From the Pastor:

Written on Monday, May 29, 2017...

Greetings in Christ!

On this past Memorial Day weekend, we took a few moments during the service to recognize and appreciate those who have paid the highest price possible to secure our freedoms, those who have given their life. It is a profound thought to think that one human being would sacrifice something of so much value, not only to themselves, but also to their families and friends, who tearfully said their good-byes as the call to serve beckoned. Yet, to take it even a step further, and to realize these men and women died for people who they didn’t even know.

The Bible gives us a wonderful picture of this in the Gospel of John…

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Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. --John 15:13

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One could read that scripture and get the impression that Christ “only” died for His friends, yet we know He died for the entire world. The freedom He fought for, was the freedom of the soul. He gave His life for those who were not even on His side yet. Romans 5:8 brings this truth out; “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

These few moments are meant to cause us to reflect on the value of sacrifice, especially on the ultimate sacrifice.

Special thanks to every husband or wife who said “good-bye” to the spouse they would never see alive again. Special thanks to every child who can only kiss the picture of their dad or mom, who will never get to watch them graduate or get married. Special thanks to the parents, who had knots in their stomach as they kissed their son or daughter as they left for battle, only to return in a casket draped with a flag.

May we never forget the amazing sacrifice of so many thousands who have gone before. Yet may we honor and minister help and healing that only Christ can offer to those who are left behind. May we also honor those who are serving our Nation today while we pray for their protection and safety.

And thank you Lord for Your willingness to give Your life, so that any of us who accept You as our savior, may know freedom and wholeness for all eternity.

Love You All in Christ, Bro. Nick

Youth Fundraiser Kicks-off this Sunday

The Youth group will kick-off an envelope fundraiser on Sunday.

Each envelope represents a dollar amount. Funds raised will cover expenses for church camp, help to support the children’s ministry, along with a 10% donation to Operation Christmas Child and a JOY Club event. This fundraiser will also allow the youth to be a little more self-sufficient, so that they can do more projects and activities throughout the year.

This year’s camp is CIY Move. Camp week is July 17-21 and they will be staying on campus at Lee University.

Volunteers are still needed to work in VBS. Contact Susan

Johnson or call the church office if you would like to help.

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From the Mailbox:

Stanford Baptist Church Family, Thanks so much for your love and support during the illness and death of my sister. Your prayers, cards, and visits were appreciated. We are truly blessed with a wonderful church family. Love,

Steve & Connie

Please help us prepare for this year’s packing party by donating some of

these items during the month of June.

Small toys- jump ropes, cars, yo-yo’s, small stuffed animals, balls, etc.

(Reminder- toothpaste & candy are no longer permitted.)

JUNE 25-30

Due to the closing of the Hen House, Ft. Logan Cooperative Ministries is committed to keeping clothing in stock for children, sizes newborn to 12. If you have children’s clothing, in good shape, please consider donating it to FLCM. Other clothing can be donated to Goodwill, where you can designate FLCM as the participant and a percentage will be set aside to allow us to give vouchers to clients.

FLCM also has a need for fans. New or used fans of all types can be used.

YOUNG ADULT LIFE GROUP

Sunday Evenings at 6:00 PM

Christian Life Center

Contact David Grigson for more information

Thanks to George Munday for a beautiful offertory. The Adult Choir did a great job on the new arrangement of the old song “Jesus is Coming Soon”. Sheila and I will be away for a little while and in my absence the following people are helping me out. Philips Sebastian will be leading on June 4 & 11. Rachael Yaden will be leading on June 18 and Dan Grigson will be leading on June25. The Adult Choir will be filling the loft but the special music will be solos: June 4 – Lisa Johnson, June 11 – Rachael Yaden, June 18 – Evonna Marcum, and June 25 – Samuel Bullock, Thanks in advance for all who are helping during my absence and we will see you on July 2 for our Patriotic Service.

Have a great month!

Stuart

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Mark Your Calendar:

4 - Canned food drive for FLCM 4 – Stanford Health & Rehab Ministry (Glenn, Dennis, & Patricia), 2:00 PM 4 - Deacons Meeting, 3:00 PM 6 - Women on Mission for Jesus Summer Rally, Double Springs Food/Fellowship, 6:00 PM; Meeting 6:30 11 - Church Council, 4:00 PM 13 - Baptist Women, 4:00 PM 14 - Business meeting, 7:00 PM

PRAYER LIST Connie Armentrout Timothy Manzie Shut-ins Frankie Barlow Howard & Dorothy Noland Grace Blanton Rosie Bertram Anne Nita Rankin Glen Davis Brenda Bottoms Dorothy Robbins Marjorie Gooch Sue Brewer Abby Scott Geneva Hawkins Ancil Cave Beth Sebastian Faye Oaks Alice Collins Beverly Shaddox Pauline Shearer Jeremy & Bridgete Cook Colt Shaffer Stanford Health & Rehab Michael Coulter Joe, Norma, & Lily States Billie Sue Cornelius Samuel Coulter Susan Sullivan Millie Hundley Nell Deatherage Melvin Sutherland Lancaster Christian Care Frank DeMarcus Kathy Tillett Sandy Austin Harriet Denham Margaret Tillett Margaret Stephens Rose Drakeford Herb Toombs. Jr Wilda Sweeney Lucy Ann Embry Vance True Brenda Watts Fred Fox, Jr. Lisa Turpin Connie French Jessica Upchurch Military Betty Greer Pastor Tommy Walls Marcus Denham Paul Greer Bill Wesley Maria Hunter Marjorie Grigson Loretta Whitaker Jared Johnson Clara Hawkins Unspoken requests Judy Hester Bereavement Ministries Linda Holifield George Bertram family VBS (June 25-30) Ralph Horn Logan family Cuba mission trip Bruce Johnson Carol Riddle family Sarndra & Jacque Upchurch Janie Lasure Scotty Young family (Uganda mission trip) Bernard Lister William Maddox, Sr.

The Pathfinder

PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY STANFORD BAPTIST CHURCH

Phone (606) 365-2178

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Baptism Service Summer and Skyra Naylor

SERVING THIS WEEK

Door Greeter: Gladys Burnside

Deacon Greeters: Dan Grigson, David Grigson, & P. D. Roller

Van Driver: Steve Howerton (606-669-0267)

Children's Church: Dayna Godbey (Pre-K-3) Susan Johnson (Grades 4-5)

Nursery Workers: (AM) Remonia & Taylor Spoonamore (PM) Jessica Manzie

Deacons of the Week: Dan Grigson (606-669-0221) P. D. Roller (859-749-1611)

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Musically Speaking Stuart Underwood, Minister of Music