October Calendar

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"Bro. Calvin's Comments"

"Every Christian should seek to bring industry, government, and society as a whole under the sway of the principles of righteousness, truth, and brotherly love." These words from the "2000 Baptist Faith & Message" call us to live and apply our faith in Jesus Christ to all areas of society.

In the next few weeks we will continue to be bombarded with a variety of political ads that will highlight quality traits (both good and bad) of candidates. Also on the ballot here in Louisiana are seven state constitutional amendments. Where I live in Bossier Parish I will be able to vote on a Congressional Representative, a Public Service Commissioner, a District Judge, and a School Board member. Between now and October 4, I have research to do. My research will include reading the Party Platforms of each candidate's party. I want to know what each party stands for and what their agendas are. I will read and evaluate these in Light of Scripture.

On November 4 we will vote for the highest political offices in our country-President and Vice-President of the United States. In these days we must make informed and prayerful choices; choices that are rooted in Scripture and made with a clear conscience.

It is important that we understand government's role in life, as revealed in Scripture. Romans 13:1-7 tells us a few things about government. It has its origins with God and is God's servant. It has power to judge and sentence evildoers. It is authorized to collect taxes. Because of government's origins we are to be obedient to the laws of the land. We in America are blessed because our form of government allows us to have a voice, to redress grievances and to say who can represent us.

Take time to research the candidates. Take time to research the party platforms. Discover if there are more options than Democrat or Republican. Go to the voting booth and cast your vote. But don't stop there. Contact your representatives about issues. Influence them so that "industry, government, and society as a whole" are brought "under the sway of the principles of righteousness, truth, and brotherly love."

Bro. Calvin

Our Church Choir and our Children's Choirs are working on Christmas music. Would you like to join us? Children meet at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Adults meet at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Come join us as we celebrate the birth of our wonderful Lord Jesus.

The Adult Discipleship class is currently studying "Basic Christianity 101: A Foundation Check-Up." Our topics for September 28 will be Personal Bible Study, and for October 5 will be Living Your Faith Out in the World. October 12 we will begin a new study on The Work of the Holy Spirit in You: (Living Examples - The Fruit of the Spirit). Will you come join us as we discuss these important truths?

The Webster Claiborne Baptist Association Annual Meeting will be Sunday, October 19, at First Baptist Church Haynesville. The afternoon session will be at 4:30 p.m. and the evening worship will be at 7:00 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Wayne Jenkins, the Director of Evangelism and Church Growth for Louisiana Baptist Convention. All our Sunday Evening Meetings will be canceled so everyone will be able to attend the Association Meeting.

Please pray for the Revival at Bayou Vista and for me as I lead the music. October 26-29.

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

Costume Party

October 11^th

5:00 p.m.

@ the Moore's Farm
Dubberly

(Pre-K - 6^th Grade)

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Fall Festival

October 29^th

Games & Food

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Cake Auction - 7:00

Come & enjoy an evening of FREE fun!
Face painting, lots of treats, hayride, door prizes, and lots of games!

There will be boxes available for you to put candy donations in beginning this Sunday. If you would like to make a financial donation, mark your envelope "Fall Festival".

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Senior Adult Fellowship

Thursday, October 23

6:00 p.m.

Bring Mexican dishes, chips, salads, desserts, and tea.

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Tail Gate Before Home Games

October 3, 17, and 31

Contact Shane for details

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Sunday, October 5^th @ 7:30 a.m.

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"Stuff-a-Spud"

Sunday, October 11

After morning worship

(Sponsored by
David & Cindy Edwards' Class)

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Financial Peace University

Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

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"Memorials"

Given in memory of JORDAN WITCHER
By: M/M Randall Carter
M/M Robert Pitman
Irene Tomlinson
M/M A.D. Lowe
M/M Robert White
Betty Garms
Marie Witcher
Richland State Bank
Minden Community Chorus
Lydia SS Class
Martha Savell
Cumberland BC
M/M Lamar Rentz
M/M Robert Ervin
M/M Judge Hanson
M/M John McCann
Susan Lowe
M/M John Bartholomae
M/M George McGovern
Faye Miller
Barbara Valentine
M/M Shelby Edwards
M/M Chico LeBlanc
M/M Bill Young

Given in memory of CLENIE ROY
By: Lydia Sunday School Class

Given in memory of TOM RILEY
By: Robert & Peggy White

Given in memory of J. F. SAVELL and CLINT SAVELL
By: Martha Savell

Given in memory of CLAUD PRESTIDGE
By: Dorothy Prestidge

Given in memory of C. E. TYLER and DAVID GRAY
By: Shelby & Daphne Edwards

Given in memory of BRENDA MCEACHERN and CHARLES BOUDEAU
By: Irene Tomlinson

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