HomeWork
The April Edition
"What is the Home working on this month?"
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Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church
3634 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404 (219)977-1400
Rev. Marlon C. Mack, Sr. - Pastor and Teacher
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Sweet Home 2023:
"The 5G Church"
We Gather, We Group, We Grow, We Go, We Give
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From the Pastor:
The first quarter of the year is over, and God has not disappointed! With His strong hand, He continues to lead, guide, and direct us to higher heights. We must remain cautious that we heed His voice and His voice only.
In this season we will continue to seek to lift the level of our discipleship individually and corporately. To do this, we must spend time both worshipping and working. Therefore, I am asking each of you to join us in Church-At-Study each Tuesday at 6:30pm, The Word On Wednesdays at 6:30pm, and call in on the Prayer Line each Monday and Thursday at 7am and 7pm.
Please know that if you have any ideas or submissions, you can send them to us at info@sweethomembcgary.org.
In Anticipation of Greater,
Marlon C. Mack, Sr., Senior Pastor
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Here are the latest opportunities to strengthen
your faith and connect with our community:
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Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.
(in-person & virtual)
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Every 1st Sunday @ 10:30 a.m. - Prayer Meeting
(in-person only)
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Church-At-Study: Tuesday Evenings at 6:30 p.m.
(in-person & virtual)
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Word On Wednesdays: Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 p.m.
(virtual through our Digital Campus & Facebook page)
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Our streaming platforms are:
Facebook Live
YouTube Live
freeonlinechurch.com
Favor Network
Sweet Home MBC Gary Roku Channel
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1st Sundays - Benevolent Offering
- Cash App - $sweethomembcgaryin
- Givelify - Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church
1st Sundays - Pastor's Love Offering
- Cash App - $revmcmacksr
- Cash App - $sweethomembcgaryin
4th Sundays - Scholarship Offering
- Cash App - $sweethomembcgaryin
- Givelify -Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church
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Click the preferred link below to give your donation: |
Cash App ($sweethomembcgaryin) |
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NOTE: We are asking all that can to give $10/month to our Scholarship Fund, and $10/month to our Building Fund. |
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Sweet Home Community News - April 2023
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Upcoming Events
*Sweet Home Corporate Prayer
Date: Sunday, April 2nd, 2023
Time: 10:30am (in-person)
*Cries From the Cross
Date: Friday, April 7th, 2023
Time: 2pm
*Simultaneous Revival
Date: Monday, April 17th & Tuesday, April 18th, 2023
Time: 7pm nightly
*Family & Friends Day- First Baptist North (Indianapolis) will be our guests
Date: April 23rd, 2023
Time: 3pm
*Fellowship at Evening Star MB Church, 1340 Clark Road
Date: Thursday, April 27th, 2023
Time: 7pm
*Vision Sunday - Our guest will be New Life Second Chance
Date: Sunday, April 30th, 2023
Time: 11am
*5th Sunday Fellowship @ First AME Church, 2045 Massachusetts, Gary
Date: Sunday, April 30th, 2023
Time: 4pm
*Happy Birthday to all of our April birthday members!
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Member Spotlight:
Rev. Johnny Henderson
The Member Spotlight for the month of April is Rev. Johnny Henderson!
Rev. Henderson, also known as Sis. Rachel's church neighbor, is our Minister of Worship Ministries. He is also active in our Men's Ministry.
Romans 8:28 is Rev. Henderson's favorite scripture because, "it helps me deal with whatever issues or controversy, as well as the good things that happen to me. It gives me hope and helps build my faith."
He is a 1993 graduate of Lew Wallace High School, and a 1997 graduate of Purdue University. Licensed to teach elementary education and specializing in mathematics education, Rev. Henderson has been working for the Gary Community School Corporation for 27 years. When he isn't preaching or teaching, he coaches and is a District 1 umpire. His love for coaching and baseball is how he met our Pastor over 20 years ago!
When storms of life come his way, Rev. Henderson goes back to his favorite scripture. In addition to that, he looks back at past storms and reflects on how God brought him through those. "So, I just believe that if He did it then, He is able to do it again!"
As far as maintaining his faith goes, he had this to say: "It helps to have a very loving church family, who I can call on for help, advice, and sometimes have someone vent to. I definitely am grateful for people who will pray for and with me. Sweet Home has been awesome to me and my family."
When he wants to encourage others, Rev. Henderson shares Philippians 4:13, knowing that anything is truly possible with God. His closing remark for the readers is this:
"Life is what we make it. Positive thinking and positive energy creates a positive attitude and our attitude determines our altitude."
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Ministry Spotlight
This month's Ministry Spotlight is on the Digital Campus of the Sweet Home MB Church. Our Digital Campus is designed to provide ministry 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for those who wish to engage or experience our ministry. The Word On Wednesdays, facilitated by Rev. Reginald Paige, has been a tremendous blessing to all who view it! Additionally, you can view our worship services and Church-At-Study sessions. If you have not joined our Digital Campus and would like to, let us know and we will send you an invite!
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Our in-person policy of Sanitation and Safety protocols [face masks & temperature checks] will remain in place until further notice.
Be safe and get your Sweet Home Face Shield!! Call (219)977-1400 to order yours today!
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PLEASE REMEMBER:
CONTINUE TO PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SANITATION PROTOCOLS.
WASH YOUR HANDS, WEAR YOUR MASKS, AND USE GODLY WISDOM AS YOU GATHER TOGETHER.
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Sis. Marilyn Caruthers
Bro. Leonard Caruthers
Sis. Emma McCloud
Bro. Greg McCloud
Bro. John Henderson
Min. Gwen Cooper
Sis. Annie Aldrich
Sis. Latasha Meyers
Sis. Michelle Henderson
Sis. Crystal Henderson
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"ARE YOU SAVED?"
Growing up in church, you often hear the question “Are you saved?”. Really think about that... are you saved? Romans 10:9 says “that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” The work doesn’t just end once we confess. As Christians we have to work daily to be more like Christ. Part of that work is realizing that none of us (no matter how long we’ve been saved) are perfect. You can’t be saved unless you were in something you needed saving from. When we forget what WE are/were in, we end up judging others. Jesus didn’t die on the cross for us to then turn our backs on people who haven't come to Him yet. Being saved is not a pass to treat unsaved people like they are beneath you. It is a responsibility to bring those unsaved people to Christ too. Remember each day what YOU were saved from and look forward to embracing those that will be saved.
Sis. Alicia Allen
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Christian Education Corner
Join us as we begin a series on
"Discovering Your Purpose".
This series will be taught during Church-At-Study, by members of our Ministerial staff.
Join us each Tuesday evening at 6:30pm to discover and walk in your God-given purpose!
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Click here to read their story and consider making a donation today!
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Heavenly Manna is available for purchase...
Only $10!
Visit: transitions-unlimited.com or call the church at: (219)977-1400
to order your devotional today!
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The Digital Campus has launched...
Please join with us and engage in this amazing move of God!!
On the Digital Campus, we have the Discipleship Challenge on Mondays, Teaching Tuesdays with Sweet Home Church-At-Study (in-person & virtual), Friday's wrap-up, church check-in's and more!!
JOIN TODAY AND GROW WITH US!!
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PRAISE REPORTS
We are always grateful to God for His healing power flowing through our congregation!
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The Lord has been blessing our congregation with growth! Praise God for our new members! |
This past month, our preachers have been busy!
Rev. Beauty Ervin served as the Dean during Northern District's Congress of Christian Education.
Rev. Reginald Paige did the Meditation message during the Brotherhood District's Spring Board Meeting.
Min. Stephanie Harden facilitated "Understanding Suicide" during Christ MB Church - Indy's Women and Girl's Conference!
To God Be The Glory!
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Sweet Home's Business Showcase
To learn more, call the church at (219)977-1400
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click the following link to request more information.
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The pandemic isn't going anywhere anytime soon, so for custom face masks, lap cloths, or handkerchiefs, patronize Sis. Carolyn Sims. You will not be disappointed! |
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Do you have an idea for a book? Are you in need of publishing and marketing help? Contact Min. Stephanie Harden who provides tailor-made publishing for the independent writer.
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Have you lost weight? Did you an item online, but it doesn't fit quite right? See Sis. Liz Braswell for custom alterations and designs to help you look your best! To request her services, email Liz at braswelleliz@gmail.com. |
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Infinite Accounting Services |
Do you need your taxes done? Do you have Payroll or Accounting issues for your business? Sis. Shanta Mack can provide practical solutions and professional service! |
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In search of a new look, or seeking to consistently maintain your existing one? Rachel's Beauty Bar specializes in cuts, styles, braids, esthetics, and facials. If you want a real happy hour, spend it at the Beauty Bar! |
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Do you have something you want published in our newsletter? If there is a prayer, testimony, business opportunity or community news that we can share, please reach out to Min. Stephanie Harden, Minister of Outreach and Evangelism, at (219)779-0075 or sweethomembcgary@gmail.com to submit it for review!
Thank you for your continued support of the Sweet Home ministry.
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