Weekly Witness

Weekly Witness August 16, 2017

Volume 117, Issue 32

August Volunteers Deacons

Life Groups Sunday, August 20, 6:00 PM

Aug. 20 Reggie Lanier Aug. 27 Wayne Carter

Children’s Church Aug. 20 Pat Spaid Aug. 27 Amanda Vernon

Ushers Aug. 20 Randy Cannady, Rob Bowen, Ben Franklin, Grayson Bowen Aug. 27 Wayne Carter, Baxter Funderburke, Jordy Carter, J.T. Osborne

Greeters

If you haven't’ joined a group yet, there’s still time! Just contact the office or Tom Alderman, sign up online at www.fbcmetter.org, or come Sunday Night!

Sunday School Area Martha Cannady, Faye Lamb

Sanctuary Area Aug. 20 Ben Franklin Family Aug. 27 Jake & Kay Lovett

Sanctuary Flowers Aug. 20 June Coursey Aug. 27 Juanita McDaniel

Fellowship Suppers

Tuesdays at 6:oo PM Download registration forms and Liability releases from www.fbcmetter.org

Wednesdays, 5:30 PM $5/adult; $3/child; $20/ family Call the office by Monday to sign up. Or, sign up online at www.fbcmetter.org!

Set up

Clean up

Aug. 23

Mary Buijnarowski

Antioch

Aug. 30

David

Covered Dish Supper on the Wednesday after the Second Sunday of every month.

Wednesdays at 6:oo PM For ages 3-6th Grade

Sunday School Report FBC Nursing Home Total

Aug. 6 Aug. 13 81 63 15 13 96 76

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I was touched deeply this past week as I had the honor to be involved with the funeral service of Mrs. Marjorie Sutton. As I visited with the family, a granddaughter came to me and asked if she could give me a note to include in the service as this was the wish of the family. When I received the email, I was pleasantly surprised by the note. As a pastor for many years, some of the requests from families I receive are, well, let me just leave it at that. This letter resonated deeply within. Listen to these words: People with dementia are still people and God still has a plan for their lives. Even when they are bedridden and can do nothing at all, maybe their very life keeps us clinging to God more. Maybe their very existence draws us closer to God as we seek him and cry out to him. This is what a parent wrote who feared having Alzheimer's someday and wrote to her children. Pray and trust God to guide you. Get as much help as you can. I don't

This Sunday’s Sermons~

want you to sacrifice your life plans or family for my sake but I want to always be part of your life. If you need to find a nursing home for me, I understand. Pray about it and seek wisely and visit me often. Even if I don't know you, believe in your heart that part of me does. Hold my hand and talk to me. Tell me about your life. Sing to me and read the bible to me please. Brush my hair and tell me memories of your childhood. If I'm still able to chew be sure to bring me chocolate and blizzards. And don't forget to take some time to just sit quietly next to me. Hold my wrinkled hand and let God whisper to your soul. I am so sorry you have to go through this painful journey with me, but God will give you strength and grow you through it all. Hold fast unto him, sink deep in his love. Everything will be better in heaven. Meanwhile, when I can't talk anymore just know I love you forever and being a mom and MaMa to you all was an honor and delight.

We are the family of God. Because God has filled us with His great love, we are able to love one another. Could it be that you have the wonderful privilege to infuse someone else with the power of God’s love? As God’s child, we have all been given this most incredible gift. In the name of Jesus, love others, especially if they are family or church family. As we move to a new church year, our nominating committee has been at work preparing to bring before the church a list of names to be prayed over as servants within the various ministries we support. If you have not found your place of service yet, what are you waiting for? Now is the time to get on the bus and be a part of our church family as we serve Christ and each other as His mighty witness. The Bible says, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” As we love God and each other allowing Him to change our lives so that He can use us to change the lives of others, I know the best is yet to come!

Pastor Tom

MORNING: LOOKING AHEAD IN EXPECTATION ~ PHIL. 3:12-14 EVENING: LIFE GROUPS

It’s Backpack time again! Here’s how you can help: 

Take and fill a pack OR

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Donate items to supplement packs OR

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Donate money for purchasing supplemental items OR

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Donate at least $30 for a pack and its contents; someone will shop and fill it on your behalf.

We are currently collecting: School Supplies and Hygiene Items

I would like to thank everyone for all their love and support in growing up. An extra thank you for gifts and prayers as I start the next chapter in life. Please continue to pray for me as I try to follow God’s path for me. Love and prayers to my family at MFBC, Rylan

www.fbcmetter.org

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Bible Study groups for everyone. Sundays, 9:45 AM On Sunday, August 20, the congregation will suggest men to serve as Deacons for the next church year. Please be in prayer for God’s guidance in your choices, and for those who will serve.

Tuesdays, 6:00 PM

Senior Adult Lunch

Third Thursday of each month, 12 Noon in the Fellowship Hall

Currently serving are: Wayne Carter (Chair), Rickey McDaniel, Randall Baggett, Reggie Lanier, and Jake Lovett.

Youth Prayer

Sept.

Breakfasts

1 Oct.

Tuesdays,

Wednesdays 6:00 PM

4

6:45 AM.

THIS SECTION REMOVED FOR PRIVACY

Chris Clifton James Collins Charlie Collum Jean Culbertson Grayson Douglas

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Jean Douglas Arnie Heigaard Larry Hill John Jones, Sr. J.R. Lanier Wendell Motes

 Donna Pittman  Don & Dot

 Mark Wheeler

Rabitsch

 Marjorie Sutton Family

 Buddy Wallace

Other Friends and Family  Kathy Altman  Christina & Ty             

Meal for Baptist Collegiate Ministries at GSU

Homebound, Assisted Living, Nursing Care

Our Church Family     

Meal for Metter Tigers Football Team

Anderson Silas Anderson Don Ball Mary Barringer John Beam Hayden Beasley Brittney Berry Dr. Gary Branch William Bruner Judy Collins Peggy Cousins Dusty Cowart Gary Cowart Rebecca Cowert

 Sammy & Benilda             

Craft Libby Crumbley Gail Curl Melanie Daniels Billy Darnell Jeff Durden Trinity & Trinya Dunlap Kathleen Edwards Glenn Eason Linda Ellis Karen Fannin Billie Sue Futch Dana Gibson Brenda Gould

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Heide Griebe Christina Griffith Candace Gwaltney Glory Haines William Hamm Billy Ray Harper Ray Henry Ray Hicks Chris Hodges Alise Hurst Janson Jarrell Randall Jarrell Lanelle Jarriel Stephanie Jeffers Dan & Linda Joyner Betty Kemp

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Bobby Kemp Carlton Kemp Jean Kemp Sonya Knox Charles Lanier Jimmy Leverett Jerry Lott Ginger Lord Daisy Mack Nell McBride Maxine McCullough Mike Medders Delores Mehan Charles Mercer Taylor & Alaina Melvin

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Nadeline Edenfield LaRose Franklin Judith Hirt May Hooks Christine Qualls Dot Rabitsch Betty Rigdon

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Jack Milhous Joyce Mock Jean Monforte Jalvis Motes Wilma Noble Chester Phillips David Phillips James Poppell Susan Radford Denise Rhoney Lillian Rhoney Morgan Robins Cole Rozar Ben Rushing Danny Scarboro Pat & Gloria Sills

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Ruth Trapnell Thelma Turner Evelyn Warren Raymond Warren

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Bill Simons Camden Stephens Melissa Surles Nita Taylor Shannon Warren Chris Webb Michelle Wright Emily Wetteland

First Baptist Church Metter PO Box 34 50 South Rountree St. Metter, GA 30439

www.fbcmetter.org 912.685.2208

«Mailing Name» «Address» «Address Line 2» «City», «State» «Zip Code»

Pastor, Tom Osborne [email protected] Mobile: 912.601.9694 Associate Pastor, Tom Alderman [email protected] Ministry Assistant, Jeanna Simons [email protected]

August 20-26 2017 Sun

Mon 20

9:30 AM Fellowship Gathering

Sunday Worship services are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 7

Tue 21

9:00 AM Ladies’ Exercise

9:45 AM Sunday School

Wed 22

Thu 23

Fri 24

6:45 AM Youth Prayer Breakfast

9:00 AM

8:15 AM

Ladies’ Exercise

Prayer Conference Call

6:00 PM Kicks For Christ

Fellowship Supper

11:00 AM Morning Worship

5:30 PM 6:00 PM

Sat 25

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641.715.3680 Code: 347361#

Awana Youth Ministry

6:00 PM Evening Worship

6:15 PM Adult Prayer & Bible Study

Life Groups

7:00 PM Choir Practice

Life Journal Readings Jeremiah 48, 49 Jer. 21, 24, 27 Psalm 67 Psalm 118 I John 1 I John 2

Jeremiah 28-30 I John 3

Jeremiah 31, 32 I John 4

Jeremiah 33, 34 I John 5

Jeremiah 37-39 Psalm 79 II John

Jeremiah 50-51 III John

Sunday School Scriptures: August 20: Psalm 141:1-10 *** August 27: Psalm 42:1-11