Newsletter for April 1, 2026

Join us for family night as Bro David prepares us to celebrate the Easter season.
Supper is at 6 PM, followed by our study.
On The Menu
Chicken Strips, Macaroni and Cheese,
Garden Peas, Rolls, Ice Cream, and Cookies
Supper is at 6 PM, followed by our study.
On The Menu
Chicken Strips, Macaroni and Cheese,
Garden Peas, Rolls, Ice Cream, and Cookies

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?
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
We would love to have you.
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.
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 31, 2026
Budget for 2026 . . . . . . . . $343,528.00
Tithes Needed to Date . . . . $85,882.03
Received to Date . . . . . . . . $73,741.06
Needed for weekly budget . . . $6,606.31
Tithes Received this week . . . $5,657.02
Tithes Needed to Date . . . . $85,882.03
Received to Date . . . . . . . . $73,741.06
Needed for weekly budget . . . $6,606.31
Tithes Received this week . . . $5,657.02
From Our Family and Music Minister
Growing up, my dad wasn’t much into sports. I don’t remember him ever sitting down to watch a game on TV. But for some reason, when we were kids, we went to all of Tiftarea’s home football games. At the time, I didn’t realize how big a deal it was, but Tiftarea had made it to the state championship.
Like most kids, I spent the majority of my time behind the stands playing with friends, only coming up front when I needed money for the concession stand. As the game was coming to a close, Tiftarea was behind, and it looked like we were going to lose. It was such a sure thing that my dad came to get me, and we started walking back to the car early to beat the traffic.
But then something unexpected happened.
As we were leaving, my dad, along with many others who had already started walking out, suddenly turned around and headed back toward the stadium. In just the last few minutes of the game, everything changed. While we were behind the stands, the team had gone from losing to winning. That night, Tiftarea won the state championship. Many fans almost missed the win because they thought the game was already over; they had given up.
As we reflect on Easter, it’s hard not to see a similar moment in the story of Jesus.
After His crucifixion, it seemed like everything was lost. The women were preparing spices to anoint His body. The disciples were scattered, afraid, and hiding behind locked doors. Peter, who had once boldly followed Jesus, had denied Him and was left wrestling with guilt.
Rome believed it had silenced another potential uprising. The Jewish leaders felt they had secured their position and removed the one they saw as a threat. From every human perspective, the story was over.
But God was not finished.
Three days later, everything changed.
The tomb was empty. Jesus had risen just as He said He would. What looked like defeat was actually victory. What seemed like the end was only the beginning. Sorrow was turned into joy, fear into boldness, and despair into unshakable hope.
Those same disciples who had hidden in fear would soon stand and proclaim the risen Christ with courage. The women who came in mourning became the first witnesses of the resurrection. And the message that seemed to be silenced began to spread to the ends of the earth.
How often do we do the same?
We walk away too early. We assume God is finished. We believe the situation is too far gone.
But Easter reminds us that God is still at work, even when it looks like all hope is lost.
The story isn’t over.
Victory may be closer than we think.
Like most kids, I spent the majority of my time behind the stands playing with friends, only coming up front when I needed money for the concession stand. As the game was coming to a close, Tiftarea was behind, and it looked like we were going to lose. It was such a sure thing that my dad came to get me, and we started walking back to the car early to beat the traffic.
But then something unexpected happened.
As we were leaving, my dad, along with many others who had already started walking out, suddenly turned around and headed back toward the stadium. In just the last few minutes of the game, everything changed. While we were behind the stands, the team had gone from losing to winning. That night, Tiftarea won the state championship. Many fans almost missed the win because they thought the game was already over; they had given up.
As we reflect on Easter, it’s hard not to see a similar moment in the story of Jesus.
After His crucifixion, it seemed like everything was lost. The women were preparing spices to anoint His body. The disciples were scattered, afraid, and hiding behind locked doors. Peter, who had once boldly followed Jesus, had denied Him and was left wrestling with guilt.
Rome believed it had silenced another potential uprising. The Jewish leaders felt they had secured their position and removed the one they saw as a threat. From every human perspective, the story was over.
But God was not finished.
Three days later, everything changed.
The tomb was empty. Jesus had risen just as He said He would. What looked like defeat was actually victory. What seemed like the end was only the beginning. Sorrow was turned into joy, fear into boldness, and despair into unshakable hope.
Those same disciples who had hidden in fear would soon stand and proclaim the risen Christ with courage. The women who came in mourning became the first witnesses of the resurrection. And the message that seemed to be silenced began to spread to the ends of the earth.
How often do we do the same?
We walk away too early. We assume God is finished. We believe the situation is too far gone.
But Easter reminds us that God is still at work, even when it looks like all hope is lost.
The story isn’t over.
Victory may be closer than we think.
Serving Others
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
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
Sunday, April 12
Deacon of the Week: John DeSimone
Deacon Greeters
Front Door: John DeSimone
Organ Greeter: Tom LaRocca
Piano Greeter: David Flake
Sound: Carl Hobbs
Video: Sue Mastrario
Nursery Workers: Eilene Perry & Saskia Perry
Deacon Greeters
Front Door: John DeSimone
Organ Greeter: Tom LaRocca
Piano Greeter: David Flake
Sound: Carl Hobbs
Video: Sue Mastrario
Nursery Workers: Eilene Perry & Saskia Perry
Posted in 2026 Newsletter

