February 6, 2009 Builder
It is good to be back home. The African Mission project is going well and I bring you greetings from Rita Salter, Judy Miller, and Rachel Cole, our missionaries in Mali. This trip would not have been possible if I had not had the assurance that all would carry on in my absence. Thank You Al Sessions and Earl Barron for preaching while I was gone. Thank you Art Bruce for being available to fill in where ever needed. A special word of thanks to my prayer partners, Clarene Jones and Virginia Smith.
I am especially thankful for a church family that realizes the need for rest. Pete Sharber did an excellent job this past Sunday Morning allowing me to get some much needed rest. You are such a wonderful congregation!
Six months ago a young man in one of our villages was taught the basic story of how Jesus can change a life. He was one of only 3 believers in his village. Last week when we returned to the village there were twenty (20) adult believers and numerous children. I asked how this came about and he replied, I told the story. Have you told the story lately....
I look forward to seeing you this Sunday.
Paul
FELLOWSHIP CLUB
Last Monday=s Fellowship Club meeting was a great success with musician and pastor Rev. Lynn Roberts bringing humor, song and a time of devotion to our luncheon Bring a friend next month as we enjoy life with the Fellowship Club.
THANKS TO SOLOISTS
A word of appreciation to Tina Wallace and Joy Burrell for sharing solos and to Clarene and Jeff Jones for their duet in the worship services last Sunday. Thanks.
CHANCEL CHOIR
This Just In.......................................................
The Chancel Choir will join with the Sanctuary Choir from Seminole Baptist Church of Tallahassee, Florida to present our new Easter musical, RAISE THE CROWN. We'll share it here in Bainbridge on Sunday, March 29th in the evening service. We=ll have a second performance on Sunday, April 5th at Seminole Baptist Church. CANTATA WORKSHOP, SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST, 10AM-2PM.
ASSOCIATION-WIDE REVIVAL
Pray for the Association-Wide Revival, to be held in the Decatur County Coliseum, Sunday-Wednesday, March 15-18. Join the Mass Choir which will sing each evening.
Art
SHOCKWAVE SHARED SUNDAY NIGHT!
We were blessed again as Shockwave shared their music with us last Sunday evening. They get better and better each time they share. Thanks!
HANDBELL FESTIVAL COMING FEB 21ST
Preschool Reminder
If you have a child who attends Sunday School please be reminded to sign your child in when you drop them off at their class. Each class room has a sign-in sheet.
Also, be reminded that only designated adults are to pick up their children from the class rooms. Siblings are not allowed to come and get their brother or sister from their class. This rule applies not only on Sunday but on Wednesday evenings after all RA=s, GA=s, and Mission Friends activities. These guidelines are for the safety of all our children and families.
Bro. Earl
AFireproofing Marriage Retreat@
Date: February 27-28
Many of you have asked for the itinerary for the weekend. There will be a letter coming soon regarding this weekend. Within it will be all the information you will need for the weekend.
The initial plan is to meet at the church around 3:45 p.m. and leave not later than 4:00 p.m. for Fort Gaines. The time of arrival back home will be around 7:00 p.m. Saturday evening. More information will be given in the forthcoming letter.
Bro. Earl
DNOW
I would like to thank everybody who helped out with the DNOW meal on Thursday night. It was incredible to see all the response and the love that is shown to these kids. It is great to be a part of a church that cares about students and wants to invest in their lives. Our prayer is that many students lives will be changed through DNOW and it all started with the Thursday night Information and Parent night. Thanks again to all your support and help. Special Thanks to Jan Thomas= Sunday school class for coordinating the dinner.
Middle School Small Group Leaders
If you would like to be a part of mentoring the lives of middle school students, please get involved in these small group opportunities. We will start this on Feb. 11th and it will be from 6 to 6:45. You will still have time to go to prayer meeting. You will meet with a group of 5 to 8 students and discuss the nights lesson with them. Let me know if this is something you are interested in.
CENTRIFUGE
Due to the lack of sign-ups for this event, we will not be doing Centrifuge. For those that wanted to go, we will plan something else that will happen during the summer instead of this.
In Christ,
Al
Sunday, February 8
Early Worship .................................. 8:30 AM
Bible Study ...................................... 9:45 AM
Morning Worship ........................... 11:00 AM
Discipleship Training ....................... 5:00 PM
Shockwave ..................................... 5:15 PM
AWANA ........................................... 5:30 PM
Evening Worship ............................. 6:30 PM
Chancel Choir Rehearsal ................ 7:30 PM
Monday, February 9
Senior Adult Choir ......................... 10:30 AM
Helen Lane Group ........................... 3:00 PM
with Claire Wheeler
Tuesday, February 10
Youth Prayer Breakfast .................. 7:00 AM
Men=s Prayer Breakfast ................ 7:00 AM
GROW Visitation ............................. 6:30 PM
Wednesday, February 11
Graded Choirs Rehearse ................ 5:45 PM
Youth Bible Study & Supper ........... 6:00 PM
Family Supper ................................. 6:30 PM
Prayer Meeting ............................... 7:00 PM
Mission Friends, GA=s, RA=s ........ 7:00 PM
Handbells ........................................ 7:00 PM
Long Range Planning Committee ... 7:45 PM
Chancel Choir ................................. 7:45 PM
WE EXTEND CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO:
*****The family of Mary Berwanger.
*****Chip Hall and family in the death of his grandmother, Floy Hall DeVries.
EXTENDED SESSION
February 8
Roger & Frances Edmunds, Mike & Hildy Conder, Paula Brinson, Hope Toole, Cheryl Godwin, Kayla Godwin, Janone Doss, Misti Griffin, Renee Sims, Brad & Joanne Moore, Chris Franklin, Carolyn Thompson.
Sunday February 1, 2009
Budget Receipts ......................... $25,550.75
Budget Needs To Date................ $91,055.00
Budget Receipts YTD.................. $89,838.29
Receipts Under Budget By............ $1,216.71
Bible Study .............................................. 393
WEDNESDAY FAMILY NIGHT
February 11, 2009
6:30 PM
Chicken Enchiladas
Salad
Chips & Dip
Dessert