Church Wide Breakfast September 4

Volume XL, No. 35
The Banner
August 30, 2016
Church Wide Breakfast
September 4th
Come Join Us! 9:00a.m.
Fellowship Hall
SEPTEMBER 4
11:00am Worship
The Incredible “If”
Jeremiah 18:1-11
Psalm 1
Rev. Mike Poole
No Evening Service
Greetings from Pastor Mike Poole….
Downhome Telling and Hearing
Sunday evening August 21: the rain, rain, rain came down, down, down and
the Downhome Meeting was moved from Dana Duncan’s home to the church
Fellowship Hall.
About 55 folks gathered with the
Transition Team to share favorite ABC
memories. Around tables of 6-8,
members talked, listened, and gave
thanks to God for a church that has
enriched their lives. In fact, it seems
that the whole church is buzzing with
stories of good things at ABC.
Telling AND hearing are equally
important. If you haven’t already done
so, do it now. Dig deep into your heart.
What experiences have endeared you
to this wonderful church? When did you
feel most alive and proud to be part of
ABC? Someone needs to hear your
story. Tell it!
The Transition Team cannot do this
work for you. Their job is to help you
tell and hear.
In the coming days the team will make a few observations and identify a few
themes from your stories. However, the BEST part is not TT work; it’s YOUR
work. As you are blessed by the stories of others, what life-giving observations
and themes do YOU draw. What do you hear? THIS IS ABSOLUTELY THE
BEST PART.
Remember: The Intentional Interim process includes working through 5 key
focus issues: Heritage (currently), Mission, Leadership, Connections and Future.
Throughout the entire process, the church and you will follow a pattern: the TT will
introduce a point, then design a forum in which you share and hear from one
another, and then YOU draw conclusions. It’s very exciting because God speaks
through and to you.
A super-bonus in the process is that, repeatedly you will be asked the
question: what did this particular focus issue tell us about the attributes and
strengths needed in our next pastor?
It’s very exciting for me when I see your love for ABC and each other grow.
You are seeking clarity about who you are and God’s direction about where to go
from here. Both will be achieved.
I’m so glad to be working alongside you in these exciting days… days of
hope, future and blessing.
Pastor Mike, IIM
F.Y.I . . .
CHURCH CALENDAR
Deacon of the Month - September
Becky Willis
628-8692(c)
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
Attendance for Sunday, August 28: 117
Greeters
Upstairs entrance
Charles Grogan
Jim Hughes
Downstairs entrance
Peggy Hughes
Patricia Hensley
Extended Session Workers
September 4
The Robert’s Family
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Ushers & Greeters
11:00am
Co Chairs:
Kevin Abel, Larry Payne, Mike Overstreet
September
Greeters
Mary Fraysier
Nan Jones
John Berry
Janet Berry
Jennifer Blankenship
Mary Fraysier
Gene Compton
Gabe Hoyle
Ushers:
Kevin Abel
Nan Jones
Wayne Hayter
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Worship Technicians:
Bill Klose & Norman Klose
Tony Roberts & Thomas Roberts
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Van Driver:
September 4 – Tony Roberts (c)698-6914
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Financial Update
August 28, 2016
Budget Funds
Weekly Requirement
$7,501.17
Received
$11,048.00
Year-to-Date Receipts 2015 $224,817.06
Year-to-Date Receipts 2016 $246,012.88
Gifts . . .
The following people have given in memory of
Ken Bailey to
Memorial Fund…
...Floyd & Noelle Sutherland
...Walter & Nell Owens
...John B. Dellis Jr.
...Mary Anne Hart
...Joe Dertings
...Blue Ridge Realty
...R.M & Kylene Hilton
...John & Vickie Cobb
...Charles Skeens
Christ Fund…
...Buddy & Betty Jo Carrier
Samaritans Purse…
...Doris Southerlin
General Fund…
...Ed & Helen Eller
Roof Project…
...Larry & Rose Payne
...Roger & Mary Garrett
The following people have given in memory of
Ronda Phillips to
Roof Project…
...Larry & Rose Payne
Click to view monthly calendar
FRIDAY
10:00am
September 2
Aerobics/Walking
SUNDAY
9:00am
September 4
Church Wide Breakfast
Fellowship Hall
9:45am
Sunday School
YAK
Fellowship Hall
11:00am
MONDAY
NO EVENING SERVICE
Worship
September 5
OFFICE CLOSED
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
TUESDAY
2:00pm
September 6
Brenda Hallock Circle
Fellowship Hall
Host Mary Fraysier & Margaret Roe
WEDNESDAY
10:00am
September 7
Aerobics/Walking
Fellowship Hall
5:00pm
Wednesday Fellowship Supper
Menu:
BBQ on Bun, Coleslaw, Baked Beans,
Assorted Dessert
Kids Menu: Pizza, Vegetable Sticks
5:30pm
M&M (Missions & Music)
6:00pm
Worship
Chapel
7:00pm
THURSDAY
7:00pm
FRIDAY
10:00am
Santuary Choir
September 8
Council of Deacons
Conference Room
September 9
Aerobics/Walking
Christ Fund…
...Susie Minor
...RW & Jane Hilt
...Buddy & Betty Jo Carrier
Samaritans Purse…
...Doris Southerlin
The following people have given in memory of
Paul Jones to
General Fund…
...Susie Minor
Samaritans Purse…
...Doris Southerlin
The following people have given in memory of
Susie Thomas to
Christ Fund…
...Buddy & Betty Jo Carrier
The following people have given in memory of
Dottie Davis to
Christ Fund…
...Buddy & Betty Jo Carrier
The following people have given in memory of
Kathleen Bobinski to
Samaritans Purse…
...Doris Southerlin
Prayer Concerns
Hospital:
Recuperating:
Treatments Continuing/Pending:
Linda Belisle, Anna Bell Callahan, Anna Canonico, Judy Ferrell, Sue Foil, Denise Gobble, Jimmy
Gobble, Dennis Greene, Charles Grogan, Mary Holbrook, Raymond Johnson, Jim Jones, Eleanor
Rainey, Sue Ray, Diane Roark, Sylvia Simmons, Doris Southerlin, Candy Tignor, Martha Tignor,
Manuel Townsend.
Long Term:
Curtis Burkett, Roger Clifton, Vivian Kite, Bill Munsey
Independent Living/Retirement/Assisted Care & Rehab Facilities:
John Blankenship, Lydia Collins, Doris Fleenor, Dot Kelly, Christine Kohr, Janet Lambert, Mae Ledford,
Genevive McCall, Jean Moore, Virginia Moore, Bill Munsey, Joanna Owens, Russell Owens, Mary
Pace, Martha Patton, Rosa Lee Phelps, Vera Rivera, Anne Smith, Howard Smith, Sally Stevens, Doris
Umberger, Joyce Wright.
Homebound:
Sammy Campbell, Patricia Hensley, Mary Hunicutt, Marie James, Jeanette Millsap, Jake Turner,
Shirley Turner, Jimmy Repass.
Homebound of the Week
Sally Stevens
21573 Green Springs Rd.
Abingdon, VA 24211
If you have prayer requests or know of needs in our church family, or have an update or
correction to any of our prayer requests, please contact the
church office prayer & share line at ext. 42.
This week we want to lift up
Angela Sullins
Evidence Custodian
Abingdon Police Department
Benjamin Campbell
Thomas Champman
Washington County Sherriff's Dept.
Pray for:
Monday, September 5
 Jimmy Repass Jr.
Tuesday, September 6
 John Blankenship
 Janette Orfield
 Charlene Phelps
 Brenda McDiffett
Friday, September 9
 Sierra Crigger
Saturday, September 10
 Pat Dunn
Sunday, September 11
 Jami Ray
Steve Lowe, Mary Russell, Margaret Klose,
Kevin Abel, Irene Meade, John Crigger,
Dana Duncan, Roger Garrett, Sheila Willis,
Mike Overstreet and Jennifer Berry
To Our Friends and Family of Abingdon Baptist Church
Thank you for the beautiful wedding show you had
for Carr and I. The food was fabulous and the fellowship
was even better. It means so much to us both to have such
a loving and supportive church family as we take this next
step in life.
Jennifer Berry & Carr Blankenship
Dear Church Family,
Denis appreciates the cards, prayers, calls, food and visits
after his recent back surgery. We were both also pleased to
have Rev. Poole visit us. We thank you all for your
thoughtfulness.
Sincerely, Dianne & Dennis Greene
DEACON
NOMINATIONS
Nomination forms are due in the church office
by 5:00pm, Tuesday, September 6, 2016
2016 Springmaid Beach Trip
September 19-23
Cost per person: double occupancy $404
Single occupancy $591
Triple occupancy $336
Full payment by September 9
Includes transportation (Virginia Mountain Tours Bus PLUS picnic lunch on Monday, lodging,
two shows: Alabama Theatre & Carolina Opry, dinner at Original Benjamin’s Seafood buffet,
and 4 breakfasts at the resort.
Call the church office for your spot today
or Click here to register
Sunday
October 2
Church Goal
5,000
Hotdog Supper
5:00pm
Mission Study
6:00pm
CONCERT
Larry Barrett
September 18
6:00pm
Fellowship Hall
September 25, 2016
Women's Get away...
Contact
Judy Daniels
to sign up
492-5444
November 5-6, 2016
Click for more information
Ministers
Entire Congregation
Intentional Interim Minister
[email protected]
ext. 23
Rev. Mike Poole
Minister of Music and Worship
[email protected]
ext. 24
Rev. Parke Deans
Church Organist
Mr. Edward Eller
Church Pianist
Mrs. Rose Payne
Church Secretary
[email protected]
ext. 32
Mrs. Trina Vickers
A church with a world mission and a world program in association with the Lebanon Baptist
Association, Baptist General Association of Virginia, Southern Baptist Convention, Cooperative
Baptist Fellowship, and Baptist World Alliance.
Church office hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: 276/628-8126
PRAYER LINE: extension 42, FAX: 276/628-5743
WEB Site: WWW.ABINGDONBAPTIST.ORG