The Transitional Focus Team is hosting a Listen Up! Workshop on Sunday, July 13, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. We will not have our usual worship service that Sunday evening. Pastor Henry will be leading us in a fun time of learning ten listening principles and five listening skills. You will appreciate the opportunity to use what you learn to listen more effectively to your spouse, children, grandchildren, church members, co-workers, and other family and friends. Call the church office by Monday, July 7 to register for this special event so we can know how to set up the meeting room, provide child care, and have adequate refreshments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Text Box: The Transitional Focus Team is hosting a Listen Up! Workshop on Sunday, July 13, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. We will not have our usual worship service that Sunday evening. Pastor Henry will be leading us in a fun time of learning ten listening principles and five listening skills. You will appreciate the opportunity to use what you learn to listen more effectively to your spouse, children, grandchildren, church members, co-workers, and other family and friends. Call the church office by Monday, July 7 to register for this special event so we can know how to set up the meeting room, provide child care, and have adequate refreshments.  

Supply Musicians- Sunday, July 6-10:55 a.m.

Allen Fowler-Congregational Music Leader
Eleanor Spry-Choir Director
Pamela Seward-Pianist
Lucretia and I are with The CenturyMen on tour to England, Wales, and Scotland.

 CenturyMen Misson Trip-July 3-15

Lucretia and I will be a part of this singing group going to England, Wales and Scotland.  There are 129 in our group.  It is a Baptist Heritage Mission Trip. 
You’ll be able to check our website:  www.thecenturymen.com for daily pictures and reports during the Mission Tour (note:  it may be 2 or 3 days before the pictures/reports get on the website, keep checking daily). 

This week’s itinerary:

July 3 - fly overnight to London
July 4 - arrive-tour St. Paul’s, Wesley’s Chapel rehearsal for tour

July 5 - Westminster Abbey, Spurgeon’s College rehearsal, evening free

July 6 - Sing at All Soul’s Church, Langham Place Depart London, tour Gloucester, rehearse

July 7 - tour Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon Concert-Central Hall Methodist Church,              Coventry

July 8 - tour Olney-sing in town center Concert at John Newton’s former church  (author of “Amazing Grace”)

July 9 - visit William Carey’s former church, Moulton Concert-Fuller BC, Kettering (church that sent William Carey as missionary to India)

July 10 - travel to Bangor, Wales (north shore)  Concert-Penrallt BC, Bangor, Wales

More next week.       

Music for the Coming Weeks
Soloists:  (10:55 a.m.)
July 6 - Rachel Rommes
July 13 - Tab Brockman
July 20 - Bruce Callahan
July 27 - TBA

 Sanctuary Choir:  (10:55 a.m.) 
July 6 - “Be Still and Know”
July 13 - “Calvary Is the Sea”
July 20 - “ With Wings as Eagles”
July 27 - “Forgiven”

 Kent

  Text Box: Supply Musicians- Sunday, July 6-10:55 a.m. Allen Fowler-Congregational Music Leader Eleanor Spry-Choir Director Pamela Seward-Pianist Lucretia and I are with The CenturyMen on tour to England, Wales, and Scotland.  CenturyMen Misson Trip-July 3-15 Lucretia and I will be a part of this singing group going to England, Wales and Scotland.  There are 129 in our group.  It is a Baptist Heritage Mission Trip.  You’ll be able to check our website:  www.thecenturymen.com for daily pictures and reports during the Mission Tour (note:  it may be 2 or 3 days before the pictures/reports get on the website, keep checking daily).  This week’s itinerary: July 3 - fly overnight to London July 4 - arrive-tour St. Paul’s, Wesley’s Chapel rehearsal for tour July 5 - Westminster Abbey, Spurgeon’s College rehearsal, evening free July 6 - Sing at All Soul’s Church, Langham Place Depart London, tour Gloucester, rehearse July 7 - tour Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon Concert-Central Hall Methodist Church,              Coventry July 8 - tour Olney-sing in town center Concert at John Newton’s former church  (author of “Amazing Grace”) July 9 - visit William Carey’s former church, Moulton Concert-Fuller BC, Kettering (church that sent William Carey as missionary to India) July 10 - travel to Bangor, Wales (north shore)  Concert-Penrallt BC, Bangor, Wales More next week.        Music for the Coming Weeks Soloists:  (10:55 a.m.) July 6 - Rachel Rommes July 13 - Tab Brockman July 20 - Bruce Callahan July 27 - TBA  Sanctuary Choir:  (10:55 a.m.)  July 6 - “Be Still and Know” July 13 - “Calvary Is the Sea” July 20 - “ With Wings as Eagles” July 27 - “Forgiven”  Kent      Return to Manna Page  Manna        July 2, 2008

 Text Box: From the Pastor

Text Box: Dear Church Family,               The Mighty Men of God Conference was such a blessing.  We had about 35 or more men come down and pray during the Sunday morning services.  Thank you to our Men at Work team and all those who made this past weekend a great event for God.               I started the How to Build a Family Firewall series Sunday.  During the next two weeks I will continue with Like Father Like Son on April 30 and Staying on the Right Path on May 7 which is Senior Recognition Sunday in the second service.               SIGN UP for May 4th National Day of Prayer.  We will eat in the Welcome Center at 12:00 noon and then walk over to the court house to pray at 12:15.  It sure would be an honor to God to have 150 people come.  Last year we had over 100. Your pastor, Wendell

Serving Sunday, July 6
July Van Driver - Frank Scudder 759-2185

Sunday Morning Live:  David Parker, Deacon of the Week (759-1980)
Morning Worship:  Roy Weaver, Deacon of the Week (753-3932)
Don Newberry, Vester Orr, W. J. Pitman, Michael Pitman, Billy Joe Puckett
8:30 a.m. Extended Session:  Beverly & Catherine Noland; Bed Babies - Amanda Ashlock
10:55am Extended Session:  Bed Babies - June Fortner & Maureen Hyatt; Creepers - Katie Wagoner; Toddlers - Fran Garrison; Two’s & Three’s - Beth Brockman;  Hall Monitor - Becky Jo Jones

 


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Text Box: Serving Sunday, July 6 July Van Driver - Frank Scudder 759-2185 Sunday Morning Live:  David Parker, Deacon of the Week (759-1980) Morning Worship:  Roy Weaver, Deacon of the Week (753-3932) Don Newberry, Vester Orr, W. J. Pitman, Michael Pitman, Billy Joe Puckett 8:30 a.m. Extended Session:  Beverly & Catherine Noland; Bed Babies - Amanda Ashlock 10:55am Extended Session:  Bed Babies - June Fortner & Maureen Hyatt; Creepers - Katie Wagoner; Toddlers - Fran Garrison; Two’s & Three’s - Beth Brockman;  Hall Monitor - Becky Jo Jones   J  

Pastor Search Committee

Members:
Bill Adams
Jill Asher
Chris Drew
David Eaton
Sharon Furches
David Parker
Bert Siebold

I have always enjoyed reading history about the forming of our nation. This week we celebrate the 232nd anniversary of our Declaration of Independence. But the process of actually winning our political freedom, overcoming sharp divisions among our national leaders, and establishing a democratic government took decades. Eighty-five years later we had a brutal civil war with a very difficult aftermath. Freedom and unity did not come easily in our nation. Iraq and other nations are currently faced with the challenge of forming free and democratic nations. When we remember our own heritage, we will be more patient with their pursuit of the freedoms we enjoy.

As important as political freedom is, even more crucial is the spiritual freedom provided by Jesus Christ for us and all peoples of the world. Jesus said of Himself, “If the Son sets you free, you really will be free” (John 8:36, HCSB). Paul wrote, “Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom” (2 Cor. 3:17). Peter both challenged us and warned us when he wrote, “As God’s slaves, live as free people, but don’t use your freedom as a way to conceal evil” (1 Pet. 2:16).

This Fourth of July as you celebrate your freedom as an American, evaluate how you are both celebrating and sharing your spiritual freedom.

Remember to pray for those you have chosen to serve on our church’s Pastor Search Committee. The process of choosing that committee is an example of both the spiritual and political freedom we enjoy.

Your pastor and friend in Christ,

Henry Webb

 

  Text Box: I have always enjoyed reading history about the forming of our nation. This week we celebrate the 232nd anniversary of our Declaration of Independence. But the process of actually winning our political freedom, overcoming sharp divisions among our national leaders, and establishing a democratic government took decades. Eighty-five years later we had a brutal civil war with a very difficult aftermath. Freedom and unity did not come easily in our nation. Iraq and other nations are currently faced with the challenge of forming free and democratic nations. When we remember our own heritage, we will be more patient with their pursuit of the freedoms we enjoy. As important as political freedom is, even more crucial is the spiritual freedom provided by Jesus Christ for us and all peoples of the world. Jesus said of Himself, “If the Son sets you free, you really will be free” (John 8:36, HCSB). Paul wrote, “Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom” (2 Cor. 3:17). Peter both challenged us and warned us when he wrote, “As God’s slaves, live as free people, but don’t use your freedom as a way to conceal evil” (1 Pet. 2:16). This Fourth of July as you celebrate your freedom as an American, evaluate how you are both celebrating and sharing your spiritual freedom. Remember to pray for those you have chosen to serve on our church’s Pastor Search Committee. The process of choosing that committee is an example of both the spiritual and political freedom we enjoy. Your pastor and friend in Christ, Henry Webb  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
 Youth News
Pray for all the youth and adults who are attending Big Stuf Camp in Panama City, Florida this week. 

 

 

  Text Box:     Youth News Pray for all the youth and adults who are attending Big Stuf Camp in Panama City, Florida this week.      

 

 

Text Box: Kerry Lambert, MCCH Chaplain, will be leading us in our Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting on July 9. Please join us at 6:30 p.m. in the FBC Chapel. Text Box: MSU's Summer Orientation needs 15 dozen cookies for their freshman orientation on Jul 22 and 23. Cookies should be brought to the church office by noon on Tuesday, July 22. Please call the church office if you can help provide cookies.

The book, Student Discovery Bible: A Journey Through God’s Word, has been given in memory of Mrs. Mary Louise McGee, sister of Mrs. Reva Shelton. 

The book, The New Temple and the Second Coming by Grant R. Jeffrey, has been given in memory of Mrs. Dorothy Dunn, sister of Mrs. Jo Burkeen.

 

  Text Box: The book, Student Discovery Bible: A Journey Through God’s Word, has been given in memory of Mrs. Mary Louise McGee, sister of Mrs. Reva Shelton.  The book, The New Temple and the Second Coming by Grant R. Jeffrey, has been given in memory of Mrs. Dorothy Dunn, sister of Mrs. Jo Burkeen.

A note from Ms. Josie:

Hi, it’s Ms. Josie.  I just wanted to say I was very pleased with the turn out for the first Bible/Movie study. We had about 13 children/preschool/toddlers present.  We learned more about Noah and the Ark.   On the second night of meeting we learned more about The Good Samaritan.  We are also singing songs and practicing how to “talk to God” which some of us also call praying.  We will NOT meet on Sunday, July 6 or July 13.  We will meet again on Sunday, July 20. 

Don’t forget Worship/Signing on Wednesday nights 6:30-7:15 in the 2nd floor Conference room.  We have had 7 children who are learning the chorus and solos but we would love to make room for more.  I hope everyone has a happy and safe Fourth of July. 

  

Come to Children in Action on Sunday, July 6,  following the Children’s Sermon  during the early worship service and learn about "Wee Bonnie Scotland" and its black-face sheep, highland games and golf!  See you there!

 

Mission Friends will also meet this Sunday!

 

  Text Box: A note from Ms. Josie: Hi, it’s Ms. Josie.  I just wanted to say I was very pleased with the turn out for the first Bible/Movie study. We had about 13 children/preschool/toddlers present.  We learned more about Noah and the Ark.   On the second night of meeting we learned more about The Good Samaritan.  We are also singing songs and practicing how to “talk to God” which some of us also call praying.  We will NOT meet on Sunday, July 6 or July 13.  We will meet again on Sunday, July 20.  Don’t forget Worship/Signing on Wednesday nights 6:30-7:15 in the 2nd floor Conference room.  We have had 7 children who are learning the chorus and solos but we would love to make room for more.  I hope everyone has a happy and safe Fourth of July.     Come to Children in Action on Sunday, July 6,  following the Children’s Sermon  during the early worship service and learn about "Wee Bonnie Scotland" and its black-face sheep, highland games and golf!  See you there!   Mission Friends will also meet this Sunday!