June 26, 2013 Newsle.. - Mint Hill Baptist Church!

CHURCH PHONE: 704-545-0121
CHURCH WEB SITE: www.minthillbaptist.org
E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
We, as members of Mint Hill Baptist Church, will seek to be the
presence of the Living Lord Jesus, bringing all people to know Christ as
Savior and Lord by our proclamation of the gospel and by our own
growing relationship with HIM.
Homecoming Day &Revival Meeting, 2013
September 15-19, 2013
Travis Yelton has agreed proclaim God’s message on
Homecoming Day, 2013, and for the days of Revival
meeting that will follow. Travis is a former member of
Mint Hill Baptist. He was a member here with his
parents in the early and mid 1980’s, the years when he
was in the youth age group. He serves the Lord now as
chaplain in the United States Air Force. With the rank
of Major, Travis is currently stationed in Mobile,
Alabama. He is married to Danielle. They have three
children: two sons and a daughter. Arrange your
calendar now, so you can attend each service of the
Revival Meeting, presenting yourself to the Lord to
seek refreshing and renewal in your spiritual life.
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instead of regular mail, please email the church office at:
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VOLUME XXXVII June 26, 2013 No. 13
Summer Children’s Bible Skills
MINISTERS
All Members
CHURCH STAFF
PASTOR
YOUTH DIRECTOR
MINISTER OF MUSIC
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
PLAYSCHOOL DIRECTOR
Lee Proctor
Chase Nifong
Steve Stevens
Tina Whittier
Corenda Bodnar
SERVING DEACONS
Keith Horne
Bobby Berry
Jerry Rich
Craig Jones
Andy Babson
Mike Rochelle
Girls and boys who have completed grades 4-6 can
acquire confidence in using their Bible this summer. This
Tuesday, June 11, is the first of nine sessions planned to
train them to locate passages in their Bible. These
sessions will be from 11:00 am until 12:00 noon. In
addition to learning the books of the Bible in order, they
will also learn where 10 major passages are located, and
be able to locate those passages effortlessly in their
Bible. Children may bring their own Bible from home or
one will be provided for them to use while they are here.
Pastor Lee is eager to pass along to the children the
delight of being familiar with the Bible. Girls and boys
who participate will grow in their love for God. It is not
necessary to attend every session, but the greatest benefit
is gained by attending as many as possible. Each girl and
boy who takes advantage of these discipleship sessions
will have a skill and resource that is of great benefit in
their spiritual lives for all their earthly lives.
Worship with Greater Providence
Sunday evening, June 30
Greater Providence Baptist has invited Mint Hill
Baptists to be guests in worship at
2000 Milton Road, Charlotte.
The worship time begins at 6:00 p.m.
FROM THE STUDY OF
PASTOR LEE PROCTOR
Do you personally know ANY people who do not have a
life-enriching relationship with Jesus? I’ve become
conscious that, in these days, some Christians do not have
any awareness of the spiritual condition of their unsaved
neighbors and work associates. Too many Christians
develop an insensitivity to people who are nice and lost,
or perhaps it is nice but lost. You do not wish to be
included in that group, I know. When you personally
know people who have no daily connection with God
through faith in Jesus, God has appointed you to be HIS
messenger of the Good News to them. Report to them
how God interacts with you each day. Tell them what you
read in T.A.G. that encouraged you and caused you to
know God more intimately (Today I read Psalm 85, and
found this in verse 12: “The Lord will provide what is
good . . .” That verse gives me strength, when it seems to
me that what has come in life is not good, to wait for
God’s provision. HE will provide what is good.) When
God answers your prayer, tell those who do not know
HIM personally. (“I have a friend who really wanted to
give birth to children. I’ve been praying about that, and
she’s eleven weeks pregnant now!!! God is good and HE
is the giver of life!!!) Because God is enriching your life,
testify to others about HIM. Especially witness to those
who are unsaved. God has put you in the life of lost
people. I’m sure of that. HE loves them and wants them
to know HIM. HE blesses you, so you will tell them
about HIM. You want to serve the Lord? Then make a list
of people who live around you, who work with you, who
have connection with you personally in some way. Begin
to pray silently for them, especially every time you talk
with them or see them. When God does something good
in your life, think “I should be sure to tell this to all those
people God has put into my life who do not yet know
HIM.” Jesus enriches your life; share that with others.
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Sermon Series from 1 Samuel. Sunday morning, June 30 is
the final message from the book of Hebrews. We’ll observe
Lord’s Supper and the text is Hebrews 13:10-14, and the
sermon title is “Sanctified Only by Jesus’ Sacrifice.” God has
given insight into HIMSELF as HE has spoken through
Hebrews in our worship. Sunday evening, I plan to begin a
new series from the book of 1 Samuel. We’ve been invited to
be the guests of our brothers and sisters at Greater
Providence Baptist Church. 1 Samuel 1:1-28 is the text, and
the title is “When You Keep a Promise You Made to
God.” Come ready, both on Sunday morning and on Sunday
evening, to thank God that you continue to know more about
HIM, and become more intimate with HIM.
Pastor Lee Proctor
“If you’re happy and you know it clap your
hands! If you’re happy and you know it clap
your hands! For the Father up above is looking
down with love if you’re happy and you know
it clap your hands.” This fun song of
celebration is one that I grew up with. It’s
cute, it get’s people of all ages to move and
dance a little because they are happy and they
know it. Did you know that this cute little
song we sing when we are happy is something the bible
tells us to do? James 5:13 says “Is any among you
afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing
psalms.” The Lord has blessed us and often gives us
happiness! Lift up you’re voice and sing when you are
happy and when the Lord blesses you and gives you joy!
Steve Stevens
MHBC thank you for the prayers on
Monday. They were felt. After departing
the church, about an hour into our
journey, Jason and I got the pleasure of
teaching some of your kids how to repair
and change a tire. (An Inman and a Harrell got to help).
We also had a key lost on the first evening which incurs a
$75 fee.
However, thanks to technology and a psi sensor, we
were able to recognize the flat and repair it in a timely
manner. Then the key was eventually found when steps
were retraced. I consider both of those to be serious
answers to the prayers lifted up by you. Thank you.
USHERS FOR JULY
8:30 am
11:00 am
Jason Caldwell Mark Rhyner
Powell Caldwell Jason Francois
Craig Riggsbee
Kevin Pentecost
DEACON OF THE MONTH
FOR JULY
Bobby Berry
Chase
The Family of Hilda Bradley wishes to
acknowledge with deep appreciation the beautiful
floral arrangement that was sent. We are so
grateful for your thoughtfulness during
this difficult time.
Thank you for the delicious meal and the
beautiful flower arrangement you sent to
Blake’s funeral. Your thoughts, prayers, and
kind words are of great comfort to us as we
grieve our son’s death.
Love, Butch and Beverly Cothran
July
Birthdays
3. Peter Peterson
4. Allan Lackey
Emma Thompson
Whitley, Wayne
5. Michael Haight
Daniel Staten
6. Matthew Rushing
7. Sarah Whittey
9. Shannon Epting
Rachel Langley
10. Ella Claire Tracy
11. Sue Freeman
Lib Jones
Nick Minton
15. Gaye Edwards
Renee Garrett
16. Kathryn Berry
Ryan Mangum
Linda Rivenbark
David Staten
17. Sydney Pettit
Cliff Summey
Melissa Hagan
18. Neil Riggsbee
19. Carol Brown
Sandy Epting
Frank Garrett
Kristy Wallace
20. Bill Beck
Peggy Collins
Bill Dulin
21. Bill Minton
Greg Whitcomb
22. Zachary Blount
Leah Boone
Connie Canupp
Sandy Clark
Drake Elliott
Debbie Moody
24. Diane Baucom
25. Carla Huggins
Sheri Jenkins
Debra Rivenbark
26. Jennifer Beck
Duane Hayes
Chris Hutchinson
Montford Sanderson
27. Nicole Blanton
Jay Epting
Kristen Holloway
28. Ed Sizer
29. Karen Shaffer
30. Braylee Berry
Angela Mazzaferro
Rusty McCraw
Jason Sullivan
31. Nolan Brown
Rebecca Coffey
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS
AT 5:45 PM—FREE!
July 3—Off (4th of July)
July 10– Hamburgers/Hotdogs (Covenant Journey)
July 17– Mexican (Joy Class)
July 24– BBQ (Young Couples)
July 31– Off (VBS week)
Baptist Men’s Breakfast at
MHBC Fellowship Hall
July 20 at 8:00 am
Women's Softball Schedule
June 27 - 6:45
July 16– 6:45
July 1 - 6:45
July 18- 6:45
July 9- 6:45
July 22- 6:45
July 11 –6:45
July 23- 8:00
Mint Hill Baptist Golf League
next outing is Tuesday, July 2 at 2pm
at The Divide cost is $29.
Dear Church Family,
Tammy and I (Keith) are so grateful for your loving provision
of the missionary residence during our time of Stateside
Assignment this last year. We would like to express a special
thanks to Bobby and Dottie Berry for everything they have
done to make the house more comfortable. I especially
enjoyed the beautiful prayer garden and my refreshing quiet
times of prayer and meditation in the mornings. We also want
to thank you for the special love offering you gave us as we
return to Jordan. We continue to be amazed at how God
provides for our every need. Thanks for loving us and we
have enjoyed you letting us touch your lives this year as
well. Your friendship in Christ is a gift which fills us with
praise for God’s goodness every day. Pray for Christ to shine
through us as we pray for you as well.
Co-laborers in Christ,
Keith and Tammy Summey
Children's Sports Lessons
from 10:00-11:30 am
Soccer, July 10, 11, 23, 24, 25
Baseball defense only - July 2, 3, 15, 16, 18, Aug 5, 6
(These dates are tentative based on circumstances but this
is the schedule)
VBS Registration Fair
Saturday, July 13, 10am-12pm
A great time to register your kids and make sure they bring a
friend to register also. If you have already registered great
come out and join the fun anyway. There will be games,
popcorn, cotton candy and fun for all ages!!
VBS is Almost Here!
July 29– August 2 from 9:00 am –12:00 pm
Colossal Coaster World
Facing Fear! Trusting God!
2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of
fearfulness, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.
Colossal Coaster World will challenge kids to face their
fears and trust God as they zip along the roller coaster of
life. Through every twist, turn, and dive kids will learn that
God has not given them a spirit of fearfulness, but a spirit
of power, love, and sound judgment. At the end of the
week, kids will want to do it all over again!
Go to www.minthillbaptist.org to register.
July 2013
Sun
Mon
1
Sunday Schedule
6:45 pm– Women’s Softball
Early Worship 8:30am
game
Sunday School 9:45am
Morning Worship 11:00am
Evening Worship 6:00 pm
7
8
7:00 pm Children’s Comm.
14
Wed
Thu
2
3No Supper
4
10:00-11:30 am Kids Summer
Sports (Baseball)
2:00 pm Golf League
10:00-11:30 am Kids Summer
Sports (Baseball)
Church Office Closed
Happy 4th of July
9
10
11
11:00 am– Children’s Bible
Skills Class
6:45 pm– Women’s Softball
game
7:30 pm—Church Council
10:00-11:30 am Kids Summer
Sports (Soccer)
5:45 pm– Hamburgers/ Hot
Dogs (Covenant Journey)
10:00-11:30 am Kids Summer
Sports (Soccer)
6:45 pm– Women’s Softball
game
16
17
18
4:45 pm Sunday School Council 10:00-11:30 am Kids Summer
7:00 pm Stewardship Comm.
Sports (Baseball)
10:00-11:30 am Kids Summer
Sports (Baseball)
11:00 am– Children’s Bible
Skills Class
6:45 pm– Women’s Softball
5:45 pm– Mexican (Joy)
10:00-11:30 am Kids Summer
Sports (Baseball)
6:45 pm– Women’s Softball
game
21
22
23
24
25
6:45 pm– Women’s Softball
game
10:00-11:30 am Kids Summer
Sports (Soccer)
11:00 am– Children’s Bible
Skills Class
8:00 pm– Women’s Softball
10:00-11:30 am Kids Summer
10:00-11:30 am Kids Summer
Sports (Soccer)
Sports (Soccer)
5:45 pm– BBQ (Young Couples)
29
30
31No Supper
5:00 pm Finance Comm.
7:00 pm Business Meeting
28
7:00 pm Deacon’s Mtg.
1:00 –6:00 pm VBS Set UP
15
Tue
Fri
5
6
12
13
9:00 am-Women on Mission
10:00-12:00 VBS Fair
4:00-6:00 pm VBS Leader
Training
19
20
26
27
6:00 pm-VBS Family Night
*****************************Vacation
Sat
Bible School Colossal Coaster World 9:00 am—12:00 **********************************
10:00 am –VBS Set Up