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We are a worshipping family of God, living and sharing Christ's love with each other, our community and our world.

 
Friday, August 29, 2014
In This Issue
Worship @ Milledge
"Experienced" Adult Sunday
Students @ Milledge
Midweek @ Milledge
Missions@Milledge
Golden Glows
Women's Bible Study
Adult (55+) Event
Choir Retreat
You're Invited!
Volunteer Opportunity

Downstairs decorations provided by Pat Britton.
Worship @ Milledge 
 

Sunday Sermon Series:



Date
Topic
Sermon
August 31Moses and the Burning BushClarity About Your Calling
September 7The Plagues and the Passover in EgyptBloody Doorposts
September 14The Parting and Crossing of the Red SeaBetween the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
September 21Manna in the WildernessWhat Is It?
September 28Water at the Rock of HorebIs the Lord Among Us or Not?
Take notice of the table on the right side of the pulpit this Sunday!

Over the next several weeks as the congregation in worship experiences the Exodus, the altar table at the front right of the sanctuary has been converted into a story center to aid the children in their journey. The table is covered in two different colors of burlap. The dark brown on the left stands for Egypt with water running through it. The lighter brown in the middle represents the barren wilderness through which the Israelites must travel. The dark brown on the far right is symbolic of the Promised land, the goal of their journey. Last week we added baby Moses in a basket as we talked about his mother and sister saving him from Pharaoh's decree. The princess found him and named him Moses which means, "drawn from the water." We hope everyone benefits from this visual timeline of the Exodus and story of Moses.
Guest Preacher for "Experienced" Adult Sunday 
 
Sunday, September 7th, is "Experienced" Adult Sunday! Rev. David Hull will be our guest preacher. 

 

Rev. Hull is a veteran Baptist pastor who stepped down in April after his wife became a pastor at Union Christian Church in Watkinsville. He has accepted a new role with a consulting firm devoted to improving the spiritual, emotional and organizational health of churches and ministers. The Center for Healthy Churches announced Aug. 27 that David Hull, former pastor of First Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ala., will serve as coordinator for the Center for Healthy Churches-Southeast. In his new role Hull will coordinate the services of area coaches and consultants with churches and clergy in Alabama, Georgia and Florida.

 

After church, we will have a celebration lunch. Please bring two side dishes or desserts to share.


Students @ Milledge 
 

Inside Out and Planet 56...
Planet 56 and Inside Out start TONIGHT! Come at 5 for supper, stay for games, and we will end with Bible study and activities. 5th and 6th graders will meet with Edward Bolen and Adrian Parr and 7th-12th graders will meet with Ginny Dempsey and Jack Eisenmann. See you then!


Midweek@Milledge...
Parents of preschool through 6th graders, remember that Children's Choir and BIble time has returned! Choir meets from 6-6:50 pm when children are learning the music and parts to the play, "Are We There Yet?" about Moses. From 6:50-7:15 pm, Ginny Dempsey is leading a time about the Bible lessons behind the play and also working on the dramatic aspects of it. It is not too late to join! Hope you come and see what it is all about!

Wednesdays!

Family Dinner @ 5:30pm...RESERVATIONS NEEDED!
You can make your reservations online, by calling the church office, or emailing Carrie. Please reserve your meal before 10am on Mondays. To ensure we have enough food for everyone to enjoy, please be sure to make your reservation. 

Cost: Adults ($7.00)
Children ages 4-12 ($4.00) *children under 4 eat free
Family cap ($20.00)

Children's Choir @ 6:05pm
Our Pre-k children will meet in the nursery on the 1st floor of the Kinney Children's Bldg for learning and preschool choir, led by Graham Brooks.

Our children in grades k-6th will meet in the Children's Choir room located on the 2nd floor of the Kinney Children's Bldg for choire rehearsal, led by Laura Marlow.

Adult Spiritual Growth Opportunities @ 6:00pm
Adult Bible Study...Adult Bible Study Lessons will cover the life of Moses as we study the Book of Exodus. These lessons will correspond to our Sunday Sermon Series so this is a wonderful way to expand on your spiritual growth. Youth are invited to join us.

Missions@Milledge

The MABC Missions Committee, working with Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, continues to serve together as a "Community Partner in Education" with Clarke Middle School. Below are a few ways you can help...
1. School Uniforms: Our two congregations will maintain and stock the school's "Uniform" pantry. They currently have an abundance of pants, shorts and skirts. They urgently need: short-sleeved polo shirts, adult sizes small, large and extra large. Colors must be white, blue or navy. (Donna McEwan is our contact person for this)

2. Food2Kids: Our two congregations will make sure that every child at CMS is able to participate in the Food2Kids weekend food program. In August and September, we are collecting Peanut Butter.

3. School supplies: While everything is on sale-the school is requesting #2 pencils, notebook paper, and composition books (no spiral notebooks).

4. Prayers: Middle School is a wonderful time and where most of our children grow, mentally, physically, and emotionally. This means it can also be a challenging time for them and the faculty and staff who are trying to help guide them through it. Please keep them in your prayers.

*these items can be brought to the church office or placed in the boxes located in the vestibule and Gathering Room.

Women's Bible Study...

Sunday Night!

Begins on September 7th! The study is on Jeremiah: Daring to Hope in an Unstable World, by Melissa Spoelstra. We meet in the Education Building at 5pm and will finish up at 6:30pm.


If you're interested in this study, please contact Mary Boswell to order a book or get more information.

Tuesday Morning!

Tuesday Morning Women's Bible Study begins September 30th and runs seven weeks, ending November 11th. Sessions begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. The group meets in the Education Building, Room 221/223. Coffee and juice will be available.

We will be studying Priscilla Shirer's Gideon: Your Weakness, God's Strength. Class time will be divided between engaging DVD instructional segments of 40-50 mins. each, and discussion of daily Bible reading and review questions. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, and deep bonds of fellowship and caring develop among participants as they grow spiritually in their study of God's Word. The final session features a summation of the study and a celebratory brunch.

Participants come from a variety of area churches in addition to MABC. If you're thinking of joining us, please invite a friend to come with you!

Member books are $15.00 and may be purchased at the Lifeway Store on Epps Bridge Crossing or online at Lifeway.com.


Choir Retreat...

September 5th from 6-9pm & September 6 from 9am-12:00pm in the MABC Choir Room.

We are holding this retreat to prepare for this year's Christmas Cantata. It is for anyone interested in singing in the Cantata even if you aren't a regular choir member.

Baby Shower    

The church family is invited to a baby shower for Clement and Suganthy on Sunday, September 14th immediately after worship in the Gathering Room.  We will share cake and punch.  Please bring a gift for their son who is due the end of September.  Let's share the blessings with each other as we celebrate new life!
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Date Savers
   
 
August 24-31IHN Host Week
August 31Planet 56 & Inside Out Begin
September 1Church Office Closed for Labor Day
September 2Men's Fellowship Breakfast
September 3Golden Glows
Midweek@Milledge
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
September 5-6Choir Retreat
September 7"Experienced" Adult Sunday
Planet 56 & Inside Out
Women's Bible Study Begins
September 8Decorations Team Mtg
Finance Team Mtg
Deacon Mtg
September 10Midweek@Milledge
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
September 14Baby Shower
Planet 56 & Inside Out
Women's Bible Study
 

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Food 2 Kids

 

Donation Item for August and September is PEANUT BUTTER!!!

Interfaith Hospitality Network

 

Here is a great four page article in the monthly newsletter of The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship about Baptist congregations that are engaged with IHN. You can click HERE to read it. 

Smart Lunch, Smart Kid 

 

If you'd like to give to this wonderful program, you can text LUNCH to 41444.

 

To keep up with Action Ministries and their programs, you can text ACTIONHERO to 51555. 

2014 MABC Deacon Ministers


Chester Sosebee, chair
John Allen
Sue Chapman
   Deacon of the Week
Rubielen Norris
Bruce Ferguson
Chris Taylor
Barry Coleman
Mike Daniel
Doug Gatchell
Will Marlow
Akinloye Ojo
Lonnie Varnedoe
Will Abney
Jan Bell
Lucy Bell
Suzanne Griffeth
Donna McEwan
Mark Sorrow  
VITAL SIGNS 

Weekly Offering and Attendance Report
  
Budget offering for Sunday, August 24th: $4,390.00 

Other Contributions:
Coffee Fund: $4
IHN (MABC): $50
Food2Kids: $20
ALS: $85
Adult 55+: $30
Accessibility: $1,325
  
Total Weekly Contributions: $5,904.00
 
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August Budget offering to Date: $26,091.00
 
Monthy Budget Requirement:
$31,821

Balance to Date: 
$4,214.00
  
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Attendance:
Week of 8/24/14 
 
Sunday School: 84
Worship: 142
Midweek: 49
Read All About...
Children's Choir Blog...
Click HERE to find out what Laura Marlow and our children are doing.
Darryl Mathis' Blog...
Charity Bracewell's Blog...

 Click HERE to read what Charity is saying!

BWIM Blog...

 Click HERE to read about Baptist Women in Ministry! 

Scripture Readers Needed...
If you would like to volunteer as a Scripture Reader during our worship service, please let us know by emailing or calling the office.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE


 

Prayers for Our Family and Friends


 

(Please contact the church office to update the prayer list)


 

Church Family

Barbara Reid, Bill and Pat Edwards, Jimmy Godwin, Carol Lester, Elizabeth and Rick Pittard, Dot Reid, Pat Britton, Chandler Griffin and his family, Louise and Irene Hill, Jean Johnson, Gayle McBride, Paul and Beverly Kormanik, Joel Gunnells, Florice Akin, Margaret McReynolds, Beth Duncan, Betty Weaver, Al and Eleanor Danielsen, and Peggy DeWeese.


 

Extended Family & Friends

Mr. Dwain Toney (father of Lisa Brooks); Mrs. Myrtle Chambers (mother of Debbie Waters); Chet Sosebee (son of Chester and Carole Sosebee); Evelyn Howard (mother of Chester Sosebee); Lee Baird Jackson (mother of Carole Sosebee); Mozelle Simmons (aunt of Darryl Mathis); Florice Akin (mother of Dan Akin); Carol Sartain (daughter of Lucille Sartain); Ron and Judy Clark (former members of MABC, Ron was recently diagnosed with cancer).


 

Global Mission Partners

We continually pray for our global mission partners: Commission Baptist Church in Monrovia, Liberia and Bethlehem Ministry in northern Haiti. May the Lord shine His light on Rev. Augustine Weah (Commission Baptist Church) and Father Bruno (Bethlehem Ministry) as they guide our brothers and sisters in Christ.


 


 

SERVING TOGETHER 
August 31, 2014

 

Deacon of the Week: Sue Chapman

Worship Prep: Elizabeth Andress

Acolyte: Karlie Byrd

Audio: Bill Givan

Greeters: Rubielen Norris, Sherry and Carol Lester

Door Opener/Closer: Bill Braselton

Ushers: Mike Daniel, Chester Sosebee, Bill Givan, Rick Hayes, Tim Graham, Jon Terry

Nursery Coordinator: Sarah Pledger

Nursery during Worship:  Mary Boswell

Children's Church:  Kristi Terry and Lynn Mathis

Gathering Room Prep: No Gathering Room Prep

Planet 56/Inside Out Meal Provider: The Brooks Family

CHURCH STAFF
  
Dr. Edward Bolen, Sr. Pastor, edward@milledge.org
Dr. Ginny Dempsey, Associate Pastor for Students, ginny@milledge.org 
Shelynn Scott, Interim Director of Music, sscott@oconeeschools.org
Karen Byrd, Organist
Carrie Juarez, Church Secretary, carrie@milledge.org
Susan McCullough, Financial Secretary, susan@milledge.org 
Manuel Sanchez, Custodian, manuel@milledge.org