News & Notes from Baxter
Hi All!
News and Notes is back after a summer break. We are all getting back into the full swing of our normal schedules so it is time for some news!
* Phoebe Cosper got some great news this week. She had a heart cath procedure at East Alabama earlier in the week and everything was clear!
* AWANA will begin on September 12th! We are excited to have the church full of children and adults on Sunday nights this fall. Just like last year, AWANA will meet from 4:30 to 6pm on Sunday evenings. We will have more information next week.
* Dadeville High School is seeking donations of dress shirts and ties. If you are ready to empty your closets of these items, you can deliver them to the high school during there normal operating hours.
* Our Fall Festival will on on October 30th and will begin at 7am. If you would like to reserve to table to sell your goods, this will cost $20. If you would like to reserve a table, please contact a one of the members of Christian Women in Action. Also, the Methodist Men will be selling their wood products and barbeque. Invite your friends to come and fellowship with us!
* Currently the church is building leadership teams for the 2011 year. Already Bob and India Hamby have graciously accepted the offer to lead our Share Team. Many of you will get a call from me in the next few days and weeks. Please be in prayer for our church leaders!
* All of our adult leaders and church members are invited for a time of fellowship at Guy and Martha Perry's Farm on September 16th (a Thursday). Food will be provided. If you would like to attend, please bring dessert and beverage. Guy and Martha's farm is located on the Highway 50 and Churchill Road (first right turn off of Churchill). For more information, please contact Jerry Bynum.
* Several of your leaders have been working hard to develop small groups in our church. We already have many successful groups in our church and we are seeking God's guidance for more! We will have more information about this development in the coming weeks.
* Our children will be performing at The Church of Living Waters in Still Waters this Sunday. Parents, please check the email that Lydia sent you about the schedule.
* Ellen Railey, Janice McBride's grandmother, will have open heart surgery soon. We will send out an update once we know the specifics. Please keep her in your prayers.
* There will be a Day of Prayer on 9/11 at the Dadeville Courthouse. All of you should have received a flyer in your bulletins with the schedule. Also, pastors from Alexander City will be participating. We look forward to seeing you there!
* Last week the Methodist Men build a wheelchair ramp for a young lady who recently loss the use of her legs. Follow this link for images: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=195478&id=71359319052&ref=mf
* A few weeks ago, we had a Prayer Service and Celebration for our new college freshmen. Follow this link for images: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=18331&id=1754844915&ref=mf
That is all for this week. God Bless!
| Discipleship Opportunities Sunday 9:30am.........Sunday School for all ages 10:30am.......Worship Service 11:30am.........Choir Practice 4:30-6:30pm.........Youth Wednesday 6:30am..........Men's Group 7:00am..........Women's Group 6:30pm..........Evening Men's Group Thursday 12:00noon......Kwianas 7:30pm.........A.A. Friday 5:45am ........Prayer Breakfast AWANA AWANA will be starting back on Sunday, September 12, at 4:30 p.m. There will be more information in the next few weeks.
Church Door Re-keyed The last church door to be re-keyed is the handicap entrance (side entrance with ramp). This door will be re-keyed around the first of September. Stop by the church office to pick up your new key and complete the paperwork. The purpose of doing this is to enhance the security of the church building and members. Christian Women in Action We will be sending in an order for “That’s My Pan” in October, so if anyone knows of any birthday, wedding, shower, anniversary or Christmas gifts that they would like, please contact Betsy Keown at 825-3985. This will be our last order. |
Profession of Faith Beginning September 19th, the 5th-8th grade boys will be having a special Sunday School Class from 9:30-10:30 a.m. We are asking men from the congregation to commit to teaching one Sunday morning. The lesson should reveal how your spiritual journey began, how your career path has been changed because of your Christian beliefs or your spiritual testimony. The goal is to show our youth how our congregation serves the Lord and mentor to them. If you are interested, please contact the church and select a Sunday to teach. The length of the program will depend on how many men commit to teaching. We are hoping for a big response. All Sunday School teachers must complete a safe sanctuary application. If you sign up for a Sunday, you will need to complete this paperwork prior to your lesson.
Prayer Breakfasts Prayer Breakfast will be held at Dadeville First on Friday, Sept, 3, Sept. 17, October 1, and October 22. Workers need to be here by 5:45 a.m. Please volunteer to help. Contact Betsy Keown at 256-825-3985
Fellowship Time The Methodist Men and Christian Women in Action groups are hosting a time of fellowship for all adult members on Thursday, September 16th at Guy and Martha Perry’s farm. This will be a low country boil so wear your bandanas! The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. Food will be provided. Those who plan to attend are asked to bring a dessert and beverage. The Perry farm is located off Highway 50 on Churchill Road. It is the first turn on your right once entering Churchill Road. For more information, please contact Jerry Bynum (Church Council leader) at 256-749-5848.
Cook Books The Historical Society is starting to collect recipes for their cookbook. If you would like to share your recipes, please give them to Sharon Gaither or bring them by the church office.
You are Invited Jessica Aileen O’Quinn and Mark Alexander Ashby request the honor of your presence as they enter into the bonds of holy matrimony on Sunday, the twelfth of September two thousand and ten at 3:00 in the afternoon. It will be held at the Merle Manders Conference Center, 111 Davis Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281 Please RSVP to our wedding website at www.markandjess.us or call (404) 310-5127.