All is Well

Dec 27

Dear MBC Church Family,

In the 1944 film Meet Me In St Louis, the older sister was trying to comfort the younger sister in the midst of an upheaval in the life of their family. With a soothing voice, the older sister, played by Judy Garland, sang these words which resonate especially today.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas / Let your heart be light

Next year all our troubles will be out of sight

Have yourself a merry little Christmas / Make the Yuletide gay

Next year all our troubles will be miles away

Once again as in olden days / Happy golden days of yore

Faithful friends who were dear to us / Will be near to us once more

Someday soon we all will be together / If the fates allow

Until then we’ll have to muddle through somehow

So have yourself a merry little Christmas now.

We’ve been separated from each other for nearly ten months now, but as the song says, someday soon we all will be together and the memories of the hardships will begin to fade away.

In the meantime, God has been good to us in giving us opportunities to still worship together and encourage one another throughout the week each week. These times of fellowship have been precious. And even though we are still in the middle of a firestorm, knowing what God has in store for us, we can sing another Christmas song even today, All Is Well.

All is well / All is well / Angels and men rejoice

For tonight darkness fell / Into the dawn of love’s light

Sing A-le / Sing Alleluia

All is well / All is well / Lift up your voice and sing
Born is now Emmanuel / Born is our Lord and Savior
Sing Alleluia / Sing Alleluia
All is well

Despite the hardships of the last ten months, all is well.

This Sunday Christian will speak to us about his experiences in navigating racial prejudices at his former church and on his job in Richmond. He will pass on some insights into how we as a church and individuals might be able to help bridge the racial divide in this country. We’ll save some time afterward for specific questions you may have. Feel free to invite your family and friends to join us by Skype: https://join.skype.com/P8TRBZjej8aU or by conference call: (339) 209-5068.

· Sunday Morning Worship Service (11:30 am)

· Monday through Saturday Noontime Prayer (12:00pm-1:00pm)

Anyone who chooses to make a contribution to the church may use the link on the church’s website, www.MeadowsBaptistChurch.org, to process a credit/debit card donation. Contributions may also be mailed to the church at PO Box 488, Upper Marlboro, MD 20773, or dropped off at the church office.

God bless and keep you and your family.

Dennis V. Jefferson, Pastor
Meadows Baptist Church

www.MeadowsBaptistChurch.org

Rev. Dennis V. Jefferson

A native of Washington DC, Reverend Dennis V. Jefferson became the pastor of Meadows Baptist Church on May 31, 1981. He is married to Cynthia and has two children, Ashley and Christian. He obtained a B.A. from the American University, an M.S. from Johns Hopkins University, and an M.B.A. from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He is presently the owner and president of SSE, Inc., a local software development firm.

Rev. Jefferson started his ministry as a Youth Minister in his home church in SE Washington, DC. Later he was called to the mission field in France where his main function was to spread the Word of God and establish churches. He has been a faithful servant of God. With the diversified Christian training, Reverend Jefferson is invaluable to the spiritual growth of this congregation.

Rev. Jefferson is a dynamic teacher and leader who is truly dedicated to God.

All is Well

God has meant for Good

To Love with a Pure Heart

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