Praise the Lord, God is very good, all the time. What a great service we had last Sunday as we celebrated two events. First, we celebrated our Memorial Day remembering all those who served and gave their lives for this country. Secondly, we celebrated with those who graduated from High School, a wonderful time in their lives. We wish them all the best.
Today, we celebrate again but this time with all those who are following the Lord in Believer’s Baptism. I again want to wish all of them the best in life and may their lives be a witness for our Lord Jesus Christ. What is Baptism and why are we baptized?
1. Baptism was set for by our Lord Jesus Christ as one of the two ordinances of the Church. The other being the Lord’s Supper.
2. Baptism simply means to be immersed totally
3. Jesus Himself, who did not need to be baptized ask John the Baptist to baptize him as to set the example for all of us today.
4. The direct meaning of Baptist is as follows:
a. Baptist shows the world the person has been saved by our Lord’s Precious Blood
b. Baptist shows the world the person has died with Christ as shown by the Watery Grave
c. Baptist shows the world the person will be resurrected with Christ one day.
I praise God for each and every one of our candidates today and let us all pray for them as they begin their new lives with Christ Jesus. They will need all the encouragement and lifting up as they can get.
In a few weeks, I am planning a work day at our home in Bowman to get the yards cleaned up. Some of the men here have expressed the desire to help Ferrell and I get the yards cleaned up. We will need a bush-hog, front-end loader, chain saws, and yard rakes & such. If you would like to help, please let me know. The date will probably be right after VBS. Oh, by the way, come on out for VBS. It is going to be exciting. Have a great week and may the Lord Bless you all.
Pastor Wade
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
Weekly Bulletin Message - 5/27/12
Praise the Lord, God is at Work, all the time. What a great service we had last Sunday. God truly spoke to my heart as I preached on Romans 1: 19-23. There were a few questions concerning verse 20 that I would like to address. What is this verse really saying?
Nature shows us a God of might, intelligence, and intricate detail; a God of order and beauty; a God who controls powerful forces. That is general revelation. Through special revelation (the Bible and the coming of Jesus), we learn about God's love and forgiveness, and the promise of eternal life. God has graciously given us both sources that we might fully believe in him. God reveals his divine nature and personal qualities through creation, even though creation's testimony has been distorted by the fall. Adam's sin resulted in a divine curse upon the whole natural order; thorns and thistles were an immediate result, and natural disasters have been common from Adam's day to ours. In Romans 8:19-21, Paul says that nature itself is eagerly awaiting its own redemption from the effects of sin.
Also, there have been some questions concerning the “Accountable Reimbursement Policy”. The Accountable Reimbursement Policy has been placed in the Records of the church for me, the pastor and any future Staff the church might have. This is something I have to do according to the IRS and to help me with my Salary. The church policy on the “Purchase Orders” is still the same. If someone needs to be reimbursed for something they purchased for the church, please bring you ORIGINAL receipt for the item(s) purchased to the office and the process for the reimbursement will be take place. I pray this has helped you to understand. God Bless to all and have a safe and wonderful Memorial Day.
Brother Wade
Nature shows us a God of might, intelligence, and intricate detail; a God of order and beauty; a God who controls powerful forces. That is general revelation. Through special revelation (the Bible and the coming of Jesus), we learn about God's love and forgiveness, and the promise of eternal life. God has graciously given us both sources that we might fully believe in him. God reveals his divine nature and personal qualities through creation, even though creation's testimony has been distorted by the fall. Adam's sin resulted in a divine curse upon the whole natural order; thorns and thistles were an immediate result, and natural disasters have been common from Adam's day to ours. In Romans 8:19-21, Paul says that nature itself is eagerly awaiting its own redemption from the effects of sin.
Also, there have been some questions concerning the “Accountable Reimbursement Policy”. The Accountable Reimbursement Policy has been placed in the Records of the church for me, the pastor and any future Staff the church might have. This is something I have to do according to the IRS and to help me with my Salary. The church policy on the “Purchase Orders” is still the same. If someone needs to be reimbursed for something they purchased for the church, please bring you ORIGINAL receipt for the item(s) purchased to the office and the process for the reimbursement will be take place. I pray this has helped you to understand. God Bless to all and have a safe and wonderful Memorial Day.
Brother Wade
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Weekly Bulletin Message - 5/20/12
What a great Sunday we had last week. The Baby dedication was awesome, the signing was right from Heaven, and the Message touched many hearts. It was a great day for all you Mom’s out there and I pray you had a great day.
Dr. J.B. Gambrel tells an amusing story from General Stonewall Jackson’s famous valley campaign. Jackson’s army found itself on one side of a river when it needed to be on the other side.
After telling his engineers to plan and build a bridge so the army could cross, he called his wagon master in to tell him that it was urgent the wagon train cross the river as soon as possible. The wagon master started gathering all the logs, rocks and fence rails he could find and built a bridge. Long before day light General Jackson was told by his wagon master all the wagons and artillery had crossed the river. General Jackson asked where are the engineers and what are they doing? The wagon master’s only reply was that they were in their tent drawing up plans for a bridge. From the Pulpit Helps, May, 1991
Kind of makes you think doesn’t it. There are some who spend more time planning than they do building. As a church, we will always make plans to do things. However, when something needs to be done, we all need to go to work and get it done. It will take everyone here at New Bethel to build a great Church for God. We already have the plans in the Word of God. Let’s rise and build and make God proud.
Pastor Wade
Dr. J.B. Gambrel tells an amusing story from General Stonewall Jackson’s famous valley campaign. Jackson’s army found itself on one side of a river when it needed to be on the other side.
After telling his engineers to plan and build a bridge so the army could cross, he called his wagon master in to tell him that it was urgent the wagon train cross the river as soon as possible. The wagon master started gathering all the logs, rocks and fence rails he could find and built a bridge. Long before day light General Jackson was told by his wagon master all the wagons and artillery had crossed the river. General Jackson asked where are the engineers and what are they doing? The wagon master’s only reply was that they were in their tent drawing up plans for a bridge. From the Pulpit Helps, May, 1991
Kind of makes you think doesn’t it. There are some who spend more time planning than they do building. As a church, we will always make plans to do things. However, when something needs to be done, we all need to go to work and get it done. It will take everyone here at New Bethel to build a great Church for God. We already have the plans in the Word of God. Let’s rise and build and make God proud.
Pastor Wade
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Weekly Bulletin Message - 5/13/12
Happy Mother’s Day! Ferrell and I want to wish all you Moms out there the best day ever. This is a special day. Mother's Day is our chance to honor the women who bind families together and raise children from babies to adulthood. Raising good kids is one of the most challenging, and also the most meaningful, things I've ever done. If you have not gotten your Mother a Gift for Mother’s Day, here are some things I found in Reader’s Digest not to buy her. Have a Great Mother’s Day.
Don’t buy anything that plugs in. Anything that requires electricity is seen as utilitarian.
Don’t buy clothing that involves sizes. The chances are one in seven thousand that you will get her size right, and your wife will be offended the other 6999 times. .
Avoid all things useful. The new silver polish advertised to save hundreds of hours is not going to win you any brownie points.
Don’t buy anything that involves weight loss or self-improvement. She’ll perceive a six-month membership to a diet center as a suggestion that’s she’s overweight.
Don’t buy jewelry. The jewelry your wife wants, you can’t afford. And the jewelry you can afford, she doesn’t want.
Finally, don’t spend too much. “How do you think we’re going to afford that?” she’ll ask. But don’t spend too little. She won’t say anything, but she’ll think, “Is that all I’m worth?”
Herb Forst in Cross River, NY, Patent Trader, in Reader’s Digest, p. 69
Pastor Wade
Don’t buy anything that plugs in. Anything that requires electricity is seen as utilitarian.
Don’t buy clothing that involves sizes. The chances are one in seven thousand that you will get her size right, and your wife will be offended the other 6999 times. .
Avoid all things useful. The new silver polish advertised to save hundreds of hours is not going to win you any brownie points.
Don’t buy anything that involves weight loss or self-improvement. She’ll perceive a six-month membership to a diet center as a suggestion that’s she’s overweight.
Don’t buy jewelry. The jewelry your wife wants, you can’t afford. And the jewelry you can afford, she doesn’t want.
Finally, don’t spend too much. “How do you think we’re going to afford that?” she’ll ask. But don’t spend too little. She won’t say anything, but she’ll think, “Is that all I’m worth?”
Herb Forst in Cross River, NY, Patent Trader, in Reader’s Digest, p. 69
Pastor Wade
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Weekly Bulletin Message - 5/6/12
If I had only one word to describe my first Sunday here at New Bethel it would be “Fantabulous” and this is a real word. It is defined as “the highest form of Awesome”. If there were any doubt as to if God wanted me here it is gone now. We had two great services for our Lord. Ferrell and I want to thank you all for accepting us like you have. God Bless you all. Now down to business.
I want to remind all those who want to take part in the Mother’s Day Baby Dedication to get your information to me or Brenda today! We have things we need to purchase and we need to know all the information today: (Babies full name, Parents Name, & Birthday of child).
Baptism: I know recently that many have been saved. Those saved need to be baptized in accordance to the Word of God. We are now working to set up a date that will be good for every if possible. If you want to be baptized, please place your full name on a piece of paper and give it to Connie Harris.
One final thought: Please be patient with us as we continue to settle in. It is going to take a while for our home to be completed. I am in the Office everyday unless I am out visiting. If you need me, please call the church and Brenda can get in touch with me. We look forward to Ministering to all of you and getting to know each and every one of you personally in the future. Let’s make New Bethel the best church ever for our Lord. Oh, one more thing; we will be getting our phones changed in about a week. We will post those numbers in the church bulletin for all of you. Thank you again for calling us here. Now, let’s go forward for our Lord.
Pastor Wade
I want to remind all those who want to take part in the Mother’s Day Baby Dedication to get your information to me or Brenda today! We have things we need to purchase and we need to know all the information today: (Babies full name, Parents Name, & Birthday of child).
Baptism: I know recently that many have been saved. Those saved need to be baptized in accordance to the Word of God. We are now working to set up a date that will be good for every if possible. If you want to be baptized, please place your full name on a piece of paper and give it to Connie Harris.
One final thought: Please be patient with us as we continue to settle in. It is going to take a while for our home to be completed. I am in the Office everyday unless I am out visiting. If you need me, please call the church and Brenda can get in touch with me. We look forward to Ministering to all of you and getting to know each and every one of you personally in the future. Let’s make New Bethel the best church ever for our Lord. Oh, one more thing; we will be getting our phones changed in about a week. We will post those numbers in the church bulletin for all of you. Thank you again for calling us here. Now, let’s go forward for our Lord.
Pastor Wade
Monday, April 30, 2012
Weekly Bulletin Message - 4/29/12
Rev. Joey Stewart preached last week at New Bethel and what a powerful service each time. Wednesday night Steve McFarlin sang, The Anchor Holds before the message, and did a tremendous job. The sweet spirit was flowing throughout the congregation. Today we welcome our new Pastor, Dr. Wade Bridges and his wife Ferrell to our church.
A Message from Pastor Wade
Ferrell and I are excited to be here with our New Bethel Church family. We are looking forward to ministering and working for God’s glory and honor. The last few weeks has brought about changes for many families. There have been babies born and 16 new births in the Lord. Many blessings the Lord has given. We are excited about what God has done and what he is going to do.
A Message from Pastor Wade
Ferrell and I are excited to be here with our New Bethel Church family. We are looking forward to ministering and working for God’s glory and honor. The last few weeks has brought about changes for many families. There have been babies born and 16 new births in the Lord. Many blessings the Lord has given. We are excited about what God has done and what he is going to do.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Weekly Bulletin Message and Updates - 4/22/12
My what a week it was! God truly did exceeding, abundantly, more than we could ask or think last week! I'm so thankful and appreciative for how this church has welcomed me in and for the VERY generous love offerings! God was so good to us being able to see 16 precious souls saved from Hell! I hope and pray, as my life has been changed forever because of this meeting, so will each of yours! Let this fire of revival continue in your hearts and live on forever! God bless each of you and you'll be in our prayers! Pray for us as we travel the roads preaching and singing for the glory of our Savior!
Here, There, or in the Air,
Bro. Chris Hewett
Ps. 27:14
Preschool!
We are accepting enrollment for the next school year. Registration is $40. We still have Cookbooks! Buy one for $10.00 and get one free.
Children's Church Volunteers Needed
3 volunteers are needed to teach children's church for two Sundays each in a row. April 29, May 6 & 13, May 20 & 27. See Kathy Elrod for the lesson plans.
May 5th
Benefit Singing at 5pm at New Bethel Ballfield for Jeff Slaton & sons. They lost everything in a house fire March 5th. Food will be provided. Singing will be by Hunters Creek Baptist Church and Carnesville Church of God. Derrick Woody will speak. Bring your own chairs.
New Births on April 13th!
Chris & April Crunkleton have 8 pound 6 ounce girl, Isabella Joy. She was 21 1/4 inches long and has 2 sisters, Jasmine and Jaden.
Josh & Mallory Long have 6 pound 2 ounce girl, Chloe Alyssa. She was 19 3/4 inches long.
Here, There, or in the Air,
Bro. Chris Hewett
Ps. 27:14
Preschool!
We are accepting enrollment for the next school year. Registration is $40. We still have Cookbooks! Buy one for $10.00 and get one free.
Children's Church Volunteers Needed
3 volunteers are needed to teach children's church for two Sundays each in a row. April 29, May 6 & 13, May 20 & 27. See Kathy Elrod for the lesson plans.
May 5th
Benefit Singing at 5pm at New Bethel Ballfield for Jeff Slaton & sons. They lost everything in a house fire March 5th. Food will be provided. Singing will be by Hunters Creek Baptist Church and Carnesville Church of God. Derrick Woody will speak. Bring your own chairs.
New Births on April 13th!
Chris & April Crunkleton have 8 pound 6 ounce girl, Isabella Joy. She was 21 1/4 inches long and has 2 sisters, Jasmine and Jaden.
Josh & Mallory Long have 6 pound 2 ounce girl, Chloe Alyssa. She was 19 3/4 inches long.
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