A publication of the New Hope Baptist Church Senior Adult Ministry. June 2013

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1 The Primetimer A publication of the New Hope Baptist Church Senior Adult Ministry June 2013 MONTH/DATE MEAL PROVIDED BY PROGRAM June 13 th Members Rev. Mike Linch, Pastor of North Star Baptist July 11 th Church Independence Day August 8 th Members Missions John Conrad September 12 th Church Nancy Grace October 10 th Members Pete from Fayette Senior Services November 14 th Church Veteran s Day Charles Kennedy December 19 th Members Pay Christmas Party Thank you Pastor Rhys for a challenging word during our May luncheon and thank you Senior Adults for a great attendance. What a wonderful surprise to hear Hugh and the boys sing I Have Seen the Light! The June luncheon will be on Thursday, June 13 th at 11:00. The meal will be a covered dish with the church providing the meat. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Mike Linch, Pastor of North Star Baptist Church

2 Library News Summer Reading Club will be June 10 Aug 1 Summer Hours (6/10 8/1) Sunday 9 AM 12:30 PM Monday Thursday 10 AM 2 PM FROM THE MEDIA CENTER Sign your grandchild up and share the joys of reading with them. They will win prizes for the number of hours they spend reading (or being read to) this summer. SUNDAY SCHOOL EMPHASIS DECLARE.DISCIPLE.DO (provided by Wendell Banks) DO IT HIS WAY Most of us have been to seminars, training classes, and pep rallies over the years teaching and challenging us to reach people for Jesus Christ. BUT, how did HE do it? You have heard and read it a hundred plus times, He selected a small group of men (Sunday School) and taught and trained them for three (3) years. This approach is thoroughly presented in a small book that I read many years ago, THE MASTER PLAN OF EVANGELISM, by Robert E. Coleman. Dr. Coleman states, It all started by Jesus calling a few men to follow Him. His concern was not with programs to reach the multitudes, but with men whom the multitudes would follow. Remarkable as it may seem, Jesus started to gather these men before he ever organized an evangelistic campaign or ever preached a sermon in public. Men were to be His method of winning the world to God." (Page 21) Perhaps, we should go back to the Gospels and observe how Christ did it!! Senior Adult Classes Class Enrollment Average Attendance 4/28 5/26 Fowler 10 6 Woodcock Card Sexton/Riccardi Reeves McCleery Nixon 17 7 Harrell

3 BILL GLASS PRISON MINISTRY UPDATE (by Tommy Carroll) Bill Glass prison ministry report for Perry Day of Champions Total number of teammates Total number of inmates Total number of decisions Total number of salvations Total number of other decisions God is so great: Thank you Lord, for the 213 first time decisions that were made to accept you as their Lord and Savior. If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please contact Gordon MacFarlane, Tommy Carroll or Larry Reeves. Upcoming events in Georgia: Augusta Sept. 5 th thru the 7 th - deadline for registration August 14, 2013 Atlanta Oct. 3 rd thru 5 th - deadline for registration Sept. 4, 2013 (Editor s note: The following story originated with Verna Law of Rivers of Praise Ministries who partners with Bill Glass Champions for Life ministries. It comes by way of Gordon MacFarlane and Tommy Carroll) Jennifer Allison participated in Bill Glass Ministry Day of Champions for the first time on May 11. This is her story. Imagine waking up one day and never seeing any of your friends or family again for the rest of your life. Imagine never holding and loving on your children or even knowing where they are. Imagine physical wounds so deep and numerous that your entire body is a canvas of brutal scars. These are just a few of the real life stories I experienced while visiting inmates at Pulaski State Prison. I was both nervous and excited to volunteer with a prison ministry for the first time. I felt I could possibly relate to inmates there so I decided to go. See, I was sexually abused and raped as a child. I know hurt, anger, and rejection. I had also been addicted to serious drugs and alcohol for 10 years of my life, so I know about making bad decisions. It is only by the grace of God that I'm alive and not in prison myself. So because God had brought me on a journey of surrender, obedience and blessing, I wanted to tell others that there was hope and forgiveness for them too. But I definitely didn't expect the life-changing impact visiting these inmates would have on ME as well. Before arriving at the prison, I asked God to lead me to the ones who were hurting the most, or had hurt others the most. Well, God answered my prayers. After some good old rock n' roll led by Verna Law, and an incredible testimony shared by Kevin Cross, the inmates were told if they wanted to learn more they could speak with any of the volunteers there. We had been given some printed materials that made leading a discussion with them very easy to do

4 I had the privilege of speaking with 10 different women. They seemed desperate for someone to talk to since the rest of the world had shunned them completely. Most of them were ready to surrender to Christ for the first time or recommit their lives. It was amazing! After getting back home, I could not stop thinking about these women or the children they could no longer hold. I did some research to see if I could learn more about them. It turns out that I had prayed with women who had committed murder and multiple counts of child abuse and molestation. After reading the details of their crimes and life sentences, I began to weep uncontrollably for the next several hours. See, I knew I had been forgiven of a lot. But when I realized how much God was forgiving them for, my understanding of the depth of God's mercy and love became completely overwhelming. To look in the eyes of someone who had nothing to live for and say, "There's hope," was beyond words. To encourage someone who had not been visited by friends or family in 10 years and tell them, "God loves you," was beyond anything I can describe. You don't have to be a theologian or a PhD Counselor to share the message of Christ with people like this. Many of them are desperate to hear a message of hope and forgiveness. We just need to take it to them. In dependence on Him, Verna You may not be able to go, but you can be on mission this summer by praying for those who do go. Jordan Mission Trip Sat. June 8 Sat. June 15, 2013 Zimbabwe Mission Trip Thurs. June 20 Mon. July 1, 2013 Wales Mission Trip Sunday, June 30 July 10, 2013 Thailand Mission Trip Wed. July 3 Mon. July 15, 2013 Israel Mission Trip - September 2013 Japan Mission Trip - Mon. Nov. 4 Fri. Nov. 15, 2013 If you d like more information on any of these trips, contact Marion Ferencz marionf@newhopebc.org - 4 -

5 Trips planned for Fox Theatre Backstage Tour July 29 th Leave Church at 9 AM Return at approx.. 4 PM We will tour 10 different areas of this much loved historical theatre, including the Egyptian Ballroom and the famous Mighty Mo Organ. $25 per person - Lunch at Cheesecake Factory is not included Limited Seating so sign up early ~ $10 deposit to hold your seat Balance due by July 7 th Contact Diane Nichols or dianen46@bellsouth.net Explorations In Antiquity Center Tour and Biblical Meal Sept. 10 th Leave church 9 AM & Return at approx.. 5 PM Fullscale Archaeological Replicas, Life of the Shepherd, Life of the Farmer, Life of the Village, Ancient Roman Theater, Multi-Media Presentations, Expanding Biblical Life Artifacts Gallery, to name a few areas we will cover on this tour. A Biblical Meal is included an authentic 15 dish Last Supper meal $40 per person Limited Seating so sign up early~ $10 deposit to hold your seat Balance due by Sept. 4 th Contact Diane Nichols or dianen46@bellsouth.net October Mercier Apple Orchard Tour + Town of Blue Ridge (est. $50 includes Village Restaurant) December Christmas Tour of Georgia Governor s Mansion + Lunch Early February 2014 Winter Adventure to Denver & Breckenridge Colorado (flying then SUV s) THE LINE CREEK BAPTIST TRIP TO BRANSON IS FULL! THANK YOU FOR YOUR RESPONSE. Call or Diane Nichols at or or dianen46@bellsouth.net - 5 -

6 AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS (Note: Your insurance compay may provide a 10% discount for completing this class) TUESDAY, JULY 9 TH 8:30 to 3:00 Room A100 (basement of A building) Cost including lunch: AARP Members: $20.00 Non AARP Member: $22.00 In order to make sure you have a seat and to make sure you get a meal, YOU MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE. Payment with CASH ONLY will be due when you arrive at the event. Contact Alycia and Fred Phillips to sign up at: Phone: (770) Matthew 19:14 (HCSB) 14 Then Jesus said, Leave the children alone, and don t try to keep them from coming to Me, because the kingdom of heaven is made up of people like this. Want to be a part of changing a kid s life? Help Send a Kid to Camp! July 8-12, 2013 any amount would be appreciated Camp Rainbow for Preschoolers 4 s thru K-5 = $70 Kids Place Camp for 1 st 3 rd graders = $80 CentriKid for 4 th 6 th graders = $275 (to Anderson, SC) When you make a donation, mark your envelope and/or check with the words Children s Camp Scholarship. You can drop it off at the Welcome Center on Sunday morning, put it in the regular offering plate, drop it off at the church office, or mail it to: New Hope Baptist Church Attn: Children s Ministry 551 New Hope Road Fayetteville, GA

7 ~~In Memoriam~~ DOUG WALKER, cousin of JIMMY WALKER (Pam, Faith Angel & Savannah). May 22, VERNON BRINSON, father of DAVID BRINSON (Judy). May 22, 2013 VIVIAN HOLLENBECK, mother of DEBBY TICKNER (Jerry & Chad). In Valdosta, GA. May 19, 2013 JOSEPH WOODY BUTLER, JR., father of GARY BUTLER (Julie, Anna, Michael & Emily). In Macon, GA. May 7, 2013 HERSHEL MILLSAPS, father of DEANNA AMMONS (Lanie Vandenburgh). In Gastonia, NC. May 7, 2013 TOMMY CHUPP, brother-in-law of CECIL McGUIRE (Bobbie). May 7, 2013 GWENDOLYN MEREDITH, grandmother of MEGAN PLINE (Bradley). In Jackson, GA. May 7, 2013 RALPH DUTTON, father of RON DUTTON (Nancy, Lance & Brent). In Blue Earth, MN. May 1, 2013 FRANKIE PENNY, father of GINGER NOEL (Joe, Annie, Joey & Jack). In Beulaville, NC. May 3, 2013 RALPH BETHEA, son of DONNIE WOOD. In Carrollton, GA. April 20, 2013 Volunteers Needed! If you are looking for a fun and friendly environment and would like an opportunity to help the community, become a volunteer! We currently have openings in the following positions: Meals on Wheels Drivers Ultimate Cafe Assistant Tranquility Garden Front Desk/Reception-Peachtree City STAR Program Assistant If you are interested in volunteering for any of these positions, please contact Amy Epperson at ext. 102 or stop by the front desk in Fayetteville or Peachtree City to pick up an application