From the Pastor:

Written on Monday, May 8, 2017...

We are looking forward to celebrating Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 14th at 11:00 AM here at Stanford Baptist Church and we would like to be sure to invite you and your family to join us! Once again, it is time to “give honor where honor is due.”

We realize there is a wide range of emotions on Mother’s Day, and while we do our best to be sensitive to this. We also believe it is of great importance that we take time to celebrate Mothers and the wonderful gift they are to families.

The following little story reminds me of the times I have been in a store somewhere, and a child is trying to get the attention of the Mother with increasing chants of “Mom”:

Three-year-old Jennifer is a darling little chatterbox. She follows me around the house telling stories or just making conversation. One afternoon, I was particularly tired and my tolerance for non-stop chatter was low. I confronted my shadow, “Jenny, you say ‘Mommy’ every two minutes. Could you please stop saying ‘Mommy’ all the time?” She wandered off only to return two minutes later. “Mommy” she began; then she paused. “I mean Nancy, could I have a drink please?” —Colin Miller, They Eat Dirt Don’t They, Christian Parenting Books, 1993, p. 39

Mothers certainly live in a challenging day and age as they often are juggling work, ball games, dance recitals, church, duties at home, and oh yes… some personal time once in a while! (Some of you are probably asking, “what’s that”?).

You are not only highly valued by the Lord, but let me assure you, we here at Stanford Baptist Church place tremendous value on motherhood, and wanted to be sure to extend this invitation to you to come for a great time in church which is sure to be an encouragement to you, and all Mothers in attendance.

Proverbs 31 is a tremendous portion of scripture, and while at times it may seem to be very lofty in expectations, it is still wonderful to have goals that are presented in this chapter as a guide for life. I particularly enjoy this verse:

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28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her: –Proverbs 31:28

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Again, we would like to invite you to our service on Mother’s Day as we celebrate God’s wonderful gift of Motherhood here at Stanford Baptist Church!

Love You All in Christ, Bro. Nick

Watoto Children’s Villages

Watoto children’s villages are a haven of security, peace, education, purpose and spiritual vitality. Children between the ages of 2 and 12 are accepted into the villages, where they are cared for by a house mother, and live with seven other siblings. They attend school and receive a quality education. Each village has a community center where children attend school assemblies, community events and church services. A clinic is also established to provide adequate health care.

Don’t miss the Watoto Children’s Choir performing at SBC this Thursday evening at 6:30. The church is invited to a meal at 5:00.

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The Cuba mission team thanks you for your support!

It seems much easier to pack shoeboxes for younger children and for that reason OCC receives fewer boxes for older boys and girls. Here are a few ideas for that 10-14 age group.

Boys: tools (hammer, screwdriver, wrench or pliers, duct tape measuring tape), fishing supplies (add in a small fishing kit, fishing line, hooks), binoculars, kaleidoscope, plastic magnifying glass, watch, handkerchief, collapsible water bottle, harmonica, deflated soccer ball and air pump.

Girls: small sewing kit, clip on earrings, bracelets, barrettes, coin purse, sticky notes, watercolor paint set, yarn, colored Sharpies, highlighters or markers, a friendship bracelet with extra string so they can make more, ink pad and stamp set

Reminder: toothpaste and candy can no longer be sent.

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Don’t Miss These JOY Club Trips

Thursday, May 25 (New date) – Louisville Slugger Museum, 9:00 AM (Should be returning about 4:00 PM) Tickets are $12.00. Contact Margaret Ray @ 606-365-7716 immediately to secure yours.

Thursday, June 29 – Lexington Legends vs.Columbia, 4:00 PM Eat on the way to the game, which starts at 7:05. Tickets are approximately $11.00 each. We must have your name and money by May 28.

Thanks to Mark Upchurch for sharing his composing and singing talent with us! Thanks to George Munday for a beautiful offertory. The Adult Choir did a wonderful job on a hard anthem, “Spirit of the Living God”. This Sunday we celebrate a special day- Mother’s Day. Lily States and Becky Stogsdill will be playing “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” for our offertory. The Adult Choir will have the day off and our special music will be presented by the Grace Girls. They will be singing “Victory in Jesus”. Soloists will be Selah Manzie, Emma Foster, and Sabrina Manzie.

Have a great week! Stuart

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Mark Your Calendar:

13 – Upward Camp Registration, 9:00-Noon, Christian Life Center 14 – MOTHER’S DAY (No PM Services) 15 - LCBA Commodity Distribution, 9:30 AM (Volunteers always needed) 17 - Business meeting, 7:00 PM (Choir Room) 19 – Cuba mission trip fundraiser at Cruise-in downtown 21 – Graduate Recognition, AM service 21 - Fundraiser lunch for Cuban mission trip following morning worship 21 – Music Recognition Service & Ice Cream Fellowship, 6:00 PM 22-28 – Bro. Nick’s vacation 22 - Waynesburg Rest Home ministry, 1:30 PM 23 - Amazing Grace Book Club meeting, 10:30 AM 27 – Upward Camp Registration, 9:00-Noon, Christian Life Center

PRAYER LIST

Frankie Barlow Timothy Manzie Shut-ins George & Rosie Bertram Earl Nantz Grace Blanton Brenda Bottoms Howard & Dorothy Noland Glen Davis Sue Brewer Linda Odom Marjorie Gooch Ancil Cave Bertha Perry Geneva Hawkins Alice Collins Anne Nita Rankin Faye Oaks Jeremy & Bridgete Cook Margaret Ray Pauline Shearer Nell Deatherage Shelby Reynolds Golden Living Center Frank DeMarcus Dorothy Robbins Billie Sue Cornelius Harriet Denham Pat Sanders Millie Hundley Rose Drakeford Abby Scott Lancaster Christian Care Ann Durham Joe, Norma, & Lily States Margaret Stephens Lucy Ann Embry Beverly Shaddox Wilda Sweeney Fred Fox, Jr. Susan Sullivan Brenda Watts Betty Greer Cynthia Taylor Military Paul Greer Kathy Tillett Marcus Denham Paula Greer Herb Toombs. Jr Maria Hunter Ailene Hail Lisa Turpin Jared Johnson Pastor Ken & Jenny Hall Donnie Upchurch Kayla Hawley Jessica Upchurch Jimmie Dean Hayes Loretta Whitaker Chris Holland Unspoken Ralph Horn Bruce Johnson Ministries Jones family Cuba mission trip Janie Lasure Uganda mission trip (Sarndra & Jacque Upchurch) Bernard Lister William Maddox, Sr.

The Pathfinder

PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY STANFORD BAPTIST CHURCH

Phone (606) 365-2178

Vol. 21 No. 17_____ _ May 12, 2017

SERVING THIS WEEK

Door Greeter: Judy Whittaker

Deacon Greeters: Ward Hart, Ronnie Deatherage & Mike Tracy

Van Driver: Johanna Ingram (606-879-6210)

Children's Church: No Children’s Church

Nursery Workers: (AM) Renita & Travis Leffew

Deacons of the Week: Ward Hart (606-669-5234) Mike Tracy (859-324-0298)

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Thursday, May 11, 6:30 PM