July 2013 - Heritage Baptist Church

** July 2013 **
This publication will keep you an informed member of Heritage Baptist.
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Dates to Remember
July 6: VBS Workday 9:00 a.m.
July 7: VBS Worker Dedication 10:45 a.m.
July 7: VBS Workday during the afternoon
July 14: Women's Ministry and Men's Ministry Meetings 5:00 p.m.
July 7: Lord’s Supper 7:00 p.m.
July 8 – 12: Vacation Bible School 9:00 am – 12:Noon
July 13: LLL Social 5:00 p.m.
July 14: Closing VBS Service 10:45 a.m.
July 18: Deacon Meeting 7:00 p.m.
July 21: Missions Meeting 5:00 p.m.
July 21: Christian Ed Meeting 5:00 p.m.
July 22: Ladies’ Night Out - An evening with Jeannette Clift George at
Sagemont church
July 22-26: Youth Camp at Bogg Springs
July 28: Pre-Business Meeting 4:00 p.m.
Music Notes
At the end of this month we will begin to prepare for our second
Southern Gospel Singing Banquet. You may remember that the
first banquet saw the creation of an ensemble composed of the church
staff and their wives, which is sure to make another appearance. On
July 28 we will begin to put together groups of singers for the
September 22nd event. Include yourself in the celebration by com-
ing at 5:00 for the first get together!
Dennis Bell, HBC Minister of Music
Prayer Ministry
In the book Under his Wings we find the following excerpt:”According to Everet E.
Storms there are 7959 promises in Scripture made by God. If we use one promise each day
it will take us twenty-two years to use each of the promises once. Caleb lived forty years
on one promise. How many years can we live on 7959 promises?” The problem in numbering
promises is, what do you do about a promise that contains several parts? Do they count as
one promise or several? Commentators on the Bible have tried to count them but only prove
they do not agree.
It really doesn't matter how many there are. What matters is that God has shown
that He keeps them all. We see in 2 Peter 1:4 “Through these he has given us his very
great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine
nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.”
Prayer is the key to opening these promises. Have you learned how to make the Bible
your prayer book? This should give you new motivation for Bible study; to search the Scriptures...meditate...mark its many promises. There are thousands of promises; a promise for
every need, burden, problem, situation. The last promise in the Bible is Revelation 22:20,
"He who testifies to these things says, 'Surely I am coming quickly.' Amen. Even so,
come, Lord Jesus."
Richard Deramo, Churchwide Prayer Ministry
Heritage Baptist Institute
It’s Still “Old Glory” for Me
“It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to
obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits and to humbly implore His protection, aid
and favor.”—George Washington. “Unless the great God who helped George Washington
shall be with me and help me, I must fail…Let us all pray that the God of our fathers may
not forsake us now.”—Abraham Lincoln. These two men from very different backgrounds shared a
common trust in God. Their faith in God is part of the rich heritage of our country.
As we think of these men and what they did for our country, let us also consider the great
symbol of our freedom—the FLAG. Our flag has long been a symbol of free men and a free nation;
one nation under God. Let us see if we can learn a deeper truth from the colors of our flag. WHITE
is the color of purity and spotlessness. When the Bible talks about making us “whiter than snow,” it
does not talk about washing the dirt off our hands and faces, or changing our skin color; it talks
about making us clean and pure on the inside. There is only one person who can do this. The Bible
says, “If the Son shall therefore make you free, you are free indeed!!!” RED in our flag reminds us of
the precious blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. At Calvary Jesus endured the punishment for our sin. In
death He won the victory over death and sin and rose victoriously from the grave. Through Jesus we
are free from the power of Satan!!! BLUE reminds of Heaven. Heaven is God’s home and the home of
Jesus and all the angels, it is the only place where a person is really free from sin!!! The STARS remind us of those who have the Lord Jesus Christ living in their hearts!!! Daniel 12:3 reminds us that
we will shine as the start forever and forever. The story of the flag reminds us of the freedom each
believer enjoys in Jesus.
White—Purity
Red—Blood of Jesus
Blue—Heaven
Stars—Forgiven Believer
Thank you for supporting us. Your prayers mean a lot to us. Until next time……B.C.
Bro. Carl Fitzgerald, HBI President
Pastor’s
Bro. Brian Simmons, Associate Pastor HBC
Corner
This Independence Day, as we thank God, our forefathers and our military for the
freedom we enjoy, let’s also remember the freedom we have in Jesus Christ. He died on the cross
to purchase our salvation and to forever break the bonds of sin over mankind. As Christians in the
United States of America, we have much to be thankful for when it comes to freedom, both politically and spiritually speaking.
It’s been a while since I included a quiz in the Pastor’s Corner, so enjoy these freedomcentered questions!
I.) Match the verse with the Scripture reference.
A. Galatians 5:1
B. John 8:32
C. Romans 8:2
D. Exodus 3:10
“For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.” ___
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with
the yoke of bondage.” ___
“Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the
children of Israel out of Egypt.” ___
“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.” ___
II) Circle the correct answer.
1. Which of the following European powers did not fight on the side of the colonists during the
Revolutionary War?
The Netherlands
Germany
Spain
France
2. Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
3. Which of the following was not one of the 13 original colonies?
Georgia
Vermont
Massachusetts
Virginia
Benjamin Franklin
4. Which of the following did not sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams
John Hancock
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thanks to about.com for the Independence Day Trivia questions.
Women's Ministry
Ladies’ Night Out at Sagemont Church - Monday, July 22nd.
Speaker - Jeannette Clift George.
Price - $10.00 for the event. Boxed Dinner will be catered by Chic-fil-A.
Jeannette Clift George is the founder and Artistic Director of the A.D.
Players, the Houston based Christian Theater company which offers plays
throughout the world.
Sign Up Sheet in Foyer - Give your money to Jackie Lorino or Laura Arias.
Heritage Baptist Church
2223 FM 1092 - Murphy Road
Missouri City, Texas 77459
Round-up your friends and
neighbors and come join the fun,
games, music, snacks and crafts!
Learn what Christ did for you!
July 8 – 12, 2013
9:00 a.m. – 12 NOON
For children who recently completed
Kindergarten thru 5th Grade