WOMEN’S ENRICHMENT & MISSIONS MINISTRY . . .under WMU umbrella:

6 areas of Mission focus: Pray for Missions; Engage in mission action & Personal witnessing.

Learn about missions; Support missions; Develop spiritually toward a missions lifestyle; Participate in the work of the church & denomination > Nursing Home Ministry– this group meets with the residents

(Westbury N.H., McDonough) on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, 10:00- 11:00 a.m. (July 8 & 22)

> Operation “M” -Women’s Ministry– Ginger Richardson. Women-on-

Mission Coordinator. To-be-announced

> “Mission Focus” Group -led by Kelley Tucker. For girls age 18-100.

(1st Sunday of each month, 5 p.m.) This month: July 12

> Prayer Ministry: pray or all mission groups & their mission endeavors.

> Women’s Enrichment Events: Donna Walls, Yvonne Chumbley

Coming August 16: 11 a.m. Worship: Guest Missionaries, Charles & Robin Janney, Missionaries to Mexico.

Mission Groups: > Mission Friends: “Learning About, Praying For, and Doing Missions” Lillian Mullen, Sandy Wells, Susan Morris Ashley Hood, Kelley Tucker

> Girls-in-Action: 1st-6th grade girls. Robin Freeman, Staci Wimberly, Nicole Lloyd

> Royal Ambassadors: Meetings: Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Willie Walls, Alan Wells, Chris Conrad

Mission Vision Statement: “Because we believe God is Who He says He is and can

do what He says He will do, we are empowered to engage a lost world through prayer, ministry and witness that will be modeled, taught and nurtured among future generations.”

Be a missionary where God has placed you . . . Woman's Missionary Union is a missions

organization which exists to promote the fulfillment of the Great Commission.

Men’s Ministry:

August 8th 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

State Men’s Conference

Eagles Landing Baptist ($20– register

@mens.gabaptist.org)

Youth “IMPACT” ~ Praise & Worship Service Every Wednesday, 7:15 p.m.

World Changers

June 29-July 3: Annual “Beach Trip” -sign up, $180.00

July 17-24: FRBA Youth Mission Trip ($50, Polk Co., TN)

Mike Henderson

Wednesday “Family Night” Supper supper will be served from 5:45-6:30.

Please RSVP.

S.A. ADULTS – last met on

June 11th. See you this month, July 9th at the Cracker Barrel in McDonough at 9 a.m.

Deacons Meeting: July 19, 4:30 p.m. Deacons of the Week 07/05: Willie Walls & Scott Chumbley 07/26: Art Elliott & Johnny Speir 07/12: John Bartlett & Kenny Harris 08/02: Darrell Floyd & Stan Lanning 07/19:Donald Cleveland & Chris Conrad 08/09: Steve Foster Hall Monitor: 07/05: Mark Freeman 07/26: Kenny Harris 07/12: Darrell Floyd 08/02: Darrell Johnson 07/19: Steve Foster 08/09: Stan Lanning

SENIORS OF LIBERTY HILL: The Senior of Liberty Hill met Friday, June 19, 2015, for their monthly luncheon & meeting. After a delicious meal, Donna Bartlett gave an update on the upcoming trip to Pigeon Forge, TN (November 4-6). 3 days, 2 nights at $255.00 per person. Includes 4 shows & The Island. Jean Freeman, program chairperson, introduced our special guest, June Grimme, pianist & Brenda Morris, soloist, from Fairview Baptist in Jonesboro. They blessed us with “He Could See the Cross,” “I Thirst,” & “Mercy Saw Me.” Afterwards, Brenda, an avid bird lover, gave us a very energetic lecture on birds & showed us her feeders & books & also showed us how to make bird food. Mike Henderson read I Thessalonians 5:15-21: “Rejoice every-more,” “Pray without ceasing,” & “Quench not the Spirit.” Those attending: Glenda Hunt, Susie Cox, Beth Sharp, Sarah Mejias, Bea Freeman, Hazel Thompson, Jean Freeman, Jean Goolsby, Cindy Freeman, Nan Burke, Kat Carter, Janelle Cleghorn, Johnny & JoeAnn Edwards, Duane & Jeannette Brown, James & Kay Cosper, Richard & Jane Dubson, Jimmy & Beverly Spurlin, Tom & Sandra McBerry, Rayford & Marie Plummer, Dee Spece, Virginia Sides, Donna Bartlett & Mike Henderson. Special Guests: June Grimme & Brenda Morris. Next Meeting for all 55+ will be

Friday, July 17th, 12:00 noon. Nan Burke, reporting

Christian Sympathy is extended to Rayford & Marie Plummer & family upon the death of her sister, Genevia Cofer; family & friends of Donald Payne.

Vacation Bible School

2015: EVEREST “Conquering Challenges

with God’s Mighty Power” Report:

Enrolled: 120 Average Attendance: 95

CLEANING TEAMS: Schedule- June: 25: Wimberly July 2: Phillips 9: Floyd 16: Speir 23: Griswold 30: Downer

TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED

“And without faith it is impossible to please God”

Hebrews 11: 6a

Good News Club: Ministry at Mt. Carmel Elementary School. Wednesday after-school care. -Gordon Wimberly Kristy Biddy

“Thanks to our coordinators & workers for the 2014-15 Year.” Good News Club: Purpose. . . to proclaim

the Gospel message of Jesus Christ to children, disciple them through God’s Word, and establish them into a local body of believers to grow in their faith.

The Food Ministry is supported by Missions of Mercy, FAITH Riders, Sunday School classes (King’s Kids, Homemakers & Willing Workers) and individuals within the church. If you know of a need, please submit their

names with information to the church office. Food is scheduled to be picked up, packaged & delivered on the 3rd Saturday of the month, 10:00 a.m.– 11 a.m. Helping hands needed. . . Thanks for your support. “You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light” -Ephesians 5:8

“Prayer is not a fringe benefit for missionaries. It

is a necessity.”

Welcome New Member:

Lana Ormseth (profession of faith/baptism)

Sermon Outline is available on Smartphone, I-Phone, I-Pad at YouVersion.com (live- find live event (church name or zip code) and at ww.libertyhillbaptist.org

https://e-giving.org/

libertyhillbaptistchurch

Church Budget: Tithes needed per Month: $ 32,545.32 Tithes received June: $ 34,971.78

Lawn Care Team Captains:

#1– Johnny Speir

#2 Ronnie Prince

#3– Russell Steele #4– Darrell Johnson

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

“Everything is possible

with God”

“This is the day that the Lord has made;

let us rejoice and be glad in it”

Psalm 25:21.

VISIT THE CHURCH LIBRARY-

GA Baptist Children’s Home Annual Truck-

Loading Event: Aug. 10-13

Please donate: Paper products

Non-perishable food items; detergent

Gift cards (on or before Aug. 9)

July 26: Back-to School “Teacher

Appreciation Sunday” “Thank You” in advance for

your gifts to this special offering to help buy school supplies for all our School

Teachers.

Bible Study Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.

led by Pastor John

Sunday’s Schedule: Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a.m. Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 p.m.

The Ladies’ Mission Focus Group Sponsored Projects:

Collecting Needed Items for FRBA Mission Trip

Collecting “funds” for Pure Love-Pure Water

Operation Christmas Child

Pregnancy Resource Center

& More. . . Join us for Mission Study & Opportunities. . .

“Thank you” to the Bethany Class, Kelley Tucker, for their dona-tion to V.B.S. “Thank you” to the King’s Kids, Mark Freeman, for their gift to Missions of Mercy “Ray of Hope’ Food Ministry. “Thank you” to all who supported VBS with their gifts. “Thank you” to all who supported the Youth Beach Retreat. Thanks to all chaperones & participants.

“Summer Break” Supper Schedule: Wednesday “Family Night” Supper resumes July 15th. Please consider forming or joining a cooking team so that we might con-tinue enjoying this time of fellowship prior to our mid-week activities. We want to thank those who presently serve. Carol Gunter, Kitchen Coordinator

Happy Birthday: July Birthdays:

Coming in November: November 4-6, 2015

Trip to Pigeon Forge, TN (3 days, 2 nights with 4 shows & The Island)

Sign up. . . $255 per person

“So neither he who plants nor he who waters is any-thing, but only God who

gives the growth” I Corinthians 3:7

Wishing you a

“Safe & Happy” 4th of July

Sunday, July 19th, 6:00 p.m. The Akins in Concert

Happy Anniversary. . . July Anniversaries: 1: Sherrell & Carol Gunter 15: Rayford & Marie Plummer 2: Bill & Pam Fowler 16: Jerry & Ann Floyd 7: Josh & Allison Cole Steve & Connie Walters 8: Joe & Sarah Mejias 17: Richard & Susan Morris 12: Tim & Shelley Holloway 21: Mike & Melainie Floyd 15: John & Jan Hawkins

Belated “Happy Anniversary” to– Leroy & Patsy Peppers (June 27th)

12: Leslie Henderson 13: Victoria Hunt Justin Walters John Renfroe 14: Audrey Butts Larry Snead 15: Makayla Goodson Marvin Harness Kayla Hensley Aaron McBerry Matt Thomas Terri Renfroe 16: Jacob Burleson Brenda Kite 17: Emma Gable Elizabeth Lloyd 18: Beverly Spurlin

20:Jennifer Foster 23: Larry Phillips 25: Shelby Brand Trey Chapman Jan Hawkins 26: Kenny Harris Jason Montgomery 27: Josh Butts 28: Albert Kite Elizabeth Walker 30: Mallory Fletcher 31: Shelia Glass Keith Little Tom McBerry Belated “Happy Birthday” to-

06/03: Lee Tarrer

1: Peggy Chapman Isaiah Gagliano 2: Jack Cannady Alan Wells 4: Dewell Barnard 5: Alyson Whitaker 6: Scott Chumbley 7: Tommie Newman Hayden Shadden 8: Leo Belga Jane Dubson Pete Fransen Jeremy Walls 9: Wanda White Alison Head 10: Caitlin Freeman Mark Freeman

July 5 Schedule: 9:00 a.m. Prayer Time in

Worship Center 9:45 a.m. Sunday School

11:00 a.m. Worship (no Evening Services)

November 4-6, 2015: Pigeon Forge Trip

Please turn in name & $75 deposit to Mike Henderson at S.A. Lunch on July 17th or to Church office(Donna) on Sunday, July 19th (3 days, 2 nights- $255, includes bus driver gra-tuities; 4 meals- 2 b’fast/2 dinners; 2 evening shows, 2 morning shows; free time @ The Island).

Please turn in names of qualified men to serve on the 2015-16 Deacon Board. (Qualifications (Church Constitution): The deacons shall be elected from among those members who have proven themselves to have scriptural qualifications according to Acts 6, Titus 1, and I Timothy 3 and are active in the programs of the church, being faithful with their time, talents and tithes. A man is not eligible to serve as an active deacon or be newly ordained as a deacon if he has ever been divorced and remarried.

2957 Mt. Carmel Road Hampton, GA 30228 Phone & Fax: 770-946-3238 www.libertyhillbaptist.org

John L. Tarrer, Transitional Pastor -cell # 770-362-6753 jltarrer@gmail.com

Mike Henderson, Associate Pastor -cell # 770-713-3436 Michael Bateman, Music Director

The Beacon The Beacon is published monthly

The Beacon “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your

good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” Mt. 5:16.

Detailed calendars can be viewed at www.Libertyhillbaptist.org

Church Calendar

Missions is for YOU. . .

Pray for & Support Missions

Learn about Missions

Engage in mission action and witnessing

Participate in the work of the church and denomination

Develop spiritually toward a missions lifestyle

“Be Kind and Tell Someone About

Jesus”

WMU 2014-16 Watchword: “Then He called the crowd to Him along

with His disciples and said: ’Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny them-selves and take up their cross and follow

Me’” Mark 8:31-38

“Be a missionary where God has placed you.”

July 5: Vision Offering Sunday

FAITH Riders: “Bike Night”- 2nd Fridays, 7:00 p.m. This month: Lunch- Sat., July 11th

August 1-8: Sturgis Mission Trip

Join us for Sunday School “No One Left Behind”

MUSIC NOTES: -Michael Bateman

Adult Choir Wednesdays @ 7 p.m. Music & Missions: 7 p.m. Wednesdays

July 19th, 6:00 p.m. Akins in Concert

WMU- “Our Mission” . . .is to inform and inspire

the Christian woman to influence her world for

Christ.

Pastor’s July “Beacon” Article:

RIGHTEOUSNESS EXALTETH A NATION The Bible says in Proverbs 14:34:

“Righteousness exalteth a nation but sin is a reproach to any people” Righteousness will exalt but sin will destroy. Right-eousness brings true favor and good standing from God, but sin brings reproach; sin brings decay; sin brings death; sin brings destruction. Righteousness exalteth a nation. The Supreme Court of America might as well have been the Supreme Court of Sodom and Gomorrah with the ruling that came from them on June 26. It would be easy to lose hope and give up on America, but America was founded on Christian principles. All you have to do is go back and read the Mayflower Compact signed by the Pilgrims in 1620. In part it says “Having undertaking for the glory of God and for the advance-ment of the Christian faith, do solemnly and mutually in the presence of God and one another covenant and combine ourselves together and mutually agree with ourselves that this is what our country is going to be.” America was intended to be a God-fearing nation for the Glory of God and advancement of the Christian faith. Martian Luther said, “If we don’t take a stand on the issues of the day, we deny the faith and the truth is not in us.” We will stand firm! All through the centuries Christendom has been challenged and attacked, but the Church keeps rolling on. Let us not loose heart! This is not the first time or the last time we will be challenged. Let’s not look at the government, but look to the Judge who sits upon the Throne of Eternity. He will have the final say. Until then, let’s just keep serving and living for the Lord Jesus Christ and carrying our His mandate found in the Great Commission.

TO GOD BE THE GLORY! Pastor John

Independence Day - A Religious Holiday? By David Barton

On July 2, 1776, Congress voted to approve a complete separation from Great Britain. Two days afterwards – July 4th – the early draft of the Declaration of Independence was signed, albeit by only two individuals at that time: John Hancock, President of Congress, and Charles Thompson, Secretary of Congress. Four days later, on July 8, members of Congress took that document and read it aloud from the steps of Independence Hall, proclaiming it to the city of Philadelphia, after which the Liberty Bell was rung. The inscription around the top of that bell, Leviticus 25:10, was most appropriate for the occasion:

“Proclaim liberty throughout the land and to all the inhabitants thereof.” To see the turmoil in other nations, their struggles and multiple revolutions, and yet to see the stability and blessings that we have here in America, we may ask how has this been achieved? What was the basis of American Independence? John Adams said

“The general principles on which the Fathers achieved independence were the general princi-ples of Christianity.” Perhaps the clearest identification of the spirit of the

American Revolution was given by John Adams in a letter to Abigail the day after Congress approved the Declaration. He wrote her two letters on that day; the first was short and concise, jubilant that the Declaration had been approved. The second was much longer and more pensive, giving serious consideration to what had been

done that day. Adams cautiously noted: “This day will be the most memorable epic in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding genera-tions as the great anniversary festival.” It is amazing that on the very day they approved the Declaration, Adams was already foreseeing that their actions would be celebrated by future generations. Adams contemplated whether it would be proper to hold such celebrations, but then concluded that the day should be commemorated – but in a particular manner and

with a specific spirit. As he told Abigail: “It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.” John Adams believed that the Fourth of July should become a religious holiday – a day when we remembered God’s hand in deliverance and a day of religious activities when we committed ourselves to Him in “solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.” Such was the spirit of the American Revolution as seen through the eyes of those who led it, evidenced even further in the words of John Quincy Adams, one who was deeply involved in the activities of the Revolution. According to John Quincy Adams, Christmas and the Fourth of July were intrinsically connected. On the Fourth of July, the Founders simply took the precepts of Christ, who came into the world through His birth (Christmas) and incorporated those principles into civil government. Have you ever considered what it meant for those 56 men – an eclectic group of ministers, businessmen, teachers, university professors, sailors, captains, farmers – to sign the Declaration of Independence? This was a contract that began with the reasons for the separation from Great Britain and closed in the final paragraph stating “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.” These men took this pledge seriously and it cost them greatly.

When Samuel Adams signed the Declaration, he said, “We have this day restored the Sovereign to whom all men ought to be obedient. He reigns in heaven and from the rising to the setting of the sun, let His kingdom come.” The spiritual emphasis manifested so often by the Americans during the Revolution caused one Crown-appointed British governor to write to Great Britain complaining that: “If you ask an American who is his master, he’ll tell you he has none. And he has no governor but Jesus Christ.” This was boldly declared with not one but sixteen Congressional proclamations for national days of prayer and fasting throughout the Revolution. Preserving American liberty depends first upon our understanding the foundations on which this great country was built and then preserving the principles on which it was founded. Let’s not let the purpose for which we were established be forgotten. The Founding Fathers have passed us a torch; let’s not let it go out.