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A word from the Pastor…
It is wonderful to consider the ways in which God confirms that believers
are eternally related to Him as His children. First, the Holy Spirit of God
leads us. When we are being led by the Spirit of God, we have that inner
confirmation of adoption which Paul speaks of (“Those who are being led
by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.”).
Second, Paul explains that we have access to God through the Holy Spirit.
This access to God allows us to cry out “Abba, Father!” This past Sunday
I stated that the modern English equivalent would be “Daddy or Papa.”
God has made it possible for His children to have an intimate, personal
relationship with Him.
Finally, Paul shares that the Holy Spirit provides inner assurance to our
divine adoption. In other words, the Holy Spirit bears witness with our
spirit that we are children of God. If you are a believer you are an adopted
child of God who has the Holy Spirit leading, providing access to God,
and giving inner assurance to your divine adoption. Rejoice in knowing
you are a child of God!
This Sunday is going to be a big day. We will experience the ordinance of
baptism in the 11:00 service. We will also recognize and honor Marilyn
Moseley for forty-five years of faithful service. In the evening service we
will ordain Andrew Ivester into the Gospel Ministry. The service will be
held in the sanctuary at 6:30.
I look forward to seeing you this Sunday.
David
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
Sunday, June 14
8:30 a.m. First Light Service
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting
11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
4:00 p.m. Memory Loss Support Group
4:00 p.m. Ordination Council Meeting
5:00 p.m. Deacons Meeting
6:30 p.m. Evening Worship
6:30 p.m. SwordQuest
6:30 p.m. Fusion
Monday, June 15
9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting
Ordinance Of Baptism
This Sunday, June 14
11:00 a.m.
Deacons Meeting
This Sunday, June 14
5:00 p.m.
Senior Adult Trip
Land of Spirit
Lavonia Cultural Center
Friday, June 19
We will leave the church at 6:25 p.m.
Tickets are $12.00
Sign up in the church office.
Attention Baptist Men:
We will be cooking hotdogs
for the VBS kick-off. Please
see Janney Sanders or
Woody Blasingame if you
are willing to help with this
event.
Covered Dish Meal
and
Business Meeting
Wednesday, June 17
6:00 p.m.
In the Fellowship Hall
The church will provide the
meat. Please bring a side dish or
dessert to share.
Wednesday, June 17
5:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
6:00 p.m. Covered Dish Meal
6:30 p.m. Business Meeting
6:30 p.m. Joy Explosion
6:30 p.m. Children’s Summer Choir
7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir
Friday, June 19
6:25 p.m. Senior Adult Trip
Recognition of Service
This Sunday, June 14
We will recognize Marilyn for her
45 years of faithful service during
the 11:00 worship time.
Thank You
FBC family,
We deeply appreciate your love,
prayers and other expressions of
support shown to us at the homegoing of our mother and grandmother, Mary Helen Ayers S. McGee.
Sincerely,
Gary and Mary Stephenson
David and Meg Stephenson
Grow To GO Report
Received in May: $12,097.25
Total to Date: $436,107.49
I hope everyone is continuing to have a wonderful summer! Let me
remind you of a couple of things. First of all VBS is coming up very
quickly, and I need as much youth help as possible. There are several
things going on that I will need your help with so please let me know as
soon as possible if you can help! Also, the Kentucky mission trip is just
around the corner, and we will have another meeting on Sunday, June
28, at 4:30. If you are going on the mission trip, it is very important to
be at this meeting.
This Friday we will be going to Gravitopia! If you would like to go, we
will be leaving the church at 9:00 and return around 2:00. The cost for
this trip is $15 and that will include lunch. Finally, I want to encourage
everyone to come and be a part of Fusion on Sunday nights. This summer we will be discussing and learning about the Great Commission and
how to share our faith. I hope everyone has a wonderful week, and I
look forward to seeing you all soon!
-Brett
Youth Upcoming Events
Every Wednesday - Joy Explosion (6:30-7:30)
Every Sunday - Fusion (6:30)
June 12 – Gravitopia (9:00-2:00)
June 22-26 – VBS
June 26 – Pool party at the Moore’s house
Kids Movie Day!
Lego Movie at Habersham Hills Cinema
Thursday, June 18 from 8:45 a.m.-12 noon
$5 for admission and concessions
Nursery Workers
Operation
Christmas Child
Item of the Month:
June
bars of soap and washcloths
*Please remember all items have
to be able to fit in the box.
June 14 8:30 a.m. Service
Mandy Simmons Helen Tolman
Lisa Haynie
Keith Haynie
June 14 11:00 a.m. Service
Dawn Thomas
Mickey Thomas
Dianne Moon
Peggy Williams
Vacation Bible School
June 22-26
9am-12pm
for preschool-5th grade
VBXtra 12pm-3:30pm
for 1st-5th grades
Have you ever felt really small? Perhaps it was a trip to the
aquarium as you watched the whales and schools of fish. Maybe it was a visit to a large city, where you were enveloped by
masses of people as skyscrapers towered above you. Or perhaps when lying on a blanket in a grassy field, gazing at the
stars, you began to ponder the vastness of creation. Yet, small
as we are, we are beloved by a caring God who knows the very
number of our hairs. How else can we respond, but to lift up
hallelujahs to the Creator?
–Benji
This Sunday’s Music
“The Majesty and Glory of Your Name”—Tom Fettke
Sanctuary Choir
Periodical postage paid at Toccoa, GA 30577
Music Ministry
The
“A Link Between Church and Home”
Vol. 31 - No. 23
Ordination of
Andrew Ivester
into the
Gospel Ministry
This Sunday, June 14
6:30 p.m.
In the Sanctuary
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Vacation Bible School Kick-Off
Sunday, June 21
6:00 p.m.
June 11, 2015
Sunday Worship Opportunities
8:30 A.M. First Light Service - Fellowship Hall
11:00 A.M. Morning Worship - Sanctuary
6:30 P.M. Evening Worship - Sanctuary
“Ain’t That Good News”—Arr. Edward Boatner
Larry Earhart, soloist
Flowers in the Sanctuary Sunday, June 14, are given in loving memory of
Mr. Kenneth Matheson
by Rucia Adams
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
June 7, 2015
Budget Requirements Weekly . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,211.54
Budget Receipts June 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,860.00
Month-to-Date Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,211.54
Month-to-Date Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,860.00
Sunday School Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
FOR TRANSPORTATION
Contact John Wheeler at 706-939-1614
OUR CHURCH STAFF
Pastor
David Ritcey
Associate Pastor/Youth Pastor
Brett Sanders
davidfbctoccoa@windstream.net
Interim Music Director
Benji Stegner
brettfbctoccoa@windstream.net
Children’s Summer Intern
Mary Lovett Wheeler
benjiontheshore@hotmail.com
Our Church Website
www.fbctoccoa.org
marylovett15@gmail.com
Trust in His timing
Rely on His promises
Wait for His answers
Believe in His miracles
Rejoice in His goodness
Relax in His presence