Mountain View Baptist Church
Mountain View Baptist Church December 11, 2016
“A Whosoever Will Church” “Thank you for turning off your cell phones during our time of worship.”
Welcome to Mountain View Baptist Church! Thank you for attending our worship service today. First time Guests, please complete one of the cards located on the back of a seat near you and place it in the offering plate, so we may have a record of your visit. Members, please use it for prayer requests, address changes, or update email and place it in the offering plate.
The Adult Choir presents,
“The Name...Jesus” This morning during our worship service Rachel Trapp, Director Budget Committee Meeting We will have a budget committee tonight after discipleship. Committee Members are: Debra Mays, Michael Peppers, Freida Guthrie, Phillip Vinson, Jason Hester, and Jeania Norton. Ladies: The WMU will have their meeting this month at Sue Bishop’s house on Monday, December 12, at 6:00pm. Bring a finger food to share, and a Christmas ornament to exchange. “The Plane Truth About Christmas” will be presented by our children on Sunday Evening, December 18, at 5pm. So make plans to be here!
March to the Manger December 18 Church goal $3,500 The Team Kid Post Office is receiving Christmas cards to be delivered for you to active church members by the children. The post office will be set up in the foyer for your cards and postage. All proceeds will go to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering.
Phil Campbell High School Band Christmas Concert at Mountain View Baptist Church Thursday, December 15th, 7pm
A Special Invitation: Because you have shared in their lives by your friendship and love, we invite you to join in the 45 Year Anniversary Celebration of our parents
TOM AND BRENDA PARKER On Sunday, December 11, 2016 2:00 until 3:30 in the afternoon Mountain View Baptist Church Your loving presence in their live is a gift; we request no other. TIM AND JOY REED REQUEST THE HONOR OF YOUR PRESENCE AT THE MARRIAGE OF THEIR DAUGHTER
Heather Caitlin To
Scott Deverell Maijala SATURDAY, THE SEVENTEENTH OF DECEMBER TWO THOUSAND SIXTEEN AT TWO O’CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON MOUNTAIN VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH RECEPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CEREMONY PHIL CAMPBELL COMMUNITY CENTER
Special Holiday Service Schedule Wednesday, December 21st No service Sunday, December 25th Morning Worship Only No PM service Wednesday, December 28th No service Sunday January 1st Morning Worship Only No PM service For your Information: 2017 Offering envelopes are available for you at the adult welcome center. Please PRINT your name on the line that corresponds to the number on the envelope box.
The Persecuted Church Malawi: A Transformation Rashid M’Balaka might have been the scariest person in his village in rural Malawi. He abused his wife, “Nora”. His father was an imam (Muslim teacher), and Rashid made a living digging up human bones and selling them for ancestors worship. Most people in his Yao village practiced folk Islam, blending tribal practices with Islam. But then, Rashid met an evangelist named Joseph. Rashid was already discontent with his life, and the gospel message Joseph described addressed his internal restlessness. But he wasn’t ready to give up his old culture, faith and customs until he met Jesus himself. Soon after Joseph shared the gospel with him, Rashid had a dream. The next morning, Rashid appeared at Joseph’s door with tears in his eyes. The man in his dream told him that what he had learned from Joseph was true. He told Joseph that the man looked so beautiful that he could not even look into his face. Rashid accepted Christ, and was baptized, and his life was transformed. Rashid was eager to share the good news with his wife, but she didn’t believe him when he said he’d been changed, and when he told his wife’s family, with whom they lived according to Yao tradition, was furious. Nora’s uncle threatened to kick the new convert out of the home and to take his wife and children away from him. In Yao culture, the wife’s oldest male relative has ultimate authority in the home. Since Nora’s uncle owned the house, Rashid might suddenly lose his wife and children along with support from his Muslim community. Instead, Nora’s uncle went to Joseph’s house, intent on killing him for sharing the gospel with Rashid. Joseph calmly opened the door, and explained the gospel to the uncle. He also surrendered his life to Christ. Home life remained difficult for Rashid, Nora’s other uncles were still angry, and constantly harassed Rashid. At one point they tied him up and beat him in front of his wife. After three years of observing her husband’s transformation, Nora gave her life to Christ. With some help from Voice of the Martyrs, Rashid and Nora were able to build a simple home in the village and move out of her family’s house. No longer under the authority of Nora’s family, the family can worship freely in their own home. Joseph continues to help them grow in their faith.
MALAWI Status: Monitored Religion: 71% Christian Description: One of the poorest countries in the world. Life for Christians: Though 71% of Malawi’s population are Christian, among the Yao people, only 1% are. Christians in these areas are heavily persecuted by their communities. VOM Work: VOM supports front-line workers and supplies them with tools to share the gospel. ©2016 The Voice of the Martyrs. All rights reserved.
Rashid and his wife, new creations in Christ.
www.mtviewbaptistchurch.org Visit our website for announcements, monthly calendar, and services!
Ministry Workers for Today Usher/Offering: Dan Peppers, Richard Whitten, Sammy Garrison, Jason Hester
Ministry Workers for Next Sunday Usher/Offering: Dan Peppers, Rayburn Bishop, Heath Hill, Jamie Simpson
Nursery: Phillip Vinson, Jenni Dollar, April Simpson
Nursery: Mary Belvin, Angela Hill, Amy Knight
Children’s Welcome Center: Chris Sherril, Kenny Belvin
Children’s Welcome Center: Brenda Davis, Diane Pounders
Children’s Church Workers: Kara Barton, Tierney Barton
Children’s Church Workers: Sonja Messer
Children’s Extended Session: Mallory McCreary
Children’s Extended Session: Caitlin Reed, Scott Maijala
December 4, 2016 Bible Fellowship...................................125 Morning Worship..................................165 Children’s Church……...........................25 Sunday Night Discipleship…………….71 Team Kids……………………………..37 Wednesday Night Total……………....104
Adult Welcome Center: December—Ladies 1—Brenda Parker
For Your Information:
Our Sunday morning worship services are now aired on 95.5 FM radio from 11:00am-12:00 pm Sundays from the prior Sunday. Our worship services may also be viewed on Monday nights on channel WMTY, Russellville, from 8:00-9:00pm. All services are catalogued on our website starting on May 1, 2011 thru present. DVD’s of Sunday Morning Worship are $5.00. CD copies of Sunday sessions are $3.00. Complete the form at the Welcome Center.
“A Whosoever Will Church” “Thank you for turning off your cell phones during our time of worship.”
Welcome to Mountain View Baptist Church! Thank you for attending our worship service today. First time Guests, please complete one of the cards located on the back of a seat near you and place it in the offering plate, so we may have a record of your visit. Members, please use it for prayer requests, address changes, or update email and place it in the offering plate.
The Adult Choir presents,
“The Name...Jesus” This morning during our worship service Rachel Trapp, Director Budget Committee Meeting We will have a budget committee tonight after discipleship. Committee Members are: Debra Mays, Michael Peppers, Freida Guthrie, Phillip Vinson, Jason Hester, and Jeania Norton. Ladies: The WMU will have their meeting this month at Sue Bishop’s house on Monday, December 12, at 6:00pm. Bring a finger food to share, and a Christmas ornament to exchange. “The Plane Truth About Christmas” will be presented by our children on Sunday Evening, December 18, at 5pm. So make plans to be here!
March to the Manger December 18 Church goal $3,500 The Team Kid Post Office is receiving Christmas cards to be delivered for you to active church members by the children. The post office will be set up in the foyer for your cards and postage. All proceeds will go to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering.
Phil Campbell High School Band Christmas Concert at Mountain View Baptist Church Thursday, December 15th, 7pm
A Special Invitation: Because you have shared in their lives by your friendship and love, we invite you to join in the 45 Year Anniversary Celebration of our parents
TOM AND BRENDA PARKER On Sunday, December 11, 2016 2:00 until 3:30 in the afternoon Mountain View Baptist Church Your loving presence in their live is a gift; we request no other. TIM AND JOY REED REQUEST THE HONOR OF YOUR PRESENCE AT THE MARRIAGE OF THEIR DAUGHTER
Heather Caitlin To
Scott Deverell Maijala SATURDAY, THE SEVENTEENTH OF DECEMBER TWO THOUSAND SIXTEEN AT TWO O’CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON MOUNTAIN VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH RECEPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CEREMONY PHIL CAMPBELL COMMUNITY CENTER
Special Holiday Service Schedule Wednesday, December 21st No service Sunday, December 25th Morning Worship Only No PM service Wednesday, December 28th No service Sunday January 1st Morning Worship Only No PM service For your Information: 2017 Offering envelopes are available for you at the adult welcome center. Please PRINT your name on the line that corresponds to the number on the envelope box.
The Persecuted Church Malawi: A Transformation Rashid M’Balaka might have been the scariest person in his village in rural Malawi. He abused his wife, “Nora”. His father was an imam (Muslim teacher), and Rashid made a living digging up human bones and selling them for ancestors worship. Most people in his Yao village practiced folk Islam, blending tribal practices with Islam. But then, Rashid met an evangelist named Joseph. Rashid was already discontent with his life, and the gospel message Joseph described addressed his internal restlessness. But he wasn’t ready to give up his old culture, faith and customs until he met Jesus himself. Soon after Joseph shared the gospel with him, Rashid had a dream. The next morning, Rashid appeared at Joseph’s door with tears in his eyes. The man in his dream told him that what he had learned from Joseph was true. He told Joseph that the man looked so beautiful that he could not even look into his face. Rashid accepted Christ, and was baptized, and his life was transformed. Rashid was eager to share the good news with his wife, but she didn’t believe him when he said he’d been changed, and when he told his wife’s family, with whom they lived according to Yao tradition, was furious. Nora’s uncle threatened to kick the new convert out of the home and to take his wife and children away from him. In Yao culture, the wife’s oldest male relative has ultimate authority in the home. Since Nora’s uncle owned the house, Rashid might suddenly lose his wife and children along with support from his Muslim community. Instead, Nora’s uncle went to Joseph’s house, intent on killing him for sharing the gospel with Rashid. Joseph calmly opened the door, and explained the gospel to the uncle. He also surrendered his life to Christ. Home life remained difficult for Rashid, Nora’s other uncles were still angry, and constantly harassed Rashid. At one point they tied him up and beat him in front of his wife. After three years of observing her husband’s transformation, Nora gave her life to Christ. With some help from Voice of the Martyrs, Rashid and Nora were able to build a simple home in the village and move out of her family’s house. No longer under the authority of Nora’s family, the family can worship freely in their own home. Joseph continues to help them grow in their faith.
MALAWI Status: Monitored Religion: 71% Christian Description: One of the poorest countries in the world. Life for Christians: Though 71% of Malawi’s population are Christian, among the Yao people, only 1% are. Christians in these areas are heavily persecuted by their communities. VOM Work: VOM supports front-line workers and supplies them with tools to share the gospel. ©2016 The Voice of the Martyrs. All rights reserved.
Rashid and his wife, new creations in Christ.
www.mtviewbaptistchurch.org Visit our website for announcements, monthly calendar, and services!
Ministry Workers for Today Usher/Offering: Dan Peppers, Richard Whitten, Sammy Garrison, Jason Hester
Ministry Workers for Next Sunday Usher/Offering: Dan Peppers, Rayburn Bishop, Heath Hill, Jamie Simpson
Nursery: Phillip Vinson, Jenni Dollar, April Simpson
Nursery: Mary Belvin, Angela Hill, Amy Knight
Children’s Welcome Center: Chris Sherril, Kenny Belvin
Children’s Welcome Center: Brenda Davis, Diane Pounders
Children’s Church Workers: Kara Barton, Tierney Barton
Children’s Church Workers: Sonja Messer
Children’s Extended Session: Mallory McCreary
Children’s Extended Session: Caitlin Reed, Scott Maijala
December 4, 2016 Bible Fellowship...................................125 Morning Worship..................................165 Children’s Church……...........................25 Sunday Night Discipleship…………….71 Team Kids……………………………..37 Wednesday Night Total……………....104
Adult Welcome Center: December—Ladies 1—Brenda Parker
For Your Information:
Our Sunday morning worship services are now aired on 95.5 FM radio from 11:00am-12:00 pm Sundays from the prior Sunday. Our worship services may also be viewed on Monday nights on channel WMTY, Russellville, from 8:00-9:00pm. All services are catalogued on our website starting on May 1, 2011 thru present. DVD’s of Sunday Morning Worship are $5.00. CD copies of Sunday sessions are $3.00. Complete the form at the Welcome Center.
