Lib Chapman

Lib Chapman has been at our church since she and her family moved here in 1945 when her father, Rev. Holland, was called as pastor.  In 1950, Lib began working in the nursery at Front Street. For the last fifty-seven years, she has faithfully served Christ and His church through the pre-school ministry at Front Street.  As we shared in the worship service this past Sunday, Lib will be moving to the Charlotte area to be near her daughter.  Words cannot express our deep appreciation for Lib's humble and sacrificial service.  Please take time over these next couple of weeks to express our gratitude for Lib and all she means to our church.  Thank you Lib for living out before us what it means to be a fully devoted follower of Christ.  Please know that you will be missed greatly but the impact that you have made will live on for eternity.

Deacon Nominations

It is time once again for the church body to nominate deacons for the upcoming church year.  The Deacon Body is charged with the responsibility to minister to the physical and spiritual needs of the church body extending to our Saints at Home and Saints in Care.  The function of the Deacon Body is to give leadership for the spiritual development of the members through personal example and deed.

As you think through the nominating process, read through the qualifications listed in 1 Timothy 3:8-13.  Likewise deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for money, holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience.  But let these also first be tested: then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless.  Likewise, their wives must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.  Let deacons be the husband of one wife, ruling their children and their houses well.  For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

The deadline for nominations is Sunday, July 8.  You can submit your nominations in writing and/or by calling the church office.  Each nominee will be screened by the deacon leadership.  After much prayer and examination, the deacon leadership will present a list of candidates to be voted on at the Family Business Meeting, August 12^th.

Correction for Sunday Night Schedule

July 15 - Night set aside for Team Meetings

July 22 - Report on Mission Trips (6:00)

The sermon topic for Sunday is Reconciled to Christ from Colossians 1:20 - 23.  Be sure to invite a friend!