Second Avenue Baptist Church
August 21, 2007 Volume XXIV Issue 16
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Making Room
Do you ever wonder why God does what He does when He does it? I do all the time. I thank God for His patience as I learn more and more that God really does know what He is doing. Take this past Sunday for instance. I had hoped that we could have the Gold City concert in our newly renovated Sanctuary as we had planned. Obviously, that wasn’t to be despite the diligent effort of all involved. I’ll admit that I was a bit disappointed in that. Then Sunday evening as I sat in the City Auditorium it was clear what God was doing; He was making room. I am not sure what the actual count was but I would guess it was over 600, which is more than 100 over what our Sanctuary can hold not to mention what our parking lot can park. God was making room for more people to experience that evening. In that moment, God reinforced two important lessons for me.
Lesson Number One: God is always making room for those who need to experience His love. To me, that is the primary focus of our renovation project. It is about more and better space that will allow us to reach more people. It has been fun to be close together this summer in the Chapel, but we need room to grow. Of course, the coordinate challenge for us is that as God makes room we must be diligent to work along with God to fill it.
Lesson Number Two: Patience. I don’t have it yet. I am still learning that God’s time is God’s time and may not always coincide with what I want or have planned. If the Sanctuary had been ready Sunday, we would have turned away too many people. God knew better than I where we needed to be. So, I would ask your continued patience. It may be another week or two before we again worship in the Sanctuary. In the meantime, make room for guests in the Chapel by sitting close to the front and in the middle of the aisles. It may be a week or two before we can have our Wednesday night meals as usual or move our Sunday School classes back to the Fellowship Hall. We will need to be patient. I assure you that when we are ready; we’ll get the word out to everyone.
I truly thank God for His timing and for His patience with me. God is making room both physically and spiritually for a new work in our family of faith. We simple must be patient and allow Him to work.
Blessings,
Monty
Worship Ministry
The Chancel Choir is now rehearsing for just one hour, 7:00-8:00 PM, each Wednesday evening. Their responsibility for Sunday morning anthem's will be reduced this year; which means more time to sit with your family. Their only major event this season will be the Christmas Pageant. Come and join us this week as we prepare music for the glory of God.
New Member By letter:
Parker Aziz
315 Shorter Ave SW # 591
Rome, GA 30165-4267
Family Deacon: Rusty Day
Sympathy
The Congregation and Staff would like to express sincere Christian sympathy to John Graham in the death of his brother, Joe Graham.
The Congregation and Staff would like to express sincere Christian sympathy to Jim Whatley in the death of his mother, Rosemary Whatley.
The Congregation and Staff would like to express sincere Christian sympathy to Ashlie Harper in the death of her grandfather.
The Congregation and Staff would like to express sincere Christian sympathy to Rebekah Molyneux in the death of her grandfather.
Deacon Nominations Sought
It is that time of year again—time to nominate persons to serve as Deacon for the 2008-2010 term. Yellow Nomination Forms are available now from the church office. As you consider whom to nominate, you may wish to refer to the qualifications for Deacon as listed in the Church Constitution. These qualifications are also printed on the back of the Nomination form. Prayerfully contemplate whom you would nominate. You may offer up to six names. Please return the forms to the box outside of the office no later than September 16. The Deacon Council Nominating Committee will review the nominations and present a slate of potential Deacons for election on Sunday,
November 11.
Prayer
Prayer doesn't change things--GOD changes things because we pray. But, in a way, we are changed just because we pray. When we pray for someone else, we grow in appreciation for that other person, we desire the very best for him or her, and our hearts are moved to desire God's perfect will for each of us.
Let's pray for one another that we will be faithful to our Lord Jesus, that we all listen to what He is saying to us through this Second Century Campaign, and that we will be willing to do it.
Joyful Singers Toccoa Choir Festival Trip &
Black Bear Dinner Theatre’s Music Man
November 1, 2, 3
Cost: $133/person
Includes festival, lodging, meals, transportation & Music Man.
SIGN-UP BEGINNING THIS WEEK DURING CHOIR REHEARSAL
Thursday 10:00 AM, in the Chapel
Director/Clinician:
Tommy Lyons
Minister of Music North East Baptist Church,
San Antonio, TX
Concert Artist: Max Lyall
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
NEW Bible Study Series for Youth
Coming to Wednesday Nights
Beginning Wednesday's at 6:15 pm
In the Youth Suite
"FLOOD: Dealing With Distortions"
August 22: Distortions of Community
August 29: Distortions of Self
Sept. 5: Distortions of Family
NEW Bible Study Series
For Youth Sunday School
“CHARACTER: Old Testament
People Encounters With God”
August 26: Adam & Eve's Deadly Decision
September 2: Cain and Abel: Unacceptable Sacrifice
September 9: The Flood
"ONE LIFE"
Youth Fall Retreat Coming Nov. 9-11. Details to come…
Shorter College BCM Progressive Dinner August 28
We are the last stop for Dessert.
*We are asking members to be willing to drop off a dessert for the evening for the students. See Charlie if you can help!
Kids’ Day Out to Cagle's Dairy Farm,
September 23—Following morning worship
Pre-School thru 5th Grade (Pre-school parents must attend with child)
- Parents are encouraged to attend to make it a family event
- Cost: $10 per person
- Adults willing to drive, see Charlie.
Your Time is Well Spent in Sunday School…
If you are age 65 and up, you are invited to the J.O.Y. (Jesus, Others, Yourself) Sunday School Class this Sunday. This class meets, for now, in the Choir Room on the second floor.
Beginning September 2, “Bible Studies for Life Ventures, For Retired Adults” will be the new curriculum from LifeWay. Living For Another World In This World is the September Study Theme.
If you are looking for a Sunday School Class, or are an existing member of
J.O.Y. Class, you’re invited to come study with us. These new lessons give a renewed vision of God’s purpose for our lives. We also invite you to join our fellowship for breakfast at Landmark Restaurant on the first Saturday of the month at 9:00 AM.
Celebrating a Century of Faith: Our Story…
The following is an excerpt from the Rome News-Tribune,
Monday, April 17, 1972:
‘Special friends’ treasured by Second Avenue Baptists
By Lyn Batty, News-Tribune Staff Writer
“Special friends” of Second Avenue Baptist Church congregation are students of the Woodlawn School for the mentally retarded. The children, ranging in age from 7 to 15, attend a weekly Sunday School from 9:30 a.m. until noon, where they sing, participate in group games and individual play, and hear young peoples’ versions of the Bible stories. The Sunday School is open to all denominations, for the purpose of the program, stated the pastor, Rev. Wallace McGill, is “to administer to the spiritual needs of the children who are too often forgotten.”
The idea for such a project was broached in a study group of children's workers by McGill. Mrs. Swift Fortson, formerly a teacher at the Woodlawn School, volunteered her services. She and four other
ladies visited the homes of 26 retarded children, and discussed the proposed program with the parents.
Homebound Members
August 19:
Mildred Hudson
August 26:
Lavonia McLarty
Giving for the Week of 8/12/07
Budget Goal to Date $414,657.
Budget Gift to Date 320,174.
Weekly Budget Goal 12,958.
Weekly Budget Gifts 13,659.
Total Gifts to Date $423,137.
Attendance for 8/12/07
Sunday School 186
Morning Worship 239
Giving for the Week of 8/19/07
Budget Goal to Date $427,615.
Budget Gift to Date 327,937.
Weekly Budget Goal 12,958.
Weekly Budget Gifts 7,763.
Total Gifts to Date $438,435.
Attendance for 8/19/07
Sunday School 193
Morning Worship 256
Total giving to date for Second Century Campaign: $104,579.73
Weekly Schedule
Sunday, August 26
8:45 am JourneyLand Teacher mtg.
9:00 am Women’s Prayer Time
9:45 am Sunday School
11:00 am Morning Worship
Noon: Childhood Ministry meeting
Tuesday, August 28
7:00 pm Deacon Council meeting
Shorter College Progressive Dinner: Dessert at SABC
Wednesday, August 29
5:15 pm (Tentative) Family Night Supper
6:00 pm Prayer Time—Chapel
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, August 30
7:00 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast
10:00 am Joyful Singers Choir—meet in the Chapel
More Great Days Coming in 2007...October 14 at 11:00 AM
The Second Century: God’s Vision for our Future
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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Copyright 2003, 2004 Second Avenue Baptist Church of Rome,GA