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explore ways we can partner

and share the load of ministry

in our community.

The Bethlehem Center prop-

erty remains in view and by

faith I still believe that we can

claim it, if indeed it’s God’s

will. It can house an after-

school ministry/daycare and

a school where young people

can be educated naturally

and spiritually in the same

place. Further, it should be

our desire to be able to pur-

chase other propertiesaround us in order to offer

additional services to our

community.

I want to remind us we are

called to this community for a

greater work. Everyday we

are becoming a caring

community committed to

strengthening our church’s

facility while increasing our

congregation’s faithfulness,

as we keep our community

in focus.

As we are currently not wor-

shiping in our facility (3014

Meadowbridge Road), it is

critical that we do everything

this within our means to con-

tinue the “good work” we’ve

begun: Our building must berestored and renovated for

greater work.

It is equally important to

increase our congregation’s

faithfulness in stewardship,

discipleship, worship, and

workmanship. This will call

for us to commit to family

study and joining ministry.

However, we must continue

to keep our community in

focus. We must continue to

As we turn our vision toward

what shall be, we must

understand it will not be

accomplished with “I” or

“YOU”, but only with WE.

Therefore, as we partner

together to call this vision

into view; we covenant to

show our love for our God,

our local assembly, and our

community in word and deed

as we connect our community

with our creator by

congregating regularly with

this local assembly during

times of worship, work, and

witness; growing in our

commitment to Christ

through study, and increasing

our care for community, by

participating in various

service opportunities, as we

strive to effectively communi-

cate our faith, in word and

deed, so we can all celebrate

our God together.

Do You See What I See?

I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E :

Seed Covenant 2

Blueprints for

Building Update

3

Organizational

Affiliations 4

Upcoming Events 5

Getting Involved 6

Celebrations 7

Family Prayer 8

Love In Action

Word At “The Street” J U L Y 2 0 1 3V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1

O N T H E C O V E R

COMMUNAL VISION

CONGREGATIONAL

COMMITMENT

Pastor Micah & Rev. CC Jackson



P A G E 2

Come Grow With Us!

The Immeasurable InvestmentAs we prepare to supply more effective ministry and heed the encouragement of

Jesus who stated, “Greater works will you do in my name”, it is important to

know why we give to the Lord, invest in the work of the church, and sow seed to

prepare for a future harvest. Let us reinforce our commitment to give throughthis scriptural declaration from 2 Corinthians 9:6-8. (Paraphrased)

What is the biblical PRINCIPLE FOR GIVING?

Whoever sows sparingly will reap sparingly, and

whoever sows generously will reap generously.

How much should we give?Each of us should give what we’ve decided in our heart

to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God

loves a cheerful giver.

What is the result of our generous giving?

We believe, when we give generously, God is able to

bless us abundantly, so that in all things at all times,having all that we need, we will abound in every good

work.

Study to show

thyself approved

unto God, a

workman that

need not to be

ashamed, rightly

dividing the word

of truth.

(2 Timothy 2:15)

W O R D A T “ T H E S T R E E T ”

...He who supplies

seed to the sower and

bread for food will

also supply and

increase your store of seed and will enlarge

the harvest of your

righteousness. You will

be enriched in every

way so that you can

be generous on every

occasion…

(2 Cor. 9:10-11)

G.R.O.W.(Gathering Regularly to Open

the Word)

“Giving to God”, Mark Allan PowellEstimated price: $11

SUNDAYS @ 10 A.M.(At our Worship Center—2701

Garland Avenue, 23222)

Pastoral Teachi

“Giving : Unlockin

Heart of StewardsBy John Orthberg,

Pederson, & JudsonEstimated price: $

TUESDAYS @ 7 P(At our meeting center

Meadowbridge Road,



Blueprints For Building

P A G E 3V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1

“For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though

it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” (Habakkuk 2:2-3) As of May 31, 2013

Nathaniel Phillips, II

Rev. Nichole Phillips

Anees Rasheed

Jelisa Ricketts

Judith Rodriguez

Samita Simpson

Lawrence Stephens

Edward Taylor, Jr.

Julio Taylor, Jr.

Kamiyah TempleDeacon James Thorpe, Sr.

Daya Tucker

Beatrice Whidbee

Sarah Whitaker

Tybias Whitehead

Mia Wright-Ross

Gracious Givers ($29—$149)

Kimberly Allen

Deacon Annette Banks-Conyers

Corey Boone

Stephanie Catlyn

Arlene Clemons

Deacon Diane Cox

Mary Day

Rev. Felisha Eady

Juanetta Goldwire

Joanne Harris

Deacon Zenobia Jackson

Trustee Emma Johnson

LaKesha Johnson

Min. Linda Johnson

James Jones

Keisha Jones

Deacon Jennifer Key

Deacon-Elect Kevin Mason

Malaika Mason

Deacon Deborah Morris

Lakeitha Phillips

Christine Powell

Jasmine Reynolds

Ann Robinson

Teshena Robinson

Brenita Scott

Initial Investors ($1—$28)

Stephen Alexander

Kimberly Ampey-Tucker

Steave Anthony

Crystal “Sunshine” Booker

Erica Billingsley

Theodore Brinkley

Elijah Brown

Sade Conyers

Gregory Day, Sr.Jakyra Day*

Janae Day

Harolette DePriest

Rosaria Edge

Katrina Edwards

Anna Fleming

Deacon Mary Gaddy

Wayne Garner

Jr. Deacon Keagan Giles

Destine Gee

Deacon Naomi Graham

Deacon William Graham

Dominique Graves

Kionna Harris

Gail Hicks

Helen Hicks

Marvin Hicks

Deacon Irvin Jackson

William Jackson

Sarena Johnson

Esther Jones

Taylor Jones

Latoya Kenney

Ieshia Key

Syrika LaLande

Laura Law

LaVerne Lee

Diondrea Mahone

Amber Mayes

Ogletha McCluney

Donte McCutchen

Adrian McLaughlin

Melanie Miller

Demetria Mitchell

Ginai Seabron

Sherita Seabron

Min. Eric Smith

Min. Samuel Tarry

Katina Watson

Xavier Williamson

Bernice Winston

Chandra Wright

Min. Niki Wright

Dedicated Donors ($150—$500)

Trustee Alonzo Brooks

Deacon Tashira Brown

Linda Crews

Wanda Ewell

Laverne Harris

Trustee Joanne Hieskill

Lucy Hudson

Rev. CC Jackson

Pastor Micah Jackson

Stephanie Johnson

Min. Gloria Kenney

Deacon-Elect Robert Meyers

Mildred Williams

Deacon-Elect Patricia Williams

Deacon Berley Wright

Committed Contributors ($501—$750

Debra Carlyle

Trustee Pearl White

Steadfast Stewards ($751—$1000)

Covenant Congregants ($1001—$1500

Vital Visionaries ($1501—$2000)

Sacred Sacrifice ($2001 & Up)



P A G E 4

He has told you, O

mortal, what is good;

and what does the

LORD require of you but

to do justice, and to

love kindness, and to

walk humbly with your

God? (Micah 6:8)

WHO’S NEXT?

Cooperative Outreach Ministry (COM)

COM is a benevolence ministry which offers assistance to persons in our

community who may not be affiliated with a church family. This ministry is

funded through the gathering of 5 area churches (First Baptist Church of

Washington Park, Good Hopewell Baptist, Providence Park Baptist, St. JohnBaptist Church, and Seventh Street Memorial Baptist) who come together

for various worship services throughout the year (Ash Wednesday, Holy

Week, Thanksgiving, and Christmas). ALL proceeds from those services go

toward this effort (no honorariums are given to churches or the ministering

preacher) so that the love of our God can be experienced in word and deed.

Because this benevolence ministry is TOTALLY dependent on the liberal and

voluntary financial gifts from these services and the members of these

congregations, we ask all persons to give generously to this effort.

As a part of our community, every member is charged with

contributing to our growth (in every area) to support the promotionand progress of the vision God has given us, by actively inviting others

to join them in worship/study. This can be done by word-of-mouth,

social media, email, etc. We will be also preparing a card that can be

given to others; indicating directions, contact info, and worship/study

times. Who will be the next to bring a new candidate for discipleship?

RISC brings together diverse congregations in order to powerfully address the

root causes of poverty and injustice in the Greater Richmond area.

RISC’s member congregations are located throughout the Greater Richmond

area and are diverse in their socio-economic, racial, denominational and

geographic backgrounds.

Congregations in RISC methodically work together to build relationships, listen

to common concerns, research community problems, and then take action to

see that systems in the community are held accountable to principles of justice

and fairness; making Metropolitan Richmond a better place to live for all.


Richmonders Involved in Strengthening our Communities

(RISC)




7th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration

SAVE THE DATE:

2013 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

5th

Street Baptist, St. Elizabeth Catholic and 7th

Street Memorial Baptist Churches

“GOD’S SERVANTS: NEIGHBORS IN LIFE”

July 22nd - July 25th

VBS Closing Celebration: Friday, July 26thGod’s Servants: Neighbors for Life Fun Fair

On 4th Sunday in July (28th) we will be celebrating Pastor and First Lady

for 7 years of service to the community of Seventh Street.

All members of the Seventh Street community have been asked to sow a

seed of $70 for our Pastor and First Lady. If you have any questions or

need more information please see any member of the Divine Connections

Committee.

There will be a member of the committee available, following morning

worship to assist with any questions you may have or if you want to submit

your celebration seed, as we prepare for this awesome celebration in the

life of our church family.



P A G E 6

MINISTRY MOBILIZATIONAre you interested in serving in a ministry, but just don’t know

who you should talk to? Well, if you would like to serve as a:

Choir Member (Eddie Taylor, Coordinator of Choral Ministries) Children/Youth Choir sings on 4th Sundays and is comprised of

young people ages 17 and below.

Young Adult Choir sings on 3rd Sundays and is comprised of

persons age 18-39.

Celebration Choir sings on 2nd Sundays and is comprised of

persons age 40 and above.

***All choir members come together on 1st Sundays as one Mass Choir

Ushers’/Greeters’ Ministry (Emma Johnson, Coordinator) Ladies serve on 1st Sundays

Children/Youth serve on 3rd Sundays

Men serve on 4th Sundays

***All ushers/greeters serve on 2nd Sundays as a combined ministry

Education Ministry (Chandra Wright, Coordinator)

If you are interested in teaching or designing education

opportunities for our congregation, this ministry is for you. Our

Education Ministry is in the midst of developing alternative

G.R.O.W. opportunities including online learning, additional classopportunities, and small group learning opportunities.


ATTENTION SISTERS OF “THE STREET”

Join us for “A NIGHT OF WORSHIP & A DAY OF PRAISE”

Friday, August 16th @ 7 p.m. & Saturday, August 17th @ 9 a.m.

Our Praise & Worship will take place at The Baptist General Convention

Building (1214 W. Graham Road, 23220—behind Virginia Union

University). For more information contact our First Lady, Rev. CC Jackson

GET READY FOR A WEEKEND THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!

WOMEN OF WORSHIP



JUBILENT JULY BIRTHDAYS


JOIN US AS WE TRAVEL TO...Cedar Grove Baptist Church

5500 Adkins Road

Providence Forge, VA 23140

For

Homecoming Celebration

August 11th @ 3 p.m.

Music Ministry & Ushers will be serving&

Dinner will be served

Niki Patterson

July 1st

Alonzo Brooks

July 2nd

Stephen Alexander

July 7th

Amara Temple

July 10th

Justin Hieskill

July 11th

Cynthia Simpson

July 14th

Melanie Miller

July 14th

Kimberly Allen

July 18th

J’Laya Key

July 23rd

Jennifer Key

July 23rd

Niky

July



Esther Jones (Recovering at home)+++++++

Sarah Whitaker (Recovering at home)

+++++++

Berniece Winston

+++++++

Deacon Naomi Graham

+++++++

Deacon Mary Gaddy

+++++++

Sarena Johnson+++++++

Berneice Wright

Mailing Address:

3014 Meadowbridge Road

Richmond, VA 23222

(804) 329-0628

Worship Center:

2701 Garland AvenueRichmond, VA 23222

(Across from Garland Avenue Baptist Church)

Call To Mission

Who are we and why do we exist?

We are the Seventh Street Memorial Baptist Church.

A family committed to connecting our community

with our creator by providing inspiring worship,

empowering discipleship, inviting outreach, and

engaging fellowship.

Why do we do this?

We do this because no one has ever seen God, but if

we love one another, God lives in union with us, and

his love is made perfect in us.

What is our aim?

Therefore, strive to be the church that specializes in

God’s love. We are the Seventh Street Memorial

Baptist Church family and we love to love you!

Seventh Street Memorial

Baptist Church

FAMILY PRAYER LIST

Visit us on the web on

www.7street.org

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