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Happy Father’s

Day

Vol. 18 Issue 6 - June 2018

The Victorious Vessel

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June is the month wherein we celebrate fathers and fatherhood. F a t h e r s f u l f i l l a n important and necessary role for the family, for the children, for society, and for the church!

Each son learns from his father principles of manhood and how to treat the leading lady in his life. Each daughter learns from her father what the love of a man fee l s l ike . Wi thout question every child needs his or her father involved in that child’s life. As we celebrate fathers on the third

Sunday, take the time to celebrate your father or fatherhood figure. Let us also remember that God is the ultimate example of Fatherhood for all of us. God loves us like no other.

June is also the month fo r Vaca t i on B ib l e School (VBS). I strongly encourage each member to register and attend the weeklong study. One c a n n o t g o w r o n g learning more of and more from the Word of God! Thank God for the hard work of Sisters Geneva B. Robinson and Shana W. Middleton for their combined efforts giving leadership to this vital ministry! We also owe a great debt of gratitude to all of the teachers, staff, culinary min is t ry t eam, and laborers who often work w i t h o u t f a n f a r e o r notoriety!

Congratulations to all of you graduates! You have completed a major chapter in your life. We celebrate with you! For t h o s e H i g h S c h o o l g r a d u a t e s , w e a r e praying that your next steps include attending a college or university to further hone your skills and to gain invaluable educational experiences on the way to your divine destiny. For those who may choose the military or other areas for the next move, we pray that the Lord leads y o u t o t h a t p l a c e , through that place, and on to a great career. Know that each of you is supported by a praying church family that loves you!

Be reminded that we have strong faith in a GOD WHO has ALL power in HIS HANDS!

#IAmMSBC153 #warmestchurchincharleston

FROM THE PASTOR'S PRINTER

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Celebrating 90 years!Sisters Hermine Stanyard and

Ethel Reed celebrated their 90th birthdays in May! Congrats to Sis. Semaj M.

Fielding for completing the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Charleston Alumnae Chapter Finer Womanhood Program. She received both a book stipend and a scholarship during their 2018 May Week program.

Sis. Gloria E. Gantt Lambright received an award from the 17th Annua l Summer v i l l e Councilman's Ball for her " P o s i t i v e I m p a c t a n d C o n t r i b u t i o n s t o t h e Community". The Ball was held on Saturday May 5, 2018 at Doar Hall - St. Paul Episcopal Church, Summerville, SC. Not pictured but in attendance:  Sis. Carolyn Bartley and Bro. Kevin Tolbert.

Margie G. Heyward 1 Felecia Gaston 13Chaplain John K. Carter 2 Brendan McPherson 14Samuel Gilchrist 2 Marie Thompson 17Cynthia M. McHoney 2 Beatrice Rodgers 18Darrell L. Chisolm 3 Shawnicqua Hanna 20Anna P. Holloway 4 Irving S. Robinson 21Irene Dawson 5 Nathronia Carr 21Lucille S. Whipper 6 Patricia D. Holmes 21Mary A. Faber 8 Marvin L. Wright 26Pamela Gilliard 9 Peggyann M. Godfrey 26Margie Hamilton 9 Charles Montgomery 26 Aundria G. Douglas 10 Gordon H. Douglas 27Tavian Robinson 10Dawn F. McPherson 11

June Birthdays

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Celebrating 153 Years of Christian Service

May 16-20, 2018

“Worship That Teaches About God”Jeremiah 7:2, Acts 5:42, Colossians 3:16, Timothy 2: 11-15

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Congrats to all of our award recipients!

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Ikea Rivers, a sixth grade student at SPMS, has been selected as Social Butterfly of the Month.

Her favorite subjects are art, music, science, and culinary arts. She enjoys drawing and playing soccer. In addition to her mother and sisters, her heroes are Anna Blue and the singer, Damien Dawn. She plays the violin and the best book she has ever read is Dork Diaries. Ikea would like to become a marine biologist when she grows up. When asked what the world needs more of, she said that we all need to be safe.

Social Butterfly of the Month

Congrats to our 2018 Mothers of the Year!

June is National Men’s Health Month

Honor the men in your life this month by bringing awareness to men's health problems and inspire men to be consistent with yearly medical checkups, tests, and input from healthcare professionals. From helpful nutrition guides and screening tips to health and fitness products. Let’s help keep our Men healthy. https://www.positivepromotions.com/mens-health-month /c/hlcmenshealthmonth/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwre_XBRDVARIsAPf7zZi10egZVgjZPrROSigbN82Atps3BQjfkK8U-pK9PbLksA59FkfRU4saAgXJEALw_wcB

June is also National Scoliosis Awareness Month • Scoliosis is prevalent, affecting about 3% of the population in the

US.

• It is the most common spinal deformity.

• In the vast majority of cases, scoliosis has no identifiable

• cause—this is termed idiopathic scoliosis.

• It usually starts between the ages of 10 to 15, though it is also possible to have scoliosis as an infant or to develop scoliosis as an adult.

Scoliosis has an emotional component; it is not simply a physical condition, or just a little curve in the spine. According to a study conducted by the University of Minnesota, people with scoliosis can be more prone to depression, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, and negative self-image.

Let’s be careful about the words we use around those with physical difficulties, to learn more please visit the following website. https://www.spine-health.com/blog/june-scoliosis-awareness-month

- MSBC Health Ministry

SUMMER SCHEDULE REMINDER

Beginning Sunday, June 3rd through Sunday, August 26th, 2018,

Sunday School Studies will begin at 8:30 a.m.,

andWorship Service will begin at 10:00 a.m.

BIBLE STUDY & PRAYER MEETING

Bible Study is suspended for Tuesday, TUNE-UP and Midday Manna for the

summer months (June through August) and will resume in September.

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Fathers have a special role

In each young child’s life,

To mould and shape them to become

A follower of Christ

To show them the Father’s heart

And help them understand

How God’s love can be their guide

As they take Him by the hand.

- By M. S. Lowndes

“MSBC is a body of baptized believers led by the Holy Spirit to make disciples of Christ through Teaching, Evangelism, and Worship.”

MORRIS STREET BAPTIST CHURCH 25 Morris Street Charleston, SC 29403 | Rev. Leonard O Griffin, Pastor |

P: 843.723.0408 | F: 843.723.0988 | www.morrisstreetbaptist.org

Have something you’d like to contribute? Submissions for the Victorious Vessel are due by the 15th of each month. See Sis. Emily L.

Smith or Sis. Wendrah M. McCoy.