New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) 2720 Turnpike Road, Portsmouth, VA 23707

February 2017 — 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services

“High Noon” Prayer Service & Bible Study, Tuesday, 12 Noon — 1 PM

Mid-week Prayer Service & Adult/Youth Bible Study Wednesday, 7 PM — 8:30 PM

Office@nfbct.hrcoxmail.com Web site www.newfbct.org

Church Office: 757- 399-6730 Church Fax: 757- 399-6358

NEW FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (TAYLORSVILLE)

ANNOUNCEMENTS / BULLETIN UPDATES . . . Please submit in “writing” by the 15th of each month for the following month in order for them to appear in the Monthly Bulletin or to be included in the Monthly Announcements. Drop off at the Church Office, use the Church Office Mailbox, or email Office@nfbct.hrcoxmail.com. Announcement forms are located in the foyer and on the church website.

Church Office Hours: Monday & Saturday: Church Clerk/ Secretary Out of the Office. Tuesday: 12 PM — 6 PM Wednesday: 10 AM — 4 PM & 6 PM — 6:30 PM Thursday: 10 AM — 4 PM Friday: 10 AM — 4 PM

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Musical Prelude & Praise Period

Come Let Us Worship - Invocation

Congregational Hymn

Scripture - Prayer

Choral Response / Musical Selection

Welcome & Fellowship Period

Announcements &

Pastoral Reflections

Giving of Tithes & Offerings

Special Presentation ~ Angels with Wings Praise Dance Ministry

(2nd Sunday — 11:15 AM)

“Birthday March” (3rd Sunday — 11:15 AM)

Sermonic Selection(s)

“The Preached Word”

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

“We ask that all congregants move

closer to the center as we celebrate together as a church family”

(1st Sunday / Holy Communion )

Reading of the Church Covenant

(1st Sunday)

Holy Communion (1st Sunday) Altar Call (Last Sunday)

Benediction

CD’s are available for each service for a Donation for $5.00 each. Please see Brother Cornell Ballard or Trustee Jeff Gaines, Media Ministry.

Deacon C. Leslie Williams, Chairman Deacon Ministry, 757-393-2424

Trustee Michael E. Kearney, Sr., Chairman Trustee Ministry, 757-403-1734

Transportation: 757-726-3334 Facebook NewFirstBaptistChurchTaylorsville

For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath

begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:5-6

In Reverence to the Holy Spirit, we request that there be no walking during Prayer, Reading of Scripture and Ministering of THE WORD.

7AM / 11:15 AM Worship Services

Feb. 5th — Deacons D. Hall/ L. Williams Mark 10:32-34 Trustee Michael E. Kearney, Sr. Trustee Jehrome Taylor

Welcome Sister Mildred Ballard Sister Shelia Foster

Feb. 12th — Deacons T. Jones/ M. Elliott, II Psalm 1:1-6 Trustee Dorothy White Trustee Queen Malone

Welcome Brother Larry Bowser Sister Emily Harris

Feb. 19th — Deacons R. Stateman/ R. Reid Psalm 24:1-10 Trustee Jeffrey Gaines, Sr. Trustee Maewarren Jones

Welcome Sister Shelia Sessoms Miss Brittany Williams

Feb. 26th/ 7 AM Deacon E. Brower Colossians 3:1-4 Trustee Imn Burton

Welcome Sister Brenda K. Williams

Sunday, February 26, 2017 @ 11:15 AM

Worship Leader Miss Destiny Dawson Scripture Miss Asia Williams Prayer Miss Ciara Dawson Welcome Master T’Aundre Scarborough Announcements Miss Quadeja Mayo Offering Miss Victoria Jones Miss Teneyia Scarborough Youth Altar Call

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PRAYER . . . Now that I have listened and learned, now LORD, help me to live

according to Your Word. Amen

Elder A. Paul Paige, Supply Pastor

Askew, Sister Mary

Bazemore, Sister Jean

Boyd, Sister Minnie

Clark, Evangelist Dorothy

Cuffee, Sister Dorothy

Daniels, Brother Mack

Elliott, Sister Linda

Elliott, Sister Lucille

Ellis, Sister Mable E.

Flythe, Brother David

Flythe, Sister Rosa

Flythe, Sister Rosa

Goldman, Sister Mittie

Green, Sister Mary

Griffin, Brother Darnell

Griffin, Rev. George

Harmon, Brother Clifton M.

Harris, Sister Rosalind

Haywood, Sister Deloris

Hollis, Sister Valerie

Hunter, Sister Gussie

Hurdle, Sister Mae Bell

Johnson, Sister Eunice

Jordan, Sister Rethea

Lennex, Brother Ronoker

Mack, Sister Vanessa

McPherson, Sister Hattie

Mitchell, Sister Emily P.

Moye, Sister Christine

Nibblett, Brother John

Porter, Sister Mary W.

Riddick, Brother Dillard

Rodgers, Sr., Brother Frank

Scott, Sister Hazel

Scott, Sister Luberta

Shoulders, Sister Florence

Snipes, Sister Jean

Stephenson, Jr., Brother Brogie

Stephenson, Sister Lethia

Stevens, Sister Gussie

“Praying Always for Our Church Family” SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS @ 9:30 AM

February 5 Heirs of the Promise — Galatians 3:26—4:7 February 12 Delivered from Bondage — Galatians 4:8-20 February 19 Freedom in Christ — Galatians 5:1-17 February 26 Holy Living in the Spirit — Galatians 5:18—6:10 March 5 The Source of All Love — 1 John 4:7-19

White, Sister Mae

(Williams, Deaconess Frances

Williams, Sister Mary

Applebee's Flap Jack Fundraiser:

Youth Development Ministry will be having the Applebee's Flap Jack

Fundraiser on Saturday, March 4th from 8am-10am at Applebee's on

Portsmouth Blvd near Chesapeake Square Mall. Tickets for this event

are $10. Please see any youth and/or member of Youth Development to

purchase your ticket(s) today! Tickets will be sold until Wednesday, March 1st.

Tickets will also be sold at the door on the day of this event. — Brother Linwood Joyner,

YDM Coordinator

Sunday, February 19th — 4 PM

@ New First Baptist (Taylorsville)

Tutorial Ministry Presents the

Black History Play,

“SECRET WHISPERS”

Written/Directed by Sister Vanessa Hinton “All are invited to attend!!!”

“Celebrating Black History Month - 2017”

Sunday, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th 7 AM & 11:15 AM Service

Tutorial Ministry Presents

“Remembering African American

Trailblazers”

Sunday, February 12th 7 AM until 2 PM — Fellowship Hall

History/Archives Ministry Presents a

Black History Display —

Theme: “From Human Computers to Nubian Queens”

Please take an opportunity to view before or after each service.

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Wednesday, February 15th — 4:30 PM

Churchland Branch Library 4934 High St., West, Portsmouth

“Black History Expo”

Local artisans, Erma Granger and

Velma Banks speak about “Quilting” and how it relates to secret

codes during times of the Underground Railroad.

Presentation of Honor Roll and Perfect Attendances:

Dr. T. Melvin Steele Scholarship Ministry will be collecting Report Cards on

Sunday, February 19, 2017 after the 7 AM and 11:15 AM Services.

Presentations to the students will be done on Sunday February 26, 2017 at the

11:15 AM Service. — Trustee Dorothy White, Ministry Leader

Deacon Everett & Deaconess Violet Brower

In the sixties, Deacon Everett and Deaconess Violet Brower met on a subway in New York City and on May 20, 1967 were joined together (49 years ago) in Holy Matrimony. With the blessing of the Lord, they look forward to celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on May 20,

2017. They are the parents of one daughter, Ardelia Mason and grandparents of two grandsons and four great grandchildren.

Deacon Brower worked for 18 years as a gasoline hauler for Texaco Oil Company and Sunoco Oil Company in New York City. During this time, Deaconess Brower was a Cosmetologist and employed with UPS in New York. Due to a change in his career, they relocated to Virginia in 1987. Deacon Brower retired after 16 years in 2007 with IMTT of Chesapeake and Deaconess Brower worked as a CNA until she retired. Deaconess Brower enjoys exercising at Joseph E. Parker Center, going with the Sassy Red Hatter to the nursing home and lunch, and shopping. Hunting, fishing, and horseshoe pitching are Deacon Brower’s favorite pastimes. They are blessed to be able to travel to see most of the United States and parts of the world. The Browers are members of the Lake Cavalier Association with Deacon Brower serving as the President.

They are former members of Canaan Baptist Church of Harlem, New York. Deacon Brower serving as a layman for many years was called to the office of Deacon and ordained in 1980 under the leadership of Dr. Wyatt T. Walker.

After relocating to Virginia, they joined New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) in 1988 and continue to serve the Lord faithfully. Deaconess Brower is a member of the Deaconess Ministry, Women’s Ministry and the Concert Choir while Deacon Brower is a member of the Deacon Ministry, Men’s Ministry (former Vice-Ministry Leader), Future Focus Team and Budget Committee. They both regularly attend Sunday School, Mid-week Prayer Service and Bible Study, and Vacation Bible School. Her favorite scripture is Philippians 4:13 and favorite Christian song, “I Am Redeemed” and his favorite scripture is Psalm 23 and “Love Lifted Me” is his favorite Christian song.

What do the Browers love about New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville): Deaconess Brower, “Family loving church” — Deacon Brower, “NFBCT has proven to be a family to me that shows love as a church family should”.

Deacon and Deaconess Brower are thankful that God has blessed them to be active “Seniors” doing what is pleasing to Him. May they continue to serve together, living each day to the fullest, and being an inspiration to all as they strive each day to do God’s will.

To our “Senior Couple” in the Spotlight, Deacon Everett & Deaconess Violet Brower; We love you, We thank you, and God bless you.

Eloise Casper 01 Irvin Jackson 01 Natasha Stateman 01 Edna Faircloth 03 Nakeea Logan 04 Shirley Mitchell 04 Brogie Stephenson, Jr. 04 Douglas Boone 06 Imn Inm Burton 08 Sharron Golson 08 Cheryl Kearney 10 Shecara White 10

Linwood Brown Jr. 11 Johnny Walton 11 Thelma Ellis 11 Nikaila Harris 11 Torrey Hinton 14 Joyce N. Hall 16 Rufus Baskerville 17 Leon Baughns 17 Desireé U. Jones 17 Emma Mayfield 19 Evelyn Mitchell 20 Evette White 20

Berton White, Jr. 20 Clinton Joyner 21 Ann Brown 22 Joanne Shoulders 22 Doshie Waller 22 Linda Gray 23 Kenneth Goodman 25 Betty Bowser 26 Jean Roberts 26 Evelyn White 27 Paul Horton, Sr. 28 Alveria Griffin 29

“And Two Shall Become One”

Deacon C. Darnell & Deaconess Joyce N. Hall

40 Years

Sister Erma Ford Riverview, FL 33579

Sister Maggie Jordan Columbia, SC 29203

Sister Rosa Wilkerson Upper Malboro, MD 20774

Our Out-of-Town Family

Sister Mary “Bunny” Ragin Greenville, SC 29607

Sister Eldred Young Durham, NC 27703

Sister Christine Brodnax Conyers, GA 30094

Sunday, February 5, 2017 @ 4 PM

NFBCT Official Board Anniversary (Deacon, Deaconess, Trustee & Trusteette)

Guests: Mount Calvary Baptist Church Portsmouth, VA

Rev. Dr. William S. Hampton, Pastor

Sunday, February 26, 2017 @ 4 PM

NFBCT @ St. John Baptist Church,

2200 Effingham St., Portsmouth for the

“Annual Joint Ushers Anniversary”

Rev. Dr. Robert L. Earls, Sr., Pastor

Mr. Asa & Mrs. Elsie Thompson

21 Years

Mr. Clifton & Mrs. Velma Banks

40 Years

Monday, Feb. 20th 6 PM - 8 PM Angels with Wings Rehearsal 7 PM Trustee Ministry Meeting

Tuesday, Feb. 21st 12 PM - 1 PM “High Noon” Prayer Service & Bible Study 1 PM - 2:30 PM Food Pantry/ Clothes Closet Open— Helping Hands Ministry

Wednesday, Feb. 22nd 7 PM - 7:30 PM Midweek Prayer Service — Dr. T. Melvin Steele Scholarship Ministry 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adult/ Youth Bible Study

Thursday, Feb. 23rd 11 AM Trusteette Ministry Meeting 6 PM Pastoral Search Committee Meeting

Saturday, Feb. 25th 9:30 AM Women’s Ministry Meeting 11 AM Combined Usher Ministry Meeting 12 PM - 2 PM Angels with Wings Rehearsal 2:30 PM Steelettes Youth Choir Rehearsal

WEEK 4 Sunday, Feb. 26th 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services

7 AM & 11:15 AM Black History Tributes “Remembering African American Trailblazers”

Presented by the Tutorial Ministry

11:15 AM Youth in Charge of Service

Presentation of Honor Roll & Perfect Attendances — Dr. T. Melvin Steele Scholarship Ministry

4 PM NFBCT @ St. John Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Robert L. Earls, Sr., Pastor 2200 Effingham St., Ports. VA

Monday, Feb. 27th 6 PM Deacon Ministry Meeting 6 PM - 8 PM Angels with Wings Rehearsal 6:30 PM Deaconess Ministry Meeting 7 PM Joint Board Ministry Meeting

WEEK 2 Sunday, Feb. 12th 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services

7 AM & 11:15 AM Black History Tributes “Remembering African American Trailblazers”

Presented by the Tutorial Ministry

7 AM & 11:15 AM Black History Display by the History/Archives Ministry — Theme: “From Human Computers to Nubian Queens”

Monday, Feb. 13th 6 PM - 8 PM Angels with Wings Rehearsal 6 PM - 8 PM Black History Play Rehearsal

Tuesday, Feb. 14th “Happy Valentine’s Day” 12 PM - 1 PM “High Noon” Prayer Service & Bible Study 6 PM Senior’s Ministry Meeting 6 PM Future Focus Team Meeting

Wednesday, Feb. 15th 7 PM - 7:30 PM Midweek Prayer Service — Concert Choir 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adult/ Youth Bible Study

Thursday, Feb. 16th 7 PM Male Chorus Rehearsal

Saturday, Feb. 18th 10 AM Men’s Ministry “Movie Event” 10 AM - 12 PM Black History Play Rehearsal 11 AM Junior Missionary Ministry Meeting 12 PM - 2 PM Angels with Wings Rehearsal 1 PM Senior Missionary Ministry Meeting 2:30 PM Steelettes Youth Choir Rehearsal

WEEK 3 Sunday, Feb. 19th 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services

7 AM & 11:15 AM Black History Tributes “Remembering African American Trailblazers”

Presented by the Tutorial Ministry

11:15 AM Male Chorus Anniversary Observed

4 PM Tutorial Ministry Presents the Black History Play “Secret Whispers”

Written & Directed by Sister Vanessa Hinton

WEEK 1 Sunday, Feb. 5th 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services

“HOLY COMMUNION”

7 AM & 11:15 AM Black History Tributes “Remembering African American Trailblazers”

Presented by the Tutorial Ministry

4 PM Official Board Anniversary — Deacons, Deaconess, Trustees & Trusteettes Guests: Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Ports. VA — Rev. Dr. William S. Hampton, Pastor

Monday, Feb. 6th 6 PM - 8 PM Angels with Wings Rehearsal 7 PM Hospitality Ministry

Tuesday, Feb. 7th 12 PM - 1 PM “High Noon” Prayer Service & Bible Study 6 PM Dr. T. Melvin Steele Scholarship Ministry Meeting 6 PM Pastoral Search Committee Meeting 6 PM - 8 PM Black History Play Rehearsal

Wednesday, Feb. 8th 7 PM - 7:30 PM Midweek Prayer Service — Combined Usher Ministry 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adult/ Youth Bible Study

Thursday, Feb. 9th 7 PM Concert Choir Rehearsal

Saturday, Feb. 11th 9 AM Men’s Ministry Meeting 10 AM - 12 PM Black History Play Rehearsal 10 AM Male Usher Ministry Meeting 10:30 AM Health & Wellness Ministry Meeting 12 PM - 2 PM Angels with Wings Rehearsal 2 PM Nursing Home Fellowship — Sentara Nursing Home, 4201 Greenwood Drive, Portsmouth “All Invited to Come”

Tuesday, Feb. 28th 12 PM - 1 PM “High Noon” Prayer Service & Bible Study 1 PM - 2: 30 PM Food Pantry/ Clothes Closet Open — Helping Hands Ministry

Wednesday, March 1st 7 PM - 7:30 PM Midweek Prayer Service — Female Usher Ministry 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adult/ Youth Bible Study

Thursday, March 2nd 6 PM Youth Development Ministry Meeting 7 PM Concert Choir Rehearsal

Saturday, March 4th 8 AM - 10 AM Youth Development Ministry “Applebee’s Flap Jack Fundraiser” Tickets: $10.00 each Applebee’s, Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake Square Mall, Chesapeake VA

12 PM Female Usher Ministry 12 PM - 2 PM Angels with Wings Rehearsal 1 PM Helping Hands Ministry Meeting 2 PM Nursing Home Fellowship — Autumn Care of Portsmouth 3610 Winchester Dr., Portsmouth “All Invited to Come”

“All are Invited!”

Saturday, Feb. 18th @ 10 AM Church Fellowship Hall

Join the Men’s Ministry for a Movie,

Popcorn, Soda, Fellowship & more

The Movie . . . “LEFT BEHIND”

Based on the NY Times Best-Selling

Novel . . . A riveting motion picture that will take you on a spellbinding journey

through “The Book of Revelation” —

ARE YOU READY?