May Calendar

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"Bro. Calvin's Comments"

One Friday I had some automobile trouble. While zipping down the road, I looked in my mirror, and what do you know, there's a cloud of smoke coming from my truck. I had that sinking feeling of "major repairs" and money going out of our account.

I called Cindy after I pulled the truck over in a safe place. She picked me up, I took her back to work and then I started calling various auto shops to get the "worst case scenario". After deciding where to take the truck, my brother-in-law towed it to a local shop Friday afternoon.

I went to the shop Monday morning and spoke to one of the owners. I described what happened and he said that he thought I'd need a new transmission. He told me he'd look into it and let me know what the verdict was. A few hours later he called and explained what happened. Praise the Lord, I didn't need a new trans- mission! Instead of spending a whole lot of money, we only had to spend about ten percent of what we thought we'd have to spend.

In the midst of all this, Cindy and I were praying for God's wisdom on any decisions we had to make. We were trying to prepare for a major repair or new (to us) car. Instead, our Lord protected and provided. He provided the funds to pay the bill. Our Lord also provided additional transportation – a loaner vehicle – through the kindness and generosity of fellow believers in the church.

Through all this, I've learned that the Lord blesses his faithful followers so that they can use their blessings to help others. I also was reminded that though the situation may be stressful, the Lord is already at work to provide.

If the Lord has blessed you in some way, look for opportunities to share those blessings as a way to share the gospel (Phil 1:12). If you are in a stressful situation, stay faithful, looking to the Lord to provide at just the right time (Ps 34:4-7).

"The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen" (2 Cor. 13:14)

Bro. Calvin

This is a busy time of the year! Graduations, Mother's Day, Parent-Child Dedication, Last FAITH for this semester, Senior Adult Day, Children's Spring Concert, Last Day of School, Memorial Day, and soon Summer with Camps, Centrifuge, Vacation Bible School, and more! Wow!

CHILDREN - Our Preschool and Children's Choirs will present their "Spring Concert" Sunday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m. Children be sure to be here a few minutes before to get lined up. — Wednesday, May 21 & 28, No Children's activities. — Summer Son Shine Kids begin Wednesday, June 4, at 6:30 p.m. All preschoolers and children are invited to join this group for music, food and fun each Wednesday this Summer. SSSK's will end with their musical presentation on Sunday, August 10, at 6:30 p.m. — VBS will be June 9-13, each morning 8:30 - 11:45 a.m. Family Night will be Friday, June 13, at 6:30 p.m. Our theme for this years VBS is "Outrigger Island: Living God's Unshakeable Truth." Our motto is "Know the truth! Speak the truth! Live the truth!" Our scripture verse is "Teach me Your way, Lord, and I will live by Your truth." Psalm 86:11 This is going to be a great week. — Mark all these events on your calendar, and come join us!

I want to say a special thank you for your help with Daniel's expenses to the Louisiana Baptist All-State Youth Choir tour. This is always a memorable trip.

Invite someone today to Sunday School and Worship!
I'll See You Sunday! MAX

Recognition of Graduates
Sunday, May 4 in morning Worship Service

Parent/Child Dedication
Sunday, May 11 in Morning Worship Service
If you would like to have your baby dedicated, please contact the office by May 6th.

Senior Adult Day
Sunday, May 18
Our Senior Adults will be recognized in the morning worship service and will be honored with a meal after the service.

Listen-Up Workshop

How do we strengthen families, friendships, and faith communities? One way is to learn to listen. Good listening skills are vital in every area of life.

I would like to invite you to attend our LISTEN UP! Workshop on May 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We will study ten principles of effective listening and five listening skills.

Please let me know if you will attend by contacting the church by noon, Wednesday, May 14th. If you have any questions about the workshop, please let me know.

I look forward to seeing you at our Listen Up! Workshop at 8:00 a.m. May 17th. Bro. Calvin

"Memorials"

Given in memory of LOUIS GARMS
by: M/M Norbert Schifferle
M/M Irvin Shirley
Susie Witcher
Cathy Durain
M/M Jimmy Downs
M/M Randall Carter
Susan Lowe
M/M Bob Igo
M/M Jimmy Heflin
M/M Robert White
Irene Tomlinson
M/M Clifton Morehart
M/M Shelby Edwards
M/M Randy Ward
M/M Johnny Herman
M/M George Weldon
M/M Terry McClung
M/M John McCann

Given in memory of JACK COOK
by: M/M Bob Igo

Given in memory of MARTHA ELLIOTT
by: M/M Jimmy Heflin

Given in memory of OLEVIA WILEY
by: M/M Randy Ward

Given in memory of DAVID GRAY
by: Irene Tomlinson

Given in memory of KENNETH SHADD
by: Betty Garms

Given in memory of SALLY & KEN BECK
by: Tonie Savage

Given in memory of WAYNE PETE GREEN
by: M/M Jimmy Heflin

Given in honor of NABC Women On Mission
by: Daphne Edwards

Given in honor of LANE & MARTHA WAITE
by: M/M Ronald Bryan
 

National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 1
6:00 p.m.
Balloon Release
Potluck Supper
Meat will be provided;
bring salads, vegetables, bread, and desserts.

 

Youth Rummage Sale
May 3rd, 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Fund-raiser for Centrifuge

Sunday, May 4
7:30 a.m.

Praise Report
April Totals

Building Fund  - - - - - $4,900.07
Tithes & Offerings   - - - - - $16,430.22
Total Receipts   - - - - - $23,018.14

Sunday School (Apr. 6-27)  - - 106  - - 117  - - 113  - - 101
SS at the Arbor  - - 15  - - 12 - -  18 - - 16

Year-To-Date

2007-08 Building Fund   - - - - - $20,881.58
2007-08 Tithes and Offerings   - - - - - $78,121.60
2008 Budget Requirements To Date  - - - - - $74,546.36
2007-08 Sunday School Average   - - - - - 106

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