LRBC MARCH NEWSLETTER Issue 3 Volume 2017

“But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.” John 4:14

For the past couple of weeks, the story found in John 4 of the woman at the well meeting Jesus has popped up in my life constantly. It was part of a Bible study I am currently going through, and I think there is a lot we can learn here. How many of you have ever felt lonely? Depressed? Angry? Empty? Without hope? I would say most of us (if not all!) can nod our heads and agree with one of those feelings. Most of us have heard about how we are born empty, with a need only God can fill. It is true, but what about after we are saved? Just because we accept Jesus to come into our lives does not mean we will never feel these ways again. Jesus was instructing this woman on salvation, but sometimes we lose sight of the living water God offers us and focus only on our thirst. We complain about our thirst, ignoring God holding water out in front of us. Jesus’ living water is not just a handful, or a cup; it is a well! Jesus’ living water does not just satisfy the temporary thirst because it is eternal. Lysa Terkeurst, the author of Finding I AM, notes that in this chapter “Jesus wasn’t just offering provision for today; He was offering a permanent solution for the future.” Though we may be Christians, none of us are perfect, and we all need refreshed from time to time. We lose sight of our surroundings and the living water surrounding us by focusing on our temporary thirst. When we allow Jesus to be our everything, He quenches our thirst and leaves us more satisfied than anything else. Let us drink from the living water Jesus offers. Let us quench our thirst at the eternal Well. As long as we are drinking from Jesus’ living water, we will not thirst but will be wholly satisfied with Him. Casting Crowns eloquently penned Jesus’ call to us: “And all who thirst will thirst no more, / And all who search will find what their souls long for, / The world will try, but it can never fill, / So leave it all behind, and come to the well.” Nothing can satisfy our thirst except for Jesus. Let’s do as the song encourages and go to the Well.

-Kalyn Lewis

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1

6PM

6:23 Class #1

DU Classes

7PM

Deacon Meeting

2

Prison Ministry

3 4

5

8:45AM

Spiritual Bootcamp BABY

DEDICATION

4PM

6:23 Visitation #1 5PM B& G Meeting

6

Prison Ministry 7

9AM

Prayer Group

11AM-1PM

Crafting Class

Prison Ministry

8 4PM

Visitation #1

6PM 6:23 Class #2

DU Classes

7PM

Council Meeting

9 11:30AM

SAM’s Luncheon

6PM

WMU Missions

Emphasis Mtg -Pine

Eden Church

7PM

Bread of Life

Prison Ministry

10

YOUTH YEC

11

YOUTH YEC

NAM-Gibbs

Garden

Time Change

Spring Forward.

12 2PM

Nursing Home

Ministry

4PM

6:23 Visitation #2

13

Prison Ministry 14

9AM

Prayer Group

Prison Ministry

15 4PM

Visitation #2

6PM 6:23 Class #3

DU Classes

16

10AM-12PM

Quilting/Sewing

for Souls

Prison Ministry

17

18

8AM

Men/Youth Boys

Breakfast

19

4PM

6:23 Visitation #3

6PM

Music Fellowship

20

Prison Ministry

21

9AM

Prayer Group

Prison Ministry

22 4PM Visitation #3

6PM

6:23 Class #4 DU Classes

23

Prison Ministry

24

Prison Ministry

25 SECOND

HARVEST FOOD

TRUCK

DISTRIBUTION

26

NAM Luncheon

4PM

6:23 Visitation #4

YOUTH

WINTERJAM 7PM Business Meeting

Communion

27

Prison Ministry

28

9AM

Prayer Group

Prison Ministry

29

4PM

Visitation #4

6PM 6:23 Class #5

DU Classes

GA Donut Sales

Start

30

10AM-12PM

Quilting/Sewing

For souls

Prison Ministry

Prison Ministry

31

3270 Lantana Road, Crossville, TN 38572

www.lantanaroadbaptistchurch.com

(93l) 788-2844 lrbc@volfirst.net

WORSHIP TIMES

Sunday School 8:45AM

Sunday Morning Worship 10AM

Sunday Evening 6PM

Wednesday Prayer Meeting &

DU Classes 6PM

ANNIE ARMSTRONG WEEK OF PRAYER

MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT-SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday school is an important part of Lantana Road Baptist Church. Sunday school is about discipleship, fellowship, learning about Christ and spiritual growth. Sunday school offers the opportunity for people to come together once a week for the purpose of intentional and interactive Bible study. Studying the Bible is essential to our spiritual growth. There are several different studies going on during the Sunday school hour. These studies include studies of the book of Revelations, Acts, James, John and a study beginning on God the Son and God Among Us. The children and youth are also being taught Bible based lessons in age appropriate classes. Paul writes in Romans 12:12-13:12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. Paul knew that believers needed fellowship with one another. A Sunday school class can become a group who cares for one another, ministers to each other and provides mutual support during the good times and the bad. If your heart is heavy about an illness, a wayward child or other issues, your Sunday school class will help you pray about these needs. The Sunday school class is a great place to get understanding and support. To grow as disciples of Jesus Christ we need interaction with other Christians. You can also find ways to serve Christ in your community and around the world. Sunday school helps to provide these opportunities. High Attendance Day for Sunday school is April 2nd. We need to reach people. Start thinking now about who you can invite to Sunday school. Invite your neighbors, friends, family and co-workers to come and see for themselves how Sunday school attendance can help make a difference in their life. If you are not attending Sunday school, commit to attending on April 2nd and see for yourself what Sunday School is about. Jay Colton

CHURCH HAPPENINGS March 5th

Baby Dedication during AM service. March 9th

WMU Missions Emphasis Meeting At Pine Eden Baptist Church-6PM

March 10th-11th Youth YEC

March 11th NAM (Widows/Widowers)

Gibbs Gardens March 19th

Music Fellowship in the Gym-6PM Please bring a dessert.

March 19th-March 26th Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer

March 25th Second Harvest Food Truck-8AM-12PM

March 26th NAM Luncheon-after AM Service

Youth Winterjam-Leaving after AM service. March 29th

GA (Girls in Action) Doughnut sales begin.

Watch your bulletin for more details On these events.

#CREW CORNER “And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go

unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children

of Israel out of Egypt?” – Exodus 3:11

We are called to an incredible mission: Tell the world!

Tell them of a wonderful maker who loves them enough

to do everything that was needed so that we could walk

in peace with God. Tell them that the high price for that

privilege was the death of God’s only begotten Son, a

life Jesus willingly gave in exchange for their sin. Tell

them that we have nothing left to fear, not even death

because Jesus defeated it when He rose from the tomb

on the third day! Tell them that there is no catch, no fine

print, no gimmick; if they simply put their faith in the

one who paid their debt, they will be saved. Seems like a

wonderful mission, to be the bearer of good news to a

people who need it so desperately.

But, who am I? Who am I that God would use me as His

voice to those who don’t know him? Who am I to be the

bearer of life changing, soul saving news. That’s a lot of

responsibility God, are you sure there’s not someone

else you would rather use?

Praise the Lord that His answer is and will always be,

No! He wants you, He made you, he knows you, and he

choose you! “But you are a chosen race, a royal

priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His possession, so

that you may proclaim the praises of the One who called

you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Pet

2.9). It was always you (Eph 1.4)! There was no plan B.

Before God ever made the universe, He chose you to

exist in this moment to do His will. Who are you? You

are the chosen of God! Go tell them the good news.

--Bro. Adam

MARCH ACTIVITIES YOUTH YEC

Tennessee Baptist Youth Evangelism Conference

March 10th & 11th.

WINTERJAM

March 26th the Youth will be traveling to

Knoxville.

For Winterjam 2017.

WISDOM FOR LIFE James Code

12 Blessed is the man that endureth

temptation: for when he is tried, he shall

receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath

promised to them that love him.13 Let no

man say when he is tempted, I am tempted

of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil,

neither tempteth he any man:14 But every

man is tempted, when he is drawn away of

his own lust, and enticed.15 Then when lust

hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin,

when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

James 1:12-15

Don’t forget time changes Before you go to bed on March 11th. DON’T BE LATE FOR CHURCH!

GET INVOLVED MEN’S BREAKFAST

Saturday, March 18th all men and youth boys are invited to

have breakfast together in the fellowship hall at 8AM.

If you would like to help cook be here at 5:30AM.

SAM’S GROUP LUNCHEON Everyone 50+ is invited to SAM’s luncheon Thursday, March,

12th

at 11:30 AM. Bring a dish to share.

BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRY Service is Thursday, March 12

th, 7PM at the Bread of Life

Mission. If you have any questions

see Ray Brewer

WEEKLY HAPPENINGS Adult & Children’s Choir Practice

Every Sunday at 5PM

Prayer Group Every Tuesday at 9AM

Wednesday Night Activities Project 6:23, DU Classes, Youth, RA’s, GA’s,

& Mission Friends 6PM

Church Library Hours Sundays & Wednesdays 5:30PM – 6PM

PRISON MINISTRY Every Monday & Thursday night

and fourth Friday of each month.