From the Pastor
It's wonderful that we can still give a cheer for Christ. In a society where people can cheer for mud wrestlers and the best frog in a jumping contest we ought to be able to cheer openly, publicly, and gladly about Jesus Christ. It's high time for people to consider Him as the one with real answers to life's needs and to peoples' future. In Matthew 9:2 Jesus said to a paralyzed man brought to Him by his friends, "Be of good cheer". We continue to celebrate the empty tomb of His victory. The very reason Jesus Christ came into the world was to meet the deepest need of human beings, to forgive them of their sins and give them a new life and eternal life. He came not only to heal the body but even more to heal the soul and the spirit of man. He is the healer of broken hearts as well as broken parts of the body.
Sincerely,
Email: congareebaptist@sc.rr.com
Web site: www.congareebaptistchurch.org
Music News & Notes
The choir will present an Easter Cantata entitled “I Know My Redeemer Lives” during the morning service on April 4, 2010. This is an inspiring presentation of the Easter Story. Please plan to attend and bring friends and family.
For God’s Glory,
Ronda
Senior Adult HAPPENINGS
The ROADRUNNERS will meet on April 12 at 11 am. Our guest will be Catherine Driggers who will portray in dramatic form and dress, the story of Mary Magdalene. This drama will be very meaningful to us at the Easter season. Please plan to attend and bring a friend to experience this wonderful drama. This will be a covered dish luncheon, so bring a well filled dish. See you there!
Doris Mooney
Women’s Ministry
“Women with Purpose” Bible Study will continue through April 18 (we will not meet Easter Sunday). The study is held at 4:30 pm in the Shadows of the Cross classroom
WOM The Women on Mission have been busy planning the 2010 Mother-Daughter banquet. Mark your calendar for Wednesday May 5th at 7 pm for a special tribute to moms with dinner, entertainment and door prizes. Moms and daughters of ALL ages are invited. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday April 7th for $3 each. Betty Sturkie, Wanda Sturkie, Beverly Dykes, and Annette Havens will be selling
tickets.
Welcome new Members:
Larry & Chris Zeigler
Vivian Sheppard
3rd Annual Golf Tournament
We will have our 3rd Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 17, at 9:00 am at Charwood Golf Course. The registration cost is $65 per player and includes green fees, cart fees, range balls, lunch and door prizes. Hole Sponsorships are $100 per hole and includes 1 free golfer entry, signage at a tee box, advertisement in each cart, sponsors listed on church website, and provided information in goody bags. For more information, see Benji Carpenter or Ryan Havens or visit our website at www.congareebaptistchurch.org.
Children’s Ministry
Children’s Church Workers Needed
The Children need YOU! Children’s Church workers are
needed and if you feel led by the Lord to serve, please sign
up on the sheet posted in the hallway of the Children’s
Building. You can sign up for a single Sunday or multiple
Sunday’s- the choice is yours! Thanks for your help!
Sunday night the church voted to suspend having weddings at the church until the new Wedding Policy is finalized and approved.
Sunday Morning & Evening Schedule
Intercessory Prayer 9:00 am
Library Hours 9:00 am
Sunday School 9:30 am
Morning Worship 10:30 am
Children’s Worship 10:30 am
Women With Purpose 4:30 pm
Evening Worship 6:00 pm
Youth Bible Study 6:00 pm
Children’s Bible Drill 6:00 pm
Wednesday Evening Schedule
Supper 5:30 pm
Prayer Meeting / Bible Study 6:30 pm
Youth, GA’s, RA’s, Mission Friends 6:30 pm
Adult Choir Practice 7:30 pm
Newsletter Deadline
The deadline for the May Vision newsletter is Friday, April 16, at 12 noon. Thank you for adhering to this deadline. All different types of ministry are welcome to send an article to be included in the monthly newsletter. GET YOUR NEWS OUT!!
April Volunteers
Deacon of the Month Jimmy Watford
Deacon Assistant Keith Sturkie
Nursery am (Birth to 2 years old) Nikki and Tim Wojcik
Nursery am (Ages 2-4) April & Danielle Stephenson
Nursery pm Roslyn & Brittan Smith
Ushers Jimmy Watford, Ron Hook, Mike Kopacz, & Fred Smith
February Financial Report (3 WEEKS)
Budget Requirement $29,260.00
Budget Receipts $23,647.02
Designated Offering $4396.10
Total Receipts $19,250.92
Debt-Retirement Balance as of 1/31/2010 $55,001.19
Special Activities for April
2----- Good Friday-Church Office Closed
3----- Brotherhood Breakfast, 8:00 am
4----- Easter Cantata-“I Know My Redeemer Lives”
------ No Evening Services
5----- Church Office Closed
------ Church Council 7:00 pm
6----- Church Office Closed
7----- Spring Break
------ No GA’s, RA’s, or Mission Friends
11---- WWP, 4:30 pm
12---- ROADRUNNERS, 11:00 am
----- Outreach, 6:30 pm
13---- Deacons Meeting, 7:00 pm
14---- Ladies Craft Group, 10:00 am
15---- TAX DAY
16---- Vision newsletter deadline, 12:00 pm
17---- 3rd Annual Golf Tournament
18---- New Believers Class, 9:30 am
------ WWP (final study), 4:30 pm
------ Church Conference, 7:00 pm
------ Begin Mother’s Day Roses Order
19---- Women on Mission, 7:00 pm
21---- GA’s, RA’s & Mission Friends
25---- Last day for Mother’s Day Roses Orders
28---- WOM, 9:30 am
------ Ladies Crafts, 10:00 am
------ GA’s, RA’s & Mission Friends
