Acts 13:22 (NLT)

"But God removed Saul and replaced him with David, a man about whom God said, 'I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart.  He will do everything I want him to do.' "

My prayer is that this communication will find you well and thanking God because of His unfailing love.  Unfailing love is an important attribute of our Heavenly Father.  It is seen in His treatment of David, son of Jesse.  David is described by God as a "man after my own heart".  If you know David's story, you know that David was not a perfect person.  He was not a perfect king and was guilty of adultery and murder.  God forgave David of his sins, but He did not remove the consequences.  The child of his adultery died, and conflict found a place in his family for generations to come.

Why do you suppose that God described David in this way even with all his faults?  The answer is found in Psalms 51 where David says, "create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me".  David acknowledged his sins and came to God with a repentant heart.  Even the King of Israel knew that there was someone greater than him.  This is encouraging to us today because there are no perfect people.  We continue to sin and come short of God's glory.  It is important to follow David's example and cry out to our God in repentance.  His unfailing love is waiting to hear from us.

The ministry goes well at New Covenant, and we continue to keep one another in prayer.  Please pay close attention to the announcements as there are opportunities to support the ministry or auxiliary of your choice.  May God richly bless each of you.

Blessings and Be Safe,

                Pastor Stanley M. Jacobs, Sr. 

ABOUT OUR PASTOR

Rev. Stanley M. Jacobs, Sr.

Church:  (352) 622-7877

      Fax:   (352) 622-7548

Email: smaxj0510@aol.com

Personal

Married to Virginia

Father of two sons and two daughters

Grandfather of six grandsons and four granddaughters

Education

High School Diploma, Vanguard High School, Ocala, FL
Bachelor of Science, Livingston University, Livingston, AL

Master of Arts in Teaching, Livingston University, Livingston, AL

Certification in Educational Leadership, Stetson University, Deland, FL
School Principal Certification

Trinity Seminary and Bible College, Newburgh, IN, (Theological Coursework)
Billy Graham School of Evangelism, Asheville, NC
Certificate of Completion, American Association of Christian Counselors

Employment

1997-1999   Asst Superintendent, Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, FL

1996-1997   District Director, Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, FL

1995-1996   Director of Personnel, Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, FL

1993-1995   Principal, The Phoenix Center Middle/High School, Ocala, 

1991-1993   Assistant Principal, Belleview-Santos Elementary School, Ocala, FL

1986-1991   Assistant Principal, North Marion Middle School, Ocala, FL

1984-1986   Teacher, North Marion Middle School, Ocala, FL

1982-1984   Teacher, Dunnellon Middle School, Ocala, FL

1981-1982   Teacher and Football Coach, Livingston High School, Livingston, AL

Church Experience

2005-2015   Instructor, United Theological Seminary and Bible College, Florida Center

2003-2013   Bible Expositor, Second Bethlehem Baptist Association, Ocala, FL

1999-Pres   Pastor, New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, Ocala, FL

1997-1999  Pastor, New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Ocala, FL

1995-1997  Associate Pastor, New St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Ocala, FL

1994-1999  President, United Congress of Christian Education, Ocala, FL

1983-1995  Pastor, Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, Flemington, FL

Awards and Community Work

Big Brothers Big Sisters Board of Directors

Arnette House Board of Directors

Take Stock In Children Board of Directors

Church Without Walls

Marion Juvenile Detention Center Advisory Board

Marion County Sheriff’s Citizen Advisory Board

Marion County Sheriff Department Volunteer Chaplain

E.D.C. Technical Education Committee

United Way of Marion County Loaned Executive Program

Exemplary Service Award - Marion County Branch NAACP

Outstanding Young Men of America

Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities

NAACP Lifetime Membership Award
Frank G. Pinkston Humanitarian Award