HomeWork
The March 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:
Grace and Peace! I pray that God's favor finds you wherever you may be. Know that whatever situation you may be facing, whatever your circumstances may be, we serve a God who is not only able, but He is willing to deliver you, JUST ASK HIM!
Please continue to be in prayer for each other and our ministry, that God's hand will remain upon us as we seek to lift our level of discipleship that He might be glorified the more by all that we do!
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:
Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.
(in-person & virtual)
Every 1st Sunday @ 10:30 a.m. - Prayer Meeting
(in-person only)
Church-At-Study: Tuesday Evenings at 6:30 p.m.
(in-person & virtual)
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 - March 2023
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Upcoming Events
*Sweet Home Corporate Prayer
Date: Sunday, March 5th, 2023
Time: 10:30am (in-person)
*IBMBDA District Spring Board Meeting - Pilgrim Rest MBC, 977 Chase St., Gary, IN
Date: Wednesday, March 8th & Thursday, March 9th, 2023
Time: 6pm nightly
*GMBSCI State Spring Board Meeting - Terre Haute, IN
Date: Friday, March 17th & Saturday, March 18th, 2023
Time: 7pm & 9am (EST)
*Hospitality Ministry Annual Day - Pastor Clifton L. Caldwell & Mt. Prospect Baptist Church of Chicago will be our guests
Date: March 19th, 2023
Time: 11am
*"How Beautiful Are The Feet" Sweet Home Sneaker Ball
Date: March 26th, 2023
Time: 11am
*Happy Birthday to all of our March birthday members!
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Member Spotlight:
Rev. Beauty Ervin
The Member Spotlight for the month of March is our special Rev. Beauty Ervin! Having been a member since 1968, Rev. Beauty is well-known in our church and throughout the community as the one who gathers the youth! She will travel high and low in search of our lost little sheep and guide them back into the fold! Not only does she work passionately with our young people, but Rev. Beauty Ervin is also our Minister of Christian Education, the Dean of IBMBDA Congress of Christian Education, the mentoring Dean of the GMBSCI, Inc., and the Sweet Home Youth Sunday School teacher.
Her favorite scripture is Psalm 91:1-5. She says, "this scripture shares that God is a Protector, a Keeper, a Guide, and my Shelter in times of storms."
Rev. Beauty comes from a long line of Christian believers. Born in 1943, she was raised with her 9 siblings by her parents Deacon Veauford Corbitt and Essie Styles-Corbitt, along with her grandparents, where she was taught to be very respectful to adults and the house of God, and to always reverence God. Rev. Beauty gave her life to Christ and was baptized at 7 years old by her father and her pastor. While living here in Gary, she was married to Deacon James Ervin for a wonderful 57 years! They lovingly called each other 'Boss' and 'Dad', which always seemed to make Rev. Beauty blush! Together they raised 2 daughters and continue to show unconditional love to 7 grandchildren 9 great grandchildren.
Throughout Rev. Beauty's Christian journey, she has truly served the Lord! Her past areas of ministry include Youth Director, youth teacher, choir member, Sunday School Superintendent, Ushers/Nurses President, Pastor's Aid chairperson, National Midwest Asst. Youth Director, Original GMBSCI Women's President, State Congress Administrator, & graduate of the Sunday School Publishing Board.
When the storms of life come, Rev. Beauty turns to God's Word. She submits to His keeping power and believes that prayer is the key! Wise words to live by, Rev. Beauty, and we are blessed to have you in our church family!
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Ministry Spotlight
The Hospitality Ministry of the Sweet Home MB Church is the front-line ministry of the church. They serve as Greeters, Attendants, and Ushers and are waiting to serve you upon your arrival on the premises of our campus.
This ministry is comprised of some of the most dedicated, dutiful, and diligent disciples of our congregation. We are even more excited about how they are training the next generation to serve. We salute Rena Brown, Vera Reed, Crystal Henderson, Shae Kendall, and LC Mangum along with Rylee Caruthers, Lauren Pettis, Kelice Pettis, and John Boyd for their service!
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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
Sis. Vera Reed
Bro. John Henderson
Min. Gwen Cooper
Sis. Annie Aldrich
Sis. Latasha Meyers
Sis. Diamond Ballard
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"GOD CAN REMAKE YOUR MISTAKE"
Making mistakes is part of growing. Babies learn how to walk by falling over and over. Children learn what is safe and what isn’t by experience. Adults continue to learn what to do, sometimes by first experiencing what NOT to do. When you stumble, or even when you fully fall, God can still pick you back up. Falling is not failing, it is an opportunity to learn. Psalm 37:23-24 says, “Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the LORD holds them by the hand.”
Much like those babies learning to walk, we all need God’s guiding hands to hold us up and direct us where to go. Don’t ever let your missteps cause you to believe you are too far gone to be saved. At every age and phase of life, God can remake your mistake!
Sis. Alicia Allen
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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 month, Church-At-Study will be completing its 1st Phase of Strategic Discipleship!
Praise God for those committed students who stayed the course to finish the first leg of this journey!
Phase 2, here we come!!
Please join us in-person or online every Tuesday night at 6:30pm for Church-At-Study, our adult Sunday School class, where we are learning about becoming disciples that make disciples to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
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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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