Men’s Day BREAKING THROUGH TO BECOME KINGDOM MEN

March 15, 2015

   

Our  Vision    

We  are  a  maturing,  Christ-­‐centered  ministry  building  and  rebuilding  lives  by  connecting  people  to  Jesus  through  discipleship,  stewardship,  relationship  and  fellowship.  

   

Morning  Star  Baptist  Church  154  Winters  Lane  

Catonsville,  Maryland  21228  (410)  747-­‐3417  

 BISHOP  DWAYNE  C.  DEBNAM,  PASTOR  

   

1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God – this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the

patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will. ~Romans 12:1-2

Message From Our Pastor  This has been an extraordinary season in the life of Morning Star. Not

only have we made major steps toward the fulfillment of our vision but

we have also begun to see the men have even greater impact in the life of

the church. The men of MSBC are not only participating in ministry but

they are leading ministries. Our Men’s Ministry is growing and it’s

because we have a group of brothers who are taking ownership to what

God has given to them.

As we consider the growth of the men of MSBC, I am excited to know

that they are the ones who are desiring to do more not only by suggestion,

but by craving. And so for this reason, I applaud the brothers who lead

our Men’s Ministries as well as those who participate in what is becoming

a ministry of major impact. On this day that we celebrate the men, they

have made it clear that honor is due. The choir stand is filled with men,

our male Ushers are escorting us into the temple of God and throughout

the sanctuary are men who are thirsty for the will of God. Men of MSBC,

I applaud you!

We welcome to our pulpit today, Pastor Darron McKinney, Bishop James

Nelson and Pastor Rod Hairston, 3 brothers who I know will rightly divide the word of God. I thank

them for taking leave of their pulpits to come and share with us today! Now let’s worship!!!

7:30AM REV. DR.

DARRON D. MCKINNEY, SR

(Macedonia Baptist Church)

Rev. Dr. Darron D. McKinney, Sr. serves as the 6th

Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church of Baltimore City. Prior to accepting the call to Macedonia Baptist Church of Baltimore City, he served as Assistant Pastor at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church-Westwood in Memphis, Tennessee, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. James L. Netters. Rev. McKinney completed his undergraduate studies at Lane College in Jackson, TN. While at Lane College, he served as Vice- President for the Beta Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., June 2, 2012. Dr. McKinney Sr. received his Doctor of Ministry Degree at United Theological Seminary in Dayton Ohio. Dr. McKinney’s emphasis, while at United, was Prophetic Preaching for the Black Church in the 21st Century. His Doctoral thesis is: A Call to Prophetic Preaching: Rediscovering the Role and Responsibility of the African American Preaching Tradition. On April 4, 2013 he was inducted into the prestigious Martin Luther King Jr. Board of Preachers of Morehouse College. He also serves as an Executive Board Member of the Hampton University Ministers Conference. He is a Chaplain for the Baltimore County Police and Fire Departments. He serves as a Principal for Community Churches for Community Development and Trinity Development Strategies. Among all the gifts and talents with which God has blessed Rev. Dr. McKinney Sr., none is more meaningful and fulfilling to him than Pastoral Ministry. He is very sensitive to the spiritual needs

of individuals, and therefore focuses his ministry primarily, but not exclusively, toward persons who are hurting—not only in the church, but throughout the community in which he serves. Rev. McKinney Sr. seeks to empower and uplift all humanity through the life-changing, uncompromising Word of God. Rev. Dr. Darron D. McKinney Sr. is married to the love of his life, Mrs. BillieJo McKinney and they have been blessed with three beautiful children, Diamond and Darron Jr. and Brayden.

9:30AM

BISHOP JAMES NELSON (Destiny Christian Church)

Reverend James Nelson, Jr. has the

spirit of David, “A man after God’s own heart”. His love and admiration for God is visible, through his preaching, his worship, and his praise. God has rested upon him the ability to take listeners with him through the scriptures, causing the Word of God to leap from the pages to minister healing, deliverance, and a convicting word that changes lives forever. God is using his ministry to change the lives of people around the world. Reverend Nelson has traveled extensively for over nineteen years, speaking in conferences and churches. He has been blessed to travel both nationally and internationally. Africa, Great Britain, West Indies and the Caribbean are just a few of the places God has opened doors for him to minister. Reverend Nelson successfully served five years as Pastor in Maryland, under the leadership of his father, Bishop James Nelson, Sr. founder and presiding Prelate of World Assemblies of Restoration. Under this leadership, he was International Youth Director and District Overseer

OUR GUEST PREACHERS

for multiple churches. Under God’s leading, Pastor Nelson founded and became Visionary of “The Refreshing Conference”. A conference to unify, strengthen and refresh the neighboring churches and Pastors of the Eastern Shore of Maryland. This conference promoted healing, encouragement and the spirit of oneness to the Pastors, Pastors’ Wives and the surrounding Body of Christ. In 2004, Elder Nelson heard the voice of God and transitioned his family from Maryland to North Carolina to study and serve under the leadership of Bishop Joby and Pastor Sheryl Brady. There, he served as part of the Ministry Team at the River Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. This God ordained union provided healing, strength and motivation for Reverend Nelson and his family. Upon completion of his assignment at The River, God re-directed his footsteps and relocated Reverend Nelson and his family back to Maryland to go forward in God’s purpose and destiny. Reverend Nelson served as the Assistant Pastor of The Empowerment Temple in Baltimore, Maryland where Dr. Jamal Harrison-Bryant is the Senior Pastor. As God’s divine providence would have it that was not the final phase of ministry for him. Upon the closing moments of 2007, God began to speak to Pastor Nelson about birthing a ministry of his own. In April after faithfully serving and working to help facilitate others’ visions, Pastor Nelson successfully launched Destiny Christian Church. God has already shown Destiny Church great favor and has blessed them substantially. Reverend Nelson is married to the beautiful Wendy Renee. He is the proud father of three lovely children, James III, Jade Milan and Imani.

11:30AM PASTOR

RODERICK HAIRSTON (Messiah

Community Church)

Pastor Rod Hairston is a dedicated husband to his wife Sheri, father of four, and shepherd with a commitment to helping people experience the transforming power of God in their lives and families. He’s excited to help people discover their worth and to walk in God’s amazing purpose for their lives, through a growing faith in Jesus Christ. As the founding pastor of Messiah Community Church, Pastor Rod passionately engages people with practical teaching and encourages people to live authentic lives that make a difference. He believes a healthy and vibrant church community that emphasizes clear biblical teaching, emotional wholeness, and gracious community is the best way to transform lives. Of all the places one can go, church should be the most creative, excellent, and exciting, place in the community. A graduate of Va. Tech, Pastor Rod served 14 seasons as team chaplain of the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens, earning two Super Bowl rings. With a passion for building men, he speaks regularly at NCAA & NFL team gatherings, men’s & marriage conferences, and corporate leadership meetings nation-wide. He is the author of Cover Her, a book written to inspire men of all ages to provide a safe place for the ladies in their lives, physically, emotionally, spiritually, and financially.

Our  Men’s  Ministry  is  committed  to  helping  men  understand  they  were  created  in  God’s  image  for  a  purpose:  to  embrace  and  walk  in  God’s  will  for  their  lives  and  to  strive  for  Godly  holiness.  The  ministry   is   focused   on  helping  brothers   learn  what   it  means   to   love  as  Christ   loved,   to  grow   in  Christ,   and   to   serve   as   Christ   served.   Weekly,   the   ministry   hosts   a   men’s   prayer   service.  Throughout   the   month,   a   variety   of   practical   and   relational   building   sessions   and   activities  focused  on  empowering  brothers  as  they  follow  Christ  are  hosted  as  well.    Join  the  ministry  each  Tuesday  from  6:00pm-­‐7:00pm  for  Men  in  Prayer  and  from  7:00pm-­‐8:00pm  a  Men’s  Only  Bible  Study.  

OUR YOUNG ADULTS ARE ON THE MOVE If you’re between the ages of 18 and 35, our Young Adult and College Ministries need you to:

§ Consider becoming a part of the NEW Young Adult and College Ministry Leadership Teams. Find out more by attending our upcoming information and strategy sessions set for Tuesday, March 24th and 31st at 6:30 p.m. at the Security Boulevard Location.

§ Provide your ideas and suggestions to enhance our programs aimed at College Students and Young Adults. If you have suggestions, please plan to attend one of the meetings or you can email our Young Adult Minister, Sammie Dow, at sdow@msbcministries.org.

§ Plan to attend our Young Adult/College Ministry Open Mic Night set for April 17th at 7:00 p.m. at the Security Boulevard Location. We also have “openings for the mic.” Email Minister Sammie at sdow@msbcministries.org to sign up.

AN EVENING OF PRAYER Please join the Intercessory Prayer Ministry for worship, prayer and teaching on Friday, March 20, 2015 at 6:30pm to 10:00pm at the church for An Evening of Prayer. Never Give Up, Never Give In

Cancer Support Ministry Welcomes Dr. Harvinder Singh From The

University of Maryland School of Medicine For their regular meeting on

Tuesday, March 24th at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Singh is an expert in the area of

Colon Rectal Cancers The meeting will be held at Morning Star Baptist

Church, 154 Winters Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228

SPRING FLING ON THE FARM Our Children’s Ministry Wants To See You At The Spring Fling On The Farm on Saturday, March 28th from Noon – 4:00 p.m. Guests can look forward to carnival rides, egg hunts, and visits with the Easter Bunny, paintball, and a petting zoo and bunny trail hayrides. It all happens at Crumland Farm in Frederick. Tickets are $10.00 (which includes admission and transportation). Chaperones are also needed for this event. Visit the information table in the lobby to purchase tickets and learn more about how you can help.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY On March 28th – our Professional Development Ministry will host career workshops at our Security Boulevard Location. Pre-register for sessions on Career Basics – resume writing, interviewing, job hunting with social media and networking and, Career Planning - career assessment, self-esteem, time management and entrepreneurship. Sessions are free and will happen from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Find out more information by calling the Church at (410) 747-3417 or email the Team at professionaldevelopmentministry@yahoo.com. Attention New Members: Don’t forget, New Member Classes are held each Tuesday, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. If you are unable to attend class on Tuesday, there is another option. Our Super Saturday Classes are held once a month on the 4th Saturday from 9:00am to 12:00 noon. For more information about classes, please contact Elder Diane Duckett at (410) 265-7460 ext. 112 or dduckett@msbcministries.org.

Time Ministry Event Location SUNDAY, MARCH 15th

MEN’S DAY 8:45AM, 10:45AM, 12:45PM 8:45AM, 10:45AM, 12:45PM

New Members’ Enrollment Children’s Ministry Spring Fling on The Farm Registration

Classroom 1 Lobby

MONDAY, MARCH 16th 6:00PM 6:00PM 6:00PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 7:00PM 7:30PM

Diaconate Ministry Generational Ministry Youth Ministry Volunteers Meeting Children’s Ministry Volunteers Meeting Silent Voices ABC Spirit of David

Chapel Security Blvd. Security Blvd. Security Blvd. Security Blvd. Multipurpose Room Security Blvd.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17th 12:00PM 6:00PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM

Mid-Day Manna Men in Prayer New Members Class GHA Deaf Ministry Wedding Ministry Training Men’s Bible Study All Choirs Levitical

Security Blvd. Chapel Security Blvd. (Room 107) Security Blvd. Classroom 2 Classroom 3, Sanctuary Classroom 1 Sanctuary Chapel

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18th 6:00AM 11:30AM 12:30PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 8:00PM

Devotional Call Wednesday in the Word (Mid-Day) Puppet Ministry Wednesday in the Word (Adults) Wednesday in the Word (Youth) Wednesday in the Word (Children) Band Rehearsal

Conference Call Sanctuary Chapel Sancturay Chapel Multipurpose Room Sanctuary

THURSDAY, MARCH 19th 9:30AM 6:30PM 6:30PM 7:00PM

Admin Staff Training – Closed Meeting GBF 5 Star Ministry Ambassador Team Connections Ministry

Chapel Security Blvd. Classroom 1 Security Blvd. Conference Room

FRIDAY, MARCH 20th 6:30PM Deaf Ministry Classroom 2

SATURDAY, MARCH 21st 7:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 10:30AM 12:00PM 1:00PM 2:00PM

Intercessory Prayer GHA Family Life Conference Officers in Training All Choirs Associate Ministers Meeting Levitical Choir Joseph Eldridge Chorale Rehearsal

Sanctuary Security Blvd. Security Blvd. Security Blvd. Sanctuary Chapel Sanctuary Chapel

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