Announcements 

April 28, 2024

Spring Food Pantry Drive

The Food Pantry is requesting donations of the following items for our Food Pantry

-Shelf Stable Milk

-Juice

-Pop Tarts

-Cereal

-Snack Items such as chips, goldfish crackers,  fruit roll-ups, cookies etc….

-Canned Ravioli or Spaghetti’os

-Peanut Butter/Jelly

Sunday, April 28 

--Benevolent Sunday

--SED Brotherhood Spring Mass Meeting, Second Baptist Church, Columbus, IN

--Alonzo Fields presentation by Gary Taylor.  

Mr. Fields, born in Lyles Station Indiana, was Chief Butler in the White House under Presidents Hoover, Roosevelt, Truman and Eisenhour.  He wrote a book that was subsequently been turned into a play called “Looking Over the President’s Shoulder”.  As a Fund-Raising effort by the Lyles Station Historical School and Museum, Lyles Station will present the play Friday, June 21, 2024 through Sunday, June 23, 2024 with a special “White House Dinner” included with the June 22nd performance.  Mr. Gary Taylor is traveling throughout South-Central Indiana presenting information about Mr. Fields as well as a life-sized cutout of the man himself, Alonza Fields.  He will have  a table set up in  the Annex Lobby this Sunday; and will be available to provide additional information about Alonzo Fields and the Lyles Station Historical School and Museum – and he  might let you snap a selfie with the cutout.

Saturday, May 4, 2024 10am Brotherhood Meeting

Saturday, May 4, 2024, 10am  SED State Convention Board Meeting, St.John’s MBC, 101 N. Adams Street. South Bend, IN 10am.

Tuesday, May 14 6pm Trustees’ Meeting

Tuesday, May 21 2pm Missionary Circle

Scholarships: 

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Kappa Tau Omega Chapter

-Constance K Holland Memorial Scholarship for Graduating High School Seniors https://tinyurl.com/2tkw945s

-Dr. Audrey T McCluskey Book Grant

Current Ivy Tech & IU Bloomington Students https://tinyurl.com/2kmjfnyx

Application period March 24, 2024 – May 01, 2024.

Keep In Prayer

The Nathaniel Deloney Family, The Vera Willis Family (Sister-in-Law to Thomas Doyle, SR.) The Beverly Jordan Family (Sister-In-Law to Donnie Bing), Pastor Rose and the family of nephew, Danny Rose, Khalil Wright, The Gloria Jackson Family, Ethel Cole, Kindra Cole, Carolyn Owens, Timothy Owens, Michael Dabney, Arletha Dabney, Jordan Shifriss, Samuel Schroeder, Keith Barnard, June Drake, Martha Chamberlain, Michael Potter, Flor Choque Villegas, Lola Thompson, Quincy Collins, Percy Webb, Marlene Griffin.

Announcements 

April 21, 2024

Saturday, April 20, 2024 1pm – Second Baptist Church, Memorial Service for former member Gloria Jackson.  Many people may not remember Gloria by name, but so many, after seeing her photo, said they remembered her as that kind and funny nurse who was there when they or a relative was in the hospital.  Please say a prayer for her and her family.

Calendar

Today, April 21, 2024 

-Baptism of Kenneth Harvey

- Sunday, April 21, 2024, 3pm -  5th Pastoral Anniversary for Rev. James Radford, Victory Community Church, 2824 Washington Ave, Bedford, IN 47421  Pastor Rose and the choir will be traveling to Bedford after service to join the celebration.  Victory Community Church will be providing lunch at 1:30 and services will start at 3pm,

-The membership will be asked to stay after service to conduct Church Business regarding a new roof for the Sanctuary and Annex.

Sunday, April 28 

– Benevolent Sunday

– SED Brotherhood Spring Mass Meeting, Second Baptist Church, Columbus, IN

Scholarships:

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Kappa Tau Omega Chapter

-Constance K Holland Memorial Scholarship for Graduating High School Seniors https://tinyurl.com/2tkw945s

-Dr. Audrey T McCluskey Book Grant

Current Ivy Tech & IU Bloomington Students https://tinyurl.com/2kmjfnyx

Application period March 24, 2024 – May 01, 2024.

Neal Marshall Black Cultural Center Events

-The African American Choral Ensemble Spring Concert, Saturday, April 27, 7:30 pm Ruth N Halls Theater, 275 N. Eagleson Ave. Bloomington. 

Keep In Prayer

The Beverly Jordan Family (Sister-In-Law to Donnie Bing), Pastor Rose and the family of nephew, Danny Rose, Khalil Wright, The Gloria Jackson Family, Bobbie Jo Jaynes, Ethel Cole, Jennifer Dike, Armando Valasquez, The Dana Sanders Family, The Stella Richmond Family, Kim Harris, Beverly Jordan, Rochelle Perry, Rebba Lewis (sister to Andre Deloney), Kindra Cole, Carolyn Owens, Timothy Owens, The Delores Thomas Family, The Cleveland Thomas Family, Michael Dabney, Arletha Dabney, Jordan Shifriss, Samuel Schroeder, Keith Barnard, June Drake, Martha Chamberlain, Michael Potter, Flor Choque Villegas, Maria Coronel-Molina Serifin Coronel-Molina, Lola Thompson, Quincy Collins, Percy Webb, Marlene Griffin.

Announcements 

April 14, 2024

Calendar

Today, April 14 – Birthday Sunday

Saturday, April 20 1pm – Second Baptist Church, Memorial Service for former member Gloria Jackson.

Sunday, April 21, 2024, 3pm -  5th Pastoral Anniversary for Rev. James Radford, Victory Community Church, 2824 Washington Ave, Bedford, IN 47421

Scholarships:

Eva M. Thomas Book and Educational Materials Grant for 2024.

This grant is intended to help students with the purchase of books and educational materials, as those costs also steadily rise.  The grant, donated by Dr Audrey Thomas McCluskey in  honor of her late mother, is administered through  Second Baptist Church on an annual basis for a three-year period beginning in 2023.   Links to the Application can be found on our website and we have copies on the bulletin board. If you have any questions, please contact the office at 812-336-5827. The Deadline is April 15, 2024 for submission. Please note, this is open to both High School and College Students.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Kappa Tau Omega Chapter

-Constance K Holland Memorial Scholarship for Graduating High School Seniors https://tinyurl.com/2tkw945s

-Dr. Audrey T McCluskey Book Grant

Current Ivy Tech & IU Bloomington Students https://tinyurl.com/2kmjfnyx

Application period March 24, 2024 – May 01, 2024.

Neal Marshall Black Cultural Center Events

-IU Soul Review Spring Concert, Saturday April 20, 2024 7:30pm Monroe Convention Center, 302 S. College Ave. Bloomington

-The African American Choral Ensemble Spring Concert, Saturday, April 27, 7:30 pm Ruth N Halls Theater, 275 N. Eagleson Ave. Bloomington. 

Keep In Prayer

Khalil Wright, The Gloria Jackson Family, Bobbie Jo Jaynes, Ethel Cole, Jennifer Dike, Armando Valasquez, The Dana Sanders Family, The Stella Richmond Family, Kim Harris, Beverly Jordan, Rochelle Perry, Rebba Lewis (sister to Andre Deloney), Kindra Cole, Carolyn Owens, Timothy Owens, The Delores Thomas Family, The Cleveland Thomas Family, Michael Dabney, Arletha Dabney, Jordan Shifriss, Samuel Schroeder, Keith Barnard, June Drake, Martha Chamberlain, Michael Potter, Flor Choque Villegas, Maria Coronel-Molina Serifin Coronel-Molina, Lola Thompson, Quincy Collins, Percy Webb, Marlene Griffin.

We are now on Lesson #7 of Bible Study.  

The following is a link to our Zelle QR Code

Announcements 

April 7, 2024

Calendar

Today, April 7, 2024 Voters’ Registration Table

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will have a table set up before and after Sunday Service for Voters’ Registration/Verification and information about Early and Absentee Voting.  Voter Registration ends Monday April 8, 2024. VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 6pm Trustees’ Meeting

Friday, April 12, 2024 6:30 Annex/Zoom 4th and 1st Quarter Business Meeting.

Since we were unable to have the 4th Quarter business meeting as scheduled back in February, we are combining both the 4th Quarter, 2023 and 1st Quarter, 2024 into one meeting on April 12.  Please attend either in person or via Zoom.  We will be using the same link that we use for Bible Study.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 2pm Butler Annex, Missionary Circle

Sunday, April 21, 2024, 3pm -  5th Pastoral Anniversary for Rev. James Radford, Victory Community Church, 2824 Washington Ave, Bedford, IN 47421

Scholarships:

Delta Sigma, Theta Sorority, Inc. BAC Scholarship Opportunities

Information about the two scholarship opportunities are posted on the bulletin board. The deadline for both is Sunday, March 31, 2024.

The Gene T and Doris O Shipp Scholarship.  The deadline for submission is April 11, 2024.   Priority will be given to students who are members, former members, regular attenders, or otherwise connected to the Second Baptist Church (Bloomington, Indiana) community.

Additional details are posted on the bulletin board or at the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County Website.  https://cfbmc.org/lasting-impact/apply-for-a-scholarship/shipp/

Eva M. Thomas Book and Educational Materials Grant for 2024.

This grant is intended to help students with the purchase of books and educational materials, as those costs also steadily rise.  The grant, donated by Dr Audrey Thomas McCluskey in  honor of her late mother, is administered through  Second Baptist Church on an annual basis for a three-year period beginning in 2023.   Links to the Application can be found on our website and we have copies on the bulletin board. If you have any questions, please contact the office at 812-336-5827. The Deadline is April 15, 2024 for submission.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Kappa Tau Omega Chapter

-Constance K Holland Memorial Scholarship for Graduating High School Seniors https://tinyurl.com/2tkw945s

-Dr. Audrey T McCluskey Book Grant

Current Ivy Tech & IU Bloomington Students https://tinyurl.com/2kmjfnyx

Application period March 24, 2024 – May 01, 2024.

Neal Marshall Black Cultural Center Events

-African American Dance Company Spring Concert April 13, 2024, Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington

-IU Soul Review Spring Concert, Saturday April20, 2024 7:30pm Monroe Convention Center, 302 S. College Ave. Bloomington

-The African American Choral Ensemble Spring Concert, Saturday, April 27, 7:30 pm Ruth N Halls Theater, 275 N. Eagleson Ave. Bloomington. 

A packet with more information about these events as well as many others is on the table outside the office.

Bus Telephone Number:  812-327-1467

We have a new phone number set up  to call when you would like to be picked up for Sunday Service.  Please call or text the number and leave your NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER.

QR Codes:  We are introducing QR Codes for our online donations.  You can use the following QR codes to use Zelle or PayPal if you would like to donate online.  Information regarding the use of these codes was sent out earlier on a separate email.

Keep In Prayer

Khalil Wright, The Gloria Jackson Family, Bobbie Jo Jaynes, Ethel Cole, Jennifer Dike, Armando Valasquez, The Dana Sanders Family, The Stella Richmond Family, Kim Harris, Beverly Jordan, Rochelle Perry, Rebba Lewis (sister to Andre Deloney), Kindra Cole, Carolyn Owens, Timothy Owens, The Delores Thomas Family, The Cleveland Thomas Family, Michael Dabney, Arletha Dabney, Jordan Shifriss, Samuel Schroeder, Keith Barnard, June Drake, Martha Chamberlain, Michael Potter, Flor Choque Villegas, Maria Coronel-Molina Serifin Coronel-Molina, Lola Thompson, Quincy Collins, Percy Webb, Marlene Griffin.

The link will take you to Lesson #6 for download.  Hard copies are also in the office or can be emailed to you.

Eva M Thomas Book & Educational Materials 

Grant Application

The mounting cost of higher education even with substantial financial aid, often limits access for many of our students.  This grant is intended to help students with the purchase of books and educational materials, as those costs also steadily rise.  The grant is administered through Second Baptist Church on an annual basis for a three-year period beginning in 2023.  It is named in honor of the benefactor’s mother, the late Eva M. Thomas, a woman of faith and courage who believed in the power of prayer – and of education.  The attached link will allow you to download a copy of the letter and application.  The deadline is April 15, 2024.  The award will be announced May 1, 2024.

In the Rapture – https://www.folkstreams.net/films/in-the-rapture

In 1976, late folklorist Professor William Wiggins  filmed a religious drama, In the Rapture at Second Baptist Church staged by Mrs Margerine Hatcher and members of the Second Baptist Church Choir.    The original 16mm film is in the Indiana University Archives; however, Folkstreams.net is streaming a converted VHS version of the film on its website to view.  It’s truly wonderful to watch what Rev. Dr. E.D. Butler called “the demonstration of a group using their talents to portray an idea”.

You can access our live stream service by two platforms - Facebook  and YouTube -If you have not live-streamed our service before, do a search on Second Baptist Church Bloomington, IN. We will go live shortly before 10am .