Community Baptist Church

~The difference is worth the drive~  

 Theme for 2012: “Be strong in the Lord”    Ephesians 6:10

February 19, 2012

~Welcome!~

To our visitors, we extend a warm and friendly welcome to Community Baptist Church.

A Message from our Pastor

Dear Church Members, Friends & Visitors,

            On February 22^nd America will celebrate the birth date of someone who is known as the father of our country, George Washington. I hope young people still study about him early in their lives. According to Newsweek, 14 percent of all American preschoolers think that George Washington is still sitting in the Oval Office. He was our first president and there are many myths that are associated with him. He couldn’t lie as he told his father he chopped down the cherry tree. I read this: There was once a country boy who hated using the outhouse because it was hot in the summer and freezing in the winter… plus it stank all the time. The outhouse was situated on the bank of a creek and the boy determined that one day he would push that outhouse into the creek. So one day after a spring rain the creek was swollen so the little boy decided today was the day to push the outhouse into the creek. He got a large stick and started pushing. Finally, the outhouse toppled into the creek and floated away. That night his dad told him they were going to the woodshed after supper. Knowing this meant a spanking, the little boy asked why. The dad replies, “Someone pushed the outhouse into the creek today. It was you, wasn’t it, son?” The boy answered yes. Then he thought a moment and said, “Dad, I read in school today that George Washington chopped down a cherry tree and didn’t get into trouble because he told the truth.” The dad replies, “Well, son, George Washington’s father wasn’t in that cherry tree.”  Of course we all know that he had wooden teeth. Here are some other facts about Washington: * He was the only founding father to free his slaves, * He was the only President who did not live in Washington, D.C., * His 2^nd inaugural address was the shortest ever delivered – 135 words, * As a farmer, he grew marijuana on his farm and promoted it’s growth. (In the 1790’s, the crop was grown mainly for its industrial value as hemp and for soil stabilization. It was many years later that the recreational and illegal use of marijuana became popular, * As a farmer, he is credited with introducing the mule to America, * Though baptized as an Episcopalian as a baby, he later was baptized by John Gano, a Baptist preacher, * He died December 14, 1799.          

See you in Sunday school. Shake hands. Welcome visitors.

Pastor Reeves

Announcements

ATTENTION NURSERY WORKERS- MEETING TODAY 2/19, 4 p.m. in Chapel for ALL workers- teen and adult. Anyone wanting to work in the nursery is also encouraged to attend.

CHOIR EASTER CANTATA PRACTICE- Today, Sunday, 2/19 at 5:20 p.m. Meet in choir room.    

AWANA MENU 2/22- Frito pies, corn, cornbread, chocolate pudding

AWANA GRAND PRIX – Invitation to all in the church. Come join us at the Awana Grand Prix next Saturday, Feb. 25^th. Check-in time starts at 10 am and race begins at 1 pm. Come watch the kids race their cars they have worked hard on. Trophies will be given for speed and design. Concessions will be available.

CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS- Sign up at info booth for a copy of your 2011 contributions.

FIRST STEPS S.S CLASS FOR NEW CHRISTIANS- Balcony door on right side of foyer. Brother Everette will be starting a new series on Sun., March 18^th.  

FEB/MARCH BIBLE READING & ACCOUNTABILITY FORMS- on table by secretary office.

MISSIONARY WALL- We received mail from Awana, the Hendricks, Smiths and Rock of Ages.

OVERCOMERS GROUP-We had 59 in attendance with 1 visitor. Don Robertson’s message was  “The Hardened Heart ” from John 12:28. Music by Bob Christiansen & Dorothy Scott. This is a Christian based group going strong since 2002. All are welcome here every Friday night at 7 p.m. Childcare and transportation provided. We also sign probation papers.  

SCOFIELD STUDY BIBLES $25- Available for purchase at the information booth.

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Our sympathy to the family of David Appleberry and Lester Dodson

Congratulations to Jesse Barker, Amanda Robbins, Kaitlyn Richardson,

Kasey Tiemann and Dustin Wood for following the Lord in Baptism

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Last Sunday                    One Year Ago

Attendance                      538                                      582     

Sunday School                282                                      277  

Baptisms                         41                                        11

Congratulations to these additional Bible Readers:

January: Lisa Cooper

Dolores Reed completed her Bible reading for 2012!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK TO:

Brian Allman, Kim Boggs, Kimberly Boggs, Richard Christiansen, John Clinkenbeard, Carol Daniels, Richard Duncan, Julia Flanigan, Ed Keeney, Cliff Reed, Amanda Vinson

JOB SERVICE     This week,  February 19^th                    Next week, February 26^th

                                Kimberly Boggs                                   Karmen Lundgren

A.M. Infant          Leslie Griffin                                         Latonya Mekis

                                Karen McDermott                                               Janett Lowrance

                                Siera Moore                                          Brooke Ledbetter

Toddler Nursery   Sherry Massey                                     Glenda Agan

                                Tammy McKimmey                           Pat Townsend

                                Karrie Ward                                          Taylor Vibbard

                                Tyler Winfrey                                        Taylor Johnston

Sunday Evening    Nancy Southard                                 Brook Sevcik

                                Sue Honey                                            Amy Nelson

                                Morgan Lowrance

Wed. 2/22: Chris & Terrilynn Hazelwood                       2/29: Help Needed

2/23 Soul-Winner Dinner: Joe & Karen Douglass, Dustin Craig Perry

3/1 Soul Winner Dinner: Erin Gress, Belinda Rogers

March 4^th Potluck Dinner: Rick & Laura Johnson, Krista Lowrance

Pastas, Breads, Casseroles