Second Avenue Baptist Church

                                                                                       March 6, 2007                          Volume XXIV  Issue 5               

Home Missions

When Jesus was about to ascend back into heaven, He gave His followers a paradigm for the mission of the church.  Acts 1:8 records these words, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."  Perhaps by that Jesus meant that our missional endeavor must begin where we are or perhaps He meant that we must share the Gospel with everyone everywhere.  I believe He meant both.  We are commissioned as Christ-followers to see to it that the Gospel reaches every corner of the earth and, at the same time, are responsible for our own community.  That is why we collect the Easter Offering for Home Missions.

Traditionally, the term "home missions" has referred to those missionary efforts that happen in the United States.  Recently, that definition has been extended, at least by the North American Mission Board, to include Canada and Mexico.  This year you will have the opportunity to support missions both on a continental and local scale through three giving options recommended by our Missions Committee.  You may direct your Easter Missions Offering to any of these three recipients:

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for the North American Mission Board

This is the traditional Easter offering for SBC related churches.  Funds given through this offering will be used by NAMB missionaries to share the Gospel in North America.  All envelopes that are otherwise undirected will be sent to this recipient.

Global Missions Offering of the CBF

The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship does not distinguish between oversees and continental missions for offering purposes.  However, you may designate your offering to CBF and it will support missionaries including those in North America.

Morningstar Treatment Services

Morningstar is a ministry to children with severe emotional disabilities often resulting from abuse.  They provide residential care and treatment at the Youth Estate in Brunswick as well as Family Resource Centers that provide direct services for families.  These centers are located around the state including one here in Rome.  If you designate your offering for Morningstar, it will go to help provide treatment, housing, education and basic care for some of the most needy of God’s children.

I hope you will take full advantage of one of these three options.  Jesus issued the imperative.  May we respond in obedience.

Blessings,

Monty

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Worship Ministry

The Chancel Choir is in its final month of preparation for the services of Holy Week. Come and join us this Wednesday at 7:00 PM.

The Youth Choir is preparing a worship service to take into assisted living homes this month; many more events are being scheduled for them. Join us Sundays at 5:00 PM in the Choir Room.

The Joyful Singers will be leading services in nursing homes on March 15 at 10:30 AM and March 29 at 11:00 AM. We are always glad to have folks join us just for those services. Your presence, with a smile and handshake, makes all the difference in the world to those whom we serve.

The Children’s Choir is working on music for Experiencing God, the Musical to be presented with the Chancel Choir April 1 at the City Auditorium. They also will give a special program in May. Join them this week at 6:00 PM in the Children’s Amphitheater.

The Handbell Choir and Instrumental Ensemble are preparing music to be presented this month. It is not too late to join these groups.

“Show Time in the Smokies”

April 16-18 in Pigeon Forge, TN

Cost (1-19) ticket sales:$ 238.80

          (20+)  ticket sales: $204.90

We will travel by charter bus, attend 3 major shows, shop, and eat at several well-known restaurants in Pigeon Forge. Information sheets available in the church office. Call Lynn or Jane Brandon at 706-291-2461 for more information. A $95.00 deposit due before March 14 to the church office. Spaces are limited so sign up soon!

Deacon Emeritus Results

The following people were affirmed to the position of Deacon Emeritus by a unanimous vote of the congregation on March 4:

D. M. Bowen        Nolan Duck

Marshall Peek      Miriam Peek

Clyde Shannon    Rufus Stephens

These will be installed on June 3 as part of our Homecoming Celebration.

Homebound Ministry

If you know of someone who should be placed on the homebound list, contact Louie or Nancy Davis.

Mathis Scholarship Applications

Applications for the Norman Mathis Scholarship are now available in the church office. Information and an application may be obtained from the office during the business day.

Mission Miami:Sign Up Today

It’s hard to believe but we are only 4 months away from our mission trip to Miami.  That means that we need to know very soon who will be on our team.  If you are planning to go, please sign up on the bulletin board outside the fellowship hall or call the church office.  So far, we only have four people signed up.  We know more of you want to go, but we need to hear from you soon so we can begin to make plans.  For our 2007 Trip,  we will partner with Touching Miami with Love Ministries in the Overtown area of Miami.  The dates of the trip are Saturday, June 23 through Saturday, June 30.  The team will be involved in multiple projects while there.  The main project will be a day camp in a city park for about 200 children.  There will also be a weeklong construction project as well as a Sunday morning worship service for the homeless community and other ministries at night. The cost for participants will be $150 per person ($500 maximum per family) with a $50 deposit to hold your spot.  Sign up now on the bulletin board just outside the fellowship hall or by calling the church office at 706-232-3663.

Upcoming Children’s Ministry Events 2007:

• Kids Day Out - to Floyd County Lanes on March 11 from 12:30-3:00 PM

       Pre-K through 5th Grade     $10 per child (lunch included)

       *Parents of Pre-K and Kindergarten age children are asked to attend

        with their children.

• Community Wide Egg Hunt, April 7 from 10-11:30 AM

       For children Birth through grade five. Meet in the church parking   

       lot. Registration begins at 9:30 AM in the Chapel

• Parent’s Night Out - Friday, April 13 from 6:00 - 9:30 PM at SABC

• Vacation Bible School June 11-15, Kick-off Carnival on June 10

• Children’s Camp 2007 - July 16-20, Teen Valley Ranch

                Plumtree, North Carolina

                For children who have finished second grade through grade five.

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New and Prospective Member Class

A special Sunday School Class begins March 11 for new and prospective members here at Second Avenue Baptist.  The class will be hosted by Vickie Hill and will involve several of our staff and leadership.  This is a good way to learn about our church and its vision as well as how you can be a part of what God is doing here.  Here is the schedule of classes:

March 11     Introductions and Overview of SABC Vision and Ministry

March 18     What is a Baptist and what kind of Baptist are we?

March 25     How does our church work?

April 1          Where do I fit in?  Part One

                     (Guided self-assessment of gifts, abilities and passions.)

April 8          Where do I fit in?  Part Two

                     (An overview of opportunities to minister and serve including time

                     with staff ministers and other program leaders.)

April 15        FAQ’s and Wrap Up

                     (All the things you wanted to know but don’t or that we need to

                     tell you but didn’t yet.  Maybe even a church tour.)

The class will meet as a part of our Adult Learning Community on the Third Floor and begins at 9:45 AM each Sunday.  Feel free to come to one or all of these sessions.

Easter Lily Orders

To honor a friend or loved one with an Easter lily during the Easter season, please complete the information form below and return it to the church office with your payment of $10.00 per plant. Checks should be made payable to Second Avenue Baptist Church Flower Fund.  There will be NO special envelopes for these orders.

Order deadline is Sunday, April 1. The lilies will be used for decorating the church during the Easter season.  See Dois Rogers for questions.

Easter Lily Offering     Amount $_______________

In memory of:                                           In honor of:

1.________________________      1.__________________________

2. ________________________     2. __________________________

3. ________________________     3. __________________________

Given by

________________________________________________________

Order form may be reproduced for additional orders.

Celebrating a Century of Faith: Our Story…

Minutes from April 1, 1908 Church Conference

  The East Side Baptist Church met in regular prayer service, and after the service, the church discussed the plans for the building of a church house.

   Several of the brethren decided among themselves to make a note and borrow $500.00 for the use of the church. They deemed that it was almost impossible to raise the required amount of money by subscription, as was first planned.

  The plan was adopted, and a note was signed by J. N. Crozier, J. W. Andrews, M. G. Shiflett, H. P. Duncan, Jesse T. Williams, and Rev. S. B. King, (and) was filled out in favor of O. L. Stamps of Rome, and money secured to the amount of $460.00; $40.00 was deducted for one year interest.

   Immediately, lumber was contracted for, and just as soon as it could be secured, delivered to the church, which was rushed to completion so the next service could be held in the new church.

  It was decided to change the name of the church from East Side to Maple Street Baptist Church, from the time the first service was held in the new building on Sunday, May 10 the first service was held in the new church.

Homebound Members

March 4:

Mrs. Bessie Fowler

March 11:

Mrs. Nell Garrett

Sympathy

The Congregation and Staff would like to express sincere Christian sympathy to Howard Alexander, Frank Pinson, Jane Gray Collier, Eunice Deason, and Colin Kelly.

Giving for the Week of 2/25/07

Budget Goal to Date   $103,748.

Budget Gift to Date         77,904.

Weekly Budget Goal       12,958.

Weekly Budget Gifts       13,126.

Total Gifts to Date       $  87,898.

Attendance for 2/25/07

Sunday School           183

Morning Worship         218

Giving for the Week of 3/4/07

Budget Goal to Date   $116,706.

Budget Gift to Date         91,833.

Weekly Budget Goal       12,958.

Weekly Budget Gifts       13,929.

Total Gifts to Date       $103,169.

Attendance for 3/4/07

Sunday School           182

Morning Worship         207

Sunday, March 11

Daylight Saving Time Begins

Set your clocks up one hour Saturday night.

Weekly Schedule

Sunday, March 11

9:00 am Women’s Prayer Time

9:00 am Instrumental Ensemble

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Morning Worship

12:30-3:00 pm Kids Day Out—Bowling at Floyd County Lanes

5:00 pm Youth Choir

6:00 pm Family 2 Family

Tuesday, March 13

7:00 pm Second Century Leadership Team meeting in the Fellowship Hall

Wednesday, March 14

5:15 pm Family Night Supper

5:30 pm Personnel Committee

5:30 pm Trustee 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, March 15

7:00 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast

10:30 am Joyful Singers to Beverly Health Care

Friday, March 16

9:30 AM Women’s Bible Study

Saturday, March 17

*Cancelled* Trustee Workday

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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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