Salem Avenue Baptist Church Helping people discover the abundant life in Jesus

MESSENGER

SALEM AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH

1501 Hwy 72 E Rolla, MO 65401 Phone 573-364-4442 ● Fax: 573-364-5915 www.sabchurch.org

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

UPCOMING EVENTS

KATHY’S KORNER

STUDENT BUZZ

SENIOR GROUP EVENTS

MONTHLY CALENDAR

MONTHLY SERVANTS

September 5, 2013 Volume 43, Issue 16

September is

Fall Missions Offering Month Our 2013 goal is $5,500.00.

This years offering will be split between our local

G.R.A.C.E. (Greater Rolla Area Charitable Enterprise)

For the last 13 years, G.R.A.C.E has faithfully served those in this community who are in need of short-term assistance. Because of the faithful assistance of churches and other interested partners, through the first 4 months of 2013, they have been able to serve approxi-mately 270 families per month, or 9 families per day. We value the partnership with G.R.A.C.E in assessing the benevolent requests that our church deals with on a regular basis and in assessing the best way to help those in need. As the ministry has grown, it has earned a good reputation through its day to day faithfulness and the success of the G.R.A.C.E at Christmas ministry. Many contributors give in-kind donations to G.R.A.C.E, trusting that they will be put to good use. G.R.A.C.E exists as a consortium of churches and other interested organizations and individuals.

and David & Vicki Thomas, Missionaries with

Diamond Willow Ministries

Vicki Thomas is the daughter of Ray & Sudie York Diamond Willow Ministries is a 50l(c)(3) non-profit Christian re-lief organization located on the Crow Creek Sioux Reservation in South Dakota. The ministry assists and strengthens the Native American people of the local communities, primarily within the Crow Creek Sioux Reservation. Meeting the many physical needs of those in these communities is the primary means of express-ing Christian love and compassion. Diamond Willow Ministries also meets people's spiritual and emotional needs through per-sonal mentoring relationships, and the teaching of Biblical principles. All of this is done for the ultimate goal of bringing the freedom and peace offered in Jesus Christ, to a suffering people.

Education & Outreach Update

This Saturday, September 7 is the Operation Christmas Child Fundraiser, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Rebecca Helm has felt God leading her deeper into the OCC Ministry, not only in our church but in our nationwide region. She has a burden and a passion for reaching out to the many that are in need in difficult are s as well as to all the many children across the world that receive Christmas Shoeboxes each year.

To help fund doing additional boxes this year, she has come up with the idea of having a BBQ dinner plate for $7, the cost of shipping for 1 shoebox. Also, there will be many baskets and numerous items to auction off. (I’ve had a sneak peak at some of these and they are awesome!) So plan to come support this great effort this coming Saturday evening!

I’m also excited because we are beginning a new ladies book study on Esther on Tuesday, September 24. There was such a tre-mendous response to my survey about times that work better for some that we are going to offer the study at 1:00 on Tuesday afternoons and again at 6:30 Tuesday evenings. I will be leading the afternoon study and Emily Rewerts will lead the evening study. Child care will be provided.

And to round out the month, we will be having a training session by Dr David Claybrook on Saturday, September 28 from 9:30-11:00 regarding Billy Graham’s Hope for America. This is a very interesting event that will culminate in November. If you are in any leadership position at SABC or are just interested in hearing more about Hope for America, please join us for this session on September 28.

MONTH IN REVIEW – AUGUST

Average offerings: $8748.07

Avg. yearly offerings: $8397.53

Budget Need: $8272.94

Worship Attendance: 8:30 99 11:00 143

Sunday School: Month 193 Year 186

Children’s Church: 26

“LIFE on LIFE”

Jesus said, “…I have come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” John 10:10

PHELPS COUNTY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING, 2013

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH, ROLLA

CALL TO ORDER AT 2:00

THE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION…….JOIN US!

Senior Adult Group Fall Schedule: September 19 – 6:00 p.m. Senior adults are invited to the home of Wayne and Pat Bales. Dinner will be catered by Lee’s with music & comedy by David Watkins. Please sign up on the bulletin board for dinner reser-vations and if you need transportation.

October 12 – 4:00 p.m. Senior Adults are invited to the old farm place of Vic Willy. Dinner will be provided and music by Carol Spurlock and friend. Watch the bulletin board for a sign up sheet.

November 2 – Church wide Harvest Dinner in the Family Life Center. Details to be printed later.

We look forward to a great year as we grow in Christ and have great fun and fellowship as Senior Adults.

For information on Senior Adult activities please contact Don and Betty Light 573-762-2673 or Leon and Nelda Reed 573-364-6697 or 573-465-4914.

Our SHOE CLOSET MINISTRY TEAM is busily working each week to meet a specific need in our community. We are still in need of shoes to re-place the hundreds given away at the beginning of this school year. If you have gently used shoes or socks (especially athletic shoes or rub-ber soled work shoes) that you are no longer using please consider giv-ing them to our shoe closet. The need is certainly great in the Rolla Community.

LET HIS HOPE BECOME OUR HOPE TOO.

Salem Avenue Baptist Church will be hosting a training class Saturday, September 28 from 9:30-11, for an evangelistic out-reach called “My Hope America with Billy Graham”.

Billy Graham is calling church leaders from across America to pray and prepare for a nationwide evangelistic outreach, which will culmi-nate in a message from him in November. This is designed to help people in our churches share the Gospel with those around them.

Matthew and Friends is the heart of this evangelistic outreach. After accepting Jesus’ call to follow Him, Matthew invited friends into his house to meet the Person who changed his life. Through this strategy, Christians from thousands of churches will follow those same simple steps. Look around, look up, look out, look forward, and look after those who give their hearts to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith!

We look forward to working with all the church leaders in the Rolla area to make a dynamic impact in Rolla, in Missouri, in America, and unto the uttermost parts of the earth.

Contact for this event will be Kathy Brandt.

To Diamond Willow Ministries in Ft. Thompson, South Dakota

Date: October 5th-11th

Activities: Construction, Barn Cleanup, Cooking for Diamond Willows staff and families

Sign up list is available on the fellowship hall bulletin board. For information contact: Leon Reed (573-364-6697) lnreed1@embarqmail.com or Ryan Feeler (636-328-6329)

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I have started working out in my mind where God is taking me when I preach at the end of the month, which is one of the perks of only preach-ing once a month. I keep having this resounding statement coming back at me, “WHAT IF”. Of course my first knee-jerk reaction is to go to 2 Chronicles 7:14, “If my people who are called by My name would…..” Next I turn to the Casting Crowns song, “What if His people prayed”, with lyrics like, “What if the church for heaven’s sake finally stepped up to the plate took a stand upon God’s promise, and stormed hell’s rusty gates”. We are coming to a point in the United States where there will no longer be freedom of religion; all across our country Christians are already being prosecuted for upholding their beliefs, this is the story,

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2013/09/03/todd-american-dispatch-christian-bakery-closes-after-lgbt-threats-protests/

So I asked myself a question, What if this is the end of our “Christian nation”? And then I remind myself we are already past that point. What if the freedom I had as a believer is no longer here for my children, how will I prepare them for it. What if those who called themselves Chris-tians awoke could we turn this nation around? All of these What if’s are questions we need to be asking ourselves because it’s time to wake up. What if we truly became the hands and feet of God, stopped worrying about all this political stuff and just focused on making ourselves and our children stronger Christians in time we would see change, because the majority would demand it. What if our good intentions became good actions where might that take us? Hopefully by the time I preach I can come to some sort of clarification on the “What if” God is working out in me, but until that time think on the “what if’s” in your life.

Until the nets are full

Jason

Big thanks to those who helped with the all-nighter as drivers for the scavenger hunt, Terry Brookshire, Rebecca Helm, Clint Dobry, Cheryl Barks, Dillon Barks, Shauna Dietrich, & Tim & Carol Durk.

Thanks also to Charles Helm and Cheryl Snackenberg for staying the night and assisting me throughout.

And then the Biggest thanks to Trudy Matlock who not only stayed the night but also cooked breakfast for forty + youth and 3 adults

I could not do what I do without the help of volunteers’ thank you very much!

Cantata Kick-off Party Saturday, September 21, 2013

6:00 pm at the Patterson’s House

for directions call 364-8735 Join the choir as we kickoff this years Christmas rehearsal season. Bring a finger food or dessert to share then sing with us as we listen to this years Christmas Music.

“Christmas is Coming - Sing for Joy! Created by Gary Rhodes and Deborah Craig—Claar

Rehearsals beginning September 29th at 7:00 pm

CLUBS MEET: Wednesdays 6:15 Wednesdays 6:15 –– 8:00 8:00 in the Family Life Centerin the Family Life Center

HOPE Help neededHOPE Help needed for for 1/2 hour to 2 hours for as little 1/2 hour to 2 hours for as little as once a month. Listening to as once a month. Listening to children quote the scriptures. children quote the scriptures.

Contact Commander Matthew Matlock at

awana1commander@gmail.com or come in person to learn more.

PCBA Southern Gospel Picnic Featuring:TheRedemptions

and

TheHeritageBoys

Saturday,September286:00‐8:00pm

AtSpringCreekBaptistChurch

Bringyourlawnchairsandyourfavoriteicecreamordessert.Aloveofferingwillbetaken.

MONDAY NIGHTS AT 7:00 BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 9TH

Recreational CO-ED VOLLEYBALL for adults. For more information contact

Charles Patterson at volleyball@salemavebaptistchurch.org.

Heritage Boys in Concert September21,20136:00pm

atSalemAvenueBaptistChurchAloveofferingwillbetaken.

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS

Proverbs 28:27a He that

giveth unto the poor shall not

lack:

AS YOU SHOP, PLEASE PICK UP SOMETHING FROM THE LIST BE-

LOW FOR THE FOOD PANTRY.

ITEMS NEEDED:

CANS OF TUNA FISH, BEEF STEW, SPAM, CHICKEN, BEEF, HAM, CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS, PEACHES, PEARS, APPLESAUCE, FRUIT COCKTAIL, ORANGES, COOKING OIL, CEREAL, PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY, SOUPS & CRACKERS, SPAGHETTI & SAUCE, TEA, COFFEE, JUICE & HOT CHOCOLATE, SHAMPOO, BARS OF SOAP, TOILET TIS-SUE, TOOTHPASTE, DISH DE-TERGENT (SMALL BOTTLES FOR ABOUT $1.00), LAUNDRY DETERGENT (SMALL ABOUT $3.00)

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES

MONTHLY SHOPPING LIST

FOR SEPTEMBER TOYS: (STUFFED ANIMALS, SMALL BABY DOLLS, BASEBALLS, JACKS, SLINKIES, SKIPPING ROPES, HOT WHEELS CARES, BOUNCY BALLS, ETC.)

PLACE IN THE TUB IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL CLOSET.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2:00-3:00

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX

REGIONAL COUNTDOWN EVENT

at New Harmony Church in Salem, MO

PULPIT SUPPLY: 8 AM & PM Kody Brandt 15 AM & PM Tom Maples 21 AM Tom Maples PM Heritage Boys 29 AM Jason Snackenberg & PM Ben Korff DEACONS: 8 * Larry Baker – 364-6798, Joe Gillardi – 341-5116 15 *Bill Neil – 364-5766, Travis Baker – 465-0049 21 * Bruce Koen – 364-0342, Jim Palmer – 364-1872 29 *Earl Burns 762-2310 TECHNICIANS: Barb Palmer, Terry Brookshire SOUND: Charles Patterson, Scott Sorrell NURSERY Regular monthly rotation CHILDREN’S CHURCH WORKERS: Regular monthly rotation MORNING REFRESHMENTS: Empty Nesters Class OUTREACH COOKIES: Welcome Home Class

SCHEDULE of VOLUNTEERS

The Girl’s Still Got It by Liz Cutis Higgs

You know Ruth’s story. Now meet her in per-son. And prepare to be changed. Walk with Ruth as she travels from Moab to Bethlehem, certain of her calling, yet uncertain of her future. Hold Naomi’s hand and watch love put the pieces of her broken life back together. And hang out with Boaz, their kinsman-redeemer, who blesses both women and honors God, big time.

With best-selling author Liz Curtis Higgs by your side, you’ll tarry in the corners of their ancient houses, listen to their conversations, and con-sider every word of every verse until you can say, “I totally get the book of Ruth. And I see what God is trying to teach me through this rags-to-riches redemption story—he has a plan for my life.” Girl, does he ever!

BOOK CLUB MEETING September 26 at 6:30 in the church Library everyone is welcome

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

8:30 Traditional Worship Children’s Church 9:30 Fellowship 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Contemporary Worship Children’s Church 5:00 Deacons Meeting 6:00 Evening Worship Service 7:00 Adult Choir Rehearsal

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

5:30 Stretch N’ Flex 6:00 Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 Co-Ed Volleyball in FLC

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

3:30 Home School Scouts & Frontier Girls

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

1:30 Shoe Closet 5:30 Childcare Board Meeting 6:15 AWANA Welcome Back 6:30 The Gathering 6:30 Business Meeting

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

9:00 Home School Small Group

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

8:30 Traditional Worship Children’s Church 9:30 Fellowship 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Contemporary Worship Children’s Church 2:00 PCB Associational Annual Meeting- Macedonia Baptist 2:00 OCC Kick Off Celebration – New Harmony in Salem 6:00 Evening Worship Service 7:00 Adult Choir Rehearsal MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 5:30 Stretch N’ Flex 6:00 Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 Co-Ed Volleyball in FLC TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 3:30 Home School Scouts & Frontier Girls WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 1:30 Shoe Closet 6:15 AWANA 6:30 The Gathering 6:30 Bible Study & Prayer Meeting THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Fellowship Hall Reserved 6:00 Senior Group Dinner at Wayne & Pat Bales Home FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 9:00 Home School Small Group 5:00 Camp David of the Ozarks10yr Celebration Weekend begins SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Pavilion Reserved 5:00 Choir Cantata Kick-off party SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 8:30 Traditional Worship Children’s Church 9:30 Fellowship 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Contemporary Worship Children’s Church 6:00 Heritage Boys Concert 7:00 Adult Choir Rehearsal

REGULAR CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: I

Monday 9 -1:30; 2:00-4:30 Tuesday 9 -1:30; 2:00-4:30 Wednesday 9 -1:30; 2:00-4:30 Thursday 9 -1:30; 2:00-4:30 Friday office is closed

To leave a message for a staff person please call the automated message system at 573-364-4442 and follow the prompts. Emergency contact are Shane Barks 573-364-3660 or Jason Snackenberg 573-578-5051.

To send an afterhours prayer request, please contact Alice Ward at 364-1556 or award@fidnet.com.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 20TH THRU 22ND CAMP DAVID OF THE OZARKS 10 YEAR CELEBRATION WEEKEND

Whether you come Friday night for the pie eating contest or to sword fight with Sir Big Heart on Saturday, you will have a chance to look through some memory books and celebrate with us! Please plan to join us for our 10 year Celebration weekend at Camp David of the Ozarks. It will be a weekend packed full of fun activities, great food and fellowship, and remembering all that God has done in our lives and the lives of our campers. Please RSVP so we can reserve your seats (for meals) and beds (if you plan to stay the weekend!)!!

SEPTEMBER 20TH FROM 10AM UNTIL 2PM TRI-COUNTY CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING’S ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE AND HEALTH FAIR at Rolla National Guard Armory Building 201 Fairgrounds Road.

CHURCH STAFF:CHURCH STAFF:

DARLENE PATTERSON, Minister of Music DARLENE PATTERSON, Minister of Music music@sabchurch.orgmusic@sabchurch.org

KATHY BRANDT, Minister of Education & OutreachKATHY BRANDT, Minister of Education & Outreach kathy@sabchurch.orgkathy@sabchurch.org

JASON SNACKENBERG Minister of StudentsJASON SNACKENBERG Minister of Students j jsnack@sabchurch.orgsnack@sabchurch.org

GWENDOLYN GWENDOLYN HICKS, Secretary HICKS, Secretary office@sabchurch.orgoffice@sabchurch.org

NELDA REED, Financial SecretaryNELDA REED, Financial Secretary lnreed1@embarqmail.comlnreed1@embarqmail.com

SALEM AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH CHILDCARE ● SABCCSALEM AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH CHILDCARE ● SABCC

573573--364364--8230 8230 sabcckids@yahoo.comsabcckids@yahoo.com

AMANDA GELHERT, DirectorAMANDA GELHERT, Director