Blessings

In This IssueIntegrity in relationships. p. 2

About the cover. . . . . . . p. 2

May pictures. . . . . . . . . . p. 3

Congratulations Roger. . p. 3

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 4

Monthly info. . . . . . . . . . p. 5

VBS 2013. . . . . . . . . . . . p. 6

A p u b l i c a t i o n o f B y r o m v i l l e B a p t i s t C h u r c h

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Integrity in relationshipsPsalm 15:1–5

David's Psalm 15 explores the characteristics of aperson who enjoys fellowship with the Lord in thislife. As you consider each facet of integrity, take noteof the Lord's emphasis on relationships.

Who enjoys fellowship with God?

1. He who does not do evil to his neighbor. TheSpirit-filled believer is loyal and consistent—notfickle, not erratic. He does not consciously bringdifficulty upon others.

2. Nor takes up a reproach against his friend. TheHebrew word translated "reproach" refers to sharp,cutting, and scornful speech about others, eitherbehind their backs or to their faces. When othersbegin this kind of talk, the person of integrity refusesto join in. There is honesty yet gentleness (Galatians5:22–23) in his or her character.

3. In whose eyes a reprobate is despised. A reprobatementioned here is literally a "worthless reprobate,"someone who is totally disinterested in spiritualthings. The genuine believer with strong integrity willdiscern the impact such a person can have on his ownwalk with the Lord, and will be wary of cultivating aclose association with him or her. "Do not bedeceived: 'Bad company corrupts good morals'" (1Corinthians 15:33). If a friendship is cultivated, let itbe for the sake of evangelism.

4. He honors those who fear the Lord. Like thepreceding phrase, this refers to our choice of friends;only this phrase addresses those with whom weshould keep company. The believer who walks withthe Lord has a scale of values that is determined bybiblical principles. Because we tend to emulate thosewith whom we spend time, we need Christlikefriends.

5. He swears to his own hurt, and does not change.This means that we perform what we promise, evenwhen keeping our word is difficult to achieve. Ourword should be our bond. The Christian with integritymakes it his or her aim to follow through oncommitments, even when it's no longer convenient .. . even when it hurts.

6. He does not put out his money at interest.According to Deuteronomy 23:19–20 and Leviticus25:35–38, the Hebrew was commanded not to loanmoney to a needy Hebrew brother with interest. Hewas to assist generously and unselfishly. The believerin Christ who offers to extend personal financialassistance to his brother in Christ should do sowithout interest—love being his only motive.(Needless to say, discernment must accompany love. . . or we will have more love than money!) Notevery financial need among believers is a "need."Some "needs" stem from careless spending.

7. Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. MyWebster's dictionary defines a bribe as "money orfavor bestowed on or promised to a person in aposition of trust to pervert his judgment or corrupt hisconduct." We have all read about what has come to beknown as "influence peddling." Not even Wall Streethas been protected from such schemes. The psalmist'spoint is clear: one with integrity won't stoop to thatlevel.

Adapted from Charles R.Swindoll, Living the Psalms:Encouragement for the DailyGrind (Brentwood, Tenn.:Worthy Publishing, a divisionof Worthy Media, Inc., 2012).Copyright © 2012 by CharlesR. Swindoll, Inc. All rights arereserved. Used by permission.

About the cover

On Mother’s Day, May 12, Martha Peavy wasrecognized as the oldest mother present, and she ispictured on the cover with her oldest child Bob Peavy.

Nikki Gaultney( l e f t ) w a srecognized asthe youngestmother present,and Ka t r inaWest (right) was

recognized as the mother with the most childrenpresent thanks to Kylee, Kate, Kaleb and Kloe.

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Turkey Creek Festival 2013

This year the rain caused our festival to be movedback a week, but we still had a great time and goodattendance. It was great to see some folks we don’tsee very often as well as those we see often. Here’sa few photos. Visit www.turkeycreekfestival.com to see more.

Roger Roneyoutstanding inhistory

Roger recently received theWoodmen of the World Award forOutstanding 8 Grade Americanth

History Student in Crisp County.

More Mother’s Day photos

There was a parent child dedication service on May12 during morning worship for Jenn and John-JohnAverill and their young daughter Bailey Grace.

Flag Day

6:00pm FBIC ClassParty, Saliba Hall

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6-1 Cole Thompson

6-2 Amy Collier

Quint Smith

6-3 Tonya Bodrey

6-4 Joshua Chappell

6-9 Patricia Kent

6-10 Samantha Bowen

Sabrina Bowen

6-12 Rose Phillips

Amanda Woodruff

6-13 Rick Stephenson

6-14 Paul Langston

6-15 Jimmy Lockerman

6-17 Jessica Tabor

Bobby White

6-19 Scott Langford

6-20 Ray Thompson

Matthew Youngblood

6-21 Alison Fountain

Samantha McCullum

Ann Stephenson

Summer Thompson

Kylee West

6-24 Cindy Horne

Carolyn Joles

6-25 Mark Peavy

6-27 Kloe West

6-28 Jennifer Thomas

6-29 Earline Horne

6-30 Jeff Powell

7-1 Kyle Jones

7-3 Angela Jimes

7-4 Dean Woodruff

7-6 William Preston

Kelly West

Kyle West

Please pray for these folks on

their birthday.

Vacation Bible School, 5:45–9:00 pm.

WeeklySchedule

SUNDAY

Sunday School. . . . . . . . . 10AM

Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11AM

Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6PM

WEDNESDAY

Bible study & prayer. . . . . 7PM

Nursery for all services.

Children’s Church for

Sunday 11AM Worship.

Summer begins

National Donut Day

Father’s Day

6:30pm SeasonedSaints BBQ Supper,Saliba Hall

10:30am Womenon Mission

Sunday

Night

ServiceThe Fifth Sunday Night Committee is planningsomething special for the June 30 6pm service. Details will be forthcoming.

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Schedule of Volunteers for JunePlease remember it is up to you to arrange coverage if you are unable to serve on your scheduled day.

Date Flowers Nursery AM Nursery PM Children’s

Church

Deacon of the

Week

Offering

Bearers

June 2 Paula

Smith

Tori/Vicki Lamberth Brenda Lockerman Terry Horn

Clara Sandefur

Arthur Roney Mark Smith

Quint Smith

June 9 Open Paula Smith

Tricia Kent

Paula Smith Tricia/Joe Kent Frank

Thompson

Mark Peavy

Arthur Roney

June 16 Open Brenda Lockerman

Suzy Grantham

Rhonda

Youngblood

Tori/Vicki

Lamberth

Floyd Tucker Bob Latimer

Kyle West

June 23 Open Rhonda Youngblood

Sue Thompson

Jill Brannen Robin/Mark

Peavy

Joe Kent Clinton Brannen

Ronnie Hatcher

June 30 Open Laura/Keith Lamberth Brenda Lockerman Terri Gregory

Tricia Kent

Jimmy

Lockerman

Jared Averill

John-John Averill

May Sunday School Stats

Senior Adults 9FBIC 11CIA 4VOC 4Young Adults 0Youth (ages 12-17) 5Older Children (ages 8-11) 4Younger Children (ages 6-7) 2Older Preschoolers 0Younger Preschoolers 8Nursery 3General Officers 1TOTAL 50

Financial $ummary

April receiptsGeneral offerings $14,488.00Annie Armstrong Easter Offering 170.00Special–Mailbox Club 308.00Special–Video equipment 1,160.00Special–Family Fun Day at Speedway 260.00TOTAL 16,445.49

April disbursementsGeneral expenses 6,297.05Annie Armstrong Easter Offering 1,125.00Youth trip 738.21MailBox Club 793.20Family Fun Day at Speedway offering 260.00Houston Baptist Association 539.05Cooperative P r o g r a m 1,401.53TOTAL $11,154.04

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Blessings is published monthly by Byromville Baptist Church. Send news items and/or comments to Editor Brenda

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