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Greetings, everyone! Just to let you know right off, I tested positive for COVID-19 this week, so my family and I will be isolating until October 7 (14 days after I became symptomatic) per doctor's direction regarding the incubation period. So far, no one in the immediate family besides me is symptomatic, and mine seem to be relatively mild at this point. I will keep you posted as things progress.
TOMORROW I hope you are planning to attend Prayer Event 2020: Return to God at 10:30 am - noon on the courthouse lawn. Area ministers will be leading out in Scripture reading and prayer punctuated by musical praise. It looks like it will be another pleasant morning in the 60s and 70s, so bring out your lawn chairs and be prepared to pray for our community, our state, our country, and our world as we offer prayers of adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication/intercession up to our great God and loving heavenly Father. Pray for Rick Sharp, Randy Baker, Roger Brumley, and Mike Wolf as they lead out in prayer, and for our own Kyle Bridgman as he leads in moments of musical praise. (Bro. Roger Brumley graciously agreed to take my spot on the program tomorrow, so many thanks to him for his willingness to do so). ABUNDANCE QUARTET will be in concert Saturday at McCorkle Park in Cameron at 6 pm, sponsored by First Baptist Church, Cameron. A love offering will be received. THE LORD’S DAY Take time to prepare for the Lord's Day services with God's people by reading and meditating on these Scriptures which will serve to frame our corporate worship. Our aim is to have plenty of Scriptural material for reflection and application in addition to the Scripture for the morning sermon. Fighter Verses: Proverbs 4:23-24 Call to Worship: Psalm 27:1-6 Old Testament: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 New Testament: Matthew 21:23-32 Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 34:4-7 Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26 Many thanks to Bro. Jerry Scott for filling the pulpit this week in my absence. MMO: The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering will be received once more on this final Sunday of September. To find out more about what you MMO dollars do in Missouri, take a few moments to visit the MMO webpage. THIS WEEK Join us via ZOOM for "Monday School" at 7 pm Monday. This is Bible Study for those either not yet ready to return to in-person Bible Study or who just want an extra opportunity to be in God's Word together with others. Join us live and in person or via ZOOM on Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm for our Midweek Service. Both of these services use the same ZOOM link, which is usually included in a Wednesday e-mail to the church. You can click on the link and follow directions from there. COMING UP
MAN KNOWS NOT HIS TIME: A. H. Stahl died this week after a four-year battle with cancer. Services of Christian burial will be held at First Baptist in the sanctuary on Monday, Sept. 28, at 2 pm, followed by interment at Oak Lawn. QUOTE FOR THE WEEK: "He is much happier that is always content, though he has ever so little, than he that is always coveting, though he has ever so much." -- Matthew Henry Visit the website for more up-to-date information! See you in church! Grace and peace, Pastor Greg
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Greetings, everyone! This is coming to you a little late in the day as I spent a few days helping my aging parents with some things at their place and just returned this morning. Thank you for bearing with me!
THE LORD’S DAY is TOMORROW! We gather each Lord's Day to remember the resurrection of our Lord Jesus . Another way to remember the resurrection is through the words of the recently deceased evangelical theologian/pastor, J.I. Packer: "The victim of Calvary is now ... loose and at large." Yes, He is no longer a victim, but still bears in His body the "five bleeding wounds ... received on Calvary; they pour effectual prayers, they strongly plead for me. 'Forgive him, O forgive' they cry, 'Forgive him, O forgive,' they cry, 'nor let that ransomed sinner die!'" ("Arise, My Soul, Arise!" by Charles Wesley). The risen and ascended Christ not only died, rose, and ascended for our justification, but is also actively working in us to bring about our practical holiness. This same Christ will one day glorify us as objects of His grace. All of this is not just good news, it is exceptional news! And for that, we offer God our hearty praise, thanksgiving, and wholehearted commitment. Please take time to prepare your hearts for Lord's Day services by reading, meditating on, and praying through the Scriptures being used in tomorrow's worship service. Fighter Verses: Psalm 73:25-26 Call to Worship: Psalm 145:1-8 Scripture Reading: Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16 Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 32:5 Sermon Text: Ruth 2 Benediction: 2 Corinthians 13:14 MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY TOMORROW: Sunday, 1-5 pm, report to Journey Baptist, 5708 King Hill Ave., St. Joe Rebuild efforts are wrapping up from the July 21 flood in St. Joe. There is a big push for volunteers to put drywall on walls and plywood on floors. The effort is for churches to send 5+ people to help. The need is to work on 9 homes (as of today; the number may be fewer now). You don’t have to be an expert or even knowledgeable about construction. The need is laborers, there will be someone at each project to lead the way. Information on Rebuild is found on Journey Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/journeystjoe/ THIS WEEK finishes up our Week of Prayer for Missouri Missions. I encourage you to ask the Lord how He would have you to give, then set aside that portion for the MMO (Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering) which goes to support a whole host of mission efforts across our state. I sent out daily prayer reminders this week for these mission and ministry efforts, and I hope you were able to use them.
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ICYMI Last Sunday’s Message "Ruth: God's Faithfulness in Conversion" (Ruth 1) QUOTE FOR THE WEEK I recently found a thumb drive that had been missing for four (!) years. On it was a file of quotes I had compiled over a period of several years. Here is one that I found quite pertinent for our times: "Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God." -- Corrie Ten Boom See you in church! Grace and peace, Pastor Greg Greetings, everyone! Here we are at Labor Day weekend, the traditional end of summer. The promise of harvest, cooler temperatures, and brilliant fall colors all grace the horizon. I, for one, consider that cause for rejoicing. Evidently so did the psalmist, as these words testify: "Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy? He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him." (Psalm 126:5-6).
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Fighter Verse: John 10:10 Call to Worship: Psalm 149 Scripture Reading: Romans 13:1-14; Matthew 18:15-20 Assurance of Pardon: 1 Peter 2:24 Sermon: Ruth 1-4 Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26 Call to Worship: Psalm 149 Scripture Reading: Romans 13:1-14; Matthew 18:15-20 Assurance of Pardon: 1 Peter 2:24 Sermon: Ruth 1-4 Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26 THIS WEEK church office will be closed on Monday due to the Labor Day holiday. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday. On a personal note, I will be in Bolivar on Friday, September 11, for our eldest's junior violin recital which was postponed from the spring. (Some of you have asked about whether it will be livestreamed, and yes it will at 3 pm that day. I will have more information about it on my Facebook page).
Sunday, Sept. 13: Back to Sunday School, 9:30 am Sunday, Sept. 13: Church Council at 5 pm followed by Member Meeting at 6 pm Sunday, Sept. 13 - Sunday, Sept. 20: Week of Prayer for Missouri Missions Wednesday, Sept. 23: See You At The Pole, 7:30 am at south entrance to MHS; also for the community at large at 8:30 am at the DeKalb County Courthouse flagpole Saturday, Sept. 26: Day of Prayer for Revival and Spiritual Awakening, 10:30 am - noon, on the south lawn of the courthouse. Join us in this community day of prayer as we seek the Lord, confess our sins, and ask for God's hand of blessing on us. ICYMI Last Sunday’s Message Church Discipline and Exclusion, Part 2, 1 Cor. 5 BONUS Perhaps you have heard the terms "privilege," "critical theory," "intersectionality," and other terms associated with race, gender, and sexuality, but but don't really have a grasp on their meaning or current usage. Watch or listen to this episode of Thinking In Public with Al Mohler as he interviews mathematician and writer James Lindsay about his new book Cynical Theories, written with Helen Pluckrose. (a little over an hour in length) See you in church! Grace and peace, Pastor Greg Greetings, everyone! One of the great joys and responsibilities of ministry is to rejoice with those who rejoice and to weep with those who weep (Romans 12:15). It seems as though there is never a shortage of reasons to weep. The afflictions of this life, whether it be destitution, disease, or death, roll like a flood. Archibald Alexander (1772-1851) was the first professor at Princeton Seminary. He wrote the following words on suffering to young people in his Thoughts on Religious Experience:
"Remember that whatever sufferings you may be called to endure, they are always less than your sins deserve. Consider that these afflictive dispensations are fraught with rich, spiritual blessings. They are not only useful but also necessary. We should perish with a wicked world if a kind Father did not make use of the rod to reclaim us from our wanderings. Besides, there is no situation in which we can more glorify God than when in the furnace of affliction...And when schooled in adversity, you will be better qualified to sympathize with the children of sorrow and better skilled in affording them comfort." (emphasis in the original) THE LORD’S DAY TOMORROW
If you are not yet a part of a Bible study, this will be a great time to join. Sign-ups will be available in the narthex on Sept. 6, and the entire month of September will be enrollment emphasis
Fighter Verses: John 8:31-32 Call to worship: Psalm 26:1-8 Old Testament: Jeremiah 15:15-21 New Testament: Romans 12:9-21 Assurance of God's Pardon: 1 Peter 3:18 Sermon: 1 Corinthians 5 Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26
THIS WEEK In addition to our regular weekly Monday ZOOM Bible Study at 7 pm, and Midweek Service on campus and via ZOOM, Wednesday at 6:30 pm, there will be a major push to finish the flood cleanup and rebuilding in St. Joseph before Labor Day. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday of this week, 8 am - noon [lunch provided] and 1 - 4:30 pm. With DR food feeding station pulling out to head back east to help with the hurricane, meals for volunteers are also needed. If you can help provided a meal for 10 to 20 volunteers each day, please let me know or contact Bro. Roger Brumley at St. Joseph Baptist Association at 417-440-0425. Please consult the attached PDF for more information about this local mission and ministry effort. (People in these affected neighborhoods are coming to know the Lord through the evangelistic efforts of DR volunteers!) COMING UP
ICYMI Last Sunday’s Message Church Discipline and Exclusion, 1 Cor. 5 Don't Forget: Pick up your copy of Our Daily Bread devotional booklet in the narthex this Sunday for September-November. If you would rather receive Our Daily Bread in digital form, visit the Our Daily Bread website to sign up for e-mails, download the app, or read online. See you in church! Grace and peace, Pastor Greg Greetings, everyone! Our Fighter Verse this week is Colossians 4:6, wise words for the Christian's speech: "Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person." This is actually very appropriate to our current teaching series on church discipline since so much of its implementation depends on our speaking graciously, wisely, and with Christlike compassion to each situation.
TODAY we once again have members serving as Disaster Relief volunteers in St. Joe, helping with the aftermath of the flash flooding one month ago. If you desire to help tomorrow, report to the DR Command Post at Journey Baptist Church, 5708 King Hill Ave., St. Joseph, at 1 pm for a four-hour shift. Wear work clothes, and bring gloves, boots, and protective eyewear to be ready to work in various situations (cleanup, mudout, powerwash, hang sheet rock, insulation, lay subfloor, etc). Later today, our Bible Quiz team will travel to Midland Camp north of Polo for their end of the season fellowship with other teams from the region. Our church's team finished 6th (I believe) out of the 27 competing, and one of our team members, Olivia Wright, earned Rookie-of-the-Year. Congratulations to all who participated! TOMORROW is THE LORD’S DAY! We will rejoice and be glad in it! On the First Day of the week, we remember and celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus from the dead just as the first disciples did. Christ is risen! This is why we gather each week for worship, fellowship, study, and accountability. I hope you will be able to be with us. Take a few moments to read, meditate on, and reflect on the following passages which will serve to frame our corporate worship service tomorrow: Call to Worship: Psalm 138 Old Testament: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 New Testament: Romans 11:33-36; 12:1-8 Assurance of Pardon: Isaiah 43:25 Sermon: 1 Corinthians 5 Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26 PRAYER WALK AT THE SCHOOL: Sunday at 6 pm, we plan to meet with other believers at the Maysville school to pray for students, teachers, staff, and administration as the school year begins. If we ever needed God's hand of providential care, it is now. We usually gather at the flagpole for a time of corporate prayer, then spread out over the campus to pray in smaller groups. Plan now to join us if you can. NOTE the time change from last week's announcement. THIS WEEK Worship in the Park, our annual church picnic at Bartlett Park in Maysville, will be Sunday, Aug. 30, beginning about 4:30 pm with children's games, cookout at 6 pm, and culminating in a brief worship service at 7 pm. We will provide burgers, dogs, buns, drinks, and table service, you provide the sides. If you would prefer to bring your own picnic supper, you are welcome to do so. All are welcome to attend, and please feel free to bring guests. This represents our Fifth Sunday Fellowship as well. NOTE: In case of rain, we will meet at the church. COMING UP Back to Sunday School Sunday, September 13, 9:30 am A few of our Sunday School classes have been meeting already, but on September 13 (three weeks from now), all of our Bible study groups will meet for all ages, nursery through senior adults. We will provide hand sanitizer and masks for those desiring them. If you are immuno-compromised, we ask that you take appropriate precautions. If you have knowingly been exposed to COVID-19, we ask that you take appropriate actions to safeguard the health of others. We have seen an uptick in local positive tests in Maysville (3), but none as yet among our currently attending members. ICYMI: Last Sunday’s Message Church Discipline and Restoration Galatians 6:1-6 BONUS For all you cycling enthusiasts out there, here is a short segment from the August 21 podcast of The World and Everything In It entitled Kicker - A 9-mile daily habit about Bicycle Bob, a Santa Monica resident who bikes daily around his city, rain or shine. Oh, by the way, Bob is 96! Here is the transcript. (A little over 1 minute) And for those who care about history, here is a segment from the August 20 episode of the same podcast entitled Highlighting the need for historical accuracy, pointing to the inaccuracies of the much touted 1619 Project, a piece published last year by the New York Times, and offering more accurate alternatives. Here is the transcript. (Almost 9 minutes) The World and Everything In It is a half-hour newsmagazine podcast from a Christian worldview. See you in church! Grace and peace, Pastor Greg Greetings, everyone! As I write this Friday night, the sky has put on an amazing show as the storm passes through. I am reminded of the Lord's great and awesome power in His creation, and especially how Jesus demonstrated His authority over that creation when He spoke to the storm on the Sea of Galilee when it threatened to overturn the disciples' fishing boat. "Peace," said Jesus, "be still." And it went from a violent storm to calm and still in an instant. This is the King we serve and worship!
TODAY (Saturday, 8/8)
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ICYMI Last Sunday’s Message "Church Discipline and Forgiveness" Matthew 18:15-20 FIGHTER VERSES for this week are Psalm 34:17-18 When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. See you in church! Grace and Peace, Pastor Greg Greetings, everyone, in the matchless name of Christ. Thank you, thank you, thank you to all who helped with Back Yard Bible Club this week! We had 22 children involved in two clubs where they learned the colors of the Wordless Book (Gold for Heaven; Dark for Sin; Red for the Blood of the Savior; Clean (White) for Forgiveness; Green for Christian Growth). They put together "salvation bracelets" with those same colored beads. We started out the week with an hour-long club meeting at our home and another at the Hacketts in succession. Music, Bible lesson, games, and refreshments rounded out each evening. Due to weather, by Wednesday we moved everything to the church building where we finished out the week. Our VBS Director Dava Hackett prepared back-to-school bags for all the children to take home on the last day. Most importantly, the Gospel was clearly presented to several boys and girls who had never heard!
TOMORROW is THE LORD’S DAY!
Fighter Verses Psalm 34:15-16 Call to Worship Psalm 145:14-21 Old Testament Reading Isaiah 55:1-5 New Testament Reading Romans 9:1-5 Assurance of Pardon Psalm 145:8-9 Sermon Matthew 18:15-35; 6:9-15 Benediction 2 Corinthians 13:14 Last Sunday, we looked at various Scriptures around the subject of "Three Marks of a True Gospel Church." Tomorrow, we will be looking at the third mark, namely Corrective Church Discipline with particular regard to the subject of forgiveness and what that looks like in the life of a healthy church practicing discipline in a redemptive, restorative way. I have waited a long time to address the subject of church discipline knowing its potential for misunderstanding. If we desire to be a truly healthy church, we must begin to practice both formative and corrective discipline. But we cannot put into practice what we do not know, what we have not been taught. So let us move prayerfully, deliberately, and compassionately as we seek to care for sheep who have strayed, for those who are trapped in the clutches of sin, and desire God's holiness above our own comfort. THIS WEEK
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ICYMI Last Sunday’s Message "What Are the Marks of a True Gospel Church?" BONUS Enjoy this a cappella version of "O Church, Arise" by Stuart Townend, Andrew Christopher, and Keith Getty. I have provided the lyrics below for your convenience in listening. O church, arise and put your armor on; Hear the call of Christ our captain; For now the weak can say that they are strong In the strength that God has given. With shield of faith and belt of truth We'll stand against the devil's lies; An army bold whose battle cry is "Love!" Reaching out to those in darkness. Our call to war, to love the captive soul, But to rage against the captor; And with the sword that makes the wounded whole We will fight with faith and valor. When faced with trials on ev'ry side, We know the outcome is secure, And Christ will have the prize for which He died—An inheritance of nations. Come, see the cross where love and mercy meet, As the Son of God is stricken; Then see His foes lie crushed beneath His feet, For the Conqueror has risen! And as the stone is rolled away, And Christ emerges from the grave, This vict'ry march continues till the day Ev'ry eye and heart shall see Him. So Spirit, come, put strength in ev'ry stride, Give grace for ev'ry hurdle, That we may run with faith to win the prize Of a servant good and faithful. As saints of old still line the way, Retelling triumphs of His grace, We hear their calls and hunger for the day When, with Christ, we stand in glory. Source: Musixmatch; Songwriters: Stuart Townend, Andrew Christopher / Keith Getty. O Church Arise lyrics © Worship Together Music, Thankyou Music, Thank You Music Ltd., S.d.g. Publishing, Sixsteps Songs See you in church! Grace and peace, Pastor Greg Greetings, everyone! What a delight it has been to wake up every morning in Maysville, among the flock the Lord has appointed for us to serve! Walking home for lunch is something I thought I would never be able to do, but I did it a number of times this week. Just this morning, I needed to meet someone at the church briefly so I did. We are loving the home the Lord has provided, and I am amazed at how quickly things have taken shape and boxes have been emptied. Thanks, once again, to all who have helped us over the last several days. We appreciate and love you all very much!
TOMORROW is THE LORD’S DAY As we gather for worship tomorrow, take a few moments to read and meditate on these Scriptures that will shape the direction of our service: Call to Worship: Psalm 105:1-6 OT: 1 Kings 3:5-12 NT: Romans 8:26-39 Assurance of Pardon: Romans 8:1 Fighter Verses: Psalm 34:12-14 Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26 The sermon will be on "What are the Marks of a Gospel Church?" and will use selected Scriptures. This will be a message that will be the exposition of a doctrine rather than the exposition of one primary passage. Birthdays and Anniversaries: Tomorrow being the last Sunday of the month, we will recognize birthdays and anniversaries for June (or any month March through June if you missed out last month). We receive birthday offerings for the Missouri Baptist Children's Home, our network or homes for children who have been orphaned or are in foster care, and who also oversees The Lighthouse home for unwed mothers in Kansas City, and anniversary offerings for The Baptist Home, our multi-campus home for the aged with locations in Chillicothe, Ashland, Ozark, and Ironton. Visit the links provided for more information on these Missouri Baptist ministries. THIS WEEK Backyard Bible Clubs, Monday - Friday, July 27-31 Two clubs, two locations, two times, same material (Each club will be identical in content, so parents and children can pick the one they want to attend based on time, location, or convenience) West Club: 6:15-7:15 pm at 1003 Sycamore Drive (Dixons) East Club: 7:30-8:30 pm at 707 S. Sloan Street (Hacketts) Music, Games, Bible Story, Refreshments! All children aged 4 through 6th grade are invited to attend! See Dava Hackett for details. Disaster Relief Help Needed in St. Joe Due to flood waters earlier this week, SW St. Joseph experienced extensive flooding. They need many volunteers to help Monday through Friday with cleanup, muck-out, feeding, etc. See the attached updated flyer from our DOM Roger Brumley, or call him at 417-440-0425 if you would like to volunteer. COMING UP Sunday, August 2: Sunday School Teachers and Leaders Meeting at 9:30 am, the Great Room. We will discuss ideas and get input from our teachers and leaders about plans to return to Sunday School. Teachers should talk with your class members (and their parents if you teach preschool, children or youth) about when and how they would like to see us return to Sunday School. ICYMI: Last Sunday’s Message "A Vibrant and Healthy Church" Acts 2:41-47 (follow the link to sermon audio) Visit the church website www.fbcmaysvillemo.org for more up do date information, or find us on Facebook. BONUS One of the best modern hymns to encourage the church of Jesus Christ to be the church militant is O Church, Arise by Keith and Kristyn Getty. I'm almost sure I have shared this before, but it is worth the time it will take you to listen again. The lyrics appear on the screen for your convenience. See you in church! Grace and Peace, Pastor Greg Greetings, everyone, in the matchless name of Christ!
THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED US MOVE! It was wonderful to wake up this morning for the very first time at 1003 Sycamore Drive, Maysville, Missouri. It has long been our desire and goal to reside among the flock that we serve, and now that prayer has been answered. I want to thank all those who served in so many ways, large and small, as instruments in the hands of the Redeemer to bring this goal to fruition. To try to name everyone who helped would be unwise in this space, but let me just say the final count was at least 27 individuals who helped in some way. People gave of their time and energy, muscle and sweat, food and water, money and organizational skills, and a whole lot more to make this move a success. We started loading at 11 am, and by 7:30 pm or so the final items were delivered. Many who were unable to help with the actual move have faithfully prayed for us and supported us over the last four years as we have served together. You have borne with us as we lived out of town and commuted in, knowing it was always our desire to live here. You have loved us, cared for us, laughed and cried with us, and otherwise been a blessing to us. And for that we are truly grateful. (By the way, we still have a couch and love seat that need to be fetched from a house on the outskirts of Cameron, and we are hoping to make that happen this week some time. We'll put out the call for assistance as soon as we know the day and time). TOMORROW IS THE LORD'S DAY We will assemble for Lord's Day worship tomorrow at 10:40 am, Lord willing. The following Scriptures will frame our corporate worship experience. Click anywhere on the link to view a printable version of these passages: Call to worship: Isaiah 44:6-8 Fighter Verses: Psalm 34:9-11 Old Testament: Psalm 86:11-17 New Testament: Romans 8;12-25 Assurance of Pardon: 1 John 2:1-2 Sermon: Acts 2:42-47 Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26 You may notice that we are "doubling back" on Acts 2:42-47 for the sermon this week, and we are. We had limited time to adequately deal with these verses, so we are going to be looking at "A Vibrant and Healthy Church" tomorrow with these verses. My hope is to preach a short series over the next few weeks on church health focusing on the often misunderstood subject of church discipline. This message will provide a great place for us to launch into that series. MHS GRADUATE RECOGNITION At the conclusion of the service, we will recognize Emily Poston as our high school graduate this year and hear her plans for the future. Emily is the daughter of Larry and Janna Poston and granddaughter to Jeannette Hudson. Congratulations to Emily and all the MHS graduates as they finally were able to have commencement exercises on Friday evening! That is all for now. See you in church! Grace and peace, Pastor Greg P. S. We are looking forward to having and "open house" in the not-too-distant future as we get our home prepared for guests. We will keep you posted on those plans and look forward to you joining us! Greetings, everyone! We have been memorizing the first part of Psalm 34 as Fighter Verses for the past few weeks. This week it is Psalm 34:6-8, "This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him and saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!" What wonderful words for us to remember as we prepare to gather for worship tomorrow!
TODAY the MACH 4 Men's Group will gather at Fairport Baptist Church at 6 pm for our monthly fellowship meeting. All men and boys are welcome and invited to attend this meeting. There will be a meal followed by a devotional message, then time to discuss any community needs or upcoming projects. Come and join us! TOMORROW we will gather twice on THE LORD’S DAY. Tomorrow morning, our regular worship hour begins at 10:40 am. The focus of the sermon will be Acts 2:37-47 under the title "Brothers, What Shall We Do?" We will be considering the response of Peter's listeners to his sermon on the day of Pentecost and how that relates to the way we respond to the apostolic message today. Below are all the Scriptures that will be read during the service tomorrow. Take a few moments to read and meditate on them in preparation for our time together. Click anywhere on the link to bring up a printable version of these Scriptures: Fighter Verses: Psalm 34:6-8 Call to Worship: Psalm 65:1-8 Old Testament: Isaiah 55:10-13 New Testament: Romans 8:1-11 Assurance of God's Pardon: Psalm 86:5-6 Sermon: Acts 2:37-47 Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26 You can also click this link to bring up these Scriptures complete with footnotes and cross references from Bible Gateway. THIS WEEK has significance for the Dixon family, and by extension, for you as our church family. Lord willing, we will close on our house in Maysville sometime on Friday, July 17! That is also the day we will begin the move, likely in late afternoon, then complete the process on Saturday morning, July 18. My intention is to borrow an enclosed trailer at the beginning of next week and start loading boxes and small items, Tuesday-Friday, then secure a moving truck for Friday-Saturday for the big stuff (furniture and appliances). If you are able to help us in any way, please let me know by calling/texting me at 479-238-3772 or Lorrie at 479-382-6971. For those who may not know our story, we tried to move to Maysville when our house in St. Joe sold in May 2017, but nothing suitable was available then. We bought in Cameron, and have been there since July 2017. Our desire has been to reside in the place we serve, and the Lord opened up the opportunity for us to purchase 1003 Sycamore Drive in Maysville. I find it interesting that this home used to be the Christian Church parsonage. The church sold it many years ago, but the family we are buying it from is also a pastor's family who serve in Cameron. The point is, the home has been used for ministry over the years and will continue to do so. We can't wait to have you all over for an "open house" and other get-togethers! Our second meeting tomorrow will be our Member Meeting at 6 pm. We haven't met in a few months due to COVID-19, but we plan to do so for ministry reports, membership matters, and necessary business. The meeting is open to all, but all members are requested to attend. We will meet in the Great Room unless otherwise specified. MAYSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT is scheduled for Friday evening, July 17, at 7 pm on the football field. Congratulations to the class of 2020, and especially to our graduate, Emily Poston! COMING UP July 27-31, Backyard Bible Clubs! This was the week we originally had set aside for VBS, but those plans were shelved due to coronavirus concerns. Backyard Bible Clubs are held outdoors, typically at someone's home, and are abbreviated in time. We are looking at each club being 3-5 evenings for about an hour at a time. Dava Hackett, our VBS director, is putting together teams to do two clubs meeting concurrently that week. Our prayer is to have enough volunteers to accomplish this goal. Please contact Dava at 816-390-5344 if you are willing to help in some way. ICYMI: Last Sunday’s Message is available near the bottom of our webpage here. This is an enhanced version of our Facebook Live video cast, better audio and better video quality. BONUS I found this 9-minute sermon excerpt from John Piper The God Over Viruses to be profoundly encouraging in the midst of our current situation. I hope you find it equally so. Our God is sovereign over all, the winds and the waves, certainly, but also over deadly microscopic bits of DNA. (A big thank you to my wife, Lorrie, for sending this to me yesterday!) See you in church! Grace and Peace, Pastor Greg |
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