July Good Tidings Financial Statement Correction: The Net Ministry Budget amount for May was positive, $9,809.18.

A Word from the Interim Youth Pastor...“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge himand he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Many � mes in our lives, things happen that we don’t understand. I don’t think it would be a stretch to say the last fi ve months have been some of these � mes, in not only the life of our na� on, state, county, and church, but in our individual lives as well. If you're like me, you are beginning to get � red and weary of the “New Normal” we are living in. Proverbs 3:5-6 speaks to three things one should do when faced with life situa� ons we don’t understand or have control over. First, trust in the Lord. Many � mes, this is easily said, but not easily done. What does the word trust mean? According to Merriam-Webster Dic� onary, trust means assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something. God is someone who we can rely on - His character, ability, strength, and truth. We can always be assured of God’s love, compas-sion, sovereignty, holiness, forgiveness, and faithfulness. In an ever-changing world, God remains the same. We can be assured of God’s ability to get us through the parts of life for which we have no control. We know God has the strength to hold us up with His mighty right hand. God is truth. Second, lean not on your own understanding. God's ways are incomprehen-sible, but He is trustworthy. If you are like me, you try to fi gure things out. I have a desire to know what and why in life situa� ons. Unfortunately, life does not happen this way. Is it OK not to understand; but know who is in control. And fi nally, God will make our paths straight. This means more than guid-ance; it means that God will walk along the path of life with us. God has promised to never leave US or forsake us.

Trust God, lean on God, and let God make your path straight.Expec� ng Great Things,

Dus� n Biggers

Youth Ministry News

We have postponed our August lock-in, but we will gather for an evening of service to "Bless Others" by packing goodie bags for Cornelia Elementary teachers from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.August 12, in the Banquet Room.

We will have Connection Point Youth Worship 8/9, 8/16 (After Move-Up Sun-day), 8/23 and 8/30 at 11:00 a.m. in the Youth Room. Join Us!

MemorialsBudget: Fulton Denny, Chester King, Susie Underwood, Larry WarrenMissions: Marlor Barron, Tom Carter, W.D. (Bill) Simmons

Honoraria: Budget: Shirley Burton Missions: Pat Simmons

I am wonderfully made in God’s image! Do you ever think about yourself like that - that you are wonderfully made in God’s image? We tend to forget about all of the wonder that went into making us as we become grown - ups. Time has a way of dulling our shine. It’s part of the reason why people have to prod us to ‘say cheese’ when they take our picture. I think if we really believed that we are wonder-fully made in God’s image, no one would ever have to tell us to smile when they pulled out a camera. We would be smil-ing from ear-to-ear as we lived in the wonder that God made me! That is what we want for preschoolers. We want them to smile with confi dence, because they know they are made by God. When we look outside and see the beautiful world around us, we’re reminded that God is SO great, powerful, and creative. From the birds fl ying high in the sky to the planets orbiting the sun to animals scampering around the earth, each one points to God’s indescribable creativity. Jesus used creativity in how He told parables, performed miracles, and helped His followers understand more about what it means to be part of God’s Kingdom. On top of

that, we’re created in God’s image. We can solve problems, create art and music, design skyscrapers high into the sky. When we create, we refl ect the image of God to the world around us.

Our August theme is:Creativity

Imagining what you could do, because you’re made in

God’s image

Please pray for the staff of Cornelia Elementary, our community partner school, and reach out with words of encouragement throughout the school year. Our church will provide fi rst-day-of-school treats for the teachers. You can fi nd a list of staff and their e-mail addresses at cornelia.habershamschools.com.

Text or Call Mrs. Carrie

770-617-7589 fbccorneliachildren@gmail.com

Follow us on Facebook: @wkchildrensministryOn Instagram: @� ccorneliachildrenOn Youtube: FBC Cornelia Children

MINISTRY BUDGET FINANCIAL STATEMENTJune, 2020

Receipts: .................. $44,046.00 YTD: ....$206,728.46Expenses: ................ $33,305.78 YTD: ....$216,956.67Net: ......................... $10,740.22 YTD: .....($10,228.21)Average Worship A� endance: 80

UNIFIED MISSION FUNDJune, 2020

Beginning Balance: ..$14,572.42 YTD: .......$8,972.35Receipts: .................... $5,024.15 YTD: ......$25,189.90Investments: ............($2,392.00) YTD: .....($16,957.68)Ending Balance: .......$17,204.57 YTD: ......$17,204.57

Benevolence Fund June, 2020Shared: $2,000.00 Clients: 1

From the Pastor Search Committee: "Please continue to pray for us as we prayerfully examine resumes. We are meeting regularly and are blessed to be receiving valuable insight from leaders in the Baptist community, including Dr. Jimmy Lewis."

Deacon Nomination forms have been mailed out for the 2020-2023 term. Please consider nominating

a worthy individual and return the form by Monday, August 10.

Plans are underway to restart Sunday School in September. Wednesday night activities, including Wednesday night Bible study, will also resume in September.

Staff note: Josh Denton, Children's Ministry Intern, has taken on ad-ditional duties. Josh will be cleaning the church as he completes his college education. Classical Conversations homeschooling group and ESL classes will restart in August on the FBC campus with additional COVID-19 protocols in place. Advance voting will be held in the gym Monday-Friday, Aug. 3-7, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. General primary election voting, Tuesday, Aug. 11, gym.

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MINISTRY STAFFJimmy Lewis, Interim Pastor

Randy LeBlanc, Minister of Worship & Music

Interim AdministratorCarrie Tro� er,

Minister of ChildrenDus� n Biggers,

Interim Youth MinisterJosh Denton,

Children's Ministry InternMary Turner, PianistMinistry Assistants

Sheila Thomason, FinanceCarol Hasty, Church Secretary

Becky Hughes, Communica� ons Offi ce (706) 778-4412

PO Box 96 / 325 Oak St., Cornelia, Georgiacornelia� c@gmail.com

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DEAC⎈N OF THE WEEK

JAMES BURRELL - AUG. 2

DONALD CROWE - AUG. 9

KATHY CROWE - AUG. 16

WES DODD - AUG. 23 STEVE DORAN - AUG. 30

Dear FBC Family, Thank-you so much for all the prayers, calls, cards and e-mails of concern during Jerry's fall and surgery. He is doing well and re-covering nicely. We hope to return to "in-person" worship soon. But, until then, we are blessed with the "on-line" services. Sincerely, Joanne & Jerry Brown

Dear Church Family, We are deeply grateful for all the prayers, phone calls, and food received after Herman's accident and the following surgeries. We appreciate each and every one and are so blessed to belong to such a loving and caring church. Sincerely, Herman & Linda Benfield

Coming Soon...Notes...

Dear Church Family, Thank-you for the outpouring of love and compassion you have shown me in the death of my son, Mike. All the cards, visits and phone calls meant so much. Thank-you again,Eldon Fredericks

Back to School Jam set for Sunday, August 16 From the Minister of Children, Carrie Trotter... When school released on March 12, we had no idea that it would be the end of our school year. The 2019-2020 school year is certainly one that I, as a teacher, will always remember - and not in a good way. At press time, the news that we are returning to in-person school on August 21 in Habersham County is fi lled with joy and anticipation, but also questions and concerns. As we pre-pare ourselves for this school year, let’s begin with a celebration of friendship and hope at our Back to School Jam at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, August 16, in the Fellowship Hall. This event is for ALL children and youth and their families. This is a great opportunity to invite a friend too! We will have individually wrapped breakfast options including cereal, danishes, and fruit. We will spread out around the fellowship hall, each family sitting at a table; social distancing as much as possible. There will be activities, games, and a skit. The theme of Promotion Sunday this year is “Move UP” - with decorations inspired by the hope-fi lled Disney fi lm, “Up”.

Our biblical focus will be friend-ship and we will look at the story of David and Jonathan in 1 Samuel 20. As our students head back to school we want our children and youth to know that we use our words and actions to show others that we care - that is what friendship is all about. After our time together in the fel-lowship hall, we will move to the worship service where we will recog-nize the children and youth moving up to a new department. We will also have a special backpack blessing, so we are asking all teachers and students to bring their backpacks to the worship service.See Back to School Bash on back...

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2

11:00 AM- First Sunday Family Worship Children will begin worship in sanctuary, then move downstairs for children's worship time. Nursery opens at 10:45 AM

TUESDAY, AUGUST 47:00 AM - Men's Prayer Breakfast -Stew & Que8:00 AM - Tuesday Crew

SUNDAY, AUGUST 911:00 AM - WorshipChildren will begin worship in sanctuary, then move downstairs for children's worship time. Nursery opens at 10:45 AM11:00 AM - Connec� on Point - Youth4:00 PM - Deacon’s Mee� ng/FH

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11General Primary Runoff - Gym 7:00 AM - Men's Prayer Breakfast -Stew & Que 8:00 AM - Tuesday Crew

SUNDAY, AUGUST 169:45 AM - Back to School Jam - Fellowship Hall11:00 AM - Worship/Blessing of Backpacks 11:00 AM - Connec� on Point - Youth

MONDAY, AUGUST 177:00 PM - Book Club, Playground Class

TUESDAY, AUGUST 187:00 AM - Men's Prayer Breakfast - Stew & Que8:00 AM - Tuesday Crew

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2311:00 AM - WorshipChildren will begin worship in sanctuary, then move downstairs for children's worship time. Nursery opens at 10:45 AM11:00 AM - Connec� on Point - YouthNoon - Church Conference immediately following Worship Service in Sanctuary.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 257:00 AM - Men's Prayer Breakfast - Stew & Que8:00 AM - Tuesday Crew

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3011:00 AM - WorshipChildren will begin worship in sanctuary, then move downstairs for children's worship time. Nursery opens at 10:45 AM11:00 AM - Connec� on Point - Youth

2ndPATROL Jimbo StapletonUSHERS Phil McClainRick BarronWade HastyDalton SirmansBill Tanneberger Dennis TedderEd Vaughn

9thPATROL Jarvis McFarlinUSHERSGrant BentleyBill ChandlerSteve Doran Chester Skelton Larry Whi� ield

16thPATROL Grant BentleyUSHERS Jarvis McFarlinHerman Benfi eldDonald CroweWes DoddJack IrvinDrew Irvin

23rdPATROL Wade Hasty

USHERSJason HughesJack McMullanRichard McMullanMark ReedCaleb SoutherJimbo Stapleton

AUGUST SERVICE REMINDERS

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Back to School continued... There are many teachers in our congregation and we appreciate all of the support and encourage-ment as we face this diffi cult school year. With the loss of time together at the end of last school year, and the unknowns of the future - we covet your prayers. Continue to pray for our school board members, school leaders, and staff . Let’s remain hopeful. Like the Scripture says on this year’s backpack tags, “The Lord Himself goes before you, He will be with you” (Deut. 31:8).

30th PATROL Wade HastyUSHERS David BrayBen BrooksWayneWorsham

325 Oak Street, (706) 778-4412 Newsletter Volume 39, #8 August 2020Good Tidings