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March, 2016 - NEWSLETTER
(2/7) (2/14) (2/21) (2/28) Sunday School 126 125 121 142 Budget
offering Budget requirement (per week—$9,036) YEAR TO DATE Budget
requirement 81,324.00 Received for Budget 87,902.10 Over Budget
6,578.10 WEEKLY OFFERING
STAFF Michael Wilkinson - Pastor Peyton Kelly - Minister of
Music David Easley - Associate Pastor Cissie Brushaber -
Secretary
Non Profit U.S. Postage
PAID Pascagoula, MS
39581 Permit no. 113
Arlington Heights Baptist Church 3819 Arlington Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581 www.ahbconline.net Office: 228-769-2789 Email:
[email protected]
Return Service Requested
The Herald
Education Fund 55.00 Wednesday Supper 868.75 Gideon Bibles
195.00 Annie Armstrong 50.00 Church Missions 60.00 Our Daily Bread
100.00
DNow 380.00 Youth 67.62 Uganda 10.00 Building Fund 477.00
Valentine Banquet 1,079.00 Reimburse Phone 147.94
Benevolence/Salvation Army 100.00 Children 325.00 Financial
Peace University 1,756.00 Backpack Buddies 100.00 John Blackmon
Love Offering 815.00 Youth Summer Trip 175.00
Open dates for placing flowers in the auditorium in honor or
memory of a loved one are:
March 13 & 20, April 3, 17, & 24. If you would like to
reserve a date, please
contact the church office.
The flowers in the auditorium on Sunday, March 6 are in honor
of
Joyce Allen in celebration of her birthday
with love from Bill Grubbs
Coffee fundraiser 24.00 AH Service Team 5.00 El Salvador
100.00
Please join us as we honor
Harold & Jan Walters
at a retirement reception on
Sunday, March 13, 2016
in the church fellowship hall
following the evening service
Church Goal: $6,500
Week of Prayer for
North American Missions March 6-13, 2016
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March 13
USHERS: Mike Wixon, Captain
Randy Stockfleth, Clint Avery, Kenny Novak,
David Buckley, Josiah Ory, Joshua Sherman,
Randy Mitchell, Spencer Bailey, and A. G. Robinson
DEACONS: Clint Avery (PM), Mike Wixon (V)
GREETERS: Brig & Jan Avery, Charles Frye
SOUND & MEDIA: Patti Davis & Frankie Sherman
CHILDREN’S CHECK-IN: Andres Sanchez
NURSERY: Lynn Russell, Captain—217-9225
Kayla Broome & Micah Nelson—Bed Babies
Mary Lee & Ginger Lee—Toddlers
Jonathan & Melissa Tolbert —2 & 3 yr. olds
Susie & Jeremy Boulware —Children’s Church
Brittany Moore & Teresa Dixon —Night
And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this
day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in
the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in
whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve
the Lord. Joshua 24:15
March 6
USHERS: Joe Abston, Captain
Joe Odom, John Simpson, Frankie Sherman,
Taylor Stockfleth, J. W. Scott, Jeremy Howell,
David Hobbs, and Elliot Smith
DEACONS: Jeremy Boulware (V), Larry Braswell (PM)
GREETERS: Eddie Moore, Brenda Brushaber
& Danny Glass
SOUND & MEDIA: Michelle Gossom & Joel Rigby
CHILDREN’S CHECK-IN: Summer Bradley & Patti Davis NURSERY:
Bettie Concannon, Captain— 762-2633
Leigh Ann Woods & Diane Pope —Bed Babies
John & Kay Jones —Toddlers
Joe & Missy Abston—2 & 3 yr. olds
Summer Bradley & Patti Davis — Children’s Church
Robin Sherman & Jan Walters —Night
March 20
USHERS: Charles Frye, Captain
Jim Underwood, Danny Glass, George Thames,
Harold Walters, Raymond Johnson, Spence Sublett,
Cal Mitchell, Mike Concannon, Colton Sanders
and Jewel Dixon
DEACONS: George Thames (V), Erich Corley (PM)
GREETERS: Teresa & Jewell Dixon, Jeremy Boulware and
Taylor Stockfleth
SOUND & MEDIA: Jessica Wilkerson & Mike Wixon
CHILDREN’S CHECK-IN: Summer Howell & Krystal Hinton
NURSERY: Joy Lynn Gable, Captain— 990-0721
Shari Ehlers & Alice Dodgen—Bed Babies
Kathy Simpson & Beverly Gallaspy —Toddlers
Chris & Jessica Wilkerson—2 & 3 yr. olds
Kim Wiley & Brittany Moore—Children’s Church
Shirley Moore & Donna Holifield—Night
March 27
USHERS: Joe Abston, Captain
Joe Odom, John Simpson, Frankie Sherman,
Taylor Stockfleth, J. W. Scott, Jeremy Howell,
David Hobbs, and Elliot Smith
DEACONS: Frankie Sherman (V), Buck Townsend (PM)
GREETERS: Bob Freeman & Bill Pope
SOUND & MEDIA: Michelle Gossom & Joel Rigby
CHILDREN’S CHECK-IN: Steven & Donna Holifield
NURSERY: Sharron Alderman, Captain—327-1023
Carol Ann Godfrey & Sissy Smith —Bed Babies
Michelle Wilkinson & Brenda Wiley —Toddlers
Brandon & Kayla Ogle —2 & 3 yr. olds
Candice Howell, Jon Rutland & Sarah Wynne — Children’s
Church
No Evening Service
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A message from
OUR PASTOR
As most of you are aware by now, I have recently encountered
some minor medical problems that have kept me away from the church
in the flesh, though I have certainly been with you in spirit. God
has used this trial to open my eyes to many things about myself,
the human condition, and the powerful impact that a personal
medical issue can have on the whole person, body, mind and spirit.
It moves my heart, in a new way, to those whose conditions are much
worse and less temporary than mine. My time away has also caused my
heart to overflow with gratitude for the grace of God in our
church. Jessica and I have been blessed with encouraging messages,
calls, cards, delicious meals, offers of help in any form as well
as the tremendous comfort of knowing that the flock is well cared
for by our deacons and members in my absence. The love and
understanding our members (you) have demonstrated in allowing me
the time I need to recover has been a great blessing that I will
not forget. Last, but not least, I thank God for the willingness of
gifted teachers to feed the flock in my stead, and the fortitude of
our staff in taking on whatever has been necessary and executing,
by the grace of God, in a way that makes me a very proud and
humbled pastor. If the Lord is willing, I plan to be with you in
the flesh at almost full speed this Sunday as we worship the King
together. I love you and can’t wait to see all of you. Blessings,
Pastor Michael
….Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Howell & family in the death of
Lindsey’s grandmother,
Lois Boutwell...
...Mr. & Mrs. Tom Horn & family in the death of Tom’s
grandfather,
W. L. Presley...
...Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Scott & family in the death of J.
W.’s brother in law,
Robert” Bobby” Earl Fairley, Sr...
Wednesday nights at 5 pm, reservations required. The cost is $3
for adults and $1 for kids 12 and under.
Beginning this month, on the fifth Wednesday instead of a
prepared meal we will have a pot luck supper. Everyone is asked
to
bring a favorite dish to share with your church family
3/2—Jambalaya
3/9—Chicken & Dumplings 3/16—Cheesy Chicken & Rice
Casserole
3/23 Chicken Tetrazinni 3/30—PotLuck
Congratulations to Tommy & Judy Trawick on the birth of
their granddaughter Karlee Rose Ponce. Karlee was born on February
10, 2016, at 2 pm Weighing 6 lbs 6 oz. She is welcomed home by her
big sister KK.
Mrs. Margaret Ellis Joined our church family
February 21, 2016
Home to be with the Lord February 24, 2016
In Loving Memory
Congratulations to David & Peggy Buckley on the birth of
their great granddaughter Serina Elaine Turner. She was born on
Monday, February 1, 2016, weighing 4 lbs 15 oz . Proud parents are
Jessica & Andrew Turner
Congratulations to Jeannie & Josiah Ory
on the birth of their daughters, Ellie Catherine and Emery Lynn
Ory.
They were born on Friday, February 12, Ellie Catherine was born
at 8:06 am
weighing 3 lbs 7 oz and Emery Lynn at 8:10 am weighing 3 lbs 13
oz. The girls are welcomed home by big sister,
Ann Grace. Proud family in the church: grandparents, Frankie
& Robin Sherman;
Reid, Jessica and Asher Whittington; Joshua Sherman.
Congratulations to Bob & Pat Freeman on the birth of their
great granddaughter Ann Harris Roney. She was born on Wednesday,
March 2, weighing 8 lbs 14 oz and was 22” long. She is welcomed
home by big sister, Sarah. Proud parents are Brandon and Jancsi
Roney Wetumpka , AL.
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A message from
David Note: As many of you know, I am currently working on a
Masters of Divinity degree from Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary. This is the third article in a series that I am adapting
from a paper I wrote for my systematic theology class in the Fall
2015 semester. Previous articles in the series appeared in the
December 2015 and January 2016 issues of The Herald.
As stated in my first article, Wayne Grudem’s three statements
summarizing biblical teaching on the Trinity will be used as the
definition of the Trinity in this series. These three statements
are as follows: (1) God is three persons, (2) each person is fully
God, (3) there is one God. All non-biblical positions on the
trinity deny one of these statements. Last month we looked at the
denial of the first statement by evaluating Modalism as taught by
the United Pentecostal Church. This month, we will take a look at
Arianism as taught by the Jehovah's Witnesses and see how they deny
the second statement. Arianism is a teaching attributed to Arius,
an elder of the church at Alexandria. His views were condemned at
the council of Nicea in A.D. 325. Unlike Oneness theology, which
affirms the deity of Christ but denies that the God is truly three
persons, Arianism denies the Trinity by rejecting the deity of
Christ. The Jehovah’s Witnesses are an example of modern day
Arians. The Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society published a short
work defending the Arian position called, Should You Believe in the
Trinity. The work is subtitled, Is Jesus Christ the Almighty God?
The author answers both of the questions posed in the title with an
emphatic, “no.” Instead of recognizing Jesus as God himself and a
member of the holy Trinity, Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that “Jesus
was a human, although a perfect one because it was God who
transferred the life-force of Jesus to the womb of Mary.” Arians
interpret the phrase “firstborn of all creation” in Colossians 1:15
to mean that Jesus was a created being that simply came before
creation. They argue that when 1 Corinthians 8:6 says that it is
Jesus Christ “through whom are all things and through whom we
exist” it simply means that Christ created the world as the “junior
partner” of the Almighty God. In Should I Believe in The Trinity,
the author states that passages like John 1:14, 3:16 and 18; and 1
John 4:9, which say that Jesus was “begotten,” prove that Jesus
cannot be the eternal God, because a being that is eternal could
not also be as old as His father. I’m sure you can see the Arian
position is difficult to discuss without becoming intensely jealous
for the glory that the Bible clearly bestows upon our Lord Jesus
Christ. If Jesus Christ is not God in the flesh, then His
statements throughout the gospels are misleading, His work on the
cross is subject to human failings, and His sovereign rule is not
truly deserved. If embraced, the Arian denial of the deity of
Christ leaves gaping holes not only in biblical theology, but also
in the Gospel itself! We’ll see next month that scripture is clear
that Jesus is fully God. We should be broken hearted for our lost
Jehovah’s Witness friends. Denying that Jesus is God is not only
denying scripture, it is rejecting salvation in the cross.
David
Can We Sing Too Much About the Cross? The following is a
continuation of last week’s Herald article written by Bob Kauflin,
pastor & director of music at Sovereign Grace Church in
Louisville, KY: 3. We can sing about the cross in ways that magnify
us more than God.
Worship sometimes turns in on itself. That happens when the
cross is interpreted merely as a sacrificial example for us to
follow, God showing us how valuable we are, or an expression of
God’s love devoid of any mention of wrath or judgment. Yes, God so
loved the world that he gave his Son (John 3:16), but that love is
the overflow of the love shared between the Father and Son. Jesus
died so we might be delivered from God’s wrath through his
all-sufficient sacrifice (1 Thessalonians 1:10; Romans 3:25). While
Jesus certainly had those he redeemed in his view and heart when he
died (John 17:24), his ultimate passion was to glorify his Father
(John 17:1–2). And he died for us that we might share that
passion.
4. We can sing about the cross to check it off our
“gospel-centered” list. Sadly, it’s possible to sing well-written,
theologically precise songs about Christ’s substitutionary
atonement and love our orthodox doctrine of the cross more than the
Savior who hung on it. One of the greatest temptations for those
familiar with the cross is to become increasingly unmoved by it. To
think there must be something more amazing we can be giving our
attention to. But as theologian David Prior said, “We never move on
from the cross, only to a more profound understanding of the
cross.” There is nothing more profound to consider than the Son of
God giving his life as a ransom to redeem us.
Labor to Be Affected
The Puritans were known to say we should “labor to be affected
by the cross.” It’s hard work. But it’s not because the cross is
dull. It’s because we are.
I pray that singing about the cross and the Savior who gave his
life there will never become boring, rote, or irrelevant for you
and your church. Because the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the greatest
news the world has ever heard, and our singing is but one more
opportunity to passionately proclaim it.
This concludes Bob Kauflin’s article on “Can We Sing Too Much
About the Cross?”. You can read the article in its entirety at
www.desiringgod.org/articles For His Glory, Peyton
Student Ministry Fundraiser
On the first Sunday of each month the Student ministry will have
breakfast available at 8:45 am by the Howard Taylor Building.
Donations will go towards their summer mission trips.
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The Adult III Coed II Sunday School class is
collecting pull tabs from soft drink cans to help the
Ronald McDonald House in Mobile, Al. If you would like to help,
donations can be dropped off at the church office or to Mrs. Judy
Trawick.
Posted on the bulletin board: Thank you notes from Kaylie
Mitchell & Jenna Sanders
Letter from the Baptist Children’s Village
Invitation from the City of Pascagoula to the dedication of the
Sarah Bailey Thomas Gymnasium
Thursday, March 3—6 pm Pascagoula Recreation Center The March
Deacons’ Meeting will
be held on Thursday, night, March 10 at 6 pm in the
sanctuary
Senior Adult Game Night Seniors, invite your friends and family,
bring games and join us for game night Thursday, March 24, at 6 pm
in the fellowship hall. Dinner will be provided. If you would like
to help with the meal, please contact Teresa Dixon. Donations
accepted. A sign-up sheet is on the table in the foyer.
Together with their families
request the honour of your
presence at the marriage of
Ashley Michelle Evans and
Eric James Stockfleth
Saturday, the twelfth of March
Two thousand and sixteen
at two o’clock in the afternoon
The Venue at Roseoak
Petal, Mississippi
Saturday, March 5 10:30 am
*Used with permission from Odd Balls Invitations
Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 13
Sunday, March 20,
in the church fellowship hall immediately following the
morning worship service. Child care provided. Please RSVP to
the church office.
Saturday, March 19 from 8 am until 12 pm The Children’s
Ministry
will be serving with the AH Service Team beginning at 10 am
Business Meeting Sunday, February 21,
following the evening worship service.
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Kimberly Younger 2202 Meadowbrook Pascagoula, MS 39567 (228)
990-0641 DEACON: Clint Avery Stormi Kines 1204 Martin St.
Pascagoula, MS 39581 (228) 990-2377 DEACON: Jeremy Boulware Jaymie
& Meagan Smith 910 Belair St. Pascagoula, MS 39567 (228)
217-2248 DEACON: Frankie Sherman Brett & Molly Merrill 2723
Convent St. Pascagoula, MS 39567 DEACON: Terry Davis
Dustin & Emily Speights 2207 Harrison Ave. Pascagoula, MS
39567 (228) 990-6277 DEACON: A.G. Robinson Christopher &
Jessica Wilkerson 1607 Woodhaven Pascagoula, MS 39581 (808)936-6810
DEACON: Erich Corley Steve & Marcelle Anderson 1303 Martin St.
Pascagoula, MS 39581 (228) 218-6403 DEACON: Joel Rigby Robert,
Jennifer, Hannah, Elias, Chaia & Jakob Roy 2214 12th St.
Pascagoula, MS 39567 (228) 363-5236 DEACON: Larry Braswell
We will be hosting the
WMU Associational Spring Meeting
on Thursday, March 17— 6:30 pm
ALL FOR YOU—Surrender—Sacrifice—Service
The guest speaker will be Rev. John Jones,
Executive Director of Advocates for Freedom
and Minister to Students at FBC, Long Beach.
If you can help with a salad, dessert or sandwiches, please
contact Teresa Dixon. We will also need some ladies to serve as
greeters and ushers.
The church office will be closed on
Tuesday, March 8 for staff development
and on Friday, March 25, for the
Good Friday holiday.
Kids, make plans to join us on Sunday, March 27, immediately
following the morning worship
service for an Easter Egg Hunt. If you have any question, please
contact Susie Boulware .
Ordinance of Baptism Sunday morning,
March 20
VBS WORKERS NEEDED We are currently recruiting directors,
teachers and helpers for this year’s VBS – Submerged. If you are
available to help June 6-10, please contact the church office. A
VBS clinic will be held at Cottage Hill Baptist Church on Monday,
April 25, at 6:30 pm. Reservations will be needed, so please RSVP
to the church Office (228) 769-2789.
Discipleship Training Sunday, March 6
at 5 pm in the youth room
