Weekly Bulletin Message - 9/15/12

What a week this has been. It has been good at times and hard at times. We have seen the highs and lows of life this week. But, isn’t this what life is all about? Nowhere in the Bible does God say life was going to be a “Rose Garden”. In fact, the Bible says almost the opposite. Note what Jesus said in the following words: “John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world”.

Note a few things mentioned in this Verse.
1. In Christ we will have Peace
2. In the World we will have Tribulation
3. Be Happy, for Christ has overcome the World

So, according to this Verse of Scripture, we can have peace and assurance with God even when we are going through the Trials and Tribulations of this world. We all have our mountain tops. However, we also all have our valleys. In addition, remember this. It is in the Valley where we learn the most. While on the Mountain Top, we are having fun and excited. In the Valley is when we call on God the most. Be of Good Cheer, for Christ has overcome this World.

Pastor Wade

Weekly Bulletin Message - 9/9/12

First, I want to thank everyone for the Great Response to last week’s message. I do appreciate all the kind words but we must remember, let’s give God Praise and not man. But, I really do thank all of you.

This week’s sermon continues on the subject of “Building a Great Church for the Lord”. Our last two sermons were on:

1. Opening our Spiritual Eyes
2. Becoming a True Disciple of Christ

This week we are going to look at the subject: “Modeling New Bethel Baptist Church”. All Churches Model themselves after other churches. Why? Because other churches may be doing something we want to see happen in our own church. The Best Model we can Model after is the very first Church. Note the Outline to this message today:

1. Verse 41: The Church Received the Word of God Gladly
2. Verse 42: The Church was steadfast & Continued in the following:
a. Doctrine
b. Fellowship
c. Breaking of Bread
d. Prayer
3. Verse 43: The Church was stirred with Godly Fear
4. Verse 44-45: The Church shared in the Ministries
5. Verse 46: The Church was United in their Direction
6. Verse 47: The Church Worshipped and Praises God

If we would follow this Outline here, we will become a Great Church for our Lord. Have a great week in the Lord. We love all of you.

Pastor Wade

Weekly Bulletin Message - 9/1/12

Greetings to all. What a great week it was. Many things took place this week. Some of them not so good but overall, very good. I want to bring to your attention again this week, the Series of Sermons I am bringing entitled “Five Steps to a Growing Church”. Last week we begin by looking at “Opening our Spiritual Eyes”. This week, we will be looking at the subject of “A True Disciple of Christ”: Taken from Luke 14:25-33.

In this message, we will look at four things from these verses. They are:

A Determination to Love God
A Denial of Self
A Decision to Go forward
A Dedication that goes far beyond anything in this world

I wanted to let all know that I am working hard getting things ready for our New Year here at New Bethel. I believe next year is going to be the best ever for New Bethel. Our Nominating Committee has been set and will begin their work very soon. They are: Johnny Rider (who will be the chairman), Anthony Kesler, Brenda Hallford, Gail Pritchett, Jennifer Cox, Barry Crunkleton and myself. The Deacons will be working on our New Church Budget this coming year. Remember, there is a place for you to serve here so step up and let us know. God Bless us all and may the Lord Jesus Christ richly Bless all of you.

Pastor Wade

Weekly Bulletin Message - 8/26/12

One of the hardest things to do in a church is do some simple changes. We are creatures of habit and just do not like change. As I said last week in my Sermon Message, New Bethel has some great potential for church growth. In fact, more than I have ever seen in any past churches I have been affiliated with. With this in mind, we need to be ready for this Growth by preparing ourselves. In the next following weeks, I am going to be doing a Series on “Five Steps to a Growing Church”. Below are the Five Sermons I will be preaching during this Series:

1. Opening our Spiritual Eyes
2. Learning & Applying Total Commitment
3. Modeling New Bethel Baptist Church
4. Learning & Applying Trust
5. Overcoming Obstacles that will kill a church

Today’s Message is “Opening our Spiritual Eyes”. Scripture: II Kings 6:8-17. Below is the Sermon Outline of Today’s Message:

Introduction: The Background on II Kings 6:8-17
As a Church, we need to get our Spiritual Eyes Open to the following Things:

To Life’s Greatest Need: Salvation
To Life’s Greatest Power: The Holy Spirit
To Life’s Greatest Adventure: Witnessing
To Life’s Greatest Person: Jesus Christ

Closing Statement: We may not like what we see when our Spiritual Eyes are open especially when we see ourselves.

Pastor Wade

Weekly Bulletin Message - 8/19/12

I pray everyone had a great week in the Lord. This week has been a good one. We continue to celebrate the Baptisms and Memberships of those who were Baptized and United with us last Sunday. May the Lord richly Bless all of you.

This week's article is somewhat different. It will contain an outline of my message today. Why? Because we are at another step, so to speak, here at New Bethel. I have given you my Vision and I have preached on church growth in some way each week. Now, it is time to get personal. By saying that, I mean we all need to get busy if we are ever going to reach our Goal and Vision the Lord has given us. The Title to my Message this week is: " What God Requires of us". Our Scripture is taken from Micah 6:8. The Outline of my Message is as follows:
1. God Requires Accountability
2. God Requires Responsibility
3. God Requires Availability
As we progress to apply these three (3) things in our lives, we will see New Bethel take the next step to becoming the church God wants us to be. Remember, this is not for a few but for all. God Bless.

Pastor Wade

Weekly Bulletin Message - 8/11/12

Praise God, we are finally in our home in Bowman. Although we still have a lot yet to do, it feels really great to come home, to your personal home. There is nothing like the feeling of coming home after a long and prosperous day. Kind of makes one think of another home one day for those who have trusted Christ. It is called our heavenly home. When we are finished with our prosperous journey on this earth, we will be welcomed home by our Lord. Loved ones who have gone on before will be waiting on us there. Listen carefully at what Jesus said concerning our heavenly home:

John 14:1-6. (The Amplified Bible)
1 DO NOT let your hearts be troubled (distress, agitated). You believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely on God; believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely also on Me.
2 In My Father’s house there are many beautiful homes. If it were not so, I would have told you; for I am going away to prepare a place for you.
3 And when (if) I go and make ready a place for you, I will come back again and will take you to Myself, that where I am you may be also.
4 And (to the place) where I am going, you know the way.
5 Thomas said to Him, Lord we do not know where You are going, so how can we know the way?
6 Jesus said to him, I am the Way and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except by (through) Me.

It is good to go home and one day, those who have placed their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ will go home, their final home—Praise the Lord!

Pastor Wade

Weekly Bulletin Message - 8/4/12

Hello to each of you on this beautiful Lord’s Day. What a wonderful Communion service last Sunday. The Holy Spirit’s presence was so powerful.

Ferrell and I would like to thank everyone who helped us last Tuesday. The men found out about the heavy furniture. There is still a lot to be done to get organized, but we are getting close. When everything is completed there will be an Open House for all of you to come by.

The next few weeks we are working to build up Sunday School Classes. Call and Invite people, send notes, emails or text, whatever you are comfortable with doing. Three reasons Sunday School is so beneficial to us is: 1. Bible Study-feeding on the Word of God is just as essential to the Christian’s spiritual growth as food is to physical growth. 2. Evangelism-the Sunday School is the arm of the church that leads in reaching people for Christ and the church. 3.Application-One important objective of the Sunday School is to lead members not only to understand the message of the Bible but to see how it applies to their daily lives.

We need everyone working together to bring glory and honor to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Pastor Wade