THE CRIER AUGUST 1, 2018

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1 DIAMONDHEAD COMMUNITY CHURCH 5301 Diamondhead Circle Diamondhead MS Church Office Follow us on Facebook. DIAMONDHEAD COMMUNITY CHURCH GATHER, GROW AND GO IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST APRIL 1, 2018 THE CRIER AUGUST 1, 2018

2 Have You Memorized His Word Lately? Have you ever memorized the lyrics to your favorite song? Have you ever memorized the lyrics to five of your favorite songs? Have you ever memorized your favorite Bible verse? Have you ever memorized five of your favorite Bible verses? I recently heard a story about a retired missionary, who memorized the entire New Testament. In his later years, he spent his days in downtown Chicago, going from office building to office building. He would ask the secretary if he could have five minutes with the boss to discuss a personal matter. Frequently he would be ushered into executive s office, where he would say, I only have five minutes, but I would like to ask you did you read your Bible before you came to work this morning? The boss would usually look at him as if he were crazy and say, No. The missionary would smile and answer, Sir, you sure missed a blessing, didn t you? I d like to share with you what God spoke about to me this morning. The missionary would open a New Testament, hand it to the boss and say, Let s start right here. Then the missionary would sit back and start quoting the scripture word for word. Most people listened in amazement. After five minutes, the missionary would say, My time s up and I ve got to go. Wasn t that a blessing? On many occasions the businessman would ask him to stay longer, and they would talk. This missionary led many to make a profession of faith in Jesus Christ all over Chicago because God s word dwelled in his heart. In Psalm 119:11, the psalmist writes, I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Brothers and sisters in Christ, God has created us with an amazing ability to remember. We have the ability. We just need the desire to read and memorize His word. I would like for each of us to pray that the Holy Spirt will drive a passion for His word deep into our hearts. Also, I would like each of us to commit to learning five verses in the month of August, maybe even more. Through God s grace I am convinced that we can achieve this goal and more. Grace and peace, Jason Attention Parents of Pre-Schoolers Our Little School is taking early registrations for the 2018/2019 school term. After the 2018 Summer break, Little School opens on the Tuesday after Labor Day. School hours are 9 a.m. Noon, Monday through Friday. The 3-year olds attend on Tuesday and Thursday and the 4-year olds attend Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Registration forms and more information is available in the church office or by calling Little School uses the Mississippi Early Learning Guidelines: A complete curriculum for 3 & 4 year olds published by Mississippi State University.

3 AUGUST 2 Madison Deem 2 Laura Deese 4 Sylvia Corban 4 Carol Sue Guilmino 5 Grant Cullom 6 Destanie Evans 6 Diane Gustafson 6 Lana Lingsch 6 Fred Lowe 7 Jim Sweetman 7 Marty Zavatchan 8 Jim English 9 Dean Farrow 10 Landon Ritchie 10 Amy Swint 11 Sam Lopez 14 Rachel Coker 15 Jeanne Bluett 15 Carrie Perkins 15 Mary Alice Sierveld 22 Faith Lee 17 Greyson Ladner 22 Layla Ventura 17 Mike Reso 23 Carlene Daboval 17 Dan Seliga 24 Julie Davis 18 Mary Armstrong 27 Heidi Byrd 18 Hugh Burney 27 Rudy Lucas 20 Jase Edwards 28 Betty McCabe 20 John Farley 28 Micheal Nelson 20 Mary Harrington 30 Jack Hensley 20 Frank Manchester 30 Phil Ramseyer 22 Chris Lanier 31 Kim Case Rob and Barb Knapstein August 4, 1991 Lloyd and Audrey Ramirez August 8, 1983 Rudy and Monta Lucas August 9, 1977 Dan and Marilyn Sloan August 10, 1963 Frank and Lenita Cuervo August 17, 1986 Bill and Kelly Corbin August 23, 2003 Scott and Brittany Brewer August 26, 1995 We are pleased to welcome Laura Deese to the Diamondhead Community Church staff as the new Administrative Secretary beginning August 1, Laura is no stranger to the office as she also serves as Church Treasurer. Laura s address: dcc@cableone.net Church Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm; Friday 9:00am-Noon As we say welcome to Laura, we extend a huge Thank You to Myra Zavatchan for her 15 years of dedicated service to the church as Administrative Secretary. Sunday, August 26th at 5:00 pm If you feel that Diamondhead Community Church is a place where you would like to put down roots and become more fully involved in the life of the church, you are welcome to attend our New Members Class. Those who attend the class and choose to join will be received into the membership of the church during the 10:00 am worship service on Sunday, September 9th. During the class, you will have the opportunity to learn about our church and our tradition, and form bonds with others who have decided to move into membership as well. If you would like to join us for the class, please RSVP by Monday, August 20th by calling the church office at We will have refreshments and childcare will be available upon request. When calling to RSVP for the class, please indicate if you will need childcare. Also, if you are unable to make it to the August 26th class but are still interested in becoming a member, please give Pastor Jason a call at to schedule an opportunity for him to meet with you.

4 The Mission Project for this year s Vacation Bible School attendees was hoping to purchase at least five bee hives through Heifer International to distribute to improvised families. We are delighted to report that donations from the VBS youth and our congregation has far surpassed the goal and we have received enough donations for Heifer International to distribute 29 + hives! A huge Thank You is extended to everyone for their support in this project! "I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. Psalm. 9:1 Prime Timers (Those 50 & Up) are planning a 7 day cruise to Key West and the Bahamas the week of January 13-20, A sign-up sheet is posted in the fellowship hall. There are cruise prices and information sheets next to the sign up sheets. Come join the fun! Prayer Warriors A small group meets each Wednesday morning from 9-10 a.m. in the sanctuary to pray for those on our Prayer Concerns list. Everyone is welcome to join this Small Group of Prayer Warriors by joining them in the Sanctuary. The Presbyterian Women extend a Heartfelt Thank You to everyone for their donation of School Supplies for CASA of Hancock County. Your donations help to ensure that children under their care are equipped with the supplies for a successful school year. Ladies Save the Date Monday, August 27 The Presbyterian Women s Kick Off Dinner will be held at the church at 6:00pm More details will be forthcoming!

5 DCC LIBRARY NEWS The Diamondhead Community Church Library maintains a collection of media for all ages that provides the opportunity for studying, learning and teaching. It is a resource that supports personal and congregational growth in our Christian faith and living so the members and friends of Diamondhead Community Church continue to foster an environment that seeks to meet the needs of each other. Frederick Buechner TELLING SECRETS a book review by Carol Benzing. Buechner, now over 90 years old is an ordained Presbyterian minister, novelist, and poet with more than 30 fiction and non-fiction books to his credit. A finalist for the Pulitzer, Buechner received the O. Henry Award, the Rosenthal Award, and the Christianity and Literature Belles Lettres Prize and many more. TELLING SECRETS is Buechner s third of five autobiographical memoirs. In this book he opens his personal window for all to see in, even himself. He shares how he coped with family secrets including his father s suicide, his mother s particularities, his brother s behaviors and his daughter s struggle with anorexia. Buechner does not refer to his family s experiences as stories, because he admits he does not really know their stories. He can only relate what part he played in their secrets and how peace eluded him. Shelved in the Section: Biography, TELLING SECRETS gives permission to examine and probe our own family secrets, but admonishes us to listen to God s commission to save ourselves and use our experiences to enrich others. The Library Book Cart stationed at the main entrance offers a variety of books available for Speedy Checkout. COMING in OCTOBER a Fall Book Event. Before and after each church service books for every member of the family will be available for a donation. Proceeds are designated for purchasing bookshelves for your Library. New on the shelves: Elijah and Jonah Lindsey have donated CARS, TRUCKS, PLANES, AND TRAINS, PAWsome SONGS, LITTLE PINK PUP, CARS IN COLOR, A DAY ON THE FARM and GOOD NIGHT, GORILLA to the WEE Library. Christian Benzing presented the Children s Library with the following books: SHADOW, WILD LIFE, HERO, WOODS RUNNER, HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER S STONE AND MAGIC TREE HOUSE #31 SUMMER OF THE SEA SERPENT. Please consider donating new or gently read books to your DCC Library or for the Fall Book Event. So your gift can be acknowledged, attach a note with your name to the media. For questions concerning donations, contact Carol Benzing at Update from Treasurer, Laura Deese DCC June 2018 Financial Update: 2018 FINANCIAL REPORT FROM THE TREASURER June Our offering to DCC is a vital part of our response to God and God s Word. It helps us connect our adoration for God with our life of discipleship. The offering is a token and symbol of our desire to devote our whole selves to God s service in response to God s faithfulness to us. THE DEADLINE FOR THE SEPTEMBER 2018 CRIER IS: AUGUST 20, 2018 J U S T G IVE ME THE WHO, W H A T, WHE N, WH ER E AN D H OW F OR AN Y THI NG YOU W A NT PU BLIS HE D, A N D I WILL P UBLIS H TH E AR TI CLE FOR Y OU. NEWSL E TT ER A RTI CL ES S UBMISSI O N S TO D I AN N E B O AN DP BOAN@LI V E. COM Year to Date Actual Budget Actual Budget Income $24,984 $28,583 $151,372 $154,050 Expense $28,455 $26,925 $149,824 $151,854 Bud. Bal. ($3,471) $1,659 $1,548 $2,196

6 DCC LIBRARY NEWS The Diamondhead Community Church Library maintains a collection of media for all ages that provides the opportunity for studying, learning and teaching. It is a resource that supports personal and congregational growth in our Christian faith and living so the members and friends of Diamondhead Community Church continue to foster an environment that seeks to meet the needs of each other. Frederick Buechner TELLING SECRETS a book review by Carol Benzing. Buechner, now over 90 years old is an ordained Presbyterian minister, novelist, and poet with more than 30 fiction and non-fiction books to his credit. A finalist for the Pulitzer, Buechner received the O. Henry Award, the Rosenthal Award, and the Christianity and Literature Belles Lettres Prize and many more. TELLING SECRETS is Buechner s third of five autobiographical memoirs. In this book he opens his personal window for all to see in, even himself. He shares how he coped with family secrets including his father s suicide, his mother s particularities, his brother s behaviors and his daughter s struggle with anorexia. Buechner does not refer to his family s experiences as stories, because he admits he does not really know their stories. He can only relate what part he played in their secrets and how peace eluded him. Shelved in the Section: Biography, TELLING SECRETS gives permission to examine and probe our own family secrets, but admonishes us to listen to God s commission to save ourselves and use our experiences to enrich others. The Library Book Cart stationed at the main entrance offers a variety of books available for Speedy Checkout. COMING in OCTOBER a Fall Book Event. Before and after each church service books for every member of the family will be available for a donation. Proceeds are designated for purchasing bookshelves for your Library. New on the shelves: Elijah and Jonah Lindsey have donated CARS, TRUCKS, PLANES, AND TRAINS, PAWsome SONGS, LITTLE PINK PUP, CARS IN COLOR, A DAY ON THE FARM and GOOD NIGHT, GORILLA to the WEE Library. Christian Benzing presented the Children s Library with the following books: SHADOW, WILD LIFE, HERO, WOODS RUNNER, HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER S STONE AND MAGIC TREE HOUSE #31 SUMMER OF THE SEA SERPENT. Please consider donating new or gently read books to your DCC Library or for the Fall Book Event. So your gift can be acknowledged, attach a note with your name to the media. For questions concerning donations, contact Carol Benzing at Update from Treasurer, Laura Deese DCC June 2018 Financial Update: 2018 FINANCIAL REPORT FROM THE TREASURER June Our offering to DCC is a vital part of our response to God and God s Word. It helps us connect our adoration for God with our life of discipleship. The offering is a token and symbol of our desire to devote our whole selves to God s service in response to God s faithfulness to us. THE DEADLINE FOR THE SEPTEMBER 2018 CRIER IS: AUGUST 20, 2018 J U S T G IVE ME THE WHO, W H A T, WHE N, WH ER E AN D H OW F OR AN Y THI NG YOU W A NT PU BLIS HE D, A N D I WILL P UBLIS H TH E AR TI CLE FOR Y OU. NEWSL E TT ER A RTI CL ES S UBMISSI O N S TO D I AN N E B O AN DP BOAN@LI V E. COM Year to Date Actual Budget Actual Budget Income $24,984 $28,583 $151,372 $154,050 Expense $28,455 $26,925 $149,824 $151,854 Bud. Bal. ($3,471) $1,659 $1,548 $2,196