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A Literary Arts Ministry Newsletter - Issue 6
44 Years of Dedicated Service
On Sunday, March 19, 2023, Pastor and First Lady Armstrong celebrated their 44th Pastoral Anniversary.
By the grace of God, they have served as pastoral leaders overseeing one assembly, committing their lives to guide and help others.
They have experienced many transitions, challenges, and triumphs, staying steadfast in the Word and trusting God in their walk of faith. As a result, God's favor rests upon them through unmeasurable blessings.
We as a congregation are grateful to God for His act of kindness, blessing us with a pastor who preaches and teaches the unadulterated Gospel and a first lady who stands by his side with a heart of mission.
We pray that God will continue to keep our Pastor and First Lady through His amazing grace. Join us in congratulating them on a job well done!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, Pastor and First Lady Armstrong. Thank you for your service.
SPOTLIGHT!!!
SHARE YOUR GIFTS & TALENTS... (James 1:17)
Jackie Carr is a native of Nashville, TN, and a graduate of Hillsboro High School. She is a wife and the mother of two adult children to whom she is most proud. Her daughter is an MTSU graduate with two Bachelor of Arts degrees, and her son recently received a master's degree.
Jackie is an employee of HCA Healthcare with 36 Years of Service. She has served in various roles within Information Technology and Services Area and in her current role as Application Engineer.
Her foremost desire is to inspire others that they will know there is hope in Jesus Christ and allow God to direct their lives while centering her thoughts on her favorite scripture, "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths" (Proverbs 3:5-6).
What brings much joy is spending time with family and friends, participating in church activities, traveling, and baking. Some adventurous things on her bucket list are traveling the world and visiting various sites and famous landmarks.
She takes pleasure in volunteering with co-workers for Angel Tree Projects and other Community projects, with her greatest passion in having a purpose-driven life directed by God.
Jackie is a faithful member of the Saint Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, where she serves as the Church Announcing Clerk, and is a member of the Adult Choir and Kitchen Committee ministry. She inspires our church family tremendously and is a willing breath of support. We are proud to recognize her as a member of our church family.
Displayed below are some highlights of our spotlight champion.
National Honor Choir
Mercelle auditioned and was selected to serve as a member of the choir!
Mid-State and Jazz Band Concert
Spring Choir Concert
INSPIRATIONS FOR THE SOUL
By Davina Dean
REMEMBER YOU HAVE BEEN MADE NEW
Sometimes we get attacked spiritually by the enemy, who uses the things of the world and even our fleshly desires to destroy our testimonies and witnesses. One of the worst attacks is to make you believe that you are just like you were before being saved or that maybe you are no better than you were before in a particular situation.
Those attacks are lies from the enemy, Satan, the accuser. When these attacks happen, we must remember we, as believers, have been made new.
The Bible is the Word of God and our greatest defense. In 2 Corinthians 5:17, it states, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
You are not the same, Jesus saved you, and the closer you are to Him, the more you will be like Him in your thoughts, attitude, and actions. Don’t forget what Romans 6:4 says, “Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so, we also should walk in newness of life.”
You were dead because of sin and have been made alive through Jesus Christ. Don't let the enemy have you believe a lie. Have joy in knowing that your truth lives within the Gospel.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT...
by DR. CHARLES FRAZIER STANLEY
"Keep your focus on the TRUTH, which IS... The WORD of GOD." "Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him."
A CALL TO SALVATION
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me." - John 14:6 NIV
There are many GOOD people in the world, but being good does not grant you the gift of SALVATION. Jesus explains in the scripture above that He is the only way to the Father.
Because of Adam and Eve's sin, all humankind is considered guilty, separated
from God, and needs to be made right with Him. Jesus paid the debt, giving Himself a
sacrificial offering by shedding His blood to atone for our sins.
Our response is to ADMIT we are a sinner (Romans 3:23),
BELIEVE that Jesus died on the cross for our sins (John 1:12), and
CONFESS Him as Lord of our life (Romans 10:9).
Each awakening day provides one willing to accept Jesus as LORD AND SAVIOR.
Do it today, for the night cometh.
Expressions of Love for Pastor & First Lady Armstrong (Anniversary Tributes)!
Happy Valentine's Day - We love you!
Tributes by Young People
Tributes by Sunday School Department
Personal Tribute - D. Cunningham
PASTOR W. B. & FIRST LADY ESTELLA
Presentation by Ponquita Harney, Pastor's Aide Chairperson
CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES!!!
Shevon Kelley
2023 Graduate of Nashville State Community College
Associates Degree in Health Science
Rochelle Brown
Celebrated her birthday on February 28th.
Tim Brown
Received his Fire Captain Certificate
YOU ARE INVITED...
Upcoming Events
CELEBRATING OUR MOTHERS
Sunday, May 14, 2023 - Tributes to Mothers during our 10:00 am Morning Worship.
Minister Theresha Armstrong will deliver the message.
RECOGNITION OF 2023 GRADUATES
Sunday, May 21, 2023 - During our 10:00 am Morning Worship.
CELEBRATING OUR FATHERS
Sunday, June 18, 2023 - Tributes to Fathers during our 10:00 am Morning Worship.
Reverend James Dean III will deliver the message.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Convening June 26 - June 30, 2023, at 6:30 pm, for all ages.
Saint Matthew Missionary Baptist Church
Email: stmattrealdealta@gmail.com
Website: www.stmatthewrealdeal.org
Location: 2412 Osage Street, Nashville, TN, USA
Phone: (615) 329-0173
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmatthewmbrealdeal