We trust that you are well and that you have been enjoying the blessings of God in your lives. What a privilege we have to be called children of God and to be called to serve Him during these critical times. It is not easy. We have all discovered that we have had to work twice as hard during the COVID crisis than before it. Yet, we have seen the tokens of God’s blessing upon His Church. We must now continue to hold dear the sacred trust that God has placed within our hands. I take heart in the quotation below from the book, Prophets and Kings.
The lesson is for all in positions of trust. When God opens the way for the accomplishment of a certain work and gives assurance of success, the chosen instrumentality must do all in his power to bring about the promised result. In proportion to the enthusiasm and perseverance with which the work is carried forward will be the success given. God can work miracles for His people only as they act their part with untiring energy. He calls for men of devotion to His work, men of moral courage, with ardent love for souls, and with a zeal that never flags. Such workers will find no task too arduous, no prospect too hopeless; they will labor on, undaunted, until apparent defeat is turned into glorious victory. Not even prison walls nor the martyr’s stake beyond, will cause them to swerve from their purpose of laboring together with God for the upbuilding of His kingdom. {PK 263.1}
Church Opening:
The North Bronx SDA Church is committed to your health and safety. As such we are constantly monitoring the public health information from the City of New York, the State and the CDC as we go into week 2 of Phase 1 of our reopening plan that began August 1st. As we reopen the doors of the building, we do realize that we shall have to adjust to a new normal and so here are a few things to keep in mind.
- The church will be deep cleaned before and after each service
- Temperature checks will be taken at the door
- Social distancing and face coverings will be required at all times
- We are asking those who may be in a high-risk category due to age, or health condition to enjoy the service at home until the city allows for full capacity with fewer restrictions.
Sabbath School Old and New:
The online version of Sabbath School has continued to grow weekly as hundreds tune in to study the Word of God. But although we are using new ways of delivering the message, we celebrate that several of our Sabbath School classes are still meeting electronically for old fashion prayer, fellowship, and study.
Some classes have merged in order to further enrich the experience. Please check with your teacher for possible times when you can join your class for prayer. Also, as we enter Phase 1 of the reopening plan, our Sabbath School and Lesson Study will continue to be broadcasted online.
Children’s Ministry Story Call:
Prayer Line:
We have all been blessed by the nightly Prayer Line. Dynamic devotionals, and fervent prayer is offered to our Lord. Gather the family and join us in worship each night from 8-9 pm. Please don’t miss your blessing. Tel: 617-793-8520.
Bible Study:
Do you desire to know more about the Word of God? Do you wish to experience freedom and power in your life? Have you wondered what God is saying to us during the time of the pandemic? Join the weekly, Zoom Bible class, each Tuesday at 7pm. ZOOM.com
Meeting ID: 848 6949 1488 Password: 400657
Grief Support Ministry:
Joseph’s Storehouse Continues to Grow and Solicits Volunteers:
Pastor Dedrick Blue
Pastor Clavour Tucker
Pastor Melbourne Gregory
