Good Morning Bethesda!
The Lord blessed us with some rain yesterday as well as a good weekend with fellow believers. Our BBQ Saturday was a good time of eating and sharing with one another. The same may be said for our Q & A time last night. While we only had a couple of questions, we spent more than an hour sharing in each other’s life. Lastly, even though Dennis was on vacation and we didn’t sing any hymns, we did exalt the Lord in song thanks to our band.
May the Lord be praised for the good times of fellowship and worship we enjoyed this weekend!
Urgent Prayer Requests
- Debbie Walker, foot surgery Thursday morning
- Marilynn Norvell
- Pete & Brenda Koelling
- Cynthia Wordlaw, her mother, father, and sister suffering physically
- Gene & Lois Schulze at home.
- Caroline, Anne Overton’s sister-in-law, fight with cancer.
- The Overtons as they search for a new church in Indiana.
- Our church and need for revival
Upcoming Activities
- Bible Study (2 Corinthians) & Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m.
- Bethesda Women, Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
- Church Council, Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
- Sunday School, Sunday, 9:15 a.m.
- Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 a.m.
- BUSINESS MEETING, Wednesday, August 8, 7:00 p.m.
Progressive Dinner
Progressive dinners are not only a different way of dining but also a great way for fellowship. We are having such a dinner on Saturday, August 18, beginning at 5 p.m. Everyone will meet at the church and then learn to which home we will travel for the first course. From there we will travel to various homes for additional courses until we return to the church for dessert. Such a fellowship requires extra planning (which homes, what type of food, etc.) If you are interested in allowing your home to part one of the stops for our fellowship, please contact Karla as soon as possible.
…From Yesterday…
“What’s new and greater is that never before in the history of the world had anyone ever been forgiven by faith in the already crucified, already risen, already reigning, already indwelling Christ.”
– John Piper
Reminders
1. Next Sunday begins our deacon nominations. Dennis DePriest ends his 3 year term as a deacon and we need to fill this position. You may nominate a new man or re-nominate Dennis. Nominations will be accepted from August 5 through September 2.
2. We are creating a church directory containing names, addresses, and phone numbers. Information sheets are on the table in the church foyer. Please fill out one of these sheets and give it to the pastor. Our goal is to have a new directory ready by early September.
3. The pastor and Debbie begin vacation this coming Friday and will miss the next two Sundays. There will not be a newsletter next Monday. Brother Gary Robnett, former pastor of Highland View Baptist Church in St. Charles will preach on August 5. Our own brother Rick Bunch has the pulpit on August 12. Rick’s family will also present a report of their recent mission trip to Minnesota.
4. Our August business meeting is on August 8 at 7 p.m. To officially conduct church business, we need a minimum of 6 members present. Since the pastor and his wife will be on vacation that day, we need others to step in and “fill the gap” that evening. Please note the date on your calendar.
5. Church council meeting is this coming Saturday morning at 9 a.m. The meeting will, most likely, be very brief. If you have matters to discuss relative to calendar scheduling for August, September, and October, it would be wise to bring those items to this meeting.
Pastor’s Postscripts
Just a few “thank yous” which are due:
- Thanks to Karla for putting together Saturday’s fellowship (and doing most of the grilling).
- Thanks to the men who dug the 4 foot hole in the heat.
- Thanks to Jeff for leading the band in Steve’s absence.
- Thanks to the band for the great job they did leading us in singing praises yesterday.
- And thanks to Tom for preparing the Lord’s Supper for our observance during yesterday’s service.
May the Lord be gracious to each of you this week!
Pastor Bruce
636-233-0645
TheSaxonHus@hotmail.com