Genesee Baptist Church
149 Brooks Avenue
Rochester, NY 14619
TOWER TALK
Rev. Dr. Vera E. Miller, Pastor
Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m.
Telephone: 585-436-7250
Fax: 585-436-7253
Church Office Email: geneseebc@geneseebaptistchurch.org
Website: www.geneseebaptistchurch.org
March 2015
GENESEE BAPTIST CHURCH
TOWER TALK
An American Baptist Church
March 2015
Daylight Saving Time March 8th
Sharing God’s Love To Keep Us Warm!
Last year I started the Tower Talk message by sharing about Ash Wednesday. Well, I start this year with
the same. On Wednesday, February 18th we observed Ash Wednesday. This was the beginning of the
Lenten season. It was cold and snowing and reaching blizzard conditions. However, a few brave souls
came out to repent, receive their ashes in preparation of the 40 day walk toward the cross. Though it was
cold, we were able to feel God’s warm love among us.
Last year, I was sharing the fact that we had experienced the Polar Vortex. Well this goes to show that
when we think that things are bad, they can be worse. Last year certainly was not as severely cold as this
year. As we have probably heard, February was the coldest and had the most sub zero degrees in history.
Regardless of the cold, we must keep the warmth of God’s love in our hearts.
We have heard of record falling snow (especially in Boston). We have heard of house tops collapsing,
we have heard of car pile ups, and many bursted water pipes. But in the midst of it all, God’s love helps
us to get throug the tough times as we lean on one another. Often we don’t reach out to one another until
there is a calamity (especially with the weaher). God always has a way to help us to love one another in
the best of times and the worst of times. This March we will observe NWPHA (National Week of Prayer
for the Healing of AIDs). We will be the host on Wednesday, March 4th.
Also another number of events take place in March:
I am listing them. Embrace one or all of them as we sojourn from winter to spring.
American Dietetic Association National Nutrition Month
American Red Cross Awareness Month
Colorectal Cancer awareness month
Women's History Month (United States)
Stay warm and stay blessed!!
Vera
Pastor Vera
Our Bible Study and Prayer Group, meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m.
Please join us for the study of scriptures, as well as conversation
and fellowship in Pastor’s Study
Circle Talk
Eleven Circle members met on Wed. Feb. 18 to attend to the business
of the Women’s Society. Joan Davis preceded as our new chairman.
We collected for Love Gift, continued with Feb. undies for Cameron
Community Ministries and discussed the coming “gift of the heart”
kits for March. Next meeting will be noon in the parlor on March 11th
(2nd Wednesday). Everyone is welcome.
Church Mouse Corner
Gennie C. saw Pastor Vera singing with the University of Rochester
Yellow Jackets on Sunday, Feb. 22nd. The Yellow Jackets were fantastic!
Important Dates!
Sunday, March 29 – Palm Sunday
Friday, April 3 – Good Friday
Sunday, April 5 – Easter Sunday
AKOMA – African American Women’s Gospel Choir is currently accepting applications for
their annual Nona Patterson Chambers Scholarship for African American young ladies
graduating from high school in June 2015.
If interested, to obtain an application, please visit the AKOMA’s website at www.akoma.org. All completed applications
and related documentation must be sent to P O. Box 19627, Rochester, NY 14619
Our Sick and Shut-Ins
Remember in Prayer
Erline Warren
2026 Hudson Avenue, Apt. 19
Rochester, NY 14617
Mary Wilson
1016 Genesee St.
Rochester, NY 14611
Annies Vincent
1550 Empire Blvd.
Webster, NY 14580
Helen Hussong
St. Ann’s Home, Rm. 120
1500 Portland Ave.
Rochester, NY 14621
Joyce Headley
Grand Ville
555 Maiden Lane
Rochester, NY 14616
Cecil Rose c/o Adolphus Rose
21 Grand Ave.
Rochester, NY 14609
Crystal Scott, daughter of Bill and Ruth Scott
Also Shaniqua Johnson, granddaughter of the Scotts.
In Sympathy
Our hearts are saddened.
We extend our prayers and condolences to the family & friends of:
William (Bill) Blakely - Feb. 12
Bill led the AA group that meets at GBC on Friday evenings.
Lindsey Griffin - Feb. 12
Mr. Griffin is the brother of Mrs. Hanson Johnson and the father of Betty
Jackson who visited GBC on a number of occasions.
Mamie Shelton - Feb. 15
Ms. Shelton was our neighbor who lived on Terrace Park & worshipped with
us on several occasions
Mrs. Virginia Young - Feb. 17
Mrs. Young was a longtime member of the Mt. Olivet Baptist church and was
also Rodney Miller's Godmother.
March
April
Sasha Fowler - March 6
Patricia Baird - March 16
Adam McFadden - March 19
Rodney Miller - March 20
Elgin Riggins - March 21
Patrice Nisbeth - March 30
Bernadette Snow - April 9
Shirley Schoenheit - April 11
Rainie Spiva - April 12
Alana Nisbeth - April 21
Peyton Myles - April 27
Betty Dumangane - April 27
Happy Anniversary
Eric & Myesha Rose - March 6
Send a Card or Note Today!
NATIONAL WEEK OF PRAYER
FOR THE HEALING OF AIDS
Healing Through Prayer, Education, Advocacy and Service!
HIV TESTERS AND SPEAKERS
MARCH 1-8, 2015
OPENING SERVICE
Grace Unity Fellowship Church – 986 Joseph Avenue – Sunday, March 1st @ 11:30am.
Luis Lespier – Testimonial
Rev. Rosevelt Dixon, Chair /Nate Brown, Co-Chair - BLCA
FREE HIV/HepC Testing Trillium Health Team – Jackie Dozier
Memorial AME Zion Church – 549 Clarissa Street – Monday, March 2nd @ 7:00pm
Ernest Wilson – Testimonial
Dr. Michael Keefer, Chief Investigator-Rochester Victory Alliance- HIV Vaccine Trials
Rev. Rosevelt Dixon/Nate Brown, Co-Chair, BLCA
FREE HIV/HepC Testing Trillium Health Team – Regina Walters
New Bethel CME Church – 270 Scio Street – Tuesday, March 3rd @ 7:00pm
Rev. Rosevelt Dixon, Chair/Nate Brown, Co-Chair - BLCA
FREE HIV/HepC Testing Trillium Health Team – Jackie Dozier
Genesee Baptist Church – 149 Brooks Avenue - Wednesday, March 4th @ 7:00pm
Luis Lespier – Testimonial
Rev. Rosevelt Dixon, Chair/Nate Brown, Co-Chair - BLCA
FREE HIV/HepC Testing Trillium Health Team – Coretta Green
Joint Heirs Kingdom – 167 Fulton Avenue – Thursday - March 5th @ 7:00pm
Michele Boyd – Testimonial
Dr. William Valenti, Senior VP of Trillium Health and Member of Gov. Cuomo’s Ending the Epidemic Task Force by
2020
Dr. Michael Keefer, Chief Investigator-Rochester Victory Alliance- HIV Vaccine Trials
Rev. Rosevelt Dixon, Chair/Nate Brown, Co-Chair - BLCA
FREE HIV/HepC Testing – Trillium Health- Mechell Williams/Regina Walters
Holy Trinity Baptist Church – 397 North Street – Friday, March 6th @ 7:00pm
Nilda Santos -Testimonial
Rev. Rosevelt Dixon, Chair/Nate Brown, Co-Chair - BLCA
Keynote Speaker – Bishop Gerard Phipps, New Destiny Church
FREE HIV/HEPC Testing – Trillium Health Team – Mechell Williams
CLOSEOUT SERVICE
6:30pm- 8:30pm
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 250 Dr. Samuel McCree Way – Saturday, March 7th
Pedro Benitez – Testimonial
Keynote Speaker – Dr. Christopher A. House, Bibleway Healing Temple
Dr. Michael Keefer, Chief Investigator-Rochester Victory Alliance- HIV Vaccine Trials
Rev. Rosevelt Dixon, Chair/Nate Brown, Co-Chair - BLCA
Dr. William Valenti, Senior VP of Trillium Health and Member of Governor Cuomo’s
Ending the Epidemic Task Force by 2020
FREE HIV/HepC Testing – Trillium Health Team – Jackie Dozier
Region News
2015 Ecumenical Good Friday Cross
Walk - April 3rd 9:00am
The purpose of the walk is to “make holy” through prayer and recognition, the place where
there has been violence, and to lift up in thankfulness those community groups bringing hope
and healing through their work. We will reflect on the Seven Last Words of Jesus as we walk
the mile and a half route through the Lyell-Otis Street neighborhood. This area of the city has been the scene of several homicides and the challenges of poverty pervade its streets. Won’t
you come and walk with us in solidarity with those who pray for
the Kingdom of God to come to their neighborhood. We will
gather at Holy Apostles Church at 530 Lyell Ave. 14606 at
9:00am to begin the walk.
If you plan to participate by bringing a group or if you would like to lead one of the prayer stops
please contact: Rev. Denise Yarbrough 275-8422 or Rev. Alan Dailey 330-8744.
Co-sponsored by Greater Rochester Community of Church /Faith in Action and the Episcopal
Diocese of Rochester.
Ebenezer Baptist Church
23rd Church Anniversary Committee
presents an original play,
written by Sis. Jeri Mobley-Rowe
Inspired by a book: Women of the Bible
“There’s a Story Behind my Praise”
Come & hear a few women of faith from the bible, giving God the
praise for what he has done.
Telling their story, in their own words like no one else, can tell it!
Saturday, March 7, 2015 @ 4pm
Donation: $10
Ebenezer Baptist Church, 174 Thurston Rd.
Refreshments served after the play
~ March 2015 ~
◄February
Sun
1
Mon
2
Tue
3
Wed
4
Thu
5
Women’s History
Month
begins
2nd Sunday of
Lent
9
Narcotics
Anonymous
Bible Study 6pm
10
11
International
Women’s Day
6
Sat
7
Alcoholics
Anonymous
12
13
14
Women’s Circle,
noon
ABC Seminary
Sunday
Narcotics
Anonymous
3rd Sunday of
Lent
15
Fri
World Day of
Prayer
America for Christ
Offering
8
April ►
16
Alcoholics
Anonymous
Bible Study 6pm
17
18
Narcotics
Anonymous
Bible Study 6pm
24
25
Narcotics
Anonymous
Bible Study 6pm
31
Notes:
19
20
21
Women in Ministry
Sunday
4th Sunday of Lent
22
23
5th Sunday of Lent
29
30
Palm Sunday
Narcotics
Anonymous
Alcoholics
Anonymous
26
27
Alcoholics
Anonymous
28
~ April 2015 ~
◄ March
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
May ►
Thu
2
Maundy Thursday
Fri
3
Sat
4
Good Friday
Alcoholics
Anonymous
5
6
Easter Sunday
7
8
World Health Day
Women’s Circle,
noon
9
Narcotics
Anonymous
12
13
14
10
11
Alcoholics
Anonymous
15
16
17
18
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Narcotics
Anonymous
19
20
21
Alcoholics
Anonymous
22
23
Narcotics
Anonymous
26
ABC Camps & Conferences Sunday
Volunteer Sunday
27
28
Narcotics
Anonymous
24
Alcoholics
Anonymous
29
30
Notes:
25