CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Larry Sprouse Senior Pastor

Rev. Wally MayoMinister of Music

Rev. Brenda RoweMinister to Senior Adults

Rev. Greg HetheringtonMinister to Youth & Children

Mrs. Shelly LaneOffi ce Manager

Mrs. Linda SaundersAdministrative Assistant

Mrs. Hope SchillingDirector of Kingdom Kids

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Volume 65 ~ Number 10

the messengerMelrose Baptist Church

3520 Peters Creek Rd. NW, Roanoke, VA 24019(540) 366-6631 - www.melrosebaptist.org

a place of grace

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, May 20Children’s Comm.

Mtg. - 12:00 noonYouth Council

7:00 pm

Monday, May 21Deacon’s Meeting

7:00 pm

Wednesday, May 235th Block

3:45 pmEnds for Summer

CIA/Mission Friends6:30 pm

Ends for SummerCreation/Adam

Bible Study Begins 6:30 pm

May 20, 2018

CREATION/ADAM STUDY COMING!Wednesdays, May 23 & 30 at 6:30 p.m.

Taught by Wally MayoDON’T MISS THIS!

Graduate Sunday-Recognition of GraduatesSunday, June 3

During the morning service on Sunday, June 3 , we will be honoring our graduates. If you know of a member who will be graduating from High School, College or Technical School, please call the church office with their full name(s) and where they are graduating from. Caps and gowns need to be worn during the service as graduates will be recognized. The staff will be taking the high school graduates out to eat after the service, so let us know if you will be joining us for lunch!

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Family Night DinnersPlease sign up on the bulletin tear-off or call the church offi ce to make or cancel your reservation by noon on Tuesday. (366-6631)

Wednesday, May 23, 2018 Hamburger Steaks, Twice Baked Potato Casserole,

Squash Saute’, Oreo Dessert & Drink

Wednesday, May 30, 2018Baked Ham, Macaroni & Cheese,

Broccoli Caulifl ower Salad, Berry Oatmeal Bars & Drink

$7.50 Adults & Youth$3.00 Children under 12$20 Max Per Household

We just celebrated Mother’s Day. In refl ection:THINGS ONLY A MOM CAN TEACH

My Mother taught me about ANTICIPATION:“Just wait until your father gets home.”My Mother taught me about RECEIVING:.“You are going to get it when we get home!”My Mother taught me LOGIC: “Because I said so, that’s why.”& …”If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you’re not going to the store with me.”My Mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE: “If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that way.”My Mother taught me to THINK AHEAD: “If you don’t pass your spelling test, you’ll never get a good job.”My Mother taught me HUMOR: “When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don’t come running to me.”My Mother taught me about my ROOTS: “Do you think you were born in a barn?”My Mother taught me about JUSTICE: “One day you’ll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you. Then you’ll see what it’s like.”My mother taught me RELIGION:“You better pray that will come out of the carpet.”My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL:“If you don’t straighten up, I’m going to knock you into the middle of next week!”My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY:“If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a million times: Don’t Exaggerate!!!”

Actually, our moms are wonderful gifts from God, who lovingly teach and lead and LOVE us! Thanks moms!This Sunday, I will give the Message related to the coming study on the Creation and Adam/Eve.

See ya Sunday,Wally

Wally’s Words

I want to thank everyone for the prayers, cards, calls & visits before, during & after my surgery. Also thank you for the prayer shawl & for the Caregivers Team for the meals for both of my S.S. Classes for the groceries & meals.

Thank you to Marty Kabler for dropping off my Ensures when I couldn’t eat.

Love, Cathy Smith

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We want to thank the Church and our Church Staff for the support and cal ls during Lena’s il lness. We appreciated everything that each of you did.

The Testerman Family

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THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!

Thank You for your support of the HopeTree Walk for Hope. We raised $5,500 for support of HopeTree Ministries! Great job Melrose!

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“Go into all the world and preach the goodnews to all creation” (Mark 16:15).

Although some Christians may be hesitant to witness to others, we need to remember that to be a witness simply means we tel l what we have seen. Children should be reminded that if they belong to Jesus Christ,they represent Him. Help them to realize that it is a wonderful privilege to be a witness for Jesus.Children’s Sabbath was such a special day watchingour kid’s show the love of Jesus in their l ittle hearts asthey led the Worship Service. What a blessing! Thank you.

Let this be your prayer: Father, remind me that I am Your witness on ass ignment. Help me also to teachthe children in my life that they speak for Christ through their speech, activities and conduct.

Melrose Tours Mark Your Calendar/Sign up onbulletin board

July 27 (Friday Evening) Attic Production “Nice WorkIf You Can Get It”- Dinner at Three Little PigsAug. 2 (Thursday) Wohlfahrt “One Nation Under God”Sept. 27 (Thursday) Barter “Singing in the Rain”Oct. TBD - Fal l Outing (day tr ip)

We pra ise the Lord that the Rescue Mission turns 70 th is July. This place opens 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year helping, heal ing, teaching & g iving hope to many who enter their doors. This hope is through Jesus Christ. We are thankful to be a part of this Ministry as we g ive in so many ways. Melrose g ives through m onthly wish l is t items and by volunteering in our ongoing penny contribution. A spec ial praise throu gh March: 1,212 Profess ions of Fa ith.

VBS - June 18-22, 20189:00 am - 12:00 noon

Age 4 - Grade 5Theme: Rolling River Rampage

Register online @ melrosevbs@gmail.comPlease mark your calendars!

Children & Youth Happenings

Luke 10:1After this, the Lord appointed 70 others, and He sent them ahead of Him in pairs to every town and place where He Himself was about to go.”

I love th is season in our church year. Our youth lead u s in worship, ou r children lead us in worship, we recognize our grad uates, we offer Vacation Bible School to the comm unity and our youth prepare for their Summ er Mission Project. Do you know the role you play in each of those events and activities? Do you rea lize that God has appointed you to prepare the way for the young people in our church and comm unity? Well – you have a role and you are appointed. Thank you for the many ways that you help in these ministr ies through active involvem ent, f inancia l support, and the power of prayer. May God cont inu e to r ichly b less the ministries to ou r young people.

Pastor Greg

Upcoming Stuff: MAY19 – Youth Yard Sale20 – Children’s Committee Meeting20 – AO Meeting20 – Youth Council23 – Last meeting of 5th Block, CIA and Mission Friends until the fall29 – VBS Volunteers Meeting (Group leaders and helpers) JUNE1 – Youth Lock-In3 – Graduate Sunday10 – Youth Progressive Dinner18-22 – Vacation Bible School24-29 – Youth Summer Mission Trip (Appalachian Outreach)25-29 – Sports Camp (Limestone Park, Buchanan)

MEMORIALS

A donation has been made to the Property Committee in MEMORY of Arlo Cronk by R alph & Ju ne Nolley. A donation has been made to the Property Committee in MEMORY of Lena Testerm an by Ralph & Ju ne Nolley. A donation has been made i n ME MORY of Judy Henritze by the Sonshine Choir . A donation has been made i n ME MORY of Lena Testerman by Thomas & Patric ia Homan. A donation has been made i n ME MORY of Lena Testerman by a fr iend in Harrington, DE .

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ATTENDANCE

Sunday, May 6, 2018Sunday School ...........................................198Worship.......................................................267Sunday, May 13, 2018Sunday School ...........................................207Worship.......................................................296

GREETERS May 20: Cynthia Draper, Iris Hall, Judy Caudill & Linda Sisco GREETERS May 27: Timmy Sloane, Jeanne Murphy, Abby Wilson & Jackie Peters

DEACONS HOSPITAL VISITATION TEAM:Sunday, May 20 - Saturday, May 26:David & Jan Heath

Sunday, May 27 - Saturday, June 2:Luanne Meredith

COURTESY TEAM: May 20 - Billy Martin & Carol ParkerMay 27 - Jeff Poore & Jay Taylor

DEACONS OUTREACH TEAM: May 20 - Lew & Shirley TuckerMay 27 - John & Reba Tillery

USHERS: Sunday, May 20 - Suzanne & Neil Moses Sunday, May 27 - Suzanne & Neil Moses VAN DRIVER: Sunday, May 20 - Glenn Echols (529-7582) Sunday, May 27 - Jeff Ernest (793-0847)

SAFETY TEAM: Sunday, May 20 - Neil & Suzanne Moses Sunday, May 27 - Tim Whitt

EXTENDED SESSION WORKERS:May 20 -Babies: Lois Bailey & Diana Hackworth Toddlers/2’s & 3’s: Nicki Joynes & Alice Crider 4’s & 5’s: Amy Crawford & Katherine Lawson

May 27 -Babies: Pat Smith & Cathy Winston Toddlers/2’s & 3’s: Jill & Conner Ernest 4’s & 5’s: Michael Hackworth & Sally Jones

Enrichment & Growth

Saturday, May 19 7:00-2:00.............................Youth Yard Sale

May 20-26 WMU: Annie Mae Broyles Week of Prayer

Sunday, May 20 9:00............................................Library Open 9:30 .......................................Sunday School10:45.....................................Morning Worship12:00............................Children’s Comm. Mtg. 4:45...........................................S.O.Y. (Youth) 7:00...........................................Youth Council Monday, May 2110:00.........Sr. Choir to Our Lady of the Valley 7:00....................................Deacon’s Meeting

Tuesday, May 22 9:00....................................................Sr. Choir 10:00............................................Staff Meeting

Wednesday, May 23 3:45.....................................................5th Block 5:30...................................Family Night Dinner 6:00............................................Youth Activities 6:00.........................................Children’s Music 6:30...................................CIA/Mission Friends 6:30..........Adult Bible Study led by Wally Mayo 7:30..........................................Sanctuary Choir

Thursday, May 24 9:00-12:00......................BGAV - Jeff Cranford11:30..........................Susan Thompson/ WOM

Sunday, May 27 9:00............................................Library Open 9:30 .......................................Sunday School10:45.....................................Morning Worship No S.O.Y.

Monday, May 28Memorial Day - Church Offi ce Closed

Tuesday, May 29 9:00...................................................Sr. Choir10:00...........................................Staff Meeting 7:00............................................VBS Meeting

Wednesday, May 30 5:30...................................Family Night Dinner 6:00............................................Youth Activities 6:00.........................................Children’s Music 6:30..........Adult Bible Study led by Wally Mayo 7:30..........................................Sanctuary Choir

You can now e-m ai l y ou r pr ay errequest(s) to:

prayers@melrosebaptist.orgMelrose Prayer Line

540-777-0227

Canned PotatoesSpagetti O’s

Mac & CheeseDiced Tomatoes

Monday, May 28Church Office Closed!

HomeboundMember of the Week

Louise Dixon(Leslie Dixon’s Mother-in-law)Spring Tree Health & Rehab

3433 Spring Tree DriveRoanoke,VA 24012

981-2790