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January 7, 2019

2 Pastor’s Pen 2 December Sermons 2 LMCO Update 3 A Note from Paul 3 Birthdays/Thank You 4 Calendar/Prayer List 4 Sympathies 4 Stewardship News

A twice monthly publication of Mechanicsville Baptist Church, Mechanicsville, VA What’s INSIDE

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Closed for lunch 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Office: 804.746.7253

Wednesday Night Activities Resume

Wednesday, January 9

5:30 p.m. Monthly Wednesday Night Supper

6:00 p.m. Connect Groups, AWANA, Youth

6:15 p.m. Mid-Week Bible Study

7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal

A New Year Provides New Opportunities

Inclement Weather Policy

In the event of inclement weather during the week, our church follows the guidelines for Henrico County Schools. If they are closed, we are closed, if they open late, we are open, and if they close during the day, all evening events are cancelled. Information will be availa-ble on our answering machine, website and Channel 12 news.

Encounter Service for Adults on Sunday Nights

Join us from 5:00-6:00 p.m. each Sunday evening for an hour of worship and hymns, prayer and sharing along with in-depth/interactive bible study. Come and learn more about discipleship.

Adult Choir on Wednesday Nights

Our Adult Choir is recruiting for new members and we want you! If you love to sing and make a joyful noise to the Lord then join with us on Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Suite. We have a love for the Lord and each other and enjoy making music together.

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I magine living among the first

generation of Christian in the Roman Empire,

facing difficulties in many sectors of life. The Jewish Christians were considered traitors to their own ethnicity and to the traditions of their religion. The Roman government was perpetually offended as Christians declared “Jesus is Lord.” To the governing authorities, it was both a mystery and criminally treasonous to refer to an executed rabbi and traveling magician as “Lord” when only Caesar was to hold that title.

It was into this culture flood that Christianity was born and began to thrive. By the time we come to the final book of the Bible, the apostles had been scattered and most had died. But they has used the forced relocations as missionary opportunities. Everywhere

The Touchstone

January Sermons

January 6 Seeing the True Jesus

January 13 Recovering What Matters

January 20 Giving Your All for Jesus

January 27

Truth Matters!

Monthly

Wednesday Night Suppers

01.09 - Breakfast for Dinner

02.06 - Chicken Casserole

03.06 - Salisbury Steak

04.03 - Lasagna

05.01 - Chicken Casserole

06.05 - Spaghetti

they went, they preached the gospel, fulfilled the compassion ethic of Jesus, and planted churches. While they ministered, however, our first-century brothers and sisters also suffered.

This past Sunday we began a study of the first three chapters of Revelation. This book has been a fascination for many throughout the centuries.

Someone remarked on Sunday that “you don’t teach the book of Revelation it teaches you.” As we approach this book over the next several Sundays I encourage you to have an open mind and an open heart to its fascinating message of hope!

~~ Pastor Tim

Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions Lottie Moon Offering Goal: $12,620

Received to Date: $5,779

Did you know that 100% of your Lottie Moon Offering goes to send missionaries and provides for housing, travel, ministry opportunities and special projects? Please pray for the mission-aries and the sacrificial gift you will give to reach our goal.

Women on Mission Collecting for MCEF

The Women on Mission continue to collect and transport all dona-tions. Please place your items in the red bin on the back table in the John Bryant room. Checking expiration dates and marking out bar codes is important. Your generous support is greatly needed and appreciated!

Items in Short Supply: (regular sizes only): applesauce, soups (all varieties), beans (all types, except black), rice, jelly

New or Gently Used: children's winter clothing, including coats, men's t-shirts (XL, XXL, XXXL) short or long sleeves, queen-size sheet sets, bath towels & washcloths

$12,620

Looking Ahead in 2019…

Jan. 27 Summer Preview Mtg. @ 6:30 p.m. Jun. 15-19 MFuge Camp Aug. 04-09 VBS - In the Wild Aug. 12-16 Unashamed DR Mission Trip

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I want to express my deepest gratitude and

excitement for the opportunity to join the

Mechanicsville Baptist Church Family! As I

have participated in various activities at

Mechanicsville throughout this past few

weeks, my family and I have been

overwhelmed by the generosity and hospitality of those we have had

the opportunity to meet.

As I look to begin my ministry here I am extremely encouraged by

the unconditional love I see taking place inside and outside these

walls by those who attend and serve here. I have nothing but

excitement for what the future may hold. There are so many talented

people right here in our congregation and I cannot wait to learn about

each of your talents. So often I hear people say some of the

following things “I am not a good enough singer to join the choir or

praise band. “I play an instrument, but I not good enough to play in

church.”

I want to have an open ministry for all skill levels and everyone.

Everyone is welcome to join choir, praise team, hand bells, and or

play a solo in church. If you have a God given talent in music please

come meet me and I would love to help you to be able to show

others your talent. Remember it is about worshiping God and

glorifying Him through the gifts He has given us. From the very

young to the young at heart….we all can worship the Lord with our

talents!

One of the first new and exciting things I would like to do for the

celebration of Easter is a Men’s Choir! All men are welcome! No

experience required. We will have a few rehearsals leading up to

Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. Please consider joining us! You

will be blessed and so will our church! More details coming soon.

Please see me if interested in joining the Adult Choir, Ladies

Ensemble, Choir, Men’s Choir or playing an instrument in a service.

There is a place for you! My email address prozecki@gmail.com.

Blessings to all of you as we embark

on 2019!

In His Love,

Paul

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Dear Friends,

Words cannot express my ap-preciation for all of the love and support that you gave to Tim and to me during the course of

Tim’s illness and at the time of his passing.

Your cards, calls and visits lifted our spirits, and your many acts of kindness touched our hearts. Your prayers were invaluable throughout this jour-ney. Tim loved his “adopted” MBC family, and was so grateful for your friendship.

I feel truly blessed to have been the beneficiary of this congregation’s love and care for over 60 years.

Thank you again, Becky Clarke

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Christian sympathy is extended to the family of Howard Lynch in his passing on December 26.

Christian sympathy is also extended to Betty Bowles & family in the death of her husband, Norman.

Lucille Hott at Beth Sholom, Don Stewart at The Hermitage

Shirley Armstrong, Steve Beck, Bill/Sandra Blackburn, Amy Boles (James/Carol Boles daughter), Amy Bowles (Eunice Bowles’ grand-daughter), Eunice Bowles, Betty Bowles, Dale Boyers (Alice Bridges’ brother), Jeanne Bradley, Robin Brightwell, Jean Brooks, Florence Brown, George/Bessie Bryan, Joyce Burgess, Jeff Carr, Jim Cherry, Nancy Chittum, Jerry Clark, Becky Coley, Brenda Crawford, David/Janice Culver

Nancy Damron, Rusty Daniel, Jean Davis (Mary Kay Winn’s parents), Chuck/Margaret Davis, Amy Dixon, Rick Doggett, Roxanne Eliott (Jim Wright’s grand-daughter), Jennifer Fisher (Aaron’s sister), The Fisher Family, Jean Foster

Garrett Family (Rusty Daniel’s family), Linda Gerhardt, Leo Gibson, Mary Greenwood, Cliff/Doris Grotz, Dorothy Ham, Michael Hechler (Diane Kennedy’s son), Ward/Peggy Hildreth, John/Shirley Horton, Johnny Howell, Shirley Huffman (Ruth Stewart’s sister)

Courtney Jackson, Dot Jones, Mary Lee Jones, Charlsie Joyner, Cecil/Rae Keel, Shelly Kidd, Kerry Kinser (Paige Kinser’s mother) Bryan Lane (Floyd Lane’s son), Carolyn Little, Jim Lewis, John Long, Audrey Long, David Matthews (Jim Dalton’s nephew), Tori Nunnally (Gloria Talley’s grand-daughter), Patrick Olmstead (Robert/Betty Olmstead’s grandson), Robert/Betty Olmstead

Shirley Pasowicz, J.L. Pitts, Margaret Rice, Ruth Anne Sawyer (Norman/Betty Bowles’ daughter), Leo/Dot Seal, Charles Sprouse, Allie/Audrey Stevens, Ruth Stewart, Ruth Tate, Billy Temple (Mildred Holmes’ nephew), Jay Thompson, Kitty Thompson, Daniel, Casey & Eli Toney (Faye Toney’s son & family), Doris Tucker

Joyce Wallace, Daniel Washington (Deborah Steele’s grandson/Audrey Goode’s great grandson), Bill White, Vickie White (Anita Blackwell’s sister), Larry Williams, Vera Williams, Melinda Winn (Munn’s granddaughter), Jim Wright, Patricia Wright, (Shirley Armstrong’s daughter)

Keeping You in Prayer

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12/30 01/06 Crosswalk ................................................................ 85 ........................ 109 Sunday School ...................................................... 134 ...................... 174 Worship II ............................................................... 103 ........................ 128 Regular Offering ........................................... $11,694.00 ............ $11,206.00 E-Giving ............................................................... 885.00 ............... 3,126.00 Designated Funds ............................................... 951.46 ................... 155.00 Total Offering ................................................ $13,530.46 ............ $14,487.00 Roof Loan ................................................................................. Paid in Full!

Stewardship Report

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use your bank account (ACH) as opposed to using a credit or debit card.

JANUARY WORSHIP ASSISTANTS

Opening & Closing 01.06 - Ken Long

01.13 - Pat Clark

01.20 - Sam Shermer

01.27 - Eric Washburn

Counting Teams

01.06 - Ken Long, Bryant Broughton,

Gladys Shoemaker

01.13 - Tommy Culley, Bryant Broughton,

Nick Ciucci, Sam Shermer

01.20 - Judi Culver, Linda Hypes,

Paula King, Donna Lockhart

01.27 - Robbie King, Pat Hines,

Jim Kennedy, Jerry Posenau

Nursery Workers 01.06 - Worship 1: Janet & Courtney

Madison

Worship 2: Heather Dillow

01.13 - Worship 1: Rose Burrows,

Cindy Culley

Worship 2: Connie Harbert, Ann Bowker

01.20 - Worship 1: Karen Monger,

Pat Hines

Worship 2: Terri Beck, Pat Hines

01.27 - Worship 1: JoAnne Brown,

Lisa Guridy

Worship 2: Karen Monger, Stephanie Smith

Deacon of the Week

01.06 - Tommy Crump - 398.1001

01.13 - Sandra Blackburn - 909.0973

01.20 - Gregg Etheridge - 908.7022

01.27 - Sam Shermer - 445.5370

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Mechanicsville Baptist Church

On Sundays

8:30 a.m. Crosswalk (Contemporary) Worship 8:30 a.m. M&M (Missions & Music) for children 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship 5:00 p.m. Encounter Service

Wednesday Night Activities Resume January 9

5:30 p.m. Monthly Wednesday Night Supper 6:00 p.m. AWANA, Connect Groups & Youth 6:15 p.m. Mid-Week Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal

MECHANICSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 8016 Atlee Rd. Mechanicsville, VA 23111

The Touchstone Church Office: 804.746.7253

MECHANICSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF Dr. Tim Madison

Pastor

Rev. Dwight Hedges Associate Pastor to Students

Paul Rozecki Minister of Music & Worship

Julie Scott Child Care Director

Jean Dart Office Administrator

Jordan Mills A/V Tech Director

Melvin Anderson Custodian

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