February 14, Our Vision. Morning Star Baptist Church 154 Winters Lane Catonsville, Maryland (410)

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1 February 14, 2016 Our Vision We are a maturing, Christ-centered ministry building and rebuilding lives by connecting people to Jesus through discipleship, stewardship, relationship and fellowship. Morning Star Baptist Church 154 Winters Lane Catonsville, Maryland (410) BISHOP DWAYNE C. DEBNAM, PASTOR

2 News You Can Use 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. 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 In preparation for Sunday February 28 th, Worship & Arts Ole Time Church Sunday there will be two choir rehearsals: Saturday Feb. 20th at 9AM Tuesday - Feb. 23rd at 6:30PM Both rehearsals will take place at the church.

3 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!

4 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 Let s Get Started It s So Easy & Convenient Text To Type: MSBC (Text Message Field) Press: Send You will get the # Save this number (244-11) to your contacts Text Give (space) the amount (no decimals or $ signs are necessary), i.e. 20 for $20.00 Press Send Enter the number of the fund you would like to contribute to Press Send When validating the amount of your donation 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 only) You will get a thank you Your contribution(s) will show up on your In Fellowship contribution statement immediately. Call us at (410) We believe Love and Learning Go Hand in Hand." 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, 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) 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 homegoing 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) to let us know your needs and requests during your time of bereavement.

5 Our Year of Celebrations Our Ole Time Church Event Saturday and Sunday, February 27 th and 28 th Honoring the Legacy of Mother Mildred Debnam Featuring award winning songwriter, composer, musician and singer, Carlton Burgess. 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. He has the unique gifting, ability and foresight to nurture choirs to new levels of music ministry, worship and even audio outreach and recording. 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. Welcome to the Celebration! Saturday, February 27 th Hymns Seminar and Workshop 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Morning Star Baptist Church 154 Winters Lane Catonsville, Maryland Sunday, February 28 th The Sunday Worship Event Ole Time Church Services at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Morning Star Baptist Church 154 Winters Lane Catonsville, Maryland Registration Required For Saturday Only This Event is Open to the Entire Congregation and Community No prior musical experience necessary. Name: Address: Church Affiliation: Phone: Voice part (Alto, Tenor, Bass, Soprano): Do you plan to sing on Sunday? Yes No Fees are $15.00 for MSBC Members, $25.00 for Guests (Non-Members). Checks should be made payable to Morning Star Baptist Church and forwarded to 154 Winters Lane, Catonsville, MD Attn: Deaconess Robbin Brown. Registration can also be handled online at For additional information, contact Deaconess Robbin Brown at (410)

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