I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
John 8:12
The Lamplighter, June 2009
Congratulations! Graduates
Graduates
Recognition Day
Sun., June 7, 8:30 & 11am
High School
Courtney BARTON
Curtis CHESTNUT
Andrew JACKSON
Sabrina VANCE
Naval Academy
Preparatory School
Matthew Jackson
College
Audrey BEMAN
Jordan GRANT
St. Mary’s College
Erica HUDLER
West Chester University
Kurt HUDLER
From the pastor
Dear
church family,
The graduation services are called commencement services.
Commencement refers to a beginning rather than an ending.
Graduation should focus on what is ahead, more than what is
behind. Now that they have
completed this part of their education they are ready to proceed to the
next stage; perhaps more school, a career, or marriage.
Graduation can be both exciting and scary.
Exciting for what has been accomplished.
Scary for what lies ahead.
Ralph T.
VEASEY, Jr. will
be ordained as a DEACON of the First Baptist Church of North East
on Sunday, May 24, 2009, 11am.
Ralph’s wife, Judy, and many Veasey family members plan to attend.
We pray you and your family will attend, as well.
AND,
Phil MEEKINS and
Gary VAN
VOORHIS,
have agreed and the church has
approved for them to serve another three year term as deacons.
WORK DAY
at the CHURCH
Sat., June
6,
8am-12noon
The trustees have a few
BIG
projects and would appreciate an overwhelming response of manpower on
the June 6 work day.
Youth and ladies, there’ll be something for YOU to
do as well. We hope to see a
BIG turn out of help on Work Day.
A Night to Remember
Hymn Sing
Sun., June
7, 6pm
If you’d
like to participate
with
special music or an inspirational poem/reading, please let Pastor Dan
Mohler know.
Have you ever wanted to . . . make Betty Jackson’s potato salad or Nancy
Hudler’s fudge or Pastor Steve’s barbecue venison?
Women on
The cookbooks are available for a suggested donation of $10.
The proceeds will enable WOM to help with needs of our church
and/or mission projects.
The books make great gifts for many occasions.
Contact Carol Singleton to pick up a copy of the book—before/after services
on Sunday mornings. She’ll
be in the hallway by the library.
P.S.
One recipe you’ll just love is “Roast Camel” submitted by Dan and Mary
Mohler. The recipe is shall
we say “unusual” for our culture.
It’s well worth the donation just to get this recipe, though.
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What Makes A Dad
God took
the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more
to add,
He knew His masterpiece
was
complete,
And so, He called it ... Dad
Author is unknown
Boomerang Express
July 13-17, 2009
6-8:30pm
G'day Mate,
Time for
Come on with us as we go 'down under' on the Boomerang Express. We will spend 5 exciting days learning about the life of Peter and how it 'It All Comes Back to Jesus'.
During this Australian adventure backdrop, the 'Kidaroos' will enjoy fun, games, cool crafts, kid-friendly Christian music, drama and yummy snacks.
During Bible study we'll be learning the Boomerang Challenge:
FOLLOW!
WORSHIP!
LIVE THROUGH HIM!
As one of this year's VBS co-directors, I am inviting you to be a part of the pre-boarding plan for VBS. This year's VBS focus will help children develop a lasting relationship with Jesus. Many children contribute their success to supportive and encouraging people like their parents, teacher, or family. Your willingness to join us in prayer is also a sign of support and encouragement to the kids and teachers who will be involved in VBS.
In addition to praying through the Boomerang Express Prayer Calendar, I am asking you to read aloud and meditate on the following Scriptures each day in June and July!
Blessings,
Tina Gibson
"God's love was revealed among us in this way: God sent His One and Only Son into the world so that we might live through Him." 1 John 4:9 Holman CSB®
John 20:31 ~ As the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you. Remain in My love.
John 20:31 ~ These are written so that you may believe Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and by believing you may have life in His name.
Romans 6:23 ~ For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
1 John 1:9 ~ If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Philippians 4:13 ~ I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me.
Matthew 19:14 ~ Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
Romans 12:2 ~ Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Proverbs 23:7a ~ For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.
Psalm 55:22 ~ Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.
Matthew 28:19-20 ~ Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age. (NLT)
John 10:10 ~ The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
Philippians 4:13 ~ I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Matthew 6:33 ~ But seek
first the
1 Corinthians 12:27 ~ Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.
VBS SUPPORT TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prayer Team: prays for all aspects of VBS.
• Promotion Team: plans the kickoff event. Invites the church and community to
participate in VBS. Distributes flyers; creates mailing lists; sends newspaper, radio, and TV news releases found on this CD-ROM.
• Telephone Team: calls church members and prospects to personally invite them to VBS. If your church has phonetree capabilities, suggest this team write a script and contact leaders for training and families for enrollment.
• Snack Team: coordinates preparation and serving of theme-related snacks for special events and for participants during the VBS week.
• Records Team: registers children before and during VBS, collects important
information on all participants for follow-up, and keeps daily attendance and
decision records.
• Worship Team: plans and leads the Worship Rally each day. Members of the Worship Team may include the worship leader, a music leader, an accompanist, a sound technician, and a video technician.
• Technology Team: prints materials for each age group from the CD-ROM in the
Administrative Guide for Directors, Decorating Made Easy, and Bible Study Enhanced CDs, assists with DVD viewing as needed, takes pictures, records video footage for the week, and handles online registration.
• Security Team: monitors the parking areas and other outdoor areas.
• Follow-up Team: leads the follow-up events, visits prospects, mails follow-up letters, and sorts or stores supplies. This team may assemble and label follow-up packages for children. These packages could include certificates, Christian novelties, pencils, stickers, bookmarks, and so forth.
Boomerang Express™ Prayer Calendar
1. Ask God to provide the budget and supplies needed to excel in doing
His will.
2 Corinthians 8:11
2. Pray for all VBS promotion efforts to be clear and effective. Ask God
to prepare the hearts of the community to respond well and for new
prospects to be discovered.
3. Ask God to prepare workers for each class. Pray that He will fill any
open positions with the people He has called into this ministry.
Luke 10:2
4. Pray that God will reveal His love and help kids and workers discover
how to live through Him.
1 John 4:9*
5. Pray for the VBS director and all workers involved with the
preparation and planning aspects.
6. Pray that children will follow Jesus and remain in His love.
John 15:9*
7. Pray that VBS workers and children will seek Jesus with all their
hearts before, during, and after
Jeremiah 29:13
8. Pray for a shield of protection around your church’s VBS. Let no root
of bitterness spring up to cause
trouble.
Hebrews 12:15
9. Ask God to help the children who attend VBS to increase in wisdom
concerning His Word.
Luke 2:52
10. Pray that Bible Study leaders will effectively communicate Bible
truths to the children they teach.
11. Pray for those working in VBS to be steadfast and excel in the
Lord’s work. Help them to know their
labor is not in vain.
1 Corinthians 15:58
12. Ask for stamina and strength for those who are leading recreation
during the week.
13. Ask God to help children believe what is written about Jesus and who
He is.
John 20:31*
14. Pray for the missions teachers. Ask that God will use them to spread
enthusiasm for missions.
15. Ask God for creativity and patience for those working in the crafts
rotation.
16. Ask God to help children understand that Jesus’ gift is eternal
life.
Romans 6:23*
17. Pray that children will understand that because Jesus forgives us,
we can still serve Him.
1 John 1:9*
18. Ask God to grant wisdom to leaders as they guide VBS in a direction
that will honor Him.
James 1:5
19. Pray for the leaders who are preparing snacks each day. Ask for a
special blessing on all the snacks
prepared and the workers who prepared them.
20. Thank God in advance for the strength He provides to deal with the
schedule, needs, and problems that
may arise during VBS.
Deuteronomy 33:25
21. Pray for those who lead music and the Worship Rally. Ask God to give
them an extra measure of
energy that will excite kids to learn His truths through music and
drama.
22. Pray that God will strengthen all the children and workers to follow
the plan He has for them.
Philippians 4:13*
23. Ask God to keep discouragement from interfering with His ministry to
children and families.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
24. Ask God to help the church humble themselves before Him as they
prepare for VBS.
James 4:10
25. Ask God to make the seeds that are planted grow.
1 Corinthians 3:6
26. Pray that the Family Night Service provides a witnessing opportunity
for parents and the
community.
27. Ask God to help your church remember that even though our plans for
VBS are many, His plans are
the ones that will prevail.
Proverbs 19:21
28. Ask God to bless the follow-up efforts to contact every prospect and
invite them to join other church activities.
29. Pray for those making follow-up visits to clearly share the gospel.
30. Thank God in advance for the blessings and opportunities He will
provide through
31. Pray to commit your church’s VBS into God’s hands.
Proverbs 16:3
Note:
Scripture references marked with an asterisk,
come directly from the passages children will
study during VBS.
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