May, 2016 - NEWSLETTER

(4/3) (4/10) (4/17) (4/24) Sunday School 152 126 127 141 Budget offering $ 47,013.93 Budget requirement (per week—$9,036) $ 36,144.00 YEAR TO DATE Budget requirement 153,612.00 Received for Budget 181,493.43 Over Budget 27,881.43 WEEKLY OFFERING

STAFF Michael Wilkinson - Pastor Peyton Kelly - Minister of Music David Easley - Associate Pastor Cissie Brushaber - Secretary

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Arlington Heights Baptist Church 3819 Arlington Street Pascagoula, MS 39581 www.ahbconline.net Office: 228-769-2789 Email: office@ahbconline.net

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The Herald

Education Fund 80.00 Wednesday Supper 255.00 Annie Armstrong 1,740.00 Church Missions 360.00 Shepherding group 30.00

Youth 1119.00 Uganda 20.00 Building Fund 452.00 Reimburse Convention 220.00 Back Pack Buddies 100.00

Copies .70 Gideon Bibles 125.00 Brotherhood/Gumbo 592.00 Children’s Ministry 28.00 AH Service Team 150.00

The flowers in the auditorium on Sunday, May 1, are in memory of

Ted Brushaber with much love from

Brenda Brushaber & family

The flowers in the auditorium on Sunday, May 22, are in loving memory of our daughter, Alicia Ann Dodgen

with much love from Alice & Hugh Dodgen and family

The flowers in the baptistery on Sunday, May 22, are in memory of

Jeffrey Simpson with much love from Mom & Dad.

Our High School Graduates

Summer Beall La Terika Borden Michael Davis Kendall Eubanks Ty Howell Stormi Kines Zoilo Nunez Andres Sanchez Griffin Sublett Kimmie Younger

Our College Graduates

Mississippi Gulf Coast Jr. College University of South Alabama Summer Bradley & Brittany Moore Callie Thames Associates of Arts in General Studies Bachelor of Arts in History

with a minor in Psychology

Patti Branam Davis Associates of Applied Science in Paralegal Technology

May 15

USHERS: Mike Wixon, Captain

Randy Stockfleth, Clint Avery, Kenny Novak, David Buckley,

Josiah Ory, Joshua Sherman, Randy Mitchell,

Spencer Bailey, A. G. Robinson & Matthew Howell

DEACONS: George Thames (PM), Erich Corley (V)

GREETERS: Teresa & Jewell Dixon, Jeremy Boulware

& Taylor Stockfleth

SOUND & MEDIA: Jessica Wilkinson & Frankie Sherman

CHILDREN’S CHECK-IN: Summer Bradley & Krystal Hinton

NURSERY: Joy Lynn Gable, Captain—990-0721

Shari Ehlers & Beverly Dry —Bed Babies

Michelle Wilkinson & Brenda Wiley—Toddlers

Chris & Jessica Wilkerson —2 & 3 yr. olds

Kayla & Ben Broome —Children’s Church

Donna Holifield & Shirley Moore —Night

May 8

USHERS: Joe Abston, Captain

Joe Odom, John Simpson, Frankie Sherman,

Taylor Stockfleth, J. W. Scott, Jeremy Howell,

David Hobbs, Elliot Smith & Dustin Speights

DEACONS: Mike Wixon (PM), Clint Avery (V)

GREETERS: Brig & Jan Avery and Charles Frye

SOUND & MEDIA: Patti Davis & Joel Rigby

CHILDREN’S CHECK-IN: Andres Sanchez

NURSERY: Lynn Russell, Captain— 217-9225

Carol Corley, Brenda Brushaber & Alice Dodgen —Bed Babies

Mary Lee & Ginger Lee —Toddlers

Jonathan & Melissa Tolbert—2 & 3 yr. olds

Candice Howell & Jon Rutland — Children’s Church

Brittany Moore & Teresa Dixon —Night

May 1

USHERS: Charles Frye, Captain

Jim Underwood, Danny Glass, George Thames,

Harold Walters, Raymond Johnson, Spence Sublett,

Cal Mitchell, Mike Concannon, Colton Sanders & Jewell Dixon

DEACONS: Larry Braswell (V), Jeremy Boulware (PM)

GREETERS: Eddie Moore, Brenda Brushaber & Danny Glass

SOUND & MEDIA: Michelle Gossom & Mike Wixon

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

Kim Wiley & Brittany Moore—Children’s Church

Jan Walters & Robin Sherman —Night

May 22

USHERS: Charles Frye, Captain

Jim Underwood, Danny Glass, George Thames,

Harold Walters, Raymond Johnson, Spence Sublett,

Cal Mitchell, Mike Concannon, Colton Sanders & Jewell Dixon

DEACONS: Frankie Sherman (PM), Buck Townsend (V)

GREETERS: Bob Freeman & Bill Pope

SOUND & MEDIA: Robb Roy & Mike Wixon

CHILDREN’S CHECK-IN: Steven & Donna Holifield

NURSERY: Sharron Alderman, Captain— 327-1023

Carol Ann Godfrey & Sissy Smith—Bed Babies

Kathy Simpson & Beverly Gallaspy —Toddlers

Emily Speights & Kayla Ogle—2 & 3 yr. olds

Janna & Donald Paul—Children’s Church

Brittany Moore & Brandi Avery —Night

May 29

USHERS: Joe Abston, Captain

Joe Odom, John Simpson, Frankie Sherman, Taylor Stockfleth, J. W. Scott, Jeremy Howell, David Hobbs, Elliot Smith &

Dustin Speights

DEACONS: David Buckley (V), A. G. Robinson (PM)

GREETERS: Eddie Moore, Brenda Brushaber & Danny Glass

SOUND & MEDIA: Michelle Gossom & Joel Rigby

CHILDREN’S CHECK-IN: Summer Bradley & Patti Davis

NURSERY: Teresa Carrier, Captain— 623-1722 Kayla Broome & Micah Nelson —Bed Babies

Billy & JoAnn Rowell —Toddlers PAID WORKERS—2 & 3 yr. olds

Summer Bradley & Patti Davis — Children’s Church No PM Services

A message from

OUR PASTOR

For most of us, the monthly Herald is just one of many ways that we communicate with each other and “stay in the loop” about what is going on in the life of the church. I do know, however, that for some of our church family, the Herald is the primary means of staying connected to what is going on at AHBC. For those of you who have not yet been made aware through other means, the Arlington Heights church family is currently facing an important decision. In order to address a few current problems with our facilities (bathroom repair, nursery space, fellowship hall space) and to plan for the future of our growing church, the Facilities Evaluation Committee (which is our “Long Range Planning Committee”), together with a unanimous Church Council (35 leaders of all departments), is recommending that we accept the offer from Calvary Baptist Church to assume ownership of all of their facilities on Market Street at no cost and, in turn, give our facilities, minus the missionary houses, to the Jackson County Baptist Association’s Spanish-speaking church plant, Iglesia Bautista Fuente da Vida, who has also outgrown their current facilities in Orange Grove. I confess that the previous sentence wasn’t one I ever thought I would be typing. The idea sounded strange to every one of us the first time we heard it, but the offer is very real and, after much consideration, the leaders of our church believe that it is the Lord’s open door for our future. I know that reading the Herald is not the ideal setting for hearing news of this importance, but we wanted to get the word out because the two committees will be bringing the recommendation to the church for discussion and a vote on Sunday, May 22, in a special business meeting following the morning worship service. Many in our church have already walked through the facilities on Market Street but I know that many of you have not. On Sunday, May 15, from 3 until 6pm, we will have an “Open House” for people to tour the facilities. At 6pm, we will all worship together for the first time in the sanctuary that, pending the church vote on the 22nd, could become our new home. In the meantime, please feel free to contact the church office or any of the members who have been part of the decision making process. They want to hear from you and make sure all of your questions are answered and that you understand their thinking. The first priority for all of this is the continued, supernatural unity that currently exists among the people of Arlington. Don’t hesitate to call and ask questions big or small. I don’t claim to have any special connection to God or insight into His secret will. I make up my mind about things by praying, looking for evidence of His leadership, seeking council from the people I look up to, and using common sense. All of those things have led me to believe that this is indeed God’s will for our church. We say all of the time that the church isn’t the building, it’s the people. Lord willing, on May 22, we will get a chance to prove it. I’m praying for all of us and the Future of God’s Kingdom.

Pastor Michael

Wednesday nights at 5 pm, reservations required. The cost is $3 for adults and $1 for kids 12 and under.

5/4—Jambalaya 5/11—Chicken Tenders

5/18—Fried Catfish, Coleslaw & Baked Beans 5/25— Frito Chili Cheese Pie

Posted on the bulletin board: Thank you notes from Jan & Harold Walters, Gulf Coast Community

College BSU, Good News Prison Ministry A birth announcement from Jaymie & Meagan Smith

Audrey Becker 509 Lake Ave. Pascagoula, MS 39567 (228) 217-0040 DEACON: Clint Avery Madison Connely 1909 Meadowbrook Pascagoula, MS 39567 (228) 219-0774 DEACON: John Simpson Ava Smith 2703 Ridgewood Ave. Pascagoula, MS 39567 (228) 219-2064 DEACON: A.G. Robinson

Marcia Timmermans 1203 Market St. Apt. # 320 Pascagoula, MS 39567 (228) 355-9228 DEACON: David Buckley Kendall Eubanks Ryleigh Sprague 46 Lakeview Dr. Ocean Springs, MS 39564 (228) 217-3824 (228) 217-4475 DEACON: Buck Townsend

Jennifer Dickens 2411 11th Street Pascagoula, MS 39567 (228) 219-9857 DEACON: Jeremy Boulware Aaron & Chris Smith 3502 Bramblewood Circle Pascagoula, MS 39581 (601) 214-0918 (601) 214-5993 DEACON: Joel Rigby Summer Beall 1719 Pascagoula St. Pascagoula, MS 39567 (228) 218-7845 DEACONS: George Thames

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 fifth 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 (‘15), January, March, and April issues of The Herald.

We serve a God who is three in one. What does that mean exactly? I plan to wrap up this series over the next three months by looking at what scripture says about the three in one God. Let’s start where scripture starts. Is there one God, or more than one God?

The Bible is clear from the very first verse that there is only one God. Genesis 1:1 states, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” There is one God who created and one God who has authority over the universe. There is also one God who calls a people to Himself in Israel and the church. Deuteronomy 6:4 says, “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one.” As God describes Himself to His people through the prophet Isaiah, He says, “I am the LORD, and there is no other, besides me there is no God; I equip you, though you do not know me, that people may know, from the rising of the sun and from the west, that there is none besides me; I am the LORD, and there is no other.” (Is. 45:5-6) Commenting on this passage, Bruce Ware notes, “God wants to go on record that he is able to do his work…only because he alone is the true and living God.” Of course, we don’t need to think only the Old Testament teaches that there is only one God! John 17:3 speaks of God as, “the only true God.” First Corinthians 8:6 says that “for us there is one God.” First Timothy 2:5 tells us “There is one God.” In the early church, even before the doctrine of the Trinity was fully developed, there was general agreement that scripture clearly taught that there is only one God. We don’t apologize for believing this truth. There is one God, and one name under heaven by which men are saved. This does bring up a question though, if there is one God, how can we believe that God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all God? We’ll look at this question next month. David

What Then Should We Sing?

A few weeks ago, David, Ramiro Claros, and I had the privilege of attending Together for the Gospel, a pastor’s conference held in Louisville, KY every other year. Along with the preaching times, there were also breakout sessions held on specific issues and topics in the church. One session I attended was entitled “What Then Should We Sing?” I’m sure you can see why this session caught my eye!

The scripture we looked at was Colossians 3:16-17 which says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Here are some observations from this text. 1) Our singing must be shaped and fashioned by scripture, “Let the word of Christ dwell in your richly.” Hymns and songs are little theology lessons, therefore our songs should be holy and their content should be sacred, “teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom.” 2) Passionless singing is an oxymoron, we sing with emotion, “with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” 3) And ultimately, singing is for the glory of God, “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Did you know, in scripture, there are over 400 direct commands in scripture to sing!? I think God is a fan of singing! Music is a gift from God, to be used to bring glory to His name. What we sing matters; therefore let’s wrap our singing in theology, as we sing the deep, rich truths of God! For His Glory,

Peyton

Worship Choir Rehearsal All adults are welcome! Wednesday’s @7 PM in the sanctuary. Nursery provided.

And the Lord came and stood, calling as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel! And Samuel said, “Speak

for your servant hears.” 1 Samuel 3:10

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.

...Mr. & Mrs. Red Ehlers in the death of Sheri’s mother, Mrs. Ada Mary Butz …

...Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Smith in the death of Meagan’s grandfather, Mr. Sammy McArthur...

...Mr. & Mrs. Mike Wixon, Mr. & Mrs. Jared Becker and Audrey Becker in the death of their father, grandfather & great grandfather,

Mr. Howard Kapp... ...Mr. & Mrs. Bill Pope, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Woods and family

in the death of their uncle, Mr. Herbert Green....

Congratulations to Jaymie & Meagan Smith on the birth of their son, Ty Jamison Smith. He was born on Friday evening, April 1, at 5:43 pm weighing 6 lbs 9 oz and was 19 1/2” long. He is welcomed home by big sister, Amelia Kate Smith.

We are collecting baby food jars for a VBS craft project. A collection box is located in the church foyer for your donations.

Open dates for placing flowers in the auditorium in honor or memory of a loved one are: May 8, 15, June 5, 12, 19 & 26th. If you would like to reserve a date please

contact the church office.

Discipleship Training: Sunday, May 1, at 5 pm in the youth room Beth Moore Bible Study: Tuesday, May 3, at 7 pm at the home of Sharron Alderman. This will be the final night for this study. National Day of Prayer: Thursday, May 5, at noon at the Jackson county courthouse WMU: Thursday, May 5, at 6 pm in the fellowship hall Our Daily Bread: Saturday, May 7, at 10:30 am. If you can help provide a dessert, please contact Teresa Dixon.

Children & Family Canoe trip: Saturday, May 14th—We will meet at the church at 7:30 am and head to the Okatoma Outdoor Post just north of Hattiesburg, MS. We plan to return around 5 pm. The cost is $40 per canoe. Please bring your lunch and any snacks and drinks you will need. Reservations are required. A sign-up sheet is located on the foyer table. If you have any question, please contact Susie Boulware.

Good News Prison Ministry Banquet: Tuesday, May 17, at 6 pm at St. Paul United Methodist Church in the Christian Life Center. Reservations are required. Please contact the church office by the beginning of next week if you would like to attend.

AH Service Team: Saturday, May 21—8 am until noon Deacons Meeting: Has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 22 –7:45 am so as not to interfere with

your Mother’s Day plans. Senior Adult Activities: Day Retreat—Tuesday, May 24, at Hardy St. Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, MS from 12:30—5:30 pm. We will leave the church at 10:30 am and return at 7:30 pm. Game Night—Thursday, May 26, at 6 pm in the church fellowship hall. Dinner will be provided. A sign-up sheet is on the table in the foyer.

K & M

MR. AND MRS. STEPHEN LEE ALDERMAN REQUEST THE HONOUR OF YOUR PRESENCE

AT THE MARRIAGE OF THEIR DAUGHTER

Katelyn Nicole Alderman TO

Michael Bullock Baxter

SON OF MRS. JANINE BULLOCK BAXTER AND THE LATE MR. MICHAEL DALE BAXTER

SATURDAY, THE TWENTY-EIGHT OF MAY

TWO THOUSAND SIXTEEN AT FIVE O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH

3819 ARLINGTON STREET PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI

NURSERY PROVIDED

We are in need of additional nursery workers. If you are

available to help, please contact the church office or

Mrs. Bettie Concannon.

The “Save a Baby” campaign will begin, Sunday, May 8th. Baby bottles will be available on the table in the foyer. Fill the bottle with change or a check and return it to the church office or place it on the table in the foyer by Father’s Day, June 19. All funds from the campaign go to support the pregnancy care ministry, PROMISS, located in Gautier and Lucedale. Your donation helps save lives by ministering to those unprepared for pregnancy.

Sounds by the Sea Sunday, May 29, 2016

6:30 pm at the Pascagoula Beach Park

AHBC will not have evening services so that you might join in this community activity.

Sunday, May 29, 7:45 am in the Fellowship hall

Adult IV & V Sunday School

Cookout Fellowship

Friday, May 20—6:30 pm at the home of

John & Kay Jones (1008 Eastwood, Pascagoula)

If childcare is needed, please contact the church office.

A nursery will be provided at the church.

Market Street Location

Schedule of Events

Sunday, May 15—on location

Open House from 3:00-5:45 pm

Evening Worship—6:00

Sunday, May 22—AHBC

Special Called Business Meeting

following morning worship

Mission Fundraisers Chick-Fil-A Sale

Thursday, May 19 You may choose between a Chicken

Sandwich or 8 piece nuggets meal. The cost is $7 and the meal come with chips and a dessert. Orders must be prepaid

and into the office by Wednesday, May 11th. We will deliver to businesses, but individuals will need to pick up their

meal at the church fellowship hall. If you would like an order form, please contact

the church office.

Vegetable Sale Order forms will be available by

Wednesday, May 4. Orders will be due on, Friday, May 27, and must be prepaid

at the time you order. The vegetables will be delivered Saturday morning,

June 11 at 9 am.

Observance of the Lord’s Supper Sunday, May 29th, during the morning worship service