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Bethel Beacon August, 2015 Bethel Baptist Church 3030 Bethel Rd, Morristown, TN 37814 PH: 423-586-1421 www.bethelbaptistmorristown.org
Rev. C. Scott Helton, Pastor Trey Dishner, Worship Pastor
God’s Love Never Quits! Psalm 86:15 15
But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, Longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.
Have you ever just felt like giving up? Just saying, “Forget it! It’s not worth it anymore!” Maybe you said it about a promotion you were working towards. Maybe you said it about college classes. Maybe you said it about a difficult project you were working on. Life sure brings challenges, and sometimes we are just ready to give up and quit. Quitting is a part of our human nature. Make no mistake about it; however, quitting will never part of God’s nature. I’m sure glad of that! I have sure given God plenty of opportunities to say, “Forget it! Scott’s not worth my trouble anymore! He doesn’t deserve my love!” But God could never say that, praise His name! God’s love never quits! I’m not the only person who gave God a good reason to give up on them. The Bible is full of people who failed God. Here’s a few that you know about: Adam and Eve – violated God’s one restriction, Noah – became drunk and lay naked before his family, Abraham –lied about his wife and didn’t believe God’s word that He would give him a son, Moses - murdered and lost his temper, David – committed adultery, Jonah – refused to take God’s message to Ninevah, Peter – denied Jesus three times! Despite our failures and faults, despite the fact that we so often make mistakes, and despite the fact that we have at times quit on God…God has never and will never quit loving you! He is committed and compassionate about His love for you. Rest in that my friends! And while we’re at it, let’s do a better job of continuously serving and living for the One who loves us unconditionally! I Love You too! Pastor Scott
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First Full Day of School
Associational Baptism 7PM Harrell Park
9
Wed
10
Meeting 1:30pm
11
Evening 6:00 pm
12
13
Impact Morristown FBC
Sat 1
8 Appreciation Breakfast 7-10AM
Tax Free Weekend 8/7-8/9 14 15 Mission Leader Training Cherokee Heights
6:30-8:30pm
Jeremy Camp Manley Baptist
16
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23
24
30
31
18
25
19 Glory Life Youth Rally
20 OCC Kick Off
26
27
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22
Jefferson County
28
OCC Kick Off Knox Co.
29
Fifth Sunday Singing Deadline to submit articles or announcements for the September newsletter is August 26.
Regular Church Service Schedule: Sunday Services Sunday School -----------------------------9:30 am Morning Worship Service ------------------10:30 am Discipleship Training ---------------------- 5:00 pm Evening Worship and Bible Study ------------ 6:00 pm Wednesday Services Choir practice ---------------------------------6:00 pm Bible Study, Children’s Activities, Youth Meeting ----7:00 pm
Aug 2
01 – Jimmy Dickerson 02 – Brandon Stockton 03 – Mary Jo Bunch 03 – Maxine Harrison 04 – Chad Artrip 06 – Tony Martin 07 – Amy Carter 07 – Tammy Brewer 10 – Frances Ellison 14 – Pat Williams 14 – Dwayne King 15 – Eva Nicole Russell 16 – Kelly Davidson
16 – Charlotte Kanipe 16 – Dwayne Loveday 18 – Anna Burnett 20 – Marcella Wolfe 21 – Willis “Sonny” Grantham 23 – Mary Howard 24 – Susan Francis 26 – Raymond Guy Dotson 28 – Marsha Lamb 28 – Tony Mason 28 – Curtis McCracken 28 – Destiny Sawyer 28 – Deborah Herrell 29 – Misty Carter 29 – Chara McCracken 29 – Dakota McCracken 29 – Connie Noble 31 – Zoe Worth 31 – Alfreda Dixon
FIRST IMPRESSION TEAM 8/2 – Todd and Melanie Morgan 8/9 – Tony and Leann Long 8/16 – Sam and Rhonda Stockton 8/23 – Stan and Sharon Greene 8/30 – Tony and Leann Long
NURSERY SCHEDULE: (Birth – 3 years) 8/2 – Rick and Suzy Martin 8/9 – Shane and Cristina Worth 8/16 – Connie Noble and Melinda Reese 8/23 – Mary Nida and Judy Hedrick 8/30 – Mark and Debra Lowery
Howard and Sharon Turner Justin and Dana Kitts
CHILDREN’S CHURCH: (4 years to 4th grade)
8/2 – Mark & Debra Lowery and Mary Nida 8/9 – Connie Noble and Melinda Reese 8/16 – Cristina Worth and Marie Sawyers 8/23 – Becky McCracken, Brittany Arnold & Emily Lowery 8/30 – Rachel, Lauren, and Brooke Martin
Attn. Teachers: Your literature for each Sunday will be in the Children’s Church Coordinator’s box.
Women On Mission
Saturday, August 15
Being active in Missions is about more than giving away “stuff” or traveling to a faraway country. Plan to attend and learn how YOU can be ON MISSION for Christ!
August Meeting: Monday, 8/10 at 1:30 PM Evening Meeting: Tuesday, 8/11 at 6PM
Cherokee Heights Baptist Church 199 Cole Road, Morristown
This is an excellent opportunity for you and your missions leaders to receive special training to benefit the church and its missions education programs. Conferences for: WMU Directors Women on Mission All age-level missions organizations If interested, see Maxine Harrison
SCHOOL SUPPLIES (no liquid glue please)
Watch for the Back-to-School Sales Take advantage of Tax-Free Weekend August 7, 8 & 9 Ways to participate in OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: Pack shoeboxes on your own as an individual (Boxes will be available soon) Continue to contribute items to the church (Ladies will soon start packing the items already collected) Do Both! – Bring in items to place in the collection boxes in the foyer and plan to pick up some boxes to fill on your own!
Examples of acceptable items: toothbrushes and paste, soap, combs, washcloths; cups, spoons, clothing such as shirts, socks, shoes; hats and accessories; small toys, crayons and coloring books, etc.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Tuesday, 9/15 at 7 PM Norris First Baptist Church, Norris, TN Saturday, 9/19 at 10 AM Blount Christian Church, Maryville, TN A great way to fellowship with year-round team members and gain lots of new ideas!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Kick-Off Events
Save the Dates!
Latest info and ideas from Samaritan’s Purse New ideas to inspire you and your group Ideas to help you increase participation Learn about what comes out of the box “WOW” items Craft ideas Resources available
August 20 – Jefferson County August 29 – Knox County Hear from a speaker who received a shoebox as a child! ATTENTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
All committees are to meet and complete the Committee Vision Commitment sheet and turn it in to Pastor Scott no later than Sunday, September 6. Please complete one sheet per committee. Approved 2015-2016 committee lists and Committee Vision Commitment sheets are available in the foyer. Thanks for serving!
If you are interested in attending either of these events, please see Maxine Harrison or contact the church office for more information.
Attention Singers: An Associational Choir is being assembled for the baptism service at Harrell Park. The complete choir will rehearse at the park at 6PM that evening. If you are interested in being a part of this special service, please see Trey Dishner.
Nolachucky Associational Baptism At Harrell Park
August 2 Worship Service at 7 PM Baptism to follow
Day of Prayer for Students August 2 First Full Day of School in Hamblen County August 5
As our children start back to school this week, remember to lift them up in prayer, along with their parents and teachers. Satan is a very real threat in our schools, especially these days. Our children need your prayers for God’s protection from these temptations, and to help them become shining examples of Christ’s love to others as they learn and grow.
Appreciation Breakfast Saturday, August 8 7 AM – 10 AM Honoring: Hamblen County Sheriff Deputies & South Volunteer Fire Fighters at Bethel Baptist Church
Sponsored by: Brotherhood of Bethel Baptist
Speaker: Chad Poe Worship: the Way Wednesday, August 12 6:30 to 830 PM First Baptist Morristown For more info call (423) 586-7331 Or follow on Twitter @Impact_MoTown Sponsored by churches of Nolachucky Baptist Association
Donations are being accepted to help support this outreach to feed and honor Hamblen Co. deputies and volunteer firemen. If you can help, please see Mike Hedrick.
Fifth Sunday Singing Aug 30 6PM
Letter from Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes, Inc Live In Concert
Dear Friends at Bethel Baptist Church:
with special guests
Your Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes gratefully acknowledges your 6/12/02015 gift of $1,013.00. We recognize the importance the gift from your church is to the mission of the TBCH – “ministering the love of Jesus Christ to children and families in crisis.” Your faithful support makes it possible to reach the children across Tennessee in dire need of a life changing influence in their precious lives. Your gift enables us to continue to make a difference in their lives and the lives of their families. We ask you to pray for all of the children in our care and for all the adults who minister in His name to them on a daily basis. Until He Comes, Bryant Millsaps President/Treasurer
1st Annual LABOR DAY
Modern Day Psalms August 15, 2015 Manley Baptist Church Doors open at 6pm--Concert at 6:45
Tickets available for purchase at EVENTBRITE.COM FOR MORE INFO –Call 423-587-9215 Brought to you by MATS
PUSH THROUGH THE 5K
5K and 1 mile run/walk Sponsored by the Pregnancy Crisis Center – Proceeds to benefit PCC Monday, September 7 Race begins at First Baptist Church at 8:00am Register by mail – In person at PCC – or – on Race Day Registration forms with more information available in the foyer!
Bethel Beacon August, 2015 Bethel Baptist Church 3030 Bethel Rd, Morristown, TN 37814 PH: 423-586-1421 www.bethelbaptistmorristown.org
Rev. C. Scott Helton, Pastor Trey Dishner, Worship Pastor
God’s Love Never Quits! Psalm 86:15 15
But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, Longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.
Have you ever just felt like giving up? Just saying, “Forget it! It’s not worth it anymore!” Maybe you said it about a promotion you were working towards. Maybe you said it about college classes. Maybe you said it about a difficult project you were working on. Life sure brings challenges, and sometimes we are just ready to give up and quit. Quitting is a part of our human nature. Make no mistake about it; however, quitting will never part of God’s nature. I’m sure glad of that! I have sure given God plenty of opportunities to say, “Forget it! Scott’s not worth my trouble anymore! He doesn’t deserve my love!” But God could never say that, praise His name! God’s love never quits! I’m not the only person who gave God a good reason to give up on them. The Bible is full of people who failed God. Here’s a few that you know about: Adam and Eve – violated God’s one restriction, Noah – became drunk and lay naked before his family, Abraham –lied about his wife and didn’t believe God’s word that He would give him a son, Moses - murdered and lost his temper, David – committed adultery, Jonah – refused to take God’s message to Ninevah, Peter – denied Jesus three times! Despite our failures and faults, despite the fact that we so often make mistakes, and despite the fact that we have at times quit on God…God has never and will never quit loving you! He is committed and compassionate about His love for you. Rest in that my friends! And while we’re at it, let’s do a better job of continuously serving and living for the One who loves us unconditionally! I Love You too! Pastor Scott
Sun
2
Mon
Tue
3
4
5
Thu
Fri
6
7
First Full Day of School
Associational Baptism 7PM Harrell Park
9
Wed
10
Meeting 1:30pm
11
Evening 6:00 pm
12
13
Impact Morristown FBC
Sat 1
8 Appreciation Breakfast 7-10AM
Tax Free Weekend 8/7-8/9 14 15 Mission Leader Training Cherokee Heights
6:30-8:30pm
Jeremy Camp Manley Baptist
16
17
23
24
30
31
18
25
19 Glory Life Youth Rally
20 OCC Kick Off
26
27
21
22
Jefferson County
28
OCC Kick Off Knox Co.
29
Fifth Sunday Singing Deadline to submit articles or announcements for the September newsletter is August 26.
Regular Church Service Schedule: Sunday Services Sunday School -----------------------------9:30 am Morning Worship Service ------------------10:30 am Discipleship Training ---------------------- 5:00 pm Evening Worship and Bible Study ------------ 6:00 pm Wednesday Services Choir practice ---------------------------------6:00 pm Bible Study, Children’s Activities, Youth Meeting ----7:00 pm
Aug 2
01 – Jimmy Dickerson 02 – Brandon Stockton 03 – Mary Jo Bunch 03 – Maxine Harrison 04 – Chad Artrip 06 – Tony Martin 07 – Amy Carter 07 – Tammy Brewer 10 – Frances Ellison 14 – Pat Williams 14 – Dwayne King 15 – Eva Nicole Russell 16 – Kelly Davidson
16 – Charlotte Kanipe 16 – Dwayne Loveday 18 – Anna Burnett 20 – Marcella Wolfe 21 – Willis “Sonny” Grantham 23 – Mary Howard 24 – Susan Francis 26 – Raymond Guy Dotson 28 – Marsha Lamb 28 – Tony Mason 28 – Curtis McCracken 28 – Destiny Sawyer 28 – Deborah Herrell 29 – Misty Carter 29 – Chara McCracken 29 – Dakota McCracken 29 – Connie Noble 31 – Zoe Worth 31 – Alfreda Dixon
FIRST IMPRESSION TEAM 8/2 – Todd and Melanie Morgan 8/9 – Tony and Leann Long 8/16 – Sam and Rhonda Stockton 8/23 – Stan and Sharon Greene 8/30 – Tony and Leann Long
NURSERY SCHEDULE: (Birth – 3 years) 8/2 – Rick and Suzy Martin 8/9 – Shane and Cristina Worth 8/16 – Connie Noble and Melinda Reese 8/23 – Mary Nida and Judy Hedrick 8/30 – Mark and Debra Lowery
Howard and Sharon Turner Justin and Dana Kitts
CHILDREN’S CHURCH: (4 years to 4th grade)
8/2 – Mark & Debra Lowery and Mary Nida 8/9 – Connie Noble and Melinda Reese 8/16 – Cristina Worth and Marie Sawyers 8/23 – Becky McCracken, Brittany Arnold & Emily Lowery 8/30 – Rachel, Lauren, and Brooke Martin
Attn. Teachers: Your literature for each Sunday will be in the Children’s Church Coordinator’s box.
Women On Mission
Saturday, August 15
Being active in Missions is about more than giving away “stuff” or traveling to a faraway country. Plan to attend and learn how YOU can be ON MISSION for Christ!
August Meeting: Monday, 8/10 at 1:30 PM Evening Meeting: Tuesday, 8/11 at 6PM
Cherokee Heights Baptist Church 199 Cole Road, Morristown
This is an excellent opportunity for you and your missions leaders to receive special training to benefit the church and its missions education programs. Conferences for: WMU Directors Women on Mission All age-level missions organizations If interested, see Maxine Harrison
SCHOOL SUPPLIES (no liquid glue please)
Watch for the Back-to-School Sales Take advantage of Tax-Free Weekend August 7, 8 & 9 Ways to participate in OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: Pack shoeboxes on your own as an individual (Boxes will be available soon) Continue to contribute items to the church (Ladies will soon start packing the items already collected) Do Both! – Bring in items to place in the collection boxes in the foyer and plan to pick up some boxes to fill on your own!
Examples of acceptable items: toothbrushes and paste, soap, combs, washcloths; cups, spoons, clothing such as shirts, socks, shoes; hats and accessories; small toys, crayons and coloring books, etc.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Tuesday, 9/15 at 7 PM Norris First Baptist Church, Norris, TN Saturday, 9/19 at 10 AM Blount Christian Church, Maryville, TN A great way to fellowship with year-round team members and gain lots of new ideas!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Kick-Off Events
Save the Dates!
Latest info and ideas from Samaritan’s Purse New ideas to inspire you and your group Ideas to help you increase participation Learn about what comes out of the box “WOW” items Craft ideas Resources available
August 20 – Jefferson County August 29 – Knox County Hear from a speaker who received a shoebox as a child! ATTENTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
All committees are to meet and complete the Committee Vision Commitment sheet and turn it in to Pastor Scott no later than Sunday, September 6. Please complete one sheet per committee. Approved 2015-2016 committee lists and Committee Vision Commitment sheets are available in the foyer. Thanks for serving!
If you are interested in attending either of these events, please see Maxine Harrison or contact the church office for more information.
Attention Singers: An Associational Choir is being assembled for the baptism service at Harrell Park. The complete choir will rehearse at the park at 6PM that evening. If you are interested in being a part of this special service, please see Trey Dishner.
Nolachucky Associational Baptism At Harrell Park
August 2 Worship Service at 7 PM Baptism to follow
Day of Prayer for Students August 2 First Full Day of School in Hamblen County August 5
As our children start back to school this week, remember to lift them up in prayer, along with their parents and teachers. Satan is a very real threat in our schools, especially these days. Our children need your prayers for God’s protection from these temptations, and to help them become shining examples of Christ’s love to others as they learn and grow.
Appreciation Breakfast Saturday, August 8 7 AM – 10 AM Honoring: Hamblen County Sheriff Deputies & South Volunteer Fire Fighters at Bethel Baptist Church
Sponsored by: Brotherhood of Bethel Baptist
Speaker: Chad Poe Worship: the Way Wednesday, August 12 6:30 to 830 PM First Baptist Morristown For more info call (423) 586-7331 Or follow on Twitter @Impact_MoTown Sponsored by churches of Nolachucky Baptist Association
Donations are being accepted to help support this outreach to feed and honor Hamblen Co. deputies and volunteer firemen. If you can help, please see Mike Hedrick.
Fifth Sunday Singing Aug 30 6PM
Letter from Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes, Inc Live In Concert
Dear Friends at Bethel Baptist Church:
with special guests
Your Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes gratefully acknowledges your 6/12/02015 gift of $1,013.00. We recognize the importance the gift from your church is to the mission of the TBCH – “ministering the love of Jesus Christ to children and families in crisis.” Your faithful support makes it possible to reach the children across Tennessee in dire need of a life changing influence in their precious lives. Your gift enables us to continue to make a difference in their lives and the lives of their families. We ask you to pray for all of the children in our care and for all the adults who minister in His name to them on a daily basis. Until He Comes, Bryant Millsaps President/Treasurer
1st Annual LABOR DAY
Modern Day Psalms August 15, 2015 Manley Baptist Church Doors open at 6pm--Concert at 6:45
Tickets available for purchase at EVENTBRITE.COM FOR MORE INFO –Call 423-587-9215 Brought to you by MATS
PUSH THROUGH THE 5K
5K and 1 mile run/walk Sponsored by the Pregnancy Crisis Center – Proceeds to benefit PCC Monday, September 7 Race begins at First Baptist Church at 8:00am Register by mail – In person at PCC – or – on Race Day Registration forms with more information available in the foyer!
