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SUNDAY WORSHIP
8:00 AM Pre-Recorded Broadcast
11:00 AM
(Suspended due to pandemic)
SUNDAY SCHOOL
10:00 AM
Meeting ID: 820 095 7809 Passcode: 550964
Meeting ID: 812 6358 2291
Passcode: 294918
1:00 PM (March 13th & 27th)
Meeting ID: 825 6198 0320
Passcode: 043262
WEDNESDAYS
Prayer Meeting
6:00 PM
Bible Study
7:00 PM
Click to access the study:
Meeting ID: 875 1168 8125
Passcode: 346452
1st & 3rd Sundays, 1:00 pm
Meeting ID: 829 3868 3896
Passcode: 447549
2nd Saturday of the Month
11:00 AM
(March 12th)
Meeting ID: 876 9167 4783
Passcode: 980043
(for all Zoom events)
Dial-in: 1-669-900-6833
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~Next Newsletter~
March 20th
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SBC LA Senior Ministry
Were you born in or before 1970? Has AARP contacted you yet ?
Are you near retirement, or thinking about it soon?
If you responded "Yes" to any of the questions above, you are a Second Baptist Senior.
Please contact one of the following members to add your name and information to the membership list!
*Barbara Webb 310-429-9179
*Gail Quarles 323-754-0724
*JoEvelyn Payne 323-678-1338
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March 6, 2022
March, the third month of the year, brings with it some special occasions. On March 2 is Ash Wednesday which signals the beginning of Lent. Lent is the forty-day period prior to Easter, which is used by believers in Christ to prepare for their reflection on the life of Christ, especially Jesus’ last week on earth which culminates with his Crucifixion, Burial and Resurrection as they more fully embrace the implication of what Christ had done to bring them life and life more abundantly.
The second event is Daylight Saving Time which begins on Sunday, March 13 at 2:00 am in the morning. Remember to reset your clocks when you go to bed on Saturday, March 12. Spring forward is the way we are told to remember that we lose an hour.
The third event is spring. The seasons are determined by changing sunlight (not heat) which is determined by how our planet orbits the sun and the tilt of its axis. At the start of spring – the spring equinox – the day and night are approximately 12 hours long and the sun is at the midpoint of the sky. Our north pole tilts towards the sun. Sunday, March 20 is the first day of spring.
All of the events in March, Ash Wednesday, daylight saving time, and spring have symbolism that captures images that ignite our imagination about our possibilities. Lent is a reminder that life requires commitment, discipline, faithfulness and sacrifice. The life of Christ Jesus is the epitome of those attributes, characteristics, and qualities. Lent challenges us to realign our allegiances, renew our commitments and reorder our priorities by redirecting our focus. When we consider the life of Christ, we recognized our need for repentance, redemption, and renewal.
Daylight saving time reminds us that light comes as gift. We set clocks to register how we measure the time allotted for each day. However, it is the gift of light that determines that there is a day at all. Daylight reminds us to be grateful for each day as a gift that is given by God to each of us.
Then there is spring which carries with it a special ring. Spring emerges from winter bringing with it the possibilities of new life bubbling and brimming and bustling with new existence. Spring is a reminder that life always begins anew. There is always the possibility to pick up and start again.
Lent is a time to realign our appetites, reconsider our ambitions and reorder our allegiances.
Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. Women’s History month 2022 will take place from Tuesday, March 1 through Thursday March 31, 2022.
A specially called church meeting has been scheduled for Sunday, March 20, 2022 at noon to give an update of the structural damage repair and Henderson Community Center.
We are moving forward in faith, hope and love to fulfill the purpose for which God has us in this place. We are on our way to inherit the promises of God.
With every good wish,
-Pastor Epps
Dr. William S. Epps, Senior Pastor
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POLITICAL GRAB BAG
Member Steve Bagby, Sr. has released the Political Grab Bag for the month of MARCH. The topics include Women's History Month, the historic nomination of Kentanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, and the recognition of accomplished black women!
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***CHURCH MEETING***
There will be a Church Meeting held on Sunday, March 20th at 12:00 PM. It will be held virtually so please plan to attend.
Meeting ID: 829 3868 3896
Passcode: 447549
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Welcome to Women’s History Month 2022! The month is set aside to celebrate the accomplishments of women and encourage the study and observance of the vital role of women in American history. However, as is the case for Black History Month, we do not celebrate women for only a month. We celebrate women all year long! Explore the Library of Congress’s guide for online programming, including essays written by women, historic and contemporary videos, pictures, government documents, etc. at https://guides.loc.gov/american-women.
We also celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8. The theme is #BreakTheBias – a gender-equal world; free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination – where our differences are valued and celebrated! Show your support on March 8th by wearing the campaign colors: purple, green, and white to represent justice, dignity, hope, and purity.
CWOM thanks everyone that came out and participated in the Noonday Prayer and Worship held on February 26. It was a beautiful day, filled with music, prayer, and fellowship.
Lastly, CWOM is working with the Sheriff's Department to provide personal hygiene kits for females being released from the correctional center. We are delivering our first donations on March 21, with quarterly donations to follow (June, September, and December). CWOM is providing 100 personal hygiene kits (if not more) each quarter consisting of the following items: a comb and brush, toothpaste and toothbrush, mouthwash, footsie socks (3 pairs), deodorant, hand sanitizer (2), lotion, soap, Kleenex packs and sanitary napkins (5). Ladies, we need five (5) bags from each of you! Hebrews 13:3 tells us: "Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated, as if you yourselves were suffering." All donations are welcomed and will be used. You may drop your bags on any Monday or Wednesday, 10 AM – 12 PM tthrough March 16. Volunteers needed to assist in organizing the donated items on March 18. Email valerie_mcdonald@yahoo.com or text to (310) 200-1772 with any questions. Thank you for your continued support.
In observance of Women’s History Month:
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The Black History Class will meet Saturday, March 12th at 11:00 AM. Please plan to join in the discussion with the facilitator, Dr. Lorn Foster.
Meeting ID: 876 9167 4783
Passcode: 980043
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FROM THE ARCHIVES...
The theme for 2022 – Providing Healing, Promoting Hope –- is both a tribute to the ceaseless work of caregivers and frontline workers during this ongoing pandemic and also a recognition of the thousands of ways that women of all cultures have provided both healing and hope throughout history. Women's History Month is a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in March in the United States since 1987. Please join the SBC Memorial and Historical Commission as we celebrate WEEKLY, women that have made history in California and reflect on their courage, their efforts and bravery, that have afforded women the opportunities and freedom they have today. Our first Women’s History Month woman is BIDDY MASON…
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College & Scholarship Information
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This first-of-its-kind program is powered by the NAACP, in collaboration with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and will provide a multicultural group of students the opportunity to travel to Ghana, West Africa, for an immersive, all expenses paid trip.
The 10-day excursion will take a select number of college students, young adults, and seminarians between the ages of 18 and 25 from the United States to Ghana for an experiential learning opportunity. Click on the graphic for more information. Interested applicants should apply by March 25th.
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Send a check to:
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH
2419 Griffith Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90011
Give through our digital platform, GIVELIFY.
Call the Church Office
Monday - Friday
213.748.0318
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Are you on Instagram or Facebook?
We could use your help in reaching more people on both of these social media platforms. When you see a post on either platform, please press the "LIKE" button (on Facebook) and the "HEART" button (on Instagram). This will ensure that the posts are able to be seen by more people, including friends of friends. Thank you so much!
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Second Baptist remembers those who have recently passed...
William Roebuck (son of Helen Roebuck)
Wanda Moore
Charles Gordon Pierce's brother
Shirley Lee's uncle
Amelia Jones' uncle
Shayla Mendez's brother
Ella Quinlan Oatis' cousin
Carolyn Blake's cousin
Our prayers are with the families during this time of bereavement.
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COVID-19 RESOURCES & VACCINATION INFORMATION |
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As restrictions are lifted in Los Angeles County, please do your due diligence to keep yourself and others safe.
GET VACCINATED.
WASH YOUR HANDS.
WEAR A MASK.
PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING.
AVOID LARGE GATHERINGS.
Click on this link for more resources regarding the Coronavirus.
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Second Baptist Church will host another vaccination clinic on March 19, 2022, from 10 AM until 2 PM. The clinic is being conducted by Los Angeles County through 986 Pharmacy. First, second and booster vaccinations will be available. These vaccinations are free of charge. Volunteers will be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Phyllis L. Junor at pljunor@att.net.
Click on the appropriate link to register.
You will need to have your insurance card, vaccination card (if applicable), and an ID.
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***Vaccinations are available to all people 5 and older. All COVID-19 vaccines have also been approved for boosters. Please click on the graphic or the link below for more information. |
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**COVID-19 At-Home Test Kits**
You can order free rapid COVID-19 test kits through the government, www.covidtests.gov. A total of 4 test kits can be ordered per household.
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NEED TO GET TESTED? Several churches in the Los Angeles area are offering free, rapid COVID testing. CLICK HERE for more information.
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Let's stay connected! Do you have good news to share with the congregation? We want to hear it! Read more about the protocols for sending in information HERE.
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2412 Griffith Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90011
Phone: (213) 748-0318
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