PRAYER RENEWAL 2021

For Fayetteville Saturday, May 22

2pm2770 Breezewood Ave., Log House

behind Chick-fil-A on Raeford Rd.

We invite you for a time of Prayer for Fayetteville.

We will be meeting outside, so come dressed for the

temperature. Wear a mask. Bring a Bible.

Park next door, where you see the balloons.

Bring a chair if you want. We will also have chairs

spaced for social distancing.

We will be placing US flags on the

church grounds in remembrance of those who died in service of the United States of America. Volunteers

are needed to place the flags on Saturday, May 29, beginning at 9am. We will meet at the

Church Office entrance. Just show up. Ed

Parker is leading this project.

“Hearts United in Loving God, Sharing Christ, and Serving Others.”

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Sunday, May 23If God

Romans 8:31-35Both Services - High School Graduate Recognition

UNC Psalm 100 In Concert

Thursday, May 20, 7pm Chapel

Since 1999, Psalm 100 has been making music for the glory of the Lord. We sing because we love to perform and because we find joy in it. But more importantly, we sing because the Lord has graciously

given us talents so that we may further His Kingdom. Gray Hurley is a member of this group.

Sunday School Classes Will Resume on June 6!Early Worship in the Fellowship Hall will begin at 9am and run until 9:50. Sunday School will begin at 10am and end at 10:50 to allow you time to get to 11am Worship. These time changes are only for JUNE, JULY and AUGUST.

Several classes have new “addresses”. We’ll fill you in on those when we have a little more room in an upcoming issue of The Bell.

Mark your calendars!!! Your class members are looking forward to seeing you there!!!

Memorial Day Flags

VBS Volunteers Needed! June 21-25Contact Karen McAmis to sign up or to get more information.

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Ian Steigelman

Joshua HumphreyCameron Humphrey

Jacob NoblesMemphis Naugle

Marla HughesSarah Holt

Bailey MorrisonEmmaline Morgan

Austin SteigelmanEllie Smith

CorrectionMcKenzie Gore’s

degree was left out of The Bell last week.

McKenzie received a Bachelor of

Science in Business Administration from Meredith College.

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Wednesday Night Take Out MealsMeals are $5 each (max $20 per family) and you must make a reservation by 5pm on the Tuesday before. Pick up will be at the Kitchen/FH door in the back parking lot from 4:45 - 5:45pm. Please have the correct amount to pay. Meal this week is Salmon, Rice Pilaf Steamed Broccoli, Seafood Stuffing, Croissantsand Strawberry Cheesecake.

this weekwith

GeronGambill

Lauren de la Vega Brooks DixonJenna Clark Will Frank

Graham MacLeodAnnalise Kelly Sarah Lynch Julie Morden

Braden SimmonsElizabeth PeeblesJames Parker Harper Ray

PERIODICALSWEBSITE: www.snydermbc.comTHE BELL (USPS 549-180) is published weekly except Christmas and July 4 weeks by Snyder Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Westmont Drive, Fayetteville NC 28305. Tele: 910-484-3191. Periodicals postage paid at Fayette-ville, NC. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE BELL, 701 Westmont Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28305.

Pastor’s PerspectiveI am in a season of experiencing many things for the last time. It is bitter-

sweet. Some things will be easy to let go. Others not so much. I just find myself reflecting on so many things: my life, my calling, this church, my future. I’m sure it’s normal. But this is all “new” for me. This past Sunday evening was my last meeting with the deacons. This body has been so essential and so helpful in my years here helping me wrap my arms around this congregation. I was able to share some final thoughts with them and experience their love and affirmation as they gathered around me for a time of prayer as our meeting closed.

I shared this “last” experience with Todd Coates, our Director of Worship Tech-nology, who is also retiring at the end of this month after three short but highly productive years with us. His farewell remarks were filled with gratitude for this church and his experience here. But it was some of the statistics he shared that grabbed my attention. Our worship services are being viewed on a weekly basis in 22 countries. In one recent 30-day period, we had 101 views from India! Over the last six months, we have had nearly 48,000 views on Sunday. An average of 1850 views per Sunday. Average watch time was 36 minutes. Even if only one person is watching per view (highly unlikely), Snyder is reaching four to five times the num-ber of people online than attend our services in person. I personally know people, both local and out of state, who tune in every week and are very appreciative of the opportunity to do so. I shared with the deacons Sunday evening that COVID has changed some things forever for the church. For our church. Our advance-ments in technology have enabled us to adjust in a way that significantly expands our reach for Christ literally to the ends of the earth.

In response to the CDC’s latest guidance, Governor Cooper has removed North Carolina’s indoor mask mandate for most settings and lifted all mass gathering limits and social distancing requirements for all fully vaccinated individuals as of last Friday. People not vaccinated are encouraged to wear masks and main-tain distance indoors. We are opening up more seating in our worship spaces and encourage everyone to join us in person as soon as you feel comfortable. See you Sunday as we celebrate our high school graduates from the Class of 2021! ~ John

Overseas: Trevor King

Deacon of the Week: Natalie Fryer

(910) 309-4245

Congratulations To:Chad & SarahMarie Barbour on the birth of their son, Bradley Cannon, born on

May 13, 2021.

Christian Sympathy:is extended to Carlye

Pleasant on the death of her father, Ken Canosa.

Hospitals:Don Orr - CFV

Menu: 05/26/21Country Style Steak with

GravyMashed Sweet Potatoes

Lima BeansCollard Greens

RollsBownies with Oreo Glaze

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MINISTERIAL STAFFSenior Pastor JOHN COOK

Minister of Worship GILES BLANKENSHIP

Church Administrator GERON GAMBILL

Associate Pastor BRUCE HERRMANN

Dir. of Children & Family Min. KAREN MCAMIS

Minister with Students JON NAHLEN

Minister of Missions SUSIE REEDER

Minister of Music RICHARD SUGGS

MEMBERSHIPMay 16

Resident Membership 1847

Number Additions to Date 29

Number Lettered Out to Date 0

Loss by Death 16

Moved to Non-Resident/Roll Rev 62

Total Membership 1798

WORSHIP ATTENDANCEWORSHIP ATTENDANCE05/16/2105/16/21

9am 1349am 134

11am 31311am 313

Total 447Total 447

FINANCIAL REPORT FINANCIAL REPORT as of 05-14-2021as of 05-14-2021

Total Budget Gifts 32,789.00

Amount Needed 1,247,788.52

Given to Date 1,232,098.30

Under Budget 15,690.22

Mission Giving Plans - April NC Baptist State Convention

$6,284.25NC Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

$6,143.17International Mission Partner Ministries

$12,367.58

Balance: $259,934.56

$1,240,065.44Given to date:

Goal:$1,500,000