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 Milledge Avenue Baptist Church
We are a worshipping family of God, living and sharing Christ's love with each other, our community and our world. |
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Downstairs decorations provided by Pat Britton. |
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Updates on Milledge...
Renovation Updates...
Renovations on the pulpit/choir area begin Monday, January 12th. We will worship in the Fellowship Hall until renovations are complete. The renovations are projected to take around 55 days.
The first floor of the sanctuary must be closed during the construction. However, the balcony may be used as an observation deck, for a great view of the progression of the renovation.
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Midweek @ Milledge...
January 14 - February 11!
Family Dinner @ 5pm (please contact Carrie in the church office or click HERE to make a reservation. If you were on the permanent list in the Fall, you will remain on that list unless you call to change it).
*it will be catered by Jason's Deli, see menu below:
| January 14 | Penne Pasta & Meatballs, herb focaccia bread, salad, dessert bites | | January 21 | Chicken Pot Pie/Beef Stew, cornbread muffins, salad, brownies | | January 28 | Potato Bar, salad, strawberry cake | | February 4 | Chicken Pasta Primo, herb focaccia bread, salad, dessert bites | | February 11 | Homemade Chili/Brunswick Stew, bread, salad, chocolate cake |
Preschool/Children's Choir and Bible-Time @ 6pm
Inter-generational Adult Bible Study @ 6pm
*this 5 week period, we'll be focusing on prayer. Our tentative schedule is below:
| January 14 | "Intercessory Prayer" | Teacher: Darryl Mathis | Prayer Leader: Lucy Bell | | January 21 | "The Prayer of Relinquishment" | Teacher: Davin Welter | Prayer Leader: Dan Akin | | January 28 | "Praying the Ordinary" | Teacher: Remi Ojo | Prayer Leader: Darryl Mathis | | February 4 | "Healing Prayer" | Teacher: Lucy Bell | Prayer Leader: Davin Welter | | February 11 | "Unceasing Prayer" | Teacher: Dan Akin | Prayer Leader: Remi Ojo |
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Service...
This year's Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Service will be held 10 am at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church on January 18th. A reception will follow. They are graciously hosting again this year while our pulpit/choir area is being renovated.
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A Conversation Among Deacons...
An Event for our Deacons, past and present!
Sunday, January 25th from 3-7pm at Milledge Avenue Baptist Church. Our guest speaker this year will be Dr. David Hull, Consultant, The Center for Healthy Congregations and retired Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Huntsville, AL.
Register with Carrie in the church office by noon, January 23rd.
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Women's Bible Study...
The Sunday Evening Women's Bible Study will begin their study of James: Mercy Triumphs by Beth Moore on February 8th. They start at 5pm. If you're interested in this study, please contact Mary Boswell or Carole Sosebee.
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The Tuesday Morning Women's Bible Study invites you to join them in their study of The Amazing Collection: The Bible Book-by-Book for Women. The Bible, inspired by God Himself, is God's love letter, His invitation to become His child through His Son, Jesus Christ. In our study of this love letter, we discover God, and through Him, receive hope, assurance, freedom from fear, guidance for everyday life, wisdom, joy, peace, power, and above all, the way of redemption. We find all we need to live the life we have always longed for-abundant life.
The sessions, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., feature dynamic DVD instruction, a variety of contemporary music, and powerful personal testimonies. Joan Humphries leads group discussion and prayer time, while Pat Britton and Mary Ann Godwin provide refreshments. Spring session opens on Tuesday, February 17th and ends on May 12th, with breaks on February 24th for La Table, the charity luncheon for Interfaith Hospitality Network, and a later Spring Break, the week of April 12th.
Study begins with Book 7: The Later Minor Prophets, and concludes with Book 8: The New Testament Historical Books, Matthew-Acts. Following study of The Early Minor Prophets last spring, we conclude study of the Old Testament with these prophets, minor in length but major in meaning. At last, we cross the "400 silent years" into the New Testament with a study of the four gospels and the book of Acts. It is not necessary to have participated in previous studies to join the group. Each week's study is self-contained.
Books are $11.50 each. First-time participants should notify Carrie Juarez at carrie@milledge.org or call her at 706-354-0090 to order a book. Books may be picked up the week of February 10th to preview Week l: Nahum.
Questions may be referred to Joan Humphries at mrsdocjoan@gmail.com or Pat Britton at 706-543-6885.
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Sunday Morning Worship Preparation...
Anyone who plays an instrument (piano, brass, woodwind, strings) that would like to be included to play during the Preparation for Worship time before the service, please contact Tom Eggleston via email or at 803-465-1829 or Bea Grant via email or at 706-543-9780.
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Date Savers
| January 9-10 | Deacon Retreat | | January 11 | Deacon Installation | | January 12 | Finance Team Mtg | | January 14 | Midweek @ Milledge Begins! | | January 18 | MLK Tribute Service at Mount Pleasant
Planet 56 / Inside Out Resume | | January 19 | Church Office Closed | | January 20 | Men's Fellowship Breakfast
Our Daily Bread | | January 21 | Midweek @ Milledge | | January 25 | Conversation Among Deacons |
Click HERE to see more of our upcoming events!
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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.
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MABC
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Food 2 Kids 
Donation Item for January is CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP!!!
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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.
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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.
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2015 MABC Deacon Ministers
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Will Marlow, chair
Deacon of the Week
Barry Coleman
Mike Daniel
Doug Gatchell
Will Marlow
Akinloye Ojo
Lonnie Varnedoe
Will Abney
Jan Bell
Lucy Bell
Suzanne Griffeth
Donna McEwan
Mark Sorrow
Kevin Chapman
Wanda Culpepper
Tim Graham
Sherry Lester
Tommie Mullis
Ann Peisher
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Weekly Offering and Attendance Report
Budget offering for Sunday, January 4th: $9,719.00
Other Contributions:
Bldg Fund: $500
Coffee: $11
Deacon Retreat: $75
Handicap Access.:$385
Total Weekly Contributions: $10,690.00
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January Budget offering to Date: $9,719.00
Monthy Budget Requirement:
$31,821
Balance to Date:
$21,662.00
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Attendance:
Week of 1/4/15
Sunday School: 60
Sunday Worship: 86
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Children's Choir Blog...
Click HERE to find out what Laura Marlow and our children are doing. |
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Charity Bracewell's Blog...
Click HERE to read what Charity is saying! |
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BWIM Blog...
Click HERE to read about Baptist Women in Ministry! |
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In the News...
Click HERE to read about Akinloye Ojo! He is the focus on UGA's faculty!
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Student Ministry Volunteer List
P56/Inside Out Meal List |
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE
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Prayers for Our Family and Friends
(Please contact the church office to update the prayer list)
Church Family
Ed and Hester Fechtel, Judy Snow, Joel Gunnells, Barbara Reid, Bill and Pat Edwards, Jimmy Godwin, 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
Donald Daniel (father of Mike Daniel); Gene and Adrian Bowers (parents of Elyse Daniel); Mrs. Myrtle Chambers (mother of Debbie Waters); 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).
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.
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SERVING TOGETHER
January 9, 2015
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Deacon of the Week: Will Marlow
Worship Prep: Laura Marlow
Acolyte: Ike Ojo
Audio: Fred Sloan Greeters: Norris Mullis, Ray and Peggy Neal Door Opener/Closer: Charles King Ushers: Cecil Hammond, Darryl Mathis, Mark Sorrow, Norris Mullis, Tom Rodgers, Royce Knight Nursery Coordinator: Sarah Pledger Nursery during Worship: Jon Terry Children's Church: Ginny Dempsey and Gina Dickens Gathering Room Prep: Jim and Becky Cunningham Youth Meal Provider: The Horvat Family |
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