Newsletter for March 25, 2026

Join us for our final night of Small Town Truths, as we explore timeless biblical principles through the simple life and values of a small town.

From integrity and forgiveness to patience, humility, and faith, we’ll discover how everyday moments can point us to lasting truth.

Supper is at 6 PM, followed by our study.

On The Menu
Smothered Chicken, Rice Pilaf,
Mixed Vegetables, Cake 

Next Gen: Mission Egg

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us for a fun and interactive Easter event! Hunt for eggs, complete challenges, earn points, and compete to win. It’s going to be an exciting night filled with energy, laughter, and a powerful reminder of what Easter is all about.
Don’t miss it—are you ready for the mission?
Our WMU is collecting items for the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home in Baxley in honor of Ms. Pat Rainey. We will deliver these items during our Fun and Fellowship trip on April 24, 2026.
If you would like to contribute, please place your items on the round table in the fellowship hall or in the prayer room.

Items Needed: 13 Gallon Tie Trash Bags, Paper Towels, Liquid Laundry Detergent, Dawn Dish Soup, Canned Chicken, and Cream of Chicken Soup.
We are truly blessed to have children attending on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings! As our group continues to grow, there are times when it would be helpful to divide the ages a bit more so we can better meet their needs and help each child grow.

We are looking for a few people who would be willing to help with 1st–5th grade by doing occasional pull-outs during Sunday School or assisting for part of the time on Wednesday nights. This would not be an every-week commitment—just having a few people available when needed would make a huge difference.

If you have a heart for children or feel God may be leading you to serve in this way, please get with Jonathan or Saskia.

Investing in the next generation is one of the most meaningful ways we can serve. A need like this is often how God gives us an opportunity to step in and make a difference.

Mark your calendar!
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Wednesday, April 29, 2026

We would love to have you.

A Big Thank You

We just want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to everyone who has helped redo the flower beds around the church!

Your hard work, time, and willingness to serve have made such a difference. The church flower beds look beautiful, and it’s a reflection of the love and care you have for our church.

We are so grateful to everyone who gave their time and energy to make this possible.

Don Meyer, Nel Meyer, Pastor David Smith, Thomas Brown, Tom Larocca, Allen Whitehead, David Flake, Rachel Flake, John from Hawaii, Sami Mastrario, Carl Hobbs, and John DeSimone.

Mid-Week Devotion

Don’t miss Brother David’s Mid-Week Devotions.
New messages are posted every Wednesday on our media page—take a midweek moment to be encouraged and refreshed in God’s Word.

Giving as of March 24, 2026

Budget for 2026 . . . . . . . .  $343,528.00
Tithes Needed to Date . . . .  $79,275.72
Received to Date . . . . . . . .  $68,084.04    
Needed for weekly budget . . . $6,606.31
Tithes Received this week . . . $3,419.25
 

From Our Pastor

This Sunday is Palm Sunday. It is the day we remember our Lord riding into Jerusalem for His final week of ministry on this earth. Matthew 21:7–9 says, “…(they) brought the donkey … laid their coats … and He sat upon them … the crowd … were cutting branches from the trees … shouting, ‘Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest!’”

What an amazing and exciting event! But why is it significant? How does it impact us?
Think about what John was inspired to write in 1 John 4:9–10: “By this, the love of God was manifested in us, that God sent His only begotten Son into the world so that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”

These verses tell us that the Lord Jesus went to Jerusalem because of His and the Father’s love for us. In spite of our sins and sinfulness, God loves us. Christ rode into Jerusalem because of His love for us.

John also tells us the ultimate purpose of the Lord Jesus riding into Jerusalem: He was to be the propitiation for our sins. Propitiation means the satisfaction of divine wrath. We sinners (every one of us) are under God’s condemnation and facing eternal judgment. The Lord Jesus Christ rode into Jerusalem so that all of God’s judgment and wrath would be poured out upon Him. He took the judgment we deserve.

These verses also tell us the result of the Lord entering Jerusalem to be the propitiation for our sins. Verse 9 says, “…so that we might live through Him.” Jesus became our propitiation to give us spiritual life. Through Him, we are born again into real life and a relationship with God. It also means we will spend eternity with our Lord in the home He has prepared for His children. He entered Jerusalem to give us life.

What a wonderful Lord we have! As we remember the elements of His entrance into Jerusalem, may we remember He entered to die in our place to give us life. May our hearts be filled with love and adoration


Serving Others

Sunday, March 29

Deacon of the Week: Carl Hobbs

Deacon Greeters
Front Door: Carl Hobbs
Organ Greeter: David Flake
Piano Greeter: Tom LaRocca

Sound: Daniel West
Video: Julie West

Nursery Workers: Sandra Harris & Wendy Shirah

Sunday, April 5

Deacon of the Week:
Allen Whitehead

Deacon Greeters
Front Door: Allen Whitehead
Organ Greeter: Daniel West
Piano Greeter: W. Greg Brown

Sound: Chris McCard
Video: Julie West

Nursery Workers Sue Mastrario & Jane Smith













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