THE NEWSHERALD of HARTFORD BAPTIST CHURCH
105 E Burch Street Hartford, AL 36344
E-mail: or
Any staff member at
Office Phone: 334-588-2236
Christian Life Building Phone: 334-588-2588
Website: hartfordbaptist.com
Pastor – Rev. Chris Kroll – Cell#334-449-0205
Associate Pastor/Music/Adults – Rev. Bruce Spivey – Cell#334-449-3800
Youth/Recreation – Darin Moseley-Cell#205-568-4874
Director of Children’s Ministries – Paul Dickerson –Cell#334-449-0260
March 11, 2013
Greetings in Christ,
"Whatever it takes" is the theme of this year's Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. Are you willing to do whatever it takes to share GOOD NEWS with those around you that are trapped in Spiritual Darkness? If not, why?
Acts 15 and 16 have become very meaningful to me. The Apostle Paul outlines for us that Christians are to embrace a "Whatever it takes" kind of attitude when it relates to reaching people for Christ. The Apostle Paul reveals his whatever it takes attitude at the beginning of Acts 16 when he and Timothy follow an important Jewish ritual (circumcision, for the inquiring mind). This was a huge deal to those of Gentile and Jewish background. In Acts 15, Paul shared with the Jerusalem Council that as followers of Christ, we should not make it difficult for Gentile believers by forcing circumcision upon them. It is by grace alone we are saved. So why this treatment for Timothy? The reason is simple: He was headed to a Jewish community, and although Timothy did not need to be circumcised to be saved, he needed to be circumcised to get into the synagogue. For Paul, it was about doing whatever it takes to reach the lost. This is evidence that Paul meant what he wrote in 1 Corinthians 9:22, “I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some.”
What about us? Would we be willing to do whatever it takes to build a bridge for the gospel of Christ? I ask again; if not, why? Church, this is our mandate. This is in line with the testimony of Jesus' life. This is why we are here! Please begin to pray along with me that this attitude of "WHATEVER IT TAKES" would become more than an Annie Armstrong Easter Offering tagline and would define our heart for reaching the lost all around us.
In Him,
Bro. Chris
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
By Transfer of Letter: Lois Griffin Bannin
By Profession of Faith & Baptism: Myles Anderson
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HBC FAMILY DAY AT CAMP VICTORY
NEXT SATURDAY, MARCH 16th
The bus will leave at 9:30 a.m. and return around 3:30 p.m. Bus seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Please feel free to drive your own vehicle. Everyone is asked to bring picnic food. The church will supply fried chicken and drinks. A donation of $5.00 per person or $15.00 per family will be appreciated.
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HIGH ATTENDANCE DAY, NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 17th
Contact every member on your Sunday School roll, invite friends and neighbors who are unchurched and let’s have a great day!
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ANNIE ARMSTRONG EASTER OFFERING
GOAL: $7,500
GIFTS
GENERAL FUND
In Memory of Mary Holland: Jack Hughes, Ellen Bolen, Archie & Sue Fondren, Jerry & Lela Moseley, Joyce Huff & Family, Kim Burch, Becky Tindell
In Memory of Monroe Peacock: Archie & Sue Fondren
In Memory of Danny Sellers: Jerry & Lela Moseley
In Honor of Fidelis Class and Veleria Thomley: Edna Childs
BUS MINISTRY
In Memory of Monroe Peacock: Billy & Kathy Peacock
LIBRARY
In Honor of Imogene Bailey: Don & Gail Hagler
SYMPATHY
Our HBC family extends heartfelt sympathy to the family of Monroe Peacock. May God Bless You during this time of sorrow and bereavement.
NOTES OF APPRECIATION
I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone at Hartford Baptist for the kindness shown to my family and me during our time of loss. Through my Father’s illness and his passing, I received so much support from my church family that I can never say thank you enough.
Kimberly Sellers and family
The family of Mary Holland wishes to thank everyone for the generous outpouring of love, support and sympathy at our time of loss. Your concerns and prayers have been much appreciated.
Waldo Jouin
WMU MEETINGS
Monday, March 11th
6:30 p.m.–Scattering Seeds meets in Fellowship Hall
Tuesday, March 12th
6:30 p.m.-Gladys Kennedy meets in Fellowship Hall
**Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be on Saturday, March 30th. We need contributions of individually wrapped candy and plastic eggs. Please bring these to the office. Thank You!
COUNTY-WIDE PRAYER MEETING
Tuesday, March 12th, there will be a County-Wide Prayer Meeting at the Courthouse in Geneva at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come and participate in Prayer Across Alabama.
COMMITTEE WORKSHOP
On Sunday, March 17th, there will be a Committee Workshop from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Supper will be served. There will be no Evening Services on this night. Postcards have been sent to all who are currently serving on committees. This is a very important meeting so please try to attend. If you have questions, please call the office.
**The Monthly Deacons’ Meeting will be Thursday, March 21st, at 6:30 p.m.
GENEVA COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Thursday, March 14th
7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 15th
7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
GA & RA NEWS
The GA’s & RA’s from our church join thousands of children across North America in hands-on ministry in their communities each February for Children’s Ministry Day! HBC traveled to The Geneva Baptist Association to help at the mission store. The children helped unpack and straighten items that have been donated to the store. After we finished, we went back to the church for snacks and games. Thank you Scattering Seeds for donating the chilidogs.
March-GA’s & RA’s will be introduced to the “Windy City” of Chicago, IL. More than 10 million people live in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs-people from many nations, ethnicities, languages and religions. Children will discover how missionaries share the gospel and start new churches in this multi-cultural city. Don’t miss getting BLOWN AWAY.lol.
SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013
DEACONS OF THE WEEK
Ernie Fleming-A.M./Charles Thomley -P.M.
USHERS
Vernon Alford, Chmn.
Lamar Brackin
Paul Fondren
Jarrod Wagner
SOUND SYSTEM
Reed Hales
MEDIA SHOUT OPERATOR
Ryan Tate–A.M.
Stacey Brackin–P.M.
TELLER COMMITTEE
James Parrish/Ned Cobb
CHILDREN’S CHURCH(Preschool)
Lauren Fountain
PRESCHOOL HELPERS
Sherry & Cooper Wright
KID’S WORSHIP (1st-6th Grade)
TEACHERS – Paul & Brooke Dickerson
HELPER – Diane Holcomb/Dylan Connell
SUNDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP
Joe & Deborah Craig
FLOWERS
In Memory of Mark Fondren
by Archie & Sue Fondren
SUNDAY SCHEDULE, MARCH 17, 2013
Sunday School – 9:00 a.m.
Church-Wide Fellowship Time/
Library Open – 9:50 – 10:10 a.m.
Morning Worship – 10:15 a.m.
Personnel Committee – 4:00 p.m.
Library Open – 4:30 – 4:50 p.m.
Committee Workshop– 5:00 p.m.
ELEVATOR OPERATOR
Mike Kinman
GREETERS OF THE WEEK
Ned & Kathleen Cobb
NURSERY–A.M.
Denise Hanks/Kimberly Sellers
NURSERY–P.M.
Janet Bottoms
OUR RECORD–3-10-13
Sunday School – Total – 227 (On Campus – 187
Off Campus – 40)
Discipleship Training - 59
FINANCIAL REPORT–3-10-13
Budget Receipts - $6,502.00
Maintenance 6% of Undesig. - $415.00
Bus Ministry - $155.00
Library - $30.00
General Fund - $320.00
Annie Armstrong - $610.00
Total Annie Armstrong - $1,151.00
PRAISE THE LORD!
OUR HOSPITALIZED
Mary Brackin - Flowers
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE
March 13th
5:30–6:00 p.m.–Supper
6:00-6:25 p.m.-Library Open
6:30 p.m. – Mid-Week Prayer Meeting/Youth & Children’s Activities
7:45 p.m. - Adult Choir Practice
Menu – 3-13-13
Chicken Casserole Rice
Green Beans Dessert
Menu – 3-20-13
Smoked Chicken
Green Beans Hash Brown Casserole
Peach Cobbler