Jesus Is The Reason For The Season Advent is a spiritual journey that we Christians take through the truths of the scripture that point to the birth of the Messiah and to a reaffirmation that He has come, and is present in the world today, and He will come again in His glory. Advent mirrors the journey of faith that Christians make after the moment of realization and acceptance of who Jesus is and for whom He came. Week 1 - Jeremiah 33:14-16, Luke 21:25-36 “Anticipation” Week 2 - Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 3:1-6 “Prepare Ye the Way” Week 3 - Zephaniah 3:14-20, Philippians 4:4-7 “Joy!” Week 4 - Micah 5:2-5a, Hebrews 10:5-10 “The Fulfillment of God’s Promise” Christmas Day - Luke 2:14-15, 20-21 “Good News! The King is Here!!!!!” Christmas Edition Volume 1, Issue 12 December, 2012 Brown’s Memorial Heritage – Sister Kessie Morrison Sister Kessie Morrison was born on October 6, 1925 in Lawhill, NC. becoming one of ten children born to Corlee and Clarence Thomas. She recalls receiving her education from a special teacher who taught everyone in a one room school. Furthermore, she remembers how she enjoyed playing basketball with her brothers. Sister Morrison spent most of her life working on the farm. Her father managed many farms and it became a family occupation for everyone. During the war she worked at Fort Bragg in the Laundry Department for five years. Soon after, she returned to work on the farm followed by employment as a domestic for more than fifteen years. Sister Morrison met the love of her life, Charles Lee Morrison while working on the farm in North Carolina. They journeyed to Baltimore in 1953 and soon married in 1954. From this union they were blessed with a son, Edward Morrison. In 1983 after 29 years of marriage, her husband; Charles Lee Morrison went home to be with God. Kessie and Charles joined Brown’s Memorial Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Paul J. Harris. Deacon Charles Morrison worked diligently with the renovation of the church on Fulton Avenue. Sister Kessie Morrison served on the Senior Usher Ministry for more than 40 years until her health would not permit her to do so. She was honored as Mother of the Year in 1998 and as a BMBC Legend in 2010. Their son, Edward has been a member of Brown’s since his childhood. He sang on the Young Adult Choir and attended service faithfully until his health failed. After 87 years, Sister Morrison gives thanks to God for her health and strength. Although she is unable to see, all thanks are given to God for keeping her in her right mind, and she is Grateful that things are as good as they are. “I can’t see to read so I think on God’s word and on His blessings.” To my Brown’s Family, “I give you my love. I think about everyone and what you are doing. Continue to live for God, it is the best thing you can do.” “I give glory to God for a beautiful spiritual daughter, Betty Jones, who is always taking good care of me.” – Submitted by Deaconess Yvette Johnson
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Jesus Is The Reason For The SeasonAdvent is a spiritual journey that we Christians take through the truths of the scripture that point to the birth of the Messiah and to a reaffirmation that He has come, and is present in the world today, and He will come again in His glory. Advent mirrors the journey of faith that Christians make after the moment of realization and acceptance of who Jesus is and for whom He came.
Week 1 - Jeremiah 33:14-16, Luke 21:25-36 “Anticipation”
Week 2 - Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 3:1-6 “Prepare Ye the Way”
Brown’s Memorial Heritage – Sister Kessie Morrison Sister Kessie Morrison was born on October 6, 1925 in Lawhill, NC. becoming one of ten children born to Corlee and Clarence Thomas.
She recalls receiving her education from a special teacher who taught everyone in a one room
school. Furthermore, she remembers how she enjoyed playing basketball with her brothers.
Sister Morrison spent most of her life working on the farm. Her father managed many farms and it became a family occupation for everyone. During the war she worked at Fort Bragg in the Laundry Department for five years. Soon after, she returned to work on the farm followed by employment as a domestic for more than fifteen years.
Sister Morrison met the love of her life, Charles Lee Morrison while working on the farm in North Carolina. They journeyed to Baltimore in 1953 and soon married in 1954. From this union they were blessed with a son, Edward Morrison. In 1983 after 29 years of marriage, her husband; Charles Lee Morrison went home to be with God.
Kessie and Charles joined Brown’s Memorial Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Paul J. Harris.
Deacon Charles Morrison worked diligently with the renovation of the church on Fulton Avenue. Sister Kessie Morrison served on the Senior Usher Ministry for more than 40 years until her health would not permit her to do so. She was honored as Mother of the Year in 1998 and as a BMBC Legend in 2010.
Their son, Edward has been a member of Brown’s since his childhood. He sang on the Young Adult Choir and attended service faithfully until his health failed.
After 87 years, Sister Morrison gives thanks to God for her health and strength. Although she is unable to see, all thanks
are given to God for keeping her in her right mind, and she is Grateful that things are as good as they are. “I can’t see to read so I think on God’s word and on His blessings.”
To my Brown’s Family, “I give you my love. I think about everyone and what you are doing. Continue to live for God, it is the best thing you can do.”
“I give glory to God for a beautiful spiritual daughter, Betty Jones, who is always taking good care of me.”
– Submitted by Deaconess Yvette Johnson
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Welcome 2012 BMBC New Members
Nina Roy Timothy Bullett Kamilya Reed Dominic Preston Charlotte Dett
Shandrika Boyd Damia Martin Kris Powell Rhonda Nichols Johnny Boyd Jr.
Mary Smith Samuel Devine Andre Stith Milette Shakes Carolyn Ross-Matthew
& Family
Beverly Stevenson Robert Porter Stephanie Oliver Ricky Dower JB Brown
Rodney Moore Yana Owens Ebony Lee Rodney Montgomery Kamar Montgomery
Markia Quinones Malcolm Williams
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G•R•O•W In Review: Year 2012This ministry’s work continues to grow over each session and what a blessing it is to be a part of the effort.
The total number of calls, letters, and visits was 205; this takes into consideration a number of calls, correspondence, and/or visits to the same individuals.
Submitted by: Sister Elaine RainesCall Letter Visits
The Brown’s Memorial Church Family deserves a hand clap for the success of the Angel Tree Program this year. Also of honorable mention is the generosity of the Gilman School that provided 3 large boxes of new toys for the children who were present on Saturday for the party. The smiles and the thankful expressions from the recipients and the caregivers were blessings to all in attendance. Over 70 children were blessed with the gifts and the pizza party! Thank you one and all!
Sister Ophelia Jones, President Missionaries
The National Angel Tree Program
Gilman students who donated toward baskets at Thanksgiving
Tips For Avoiding the Flu A. Cover mouth and nose with tissue when coughing and sneezing. B. Wash hands often/ keep hand sanitizer handy. C. Disinfect objects that are often used. D. If already sick with the flu stay home, to reduce the risk of spreading germs. E. See your doctor to get a flu shot.
Attention! Attention! Come see what our Church
School has to offer @ 9:30 a.m. on Sundays.
– Christian Education Ministry
The Pastor, Trustees, and the Restoration Committee are
feverishly trying to repair and restore this house of worship. Perhaps you have a service, a
contribution, and/or gifts that will add beauty to our church, please
Praise God for a year of the BMBC Journey Newsletter and a BIG THANK YOU Brownies for sharing your special memories, accomplishments and pictures as we continue to strive to strengthen our BMBC family ties. Please continue to provide us with information that is free of charge on upcoming Brown’s Memorial Baptist Church Ministry events, special occasions, achievements, anniversaries, birthdays, and community news that will be beneficial to the BMBC family.
Information for the next edition should be submitted by January 2, 2012 via postal mail to the church address, Email: [email protected] or by telephone to Sister Elaine Raines @ 301-384-3474 (contact for this month) or any member of the Journey Newsletter Team (Sister Linda Johnson, Deaconesses Yvette Johnson and Barbara Woodland).
Thank You and Merry Christmas!The Journey Newsletter Team
Monday, December 31, 2012 – 10:00 p.m. Watch Night Service
Wednesday, January 2 – 31 – The Church is in 30 days of prayer – all meetings are canceled.
Sunday, January 6, 2013 – Youth Sunday, 8 & 11am Worship, 5pm – Prayer Service guest - Bishop Farrow & Mt. Calvary Freewill Baptist Church, 6pm – Prayer Service
Sunday, January 13, 2013 – 8 & 11am Worship, 5pm – Prayer Service guest – Rev. Mark Riddick & Mt. Zion
Sunday, January 20, 2013 – 8 & 11am Worship, Prayer Service
Sunday, January 27, 2013 – 8 & 11am Worship, 3:30pm – Holy Communion guest – Dr. Emmett Burns & Rising Sun First Baptist Church, 5pm – Prayer Service
Announcements
Brown’s Memorial Baptist Church | 3215 W. Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215 | R. Lee Johnson, D.Min., Pastor Phone: 410.542.5700 | Fax: 410.542.7688/877.761.3986 | Email: [email protected]
Novella Thomas 12/5Terri Martin 12/6Leola Smith 12/9
Sheila Stanley 12/9Bernice Johnson 12/11
Micale Smith 12/11Lakiesha Long 12/13
Patricia Hill 12/14Robin Williamson 12/16Charlene Campbell 12/17
Taira Howell 12/17Alexis Brown 12/20
Clementine Graham 12/20Yvonne Fisher-Booker 12/21Jacqueline Robinson 12/21
Jaylen Anderson 12/22Angela Barnes – 12/22Harry Taylor – 12/25
Valerie Franze – 12/30Phillip Jefferson 12/30
James Silverthorne – 12/30Tiovanna Allen 12/31
Rosemary Williams 12/31Happy Anniversary
Robert & Yvette Johnson, 12/21 44 years
Birthdays
StewardshipChristian stewardship is the way that a Christian should manage GOD’S business in accordance to the will of GOD. This should be your total lifestyle which includes your external behavior, as well ass what is in your heart.
Christian stewardship begins when you are saved and become a follower of Christ. The concept of stewardship is the doing of God’s will.
