What s Happening. Dear Precious Folks, in March?

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1 What s Happening in March? March 3-Youth Sunday March 6 1st Wednesday Night Meal 6:00 PM March 10 Daylight Savings Time begins March 12 Deacons Meeting 7:00 March 15-The Jungle Book, Franklin March 16 Scorecard Training 9:00-3:00 March 17-Spring Fair Planning 4:00 March 17 Associational Spring Singing, 6:00 March 20-1st Day of Spring March 20 XYZ Lunch, Cheddars March Marriage Retreat March 29-Parent s Night Out 6:00-9:00 March 31-VBS Planning 4:00 PM Dear Precious Folks, As I write this letter, my mind is going back over the last few weeks and what God is doing at Scotts Creek. It is a great blessing to see God at work in the midst of his people. Thank Him for all those who have become members. Some have joined by transfer of membership. Some have come by statement of the fact that they are saved and have been baptized. Some have come on profession of faith in Jesus. However they come, it warms my heart. I pray that each of us will reach out and make each one of them feel welcome and get them involved in the work of the Lord. We have had a lot of sickness among us over the last few weeks. We must pray fervently for each person who is facing illness of any kind. Some of our members have faced very serious illness that could be life threatening. God is working miracles in lives. Many have had influenza and other short-term illnesses. Some have gone through surgeries. Please keep on praying for each one. God is the Great Physician. He is able to touch and heal all of our hurts. Please pray for upcoming events. We are looking forward to the marriage retreat that is coming up March 22. We are praying always that the marriage of each of our couples will be strengthened, not only by retreats, but by everything we do as a church. Coming up, we are looking forward to another round of small groups as we engage in 40 Days of Prayer. This will be similar to the 40 Days of Purpose we were engaged in last Fall. I pray that every member will get involved. Spring is coming and we look forward to Easter, the greatest time of our lives. Judy is making plans for a great Women s Banquet. It is just perfect to be a part of God s church. I am involved with plans for a great trip to the Holy Land December 27. This will be an eight-day tour of many of the places where Jesus walked while He was on earth. The cost for this trip is $3, per person. If you are interested in going, please make plans as soon as possible, so that you are included in reservations. Also, you must have an up-to-date Passport. It is a lot of money, but it is worth every penny. Keep on Praying. I Love You, Pastor J. D.

2 Youth & Children s Sunday The youth and children will be conducting the morning service Sunday, March 3 at 11:00 PM. They will be sharing in song, testimony and worship. Please come and support the youth and children. New Family Members Please take the time to make our new family members feel welcome: Calbert & Arlene Christian, Randy & Pat Deitz, Rocky, Tiffany, Brooks and Taylor Deitz, Trevette & Joann Weeks, Shane, Kim, Joshua Williams & James Hinson, Noah Dills by Baptism and Jennifer Owens. First Wednesday Night Meal The hospitality committee will be hosting a spaghetti meal, Wednesday, March 6 starting at 6:00 PM. Please sign the clipboard in the back to let them know how many people are coming. Donations will be taken for the youth. Day Light Savings Time Day Light Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 AM. Be sure to set your clock forward one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night. Decorating for Easter The decorating committee will begin preparing for the Easter season March If you would like to help decorate for Easter, please contact Cathie Hooper for specific times. Monthly Meeting The Deacons will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00 PM. Spring Break Jackson County School s students and teachers will be enjoying spring break March Please be in prayer for safe travel and beautiful weather. The secretary s office will be closed March Children s Outing The children will be traveling to Franklin Friday, March 15 to watch The Jungle Book at the Smoky Mountain Performing Arts Center. The show begins at 7:00 PM. There are several tickets left. Please pay Jake $12.00 for the tickets. Scorecard All children & youth workers plus children and youth Sunday school teachers are asked to attend a one day training session Saturday, March 16 at Barbersville Baptist Church in Waynesville. The time is 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with lunch provided. Please let Jake or Bethany know if you plan to attend. Spring Fair There will be a Spring Fair planning meeting Sunday, March 17 at 4:00 PM. This will be a church wide event and one of the largest events of the year. We will need everyone's help. Please make plans to attend. The Spring Fair will be Saturday, May 18.

3 Associational Spring Singing Our choir will be participating in the Tuckaseigee Baptist Associational Spring Singing Sunday, March 17 at 6:00 PM. We will be hosting Hyatt's Chapel, Liberty Baptist and New Savannah Marriage Retreat The couples that signed up for the Marriage Retreat March will enjoy a two day one night stay at the Hilton s Garden Inn in Pigeon Forge, TN. The guest speakers will be David and Shirley Gallamore. Vacation Bible School Planning Meeting There will be a planning meeting for VBS Sunday, March 31 at 4:00 PM. Please be in prayer for how the Lord would have you serve in this year s VBS. The date of VBS will be July Parent s Night Out The youth will be hosting a Parent s Night Out Friday, March 29 beginning at 6:00 until 9:00. Kids can be dropped off and picked up at the church during that time. Looking Forward to April Sunday, April 21 at 7:00 AM Old Field Cemetery Saturday, April 20 from 10:00 AM 12:00 noon all children and their friends are invited to an Easter Egg Celebration. There will be fun crafts, food and an egg hunt. Bring your basket and come join the fun. Sunday, April 21 after Sunrise Service, Fellowship Hall There will be no Sunday School The young girls will enjoy a evening of fellowship at a God s Little Princess Party Friday, April 5. Easter Morning Service at 11:00 AM One Day An Easter Celebration

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5 1 Cayela Young 2 Betty Arnold 2 Dana Boyer 4 Jamie Hilton 6 Kailee Day 6 Audrey Ward 6 Matt Rogers 8 Jayda Sellers 8 Kay Desomoreaux 9 Dora Caldwell Shane & Kim Williams 1 Joey & Tammy Moody 25 Joe & Donna Riddle 31 March Counters Kevin Monteith Helen Sellers Brenda Bradsher Mrs. Audrey Ward will celebrate her 87th birthday on Wednesday, March 6 & Mrs. Rachel Cagle will celebrate her 90th birthday on Thursday, March 14. Please remember these ladies with a birthday card on their special day. 10 Patsy Karkosky 12 Christi Young 13 Rodney Coggins 13 Heather Broom 14 Rachel Cagle 15 Molly Hawkins 18 Shane Williams 13 Joey Moody 14 Carol Cagle 31 Valerie Jamison March Greeters Chris Sellers & James Rogers Preschool/Children s Workers March 3 Elaine Morgan & Morgan /Stay in Service March 10-Helen Sellers & Carol Cagle/Jay & Bridgette Sellers March 17-Lou Dillard & Cindy Ridley/Tina Jones & Delaney March-24-Chas & Chimene Mathis/Alexis Dills & Shawn Byfield March 31 Laura Buchanan & Mandy Nicolson/Jake & Kaila Day 31 Debbie Hage 31 Jack Woods Deacon of the Month Tim Hawkins War Room: March 3 Mark Jones March 10-Noel Cagle March 17-J.R. & Sherry Rogers March 24-Tim Hawkins March 31-Sandy Shuler March Ushers: Dickie Clayton, Bryan Cooke, Jake Day, Kevin Monteith, James Rogers, Jay Sellers

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