From the Pastor:

Written on Monday, July 6, 2015...

Why evangelize children?

Christian workers have the never ending job of telling others that the Son of God died for them that they might be saved.

“When a boy or girl thrusts his small hand into yours, it may be smeared with chocolate ice cream, or grimy from petting a dog. There may be a wart under the right thumb and a bandage around the little finger. But the important thing about his hand is that it is the hand that some day may hold a Bible or a Colt revolver; play a piano or spin a gambling wheel; gently dress a leper’s wound or tremble wretchedly, uncontrolled by an alcoholic mind. Right now, that hand is yours…it asks for help and guidance.” - Author Unknown

I’ve said that Vacation Bible School is my favorite time of the year outside of Christmas and Easter. It’s a time to evangelize to children and speak of the great things Christ has done for us. This Sunday we have a baptism service and I pray you will be blessed. It will be a great reminder that we need to continue to do God’s work by spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.

As you see the baptisms this Sunday, look into the eyes of the children and the adults after they are baptized. See that they are so happy to have been given the gift of eternal life. Then ask yourself, “What can I do today to tell someone about Jesus Christ?” I pray we all ask this of ourselves and see the opportunities that God has placed in our path. Thank you for your willingness to evangelize. After all, someone once evangelized to us.

Love You All In Christ, Bro. Nick

Tues., July 14- Baptist Women, 4:00 PM, Christian Life Center Baptist Young Women, 7:00 PM

Chaplain of the Week

Chaplain (Captain)Myung Cho (& wife Jong Hee) U. S. Air Force1 Based: Osan AB, Republic of Korea

51 FW/HC Unit 2067

Osan AB, Republic of Korea

Pray that our newly launched ministry to single Airmen will result in revival. Pray for Protestant youth ministries, our praise

team and contemporary service. Pray I can balance time between ministry and family.

Upcoming Youth Events

July 24-26: Camping trip to Green River Must sign up by Sunday, July 19

August 8: Kentucky Kingdom Must sign up by Sunday, July 26

See Shawn to sign up

(No cost for either event)

Events open to incoming 6th - 12th grade

Basketball Camp

K5-6th grade July 20-24 6:00-9:00 PM

Stanford Baptist Church Christian Life Center

FINAL REGISTRATION DATE: Saturday, July 11

9:00 AM - 12:00 noon Cost : $28.00

In honor of Leah Spangler & Corey Thomas

Sunday, July 26 2:00-3:30 PM

Christian Life Center

The couple would like Target or Lowe's gift cards.

Leya and Corey are registered with Memorable Travels.com for a dream honeymoon to Secrets St. James, Montego Bay, Jamaica. Honeymoon travel

gift cards are available in the church office for anyone who is interested.

Musically Speaking

Stuart Underwood, Minister of Music

Thanks to George Munday for his beautiful offertory "His Eye Is On the Sparrow" and for filling in at the piano. Thanks to the Adult Choir and Narrator for a wonderful "Patriotic Celebration". This Sunday the Adult Choir will be singing a great "Heaven Medley". This includes "Some Day", "I'll Fly Away", "Goodbye World, Goodbye" and "Just a Little While". Have a great week! Stuart ________________________________________________________________________________

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Car Show & Cornhole Tournament Fairview Baptist Church

August 8, 4:00 PM 'til Dark

Car Show: $10 entry fee Car receiving the most donations wins Best in Show

Cornhole: $20 per team - Single elimination tournament Best 2 out of 3 to advance

Contact Kenny Goodin at 606-365-2116 for more info

SERVING THIS WEEK

Door Greeter Deacon Greeters JoAnn Miracle Dan Grigson, P.D.Roller, & Donnie Sutherland

Children's Church Van Driver Craig & Trena Carrier Paul Playforth (859-583-7788)

Nursery Workers Deacons of the Week AM: Jonathan & Donya Baker Dan Grigson (606-669-0021) PM: Rosie Bertram P.D. Roller (859-749-1611)

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PRAYER LIST Frank Allen Bridgette Manzie Shut-ins Jerry Atwood Gary Napier Grace Blanton Josh Bastin Tuck Napier Glen Davis George Bertram Howard & Dorothy Noland Edith James Ray Bertram Amy Patterson Marjorie Gooch David Black Arnold Reynolds Geneva Hawkins Randy Blevins Dorothy Robbins Bill Holloway Mildred Burchell George & Rena Shelton Pauline Shearer Eugenia Carpenter Donna Sheron Golden Living Center Darlene Cave Gordon Sheron Billie Sue Cornelius Gladys Church Joe, Norma, & Lily States Bertha Ernst Michael Coulter Amy Lane Stevens Mildred Goodwin Brian Doyle Marge Toombs Lancaster Christian Care Taylor Estes/twins Mary Turpin Wilda Sweeney Bill & Aaron Farmer Kayla Upchurch Sherrie Fitzpatrick Stephen & Nancy VanHook Barbara Ann Foley Missy Whitis Chad's Hope (in need of bus) Russell & Gwen Gastineau Bereavement Paul Greer George Garrison family Cindy Hardwick Donald Berry family Wayne (Mudturtle) Hazlett Travis Henderson family Debbie Howell On Mission Ann Ison Shawnna Ingram Kristin Johnson Joe Johnson Mary & Milton Johnson Jessica Upchurch Stacy Baker Keeling Puerto Rico mission trip Michael Kirkpatrick Military Joe Kizzee Josh Bastin Bettye Long Marcus Denham Charles Lucas Maria Hunter Gene Manning Jared Johnson Samantha & Josh Zinkievich

The Pathfinder

PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY STANFORD BAPTIST CHURCH

Phone (606) 365-2178

Vol. 19 No. 27 ____ July 10 , 2015

July 12 Sunday Morning Worship

4:00 PM Church Council

6:00 PM Evening Worship Service "Steps to Spiritual Renewal" (Nehemiah 8)

Wednesday, July 15 7:00 PM Business Meeting

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