SBC LA News! 12.17.2023

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-The Social Media Ministry

December 17, 2023

Sunday, December 17^th, is the third Sunday in Advent at the 8:00 AM in person service. Year-End Church Meeting at 1:00 PM on Zoom.

Agenda / Prayer / Verification of Quorum / Minutes of the Last Church Meeting / Pastor's Reflections / Diaconate Ministry, / Trustee Ministry Reflections / Budget and Finance Ministry will present the budget for 2024 at our Annual Meeting, January 28^th, 2024 / Investment Ministry Report / Projected Calendar of Events for 2024 / Appointment of Nominating Ministry/ Presentation and passing of the revised Constitution / Conclusion and Adjournment

Sunday, December 24^th at 8:00 AM, in person service with lighting of candles for our traditionally held Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. We will also have a special presentation by our Sunday School.

Sunday, December 31^st at 8:00 AM, in person worship service which will serve as our final service of the year replacing our Watch Night Service.

Dr. William S. Epps, Senior Pastor

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

Member Steve Bagby, Sr. has released the Political Grab Bag for the month of DECEMBER. It features information about member Alex Johnson and his new role as L.A. City Council Ethics Commissioner. Click on the link to read more!

READ IT!

Sunday Afternoon

December 24th

Grief Recovery

1:00 PM

Meeting ID: 825 6198 0320

Passcode: 043262

Dial-In: 1-669-900-6833

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Preserving Second Baptist Church in Los Angeles

We’re thrilled to be featured in a new video from the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund focusing on the rich history of our church and congregation.

From serving as a hub for the Civil Rights movement, to being a nucleus of the Black community during the great migration, to representing the legacy of architect Paul Williams, we couldn’t be more proud of our history or more optimistic about our future.

Thanks to the support of the Action Fund, Lilly Endowment, Inc., and all of you, we’re looking forward to serving the Los Angeles community for decades to come.

Check out the video below!

Our prayers are with those who have recently lost loved ones. May God give you strength and comfort during this time of bereavement.

***Deacon Leonard Smith recently passed. His service of memory is pending. Condolences may be sent to the family at 11417 Dehn Ave., Inglewood, CA 90303.

***Chyenne Atkins lost her sister, Crystal. Condolences may be sent to 17217 Gingko Ct., Fontana, CA 92337.

Hello Second Baptist Church Family! The SBC Prayer Wheel is still TURNING! Please continue to pray for the following prayer requests:

1. Church Leadership

2. Church Congregation

3. Church Finance

4. Responsible Stewardship

5. Henderson Building

6. Plans for Pastor's Succession

7. Safety and Precautions RE: COVID-19

And Moses said to Hobab the son of Reuel the Midianite, Moses' father-in-law, "We are setting out for the place of which the LORD said, "I will give it to you." Come with us, and we will treat you well, for the LORD has promised good things to Israel." Numbers 10:29

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Member News

Congratulations!

Vandrick Van Vactor is a dedicated student at Stanbridge University School of Nursing and has secured a position on the esteemed Dean's List. Vandrick has also maintained an impressive GPA of 3.5 or higher throughout and looks to complete the program in 4 months. Keep up the good work, Vandrick!

Happy Birthday!

Member Eugene Coleman recently celebrated his 101st Birthday!

If you wish to send cards, you may send them to 4005 Kenway Ave., Los Angeles, CA. 90008.

May God continue to bless you!

Community Resources

COVID-19 RESOURCES & VACCINATION INFORMATION

Do your due diligence to keep yourself and others safe.

GET VACCINATED.

WASH YOUR HANDS.

WEAR A MASK.

Click on this link for more resources regarding the Coronavirus.

Los Angeles County

**COVID-19 Test Kits**

The government has once again made Covid home tests available to every household. Click here to receive your free test kits!

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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