August Calendar

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"Bro. Calvin's Comments"

Out of my comfort zone. That's how I feel from late Tuesday, July 8^th until late Sunday, July 13^th. After receiving a call stating that LBC Disaster Relief Chaplains are being activated, I became really busy. I'm making calls, I'm receiving calls. I'm making a packing list. I'm coordinating meeting the other chaplains, determining a route to Wapello, Iowa, making sure that someone is preaching and teaching while I'm gone, and taking care of family matters. All during this time I keep thinking, "why am I the guy being called?" And I'm dealing with the uncertainty of ministry that I don't feel fully prepared for. I feel the weight of responsibility.

Making my packing list, checking it five times, I'm now ready to go. I forget all the pressure as I watch a beautiful summer sunrise. In Ruston, I pick up one of our chaplain team. While between Little Rock and Memphis, I contact our fourth team member and figure out where we'll meet in Memphis. After leaving the house at 5:15 a.m., we finally arrive in Wapello, Iowa at 11:30 p.m. Our fourth team member and his church member who's with him arrive at 1:30 a.m., two hours after getting turned around in the corn fields of western Illinois.

The team gets up about 7 a.m., eats breakfast and heads to Oakville with Howard, a chaplain from Ohio. By Friday afternoon, we have a plan and we're putting it into action. But I still feel out of my comfort zone. Four rookie chaplains, tired from our 19 hour trip, and I feel unsure of myself. Yet we're out there, involved and engaged in the Lord's work-listening, praying, laughing, crying, handing out cold water, ice, and snacks. Back at the church where we're staying, we're building relationships and encouraging tired disaster relief teams.

But something happens on Sunday, July 13^th. After 8:30 p.m. I moved into a secure, peaceful zone (not a comfort zone). I move out of a performance and perception mind set to a presence mind set. I'm listening for the Lord to lead me in this ministry, I'm desiring to be where He wants me to be, to say what he wants me to say, to be continually in His presence while I'm in the presence of Oakville and Wapello citizens and SBC Disaster Relief Crews. From Sunday night on, I have more personal interaction with citizens and crews, confident that I am who God wants me to be, where God wants me to be, equipped to do what God wants to do, and absolutely confident that God would guide me and supply me for everything I am to do (Proverbs 3:5-12, Phil. 4:12-13, 19-20).

You may not be in your comfort zone right now. Instead of worrying about your performance or how you're perceived, place yourself in God's presence. Listen for His voice through Scripture and Spirit. Walk in the light of the Lord. Join the Lord in His work. You see, when you're out of your comfort zone, you're in a place where you can overcome by faith. Look up to the Lord for your help and strength (Psalm 121:1-2)

Bro. Calvin

Our new Sunday School year begins in September! To help us get focused on His work we will be having a special All Sunday School Leadership Kick-Off Training Camp Wednesdays, August 20 and 27, at 6:15 p.m. We will be looking at The Discover Triad: Three Facets of a Dynamic Sunday School Class! All people who are interested in seeing our Sunday School grow are invited to attend. All Sunday School Teachers and Directors are expected to attend! Lets work together "to make our Sunday School an effective ministry!"

CONNECTIONS '08 Sunday School Leader Training will be held at Broadmoor Baptist Church in Shreveport on August 23, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This is normally a great conference that motivates and guides us in how to be better Bible study leaders with breakout sessions for Preschool, Children, Student, and Adult Leaders. Look for more details as available.

"Summer Son Shine Kids" will present their music of praise and worship on Sunday evening, August 10. Come join us as we celebrate summer by singing praises to God. - NOTE: There will be no children's activities on Wednesdays, August 13, 20, & 27. Our regular fall schedule will resume September 3 with Missions and Music!

Continue to pray for the Nominating Committee as they continue to work seeking leaders for the Lord's work in our church. Pray about your place of service!

Invite someone today to Sunday School and Worship!
I'll See You Sunday! MAX

Men's Prayer Breakfast

Sunday, August 3
7:30 a.m.

All men are invited!

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Taste of
North Acres!

Sunday, August 3^rd

after morning worship

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Prayer Walk for Schools

August 4 - 8

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Garage and Bake Sale

Saturday, August 2

7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

(Set-up starts at 2:00 on Friday, Aug. 1^st
in Fellowship Hall.)

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Listen-Up Workshop

Friday, August 8^th at 5:30 p.m.

How do we strengthen families, friendships, and faith communities? One way is to learn to listen. Good listening skills are vital in every area of life.

We will study ten principles of effective listening and five listening skills. (You must register by Aug. 3)

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Children's Swim Party

Pre-K - 6^th Grade

August 9^th 4-6 p.m.

at Latrice Francis' home

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Financial Peace University

Preview: August 7^th @ 6:30 p.m.

Classes start: August 28^th @ 6:30 p.m.

(Deadline to register is August 11)

Call Cindy Edwards for more details

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"Memorials"

Given in memory of DONNIE HEFLIN
by: Irene Tomlinson
Steve Warwick
M/M John McCann
M/M Shelby Edwards
M/M Jimmy Heflin
M/M Robert White
M/M A.D. Lowe
M/M Bill Young
M/M Bob Igo
M/M Ronald Bryan
Bea Botzong

Given in memory of OTHA VIRGINIA STILES
by: Irene Tomlinson

Given in memory of NELDA IVY
by: M/M Shelby Edwards

Given in memory of KENNETH & SALLY BECK
by: Tonie Savage

Given in memory of RONNIE SHULER
by: M/M Bob Igo

Given in memory of MRS. CHARLES LINGAR
by: M/M Ronald Bryan

Given in memory of RAYMOND "ANDY" and CHARLES RAY BOTZONG
by:Bea Botzong

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