Feeding the Hungry

October has been designated as Hunger Month by Baptist World Aid and we will observe it here at Second Avenue Baptist Church this year.  It is an opportunity for us to learn about the needs in our world, both locally and globally, and to take specific actions in meeting those needs.  I am pleased that we as a church will not have to go far to help meet the needs of the hungry because we already do that in many ways.  However, we can do more and we will have new opportunities to do so.

Globally you can support the efforts of Baptist World Aid as they support the United Nations Millennium Development Goal One to Eradicate Extreme Hunger and Poverty.  You can help to fund BWAid programs around the world by simply designating a check or noting “World Hunger” on your envelope.  Your gift to BWAid will help to address the needs of the 824 billion people in the world who live in chronic hunger.

Locally, you can be directly involved in supplying food and preparing meals through our local ministry partnerships.

You can help Rome Action Ministry in two ways.  First, you can take a “Bag of Blessing” grocery bag from the Fellowship Hall and fill it up with the items listed on the bag and return it to the church.  This project will happen only in October as a way to get the South Rome Crisis Food Pantry stocked for the holiday rush.  Second, we are beginning a new ongoing collection for RAM as Second Avenue becomes RAM’s “pasta church”.  So, bring spaghetti, canned spaghetti sauce and boxes of mac and cheese to the collection bins on the first floor.  This will continue throughout the year.

You can also help feed people through either our Community Kitchen or the Meals and More programs.  Our next Community Kitchen week begins October 29.  We always need folks to help cook, serve, and clean up. Jean Rhodes is our very able coordinator for this ministry.  Our next Meals and More Tuesday Evening is October 9 at First Christian Church. You can help assemble and hand-out take out meals. Jim Rogers leads our efforts there.

We have been so blessed to have all that we need.  Let us willingly share with others who are less fortunate.  I am blessed to serve a church that provides so many opportunities for us to feed the hungry.  I hope you will take advantage of all of them. 

Blessings,

Monty

 

Worship Ministry

The Youth Choir will meet this Sunday at 5:00 PM in the Choir Room. They are currently rehearsing music for worship services and a special Christmas event in which they will lead. They have formed a Praise Team for leading worship during youth events and our am worship services. They are also rehearsing a choreographed ensemble piece for the Christmas Pageant. Come and join us this week. 

The Instrumental Ensemble will meet next on Sunday, October 21, at 9:00 AM in the Sanctuary. Warm up those old band instruments from the past and join us as we prepare for the coming worship services.

Join the Joyful Singers as they meet next week, October 18 as they sing for one of our area retirement centers. New members are always welcome.

Fun & Fellowship: First Thursday Lunch

Join us for lunch Thursday, October 4 at 11:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Cost is $4.00 per person. Lunch will be chicken salad sandwiches from Duffy's Deli. The program will be the movie " PERFECT HARMONY"-- a movie you are sure to enjoy with cast members from our own Second Avenue Baptist Church!

 

Annual Fall Harvest Banquet

Attention All SABC Adults:

Plan to attend the Annual Fall Harvest Banquet on Thursday, October 11 at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. We will have BBQ and all the trimmings, fabulous professional entertainment, and lots of fun. Our theme is a “country-western Hoe-Down” and will be complete with a contest (with prizes) for the Best Western male and female outfit. Dust off your boots and come for the good times!

Tickets are $10.00 per person and are presently on sale in the church office or from Susan Kelly, Bill Teat, Jimmie McGraw, Margaret Pinson, Irma Cleaveland, Jane and Lynn Brandon.

Get your ticket early!

 

 

Homebound Members

September 30:

Mildred Tapp

October 7:

Sara Thomas

Congratulations

Congratulations to parents, Bobby and Allison Newman and grandparents, John and Paula Newman on the birth of Samuel Vincent Newman, born September 14, 2007 in Trussville, Alabama.

Giving for the Week of 9/23/07

Budget Goal to Date   $492,405.

Budget Gift to Date       374,675.

Weekly Budget Goal       12,958.

Weekly Budget Gifts         9,051.

Total Gifts to Date       $515,781.

Attendance for 9/23/07

Sunday School           151

Morning Worship         229

Giving for the Week of 9/30/07

Budget Goal to Date   $505,363.

Budget Gift to Date               N/A

Weekly Budget Goal       12,958.

Weekly Budget Gifts             N/A

Total Gifts to Date                 N/A

Attendance for 9/30/07

Sunday School            146

Morning Worship         185

Total giving as of 9/23/07 for Second Century Campaign:

$136,356.54

Weekly Schedule

Sunday, October 7

9:00 am Women’s Prayer Time

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Morning Worship

5:00 pm Youth Choir

6:00 pm Family 2 Family

Tuesday, October 9

4:00 pm Meals & More

Wednesday, October 10

5:00 pm Missions Committee meets in Bride’s Room

5:15 pm Family Night Supper

5:30 pm Personnel Committee

5:30 pm Trustees Committee

6:00 pm Prayer Time—Fellowship Hall

6:00 pm Preschool Choir      

6:00 pm Children’s Choir                                                        

6:15 pm Adult Bible Study—Chapel

6:15 pm The Foundry—Youth

6:15 pm Illuminate—College/Career

6:30 pm Chancel Bell Choir

6:45 pm Children’s Mission Groups

7:00 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal

Thursday, October 11

7:00 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast

10:00 am Joyful Singers Choir

11:00 am Fun & Fellowship Council

Friday, October 12

9:30 am Women’s Bible Study

 

Sunday, October 14, 11:00 AM

A Celebration for a Second Century

Second Avenue BaptistChurch Sanctuary

Join us as we conclude our year long 100th Anniversary Celebration by looking forward to the next century. Our morning worship will include special guests the Atlanta Festival Brass and will feature the rededication of our newly renovated Sanctuary. Come and help us celebrate our past and envision our future as A Family of Faith being the Body of Christ in the World.

 

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