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
Monday, April 5, 2010
Baby Dedications at South Brooklyn
We take our responsibilities seriously at South Brooklyn. Very seriously. We don't want there to be an opportunity where we did not get our work done successfully.
One of our most important works is to dedicate children back to God, much the way Hannah did Samuel, or Elizabeth did for John (the Baptist). While we are responsible for the dedication and the charge to the parents to do right, the ultimate training comes from the parents, themselves. We do offer extended support and resources to the parents, so they are not left totally alone.
We recently had our first baby dedication for the year and look forward to following up with the families in the near future. Please join us in congratulating them and offering the Christ-like support that they will need in order to train their children in righteousness. Children don't come with instruction manuals, but the Bible does provide a roadmap for life.
Photos from the dedication are provided below and can be seen on our Flickr page.
God bless you, as you bless others.
Elder Scott Hampton
One of our most important works is to dedicate children back to God, much the way Hannah did Samuel, or Elizabeth did for John (the Baptist). While we are responsible for the dedication and the charge to the parents to do right, the ultimate training comes from the parents, themselves. We do offer extended support and resources to the parents, so they are not left totally alone.
We recently had our first baby dedication for the year and look forward to following up with the families in the near future. Please join us in congratulating them and offering the Christ-like support that they will need in order to train their children in righteousness. Children don't come with instruction manuals, but the Bible does provide a roadmap for life.
Photos from the dedication are provided below and can be seen on our Flickr page.
God bless you, as you bless others.
Elder Scott Hampton
Saturday, March 6, 2010
The Great Deceiver (part 2: The Devil Exposed)
We saw in "The Great Deceiver (part 1)" that Satan and his Angels were thrown out of Heaven. It stands to reason that if you were in something, then were thrown out of that something, you must landed somewhere, correct? Since Satan and his fallen angels were thrown out where did they land?
Turning to Revelation 12:9, you would see clearly where the Devil and his angels landed. My reason for giving you all of this background is so that you can better understand the reasons why we do so many crazy things.
I want to expose who it is that we are really serving if we enjoy the things of this world. My young people I don’t want to confuse you—all I want to do is make you aware of the things you are doing before it is too late. If Revelation says that the Devil and his angels were cast out of Heaven and that they were cast out into Earth, then who do you think it is that causes you to do all of these crazy things?
My young people why do you think Satan is called the great deceiver? He’s the best in the game. James chapter 4 and verse 4 says "whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God". The great book is saying that if you like the things of this world such as the wicked music, the evil television shows, the soap operas, music videos of naked women, and all the immoral things that brings down mankind values this is what makes you a friend of the world and a enemy of God.
My brothers and sisters I don’t want you to think that I am perfect: I used to do all of what you enjoy now, but I found favor with God almighty and those things no longer entice me. How do you get to overcome those struggles? You must die to self daily. That means for you to pray more (if you've never prayed before start now!).
Here are some encouraging words from God himself:
So you see young people all you have to do is pray and believe that he will do it for you. I have only given you enough to spark your interest, but it goes much deeper that what I have told you. May God bless you to understand much more.
By Elder Maurice Mason
Turning to Revelation 12:9, you would see clearly where the Devil and his angels landed. My reason for giving you all of this background is so that you can better understand the reasons why we do so many crazy things.
I want to expose who it is that we are really serving if we enjoy the things of this world. My young people I don’t want to confuse you—all I want to do is make you aware of the things you are doing before it is too late. If Revelation says that the Devil and his angels were cast out of Heaven and that they were cast out into Earth, then who do you think it is that causes you to do all of these crazy things?
My young people why do you think Satan is called the great deceiver? He’s the best in the game. James chapter 4 and verse 4 says "whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God". The great book is saying that if you like the things of this world such as the wicked music, the evil television shows, the soap operas, music videos of naked women, and all the immoral things that brings down mankind values this is what makes you a friend of the world and a enemy of God.
My brothers and sisters I don’t want you to think that I am perfect: I used to do all of what you enjoy now, but I found favor with God almighty and those things no longer entice me. How do you get to overcome those struggles? You must die to self daily. That means for you to pray more (if you've never prayed before start now!).
Here are some encouraging words from God himself:
James 4:7, 10 "submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Humble yourselves before in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up."
Matthew 21:22 "And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive"
Isaiah 65:24 "And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear."
So you see young people all you have to do is pray and believe that he will do it for you. I have only given you enough to spark your interest, but it goes much deeper that what I have told you. May God bless you to understand much more.
By Elder Maurice Mason
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