women of Excellence is the cross. The vertical part, also called the stipes, symbolizes having a close relationship with God and the horizontal part, also called the patibulum, represents reaching out and helping others. Our goal for the youth during this project was to teach them how they can serve those in need. The Brookland Foundation will continue to coordinate efforts to provide assistance to the flood victims. For parents and guardians seeking more information about the Young Women of Excellence Ministry, you can contact Deaconess Norma Brown, Director of Young Women of Excellence or Sherry Rivers, CoDirector. The Brookland Food Bank was the recipient of frozen meats and food products thanks to the efforts of a Northeast Campus member. Helen Pleasant volunteers with youth programs at the Northeast Campus and is employed by Tyson Foods. Pleasant informed her employer that Brookland could help distribute nearly 24 boxes of food to assist area flood victims. The Brookland Food Bank is grateful to Pleasant for her thoughtfulness and hard work behind the scenes to allow her church to provide additional food to those in need. Kevin Morgan contributed to this story. She’s a mother, an avid runner and a community volunteer and now Eureka H. Robertson can add author to this list. On Sunday, Nov. 15, Robertson and her book will be the featured business during Financial Empowerment Sunday. The book, Inspirations for the Soul from the Sole, is based on more than three years of running, soul searching and optimism. The compilation of affirmations in Inspirations for the Soul from the Sole comes from Robertson’s own life. “Like many of you, I have been faced with different challenges. At times these circumstances left me confused, unsure and sometimes angry over my options and decisions. I’ve always been pretty optimistic and even idealistic about life, but noticed negativity began to permeate into my spirit. Sometimes my world felt unsteady and out of balance. As a Christian, this was very difficult for me to comprehend. How do you take the love of God everywhere with you and still feel this way? I continued to be prayerful but that did not lessen my trepidation.” Eureka H. Robertson Robertson explains how running changed her life. “As I wrestled with different challenges, running provided an outlet and even a temporary escape. I joined a running group which provided me support, camaraderie and fun while pushing me to become a better runner. But it was the times when I ran by myself that played a part in healing my soul.” Robertson is a member of the Brookland Foundation’s Homeless Outreach Ministry and she participates in Women’s Day as a usher. In the community, she serves on the Palmetto Health Foundation’s Walk For Life/Race For Life Steering Committee and the Palmetto Health Credit Union Board of Directors. She is a member of the Palmetto Health Foundation’s Volunteers In Action (VIAs). She is a Run Coordinator for Black Girls Run Columbia. Robertson volunteers with Girls on The Run and the Lexington Medical Center Heart and Sole 5miler. Robertson is a Life Member of the Gamma Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. where she serves as the Graduate Advisor for the Theta Gamma Chapter at the University of South Carolina. Professionally, Robertson is a manager at Palmetto Health and a PRN Licensed Master Social Worker. Her daughter, Aria Robertson, is a sophomore at the University of South Carolina. Copies of Inspiration for the Soul from the Sole will be available for purchase after worship services on Nov. 15 as well as on Amazon and at www.sowjournpub.com. Financial Empowerment Sunday (FES) features businesses owned by Brookland members. If you are a business owner or the executive director of a non-profit that would like to feature your business, please contact Kevin Morgan at [email protected]. Northeast Campus Youth Coordinator Connie McClain Streater shares the highlights from their recent Lock-In. PHOTO CREDIT/Connie Streater More than 30 youth were locked in at the Northeast Youth stretched to play games. Campus beginning on Friday, Sept. 25 for the 2015 Youth Lock-In. Youth between 5 and 12 years old enjoyed an evening of Christian fellowship, food, and fun. Parents also enjoyed the Lock-In as they received a much-deserved night off. As the youth arrived, they were welcomed with music, card games, board games and a competitive game of limbo. The children worked up an appetite from the scheduled activities, just in time for dinner. Children watched a number of age-appropriate movies that were enjoyed by all. Excited youth enjoy dinner and a movie. On full stomachs, the children then gathered together to listen to the presentation by the Christian edutainment group called “Very Special Individuals,” for the second year in row. The troupe motivated and inspired the youth with chanting exercises that had a message of confidence as well as playing games and reciting poetry. After the presentation, the game truck arrived. The children took turns playing video games on both the inside and outside of the game truck. While participants waited their turn for the game truck, they enjoyed s’mores by the campfire, as well as more board games and activities. As the evening wore on, the kids enjoyed midnight nachos, more movies, more dessert and snacks. Girls and boys were then separated to prepare for sleep. The girls held a dance-off while the boys engaged in pillow fights. While it appeared that the kids would be able to maintain their energy all night long and into Two males enjoying a pillow fight. the morning, the children finally winded down and drifted off to sleep. The next morning, the children awoke, packed their sleeping bags and other belongings, and were met Very Special Individuals taking with a healthy breakfast-to-go as they were dismissed selfies with participants. to their parents. Thanks to the teamwork of all of the numerous adult volunteers and security personnel who sacrificed their time and worked in shifts throughout the night, the youth enjoyed a safe and fun evening. Events such as these cannot be successful without those who volunteer their time and energy to serve the Lord in the capacity of the Youth Ministry. Rev. C.J. Butler, the Northeast Campus Youth Director, is excited about the future of the Youth Ministry. We hope that parents and guardians will continue to allow their children to participate in the Lock-In next year, as well as more upcoming Youth Ministry events. Brookland Northeast is proud to announce Children’s Bible Study for youth ages 5-11 on Wednesday at 6:45 p.m., which allows parents to be able to attend Bible Study at the same time. Children’s Bible Study is an opportunity for our children to learn the truths and parables of the Bible in a relaxed, age-appropriate setting. They will also be able to engage in purposeful discussion that build upon activities acquired in Sunday School. Tiffany Redmond leads the weekly study and Connie Streater is the Youth Ministry Coordinator. If you have questions, Streater can be reached at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing your children there! The Young Women of Excellence are asking women to clear their closets to get a jump start on New Year’s resolutions while providing a boutique-style shopping experience. My Sister’s Closet is based on having the pleasure of shopping in the closet of a family member or friend. Anything you pick is new to you, and at the best price because it’s free. Collections for this annual event are underway now and will continue until Dec. 6. Donations will be accepted after worship services on the West Campus and on Wednesdays at Bible Study. Sundays collections will take place in the Health and Wellness Center, Wednesday collections will be in the Administration Building. Items being collected include gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, inspirational books and Christmas decór. “A Winter Wonderland,” the actual shopping experience, will take place on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Troop Leader Jessica Wilson tells how much fun was had during the Lock-In. PHOTO CREDIT/Crystal Fulmore The Brookland Girl Scouts Ministry started their program year with a Girls Night Out Lock-In. On Oct. 23, more than 55 scouts from Brookland Girls Scout Troops, Girl Scout Troop 1577 at Grace Christian Church on Harbison Blvd. and local schools were in attendance. The event was well attended and the girls had a blast. The night was filled with games - like bingo, tug of war and sack hop - as well as face painting, word search and a video game truck. Most importantly, the girls had a chance to learn and grow with other youth in a safe environment. Article supplied by Palmetto Health. S miling faces surround the dinner table; happy families beam at each other as they decorate the Christmas tree. We've all seen the soft-focused commercials that show families enjoying the holiday season together in peace and harmony. But, if your family gatherings aren’t that way at all you're not alone. For many of us, these lovely images of sharing holiday bliss with the entire family are more fantasy than reality. Sometimes sharing close quarters with your parents or adult siblings for a weekend visit can rekindle some of the family conflicts and emotions you thought were long behind you. But, there are ways to keep a smile on your face and the “fa-la-la-la-la” in your heart. Here are some tips from Palmetto Health Behavioral Care to help you enjoy your family gatherings. Reevaluate your traditions. Are you doing something just because it's what you've always done, or does it add real meaning to your holiday? Consider starting new traditions that remove some of the burden that has been shouldered by a single person. Use common sense and avoid controversial topics like politics, religion and money. Find a place where you can get away and take a breather from time to time. Offer to make a trip to the grocery store for more eggs or sugar. Go alone if you need a little break. Create a diversion. Whether it's a board game, movie or music, try to bring some entertainment to the festivities. Give yourself permission to limit time spent with family members if that will ease your stress. Remember the holidays aren’t the time to resolve all the family’s conflicts and irritations. You won't solve 20 years of family issues over dinner, so don't confront those age-old issues. Change the scenery. Get outdoors. Take a walk together with a loved one. Exercise and fresh air are great stress relievers. Church Responsibility 1 Corinthians 1-16 Holman Christian Standard Bible Paul wrote a letter to the church at Corinth, telling them many things about how to follow Jesus. Running the Race Paul said that living the Christian life was like running a race. He said: “Don’t you know that all the runners race, but only one receive the prize? You must run to win. You aren’t running for a crown that will fade away. You are running for an eternal crown in heaven.” The Lord’s Supper Paul reminded the church of Jesus’ words at the last supper. Paul said, “On the night when He was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took break, gave thanks, broke it, and said, “This is My body. Eat this in remembrance of Me.’ In the same way, after supper He also took the cup and said,, ‘This cup is the new covenant established by My blood. Drink this in remembrance of Me.’” Spiritual Gifts “There are many different gifts and ministries,” Paul wrote, “but they all come from the Lord. Some have the gift of wisdom, some have knowledge, and others have the gift of faith. Still others might have the gift of languages or prophecy. But all are gifts from God, and they are given to each person as He chooses.” Love Paul said everything must be done in love. “Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not conceited, does not act improperly, is not selfish, is not provoked, and does not keep a record of wrongs. Love finds no joy in unrighteousness but rejoices in truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Loves never ends.” Finally, Paul wrote: “Be alert and stand strong in the faith. Your every action must be done with love.” The West Campus Children’s Worship will be discussing Faith, Hope and Love during the month of November. Patient Kind Jealous Brag Arrogant Own Rejoices Believes Hopes Endures Draw a path through the maze from the center to the right side. Some of the words will be crossed out by the line you draw. If a word is not crossed out, write it in the “LOVE IS” list. If a word is crossed out, write it in the “LOVE IS NOT” list. College Ministry Director Demond Coleman provides study tips and the ministry’s upcoming events. Are students ready for college? Studies say only 32 percent of high school seniors graduate with the skills they need for college (Fries-Britt, 2014). About 60 percent of freshman in the college system need remedial help in math or English. Students who are heading to Christian colleges will appreciate the insights in Stacey Price Brown’s book Stories Untold: College Preparation Through the Experiences of High-Achieving Students and Michael Bozack's book Street Smart Advice to Christian College Students: From a Professor's Point of View. Study Your Study Habits Few students, Christian or otherwise, come to college with good study habits. Primarily because they either come from high schools where high grades could be achieved without studying much or they were never taught how to study without memorizing everything. However, effective study habits in college require practice, work and discipline all in one. The earlier in your freshman year you get yourself alone in a library to study, the better you will do in college. Clock into College Suppose you are flame broiling burgers at Burger King to help pay for college. What would be required of you? At minimum, your manager/ supervisor would expect for you to show up on time, do your job completely and be professional and accountable. So, why would you do less as a student when there is much more at stake than cooking burgers? Why would you be on time for a job but cut your classes, or be competent at work, then turn in sloppy, careless homework in college? You wouldn't! Treat being a student with the same loyalty and respect as you would treat a job. You will make fewer mistakes and feel better about your college experience. Learn the Curve You will save an enormous amount of time and energy by understanding the grading systems used by college professors. Most employ either an absolute or a relative system commonly called a curved grading scheme. Students seem to understand an absolute grading system because this type of grading system was and is used by most high school teachers, but most students taking introductory courses have a little to no notion how a curved system works. If a student doesn’t understand how he/she is graded, they will likely find themselves putting their effort(s) where they less effective. Moral: students shouldn’t shoot themselves in the foot by misplaced effort(s)! Instead, learn to get ahead of the curve and ask your professor(s) to explain the grading system. Keep in mind that effort is costly and should be placed where it matters the most. Save Money-Ask the Pro(fessor) When the going gets tough, it's amazing how many students turn to everyone and everything except their college professors. Sometimes it's because they have had a bad experience with a professor(s), their professor(s) is not skilled with effectively helping students, or they simply don't want their professor(s) to know they're so far behind the pace. Whatever the hang-up, Students must learn that they have to move forward. I always encourage students to ask for help early in the semester. I mean really, why hire a Tutor or get a Roommate to help when you have a Pro(fessor) in the field whom has already been paid? It's true without exception that when Student get in early for help, the one-on-one interaction turns an F on the first test into an A or B before the course ends. Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.- 2 Timothy 2:15 (King James Version) The Brookland Baptist College Ministry will be hosting a Community Wide College Fair with more than 30 Colleges/Universities on Saturday, April 16, 2016. The College Ministry will also host a series of events before and after the College Fair that will serve students and the parents. We guarantee these planned events will open the eyes of graduating seniors and college students to the freedoms and responsibilities that lay ahead. Please feel free to contact Demond Coleman and the College Ministry at (803) 796-7525 or via email at BBCollegeMinistry@gmail. com. November 1-30 - Holiday Student Care Package Drive November 10 - What’s Trending: A Discussion about Several Topics on Social Media December 6 - Holiday Student Care Package Pick-Up/Delivery For more information, call (803) 796-7525 or email [email protected] Rosalyn L. Glenn is a financial advisor with Prudential, offering securities products and services as a registered representative of Pruco Securities, LLC. Her motivation is found in the transformation of the lives of people as they come to know their life purpose and live up to their fullest potential. November is Stewardship Emphasis Month at Brookland. As such, I thought I’d share my own personal journey of my understanding of stewardship and the blessings that I continue to experience from that understanding. Stewardship is a principle that illustrates the responsible planning and management of resources. It’s a concept that we most often hear mentioned from a financial perspective; when we are referring to giving. However, biblically speaking, I’ve come to understand it should also apply to us physically and mentally as well. Financially, stewardship means being responsible in handling our money and properly managing all our financial matters. As a good financial steward, I pay my tithes, I pay my financial obligations timely, I live within my means, and I follow a plan to achieve my financial goals and objectives. I understand that all I have is God’s anyway and He is just allowing me to use His resources for His glory. Therefore, I seek assistance to ensure I am taking advantage of every opportunity to manage His resources and to maintain financially stability. People who have a proper understanding of stewardship regarding their finances have a right relationship with money and use sound money management practices. Financial stewards trust God’s Word relating to provision and supplying all of our needs. We don’t mishandle the promised provisions and use them for our wants. As a result, we live in a pleasant place financially. Tithing is a required component of stewardship that demonstrates our true love and obedience to God. God then responds to our tithing by opening up windows and pouring out blessings that we don’t have room to receive. Physically, stewardship means being responsible for our body and managing our health to the best of our ability. It is ensuring we possess our temple in a manner that demonstrates we understand God’s love for us. His love for us requires us to have that same love for ourselves and each other. Therefore, He requires us to take care of these mortal bodies. Stewardship as it relates to our physical being means we are eating right, exercising, and getting our proper rest. Inevitably, as we age, we begin to reap how well we cared for our bodies in our youth. I think this is a part of God’s plan for our mortal (dying) bodies to put on immortality (neverdying). However, in the meantime, we should do what we can to maintain our health. We speak volumes of our own self-worth by how we take care of ourselves physically. If we think well of ourselves, we do the things that support good health consistently. In addition to the list I mentioned earlier, we go to the doctor, follow the doctor’s orders, take our medicine consistently, and participate in our own physical wellbeing. In the interest of full disclosure, I admit I struggle in this area of stewardship. Nevertheless, participating in our own physical wellbeing is yet another required component of stewardship that demonstrates our true love and obedience to God. Because I do love God and want to obey Him fully, I am working on this daily. As I do, God responds to my efforts by allowing His Holy Spirit to dwell in me and helps me to possess His temple in a manner expressive of my love and obedience to Him. Mentally, stewardship means being responsible for our minds and managing our emotions in a manner that leads to a peaceful existence. It is letting the mind which is in Christ be in us; having the mind of Christ. Stewardship as it relates to our mentality means we are not conforming to the way the world thinks, but we are transforming our thinking by the renewing of our minds. We are reading the Bible daily and meditating on His precepts. We are studying His Word to show ourselves approved. We are seeking Him for revelation of who He is and as He reveals Himself to us, we are feeling more compelled to live obediently for Him. Being a good steward mentally means we are not filling our minds with negativity and worldly affections. We are casting down imaginations and everything that exalts itself against the knowledge of God. We are bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of God Money Matters Continued from Page 16 and we are experiencing peace that surpasses all understanding. As we think on things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent and praiseworthy, His peace is guarding our minds and our hearts. Protecting our minds is still another required component of stewardship that demonstrates the sincerity and seriousness of our love and obedience to God. Here God responds by staying with us and keeping us in perfect peace. As we observe Stewardship Emphasis Month, I challenge you to expand your definition of what stewardship really means. Thinking of stewardship in terms of talent, time and tithe is fundamental, and yet stretching beyond those terms brings us in closer alignment to the will of God. We can be better stewards of our talent, time and tithe when we genuinely love God and fully obey His Word. We mature in our spiritual walk as we take the limits off God and understand that everything in the heavens and the earth is His. This is His Kingdom. His hand controls power and might and it is at His discretion that we are made great and given strength. The Earth is His and everything in it. We have just been given an awesome privilege and an immense responsibility to take care of it until He comes back for His Church, the body of Christ. He will not trust us with any more until we demonstrate that we can handle what we already have according to His plan. It is God’s pleasure to give us His Kingdom. As we develop our relationship with Him and prove we can be trusted, He will enlarge our territory, give us success in everything we do and give us increase…FOR HIS GLORY! FIRST, we have to be good stewards. Happy Stewardship Emphasis Month! Brookland Foundation Development Director Juanita Farmer contributed to this story. Members of the Brookland Foundation Board of Directors were invited to attend the National Philanthropy Day luncheon sponsored by the SC Central Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Special individuals were recognized during the luncheon for their outstanding philanthropic contributions of their time and financial resources as well as the value they add to organizations that depend on their support. National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) is November 15 and the day is set aside to put philanthropy into action and to recognize the change that philanthropy has brought to our communities. NPD is a celebration of philanthropy (giving, volunteering and charitable engagement) that highlights the accomplishments, large and small, that philanthropy, and all those involved in the philanthropic process, make to our society and our world. Philanthropy can be defined as a “love for humanity,” a love that manifests itself through an act or gift for the purpose of promoting human welfare. The true beauty of philanthropy lies within one’s compassionate compulsion to contribute to the improved well-being of their fellow man. As we celebrate National Philanthropy Day, we, the Board of Directors of the Brookland Foundation, thank those givers who have consistently contributed to the efforts of the Brookland Foundation. This is also a time for us to encourage others to become philanthropists through support of our foundation. Close to 85 percent of all contributions given to the Brookland Foundation go directly to supporting program initiatives. The Foundation’s program initiatives include: Male Initiative, Health and Wellness Program, Homeless Outreach Program, HIV/AIDS and the Tutorial Program. National Philanthropy Day® is both an official day and a grassroots movement. Every year, since 1986 when President Ronald Reagan first proclaimed Nov. 15 as National Philanthropy Day®, communities across the globe have celebrated by hosting events to recognize activities of donors, volunteers, foundations, leaders, corporations, and others engaged in philanthropy. Online giving has been a lifesaver for me. From time to time throughout the year, my trucking business will cause me to miss Sunday morning worship services. However, having access to online giving grants me the opportunity to fulfill my Christian duty while I'm on the road traveling. Timothy Coleman Tithes & Offerings IN PERSON Use an offering envelope and clearly print your name and full address on the envelope, so your donation will be credited accurately for tax purposes. ONLINE GIVING Use the secure, convenient online giving through the church’s website to pay through your checking or savings account, debit or credit card. Use your financial institution’s bill pay service to send a check of your tithes and offerings. BY MAIL P.O. Box 2093, Columbia, SC 29202-2093. Print your name and full address on the envelope, so your donation will be credited accurately for tax purposes. ESTATE PLANNING Designate Brookland Baptist Church or one of our entities in your Last Will and Testament. 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Cooper Leverette Williams III Campus at (803) 796-7525 or the Northeast Campus at (803) 753 Eliza Holmes Crystal Willis -0610. The Brookland Banquet and Conference Center 1066 Sunset Blvd. West Columbia, SC 29169 Office (803) 744-7956 Fax (803) 744-7925 2015 Holiday Dinner Catering Order Form Name Telephone Cell Email Place a check on the line beside the item being ordered. Baked or Fried Turkey Dinner $59.00 Serves 15 people (Includes 10 to 14 lb. turkey, 2 lbs. gravy and 1 lb. cranberry sauce) Smoked Turkey Dinner $75.00 Serves 15 people (Includes 10 to 14 lb. turkey, 2 lbs. gravy and 1 lb. cranberry sauce) Brown Sugar Spiral Ham $49.00 Brookland’s Fried or Baked Chicken $1.50 per piece Minimum 25 pieces Serves 15 people Check side items (4 qt. pan/20 servings) to add: Fresh Green Beans $25.00 Pecan Pie $25.00 Collard Greens $30.00 Pumpkin Pie $25.00 Macaroni & Cheese $30.00 Sweet Potato Pie $25.00 Candied Yams $30.00 Peach Cobbler $30.00 Cornbread Dressing $25.00 Giblet Gravy $6.00/qt. Yellow Rice $20.00 Tossed/Potato Salad $25.00 Mashed Potatoes $20.00 Cornbread $9.00 **Other side items also available. Rolls $7.50 Requested Pick Up Date & Time Total Thanksgiving Orders are due by Nov. 23 with pick up on Nov. 25 by 3 p.m. Christmas Orders are due by Dec. 21 with pick up on Dec. 24 by noon. Orders can be submitted in person, by fax or by email to [email protected] For a complete listing of the Book Corner inventory, view their page on our website at www.brooklandbaptist.org, select Entities, then select Book Corner. Buy One Get One Free on Purchases of $10 or More Coupon Valid Through November 30, 2015 Don’t Forget to Vote for Brookland’s Top Ten 2015 on our website at www.brooklandbaptist.org 50% OFF On All Purchases $30 or More Coupon Valid Through November 30, 2015
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