O R D E R O F W O R S H I P O R D E R O F W O R S H I P

August 25, 2019

Greeting / Song Leader ................................ Lacy Loudermilk

Kids’ Time .......................................................... Larry Sullivan

# 714 – “Trust and Obey”

#492 – “Oh Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”

Prayer .............................................................. Richard Bower

#513 – “One Step at a Time”

#203 – “Hallelujah! What a Savior!”

Communion Focus ........................................... Scott McGaha

Contribution Prayer ........................................... Scott McGaha

#404 – “Looking to Thee”

Scripture Reading ............................................ Jesse McGaha Acts 16:1-10

Sermon .............................................................. Larry Sullivan When God says “no”, where do we go?

#970 – “Step by Step”

Elder’s Prayer ......................................................... Ed Cowart

O R D E R OF W O R S H I P

5382 Texas Ave., Abilene, TX 79605 Phone: 325-692-6974 bakerheights@bakerheights.org www.bakerheights.org

VISITORS, PLEASE

CHECK–IN HERE

Reaching Out to Our Community

Wisteria Nursing & Rehab. Service

3202 S. Willis St Every Sunday

1 pm To help, contact: Charles Jacobs

University Place Services 6:30 p.m.

1250 E.N. 10th St Every Sunday

evening To help, contact: Hank Davis

Wisteria Place Services 3:30 p.m.

3149 Wisteria Way To help, contact:

for Second Sunday Randy White

for Third Sunday Kenneth Longley

“Redeeming the Tears” ● Depression and Grief Support Group ● Second Saturday of

month ● See Charles Goodnight for info.

A Benevolent Church

What does it mean to be a benevolent church? Benevolence can be defined as: the desire to do good for others; an act of kindness; or a generous gift.

This concept of doing good to others is found throughout the Old Testament and the New Testament. In the Old Testament, we find that taking care of the poor – both for the Jewish and other communities – was part of the Law of Moses. These laws emphasized God’s place in Jewish life as their savior and redeemer, setting them apart from the nations around them. In that culture, the way the Jews treated the poor reflected or indicated the individual’s or nation’s attitude toward God, and His place in their lives.

In the New Testament, we find this concept of wanting to help our Christian family and our community comes from the teaching of Jesus: He gave us examples of this through the Parable of the Good Samaritan and the story of the Rich Young Ruler. We find the desire to do good to others comes from a heart that has truly experienced God’s redemption. God’s grace has been given to us through the gift of Jesus Christ who gave himself up for us.

Here at Baker Heights we are so blessed to have many members who have the desire to do good for others. We have dedicated men who run our Assistance Ministry for those in our family who may have financial needs. We also have members who provide rides to the doctor, rehab and church services. There are deacons who look after our elderly, homebound members and widows. We have members who routinely call and visit our homebound and our members who are in the hospital. Our church family also provides a pantry for our members and their family who are in need of food, as well as a community pantry for those in our neighborhood who may need a little help.

As a family here at Baker Heights, you have met every challenge the elders have put before you in dealing with the Baker Heights family, the needs of our community, and those of our mission programs. We are so thankful that you, as a family of God, do truly understand the concept of doing good to others and showing your love for our God and for each other.

If you, as a part of this family, have not involved yourself in any of these areas of benevolence, we encourage you to find your niche here in God’s family at Baker Heights! Remember that we are told to show our love to God in deed and truth and not just in our words. 1 John 3:16-18

Ed Cowart

Home Bible Studies

Mon.● 6:00 p.m. ● 8323 North FM 1235 – H&S Davis home ● Daniel & Revelation

Tues. ● 6:00 p.m. ● 1210 Anson Ave. – J&S Sumners home ● Is Genesis History?

Thurs. ● 10:00 a.m. ● 1257 Musken Rd. –Sunscape Apartments Community Room

Thurs. ● 6:30 p.m. ● Various locations – see James Sanderson for info ● Other Religions

BHCC SHEPHERDING GROUPS 5 p.m. – SUNDAY, Aug 25

Cowart SG BHCC (finger food supper to follow) Bower SG 2250 Ambler Ave. (Sears Park)

Tiner SG 2250 Ambler Ave. (Sears Park)

Dennis SG 2250 Ambler Ave. (Sears Park)

Goodnight SG 810 Flatwater Dr. (W&T Claxton)

Oller SG 810 Flatwater Dr. (W&T Claxton)

Taylor SG:

(6:30 pm) University Place,1250 EN 10th [Dinner

to follow at McAlister’s Deli, 849 N Judge Ely]

Sunday – August 25

Diapers & Wipes Baby Shower honoring Lindsey Vasek ● 2:30 – 4 PM ● 135 Five Oaks ● home of Maudie Taylor

Shepherding Groups ● p.m. service ● See info on page #2

Monday – August 26

Prayer conference call with Floyd Miller ● 8-9 p.m. ● Call (605) 313-5695 ● Pass Code is 718815

Tuesday – August 27

Ladies Bible class ● 10 a.m. ● Rm 35 ● led by James Sanderson

Wednesday – August 28

Wednesday meals cancelled for August ● Resumes Sept. 04

Food Pantry Closed ● Open weekly starting Sept. 04

Thursday – August 29

Men’s Brown Bag Lunch ● 12 p.m. ● Rm 10

Sunday – September 1

Bible Classes ● 9:00 a.m. ● Worship ● 10:00 a.m.

Pantry Needs

Beef Stew ● Dry Cereal ● Spaghetti Sauce ● Mac & Cheese ● Vienna Sausages ● Dried Beans ● Flour ● Tea ● Noodles

Mark your calendar

September 8 ● Elders/Deacon Meeting ● 3:30 p.m. ● Rm 10 ● This is an important meeting, please ensure you are there.

September 14 & 21 ● Song-leading Workshop ● 9-11:30 a.m. ● Fellowship Area ● Helpful tips and practice for new and experienced song-leaders ● Sign-up sheets are at the back of the auditorium ● For question, contact Larry Sullivan

October 10-12 ● DEEP AND WIDE ● GLOBAL MISSIONS CONFERENCE 2019 ● Exploring Missions Dimensions ● Austin, TX ● Free transportation available if registered by Aug 20 ● Information/registration forms are on the WBS table at the back of the auditorium ● See James Sumners, Kerry Miller or Jena Madeley for details.

BHCC MEMBERS Larry & Suzanne Bailey – medical testing Otis & Roberta Guthrie – Roberta’s health Nelda Holton – hospice Marilyn Miller – health Kay Proctor – health Betty Retherford – health Esta Scott – health Dean & Nelda Stewart – health Mike Turner – health Lynn White – health

FRIENDS & FAMILY Phillip & Amanda Bird – (Lacy Loudermilk) Joe Hailey – (friend of Casey Crosby) Rick Cunningham – (Roxanne Hello) Matt Mellor – (Jena Madeley) Rebecca Powers (Maxine Spears) Kris & Britney Sutton – birth of Cora Evalene

(Monday 08/19, 7lbs 10 oz, 19” long) Kaye Vaughn – (former member) All Missionaries:

Rusty & Brittany Brown (Ecuador) Chipata Bible College Staff & Preachers

All Military: especially if in harm’s way.

SYMPATHY TO FAMILY OF ...

Jenna Bird – (daughter of friend of Lacy Loudermilk) died in car accident 08/19

CANCER FIGHTERS Lewis Maness Joyce McFadden Kay Procter Jesse Thomas Minnie Woody

All family & friends dealing with cancer

HOMEBOUND MEMBERS Brenda Amonett Eldon Amonett Janet Bruns Mamie Crane Norma Dotson Don Ellis Leroy Mason Mary Mason Ben Paxton Jo Potter Frances Pruett Melinda Simmons Laveta Youngquist

Matthew 6: 19 – 34

PLEASE NOTE:

All normal, weekly scheduled Bible classes & worship times at BHCC are listed on page 4 of the bulletin.

All weekly scheduled Home Bible Studies & Nursing Home services are listed on page 2 of the bulletin.

ASSIGNMENTS LEADERSHIP

Sunday 9 a.m. Bible Class 10 a.m. Assembly 5 p.m. Assembly

Tuesday 10 a.m. Ladies Bible Class

Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Meals resume Sept 04

6:30 p.m. Bible Classes 7:15 p.m. Short Devotional

Thursday 12 noon Men’s “Brown-Bag”

ELDERSHIP

Richard Bower

Ed Cowart ***

Robert Dennis

Charles Goodnight

Richard Oller

Larry Taylor

Stuart Tiner

*** Contact Elder

MINISTERS

Larry Sullivan (Preaching)

Luke Bower (Youth & Family)

James Sanderson (Evangelism)

DEACONS Kevin Allen (Mentoring)

Hank Davis (Transportation)

Marty Gray (Technology)

Christopher Hall (Youth)

John Hanson (Assembly)

Eric Hunt (Fellowship)

Chris Jeter (Facilities)

Kenneth Longley (Senior Care)

Scott McGaha (Education)

Dean Newman (Technology)

Justin Rosenquist (Visitation)

James Sumners (Missions)

Gregg Taylor (Assistance)

August 25, 2019

Bulletin Volume 57, Issue 34

ACTIVITIES

HOMEBOUND COMMUNION Kenneth Longley

Randy White Koby Vasek

NURSERY STAFF AM – Ruby La Roque Candie Stevens PM – Cowart SG

Cowart SG

PM ASSEMBLY Songs Cowart SG Scripture Cowart SG Sermon Cowart SG WEDNESDAY DEVO (08/28) Invitation James Sumners Song Sean D’Entremont

GREETERS – Team 4 Gregg & Johanna Taylor

Charles & Shelly Goodnight Larry & Suzanne Bailey

Alex & Kylie Valencia Kenneth & Charlotte Longley

Marty & Cathy Gray Jonathan Jeter

Week of Aug. 18, 2019

Bible Class ............................. 136 AM Assembly ......................... 242

PM Assembly ............. 131 PM CBC ........................37 PM Univ. Place ............45

TOTAL PM Assembly ............ 213 Tues. Ladies Bible Class ......... 10 Wednesday Bible Class ......... 145 Thurs. Men's Bible Study .......... 6 Contribution ...................... $7,667 FY 19/20 Weekly Goal ...... $9,976

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