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"A DISTRICT FIRST SEEKING THE KINGDOM OF GOD" Matthew 6:33
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"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. "
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St. lOUIS aID APPEAL
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Introducing our new YOUTH and YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRY YYA STRUCTURE PRESENTATION
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Gregory P. Nichols
2025 Louis B. Parker Scholarship Donations
To support the 2025 Louis B. Parker Scholarship fund, we are asking each NEMBDA church, Association Officer, and Auxiliaries to cheerfully contribute $100 each. Members of the NEMBDA are asked to give as God has blessed them to give. Please click the DONATE NOW button to help support our youth!
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“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the lord, and he will repay him for his deed.”
Proverbs 19:17
JUST THINKIN'...
This month's contributor:
Sister Barbara Spencer
Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Victor Lee, Pastor
A Thought on Songs and Singing in the Church
"Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing." Psalms 100:2 (NKJV)
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Instruments are often taken too lightly in the Church. “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord all ye lands.” Psalms 100:1, (KJV) They are often taken for granted, yet, they should never be “taken for granted,” Also, often taken too lightly are other areas of worship such as Preparatory Hymns and the Choir. Many give little thought to the important role these hold in the Christian life. “After the Last Supper, Jesus and His disciples sang a hymn before heading to the Mount of Olives.” Matthew 26:30, (NKJV) Jesus’ act showed that it is important to sing hymns together, especially in times of significant events. It is an act of unity and it makes preparations to receive the message from God. When we research this and other customs, we find they have been here since the beginning of time. An attempt to learn the definition of these terms leaves us with not so much of an answer, but more of a feeling.
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