MT. HARMONY BAPTIST LEADERSHIP TEAM

Dr. Randal Whitten .............................................................................................. Senior Pastor

Barry Bryant ..........................................................................Associate Pastor Music Ministry

Noelle Porter ................................................................. Director of WEE Education Program

LOVE GOD, LOVE OTHERS, SERVE THE COMMUNITY, REACH THE WORLD

“The Connector” May 2018

The Worship Center will be open for prayer

from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Please enter through the door beside the church office.

Just a Thought

This morning I was reminded of some wise counsel and wanted to share it with you. “LOOK TO ME AS YOUR JOYFUL FOCUS. You were made for Joy and I am the boundless, overflowing Source of delight in your life.

I never run out of anything because I am infinite. If you draw too much from other pleasures, they will eventually let you down. The nature of addiction is that you need more and more of a substance to get the same effect as before. This is a self -destructive trap. However, the more you make Me your FOCUS, the less dependent you are on other things. You can still enjoy the good gifts I provide, but you don’t need to grasp onto them, trying to milk every possible bit of pleasure from them.

Learn to fix your gaze on Me even as the world parades before you. Whisper My Name in remembrance that I am near, and tell Me about what troubles you. Thank Me for the things you enjoy – loved ones, shelter, food, sunlight, starlight, and especially My glorious Presence. Seek MY Face and MY will; look to Me and My strength.” (Jesus Always, Sarah Young) Those are really good words of counsel for all of us. As we… His people… “who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” Remember to pray!

Pray for God’s Wisdom and Direction as we move forward.

Pray for our hearts to be broken for those who are lost.

Pray that we would be tenaciously willing to serve the Lord through Mt. Harmony.

Pray for those without Christ… specifically by name.

Pray that we will all be faithful in our Sunday Morning LifeGroup and Worship Attendance.

Pray that we will all be faithful, vocal, and consistent witnesses for Christ.

Pray that we will all Love God! Love Others! Serve the Community! Reach the World! In the next few weeks, I will be establishing a Leadership Team. The purpose of this Leadership Team will be to “determine the focus and scope of our ministry and mission (both now and in the future); Use resources wisely; Identify priorities; Coordinate the church calendar of activities; and Enrich fellowship. The Leadership Team will consist of full time ministerial staff, our church team leaders, Deacon Chairman, VBS Director, etc. and will champion the mission, vision and values of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church. Please pray for this Team! Our first item on the agenda will be to RE-DREAM THE DREAM! By the way, I want each of you to know that you are loved and appreciated. God is truly at work, leading, redirecting, and changing lives. We are in this journey together and we are learning and growing together. We are all very blessed to be a part of His Divine plan. I am truly blessed to be your pastor. This week look around your mission field and TELL IT…! Share Jesus with someone! Not only will it change their life, it will change your life as well. Blessings of Grace and Peace, Pastor Randal

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at

work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations,

for ever and ever! Amen.” (Ephesians 3:21-22) NIV

Boomers & Beyond

The Boomers & Beyond is an active group of adults ages 55 and up. One Wednesday morning each month, the group gathers for

a Covered Dish Luncheon. There are also several music opportunities and activities especially for this group.

Boomers & Beyond Monthly Covered Dish Luncheon

May 16 Boomers & Beyond Covered Dish Luncheon 12:30 in the Fellowship Hall Don’t forget this is NOT just for the Celebration Choir! It is for everyone who falls in the Boomers and Beyond group (55+)

Wednesday Rehearsals

11:00 a.m. Boomers & Beyond Celebration Ringers Rehearsal 11:30 a.m. Boomers & Beyond Celebration Choir Rehearsal

Boomers & Beyond Celebration Choir Dates

May 2 No Celebration Ringers/Choir Rehearsal Pray for Barry & Nelson as they are on the Sons of Jubal Mission Trip to England and Wales

May 23 10:30 a.m. Celebration Choir singing at Presbyterian Village We will eat lunch at O’Charley’s in Austell

May 30 10:30 a.m. Celebration Choir singing at Delmar Gardens We will meet in the Skilled Nursing area to sing and then go to the Assisted Living area We will eat lunch at Atlanta Bread Company on South Cobb Drive

June 6 10:30 a.m. Celebration Choir singing at Brookdale at Sweetwater Creek on Lee Road in Lithia Springs We will meet in the lobby to sing for the Memory Care area and then go to the Assisted Living area We will eat lunch at Cracker Barrel in Lithia Springs

Summer Break for the Celebration Choir will be June through July.

Celebration Choir will resume on August 1st.

Music Ministry

Thank You! Many thanks to everyone that had a part in our Easter presentation of “Near the Cross”.

Great job of presenting the Gospel!

Kids Music Camp Kids Music Camp is for Kindergarten through 5th Grade. We will meet every Wednesday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Kids XP room (E-204) through May 16th. Parents, please make every effort to have your choir member here. We hope to be singing in worship soon so every rehearsal is important! Come and join us as we have a great time of Music, Food, and Fun! Don’t forget to invite your friends!

Sons of Jubal — Ignite Tour/Project The last week of April through the first week of May, the Sons of Jubal will be traveling to England and Wales to share the Gospel. They need your prayers! Both Nelson and Barry will be participating in this tour and project. Please remember to lift up the Jubals as they seek to bring the light of the Lord through music. They will be singing throughout England and Wales as well as performing joint concerts with several local groups.

There will be no evening Music Ministry rehearsals on Wednesday, May 2nd

Summer Break for all Music Ministries will be June through July.

All Music Ministries will resume on August 1st.

WEE (Weekday Early Education)

We can’t believe the school year is almost over!!! With registration in full swing for the 2018-2019 school year, we are so excited for all that God has in store for us! We officially have an additional 3-year old class as well as a K4 class, which means lots of kiddos walking these hallways.

And, following right along with our mission of “Love God, Love Others, Serve the Community, Reach the World”, God has blessed us with more families to minister to.

We have the potential for several teacher positions opening up, so please pass the message along to those that might be qualified.

Don’t miss our end-of-year program/Graduation on May 24th at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary!

We have also had the honor of hosting a weekly Bible study for mothers of young children (Birds on a Wire) here at the church primarily consisting of WEE Mothers! We are 6 weeks in and have been amazed at the turnout and transformations happening! We would like to send out a big thank you to Mt. Harmony for supporting us in this ministry opportunity!

Thank you for all your support of the WEE program, and please feel free to come check us out and see the excitement in these hallways!

Please join Mt. Harmony and On Mission Church June 11-14 from 9:00am-12:00pm as we grab our

megaphones, lace up our cleats, and tune up our instruments. As we fill up the offensive line, sideline,

and drum line, our players, cheerleaders, and band

members will realize God has given us His ultimate

playbook. He wants us to join His team, train hard,

celebrate salvation, and encourage one another.

“Get in the spirit”... today with Game On VBS (for

students who just completed Kindergarten through

5th grade).

We still need volunteers! Please use the links

below to sign-up where you want to serve or to get

more info!

Volunteer Sign-up https://bit.ly/2qVDtIn

More Information: https://goo.gl/9auz79

Vacation Bible School—June 11—14

Georgia Baptist Children’s Home Special Offering Day Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13th

Theme: Let your light so shine—Matthew 5:16 There are almost 13,000 children in the foster care system in Georgia. There are mothers in your community struggling with homelessness and overcoming domestic violence. There are children being pushed into human trafficking in our backyards. Right now there are families and children in need of light during their darkest hours. Every day at Georgia Baptist Children’s Home, we help children and families navigating darkness find their spark through His light. In 2017, we helped 1,215 children and their families find a glimmer of hope through a variety of innovative programs designed to bring spiritual, emotional, and physical healing. It is not an easy task and we need your help to care for these individuals. Since we do not receive Cooperative Program funding, we are dependent on our Georgia Baptist churches across the state that place us in their church budgets and/or recognize Children’s Home Day. We hope all of our Baptist Churches across Georgia will recognize this special day on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, 2018.

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16)

Georgia Baptist Children’s Home Special Offering

Thank you, Mt. Harmony, for giving to missions through the Cooperative Program. I along with your missionaries in Georgia, North America and across the world appreciate your love and sacrificial support. Because of your faithfulness in giving, we exceeded our budget in 2017. Georgia Baptists led all 42 Southern Baptist state conventions in Cooperative Program and designated missions offerings as reported by the Southern Baptist convention in January 2018. Your gifts truly do make a difference in advancing the Good News of Jesus Christ in Georgia, North America and around the world! One of the exciting areas that your mission gifts are at work in Georgia is in the area of children and youth. The Georgia Baptist Mission Board is currently engaged in an emphasis upon reaching the next generation. We want to partner with our churches to help them reach children and youth with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In 2016, three children per church were baptized and only one teen per church was baptized. Not only do we want to see more children and teens baptized, but we want them to stay in church when they become adults so they can continue to grow in their faith and lead the next generation to the Lord. To learn more about reaching the next generation and to obtain resources, go to www.reachingnextgen.com. May God bless Mt. Harmony Baptist Church this year as you faithfully serve the Lord in 2018. Sincerely, J. Robert White

Georgia Baptist Mission Board

WOMEN’S MINISTRY DINNER

Mark You Calendars!

“Anchor My Soul in Christ”

Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 6:30 P.M.

Mt. Harmony Baptist Church

Fellowship Hall

Tickets - $12.00 per person

Please make reservations by June 1

Mother’s Day—Sunday, May 13, 2018

4 WAYS TO GIVE Online Giving

To give online:

Step One: visit mtharmony.org/give

Step Two: Select “Give Online.” You can also create a church account so you can track your personal giving . “Create Account” is located on the top right hand side of the secure giving screen.

Step Three: Select amount and method, then designate the fund and enter the required information.

Step Five: “Donate Now”

Thank you for giving to the ministry of Mt. Harmony.

5 MORE FOR THE LORD!

HERE’S THE CHALLENGE…!

5 MORE PHONE CALLS TO PROSPECTS EACH WEEK!

5 MORE PROSPECTS TO REACH EACH WEEK!

5 MORE INVITES TO LIFEGROUPS AND WORSHIP EACH WEEK!

5 MORE DOLLARS TO GIVE EACH WEEK!

What will the Lord do as we commit to 5 MORE FOR THE LORD?

WHEN GOD BLESSES YOU FINANCIALLY, DON’T RAISE YOUR STANDARD OF LIVING—

RAISE YOUR STANDARD OF GIVING.

Save-it-forward Ministry Save-it-forward Ministry provides food for families in need in our local schools. Please visit our Save-it-forward kiosk located in the 1st floor elevator lobby. Each week you will find a shopping list on the kiosk. All donations can be brought back and put in the plastic tubs in that lobby.

Friday, May 11th, 3:00pm—packing bags at Harmony-Leland School

Tuesday, May 15th, 5:00-7:00pm—distribution at Harmony-Leland School

All volunteers are welcomed and appreciated. Contact Meryl Ann Breemes at mabreemes@gmail.com for more information.

Thank you Mt. Harmony for continuing to support this ministry.

Homebound For The Month

Mr. Bobby Thomas (BD 5/19) Ms. Dot Miller 4604 Sandycroft Court 404 King Springs Village Pkwy Austell, GA 30106 Delmar Gardens, Apt 408 Smyrna, GA 30082 Ms. Marjorie Smith Mr. & Mrs. Bob Thomas

Creekside Pine, Rm 236 2351 Cedarcrest Rd, Apt 205 1011 Merchants Drive Overlook at Cedarcrest Dallas, GA 30132 Acworth, GA 30101

May Birthdays

05-01 Jacqueline LaFleur 05-02 Charles Kennedy 05-02 Mae Austin 05-05 Elisabeth Greig 05-05 Karen Howard 05-06 John Michael 05-09 Grant Orr 05-12 Bobby Kinsey 05-15 Oneal Orr 05-15 Delma Allen 05-17 Clyde Spears 05-18 Jimmy Sanders 05-19 Bobby Thomas

05-20 Raymond Moody 05-22 Warren Mayo 05-22 Buffy Bridges 05-22 Janette Nash 05-23 Randy Crider 05-24 Debora Holbrook 05-26 Melanie Kunz 05-26 Allison Todd 05-27 Anne Mahan 05-27 Cody Swinton 05-28 David Miles 05-31 Mike Partain

Mt. Harmony Baptist Church would like to express our love and sympathy to:

Mr. & Mrs. Jeff (Martha) Hurst in the death of her mother, Charlotte Weant of Huntington, WV

Mr. & Mrs. Mark (Cindy) Hunter in the death of his mother, Martha Hunter

Sympathy

Children Spring Quarter will end on May 16th

Adult Bible Study Spring Quarter will end on May 30th

Music Ministries Spring Quarter will end on May 30th

Summer Break for Wednesday/Middle Ground Ministries will be June through July.

Wednesday/Middle Ground Ministries will resume Wednesday, August 1st.

Wednesday/Middle Ground Ministries Spring Quarter

May 2018 Calendar

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 No Celebration

Choir Rehearsal

No Evening Music

Ministries

3 National Day of

Prayer

4 5

6 7 8 9 10

WEE Mother’s

Day Tea

Fellowship Hall

11

Save-it-Forward

Packing—3pm

12

13 Mother’s Day

Children’s Home

Special Offering

Day

14 6pm Finance

Team Meeting

15 Save-it-forward

Distribution at

Harmony Leland

5-7pm

16 12:30 B & B

Covered Dish

Luncheon

Last Night MGM

(for Children Only)

17 18 19

20 5pm Deacons

Meeting

6pm Conference

in Worship Center

21

22

23 10:30am

Celebration Choir

sings at Presbyterian

Village—Lunch-

O’Charley’s

24 WEE—Last Day

of School

6:30pm WEE

Graduation in

Worship Center

25 26

27 28 Memorial Day

Church Office

Closed

29 30 10:30am

Celebration Choir

sings at Delmar

Gardens—Lunch-

Atlanta Bread Co.

Last night of MGM

Adult Bible Study &

Music Ministries

31

June & July

Summer Break for

Middle Ground &

Music Ministries

Fall Quarter

begins August 1st

OUR MISSION IS HELPING PEOPLE FIND GOD We’ve seen the transformation hundreds of times – people who came to us full of doubt and uncertainty become secure in the knowledge of their rightful place in God’s great kingdom. The change may start slowly – in a Bible Study class or choir participation, perhaps – but once it begins, it picks up speed. Serving Jesus together, shared experiences, time spent in prayer – all bring us closer to our highest calling. Take the first step toward personal renewal – join us for services this week! Above all else, Mt. Harmony is a church that loves Jesus, loves people, and loves our community. We're just real people, but we are passionate about helping people become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Mt. Harmony partners with more than 45,000 churches (16 million Christians) who call themselves Southern Baptists. Together we support 10,000 missionaries in 154 nations around the world.

561 Veterans Memorial Hwy, SE

Mableton, GA 30126

MT HARMONY

Weekly Activities

Phone: 770-948-3900

Fax: 770-948-9260

Hospital Line: 770-948-6032

WEE Program: 770-874-7493

Beyond All Limits…

...By His Power

We are on the Web WWW.MTHARMONY.ORG

Sunday AM 9:15AM LIFEgroups for all Ages

10:30AM Celebration Worship (childcare provided birth-4 yrs.)

Kids XP (K5 through 5th grade)

Tuesday 7:00AM Men's Prayer Time Chapel Building

Wednesday — Please note new schedule 9:15-10:30AM Church Office Closed for Staff Meeting

Wednesday — Schedule B— April 11-May 30

11:00AM B&B Celebration Ringers Rehearsal Music Suite

11:30AM B&B Celebration Choir Rehearsal Music Suite

5:45-8:15PM Nursery (birth-2 yrs.) 1st Floor Education Bldg.

6:00-6:45PM Men’s & Ladies’ Ensembles Music Suite

6:00-6:45PM Pastor’s Bible Study WC-101

6:45-8:00PM Worship Choir Rehearsal Music Suite

Wednesday — Schedule B— April 11-May 16

6:00-7:00PM Preschool (ages 3-5) E107

Children (grades 1-5) E203