FEBRUARY 2014

SGBC members begin mission work in Niger, Africa with IMB SGBC members and Interna-tional Mission Board missionar-ies Austin and Elizabeth Hicks now are on the field in Niger, Africa, where they have been appointed to serve as medical missionaries. The two arrived in Niamey, the capital city of Niger, on Jan. 4. Austin and Elizabeth currently live in guest house in Niamey owned by the IMB. They soon will move into their permanent home. Already the couple have started learning the culture of Niamey and the tribal language. They also have traveled to two differ-ent African villages to work with fellow missionaries.

Austin and Elizabeth began the IMB application process in 2011. They were commissioned by the IMB in August 2013. SGBC held a special commis-sioning service for the couple on Dec. 22, 2013. Austin and Elizabeth will serve a three-year term in Niger before

returning to the U.S. for 6 months.

To learn more about Austin and Elizabeth, the work they will do, and the people among whom

they will serve, visit their blog, www.hicksfamilyforafrica.com. Find Austin and Elizabeth on Facebook a www.facebook.com/hicksfamilyforafrica.

Church launches new Web site Visit online at www.southgeorgiabaptistchurch.org

Executive Secretary retires after 12 years at SGBC

Austin and Elizabeth recently spent a weekend in the African village pictured above, assisting in a medical clinic.

SGBC has a new home on the Internet. Launched Jan. 1, www.southgeorgiabaptistchurch.org provides church contact information, details about church ministries, a full church calendar, church news, photos from church events, recent sermons, a “What We Believe” section and more. SGBC also has a presence on Facebook (www.facebook.com/southgeorgiabaptistchurch) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/sgbcamarillo).

After a dozen years as SGBC’s Executive Secretary, Beverly Reed has announced her retirement. Beverly joined the SGBC staff in 2001. Her last day at the church was Friday, Jan. 10. SGBC is grateful for her years of service! Cards of appreciation for Beverly are being collected through Sunday, Feb. 2. Cards can be brought to the church office. They will be delivered on Monday, Feb. 3.

AUSTIN AND ELIZABETH HICKS

BEVERLY REED

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UPCOMING EVENTS

PRE-TEEN D-NOW February 7-9 | High Plains Retreat Center Children in grades 5 and 6 can sign up now for Pre-Teen D-Now. This year’s theme is “Code.” The cost to attend is $20. Contact Brandon Burrows for details or to sign up. For more information or to download a signup form, visit www.bit.ly/preteendnow.

FRIENDSHIP CONNECTION February 11 | 6 p.m.| 15212 Halsey Trail Friendship Connection is a monthly fellowship sponsored by the SGBC Women’s Ministry. This month’s event will be at the home of Linda Thompson, and the menu is cowboy soup. Come ready to fellowship and hear a testimony from Dorothy Aduddell. Anyone in need of childcare should contact the church office by Sunday, Feb 2.

BAPTISM SERVICE February 23 | 6 p.m. | Worship Center SGBC will celebrate new life in Jesus at this special service.

SONSHINER BREAKFAST February 1 | 9 a.m. | Fellowship Hall SENIOR ADULT BIRTHDAY PARTY February 3 | 6:30 p.m.| Fellowship Hall

PRE-TEEN D-NOW February 7-9 | High Plains Retreat Center

FRIENDSHIP CONNECTION February 11 | 6:30 p.m. | 15212 Halsey Trail

SONSHINER LUNCHEON February 13 | 11:30 p.m. | Fellowship Hall

BAPTISM SERVICE February 23 | 6 p.m.| Worship Center

STUDENT MINISTRY D-NOW 2014 February 28-March 2 D-Now 2014 is a weekend of Bible teaching, worship, small-group Bible studies, missions, recreation, and more designed for students in grades 7 to 12 and young adults ages 18 to 22. The signup deadline is Sunday, Feb. 2. The cost is $10 or $5 for guests. For more information or to download a signup form, visit www.bit.ly/dnow2014.

CALENDAR OVERVIEW

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DEACONS ON CALL

WEEKLY MEAL MENUS

A meal is offered at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Fellowship Hall. Cost is $2 per person or $10

per family. Join us for this weekly fellowship. Call the church office to make reservations.

FEBRUARY 5 | Sloppy Joes

FEBRUARY 12 | Fried Chicken

FEBRUARY 19 | Sausage Surprise

FEBRUARY 26 | Lasagna

MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT

SGBC partners with Snack Pak 4 Kids A sleeve of crackers. Pop-Tarts. Sunflower seeds. Juice boxes. Each week, these items and other non-perishable foods, are placed in sacks and taken to children in need through Snack Pak 4 Kids. The organization partners with various groups, including SGBC, to provide sacks of food to children who likely would have little to no food to each during the weekend. SGBC volunteers of all ages regularly work to pack and distribute food to more than 125 students per week in neighboring South Georgia Elementary School and South Lawn Elementary School. The need is increasing. The church in January voted to boost its missions giving to the Snack Pak 4 Kids program to cover the rise in recipients. SGBC desires to show children and families the love of Jesus by participating in this effort to alleviate local hunger. Snack Pak 4 Kids began in 2010. It now serves more than 4,000 children in school districts throughout the Texas Panhandle.

For ministry care after office hours, please call 355-5989 to speak with the Deacon of the Week.

FEBRUARY 2 | Barry Robinson

FEBRUARY 9 | Pat Scarth

FEBRUARY 16 | Kyle Arrant

FEBRUARY 23 | Neil Hall

SONSHINER GAME NIGHT February 27 | 6:30 p.m. | Fellowship Hall

STUDENT MINISTRY D-NOW 2014 February 28-March 2

SNACK PAK 4 KIDS

You can get involved with SGBC’s Snack Pak 4 Kids ministry! Call the church office at 806-355-8169 to volunteer.

For more information, visit www.snackpak4kids.org.

SGBC WALKERS Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 8:30 p.m. | Sunset Center

WOMEN’S HOME BIBLE STUDY Mondays 6:30 p.m.| 17700 Bobbye Lane, Canyon

VERSE-BY-VERSE BIBLE STUDY Tuesdays 7 p.m. | Room 401

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Wednesdays 6 p.m. | Room 408

SGBC students prepare bags of food that will be distributed to local elementary schools as part of the Snack Pak 4 Kids program.

MONTHLY MEETINGS

CHURCH COUNCIL 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, Room 408

COMMITTEE MEETINGS 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9

BUSINESS MEETING 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, Fellowship Hall

DEACONS MEETING 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, Room 408

The mission of South Georgia Baptist Church, a redeemed body in Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, is to show the world what God has done, is doing, and promises to do in Jesus Christ, to the end that God’s purposes may be achieved. We are committed to glorify God by:

Participating in worship, prayer, Bible study, and loving fellowship.

Proclaiming to unbelievers that Jesus Christ is the way to eternal and abundant life.

Teaching, equipping, and nurturing persons for spiritual growth and service.

Ministering to individuals and families through local and world missions.

PASTOR Mike Martin | 806-334-0722

mike@southgeorgiabaptistchurch.org

WORSHIP MINISTER Jed Humphrey | 806-676-2868

jed@southgeorgiabaptistchurch.org

CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTER Brandon Burrows | 806-576-6077

brandon@southgeorgiabaptistchurch.org

STUDENT MINISTER Brad Newman | 806-290-1979

brad@southgeorgiabaptistchurch.org

SENIOR ADULT MINISTER Vaughn Tatum | 806-340-3774

vaughn@southgeorgiabaptistchurch.org

The Church is the only institution ever created for the sake of non-members. The purpose of the Church is not to serve ourselves with more and better programs. Our purpose, like that of Christ Himself, is to seek the salvation of the lost; to go beyond our borders with the Gospel. The Lordship of Christ motivates a Great Commission Church in this world-sized task. He commands, “Go and make disciples of all the nations.” He does not offer the “great suggestion” or the “great advice.” He, our Lord and Master, hands down the “Great Commission.” Like soldiers into battle, we must obey our Commander! A Great Commission Church is also motivated by love. Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” When we fully comprehend His sacrificial death, His miraculous resurrection, and His

imminent return, we will naturally overflow with obedience to the Great Commission. Love compels us. A Great Commission Church is also motived by lostness. Christians are like starving beggars who have found a storehouse of bread. Beggars show other beggars where to find bread! The world is hopelessly, helplessly, hungry. Our neighbors, indeed the nations, must be directed to the only source of grace and goodness. South Georgia Baptist Church is a “Great Commission Church,” pressed into service by His Lordship, by love, and by lostness.

SOUTH GEORGIA BAPTIST CHURCH 5209 South Georgia | Amarillo, TX 79110

Phone: 806-355-8169 Fax: 806-355-2578

www.southgeorgiabaptistchurch.org

www.facebook.com/southgeorgiabaptistchurch www.twitter.com/sgbcamarillo

To be added to the prayer ministry email, please email Janet Scarth: janet@scarth.us.

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CONTACT US

MINISTERIAL STAFF

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

SUNDAY SCHEDULE 8:15 AM | Sunday School

9:30 AM | Sunday School 9:30 AM | Morning Worship

11 AM | Sunday School 11AM | Morning Worship 6 PM | Evening Worship

WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE 5:30 PM | Meal

6 PM | Women’s Bible Study 6:15 PM | Awana

6:15 PM | Adult Bible Study 6:15 PM | Student Ministry Bible Study

FROM THE DESK OF PASTOR MIKE MARTIN

SGBC MISSION STATEMENT

THE GREAT COMMISSION

And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father

and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

— MATTHEW 28:18-20 (ESV)