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Let Your Voice Be Heard!!

10/19/2020

Cast Your Vote!

Greetings Morning Star Baptist Church Family and Friends:
Voting in this year’s presidential election has already started. You can vote absentee until October 31, 2020. Voting is not merely your civic duty; it is your divine responsibility! As of the writing this letter, we are quickly approaching 10,000 people having voted absentee in Harrison County alone this year. That exceeds all of the absentee votes cast in the 2016 election.

Many people have suffered, bled, and died so that “we as a people” can let our voices be heard through the ballot. Let your voice be heard in this election year and in all elections.

Romans 13:1-2 says, “Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore, whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.” Thus, civic engagement and responsibility are not merely rights conferred by man upon man, but they are commands of God for the orderly existence of humanity and civil society. When you willingly fail to participate in the governing processes, you “resist (or reject) the authority” and “ordinance of God.” The result of such neglect of your duty and failure in the exercise of godly responsibility is that you bring judgment on yourselves. Surely the last four years is proof of that.

If you choose not to vote absentee remember that the least day to vote is November 3, 2020. Regardless when you, I simply ask that you cast your vote in this year’s presidential election. The future of this Country depends on you.

Let your voice be heard. Cast your vote. Make a difference. God bless you and please continue to take good care of yourself by wearing your masks and do the will of God by VOTING!

The Resurrection is Truth,

John H. Whitfield, Pastor

STAY HOME! SAVE LIVES!
Remain Faithful and not Foolish!

1. STAY home as much as you can
2. KEEP a safe distance
3. WASH hands often
4. COVER your cough
5. SICK? Call ahead

Email: morningstar@msbcgulfport.org
Website: www.msbcgulfport.org

Pastor John H. Whitfield

Scripture Verses for Encouragement

6 Bible Verses to Get You
Through the Pandemic

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear." - Psalm 46:1-2

“For we live by faith, not by sight.”–
2 Corinthians 5

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." -
John 14:27

"The Lord will give strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace." - Psalm 29:11

"Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." - Matthew 6:34

"Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God." - Romans 13:1

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TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

Morning Star Baptist Church
2050 Thornton Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501

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Biloxi Fire Department Vacancy

9/25/2020

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General Purpose: To participate in classroom and practical training in the performance of a wide variety of technical tasks in support of the fire prevention and suppression, medical emergency and hazardous materials handling functions; to learn the operation and maintenance of a variety of fire and rescue apparatus and equipment; and to participate in fire prevention and station and equipment maintenance activities.

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MHP Accepting Applications - Cadets '65

9/25/2020

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Jackson, MS - The Mississippi Highway Patrol is now accepting applications for the upcoming Cadet Class 65 which will begin in early 2021.

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10 Essential Health Tips For Seniors

6/5/2020

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Today, there are more people living longer than at any other time in history. In fact, baby boomers will number 78 million by 2030. "This generation, associated with social change including the civil rights and anti-war movements in the 1960s, has another important cause ”staying healthy," says soon-to-be 65-year-old Arthur Hayward, MD, a geriatrician and clinical lead physician for Kaiser Permanente.

Dr. Hayward recommends these 10 easy health tips for seniors to help baby boomers live longer and thrive:

Quit smoking. Take this critical step to improve your health and combat aging. Smoking kills by causing cancer, strokes, and heart failure. Smoking leads to erectile dysfunction in men due to atherosclerosis and to excessive wrinkling by attacking skin elasticity. Many resources are available to help you quit.
Keep active. Do something to keep fit each day, something you enjoy that maintains strength, balance, and flexibility and promotes cardiovascular health. Physical activity helps you stay at a healthy weight, prevent or control illness, sleep better, reduce stress, avoid falls and look and feel better, too.
Eat well. Combined with physical activity, eating nutritious foods in the right amounts can help keep you healthy. Many illnesses, such as heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and osteoporosis, can be prevented or controlled with dietary changes and exercise. Calcium and vitamin D supplements can help women prevent osteoporosis.
Maintain a healthy weight. Extra weight increases your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Use the Kaiser Permanente BMI (body mass index) calculator to find out what you should weigh for your height. Get to your healthy weight and stay there by eating right and keeping active. Replace sugary drinks with water, water is calorie-free!
Prevent falls. We become vulnerable to falls as we age. Prevent falls and injury by removing loose carpet or throw rugs. Keep paths clear of electrical cords and clutter and use night-lights in hallways and bathrooms. Did you know that people who walk barefoot fall more frequently? Wear shoes with good support to reduce the risk of falling.
Stay up-to-date on immunizations and other health screenings. By age 50, women should begin mammography screening for breast cancer. Men can be checked for prostate cancer. Many preventive screenings are available. Those who are new to Medicare are entitled to a "Welcome to Medicare" visit and all Medicare members to an annual wellness visit. Use these visits to discuss which preventative screenings and vaccinations are due.
Prevent skin cancer. As we age, our skin grows thinner; it becomes drier and less elastic. Wrinkles appear, and cuts and bruises take longer to heal. Be sure to protect your skin from the sun. Too much sun and ultraviolet rays can cause skin cancer.
Get regular dental, vision, and hearing checkups. Your teeth and gums will last a lifetime if you care for them properly which means daily brushing and flossing and getting regular dental checkups. By age 50, most people notice changes to their vision, including a gradual decline in the ability to see small print or focus on close objects. Common eye problems that can impair vision include cataracts and glaucoma. Hearing loss occurs commonly with aging, often due to exposure to loud noise.
Manage stress. Try exercise or relaxation techniques, perhaps meditation or yoga as a means of coping. Make time for friends and social contacts and fun. Successful coping can affect our health and how we feel. Learn the role of positive thinking.
Fan the flame. When it comes to intimacy and aging, age is no reason to limit your intimacy. Learn about physical changes that come with aging and get suggestions to help you adjust to them, if necessary.

https://www.parentgiving.com/elder-care/10-essential-health-tips-for-seniors/

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COVID-19 Guidance for Older Adults

5/23/2020

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Older adults, 65 years and older, are at higher risk for severe illness. COVID-19 is a new disease and we are learning more about it every day. Information is available in multiple languages.

Guidance for Older Adults at Higher Risk

https://www.cdc.gov/

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Revelation Gems

5/15/2020

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The symbolic chronological purpose or identification of the seven churches, with their respective characteristics, serve as a prophetical preview of the seven great periods in Christendom from Pentecost to the Rapture. The symbolic suggested outline for this predictive panorama may be seen as follows:

1. Ephesus (A.D. 30-300) – Its name means “Desirable” and it was known as the Apostolic Church.
2. Smyrna (A.D. 100-313) – Its name means “Myrrh” and it was known as the Martyr Church.
3. Pergamos (314-590) – Its name means “Marriage” and it was known as the Compromising Church.
4. Thyatira (590-1517) – Its name means “Continual Sacrifice” and it was known as the Roman Catholic Church.
5. Sardis (1517-1700) – Its name means “Remnant” and it was known as the Reformation Church.
6. Philadelphia (1700-1900) – Its name means “Brotherly Love” and it was known as the Revival Church.
7. Laodicea (1900-rapture) – Its name means “People’s Rights” and it was known as the Worldly Church.

As you consider the nature of each of the seven churches and their assigned period within Christendom you should be able to see more clearly the cyclical nature of the church and its relationship with the Lord Thy God.

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