Damascus Missionary Baptist Church

2021 Year in Review

Year in Review 2022-Give Your Life and Year to God
The Atmosphere of Change

    • First sermon on 2022-Pastor Samuel V. Harrell
      • January 3, 2022…Matthew 11:25-29
      • Rest for the Weary
      • God is our present help in the time of need. Rest is the absence of guilt, worry, anxiety, and hopelessness
      • Don’t rest from doing good. This is a great opportunity for the church to help those in need.
    • New Call to Worship… Matthew 11:28-30***
    • Wednesday, January 6-Began Praying the Psalms Bible Study
    • February-Black History Month presentations by First Lady Dr. Babette Harrell, Tracy Jackson Williams, Ashley/Kurtis Jennings and Tommy Newsome
    • Youth Breakout Services-March 21, May 16 and June 13
      • Special thanks to the Technology Team-Carletta, Tracy, Tommy, Ashley/Kurtis and Shelly
      • Recognizing Molly, Maurice and Keon for perfect attendance
    • Good Friday Service, April 2 at 7pm. This friday is good because nothing can stop God’s plan for us. We are a small, yet mighty church.
    • Sunday, May 2-Recognized the 90th birthday of Sis. Eloise Norman, our oldest member.
    • Sunday,July 11… 95th Church Anniversary -Drive-In Worship Service
      • Theme: O Give Thanks unto the Lord…
      • Theme Scripture:Psalm 107:1 O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good: for His mercy endureth for ever.
    • Saturday, August 14…Back to School Supply Giveaway
    • Sunday, September 12..Recognized the 90th birthday of our longest serving member, Deacon Arthur Walton
    • Wednesday, September 22..Book of Deuteronomy bible study began
    • Saturday, October 2-Free Clothes and Merchandise Giveaway
    • Sunday, October 3…First Lady Dr. Babette Harrell participated in the Hooding Ceremony for receiving her PhD from the College of Fine Arts at Boston University.
    • October-Church building improvements completed
    • Sunday, November 14…27th Anniversary of Pastor Samuel V. Harrell
      • Theme- “Singing Praises to God for our Pastor”
      • Exodus 15:2 “The Lord is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation; He is my God, and I will praise Him; My father’s God, and I will exalt Him.”
    • Sunday, January 26…Last sermon of the year-Rev. Vance Ray Garrett,Jr.
    • Turning it around for me…Luke 7:12-14
    • Turn it over to Jesus and He will work it out.
    • *Special recognition to Trustees Forrest Reynolds, William Elder and Wayne Crosby for maintaining the building and managing the finances.
    • *Special Recognition to Jennifer, Stephanie and Russell for coordinating the monthly food giveaway. Thanks to all the faithful volunteers.
    • *Thank you to Bro. Tommy Newsome and the Technology team.
    • Thank you to all who faithfully volunteer for the Sunday School teaching rotation.
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