Know Scripture Learn what the Bible teaches about God, self, sin, salvation, and Satan. Satan s greatest weapon is our ignorance of God s Word.

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1 Liberty Rings Liberty Baptist Church Newsletter April 2019 Greetings in the glorious name of our Lord Jesus Christ! In our recent Sunday evening sermon series, Biblical Truth about Satan, we have examined the nature and activity of this formidable foe. We need to be aware of his methods and be prepared for his attacks. Here are three important lines of defense against Satan. 1. We must rest in God s sovereignty Pastor s Paragraph Pray for God s help Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Literally, we pray deliver us from the evil one. Expect God s help Romans 8:31 If God be for us, who can be against us? 1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. 2. We must remain in God s Word Know Scripture Learn what the Bible teaches about God, self, sin, salvation, and Satan. Satan s greatest weapon is our ignorance of God s Word. Remember Scripture Christ overcame the devil s temptations through specific truths from Scripture, and so can we. 1 John 2:14 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one. Psalms 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. 3. We must submit to God and resist Satan 1 Peter 5:8-9 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Puritan John Gibbon wisely said: Fix your heart upon your true treasure, your fellowship with the Father and his Son Jesus Christ. Flee to God to hide you. Here the tempter cannot reach you. Be much in communion with God, and the devil will have little communication with you. If he does try, he will have little effect (Voices from the Past). Thankful for you, my friends and fellow pilgrims, Pastor Stan Points of Interest 112 Walnut Hill Rd. Bristol, TN VISIT US ONLINE AT Student Ministry Page 2 VBS Page 2 Missions..Page 3 Easter Cantata...Page 3 Raceway Ministries...Page 4 Bulletin Board.Page 5 Calendar & Birthdays Page 6 1

2 Family Sunday First Sunday of Each Month we join in Family Worship with our children We hope you will invite family & friends to join us on Palm Sunday, April 14th during the 8:30 & 11:00 AM Worship Services Our Student Ministry will lead us in a Worship Celebration of Our Risen Lord and Savior Contact information Josh Bowman: (423) Mary Bowman: (423) bgbowman@hotmail.com Facebook- Liberty Baptist Student Ministry Church Office: (423) Resurrection Day Celebration & Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 20th 12:00-2:00 PM Childcare is provided for babies from birth to 1 1/2 years Community Outreach Everyone is invited to attend! - VBS Clinic - First Baptist Church of Blountville HBA Youth Conference at Ridgecrest is Friday April 5th- Sunday, April 7th. Please be in prayer for our 7th - 12th Graders and Leaders that are attending this conference. Thursday, April 18th from 6:00-8:30pm Doors open at 5:45pm Come early so you get check out the rooms and get ideas! Vacation Bible School 2019 Mark your calendars now for Vacation Bible School VBS Kick-Off Saturday June 8th 2-4 PM VBS Week will be Sunday, June 9th - Friday, June 14th for ages 1 1/2-Adult classes. Please mark your calendar to come join for an incredible week! You don't want to miss it!!! VBS Scripture But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:31 VBS MOTTO 2

3 MISSIONS LBC Food Pantry Monday, April 12:30 PM Volunteers arrive at 12:30pm WAY OF THE MASTER Adults, Youth & Kids - 3rd-6th Grade We invite you to join us Tuesday nights at 6:00 pm as we learn to share our faith, make visits, and distribute packets in our community. Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. AMAZING LOVE - EASTER CANTATA EASTER. What a wonderful time of year..a time we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord! Within the heart of every believer is a story of how Christ has redeemed brokenness with transforming grace. Jesus paid the ultimate sacrifice. Through Christ ALONE, we find new life, strength, and hope. Now is the time to join the Choir. We meet each Sunday at 5:30pm in the choir room for a time of practice, worship, and prayer. We d love to see you there! LBC Adult Choir Easter Cantata Sunday, April 21, :30 & 11:00AM Bro. Mark 3

4 LIBERTY BAPTIST & BRISTOL RACEWAY MINISTRIES A SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP For several years, volunteers from Liberty, myself included, have worked with Bristol Raceway Ministries to achieve it's vision To bring Honor and Glory to God by impacting lives through positive change. Even though this partnership is older than a decade, many at our church don't know much about what goes on during race week each year. I hope to change that through this overview of BRM and insight as to how Liberty's volunteer serve within the ministry. HOW DOES LIBERTY SUPPORT BRM? Volunteers from Liberty are involved in almost every aspect of BRM. There are many who get involved by driving golf carts and vans. Others spend time at hospitality tents on race days collecting prayer requests and handing out Bible and tracts. But the way most volunteers from Liberty partner with BRM is through the campground ministry. I help to coordinate the volunteer effort for the hospitality tent at the Drag Strip Campground at the Bristol Motor Speedway. As the name implies, it's located right there on BMS property at the Drag Strip. Over the last few races, dozens of volunteers, including many from our youth group, have given of their time to staff the tent, visit with the campground residents and participate in the race day worship service. WHAT IS THE BRM CAMPGROUND MINISTRY? One of the biggest parts of the ministry of BRM takes place in the campgrounds around Bristol Motor Speedway during race week. By placing tents in the campgrounds BRM strives to help the race fans have a better experience at the race. They hope to share the love of God to everyone they come in contact with and hope to share the gospel of Jesus Christ whenever they can! Bristol Raceway Ministries operates hospitality tents in 15 campgrounds in and around Bristol Motor Speedway. Volunteers staff these tents throughout the week to meet and minister to race fans. Christian literature and light refreshments are available. Prayer requests are also collected from campground residents. Every race week, an interdenominational worship service is hosted by Bristol Raceway Ministries in participating campgrounds around Bristol Motor Speedway. Held the morning of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Race, the hour-long services are lead by worship leaders, musicians and speakers from area churches. Ministry volunteers walk through campgrounds meeting race fans and sharing God's love, hoping to strike up conversions that end with eternal consequences. Along the way, they also collect prayer requests and provide information about worship services, Christian literature and snacks. HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED? I'm glad you asked! There are many ways to become involved in BRM. You can pray. Prayer is always needed for the volunteers, workers and fans! You can pray on your own or attend the pre or post race prayer meeting. Another way to get involved is making and donating cookies or snacks. We hand out lots of snacks at the hospitality tent in the campground as a way to get to know the residents and hopefully as a conversation starter. And of course, you can get involved by working at the racetrack during race week. Serving at the campground is a rewarding experience that I have enjoyed for many years now. Come join me at the Drag Strip campground and help give out coffee and snacks. You might have a conversation with one of the many interesting people from all over the country that come to stay in our neck of the woods for a few days. You'll get to fellowship with other Christians from our area and some from far away as we serve and worship the Lord together. For more information or any questions about Bristol Raceway Ministries, call text or me or Tabitha anytime. We'd love to help you become the newest volunteer with Bristol Raceway Ministries from Liberty Baptist. Matthew Robinson matthew.glenn.robinson@gmail.com Tabitha Robinson tabitha@worththetriptravel.com Bristol Raceway Ministries Opportunity for April 2019 Spring Race (1) PRAY for everyone we will have contact with, for those that volunteer their me that we will have opportunity to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ (2) GIVE we need your cookies, brownies, trail mix or chex mix. Please bag individual servings in zip top bags and bring to the Informa on Desk in the foyer on Wednesday 4/3. (3) VOLUNTEER to staff our tent at the Drag Strip campground. Depending on volunteer response, the tent will be open from 8am - 4pm on Friday 4/5 - Sunday 4/7 (4)WORSHIP at a special service at 9 am on Sunday 4/7 at the hospitality tent at the Drag Strip campground. People who can set up the service, welcome guests, sing or play music are desired. God has richly blessed many of you with the gi s of kindness, hospitality and/or evangelism that you can use for His glory during this event. Please join with us by calling, tex ng or ing me for more informa on! Ma hew Robinson - (423) ma hew.glenn.robinson@gmail.com 4

5 Bulletin Board Next meeting Friday, April 12th 12:00 Noon for anyone that would like to help make Hot Cross Rolls for Shut Ins If you re 50 or older please join us on Saturday April 13th at 12:00 pm in the MPC for a Covered Dish lunch HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! Bill & Peggy Baker Births in the Church Family -Congratulations! Brandon & Shelby Hicks on the birth of their daughter, Parker Audrey Born February 22, 2019 Blessed Great Grandparents: Leonard & Audrey Wilson Matt & Kristen McCoy on the birth of their son, Declan Bryant Born February 27, 2019 Nick & Katelyn Keklak on the birth of their son, Ashe Robert Born March 3, 2019 Blessed Great Grandparents: Jim & Sue Hicks Brad & Nicole Bateman on the birth of their daughter Rose Mae Born March 11, 2019 Blessed Grandparents: Joe & Angie Everhart Ben & Casey Cullins on the birth of their son, Hudson Wesley Born March 17, 2019 Blessed Grandmother Sandy Foster & Blessed Great Grandparents: Fred & Madeline Pendergrass Bristol Race Sunday April 7th We will conduct all Regular Worship Services at 8:30 & 11:00am and 7:00PM and King s Academy 5:45pm No AWANA classes will meet LBC Financial Info YTD Budget Needs: 102,636 YTD Budget Giving: $101,202 YTD Building Fund Giving: $ 8,412 Current Loan Balance: $266, Haven of Rest Service April 7:30 PM Speaker: Roger Daugherty Sunday Fellowship Meal Sunday, April 12:30PM Menu: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Coleslaw, Roll & Dessert $5. Adults $3. Students, 5yrs & Under are Free Secret Church 19: Prayer, Fasting, and the Pursuit of God We will not participate in the live broadcast this year. Please watch for announcement coming in May. If you have any questions please contact JoAnne Hughes 5

6 April 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Mobile Food Pantry HBA Student Conference Race Way Ministry 6 HBA Student Conference Race Way Ministry 7 HBA Student Conference Race Way Ministry CAPS Class 12 Timeless Treasures 12:00 noon 13 Timeless Treasures 12:00 noon 14 Palm Sunday Student Program 8:30 & 11 AM VBS Clinic FB 19 Good Friday 20 Resurrection Celebration 12-2pm 21 EASTER Choir Cantata 8:30 & 11 AM Haven of Rest Gideon Speaker 8:30 & 11 AM Fellowship Meal 12: April 1 April 2 April 3 April 5 April 7 April 8 April 9 April 10 April 11 April 12 April 15 April 17 April 21 April 22 April 23 April 24 April 25 Cheyenne Sams Leah Worley Jared Graham Elizabeth Worley Lily Phillips Linda Cross Teresa Osborne Judy Addison Robert Chappell Larry Quales Helen Slagle Brenda Warren Blake Lunsford Lois Penley Logan Jones Faye Kizer Haley Lunsford Rylee Powers Gail Rishavy Marilyn Nelson India Barrett Cheryl Hanger Erin Powers Ryan Walker Ethan Bowman Madeline Pendergrass April 26 April 27 April 28 April 29 April 30 Amy Barkley Bob Blackwell Hunter Canter Sara Beverly Emma Hughes-Killion Logan Phillips Larry Peery Lisa Brown 6