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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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NEW SUBMISSION DATE FOR VIDEOS, MAY 10, 2025
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Introducing our new YOUTH and YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRY YYA STRUCTURE PRESENTATION
PLEASE VISIT THE YYA PAGE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR MINISTRY
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From the Desk
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Moderator
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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Visit the LOUIS B. PARKER SCHOLARSHIP page for more information.
Use this link to support New Era District Ministries!
“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:
Sis. Barbara Caldwell
Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Kevin McNeil, Pastor
GUARDING THE HEART
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"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Proverbs 4:23
The Bible frequently emphasizes the importance of the heart, both as the center of emotions and desires and as the seat of moral and spiritual life. Proverbs 4:23 declares, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." This verse emphasizes the importance of the heart in shaping one’s character, actions, and relationship with God. To guard one’s heart is not merely to protect oneself from harm but to preserve a life rooted in holiness and truth.
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The heart represents more than emotions; it is the core of a person’s being. Jesus taught, “For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks” (Matthew 12:34). This means that our heart determines the quality of our thoughts, words, and deeds. A guarded heart, filled with God’s Word and guided by the Holy Spirit, enables us to live in alignment with His will.
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We must always be aware that the heart can very easily become corrupt. Jeremiah 17:9 cautions, “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?” Left unguarded, the heart is vulnerable to sin, false teachings, and worldly temptations. Paul encourages believers to focus on what is true, noble, and pure (Philippians 4:8), highlighting the necessity of guarding the heart by filtering influences through the lens of Scripture.
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NEW ERA
Missionary Baptist District Association
Email: neweradistpublications@gmail.com
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Sis.Brenda Rucker,
Director of Publications Ministry
