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Tower August 2016

LaBelle Haven Baptist Church

4800 Hwy 305 N. Olive Branch, MS 38654

(662) 893-2273

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E-Mail: tbateman@labellehaven.org

Web: www.labellehaven.org

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CHURCH STAFF:

Sr. Pastor Dr. Jim Butler

Associate Pastor

Rev. Dean Stewart

Minister of Education & Administration

Rev. Phil Anderson

Minister of Music & Sr. Adults Rev. Ken Washburn

Children’s Director

Mrs. Debbie Johnson

Minister of Youth Mr. Jamie Mullen

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower…”

Proverbs 18:10a NKJV

Teacher Appreciation Day — August 14 Summer is over and our children are headed back to school. The new school year means teachers have to stock up on things like paper, pencils, markers, books and Kleenex. Much of what teachers need for their rooms, they have to buy out of their own pockets. LaBelle wants to help our teachers. On Sunday, August 14, we will again have our annual Teacher’s Appreciation Day during the morning worship. All teachers from Kindergarten through College (in public or private schools) will be asked to come forward, We will pray over them and then present them with a gift from our church. Being a teacher is a high calling from God. In many ways they are like missionaries. While our laws may try to remove all Christianity from our schools, it can’t remove the influence of godly teachers. Teachers. . . .we are praying for you as you go back to your classrooms. Remember, you are not there just to relay knowledge, you are also there to represent Christ. Please help us spread the word that all teachers (whether they are members of our church or not) are invited to participate in this service.

LaBelle Welcomes Rev. Dean Stewart On Monday morning, August 8, Rev. Dean Stewart will officially join our ministerial staff. We are so excited to have him and his family become a part of our church. Many of you have been praying for him and following his posts on Facebook. Bro. Dean, Cheryl and Joel are thrilled to be here—remember, Micah is away at Ole Miss. They have purchased a home at 4596 N. Terrace Stone Drive in the Windstone

subdivision at Pleasant Hill and Goodman. Their plans are to move around the 3rd of August. We are having a “gift card pounding” for the Stewarts on August 14. If you would like to welcome them, why not get a gift card from Wal-Mart, Kroger, Lowe’s or some other store. Bring your cards on August 14, and place them in the basket at the Welcome Center. We will present the cards to Bro. Dean at the end of the service. Bro. Dean will spend his first few months here just getting to know our people. He will walk alongside Bro. Jim as he observes our church and its ministries. He will assume more teaching duties in the months to come. He will also preach when Bro. Jim is away. We are excited that Bro. Dean will be taking over the pastoral ministry duties. If you have a need or an illness, please let him know.

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A WORD FROM. . . OUR PASTOR

These are exciting days here at LaBelle. God is blessing our church in ways we cannot imagine. As I look back these past 6 years it is amazing how we can see God’s hand in all that has taken place. Here are some of those miracles that come to mind:

Lawanda and I “retired” and moved back to Olive Branch. I was asked to fill in and preach at LaBelle until they closed

the doors. God provided us with 53 acres of land at Church Road and

Highway 305. God brought us a church (New Life in Christ) to purchase

our old building for cash. We were allowed to rent our old building until our new

building in Olive Branch was built. Our new building was built in one year, we moved in July 6,

2014. We sold 11 acres of our land for $372,855. Our Sunday School has grown from 50 to a high of 426,

and worship has grown from 60 to a high of 984. The choir has grown from 14 to an enrollment of over 120. We began an orchestra. We began a Mother’s Day Out and Pre-K Ministry with an

enrollment today of 93 children. Our budget has grown from $240,000 in 2010 to over

$1 million in 2015. In the past 6 years God has added 764 people to our

church, and we have seen 116 people saved.

Well God is doing it again! Sweetpea’s Restaurant made an offer to purchase 8 acres of our land (4 now and 4 more within 2 years). Their offer was $40,000 per acre. We voted to accept their offer. Now we will have one of Olive Branch’s top restau-rants right next door, and they are allowing us to use their drive as a second exit from our parking lot on Sundays. We are truly blessed. I can hardly wait to see what the next year will bring.

FROM REV. PHIL ANDERSON, MIN. OF EDUCATION & ADMINISTRATION

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Men & Boys Breakfast LaBelle’s Men’s Ministry is having a breakfast on Saturday, August 13,

2016, at 8:00am. One thing our men love to do is come together to eat and fellowship. However, we as men need to come together to uplift our nation and its leaders, as well as one another in prayer. Bob Alexander and our cooks always do an awesome job cooking bacon, sausage, ham, eggs, gravy and biscuits. The cost of the breakfast is $5.00 per person. Tickets are on sale on Wednesday Evenings and Sunday Mornings. Don’t miss this awesome opportunity!!

Financial Peace Study this Fall

Financial Peace University (FPU) is a plan that teaches God’s ways of managing money. According to a poll conducted by CNN, money is the greatest cause of stress around the world. Another study shows that financial/money problems is one of the greatest reasons for divorce in the U.S. The truth concerning money is that many people, Christians included, are one paycheck away from financial ruin. That’s the bad news, but the good news is that it does not have to be that way. We all need a plan for our money. The Bible contains more than 800 verses that offer instructions on the proper management of money. LaBelle is offering an opportunity for you to stop the debt cycle and discover the wonderful peace of financial freedom. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you’ve dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more! This 9 week class will begin on Wednesday night, September 7th, 6:00 - 7:30, and will meet in Room 110. The cost is $100 per couple/individual for 1 set of materials. Space is limited so register quickly. Registration can be found on the table by the office entrance. Also, If you need child-care, please let Bro. Phil know ASAP. Get the peace you deserve!

Music Ministry

By: Rev. Ken Washburn, Min. of Music & Sr. Adults

Believe it or not it’s time once again to begin preparations for our Christmas presen-tation which will be held December 18th.

This year’s presentation will include choir, orchestra, drama and narration so there’s something for everyone. Now would be a perfect time to join us. We are looking for people who love singing and enjoy great fellowship. This would also be a great opportunity to invite guests who may not be involved in another choir program. We invite you to come give us a try Wednesday Evenings at 7:30 pm. Our next PRIMETIMER’S fellowship will be Thursday, August 25th at 11:30. We are asking that you bring side dishes and desserts. The church will provide the fried and baked chicken. Please join us and invite guests for this great time of fellowship.

LaBelle Seeking Part-Time Housekeeper

The custodial needs of our church have grown to the point where we need to hire a part-time housekeeper. We are seeking a lady to work from 1-6pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The housekeeper will be responsible for cleaning all the restrooms, the office area, dusting and cleaning the preschool wing. The pay is $10 per hour. If you know of someone who would do a good job at cleaning, please have them contact Ken Washburn at (662) 893-2273 to get more information.

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MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS A donation was given to The Building Fund: In honor of: Jean Barlow By: Alfred & Kaye Merrill In memory of: Nancy Ford By: Curtis & Carol Ann Jackson Sr. In memory of: Bobby Simpson By: Curtis & Carol Ann Jackson Sr., Bob Wage’s (Alpha & Omega) Class In memory of: Betty Bell By: Mary Rial’s (Joy) Class In memory of: Rawley Cain By: Bud, Frances & Kelsey Schumacher, Dr. Joy Bailey, Tom & Yvonne Smith In memory of: Dave Brown By: Jim & Sue Loftis, Perry & Donna Thornton, Dr. Joy Bailey, Bob & Eone Riales In memory of: Eddie James By: Perry & Donna Thornton In memory of: Steve Temming By: Heavenly Sunshine Cleaning Service A donation was given to The Music Ministry: In memory of: Vincente Tigbao By: Ron Schoggen’s Class

Youth News! By Jamie Mullen

Wow! Summer is over and the students are back in school. That means we are ready to kickoff our fundraisers for youth camp. We are selling the Boston butts again for Labor Day. Tickets can be purchased in the atrium on Sundays before or after service and on Wednesday nights. Tickets are $35 and must be presented at pick up. Last day to purchase tickets will be Sunday, August 28th, and pick-up will be Saturday, September 3rd, from 10:00am-12:00pm. Please help us spread the word in supporting our youth. Thank you LaBelle for all your love and support of our Student Ministry.

Our Deepest Sympathy: Dr. Butler, and his wife Lawanda, would like to extend our church’s sympathy to: Chuck & Barbara Bishop & family on the loss of Chuck’s sister, to Jean Cain & family on the loss of Rawley, to Mayflo & Cliff Tate on the loss of Vincente Tigbao, to Lillian Simpson & family on the loss of Bobby and to Rod Ford & family on the loss of Nancy.

By: Debbie Johnson

To Our Church Family, Thank you dear church family for all the prayers, calls, visits and food. Rawley loved the church and really hated to miss but was diagnosed with cancer shortly after we joined LaBelle Haven. He would be honored to know of the many donations made in his name to the church and to Memphis Union Mission. Thanks again. Jean Cain & Family

ADDITIONS: Brenda Starr 1973 Planters

Olive Branch, MS 38654 (901) 239-4514

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Mark & Nita Snider 4093 Pinehurst Dr.

Southaven, MS 38654 (901) 299-5212

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Bobbie Edwards 7966 Allendale Cv.

Olive Branch, MS 38654 (901) 870-4256

Tony Hayes 5318 Peppermill Dr.

Southaven, MS 38671 (901) 634-8522

CORRECTIONS:

Kenneth & Bobbie Masterson c/o Silver Creek Senior Living

6630 Crumpler Blvd. Apt. #128

Olive Branch, MS 38654 (901) 351-4898

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Paula Gartrell (901) 641-6400

CHURCH DIRECTORY. . . . If your information has changed or will change, please take a moment and call the

church office at (662) 893-2273 and let us know so we can update our records.

School Supply Drive With school starting, there are several schools in our area with students who are not able to purchase everything they need for the new year. Please see the list below and while you are out please pick up a few items and place in the “Blue Buckets” located in the Atrium. We have a teacher at LaBelle Haven who has students that can’t even afford a new backpack. Let’s give a little and help out these children. I will be collecting the supplies until Labor Day and then delivering them

to the schools in need. Thank you in advance for your help.

Suggested items of need are:

#2 Pencils Crayons Notebooks Glue Sticks Notebook Paper Scissors Plastic Art Box Backpacks Construction Paper Markers Clorox Wipes Index Cards Pencil Sharpeners Colored Pencils Hand Sanitizer Folders (paper or plastic)

Would You Be a Greeter/Welcomer? Each week members of our church greet people at the glass doors as they arrive and at the Welcome Center. Bob Manker, the leader of this ministry, says he needs about 20 more people to help in this ministry. If you would like to be involved in welcoming people to church and giving them a smile/hug, then this ministry may be for you. A sign-up form will be in this week’s Sunday bulletin.

New Ladies’ Bible Study

LaBelle Haven’s Ladies’ Fall Bible Study begins this September. We have 2 opportunities available. You may attend either Monday nights or Wednesday mornings. This is a wonderful 6 week study on knowing when God is speaking to you. Please sign up at the table outside the office door. Workbooks are $15 and payment is due at the first class. This will be such a great blessing!

Tickets go on sale August 7th-28th $10.00 each and

includes lunch and 2 crafts to take home.

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1 7:30a Feeding Lewisburg High School Teachers

2 7a Feeding Olive Branch Middle School Teachers 7a Feeding Lewisburg Middle School Teachers

3 5:30p Supper 6:30p Baptist Doctrine Study Youth Bible Study Children’s Choirs 7:30p Adult Choir

4 10a MDO Meet & Greet 10a JOY Choir

5 6:45a Feeding Olive Branch High School Teachers 10a Pre-K Meet & Greet

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7 6p Waddell Class Dinner at McAllister’s in Olive Branch

8 8:30a Pre-K Resumes 6:30p Deacon’s Meeting

9 9a MDO Resumes

10 5:30p Supper 6:30p Baptist Doctrine Study Youth Bible Study Children’s Choirs 7:30p Adult Choir

11 10a JOY Choir Singing at Hermitage Gardens & Lunch at Becky Mullikin’s House

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13 8a Men & Boy’s Breakfast in Atrium 5p Miller Class Dinner at Andrews’ House

14 Teacher Appreciation Day

12p Medical & Security Teams Meeting in Room #110 Stewart Family Gift CardPounding

15 10a Sr. Adult Meeting at FBC Olive Branch 7-8:30p Ensemble Practice

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17 5:30p Supper 6:30p Baptist Doctrine Study Youth Bible Study Children’s Choirs 7:30p Adult Choir

18 NO JOY Choir

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1:30p Stewardship Meeting 5p Union Mission

22 7-8:30p Ensemble Practice

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24 5:30p Supper 6:30p Baptist Doctrine Study Youth Bible Study Children’s Choirs 7:30p Adult Choir

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11:30a Primetimer’s Lunch

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31 5:30p Supper 6:30p Baptist Doctrine Study Youth Bible Study Children’s Choirs 7:30p Adult Choir

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