August 26, 2009

I feel that too often individuals view this article as just another announcement board and quite frankly, I do too.  But, then I was reminded by one of our members that what I write here is not an announcement only, but also a ministry opportunity.  With that connotation in mind, let me mention some ministry opportunities that are approaching.

Sunday, September 13, will be our High Attendance day in Sunday School. Our Tail Gate Party will follow the 11 AM service and we will also be collecting our pledge cards and a special offering for retirement of the debt on the renovation project.  WHEW! What a day!

Wednesday, September 16, will be an exciting time in our Prayer Meeting hour.  The Ad Hoc committee and the Long Range Planning Committee will present a 5 year plan for our church along with drawings and proposals.  This service will be to view and discuss the plan. Then we will vote on the recommendation at the regular fall business meeting, Sept. 30.  Everyone is encouraged to meet in the Sanctuary for this presentation.  I can=t wait.

And this Sunday will be another great day in the House of the Lord as we worship and praise Him together.  I will look forward to seeing you then.

Paul

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

BY LETTER

Catherine Naylor               Benita Stephens

116 Bracken Fern Ln         434 Cyrene Rd

Bainbridge GA 39819     Bainbridge GA 39817

243-0083                           220-0810

Dr. Jerry W. Light, Sr., a pastor in Georgia related this experience to me at a funeral this week:

He had the joy of performing the marriage ceremony of a couple who were natives of the country of India. At the reception, Dr. Light was seated at a table with an older gentleman who was blind. This gentleman had been a Christian pastor all of his adult life. When questioned whether he was blind since birth or became later in life, the old pastor replied that as a teenager, he had accepted Christ as his Savior. This was forbidden in the Hindu culture and was punishable by death or physical maiming. The pastor=s father instructed his brother hold him down while he took his vision away.

Dr. Light asked the blind pastor if he regretted losing his sight those many years ago, to which the pastor replied; AI would lose my sight again, to serve my Jesus.@

What a powerful example of sacrifice!

We are so blessed and spoiled at times. What are we willing to sacrifice for Christ?

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

Our new Senior Adult Ministry Team met this week to complete our plans for the 2009-2010 year. Barbara and Harold Fleshman are the leaders of our team. Letters will soon be going out to each senior in our fellowship.  We are looking for some input and assistance from each Sunday School class. Teachers, please read my note in your Sunday School Announcements this week.

Art

Last week was an awesome begining to our Awana Ministry. We had 73 children and adults in attendance. This is just one of the many areas of ministry we have for our children. If you are interested in volunteering some time to listen to children say their verses or just help in other ways, please feel free to contact Paul or Jenice Bennet.

The other day I came across something I would like to share with you this week. It is taken from a New York Times article published in February 14, 1871. Because of the length of the article I will only share a portion.

Characteristics of a Successful Teacher-Importance of the Work.

1. Must be Self-Sacrifice

2. Must be faithful, punctual and regular in his        attendance and in his duties of the class.

3. Present the truth with distinctness and           simplicity.

4. Have faith in the one you serve.

5. The teacher should not aim at great things,           and be discouraged when he fails to see his          hopes realized. He many never live to see            them.

At the close of the letter the speaker enforced the importance of personal effort and simplicity in teaching, combined with faith in God, for the faithfulness of the seed sown in the erring hearts.         

5th and 6th Grade Bible Study

We kicked off the Sunday Night Bible Study last Sunday. We meet from 5:15‑6:20 in the youth room. It is a great time for worship, games, Bible study and small group. Please join us this Sunday and invite your friends.

YEC

We are signing up for Youth Evangelism Conference Dec. 28‑30. It will be a wonderful time with bands like Leeland, Todd Agnew, and the David Crowder Band. The Skit Guys will be there also. The cost is $100 and covers the conference and the hotel. Please sign‑up quickly so that we can get the best hotel available.

Kickoff Sunday

Remember that Sunday Sept. 13th is the Game Day Sunday School Kickoff. It is high attendance and we want to make sure that the youth have a good showing. Please invite your friends to Sunday School that morning, but remember it is for those students that don't already attend a church.

Prayer Breakfast

We are going to try and start a Middle School prayer breakfast in the next couple of weeks. I will give more details on Sundays and Wednesdays.

Al

Sunday, August 30

Early Worship ..................................... 8:30 AM

Bible Study......................................... 9:45 AM

Morning Worship ............................... 11:00 AM

Shockwave ......................................... 5:15 PM

5^th & 6^th Grade Bible Study ................... 5:15 PM

AWANA .............................................. 5:30 PM

Evening Worship ................................. 6:30 PM

                   Tuesday, September 1

Men=s Prayer Breakfast ...................... 7:00 AM

Property Committee ............................ 6:00 PM

GROW Visitation ................................. 6:30 PM

Ladies Bible Study .............................. 7:00 PM

                 Wednesday, September 2

Graded Choirs Rehearse...................... 5:45 PM

Youth Bible Study & Supper ................ 6:00 PM

Family Supper .................................... 6:00 PM

Mission Friends, GA=s, RA=s .............. 7:00 PM

Preteen Girls Ministry .......................... 7:00 PM

Prayer Meeting .................................... 7:00 PM

Handbells ........................................... 7:00 PM

WMU Group ........................................ 7:00 PM

Chancel Choir ..................................... 8:00 PM

EXTENDED SESSION

August 30

David & April Helms, Ginger Jones, Kelley Whitehead, Jennifer Hall, Dot Connell, Winston & Patsy Brock, Susan Lanier, Emily Hiers, Mary Anna Dozier, Johanna Roland.

                     C=MON LET=S EAT

A trip has been planned to Angelo=s Restaurant, Panacea, FL.  Saturday, September 12.  The cost is $5.00 bus fee plus your meal.  Bus will leave the church at 4:30 PM.  Sign up at the Church Office.

                 A TIME TO CELEBRATE

Sunday August 23, 2009

Budget Receipts ......................... $11,370.78

Budget Needs To Date.............. $619,674.00

Budget Receipts YTD................ $564,556.82

Receipts Under Budget By.......... $55,117.18

Bible Study .............................................. 387

WEDNESDAY FAMILY NIGHT

September 2, 2009

6:00 PM

Pasta Bake

  Salad

     Bread

        Fruit

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