Second Avenue Baptist Church

June 5, 2007 Volume XXIV Issue 11

Another Great Day!

2007 has already been a year of many great days and we certainly added another one to the list with this past Sunday. Our 100th Anniversary Homecoming was a truly wonderful occasion. Almost 300 came for worship and dinner and they were rewarded for their efforts. The worship service was filled with great Gospel music and all of us left filled with more than enough fantastic food.

Of course all of that didn’t happen by accident, many planned and participated in the day. Thanks to Ann Day and the 100th Anniversary Committee for all of their work on everything from worship planning to setting up our lunch. Thanks to all who sang and to Dr. Lamar Barden for a challenging message. Thanks to all who came ‘home’ for the day to make it a wonderful time of fellowship. It was a joy to see all of you.

Another great thing about this past Sunday was the announcement that we have pledged $1,058,000 to the Second Century Campaign. Thank you for prayerfully considering what God would call you to do and then making the commitment to answer that call. Again, such a campaign does not just happen. Special thanks to all who served on committees and the Leadership Team. I cannot begin to express my personal gratitude to God for all of your hard work. Remember that this coming Wednesday, June 6, we will meet in conference to discuss how to proceed with the funds God has provided.

My favorite moment, however, was the recognition of our Deacons Emeriti. What an amazing thing to recognize six of our own whose service and leadership have been exemplary through the years. I know of no group of people who better represent both the faithful past and hopeful future of our family of faith. Paul once called the saints in Jerusalem the “pillars of the church”. Certainly, these six are pillars of our church. Thank you to each one.

What a great day! However, I am convinced that there are even better days ahead. I look forward to seeing what God will do now through us. Don’t you?

Blessings,

Monty

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Worship Ministry

A Special Thanks to Long-time Volunteers

Julie Stansell has played the piano for the Joyful Singers for 17 years. We appreciate her dedication and loyalty for work that few in our church ever experience. She is loved by all in the Joyful Singers and is a much-appreciated quiet warrior for the Lord.

Vickie Hill has led the Children’s Choir for over 11 years. We appreciate her dedication to the Lord and to our children. She is taking a well-deserved break in the fall from leading the choir.

Gail Garland has led our Preschool Choir for over four years. She will be changing her responsibilities in the fall and will no longer be leading the choir. We thank her for her time and dedication to our children.

New Members-By letter:

Bob and Marge McRay

Family Deacon: Ralph Rutledge

Sympathy

The Congregation and Staff would like to express sincere Christian sympathy to Jane Chittom in the death of her mother, Margaret Hill.

The Congregation and Staff would like to express sincere Christian sympathy to Gail Johnson in the death of her father, Frank McGill.

Called Church Conference

June 6 at 6:15 PM, in the Fellowship Hall. We will consider recommendations from the Construction Oversight Committee on how to proceed with the renovations.

Prayer Reminder Bracelets

For several weeks now we've been engaged in our "Pray for Each Other" focus, using silicone bracelets as reminders and as visible witnesses. We exhausted our original supply and ordered more, which have been used up, as well. Most are green, but some are blue. Perhaps you have one and are not using it. Please do! We all forget so easily! Exchange bracelets with someone else who is wearing one, and pray for that person for up to a week before exchanging again.

But if you don't plan to continue doing it, would you please help us by returning the bracelets to the church so that others can use them? Don't miss the blessing of "Praying for one another."

Wes Ellis,

Prayer Support Team

Upcoming Children and Youth Ministry Events 2007:

Vacation Bible School - June 11-15, Kick-off Carnival on June 10
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. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot.

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School is right around the corner! We are very excited about VBS this year! The theme is SonForce Kids where children will be treated to a "secret agent" experience as they seek to complete their assigned missions and discover God's love.

Items Needed for VBS Props are: aluminum foil, any old communication devices (i.e., old cell phones, pagers, radios, walkie-talkies. These items can be returned if needed.)

A collection box is located beside the 2nd floor water cooler.

VBS 2007 SonForce Kids
June 11th-15th 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm
Ages 4 yrs - Rising 6th Grade
*Special Kick Off Carnival Sunday June 10, 4:00-6:00 pm*

Pray for Our Mission Team

The following individuals will be a part of our Mission Team to Miami this summer, June 23 to 30. They will be conducting a day camp, ministering to the homeless and doing construction work through Touching Miami with Love. Keep them in your prayers.

Monty Stallins Rosalind Batchelor Ellen Stallins

Bruce Day Daniel Ceballos Steve Grayson

Marsha Spota Rebecca Cauthen Karen Sablon

Mike Bennett Parker Aziz Raymond Sablon

Myra Dempsey Maria Sablon Storey Thompson

Sharpe Sablon Glenda Almand Jaki Day

Virginia Willis Matthew Spota Cody Lary

Alex Grayson Teresa Cauthen Charlene Bowen

Hannah Fillingim Becky Grayson

Thanks for Your Time…

“Thank you” to our day captains, volunteers, helpers, and to everyone who donated food and clothing to the Community Soup Kitchen. Your assistance was indispensable. Team effort really pays off, thanks for helping us all pull together. We served 600-700 meals from Monday thru Friday.

Our next Community Soup Kitchen at SABC is scheduled for July 30-August 3. If you can help, contact the day captain for the day you are available. Day captains: Monday-Brenda Bennett, Tuesday-Jane Gray Collier, Wednesday-Ann Pinson, Thursday-Chuck Hicks, or Friday-Marsha Spota.

From the Flower Committee

An altar flower placement list is being compiled by Dois Rogers. Anyone who would like to place flowers in the Sanctuary, in honor of, or in memory of a loved one, contact Dois at 706-235-2362.

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Our Story…

Church Notes from 1950-

2/50— W. C. Smith, Jr. was recommended as a student to the Seminary in

Louisville.

3/50—Jack Pinson left for the spring training camp of the St. Louis Cardinals in Albany, GA.

4/50—Our WMU was the only A-1 WMU in Floyd County.

4/50—Easter Sunday-476 in Sunday school (only 25 short of the goal of 501). Attendance at morning worship was largest some people remembered—certainly in the last five years.

12/50—Junior Department had a contest submitting essays on “What Christmas means to me.” The winner was Jere Drummond. Receiving honorable mention were Charlotte Coffman, Jean Payne, and Belinda Sharp.

7/50—From Informer “Our ‘air-conditioning’ continues to work well. For the benefit of those of you not ‘in the know’, ‘air-conditioning’ means our morning attendances have been large enough to require raising the moveable partitions and that adds to the coolness of the auditorium; then in addition, our men folks take off (or leave on) their coats.”

Homebound Members

June 3:

Mildred Youngblood

June 10:

Ora Youngblood

Giving for the Week of 5/20/07

Budget Goal to Date $259,244.

Budget Gift to Date 205,979.

Weekly Budget Goal 12,958.

Weekly Budget Gifts 13,477.

Total Gifts to Date $227,272.

Attendance for 5/20/07

Sunday School 186

Morning Worship 204

Giving for the Week of 5/27/07

Budget Goal to Date $272,202.

Budget Gift to Date 210,935.

Weekly Budget Goal 12,958.

Weekly Budget Gifts 4,956.

Total Gifts to Date $240,575.

Attendance for 5/27/07

Sunday School 193

Morning Worship 259

Giving for the Week of 6/03/07

Budget Goal to Date $285,160.

Budget Gift to Date 226,344.

Weekly Budget Goal 12,958.

Weekly Budget Gifts 15,409.

Total Gifts to Date $268,441.

Attendance for 6/3/07

Sunday School 183

Morning Worship 290

Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes: $1,005

Congratulations

Collin San Linderman, son of Bob and Allora Linderman, born May 17, 2007,

7 lbs 6 oz., 20 in.

Weekly Schedule

Sunday, June 10

9:00 am Women’s Prayer Time

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Morning Worship

4-6:00 pm Vacation Bible School Kick-off

Monday, June 11