Volume 10, Issue 7                                                                April, 2010

                                           Rev. Frank Sandy, Pastor

                                        E-Mail: fsandy@taloving.com

                                               Home: 910-594-0467

                                               Cell: 919-580-8730                                    

PASTOR’S CORNER – I begin with mixed emotions as I prepare to write

my last article for the newsletter.  I must take a moment and thank

each of you for the privilege of serving you as your Pastor over the last

6 1/2 years.  We have witnessed together the hand of God over and

over.  He continues to work and I pray that each of you will continue

to spreading the Gospel through-out the world.  I could share with

you all the things that have taken place over the years, but I am

more excited about what is ahead.  We are poised to move ahead in

all areas of ministry.  As your pulpit selection committee begins to

work be sure to pray for them and our church.  Seek out the man

God would be preparing for us.  The urgency of the gospel to reach

the world today has never been so great.  Our community must

know that God is at the heart of our message.

 Brother Frank,  Pastor

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 WOM NOTES –  Surely God is good even in our darkest days. 

His Word assures us.  He knows.  Many around are experiencing dark

days, let’s be obedient and cry out repeating their names and needs. 

Women you never cease to amaze me.  The dinners, the compassion

and love flows without ceasing.  Continue to amaze me in support of

the only fund raiser we do, our Yard Sale May 1^st.  We have a good

variety, but can always use any donation you might have.  Clean and

gently used ‘stuff’ is needed.  W.O.M will meet May 6^th at the church,

7:00 pm.

Judy Webster, Baptist Women On Mission Director

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BAPTIST MEN –> Your help is needed as we move into some

days of nice weather.  Some things we as men of the church can do

and some things we cannot.  Our entryways need some TLC in the

form of ‘manual’ washing, that is, soap and brush/rag; power washing

would be too damaging to the paint.  Also, painting of the handrails is

needed.  We will talk about a date and time soonest.

Bob Makey, Baptist Men Director

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Notable Notes

     The Youth Director Search Committee has been disbanded; our

attention priority is now directed toward a search for a new Pastor

with the resignation of Pastor Frank.  Our sincere thanks and

appreciation are directed toward Frank for his leadership of this flock

and we wish him success in all his endeavors. 

     A Pastor Search Committee has been appointed.

     The Health Fair/Blood Drive was a huge success!  People from

all over came to participate by donating blood, checking their blood

pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol.  Fifty(50) pints of blood was

donated!  At least 70 people came, some of whom were unable to

donate blood because of one reason or another, but they participated

in the other activities.  hanks to all who worked so diligently to make

this event a success.  Now we have a new goal to strive for at next

year’s Health Fair. (Input by Cathy Willis)

     Folks, it is spring cleaning time which means cleaning out closets,

cabinets, etc.  Don’t throw the stuff away that you want to dispose of,

instead put it aside for our Spring Yard Sale.  This will be held May 1^st,

which is the 1^st Saturday in May.  This is a good cause – It is WOMs

fund raiser for special projects.  Start gathering things now so you

will have your donations ready.  (Input by Cathy Willis)

Send articles or address corrections to: Ken Webster, 910 Main St., Newton Grove,

NC 28366 or call 910-594-0072 – kenandjudywebster@hotmail.com and/or

Sue Makey, 3224 Oak Grove Church Road, Newton Grove, NC 28366 or

call  910-567-5819 – oms2@insrstar.net