On May 8, voters in North
Carolina will decide whether or not
marriage should be between a man
and a woman, or members of the
same sex. It will be the only time
voters will be able to vote in favor
of or in opposition to it. The
outcome will be something you and
I will have to live with from now
on. If you’re a Christian I want you
to listen closely to what the Bible
has to say about marriage. To
others it will not matter.
In Genesis 2:18 God said,
“It is not good for a man to be
alone. I will make a helper
suitable for him.”
Now notice the first thing. God
did not create another
Adam. Genesis is very specific
about who Adam was going to be
partnered with. His name wouldn’t
be John, or Paul, or Bill, or
Earl. God knew that it wasn’t good
for man to be alone. He knew that
Adam needed a companion. So he
made him a “helpmate,” someone
similar but also different! Different
only in the respect that this
“helpmate” could
reproduce! Therefore, God’s
creative work was not complete
until he made woman.
Listen also to Genesis 2:21 and
24;
“And the Lord God caused a
deep sleep to fall on Adam, and
he slept; and he took one of his
ribs, and closed up the flesh in
its place. Then the rib which the
Lord God had taken from man
he made into a woman,
and he brought her to the
man. Therefore a man shall
leave his father and mother and
be joined to his wife, and they
shall become one flesh.”
To become one flesh means their
hearts and lives would be in
complete union with each other.
I believe that Adam was
handsome and Eve was
beautiful. They were pleasing to
each other. I believe they had a
lot of things in common. They
liked the same things. They
enjoyed each other’s
Company. They loved, they
talked, and they
laughed. Everything was perfect,
just the way God had intended it
to be. And that’s how marriages
should be today. It is only when
man destroys the original intent
of marriage between a man and a
women that it becomes
imperfect. And imperfection is
the one thing that separates us
from the love we feel for each
other, and the love that we share
with God.
Now the day is coming when
your preacher will be arrested for
speaking so boldly about the
things that God has
ordained. And it may be sooner
than later. In the coming days it
will be considered a “hate crime”
for me to stand in the pulpit or
any other public forum and say
such a thing. But I want to tell
you this. If you are a born again
Christian you need to vote your
conscience in the upcoming
election. Ask yourself this
question. Do you really believe in
the words of the Bible or have you
placed your faith in the lies of
mankind?
What you will see on the ballet
this fall will read something like
this; “Constitutional amendment
to provide that marriage between
one man and one woman is the
only domestic legal union that
shall be valid or recognized in
this State.” Our President
Barack Obama has spoken out
against this amendment. I will
vote for it. May God bless you as
you strive to serve Him daily.
March / April 2012
Cordova Baptist Church
From the Pastor ’s Desk
The Visitor, from our Hearts to yours
Volume 2, Issue 2
“a little church with a lot to offer”
Come Worship With Us on Sunday!!
Bible Study 7:00 pm
RA, GA, & Youth 7:00 pm
Wednesday Opportunities
Monthly Opportunities
MIA’s 1st Monday of each month at 6:00 pm
Morning Glories 1st Thursday of each month at 10:00 am
Sunday School 10:00 am
Worship Service 11:00 am
Children’s Church 11:30 am
Choir Practice 5:00 pm
Evening Worship 6:00 pm
Youth Meeting 6:00 pm
5th Sunday Night Sing & Social 6:00 pm
Come be a part of a growing Family of God!
226 Ledbetter Street
PO Box 160
Cordova, NC 28330
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Take Up Your Cross John 3:14-17
For God so loved the world that He gave His one
and only Son, that whosoever, believes in Him
shall not perish but have eternal life.
Sunday School
Ministry News . . .
Through the leadership of
Joey and Linda Taylor we are
participating in the “Baker House Ministry.” This ministry is
for any and all members of our church
who are willing to join us. We’ve had two wonderful experiences during the
past month and have averaged 12 men
and women joining in this most important outreach. Relationships are being
developed and the love of God is being
expressed through our church. Pray for our continued support of these men in
the months ahead.
P a g e 3 V o l u m e 2 , I s s u e 2
Deacon Ministry
April Deacon’s Robert Heath 895-2020 Don Smeigh 461-7473
May Deacon’s Jackie Knox 410-8483
Tommie Ussery 895-2800
June Deacon’s Anthony King 895-5261
Mike Lisk 997-6861
Meeting Schedule April 16th, May 21st, June 18th, at 6:30 pm
May Anniversaries
April Anniversaries
9th Jimmy & Cindy Taylor
26th Robert & Kelly Luce
27th Steve & Nikki Thompson
3rd Hoover & Ruby Patrick
7th Josh & Beth Ludlum
8th Scott & Donna Nixon
23rd Bernie & Barbara Jordan
29th Jackie & Nora Knox
April Birthdays
P a g e 2
MAY
6th– Ronne & Mary Wright Nursery—Maridith J.& Molly L.
13th—Mother’s Day Nursery—Morgan K. & Laura R.
20th—Steve & Nikki Thomas Nursery—Nora K. & Sage Pryce
27th—Joan Monroe & Laura R. Nursery—Lisa L. & Mallory Mc.
APRIL
1st - Winona Gibson /
Nursery—Amy D & Taylor
8th—Easter,
Nursery—Donna G. & Laura R.
15th - Winona Gibson / Taylor
Nursery—Mary G. & Madison
22nd - Mark & Robin Lovette
Nursery—Brittany G. & Mallory
29th—Winona Gibson / Doris W.
2nd Donna Gainey
4th Rev. Cass Vincent
10th Gary Denning
14th Addison Smith
18th Hattie Parker
20th Taylor Gathings
25th Helen King
Kendall Hornbuckle
5th Lyn Wright
8th Zietta Hatcher
11th Linda Taylor
Kailyn Mead
15th Carlie Ramsey
18th Jean Taylor
20th Mary Gainey
21st Mary Ruth Miller
Peggy Brigman
29th Joyce Bridges
31st Margaret Fountain
May Birthdays
Happy Birthday and
God Bless each
one of you!!!
But from the beginning of creation, God MADE THEM MALE AND FEMALE. FOR THIS REASON A MAN
SHALL LEAVE HIS FATHER AND MOTHER, AND THE TWO SHALL
BECOME ONE FLESH; so they are no longer two, but one
flesh. What therefore God has joined together,
let no man separate.”
A Card from Mrs. Margie . . .
Dear Ladies of Cordova,
Your act of kindness in recognizing me for
my service as Sunday School Secretary
and for my 22 years of perfect attendance
in Sunday School was overwhelming to me
during Baptist Woman’s Day. I am deeply
grateful and Love each one of you for your
kindness to me.
May God Bless you All— Margie Sellers
Wonderful things happen in Sunday
School ...sometimes. Sunday School will show its
promise with just a little more attention. Sunday
School can touch the lives of everyone in the
congregation - from the very young to the very old.
Sunday School - it's for life!
lifelong
life-giving
about real life
connected to the Source of life, Jesus Christ
Sunday School is a place where people and churches
can be transformed: growing leaders for the church’s
mission
increasing people’s sense of belonging and
commitment to stewardship
providing a place for new people to make
friends and learn to grow as disciples
deepening people’s understanding of God’s
activity in all of life
See you this Sunday!!!
If you have a transportation need of any kind,
doctor, shopping, etc. please let our ladies
know and we can assist..
Meeting Schedule
10:00 am
Thursday Mornings
April 5th, May 3rd, June 7th
Morning Glories
2012 Mission Trip July 7th —14th
Tanner, Alabama, Tornado Recovery
Operation Christmas Child
April — Toothpaste May — Small Flashlight
June — Washcloths
Baptist Men & Baptist Women’s Day 2012
C ongr atu lat io ns ' t o M a r i d i t h J o h n s o n f o r c o m p l e t i n g h e r d e g r e e a n d s t a r t i n g o f f
h e r c a r e e r a t S a l o n 3 6 0 .
And Mag gi K ing fo r A - Ho no r R ol l W e a r e p r o u d o f y o u y o u n g l a d i e s !
S S Per fe ct Att en da nc e Awar ds f or 2011
Margie Sellers
Jackie Knox
Nora Knox
Tommy Ussery
Ronnie Wright
Tommy Haire
T h e V i s i t o r ,
Children’s Church / Nursery
MIA’s Ministry
Welcome new Members!
We are happy to have received two new
families into our church. Carl and Barbara
Shy have joined by transfer of letter from
Calvary Baptist and reaffirmation of their
faith. Phil and Debbie Knight have come by
transfer of letter from Rockingham 1st and
reaffirmation of their faith. Please continue to
make them welcome into our church family.
New Convert !
Magg i K ing has ac cep ted the Lo rd in t o he r l i f e and w i l l be bapt i z ed on Eas te r mo rn ing . To God be the g lo r y f o r he r
s a lva t i on t h rough Jesus Ch r i s t ou r Lo rd .
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