BAXLEY CHURCH OF GOD BY FAITH 828 U. S. 1, Baxley, GA Pastor Lorenzo M. Baity First Lady Gloria Baity

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1 BAXLEY CHURCH OF GOD BY FAITH 828 U. S. 1, Baxley, GA Pastor Lorenzo M. Baity First Lady Gloria Baity Moderator Devotion Services Welcome Worship in Song Sunday, May 29, 2016 Appointee Deacon Appointee Congregation Tithes, Offering, & Sacrifices Prayer Worship in Song Message Invitation/Alter Call Deacon & Usher Congregation Announcements Benediction ** ** Please Stand We Welcome All Visitors to Baxley COGBF. PLEASE REFRAIN FROM ALL WALKING AND TALKING DURING WORSHIP. PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES! This Program Subject to Change According to the Leading of the Holy Spirit!!! ISAIAH 54:17 (KJV) 17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.

2 SERMON APPLICATION Scripture: Sermon Title: Main Points: What did the Lord say to me during the sermon? What does the Lord want me to do?

3 NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST US SHALL PROSPER This Week at Baxley Church of God by Faith: May 29 - June 4, 2016 Day o f Week Time Activity Sunday 10:30 am 12:00 pm 3:30 pm (2nd Sunday) Sunday School Noon Day Worship Service Worship Service Tuesday 7:00 pm Worship Service Thursday 7:00 pm Worship Service Church Calendar: 1. Pastor and First Lady Baity would like to thank all the servants of God, family and friends that helped make the First Annual Family and Friends Day a great blessing unto the Lord. If you were not able to attend you missed a great celebration. We hope you will be able to bless us with your presence next year. To God Be The Glory! 2. Memorial Day, May 30: Let s remember our Christian brothers and sisters, veterans, fallen soldiers, and their families that made the great sacrifice for our country. However, let s not forget the ultimate sacrifice Jesus Christ made for our souls on the cross. 3. Father s Day, June 19: We hope to see all fathers join us in worship with their family. 4. Ministry Impact Conference, July 14-17: We will keep you posted on any possible worship service changes during the absence of our Pastor and First Lady. 5. November: Let us not only give thanks to God and our Lord and Savior during this time, but for every moment in our lives. 6. December: Let us continue giving thanks and celebrate Jesus Christ s birth. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

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5 GOD S DWELLING PLACE There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain. Revelation 21:4 Read: Revelation 21:1-7 James Oglethorpe ( ) was a British general and member of Parliament who had a vision for a great city. Charged with settling the state of Georgia in North America, he planned the city of Savannah according to that vision. He designed a series of squares, each having a green space and designated areas for churches and shops, with the rest reserved for housing. The visionary thinking of Oglethorpe is seen today in a beautiful, well-organized city that is considered a jewel of the American South. In Revelation 21, John received a vision of a different city the New Jerusalem. What he said of this city was less about its design and more about the character of who was there. When John described our eternal home, he wrote, I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, Look! God s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them (v. 3). And because of who was there God Himself this dwelling place would be notable for what was not there. Quoting from Isaiah 25:8, John wrote, He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death (v. 4). One day, all our sorrow will be replaced by the healing presence of the God of the universe. No more death! Nor will there be any more mourning or crying or pain. All our sorrow will be replaced by the wonderful, healing presence of the God of the universe. This is the home Jesus is preparing for all who turn to Him for forgiveness. Thank You, Father, that Your Son is preparing a place for us to live with You. Thank You that it will be more than just a wonderful place. It is where we will live with You and know You forever. While You prepare a place for us, Lord, prepare us for that place.

6 TWELVE AREAS TO BE TESTED AT THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST How we treat other believers Heb. 6:10; Matt. 10:41-42 How we exercise our authority over Heb. 13:17; James 3:1 others How we use our God-given abilities 1 Cor. 12:4, 11; 2 Tim. 1:6; 1 Pet. 4:10 How we use our money 1 Cor. 16:2; 2 Cor. 9:6-7; 1 Tim. 6:17-19 How we spend our time Ps. 90:12; Eph. 5:16; Col. 4:5; 1 Pet. 1:17 How much we suffer for Jesus Matt. 5:11-12; Mark 10:29-30; Rom. 8:18; 2 Cor. 4:17; 1 Pet. 4:12-13 How we run that particular race which 1 Cor. 9:24; Phil. 2:16; God has chosen for us 3:13-14; Heb. 12:1 How effectively we control the old 1 Cor. 9:25-27 nature (behavior) How many souls we witness to and win Prov. 11:30; Dan. 12:3; to Christ 1 Thess. 2:19-20 How we react to temptation James 1:2-3; Rev. 2:10 How much the doctrine of the Rapture 2 Tim. 4:8-9 means to us How faithful we are to the Word of God Acts 20:26-28; and the flock of God 2 Tim. 4:1-2; 1 Pet. 5:2-4