FAMILY MATTERS Together We Worship Connect.. Bless.. The Monthly Newsletter of Miner Baptist Church JULY 2018 Page 2 Pastor s Paragraph Bro. Mitch Jackson A Word from Bro. Ron Shrum Help Needed!! We are in need of a crew (4 people) to help cook breakfast at the Youth Camp at the Association Campgrounds at Benton at 7:00 a.m. on July 13th!!If you can help cook or set up, please call the church office at 471-1331. Thank you!! Page 3 Associate Pastor Bro. Jim Barnhart Thank You Notes Page 4 A Mercer Message Thank You Notes July 4, 2017 Page 5 James Guy Associate Pastor of Children & Family Page 6 Reviewing the Record Page 7 Calendar Page 8 Church Information Miner Baptist Church 416 State Highway H PO Box 254 Sikeston, MO 63801 (573) 471-1331 For more information regarding articles or submitting information for publication contact Suzanne or Beth in the church office. Charleston Baptist Association Overnight Camp: July 6-7, Grades 1st-3rd Completed $30* Day Camp: July 14th, Age 4 yrs old-kindergarten Completed $25* Children s Camp: July 16th-20th, Grades 4th-6th Completed $70* * Add $10 to your total per camper after June 26th! Peaceful Valley Campground in St Mary, MO Youth Camp: July 9th-13th, Grades 7th-12th Completed, $135 (Please register online at : www.capebaptist.net) **Campers must have completed the grades listed** Camp applications are in the information center and on Welcome Table**.
PASTOR S PAR- PASTOR S PARAGRAPH AGRAPH David Mercer is here! What a blessing to have our new Pastor of Students and Young Adults on the field. We are all looking forward to working with David. I am very excited about the years of experience that he brings to us in student work. I believe wonderful things are ahead for our students and for the church as we grow in the area of student work. Please take the time to have a conversation with him and get to know him. Also, please be praying for him as he makes the transition to Sikeston. Thank you for sending us to the Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas, Texas. James and Cindy Guy also had the privilege to attend. We had a good convention this year, but before it started we had a great Pastor s Conference. For me, the time away listening to great preachers share the Word and worshiping with great music in the Spirit is always a wonderful time of refreshing and renewal. I come back ready for the challenges ahead and ready to serve the Lord with all that is within me. As I am writing this, we are in the midst of Vacation Bible School! I want to thank James and Pam for their wonderful leadership. Also, thank you to all the workers who give of their time and talents. We are truly blessed with great workers and great leadership. We saw that in AWANA this spring and before you know it, Summer will be behind us and AWANA will be going strong again! Thank you for being a church that Loves and Serves Jesus! Bro Mitch Few Words from Bro. Ron.. We have had some more additions to our Fall schedule so we will be busy even past Thanksgiving. Thanks for your support and prayers. Our church is in the middle of Summer activities. I know families are busy but please don t neglect the church! Thank you! Keep on keeping on and God will bless. Because of Calvary, Bro. Ron
PASTOR S GRAPH ASSOCIATE PASTOR PARA- When we talk about the church, we must be careful not to talk about the church as either a worship service or a building, but a group of Christians who have joined together for the sake of Christ. Consider this statement from Miner Baptist s Church Constitution: Do you see how this purpose statement reflects the church as people, rather than a service or building? The church its members promotes the interests of the Kingdom of God and seeks the spiritual improvement of its members. Be an active part of this Body this Summer. I Love You all! Jim ************************************************************************************* Dear Miner Baptist Church, Thank you for allowing us to use your van and trailer to go to FUGE Camp. We had an amazing week. Our group had 4 salvations and 1 re-dedication. We also grew closer as a church family. Again, thank you for your generosity. Fellowship Baptist Church Youth ******************************************************************************** Miner Baptist Church, Thank you all so much for the flower arrangement, your love and support and kindness was sincerely appreciated during our time of loss. Love, Cindy Ressel & family (Nick Lambert s mother)
A Mercer Message To say that I am beyond excited about being a part of the ministry here at Miner Baptist Church would be an understatement. I look forward to the months and years ahead as we seek God s leadership and direction in reaching the students and young adults of the area for Christ. I have been fervently praying long before I arrived, that the Lord would bless this ministry and use all of us to make an impact for His Kingdom. I am looking forward to meeting and getting to know the students and families and growing together in God s love. I want to thank the church family for their hospitality and gracious welcome here to Sikeston. Pastor Mitch and the staff have made me feel so much a part of the ministry already and I m grateful for that. Please be patient with me as I learn names of church family and the patterns of ministry at Miner. I encourage students to come to our Student Planning Council meeting and pizza hangout on Sunday, July 1st following the concert that evening. I would like for us to plan our SUMMER CELEBRATION for late July/early August and begin talking about the direction and vision of our fall youth ministries. Make plans to be there. Once again, thank you so very much for offering me the privilege to minister to the students and young adults here at Miner Baptist Church. Trust in the Lord with all your heart. And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 Miner Baptist Church, Thank you for the beautiful music box and for all the prayers. Your kindness is very much appreciated. May God bless! Sincerely, Bobby & Pam Eldridge ********************************************************************************************** Dear Church family, Thank you for your kindness in so many ways during my daughter, Debbie s illness and celebrating her life with us. Your prayers eased the way and we won t forget our Church family. God bless, Betty Lowrey & Lewis families. ********************************************************************************************** Miner Baptist Church, Thank you for the prayers and beautiful flowers. The Debbie Lewis Family (Betty Lowrey s daughter s family) ********************************************************************************************** Miner Baptist Church Family, Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness after the loss my mother. The lantern, cards, words of kindness and prayers were greatly appreciated. Jackie Hay and family
ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF FAMILIES & CHILDREN Connecting The Church and The Home Time to sign up for church camps! Grab a Camp Brochure in the foyer on Wednesday or Sunday or Call the church office at 471-1331 to sign up! Bro. James
Reviewing the Record JULY BIRTHDAYS Month of June Total Attendance for 6/3 Worship 315 234 Total Attendance for 6/10 Worship 286 252 Total Attendance for 6/17 Worship 343 247 Total Attendance for 6/24 Worship 336 237 Mitch & Cindy Jackson, passing of her uncle Glen Shearf. Terry Lambert & family, passing of his son, Nick Lambert on 5/30/18. By Baptism Karen Thomas* By Letter David Mercer 1 Deloris Smith Rachel Shannon Duke Tyler 2 Earl Sloan 3 Judi Thatcher Kannon Rhodes 4 Sondra Chapman 5 Hattie McDowell 6 Bud Morton 7 Lillian Dewitt 9 Theresa Proffer Bobby Vozar 10 Ed Tyler Phil Hubbert Keyshawn Jones 12 Julie Showmaker 13 Sue James Pam Eldridge Sandi Campbell Roger Neumeyer 14 Ron Oliver 15 Rachel Ritter 17 Megan Porter 18 Peggy Grimes Louis Krauss Spencer Tumbleson Joe Buchanan 19 Dan Ahlfield 20 Deklin Shannon 21 Dorothy Davidson 23 David Sloan 24 Malyn Hodges Alberta Penrod 25 Erin Parker 26 Jane Evans Jill Amelung Tina Ahlfield 27 Adisynne Neumeyer Lily Phillips 28 Ron Shrum John Netteler Wade Amelung 29 Ray Cook 30 Vanetta Sindle Johnny Martin Ginger Hughes By Statement of Faith Wayne Thomas* The members with the * beside their name have completed the New Members Orientation Class. I Can Only Imagine will be shown on Sunday night, July 8th at Bring a friend too!! Sunday Drive will be here Sunday Night, July 1st at!! Jordan s Tide will be here to sing on Sunday Night, July 15th at Come hear some great Bluegrass music and bring a friend to join you!!
JULY 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Wednesday Nights for Summer Supper in Gym, Potluck Themed 6:30 p.m. ~Deacon Training, Room 406 ~Theology of the Old Testament, Room 419 ~Women s Class, Room 103 ~Family Centered on Christ Class, Room 200 ~Children s Choir, Room 107, Grades 1st-6th ~Nursey ~Youth at Studio One ~Kids Game & Bible study with Bro. James 1 Worship 11:30 a.m. Deacon s Meeting, Room 419 5:45 p.m. Business Meeting, Room 102 The Band Sunday Drive 7:00 p.m. (after concert) Youth & Parent Meeting, &Youth Hang Out At Studio One 8 Worship Movie Night! I Can Only Imagine Bring a friend!!! 15 Worship with the Lord s Supper The Band Jordan s Tide 2 9 16 3 2:00 p.m. Senior Box Handout Day, concourse area 10 11:30 a.m. Young at Heart Potluck Luncheon in Gym 4 Church office Closed and No Activities Tonight! 11 Wednesday Night Summer Schedule (Finger food & Appetizers, bring enough to share) 17 18 Wednesday Night Summer Schedule (Pizza Night, bring enough to share) 5 6 7:00 a.m. Men s Prayer Time 12 13 7:00 a.m. Men s Prayer Time 19 Committee Meetings 7:00 p.m. Church Council, Concourse 7:00 a.m. Help with breakfast at camp in Benton, MO. Call office if you can help!! Peaceful Valley Campground Youth Camp (St. Mary), July 9th-13th, Finished Grades 7-12 Charleston Association Children s Camp, July 16th-20th, Finished Grades 4-6 Charleston Association Overnight Camp, Finished Grades 1-3 20 7:00 a.m. Men s Prayer Time 7 14 9:30 a.m. Room 419 in use. Charleston Association Day Camp, Finished Grades 4-K 21 22 Worship 23 24 25 Wednesday Night Summer Schedule (Salad Night, bring enough to share) 26 27 7:00 a.m. Men s Prayer Time 28 Potluck Meal in the Gym Area. 29 Worship Guest Speaker, Ednor Sebag and he will bring his food truck. 30 31 For emergencies, please call 573-471-1331 and follow the prompts. Someone will call you back.
Family Matters a monthly publication of Miner Baptist Church PO Box 254 - Sikeston, MO 63801 Return Service Requested Non-Profit Organization US Postage Paid Sikeston, MO 63801 Permit #197 SECURITY AND PARKING 7/1 & 7/4 7/8 & 7/11 7/15 & 7/ 18 7/22 & 7/25 7/29 & 8/1 Jeff Hay Bart Lowe Rowland McKinnie David Terrell Bill Bye Ricky Parker Lance Ash Randy Davidson Charlie Mueller Charles Pratt Earl Cheek John Netteler Randy Keen Stan Polivick David Sloan Dick Nelson Ron Oliver Charlie Breeden Chris Lambert Brant Pratt Roger Neumeyer Matt Shannon Bobby Vozar David Carnell Ron Watkins Darrell Watson Dennis Gates Bud Morton Bob Greenlee Tony Powell Marshia Morton Curtis Tumbleson Gregg Anspach *Brandon Couch *Pam Eldridge *Melba Gates *David Lawrence *Susan Watkins *Medical Team, please pick up pager #100 in the Nursery Department. The Staff @ Miner Mitchell Jackson, Senior Pastor mjackson@minerbaptist.org Jim Barnhart, Associate Pastor jbarnhart@minerbaptist.org Darryl Griggs Worship Director Promotion Sunday will be August 5th! Nursery through 12th grade. Ron Shrum Associate Pastor of Evangelism & Outreach rjshrum59@gmail.com James Guy Associate Pastor of Children & Family jguy@minerbaptist.org Follow me on twitter: @jaguy David Mercer Associate Pastor of Students and Young Adults dmercer@minerbaptist.org Mark your calendars!! Ednor Sebag will be our guest speaker on Sunday, July 29th at He will be speaking about his Philippian mission work and will have his Philippian food truck here too!! Church Office Suzanne- salsup@minerbaptist.org Beth- bsmith@minerbaptist.org