WOW! This is the only word I can say to describe how wonderful last Sunday was. It was incredible to say the least. The morning service was wonderful and the singing service in the evening was out of this world. Thanks to all who made it possible and let us all give thanks to our Lord for blessing us the way He did.
It looks like we are getting a really wonderful kickoff to the New Year. I can sense God working among all of us. We are just about finished with all the Audit information and will be presenting the new budget for the remainder of the year. Please remember, the church did vote to continue with our present budget until we finished the audit and present a new budget to the church. So, please bear with us as we work hard on this.
VBS: Our VBS is beginning to take shape and many are working hard on it right now. It is going to be great this year. The Theme this year is “Surviving or Thriving with God?” You do not want to miss out on all the fun and excitement so, join in quickly. Please see Mrs. Linda for more information.
I noticed there is only ONE (1) person signed up for the New Convert/New Member Class. We need more than this if we are going to have it. If you have never taken a New Convert/New Members class no matter if you are not a New Member/New Convert, you need to take this. It only last about 5-6 weeks and will take place during the Sunday School time. You need to sign up by February 3rd. Classes will begin on February 17th.
Well, that is about it from here. Many great things are going to happen in the near future here. The Question we need to ask ourselves is simple and to the point: “Are we going to be HELPERS or HINDERS in God’s Work here. God Bless to all.
Pastor Wade
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Saturday, January 12, 2013
Weekly Bulletin Message 1/13/13
Hello Everyone. Here is a quick update on how we are coming with our Audit. It is just about finished. There are a few details to figure out but the majority of it is done. Keep praying for all the budget personnel as we work hard on getting our New Years Budget ready. A lot of people have been putting in a lot of hours on this but rest assured, we will get it done.
I am going to begin a New Convert/New Members Class on February 17th. This is for anyone who has not been through a New Convert/New Members Class. So, you can see it is not just for New Converts or New Members. The time of the class with be on Sunday Morning during Sunday School. I (Pastor Wade) will be teaching the class which should last for about 5-6 weeks. We will be doing this on a regular basis about two to four weeks apart. This is a great Discipleship tool so get involved. There is a signup sheet for the first class so please sign up. February 3rd is the last day to sign up for the first class.
I am really looking forward to our Singing tonight. Please try and be here if you can. We are going to try and have something like this about every quarter. At our next singing, we are going to have a time of fellowship and food. Maybe a good old fashion beans and cornbread supper. That always sounds good.
Lastly, things are now beginning to move forward. We have not put into plans our VBS. We continue to need bus drivers so if you would like to help out, please do. God is going to do something special but He always does things special all the time. Let’s get out of the way of our Lord and let’s see what He is going to do next. God Bless to all.
Pastor Wade
Luke 13:24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
I am going to begin a New Convert/New Members Class on February 17th. This is for anyone who has not been through a New Convert/New Members Class. So, you can see it is not just for New Converts or New Members. The time of the class with be on Sunday Morning during Sunday School. I (Pastor Wade) will be teaching the class which should last for about 5-6 weeks. We will be doing this on a regular basis about two to four weeks apart. This is a great Discipleship tool so get involved. There is a signup sheet for the first class so please sign up. February 3rd is the last day to sign up for the first class.
I am really looking forward to our Singing tonight. Please try and be here if you can. We are going to try and have something like this about every quarter. At our next singing, we are going to have a time of fellowship and food. Maybe a good old fashion beans and cornbread supper. That always sounds good.
Lastly, things are now beginning to move forward. We have not put into plans our VBS. We continue to need bus drivers so if you would like to help out, please do. God is going to do something special but He always does things special all the time. Let’s get out of the way of our Lord and let’s see what He is going to do next. God Bless to all.
Pastor Wade
Luke 13:24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Weekly Bulletin Message - 1/6/13
WOW! Is it New Years already? It is hard to believe we are now into a New Year here at New Bethel. And with this New Year comes new things. For example, we will have to get used to writing 2013 on our checks instead of 2012. New tax laws are now in place among a host of other things. Yes, it is now time for all of the new transactions. Even our Worship Service for the New Year has changed somewhat. Note below at our new format for Worship Services.
1. Welcome: Pastor Wade will welcome every to our Morning Service
Bulletin and Prayer Time
Bulletin: Please read your bulletin
2. Prayer Time: Will be around the altar. Those who need special prayer will be done around the Altar. If you have a special Prayer request, be sure to come to the Altar with it.
3. Fellowship time: Fellowship time begins right after Prayer time.
4. Music Service: We will then go into our Music program with congregational hymns, choir specials, and music specials.
5. Message: Message will follow the Music Service
6. Invitation: Will follow the Message
7. Tithes/Offerings: Will be taken at the end of the Invitation
8. Dismissal & Benediction
I believe this will enhance our Worship Service and keep things flowing. Oh, by the way, I want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year. I believe God is going to do something special this year. So, let us get out of the way of God and watch Him work in our Community and Church. God Bless to all.
Pastor Wade: Revelation 21:5-- And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
1. Welcome: Pastor Wade will welcome every to our Morning Service
Bulletin and Prayer Time
Bulletin: Please read your bulletin
2. Prayer Time: Will be around the altar. Those who need special prayer will be done around the Altar. If you have a special Prayer request, be sure to come to the Altar with it.
3. Fellowship time: Fellowship time begins right after Prayer time.
4. Music Service: We will then go into our Music program with congregational hymns, choir specials, and music specials.
5. Message: Message will follow the Music Service
6. Invitation: Will follow the Message
7. Tithes/Offerings: Will be taken at the end of the Invitation
8. Dismissal & Benediction
I believe this will enhance our Worship Service and keep things flowing. Oh, by the way, I want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year. I believe God is going to do something special this year. So, let us get out of the way of God and watch Him work in our Community and Church. God Bless to all.
Pastor Wade: Revelation 21:5-- And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Weekly Bulletin Message - 12/23/12
What a great Program we had last week. I cannot count the number of calls, text messages, and complements we had on both the Children’s Program and the Adult Program. Both were very good and I congratulate the CMT and Courtney as well as the Children and the Choir for such a moving performance. It was great to say the least. Thanks to all who made it great too.
Please remember, there will be NO Wednesday Night Service this week. This will give all of us time with our families during this Christmas season. We will pick up Wednesday Evening Bible Study on January 2nd, with a New Study. We are going to be doing a full Discipleship Study on the Doctrines of the Bible. For this reason, please pick up you a vinyl three-hole binder to store your study notes. As we go forward in this study, we will be looking at a lot of doctrines and when we are finished, you will have a very nice book on the Doctrines of the Bible.
Also, I am planning to begin a New Member/New Convert Class the first of the year. If you have never attended one of these classes, it would be good for you to attend. It will be done during the Sunday school hour.
If you wish to help a needy family this year, why not give to our Benevolent Fund. The church will then be able to help them in area’s they need best. Just earmark your check or donation to the Benevolent Fund, New Bethel Baptist Church.
Finally, Ferrell and I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy and prosperous New Year. We look forward to seeing what God is going to do this great New Year. God bless you all and remember to give the gift that keeps giving forever—Jesus Christ.
Pastor Wade
Please remember, there will be NO Wednesday Night Service this week. This will give all of us time with our families during this Christmas season. We will pick up Wednesday Evening Bible Study on January 2nd, with a New Study. We are going to be doing a full Discipleship Study on the Doctrines of the Bible. For this reason, please pick up you a vinyl three-hole binder to store your study notes. As we go forward in this study, we will be looking at a lot of doctrines and when we are finished, you will have a very nice book on the Doctrines of the Bible.
Also, I am planning to begin a New Member/New Convert Class the first of the year. If you have never attended one of these classes, it would be good for you to attend. It will be done during the Sunday school hour.
If you wish to help a needy family this year, why not give to our Benevolent Fund. The church will then be able to help them in area’s they need best. Just earmark your check or donation to the Benevolent Fund, New Bethel Baptist Church.
Finally, Ferrell and I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy and prosperous New Year. We look forward to seeing what God is going to do this great New Year. God bless you all and remember to give the gift that keeps giving forever—Jesus Christ.
Pastor Wade
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Weekly Bulletin Message - 12/9/12
Hello everyone. What a great service we had last Sunday. We are seeing God work in ways that simply blesses the heart. Praise God for His Goodness and Healing Power.
A few weeks ago and ever since, I have been telling you we are going to be changing our Morning Worship Service Style a bit. Please remember, this is not to diminish any of our order of service whatsoever. But, I sincerely believe this will help our Worship Service to be more powerful than ever. Below is a sketch of what our Worship Services will look like on the first Sunday in January.
Welcome: I, the pastor will welcome everyone here and recognize any visitors we may have.
Bulletin and Prayer Time: The following changes in both are as follows:
• Bulletin: Since the bulletin is written out, I will no longer be reading the bulletin to you. Only the announcements that are not in the bulletin or any announcement that might have changed will be read out loud.
• Prayer Time: Each week, you will be given a list of Prayer request on Paper. If you would like your prayer request to be on this single paper, please call Brenda or place it on the Bulletin tear-off tab and fill it out & place it into the collection plate as it comes around. If you have a special prayer request, we will ask you to come and either sit on the front pew or kneel for a special time of prayer. Other than calling out names, we will have those names put on the prayer sheet each week. Many times prayer request are forgotten if they are just called out. Anyone who would like to join us for prayer time can come to the altar and pray with us for those names and others on the Prayer sheet. This will in no way diminish the prayer time but will help it to be smoother.
Fellowship Time: Fellowship time will follow our Prayer time. This would be a great time to have Fellowship time as people are already walking back to their seats.
Song Service: We will now begin our Song Service with hymns, choir, and special music.
Message: The message will follow the song service. This will keep things flowing without interruptions.
Invitation: The invitation will follow the Morning message.
Tithes/Offerings: The Tithes and Offerings will follow the invitation.
Benediction and Close: We will then have our closing prayer and dismissal. Only if there is a Baptism at the end will this change.
I believe this will help our Worship Service greatly and will give us ample time to do all we have to do during our Worship Service. I look forward to a great year and we need your prayers. God Bless to all and have a great week.
Pastor Wade
A few weeks ago and ever since, I have been telling you we are going to be changing our Morning Worship Service Style a bit. Please remember, this is not to diminish any of our order of service whatsoever. But, I sincerely believe this will help our Worship Service to be more powerful than ever. Below is a sketch of what our Worship Services will look like on the first Sunday in January.
Welcome: I, the pastor will welcome everyone here and recognize any visitors we may have.
Bulletin and Prayer Time: The following changes in both are as follows:
• Bulletin: Since the bulletin is written out, I will no longer be reading the bulletin to you. Only the announcements that are not in the bulletin or any announcement that might have changed will be read out loud.
• Prayer Time: Each week, you will be given a list of Prayer request on Paper. If you would like your prayer request to be on this single paper, please call Brenda or place it on the Bulletin tear-off tab and fill it out & place it into the collection plate as it comes around. If you have a special prayer request, we will ask you to come and either sit on the front pew or kneel for a special time of prayer. Other than calling out names, we will have those names put on the prayer sheet each week. Many times prayer request are forgotten if they are just called out. Anyone who would like to join us for prayer time can come to the altar and pray with us for those names and others on the Prayer sheet. This will in no way diminish the prayer time but will help it to be smoother.
Fellowship Time: Fellowship time will follow our Prayer time. This would be a great time to have Fellowship time as people are already walking back to their seats.
Song Service: We will now begin our Song Service with hymns, choir, and special music.
Message: The message will follow the song service. This will keep things flowing without interruptions.
Invitation: The invitation will follow the Morning message.
Tithes/Offerings: The Tithes and Offerings will follow the invitation.
Benediction and Close: We will then have our closing prayer and dismissal. Only if there is a Baptism at the end will this change.
I believe this will help our Worship Service greatly and will give us ample time to do all we have to do during our Worship Service. I look forward to a great year and we need your prayers. God Bless to all and have a great week.
Pastor Wade
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Weekly Bulletin Message - 12/2/12
Look over this. I found 2 errors and corrected them. Thanks for your help.
I will print on Thursday.
As Thanksgiving passes, we begin to hear and see the commercialization of the Holiest time of the year. It seems everyone is bidding for your dollar this Christmas. Before all the family get-to-gethers take place, before all the cooking, and before all the giving we do this year, let us take a moment today to remember what Christmas is all about. Christmas is a time of celebration. It is a time to celebrate the birth of our Savior, The Lord Jesus Christ. Oh, how this gets forgotten in all the hustle and bustle of this time of year. I try very hard not to say the word “Holidays” very much. Why, because it diminishes the real reason for the Season.
Christmas also brings with it an end to a year. This may not have been a good year for you or it may have been the best. As I ponder the things that has and has not happened this year, I cannot ever forget one most memorial thing in the past year. “WE CAME HERE TO NEW BETHEL”. Of all the joys Ferrell and I had this past year, coming here was the best. In closing, I want to say three things to each and every one of you here at New Bethel.
1. REMEMBER WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT
2. LOOK FORWARD TO WHAT GOD IS GOING TO DO IN THE NEW YEAR
3. REMEMBER, WE LOVE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU
God Bless To All,
Pastor Wade
I will print on Thursday.
As Thanksgiving passes, we begin to hear and see the commercialization of the Holiest time of the year. It seems everyone is bidding for your dollar this Christmas. Before all the family get-to-gethers take place, before all the cooking, and before all the giving we do this year, let us take a moment today to remember what Christmas is all about. Christmas is a time of celebration. It is a time to celebrate the birth of our Savior, The Lord Jesus Christ. Oh, how this gets forgotten in all the hustle and bustle of this time of year. I try very hard not to say the word “Holidays” very much. Why, because it diminishes the real reason for the Season.
Christmas also brings with it an end to a year. This may not have been a good year for you or it may have been the best. As I ponder the things that has and has not happened this year, I cannot ever forget one most memorial thing in the past year. “WE CAME HERE TO NEW BETHEL”. Of all the joys Ferrell and I had this past year, coming here was the best. In closing, I want to say three things to each and every one of you here at New Bethel.
1. REMEMBER WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT
2. LOOK FORWARD TO WHAT GOD IS GOING TO DO IN THE NEW YEAR
3. REMEMBER, WE LOVE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU
God Bless To All,
Pastor Wade
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Weekly Bulletin Message - 11/18/12
Today is a very special day. This is the Sunday before Thanksgiving. What will we do on Thanksgiving? Probably eat way too much and watch way too much football on TV. However, this is a very good time to just stop what we are doing and Praise God for all he has done for all of us. Setting in my office today doing this article, I came up with some things I am thankful for. See if your list matches mine:
1. Salvation
2. God’s Love
3. Forgiveness
4. My Wife Ferrell
5. My Friends
6. My Family
7. The Opportunity to Serve
These are just a few but there is one more I really need to mention. I am so thankful for YOU, the Congregation of New Bethel Baptist Church. Of all the congregations I have had the honor to serve, you, New Bethel, are one of the greatest, most loving, and most caring. Ferrell and I love all of you very much and we look forward to a great New Year and seeing God work so wonderfully. Please pray for each other and us, as we will be doing the same for you. May this Thanksgiving be one of the best you have ever had. God Bless to all.
Pastor Wade
1. Salvation
2. God’s Love
3. Forgiveness
4. My Wife Ferrell
5. My Friends
6. My Family
7. The Opportunity to Serve
These are just a few but there is one more I really need to mention. I am so thankful for YOU, the Congregation of New Bethel Baptist Church. Of all the congregations I have had the honor to serve, you, New Bethel, are one of the greatest, most loving, and most caring. Ferrell and I love all of you very much and we look forward to a great New Year and seeing God work so wonderfully. Please pray for each other and us, as we will be doing the same for you. May this Thanksgiving be one of the best you have ever had. God Bless to all.
Pastor Wade
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