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Prayer: It's Power, It's Worth
By Deacon Jaclyn Green

In Remembrance Of...
Deacon Phillip L. Poulson - Deacon Poulson joined the Morning Star Baptist Church and was baptized. At Morning Star he was a member of the Young Adult Choir and the Garnett Male Chorus. He also served as Assistant Superintendent of the Sunday School. Because of Mr. Poulson's faithfulness to God and his church, he was ordained as a Deacon in the early 1960's. Bible reading, prayer and serving God and his church were of the utmost importance to Deacon Poulson. He was an excellent role model for younger members of his church, his family and his neighborhood. Although he became progressively disabled after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1962, Deacon Poulson continued to worship the Lord and remained alert, cheerful and encouraging to others. Though physically limited, Deacon Poulson was on the battlefield for his Lord. His tenacity, love of his fellowman, unselfishness and gentle spirit never faltered.

MSBCOC Spotlight
Jonathan Ray's Initial Sermon - Brother Samuel Jonathan Ray, Jr. delivered his initial sermon on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. at the Morning Star Baptist Church of Christ. He is the first born of Rev. Dr. Samuel Ray and the late Dea. Chestine Ray. Jonathan was born in Liberia, West Africa on December 1, 1964 when his parents were serving as American missionaries. From an early age Jonathan's goal was to usher congregations into the presence of the Lord, musically. As an effort toward these goals Jonathan is the organist and choir director for several choirs at the Morning Star Baptist Church of Christ. Jonathan Ray shared his talents through employment from 1980 through 2010 at other churches throughout the city. These churches include Enon Baptist Church, Fulton Baptist Church, St Paul Baptist Church and Morning Star Baptist Church of Christ.

Upcoming Events

August 28, 2010 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Community Fun Day

We will fellowship with the community, share rides, laughter and our Christian spirit. There will be entertainment for all ages. This fun event will feature: music, singing, rides, games, a comedian, a marching band, moon bounces, dance contests, community information, and a give a-way table with gently used items, spiritual guidance and wide variety of food for sale. Bring your family, grab some friends and join us for a great day of fun and fellowship. We look forward to seeing you there.

Bible Study
A Glimpse into Psalm 69 - The Book of Psalms is quoted in the New Testament more than any other book in Old Testament. Jesus said that the psalms spoke about Him (Luke 24:44) and they constitute irrefutable testimony to the Divine inspiration of the Scriptures. The Messianic psalms include Psalm 2, 8, 16, 22, 23, 24, 40, 41, 45, 68, 69, 87, 89, 102, 110, 118, et al. Next to Psalm 22, Psalm 69 is the most quoted psalm in the New Testament: Psalm 22 deals with the death of Christ, Psalm 69 deals with the life of Christ. Psalm 69 is quoted in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, and also in Acts and Romans. (There are also many references to it beyond those actual quotations.).

Christian Seniors
Lilly Swift - A poet once said "He who plants a garden plants happiness". Lilly W. Swift is the flower who brings happiness to the Morning Star Baptist Church of Christ. She is the older daughter of the late Deacon Alexander and Lena Maiden. She has been a faithful and hard working member for seventy two years and she is still going strong. She joined "the Star" at the tender age of thirteen.