The Messengerof Millbrook Baptist Church

Vol. 27

No 8August 1

2016

The Millbrook Mission: We share God’s love by being an open and inclusive community of faith,

developing Christian disciples through spiritual growth, and serving the world through mission and ministry.

Inside this Issue

Millbrook Ministry Updates

News & information about various MBC

ministries & committeesPages 1-3

August Events, Letters to MBC

Service ScheduleCalendar of Events

& remindersPages 4-5

Event Updates, Birthdays &

Treasurer’s Report Updates of ongoing events

& financial infoPage 6

Millbrook at Prayer Various prayer needs of

our Community Page 7

August Lectionary Texts & MBC Staff Contact Information

Page 8

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Worship With Us in AugustOur next service of communion will be August 7th. At Millbrook, we have the Lord’s Supper six times a year: on Christmas Eve and Maundy Thursday, and the first Sundays of April, June, August, and October. If you haven’t attended a service of communion in a while, you may not be aware that the ministers offer individual blessings to all who partake in the meal. All are invited to the table to take the bread and cup and before returning to their seats, ministers lay hands on their shoulders and whisper a word of blessing to them. The blessing is usually connected to the Gospel lectionary reading for the day and is a word of encouragement to each of Christ’s disciples at Millbrook. Join us for the blessing and the meal!It is always a wonderful treat to have a baptism at Millbrook, especially on a hot summer day! Jeni Sawyer will be baptized on August 14th. Jeni and her parents have been a part of the Millbrook family for a couple of years now. They began attending our church when Jeni’s mother, Debbie, found us online and was impressed that we supported women in ministry and even had a staff full of them! As we welcome Jeni into the waters of baptism, we welcome in another daughter to serve Christ and his kingdom. Every third weekend in August, we host a retreat for our diaconate and a service of Installation and Ordination on that Sunday. So, the weekend of August 19-21, will be a special one at Millbrook. Six deacons will return for a second year on the diaconate: Jonathan Babb, Ellen Hinton, Lauren Huber, Jane Pearce, Jan Pender, Wanda Womack. Two deacons will return: Joe King and Gregg Mealor.

And four members will be ordained to the diaconate: Phyllis Garris, Brianna Johnston, Grady Moss, and Karen Schaler. The last Sunday of the month, we are inviting all students to bring their backpacks to worship for a service of blessing. From preschoolers to gradschoolers, we will pray for the students and their upcoming year of learning. This is such a neat Millbrook tradition and it promises to be another uplifting Sunday and a meaningful time of worshipping the God who helps us grow.

Millbrook Ministry Updates

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Music Ministry - by Patti LingafeLt

It’s still not too late to sing in Summer Choir; we will continue through the month of August with rehearsals on Sunday mornings at 10:30. On August 14, we will have our last “after-worship practice” with lunch afterwards and perhaps some more singing of hymns with homebound members. Even if you are not singing with the Summer Choir, we invite you to join us in singing with our homebound members; just let me know so we can coordinate getting you there!Upcoming Anthems include:• Aug. 7: Though Your Sins Be As Scarlet (a Fanny Crosby Hymn based on Isaiah 1:18)• Aug. 14: My Shepherd Will Supply My Need (Baptism)• Aug. 21: Here I Am, Lord (Deacon Ordination and Installation)• Aug. 28: Christian Hearts, in Love United (Backpack Blessing)Regular Chancel Choir rehearsals will resume on Wednesday evenings following the Women’s Ministry Program on Aug. 24, at 7:30 p.m.HYMN-SING!!! August 21, 4:00 p.m. followed by an ice cream social. We will have some special music but will primarily sing hymns that you request from the pews. Guests from Tabernacle Baptist Church will be joining us. Please let Ellen Hinton know if you can bring homemade ice cream or other treats. Plan to join us and bring some friends as we lift our voices in praise to our God who gave us song and a reason to sing (and be planning what hymn you will request!)

Children and Family Ministries - by Rebecca Hewitt-newson

CHILDREN AND YOUTH BOWLING OUTING (1st-12th grade)Sunday, August 14th from 12:30-3:00 PM (pick up at church)Cost: $12/per person. (Cost has changed in order to include lunch). We will eat lunch at the church and then head to Buffaloe Lanes at 5900 Oak Forest Drive.Parents are also welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Rebecca by Sunday, August 7th.

PRESCHOOL FAMILY PARK MEET UPWill be Sunday, August 7th from 4:00-5:30 PM at Eastgate Park4200 Quail Hollow Dr. Raleigh, NC 27609Drinks and popsicles will be provided – bring a snack to share!

Annual Training Meeting For Children’s Ministry Volunteers - by Rebecca Hewitt-newson

Sunday August 21st 12:15-1:30 for Grade School Teachers (Children’s Church and Sunday School)Sunday August 28th 12:15-1:30 for Preschool/Nursery VolunteersBoth trainings will be held in the fellowship hall and lunch will be provided. This is a requirement for all volunteers serving children in Sunday School, children’s church, and Extended Session nursery. Please see Rebecca with questions. If you teach in both areas, please attend ONE session, preferably in the area where you serve more often.

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Animal Blessing - by LesLie RatLiff

The Labyrinth Committee is preparing for the 5th Annual Blessing of the Animals to be held on Sunday, September 18 on the grassy area in back of the church. A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, September 25. There will be a brief service beginning at 4:30 PM with animals individually blessed afterward. The Committee will also be collecting donations for Second Chance Pet Adoptions, including money, dog and cat food, toys, cleaning supplies and paper towels. Please come and bring your pets!

Women’s Ministry Special Event - cHeR Moss

The Women’s ministry would like to thank all of those who came and supported our Ronald McDonald House program on Wednesday, July 20. We had a total of 43 in attendance for our dinner and speaker,Oie Ostercamp, and collected a lot of household goods PLUS $152.00 in cash. What a blessing this giving congregation is!Look for information regarding our final Wednesday night program featuring our own Dorcas Ministry folks giving us a history and insight into their valuable mission. Coming in August 2016.

Celebration for the Catoes - by LesLie RatLiff

The Labyrinth Committee along with the Women’s Ministry and the Journey Sunday school class is sponsoring a celebration on Sunday, August 7th, to mark Kaye and Woody Catoe’s long involvement with Millbrook Baptist Church and their upcoming transition to a new home in Asheville. We invite all members of the congregation to join together with us to wish Woody and Kaye all the best and to let them know they will be missed! The celebration will include a brief service on the labyrinth immediately following church on August 7 followed by a potluck lunch. Fried chicken and beverages will be provided by the Labyrinth Committee and members are invited to bring sides and desserts. There will also be a sheet cake. Volunteers are needed to help with set up, serving, and clean up. If you can help, please contact Cher Moss (chersnews3@aol.com) or Leslie Ratliff (carrfamily55@gmail.com).

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August 2016 EventsSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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Adult Bible Study 10:00 AM

TOPS 10:00 AM -12:00 PM

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7 12th Sunday after Pentecost Communion Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 AM Summer Pickin’sSummer Choir 10:30 - 11:00 AMWorship Service 11:00 - 12:00 PMCelebration for the Catoes: Potluck

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Deacons Dinner at Capri 6:30 PM

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Adult Bible Study 10:00 AM

TOPS 10:00 AM -12:00 PM

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Heritage Sunday School Summer Potluck Dinner 7-8 PM

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14 13th Sunday after Pentecost Fair Trade Sunday

BaptismSunday School 9:30 - 10:30 AM Summer Pickin’sSummer Choir 10:30 - 11:00 AMWorship Service 11:00 - 12:00 PMChoir Rehearsal 12:15 PMChildren’s Bowling 12:30 - 3:00 PMLabyrinth Prayer Walk 5:00 - 6:00 PM

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Adult Bible Study 10:00 AM

TOPS 10:00 AM -12:00 PM

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Church Business Session 6:30 PM

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Deacons’ Retreat 6:30 - 8:30 PM

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Deacons’ Retreat 9:00 AM - Noon

21 14th Sunday after Pentecost Deacon OrdinationSunday School 9:30 - 10:30 AM Summer Pickin’sSummer Choir 10:30 - 11:00 AMWorship Service 11:00 - 12:00 PMCM Volunteer Training 12:15 PMHymn Sing 4:00 PM

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Adult Bible Study 10:00 AM

TOPS 10:00 AM -12:00 PM

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Summer Program“Insight into Dorcas Ministry”

Dinner 5:30 PMProgram 6:30 PM

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28 15th Sunday after Pentecost Backpack BlessingSunday School 9:30 - 10:30 AM Summer Pickin’sSummer Choir 10:30 - 11:00 AMWorship Service 11:00 - 12:00 PMCM Volunteer Training 12:15 PM

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sunday August 7 August 14 August 21 August 28Deacon of The Week

Rod Tharrington Wanda Womack Jonathan Babb Cher Moss

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Jack Harvey Bill Pearce Joe King Ron Creasman

TellersTreva & Joe Patterson

Bob CrumplerJoe King

Bruce BallardSteve Sherron

Jim FullwoodSteve Sherron

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Teresa DawsonMary Lou Orr

Denise WatsonMarie Brown

Chad & Marlene Ingham

Kim OdishooBrenda Moore

Rod TharringtonForrest Nidiffer

Marie MalpassSylvia Doles

Steven Lingafelt

Mary Gray FullwoodPat and Trish Strong

Deb CaldwellJane Pearce

Extra Helpers Needed

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Brianna Johnston Tom Pender Tim Huber Reggie Jackson

Service Schedule

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2 Ron Creasman

3 Bob Crumpler Linda Winn

4 Jacob Odishoo Chris Watson

5 Sue Ballard Nicole Pearce Tillery

6 Sylvia Doles

7 Noah Stevens

9 Cecil Greene Kim Odishoo

11 Joshua Lowry

12 Jack Barrier Marie Malpass

14 Dru McClelland Smith

15 James Dawson

16 Zach Odishoo

17 Lacy Maddox

18 Jan Pender

19 Alma Rakes

20 Billy Watson Patrick Hanes

22 Jack Scott

23 Daniel Hanes

26 Nathan Stevens

28 Marilyn Reese

29 Gregg Mealor

31 Denise Watson Bill Epting

August Birthdays

MBC Food Drive Urban Ministries of Wake County Food Drive You did it!!! On July 25, Millbrookers delivered over 1,818 pounds of produce and canned goods to Urban Ministries of Wake County. These goods will help meet hunger needs in our community at a time of year when resources and awareness are low. Thanks again for your wonderful support of this cause!

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Report of the Treasurer - June 2016

Brought Forward May 31, 2016 $68,205.48

Budget Income, Month of June

Tithes & Offerings $21,624.84

Other Budget Receipts $4,991.25

Total Receipts, June 2016 $26,616.09

Total Expenditures, June 2016 $36,839.62

Cash on Hand, June 30, 2016 $57,981.95

Budget Requirement for June $33,077.75

Budget Income for June $26,616.09

Budget Standing for June (6,461.66)

Budget Requirement Year-To-Date $198,466.50

Budget Income Year-To-Date $204,890.28

Budget Standing Year-To-Date 6,423.88

Letters to MBC

Dear Church Family, We want you to know how deeply grateful we are for Allen’s beautiful memorial service. The flowers were lovely, and the very delicious lunch and reception after the service were wonderful. Many thanks to the members of Millbrook. Your thoughtful kindness and support will remain in our hearts forever. Gratefully, The Rakes Family

Dear Millbrook Family, The family of Jeff Honeycutt wishes to say thank you for all the cards and calls during our time of sadness. It is wonderful to have such encouragement and kindness at this difficult time. My church friends are the best I have. Sincerely, The Honeycutt Family

Millbrook Baptist Church1519 E. Millbrook RoadRaleigh, NC 27609

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Lectionary Texts for August

August 7 - Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost - White Isaiah 1:1; 10-20; Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23; Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16

August 14 - Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost - White Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19; Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56

August 21 - Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost - White Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17

August 28 - Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost - Green Jeremiah 2:4-13; Psalm 81:1, 10-16; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14

Sunday Opportunities at Millbrook9:30 AM - Sunday School for all ages

11:00 AM - Worship Service

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MBC Staff Every Member Ministering

Franka Hawkins • Administrative Assistantoffice@millbrookbaptistchurch.org

Ron Heckman • Accompanistaccompanist@millbrookbaptistchurch.org

Suzanne Holleman • Preschool Directorpreschool.director@millbrookbaptistchurch.org

Andrea Dellinger Jones • Pastorpastor@millbrookbaptistchurch.org

Patti Lingafelt • Minister of Music & Organistmusic@millbrookbaptistchurch.org

Katelyn McWhorter • Youth Directoryouth@millbrookbaptistchurch.org

Rebecca Hewitt-Newson • Associate Minister for Family Lifechildren@millbrookbaptistchurch.org