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RADIO BROADCASTSHallelujah FM (95.7): Monday - Friday 2:00-2:15pm

WLOK (1340AM & 104.9FM): Monday - Friday 5:00-5:15pm & Sunday 7:30-8:00amWAVN (1240AM): Monday - Friday 12:45-1:00pm

The Change (92.7FM): Monday - Friday 7:30am-7:45am

COFFEE HOUSE SPOTLIGHTJoin us for coffee and fruit in the South Campus Cafe Sundays from 9:00-10:30am sponsored by the following businesses:

January 5th - Oak Street Health - Moses Trent Owner, 901-300-6034

January 12th - Delta's of BMBC

January 19th - Fit Faith By April - April Wilson Owner, 901-424-1599

January 26th - State Farm Insurance, Romaro Miller Agent - 662-893-1212

If you have any questions, please stop by our Welcome Center or call us at 662-342-6407

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Connect Groups (For all ages)Saturdays: 5:00pm | Main CampusSundays: 7:00am & 9:45am | Main Campus 9:45am | South Campus

Adult Bible Study ClassesWILL RESUME JANUARY 8, 2020Wednesdays | Noon - 1:00pm | Main CampusWednesdays | 6:30 - 8:00pm | South Campus

Bible Study for Children & Youth WILL RESUME JANUARY 8, 2020(Ages K-12th grade)Wednesdays | 6:00 - 8:00pm South Campus GymVolunteers are needed! Email awana@brownbaptist.org for more details.

Young Adult “Power Hour” Bible StudyWILL RESUME JANUARY 8, 2020 for 20s, 30s and up Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:00pmSouth Campus The Place

January 4/5 First Weekend of 2020January 20 MLK Day of Service/BMBC Office Closed January 25/26 31st Pastoral Anniversary

January 25 Serve to Lead Meeting for All BMBC Leaders, Teachers & Volunteers

January 25 Millennial Mixer January 27 Church Meeting for All BMBC Members

February 8 Couples Gala

February 26 Ash Wednesday

March 2 HBCU College Fair

March 7/8 College Weekend Celebration

March 9-13 Desoto County Schools Spring Break No Activities or Events

March 16-20 Shelby County Schools Spring Break

March 21 412 Lock-In

March 28 Peppermint Prom

March 29 Baby Dedication

Bartholomew Orr | Senior Pastor 662.342.6407 | brownbaptist.org

6pm Saturday & 8am SundayMAIN CAMPUS980 Stateline Road E Southaven, MS 38671

11am SundaySOUTH CAMPUS7200 Swinnea Road Southaven, MS 38671

From the Pastor’s Pen…“Believing is Seeing”

“Listen to me, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be able to stand firm. Believe in his prophets, and you will succeed.”

II Chronicles 20:20 NLT

2020 is the Year of Wisdom at Brown as we start our three-year theme of “Making Sense of It All.” Times are changing and we must be wise to overcome the challenges of these changing times and thrive. Therefore, in 2020 I want us to have 20/20 vision and see with the wisdom of God. A perfect example of this is II Chronicles 20:20 with King Jehoshaphat and the children of Judah.

The odds were against them (II Chronicles 20:1-2). Jehoshaphat and the people were overwhelmed with the news of a coming war. They were outnumbered as three armies were coming against them. The order was given to pray, fast and seek the LORD’s help (II Chronicles 20:3-4). The people came together in unity to seek God (II Chronicles 20:13). Optimism and obedience were the keys to victory (II Chronicles 20:14-21). The people were encouraged not to be afraid or discouraged because the battle belonged to the LORD and He would fight for them. As they rose and marched to the battlefield, their outburst was heard in heaven and it sent shockwaves on earth (II Chronicles 20:22-24). To demonstrate their FAITH, the singers were placed in front of the army and when they started to sing, God started to work, and their enemies destroyed each other. The outcome was unbelievable (II Chronicles 20:25-26) as God turned their Valley of Battle into a Valley of Blessings. It took them three (3) days to gather the spoils of war (goods, equipment, clothing and other valuables). They had more than they could carry. They were overjoyed as they returned to Jerusalem (II Chronicles 20:27-30). It was a praise party as they marched straight to the Temple. God had given them protection from their enemies, provisions to enjoy, and even peace on every side.

I know it is often said that “Seeing is Believing” but with God “Believing is Seeing.” With faith in God, we are given wisdom and we can experience insight and increase. I am believing God to give the increase in 2020. Wisdom is when we “Do what the LORD our God commands and follow all His teachings . . . Then we will be a success, no matter what we do or where we go.” I Kings 2:3)

Believing is Succeeding!

So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.

Ephesians 5:15-16 NLT WelcomeWelcome to Brown! We are so thankful you’ve

chosen to worship with us today. If you are a guest, please take time to fill out a Guest Connection

Card located in your pew. Turn it in at our Guest Connection Center or at any Welcome Center before

you leave today and receive a special gift from us. Pastor Bartholomew Orr & First Lady Valarie Orr

CONGREGATIONAL CAREBMBC cares about you and your family. If you or your family are facing a crisis, your church family is here to support you. Please contact the following individuals:

Pastor Marquis Gooden (901) 500-5516Pastor Derrick Anderson (901) 356-4734Pastor Bartholomew Orr (901) 601-7202

To report the death of a loved one, hospitalization, or other emergency complete the form located on the website under membership care or call the administrative office.

COTENDING FOR THE FAITH CONFERENCEVolunteers needed for 2020 Contending for the Faith Conference Registration Team. Contact Rev. Muriel Taylor at 901-288-8011 or muriel.taylor@brownbaptist.org if interested.

BROWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY-BCACAPITALCAMPAIGN@GMAIL.COM Brown Christian Academy is embarking on historic capital campaign, Building the Kingdom of God: One Child at a Time! If you or anyone you know wants to become a part of history by giving to such an awesome cause, please contact Rekeshia Hudson or Dr. Rutha Carr.

FINANCIAL AWARENESS MINISTRY-FINANCIALAWARENESS@BROWNBAPTIST.ORGVolunteers needed for 2020 IRS Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)!!! The VITA Program offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Training will be provided at no cost.

MISSIONS MINISTRY-MISSIONS@BROWNBAPTIST.ORG If you are interested in participating in one of our 2020 mission trips to Nashville, Ghana, Dominican Republic, Miami, Jamaica or Italy, please don't forget that applications are due Jan 19th. Applications are available online, at www.brownbaptist.org/outreach.

STEPHEN MINISTRY-STEPHENMINISTRY@BROWNBAPTIST.ORGThe Stephen Minister’s role is to bring God’s love into the lives of people who are going through a difficult time or experiencing a crisis. What do Stephen Ministers do? They listen, care, support, encourage, and pray with and for a person who is hurting. And in the midst of this confidential, one-to-one, caring relationship, God’s healing love comes pouring through.

TAEKWONDO CLASSES-CORY JOHNSON 901-461-0040If you are child is between the age of 4-11 and interested in taking martial arts, learn how to be a disciplined individual and learn how to defend themselves, come and join the Brown ATA Black Belt Academy. All classes are held at Brown Baptist.

YOUNG ADULTS-YOUNGADULTS@BROWNBAPTIST.ORGJoin us for our Millennial Mixer on Saturday, January 25th in Lucille Smith Annex Building. The attire is Suave and Savvy. Email for additional details

ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES• Discover Brown (New Member’s Class) - 4th Sunday at 1 pm in South

Campus Coffee Shop• Lupus Support Group – Monday, January 13th in Main Campus Room 507• Cancer Support Ministry -(for cancer survivors, caregivers, and family

members) 1st Saturdays at 10am in Main Campus Chapel• Stephen Ministry - Thursdays from 6 – 8pm in South Campus, Room

307/308• Missionary Society-1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 11 am in Main Campus

Education Wing 112• Senior Ministry Fellowship (55 or better) - 2nd Tuesdays at 11am in

Main Campus Fellowship Hall• Prayer Ministry -

• Prayer Service - Saturdays from 8-9am in Main Campus Chapel & South Campus Chapel.

• Fasting - Join the ministry in fasting the 4th Friday of every month from 8am - 8pm