Education Day 2010 came and went with a bang. This year, South Brooklyn's focus was "True Education = Education for Eternity". We wanted to nail down the point that salvation is tied to your knowledge of God. Education alone isn't sufficient, education that recognizes the God of Heaven is.
Three of our own graduates preached for Education Day: Chrystal Goulding, Davin Scott, and Kiarra McQueen. They are a representation of our younger membership (graduating from primary school, middle school, and high school). They did an excellent job and should be very proud of themselves. Their preparation and insight was apparent throughout their sermons.
We're happy to have as many visitors in attendance as we did, but also recognize that some of our friends, members, and interested guests could not make it out to the church. We have videos from our YouTube page for times like these, so the videos are below for you to view.
Aren't our youth outstanding? They make you feel proud that there are children who still believe in God. Their parents, teachers, and friends are proud of them.
We have year-round training at South Brooklyn that can prepare your children to do the same as these young ones have done. Why not come and see? We have friendly, eager teachers with lively classrooms. We have a photo album on Facebook that shows some of the activities. We even have a children's choir!
I hope the videos above have blessed you. Feel free to pass them on to others so that thy, too, can be blessed.
God bless you, as you bless others.
Elder Scott Hampton
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Monday, July 19, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Pathfinder Camping Trip
Special Guest Blog Post
On the Friday of Memorial Day weekend 2010, the South Brooklyn Cougars, Hanson Place Constellations, and Shiloh Chrysolites were on their way to Alpine Scout Camp. South Brooklyn provided twelve Pathfinders and one parent. There was a total of fifty Pathfinders and staff on this outing.
Press the white triangle to start the slideshow.
No one was prepared for the long hike to the camp site with their personal belongings. Fortunately, a ranger assisted with the transportation of our camp equipment: tents, food, stove, tables, etc. Our goal was to make certain that all our tents were pitched before it got dark. To our dismay, we were still setting up when it got dark, but learning to adapt is very important in Pathfindering.
On Sabbath morning, those in the Friends class were indoctrinated to the early morning routine of showers at 5:30AM. It took about fifteen minutes just to get to the showers. This was followed by a delicious breakfast of scrambled tofu, eggs, turkey bacon, and bread. Hanson Place then led out in a wonderful devotion where animated discussions took place among four groups about peer pressure, dating, role models, respect, etc.
After a short break, the Junior Pathfinders worked on the honor worms (this involved finding worms and racing them). Meanwhile, the senior Pathfinders worked on the honor orienteering where they used compasses to locate hidden balloons filled with candy. Later, we all enjoyed a sumptuous lunch of yellow rice, dinner roast, chick peas, and tossed salad.
Each class (Friend through Ranger) worked on their camping skills. They focussed on how to preserve the outdoors so others could enjoy it and how to survive in the outdoors. We then went for a short hike on the Red Dot Trail. When we got back to our campsite we enjoyed a necessary break. At this point, we were honored to have President Jones, Coordinator Burns, and Secretary Phillips join our camp. As President Jones inspected the campsites, he advised South Brooklyn to stake their tents. Sound advice, since it began to rain shortly after. To close the Sabbath, Shiloh led us in a rousing devotion. Afterwards we started bonfire time, which included making s’mores and storytelling with President Jones.
On Sunday morning, Director Charles “mushed” those who were asleep with lotion. Some of the campers were getting the hang of early morning rising for showers, so they escaped a dousing of lotion on their face.
After breakfast, Hanson Place led out in devotion. Then we were off to the day’s activities. We were divided into two groups: one group learned rock climbing and the other group learned archery. The groups switched places after an hour. Both activities were fun. Some of the campers found out that the activities looked easier than they really were, while other campers found that they were a natural and enjoyed every moment.
We spent a few days bonding, enjoying nature, having fun, and developing our skills as Pathfinders. We took tons of pictures to remember our good times by. Unfortunately, our time at Alpine was over before we realized it and we had to head back to regular life. We packed our belongings, hit the trail, and bid Alpine Scout Camp adieu until another year.
Pathfinder Director Simone Charles
On the Friday of Memorial Day weekend 2010, the South Brooklyn Cougars, Hanson Place Constellations, and Shiloh Chrysolites were on their way to Alpine Scout Camp. South Brooklyn provided twelve Pathfinders and one parent. There was a total of fifty Pathfinders and staff on this outing.
Press the white triangle to start the slideshow.
No one was prepared for the long hike to the camp site with their personal belongings. Fortunately, a ranger assisted with the transportation of our camp equipment: tents, food, stove, tables, etc. Our goal was to make certain that all our tents were pitched before it got dark. To our dismay, we were still setting up when it got dark, but learning to adapt is very important in Pathfindering.
On Sabbath morning, those in the Friends class were indoctrinated to the early morning routine of showers at 5:30AM. It took about fifteen minutes just to get to the showers. This was followed by a delicious breakfast of scrambled tofu, eggs, turkey bacon, and bread. Hanson Place then led out in a wonderful devotion where animated discussions took place among four groups about peer pressure, dating, role models, respect, etc.
After a short break, the Junior Pathfinders worked on the honor worms (this involved finding worms and racing them). Meanwhile, the senior Pathfinders worked on the honor orienteering where they used compasses to locate hidden balloons filled with candy. Later, we all enjoyed a sumptuous lunch of yellow rice, dinner roast, chick peas, and tossed salad.
Each class (Friend through Ranger) worked on their camping skills. They focussed on how to preserve the outdoors so others could enjoy it and how to survive in the outdoors. We then went for a short hike on the Red Dot Trail. When we got back to our campsite we enjoyed a necessary break. At this point, we were honored to have President Jones, Coordinator Burns, and Secretary Phillips join our camp. As President Jones inspected the campsites, he advised South Brooklyn to stake their tents. Sound advice, since it began to rain shortly after. To close the Sabbath, Shiloh led us in a rousing devotion. Afterwards we started bonfire time, which included making s’mores and storytelling with President Jones.
On Sunday morning, Director Charles “mushed” those who were asleep with lotion. Some of the campers were getting the hang of early morning rising for showers, so they escaped a dousing of lotion on their face.
After breakfast, Hanson Place led out in devotion. Then we were off to the day’s activities. We were divided into two groups: one group learned rock climbing and the other group learned archery. The groups switched places after an hour. Both activities were fun. Some of the campers found out that the activities looked easier than they really were, while other campers found that they were a natural and enjoyed every moment.
We spent a few days bonding, enjoying nature, having fun, and developing our skills as Pathfinders. We took tons of pictures to remember our good times by. Unfortunately, our time at Alpine was over before we realized it and we had to head back to regular life. We packed our belongings, hit the trail, and bid Alpine Scout Camp adieu until another year.
Pathfinder Director Simone Charles
Monday, April 5, 2010
Baptism: Welcome to Our Newest Member!
We baptized a lovely candidate last Sabbath and now welcome her to our membership. She is now a full-fledged member of South Brooklyn, enjoying all of the privileges of membership.
Being a young woman, we take extra concern for her well-being. It's obvious that there are evil forces throughout that would love to quench her young fire. We, on the other hand, will do our best to protect the tender soul placed into our care.
By God's grace, she will grow into a mighty woman of God, bringing many more individuals to a face-to-face decision with Jesus, just as she did. Please take a moment to watch the video of her baptism. Join us in celebrating with her.
God bless you, as you bless others.
Elder Scott Hampton
Being a young woman, we take extra concern for her well-being. It's obvious that there are evil forces throughout that would love to quench her young fire. We, on the other hand, will do our best to protect the tender soul placed into our care.
By God's grace, she will grow into a mighty woman of God, bringing many more individuals to a face-to-face decision with Jesus, just as she did. Please take a moment to watch the video of her baptism. Join us in celebrating with her.
God bless you, as you bless others.
Elder Scott Hampton
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
The Great Deceiver (part 1)
Today we start out by focusing on the Holy Bible—specifically the book of Revelation—concentrating on chapter 12:7-9; 12.
The Bible says "And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, and prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. Therefore rejoice, [ye] heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! For the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time."
My young people I want you to focus on a few important words in the previous scriptures. The word of God said that “...there was war in heaven”. Think to yourself: how could there be war in Heaven? Isn’t heaven supposed to be a perfect place?
Hold that thought in mind. “Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, and prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.” The dragon was cast out of Heaven, with his angels. But wait—what does that have to do with the great deceiver? Read a little further. Where was this devil and his angels cast out to? The devil, my brothers and sisters, was cast out into the earth, where you and I inhabit. Young people can you picture where I am going with this story?
My brothers and sister when will we wake up to what is really going on? The devil is wrath with you. Maybe you asked yourself this question over a million times: "why is the devil wrath with me? I didn’t do anything to him!" You are one hundred percent right. You didn’t. He lost the war so someone has to pay. Think of this while you ponder on this bizarre situation: your brother or sister was in a fight and they won, but the person that lost the fight, out of anger, will find someone that is related to the winner and fight them in order to get some type of satisfaction out of the loss.
Now you have to understand that we were made in God’s image (not the other belief that we came from apes). You and I are too good-looking to come from Apes. Now if you read in the book of Genesis 1:26 it says "And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth." I want you to focus on the italicized portion of this verse; it says we were made in God’s image and in his likeness. Do you now see why the devil is wrath with us?
Tune in next time for part 2 of the Great Deceiver to find out how is this wrath is being carried out on God’s image.
By Elder Maurice Mason
The Bible says "And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, and prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. Therefore rejoice, [ye] heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! For the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time."
My young people I want you to focus on a few important words in the previous scriptures. The word of God said that “...there was war in heaven”. Think to yourself: how could there be war in Heaven? Isn’t heaven supposed to be a perfect place?
Hold that thought in mind. “Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, and prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.” The dragon was cast out of Heaven, with his angels. But wait—what does that have to do with the great deceiver? Read a little further. Where was this devil and his angels cast out to? The devil, my brothers and sisters, was cast out into the earth, where you and I inhabit. Young people can you picture where I am going with this story?
My brothers and sister when will we wake up to what is really going on? The devil is wrath with you. Maybe you asked yourself this question over a million times: "why is the devil wrath with me? I didn’t do anything to him!" You are one hundred percent right. You didn’t. He lost the war so someone has to pay. Think of this while you ponder on this bizarre situation: your brother or sister was in a fight and they won, but the person that lost the fight, out of anger, will find someone that is related to the winner and fight them in order to get some type of satisfaction out of the loss.
Now you have to understand that we were made in God’s image (not the other belief that we came from apes). You and I are too good-looking to come from Apes. Now if you read in the book of Genesis 1:26 it says "And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth." I want you to focus on the italicized portion of this verse; it says we were made in God’s image and in his likeness. Do you now see why the devil is wrath with us?
Tune in next time for part 2 of the Great Deceiver to find out how is this wrath is being carried out on God’s image.
By Elder Maurice Mason
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Ring, Ring! Young People it’s for You!
Unknown Caller: Ring, Ring!
Young People: Hello?
Unknown Caller: Finally you answered your phones! I have been calling you for so many years. Have you been avoiding me all of this time? I don’t want to jump to conclusions, but how is it that you answer when your other friends call, but when I call for something more important you don’t answer my calls?
(Silence.)
Unknown Caller: You can’t image how much I have missed you. I want you to know that I haven’t stopped thinking about you. I haven’t taken my eyes off of you since the day you were born. I want you to know that since I left Earth all I have been doing is speaking on your behalf. You can’t image how painful it is for Daddy to watch the things that you do for your...friend. I want you to know that the friend you have cares nothing for you. The friend that you now hang out with was once my Daddy’s "son of the morning". Now his sole purpose is to destroy everything and everyone that mirrors my Daddy’s image. I am begging you—please stay away from him.
Young People: Friend? Who are you talking about? The things that you are saying are not true. My friend cares about me: he takes me to the best parties, he teaches me to wear the coolest clothing—you know the shirt with the skull on it, my pants below my butt...this is the style now. He tells me the best movies to watch—you know, the ones with all of the shooting, car chases, murders...and don’t forget the naked ladies!
Unknown Caller: My young people, listen: “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” My dear young people, I urge you to read for yourself the history of your friend to see what he is really like. Pick up the King James Version of The Holy Bible and read. It is the best novel ever written. I am telling you once you start reading you will never be bored again.
(Silence.)
Unknown Caller: If you haven’t figured out who is speaking and who this friend is, I advise you with love and concern to please read the book I suggested to you. Goodbye for now. I will talk to you soon.
By Elder Maurice C. Mason
Young People: Hello?
Unknown Caller: Finally you answered your phones! I have been calling you for so many years. Have you been avoiding me all of this time? I don’t want to jump to conclusions, but how is it that you answer when your other friends call, but when I call for something more important you don’t answer my calls?
(Silence.)
Unknown Caller: You can’t image how much I have missed you. I want you to know that I haven’t stopped thinking about you. I haven’t taken my eyes off of you since the day you were born. I want you to know that since I left Earth all I have been doing is speaking on your behalf. You can’t image how painful it is for Daddy to watch the things that you do for your...friend. I want you to know that the friend you have cares nothing for you. The friend that you now hang out with was once my Daddy’s "son of the morning". Now his sole purpose is to destroy everything and everyone that mirrors my Daddy’s image. I am begging you—please stay away from him.
Young People: Friend? Who are you talking about? The things that you are saying are not true. My friend cares about me: he takes me to the best parties, he teaches me to wear the coolest clothing—you know the shirt with the skull on it, my pants below my butt...this is the style now. He tells me the best movies to watch—you know, the ones with all of the shooting, car chases, murders...and don’t forget the naked ladies!
Unknown Caller: My young people, listen: “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” My dear young people, I urge you to read for yourself the history of your friend to see what he is really like. Pick up the King James Version of The Holy Bible and read. It is the best novel ever written. I am telling you once you start reading you will never be bored again.
(Silence.)
Unknown Caller: If you haven’t figured out who is speaking and who this friend is, I advise you with love and concern to please read the book I suggested to you. Goodbye for now. I will talk to you soon.
By Elder Maurice C. Mason
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