The Builder
March 24, 2010
I believe it is time that we stop hiding behind the cliche', What would Jesus do?, and take responsibility for our own actions.
Too often we use that question to justify our actions and skirt our responsibility. If we are going to use this non-Biblical approach to decision making then we need to address some constants in the life of Jesus.
Jesus never did anything that was against the standing law of the Father. He did not come to destroy the law but to fulfill it. Our question should be, AAre my actions in keeping with the total teaching of the Word of God?@ His decisions did not contradict the word of God.
Jesus considered actions and decisions in light of eternity and not on a short time basis. Every decision and every action of our Lord was for the purpose of revealing and directing people to eternity with Him. He sought to bring a better Spiritual life to those with whom He came into contact. Our question should be, AWhat eternal effect will my decision make?@.
Jesus never sought personal gain nor sought personal acclaim in His actions. He often requested those receiving His blessings speak to no one of His actions. Our question should be, AWho will get the glory for the decision I am making?@.
I want to do what Jesus did. I want to proclaim the Kingdom of God is at hand. I want to repeat the admonition to repent and turn to God. That is what Jesus did, that is what Christians are supposed to be doing.
I look forward to seeing you this Sunday as we do what Jesus did, worship the Father.
Paul
AT THE NAME OF JESUS
Mark your calendar for our 2010 Easter musical. The Chancel Choir, narrators and soloists will share AAt the Name of Jesus@ as the evening worship on Palm Sunday night, March 28. Arrive early for the best seats.
Bonus Dress Rehearsal Saturday morning, 10:00-Noon.
BELL CHOIR FESTIVAL
Our Handbell Choir attended a handbell festival last Friday and Saturday at the Thomasville Road Baptist Church in Tallahassee. We worked hard and prepared some beautiful worship music. Look for the bells to play on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday mornings.
APRIL FELLOWSHIP CLUB MEETING
Our April meeting will be postponed to Tuesday, April 13. We=ll meet at noon that day and host the Bowen Baptist Association=s quarterly Senior Adult meeting. Benita Stephens will bring us some extra special music that afternoon.
SUNRISE SERVICE
The Saints Alive Choir and the Chancel Choir will lead us at the Easter Sunrise service at the Airport (Decatur County Industrial Airpark). Join us at 7:00 am that morning for a time of inspiration as we celebrate Christ=s Resurrection.
Art
AWANA Ministry Note:
This Sunday, March 28, AWANA will be meeting from 4:30 p.m. till 6:00 p.m. The reason for the time change is so everyone will have the opportunity to hear and experience the wonderful worship in song by our church choir. They will be presenting their Easter Cantata Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m.
Also, we will not be having AWANA on the following dates: April 4 (Easter) and April 11, end of Spring Break week. We will resume on April 18 at our usual time.
VOLUNTEER MINISTRY FORM
The Nominating Committee ask that you please take one of the forms located in the hallway of the Educational Building and Shell Annex. Look over the variety of ministry opportunities within the form. Once you have prayerfully considered your area of ministry, we ask that you return the form to the box located next to where you picked up the form or bring it by the church office.
Gridiron Mens Conference
July 30-31,2010
University of Alabama
Special guests will be Lou Holtz, Rick Burgess, Dennis Swanberg, Gary Smalley, and Charles Billingsley.
Deadline for the early bird discount will be May 1. If you are interested in attending please contact Bro. Earl at 416-7293 or by calling the church office at 246-1563.
Junction 56 News
Congratulations to your win and representing your class at the buckets of hope event we had. Because of your reward this Sunday and because of AWANA being moved up to 4:30, we will not be having our bible study this week. We will resume our study after Easter and Spring Break.
Spring Break News
We will do two trips this Spring break. They will be day trips and they won=t cost a lot of money. We will leave in the morning and return that night.
Tuesday April 6th: Paint ball in Dothan
Wednesday April 7th: Tubing in Marianna
Thursday April 8th: This will be a rain day if one of the other days gets rained out.
We will not have Wednesday night services during Spring break.
Summer
Mission-Lab and Atlantafest sign-ups are in the youth room. Please sign up so that we know a good estimate of who will be joining us this summer.
-We will have 7th and 8th grade prayer breakfast at McDonalds again this week at 7 a.m on Tuesday.
Al
Sunday, March 28
Early Worship .................................................... 8:30 AM
Bible Study ........................................................ 9:45 AM
Morning Worship ............................................ 11:00 AM
AWANA .............................................................. 4:30 PM
Shockwave ........................................................ 5:15 PM
Chancel Choir Musical .................................... 6:30 PM
Monday, March 29
Saints Alive Rehearsal .................................. 10:30 AM
Holy Week Service ........................................ 11:45 AM
at the Methodist Church
Deacons ............................................................. 7:00 PM
Tuesday, March 30
7th & 8th Grade Prayer Breakfast .................... 7:00 AM
Men=s Prayer Breakfast ................................. 7:00 AM
Holy Week Service ........................................ 11:45 AM
at the Methodist Church
GROW Visitation ............................................... 6:30 PM
Wednesday, March 31
Holy Week Service ........................................ 11:45 AM
at the Presbyterian Church
Graded Choirs .................................................. 5:45 PM
Youth Bible Study & Supper ........................... 6:00 PM
Family Supper .................................................. 6:00 PM
Mission Friends, GA=s, RA=s ........................ 7:00 PM
Girls of Grace .................................................... 7:00 PM
Quarterly Conference ...................................... 7:00 PM
Handbells .......................................................... 7:00 PM
Chancel Choir ................................................... 8:00 PM
Thursday, April 1
Holy Week Service at First Baptist .............. 11:45 AM
Friday, April 2
Office Closed for Good Friday
Holy Week Service ........................................ 11:45 AM
at Bainbridge Church of God
OUR CONDOLENCES TO:
*****Carolyn Phillips in the death of her brother-in-law, John Bell of Lilburn, GA.
*****The Family of Abbie Dollar.
*****Dalora Schafer and family in the death of her mother, Maxine of Oklahoma.
EXTENDED SESSION
March 28
Billy & Rhonda Walker, Anne Grumbles, Millie Cross, Beth Harrell, Virginia Bennett, Josh & Angela Williamson, Chip & Patty Hall, Dustin & Tonya Allen, Wendell & Carla Nix.
Sunday March 21, 2010
Budget Receipts ........................... $12,164.73
Budget Needs To Date................ $209,927.50
Budget Receipts YTD................. $207,607.21
Receipts Under Budget By............. $2,320.29
Annie Armstrong To Date .............. $5,608.94
Bible Study ............................................... 353
WEDNESDAY FAMILY NIGHT
March 31. 2010
6:00 PM
Fried Chicken Tenders
Macaroni & Cheese
Seven Layered Salad
Rolls
Dessert