John 17:20-26 … Jesus’ prayer for the Church:
“I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me.
“Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world. O righteous Father! The world has not known You, but I have known You; and these have known that You sent Me. And I have declared to them Your name, and will declare it, that the love with which You loved Me may be in them, and I in them.”
BETHEL—Wed., 6/19-Fri., 6/21; 5:30-8:30pm: VBS: “Breaker Rock Beach.” Ages 3 & up to 12th grade. *See flyer.
ELDORA—NEWS: We welcome our new Pastor, Jeramy Anderson. He and his (musical) family have come to lead us through the Word of God. The preaching, singing & playing of musical instruments is truly a blessing. Come for a visit on Sundays at 11am, or “stay” and join our growing church family. God is blessing us, and we’d like to share those blessings with you. You will not be disappointed!
EMIT GROVE—Mon., 6/3-Fri., 6/7; 5:30-8:30pm: VBS: “Breaker Rock Beach.” Ages 2 & up. Includes supper each night.
EXCELSIOR—Fri., 6/7-Sun., 6/9: VBS: SCUBA. *See flyer.
FRIENDSHIP—(1) Sun., 5/5; 11a: HOMECOMING with the Ritchies! Everyone welcome! *See flyer. (2)GA Bapt. Children’s Home donations. *See Upcoming Events on Home page.
LEEFIELD—(1) Sun., 5/19; 11am: Graduate Recognition, followed by lunch. (2) Sun., 6/9-Wed., 6/12; 6:00-8:30p: VBS: “Celebrate the Savior Carnival.” *See flyer.
LIGHTHOUSE—Sun., 6/9-Thur., 6/13; 6-8:30pm: VBS: “Breaker Rock Beach.” Open to rising kindergarten – rising 6th grade. Go to churchinfo1020@ gmail.com *See flyer.
METTER FBC—(1) Each Wed. during school year; 6:00pm: Lighthouse Kids! Bible study, music, crafts & a snack for K thru 5th graders. (2) Sun., 6/23-Wed., 6/26; 6-8pm: VBS go to www.fbcmetter.org for more info.
NEW LIFE—Seeking a worship leader. **See Newsletter.
OLIVE BRANCH—(1)Sun., 5/5; 3pm: Sue Long Annual Tea Party. Guest speaker: Abby Roberts from FBC Glennville. Please bring a finger food, wear your best dress & a tea party hat! (2); Sun., 6/9-Thur., 6/13: VBS. from 9:00a till 12 noon on Sunday with lunch following; then Monday-Thursday 9a-12 noon. Visit church website for more info. (3)First Tues. each month; 6pm: OBBC’s Men’s Ministry meets. (4)Second Sat. each month; 10am: OBBC’s Women’s Ministry gathers.
PRAISE THE LORD! As God’s people we do not sit back and become complacent. We need to always remember what Paul the Apostle explains in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20: “Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.” Wherever a Christian is, that’s where God is! His temple, His church, is HIS PEOPLE, and we are called to be witnesses—AMBASSADORS, everywhere we are with every step we take! So “put on the whole armor of God,” and be a BOLD representative for Him today and everyday, everywhere you go! (Ephesians 6:10-20)