Future Site of the Vision Center

The Paul

Monthly Newsletter of the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church

VOLUME II, ISSUE 7 JULY 2014

Our Mission Statement Matthew 28:18-20

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, a community of

called, born again, and baptized followers of Jesus

Christ, stands on the Word of God and proclaims

God’s truth through ministry, education, fellowship,

and worship in order to build the Kingdom of God.

Our Vision Statement Habakkuk 2:1-4 & Romans 12: 1-2

To spiritually educate, evangelize, and expand

individuals, families, and communities in a holistic

manner.

New Church Business Office Hours

Wednesday/Thursday - 9:30 AM—2:30 PM

Business Office Closed Monday, Tuesday, and Friday

*Office skilled Volunteers needed on Tuesday

Pastoral Counseling/Advisement Appointments

Wednesday between 10:30 AM—1:00 PM

Thursday between 10:30 AM—1:00 PM

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Benevolence Fund (Assistance) Requests

Community-At-Large are received Wednesday &

Thursday between 10 AM – 2PM with approved

Distributions will be on the following Wednesday.

Membership request are received 24/7 by calling the

church office or speaking directly to your Deacon for

further instruction.

Our Senior Pastor and First Lady

Rev. Shawn L. & Mrs. Rosalind G. Buckhanan

Email: office@spmbcsv.com

Web: www.spmbcsv.com

Face book: TheVisionCenterSV

Office: 520-458-5809 Fax: 520-458-3050

Our 2014 Church Theme: A Pastor & People:

“Focused on a Flourishing Future through Faith, Fasting, & Fellowship”

Scriptural Foundation: Jeremiah 29:11; Habakkuk 2:1-4; Matthew 17:21;

and Hebrews 10:25 and 11:1 (KJV/NLT)

Gloria a Dios! Ehre sei Gott !

Glory to God!

utukufu kwa mungu!

하나님 께 영광

INSIDE THIS EDITION Church Covenant

Ministry Opportunities to help you Grow!

First Things First for Children 0 –5

The Global Leadership Summit

Overflow Parking

Child Care Resources & Referral

Father’s Day a Blessing

What is Independence Day?

Summer Youth Enrichment Program

Jail & Prison Ministry Volunteers

Vacation Bible School—Coming Soon!

Usher Ministry Recruitment now Open

Christ loves Children

Christ encourages us all

Vision Center—Fundraiser

Dribble for Cancer

Missions Conference—Shiloh

Office Hours Adjusted at Church

Custodian Position Available

Congregational Hymn, page 12

Children’s Church Volunteers Needed

Hymn Festival—St. Andrews

Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Here!

Behavioral Health Care Crisis Hotline

African American Community Summit

St. Paul Food Pantry feeds the Hungry

Welcome Home College Students

Visit our website at: www.spmbcvsv.com

Every temptation is an opportunity to

do good. “God blesses the people who

patiently endure testing. Afterward

they will receive the crown of life that

God has promised to those who love

Him.” James 1:12 (NLT)

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Come Let Us Worship the Lord, Our Maker!

Order of Worship Services

10 AM

*Call to Worship – Psalm 150

*Congregational Reading(s) Our Mission and Vision Statements or

Reading of the Church Covenant

every 1st Sunday (Communion Sunday)—in Unison

Congregational Hymn “Love Lifted Me”- John 3:16

Call for Prayer Requests

Praise and Worship Service

Testimony Period, *Scripture Reading, & **Prayer

1st Sunday Deacon’s Ministry/Praise & Worship

2nd Sunday Deacon’s Ministry/Praise & Worship

3rd Sunday Children and Youth Ministry

4th Sunday Men’s Ministry

Welcome Our First-Time Visitors & Weekly Ministry Emphasis & Announcements

Sis. Sharetha or J’Kayla Davis

Worship through Giving Luke 6:38 Ushers/Deacons

Purple=Tithes/Offering; Box=KBM; Jug=Change4Change;

Gold=Benevolence and Red=Special)

Children’s Church—2nd Floor (except 3rd Sunday)

Worship through Music & Dance 1st Sunday Mass Choir & Praise and Worship Team

2nd Sunday Praise and Worship Team

3rd Sunday Mass Choir & Dance Ministry

4th Sunday Male Chorus

Worship through the Spoken Word Pastor Shawn L. Buckhanan or Associate In Ministry

Invitation to Accept Christ/Membership

Associate in Ministry

Observations/Benediction Please no unnecessary walking during the worship

services. Please help us create an atmosphere for

worship.

Please silence your cell phone, if you haven't already done

so. Also, water fountains and restrooms are located in the

rear of the Sanctuary. Ushers are available to assist you as

needed.

Monthly Financial Stewardship Report for:

June 2014

II Corinthians 9:7 & Malachi 3:8-10

New Monthly Budget Amount—$8,400.00 (as of 6/1/14)

Actual Amount Received—10,791.15

Tithe or First Fruits—It’s all biblical! How do you give ?

Give as you have prospered

Information provided by Church Treasurer - Bro. Jeff Baker

Finance Team: SPMBC is looking for volunteers who would

like to join the finance team by starting out as an once a month

collections counter. Come out and become a part of the solu-

tion. If interested please contact the church office.

Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure,

pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men

give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete

withal it shall be measured to you again.

The Bible

Keep Your Eyes on Jesus!

We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion

who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy

awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its

shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside

God’s throne.

Hebrews 12:2 (NLT)

Next BAPTISM TIME! Sunday, July 13, 2014

Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Individuals who have accepted Christ and will be Baptized on at SV Baptist Church at 5:00 PM. Baptism candidates must attend a class. Please annotate your calendar. All baptism can-didates are required to complete their Baptism class no later than one full week prior to their desired time of baptism. Any questions/ concerns call the church office, 458-5809. Blessings , Associate Pastor Arthur Lee Parson, Coordinator

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CHURCH COVENANT (to be read on first Sunday in lieu of Mission & Vision Statement)

Leader: Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior, and on the profession

of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, we do now in the presence of

God, angels, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body, in Christ.

Congregation: We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement

of this Church, in knowledge, holiness, and comfort; to promote it’s prosperity and spirituality; to sustain it’s worship, ordinances,

discipline and doctrine; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, the relief of

the poor, and the spread of the gospel through all nations.

Leader: We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our

kindred and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements; and exem-

plary in our deportment; to avoid all tattling, backbiting, and excessive anger; to abstain from the sale and use of intoxicating drink

as a beverage and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Savior.

Congregation: We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember each other in prayer; to aid each other

in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense; but always

ready for reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Savior to secure it without delay.

Leader: We moreover engage that when we remove from this place we will, as soon as possible, unite with some other church,

where we can carry out the spirit of this Covenant and the principles of God’s Word.

All: And now unto Him who brought again from the dead, Our Lord Jesus, be the Power and Glory forever. Amen

Senior Pastor talks about the Vision Center Progress

Its time to get re-connected or

connect yourself to the ministry

of building a place for commu-

nity and worship on the new

property located at 333 N.

Carmichael. How can we count

on you? The building will be connected to the community

when the believers get connected in the church—Amen! .

This is your day to decide to help or not? Lets Go!!!

Our Mission—St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church a commu-

nity of called, born again, and baptized followers of Jesus

Christ, stands on the word of God and proclaims God's truth

through ministry, education, fellowship and worship in order

to build the Kingdom of God. (Adopted 4/12/08).

Our Company Overview—The Vision Center is St. Paul's pri-

mary facility to facilitate a master planned program that will rally

the residents of Sierra Vista & Vicinity, with an emphasis on the

West End of the city, to promote Asset Based Community Devel-

opment in partnership with other civic, social, and faith based

organizations in compliance with EEO and Affirmative Action

guidelines. Although the church will take the lead in organizing

the activities in the Vision Center, it will rely heavily on the ac-

tive participation of the community-at-large to suggest the on-

going, life changing, and impacting programs to generate per-

sonal and neighborhood transformation.

Our Description—The Vision Center which will be located at

333 N. Carmichael Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ is a community based

project being headed by St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. The

Vision Center will be a multi-purpose building that will provide

support and mentorship to the children and young adults of the

community particularly in the economically challenge Westend

of Sierra Vista, AZ. This support will be given in a safe and se-

cure environment. Contributions are needed and welcomed!

Meet Our

Associates In Ministry/Training

Updated 2/15/14

(AIM)

1. Pastor Shawn L. Buckhanan

2. Rev. Arthur Lee Parson

3. Rev. John C. Turner

4. Rev. Joyce D. Dove

5. Rev. Marjorie E. Haynes

6. Rev. James V. Haynes

7. Rev. Robert E. Stroder

8. Rev. Michele Cotton

9. Rev. David A. Jones

10. Rev. Andres Portela I

11. Rev. Craig Solomon

12. Rev. Allen Mayes—Germany

Thinking About My Purpose

Community requires commitment.

“We understand what love is when we

realize that Christ gave his life for us.

That means we must give our lives for

other believers.”

I John 3:16 (GW)

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Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School provides an opportunity to teach persons who may not be reached through the tradi-tional Sunday School or other regular structured Bible Study or church service. Vacation Bible School provides an opportunity to teach persons who may not be reached through the tradi-tional Sunday School or other regular structured Bible Study or church service. This year's theme is THE AMAZING ROAD TRIP, Discovering What God Has For Me. Motto: iDiscover! Theme: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares The Lord , "plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 Everyone is invited to join us on this summer's road trip to be held:

21 - 25 July 2014

Monday thru Thursday 6:00 - 8:00P and Friday 5:30 - 8:30P

Stay tuned as we continue making plans for this year's journey.

Please go to www.spmbcsv.com to register!

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Contact

“Hymns Thru Your Life!”

7th

Annual Community

Hymn Festival

Join other hymn-lovers and lift your voice in praise toGod as we sing a variety of sacred music accompanied

by a volunteer choir, pipe organ, piano and brass

There is no charge for this event. For additional information contact Maryann Hockstad at

456-5555 or Rebecca Williams at 234-0888

There will be two rehearsals for those wishing to sing

10 am to noon

Saturday, September 13

and

Saturday, September 20

For additional information contact Maryann Hockstad

at 520-456-5555 or Rebecca Williams at 234-0888.

Children’s Church available during Sunday Morning

Worship Service for

Children ages 4-11

Please volunteer for

one of the following

Sundays

1st, 2nd, 4th, or 5th

See Pastor Michele Cotton, Children Director

Congratulations to

Lynell Scott-Moxley

for completing her training to become an

Assistant Hospital Chaplain at the Sierra

Vista Regional Health Center.

She will represent St. Paul on this team and

we are very proud to have her as a ministry

partner.

Ray Bingham, Hospital Chaplain

Shawn L. Buckhanan, Senior Pastor

St. Paul welcomes back Mother Jacquelyn Buckhanan

of Albuquerque, NM, and all of the students from col-

lege.

Mother Buckhanan will be relocating to Sierra Vista

soon to live near her son and daughter, Pastor & First

Lady Buckhanan. Your prayers are requested during

this transition.

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Our Few Housekeeping & Church Etiquette things for our visitors, and reminders for our members:

In respect to the House of God, our Senior Pastor request that there be

Parking of your vehicle—In order to prevent vehicle accidents before, during, or after service, we ask that you do not parallel park behind

another vehicle, and please adhere to the “no parking zone” at all times;

No cell phone calls or text messaging sounds during worship. Please place on silent or turn-off;

No food, drink (including bottled water), gum chewing, or eating in the Sanctuary. A water fountain and, both men and women’s restrooms,

is located in the rear of the church and may be accessed at Your convenience. Water is provided for those speaking,

Babies. Parents please make sure used diapers are properly disposed of. A changing table is located on the 2nd floor in the computer Lab

(temporary location) for your convenience.

Lastly, our Ushers’ Ministry is here to assist; please let them know if you need anything while in this House of Worship.

Questions, Comments, and Thoughts about how to create a better atmosphere for worship are always welcomed and may be submit-

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NO MINISTRY MEETINGS DURING THE MONTHS OF JULY & AUGUST

WED July 8 & 22 Praise Dance Ministry Sanctuary 6:00P

SAT July 16 Kids of the Kingdom Sanctuary 6:30P

Day Weekly Ministry Opportunities Room/Loc. ____ Time

MON Narcotics Anonymous Weekly Meeting Fellowship Hall 6:30P

TUE Noon Day Prayer & Bible Study Fellowship Hall 11:30A/Noon

Evening Prayer & Bible Study Sanctuary 6:30P/7:00P

Forerunners Outreach Min. Bible Lesson Nursery 4:00P

THU Narcotics Anonymous Weekly Meeting Fellowship Hall 6:30P

FRI Jail Ministry (Bisbee County) Bisbee County Jail 3:30P

FRI (4th Friday) Forerunners Outreach Min. Bible Lesson Fellowship Hall 4:00P

SAT Intercessory Prayer Sanctuary 7:00A

Music Ministry – As Assigned Sanctuary 9:00A—Noon

Music Ministry—As Assigned Sanctuary 6:30P—9:00P

Christian Men’s NA Open Recovery Mtg. Fellowship Hall 6:00P

SUN Sunday school (for all ages) As Assigned 8:45A

Morning Worship Sanctuary 10:00A

Children’s Church (ages 4-11) 2nd Floor 10:30A

SUN (3rd Sunday) Prison Ministry (Mohave/Papago Unit) Fry’s Parking Lot 4:30 P

CURRENT MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

JULY Calendar of Events (According to the Church Office)

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U R Invited to attend ~Sunday school at 8:45 AM—9:45 AM

Classes for Children to Adults are offered

Rev. Marjorie E. Haynes, Superintendent

Teachers are being recruited at this time for all classes. If you are interested,

please see the Sunday School Superintendent.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Every Sunday Morning

Children’s Church & Youth & Adult Sunday School Teachers’ Needed

Ministry need! If you are gifted to work with Children between the ages of Birth to 3; 4-11; or 12-17, then your gifts are

needed. St. Paul Members we desperately need your help.

For More Information, please see

Pastor Buckhanan (Interim for Children’s Church) and/or Rev. Marjorie E. Haynes for Sunday School

Welcome to your Meeting Place

Current Narcotic Anonymous Meeting Schedules for SV & Vicinity

All Meetings at St. Paul—2nd Floor—Fellowship Hall

Monday - 6:30 PM at St. Paul (www.spmbcsv.com)

Tuesday - 12 Noon - St. Andrew - website: office@standrewsv.org

Tuesday - 7:30 PM - Good Neighbor Alliance Meeting Room - website: admin@shelter.org

Wednesday - 7:00 PM— Oscar Yrun Center - must go to center and sign up

Thursday - 5:30 PM at St. Paul

Friday - 7:30 PM (Closed Meeting) - St. Andrew Catholic Church

Saturday - 7:30 PM (Closed Meeting) - St. Andrew Catholic Church

Saturday—6 PM (Unofficial—Open Men’s Bible based NA Meeting) at St. Paul

Sunday - 3:00 PM - St. Andrew

We care about your recovery and God’s desire for you to live and not die.

I Corinthians 6:19 (NLT) - Don't you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to

you by God? You do not belong to yourself, ….

A church usher is a volunteer who acts as a greeter and guide in the church. An usher is often the first representative of the

congregation whom visitors encounter when entering a church, and he/she is responsible for conveying the best first

impression to people assembling for worship. See Sis Felicia Simpson for more information.

ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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Next Prayer Ministry T-Shirt Day:

Sunday, August 31st

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ST. PAUL FOOD PANTRY DRIVE—

HELP feed the Hungry via the St. Paul Food Pantry.

Open Tuesday—Thursday 10 AM—2 PM

Matthew 25:35-40 New Living Translation (NLT)

“For I was hungry, and you fed me….Then these

righteous ones will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever

see you hungry and feed you?....... When did we

ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?.... And

the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you

did it to one of the least of these my brothers and

sisters, you were doing it to me!’

It is suggested, as a family ministry, to remember those

less fortunate than you, by purchasing an item or two to

contribute to the food pantry when you do your grocery

shopping. Also, gift cards for $10 or less for a local gro-

cery store are great items for families needing milk, eggs,

meat, etc.

We are looking for a few good volunteers to help keep the

food pantry clean, current dates on contributions, etc.

For information see Sis. Barbara Wiggins

Food Pantry Ministry Volunteer

Turning Point Youth Facility Carmichael House

225 N. Carmichael Avenue ~Sierra Vista, AZ

has been approved for occupancy by the State of Arizona.

Pastor S. L. & First Lady Rosalind G. Buckhanan solicit

your prayers are they embark on a new ministry which

will now house the young men, between ages 14-17, that

God will give them to mentor, care for, and empower to

become all God desires for them to be.

Jeremiah 29:11

The opening of the youth facility

has eliminated the many parking

spaces we had access to use.

Please follow the signs for addi-

tional parking at our future site of

the Vision Center. We need some

members to train and then assist

our church with making sure our

members and guests are directed

to the overflow parking area at

At 333. N. Carmichael Avenue.

Thank you for your cooperation during this transition

JAIL & PRISON

MINISTRY HELP NEEDED!

Matthew 25:39 (NKJV) 39 Or

when did we see You sick, or in

prison, and come to You?’

Jail & Prison Ministry volunteers

needed. Training and Certifica-

tion is easy and the time spent with the incarcerated

community is well worth the time spent and is bibli-

cally rewarding.

If you are interested in volunteering, please call the

church office. If you do not get a confirmation of

your call and inquiry, please call again or speak to the

Senior Pastor. We need more help.

God Bless,

Pastor Shawn L. Buckhanan

Cenpatico® manages behavioral health pro-

grams that are among the most innovative in

the nation. We manage care through compre-

hensive service plans, which may include

goals involving employment, housing, educa-

tion, and social involvement. We support our

members with services, such as peer and fam-

ily support, that help keep them in their com-

munities.

For example, in Arizona, members have ac-

cess to coordinators and job coaches to help

obtain and maintain employment. We employ

a Peer Business Coach to work specifically

with people in recovery who wish to start their

own business.

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All articles and contributions to the Monthly edition of The Paul are due by the 3rd Monday of the month to office@spmbcsv.com

What A Friend We Have In Jesus, In everything present your request to God. Philippians 4:6

We made it easier for you to

find us now at:

The Vision Center SV

KBM - The building of the Vision Center

is an on-going efforts to erect a multi-

community building to meet the spiritual,

social and the Sierra Vista Community.

We are currently accepting donations to

support the building of this new facility.

Please place your contribution in the

Wooden Box located at the front of the

church, during the morning collection.

THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS

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The Paul

227 N. Carmichael Avenue

Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

What a friend we have in Jesus

All our sins and griefs to bear

What a privilage to carry

Ev'rything to God in prayer!

Oh, what peace we often forfeit

Oh, what needless pain we bear

All because we do not carry

Ev'rything to God in prayer

Have we trials and temptations

Is there trouble anywhere

We should never be discouraged

Take it to the Lord in prayer:

Can we find a friend so faithful

Who will all our sorrows share

Jesus knows our every weakness

Take it to the Lord in prayer.

Are we weak and heavy laden

Cumbered with a load of care

Precious Saviour, still our refuge

Take it to the Lord in prayer:

Do the friends despise, forsake thee

Take it to the Lord in prayer

In His arms He'll take and shield thee

And you will find a solace there.