✨ “For God is not a God of disorder but of peace as in all the congregations of the

Lord’s people.”



— 1 Corinthians 14:33 (NIV) 💛🕊️✨

🌿 Weekly Reflection

Ushers serve on the front lines of ministry—creating an atmosphere where others can encounter God with peace and focus. 🙏🏽

This scripture reminds us that God values order, unity, and calm within His house. Every warm welcome, every helping hand, every moment of guidance helps reflect His character. 💭✨

Being an usher is more than a role—it’s a calling to serve with humility, patience, and love. Your presence helps set the tone for worship, allowing hearts to be open and ready to receive. 🌿



Even in busy or unexpected moments, God’s peace can flow through you as you serve.

We are so excited to invite you to the Greater Brookland Intergenerational Village (GBIV)’s Spring Social, an opportunity to experience our mission in action and connect with our growing community of members, volunteers, supporters and partners.

When: Saturday, April 25 from 3:00–5:00 PM

Where: Brookland Union Baptist Church

(3101 14th St NE, Washington, DC 20017)

This event will highlight GBIV’s intergenerational programs serving older adults, adults with disabilities, and the broader Brookland community and will offer space for conversation, reflection, and community connection. 

We would be honored to have you join us and share in the impact of this work. Please RSVP by April 5th at this link.

📖 Scripture Focus

✨ “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) 💛🕊️✨

🌿 Reflection

So often, we carry worries as if they’re ours to manage alone—replaying them, trying to solve them, holding tension in our hearts and minds. But this verse offers a gentle invitation: release it. 🙏🏽

God doesn’t ask you to carry everything—He asks you to bring everything. Every concern, every fear, every “what if” can be placed into His hands. 💭✨

Casting your anxiety isn’t a one-time act—it’s a daily surrender. Sometimes moment by moment. And each time you release it, you make room for His comfort, His care, and His peace to take its place. 🌿

You are not meant to be weighed down. You are deeply cared for.

🌸 Wellness Tip

🌼 Lighten the Load

Your mind and body respond to what you hold onto. Letting go is not weakness—it’s wisdom.

Try this: write down what’s worrying you, then physically release it—tear the paper, close a journal, or place it in a “God box” as a symbol of surrender. ✍🏽💛

🕊️ What you release, God can restore.

🕊️ Try This

✨ Release Prayer – Take a few minutes to name your worries out loud and intentionally give them to God. 🙏🏽

🌻 Breathe & Let Go – Inhale deeply, then exhale slowly while saying, “I trust You, God.” Repeat as needed. 🌿

🎧 Soothing Stillness – Sit quietly with soft worship music and let your heart settle into God’s care. 🎶✨

💖 Encouragement

🌤️ You don’t have to carry what God is willing to hold.

Every time anxiety rises, it’s an opportunity to draw closer to Him—not pull away. He sees you, He understands, and He cares more deeply than you know. 💛

You are supported. You are covered. You are never alone. 🙌🏽✨

Keep releasing. Keep trusting. Keep resting in His care. 🕊️

📚 Resources

🔹 “Let Go & Trust” Devotional — daily encouragement to release worry ✝️

🔹 “Cast Your Cares” Journal — a space to process and surrender your thoughts ✍🏽

🔹 “Peaceful Surrender” Playlist — calming worship for rest and reassurance 🎶💛

"Turn Your Device into a Disciple Tool”

“Guard Your Heart Online”

We spend hours on our devices, but not every click leads us closer to Christ. Proverbs 4:23 reminds us: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

This Week’s Encouragement:

🛑 Avoid sites, apps, or content that lead to negativity or temptation.

🙏 Replace endless scrolling with 5 minutes of prayer or scripture reading.

🤝 Share uplifting posts, scriptures, or testimonies to spread light in a digital world.

✅ Try This:

Start your morning with us in daily devotion (passcode 3101) at 9 AM

Join us for our online Bible study (passcode 3101) every Wednesday at 7 PM

Visit the Brookland Union Baptist Church YouTube Channel for past sermons, devotionals, and special services



🎧 More Tools for Spiritual Growth:

• Our Daily Bread – Daily devotionals in app or email format
• Abide App – Guided Christian meditations & bedtime prayers
• RightNow Media – Faith-based video library for all ages

📖 Scripture Focus

✨ “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” — Psalms 51:10 (NIV) 💛🙏🏽✨

🌿 Reflection

Spring cleaning isn’t just about your space—it’s about your spirit too. Just as we clear out clutter from our homes, God invites us to release what’s weighing on our hearts. 🌿

Old habits, negative thoughts, and past burdens can pile up over time. But God offers renewal—fresh perspective, restored peace, and a clean heart. 🙌🏽✨

As you clean your environment this season, take a moment to ask God to refresh you from the inside out. 💛

🌿 Start Small, Stay Consistent

Don’t try to tackle everything at once. Focus on one area at a time—a drawer, a closet, or a single room.

✨ Tip: Set a timer for 20–30 minutes and clean in bursts to avoid burnout.

🧺 Declutter First

Before deep cleaning, remove what you no longer need.

🌼 Ask yourself:

• Do I use this?
• Do I love this?
• Does this serve a purpose?

If not, donate, toss, or recycle it. 💛

🧽 Clean Top to Bottom

Always start high (ceiling fans, shelves) and work your way down to floors.

✨ This prevents dust and dirt from falling onto areas you’ve already cleaned.

🪟 Let the Light In

Open windows while you clean to bring in fresh air and energy.

🌿 Natural light boosts your mood and refreshes your space.

🧴 Use What You Have

Simple solutions like vinegar, baking soda, and warm water can be powerful and budget-friendly.

✨ Clean doesn’t have to be complicated!

🛏️ Refresh Fabrics

Wash bedding, curtains, and blankets.

🌸 Tip: Add a fresh scent like lavender or lemon for a calming atmosphere.

📦 Organize as You Go

Use bins, baskets, or labels to keep things in order.

✨ A place for everything brings peace to your space.

🌱 Add a Touch of Life

Bring in plants or fresh flowers to brighten your home.

🌼 A little life goes a long way!

🕊️ Try This

✨ Heart Check – As you clean each space, ask: “Is there anything in my heart I need to release?” 🙏🏽

🌻 Let It Go List – Write down what you’re holding onto (stress, worry, past hurt) and give it to God in prayer. 🙌🏽

🎧 Worship & Clean – Play uplifting worship music while you clean and let it refresh your spirit. 🎶💛

💖 Encouragement

🌤️ A clean space can creat room for peace—and a clean heart makes room for God to move.

You don’t have to do it all at once. Just start somewhere, and let both your space and your spirit be renewed. 💛✨