From the Pastor:
Written on Monday, February 15, 2016...
Well, I write about snow, and we get snow. But it sure makes the landscape beautiful.
As I looked out the window this morning, I open my eyes after praying and just looked out while being still. I was listening to the wind; the crackling of the ice; the chirping of the birds; and whatever else made noises.
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Psalm 46:10 (NKJV)
10Be still, and know that IamGod
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I stood so still listening for noises. But I wonder, how often do we sit still and know the God is God?
We are instructed in this verse to be quiet, let go and to be still, both physically and mentally. But this is difficult. Life is extremely busy and so are our minds. It’s tough to even make the time to be still.
God is telling us to hit the brakes though. Be still. If we are so busy with our lives, then we will not be able to hear God’s voice. The more we are intentionally still, the more we will hear God’s voice; the better we will recognize God’s activity; the smaller our challenges will be; the bigger God will appear; and the more we will follow God’s agenda instead of our own.
Join me in this difficult task of being still. Let’s release the challenges of our life to God and then relax in the presence of God. Let’s spend a few minutes today to be still.
Love You All in Christ,
Bro. Nick
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Let no one despise your youth, but set an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity. 1 Timothy4:12
Our focus and verse for the youth group is the verse that I just quoted for you above. We are going to try as a group to focus on this single verse for a whole year!!! I know you are thinking, "well, they surely must not be learning much if their only focus is one small verse for a whole year". I think if you stop and slow down and look at this verse you will see many, many, more lessons that will be involved. What would it look like if our youth group were to hit every mark in this verse intentionally and accurately? I will be the first to tell you "game changer".
My prayer is that we are living examples of what these life changing words truly mean. Pray with us, and for us, during this year that we can grasp this verse in our soul. We will be traveling to Winter Jam in Lexington this weekend to build on our example as we join 20,000 brothers and sisters during a great night of worship to our King... God Bless...
Shawn
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Contact Paula Playforth to volunteer.
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STUDENT SALUTE
Joe Johnson Rachel Spangler
413 Summit #2 2500 Alumni Dr., Apt. 14102
Richmond, KY 40475 Lexington, KY 40517
Taylor Edwards Hagan Wilson
Keene Hall Lbby 79 407Redwood Dr.
1005 Lancaster Rd. Stanford, KY 40484
Richmond, KY 40475
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From the Mailbox:
Dear Christian Friends,
It is with grateful hearts that we acknowledge and thank you for your generous monetary gift to our church. It is deeply appreciated and will be faithfully used to share the love of Jesus with others, especially many children. We pray God will bestow His richest blessings upon each of you as you have blessed us.
In Christ's Love,
McKinney Baptist Church
To the BYW of Stanford Baptist,
We Senior Adults appreciate so much the delicious Valentine meal. Not only was the food good, but the hospitality, love, and fellowship was enjoyed by all. May we, in turn, show our love, kindness, and thanksgiving as Hebrews 10:24 tells us, "And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works".
With Grateful Hearts,
SBC Senior Adults
Dear Church Family,
I want to thank everyone for their cards and prayers during the passing of my brother George Shelton.
--Ailene Dabney
Dear Church Family,
Thank you for your prayers, and for the love and support you have shown our family. We are convinced that without your prayers we wouldn't have had this last year with Mike.
We would like to thank Bro. Nick, Laura Lee, Evonna, and the deacons for all their help during the visitation and service and thanks for allowing us to use the church. Thank you for the cards, calls, and food, and please continue to pray for us.
Love,
Sheryll, Susan, Billy, Sydney, Tate, & Trace
PRAYER LIST
Frank & Beth Allen Timothy Manzie Shut-ins
Jerry Atwood Betty McCall Grace Blanton
Colleen Benson Donna McLemore Glen Davis
George Bertram Ruth Miller Marjorie Gooch
Leann Bick Penny Moor Geneva Hawkins
Randy Blevins Walker Noe Edith James
Brenda Bottoms Dorothy Robbins Pauline Shearer
Gary Brummett Woodrow Rogers Golden Living Center
Gladys Burnside Breah Sebastian Billie Sue Cornelius
Alice Collins Pauline & Omer Shearer Bertha Ernst
Bryan Cooper Donna Sheron Lancaster Christian Care
Michael Coulter Homer Smith, Jr Wilda Sweeney
Jessalyn Courtney Joe States & family Ann Durham
Nancy Cowles Mike Tracy
Harriet Denham J. B. Turock
Donald Dunaway Lisa Turpin Military
Hurl Durham Paula Turpin Josh Bastin
Bill & Aaron Farmer Mary Wheeler Marcus Denham
Sherrie Fitzpatrick Jacob Wix Maria Hunter
Linda Gambill Bobby & Diane Wylie Jared Johnson
Paul Greer Our church DayDay Jones
Frandie Harris Bereavement Josh & Samantha
Hannah Harris Marge Toombs family Zinkievich
Janie Hastie Mike Goodwin family
Patti Herrington's daughter George Shelton family
Chris Holland & family Ransom Elmore family
Lori Houp Audrey Blankenship family
Peggy Jenkins
Doyle Keith Ministries
Joe Kizzee OCC shoebox deliveries
Jessica Manzie Upward Family Day
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Vol. 20 No. 7 ______February 19, 2016
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