He Will Save You From The Snare

Written By Rev. Dennis V. Jefferson

Dear MBC Church Family,

 

The numbers are in.  During this pandemic, jurisdictions have been caught between the need to protect lives and the need to protect their livelihood. After several weeks of focusing on the former, many states decided to lift their stay-at-home orders for Memorial Day to try to salvage a sagging economy.  Now they are seeing the results.  Regions of the country that escaped the initial brunt of the pandemic are now experiencing their highest infections yet.

 

Lives and livelihood lost due to the pandemic was only the beginning of sorrows.  Next came a rude awakening to the extent of racial injustice pervasive in our society and the demands for fundamental change.  Now we’re getting ready to confront a new wave of natural disasters soon to wash ashore.  We get the impression that God is standing at the door and knocking, waiting for an invitation to enter.  But, a fitting reminder during this time is this:

 

Psalm 91

3 Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence.  

4 He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.  

5 You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day,  

6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.  

7 A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.

 

Our prayer is that as a country, we’ll finally let Him come in. Let’s continue to pray for our nation and its leaders, our churches and families, and for each other. Feel free to come by the church or join us remotely at noon any day of the week as we pray for healing and peace.

 

Members and friends have asked about ways to donate to the church during this time of pandemic.  We’ve now set up a link on the church’s website to process credit/debit card donations.  These options are now available:

 

  • Electronic bill pay and check by mail sent to PO Box 488, Upper Marlboro, MD 20773

  • Drop off at the church office

 

Continue to let your family and friends know that they can join us remotely by Skype: https://join.skype.com/P8TRBZjej8aU; by conference call: Dial-in: (978) 990-5159, Access Code: 294069; or by direct dial without an access code: (339) 209-5068.   If lines are busy, text the following to either number: CALL ME.  The conference line will call you back.  Follow the prompts to join.

 

  • Sunday morning Worship Service (11:30am)

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

 

The grounds of the church are open as well for anyone who may want to stop by to meditate and pray as they walk The Stations of the Cross outdoors.

 

God bless and keep you and your family.

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.

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