Newsletter for April 8, 2026

Join us for family night as we look at
"How We Experience Gods Leading."

Supper is at 6 PM, followed by our study.

On The Menu
BBQ Sandwiches, Slaw,
Chips, Strawberry Cobbler with Ice Cream

Seperate Bible study for children and youth. 

Monday, April 13th | 1:30 PM

You're invited to be part of a wonderful group of ladies! Join us each month for our WMU (Women's Missionary Union) meeting—a time for women of all ages to gather in fellowship, grow in our faith, and focus on missions near and far. Discover how God is working through women just like you and missionaries worldwide.

WMU meets in the Prayer Room

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.

Fun and Fellowship will be delivering the items collected by the WMU class to the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home on Friday, April 24, 2026.

After the delivery, we will enjoy lunch together at Boatright’s Buffet in Alma, GA.

If you would like to join us, please sign up in Sunday School or let Jonathan know you are planning to attend.

 We will be leaving at 8:30 AM.

We would love for you to come be a part of this meaningful and enjoyable day together!

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

We would love to have you.

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.

Reminder: Deacons will have their regular meeting on April 12, following the morning worship service. 

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.

Budget for 2026 . . . . . . . .  $343,528.00
Tithes Needed to Date . . . .  $92,488.34
Received to Date . . . . . . . .  $79,656.92     
Needed for weekly budget . . . $6,606.31
Tithes Received this week . . . $5,779.61


 

Do you ever feel discouraged or even frightened in living the Christian life? So often we look at our weaknesses and think, “I can’t do it.” We look at this sinful world and think, “It is too strong.” We then pull back or try to go low profile.

We don’t have to be frightened or discouraged. God has given us all we need to be able to live for Him in this world. Our Lord made this clear in John 14–15, where He was preparing the disciples just hours before His crucifixion.

What has God given us to enable us to live for Him? He has given us Himself. Our Lord is with us through the Holy Spirit. John 14:18 says, “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.” In verse 20, He says He is in us. In verse 24, He speaks of making His abode with us.

What an amazing truth! God is within the individual believer. We are not on our own. He is with us. He doesn’t just send us; He goes with us.

We also have God’s strengthening. In 14:16, our Lord said, “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever.” The word “Helper” conveys the idea of walking with someone to strengthen and encourage them. The idea in the verse is that, just as the Lord was with the disciples, He is now with us through His Holy Spirit. Child of God, you are not on your own. The Lord is with you.

Through the Spirit, we also have God’s guidance. In 14:26, our Lord said the Spirit “…will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.” That means He will guide us. He will give us the truth, the understanding, and the insight we need. We don’t have to try to bump our way through situations. The Holy Spirit will guide us.

We also have God’s enablement. In John 15:1–6, our Lord said we would bear much fruit if we abided in Him. We don’t have to produce results. God produces the results as we allow Him to live through us. God Himself enables us to accomplish everything He desires.
What a difference this makes in our lives! We can live and serve the Lord in confidence. He provides everything we need.