Praise to the Lord Jesus Christ!
Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:9-11)



A Church Family That Cares!

P.O. Box 1026
300 Lovelady Road
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 879-4811

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Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with Me. (Revelation 3:20)


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P.O. Box 1026
300 Lovelady Road
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 879-4811



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Ande Myers Pastor
Tanya Price Music Director
Teresa Mosley Pianist
Wraye Rhyne Secetary


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Sunday School 10:00 am
Sun. Service 11:00 am
Sun. Service 6:30 pm
Wed. Service 6:30 pm



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ANNOUNCEMENTS
In addition to the important events listed in our monthly church calendar & Sunday bulletin,
the following includes some highlights, reminders and other newsworthy information.




SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2009
Sunday School - 10:00 am

Worship Service - 11:00 am

Message - "Building From the Outside Inward"

Scripture I Samuel 5. 1-5, 9-10

Choir Rehearsal - 5:30 pm



WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2009
Prayer Meeting - ‘Galatians, Chapter 6’ - 6:30 pm

CIAs - 6:30 pm



CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

July 23,24,25 - Vacation Bible School

"Bee" Alert - watch for information!

All Children 1st grade and under are invited to Children’s Church
More information to follow.



YOUTH MINISTRY

There will be a Youth Pool Party today at the Digh’s at 5:30 pm on Sunday, June 28th. Prepare for a great fellowship for all.

July 12-17 - Youth to Passport



WMU MINISTRY

DONATE IN JULY - In an effort to lighten the financial load during the Christmas season, CRBA is proclaiming July as a great time to give to the Toy Store. Every church is asked to set aside an offering, or simply encourage individuals to give to the Toy Store during July. Monetary donations can be mailed to CRBA at P.O. Box 993, Morganton, NC 28680 or designated through our church.

The WMU I group is sponsoring a project for June. We will be gathering shelter and office supplies for OPTIONS, a women's shelter in Morganton. If you would like to help also, we will be collecting through th end of June. Betty's class will be the collection site. Their needs are as follows: new or gently used towels, new pillows, paper towels, letter size copy paper for the office.

Our food collection for Valdese Ministerial Association and East Burke Christian Ministries continues to be a success. The boxes are being delivered often and are much appreciated. Your generous giving is a blessing to our community.



BAPTIST MEN’S MINISTRY

More information to follow.



SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2009
Deacon’s Meeting - 8:30 am

Fellowship Breakfast (Odell’s Class) - 9:30 am

Sunday School - 10:00 am

Worship Service - 11:00 am
No Evening Activities



LOOKING AHEAD


Each Tuesday morning at 9:30 am you are invited to the church to pray with a group for our church, community and other prayer request.

June 22 - Angel Food Meal at First Methodist

July 4 - Independence Day --- Happy 4th of July! July 5 - SS Fellowship Breakfast: Odell’s Class

July 12-17 - Youth to Passport

July 23,24,25 - Dates for Vacation Bible School. See Michael Isenhour to sign up for a position. The format will be along the lines of last year. It will be rewarding and the children are worth every minute of preparation.



MAKE IT AN INSPIRATIONAL MOMENT!

"Quilt of Holes"
(Posted June 23, 2009)

As I faced my Maker at the last judgment, I knelt before the Lord along with all the other souls.

Before each of us laid our lives like the squares of a quilt in many piles; an angel sat before each of us sewing our quilt squares together into a tapestry that is our life.

But as my angel took each piece of cloth off the pile, I noticed how ragged and empty each of my squares was. They were filled with giant holes. Each square was labeled with a part of my life that had been difficult, the challenges and temptations I was faced with in every day life. I saw hardships that I endured, which were the largest holes of all.

I glanced around me. Nobody else had such squares. Other than a tiny hole here and there, the other tapestries were filled with rich color and the bright hues of worldly fortune. I gazed upon my own life and was disheartened.

My angel was sewing the ragged pieces of cloth together, threadbare and empty,like binding air.

Finally the time came when each life was to be displayed, held up to the light, the scrutiny of truth. The others rose; each in turn, holding up their tapestries. So filled their lives had been. My angel looked upon me, and nodded for me to rise.

My gaze dropped to the ground in shame. I hadn't had all the earthly fortunes. I had love in my life, and laughter. But there had also been trials of illness, and wealth, and false accusations that took from me my world, as I knew it. I had to start over many times. I often struggled with the temptation to quit, only to somehow muster the strength to pick up and begin again. I spent many nights on my knees in prayer, asking for help and guidance in my life. I had often been held up to ridicule, which I endured painfully, each time offering it up to the Father in hopes that I would not melt within my skin beneath the judgmental gaze of those who unfairly judged me.

And now, I had to face the truth. My life was what it was, and I had to accept it for what it was.

I rose and slowly lifted the combined squares of my life to the light. An awe-filled gasp filled the air. I gazed around at the others who stared at me with wide eyes.

Then, I looked upon the tapestry before me. Light flooded the many holes,creating an image, the face of Christ. Then our Lord stood before me, with warmth and love in His eyes. He said, 'Every time you gave over your life to Me, it became My life, My hardships, and My struggles.

Each point of light in your life is when you stepped aside and let Me shine through, until there was more of Me than there was of you.'

God determines who walks into your life...it's up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go.'

When there is nothing left but God, this is when you find out that God is all you need.



CLICK HERE to learn more about this fine program sponsored by Xerox
If you go to this web site, www.letssaythanks.com , you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq. You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to some member of the armed services.
How AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone we know to send one!



Prayer Concerns are listed and available on the table in the vestibule. Please take one home and remember our church family and friends in prayer.



In case of inclement weather watch for our church’s announcement on WBTV and WSOC.



BREAD
Perhaps you have noticed that there has been freshly baked bread available in the foyer after the service on Sundays for the past few weeks. This bread is to share with our guests. One of our members has begun baking this bread to share each week and any that we don’t give out on Sunday has been delivered to members and friends during the following week. If you are a guest and would like a loaf of bread, please accept it as a gift from us. If you know of someone who’d benefit from a loaf of home cooked hospitality, please take a loaf to share in the name of Christ.



A WORD FROM THE DEACONS
If you have a need for you or your family or would like for someone to pray for you, please contact one of our deacons.
Any one of them will gladly offer support during a time of need or crisis -
Ed Plemmons, Bill Walker, Tom Oxentine, Rick Rhoney, Michael Isenhour, Ray Annas, Tom Digh



FLOWERS
If you would like to place flowers (live or silk) on the Lord’s Table on a special Sunday, please sign the flower calendar on the wall by the pastor’s study. If given in memory or honor of someone, or a special event, please let Wraye Rhyne know so that we may note the special occasion in the bulletin. Thank You, The Flower Committee



CHECK OUT OUR FEBRUARY 1, 2009 AD IN THE NEWS HERALD SPECIAL EDITION, "TOGETHER IN WORSHIP"


SEE VIDEO CLIPS FROM OUR JULY 2008 REVIVAL
"LIVING IN GOD'S HANDS"

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All praise and glory to Him!




Benediction Prayer - Quoted and adapted by Rev. Ande Myers from Dr. Chuck Bugg, Dean of the M. Christopher White Divinity School at Gardner-Webb University



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