REACH Newsletter

Jesus loves YOU, Camden.

Revival March 28-31, 2010

We invite you to meet with us each night with special music beginning at 6:45 p.m.

Services begin at 7:00 p.m.

Our speaker will be Bro. Ronnie Coleman.

Reaching Up To Jesus . . . Reaching Out to the World!!!

“BUCKETS OF HOPE”

This Ministry is just one means by which Baptists can fulfill the mandate of Jesus Christ to feed the hungry in the name of Jesus. A “Bucket of Hope” consists of a plastic 5 gallon bucket packed with selected foodstuffs. For around $30 anyone can purchase the materials and assemble a “Bucket Of Hope.” The food contained in a single bucket will feed a Haitian family for a week. You are also requested to include a $10 cash contribution, placed in an envelope and attached to the lid, to offset the cost of transporting the buckets. Pick up a “how to” on the Welcome Center.

YEC

Youth Evangelism Conference with Ed Newton, Unhindered, and the Skit Guys, March 5-6, Nashville. Cost will be $30 registration. Absolute deadline is Feb. 25.

· February 28 Deacon Meeting

· March 5-6 Youth Evangelism Conference

· March 4-15 West Africa Mission Trip

· March 5-6 YEC

· March 7-14 Week of Prayer for North American Mission

· March 13 Brunch for Missions

· March 14 Daylight Savings Time begins

· March 18-21 Acteen conference

· March 21 Lord’s Supper AM

· March 18-21 Acteen conference

· March 21 Lord’s Supper AM

· Mach 27 Bowl of Blessings soup lunch

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Revelation 19: 6—7…..6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. 7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honor to Him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and His wife hath made herself ready.

In the above Scripture we find John the revelator hearing the praises of the heavenly hosts, for the Bridegroom, who is about to receive His bride, who has now made herself ready. This reminds us of how important it is to be ready when the opportunity to serve our Lord is presented to us.

In just a few short weeks, if the Lord tarries His coming, we will have the opportunity to experience a revival meeting here at F.B.C. Our theme for this meeting is JESUS LOVES YOU, CAMDEN. The dates for this meeting is March 28—31. With these special days so quickly approaching it is vital that we are

ready. This is a good opportunity to use your 10x10 commitment to invite your friends and neighbors to join you in a time of worship and the study of God’s Word.

Getting ready for revival means that you get your heart ready to receive the blessings that God has reserved just for you. Prayer, without question, is a very important part of your preparation, but so is being involved in the opportunities to minister, too. On Saturday, March 27, from 11:00 to 1:00 we will reach out to our community with a BOWL OF BLESSINGS. We want to offer the hungry in our community a hot bowl of soup and a place to fellowship with folks who care. For more information about this special ministry call the church office.

One more thing that I would like to ask you. Please, remember me and a brother from Virginia named Rick, as we go to Niger for an opportunity to reach out to those folks with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. My being there is the same as F.B.C. reaching out to a lost and dying world with the Good News, Jesus. Remember, this is who we are . . . REACHING UP TO JESUS . . . REACHING OUT TO THE WORLD!!! Glenda and I love y’all.

Always Reaching For Jesus,

Bro. C

Galatians 6: 14

Book: BEGINNING OF THE END by John Hagee

Website: www.stirmyheart.com

Church Cookbook

The Acteens are composing a church cookbook. We would like a recipe(s) of yours. Please fill out a recipe sheet for each recipe and return it to the baskets labeled “cookbook recipes” which are at three locations: the Welcome Center, on the table across from the ladies lounge, and on the table just inside the Family Life Center.

Deadline is May 16. Thanks for your support. If you have any questions please contact Rhonda Griffith at 584-2495 or Amy Corbitt at 584-6306.

Contribution information . . .

We now have a restricted checking account. Please write a separate check for your designated gifts. This makes the deposit process much simpler.

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I do not know of any Christian church denominations that do not use some form of music in its worship service. However, denominations do not always agree as to what kind of music may or may not be used. Some denominations believe that instruments are not to be used in worship. Some believe that only congregational singing is acceptable in worship. Our Southern Baptist denomination has, at least for the last forty or fifty years, been a leader in using most styles of music if it tends to praise our God and Savior. As long as the music communicates to worshippers about Biblical truths, or if it draws one closer to God, then one can see why the music is such an important part of worship. I interpret the Scripture to “demand” that we offer music to God in our worship. Ephesians 5:19 says to “sing and make melody in your heart to God.” James 5:13 says “. . .is any merry, let him sing psalms.” Acts 16:25 says “Paul and Silas prayed and sang praises.” Colossians 3:16, says to “teach and admonish one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” David, the sweet psalmist of Israel, ordered the Levites “to organize the singers into an orchestra, and they played loudly and joyously upon psalteries, harps, and cymbals.” (I Chron. 15:16) 2 Chron. 29:26 says “the priests formed a trumpet corp.” And yes, Psalms 149:1 says “sing a new song.” These are just a few of the Scripture references that enforce my beliefs about music in worship. A singing church is always well attended.

Dwayne

Just Nick . . . "God saw everything that He had made, and indeed, it was very good." Genesis 1:31

Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that the sun is out, the cold is gone and snow is melted. I hope that everyone is finding an excuse to go outside because like the words of Roscoe P. Coletrane, “Gkhuh-gkhuh-gkhuh! I love it, I love it, I love it.” Spring will be here before we know it and I can’t wait to see the flowers start to blossom, the trees will have leaves, and my lawn turns from brown to green again.

I would like to simply encourage everyone to go out of your cocoon of a house and enjoy the world that God has created. Feel the breeze in the air and the warmth of the sun. Watch the birds fly around and the squirrels scurry around in your yard. Play with your kids or enjoy a ballgame at the park. Notice the creation of God and see that He is good.

I would write more but I am going outside.

Serving for Him,

Nick

Baby shower . . .

You are invited to attend a baby shower for Mike and Deedie Jones on March 14, 1-3 p.m. at the home of Larry and Amy Dobson.

Deedie is registered at Walmart, Ivy Corner and Target.

A Thank You note is on the Bulletin Board from Robin Nunnery.

Check out the Bulletin Board outside the church office. There are many opportunities there for you to enjoy as you take your journey in this life.

If you would like your name added to the church email list please email us at genevafbc@bellsouth.net

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Sunday February 28

7:30 a.m. Deacon Meeting

9:00 a.m. Church Media Library

9:15 a.m. Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Morning Worship

Noon REACHING Belize Mission Meeting

5:15 p.m. Church Media Library/AWANA

5:30 p.m. Evening Worship

6:30 p.m. Couples DT/Men’s Bible Study

Monday March 1

5:00 p.m. Ladies Exercise

6:00 p.m. Men’s Basketball/Ladies DT Class

Tuesday March 2

10:30 a.m. RALI

5:00 p.m. Ladies Exercise

6:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study

Wednesday, March 3

10:00 a.m. GriefShare

5:30 p.m. Acteens

6:00 p.m. Church Media Library/Children’s choirs/GriefShare

6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting, Youth, RA’s, Mission Friends, GA’s

7:30 p.m. Church choir rehearsal

Thursday March 4-Pastor Departs for REACHING Niger

5:oo p.m. Ladies Exercise

Friday March 5 & 6

Youth go to YEC-Nashville

New In the Library . . .

In Memory of Dr. Robert L. Horton, Sr.: Game Plan for Life by Joe J. Gibbs

In Memory of Al “Uncle Buddy” Holland: Living With Confidence in a Chaotic World by David Jeremiah.

Welcome new members Mark DeBruce and Bobby & Willa Moore.

The Benton County Food Pantry is in need of the following items from our church:

Crackers

Jelly

Applesauce

Canned peaches

Chicken and dumplings

Evaporated milk

But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you. II Corinthians 10:13