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1 Return Service Re- Serving Christ... TOGETHER 2017 North Carolina Baptist Rev. David Foster Director of Missions Mrs. Connie Holland Administrative Assistant / Clerk Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 8:30-4:30 Phone: bbadom@embarqmail.com P.O. Box Mercer Road Elizabethtown, NC Non-Profit Organization US POSTAGE PAID Elizabethtown, NC Permit No. 35 OUR CHURCHES: Abbottsburg Beard s Chapel Bethel Bladenboro, First Briar Branch Butters Center Road First Baptist Church Clarkton First Baptist Church of Delco Council Cypress Creek Dublin, First Elizabethtown Faith Friendship Galeed Good News Grace Hickory Grove Lisbon Love Grove New Center Northside Open Door Min. Peace Renacer Richardson Riverside Sandy Grove Second Chance Shady Grove Suggs Grove Tar Heel Union Grove West Bladenboro White Lake White Oak Whites Creek Zion Hill The Blade Volume 15 - Issue 2 April Have Thine own way, Lord! have Thine own way! Thou art the Potter; I am the clay. Mold me and make me after Thy will, While I am waiting, yielded and still. Written by a discouraged missionary, "Have Thine Own Way, Lord" has become an abiding prayer of yielding to the Lord. Her words teach us that we are clay in the Master Potter's hands. Although it may be challenging, when we submit to the Potter's touch,

2 Birthday s & Anniversaries for Our Pastor s and Wives APRIL BIRTHDAYS 2 Mrs. Lee Ann Bryan - Briar Branch 9 Rev. Scott Conner - Riverside 11 Mrs. Lori Barrow - Whites Creek 13 Mrs. Diffy Lewis - White Oak WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES 17 Rev. & Mrs. Dewey Jackson CHURCH ANNIVERSARIES MAY BIRTHDAYS 11 Rev. Buddy Cain - Peace 11 Rev. Darin Andrews - Richardson 13 Mrs. Mary Coley 27 Mrs. Brenda Jackson 31 Rev. Gary McMillan - Friendship WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES 16 Rev. & Mrs. Jimmy Strole Shady Grove 17 Rev. & Mrs. Devon Varnam Tar Heel 18 Rev. & Mrs. Tommy Hunsinger Center Road 22 Rev. & Mrs. Dwight Holland Second Chance 23 Rev. & Mrs. Arthur Smith - Grace 26 Rev. & Mrs. Scott Conner Riverside CHURCH ANNIVERSARIES 7 Rev. Richard Smith Cypress Creek 28 Rev. Lonnie Varnam White Lake JUNE BIRTHDAYS 4 Mrs. Connie Holland BBA / Second Chance 13 Mrs. Beth Andrews - Richardson 16 Rev. Devon Varnam - Tar Heel 18 Mrs. Kay Martin WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES 21 Rev. & Mrs. Jerry Fisher 24 Rev. & Mrs. Ricky Donaldson Northside 30 Rev. & Mrs. Charles Hester Bladenboro First CHURCH ANNIVERSARIES 1 Rev. Jerry Fisher Rev. Darin Andrews Richardson 25 Rev. Randy Andrews Open Door 27 Rev. Arthur Smith Grace PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR PASTORS & CHURCHES GROUP I Briar Branch Rev. Carlton Bryan Faith Rev. Bobby Winebarger Suggs Grove Rev. Walter Hayes White Oak Rev. Danny Lewis First Baptist, Delco Rev. Thomas McClusky GROUP II Beards Chapel Rev. Barry Helms Cypress Creek Rev. Richard Smith Friendship Rev. Gary McMillan Renacer Rev. Cipriano Moreno Riverside Rev. Scott Conner GROUP III Rev. Jerry Fisher Council Rev. Jack Miller Lisbon Rev. Mark Creech Whites Creek Rev. Kincy Barrow Continue Praying for our Churches without Pastors or Interims Bethel, Center Road, Elizabethtown, Love Grove Gifts to Budget (Jan - March) Abbottsburg: $ 0.00 Beards Chapel: $ 0.00 Bethel: $ Bladenboro, First: $ Briar Branch: $ Butters: $ Center Road: $ : $ 0.00 Clarkton, First: $ Council: $ Cypress Creek: $ Delco, First: $ Dublin First: $ 0.00 Elizabethtown: $ 0.00 Faith: $ 0.00 Friendship: $ Galeed: $ 0.00 Good News: $ 0.00 Grace: $ 0.00 Hickory Grove: $ Lisbon: $ 0.00 Love Grove: $ 0.00 New Center: $ 0.00 Northside: $ Open Door Min: $ Peace: $ 0.00 Renacer: $ Richardson: $ Riverside: $ 0.00 Sandy Grove: $ Second Chance: $ 0.00 Shady Grove: $ Suggs Grove: $ Tar Heel: $ The Lake Church $ Union Grove $ 0.00 West Bladenboro: $ White Lake: $ White Oak: $ Whites Creek: $ Zion Hill: $ Misc.: $ Budget Gifts to Date: $ 26, Budget Needs to Date: $ 37, Behind Budget Needs: $ 11,236.55

3 MOST NEEDED ITEMS: (in bold) Canned Fruits Paper Products (paper towels, toilet paper, Kleenex, napkins) Household cleaning products (i.e. bleach, Comet, Lysol spray and wipes, Clorox spray and wipes, Windex, Pinesol, Pledge, Tilex, etc.) Fruit Juice (Apple, Orange, Grape, Cranberry) Laundry Detergent Bottled Water Dry Cereal Spaghetti Sauce Pasta (Spaghetti, Lasagna, Macaroni) Canned Tomatoes (diced, sauce, paste) Pancake Mix and Syrup Soups (All types & condensed) Sugar (Granulated & Brown) Flour Stevia and Splenda Popcorn, Kettle Corn Apple Sauce Fruit Pie Filling (Cherry, Peach) Beverage Mixes (Tea, Tang, Kool-Aid, Lemonade, Cider Mix - All Sugar Free) Vegetable Oil, Shortening, Olive Oil, Pam Cooking Spray, Bakers Choice Canned Sweet Potatoes, Canned Yams Canned Meats (pink salmon, tuna, roast beef, chicken - packed in water) Stuffing Mix Gravy Mixes Hamburger, Chicken, Tuna Helper (all types) Pickles (Sweet & Dill) Refried Beans Hot Chocolate Mix Snack Foods with & without sugar (Fruit Rollups, Fruit Cups, Beef Jerky, Slim Jims, Pepperoni Sticks, Cheese Nips, Pretzels, etc.) Health Snacks (Dried Fruit, Nuts, Raisins, Cranraisins, Trail Mix) Individual Cookie Packs Jello PopTarts Rice Instant Potatoes (scalloped, au gratin, mashed, julienne) Muffin Mixes Bisquick Mix Kidney Beans Baked Beans Pickle Relish Cranberry Sauce Mac & Cheese Corn Meal Jiffy Mixes, Corn Muffin Mix Potatoes Hush Puppy Mix Peanut Butter Jelly, Jams, Preserves (Strawberry is their favorite) Pizza & Pizza Dough Mix Saltine Crackers, Ritz Crackers, Graham Crackers, Nabs Sauces (A-1, Steak, BBQ, Texas Pete, Cheese, Worcestershire, Soy, Teriyaki Sauce, Sweet and Sour) Spices and Seasonings (including Salt & Pepper) Dishwashing detergents Laundry pre-treating products (i.e. Shout, Spray and Wash) Brooms, Mops, Scrub Brushes, Dust Pans Foil and Plastic Wrap SOS Pads Fabric Softener (Dryer Sheets) Sanitary Pads & Tampons Hand Lotion Shampoo Body Wash Soap Hand Sanitizer OTHER NEEDED ITEMS: Brownie & Cookie Mix Canned Vegetables Individual Chef Boyardee cups Nutritional bars Hot Dog Chili Coffee (Regular & Decaf) Coffee Creamer Sweetened Condensed Milk Evaporated Milk Dehydrated Food (powdered milk & eggs, dehydrated meals) Flavorings (Vanilla, etc.) French Fried Onions Honey Ketchup Mustard Oatmeal Parmesan Cheese Plates, Bowls, Plastic Ware, Dixie Cups) Copy/Printer Paper Trash Bags (large & small) Zip-Loc bags (Sandwich, Snack, Quart & Gallon Sizes) Band Aids Rubbing Alcohol/Peroxide Anti-bacterial ointment Razors Shaving Cream/Shaving Gel Dental Floss Hair brushes Deodorant Conditioner Tooth Paste Tooth Brushes Diapers (all sizes) Baby Wipes Bug Repellent Wasp/Hornet Spray Sunblock 30+ Batteries (AA, AAA and D) Disposable Gloves (Non-Latex ONLY) Gift Cards are appreciated for buying perishables and items not received. (i.e. Wal-Mart, Sams Clubs Food Lion, Lowes, Ingles, Piggly Wiggly) We can use all size cans. (family size) Some locations prefer #10 cans Please check for expired food dates. ** Last Day for Drop OFF at the Bladen Bap st Associa on will be Thursday, April 26 at 4:00pm

4 NC Baptist Children s Home Food Roundup... VBS... The Baptist Children s Homes Annual Food Roundup is held every year in the month of April. The goal this year in the BCH is to collect $400,000 in non-perishable food, supplies and gift cards. Hop On Board for VBS. Thursday, April 19th - 6:30-8:30 PM at the Association. LifeWay will have a variety of VBS material on display. Packing Boxes are available at the BBA and can be picked up Monday Thursday 9am 4pm. You can also order the material that night with NO SHIPPING COST!! The Final date to drop off food at the Bladen Baptist Association is Thursday, April 26th V B S! Collecting a Mile of Pennies is a fun way VBS and Sunday School children of any age can make a difference in the loves of other children! **Gift Cards are appreciated for buying perishables and items not received. (Wal-Mart, Sam s Clubs, Food Lion, Lowes, Ingles, Piggly Wiggly) **We can use all size cans. (family size). Some locations prefer #10 cans **Please check food for expired dates. **Items needed are listed on reverse side of this sheet For more information go to Collect a Mile of Pennies for your VBS missions offering. For resources, including video and activity sheet, visit

5 Lisbon Baptist Church Spring Revival April 8th - April 11th Sunday, 6:00 PM Rev. Ronnie Wilson Monday, 7:00 PM Rev. Jason Williams Tuesday, 7:00 PM Rev. Warren Hill Wednesday, 7:00 PM Rev. Teddy Lawson Sandy Grove Baptist Church April 8th - April 11th Rev. David Foster Sunday, 11:00 AM & 6:30 PM Monday - Wednesday 7:00 PM Women s Conference Saturday, April 28, AM - 2PM Tar Heel Baptist Church This is a FREE Women s Conference. Childcare and lunch will be provided! Zion Hill Baptist Church April 15th - April 18th Rev. Warren Hill Sunday, April 15th11:00 AM & 6:00 Pm Monday & Tuesday7:00 PM Wednesday, April 18th 7:30 PM ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Walk-ins are welcome, but a copy of our guest speaker s book, Hope in the Middle will be provided to the first 100 ladies who pre-register, so please pre-register by March 31st at... Tarheelbaptistchurch.com/women WMU Annual Meeting Tuesday, April 17, :00pm Center Road Baptist Church Guest Speaker: Paula Hemphill Please encourage everyone from your church to attend!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thursday, April 26th at 4 PM DEADLINE for the Baptist Children s Home Our guest speaker is Mrs. Tiffany Pollard, mom of 5 & wife of Summit Church Alamance Campus Pastor. She is the author of two books: Our Storm and Hope in the Middle. You can check our her blog at

6 The Executive Committee of the Bladen Baptist Association will meet Tuesday, April 24th - 7:30 PM Richardson Baptist Church Bladenboro, NC Every Pastor and Executive Committee member are encouraged to attend. We Must Come Together!! Needs for Southeastern Carolina Crossroads As many of you may know SECC is operated by donations only. There are several items that are in great need constantly. IF you or your congregation, women s group, or men s group can help, please do so. NLT Bibles - Toilet Paper - Paper Towels 55 gal. & 13 gal. trash bags - 3 ring binders (one inch) Cleaning Supplies - Hand Soap (bottles) Copier Paper (8 1/2 x 11) 1 Day Missions for ALL AGES Items can be dropped off at the Bladen Baptist Association Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30pm friends of children Baptist Children s Home Saturday Workday May 19th - Odum Home in Pembroke April 30th - Founders Day - Cameron Boys Camp Rev. David Foster, DOM Proverbs 23:7, For as he thinks in his heart, so is he What we think, how we feel and how we behave are all closely connected and all of these factors have a decisive influence on our total well-being. Each of these three parts of our being effects the other. What we think and how we feel has a great impact on how we behave. Which is most important, which one has the greatest influence on the other two? The way Proverbs 23:7 reads, the way we think determines who we are. Pause and think about that for a moment. The English Standard Version translates the NKJV, thinks as calculates. For as he calculates in his soul, so is he (ESV). So, based on the passage from Proverbs, how is your thinking? If you are having a difficult time coming up with an answer, consider this question: How is your behavior? Remember, so as he thinks...so is he. My observation is that many of us are not behaving very well. In our churches, from the pulpit to the pew, we see: selfishness, power-struggles, slander, strife, divisions, sexual immorality, idolatry, enmity, jealousy, fits of anger, dissensions, envy, drunkenness, etc. Paul refers to these behaviors as the desires of the flesh. He also says that these desires are against the Spirit. The fruit the Spirit produces is: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (Galatians 5). How much different would your church be if YOU were bearing this kind of fruit? Well, here s how to do it. Romans 12:2, Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your (fill in the blank). For as he thinks (calculates) in his heart, so is he. The Hebrew root from which thinks is translated means, gate. A gate is a controlled access to a walled city. It keeps enemies out. Our thinking is the gate to our very self. What we let in is what will be revealed in our thinking, our feeling, and in our behavior. Church, I believe it is time for us to get our thinking fixed on what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, and praise-worthy. These are the things we should think about. (Phil 4:8). For the sake of the gospel of Jesus Christ, we MUST get our thinking right. For the sake of those who are not a part of the family of God, we MUST get our thinking right. For the sake of the church, and our witness, we MUST get our thinking right. Once our thinking is right, our feeling and our behavior will be right. James MacDonald said this: Nothing will be different until we think differently.