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Emory Baptist Church eNewsletter
Pastor's Pen
Bro. Richard Piles, Pastor
Hello March, and we’re still asking the question, “Who’s your one?” Who is the one person in your life that you know is lost without Jesus as his/her Lord and Savior? Or, who is not connected to a local church?
In February, on Wednesday nights, we have outlined the four steps of Identify, Intercede, Invest, and Invite. Now, it is time to put our teaching and training to work!
On March 1, we will have a bulletin insert that will allow you to identify your one on paper. We will then take those inserts and staple them to our Who’s Your One Bulletin Board in the Front Foyer. Every time we pass by, we can remember to pray for them and others to be saved.
Also, on March 1, we will begin a 30-day reading and praying plan. If you don’t already have the YouVersion Bible App, go ahead and download it now so you’ll be ready.
Finally, we will be trained in sharing the gospel using a “Who’s Your One” business card size tract that can be shared and left with friends, family, at work, at school, and wherever. That will happen on Wednesday, March 18.
On Easter Sunday, April 5, we hope to have a capacity crowd that you have invited to church, and I will invite anyone and everyone to be saved after clearly sharing the gospel.
God’s plan for saving the world includes me and you sharing the gospel. Let’s do our job!
Choir Corner with Chris
Bro. Chris Henderson, Minister of Music and Senior Adults
February has passed and we are marching right along toward Easter. If you haven’t already, make sure you have identified your “One” for Easter Sunday, April 5th!
To celebrate Easter through music, the Celebration Choir will be performing More Than a Carpenter on Palm Sunday, March 29th during our Sunday Morning worship service. We have recently added several new members to the Celebration Choir, but we always have room for more! If you would like to join us in singing More Than a Carpenter, please consider joining the Celebration Choir on Sunday evenings at 5 PM.
As we look toward Easter, we will also be observing Good Friday on April 3rd. One of the passages we will be focusing on is Isaiah 53, also known as the “Servant’s Song.” Particularly important is verse 5:
But he was pierced for our transgressions;
he was crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace and with his wounds we are healed.
Several hundred years before Jesus went to the cross for our sins, His crucifixion and our redemption through His sacrifice was foretold by the prophet Isaiah. Join us as we remember the Man of Sorrows and what he did for us on Calvary on Good Friday this year.
Student Ministry Spot
Ronnie Witt, Minister of Youth & Education
When I was still in middle school, I began working with my church’s Vacation Bible School. My first assignment was a classroom helper for the 4-year-old class. My job was to sit with one specific little boy and help him to listen. Over the years, I moved from a classroom helper with responsibility over one child to eventually being the recreation director for the week: managing a team of rec workers and leading the games for all the children. I was a recent high school graduate at the time and leading a team of high school students as they ministered to children. I have taught the Bible story, worked in crafts, and here at EBC, been the MC for the daily worship rallies. I very much appreciate all our VBS volunteers, year after year, who give time and energy to minister to children. And I want to encourage our seasoned veterans and potential new workers to plan on helping with VBS again this year.
We are beginning to recruit leaders and helpers for VBS, which is June 8th through the 12th. There will be a VBS kickoff event on Sunday night, June 7th, and a special VBS service the Sunday after. I want to challenge you to be involved in VBS this year, whether you are available all week, or can only be there Sunday evening or one or two days of the week. You can sign up on one of the sign up forms in the church bulletin. Or you can go to: vbs.emorybaptist.org/workers and let us know where you would like to serve.
Caleb and Jenna are busy making wedding plans. Thank you to those who have supported and encouraged us and them. There is a wedding shower planned for them with EBC friends and family on Saturday, March 21st in the fellowship hall at noon. The wedding is getting closer and closer and we are all planning and preparing.
Cecily Kirby, Director of Preschool Ministries
Sonbeam Day School
Memory Verse:
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not
dismayed, for I am your God. I will
strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I
will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
Bible Story:
Queen Esther
Nursery Rhyme:
A Tisket, A Tasket
Family Bible Question:
Who was the strongest man who ever lived?
Hint: Judges 14:6
Important Dates:
March 9-13th: Spring Break
March 22nd: Sonbeam Sunday
Please continue to pray for our ministry, staff, students, and their families.
Nursery Rhymes
Church Preschool Newsletter: Faith-Filled Learning on YouTube for Little Ones
In today’s digital world, many preschoolers enjoy learning through short videos and songs. While there are countless options online, the following content supports both early learning and faith development.
If your child enjoys educational videos like Ms. Rachel, here are a few wonderful Christian alternatives that teach letters, numbers, speech skills, and biblical truths in a gentle, age-appropriate way.
Holy Sprouts
Holy Sprouts offers bright, engaging videos filled with worship songs, Bible stories, and preschool learning. The pace and style are similar to popular toddler learning channels, but with Christ-centered messages .
Little Lights: Christian Toddler Learning
Little Lights combines early learning concepts with simple Bible truths, worship songs, and positive character lessons. It’s a sweet option for quiet time, car rides, or rainy days at home.
We’re thankful for resources that help plant seeds of faith even during learning time at home. As always, thank you for partnering with us to raise children who know they are deeply loved by Jesus!