Blessings

In This IssuePastor’s column. . . . . . . p. 2

About the cover. . . . . . . p. 2

Youth trip . . . . . . . . . . . p. 3

Congratulations Matt. . . p. 3

March pics. . . . . . . . . . . p. 3

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 4

Monthly info. . . . . . . . . . p. 5

Seasoned Saints. . . . . . p. 5

Turkey Creek Festival. . p. 5

Family Fun Day. . . . . . . p. 6

A p u b l i c a t i o n o f B y r o m v i l l e B a p t i s t C h u r c h

A p r i l 2 0 1 3

Ed Sandefur

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Pastor’s column

Flag atop grain elevatorinspires Brother Ed

One day while traveling to Perry Inoticed atop a grain elevator at theEveridge Farm the American Flag. I canreally appreciate the statement made byplacing the flag for all to see passing bythe farm.

As I drove on, my thoughts turned to the Pledge ofAllegiance we all have spoken at school, ball games,VBS and many other gatherings and what it means tome as an American. I’m certainly proud of what theflag stands for and caught myself reciting the pledgeas I drove. “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of theUnited States of America, and to the Republic forwhich it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible,with liberty and justice for all”. Interestingly, thePledge of Allegiance was written in 1892 by FrancisBellamy (1855–1931), who was a Baptist minister.

With the words of the Pledge revolving around in mymind I soon began to connect biblically. “One Nationunder God” spoke to me through the scripture 1 Peter2:9 “But you are a chosen generation, a royalpriesthood, a holy nation, His own special people,that you may proclaim the praises of Him who calledyou out of darkness intoHis marvelous light”. What amarvelous thought Peter gives us in belonging to theLord and chosen at that! He says we are chosengeneration, royal priesthood and a chosen nation byHoly God. A special people God loves and calls Hisown! Praise His Name!

The pledge continues with “indivisible” meaningunable to separate apart. Another wonderful thoughtand scripture reference from Paul in Romans 8:35“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ”? and

again in verses 38 & 39 “For I am persuaded thatneither death nor life, nor angels nor principalitiesnor powers, nor things present nor things to come,nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing,shall be able to separate us from the love of Godwhich is in Christ Jesus our Lord”.

Ending “with liberty and justice for all” speaks of thefreedom not only as Americans living in the freedomwe have but also speaks of the freedom in Christ wehave. The Bible says in John 8:36 “Therefore if theSon makes you free, you shall be free indeed” andthis scripture reminds me of another pledge with apromise of liberty.

I pledge allegiance to theChristian Flag and to theSavior for whose Kingdom itstands. One Savior, crucified,risen, and coming again withlife and liberty to all whobelieve.

Bless His name!Bro. Ed

About the coverTen years ago Cathy Mitchelland her family stopped at BBCwhile riding bikes. (Theyspend a week riding bikes inGeorgia during March.) Ourpastor at that time, DennisPhillips, graciously entertainedthem and even gave the boystoy camels. The editor thinksthat they came by againsometime during Andy Blankenship’s pastorate. Their picture was on the front of the August 2003Blessings from their first visit along with a thank noteto Pastor Phillips for his hospitality.

Anyway, they came and worshiped with us EasterSunday and brought friends. They filled two pews inthe center section. The boys (top row) have grownquite a bit of course, and Caden Mae, who Cathy waspregnant with during their 2003 visit is the girl on thetop. Cathy is the adult in the cover picture. Cathyand her family are from Louisville, Kentucky.

Kaleb West, Garlan Ray and Carson Godfrey duringWiggler in the Word.

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Youth going to RUSH 2013Eight of our youth along with Paula Smith, VickiLamberth, Rhonda Youngblood and DanielThompson will attend this event May 3-5. Donationsto help defray the cost of this trip will be accepted.

RUSH or “Reaching Unchurched Students for HIM”was organized in 2004, originally a weekend eventheld in LaGrange with several local churches. RUSHgrew into a premiere gathering of students for onepurpose...TO WORSHIP GOD!

In 2009 founder Marc Prichett took RUSH Weekendto a new level by partnering with S. Truett Cathy’sThe Rock Ranch. In cooperation with The RockRanch, over 1200 students come together at this newvenue to worship God, with over 128 decisions madefor Christ!!! With each passing year, RUSHWeekend is reaching new heights. In 2012 over 4000students came together and 600 decisions were made.

The mission of RUSH is to motivate and equipstudents and student pastors to reach other students intheir communities for Christ. The goal is toeffectively and creatively convey the truths of God’s

Word to students, whereby they grow in their ownpersonal relationship with Jesus Christ. The result ofwhich is to create in those students a burning desire toreach out to other students with the same.

Congratulations toMatt Youngblood

Matt placed first in extemporaneousspeaking at the state literarycompetition last month.

A few pics from March

See moreon website

Abigail Willingham andthe Easter Bunny.

Jimmy Lockerman withgreat great nephew DavisPeavy.

Mary Ellen Wilkes with hergrandson Jeb Slappey.

Weekly ScheduleSUNDAY

Sunday School. . . . . 10AM

W orship. . . . . . . . . . 11AM

W orship. . . . . . . . . . . 6PM

W EDNESDAY

Bible study & prayer. . 7PM

Nursery for all services.

Children’s Church for

Sunday 11AM W orship.

Birthdays

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30

4-2 Jeanna Everidge

Penny Langston

4-3 Kris Braddock

4-5 Myra Kirksey

Bob Peavy

Gloria W hite

4-7 Martha Peavy

Marsha Taylor

4-9 Monta Averill

4-11 Jimmy Dorsett

Pam Evans

4-12 Beth Roney

4-13 Derek Humphries

4-15 Joshua Gathier

4-17 Shawn Raper

4-18 Christine Harvey

4-22 Taylor W illingham

4-26 Judson Humphries

Frank Thompson

4-28 Dennis Phillips

Arthur Roney

4-30 Ashley Lamberth

5-1 Jimmy Gauthier

Glynn Grantham

5-1 Thad Kitchens

Mary Lizzie Lamberth

Ross Stout

5-4 Tommy Bodrey

5-5 Sophie Roney

5-6 Lily Diehl

5-7 Jamie Roberts

5-8 Cooper Blankenship

Nikki Gaultney

Please pray for these folks on

their birthday.

April 2013

5:00–7:00pmFamily Fun Dayat the Speedway,Cordele

8:00am

Brotherhood

Breakfast

10:30am

W omen on

Mission

6:00pmSeasoned Saintsat 16 East,Cordele (Van

leaving at 5:30pm)

National Garden

Month

National Humor

Month

Fishing In The Park

Turkey Creek FestivalMay 4, 2013

www.TurkeyCreekFestival.com

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Schedule of Volunteers for AprilPlease remember it is up to you to arrange coverage if you are unable to serve on your scheduled day.

Date Flowers Nursery AM Nursery PM Children’s

Church

Deacon of the

Week

Offering

Bearers

Apr. 7 Open Brenda Lockerman

Suzy Grantham

Jenn Averill Tori/Vicki

Lamberth

Floyd Tucker Monta Averill

William Preston

Apr. 14 Open Rhonda Youngblood

Sue Thompson

Patricia Kent Robin/Mark

Peavy

Joe Kent Mark Peavy

Arthur Roney

Apr. 21 Prestons Laura/Keith Lamberth Katrina West Terri Gregory

Tricia Kent

Jimmy

Lockerman

Bob Latimer

Kyle West

Apr. 28 Open Jenn/John-John

Averill

Suzy Grantham Terry Horn

Clara Sandefur

Arthur Roney Clinton Brannen

Ronnie Hatcher

March Sunday School Stats

Senior Adults 5FBIC 12CIA 7VOC 5Young Adults 1Youth (ages 12-17) 7Older Children (ages 8-11) 5Younger Children (ages 6-7) 1Older Preschoolers 1Younger Preschoolers 6Nursery 2General Officers 2TOTAL 58

Financial $ummary

February receiptsGeneral offerings $9,278.05Special–West Family 175.00Special–Mailbox Club 270.00Special–John Joles Family 50.00TOTAL 9,773.05

February disbursementsGeneral expenses 5,778.53Kyle West Family 180.00John Joles Family 50.00Lottie Moon Christmas Offering 350.00Mail Box Club 675.00Local missions 25.00Houston Baptist Association 394.90Cooperative P r o g r a m 1,026.74TOTAL $9,456.53

Seasoned Saints enjoyed pizza and laughter in March

After enjoying pizza for supper in Saliba Hall onMarch 21, the Seasoned Saints laughed as they heardChristian comedian Dennis Swanberg via video.

On April 18, the Seasoned Saints are scheduled forsupper at 16 East Restaurant, 1309 16 Avenue,th

Cordele at 6:00 p.m. The van will leave the churchhouse at 5:30 p.m.

Byromville Baptist Church713 Patterson Street ` POB 126Byromville, GA 31007www.byromvillebaptistchurch.com478-433-2505Pastor: Ed Sandefur

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Blessings is published monthly by Byromville Baptist Church. Send news items and/or comments to Editor Brenda

Lockerman at POB 217, Byromville, GA 31007, email to brendalockerman@windstream.net or call 478-433-2791 .

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