Fifth Ward Missionary Baptist Church


January 29, 2016        

Pastor Emeritus Barksdale's Online Message 
"Greeting One Another In The Love Of Christ"
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As we enter the month of February we should be reminded of "Black History Month" celebrations as well as "Valentine's Day."  Many people are disturbed by the fact that no Black actors are being considered for Oscar Awards this year.  Perhaps we need to encourage ourselves by remembering those actors in our community who have excelled.  And of course, let us emphasize "love" in all of our relationships.
 
Also, remember to keep our sick and shut-in members in prayer.
 
 
Weekly Message
 
              COUNT IT ALL JOY!
 
My Brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations... 
James 1:2)

A couple of weeks ago I was close to being late for an appointment but I assumed that if I took a certain travel route I would be okay.  However, when I tried to start the car, it would not make a sound.  I did not have time to get a charge on the battery so I decided to take the other car.  The problem there however was that my gas tank was on empty.  After getting gas, I got on the freeway and found myself in a traffic jam.  I decided to call the people that I had the appointment with but realized that I had left my cell phone at home.... and so on, and so on, and so on.  I eventually got to the location but had a long wait to see them because I was late.

When things begin to go wrong in your life do you ever ask "why me?"  Does it seem like bad things are always happening to you, while others are prospering?  Are you familiar with the statement "when it rains,it pours?"  If you answered yes to any of these questions, you can relate to the reason James decided to include this passage in his Epistle.

This letter was written during a time when the church was under great persecution.  James does not say "if" you face trials, but "when" you face trials.  Of course James also is not saying that we should pretend to be happy when trouble comes.  But we should have a positive outlook at those times because we know that our Lord is still in charge and can work out any situation for our good.

Whenever you are faced with a trial, just remember that in the end, you will win.  So just count it all joy now, and avoid a lot of stress.    
               

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January 31, 2016 - 8am  Min. Cummings 
                          11am  Rev. Whittaker

Rev. Barksdale will preach Anniversary Service at Bethlehem Baptist Church (Pastor Mose Jones) at 8am.   

February 7, 2016 -  8am and 11am Rev. Barksdale 

 
February 10, 2016 - Calendar Planning Meeting  6:30pm

February 14, 2016 -  8am   Rev. Thornton
                            11am   Rev. Bryant

Rev. Barksdale will meet with all preachers immediately after 11am service

February 21, 2016 - PASTOR CRISWELL INSTALLATION
              ONE MORNING SERVICE   10am  Rev. Barksdale

                 INSTALLATION SERVICE 3:00PM

Special Guests - Pastor Lee Skinner and the Good Shepherd Baptist Church

February 24, 2016 - Wednesday night Bible Study resumes

February 28, 2016 -8am Min. Harrison

                          11am  BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM

Please bring your children to rehearsals for Black History Program