He is Risen! - Antioch Baptist Church North

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by  Reginald Tolbert

Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch
Surprise! It’s Your Birthday! E 2 Message from the Pastor Happy Easter Connecting
D People
4 1st Seven Words He is
to Christ
I 5 Youth Experiencing God
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7 Teaching Through Basketball Risen!
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10 Scholarship Ministry
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The Church at Antioch
Bible-based, Christ-centered, Holy Spirit-led, Mission-bound (cid:129) Fellowship, Evangelism, Doctrine, Stewardship
January - March 2012 Volume 4, Issue 11
“Women of Antioch changed by the hand of God”
7:45am Service 11:00am Service
“Genuine Change, Changes,
Transformation” Changed
More than 30 Antioch Baptist Church North women, including
daughter Maria Hunter, marked Sis. Barbara J. Alexander’s Caterpillars will never In an effort to become
birthday with a trip to the Big Apple on March 29 and 30. The win any kind of beauty con- better stewards, the women
“Layover in New York” included shopping, a tour of Harlem, test in the animal kingdom of Antioch Baptist Church
and Memphis the Musical. From the moment Delta airlines
or garner awards for celeb- North have spent the past
pilots recognized the fi rst lady, until the end of the trip on Sat-
rity of the year. two years focused on liv-
urday, Mrs. A was treated like royalty. Selah! My, my, my what
about that! It does not fl y through ing God’s way, being trans-
the air with the grace of an formed.
eagle or captivate us like a But what does that really
swan moving across a lake. mean?
“This little animal is un- Sis. Janetta Booker, the
attractive,” Sis. Margaret keynote speaker at the 11
Weaver told those gathered a.m. culmination service
for the morning culmina- and wife of Deacon Calvin
tion service March 25. “It Booker, told a packed house
is not pretty but one day on March 25 that transfor-
Women’s choir declares, “I’m gonna put on my robe...”
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Advisor Writers
The Church at Antioch Women’s Conference: Be ye transformed
Sis. Barbara J. Alexander Betty Jo Cooke
Barney Simms Karen S. McKinney Newsletter Staff
Even though it rained, was the focus of the spirit- Dennis served as mod- Alexander; Dr. Rogsbert
Managing Editor Photographer
Antioch Baptist Church ed and uplifting gathering. erator of the panel, which Phillips, nationally re-
Gracie Bonds Staples Darryl Speed
North’s 590 building fi lled “God loves you just the included Dr. Shatavia Al- nowned Breast Cancer Sur-
Design Editor to capacity Jan. 21 for Part way you are, but He refus- exander Thomas, Psycholo- geon; Dr. Elizabeth Ofi li,
Reggie Tolbert
Contributions by I of the Women’s Transfor- es to leave you that way,” gist and Marriage & Fam- cardiologist and director of
June 14, 2012 mation Prayer Breakfast. Dr. Robin Dennis told the ily Therapist, and eldest clinical research at More-
Women’s spiritual, emo- women as the day’s panel granddaughter of Pastor
540 Cameron M. Alexander Blvd, NW (cid:129) Atlanta, GA 30318 (cid:129) 404-688-5679 (cid:129) www.antiochnorth.org tional and physical health discussion got underway. Cameron and Sis. Barbara Continued on page 11
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Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch
MAN Prayer Continued from cover: Women’s Conference
Transformed: What
A Message From The Pastor Breakfast
women are saying... house School of Medicine; An- ease than men.”
tioch’s own Sister Joyie Gibson, The key, Ofi li said is recog-
Rosa Tomlinson senior vice president of fi nance nizing the symptoms and get-
The conference was at Bank of America; and An- ting health care immediately.
My Brothers and Sisters:
educational, an awak- drea Riggs, a National Fitness She urged women not to ignore
Trainer who got everyone up symptoms and to err on the side
ening experience and
As pastor, I am delighted to share with you the newest copy of The Church
and moving. of caution because “getting to
very very spiritual.
at Antioch. It is a wonderful chronicle of events, activities, and personali-
Thomas, a licensed marriage the emergency room within 3
When I think about
ties that have enlivened and enriched our Church Family during the First
and family therapist, cautioned hours of the onset of a stroke
where I used to be and
Quarter of Vision 2012. Under the very capable leadership of Sister Barba- against the silent killers—re- or heart attack will minimize
where I am now in
ra Alexander, the Women of Antioch excelled immeasurably in strengthen- sentment, bitterness, anger, the damage.” Additionally, us-
my spiritual life, it is
ing our awareness and obligations to STEWARDSHIP. As the newsletter and jealousy—and the stigma ing a website such as Micro-
encouraging to know
attests, the Women of Antioch have been transformed and changed by the attached to mental health soft HealthVault that keeps all
that I am a Christian
hand of God. care in the Black community. of your medical information in
Woman-Doing it God’s She said that it is imperative one place can guide doctors in
Way. that Black women re-evaluate providing the best care.
I have been informed by Deacon Calvin Booker that the Men of Antioch
what’s important to take care The African-American com-
gladly accepted the Torch of Leadership and Service to lead our congre-
Karyl C. Clayton of themselves and understand munity suffers health dis-
gation during the Second Quarter of Vision 2012 with a primary focus
I experienced the love that “it is not a question of your parities for a wide variety of
on EVANGELISM. The brothers have chosen as their theme “Men of
of the other women faith if you are feeling down reasons, including access to
Antioch North: About our Father’s Business…Faithful Over a Few
sometimes and need to be sup- health care, lifestyle choices,
and that I am not
Things”, which means they stand in prayer and service over some of the
ported.” geographic location, and oth-
alone in my problems
most important things that matter most to men: our Church home, our
Dr. Thomas encouraged wom- ers, but many of these can be
and or situations.
Church family, our wives and children, and the brotherhood.
en to nourish their spiritual reversed, Ofi li said.
lives and understand that “ev- Panelists also addressed wom-
All too often I fail to acknowledge the wonderful work of our talented ery situation you encounter— en’s fi scal health.
Joyce Thompkins
newsletter staff led by the Managing Editor, Sister Gracie Staples. This even mental health issues—are “Like your body, you need to
The Women’s Trans-
incredible team of writers, photographers, and the design editor continue handled in the Bible.” take care of your money,” Sis.
formation Conference
to do a fantastic job in making The Church at Antioch a “best in class” Phillips, who said she felt a Gibson said.
publication. After you have enjoyed reading it, I encourage you to share it was extremely power- calling to her specialty, said She said that even in tough
ful. The information that breast cancer remains a economic times, there are prin-
with family and friends who are not members of Antioch as an evangelistic
provided in the areas diffi cult disease to cure be- ciples that one cannot aban-
tool for inviting non-believers to join with us in worship and fellowship.
of personal fi nancial cause there is no one cause. don and methods that will help
The newsletter is conclusive evidence that at Antioch, we are about God’s
responsibility and But she said women “have weather the storm.
business.
suggestions regard- more control of this disease “If you can wear it, see it, drive
than” they think and must use it, or carry it, it is not an asset.”
ing making healthy
Today on this beautiful Easter Sunday, Antioch celebrates our beloved sav-
all of their resources – spiritual Gibson said.
lifestyle changes for
ior, Jesus Christ, coming back to life after dying on the cross to forgive the
and mental - to conquer it. She suggested women set
physical and mental
sins of the world. Jesus’ victory over sin and death and our own salvation
Philips said that early detec- aside three to six months of ex-
improvement was in-
through Him give us all reasons for great rejoicing. After all, His death and tion is the best defense, and the penses in an emergency fund.
valuable. In addition,
His resurrection gave us the right to eternal life. That is good news worthy yearly mammogram from age 40 “With 12-18 months of sav-
it prompted a self-
of our historic Holy Week traditions. on is not negotiable. ings, you can walk out when a
evaluation of yourself
The same is true for heart job downsizes with your head
to determine your pri-
Yours in God’s service, disease which kills one woman held high,” she said. “We must
orities and examine every minute, said Dr. Ofi li. change our mindset about mon-
your relationship to That’s the bad news. The good ey. Live like a poor man, but be-
God. news is “women have a much have like a wealthy one.”
Reverend C. M. Alexander, Pastor
better survival rate of heart dis-
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Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch
Spotlighting Antioch Scholarship recipients Continued from cover: 7:45AM Service
Scholarship Ministry makes annual appeal for support something happens to this der, we’re grateful to God you’d think the caterpillar
little animal.” for you and the blessing were better off in the co-
More than 50 Antioch Bap- awarded to members, said Sis. did – give.” Alpha Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha With that, Weaver, a psy- you have been on all our coon.
tist Church North students and Wendolyn Harding. This year, Harding said, mem- and Omega Psi Phi fraternities
chologist by trade and long- lives here at Antioch and “It could go anywhere,”
their families benefi t each year Harding said during a schol- bers of Delta Sigma Theta So- accepted.
time member of Antioch beyond.” she said. “It could do what-
from donations made through arship observance March 11 rority issued a challenge for In this issue, we highlighht
Baptist Church North, Noting that the Women’s ever it wanted.”
the Scholarship Ministry. that the love of God that dwells other greeks to join them in three students who’ve benefi t-
launched into a stirring Division’s focus for the past But once enveloped, it
Last year, some $40,000 was in us, “compels us to do what he their giving. The Alpha Kappa ed from the ministry:
message encouraging the quarter was on the impor- seems like its movement is
congregants to allow the tance of transformation, restricted, that it is impris-
Kia C. Andrews
Holy Spirit time it needs to she drew inspiration from oned.
Dr. Margaret Weaver
Kia C. Andrews, a student at tion Technology. from top company’s including do its work and transform 2 Corinthians 5:17: “There- “So it is with us when God
Georgia Institute of Technol- In the summer of 2010, Kia Sun Trust, IBM and Chick-fi l-a. them. fore if any man be in Christ, has us in his spiritual co- the temptation to settle for
ogy, is well on her way to ac- studied at Tianjin University Kia, 20, attributes her suc- Early in her remarks, he is a new creature: old coon, when he is trying to reformation.
complishing her goals. and Shanghai Jiao Tong Uni- cess to her parents and Weaver said it has been things are ways away; be- transform us,” Sis. Weaver Reformation means be-
The daughter of Mr. & Mrs. versity in China. While there church family. A member of an honor for more than 30 hold all things are made new.” said. “We may desire to ing renovated or improved
James Andrews and the she studied Mandarin Chinese Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, years to call the Rev. Cam- Weaver told the congre- do what we used to do but upon but transformation
granddaughter of Angel Ann and completed course work in Inc., she is running for Vice eron Alexander her pastor. gation that there comes a something inside says do it means being changed at
Taylor, she is working on a Electronic Commerce. President of Georgia Tech’s “I thank God for the im- time in the life of a cater- God’s way.” your foundation.
Bachelor of Science Degree in She has interned at AT&T Student Government Associa- pact of his ministry on my pillar when a silk-like sub- Weaver said that being “There’s nothing wrong
Business Administration with and regularly communicates tion. life, on Antioch Baptist stance envelops it until it transformed by God may be with reformation but, if you
a concentration in Informa- with industry professionals Church North and beyond,” forms a cocoon. challenging and uncomfort- have a choice, be ye trans-
she said. “And Mrs. Alexan- At fi rst glance, she said, able, but hold on and resist formed,” she said.
William Smalls
William Smalls, 21, is mak- A member of the Alpha Phi decisions.
Continued from cover: 11:00AM Service
ing his mark at Albany State Alpha Fraternity Inc., he is It was through Smalls’ in-
University. perhaps best known on cam- volvement in the “Each One mation begins with an hon- ample women want to fol- But she said this is not
A business management pus for founding Operation Reach One” program, that he
est assessment of our lives low. about us.
major, he is captain of the Phitness, a community ser- realize his talent in reach-
and is carried out by the Sis. Alexander is leader of There “has been a warfare
Albany State baseball team vice partnership that teaches ing out to youth to promote
Holy Spirit, who changes us the Women’s Division. between God and Satan
and the reigning MVP of the young elementary students healthy living through healthy
SIAC conference and all SIAC the importance of having a eating and getting regular ex- into the image of Christ. Booker is a Sunday School since creation,” Sis. Booker
shortstop. healthy body and making good ercise. “In order to be trans- teacher and indicated she said. “I suggest you chose
formed, we must fi rst real- is more comfortable in that God’s side.”
Ronald Wilbur ize that we have some is- role than as a speaker. Then moving to 2Corin-
sues,” said Booker, drawing Hence, she said, she thians, she explained the Sis. Janetta Booker
A 2008 graduate of North less,” he said. District and Regional Compe-
Cobb High School, Ronald Wil- While at UK, Wilbur has titions. Amens. “I don’t care who viewed the opportunity great unveiling about which reveal who we really are so
bur will soon graduate from trained to sing all types of mu- He is now president and you are. I don’t care what handed her as a teach- the Apostle Paul wrote. that others will see God’s
the University of Kentucky but sic including classical, opera, founding member of the Un- status you hold. There is ing moment, a time to talk “Transformation moves work in us.
no one there will soon forget and musical theater. He has dergraduate Vocal Communi-
still something in your life about “change, changes from I and me to He,” Sis. “It is not how good I am
him. been a featured soloist in vari- ty, president of the University
that needs to be cleaned and changed” that in this Booker said. “He is my sal- that witnesses to the reality
Wilbur, son of Michelle Bak- ous oratorio works; held roles of Kentucky Men’s Choir, and
er, has been able to do things in the such theatre’s produc- a senior member of the UK up.” instance spanned both the vation. He is my morning of Jesus,” she said.
he never thought possible, he tions as Romeo et Juliette, Chorale. Before launching into her Old and New Testaments. star. He is my battle ax.” By taking off the veil
said recently, thanks to An- Pirates of Penzance, Porgy This summer Wilbur plans to remarks, Booker thanked She began in Genesis, es- To get to that point, that hides our weaknesses,
tioch’s scholarship ministry and Bess; and participated in for the Francis Arnold South attend the Brevard, N.C., Mu- Pastor Cameron Alexander tablishing our sin problem Booker said that we must Booker said people get to
and the grace of God. the ensembles of La Boheme, Musicianship Award and is sic Institute, which provides
for being a strong leader and the changes we often study God’s word, our in- see Jesus.
“As I near to the end of my Lucia di Lammermoor, and a fi nalist in the Mid-South young musicians the oppor-
undergraduate career, I know Cavelleria Rusticana. division of the National Asso- tunity to strengthen and use and his wife, Sis. Barbara go through because of bad structions to get from here She said, “Let him change
the opportunities are end- In 2011, he was nominated ciation of Teacher’s of Singing their musical talents. Alexander, for being an ex- choices. to heaven; and be willing to your life.”
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Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch
NBC holds mid-win-
JANUARY
The 1st Seven Words of Christ Preached JANUARY BAPTISM NAMES/BIRTHMONTH
ter board meeting
Sonia T. Stephens February
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Corey White, September
Justin Walker, December
Lauchon Lewis, June
On January 4th, the fi rst Wednesday of the year, seven sons of Antioch Baptist Church North delivered Amanda Fleming, June The Mid-Winter Board night.
messages on the fi rst seven sayings of Christ as recorded in the Bible. Here’s a brief synopsis: R Nicholas Foster, September meeting of the National Several members of An-
Chad Jones, August
Angels Thomas, February Baptist Convention USA, tioch Baptist Church North
Min. John Byrdsell devil “has a way of making poison look good.” Jesus came Camryn Edwards, October Inc. convened in Nashville, serve as offi cers in the NBC
Sarah Reynolds, June
Scripture: Luke 2:49 as part of God’s redemption plan to defeat sin and the devil, E Katie Brown, September TN, January 16-19 January. and were instrumental in
Sermon: At the age of 12, Jesus is in the Tem- and only through Him can we put the devil in his place.” Rachel Kelly, December Although a business meet- promoting Atlanta as the
Joshua Kelly, July
ple making His earthly right of passage into Sherita Ward, July ing to update the member- gathering place for the
manhood, “putting away childish things in his Jacuez Ward, August ship and provide infor- 2012 Annual Session.
humanity” and fully acknowledging that he is “the Messiah Min. Ken Jelks B Kimmera Weldon, September
and He has a heavenly agenda, being obedient to His Father. Scripture: Matthew 4:7 Blair Kearns, January mation about upcoming Plan now to participate
“We cannot forget about our Father’s business becoming Sermon: The devil “went to Bible Study and Cameron Kearns, September events, it is a high time of September 3rd – 7th, 2012,
entangled with the things of the world; we can’t ‘mind our came out with a portion of God’s Word and JANUARY CHRISTEN EXPERIENCE worship and praising God when the NBC will be in
own business’; we, too, must be about our Father’s business used it to tempt Jesus; his agenda was to get M Yolanda L. Walker, December with worship services from Antioch’s backyard at the
Glynna Walker, March
and follow the ‘must call;’ we must tell others about the re- Jesus to prove Himself.” Trying to copy Jesus by saying “it Nigel Walker, February early morning until late World Congress Center.
deeming love of Christ.” is written,” the devil quoted Psalm 9:12 to Jesus, but he left Leander Greenwood II, August
out verse 11 that lets us know that Jesus [and we] are on Brenda Graves, September
Elmer Sapp Jr., July
God’s agenda,” which means that God’s got a good things Mt. Hermon Association
Laqretta Reynolds January
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Min. Craig Johnson in store for us if we will follow Jesus’s example and not re-
Scripture: Matthew 3:15 spond to the devil but simply stand on God’s word. TOTAL OF 25 FELLOWSHIPPED IN JANUARY Mission Institute held
Sermon: Jesus, who was sinless, came to John THERE WAS NO BAPTISM IN THE MONTHS OF
to be baptized “in order for Jesus to identify M FEBRUARY AND MARCH
Himself with you and with me. Since Jesus Min. Eddie Bright Antioch Baptist Church all in attendance. The insti-
APRIL BAPTISM NAMES
was willing to identify with us, we defi nitely should be will- Scripture: Matthew. 4:17 NAME/BIRTHMONTH North was well represented tute was held at Springfi eld
ing to identify with Him.” An outward symbol of an inward Sermon: Repentance is to return to God sor- Gina Clines, September at the Mt. Hermon Associa- Missionary Baptist Church,
cleansing, Jesus said about baptism, “suffer it to be so now.” rowfully about sin you have committed. You Nijia Robinson, February tion Mission Institute held where the Rev. Arthur Car-
Johnny Bonner, November
For each believer it is time to “live right, now; walk right, will never acknowledge a need to be fi xed if Jadon Wooten, November in late March. son is pastor.
now; get right with God, now.” you don’’t acknowledge that you’ve been broken. “If we come Jacquelyn Grimes, June Sis. Francene Coleman, Classes for children, lay
to God without a request [to be forgiven], we’re likely to Brittany Melton, October
D Carl Melton, August coordinator of Antioch’s men and women, and min-
leave without an answer,” and Satan will convince us that
Elijah Lewis, September Missionary Ministries; Sis. sters were designed to give
Min. Kelvin Turner God does not hear our prayers. We are not worthy of God’s Myah Williams, February
Scripture: Matt. 4:4 mercy, but He is just to forgive, and “repentance is soul Eli V. Washington, February Brigitte Hill, director of everyone a more in-depth
Sermon: The devil tempted Jesus, trying to healing.” E EkEirraic B Booddyy, ,D Jaenceumarbyer Christian Education, Moth- biblical understanding of
get Him to satisfy a natural need by super- Angela Turner, January ers Harris, Eunice Harri- mission and ways to incor-
natural means. While many people “will do Ivan Walker, January son, and Frances Miles, and porate mission into each
the wrong things to satisfy a natural need,” Jesus teaches Min. Willie Rockward APRIL CHRISTEN EXPERIENCE Sis. Francine Reeves were ministry in the church.
through example that God will supply all our needs if we Scripture: Matthew 4:19 D NAMES / BIRTHMONTH
have faith. “When we know a storm is coming, we rush to Sermon: This verse has to parts: the follow- Davida Haynes, August
Cleve Taylor, July
the store to buy bread and milk;” when God saw the storm ing process and the making process. Our only Ron Baker, November ANTIOCH FAMILY!
of sin in the Garden of Eden that would shut man up in hell purpose is to follow Jesus, not to think. Be- Tony Johnson, May
forever, through His Son, Jesus Christ, He sent us “the bread lliievers are to follow in the steps of Christ and not make up D Terrence Lee, October Proud of the job you do or
Anita Jackson, April
of life and living water because He knew milk would spoil.” their own way. Sometimes God has to “cut you, prune you, Michael Jackson, December want to nominate your sister or
and pluck you up” from the weeds. “The following is in you Fred Mitchell, November brother in Christ to be featured
and me; He’ll do the making.” God has given us all some- Andric Copeland, March
Quiana Hood, May in an upcoming issue of The
Min. Scott Copeland thing to do. “When you’re fi shing, you only have to cast the A Jessica Hardwick, April
Scripture: Matthew 4:10 net; God’s the hook, line, and sinker; He’ll catch [men], reel Okera Hanhaw, April Church At Antioch? E-mail your
Sermon: From Genesis to Revelation, the dev- them in, and clean them.” story idea to Sis. Gracie Staples
TOTAL OF 26 FELLOWSHIPPED IN APRIL
il is busy, and if one is not careful, he will give
at [email protected].
the devil more power than he deserves. The
Source: Sis. Bonita Hammond
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Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch
Antioch’s Griffin invents OsciStand Youth experiencing God
Randall Griffi n was watering his oped the OsciStand, a portable sprin-
Dozens of Antioch Baptist through the Bible, prayer,
lawn one day in 2004 when he real- kler system that would not only save
Church North youth gave up circumstances and the
ized he was burning through time money but cut the watering time.
their Saturdays recently to church to reveal himself,
and money he didn’t have. The OsciStand has been featured at
participate in a 10-week Bi- his purposes and his ways;
“I thought to myself there’s got to the National Lawn and Garden Show
The OsciStand® ble Study designed to teach God’s invitation to work
be a better way,” the 50-year-old fa- held annually in Las Vegas and as the
them the seven realities of with him leads to a crisis
ther of two recalled recently. Editor’s Choice in Lawn and Garden Currently the OsciStand® is in the
God and how they relate to of belief that requires faith
The more he thought about it, the Magazine. Walmart getontheshelf.com contest
their lives. and action; You must make
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The Experiencing God major adjustments in your
By the time the summer of 2005 introductory price of $19.99, may be getontheshelf.com/product/255/The-
session, held October life to join God in what he
arrived, Griffi n, a long-time member ordered from Griffi n’s website www. OsciStand®.
through December, was the is doing; and You come to
of Antioch Baptist Church North and oscistand.com or directly from him at Griffi n is married to Delvin and they
brainchild of the Youth Par- know God by experience as Antioch youth attend “Experiencing God” class
Sunday School teacher, had devel- [email protected]. have two son, Randall and Emanuel.
ent Advisory Committee. you obey him
Pam Alexander, a parent “We often forget that some Another said the series Johnson, Kalyn Marks, Ken-
GMBC holds Bible School workshop
facilitator, said the sessions of the issues our teens deal encouraged her to become nedy Marks, Morgan Mar-
averaged 23 teens each with are signifi cant,” Pam a better Christian and “lis- tin, Nebrina Harton each
Each year, the General Missionary sented an analytical review of the tian Education Ministry at Antioch week. Some 32 signed up Alexander said. “They too ten to God’s voice for guid- received certifi cates of
Baptist Convention of Georgia holds lessons, giving the strengths and Baptist Church North, will make a for the classes. need to include God in their ance.” completions.
a workshop to acquaint churches weaknesses of each so that churches recommendation to the pastor, Rev. Alexander said the ses- day-today decisions, know- Youth who attended seven Those receiving certifi -
with the wide variety of materials could select the material best suited Cameron Alexander. sions were so successful, ing that nothing is too small or more sessions received cates of attendance were
available for Vacation Bible School. to their needs. Look for announcements about Va- more will be offered later to ask for God’s advice.” certifi cates of completion. Alexus Rockward, Andre’
On March 17th, at Lizzie Chapel Lett encouraged churches to sup- cation Bible School and plan to be a in the year. Dates will be Students praised the Those with less than seven Harton, Auston Collier,
Baptist Church in Macon, the Rev. port one of the two African-American part of an exciting week of fun, fel- announced. study sessions. received certifi cates of at- Brandon Cannonier, Chanel
Benjamin Lett, director of Christian publishers. lowship and in-depth Bible study, The seven realities of “God has revealed I need tendance, Alexander said. Stribling, Chantil Echols,
Education for the National Baptist After reviewing the materials, with classes for every age group from God, participants learned, “more faith, to follow him,” Freddie Ross, Janetta Charles Collier, Christian
Convention’s southeast region, pre- Sis. Brigitte Hill, head of the Chris- nursery to senior citizen. are: God is always at work one youth said. Hill, Joshua Carpenter, Walker, Jacori Brown, Mar-
around you; God pursues a And he realized, too, that Omari Washington, Jor- cus Simmons, Nevin Har-
GMBC holds adjourned session love relationship with you; he needs to be a leader and dan Branch, Julius Wilson, ton, Shannon Byrdsell, Am-
God invites you to become not a follower, to pray more Nadera Harris, Adam Al- ber Ponder, Chelsea Lester
involved in his work; God and share God’s word with exander, April Simmons, and Faith Rockward.
It is fi tting that this year’s Ad- C.O.P.P. provides extensive train- S.W.A.T. members take to the streets speaks by the Holy Spirit others.’ Christian Richburg, Daniel
journed Session of the General Mis- ing in Christian education for pas- in the host city and hold baptism on
sionary Baptist Convention of Geor- tors, ministry leaders, and lay people the closing night. Those interested in Antioch holds leadership conference, installs 2012 offi cers
gia held Feb. 20-22 was hosted by the who want to broaden their knowl- training can begin by accessing www.
Rev. Winfred Hope and the Ebenezer edge of the Bible and service areas ustream.tv (type reconciliation21311 Antioch ministry leaders ander and Deacon Jerome a practice Pastor Cameron physically or psychological-
Baptist Church West. such as music, ushering, and working in the search box and select the video were installed on the fi rst Trimble presented prin- Alexander has asked each ly or geographically unable
Hope is dean of the GMBC Con- with youth. “Soul Winning—Fishing for Men”). Saturday in January, when ciples of good leadership auxiliary leader to do, train- to preach, then I have to be
gress of Christian Education, and Another addition announced is Rev. James Baker, Executive Direc- the church staff and past - the Antioch Way. Several ing others, including youth, led by the Holy Spirit to as-
the Rev. Benjamin Lett, is director the National Week of Evangelism, the tor of the Rebuilding Walls Ministry and in-coming ministry ministry leaders spoke to lead so ministries will be sign somebody to do what
of Christian Education at Ebene- week following Resurrection Sun- held on the C.M. Alexander Land of
leaders gathered to better about how they interact able to continue to function my assignment is to do.”
zer West, Chairman of the Board of day, April 9th-13th. Antioch’s Saints Promise in Culloden, GA, have be-
understand Vision 2012, be- with the members in their during their absence. Pastor admonished min-
Christian Education for GMBC. with a Testimony began after the gun to follow the model set by Pas-
come knowledgeable about ministry, stressing the need Pastor Alexander spoke istry leaders to “serve the
In addition to the Mission Insti- Rev. Cameron Alexander, pastor of tor Alexander of putting the men
general leadership skills, for communication. about specifi c responsi- Lord with gladness.”
tute held at every session, the GMBC Antioch Baptist Church North orga- who complete the program to work
and understand Antioch’s Wedding Coordinator Rosa bilities, including when the “When you lead an aux-
sessions have been certifi ed by the nized the witnessing movement on in the church, thereby giving them a
Standard Operating proce- Tomlinson shared how she sons preach. iliary, walk in there, and let
National Baptist Convention to offer the state level during his tenure as supportive environment, job training,
dures. implemented the “Three “No one is up next to them see you happy,” he
courses in the Certifi cate of Progress President of GMBC. Training is still and a place to continue their Chris-
The Rev. Kenneth Alex- Deep” training principle, preach,” he said. “If I am said.
Program. offered during GMBC sessions, and tian growth.
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Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch
Teaching through basketball
FEBRUARY
Happy Anniversary!
National MLK Celebration Good sportsmanship and
camaraderie are hallmarks of We congratulate our anniversary cou-
Baptist Antioch Baptist Church North ples and wish them many more!
youth basketball.
January
Convention Organizers say its all part
Dea. Nesby and Sis. Ritha Cain, 58 years
of training and encouraging
Bro. Kevin and Sis. Deidre Carraby, 6 years
youth and were never more ap-
The Mid-Winter Board Rev. Willie and Sis. Michelle Rockward, 20 years
parent than when the Antioch
meeting of the National Bro. Marcus and Sis. Paula Lee, 13 years
Panthers took on the New Life
Baptist Convention USA, Dea. Milton and Sis. Jacque Dodson, 22 years
Presbyterian Church and Sand-
Inc. convened in Nashville, town Park girls teams at Bur- February
TN, January 16-19 January. dett Gymnasium in February.
Bro. George and Sis. Mickey Austin, 5 years
Although a business meet- “This was unfamiliar terri-
Bro. Charlie and Sis. Dianne Williams, 38 years
ing to update the member- tory for most of the boys,” said
Bro. Kevin and Sis. Teresa Landry
Coach Lynn Roberts. “They
ship and provide infor- Rev. Scott and Sis. Loressa Copeland, 8 years
had never competed against an
mation about upcoming Bro. Arthur and Sis. Pamela Starks, 7 years
all-girls team but both teams
events, it is a high time of Bro. Ronnie, Sr. and Sis. Phyllis West, 35 years
played responsibly and fairly.”
worship and praising God Bro. John and Sis. Janice Smith, 40 years
Roberts said the boys learned
with worship services from Rev. Oscar, III and Sis Candace Scott, 10 years
how to keep a sense of respect
early morning until late while still playing to the best of Bro. Shaun and Sis. Narsha Graham, 7 years
night. their ability. Bro. James and Sis. Renee Calhoun, 19 years
Several members of An- Panther cheerleaders also
March
tioch Baptist Church North deserve kudos, said Cheryl Huff.
Rev. Eddie and Sis. Vivian Bright, 23 years
serve as offi cers in the NBC “They are at every game
Bro. Derek and Sis. Karyl Clayton, 10 years
and are always encouraging the
and were instrumental in Dea. Clarence and Sis. Mary Hicks, 20 years
players and our Antioch family
promoting Atlanta as the Derrick Johnson shoots freethrows Dea. Jerome and Sis. Virginia Trimble, 26 years
and fans,” she said.
gathering place for the Bro. Donald and Sis. Anita Farmer, 34 years
The Panthers worshipped to-
2012 Annual Session. gether during both fi rst Sunday by coaches Fred DeVaughn, Rev. Bro.Preston and Sis. Shandra Snowden, 6 years
Plan now to participate services in February, when they Skip Walker, Don Garner, Bobby Dea. Vernon and Sis. Laura Woods, 11 years
September 3rd – 7th, 2012, presented a team jersey to Pas- Herrington, Kentrell Porch and Dea. Johnny and Sis. Cathy Dudley, 38 years
when the NBC will be in tor Cameron Alexander for his William Huff. Bro. Paul and Sis. Cora Graham, 53 years
Antioch’s backyard at the continued support of the team. “We will honor and glorify Bro. John and Sis. Selina Walton, 9 years
World Congress Center. The Antioch teams are led God in all we do,” said Huff.
Moments in Black History
Moments in Black History
1964 - The Civil Rights Act is signed by President Johnson to put an end to discrimination based on race,
1920s - The Harlem Renaissance was a way for African Americans to express their new found freedom.
color, religion and national origin.
This cultural movement took place in Harlem, New York where African Americans fl ourished intellectually
through art, music, literature and more. 1965 - President Johnson established Affi rmative Action to end discrimination in education, business
and employment.
1947 - Legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball becoming the fi rst
African American to sign with a major league team. 1968 - Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated. The Civil Rights Act of 1968 is signed by President Johnson
to put an end to discrimination.
1955 - Rosa Parks courageously refused to give up her bus seat to a white man, setting in motion the
Montgomery bus boycott. 1997 - Tiger Woods was youngest and fi rst African American to win the U.S. Masters Tournament.
1963 - Martin Luther King wrote “Letter from Birmingham Jail” to advocate non-violent civil disobedience.
2008 - After a year campaigning, Barack Obama made history when he was elected the fi rst African
On August 28th, King gives his “I Have a Dream Speech.”
American president of the United States.
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Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch
Teaching through basketball
FEBRUARY
Happy Anniversary!
National MLK Celebration Good sportsmanship and
camaraderie are hallmarks of We congratulate our anniversary cou-
Baptist Antioch Baptist Church North ples and wish them many more!
youth basketball.
January
Convention Organizers say its all part
Dea. Nesby and Sis. Ritha Cain, 58 years
of training and encouraging
Bro. Kevin and Sis. Deidre Carraby, 6 years
youth and were never more ap-
The Mid-Winter Board Rev. Willie and Sis. Michelle Rockward, 20 years
parent than when the Antioch
meeting of the National Bro. Marcus and Sis. Paula Lee, 13 years
Panthers took on the New Life
Baptist Convention USA, Dea. Milton and Sis. Jacque Dodson, 22 years
Presbyterian Church and Sand-
Inc. convened in Nashville, town Park girls teams at Bur- February
TN, January 16-19 January. dett Gymnasium in February.
Bro. George and Sis. Mickey Austin, 5 years
Although a business meet- “This was unfamiliar terri-
Bro. Charlie and Sis. Dianne Williams, 38 years
ing to update the member- tory for most of the boys,” said
Bro. Kevin and Sis. Teresa Landry
Coach Lynn Roberts. “They
ship and provide infor- Rev. Scott and Sis. Loressa Copeland, 8 years
had never competed against an
mation about upcoming Bro. Arthur and Sis. Pamela Starks, 7 years
all-girls team but both teams
events, it is a high time of Bro. Ronnie, Sr. and Sis. Phyllis West, 35 years
played responsibly and fairly.”
worship and praising God Bro. John and Sis. Janice Smith, 40 years
Roberts said the boys learned
with worship services from Rev. Oscar, III and Sis Candace Scott, 10 years
how to keep a sense of respect
early morning until late while still playing to the best of Bro. Shaun and Sis. Narsha Graham, 7 years
night. their ability. Bro. James and Sis. Renee Calhoun, 19 years
Several members of An- Panther cheerleaders also
March
tioch Baptist Church North deserve kudos, said Cheryl Huff.
Rev. Eddie and Sis. Vivian Bright, 23 years
serve as offi cers in the NBC “They are at every game
Bro. Derek and Sis. Karyl Clayton, 10 years
and are always encouraging the
and were instrumental in Dea. Clarence and Sis. Mary Hicks, 20 years
players and our Antioch family
promoting Atlanta as the Derrick Johnson shoots freethrows Dea. Jerome and Sis. Virginia Trimble, 26 years
and fans,” she said.
gathering place for the Bro. Donald and Sis. Anita Farmer, 34 years
The Panthers worshipped to-
2012 Annual Session. gether during both fi rst Sunday by coaches Fred DeVaughn, Rev. Bro.Preston and Sis. Shandra Snowden, 6 years
Plan now to participate services in February, when they Skip Walker, Don Garner, Bobby Dea. Vernon and Sis. Laura Woods, 11 years
September 3rd – 7th, 2012, presented a team jersey to Pas- Herrington, Kentrell Porch and Dea. Johnny and Sis. Cathy Dudley, 38 years
when the NBC will be in tor Cameron Alexander for his William Huff. Bro. Paul and Sis. Cora Graham, 53 years
Antioch’s backyard at the continued support of the team. “We will honor and glorify Bro. John and Sis. Selina Walton, 9 years
World Congress Center. The Antioch teams are led God in all we do,” said Huff.
Moments in Black History
Moments in Black History
1964 - The Civil Rights Act is signed by President Johnson to put an end to discrimination based on race,
1920s - The Harlem Renaissance was a way for African Americans to express their new found freedom.
color, religion and national origin.
This cultural movement took place in Harlem, New York where African Americans fl ourished intellectually
through art, music, literature and more. 1965 - President Johnson established Affi rmative Action to end discrimination in education, business
and employment.
1947 - Legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball becoming the fi rst
African American to sign with a major league team. 1968 - Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated. The Civil Rights Act of 1968 is signed by President Johnson
to put an end to discrimination.
1955 - Rosa Parks courageously refused to give up her bus seat to a white man, setting in motion the
Montgomery bus boycott. 1997 - Tiger Woods was youngest and fi rst African American to win the U.S. Masters Tournament.
1963 - Martin Luther King wrote “Letter from Birmingham Jail” to advocate non-violent civil disobedience.
2008 - After a year campaigning, Barack Obama made history when he was elected the fi rst African
On August 28th, King gives his “I Have a Dream Speech.”
American president of the United States.
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Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch
Antioch’s Griffin invents OsciStand Youth experiencing God
Randall Griffi n was watering his oped the OsciStand, a portable sprin-
Dozens of Antioch Baptist through the Bible, prayer,
lawn one day in 2004 when he real- kler system that would not only save
Church North youth gave up circumstances and the
ized he was burning through time money but cut the watering time.
their Saturdays recently to church to reveal himself,
and money he didn’t have. The OsciStand has been featured at
participate in a 10-week Bi- his purposes and his ways;
“I thought to myself there’s got to the National Lawn and Garden Show
The OsciStand® ble Study designed to teach God’s invitation to work
be a better way,” the 50-year-old fa- held annually in Las Vegas and as the
them the seven realities of with him leads to a crisis
ther of two recalled recently. Editor’s Choice in Lawn and Garden Currently the OsciStand® is in the
God and how they relate to of belief that requires faith
The more he thought about it, the Magazine. Walmart getontheshelf.com contest
their lives. and action; You must make
more he believed God would provide. The product, now available for the at the following link athttp://www.
The Experiencing God major adjustments in your
By the time the summer of 2005 introductory price of $19.99, may be getontheshelf.com/product/255/The-
session, held October life to join God in what he
arrived, Griffi n, a long-time member ordered from Griffi n’s website www. OsciStand®.
through December, was the is doing; and You come to
of Antioch Baptist Church North and oscistand.com or directly from him at Griffi n is married to Delvin and they
brainchild of the Youth Par- know God by experience as Antioch youth attend “Experiencing God” class
Sunday School teacher, had devel- [email protected]. have two son, Randall and Emanuel.
ent Advisory Committee. you obey him
Pam Alexander, a parent “We often forget that some Another said the series Johnson, Kalyn Marks, Ken-
GMBC holds Bible School workshop
facilitator, said the sessions of the issues our teens deal encouraged her to become nedy Marks, Morgan Mar-
averaged 23 teens each with are signifi cant,” Pam a better Christian and “lis- tin, Nebrina Harton each
Each year, the General Missionary sented an analytical review of the tian Education Ministry at Antioch week. Some 32 signed up Alexander said. “They too ten to God’s voice for guid- received certifi cates of
Baptist Convention of Georgia holds lessons, giving the strengths and Baptist Church North, will make a for the classes. need to include God in their ance.” completions.
a workshop to acquaint churches weaknesses of each so that churches recommendation to the pastor, Rev. Alexander said the ses- day-today decisions, know- Youth who attended seven Those receiving certifi -
with the wide variety of materials could select the material best suited Cameron Alexander. sions were so successful, ing that nothing is too small or more sessions received cates of attendance were
available for Vacation Bible School. to their needs. Look for announcements about Va- more will be offered later to ask for God’s advice.” certifi cates of completion. Alexus Rockward, Andre’
On March 17th, at Lizzie Chapel Lett encouraged churches to sup- cation Bible School and plan to be a in the year. Dates will be Students praised the Those with less than seven Harton, Auston Collier,
Baptist Church in Macon, the Rev. port one of the two African-American part of an exciting week of fun, fel- announced. study sessions. received certifi cates of at- Brandon Cannonier, Chanel
Benjamin Lett, director of Christian publishers. lowship and in-depth Bible study, The seven realities of “God has revealed I need tendance, Alexander said. Stribling, Chantil Echols,
Education for the National Baptist After reviewing the materials, with classes for every age group from God, participants learned, “more faith, to follow him,” Freddie Ross, Janetta Charles Collier, Christian
Convention’s southeast region, pre- Sis. Brigitte Hill, head of the Chris- nursery to senior citizen. are: God is always at work one youth said. Hill, Joshua Carpenter, Walker, Jacori Brown, Mar-
around you; God pursues a And he realized, too, that Omari Washington, Jor- cus Simmons, Nevin Har-
GMBC holds adjourned session love relationship with you; he needs to be a leader and dan Branch, Julius Wilson, ton, Shannon Byrdsell, Am-
God invites you to become not a follower, to pray more Nadera Harris, Adam Al- ber Ponder, Chelsea Lester
involved in his work; God and share God’s word with exander, April Simmons, and Faith Rockward.
It is fi tting that this year’s Ad- C.O.P.P. provides extensive train- S.W.A.T. members take to the streets speaks by the Holy Spirit others.’ Christian Richburg, Daniel
journed Session of the General Mis- ing in Christian education for pas- in the host city and hold baptism on
sionary Baptist Convention of Geor- tors, ministry leaders, and lay people the closing night. Those interested in Antioch holds leadership conference, installs 2012 offi cers
gia held Feb. 20-22 was hosted by the who want to broaden their knowl- training can begin by accessing www.
Rev. Winfred Hope and the Ebenezer edge of the Bible and service areas ustream.tv (type reconciliation21311 Antioch ministry leaders ander and Deacon Jerome a practice Pastor Cameron physically or psychological-
Baptist Church West. such as music, ushering, and working in the search box and select the video were installed on the fi rst Trimble presented prin- Alexander has asked each ly or geographically unable
Hope is dean of the GMBC Con- with youth. “Soul Winning—Fishing for Men”). Saturday in January, when ciples of good leadership auxiliary leader to do, train- to preach, then I have to be
gress of Christian Education, and Another addition announced is Rev. James Baker, Executive Direc- the church staff and past - the Antioch Way. Several ing others, including youth, led by the Holy Spirit to as-
the Rev. Benjamin Lett, is director the National Week of Evangelism, the tor of the Rebuilding Walls Ministry and in-coming ministry ministry leaders spoke to lead so ministries will be sign somebody to do what
of Christian Education at Ebene- week following Resurrection Sun- held on the C.M. Alexander Land of
leaders gathered to better about how they interact able to continue to function my assignment is to do.”
zer West, Chairman of the Board of day, April 9th-13th. Antioch’s Saints Promise in Culloden, GA, have be-
understand Vision 2012, be- with the members in their during their absence. Pastor admonished min-
Christian Education for GMBC. with a Testimony began after the gun to follow the model set by Pas-
come knowledgeable about ministry, stressing the need Pastor Alexander spoke istry leaders to “serve the
In addition to the Mission Insti- Rev. Cameron Alexander, pastor of tor Alexander of putting the men
general leadership skills, for communication. about specifi c responsi- Lord with gladness.”
tute held at every session, the GMBC Antioch Baptist Church North orga- who complete the program to work
and understand Antioch’s Wedding Coordinator Rosa bilities, including when the “When you lead an aux-
sessions have been certifi ed by the nized the witnessing movement on in the church, thereby giving them a
Standard Operating proce- Tomlinson shared how she sons preach. iliary, walk in there, and let
National Baptist Convention to offer the state level during his tenure as supportive environment, job training,
dures. implemented the “Three “No one is up next to them see you happy,” he
courses in the Certifi cate of Progress President of GMBC. Training is still and a place to continue their Chris-
The Rev. Kenneth Alex- Deep” training principle, preach,” he said. “If I am said.
Program. offered during GMBC sessions, and tian growth.
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Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch
NBC holds mid-win-
JANUARY
The 1st Seven Words of Christ Preached JANUARY BAPTISM NAMES/BIRTHMONTH
ter board meeting
Sonia T. Stephens February
S
Corey White, September
Justin Walker, December
Lauchon Lewis, June
On January 4th, the fi rst Wednesday of the year, seven sons of Antioch Baptist Church North delivered Amanda Fleming, June The Mid-Winter Board night.
messages on the fi rst seven sayings of Christ as recorded in the Bible. Here’s a brief synopsis: R Nicholas Foster, September meeting of the National Several members of An-
Chad Jones, August
Angels Thomas, February Baptist Convention USA, tioch Baptist Church North
Min. John Byrdsell devil “has a way of making poison look good.” Jesus came Camryn Edwards, October Inc. convened in Nashville, serve as offi cers in the NBC
Sarah Reynolds, June
Scripture: Luke 2:49 as part of God’s redemption plan to defeat sin and the devil, E Katie Brown, September TN, January 16-19 January. and were instrumental in
Sermon: At the age of 12, Jesus is in the Tem- and only through Him can we put the devil in his place.” Rachel Kelly, December Although a business meet- promoting Atlanta as the
Joshua Kelly, July
ple making His earthly right of passage into Sherita Ward, July ing to update the member- gathering place for the
manhood, “putting away childish things in his Jacuez Ward, August ship and provide infor- 2012 Annual Session.
humanity” and fully acknowledging that he is “the Messiah Min. Ken Jelks B Kimmera Weldon, September
and He has a heavenly agenda, being obedient to His Father. Scripture: Matthew 4:7 Blair Kearns, January mation about upcoming Plan now to participate
“We cannot forget about our Father’s business becoming Sermon: The devil “went to Bible Study and Cameron Kearns, September events, it is a high time of September 3rd – 7th, 2012,
entangled with the things of the world; we can’t ‘mind our came out with a portion of God’s Word and JANUARY CHRISTEN EXPERIENCE worship and praising God when the NBC will be in
own business’; we, too, must be about our Father’s business used it to tempt Jesus; his agenda was to get M Yolanda L. Walker, December with worship services from Antioch’s backyard at the
Glynna Walker, March
and follow the ‘must call;’ we must tell others about the re- Jesus to prove Himself.” Trying to copy Jesus by saying “it Nigel Walker, February early morning until late World Congress Center.
deeming love of Christ.” is written,” the devil quoted Psalm 9:12 to Jesus, but he left Leander Greenwood II, August
out verse 11 that lets us know that Jesus [and we] are on Brenda Graves, September
Elmer Sapp Jr., July
God’s agenda,” which means that God’s got a good things Mt. Hermon Association
Laqretta Reynolds January
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Min. Craig Johnson in store for us if we will follow Jesus’s example and not re-
Scripture: Matthew 3:15 spond to the devil but simply stand on God’s word. TOTAL OF 25 FELLOWSHIPPED IN JANUARY Mission Institute held
Sermon: Jesus, who was sinless, came to John THERE WAS NO BAPTISM IN THE MONTHS OF
to be baptized “in order for Jesus to identify M FEBRUARY AND MARCH
Himself with you and with me. Since Jesus Min. Eddie Bright Antioch Baptist Church all in attendance. The insti-
APRIL BAPTISM NAMES
was willing to identify with us, we defi nitely should be will- Scripture: Matthew. 4:17 NAME/BIRTHMONTH North was well represented tute was held at Springfi eld
ing to identify with Him.” An outward symbol of an inward Sermon: Repentance is to return to God sor- Gina Clines, September at the Mt. Hermon Associa- Missionary Baptist Church,
cleansing, Jesus said about baptism, “suffer it to be so now.” rowfully about sin you have committed. You Nijia Robinson, February tion Mission Institute held where the Rev. Arthur Car-
Johnny Bonner, November
For each believer it is time to “live right, now; walk right, will never acknowledge a need to be fi xed if Jadon Wooten, November in late March. son is pastor.
now; get right with God, now.” you don’’t acknowledge that you’ve been broken. “If we come Jacquelyn Grimes, June Sis. Francene Coleman, Classes for children, lay
to God without a request [to be forgiven], we’re likely to Brittany Melton, October
D Carl Melton, August coordinator of Antioch’s men and women, and min-
leave without an answer,” and Satan will convince us that
Elijah Lewis, September Missionary Ministries; Sis. sters were designed to give
Min. Kelvin Turner God does not hear our prayers. We are not worthy of God’s Myah Williams, February
Scripture: Matt. 4:4 mercy, but He is just to forgive, and “repentance is soul Eli V. Washington, February Brigitte Hill, director of everyone a more in-depth
Sermon: The devil tempted Jesus, trying to healing.” E EkEirraic B Booddyy, ,D Jaenceumarbyer Christian Education, Moth- biblical understanding of
get Him to satisfy a natural need by super- Angela Turner, January ers Harris, Eunice Harri- mission and ways to incor-
natural means. While many people “will do Ivan Walker, January son, and Frances Miles, and porate mission into each
the wrong things to satisfy a natural need,” Jesus teaches Min. Willie Rockward APRIL CHRISTEN EXPERIENCE Sis. Francine Reeves were ministry in the church.
through example that God will supply all our needs if we Scripture: Matthew 4:19 D NAMES / BIRTHMONTH
have faith. “When we know a storm is coming, we rush to Sermon: This verse has to parts: the follow- Davida Haynes, August
Cleve Taylor, July
the store to buy bread and milk;” when God saw the storm ing process and the making process. Our only Ron Baker, November ANTIOCH FAMILY!
of sin in the Garden of Eden that would shut man up in hell purpose is to follow Jesus, not to think. Be- Tony Johnson, May
forever, through His Son, Jesus Christ, He sent us “the bread lliievers are to follow in the steps of Christ and not make up D Terrence Lee, October Proud of the job you do or
Anita Jackson, April
of life and living water because He knew milk would spoil.” their own way. Sometimes God has to “cut you, prune you, Michael Jackson, December want to nominate your sister or
and pluck you up” from the weeds. “The following is in you Fred Mitchell, November brother in Christ to be featured
and me; He’ll do the making.” God has given us all some- Andric Copeland, March
Quiana Hood, May in an upcoming issue of The
Min. Scott Copeland thing to do. “When you’re fi shing, you only have to cast the A Jessica Hardwick, April
Scripture: Matthew 4:10 net; God’s the hook, line, and sinker; He’ll catch [men], reel Okera Hanhaw, April Church At Antioch? E-mail your
Sermon: From Genesis to Revelation, the dev- them in, and clean them.” story idea to Sis. Gracie Staples
TOTAL OF 26 FELLOWSHIPPED IN APRIL
il is busy, and if one is not careful, he will give
at [email protected].
the devil more power than he deserves. The
Source: Sis. Bonita Hammond
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Antioch Baptist Church North • Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Church At Antioch
Spotlighting Antioch Scholarship recipients Continued from cover: 7:45AM Service
Scholarship Ministry makes annual appeal for support something happens to this der, we’re grateful to God you’d think the caterpillar
little animal.” for you and the blessing were better off in the co-
More than 50 Antioch Bap- awarded to members, said Sis. did – give.” Alpha Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha With that, Weaver, a psy- you have been on all our coon.
tist Church North students and Wendolyn Harding. This year, Harding said, mem- and Omega Psi Phi fraternities
chologist by trade and long- lives here at Antioch and “It could go anywhere,”
their families benefi t each year Harding said during a schol- bers of Delta Sigma Theta So- accepted.
time member of Antioch beyond.” she said. “It could do what-
from donations made through arship observance March 11 rority issued a challenge for In this issue, we highlighht
Baptist Church North, Noting that the Women’s ever it wanted.”
the Scholarship Ministry. that the love of God that dwells other greeks to join them in three students who’ve benefi t-
launched into a stirring Division’s focus for the past But once enveloped, it
Last year, some $40,000 was in us, “compels us to do what he their giving. The Alpha Kappa ed from the ministry:
message encouraging the quarter was on the impor- seems like its movement is
congregants to allow the tance of transformation, restricted, that it is impris-
Kia C. Andrews
Holy Spirit time it needs to she drew inspiration from oned.
Dr. Margaret Weaver
Kia C. Andrews, a student at tion Technology. from top company’s including do its work and transform 2 Corinthians 5:17: “There- “So it is with us when God
Georgia Institute of Technol- In the summer of 2010, Kia Sun Trust, IBM and Chick-fi l-a. them. fore if any man be in Christ, has us in his spiritual co- the temptation to settle for
ogy, is well on her way to ac- studied at Tianjin University Kia, 20, attributes her suc- Early in her remarks, he is a new creature: old coon, when he is trying to reformation.
complishing her goals. and Shanghai Jiao Tong Uni- cess to her parents and Weaver said it has been things are ways away; be- transform us,” Sis. Weaver Reformation means be-
The daughter of Mr. & Mrs. versity in China. While there church family. A member of an honor for more than 30 hold all things are made new.” said. “We may desire to ing renovated or improved
James Andrews and the she studied Mandarin Chinese Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, years to call the Rev. Cam- Weaver told the congre- do what we used to do but upon but transformation
granddaughter of Angel Ann and completed course work in Inc., she is running for Vice eron Alexander her pastor. gation that there comes a something inside says do it means being changed at
Taylor, she is working on a Electronic Commerce. President of Georgia Tech’s “I thank God for the im- time in the life of a cater- God’s way.” your foundation.
Bachelor of Science Degree in She has interned at AT&T Student Government Associa- pact of his ministry on my pillar when a silk-like sub- Weaver said that being “There’s nothing wrong
Business Administration with and regularly communicates tion. life, on Antioch Baptist stance envelops it until it transformed by God may be with reformation but, if you
a concentration in Informa- with industry professionals Church North and beyond,” forms a cocoon. challenging and uncomfort- have a choice, be ye trans-
she said. “And Mrs. Alexan- At fi rst glance, she said, able, but hold on and resist formed,” she said.
William Smalls
William Smalls, 21, is mak- A member of the Alpha Phi decisions.
Continued from cover: 11:00AM Service
ing his mark at Albany State Alpha Fraternity Inc., he is It was through Smalls’ in-
University. perhaps best known on cam- volvement in the “Each One mation begins with an hon- ample women want to fol- But she said this is not
A business management pus for founding Operation Reach One” program, that he
est assessment of our lives low. about us.
major, he is captain of the Phitness, a community ser- realize his talent in reach-
and is carried out by the Sis. Alexander is leader of There “has been a warfare
Albany State baseball team vice partnership that teaches ing out to youth to promote
Holy Spirit, who changes us the Women’s Division. between God and Satan
and the reigning MVP of the young elementary students healthy living through healthy
SIAC conference and all SIAC the importance of having a eating and getting regular ex- into the image of Christ. Booker is a Sunday School since creation,” Sis. Booker
shortstop. healthy body and making good ercise. “In order to be trans- teacher and indicated she said. “I suggest you chose
formed, we must fi rst real- is more comfortable in that God’s side.”
Ronald Wilbur ize that we have some is- role than as a speaker. Then moving to 2Corin-
sues,” said Booker, drawing Hence, she said, she thians, she explained the Sis. Janetta Booker
A 2008 graduate of North less,” he said. District and Regional Compe-
Cobb High School, Ronald Wil- While at UK, Wilbur has titions. Amens. “I don’t care who viewed the opportunity great unveiling about which reveal who we really are so
bur will soon graduate from trained to sing all types of mu- He is now president and you are. I don’t care what handed her as a teach- the Apostle Paul wrote. that others will see God’s
the University of Kentucky but sic including classical, opera, founding member of the Un- status you hold. There is ing moment, a time to talk “Transformation moves work in us.
no one there will soon forget and musical theater. He has dergraduate Vocal Communi-
still something in your life about “change, changes from I and me to He,” Sis. “It is not how good I am
him. been a featured soloist in vari- ty, president of the University
that needs to be cleaned and changed” that in this Booker said. “He is my sal- that witnesses to the reality
Wilbur, son of Michelle Bak- ous oratorio works; held roles of Kentucky Men’s Choir, and
er, has been able to do things in the such theatre’s produc- a senior member of the UK up.” instance spanned both the vation. He is my morning of Jesus,” she said.
he never thought possible, he tions as Romeo et Juliette, Chorale. Before launching into her Old and New Testaments. star. He is my battle ax.” By taking off the veil
said recently, thanks to An- Pirates of Penzance, Porgy This summer Wilbur plans to remarks, Booker thanked She began in Genesis, es- To get to that point, that hides our weaknesses,
tioch’s scholarship ministry and Bess; and participated in for the Francis Arnold South attend the Brevard, N.C., Mu- Pastor Cameron Alexander tablishing our sin problem Booker said that we must Booker said people get to
and the grace of God. the ensembles of La Boheme, Musicianship Award and is sic Institute, which provides
for being a strong leader and the changes we often study God’s word, our in- see Jesus.
“As I near to the end of my Lucia di Lammermoor, and a fi nalist in the Mid-South young musicians the oppor-
undergraduate career, I know Cavelleria Rusticana. division of the National Asso- tunity to strengthen and use and his wife, Sis. Barbara go through because of bad structions to get from here She said, “Let him change
the opportunities are end- In 2011, he was nominated ciation of Teacher’s of Singing their musical talents. Alexander, for being an ex- choices. to heaven; and be willing to your life.”
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