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July 2016

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E

2 Schedules and Prayer Concerns

3 Calendar of Events/Notes

4 Notes and News

From the Pastor’s Desk

Over the last few weeks we have been going through the Beatitudes found in Matthew 5. The Beatitudes or The Blessed are statements that contrast worldly values with kingdom values. They describe what we are to be like as Christ’s followers.

Below I have included a narrative called “The Devil’s Beatitudes.” I thought they would be good for all Christians to read. We can all learn something.

The Devil’s Beatitudes

If the Devil were to write his own beatitudes, they would possibly go something like this:

Blessed are those Christians who are TOO TIRED, TOO BUSY, TOO DISTRACTED to spend time with their fellow Christians in Church - they are my best candidates to backslide.

Blessed are those Christians who WAIT TO BE ASKED and EXPECT TO BE THANKED - I can use them to slow things down.

Blessed are those Christians who are TOUCHY, with a bit of luck they may STOP GOING TO CHURCH and get others to quit - they are my missionaries.

Blessed are those Christians who are VERY RELIGIOUS but GET ON EVERYONE's nerves -they are my most effective stumbling blocks.

Blessed are those Christians who are TROUBLEMAKERS - they are my best wrecking crew.

Blessed are those Christians who have NO TIME TO PRAY - they are easy prey for me.

Blessed are those Christians who are COMPLAINERS - they are my best DISCOURAGERS.

Blessed are YOU when you read this and THINK IT IS ABOUT OTHER people and not yourself ------I've GOT you.

Making Jesus Known,

Pastor Don

July 2016

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First Church of God . . . Striving to Make Jesus Known,

Nurture Believers, and Reach the Community for Christ!

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday Worship Team Practice 8:00 am Fellowship Coffee 8:45 am Sunday School 9:00 am Worship Service/Pre-School Church 10:00 am Children’s Church dismissed from service

Tuesday Ladies Bible Study/Prayer Group 9:00 am

Wednesday Discovering the Family activities 6:30-7:30 pm Prayer Meeting in Sanctuary 6:30-7:30 pm Children’s Ministries 6:30-7:30 pm DRIVE Student Ministries 6:30-7:30 pm

Thursday Men’s Prayer Breakfast at 6:30 am Country Bob’s (Nursery Available Sundays and Wednesdays)

JULY SCHEDULES SUNDAY NURSERY: July 3 – Zack & Jade Rogers

July 10 – Kathy & Hannah Marcee, Matt Laney

July 17 – Tiffany Dickens, Betty Jones

July 24 – Jessica Roy, Stephanie Baker, Camille Bullock

July 31 – Michele & Riley Whitener, Ashley Lind

TELLERS: July 3 – Donna Kreisler

July 10 – Janice Cunningham

July 17 – Wayne Rapier

July 24 – Roger Morton

July 31 – Artie Hughes

MEDIASHOUT: July 3 – Rhonda Teague

July 10 – Nathan Morton

July 17 – Kim Terrill

July 24 – Rhonda Teague

July 31 – Nathan Morton

USHERS:

July 3 – Bob Laney, John Gibson, Kent Bramel

Connie Baldwin, James Kreisler, David Gray

July 10 – Greg Land, Scott Gahr, Spencer VanBibber

John Gibson, Bill Dunkus, Jim Welch

July 17 – Josh Hitch, David Gray, Scott Gahr

Betty Jones, Keith Hughes, Keith Bullock

July 24 – Linda Bramel, Jim Duncan, Leon Dickens

Harlen Honse, Wayne Rapier, Jim Welch

July 31 – Josh Hitch, Zack Rogers, David Roy

Betty Jones, Leon Dickens, Kent Bramel

BUILDING SECURITY: Kevin Whitener

TODDLERS CHURCH: Katherine Gray

CHILDREN’S CHURCH:

1st Sun – Shirley Megill & Felicia Light

2nd Sun – Beth Lepich & Tiffany Dickens

3rd Sun – Rachael Hitch & Ashley Lind

4th Sun – Mary Dunkus & Linda Spurgeon

JULY SCHEDULES (Con.) GREETERS:

July 3 Sunday School Betty Morrison – west

Donna Kreisler - east

Church Don & Connie Romine-west

Dave & Tonia Mendenhall-east

Barb & Scott Gahr-south

July 10 Sunday School Don & Artie Hughes-west

Janice Cunningham-east

Church James & Donna Kreisler-east

Brian & Diana Cornick-south

Ed & Cindy Walls - west

July 17 Sunday School Bob & Paula Laney - west

Church John & Yvonne Edwards-east

Kent & Linda Bramel-west

David & Jessica Roy-south

July 24 Sunday School Helen Welch-west

Dorothy Rodgers-east

Church George & Mary Schowengerdt-east

John & Carolyn Gibson-west

Keith & Debbie Hughes-south

July 31 Sunday School Verlee Foust – east

Helen Welch – west

Church Verlee Foust – west

Helen Welch – east

PRAYER CONCERNS

*Those Who Do Not Know Christ

Bev Romine Hanse & Fern Rinehart Delores Bailey Shannon Wick Jessica Gargus Linda Davis Glendon Klossner Kathy Courtois Homer & Alice Boyd Herb Eggemeyer Mary Spurgeon Robert Wagoner Paul Rogers (Heather Witt’s father) Joesette Sabin (Mark Sabin’s mother) Gail Van Meter Robert Callahan & daughter IYC students and leaders Demetri Prendergast Evan Sohn Darrell Cunningham David Allen Mary Wood Connie Romine

Our nation & military: David Griffin, Justin Wycoff, Larry McCallister, Fernando Horta, Chris Lurvey, John Stone,Ryan Burk,

Josh Goodenough, Josh Rubach, John Stanley, Dylan Van Asdale, Dwight Waggoner, Tim Wells, Robert Holguin, John McLawhorn,Michael Skaggs Noah Wills, Christopher Kean, Matt Lowder, David & Micky Stoner, Brian Stockton, Megan Burns, Brittany Persick, Denny Smith

Our “Shut-Ins” Edie Collins Mason Winkler Megan VanBibber Jimmy Wasmer Roman Lloyd Linda Stockton Eunice Mitchell Johnny Coulter Cheryl Robinson Shawn Satterfield Mike Hall Mike Cox Diana Cornick Augie Burke Vernita Hildebrand Damien Lemons Family of Charles Mitchell (Jessica Roy’s grandfather) Ken Reed Joe Walker Bob Pankey Steven Hyde

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C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S

(PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHECK WITH THE OFFICE

BEFORE SCHEDULING ANY ACTIVITIES.)

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CONVENTION

DATE – SATURDAY, JULY 2 TO TUESDAY, JULY 5

PLACE – SAN ANTONIO, TX

Pastor Jerry, the Senior High students, and student leaders

are attending this year’s convention. They left Thursday,

June 30 and will return Thursday, July 7. Please be in prayer

for their safe travel and that they will have an awesome, heart

changing experience.

BOARD MEETING NIGHT IS SUNDAY, JULY 10

GOD’S TREASURES

DATE – FRIDAY, JULY 15

PLACE – HERE AT THE CHURCH

TIME – 2:00 PM

God’s Treasures will meet for their monthly bible study and

meeting.

SEMI-ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

DATE – SUNDAY, JULY 24

PLACE – HERE AT THE CHURCH

TIME – 6:00 PM

Our Semi-Annual Business Meeting will be held on the date

above. If you did not register for the Annual Meeting in

January, there will be registration sheets available at the

Information Booth. Please make plans to attend this very

important meeting as we discuss the business of our church.

There will also be a vote for an amendment to our budget.

Absentee ballots will be available if you are unable to attend.

SAVE THE DATE

Annual Church Picnic and Pool Party, Sunday, August 14, starting at 5:00 pm.

SUMMER CHURCH CAMP AT CAMP SHARON

You can still register for Church Camp up until the day of the camp, with a possible $25 late fee. Registration packets are available from the office or at the Information Booth. The cost of camp is $185 with the late fee, but the church pays $80 for church members. If you are unable to pay the total cost up front, payment arrangements may be made with Mary in the office. The cost includes meals, lodging, crafts, snacks, activities, and a t-shirt or hat. Scholarships are available also, if a family needs assistance. Jr I (completed grades 2-4) – July 4 to 9 Jr High (completed grades 7-8) – July 11 to 16 High School (completed grades 9-12) – July 18 to 23 Jr II (completed grades 5-6) – July 25 to 30

CHRISTMAS IN JULY Time sure does fly! It’s already time for Christmas! The Missions Committee is proud to bring back “Christmas In July”. Look for videos, visual aids, bulletin boards, boxes, supply lists, and whatever else we might throw your way! This is a fun way to get creative and provide love to millions of kids and families around the world by sharing with them not only the gifts we send, but the gift of Jesus’ love. We look forward to the entire month of July to celebrate the best season of the year!

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Notes and News

Jesus Gives Us . . . Hope

Courage Direction

Love His Power

!!!Follow Him!!! What an exciting time we had as we shared the simple truth of God’s amazing power with about 80 children during our “Cave Quest” Vacation Bible School. It was an amazing scene to witness each evening as the kids were captured by the awe and wonder of God through bible teaching, music, crafts, games, and snack time. It was inspiring to watch the expressions on each face as they experienced the fullness of God’s love in each activity. During their nightly offering, where the boys were trying to beat the girls with the amount of money collected, the children raised close to $1,000 for Birthright of Rolla. They were extremely generous!! And they especially liked watching Pastor Jerry get a face full of whipped cream.

Notes and News (con.) I would like to thank all of the workers who helped make Bible School such a success. We had over 60 people who gave of themselves to create this wonderful memory for all of the children. Thank you for serving. “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Just because Bible School is over, doesn’t mean our work is finished. We have been given a great responsibility to help raise these kids up in the wisdom and respect of the Lord. The work has just begun!

First Church of God

615 W. James Blvd

St. James, MO 65559

Office Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Website: www.stjcog.com

Church Phone: 573-265-3465

Don Carson – Pastor

Jerry Webb – Student Ministries

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