April 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 Faith and Optimism Baptist Children s Home Food Drive 4/3-4/17 Guest Speaker - Rev. Todd Moore 4/3 Cooperative Program Sunday 4/10 Revival 4/17-4/20 Senior Adult Spring Rally 4/26 Church Wide Free Yard Sale 4/30 Inside This Issue: Deacon News 2 Brotherhood News 2 Birthdays 2 Nursery Schedule 2 Youth & Children 3 Altar Flowers 3 First Impressions 3 WMU News 4 Schedule of Events 5 Calendar 6 When your cup runs over, is it a blessing, or a mess? Is your glass half full or half empty? Do you make difficulties out of your opportunities, or opportunities out of your difficulties? Are you the kind that complains about the noise when o p portunity knocks? Do you claim to be an optimist who doubts that being one really helps? I was reading Psalm 23 this week, and it occurred to me that King David was a true optimist, I am never in need...green pastures...peaceful waters...paths of righteousness...my cup overflows...even though I walk through the dark valley of death, because you are with me, I fear no harm...your rod and staff give me courage. His faith in God enabled him to overcome obstacles that would derail our faith. His faith in God allowed him to see winning possibilities in horrible circumstances. Remember how he faced a lion, a bear, a giant, and a mentally unstable king? Remember how he faced the death of a child, and rebellion within his own family? His faith empowered him to live with optimism and assurance of victory. When faced with setbacks and difficulties, our reactions reveal whether we are people of faith and optimism, or people of pessimism and defeat. There are three basic differences in the way optimists and pessimists react. The first is that the optimist sees a setback as temporary, while a pessimist sees it as permanent. When David s infant child died, he saw it only as a temporary separation. Even after praying and fasting that the child would not die, his faith in God never wavered. He could not bring the child back, but he said, I will go to him (2 Sam. 12:23). Even death is not permanent for those with faith in God. The second difference is that the optimist sees difficulties as specific, while the pessimist sees them as pervasive. David s sin with Bathsheba was not allowed to destroy his whole life and eternity. He messed up big time, but he dealt with it as the specific sin it was, repented, and went on to live as a man with the heart of God. His failure with Bathsheba did not cause his whole life to be a failure. The third difference is that optimists view events as external, while pessimists interpret events as personal. King Saul s repeated attempts to kill David was seen by David as rebellion against God, not him personally. He would not raise his hand against Saul because he still saw him as the Lord s anointed. Difficulties are most often simply external circumstances, not personal attacks. Learn from David to live by faith and optimism. Look upon the inevitable setbacks that you face as being temporary, specific, and exter-
PAGE 2 B APTI ST L IFE LIN ES April Birthdays Apr 2 - Rusty Smith Apr 7 - Debbie Casey Lou Ann Leslie Apr 9 - James Overbee Hilda Pittman Apr 10 - Morgan Woodring Apr 11 - Madalyn Pate Apr 13 - Connie Oliver Apr 18 - Sharon Massengill Apr 19 - Hazel Peedin Apr 21 - Doris Myers Apr 22 - Wilma Baker Apr 24 - Bobby Thompson Apr 28 - Terry Pope Apr 30 - Becky Turner Nursery Schedule Deacon News Spring is here and summer is right around the corner. Take time to focus on the Bible and what God is calling you to do. Let us draw closer to Him and to one another as our church goes through a transitional period. Love one another and remember that God is still at work expanding His Kingdom to the ends of the earth through His Church. In Christ, Richard Next Deacons meeting will be on Wednesday, April 6th at 8 pm. Deacon of the Month is Jody Edwards Brotherhood News Courageous, Integrity, Faithful, Selfless: Want to know what the Bible says about these words? Attend Sunday school this month and get some answers. Know the Word, Spread the Word! Have a great April. In Christ, Richard Sunday School Hour - Debbie Strickland / Terry Pope Church Hour - Nursery Toddler Room Apr 3 - Tamara Kerr / Jeannine Creech / Kayla Durham Apr 10 - Melissa Byrd / Debbie Clapp / Logan Byrd Apr 17 - Carla Johnson / Denise Godwin / Luke Johnson Apr 24 - Rose Hayes / Debbie Strickland / Jackson Holt Quarterly Business Meeting Wednesday, April 13 7 pm Senior Adults Spring Rally Tuesday, April 26 10 am At Thanksgiving Baptist Church In Selma Speaker Rev. Wray Wheeless of Cornerstone Evangelistic Ministries The cost for lunch and program will be $5 per person. RSVP to JBA by April 25th. Mother s Day Carnations Starting April 17th, the Youth Group will taking orders for carnations for their Mother s Day Carnation Fundraiser. All carnations will be delivered to the classrooms on Mother s Day (Sunday, May 8th). Proceeds will go to fund the Youth Caswell Trip. Prices are as follows: 1 carnation - $2 3 carnations - $5 6 carnations - $10 12 carnations - $20 This is a great way to honor your Moms with flowers and support our Youth at the same time! 2016 NC Missions Conference April 15-16 Hickory Grove Baptist in Charlotte Special guests: Music by Laura Story Bryan Loritts Rebekah Lyons Bob Goff Gary Chapman Friday Supper - 4:30 pm Session - 7:00 pm Cost is $15 per person (includes all sessions, Saturday lunch, and handouts. $8 additional charge for Friday supper) Register online at: www.baptistsonmission.org/ev ents/missions-conference Or call Mary Landis at 1-800-395-5102
PAGE 3 B APTI ST L IFE LIN ES Youth and Children s News Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 Thank you for your continued support of our Youth by participating in our fundraisers!! These fundraisers will make it possible for our Youth to attend camp at Fort Caswell the week of July 25-30. We raised $880 at our spaghetti luncheon! We appreciate all of the items that were donated for the fundraiser, especially the wonderful desserts. Thank you! The family of Nancy Woodard Clarke acknowledges with grateful appreciation your kind expression of sympathy Richard Durham and Church family, Thank you so much for all you did during the loss of my Mom. She loved the church and all the people there. I also want to thank the church for how it helped mold and make me as a young teen and young man into the Christian I am today. I love you, Bill Clarke. Dear Friends, Thank you for your prayerful support of Our next Youth fundraiser will be our carnation fundraiser for Mother s Day. You can purchase the flowers on April 17th, 24th, and May 1st before Sunday School or Church. The flowers will be distributed on May 8th. The prices for flowers are as follows: 1 - $2 3 - $5 6 - $10 12 - $20 Mission Friends, Children in Action, and Youth Group continue to meet on Wednesday nights at 7 pm. We would like to thank everyone who showed an interest in working with the Mission Friends Babies (nursery) on Baptist Retirement Homes of NC. Your generosity provides excellent care for Older Adults with little or no financial means. Approximately 42% of our residents depend on financial assistance. 100% of your gifts are used for Benevolent Care! If I can serve you in any way, feel free to call! Blessings, Rev. Keith Dixon Dear Friends, I write on behalf of the Baptist Retirement Homes organization and the Older Adults that it serves to share with you and your congregation a very sincere word of thanks for your recent thoughtful gift of Wednesday nights. Please see Charity if you are able to commit to either the second, third or fourth Wednesday night of each month as soon as possible. The Children will participate in the Food Roundup this month through WMU to benefit Baptist Children s Homes residents. If you would like to participate, you can drop off any canned food item in the bin near the mailboxes April 3rd through April 17th. Charity and Derrick Pate $30.00 to the ministry of our institution. Your church family s contribution via the North Carolina Offering for Older Adults will be designated for use via the Baptist Retirement Homes B e n e v o l e n t M i n i s - try...funding from which will be used to help underwrite the cost of providing care to Older Adults living across this state who cannot afford to pay for the quality institutional services that they both need and deserve. Your congregation s financial support of our organization s efforts to provide needed services to these dear ones means much! With every good wish, I am William B. Stillerman Windows Of Opportunity Sunday - 9:45 am - Sunday School 11:00 am - Morning Worship 11:00 am - Children s Church (1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays) 5:00 pm - Choir Practice First Wednesday - 7:00 pm - Youth Mission Friends Children in Action 8:00 pm - Deacon /Trustees All Other Wednesdays - 7:00 pm - Bible Study Youth Mission Friends Children in Action 2nd Thursday - Van Pilgrims Altar Flowers Apr 3 - M/M Tim Overbee Apr 10 - M/M Doug Byrd Apr 17 - M/M Danny Worley Apr 24 - M/M Berry Oliver First Impressions Team Apr 3 - M/M Brian Murray Apr 10 - M/M Jimmy Boykin Apr 17 - Anne Peedin / Becky Turner Apr 24 - M/M Rusty Smith
PAGE 4 B APTI ST L IFE LIN ES WMU News April 30, 2016 9 am - 1 pm Collection Dates and Times: Tuesday, April 19th: 4-6 pm Thursday, April 21st: 4-6 pm Saturday, April 23rd: 9 am - 12 pm Tuesday, April 26th: 4-6 pm Final Drop Off Date: Thursday, April 28th: 9 am -12 pm, 1-4 pm, 5-7 pm Someone will be available to assist you with drop off at these specific times. You may drop off at your convenience anytime, however, you are asked to leave your items in the designated area for sorting. If you need pick up, please call Beth at 919-965- 8685 to schedule a time! We can use help collecting the following items for sorting: Ziploc Bags Hangers Hanging Racks Heavy Duty Rubber Bands Small Tarps Hello Happy spring! I hope everyone has enjoyed seeing the trees, bushes and flowers budding the last few weeks. Even though we have had some cooler days, they are not nearly as long or as cold now. I want to also wish you all a very Happy Easter! I thank God that Jesus rose from the grave. He kept His promise that those who believe on Him will have everlasting life. April will be a busy month! Beginning Sunday, April 3rd, our church will begin collecting food and supplies for the NC Baptist Children s Homes. The collection of items will run through Sunday, April 17th. A list of requested items will be located on the bulletin board in the breezeway across from the mailboxes. A plastic bin will be available to place your items. Everything we collect will be delivered to the Kennedy Home out from Kinston. Thank you for your donations! Sunday, April 10th will be Cooperative Program Sunday. Even though we do not collect for this particular program, our church, along with other Baptist Churches give a percentage of collected tithes to support the majority of the missions and ministries we are part of. Literature will be available on the table in the breezeway below the bulletin board. That same afternoon, our WMU will prepare an evening meal for the Hospice House families. Food needs to be placed in the fellowship hall no later than 3:30 pm. Linda Sorrells and Debbie Casey are coordinating this meal and they will deliver everything to the home at 4 pm. A very big church wide event we are having on Saturday, April 30th is Operation InAsMuch. This year our church will be having a free yard sale. Items for the taking will be held in the parking lot and extending in to the fellowship hall. The WMU, Baptist Men, Youth, Mission Friends, and other congregants will be manning the yard sale. The actual sale will start at 9 am and run through 1 pm. For those who are not familiar with Operation InAsMuch, this is an opportunity for our church to focus on a need in our community and for us to give freely to others by following Jesus example. Our goal is to touch as many lives as possible in that one day. Please pray for God s blessing on this ministry outreach and also for those who come. May many hearts be touched and may others see Jesus in us. Much more information will be coming in the next few weeks along with a sign up poster. In the meantime, please be putting aside anything that you can give. Items needed are gently used clothing and accessories in all size ranges including adults, babies, toddlers, children and teens; purses, shoes, boots, games and toys, kitchenware, unused cleaning supplies, outdoor items such as hoes, rakes, hoses, etc; used furniture, patio items, fishing and hunting supplies and accessories. Thank you to everyone who gives with a happy heart! Just think of all the wonderful things we have done and will continue to do! We give God all the glory! I feel He is working in us and helping us to be the light of the world. We can do all things through Him that strengthens us! Sincerely, Beth Thomas
PAGE 5 B APTI ST L IFE LIN ES Schedule of Events - April 1-3 Missions Extravaganza at Ridgecrest 17 Youth Mother s Day Carnation Sale Both Feet In Revival at PLMBC at 6 pm Light Refreshments to Follow in 3-17 Baptist Children s Home Food Drive Fellowship Hall, Speaker - Rev. Tim Stevens (Choir meets at 5:30 pm) 3 Guest Speaker @ 11 am - Rev. Moore Covered Dish to Follow 18 Revival 7 pm at Parrish Memorial, Speaker Business Meeting @ 6 pm Rev. Brian Beasley 6 Bible Study @ 7 pm 19 Revival 7 pm at Micro Baptist Youth / Children in Action / Mission Speaker - Rev. Steven Walker Friends at 7 pm Building and Grounds at 8 pm 20 Revival 7 pm at Pisgah Baptist Deacon / Trustees at 8 pm Speaker - Brian Murray 10 Cooperative Program Sunday 24 Brotherhood Breakfast at 8 am WMU Feeding Hospice House at 4 pm Carnation Sale Continues (Please have food at church by 3:30) Choir Practice at 5 pm Choir Practice at 5 pm 26 Senior Adult Rally at Thanksgiving Baptist 12 WMU Meeting at 7 pm 10 am 13 Quarterly Business at 7 pm 27 Bible Study at 7 pm Youth / Children in Action / Mission Youth / Children in Action / Mission Friends at 7 pm Friends at 7 pm Building and Grounds at 8 pm 15-16 2016 NC Missions Conference @ Hickory Grove Baptist Church in 30 Operation InAsMuch - Church Wide Charlotte. $15 /person, $8 Additional Free Yard Sale, 9 am - 1 pm Fee For Friday Supper
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Pine Level Baptist Church 110 South Peedin Avenue PO Box 340 Pine Level, NC 27568 www.pinelevelmbc.org Pine Level Missionary Baptist Church Interim Pastor: Dr Scott Kellum 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