July 2016 P i n e L e v e l M i s s i o n a r y B a p t i s t C h u r c h Baptist Life Lines SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST From the Pastor VBS 7/10-13 Church Council 7/19 Quarterly Business Meeting 7/20 Brotherhood Breakfast 7/24 Youth Caswell Trip 7/25-7/30 Youth Share Sunday 7/31 Community Worship 7/31 Inside This Issue: Deacon News 2 Birthdays 2 Nursery Schedule 2 Schedule of Events 3 Calendar 4 Children / Youth 5 WMU News 5 First Impressions 5 Altar Flowers 5 A big thank you to everyone who has fed me and my family, as we arrive on the beginning of a new Pastorate here at Pine Level Missionary Baptist Church. We have never had such an outpouring of love from any Church that we have served in the past. It is clear that you are a special group of Christians and we hope that we can serve you as we serve the Lord together as partners in the Gospel of Christ. In worship, witness and service we are looking forward to being part of your loving community of faith. A little information about my family before we begin, our son Benjamin is a college student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and he is doing his practicum in Clayton, NC this Summer. He has to stay on the field for 90 days and work with Hispanic Churches doing Trailer Park Bible Clubs with children and youth and serving in Churches in their worship services. Ben will join us mid August when his practicum for school is completed and before he begins classes in the Fall at Southeastern. My wife Leigh Ann is a music teacher in the public schools and she will begin teaching this Fall at Four Oaks Elementary in Four Oaks, NC. Thank you for your prayers on her behalf to find a job! That is a little about my family. Now let us look to the Scriptures as we begin together here at Pine Level Missionary Baptist Church. In Acts we have the last account of the Apostle Paul s life in the scriptures. Acts 28:30-31 (KJV) 30 And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came unto him, 31 Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him. That last phrase no man forbidding him literally translates from the Greek text unhindered, which means that even though Paul was under house arrest and was not free to come and go as he pleased, the Gospel of Christ was unhindered. This means no power was able to stop the spread of the Gospel throughout the Earth, even if Paul was jailed for his faith in Christ. I love to learn about history and I wish that the book of ACTS would have told us the final end of the Apostle Paul, but it does not. It just ends abruptly with this phrase unhindered. We have to go to Church historians that tell us that Paul was beheaded by the Ro- man authorities before 70 AD. I love it when the Scriptures take us in a different direction than we thought because there is meaning in that direction. Perhaps the reason the book of ACTS ends with unhindered is to tell us that the story continues with Christians today. The Holy Spirit is continuing the story through believers and new converts as the Kingdom of God is built through the people of God that make up the Church of Christ Jesus. That is my prayer to the Lord God as we begin a new ministry with you here at Pine Level Missionary Baptist Church. May the work of the Kingd o m o f G o d b e unhindered as we journey together with the Lord Jesus. You have had great Pastors before me with Dr. Hayes, Dr. Thrasher and Rev. Graves and a host of others that I have yet to meet. My prayer is Lord, please help me to not be a hindrance to Your Work here at Pine Level. May the w o r k c o n t i n u e unhindered. Pastor Todd
PAGE 2 B APTI ST L IFE LIN ES July Birthdays July 1 - Pastor Todd Moore July 2 - Jonathan Arthur July 4 - Janice Peedin July 7 - Schyler Crocker July 12 - Chase Leslie July 16 - Merleon Creech Martha Schfer Marie Sutton July 18 - Judy Braswell July 19 - Teresa Corbett Delores Phillips Amanda Berent July 20 - Melissa Byrd Nanda Jones July 24 - Dannie Hayes July 27 - Sherry Holloman July 28 - Jordan Overbee July 29 - Jonathan Jones Deacon Election It s that time of Year Again!! On Sunday, August 14th immediately following our worship service, the church membership will be electing 3 members to serve on our Deacon Board. The top three (3) nominees receiving the most nominations, who are qualified (1 Tim 3; Titus 1), willing and able to serve, will be elected Deacons to serve terms of 3 years. We strongly suggest that you talk with members that you nominate to determine their availability and willingness to serve. The following men are currently serving on our Deacon Board and are not eligible to be nominated this year: Danny Casey Richard Durham Jody Edwards Jeff Holt Brian Murray Tim Overbee Berry Oliver Derrick Pate Mike Woodall As we all know, this is a serious commitment for each Deacon and is undertaken with spiritual awareness. The members of Pine Level Missionary Baptist Church appreciate their dedication and hard work throughout their time of service. Be much in prayer as to whom God would have serve! Nursery Schedule Sunday School Hour - Debbie Strickland / Terry Pope Church Hour - Nursery Toddler Room July 3 - Cathy Edwards / Sherry Holloman / Katie Beth Leslie July 10 - Vicki Smith / Carrie Moore / Jackson Holt July 17 - Rose Stuckey / Carolyn Renfrow / Lindsey Massengill July 24 - Tamara Kerr / Jeannine Creech / Kayla Durham July 31 - Melissa Byrd / Debbie Clapp / Logan Byrd Sunday, July 31 Mt. Sinai, 6 pm Deacon News Some things change and as we know some things stay the same. We continue to serve Christ as a church body and we celebrate the arrival of our new Pastor and his family. Pastor Todd, Leigh Ann and Ben have already shown their heart for the ministry. Let each of us honor God and them by focusing on ways we as individuals can contribute our God given talents to the cause. Have a rewarding July! In Christ, Richard Deacon Chairman DEACON OF THE MONTH TIM OVERBEE Brotherhood News Let Freedom ring! Not only as a country but as Christians who by the Blood of Christ are free from the bondage of sin. Each generation has the opportunity and responsibility to honor this freedom by holding true to our Christian values. ALL men are welcome and encouraged to join the Brotherhood as we search for ways to Spread the Word. The Brotherhood Breakfast is Sunday, July 24th at 8:00 AM. Team #4 will be responsible for the meal and the program. Have a great 4th! In Christ, Richard Durham Brotherhood Director Welcome New Members! We would like to extend a very warm welcome to the newest members of Pine Level Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Todd, and Leigh Ann Moore joined the church on June 12th. Their son Benjamin joined on June 26th. We look forward to sharing years of service and fellowship together.
PAGE 3 B APTI ST L IFE LIN ES Schedule of Events - July 4 Independence Day - Office Closed 6 Choir Practice @ 6 pm Bible Study @ 7 pm Deacon / Trustees Meeting @ 8 pm 7 Decorate for VBS @ 6 pm 20 Choir Practice @ 6 pm Quarterly Business Meeting @ 7 pm 22 Youth/Children Mission Project @ Hocutt Baptist in Clayton Leave @ 6 pm from PLMBC (Bring money for quick dinner) 10 VBS - Kick off 5:30 pm - 8 pm 11 VBS - 6 pm - 8 pm 12 VBS - 6 pm - 8pm 13 VBS - 6 pm - Hotdogs and Home Made Ice Cream 17 Caswell Meeting @ 5 pm in Children s Building Youth/Children Mission Training Meeting @ 6 pm 19 WMU Council Meeting @ 9:30 pm Church Council Meeting @ 7 pm 24 Brotherhood Breakfast @ 8 am Choir Practice @ 6 pm 25-30 Youth Caswell Trip 27 WMU Serving Desserts to Hospice House @ 4 pm Choir Practice @ 6 pm Bible Study @ 7 pm 31 Youth Share Sunday Communion Sunday Children Singing in Worship Service Community Worship @ Mt. Sinai @ 6 pm VBS 2016 July 10-13
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PAGE 5 Youth and Children s News The month of July is a busy month for our children and youth. Our church will be having Vacation Bible School the week of July 10-13. Then our biggest event of the year for our youth, summer youth camp at Fort Caswell, will take place July 25-30. Summer camp at Fort Caswell is often a life changing experience for many youth. During this week, many of WMU News Hello everyone, WMU activities will be moving at a slower pace again this month. We will not have a meeting this month as we want to give those who go on summer vacation an extended break. Meetings will resume in August. One Wednesday evening, July 27th we will be serving desserts at the Hospice House in July 27, 2016 Serving Dessert @ Hospice House the youth rededicate their lives or make professions of faith. Please pray for our youth and our adult leaders and chaperones as they travel, worship, and learn more about our savior, Jesus Christ. Thank you for participating in our fundraisers this year to help make this trip possible for our youth! Derrick Smithfield. Desserts need to be packaged individually. More information will be forth coming. Thank you to all who help with the WMU sponsored projects and activities throughout the year. We could not do many of these projects adequately unless we had your help. Sincerely, Beth Thomas WMU VBS 2016 Nursery to Adult Sun., July 10: 5:30-8 pm (Kick-Off ) Mon., July 11: 6-8 pm Tues., July 12: 6-8 pm Wed., July 13:6 pm until Kid Friendly Meals Each Night! Thank You! Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for the love and support you showed us during Dick s hospital stay and his weeks at home recuperating. We appreciate your visits, phone calls, cards, food and most of all your prayers. We continue to ask for your prayers as he continues to improve and get his strength back. We are so thankful for God s many blessings. Thank you again for your thoughtfulness and kindness. In Christian Love, Molly and Dick Parker Windows Of Opportunity Sunday - 9:45 am - Sunday School 11:00 am - Morning Worship 11:00 am - Children s Church (1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays) First Wednesday - 6:00 pm - Choir Practice 7:00 pm - Bible Study 8:00 pm - Deacon / Trustees All Other Wednesdays - 6:00 pm - Choir Practice 7:00 pm - Bible Study 2nd Thursday - Van Pilgrims Altar Flowers July 3 - M/M Brantley Stevens July 10 - Dr & Mrs. Kenneth Thrasher July 17 - M/M Scott Moore July 24 - M/M Gerald Hinnant July 31 - M/M Brian Murray First Impressions Team July 3 - M/M Mike Renfrow July 10 - M/M Tim Overbee July 17 - M/M Brantley Stevens July 24 - M/M Jeff Holt July 21 - M/M Richard Durham Church Council Meeting Tuesday, July 19th @ 7 pm Quarterly Business Meeting July 20, 7:00 pm
Pine Level Baptist Church 110 South Peedin Avenue PO Box 340 Pine Level, NC 27568 www.pinelevelmbc.org Pine Level Missionary Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Todd L. Moore (919-617-2083 Or 252-450-5642) Deacon Chairman: Richard Durham (919-284-5776) Minister of Music: Lou Ann Leslie (919-796-6121) Children/Youth: Derrick Pate (919-607-0556) & Charity Pate (919-631-4940) Church Secretary: Debbie Teachey (919-965-3163) Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Church Email Address: plbc01@bellsouth.net Church Phone #: 919-965-3163 Church Website: www.pinelevelmbc.org Our Church Desires To Serve God And People