The Unity Baptist Church. The Con versation. Understanding Other Beliefs

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1 The Con versation THE CONVERSATION The Unity Baptist Church VOLUME 18, NUMBER 9 UNITY BAPTIST CHURCH RICHMOND, KENTUCKY, 2010 BEGINS SUNDAY 5 GRADES 1-5 CHILDREN WILL BE DISMISSED FOLLOWING THE MORNING WORSHIP OPENING SERVICE TO THEIR TIME OF WORSHIP TOGETHER Don t miss this opportunity to grow in Understanding Other Beliefs Unity Baptist Church Tuesday, September 21 6:30-9:00 PM Invite others to join you in this opportunity to discover more about what others believe and why they believe it. Led by the Staff of the Are Your Ready For A Get Away? Don t Forget The Women s Retreat September 9-12 To Gatlinburg, TN Bible Study, Fellowship, Shopping and more!

2 PAGE 2 THE CONVERSATION VOLUME 18, NUMBER 7 YÜÉÅ bâü ctáàéü Dr. D. L. Brewer Is it important to attend church each week? The scripture is clear in answer to the question. The Bible tells us we need to attend church so we can worship God with other believers and be taught His Word for our spiritual growth (Acts 2:42; Hebrews 10:25). Church is the place where believers can love one another (1 John 4:12), encourage one another (Hebrews 3:13), spur one another (Hebrews 10:24), serve one another (Galatians 5:13), instruct one another (Romans 15:14), honor one another (Romans 12:10), and be kind and compassionate to one another (Ephesians 4:32). When a person trusts Jesus Christ for salvation, he or she is made a member of the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27). For a church body to function properly, all of its body parts need to be present (1 Corinthians 12:14-20). Likewise, a believer will never reach full spiritual maturity without the assistance and encouragement of other believers (1 Corinthians 12:21-26). For these reasons, church attendance, participation, and fellowship should be regular habits of a believer's life. Weekly church attendance is in no sense required for believers, but someone who belongs to Christ should have a desire to worship God, receive His Word, and fellowship with other believers. You are missed when you don t join us for worship and while we realize there are many times when circumstances may prevent us from being together with others of our family in a worship experience, we should also realize the importance in our own life of being with those who love and care about us. I hope that you will plan to be with us each week during September as we, together, offer our gift of worship to God.. Not only that, I hope that you will be faithful in inviting others to join with you in the worship experience. Pastor Dennis Brewer cell phone number church phone DEACONS FOR Our Nominating Committee is also in the process of filling positions that are important to our entire church family. If you would like to be involved in the ministry of your church, we have a place for you. Just let Fred Dodd, Chair of the Nominating Committee, know about your interest and areas in which you would be willing to help. Are You Involved? Several have taken the challenge of setting aside 40 days for prayer, witnessing, reading their Bible, meditating and inviting others to join us in worship. It s not too late to get involved. Just set aside a start date and then, for 40 days, and spend time each day drawing closer to God through personal spiritual growth and ministry to others. You will be amazed at the difference it will make in your life. GLEN RENFRO DO YOU RECEIVE OUR PASTOR S DAILY DEVOTIONAL? SHARE YOUR ADDRESS AND YOU WILL BE ADDED TO THE DAILY MAIL- ING LIST TO RECEIVE DEVOTIONALS AND PRAYER CONCERN UPDATES AS WELL AS CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS. ART TURNER

3 BIRTHDAYS 1 Nicole Howard 1 Sheramy Bailey 2 Estelle Gabbard 4 David Arms 5 Khristy Willis 5 James Masterson 6 Tyler Keene 8 Laura Castorina 8 Keaton Hub 9 Teresa Buckley 9 Paul Carter 10 Sarah Cecil 10 Sherri Wilson 12 Travis Taulbee 13 Drew Wilson 16 Charles Long 16 Sonny Whitaker 17 Thomas Bugbee 18 Lisa Morgan Ford 18 Connie Melson 18 Kelli Mullins 19 Neal May 19 Pat Raper 20 Heather McCale Kidd 21 Zack Kelley 21 Ann Meadors 21 Rodney Whitaker 22 Barbara Nichols 22 Rusty Pennington 23 Leroy Storm 23 Scarlet Whitaker 24 Dawn Damron 24 Christopher Lowery 25 Miranda Colley 25 Austin Padgett 26 Karen Cecil 26 Becky Horne 27 Jeff Jones 29 John Puckett Feel like pulling your hair out? Some of us already have. Join us for the Men s SECOND SATURDAY FELLOWSHIP Ryan's Restaurant Saturday, September 11 8:00 AM Invite a friend and bring your son along with you. Join us Each Sunday at 5:00 PM to be involved in a rewarding and unique ministry Each Wednesday For Our Children At 6:00 PM TeamKID A time of learning and fun for grades 1-5 ANNIVERSARIES In His Hands 9 Kevin & Nanette Hub 14 Paul & Cynthia Carter 19 Jim & Beverly Chadwell If there are corrections that should be made to our Birthday and anniversary list please contact the church office. A program of music, movement and learning for ages 3 months through Kindergarten. A Parent or Grandparent is encouraged to attend along with the child.

4 SERVING THIS MONTH SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS (PSALM 100:2A) DATE USHERS AM NURSERY CHILDREN S WORSHIP PM NURSERY GREETERS 5 Fred Dodd Sean Brewer Art Turner Vernon Lamb Ballard Harris Charles Long Judy Barker Sheila Brooks Holly Long Lois Morgan Janie Jordan K & Clayberta Gamble Sean & Shannon Brewer 12 Fred Dodd David Musick Andy Anderson Bill Barker K Gamble Jamie Moscrip Judy Dodd Linda Renfro Tammy Simpson Brenda Lamb Peggy Weston Jamie & Jennifer Moscrip Andy & Juanita Anderson 19 Fred Dodd Paul Carter David Snyder Tom Bugbee Duard Hamm Rodger Mason Kathy Robinson Stacy Taulbee Cynthia Carter Katie Wilson Sherri Wilson Mike & Sheila Brooks Dave & Melanie Musick 26 Youth Louise Ball Amanda Renfro Sherri Wilson Jennifer Moscrip Lucille Brewer Geneva Doolin Art & Hazel Turner OCTOBER 3 Fred Dodd Sean Brewer Art Turner Vernon Lamb Ballard Harris Charles Long Judy Barker Sheila Brooks Holly Long Lois Morgan Janie Jordan Rodger & Robin Mason Fred & Judy Dodd IN THE EVENT YOU ARE UNABLE TO SERVE ON THE SUNDAY WHICH YOU HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED, PLEASE MAKE AN EFFORT TO RESCHEDULE WITH OTHERS WHO ARE ON THE LIST. IN THE EVENT YOU ARE NOT SUCCESSFUL, CONTACT SHERRI WILSON FOR A REPLACEMENT. Music Notes The Unity Choir has begun their practice for the Christmas Cantata each Sunday Evening at 7:00 PM.. You are invited and welcome to join with them as they prepare for our Annual Easter Cantata. If you need additional information speak with Tami Bugbee Or Debbie Vescio. Casting Crowns Casting Crowns will be performing on Sept 23 (Thursday) in Louisville at 7:00, at expo center. A sign-up sheet is on the bulleting board for those who may like to attend the concert. Group ticket prices are $16 as compared to $27 individually.

5 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. (1 Corinthians 10:24-26) It is hard to believe that summer is over and the youth are back in school. We had a great summer and God blessed us with some wonderful weather for our events. I will tell you that I was very pleased with youth attendance during summer classes and activities. Here is a brief summary of summer activities; mission trip/cedarpoint, three local work days with great attendance, three pool party s picnics, ICHTHUS, bonfire and picnic, water blast picnic, and the dreaded lock-in. The Lord gave us great weather for all events, not one was hampered by rain or other inclement weather. We were really able to enjoy the renovated youth room during the lock-in as we watched a movie in there for the first time. It s been a long process but the room is nearly complete with just a few minor things to finish up. If you have not been down there lately you need to check it out. We have been blessed to have so much support in renovating this area. With school in session and the number of school activities our youth are involved in we are encouraging them to remain faithful in attendance. School activities are conflicting with some for Wednesday classes and weekend activities but we will plan several activities the best we can. Some things we are looking at for the fall are the Creation Museum, a canoe trip on the Elkhorn in Frankfort, an EKU football game and the Mystery Dinner Theatre. The last few weeks we have been studying the sacred and precious reality of human life and the tragic consequences of abortion, war and destructive behavior. We know as Genesis tells us that we were created in the image of God but the fall left us impaired when we think of the moral attributes and the power of reason and will. We need to continue to grow in our relationship with our Lord and Savior and we do that through continued study of His word, prayer and worship. We are encouraging daily Bible reading, church attendance and accountability partners. We know that as Paul wrote in Romans 7:18 that even after we develop a relationship with God that we do not lead perfect lives, I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. Our lives are challenged with sin all around us and with our sinful nature we have to be continually on guard and working to grow more like Him. We are currently doing a study of the Gospel of John on Sunday nights. During the summer we did not do the nursing home ministry, the activities director had surgery which prevented us from going there. We have resumed that on one Wednesday night a month. We will again ask for help from the congregation in this ministry as we find ways to get everyone involved. Examples will be providing pumpkins to paint and decorations to cover doors at the nursing home. I will update you more on that later. Saturday, November 20 You want to put on your calendar the first Unity Youth Mystery Dinner. Our youth will be presenting a drama and dinner for you and your guests. I will provide more details in the near future but you want to get this on your calendar. (See below). Wrangle at Red Mountain Ranch A right lively crew heads out west to a real dude ranch. They are seeking to hash out their differences by living a cowboy s life and reenacting scenes from the Old West. Just as hope appears, several scalawags are caught lyin like a rug. One pilgrim retaliates by taking out the worst scoundrel of all. Who dun it? Why? And how d he or she pull it off? Blessings! John Youth Notes JOHN SMOOT, YOUTH MINISTER Rice Bowls Project Begins Sunday, September, 12 and sponsored by our Children s Ministry with Sherri Wilson Directing. You Will have an opportunity to participate.

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7 Parcel s Page IN LOVING MEMORY OF UNITY S, ASSOCIATE PASTOR, PARCEL FLANNERY Perfect Girl? Manny was almost 29 years old. Most of his friends had already gotten married, and Manny just bounced from one relationship to the next. Finally a friend asked him, "What's the matter, are you looking for the perfect woman? Are you THAT particular? Can't you find anyone who suits you?" "No," Manny replied. "I meet a lot of nice girls, but as soon as I bring them home to meet my parents, my mother doesn't like them. So I keep on looking!" "Listen," his friend suggested, "Why don't you find a girl who's just like your dear ole Mother?" Many weeks past before Manny and his friend got together again. 10. Your idea of weight lifting is standing up. 11. Your address book has mostly names that start with Dr. 12. The pharmacist has become your new best friend. 13. Getting "lucky" means you remember where you left your car in the parking lot. 14. The twinkle in your eye is merely a reflection from the sun on your bifocals. 15. It takes twice as long -- to look half as good. 16. Everything hurts, and what doesn't hurt -- doesn't work. 17. You sink your teeth into a steak -- and they stay there. 18. You wonder how you could be over the hill when you don't even remember being on top of it. 19. You have more hair in your ears and nose than on your head. 20. More than half of this list pertains to YOU! What is 3 times 3? "So Manny. Did you find the perfect girl yet. One that's just like your Mother?" Manny shrugged his shoulders, "Yes I found one just like Mom. My mother loved her, they became great friends." "Excellent!!! So,... Are you and this girl engaged, yet?" "I'm afraid not. My Father can't stand her!" You Know You Are Getting Older When.. 1. You and your teeth don't sleep together. 2. You try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and discover you aren't wearing any. 3. At the breakfast table you hear snap, crackle, pop and you're not eating cereal. 4. Your back goes out but you stay home. 5. It takes two tries to get up from the couch. 6. Your idea of a night out is sitting on the patio. 7. You say something to your kids that your mother said to you, and you always hated it. 8. All you want for your birthday is to not be reminded of your age. 9. You step off a curb and look down one more time to make sure the street is still there. The doctor was administering a memory test to three old gentlemen. He asked, "What is 3 times 3?" The first old man replies, "One hundred and fifty six." The doctor turns to the second old man. "What's 3 times 3?" The second old man says, "Tuesday." The doctor then turns his attention to the third old man and asks him the same question; 'how much is 3 times 3?' The third old man answers, "Nine!." "And just how did you arrive at that answer?" the doctor asks. The third old man says, "Oh, that's easy, doc! I just subtracted Tuesday from 156 and I got nine." If you have items for Parcel s Page, them to the pastor at: dennislbrewer@bellsouth.net

8 CHURCH LEADERSHIP Dr. D. L. Brewer, Pastor Marion Turley, Senior Associate Pastor Sam Sowder, Associate Pastor Ollie Jordan, Minister of Music John Smoot, Minister to Youth Becky Bryant, Secretary Tim Bryant, Custodian Laura McGhee, Financial Secretary Fred Dodd, Chair of Deacons Bruce Roberts, Chair of Trustees Fred Dodd, Chair of Ushers Tammy Simpson, Clerk Suzette Ball, Treasurer Sherri Wilson, Hands of Praise Director Rhojalia Rhodus, Sound Room Peggy Weston, Media Center Director Rhojalia Rhodus, Sunday School Director Melanie Musick, WMU Director Tom Bugbee, TeamKid Director Sherri Wilson, Extended Session Director Janie Jordan, College & Career Director Paul Carter, Refresh Ministry Director Cynthia Carter, Creative Ministries Director Fred Dodd, Chair Bill Grigsby Art Turner Glen Renfro ACTIVE DEACONS Larry Morgan Tim Simpson Wesley Frazier Charles Long BCM PROGRESSIVE DINNER 13TH FOR RETURNING EKU STUDENTS. JANIE JORDAN, COLLEGE MINISTRY LEADER OF OUR CHURCH WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH OUR NEEDS FOR THAT EVENING FOR UP TO DATE ITEMS OF INTEREST, VISIT OUR CHURCH WEB SITE The Unity Baptist Church 1290 Barnes Mill Road Richmond, Kentucky NonProfit Org US Postage PAID Permit 056 Richmond, KY