SBC LA News! 05.15.2022

Sunday, May 15th is the 137th Anniversary of this congregation of believers in Christ. We have maintained an uninterrupted presence in the Los Angeles community since 1885 and 96 years at our current location. Our legacy continues with the commitment, faith, and love with which we began. Let Second Baptist Rejoice, let all of her children be glad. Psalm 48:1. Be sure to give a special anniversary offering of $137.00, a dollar for every year the church has been in existence or whatever your resources permit.

*Today's Zoom Chat will focus on our 137th Church Anniversary! Join us!

"Service is the price you pay for the space you occupy"

POLITICAL GRAB BAG

Member Steve Bagby, Sr. has released the Political Grab Bag for the month of MAY. The topics include the statewide special election coming up on June 7th and our church's 137th Anniversary!,

**SPECIAL ELECTION**

Your ballot for the upcoming June 7, 2022, Special Primary Election has been mailed to you. If you haven't received your ballot, please call (800) 815-2666 or email votebymail@rrcc.lacounty.gov.

Vote.org: The last day to vote in the CA Primary Election is June 7, 2022. Check your registration information & make a plan to vote, click here.

SAVE THE DATE!

We will have a Church Meeting on Sunday, May 29th at 12:00 PM. We will vote on two items, so please plan to attend.

Meeting ID: 894 6161 0534

Passcode: 971968

Dial-In: 1-669-900-6833

JOIN IN ON ZOOM

SBC Graduates...Graduation season is upon us!

Are you graduating or do you have a child that is graduating this year?

It’s that time again, to celebrate and congratulate all of our graduates. If you are graduating or have a child that will be graduating this year, please click the link to complete the Graduate Form.

The Social Media Ministry is collecting photos of you and your father (together in one photo is ideal) to be featured in the 3rd Sunday newsletter in June (Father's Day). If you'd like to have a photo included, please email your photo to sbclanews@gmail.com. Photos are due by Thursday, June 16th. Thank you!

The Service of Memory for Helen J. Starks has been set for Tuesday, May 17th at 5:00 PM at Rose Hills' Hillside Chapel (Gate 17). If you would like to attend virtually, click here. The Meeting ID and Passcode are also below.

Meeting ID: 836 5464 9290

Passcode: 992259

Dial-In: 1-669-900-6833

FOOD GIVEAWAY

Second Baptist Church has partnered with the Los Angeles Food Bank to host 2 food giveaways a month, on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. The next food giveaway will be held Saturday, May 28th from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Volunteers are needed, specifically those who can lift medium-sized bags. If you'd like to volunteer for this giveaway or future giveaways, please send an email to sbclanews@gmail.com and your name will be forwarded to Ella Quinlan-Oatis and Jackie McMahon.

VACCINATION CLINIC

Second Baptist Church will host another COVID vaccination clinic on Saturday, May 28, 2022, from 10 AM until 12 PM. The clinic is being conducted by Los Angeles County through El Monte Pharmacy. First, second and booster vaccinations will be available. These vaccinations are free of charge.

If you'd like to pre-register for the vaccine, click here. It is recommended that participants bring their ID and insurance card if there is any.

College & Scholarship Information

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Mental Health Townhall

2022 Los Angeles South Bay Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc invites you to the Virtual Townhall, "Keepin' It Real: Suicide In The African American Community".

Saturday, May 21, 2022

10:00 AM PST

This will be a very informative and timely town hall. Come and hear how to start the conversation regarding suicide, receive information regarding resources available, and learn how to become a mental health advocate for those in your family and community if needed. Click on the graphic below to register.

Women's Health Expo

Saturday, May 21, 2022

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Long Beach Convention Center

Click on the graphic below for more information and to register.

Community UMC Jazz

*Free Event*

Second Baptist remembers those who have recently passed...

Service of Memory Announcements

*Loston Perry, father of Regina Kimbell, passed on April 22nd; The Service of memory will be held Sunday, May 15th in Indiana.

Mount Zion Baptist Church

3500 Graceland Ave.

Indianapolis, IN, 46208.

*Helen J. Starks, mother of Michelle Waller, passed on May 2nd; Viewing and Service of Memory will be held at Rose Hills, 3888 Workmanmill Rd. Whittier, CA.

Viewing: Rose Hills Visitation Center (Gate 1)

Monday, May 16th from 9 AM - 9 PM

Service of Memory: Rose Hills Hillside Chapel (Gate 17)

Tuesday, May 17th at 5:00 PM.

Click here to leave a tribute or memory and view more information from Rose Hills.

*Ernest Terrell, father of Lori Placide, passed on April 22nd. The Service of Memory will be held Thursday, May 26th, at Faithful Central Bible Church's Living Room, 400 W. Florence Ave., Inglewood, CA, at 11:00 AM.

*Hubert Flowers, husband of Mary Flowers and son-in-law of Garland Cheeks, passed on May 6th. Services are pending.

Our prayers are with the families during this time of bereavement.

***You can now give through Zelle using 213-400-8777.

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SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH

2419 Griffith Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90011

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213.748.0318

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MEMBER NEWS

Member Judith Gadbury, along with several of her family members, will be attending a church service (today) at Bethel AME in Monrovia. Judith's Great-great-grandmother, Anna Green, who was one of their founding members, will be honored. Click the graphic for more information!

COVID-19 RESOURCES & VACCINATION INFORMATION

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.

Los Angeles County

***Vaccinations are available to all people 5 and older. All COVID-19 vaccines have also been approved for boosters. People over the age of 50 have also been approved for a second booster. Please click on the graphic or the link below for more information.

A Christian Approach to Vaccine Hesitancy

Visit the SBC LA Website for more COVID-19 Updates

**COVID-19 At-Home Test Kits**

You can order a second round of free rapid COVID-19 test kits through the government, www.covidtests.gov. A total of 4 test kits can be ordered per household.

NEED TO GET TESTED? Several churches in the Los Angeles area are offering free, rapid COVID testing. CLICK HERE for more information.

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.

Second Baptist Church Los Angeles

2412 Griffith Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90011

Phone: (213) 748-0318

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