may i have a word? bro. greg hancock fazoli's fundraiser...
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May I Have A Word? Bro. Greg Hancock
One of my power tools stopped working, right in the middle of a project. I
checked to make certain it was plugged in; it was. I checked to make
certain I hadn’t accidentally bumped the power switch and turned it off; I
hadn’t. I had work to do and the tool with which I needed to do it just sat
there, useless.
I started to take the thing back to the store where I’d bought it but the
operator’s manual had a section entitled, “Troubleshooting,” that
addressed my particular situation. It advised me to allow the tool to cool
off; then press the ‘Reset’ button located under the power cord. I followed
the advice and, Behold!, the tool started to work again. I could finish the
project on which I was working.
I have encountered days when I’ve truly wished I could find a reset button
for my life – just give things time to cool off; push the button and it would
be like nothing bad ever happened; no conflict ever occurred; nothing
valuable ever was lost.
Life doesn’t work like an overheated power tool, though. By Grace, we
are provided with a divine reset button that allows us to start over without
condemnation; but Grace doesn’t make everything the way it was. When
we make mistakes, when we intentionally do things that are wrong, even
when we are victimized by circumstances over which we have no control,
life may eventually be turned-on again, but it is seldom as if nothing ever
happened. Some things we were supposed to do and be – some things we
truly wanted to do and be – are interrupted, never to be completed.
Relationships are broken, opportunities are lost, people integral to our
happiness are lost forever. What then?
Life under Grace is a life of constant adjustment and adaptation. From
one day to the next, things change and we are challenged by what change
means. We may choose to stare, disappointed, at what is broken and
spend the rest of our lives grieving the reality of broken-ness; or we may
choose to accept that some things will never be and move on to other
things that can be.
Brother Greg
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Deacon Elections
Deacon elections will be held on Sunday morning, Sept. 29 during
the 11:00 service. Those up for election are Ward Hart, Steve Howerton,
Odell Kirkpatrick, and Ted Munday.
Fazoli's Fundraiser Meal To benefit the Puerto Rico Mission Trip Team
12:00 Noon - Sunday, October 6 - CLC
Tickets will be available this Sunday morning in the Meet & Greet area.
Adults: $8, Children 12 & under: $5.00
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Attention 7th - 12th grade Girls! Youth Girls Ensemble to begin Sunday, October 6 at 5:00 PM in the church sanctuary. If you love to sing, please join us. If you have any questions call Carol Long at 365-1121.
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Kentucky State Missions Emphasis and Eliza Broadus Offering
Our Goal: $6,000 Received: $2,933
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Welcome New Baby!
Emberilyn Gayle Weight: 6 lb. 14 oz. Length: 19 inches
Born: 09-23-13 Proud Grandparents: Patty & Dwight Coontz
1st - Linda Baird 13th - Jake Johnson 1st - Odell Kirkpatrick 13th - Joey Wilson 2nd - Janie Hastie 14th - Eric Jones 4th - Frank DeMarcus 17th - Patty Coontz 4th - Matthew Poynter 18th - Charlie Martin 5th - Christopher Hart 18th - Jonathan Morris 5th - Keira Henderson 20th - Rebecca Hazlett Dowell 5th - Kathy Hume 20th - Lindsey Rankin Banks 5th - Donita Young 21st - William Frazier 6th - Harlei Blevins 21st - Dora Shearer 7th - Johnny Curlis 22nd - Rosa Bertram 7th - Donnie Yaden 22nd - Paul Long 8th - Sydney Harris 23rd - Vickey Davidson 9th - Shawnna Ingram 23rd - Logan Edwards 9th - Wayne Ross 23rd - Stuart Underwood 10th - Ruth Miller 24th - Darren Yaden 10th - Sue Rankin 28th - Dana Whitis 11th - Candi Hodges 30th - Marty Anderson 11th - Lisa Johnson 30th - Sara Lynn Cave 12th - Ralph Ray Burnside 30th - Mark Hoskins 12th - Robert Rankin 30th - Becky Rowe 12th - Janet Sudduth 21st - Ottis Cave ____________________________________________________________
Stanford Elementary Snack Pack Program
We are once again collecting food items for the Stanford
Elementary Snack Pack program. Our first delivery will be in October.
You will find a collection box in the Meet & Greet. If you have questions
about items needed please call the church office.
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From the Mailbox:
Stanford Baptist,
Thank you for providing a wonderful meal and great support
during the passing of my grandmother. You are the best! She loved being
a part of Stanford Baptist.
The Family of Lyda James,
Curtis J. Hannah
Musically Speaking
Stuart Underwood, Minister of Music
Thanks to George Swope Munday for another beautiful job on our offertory last Sunday. The Adult Choir did a wonderful job on their anthem, "Worthy Is Your Name". This Sunday George will be here to play our offertory again. The Adult Choir will be singing another new anthem, "We Fix Our Eyes". There is no evening service at SBC, we will join our community for our 5th Sunday service at Calvary Hill BC with Jay Mumper, pastor at Stanford Presbyterian Church, speaking. It is once again time to start our Student Salute each week in The Pathfinder. The names and addresses of our college students will be listed so that cards and notes can be sent to them while they are away.
Have a great week! Stuart
Handbell rehearsal will resume on Monday, September 30 at 6:00PM.
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Student Salute
Keira Henderson Madison White EKU Tulane University Burnham Hall 31 McAlister Drive 437 University Drive, LBBY 294 C-O Box 5945 Richmond, KY 40475 New Orleans, LA 70118 [email protected] [email protected] Sarah Rowe Jessica Upchurch University of the Cumberlands University of the Cumberlands
7728 College Station Drive 7000 College Station Drive Williamsburg, KY 40769 Williamsburg, KY 40769 [email protected] [email protected] Rachel Morris Trey Edwards UTM 241A Kentucky Ave. UVG 311A Lexington, K 40502 P. O. Box 395 [email protected] Martin, TN 38238 [email protected]
SERVING THIS WEEK
Lady Greeter Deacon Greeters
Janie Lasure Paul Playforth, Paul Long, & Ward Hart
WOW Van Driver
Stephanie Howerton &Stephanie Potts Joseph Hafley
Craig & Trena Carrier
Nursery Workers
AM: Donya Baker & Chansler Gilbert
PM: Melanie Hafley ____________________________________________________________
PRAYER LIST Josh Bastin (Military) Shelby Thornton
Vickie Bennett Mike Tracy
Hazel Brandenburg Curtis Wheeler
Kenneth & Sue Brewer Jackie Duff White's daughter
Darrell Caudill Hockensmith family
Moonyeon Colville Daniel Smith family
Patty Coontz Pastor search committee
Michael Coulter D-Now Weekend
Mike Fitzpatrick First Priority clubs
Russell & Gwen Gastineau Freshman class trip to D.C.
Danny Gibson Unspoken requests
Goodwin family
Jim Boone Gooch
Paul Greer
Mike Hamm Remember Our Shut-ins
Sydney Harris Grace Blanton
Tuffy & Judy Hester Glen Davis
Bob & Linda Holifield Marjorie Gooch
Ann Dollins Hopkins Bob Montgomery
Steve Howerton's dad Pauline Shearer
Gary Johnson Mary Smith
Brandy Jones Charleston Health Care
Gary King Edith James
Maddox family Golden Living Center
Eric Manos (Military) Thelma Burton
Marcey May Billie Sue Cornelius
Nancy Roller Bill Phillips
James Sims Lancaster Christian Care
John Smith Wilda Sweeney
The Pathfinder
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY STANFORD BAPTIST CHURCH
Phone (606) 365-2178
Vol. 17 No. 38 September 27, 2013
D-Now Weekend
September 27-29
Shawn McBride, Speaker
Kristina Critcher Smith, Worship Leader
Worship Services will be held at Calvary Hill Baptist Church Friday: 7:00 PM, Saturday 12:30 - 1:30 PM & 2:30 - 4:00 PM
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We will be observing The Lord's Supper
during the 8:48 service this Sunday morning.
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5th Sunday Service 6:30 PM - Sunday, September 29
Calvary Hill Baptist Church
Message by Jay Mumper
Pastor, Stanford Presbyterian Church