Greeting Second Baptist Family,
Weekly Pastor’s Notes
Thought for the week: A Living Sacrifice
Romans 5:1 describes laying yourself down as a “living sacrifice,” and that might worry you since another verse says, “Those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires” (Galatians 5:25 NKJV). This might cause you to think that living for God and following Jesus is not fun and a worthwhile endeavor.
In life you will need to make sacrifices out of love for God and others, and you should certainly strive not to give in to sinful desires yet be aware that each of us have many desires that are in line with the Will of God for our lives. That is why He promises, “Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart” (Psalm 37:4 NKJV).
If you let the Holy Spirit have His way in your life and “LISTEN” when He tells you to say no to selfish desires or when He urges you to crucify hatred, jealousy, and covetousness, you will experience dying to sin and the flesh and begin to live in the fulness of joy that God desires for your life.
This Sunday’s Scripture
Topic: Where’s Your Trust?
Psalms 20:1-7 (NIV)
1 May the Lord answer you when you are in distress;amay the name of the God of Jacobb protect you.c
2 May he send you helpd from the sanctuaryeand grant you supportf from Zion.g
3 May he rememberh all your sacrificesand accept your burnt offerings.b i
4 May he give you the desire of your heartjand make all your plans succeed.k
5 May we shout for joyl over your victoryand lift up our bannersm in the name of our God. May the Lord grant all your requests.n
6 Now this I know:The Lord gives victory to his anointed.o He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary with the victorious power of his right hand.p
7 Some trust in chariotsq and some in horses,rbut we trust in the name of the Lord our God.s
Have something to share birthdays,
anniversaries, or special acknowledgements?
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Sis. Cleo no later than Wednesday @ 5 PM.
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We ask that you keep in prayer all those who are hospitalized, in nursing homes, or recovering at home, that they may feel God’s healing presence and strength.
- Twain Crews
- Ruther Hayes
- Walter Brown
- Rose Brown
- Marva West
- Charolette Dorn
- Monique Marshall
- Jalen Langford
- Bro. Dexter
- Roxy Pack
- Jason Smartel
- Bro. Vandy
- Beverly Ford
- Wayne Scott
- Sonya Hunter
- Idrise-Maxey
- Jesse Brown
- Joyce Reed
- Sheriese Coy
- David Brown
- Charlie Green
- Gregory James
- Steve Powell
- Iesha Johnson
- Naomi Brown
- Thelma Drew
- Larry Charleston
- Marilyn Hill
- Belinda Hill
- Rosalie Ashlock
- Michael Spence
- Vickie Stevenson
- Bill Brokenbaugh
- Angie Johnson
- Mary Wise
- Ann Young
- Norman Walker
- Gabriel Powell
- Linda Fay-Foster
- Jefferey Bowers
- John Washington Jr.
- Douglas Allen
- Valerie Wright
- Jeffery Robinson Jr.
- Marquese Johnson
- Robert Groce
- Glenn Jones
- Gladys Fields
Sis. Helen Greenis @ Southgate in the 300 unit, Rm #320 & is accepting visitors.
Please continue to keep all families who are experiencing a season of bereavement in your prayers. We invite anyone who is coping with the loss of a loved one to join our Grief2Life Ministry, which meets every third Thursday of each month via our direct-dial conference call at (667) 776-9070 at 12:30 PM.
We ask for special prayer for Rev. Hullex and family in the passing of his nephew, Bro. Derick Watson. Homegoing services for Bro. Watson will be held on Monday, January 26th, at 11:00 AM at Bagwell Funeral Home.
Please also continue to pray for Bro. Gerald and Sis. Winnie Hickman and family in the passing of their nephew and son, Bro. Jamar Vick. Homegoing services will be held here at Second Baptist Church on January 31st at 11:00 AM.
Additionally, keep Sis. Lara Bunch (Lady Stephanie’s aunt) and her family lifted in prayer in the passing of her mother, Mother Annie Simpson-Parham.
Thank you for keeping these families covered in prayer during this difficult time.
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The Missionaries continue to collect toiletries, slightly used and clean coats and clothing to aid victims of recent disasters. Items can be left in the box or on the table in the lower fellowship hall of the church.
Upcoming Christmas Services & Fellowship
We’re excited to share a few upcoming events happening at Second Baptist Church and within our church family. Mark your calendars and plan to join us!
📅 Upcoming Church Events
🔥 One Night Revival
🗓️ Friday, January 23
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Second Baptist Church – Pedricktown
Hosted by New Light & Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Union Fellowship
🗣️ Church Meeting
🗓️ Thursday, February 12
⏰ 6:00 PM
🎮 Game Day
🗓️ February 21, 2026
📍 The Dorn Center
Join us for an afternoon of fun and games!
🍿 Snacks will be available for purchase.
🏆 Calvary Awards Banquet
🗓️ February 28, 2026
🎟️ For tickets, please see Sis. Barbara Saunders (see flyer for details)
Submit all Announcements to Sis. Cleo at secondbaptist@2ndbc.net
All Calendar Events Can Be Found On The Weekly Pastor’s Notes
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One Night Revival
Friday January 23rd, 2026
@ 6:30 PM
Hosted by New Light & Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Union Fellowship
📍 Second Baptist Church – Pedricktown
Second Baptist Church Pedricktown
Community Game Day
Saturday, February 21, 2026 @ 1:00 PM
Edward W. Dorn Community Center
26 Pennsville-Pedricktown Road
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
Calvary Community Development Corporation
23rd Annual Banquet
Saturday, Feb. 28th, 2026 @ 5pm
at Dorn Center
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JANUARY
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
BIRTHDAYS
- Jan. 07 – Alfreda Martin
- Jan. 11 – Pat Hullex
- Jan. 13 – Donta Fauntleroy
- Jan. 13 – Crystal Green
- Jan. 16 – Pam Green
- Jan. 16 – Marva West
- Jan. 17 – Darius Cunningham
- Jan. 19 – Gary Hunter
- Jan. 21 – Rev. John Sumiel
- Jan. 24 – Joyce Reed
- Jan. 29 – Earl Ashlock
- Jan. 31 – Antwain Minter
ANNIVERSARIES
67th Wedding Anniversay
Jan. 02 – Walter & Rose Brown
