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IMPORTANT DATES ➢ 3 Clothes Closet ➢ 4 Independence Day (Office Closed) ➢ 5 Office Closed
➢ 8 COR3 Youth Beach Day ➢ 13 GMM Prayer Mtg ➢ 15-19 COR3 Youth @ Centrifuge ➢ 20 Clothes Closet
➢ 21 Qtly Business Mtg & Revitalization Discussion ➢ 27 GMM Prayer Mtg ➢ 29 Family Ministry Tides Game
Newington Baptist Church Volume 4, Issue 7 July 2019
PASTOR MIKE’S MEMO Focus: What are you Thinking? Give Praise! As I write this column we are near the end of Vacation Bible School. Praise God for the average of 120 children we have had each day. I have on my right wrist a bracelet that says, “Living for His Glory.” We gave them to all the children and leaders to encourage and remind them to look and see how God is at work around them. The testimonies tell us that some are looking to see God in the kindness of others, in the beauty of creation, in the love of parents, in a delightful surprise that came their way, and in the truth of God’s Word, that reminds them that God is good, even when our circumstances in the moment do not appear to be so good. Circumstances have a way of stealing our joy, removing the smile from our face, and taking praise for God out of our hearts. You are not the first person to feel this way. Paul wrote the book of Philippians to a people of great heritage and reputation, but were down in the mouth (frowning), about his imprisonment. They were also dealing with their own situation. It even says it led to some bickering and disagreement with each other. “I can’t imagine.” When children get under your skin, and I love them, but they can. When another adult is critical, or things are not going your way, we can lose sight of the goodness of God and his gracious provision in our lives. When we begin comparing and coveting we can become bitter and angry. When we see changes and trends going opposite of what you had hoped, it can make you sad. Feelings are okay. God gave them to us. But, even our feelings are a gift that remind us to look back to Him and to give praise. You may say, that is easier said than done. And you are right! It was for the Philippians too. So Paul, ever the encourager, told them to trust God with their worries. Then, he gave them a “pep talk” reminder to give God praise. This was not just a positive thinking crash course. It was to draw their attention back from their perspective on circumstances to God. In case they could not think of anything, he said to think on these things: Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy—dwell on these things. Philippians 4:8 This will be a word study sermon series that hopefully encourages a Summer of Praise. July 7 July 14
Think on whatever is True Think on whatever is Honorable
July 21
Think on whatever is Just
July 28
Think on whatever is Pure
Aug. 4
Think on whatever is Lovely
Aug. 11
Think on whatever is Commendable
Aug. 18
Think on whatever is Morally Excellent
Aug. 25
Think on whatever is Praiseworthy
Joyful in Christ, Pastor Mike Gray
Spotlight on…The Properties Team
We’re so grateful for the beautiful building and grounds God has given Newington. We’re also thankful for the team of people who keep that property up, running, and beautiful. Our properties team often works behind the scenes, but we can see the evidence of all they do---hanging signs, fixing leaks, mulching the flower beds, and handling large repairs like for our roof and A/C units. They can always use more team members. Maybe you’re handy with tools or maybe you’re great at keeping the grounds clean or maybe you’re just servant-hearted and love to be helpful. Please let us know if you can help our Properties Team!
Connections Class
July
July 14 & 21 9:00 AM
OCC Newington great step Newington and how to family.
Idea
Toys Gloucester Women’s Ministry Meet the women of Gloucester to pray at the Hutchinson House on July 20th @ 8:00 am
Members Connection Class is a for learning about the history of Baptist Church, what we believe, become a member of the Newington
Gloucester Men’s Ministry (GMM) Meet the GMM to pray in the Courthouse Circle, July 13 & 27 @ 7:30 am
ROAR VBS I’m writing this thank you message on the Friday before VBS begins. So far, we have over 100 kids registered and ready to come to VBS starting Monday morning. We’re super excited about what God is already doing with our VBS and so grateful that He answered our prayers for many volunteers and many children to attend. All week long, we’ll remind the kids that God is Good--even when life is scary, sad, or full of change, His Goodness remains the same. Thank you, Newington, for your prayers for VBS. Thank you for working together as a church to share the Good News about Jesus with more than 100 children in one week this summer. ~heather king~
Whole church mission project for June & July is : Back to School for Gloucester County Social Services
School supplies and backpacks are needed.
"Backpack Sunday" is July 21
Let’s fill the tub located under the bulletin board in the hall!
When: July 8th, 2019 Where: Yorktown Beach Times: 10:00am to 2:00pm WHO: Parents, Youth, and Adult Chaperones Needs: We need more parents and\or Chaperones in order to be within compliance.
Phone: 804-693-2349 E-mail:
[email protected]
Newington Baptist Church
A place to find NEW life in Christ ...
Sun
7 9:00am Sunday School 10:15am Morning Worship w/Lord’s Supper
14 9:00am Sunday School 10:15am Morning Worship
21 Quarterly Business Meeting and Revitalization Discussion 9:00am Sunday School 10:15am Morning Worship
28 9:00am Sunday School 10:15am Morning Worship
Mon 1
8 COR3 Youth Beach Day 7:00pm MTBA Prayer Gathering @ Bruington Baptistt
3 10:00am Clothes Closet 6:30pm COR3 Youth 6:30pm Choir
4 Independence Day (Office Closed)
Thu
12 9:00am Christian Fellowship at Starbucks
5 (Office Closed) 9:00am Christian Fellowship at Starbucks
Fri
20 8:00am Gloucester Women’s Prayer Mtg @ Hutchinson House 10:00am Clothes Closet
13 7:30am GMM Prayer Mtg @ Courthouse Circle
6
Sat
July 2019 10 6:00pm Prayer Meeting 6:30pm COR3 Youth 6:30pm Choir
11 8:30am Senior Men’s Prayer Mtg 6:00pm Church Leadership Action Team Meeting 6:30pm Horrell Community Group 7:00pm Deacon’s Meeting
19 Youth @ Centrifuge 9:00am Christian Fellowship at Starbucks
23 6:00pm Worship Planning
30 6:00pm Worship Planning
Wed
2 6:00pm Worship Planning
17 Youth @ Centrifuge 6:00pm Prayer Meeting 6:30pm Choir
18 Youth @ Centrifuge 8:30am Senior Men’s Prayer Mtg 6:30pm Horrell Community Group 6:30pm Board of Director’s Mtg
27 7:30am GMM Prayer Mtg @ Courthouse Circle
Tue
9 6:00pm Worship Planning
24 6:00pm Prayer Meeting 6:30 COR3 & MTBA Youth Joint Meeting
25 26 8:30am Senior Men’s MTBA to Water Country Prayer Mtg 9:00am Christian Fellowship at 6:00pm MTBA Youth Bible Study Starbucks @ NBC 6:30pm Horrell Community Group
15 16 Youth @ Centrifuge Youth @ Centrifuge 6:30 pm WMU Lighthouse Ladies 6:00pm Worship Planning
23
29 Family Ministry Tides Game
31 6:00pm Prayer Meeting 6:30pm COR3 Youth 6:30pm Choir
