Volume XL, No. 18 The Banner May 3, God Bless Mothers. I thank my God every time I remember you Philippians 1:3

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1 Volume XL, No. 18 The Banner May 3, 2016 God Bless Mothers I thank my God every time I remember you Philippians 1:3 May 8, 2016

2 MAY 8 11:00am Worship Wait First Then See Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 4:7 Rev. Mike Poole NO EVENING SERVICE Greetings from Pastor Mike Poole... Transition Team Update 103 people submitted lists of their prayerful nominations for Transition Team. These lists yielded a hearty supply of potential Transition Team members. Please continue in a prayerful posture throughout the ongoing process of bringing this team together. Sometimes the Lord works in surprising ways to bring about a healthy mix of personalities, gifts and skills. I will bring a more complete status report this coming Sunday. Mother s Day at ABC Recently a spicy, ninety year old woman proudly declared how active she has remained in spite of her age. I reminded her that the biblical woman Sarah delivered a child at 90 and I asked how she might top that. With a twinkle in her eyes, she fired back, I want to have twins! (Scary.) We celebrate Mother s Day with genuine gratitude and enthusiasm. Although it s a fairly recent cultural practice, I m glad it s on the church calendar. After all, motherhood is God s idea and a good one at that. Who can be born without one? Even so, Mother s Day creates quite a quandary for some. How? I ve noticed through the years that people experience Mother s Day with a broad array of emotions, including sadness. For example, what about those who recently lost a mother, or those who were young when their mother died or abandoned them? Still others may have mothers who were far from God s ideal, often evoking bitterness and anger in their children. What about would-be mothers who in God s providence have never been able to conceive or adopt? And what of mothers deeply wounded by prodigal children? (Often, the latter is accompanied by feelings of irrational guilt.) When preparing for Mother s Day, I try to be sensitive to ambivalent and complicated feelings. Please know that whatever the state of your emotions on this day, God s love for you is unwavering. He will never leave you alone. He will always nurture and lead you in paths of righteousness. He knows what s best, even when we do not understand. Whether you re 90 and wanting to have twins or you are a twin, find some ways to celebrate God s idea of motherhood. Visit a cemetery, write down or share a favorite memory, get together with siblings, send cards, or spend some time considering how else you will make this a day of thanksgiving and prayer. NOTE: as my sons treat their mother this Sunday, I will be flying out of Asheville to DeLand, FL to be with mine. I plan to fly from Asheville on Monday and return on Wednesday afternoon. Pastor Mike, IIM By Letter: Rose Ann Jenny Highlands Log Drive Abingdon, VA 24210

3 F.Y.I... Deacon of the Month - May Ken Bailey (c) SUNDAY SCHOOL Attendance for Sunday, May 1: 94 Greeters Upstairs entrance Charles Grogan Jim Hughes Downstairs entrance Peggy Hughes Patricia Hensley Extended Session Workers May 8 Charlene Phelps and Julia Childers Ushers & Greeters 11:00am Co Chairs: Kevin Abel, Larry Payne, Mike Overstreet May Greeters John Berry Janet Berry Jennifer Berry Ushers: Mary Fraysier Kevin Abel Gene Compton Nan Jones Gabe Hoyle Worship Technicians: Bill Klose & Norman Klose Tony Roberts & Thomas Roberts Van Driver: May 8 - John & Judy Daniels (c) Financial Update May 1, 2016 Budget Funds Weekly Requirement $7, Received $10, Year-to-Date Receipts 2015 $124, Year-to-Date Receipts 2016 $133, Gifts... Building Fund To-date $100, The following people have given in memory of Arthur & Evelyn Eller to Organ Fund......Ed & Helen Eller The following people have given in memory of Margaret Moore to Organ Fund...Gerald Moore CHURCH CALENDAR Click to view monthly calendar FRIDAY May 6 SATURDAY May 7 3:00pm Hannah Janson Bridal Shower SUNDAY May 8 ~Mothers Day~ 9:45am Sunday School YAK 11:00am 2:00pm Worship Hearts of Gold Depart for Richmond ~No Evening Service~ MONDAY May 9 WEDNESDAY May 11 5:00pm Wednesday Fellowship Supper Menu: Brown Beans w/onions/hot sauce/chow chow Mixed Greens, Cornbread muffin Assorted Dessert Kids Menu: Hot Dog, Chips 5:30pm M&M (Music & Missions) 6:00pm Worship Chapel 7:00pm Sanctuary Choir THURSDAY May 12 7:00pm Council of Deacons Conference Room FRIDAY May 13 SATURDAY May 14 10:00 Health Fair Parking Lot 2:00pm Afternoon Tea Organ Fund goal: $9, given: $2,675.00

4 Prayer Concerns Hospital: Johnston Memorial Russell Owens Recuperating: Jim Jones (at home) Wayne Goodman (Abingdon Health & Rehab) Doris Umberger (Grace Healthcare) Treatments Continuing/Pending: Kelly Brown, Anna Bell Callahan, Anna Canonico, Nell Clevenger, Judy Ferrell, Denise Gobble, Charles Grogan, Mary Holbrook, Jimmy Hughes, Jr., Raymond Johnson,, Ronda Phillips, Eleanor Rainey, Sue Ray, Sylvia Simmons, Candy Tignor, Martha Tignor, Manuel Townsend. Long Term: Curtis Burkett, Roger Clifton, Paul Jones, Vivian Kite, Bill Munsey Independent Living/Retirement/Assisted Care & Rehab Facilities: John Blankenship, Kathleen Bobinski,, Lydia Collins, Dancey Flanagan, Doris Fleenor, Wayne Goodman, Dot Kelly, Christine Kohr, Janet Lambert, Mae Ledford, Genevive McCall, Jean Moore, Virginia Moore, Joanna Owens, Russell Owens, Martha Patton, Rosa Lee Phelps, Vera Rivera, Howard Smith, Sally Stevens, Doris Umberger, Joyce Wright. Homebound: Sammy Campbell, Patricia Hensley, Mary Hunicutt, Marie James, Jeanette Millsap, Jake Turner, Shirley Turner, Jimmy Repass. Homebound of the Week Dancey Flanagan Harmony Hill Lane Abingdon, VA This week we want to lift up Crystal Dea Patrol Officer Abingdon Police Department Monday, May 9 Sarah Johnson Tuesday, May 10 Patricia Hensley Wednesday, May 11 Curtis Burkett Brian Ely Thursday, May 12 Pat Phillips Wanda Lowe Lauren Morelock Alexandria Gross Friday, May 13 Liz Foster Congratulations to Jim McCall on receiving the For Making a Difference Award at Abingdon Elementary School Thanks to everyone who supported Gabe by donation or in purchasing a tumbler! He was once again the top seller! He received a cash prize of $ making it well worth his effort! Without the support of his church family, this would not have been possible. Thank you! Sheila

5 3 rd Annual Hats On, Hands On For Missions Afternoon Tea Saturday, may 14 th 2pm Booth Fellowship hall Guest Speaker: Amy Duncan Community Outreach Coordinator Office of the Attorney General Our missional partner is Abuse Alternatives Inc., a 501(c)3 organization that provides emergency, temporary shelter and emotional support to victims and survivors of family/ partner/domestic violence who reside in Washington Co., VA; Bristol, TN/VA; and Sullivan Co., TN. We will be collecting hygiene products for their clients. May 14th from -2:00pm Parking Lot Free Screenings Blood Pressure Blood Glucose Testing Sleep Apnea UPCOMING BRIDAL SHOWERS for Jennifer Gobble Saturday, May 21, :00 PM - 5:00 PM Bring a recipe to share with Jennifer Registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond Cookbooks $15 Compiled 1983 Revised 2010 Copies available in the church office VBS June Sunday-Thursday 5:00pm-8:30pm ~NEW-Evening Program~ Thank you to the residents of the Bradley House for making decorations for VBS. Your hard work is greatly appreciated.

6 Ministers Entire Congregation Intentional Interim Minister ext. 23 Rev. Mike Poole Minister of Music and Worship ext. 24 Rev. Parke Deans Church Organist Mr. Edward Eller Church Pianist Mrs. Rose Payne Church Secretary ext. 32 Mrs. Trina Vickers A church with a world mission and a world program in association with the Lebanon Baptist Association, Baptist General Association of Virginia, Southern Baptist Convention, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, and Baptist World Alliance. Church office hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Phone: 276/ PRAYER LINE: extension 42, FAX: 276/ WEB Site: