Thursday, May 24, 2012

Faith Connection 5/24/12


      

 This Sunday  At Faith . . . (AM) Billy Price


  In the book of Acts we read of a special group of people called the "Bereans", their claim to fame in the Bible was their attitude about the Bible.  We read their story in Acts 17:10-15

10 The brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11 Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so. 12 Therefore many of them believed, along with a number of prominent Greek women and men. 13 But when the Jews of Thessalonica found out that the word of God had been proclaimed by Paul in Berea also, they came there as well, agitating and stirring up the crowds. 14 Then immediately the brethren sent Paul out to go as far as the sea; and Silas and Timothy remained there. 15 Now those who escorted Paul brought him as far as Athens; and receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him as soon as possible, they left.Acts 17:10-15 (NASB95) 

What set the Bereans apart?

  • Their eagerness to hear the Word of God
  • Their determination to verify the truth
  • Their submission to the truth
  • Their willingness to live out the truth
Hope you can join us this Sunday morning as we look at the Flow of Truth found in this passage of scripture.

Sunday Afternoon (3 PM)

Our ministry team will be at the Brian Center Nursing Home, Karen Bradberry and a group of musicians from Faith with be providing a service of praise and worship for the residents.

  Sunday night (6 PM)
 Parental Guidance required (dvd) Reggie Joiner (Do You Know Where Your Children Are?)
We have more events coming up at Faith that focus on parenting
  • June 03 PM - Parental Guidance required (dvd) Andy Stanley ( The Big "I")
  • June 10 PM - Parental Guidance required (dvd) Reggie Joiner (Tuning In the Right Friends)
  • June 17 - Father's Day - Matt Walls pastor at Southside Kathleen Baptist church in Kathleen GA will be speaking
In my world. . . 
  • Please pray for Charlie Kahle and family in the loss of his mother
  • It's that time VBS and TeenWeek are fast approaching check Welcome Center for sign up sheets to bring food items
  • Deacon on Deck for April: Howard Nicely (862-7838)
  • Missionary  of the week:Jeff and Kim Abernathy Campus Bible Fellowship (UNC-Charlotte)
  • Church Softball team is forming please contact Kristy Tolley (968-2404)
  • Graduate Sunday is June 3
   Megan Burnett is all smiles at her graduation!
  • Please pray for Audrey and Steve Mercer  (Love offering for Mercers at Faith June 3, Fund raiser at AET field 4-8 PM June 3)
  • How we thank God for His blessings upon our church, we have ten baptisms scheduled over the next month, beginning this Sunday
  • Rumor has it that the 50+ group which went to Harrisonburg this past Monday did so much shopping they had to attach a uhaul trailer to the bus, way to shop until you drop
  • Please pray for several families in our church who are being impacted by the changes being made in our local school system, several will be losing jobs
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The church donated a church van to John Kreynus one of our missionaries who works with the military here in Virginia, he recently sent us a photo of some of the young men he is carrying to church on that van.  We are thankful the van is still be using for the advancement of God's kingdom.  Thanks for giving so that we can give.  "Give and it shall be given unto you . . ."

 

Sunset at the back of Faith (photo Chris Chesley)

 The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Psalm 19:1 (NLT) 






This scene has been played out many times already and in the days ahead, the proud parent (David Simpson) catching his child's big moment on camera. Congratulations to all the grads, hope to see you next Sunday as we honor your great accomplishment.
 



 


 Hope to see you Sunday

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Faith Connection 5/17/12


      

 This Sunday  At Faith . . .


Road Blocks   (AM) Chris Chesley




2 PM at Faith, Chris and Myself will be speaking this year.


  Sunday night (6 PM)

 Parental Guidance required (dvd) Andy Stanley (Questions Every Parent Should Ask)
We have more events coming up at Faith that focus on parenting
  • May 27 PM - Parental Guidance required (dvd) Reggie Joiner (Do You Know Where Your Children Are?)
  • June 03 PM - Parental Guidance required (dvd) Andy Stanley ( The Big "I")
  • June 10 PM - Parental Guidance required (dvd) Reggie Joiner (Tuning In the Right Friends)
  • June 17 - Father's Day - Matt Walls pastor at Southside Kathleen Baptist church in Kathleen GA will be speaking
In my world. . . 
  • Our teen praise team sang last night in a revival at Clifton Forge Baptist Church, way to go teens
  • It's that time VBS and TeenWeek are fast approaching check Welcome Center for sign up sheets to bring food items
  • Deacon on Deck for April: Howard Nicely (862-7838)
  • Missionary  of the week:Bill and Vicki White (Grace Bible Camp, Goshen VA) 
  • Church Softball team is forming please contact Kristy Tolley (968-2404)
  • Graduate Sunday is June 3, please encourage your graduate to sign up at the Welcome Center
  Eileen had George Washington as her graduation speaker.  He doesn't look bad for a man his age.
  • Please pray for Audrey and Steve Mercer  (Love offering for Mercers at Faith June 3, Fund raiser at AET field 4-8 PM June 3)
  • How we thank God for His blessings upon our jail ministry, four ladies trusted Christ in recent weeks, pray for Shirley Wolfe and her faithful work at the local jail
  Chris and I just finished a series on ownership.  It was really neat to see one of our teens Justin Sharp taking ownership of the church bus.  It was used last night to take the teens to the revival mentioned above and they are using it again Saturday,  Justin was at the church today washing the bus getting it ready for the next trip.  This is ownership in action, may his tribe increase.  Thanks Justin


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   Ted and Tonie Farris

Our missionaries to the Navajo Indians sent us a wonderful report recently.

Mermit Mason in his mid fiftes trust Christ as his savior, a few days later he went to be with the Lord.
Mrs. Begay a 75 year old trusted Christ and was baptized on Mother's Day.
Mr. Peter Tom age 86 trusted Christ from a hospital bed and then went to be with the Lord one day and a half later.

How we rejoice with the Farris family at God's wonderful work there in New Mexico.

 Doug Williams

Dorcas and I just wanted to say hello, and ask for your prayers for us as we travel to Ecuador tomorrow.  We will be there for about 10 days, and will be doing some translation checking on 2 Samuel and other OT portions, and doing some teaching as well. Thanks so much for all of your prayers and support, and please pray that the Lord will use us to be an encouragement and blessing to the Awa believers and to our co-workers in the mission while we are down there. (Doug is pictured above on his current  trip)



   Seth Bradley had a great write up in the Roanoke Times, he has really excelled in sports at AHS.  He is  graduating in a few days and heading to Roanoke College in the fall.  We have seen Seth and many of our graduates grow up at Faith.  Plan to attend and honor them the first Sunday in June.



 


 Hope to see you Sunday