Pelham Vision

IN THIS ISSUE Page 2

A Word from Our Pastor“Dave Says” by Dave Ramsey

Page 3 Cheergivers Ministry

The Counselor’s Corner Page 4

Student/Activities MinistryMen’s Ministry

Stewardship Ministry Page 5 Senior Adult Ministry

Worship/Missions MinistryChildren’s Ministry

Page 6“In Touch with

the Church Family”Our Newest Members

Page 7 July Church Calendar

Ministry Weekend Rotation

Page 8General Information

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“Being Great Commission Christians by Becoming Completely Committed Followers of Jesus”

A Monthly Publication of the First Baptist Church of Pelham

“He whose head is in heavenneed not fear to put

his feet into the ground.”Matthew Henry

2012

Dear Dave, I have a problem with impulse spending. I switched to a debit card so that the money comes straight out of my checking account, but I still buy things I know I shouldn’t. Should I stop using the card? Lauren Dear Lauren, First, let me say that debit cards are great. You can’t spend money you don’t have with them like you can with a credit card, but you’ve still got to budget carefully and give a name to every single penny of your income. Otherwise, you can still overspend. When I made the decision to get intentional with my money, I just used cash. It’s hard to spend it when you don’t have any on you. It’s a tough thing, I know, but you have to make a conscious decision to start living differently. You have to get mad at the things that steal your money a dollar or two at a time, and you have to put your foot down. Enough is enough! Try

looking at your life as a whole, not a moment at a time. All the moments you’re living right now will have either a positive or negative effect on your future. I decided I wanted the greater, long-term good, so I gave up on the short-term stuff. No discipline is pleasant when you’re doing it, but as the Bible says, it yields a harvest of righteousness. Trust me, Lauren. The greater good is worth the sacrifice. But until you make that decision for yourself, you won’t do it. Dave

Dear Dave, Is there some way to put a block on a credit report prior to sending a kid to college, so that the credit card hustlers can’t get to them? Trevor

Dear Trevor, No, there’s not. Unfortunately, in today’s culture that’s part of becoming an adult. When you hand them car keys there’s no way to put a block on how they drive. And when they turn 21, there’s no way to put a block on what they ingest. About the only thing you can do is to teach your kids to the best of your ability, and be a good parent and good example. Teach them why debt is dumb, and show them how it eats away at their ability to save money and build wealth. And for goodness sake, don’t use credit cards yourself. Kids can smell a hypocrite a mile away! Dave

*For more financial advice, visit www.davesays.org.

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2 A Word From Our Pastor

As I pen this article (yes, I said “pen” because I write it out), we have finished a great Vacation Bible School,

celebrated the successful return of our Africa and Peru mission teams, sent the youth off to Centrifuge, and welcomed Don and Diane Dixon to our church family. Bob Cleveland, Paul and Barbara Moore, and Mary and I will represent our church as messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention in New Orleans next week. And then over 100 of our members will head to Jackson, Mississippi for a week of mission work. In July we have the God and Country services on July 1, homecoming block party on July 8, special discipleship classes on July 15 and 22, and a covered-dish supper and gospel singing in the annex on the evening of July 29. On Sunday

A Summer for the Savior Continues …

morning, July 29, we will participate in the Lord’s Supper in all three morning services. August 5-8 is our church-wide revival. Our guest preachers will be Dr. Sammie Gilbreath on Sunday morning and Dr. Ted Traylor Sunday night through Wednesday night. Paula will lead our worship on Sunday morning, George Weeks on Sunday night, Bruce Hill on Monday night, Rick Stone on Tuesday night and Don Dixon on Wednesday night. You don’t want to miss one service! Pray, invite your friends, and come expecting to hear from God! I love you, I love you, I love you. God bless you and God bless America!

Bro. MikeDr. Mike ShawSenior Pastor

Cheergivers Ministry

The Counselor’s Corner

Many individuals have thought processes that are not healthy. One technique that is used in therapy is to help the person identify the negative and distorted ways that they think, and then to change their thinking to a more posi-tive and healthy way. Below are Aaron Beck’s and David Burns’ examples of cognitive distortions. One point I would like to make here is this: While this technique was popularized several years ago, it was not a new discovery. Scripture points out that we are how we think. We should think on posi-tive things, and we should bring every thought captive unto the obedience of Christ. 1. Filtering. We take the negative details and magnify them while filtering out all positive aspects of a situation.2. “Black and White” Thinking. In po-larized thinking, things are either “black or white.” We have to be perfect or we’re a failure — there is no middle ground.

3. Overgeneralization. A person may see a single, unpleasant event as part of a never-ending pattern of defeat.4. Jumping to Conclusions. A person may conclude that someone is reacting negatively toward them but doesn’t have evidence; or a person may anticipate that things will turn out badly, and will feel convinced that their prediction is already an established fact.5. Catastrophizing. We expect disaster to strike, no matter what. This is also referred to as “magnifying or minimiz-ing.” A person might exaggerate the importance of insignificant events. Or they may inappropriately shrink the magnitude of significant events until they appear tiny.6. Personalization. A person believes that everything others do or say is some kind of direct, personal reaction; or compares themselves to others trying to determine who is smarter, better looking, etc. A person engaging in personaliza-tion may also see themselves as the cause of some unhealthy external event that they were not responsible for. 7. Control Fallacies. If we feel external-

ly controlled, we see ourselves as a help-less victim of fate. Internal control has us assuming responsibility for the pain and happiness of everyone around us. 8. Fallacy of Fairness. We feel resentful because we think we know what is fair, but other people won’t agree with us. 9. Blaming. We hold other people re-sponsible for our pain, or take the other track and blame ourselves for every problem. 10. Shoulds. A list of rules about how we and others should behave. People who break the rules make us angry, and we feel guilty when we violate these rules. Musts and oughts are also offenders. 11. Emotional Reasoning. We believe that what we feel must be true automati-cally. If we feel stupid and boring, then we must be stupid and boring. 12. Fallacy of Change. We expect that other people will change to suit us if we just pressure or cajole them enough. We need to change people because our hopes for happiness seem to depend entirely on them.To be continued next month — Linda Story

Cognitive Distortions

The Cheergivers would like to feature our lovely Ms. Mary Lou Smith this month. Mary Lou was born in 1919 and was 93 years young on June 18. She was born in Jacksonville, Alabama and married Hoyt Lloyd Smith at the age of 17. They lived in Avondale for many years. He was employed at Avondale Mills in the spinning room for a long time. They had three children — Gary, Teldon and Mariece. She has lived with Mariece and her husband in Pelham since the 90’s. Mary Lou could not remember the exact date she was saved but she has a personal relationship with the Lord and knows she is His child. She is also a cancer survivor since 1958. In her younger days, Mary Lou worked twenty years for Lovemans in downtown Birmingham. Later she was an LPN, beginning her training at Princeton and working approximately twenty years at Montclair. I was privileged to visit with her two nieces as I took this information from her, and they told me she was a wonderful cook. She is a delightful lady to visit and she loves our visits. Mary Lou would like for the church to pray for her son, Gary, as he is recovering from cancer. She would like for us to remember her also, for her many health issues.

These are our July birthdays: Mildred Hilley (7/6) Marjorie Copus (7/21) Henry Johnson (7/20) 108 Red Oak Lane 800 Valleyview Road 108 Hampton Lake Drive Alabaster, AL 35007 Pelham, AL 35124 Pelham, AL 35124 by Jeanette Owens

Cheergivers Ministry

Mary Lou Smith

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IMPORTANT MEETING for parents of incoming 6th gradersWednesday, August 15 PM in the Annex(incoming 6th graders invited to attend)

Student/Activities MinistryFirst Sunday Seating!July 1On the first Sunday of each month, our students all sit together in the 9:15 AM morning wor-ship service. They sit in the balcony wing on the piano side. This is an opportunity to remind our church that God is moving in our student min-istry. If parents want to sit with their students in the service, they are welcome to do so.

Summer Bible Studies Dates: July 10, 17, 24, 317-9 PM

Middle School Girls at the home of Jordan & Emily Troutman 125 Cedar Cove Drive in Pelham Leaders: Liz Colbert and Emily TroutmanMiddle School Boys at the home of Shawn and Susan Callahan 2360 Timber Lane in Alabaster Leaders: Ben Birdsong, Jordan Troutman and Alston WhitenHigh School Girls at the home of Chris and Emily Boutwell 134 Cedar Cove Drive in Pelham Leaders: Emily Boutwell and Jill ByrdHigh School Boys at the PHS Fieldhouse 2500 Panther Circle in Pelham Leader: Donnie Sisk August 19

The church will provide hamburgers, buns and drinks. Bring side items. More info in the August Pelham Vision.

Stewardship Ministry

New Discipleship Training classes coming in August!Watch for details coming mid July!

July 20, 2012Annex

6:00 PM Fellowship7:00 PM Worship

Men’s Ministry

July Schedule for H.A.T.(Hunger and Thirst) Games Wednesday, July 4 - No H.A.T. GamesWednesday, July 11 - Annex Field GamesWednesday, July 18 - YMCA PoolWednesday, July 25 - Championship (Annex)

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Dear Senior Adults, Our next senior adult luncheon is on Tuesday, July 10th at 11 AM. Bring your favorite dish to share and join in the fun. Remember our trip to North Carolina on July 23-25. We will enjoy visiting the library and home place of Billy Graham. It’s three days and two nights. We always have a great time of fellowship together on these trips. Registration and first payment are due on July 1. Contact Barbara at 663-0155. For His Glory, Bro. Paul

Senior Adult Ministry

Children’s Ministry

July 4 No Activity• July 11 YMCA pool• July 18 Ed’s Pet World (in house)• July 25 Jump Zone• August 1 Ice Cream Bash•

Help is needed in these areasWorship Care (Extended Session, 10:45 AM Sundays) We are seeking volun-teers to fully fill our worker schedule. If you are a parent of a preschooler and are not on the list, please prayerfully

consider serving. However, you don’t have to be a parent of a preschool age child in order to volunteer. If you are, or think you may be, interested in receiving a blessing from our chil-dren, please contact the Preschool and Children’s Ministry office for further details. Call 216-0028.

Fall Sunday School semester Our new semester begins in August. We have numerous openings for adults to serve and be blessed. Please prayer-fully consider serving as a Sunday school teacher.

What About Wednesdays Schedule

July significant dates 1st 1st-5th Grade Kids Church in main sanctuary 7th Families on Mission kick off 8th Homecoming block party 17th-19th Jr Kidz KampAugust significant dates 5th-8th Revival with Reverend Ted Traylor 12th Promotion Sunday 15th Fall semester of CREW & Preschool Choir resume 19th Church wide picnic 20th Shelby County schools resume

Worship/Missions MinistryMissions Benefit — Gospel Singing and Covered Dish SupperDate: Sunday, July 29Time: 5 PM Place: Annex

Mission Trip Homecoming Block PartyDate: Sunday, July 8Time: 5 PM Place: TBA

Yard Sale July 28, 7 AM-4 PM The container is now in front of the Annex. You may bring gently used items for our missions benefit garage sale and place them in this receptacle. In past years, this fund raiser has been successful in supporting our many missions efforts. It will only do the job if we all pitch in and be a part of the project.

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Our Newest Members

Congratulations to … John and Jo Jones on the birth of their granddaughter, Josie Beth Sentell, born May 21st to Chris and Jessica Sentell. She weighed 8 lbs, 12 ozs. Tiffany and Trevor Lobdell on the birth of Harper Lobdell on May 29th, weighing 7 lbs, 4 ozs. Proud grandparents are Kathy and David McCurry. Great grandparents are Richard and Faye Lacagnina.

Lyn Lewis in the death of her mother, Gwendolyn Moring.Gwen Young in the death of her 100-year-old mother.Scott Pourciau in the death of his grandmother.correction: Hardy Walker’s widow’s name is Amy.

In Touch With the Church Family

2012Church Family Giving

(through 6-24-12)

General Fund given to date $ 1,122,896.58 Year to Date Expenses $ 1,051,029.72 Debt Retirement given in 2012 $ 28,259.87 Loan Balance as of 6/15/12 $ 8,442,448.59

Dear Church Family, Thank you for your prayers, visits and cards. I read every card and they inspired me to get better. I am still in rehab, but continue to improve. Please continue to pray for me and I hope to be back as soon as I can. God bless you, Marjorie Copus

We’d like to thank all the thoughtful people who attended Earl’s funeral service on May 19. After all the time that had passed and we’d moved away, it was wonderful to know that people cared and remembered him. The attendance of those who hadn’t even known us was especially touching. Liz, Valerie and David (Vandigrifft)

Dear Church Family, Thank you for all the prayers and cards that have been sent

to encourage me. The prayers saved my life and God gave me back my memory. I’m trying to get my balance back. Please continue to pray for me. God bless all of you! Gerri Basic

Brigham Smithfor baptism

Carson Dillfor baptism

Ethan Hayesfor baptism

Andrew Hayesfor baptism

How are you coming on your Bible readings? Don’t get discouraged. Even if you get behind, keep on. You will receive a blessing for staying true to “The Year of the Bible” at First Baptist Pelham.

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SUNDAY SCHEDULE 7 AM Prayer Team8, 9:15, 10:45 AM Sunday School & Morning Worship5 PM Celebrate Recovery Handbell Choir Rehearsal

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE 6 PM Prayer Meeting (Quad Room)6:30 What About Wednesdays (Preschool and Elementary) H.A.T. Games (Students) Celebration Choir Rehearsal Pastor’s Bible Study (Quad Room)

July Ministry Staff Weekend Hospital RotationJun 30-July 1 - Paul Moore - Home 663-0155, Cell 913-5129 July 14-15 - Don Dixon - 504-0558July - 7-8 - Mike Shaw - Home 663-1788, Cell 283-4749 July 21-22 - Donnie Sisk - Home 620-1157, Cell 567-7475

July 28-29 - Jonathan Williams - Home 663-4325, Cell 223-4277

9 AMJob Concerns

1 PM “Crafty Chicks”

7 PMDeacons Meeting

9 AMJob Concerns

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Psalms 51-57

Psalms 66-69

Psalms 58-65

Psalms 90-95Psalms 86-89Psalms 80-85Psalms 78-79Psalms 74-77Psalms 70-73

Psalms 120-125Psalms 119Psalms 115-118Psalms 108-114Psalms 106-107Psalms 103-105Psalms 96-102

Psalms 126-132 Psalms 133-139 Psalms 140-145 Psalms 146-150 Proverbs 1-3 Proverbs 4-6 Proverbs 7-9

Proverbs 10-12 Proverbs 13-15

CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED

Scout Troop 404Merit Badge Day

Proverbs 16-18

Psalms 26-31 Psalms 32-35

PM - Missions Benefit

Covered Dish Supper & Gospel

Singing

Psalms 36-39 Psalms 40-45

Jr Kidz Kamp Camp - July 17-19 - Tishamingo, Mississippi

6 PMProverbs 31

(Quad Room)6 PM

MAN CHUCH(Annex)

9 AMJob Concerns

Ministry


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Covered DishLuncheon

5 PMSummer

Discipleship(Jehovah’s Witness

and Hindu)

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Discipleship(TBA)

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the Backpacks

Psalms 46-50

5 PMMission Trip

HomecomingBlock PartyPlace: TBA

New Discipleship Training classes coming in August!

(Annex)Senior Adult Trip — Billy Graham Library/Homeplace Mon-Wed

7 AM-4 PM

First Sunday Seating(See Student

Ministry,Page 4)

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Bible Studiesfor Students(See Page 4)

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“My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” As we celebrate America’s birthday, it’s interesting to note that clergymen wrote both the Pledge of Allegiance and the hymn “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”. Rev. Francis Bellamy wrote the hymn in 1831. Both men were Baptist ministers. The pledge was first used in public schools in 1892 during Columbus Day observances. “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” was used as a national song before “The Star-Spangled Banner” was named America’s national anthem in 1931.

“America the Beautiful” Katharine Lee Bates (1959-1929) wrote, edited and taught English in her native Massachusetts. Occasionally, she wrote hymns, too. On a trip to Colorado, Bates was greatly impressed by amber waves of grain, fruited plains and purple mountain majesties. She believed that God had definitely shed his grace all across this land. A visit to the summer of Pikes Peak inspired bates to write her most famous poem-hymn, “America the Beautiful.” Bates also realized that patriotism was an important part of America. She was grateful for heroes “who more than self their country loved and mercy more than life.” She wanted all Americans to realize how God had shed his grace on them and had crowned what was good “with brotherhood from sea to shining sea.”

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