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Page 1 The Capstone E-Newsletter
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Mission Related Church
Submitted by Rev Dr. Anthony A. Parrish Sr.
The gift of the Holy Spirit came during the Jewish Festival Of Pentecost, a harvest festival. It is seen by historians and theologians as the birth of the church. This account is found in the book of Acts. The disciples were huddled in the upper room. Jesus appeared to them, greeted them, sent them out and gave them the Holy Spirit.
By receiving the Holy Spirit we have everything we need to live out the abundant life
that God gives to us. We have the forgiveness of sins. We are adopted by God as His sons and daughters, and we have God’s life giving presence and power in our lives.
Many people look at the condition of the church today and wonder why we don’t see
more evidence of the Holy Spirit, if we are all filled with the Spirit. Where is the healing, the prophesying, and the casting out of demons?
At least part of the problem has to do with what we, as modern day Disciples believe is
the purpose of the church. Too many believe that the church, and God, is just here to serve. • The church is here so that we can regain our strength and get through another week. • We believe that the church is here to teach our children the Christian faith—in an
entertaining and enjoyable manner. • The church counsels us, comforts us, joins us together as husband and wife, and lays
us to rest.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Mission Related Church 1-2
Remembering Elric 3
2017 Soap Box Derby 4
Annual Church Picnic 5
Usher Ministry 6
Vacation Bible School 7-8
The Jones; Community Service 9-10
Save the Date 11
Library Books 12
Celebrating July Birthdays 13
Prayer for America 14
July 2017 Edition
THE CAPSTONE E-NEWSLETTER SHILOH BAPTIST CHURC H NEW SITE
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Mission Related Church Cont. Of course, the church does do these things, but if this is the breadth and depth of our Christian experience, we certainly wouldn’t need the Holy Spirit. If we are in the church only for ourselves we are in for the wrong reason. The Spirit was given to the church for mission. Jesus sent the disciples out before he gave them the Spirit. In Acts the disciples were commissioned to be His witnesses to the ends of the world before they received the Spirit. When we are about mission we experience the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in a mighty way. To be involved in mission requires a change in our perspective on life. We reject the world’s teaching that life is about more and bigger. To be involved in mission challenges us to change our focus from ourselves to others. God has blessed us so that we can be a blessing. To be involved in mission invites us to let go, lose control, and let God. God beckons us to trust him—to believe that God is in control of our lives so that we don’t need to be, and that the Holy Spirit will guide us along the very best path for us. When we are involved in mission, the Spirit will be evident by giving us the opportunity and the ability to proclaim the gospel, and will touch the lives of those around us. God is calling each and every one of us to a ministry. God is inviting us to let go and behold his power in our lives, and in our congregation.
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Remembering Elric
When Deacon Vernon Elric Green passed from labor to reward on May 14th, we
bid farewell not only to a deacon, but also a man of vast qualities. For some, we
did not realize the full scope of the loss until his home going service and had an
opportunity to hear about “El” in a new light. We heard of him as a lifelong friend,
a role model, a church and community member, a company man, a family man,
and a man who simply loved God and demonstrated that love through his actions.
We all have been the recipient of that biting sarcasm that was his signature
trademark. That dry wit would catch you unprepared, and honestly, a bit offended
the first few times. Then you learned to brace yourself for impact. Eventually, you
recognized there was a message in the zinger. If you took the time to listen, often
El was dispensing a message that was for your good. That humor was the
packaging that encased cryptic proverbs designed to help you see things as they
were. They were unvarnished pearls of truth, often loving rebukes, gift wrapped in
El’s special way. In truth, that exceptionally dry humor cloaked his compassion,
warmth, dedication to justice, and enthusiastic love for the word of God.
He was passionate about a number of ministries and left his trademark of love on
every one of them. We were especially blessed to have him as a member of the
Diaconate where he was positioned to minister to his fellow deacons, the Shiloh
New Site family and the surrounding communities. He was a member of many
families, some biological, academic, occupational, or congregational in nature,
but all spiritual in essence. Those diverse families are better from having had El as
a member. We will miss Elric and we will hold fond, loving memories of his
zealous love for God and compassionate love for all men for the rest of our
lifetimes. In the end, that is the greatest epitaph of all, to which we all aspire—to
be known for our love (John 13:34-35).
Nathaniel Harley, Jr.
Chairman, The Diaconate
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21st Annual Soapbox Derby Photos
A complete article with additional photos will be coming
soon from the Recreation Ministry.
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Annual Church Picnic
The Shiloh Baptist Church New Site annual church picnic was held on Saturday,
June 17, 2017, at Loriella Park. There was tons of fun and games for Adults and
children of all ages. The Recreation Ministry provided games like Bingo,
Connect4, and Uno pass the time; while some of the children took the opportunity
to cool off in the swimming. The Men’s Ministry teamed up with the Culinary
Arts Ministry to cook and serve a great meal, there was plenty of good and
fellowshipping from beginning to end. Thanks to all who attended and those who
helped to make the church picnic enjoyable!
Prepared by Angela B. Coleman and photos by Anna Griffin
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Vacation Bible School
On June 26 – 30, 2017, Shiloh Baptist Church New Site held its annual vacation
bible school. This year’s theme for vacation bible school was “Galactic Starveyors”.
The youth attendees spent the week “searching the visible to discover the
invisible”, while examining God’s word. They discovered that the God of the
universe wants a relationship with them. They also had the opportunity to enjoy
in crafts, music and recreation while praising the lord. Each attendee was
provided a “Galactic Starveyors” t-shirt as a keepsake. On Friday, June 30th during
the closing ceremony there was a special balloon launch that every attendee had
the opportunity to participate in. Special thanks to Carolyn Oglesby for serving as
the vacation bible school coordinator once again. Also thanks to all who attended
and for all the ministries involved in making the 2017 vacation bible school a
success.
Carolyn Oglesby, VBS Coordinator Angela Coleman prepares for the “Shines like the Stars”!!! ballon launch.
Dea. Douglas Richardson, Joseph F. Brown, The Culinary Arts Ministry and Dea. Ray Byrd serve as Crossing Guards. served a Galatic Starveyors themed Cake for dessert.
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VBS 2017 Photos Cont.
Tamika Jackson joins in on the fun. VBS Pre-teen class members
Aleyah Coleman & Tyvion Banks perform a skit .
The Pre-k class sings during The Pre-teen & Teen classes perform the VBS closing program. a Christian “Rap” song.
Article and Photos submitted by
Angela B. Coleman, Communications Ministry
All VBS participants join in singing about “Searching the visible to discover the invisible”.
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The Barbara Carroll Community Outreach and Development Corporation
Families and individuals in our community go without food due to a variety of
factors in their lives such as unemployment, low income, family dynamics, illness,
losing a job, etc. As all of us are susceptible to hard times, Barbara Carroll
Community Outreach and Development Corporation (BCCO&DC) is there to help.
Shiloh Baptist Church New Site began a program to help needy families in the
area by providing food for those who could not afford to purchase it. A few years
later the program added a Healthcare Ministry to help those who could not afford to
see a doctor but needed some form of early detection for various diseases. These
programs grew to the point where the church could no longer handle them, but it
wanted to continue providing these services. The church began to explore the
possibility of establishing a non-profit corporation to take over its Healthcare and
Assistance Programs. After several informational presentations, the membership
voted to proceed with the project.
The BCCO&DC which is a 501(c)3 was organized in 2004 and began operating
in January 2005 for the purpose of serving the diverse needs of those individuals in
Planning District 16 which includes the City of Fredericksburg, the counties of
Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford who require assistance in
meeting their day-to-day needs. In partnership with the Fredericksburg Area Food
Bank, BCCO&DC is a USDA approved program which is governed by the rules and
regulations of the Second Harvest Program. Under this partnership, BCCO&DC
Douglas and Gale Jones, Coordinators of the Barbara Carroll Community Outreach and Development Corporation, Honored for Community Service
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focus on ensuring that food assistance is provided to those who meet the program
eligibility requirements.
In 2006, the BCCO&DC partnered with the Marines as part of the Toys for Tots
program but found that the age group was primary for newborn to eleven years old.
It was determined later that there were many children over the age of eleven who
deserved Christmas as well. During that time Christmas for Teens was organized to
provide Christmas to any child who is enrolled in school. To make this broader
effort possible, BCCO&DC partnered with other community organizations and
Shiloh Baptist Church New Site for donations. Over the years BCCO&DC has
assisted thousands of children through the Toys for Tots program. The corporation
plans to develop more programs in the future to help meet the needs of the
community in such areas as food safety, nutrition, health (benefits and services),
and finance.
Effective October 2014, Douglas and Gale Jones began serving as Coordinators
of BCCO&DC. They are currently being assisted by the volunteer services of the
following members of Shiloh Baptist Church New Site: Mae Arter, Audrey Douglas,
Carole Hamm, Paulette Hawthorne, Lucille Jackson, Mary Mercer, Patricia Parker,
Betty and William Wilson.
The pantry is located on 210 Wolfe Street, Fredericksburg, VA next to the
church’s parsonage. Operating hours are 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. on the 2nd, 3rd,
4th and 5th Tuesdays of each month. The agency contact number is 540-538-9365,
and the mailing address is P.O. Box 102, Fredericksburg, VA 22404.
BCCO&DC is currently funded through a line-item in the church’s budget and
other fundraising efforts. Tax-deductible contributions and non-perishable food
items can be donated to the agency and given to one of the coordinators at any
time.
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From the Library If you have not read the fictional series Left
Behind or did not complete it, why not do it this
summer?
Read it along with the Book of Revelation!
Left Behind is the bestselling series of
16 fictional books by Jerry B. Jenkins
and Tim LaHaye based on the book of
Revelation and the end times. In this fast
pace story, in spite of all they endure, the
Christians remain steadfast in their faith.
“The Kids” version is the same as the adults,
except from the point of view of four young
teenagers, Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan. As the
world crumbles around them, they stick
together in faith to fight the evil forces.
Each book’s ending flows right into the next
with non-stop action.
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
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This year Naydia Britt, Aleyah Coleman, and Alexandra Njie will be attending the BGC Youth Retreat along with Youth Ministry Director, Dea. Anna Griffin.
• Every Wednesday at Shiloh Baptist Church New Site:
o 6:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. – Prayer and Praise
o 7:00 P.M. – 7:25 P.M. – Worship Service
o 7:30 P.M. – 8:25 P.M. – Bible Study Classes
• Sunday school will now start at 9:00 A.M. and end at 10:00 A.M.
• All Youth and Young Adult Acknowledgements will now be read on 3rd Sundays. Forms
will continue to be sent out via e-mail and also be available on the information rack.
Save the Dates
Submissions for the next CAPSTONE E-newsletter are
due by July 30th
to Angela B. Coleman @
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• Bowler, James H. - 7/11
• Brooks, Ernest H. - 7/3
• Brooks, Evelyn - 7/25
• Brown, Carolisa T. - 7/16
• Brown, Denecea - 7/25
• Brown, Dea. Joseph F. - 7/27
• Brown, Joseph L. - 7/7
• Brown, Kristen M. - 7/10
• Catlett, Jr., V. Mario - 7/7
• Colbert, Sheron N. Herbert - 7/18
• Coles-Bailey, Judy - 7/20
• Cooper, Sheila - 7/21
• Davis, Jessica Courtney - 7/9
• Fortune, Kamren C. - 7/2
• Frye, Sr., Aaron - 7/29
• Henderson, Dea. Alberta Brandon - 7/8
• Henderson, D. Denise - 7/18
• Hunter, J. LeCoy - 7/27
• Johnson, Anita B. - 7/15
• Keeve, III, Vernon - 7/21
• Lester, Ufrado - 7/5
• Lewis, Susie Catherine - 7/2
• Lott, Darrien Jamal Charles - 7/11
• Lynch, Dea. Vivian Ann Garnett - 7/16
• Obozele, Annie D. - 7/19
• Obozele, Peter I. - 7/28
• Orange, Courtney D. - 7/16
• Parker, II, Richard L. - 7/1
• Parrish, Morgan Cheri - 7/29
• Prestonsoto, Dr. Audrey M. - 7/28
• Rascoe, Tahitia A. - 7/1
• Reddick, Alan - 7/31
• Rhaney, Min. Donna J. - 7/25
• Rhaney, Min. Lorin - 7/21
• Saunders, Min. John - 7/15
• St. Clair, F. Wayne - 7/31
• Thornton, DeShauna K. - 7/20
• Tyson, Dea. Mary A. B. - 7/19
• Waiters, Min. Jonique R. - 7/19
• Williams, Diane L. - 7/4
• Wilson, Sr., Dea. William R. - 7/24
Celebrating July Birthdays