Worship Ministry
A special thanks to the Chancel Bell Choir for leading in worship through song last Sunday. They have ended their season and will start again in August. Let us know if you would like to become a regular member of this choir. They meet most Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in the balcony of the Sanctuary.

The following ensembles are on summer break: Preschool Choir, Children’s Choir, Youth Choir, Joyful Singers, Instrumental Ensemble, Chancel Bell Choir, and the Drama Team.

The Chancel Choir meets this month and then will not rehearse during July. Come and join us for the next two Wednesday nights at 7:30 PM. We’ll leave the light on for you.

Sympathy
The Congregation and Staff would like to express sincere Christian sympathy to Fran Lanier in the death of her husband, Clyde.

The Congregation and Staff would like to express sincere Christian sympathy to Chuck Hicks in the death of his father, Charles Hicks.

Reminder: July is Sabbatical Month

There will be no Sunday evening worship or activities scheduled.

Wednesday Night Schedule
Wednesday night suppers and activities will resume on August 6.

Holiday Closing
The church office will be closed in observance of the July 4 holiday.

Mark Your Calendar for Supper Clubs
July 20 at 6:00 PM
Supper clubs will be held at the homes of Mike and Brenda Bennett and Bill and Myra Dempsey. Please bring finger food; hosts will provide drinks. A sign up sheet is located at the first floor bulletin board.

Save the Date
Pictures for a new church directory will be made August 9 and 10.

Fun and Fellowship News
Mark Your Calendars and Join Us on Our Remaining Trips for 2008
(1) September 11 and 12 we will travel to Crossville, Tennessee via motor coach to have a buffet dinner at the Cumberland Mountain State Park, and to attend the Cumberland County Playhouse's production of "South Pacific." We will stay at the La Quinta Inn overnight, returning to Rome on the afternoon of September 12. Approximate cost will be less than 175.00 per person.

(2) November 10, 11 and 12 we will travel to Nashville, Tennessee via motor coach for a fun filled trip to the Grand Old Opry at the historic Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame, the beautiful and historic home of President Andrew Jackson, The Hermitage, and shopping at Opry Mills. Meals will include a trip for dinner to the famous Loveless Cafe, and possibly lunch at the Opryland Hotel. We will stay at Clubhouse Inn and Suites, and enjoy a bountiful meal at the well known Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House in Lynchburg, Tennessee on the way home. Total cost TBA.

                                                        

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Family Ministry
Children (4’s & 5’s to 5th Grade) and Youth
Wednesday Night Summer Activities
Activities begin Wednesdays at 6:00 PM and end at 7:30 PM. Here’s the schedule: June 18th: BOWLING (Youth with Children): Cost $5 per person. Parents can drop children off at Floyd County Lanes Bowling Alley at 5:15 PM. Pizza will be provided. (All children must bring socks in order to bowl)
June 25th: YOUTH SCAVENGER HUNT
June 28th: RAFTING TRIP
August 1-3rd D-NOW: METANOAI
August 3rd: Promotion Sunday

Youth and Family Members’ Rafting Trip: Saturday, June 28

For Youth & Family Members

Questions? See Charlie.
Leaving from SABC @ 10:30 AM
Returning approx. 8:00 PM
COST: $60 per person ($50 for each additional family member)
INCLUDES: Rafting on both Upper & Middle Ocoee, Transportation, & Dinner
BRING: Money for Lunch on the Road

Community Kitchen June 30-July 4 Volunteers Needed
11:00AM-12:30 PM
Volunteers are needed to help throughout the week. (Two male volunteers are needed daily for lifting, etc.) If you would like to volunteer, contact the day captain for the day(s) you are available.
Day captains:
Monday-Brenda Bennett
Tuesday-Jane Gray Collier
Wednesday-Ann Pinson
Thursday-Chuck Hicks
Friday-Marsha Spota, or you may contact the church office at 706-232-3663.

Spiritual Leadership Clinic
The Floyd County Baptist Association presents a Spiritual Leadership Clinic, Moving People on to God's Agenda, featuring Henry and Richard Blackaby on:

Friday, October 17, 2008 from 6:00-9:00 PM or
Saturday, October 18, 2008 from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

The clinic will be held at Pleasant Valley South Baptist Church, 702 Pleasant Valley Road, Silver Creek.

The cost of the clinic is $35.00 if paid before August 31, after August 31the cost will be $45.00. Cost includes lunch on Saturday.

For more information contact the Floyd County Baptist Association at 706-291-0904. Registration forms are available in the church office.

Fall Dates to Remember
September 7 at 6:00 PM—Family 2 Family resumes in the Fellowship Hall
September 14 at 9:00 AM—Breakfast in the Courtyard
October 12 at 9:00 AM—Breakfast in the Courtyard
October 16—Fun and Fellowship Fall Harvest Banquet
October 26 at 4:00 PM—Fall Festival

Be Sure You Have These Summer Dates on Your Calendar!
June 30 to July 4 Community Kitchen

July 4 Independence Day (Church Offices Closed)

July 20 Evening Supper Clubs (Host homes to be announced)

August 3 Promotion Sunday

August 9 and 10 Church Directory Pictures Made

9:30 am Ladies’ Bible Study

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Homebound Members
June 15:
Frank & Dorothea Parker

June 22:
Jackie Popay

Giving for the Week of 6/8/08
Budget Goal to Date $298,100.
Budget Gift to Date 233,203.
Weekly Budget Goal 13,550.
Weekly Budget Gifts 30,466.

Attendance for 6/8/08
Sunday School 157
Morning Worship 191

Giving for the Week of 6/15/08
Budget Goal to Date $311,650.
Budget Gift to Date 241,827.
Weekly Budget Goal 13,550.
Weekly Budget Gifts 8,624.

Attendance for 6/15/08
Sunday School 176
Morning Worship 209

Weekly Schedule
Sunday, June 22
9:00 am Women’s Prayer Time
9:45 am Sunday School
11:00 am Morning Worship
Baby Dedication
No evening activities

Tuesday, June 24
7:00 pm Deacon Council meeting

Wednesday, June 25
5:15 pm Family Night Supper
6:00 pm Prayer Time—Fellowship Hall
6-7:30 pm Children and Youth Summer Activities
6:15 pm Adult Bible Study—Fellowship Hall
6:15 pm The Foundry—Youth
6:30 pm Chancel Bell Choir
7:00 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal

Thursday, June 26
7:00 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast

Saturday, June 28
10:30 am-8:00 pm Youth Rafting Trip

               

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