New Beginning Church
By Diane Robinson
What a big surprise for Pastor Bob, Friday night at our homemade ice cream social. He didn't know we were also having a surprise birthday party for him. Jeanette Martin had 60 balloons to hand to him and we all had fun watching him decide what to do. Janie Lindsey had made him a small cake and in the middle of the cake was a balloon filled with whipped cream. When he cut into the cake it, exploded and icing went all over, and the look on his face was priceless. We all had a terrific time and enjoyed the fun and fellowship we had. Brother and Sister Patrick were the winners for the best homemade ice cream and it was chocolate.
Pastor Bob preached two great message's Sunday, and it touched the hearts of many and the alters were not left empty. James 4:4 say's "Adulterers and adulteresses. Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God."
This also includes anyone who lives for the world and what Saten offers and not for our Lord and Savior.
Prayers are going out for David and Shirley Garrett who are on a cruise and for some friends of Bro. and Sis. Majors who have come here to get away from the hurrican and was in an accident, Nancy McNew and many others. Let us all remember to pray for all who are involved in the hurricane.
BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH
By Hazel Love
Our youth did a great job this past Sunday leading in all of the Sunday School and worship service. This was our first Youth Sunday and look forward to many more. Each fifth Sunday has been designated as Youth Sunday. These young people took charge teaching the Adult Sunday School Classes, leading the music for the worship service and the morning sermon. Bro. Jimmie Decker, our youth minister, delivered the morning message. Our youth are to be complimented on their dedication to God and our church.
The Galilean's will be recognized in the evening service tomorrow with a Step Recognition Program. The young men who have passed their step (steps) this past year will be recognized, as well as the new members coming into the Galilean Program. The Galilean program is for boys ages fourth - 12th grade.
The Children's Choir is off to a great start with 27 children attending the choir kick-off.
The 2nd Annual Kids Camp Wannatrust will be held on Sept. 13 at the church. This is for our little ones, ages 3 - 3rd grade.
There will be a baby shower for Travis and Christy Stone tomorrow afternoon at 2:00p.m. in the Family Life Center. This will be an Essentials Shower. eg: diapers, wipes, bath and lotion supplies, etc.
Faith Baptist Church
Faith Baptist Church will resume Junior (third - sixth grade) and Kings Kids (four year olds- second grade) Choir on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 4:45 p.m. They will begin working on Christmas music. We are also looking forward to the Amazing Grace Ministry, which will be with us on Sunday evening at 6 p.m.
Pastor Jackson continues to preach through the Church Constitution on Sunday mornings, reviewing the biblical doctrine and basis for why we believe what we believe.
Last week he also began a series in the Wednesday evening services dealing with unity in the church.
Faith Baptist Church would like to invite you to come and see for yourself all of the wonderful and exciting things taking place as we meet and worship together. Our services begin with Sunday school at 10 a.m. followed by our Sunday morning preaching service at 11 a.m., Junior and Kings Kids Choir at 4:45 p.m., Sunday evening services at 6 p.m. Awana on Wednesday evenings at 6:15 p.m., and the Prayer service beginning at 7 p.m. Van rides are available for the Awana Ministry. Contact the Church at 679-2450 if you need a ride.
New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church
By Leora Forte
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.
We thank the Lord for his gret and mighty work. The Sunday school topic for the junior class was Pray Always - James 5:13-18. The calss discussed that we are Christians should always pray in order to maintain a close relationship with our Lord. And we shuold always pray for one another. The music ministry blessed the services singing He has done Marvelous Things, Salvation and Glory and I am so Satisfied.
The morning message was delivered by evangelist Joyce Dugger. The topic was suffering for salvastion sake produces genuine faith 1 Peter1:1-7. Sister Duggar stated this letter was written to the Jews who were scattered, because at persecution. This letter was written to encourage the Jews as well as all the saints. She further stated God chose us before the foundation of the world to be his elect. All of the benefits of God is available to us because of the shed blood of Jesus. Once we are in God's hand we are secure eternally. Finally the purpose for our suffering - God is trying to get the junk out of our lives so we can be used of God. God wants to mold us into the image of Jesus. This was a powerful message
On Sunday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. we will celebrate our annual Usher's Day. Pastor Paul Erby and Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church of Atkins and Rev. andrew Robertson and Trinity Baptist Church at Morrilton will be our special guest. The public is invited to come.
