Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church

05/21/2026

PENTECOST IS ABOUT FREEDOM
This Sunday is Pentecost. In this season, we refuse silence, fear, and spiritual complacency. Pentecost is not merely about flames descending from heaven. Pentecost is about God disrupting the order of things. It is about the Spirit falling on ordinary people and giving them power to speak, power to resist, power to dream, and power to become.

​When the Holy Spirit came in Acts 2, barriers collapsed. Languages were understood. Outsiders were brought near. The frightened became courageous. The overlooked became witnesses. Pentecost announced that God’s Spirit could no longer be controlled by empire, hierarchy, nationalism, or exclusion. Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

​That is why Pentecost, Pride, and Juneteenth are deeply connected. Each bears witness to people refusing to remain buried beneath systems designed to erase them. Juneteenth reminds us that freedom delayed is still worth fighting for. Pride reminds us that every human being carries divine worth and dignity. Pentecost reminds us that the church is at its best when it tears down walls instead of building them.

As we continue to decolonize our faith community, we are inspired by the breathtaking work of Jamaican-born artist Bernard Stanley Hoyes. His paintings, In the Spirit and Velvet Spirit, embody Black joy, sacred memory, movement, liberation, and divine presence. Hoyes paints like somebody who understands that survival itself can become worship. His colors dance with resistance. His figures move with the rhythm of freedom. His work reminds us that liberation is holy work.

At Magnolia, we believe the Gospel confronts every form of political, social, economic, and spiritual oppression that denies people abundant life. We believe faith must move beyond slogans into transformation. We believe worship should strengthen people for the struggle ahead.

On First, Second, and Third Sundays, come expecting powerful worship, prophetic preaching, sacred music, honest reflection, and the movement of the Holy Spirit.

05/20/2026

PICTURE PERFECT | During the Church Anniversary, John and LeAnne Robinson, alongside Min. Justine Taylor proudly presented Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church with a generous check for $2,424.00. The proceeds from Ladies Morning Out reflect a spirit of faith, generosity, and continued investment in Magnolia's ministry and mission as we remain .

05/19/2026

GRATEFUL - During the 112th Church Anniversary, Magnolia enjoyed the use of a renovated Fellowship Hall and Kitchen. This is a part of our 2026 Plan and the generous support of members and friends of the ministry.

05/19/2026

Magnolia encourages every Citizen to GO VOTE! Let your voice be heard. If you have trouble voting, please call 866‑OUR‑VOTE – 866‑687‑8683.

05/13/2026

- Still, for those sowing in tears, serving when tired, loving when unappreciated, building when nobody claps: DO NOT QUIT!

In 1962, Joanne Shetler and Anne Fetzer made an arduous trek by bus and foot into ...

05/11/2026

Happy Mother's Day! Although this day is coming to a close...celebrate Mothers everyday. Learn more at https://www.magnoliabaptistchurch.online/mothersday

05/04/2026

Why We Are Focusing on Mental Health?

Only 1 in 3 Black Americans who could benefit from mental health treatment actually receive it. That gap is not about weakness. It is about access, stigma, and silence. This month, we are committed to changing the narrative.

We have all said it in worship, “I woke up this morning clothed in my right mind.” That testimony is more than a phrase. It is a reminder that a sound mind is a gift we must steward as well.
Under the Affordable Care Act, most health insurance plans cover mental health services, often including assessments and therapy. We encourage you to verify your specific benefits and make use of what is already available to you.

Here are three ways to begin:

First, get a mental health assessment. Just as we check our blood pressure and physical health, we should also understand our emotional and psychological well-being. Many screenings are covered by insurance and can be done through your primary care provider or a licensed clinician.

Second, establish care before a crisis. Do not wait until you are overwhelmed. Identify a therapist or counselor who is a good fit for you. Mental health care is not only for emergencies. It is for maintenance, growth, and healing.

Third, practice good mental health hygiene. Prioritize rest and consistent sleep. Spend time in prayer, meditation, or quiet reflection. Move your body regularly. Limit stress where you can. Stay connected to people who nurture your spirit. Give yourself permission to rest.

Breaking stigma requires both access and honesty. It requires us to speak differently about mental health and to seek help without shame. Together, we can create a community where healing is normal, support is accessible, and no one suffers in silence.
Throughout the month, we will lift practical resources, tools, and information on Mental Health as a part of our Health Ministry Focus.

Ministry Opportunity - Are you interested in Health and Wellness? The Health Ministry needs good volunteers and leaders to support year-round activities that promote congregational wellness.

05/04/2026

Women’s Day 2026 | She is Clothed in Strength and Dignity with Justice

Women’s Day at was not just a celebration. It was an indictment.

If she was clothed in strength and dignity, why did the church require her to be so strong? Attorney Kimberly Copeland told the whole truth and nothing but the truth!

We praised resilience, but ignored the systems that made survival necessary. We preach Proverbs 31 to women, but fail to build the conditions that make it real. The church has been more comfortable celebrating strong women than doing justice. Real honor was never in what she carried. Real honor is in refusing to make her carry it alone.

Thankful to acknowledge Rachel Holloway Bryant with the Woman on the Move One to Watch Award for outstanding community service, LeAnne Robinson with the Carolyn Eason Wright Award for Outstanding Support of the Ministry through community engagement, and Judge Karen Riggs Jones with a Pastoral Citation for Outstanding Public Service. Learn more at https://bit.ly/Rooted2Rise

04/18/2026

We pause to honor the life of Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax. A graduate of Duke University and Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Dentistry, she built a life marked by discipline, excellence, and care. She was a respected dentist, a devoted mother, and a woman whose service touched her patients and community. We refuse to let her name be reduced to tragedy alone. We speak her name with reverence, grieving her loss and affirming that every woman is worthy of safety, dignity, and love.