Volume 62 Issue 18 May 28, 2017 loving because we are loved I sending because we are sent

OPPORTUNITIES

May 28 - June 3, 2017

Deacon on Call: Sean Reynolds

Sunday, May 28: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship

FOUNDATIONS/Memorial Day Service/ Commissioning and Prayer for Our

Summer Missionaries (WBIP AM 1400 and FM 99.7)

There will be no evening worship service or activities.

Monday, May 29: Happy Memorial Day!

(Church office will be closed.) Tuesday, May 30: 8:00 a.m. Tuesday Meal Ministry Wednesday, May 31: 5:30 p.m. VBS Meeting (Berea Room) 6:30 p.m. Kids’ Club, “Grasping God’s Word” (Fellowship Hall) 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal

SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE

Sunday, May 28, 2017

Mr. Dexter Cadle February 12, 1923 - September 8, 2016

Joined FBCB: May 3, 1959

Mr. Jerry Harrelson October 1, 1944 - October 13, 2016 Joined FBCB: December 6, 2009

Mrs. Hazel Brown

October 28, 1921 - November 1, 2016 Joined FBCB: April 16, 1972

Mrs. Jane Phillips

January 25, 1935 - November 11, 2016 Joined FBCB: July 11, 1999

Mr. Joe Carter

February 23, 1929 - January 3, 2017 Joined FBCB: November 16, 2003

Join us as we remember the loved ones we have

lost during the past year, and commemorate the lives of our United States soldiers and other military personnel who sacrificed their lives and died in honor of our country.

COUNTING COMMITTEE: Buddy Smith, Shirley Morgan

USHERS:

AM Brandon Donahue, Mike Moore

Ray Scott, Jay Barnett Jason Yarber, Michael Wright

The Booneville Baptist

A Note from the Pastor...

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS May Coordinator:

Mollie Davis (662-415-7055)

May 28: Sunday School

Emily Ball, Lana Harrelson Bed Babies

Carrie Cobb, Amber Hare Lisa Wright 1-2 year olds

Tasha Donahue, volunteer needed 3-4 year olds

Sonia Presley, volunteer needed Check out: Diane Bryant

Last Sunday night was a wonderful time of worship, Bible study, and prayer. We had a special commissioning prayer time for all our students and adults going on the Seattle Mission Trip. They will be leaving this Saturday morning, and I would encourage you to pray for them. Pray for safety as they travel. Pray as they sing and serve in Seattle. Pray also that they would have opportunities to share the gospel and that people would respond. This upcoming Sunday, we will also have a special prayer time for our other summer missionaries. I’m so thankful to be a part of a healthy church that desires to take the gospel to the ends of the earth. If you are on track with us, we are working through Week 22 in the read-ing plan. This is the first time that we will move from the narrative stories in Genesis through Esther and see the perspective of the prophets. The prophets are set in the same time period as 1 and 2 Kings, but they are written from the perspective of the prophet and not King David, King Solomon, or another narrative writer. The prophetic literature is more poetic and figurative than the narratives, but have similar themes; God is sovereign, humanity is sinful and rebellious, and God desires our obedience and worship. I don’t have space to discuss all four of this week’s prophets, but I do want to explain at least the first three days of reading so you’ll have an idea of how to navigate through the prophetic readings. The first two days, you’ll read about Jonah, the reluctant prophet. God wanted him to preach repentance to the wicked people of Nineveh. Despising the Nine-vites, Jonah decided to flee to Tarshish instead. After God threw him from the boat, and after spending three days inside a large fish, Jonah went to Nineveh and preached and the people repented. This only made Jonah more upset. Even though we may not consider everyone worthy of salvation, God does. The next day, you’ll read about Hosea, the redeeming prophet. God asked Hosea, a faithful man, to marry a prostitute named Gomer. After they were married, and even after having three children together, Gomer left Hosea to return to the world of prostitution. After some time had passed, God commanded Hosea to go and buy her back from the auction block. Hosea did as the Lord commanded. All of this was a picture of Israel’s relationship with God. He chose and loved Israel, but Israel committed spiritual adultery against God by worshipping other gods. Yet out of His unfailing love, God continued to pursue Israel despite their rebellious ways. This Sunday, I’ll be preaching from 1 Kings 18, which is one of my favorite Old Testament stories. It features the prophet Elijah engaged in a supernatural battle against the prophets of Baal. I know it’s a holiday weekend, but I really hope to see you here Sunday. Keep going in the reading plan and have a blessed week! In Christ, Jason

IN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy and our prayers

are extended to … Marylin Jones and family in the

death of her father, Mr. Alan Hardy

Robert Dunahoo and family in the death of his grandfather,

Mr. David Dunahoo.

Pray for Our Homebound:

Mrs. Leola Roper Mrs. Lee Barron

GIFTS RECEIVED Gifts have been received by

First Baptist Church in memory of

Mrs. Helen Martin Keeton Mr. Alan Hardy

Mrs. Ruth Grisham Mrs. Carol Thompson

Mr. Billy Fleming Rev. Wayne Isbell and in honor of

Carter Smith FBCB Youth Choir

MUSIC NOTES

EDUCATIONAL EVENTS

The Booneville Baptist

ACT . LOVE . WALK

Youth Choir On mission in Seattle, Washington

Departing Saturday, May 27 at 4:00 a.m. Returning Saturday, June 3 after midnight

HOMECOMING CONCERT!

Sunday night, June 4!! Sharing songs, skits, and testimony

Please keep this team in your prayers. 58 students and adults!

May 21, 2017 Sunday School 203 Budget $8,609.44 Designated 120.00 Total $8,729.44

VBS 2017! Looking forward to learning songs about Jesus!

Sunday night, June 11, VBS students will

share these with our church!

Praying for a great week!

Lindsey Polk

and Ben Ford

request the honor of your presence at their wedding

SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2017 Five o’ clock at The Cedars

4145 Old Canton Road in Jackson, MS

Reception to follow.

Kids’ Club Wednesday, May 31

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.—in the game room

“God’s Promises to Abram” Join Jennifer and Scottie Cummings as we learn that God keeps

His promises, but we may have to wait.

JoyMakers Luncheon and Program Thursday, June 8, 2017

12:00 noon

LuAnne Ford is in charge of the program. Dr. Ronald Meeks of

Blue Mountain College will be our special guest.

There will be no newsletter next

week, due to the Memorial Day Holiday.

MISSION OPPORTUNITY: Medications still need to be purchased for the Philippines Mission Trip (Rosemary’s Home of Hope). If anyone would like to donate for this cause, it will be greatly appreciat-ed. You can do so by contacting Dr. Sean Reynolds or the church office.

Young Musicians!

Blue Mountain College

July 18 - 22

See LuAnne for more information.

The Booneville Baptist

Church Staff Pastor Bro. Jason Reed jason.reed@fbcbooneville.com Director of Music Ministries LuAnne Ford luanne.ford@fbcbooneville.com Director of Education Laurie McBride laurie.mcbride@fbcbooneville.com Minister of Youth Carter Smith carter.smith@fbcbooneville.com Pastor’s Ministry Assistant NanetteYarber nanette.yarber@fbcbooneville.com Financial Ministry Assistant Vicky Brown vicky.brown@fbcbooneville.com Building and Grounds Director William Scott Pianist Carol Dickerson Church Phone (662)728-6272 Fax (662)728-6273 Web page www.fbcbooneville.com

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A Message from Carter’s Corner This week in the life of our youth, the 2017 Youth Choir Mission Trip begins! We are headed out to Seattle, Washing-ton on Saturday at 4:00 a.m. This will be a week-long trip and we will return back home on the following Saturday. This year our students will be doing many yard clean-up projects, as well as, serving in local food banks, and many concerts. Our students are excited about the opportunity to serve in Seattle and the surrounding areas. We are so thankful that our church is sending students and adults out all across the United States to share God’s Word. We ask that you pray in the coming days for the people of Seattle as we minister to them and serve the people just as Christ did. Please pray for our students and adults as we travel to Seattle that God would provide His hand of protec-tion. Also, continue to pray for the leaders in Seattle as we make the final plans of the details of this trip. Thank you so much for your constant support, prayers, and love for our students at First Baptist Church. You are truly making a difference in the lives of not only our students, but a difference around the world. ▪Act Justly ▪Love Mercy ▪Walk Humbly

CARTER’S

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Make plans to join us for

Vacation Bible School for children entering kindergarten through 6th grade

June 5 - 9, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon

Come join us as we discover the God of the universe!

There will be a special time each day for rising 7th graders!

Workers still needed. If you would like to help with VBS this year, please contact Deana Reynolds at 706.506.2159 or the church office.

VBS Meeting Wednesday, May 31 at 5:30 p.m. in the Berea Room.

Pre-registration for VBS will be Sunday mornings, May 28 and June 4, in the Welcome Center.