February 7, 2016

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MorningStarBaptistChurch154WintersLane

Catonsville,Maryland21228(410)747-3417

BISHOPDWAYNEC.DEBNAM,PASTOR

Join Us On Our MSBC Lenten Journey As a congregation we’re reading Alicia Britt Chole’s 40 Days of Decrease … an inspiring call for soul health and a passion to know Jesus more. The book is available for purchase from Amazon

(Smile). Ash Wednesday is next week – get your copy of the book soon and plan to “walk this journey of decrease with us.”

Church, the way it used to be – hymns, hats, marching and fellowship are all on the menu for our 2-day Celebration Event honoring the legacy of Mother Mildred Debnam. Mother Debnam is gone, but she’ll never be forgotten and what a way to remember her with an event celebrating our history – musically. Carlton Burgess – creator of the Hymn Lovers Conference initiative, has enhanced the music ministry of churches all over the country as he conducts workshops, seminars and lectures on the essentials of Praise and Worship as well as musical performance. For our Ole’ Time Church Event, Mr. Burgess will conduct a Hymns Seminar and Workshop on Saturday and serve as our Guest Worship Leader and Choir Director on Sunday – join us as we celebrate Church the way it used to be and honor the legacy of our Pastor’s mother – Mother Mildred Debnam. Registration Required For Saturday Only ($15.00 for MSBC Members, $25.00 for Guests). This Event is Open to the Entire Congregation and Community. No prior musical experience necessary. A registration form is included in this week’s bulletin or you can register conveniently on-line at www.msbcministries.org

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Connect Now Every Week for your convenience Morning Star has a Customer Service Team that you can Connect with, We are in the front lobby after every service. If you are new to Morning Star we can help you with any questions you might have, New Member's classes, ministry involvement etc. If you need information on Up Coming Events we can register you or guide you in the right direction. We are here to service you in excellence.

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We will host a Blood Drive on Saturday, March 12th

from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Register NOW

and GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE!

Sick and Shut-In Sister Irene Counts, Brother Daniel Day, Jr., Sister Jean English, Sister Christine Gray, Sister Jean Iler, Brother Ronald Johnson, Mother Mary Manokey, Sister Amy McNaulty, Brother Glenn Pittman, Deaconess Annie Ray, Sister Deborah Robinson, Sister Catherine Shaw, and Deacon William Waddell. Your MSBC family would like to know if you are sick or if anyone in your family is sick and desires prayer, sick visit or communion. Please call the church office directly at (410) 747-3417 to inform us so that we may be available to you and your family. If there has been a death in your Family Your MSBC family cares about your loss and we want to be notified immediately and directly by you if you have lost a loved one. We are here to help guide you with home-going services being held at this church. We are also available for prayer, spiritual support and grief support for you and your family. Please call the church office directly at (410) 747-3417 to let us know your needs and requests during your time of bereavement.

Call us at (410) 744-2685. We believe

“Love and Learning Go Hand in Hand."

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• Text To – 444999 • Type: MSBC (Text Message Field) • Press: “ Send” • You will get the # 244-11 – Save this number (244-

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Press (Y) for Yes or (N) for No • Press – “Send” • Recurring – Press (Y) for Yes or (N) for No • Register your credit card or debit card (first time

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Fellowship contribution statement immediately.

Employment Opportunity Morning Star Baptist Church is looking to fill a Building Director position at its main Church location in Catonsville, Maryland. The part-time position (approximately 25 hours per week) would oversee building maintenance, repairs, and housekeeping, supporting day-to-day facility operations, including building cleaning, building grounds maintenance, opening and closing, scheduling, snow removal and preparations, and contractor management. The position would coordinate all facility repairs, and should be able to handle minor repairs and enhancements associated with HVAC (filters/belt replacements), appliances, carpentry, drywall, electrical, flooring, painting, plumbing, roofing and windows and doors. Related licensing and certifications a plus. Valid driver’s license required. Submit resume and additional information to Deaconess Faye Marvin at fmarvin@msbcministries.org or Deaconess Faye Marvin, Morning Star Baptist Church, 154 Winters Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228.

Our Year of Celebrations

OurOle’TimeChurchEventSaturdayandSunday,February27thand28th

Honoring the Legacy of Mother Mildred Debnam Featuringawardwinningsongwriter,composer,musicianandsinger,CarltonBurgess.

Church, theway it used to be – hymns, hats,marching and fellowship are all on themenu for our2-dayCelebrationEventhonoringthelegacyofMotherMildredDebnam.MotherDebnamisgone,butshe’llneverbeforgottenandwhatawaytorememberherwithaneventcelebratingourhistory–musically. CarltonBurgess–creatoroftheHymnLoversConferenceinitiative,hasenhancedthemusicministryofchurchesalloverthecountryasheconductsworkshops,seminarsandlecturesontheessentialsofPraiseandWorshipaswellasmusicalperformance. Hehastheuniquegifting,abilityandforesighttonurturechoirstonewlevelsofmusicministry,worshipandevenaudiooutreachandrecording.ForourOle’TimeChurchEvent,Mr. Burgesswill conduct aHymns Seminar andWorkshop on Saturday and serve as our GuestWorshipLeaderandChoirDirectoronSunday–joinusaswecelebrateChurchthewayitusedtobeandhonorthelegacyofourPastor’smother–MotherMildredDebnam.WelcometotheCelebration!

Saturday,February27th

HymnsSeminarandWorkshop8:30a.m.–3:30p.m.

MorningStarBaptistChurch154WintersLane

Catonsville,Maryland21228

Sunday,February28th

TheSundayWorshipEvent–Ole’TimeChurchServicesat7:30a.m.,9:30a.m.and11:30a.m.

MorningStarBaptistChurch154WintersLane

Catonsville,Maryland21228

RegistrationRequiredForSaturdayOnlyThisEventisOpentotheEntireCongregationandCommunity

Nopriormusicalexperiencenecessary.

Name:Address:ChurchAffiliation:Phone:Email:Voicepart(Alto,Tenor,Bass,Soprano):DoyouplantosingonSunday?____Yes____NoFeesare$15.00forMSBCMembers,$25.00forGuests(Non-Members).ChecksshouldbemadepayabletoMorningStarBaptistChurchandforwardedto154WintersLane,Catonsville,MD21228.Attn:DeaconessRobbinBrown.Registrationcanalsobehandledonlineatwww.msbcministries.org.Foradditionalinformation,contactDeaconessRobbinBrownat(410)747-3417.