CONGRATULATIONS PASTOR BRUCE GOLDSON

Pastor Bruce Goldson receives the Charge to his Calling during the Installation Service held September 14th from Rev. David E. Washington, Pastor of Saint James Missionary Baptist Church in Norwalk, CT.

Attending clergy perform the Laying on of Hands as Rev. Margaret Glover, Pastor of Faith Missionary Baptist Church in West Haven, CT gives the Installation Prayer.

Deacon Ruth Barnett makes the formal presentation to the congregation of Pastor Bruce Goldson as the 13th Pastor of the historic Macedonia Baptist Church of Ansonia, CT.

Music Ministry President Carolyn Gardner & Church Clerk Cynthia Bostic are Co-Chairpersons of the Pastor's Aide Ministry as they present a gift of a Pastoral Robe to Pastor Goldson.

Pastor Bruce Goldson gives his acceptance, vow of dedication, and hope for the future.

 

 

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!

Curtis & Carmen Douglas - August 1st - 33 years

Pastor-Elect Bruce & Faye Goldson - August 7th - 36 years

Gardner & Pattee Lewis - August 21st - 21 years

Gregory & Marie Gatison - September 19th - 44 years

Jimmy & Tanya Little - September 25th - 43 years

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Nigel Ingram, Jr. - August 1st

Meany Redd - August 4th

Sheonte Douglas - August 6th

Mary Gatison - August 7th

Tameka Grant-Mack - August 13th

Joseph Z. Collins, Sr. - August 28th

Curtis Douglas - August 30th

Whisper Sanders - August 30th

Alexis Blount - September 1st

Deacon Janice Benitez - September 1st

Karina Reid - September 4th

Debra Beall - September 7th

Ivy Sanders - September 8th

Eric R. Gladding - September 9th

Marie Gatison - September 19th

Jimmy Little - September 25th

Deacon Mariah Collins - September 25th

Keah N. Trimble - September 27th

Joey Freeman - September 28th

  WE ARE OPEN

THE SPIRITUAL HEALTH & SALVATION OF OUR MACEDONIA FAMILY & COMMUNITY IS OUR PRIORITY.  AND SO IS THEIR PHYSICAL HEALTH & SAFETY.  SO WEARING MASKS IS OPTIONAL, AND WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO BE VACCINATED FOR ALL WORSHIP CENTER SERVICES.  MEMBERS AND GUESTS MAY WORSHIP IN THE SANCTUARY, THE FELLOWSHIP HALL, OR ON THE TELECONFERENCE LINE.   

We are currently asking our leadership, members, and friends who do not attend in person, to send in your weekly Tithes & donations by check & U.S. Mail to P.O. Box 363 Ansonia, CT  06401.  Thanks and may GOD bless you & keep you.  May HE cause HIS face to shine upon you and give you peace.

The coronavirus has cause a major disruption of normal life, anxiety, hardship and death.  We would like to encourage you with Psalm 91.

PRAYER FOR OUR COMMUNITY & THE WORLD

Merciful FATHER, our Lord GOD in heaven, from Whom all blessings flow, we come before Your throne of grace & mercy lifting up Your Word and promises.  Let not our hearts be troubled, but let us trust in You.  Your Word is a lamp unto our feet, and a light unto our path.  We shall not be afraid of evil tidings, for our hearts are fixed, trusting in the Lord.  So let us be of good courage, and He will strengthen our hearts, all of us who hope in the Lord.  So we declare now Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me: Your rod and Your staff they comfort me.  Help us Lord to trust in You with all our heart and lean not to our own understanding, in all our ways to acknowledge You, that You should direct our paths.  And when we lie down, we shall not be afraid, but our sleep shall be sweet.  And the peace of GOD which surpasses all human understanding, will guard our hearts and minds through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Father GOD, we pray that Your righteous right hand of healing, grace, and protection will uphold our households and communities throughout this time of trouble and tribulation.  We pray for Your wisdom and guidance to be followed by our country's leadership as we eagerly await Your restoration.  Now may our GOD of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after we have suffered a little while, restore, support, strengthen us, and place us on a firm foundation in Jesus's name, Amen.

CANCELLATION

 IN LOVING MEMORY*

Lucius Antrum - August 29th

Mother Katie Bacote - March 14, 1928 - August 21, 2019

Augusta Coleman - November 24, 1911 - August 23, 2016

Deaconess Anna Louise Daniels - December 3, 1919 - August 17, 2014

Kaya Ford - August 26th

Flore Jett - February 12, 1925 - August 18, 2019

Henry Roseboro - August 29th

Alean Lena Douglas Thomas - August 26th

Cheryl Albea - September 12th

Edward M. Bostic, Sr. - August 30, 1936 - September 10, 2020

Mother Maggie Gatison - September 26, 1919 - September 14, 2017

Reverend David Knight - September 3rd

Easter Mae Tinney - September 3rd

CONDOLENCES

Our community is sharing a collective feeling of loss, and we sympathize with the grieving families over their departed beloved.

SUGGESTIONS FOR LENT & ALL YEAR ROUND

We can do more than just deny ourselves of things that we enjoy.  We can deny ourselves of things that GOD does not enjoy in us

Give up anger.................Be more patient

Give up apathy...............Reach out and help someone in need

Give up bad company......Bad company corrupts good character

Give up bitterness...........Turn to forgiveness

Give up complaining........Focus on gratitude

Give up discouragement...Be full of hope

Give up giving up............Hang in there

Give up gloom................Enjoy the beauty that is all around you

Give up gossiping...........Control your tongue

Give up hatred................Return good for evil

Give up jealousy.............Be content with your Blessings

Give up judging others.....Accept others with flaws as GOD has accepted you

Give up negativity...........Think, speak, and act positive

Give up pettiness...........Be more mature

Give up sin....................Turn to virtue

Give up worry................Trust Divine Providence

Give up immaturity (lack of wisdom) in thinking that while you continue to do the same things the same way, you have expectations that things will change for the better.

Let us live everyday not by the world's philosophy, but by seeking and obeying GOD's Word, wisdom and guidance aided by the Holy Spirit that dwells inside of every believer.

Let us always remember, trust, and proclaim:

No weapon formed against me shall prosper.  ISAIAH 54: 17

Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world.  1 JOHN 4: 4

Thanks be to GOD, who gives me the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.  1 CORINTHIANS 15: 57 

ENCOURAGEMENT

The Warrior's Prayer by Georgy

PRAY ON THE ARMOR OF GOD

Heavenly Father, Your warrior prepares for battle.  Today I claim victory over Satan by putting on the whole Armor of GOD!

I put on the Girdle of Truth!  May I stand firm in the truth of Your Word so I will not be a victim of Satan's lies.

I put on the Breastplate of Righteousness!  May it guard my heart from evil so I will remain pure and holy, protected under the blood of Jesus Christ.

I put on the Shoes of Peace!  May I stand firm in the Good News of the Gospel so Your peace will shine through me and be a light to all I encounter.

I take the Shield of Faith!  May I be ready for Satan's fiery darts of doubt, denial, and deceit so I will not be vulnerable to spiritual defeat.

I put on the Helmet of Salvation!  May I keep my mind focused on You so Satan will not have a stronghold on my thoughts.

I take the Sword of the Spirit!  May the two-edged sword of Your Word be ready in my hands so I can expose the tempting words of Satan.

By faith Your warrior has put on the Whole Armor of GOD!

I am prepared to live this day in spiritual victory!

In Jesus's name I pray, Amen!