In this issueImpossibilities can happen. . . . . . . . p. 2Week of Prayer for NAM/AAEO. . . . p. 2Special guests March 13.. . . . . . . . . p. 3Movie night–Woodlawn. . . . . . . . . . . p. 3Newborns.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 4Backpack Buddies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 4Prayer conference.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 4Why They Stay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 4Associational news. . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 5Sportsman banquet.. . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 5Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 6Monthly info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 7Easter services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 8

Pastor Jacob Brimm

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Pastor’s column

Impossibilities can happenI remember hearing the newsand having my heart sink.Jeanie asked the doctor if itwere possible for us to have anymore children, and the doctorsaid that due to the medicationthere was no chance of us everhaving children again. Jeaniewas devastated, but she walkedout of that doctor’s office withher head held high. Why?Because the Lord had already

blessed us with Clayton. Over the course of a fewyears we would talk about adoption or fosteringchildren, but with the military moving us every fewyears there was a lot of uncertainty; the one thing thatwas certain, was that Jeanie would never give birthagain.

Flash forward to just last year and discovering thatJeanie was pregnant with the beautiful baby thatwould become Rhett, and our world changeddramatically. Though there were concerns along theway, every test turned out positive, and every examcame back with flying colors. There was one thing wewere certain of: Jeanie was going to give birth again!

In life there are many paths we can walk. There aremany decisions we can make, and with each decisionthe path changes. Sometimes in life the path seemsdark, muddy, or scary, and sometimes you are toldthat there are impossibilities ahead. Regardless of thepath that you are on, there is one thing that is certain:God is with you. God promised that He would neverleave us or forsake us, all we have to do is look toHim. Bad news comes, be it the inability to havechildren, a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis,traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, cancer, illness,and disease, financial troubles, and loss of jobs, all ofthese and so much can make our path look dark anddreary; but fear not, for the Lord is still in control.

Jeremiah 29:11“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares theLord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you,plans to give you hope and a future.

BBC Offering Goal: $2,000

Each year, we honor the life and advocacy of AnnieWalker Armstrong (1850-1938) when we give to theAnnie Armstrong Easter Offering® for NorthAmerican missions. As a tireless servant of God anda contagious advocate and supporter of missionsefforts throughout the world, Annie Armstrong ledwomen to unite in missions endeavors that ultimatelyled to the formation of Woman’s Missionary Union.

Annie believed in and followed Christ with all herheart, but it was her hands that expressed that beliefin tangible ways. She spent a great amount of timetyping and handwriting letters in support of missions.Annie also never hesitated to use her hands to reachout to hug a child or distribute food, clothing and theWord of God to those in need. Her hands held herown Bible as she studied to know how best to shareGods love with others. And, most important, Anniewas a woman of prayer, folding her hands in prayer tointercede for the missionaries and for those they werehelping discover Christ. Annie rallied churches togive more, pray more and do more for reachingpeople for Christ.

Prayer guides and offering envelopes are available.

Singing team Ron and Claudia Henderson will be inconcert at BBC that night at 6:00 p.m. Since 1975,Ron and Claudia have served as Southern Baptistmusic evangelists from the state of Georgia. Theyhave had the privilege of singing in 19 states,traveling over 1,000,000 miles, presenting over 1,500concerts and leading the music for over 400 revivals. Their unique style of music will warm your heart andencourage your soul.

Alice and Kelly Pritchett will be with us that Sundaymorning. Brother Kelly preach at the 11am service.

Movie NightMarch 11 @ 7pm

featuring

A gifted high school football player must learn toboldly embrace his talent and his faith as he battlesracial tensions on and off the field inWOODLAWN, a moving and inspirational newfilm based on the true story of how love and unityovercame hate and division in early 1970sBirmingham, Alabama.

Tony Nathan (newcomer Caleb Castille) lands ina powder keg of anger and violence when he joinsfellow African-American students at WoodlawnHigh School after its government-mandateddesegregation in 1973. The Woodlawn Colonelsfootball team is a microcosm of the problems atthe school and in the city, which erupts in crossburnings and riots, and Coach Tandy Gerelds (NicBishop) is at a loss to solve these unprecedentedchallenges with his disciplinarian ways.

It’s only when Hank (Sean Astin), an outsider whohas been radically affected by the message of hopeand love he experienced at a Christian revivalmeeting, convinces Coach Gerelds to let himspeak to the team that something truly remarkablebegins to happen. More than 40 players, nearly theentire team, black and white, give their lives overto the “better way” Hank tells them is possiblethrough following Jesus, and the change is soprofound in them it affects their coach, theirschool and their community in ways no one couldhave imagined.

Bring a friend.

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Special guests on March 13

Floyd Tucker’s eighth great grandchild, Seth Ira Elliswas born February 8 weighing 7 lb. 14.6 oz and 21 in.long. Congratulations to Floyd and to grandparentsPat and Kyle Ellis and parents Marissa and TuckerEllis.

March 24, 2016, 7pmFirst Baptist Church, 137 Kelly Road, Cordele

Much has been written about younger adults and theirdeparture from church involvement. Concerned parentsand church leaders want to know what has caused themto depart. Instead of asking why young adults areleaving the church, Dr. Steve Parr and Dr. Tom Critesconducted a national research project of those whogrew up in church and are still serving faithfully. Theirfocus was on why they have stayed. The results arecompelling. You will learn as a parent, pastor, orchurch leader specific actions that you can take to makea definite difference in whether or not the fifteen-year-olds attending your church now are still attending andserving when they turn thirty.

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Seth makes eight for Floyd

BBC to participate inBackpack BuddiesAt the February 28th conference, BBC voted toparticipate in the Backpack Buddies ministry. Thismeans we will furnish backpacks containing fooditems that require little or no preparation beyondheating in a microwave for certain students at DoolyMiddle School who have been identified as needingthis help. They will take the food filled backpackshome on Fridays and return the backpacks Mondays.

If you would like to help with the ministry, pleasecontact Jeanie Brimm.

Get your Pray For Our Nation signs at BBC. Just put$5 in the offering plate for each sign you get. It's atwo sided sign and comes with the metal stand.

Men and women are invited to this event.

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Associational news

Associational Women’s Prayer BreakfastOn March 12 at 9:00 a.m., Arabi Church will host thefirst of what hopefully will become a monthly prayerevent for women in Houston Baptist Association. Ifyou plan to attend, please let Virginia Evans know(229-894-8291).

Summer mission trips to TN and NGAContact the associational office (229-273-4127) if youare interested in being part of mission teams going toTownsend, Tennessee and North Georgia thissummer. There will be an informational meeting inApril.

Children’s camps need student missionariesStudents who have completed 10th–12th gradeinterested in serving as student missionaries (formerlycalled junior counselors) for girls, boys, and daycamps this summer please contact the associationaloffice (229-273-4127)

More associational events in April

Women’s event, April 9Joy Earle will be the featured speaker. She is a giftedmusician and speaker with great capacity to find thefunny in all things. The event will be at Cordele FirstChurch and will be a ticketed event beginning in themorning and concluding in the early afternoon andwill include lunch. More details will be forthcoming.

DiscipleshipNow Missions Weekend, April15-16, Camp HoustonStudents attending will participate in ministry projectsin Crisp and Dooly Counties. More details will be

forthcoming.

10:00am–2:00pmPrayer Conference,Cordele First

WeeklySchedule

SUNDAY

Praying Together. . . . . 9:30AMSunday School. . . . . . . . 10AMWorship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11AMWorship/Bible study.. . . . . 6PM

WEDNESDAY

Childen/youth 6:30PM

Nursery for all services.Children’s Church for

Sunday 11AM Worship.

Birthdays

6:30pm GEMS6:30pm Vision300 Banquet,Penia Church

7:00pm WhyThey Stay,Cordele FirstChurch

Daylight SavingsTime begins5:00pm YouthTeam Meeting6:00pm Ron & ClaudiaHenderson inconcert

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

3-1 Rebekah Bowen3-2 Jurelle Godfrey3-3 Cami Neisler

Mike Raper3-4 Kohl Cavanah

Teresa NeislerMary Beth Reed-Rogers

3-5 Jared Averill3-7 Brenda Dorsett3-8 Lea Averill

Clete RobertsWendy Williams

3-9 Kristen Peavy3-10 Blake Thompson3-11 Lawson Humphries

Floyd Tucker

3-12 Jordan Peavy3-13 Andrew Langston3-14 Monica Payne3-17 Linda Bodrey

Abigail Willingham3-18 Christine Thompson3-20 Brett Walls3-21 Tiffany Arnett

Brenda Lockerman3-22 Clara Sandefur3-23 Sonya Witmer3-24 Gladys Johnson

Arthur MurrayBrock Thompson

3-25 Elizabeth TaylorJean Thompson

3-25 Tonya Thompson3-26 Carson Godfrey

Johnny Jones3-28 Robin Nelson3-29 Jill Brannen3-31 Jacob Averill

Winston OvertonDebbie Thompson

4-2 Jeanna EveridgePenny Langston

4-3 Kris Braddock

Please pray for these folkson their birthday.

March 2016

Week of Prayer for North American Missions and Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

7:00pm MovieNight featuringWoodlawn

Easter EggHunt, Time TBA

10:30am WomenOn Mission

EASTER7:00am SunriseService (Breakfastfollowing)9:00am SundaySchool10am WorshipNo evening service

Seasoned Saintsleaving forHorseshoeRestaurant,Hawkinsville–TimeTBA

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Schedule of Volunteers for MarchPlease remember it is up to you to arrange coverage if you are unable to serve on your scheduled day.

Date Nursery AM Children’s Church Deacon of the Week Offering Bearers

Mar. 6 Beth/Arthur Roney Ansley/Cal Scarborough Arthur Roney Clinton BrannenTaylor Willingham

Mar. 13 Paula/Mark Smith Sarah Averill BrannenJeanie Brimm

Floyd Tucker Joe KentDaniel Thompson

Mar. 20 Tricia KentBrenda Lockerman

Laura/Keith Lamberth Joe Kent Joseph LamberthKeith Lamberth

Mar. 27 Alison/TaylorWillingham

Vicki LamberthRobin Peavy

Jimmy Lockerman Steven LamberthGeorge Massey

Financial $ummaryDecember receiptsGeneral offerings $ 22,239.00Interest on CD 4.11Lottie Moon Christmas Offering 2,310.00Special–Floor Fund 125.00TOTAL RECEIPTS 24,678.11

December disbursementsGeneral expenses 5,289.35Houston Baptist Association 484.26Cooperative Program 1,259.08TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $7,032.69

January receiptsGeneral offerings 8,773.00Interest on CD 4.24Lottie Moon Christmas Offering 200.00Special–Floor Fund 900.00Mailbox Club 46.02Madilynn Thompson love offering 217.85TOTAL RECEIPTS 11,256.11

January disbursementsGeneral expenses 9,403.66Lottie Moon Christmas Offering 200.00Madilynn Thompson 217.85Local missions/evangelism 100.00Houston Baptist Association 1,111.95Cooperative Program 2,891.07TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $13,924.53

February SundaySchool Stats

Senior Adults 6FBIC 15CIA 3VOC 2Young Adults 5Early Adults 4Youth 1Older Children 2Younger Children 3Older Preschoolers 1

Younger Preschoolers 7Nursery 1General Officers/Musicians 4TOTAL 54

Seasoned Saintsare going to Tom & Sandy’sHorseshoe Restaurant inHawkinsville, March 17. TimeTBA. Contact Martha Peavyfor more information.

Byromville Baptist Church713 Patterson Street ` POB 126Byromville, GA 31007www.byromvillebaptistchurch.com478-433-2505Pastor: Jacob Brimm

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Blessings is published monthly by Byromville Baptist Church. Send news items and/or comments to Editor BrendaLockerman at POB 217, Byromville, GA 31007, email to brendalockerman@windstream.net or call 478-433-2791.

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