From the Pastor:

Written on Monday, August 21, 2017...

Warm Greetings in Christ!

Once again, we are coming to the close of another summer. For many, it seems the summer days go by way too fast. For a few others, these days simply signify another season just around the corner… football season! Actually, during the month of September, as many are settling back in to their schools and jobs following vacation, we also know this is a time for people to look to the church once again for inspiration and fellowship.

The Bible tells us in Hebrews 10:25

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25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

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Here at Stanford Baptist Church, we want to be a welcoming church so that when people are looking for a church to attend, their search stops right here! While we would love to see our church grow, this is far from being the only reason to be a welcoming church. We live in a day and age that people need to hear the truth of the Word of God which is constant and true even in a world of relativism regarding moral truths.

You can feel confident as you invite your friends and family to our church, that they will indeed hear the Word of God spoken with conviction and clarity. We are of the firm belief that we need God in our Nation like never before, and make no apologies for that belief

Would you take a few moments to consider a list of about 5-10 people you will invite to Stanford Baptist Church? You never know, that friend or family member could be thankful for an eternity.

We hope to see you at Stanford Baptist Church this Sunday and many Sunday’s to come.

Love You All in Christ, Bro. Nick

The Finance Committee would like to remind all committees that budget requests for the upcoming year are due by October 1. You can turn those requests in at the church office or to any member of the Finance Committee (Jonathan Baker, Lisa Johnson, Lois Oliver, Philip Sebastian, Tim Whitis, and Darren Yaden).

Tuesday morning group meets in the Stanford Baptist Church Christian Life Center Lobby at 10:00 am starting September 5th (contact Becky Stogsdill for info: stogbecky@gmail.com)

Thursday evening group meets in the Stanford Baptist Church Sanctuary at 6:30 pm starting September 7th (contact Susan Kirkpatrick for info: s_m_kirkpatrick@hotmail.com)

You can attend the Tuesday morning group or the Thursday evening group or mix it up from week to week.

Cost? $12.99 for a student book You can purchase these during the first two weeks of class. If the cost is a problem please contact your group leader and let our church bless you!

Junction City First Baptist Church ~ Saturday, September 16

You're invited to be part of this global, one-day simulcast that will encourage you to dive deeper into the Word of God. Beth follows the leading of the Holy Spirit to prepare a specific message for each of her events, and the simulcast is no exception. Don't miss out on this special event!

Visit www.jcfbc.org/events or call the church office (859-854-3253) to sign up for this event.

Registration Begins 8:45 a.m. Event Begins 9:30 a.m. Session One 10:00 a.m. Lunch Break 11:30 a.m. Worship 1:00 p.m.

Session Two 1:30 p.m. Invitation/Break 3:00 p.m. Worship 3:30 p.m. Session Three 3:40 p.m. Closing Worship 4:10 p.m. Event Concludes 4:15 p.m.

1st – Nancy Humphrey 1st – Rita Maddox 3rd – Trena Carrier 3rd – Farris Marcum 4th – Tate Curlis 7th – Carmen Streutker

9th – Maonia Jones 9th – Hallie Stafford 10th – Tim Whitis 11th – Evonna Marcum 11th – Anne Nita Rankin 11th – Rosanna Sutherland 13th – Hartese Johnson 15th – Marcus Denham 15th – Christine Killen 15th – Amy Tracy 17th – Glenda Estes 18th – Dallas Fletcher 18th – Roby Mullins 19th – Sue Brewer

19th – Lowell Jones 20th – Donya Baker 20th – Anna DeMarcus 20th – Allie Sebastian 20th – Kendall Smith 22nd – Herner Burton 22nd – Allyson York 25th – Jamie Leigh 25th – Debbie Rudd 25th – Devona Stamper 27th – Keaton Burnside 29th – Kayla Upchurch 30th – Lynne Farmer 30th – Ramona Wall

JOY Club Trip Thursday, September 21 Derby Dinner Playhouse

$34.00 Call Margaret Ray at (606-

365-7716) to sign up

Fall Women's Bible Study starts first week September!

Thanks to George Swope Munday for a beautiful offertory based on the hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy” and for filling in for Becky at the piano. Thanks to the Adult Choir for a wonderful job on the anthem “Oh, What a Savior”. Special thanks to Evonna Marcum for a great job on the solo. This Sunday Laura Lee Wesley will be playing our offertory. They Adult Choir will be singing “Let the Church Say Amen”.

Have a great week! Stuart Thanks to all who supported our DYW pasta dinner! _________________________________________________________________

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Mark Your Calendar:

SEPTEMBER 3 - FLCM food drive (canned fruit and mac & cheese most needed) 3 - Stanford Care & Rehab Ministry (Philip, Dan, & Becky), 2:00 PM 3 - Deacons Meeting, 3:00 PM 4 – LABOR DAY (Church Office closed) 5 – Ladies Bible Study, 10:00 AM, Christian Life Center 7 - Ladies Bible Study, 6:00 PM, Sanctuary

PRAYER LIST Beth& Frank Allen Latisha Johnson Shut-ins Connie Armentrout Christine Killen Grace Blanton Brenda Bottoms William Maddox, Jr. Glen Davis Hudson Brown William Maddox, Sr. Marjorie Gooch Gary Brummett Timothy Manzie Geneva Hawkins Brandon Buis Kim Bastin Meyers Janie Lasure Gladys Burnside Keith Napier Faye Oaks Ancil Cave Howard & Dorothy Noland Pauline Shearer David Cave Ryan Owens Stanford Care & Rehab Lorraine Cave David Pettus Billie Sue Cornelius Alice Collins Donna Portwood Ann Durham Jeremy & Bridgete Cook Anne Nita Rankin Millie Hundley Michael Coulter Kati Rhea Lancaster Christian Care Pam Cox Dorothy Robbins Sandy Austin Joe Crain Ewona Robbins Margaret Stephens Nell & Jr. Deatherage P. D. Roller Wilda Sweeney Frank & Anna DeMarcus Beverly Shaddox Brenda Watts Harriet & Calvin Denham Phil & Patricia Smith Military Todd Denham Joe, Norma, & Lily States Marcus Denham Lucy Ann Embry Terry Whitis Stewart Maria Hunter Fred Fox, Jr. Susan Sullivan Jared Johnson Janet Frazier Herb Toombs. Jr. Bereavement Connie French Rick Traynor Anna Lee Kirkpatrick family Betty Gooch Lisa Turpin Chris Camenisch family Paul & Betty Greer Jessica Upchurch Morris Martin family Marjorie Grigson Trevis Upchurch Debbie Roller family Ann Hopkins Loretta Whitaker Steve Howerton Jim White Ralph Horn Melissa Wilson Dylan & Paige Isenberg Frances Young Bruce Johnson Unspoken requests

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PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY STANFORD BAPTIST CHURCH

Phone: 606-365-2178

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SERVING THIS WEEK

Door Greeter: Missy Whitis

Deacon Greeters: Steve Howerton, David Grigson, & Mike Tracy

Van Driver: Johanna Ingram (606-879-6210)

Children's Church: Craig & Trena Carrier (PreK-3rd)

Liz & Paris Burke(4th-5th)

Nursery Workers: (AM) Suzie Stafford & Selah Manzie (PM) Connie Howerton

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to affirm God’s calling on Katie Phillips to serve as SBC Children’s Director

Please be sure we have your college student’s email and mailing address. Call, text, or email it to Stuart or to Linda at the church office.

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