Second Avenue Baptist Church
April 17, 2007 Volume XXIV Issue 8
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Don’t Miss a Moment in May
If you miss a moment of May, you’re sure to miss something important. As hard as it is to believe, May is upon us in just a couple of weeks and there is so much going on here on the corner of Second Avenue and Ninth Street that, if you blink, you might just miss something. I know all of you read this newsletter faithfully and have already marked your calendars with all these special days. However, in case you didn’t, here are some things you will want to mark down.
May 5 10:30 AM Women’s Ministry Brunch
Our ladies are planning a wonderful morning of praise, devotion, and fellowship.
May 6 4:00 PM Family 2 Family Finale at Lock and Dam Park
This will be a great wrap to our Spring Sunday night series. The evening will include our annual RA Racer Derby, a cook-out for the whole church family and the last in our Family 2 Family installments: Second Avenue Idol. All are welcome. Call or email Charlie in the church office to sign up for the talent show portion of the evening—all talents are welcome.
May 13 Mother’s Day
OK, this is a friendly reminder to all children and fathers, get Mom a card at least! Our children will lead in worship that day and we will honor our mothers with a special offering for the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home.
May 14 Second Century Campaign Prayer Walk
This important evening of prayer begins at 4:00 PM in the Chapel and will pray for all the ministries of the church.
May 20 Second Century Campaign Commitment Sunday and
All-Church Event
Come that morning ready to make your commitment to our Second Century Campaign. It will be a great day of celebration that will spill over to a party after lunch aboard the “Steward Ship”. Watch your mail for an invitation and more info.
May 27 Graduate Recognition Sunday
Our high school seniors will lead our worship this Sunday. We have a large group graduating this year and much to celebrate.
And looking into June…100th Anniversary Homecoming on June 3rd, Vacation Bible School, Mission to Miami and so much more.
Don’t miss a moment in May. I hope to see you here!
Blessings,
Monty
Worship Ministry
The Joyful Singers will be singing at Chulio Hills Retirement Center, April 26, at 11:00 AM with Luncheon Club to follow. We would love to have you join us and lend a hand to help those who could use your touch.
The Youth Choir will lead in worship at a retirement center May 20 and also sing in morning worship services May 27 and June 3. Come and join us each Sunday at 5:00 PM in the Choir Room as we prepare for these new opportunities to share part of what God has given us.
Family 2 Family is sponsoring a “Second Avenue Idol” Talent Show on May 6 at Lock and Dam Park. This event will follow a picnic in the park. We are searching for all kinds of talent for this evening of fun and fellowship. Be practicing your entry and let us know that you'll be part of this wonderful event.
If you would like to be part of the Drama Team this spring/summer season, call or email me at church and we will place you with 22 others throughout many worship events over the next few months.
Second Century Update
Much is happening with the Second Century Project. The public phase of the campaign launched this past Sunday with everyone receiving information packets including the DVD. Watch your mail for a brochure to be mailed in a few days. There have also been other major developments in the project.
At a called church conference last Wednesday evening, April 11, the church approved the purchase of the Borokoff property on East 9th Street. That property is adjacent to the Furman property the church already owns. The purchase should be completed soon and the Construction Oversight Committee is in the process of evaluating how to use the additional property in the master site plan.
Furthermore, the Construction Committee continues to review plans with Pinsons, Inc., project managers. The committee is currently awaiting recommendations from the interior designer on the project. Once plans, designs, and costs have been collected; the Construction Oversight Committee will present the package to the church. Please continue to pray for all involved as they work to put all the pieces together.
Volunteers and Canned Food Needed for
Community Kitchen
April 30-May 4
Volunteers are needed to help throughout the week. (Two male volunteers are needed daily for lifting, etc.)
If you can help, contact the day captain for the day you are available.
Day captains are: Monday-Brenda Bennett, Tuesday-Jane Gray Collier, Wednesday-Ann Pinson, Thursday-Chuck Hicks, Friday-Marsha Spota, or contact the church office at 706-232-3663.
Donations of canned food needed for the community kitchen include: canned chicken, canned roast beef, and canned crushed tomatoes. A collection box is located by the second floor water cooler.
Sunday, June 3, 11:00 AM
100th Anniversary Homecoming Service
Followed by dinner on the grounds
Upcoming Children and Youth Ministry Events 2007:
Vacation Bible School June 11-15, Kick-off Carnival on June 10
Children’s Camp 2007 - July 16-20
Youth Car Wash: Saturday, April 21 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
At West Rome Sonic **Proceeds benefit the Second Century Campaign**
Youth Rally/After Prom Event: Saturday, April 28
8:00 PM-12:30 AM - High Flight Society concert at 11:00 PM!
VBS 2007 Info Meeting/Training Session: Sunday April 29
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM **Meet in Adult III** Make plans to attend!
SABC Family Picnic
Lock & Dam Park, Sunday, May 6 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Events to Include: Family Picnic, RA/GA Pinewood Derby, and "Second Avenue Idol" Talent Show! Bring a blanket and your family and join us!
Atlanta Fest: Saturday June 16 at Six Flags Over Georgia
*Cost: $85 per person *Discounts for families with multiple kids. *Includes
Park & Concert Admission & Flash Pass for all rides! Sign-up in the Youth Suite by May 13. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot.
Church Wide Prayer Vigil on Sunday, April 22
We need YOU to join in prayer. A time period has been set-aside for all of the members of Second Avenue to come for a few minutes to pray in the Chapel—from 4:00 PM until about 7:30 PM (except during Family 2 Family in Fellowship Hall).
Prayer requests are being collected (have you turned yours in yet?) and will be there, along with lists of all of the members of our church family. Requests don’t need to be signed, but they will be personal—about concerns, worries, burdens, and needs of others or ourselves. We need to lift each other before the Lord in prayer!
Our Pastor has challenged us to ask the Lord to show us what He wants to do through each of us to accomplish His will in our church and what degree of sacrifice He would have us to make joyfully and expectantly as we proceed into our second century as a church. Certainly we want to include these.
You can come at your convenience, quietly pick up some of these requests and lists, and pray for each one. Put a “check mark” by each name or request for whom you have prayed so that we will know that every one has been touched through our prayers. You may want to bring your Bible or a devotional book to read, as well.
Someone from the Prayer Support Team will be there to assist you if necessary. But let’s maintain a quiet reverence during this sacred occasion.
Even if you can’t come to the Chapel, we hope that you will spend some time in private or family prayer during that period of 4:00 PM-7:30 PM on Sunday.
We’re counting on each other to PRAY!
Celebrating a Century of Faith: Our Story…
Weekly budget for the Church year beginning with the first Sunday in October, 1940, and ending with the last Sunday in September, 1941.
Pastor’s Salary $37.50
Sexton’s Salary 8.00
Home Bldg. & Loan Assn. 5.75
Literature 5.75
Fuel (Coal and Gas) 2.00
Incidentals 2.00
Insurance 1.75
Cooperative Programs 1.45
Retirement Plan 1.30
Lights and Water 1.05
Orphans’ Home 1.15
Christmas Club 1.00
Envelopes .70
Flowers .50
Church Socials .50
TOTAL $75.00
Homebound Members
April 15:
Jackie Popay
April 22:
Emily Reid
Sympathy
The Congregation and Staff would like to express sincere Christian sympathy to Wes Ellis in the death of his mother.
The Congregation and Staff would like to express sincere Christian sympathy to the family of Tom Ivey.
New Member
By Letter in Absentia:
Mary Beth Harbour
Giving for the Week of 4/08/07
Budget Goal to Date $181,496.
Budget Gift to Date 140,480.
Weekly Budget Goal 12,958.
Weekly Budget Gifts 12,855.
Total Gifts to Date $154,912.
Attendance for 4/8/07
Sunday School 209
Morning Worship 333
Giving for the Week of 4/15/07
Budget Goal to Date $194,454.
Budget Gift to Date 148,733.
Weekly Budget Goal 12,958.
Weekly Budget Gifts 8,253.
Total Gifts to Date $164,103.
Attendance for 4/15/07
Sunday School 194
Morning Worship 216
Easter Missions Offering as of 4/15/07 $3,241.00
Weekly Schedule
Sunday, April 22
9:00 am Women’s Prayer Time
9:00 am Instrumental Ensemble
9:45 am Sunday School
11:00 am Morning Worship
4:00-6:00 pm Church Wide Prayer Vigil begins in the Chapel
6:00 pm Family 2 Family
Tuesday, April 24
11:30 am Bereavement Committee Mtg./Lunch at Cynthia Ables’ home
7:00 pm Deacon Council
Wednesday, April 25
5:15 pm Family Night Supper
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, April 26
7:00 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast
11:00 am Joyful Singers visit Chulio Hills Health Care
Friday, April 27
9:30 am Ladies Bible Study
Saturday, April 28
8:00 pm-12:30 am Youth Rally/
After Prom Event at SABC
Fellowship Hall & Chapel
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MINISTERIAL and WORSHIP STAFF
Rev. Monty Stallins, Senior Pastor
Mr. Steve Grayson, Minister of Worship
Rev. Charlie Mayberry, Minister to Families
Mrs. Ann Hicks, Organist
Mrs. Annette Herrington, Church Accompanist
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SUPPORT STAFF
Mrs. Lisa West, Ministry Assistant
Mrs. Mary Beth Musick, Administrative Assistant/ Financial Secretary
Mr. Phil Langston, Custodian
Mrs. Amy Jones, Custodian
Mrs. Dean Money, Family Night Hostess
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