News & Highlights for January 2007

Yes, it's hard to believe that another year will soon begin. Time stands still for noone. In this new year, we have some exciting things happening in our church. Remember to make note of them so you won't miss out on anything! And as always, invite someone to join you.

First of all the sermons for Sunday morning will be as follows:

Jan. 7th: "Faith: A Theology of the Cross"

Jan. 14th: "Hope: A Theology of the Resurrection"

Jan. 28th: "A Living Stone: Part 1"

Feb. 4th: "A Living Stone: Part 2"

On Sunday evenings the series will further supplement the study for Discipleship Training entitled "Know Fear". It promises to be very worthwhile. Everyone is encouraged to participate. Invite someone you know. We all have fears. Satan plays on those fears. During this study you will learn how face life's six most common phobias. The kick-off will take place Sunday, Jan. 14th at 5pm in the fellowship hall. The cost of the books is $5.00 per person and the deadline to sign up is Sunday, Jan. 7th. A sign up sheet will be available in the vestibule.

The evening worship hour will focus on the following topics:

Jan. 14th: "The Ultimate Choice"

Jan. 21st: "The Future Fear"

Jan. 28th: "The Fear of Commitment"

Feb. 4th: "The Failure Factor"

Feb. 11th: "A Cure for Loneliness"

Feb. 18th: "The Fear of Death"

Feb. 25th: "Fear God?"

As you can see, this will be an exciting study and worship time. Satan will do all he can to play on these fears and break us down with the hope of having us follow him. He will stop at no cost to anyone. It is up to us as Christians to be equipped with the right tools to ward off Satan and his army. When we are able to properly use those tools, Satan's power will be minimized. As our pastor states in January's newsletter, Jesus has given us the command. This command is found in the Great Commission. As followers of Christ, it is our duty to go and teach. When we are properly equipped, the fear that we dealt with before no longer has the hold on us it once did. Are we willing to make that step?

Other exciting news is there will be a contemporary Christian music ministry team appearing Sunday, Jan. 7th. The name of the group is Commandment 11. The group is based in Simpsonville, SC. Mark the date on your calendar and invite someone to join you!

There will be a quarterly business meeting Sunday, Jan. 14th. Everyone is encouraged to attend. It is important that we attend these meetings so that everyone knows what is taking place in our church!

Baptist Men's Day will be Sunday, Jan. 21st. Men's breakfast will be that morning as well as 8am. All men are invited to attend. There will also be an all male choir during the morning service. A former member of our church will be the guest speaker. Baptist Men's Day is always an exciting time for our church. We have such talented men in our church and it's wonderful to have them participate. If you know of anyone that should participate in these activities that day, please invite them to attend.

I hope the remainder of your week goes well. Until next time, take care and God bless!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)