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Emory Baptist Church eNewsletter
Pastor's Pen
Bro. Richard Piles, Pastor
Who’s your one? Who is the one person in your life and that you know who is lost with our Jesus as his/her Lord and Savior?
In the months of February and March, our adults and teenagers will be focusing our attention on our “Who’s Your One?” Campaign and Easter Sunday, April 5.
This will include a four-step strategy that we will teach on Wednesday nights in February and March. Don’t miss them from 6:30-7:30 each Wednesday night.
Our campaign will also include you and I identifying our one and including their name on the Front Foyer Bulletin Board. Every time we pass by, we can remember to pray for them and others to be saved.
It will also include a 30-day reading and praying plan that will start on Sunday, March 1. 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 be shared and left with friends, family, at work, at school, and wherever.
On Easter Sunday, April 5, we hope to have a capacity crowd that you have invited to church, and I will invite to be saved after clearing sharing the gospel.
Make the commitment now to attend our Wednesday Worship teaching sessions, and begin identifying your one. God’s plan for saving the world includes me and you sharing the gospel.
Choir Corner with Chris
Bro. Chris Henderson, Minister of Music and Senior Adults
Last week, while we were “snowed” in, I took that time to soak up as much time as possible with Tucker Ryan. It’s bizarre to me that he is already a month old and is growing as quickly as he is. Thank you for your continued prayers for my little family as Grace and I learn to be the best parents we can for Tucker.
In the month of February, our Celebration Choir will begin working on music for Easter! If you are thinking about joining the choir, today is the day! We meet every Sunday evening from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Sanctuary.
I am always looking for people to sing during our Special Music time on Sunday mornings. If you have the desire to sing a song that has ministered to you or know someone else who does, please do not hesitate to visit with me and we can get that scheduled.
KidzPraize kids have been hard at work learning some new songs. We will be sharing those with you in the coming weeks, and we are so excited to do so.
Student Ministry Spot
Ronnie Witt, Minister of Youth & Education
When it was icy, I took Cohen to practice driving in those conditions. Even though we only face icy/snowy roads once every few years, I wanted to make sure he was prepared for the next time he faced them. The little Jeep we bought for him needs work, but it has all-wheel-drive. When we pulled up to the stoplight facing a slight incline, I was concerned it would be difficult to go when the light turned green. But the little SUV effortlessly climbed up onto the main road without any problem.
I thought about how much this illustrates what we do in student ministry. We are trying to make and take opportunities to help students practice their faith so that as they grow up, they’ll have a solid relationship with God that gives them good footing in life. We all need a little work, but God gives us what we need as we follow Him. We talked a lot about this at the Winter Retreat where our theme was 1 Timothy 6:6, “But godliness with contentment is great gain.”
Coming up in February, there’s a lot going on with student ministry. We will focus on living life on mission with God on Wednesday nights through the month of February and leading up to the Easter weekend. Also, coming up on Sunday, February 8, we’ll have a youth Super Bowl party at our house at 5pm. Brink snacks and drinks to share. Invite your friends to join us.
On Sunday, February 22, there will be a church-wide Winter Banquet hosted by student ministry as a fundraiser for youth camp and other summer activities. Students will wait tables and serve the meal. Please come and enjoy this special evening.
Keep your eyes open for upcoming VBS information. Summer is a long way off, but it will be here soon!
Cecily Kirby, Director of Preschool Ministries
Sonbeam Day School
Memory Verse:
God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
Psalms 46:1
Bible Story:
Samson
Nursery Rhyme:
It’s Raining, It’s Pouring
Family Bible Question:
Who was the strongest man who ever lived?
Hint: Judges 14:6
Important Dates:
February 12th: Valentine’s Party
March 3rd: Dr. Seuss Dress-up Day
March 8th: Sonbeam Sunday
March 9-13th: Spring Break
March 19th: 4 year old field trip to the Crayola Experience
Please continue to pray for our ministry, staff, students, and their families.
Nursery Rhymes
This month our preschoolers are learning all about Samson! His story is found in Judges 13-15.
Some key points we will be learning is:
1. God gives us special abilities and gifts
2. We should be careful who we trust, since
some people may try and trick us
1. When we repent God forgives us
Join us Sunday mornings for Sunday school and Wednesday nights as we learn, grow, and have fun together!