WOMEN’S ENRICHMENT & MISSIONS MINISTRY . . .under WMU umbrella: 6 areas of Mission focus: Pray for Missions; Engage in mission action & Personal witnessing. Learn about missions; Support missions; Develop spiritually toward a missions lifestyle; Participate in the work of the church & denomination > Nursing Home Ministry– this group meets with the residents

(Westbury N.H., McDonough) on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, 10:00-

11:00 a.m. (July 12th & 26th)

> “Women on Mission” Group - for girls age 18-100. Led by Linda Roy

(1st Sunday of each month, 5 p.m.) August 13, 4 p.m., to set date for “Prayer Walk for Schools”

> Women’s Enrichment Ministry– 4:30 p.m., August 13: 6- week Ladies’ Bible Study, “Entrusted,” begins. Donna Walls

Pam Sapp

Mission Groups: > Mission Friends: “Learning About, Praying For, and Doing Missions” Lillian Mullen, Sandy Wells, Susan Morris Ashley Hood

> Girls-in-Action: 1st-6th grade girls. Journey

Robin Freeman, Nicole Lloyd, Kathy Harris

> Royal Ambassadors: Meetings: Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Willie Walls, Alan Wells Mission Vision Statement: “Because we believe God is Who He says He is and can

do what He says He will do, we are empowered to engage a lost world through prayer, ministry and witness that will be modeled, taught and nur-tured among future genera-tions.”

Be a missionary where God has placed you . . . Woman's Mis-

sionary Union is a missions organization which exists to promote the fulfillment of the Great Commission. October: Backpacks of Hope Ministry November: Operation Christmas Child –turn in boxes by Nov. 12

Youth “IMPACT” ~ Praise & Worship Service Every Wednesday, 7:15 p.m.

* 1st Sunday of each month– “Joint” Sunday School * Youth Council (will meet quarterly) to be announced

* Sunday School every Sunday, 9:45 p.m. * September 30th: Youth “Yard Sale”

S.A. ADULTS – last met on

July 13th. See you this month, August 10th, at the Cracker Barrel in McDonough at 9 a.m.

SENIORS OF LIBERTY HILL: The Seniors of Liberty Hill met Friday, July 21, 2017 for their monthly luncheon. Tom McBerry welcomed everyone. He prayed for the many requests and blessed the food. After a time of good food & fellowship Jean Freeman, our program chairperson, introduced our special guests, “The Otters.” This is a very fun group of talented ladies from Eagles Landing F.B. Church. They played all kinds of off-beat instruments: washboard, kazoo, shakers, etc. They told jokes & sang old songs like “Turn Your Radio On,” “Billy Boy,” “She’ll Be Comin’ ‘Round the Mountain,” “Old-time Religion” & “Rheumatism.” Tom McBerry read Romans 8:35-39. He asked the question, “Can one lose his/her salvation?” Absolutely not! If one is truly saved these verses tell us that nothing can separate us from God’s love. We collected $382 Love Offering for Sarah & Joe Mejias. Tom closed with prayer. Attending: Mary Pruitt, Pam Fowler, June Perry, Gordon Wimberly, Shirley Simmons, Lillian Mullen, Andy Walsh, Hazel Thompson, Betty Chumbley, Yvonne Chumbley, James & Kay Cosper, Jean Freeman, Sam Kline, Kat Carter, Gary & Laura Vineyard, Rayford & Marie Plummer, Hershel & Karrie Dickens, Johnny & JoeAnn Edwards, Stan & Lisa Lanning, Nan Burke, Donna Bartlett, Pastor Chris & Kathy Harris and Willow & Ella Ruth. Our special guests, The Otters: Charlotte Tyson, Julie Wright, Sandra Elzie, Cheryl Hardin, Betty Howard & Mary Whitfield. Dick Elzie, Sound Man & Sue Amoresano. Next Meeting & Luncheon will be Fri., August 18th, 12:00 noon. Nan Burke, reporting

News from the Library:

This month we would like to high-light three books: (These books will be located in front of the library window unless they have been borrowed.) So, Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy by Barbara Johnson. If you need a fresh breath of joy in your life, this book is just the prescrip-tion for you. This author can help you look for “life’s little sparkles,” even in the midst of life’s most crippling sorrows. When Did Caesar Become a Salad and Jeremiah a Bullfrog? by Martin Babb. What do you get when you combine downright hilarity with out-right wisdom? A delightful, uplifting read that will not only make you laugh out loud but will inspire your walk of faith. The Chance by Karen Kingsbury. From this author comes a heartwarm-ing story about childhood friends, broken lives, and a long-ago promise that just might offer the hope of love for today. Karen Kingsbury weaves a moving tale of heart-wrenching loss, the power of faith, and the wounds that only a forever kind of love can heal. She delves deeply into a theme that resonates within us all: Hope lives for those willing to take a chance. Please come by the library and borrow these books or take time to peruse the shelves for other books you would like to read. Our door is always open to you. Thank you to those of you that have donated books. We deeply appreciate your willingness to share your books with others. If you have suggestions of other books/authors you would like to see added to the collection, please let us know. Keep on Reading Liberty Hill! Christine Harris, Librarian Pam Fowler, Asst. Librarian

The Food Ministry is supported by Missions of Mercy, FAITH Riders,

Sunday School classes (King’s Kids, Homemakers & Willing Workers) and individuals within the church. If you know of a need, please submit their names with information to the church office. Food is scheduled to be picked up, packaged & delivered on the 3rd Saturday of the month, 10:00 a.m.– 11 a.m. Helping hands needed. . . Thanks for your support.

“You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light” -Ephesians 5:8

“Prayer is not a fringe benefit for missionaries. It

is a necessity.”

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Happy Birthday: August Birthdays:

“So neither he who plants nor he who waters is any-thing, but only God who

gives the growth” I Corinthians 3:7

Happy Anniversary. . . August Anniversaries:

1: Mike & Denise Roberts 5: Fred & Patricia Walker 11: Leo & Renea Belga 8: Paul & Gaye Aday 20: Darrell & Linda Floyd 10: Matt & Pat Thompson 24: Russell & Paula Whipple 28: Albert & Brenda Kite

13: David Johnson 16: Terry Chumbley Sherrell Gunter 17: Lily Norris 19: Mildred Renfroe Ken Simmons 21: Michael Lloyd 22: Margaret Carter Richard Dubson Bradley Gray Andrew Lunsford

23: Kelli Floyd 25: Terri Cleveland 27: Baylee Montgomery Scott Hudgens 28: Brailyn Turner 30: Karen Lake 31: Tyler Gunter Tanner Pruitt Belated “Happy Birthday” to- Titus Freeman (1st Birthday July 2 ) Mackenzie Wells (1st Birthday, July 25th )

1: Darlene Campbell Hunter Hensley 2: Garrett Camp Seth Childers Bryan Hubbard 4: Sally McNure 5: Doug Johnson 6: Jaden Hicks Ethan Roy 8: Jordan Fransen Sandra McBerry 9: T.R. McBerry 12: Cecil Brand

Sept. 3 Schedule: 9:30 Breakfast –bring a

dish or two (FH) 11:00 a.m. Worship in Worship Center

Join us on Sundays at 9:45 a.m. for “DIGG” in our

Children’s Department

“DIGG” -Delighting in God’s Grace- is a special

1-hour program for Children in grades K-5 teaching God’s Word

along with songs, crafts & games.

Bring a friend!

Children’s Church for K-5th Grade

Collection for OCC: “Summer Items” i.e., sunglasses, hats, summer toys. Stock up before they are put away for winter. (NO toothpaste, no candy) boy stuff, etc. . . Visit the Bulletin Board in hallway. Thanks to Crystal Contreras & Susan Morris

Evening Worship resumes September 10th,

5:30 p.m. (Lord’s Supper)

Senior Adult Outings:

Upcoming trip: September– The Ark Christmas in New York

“Thank you” to everyone for the love & kindness shown to us during

Mama’s passing. Thank you for the calls, visits, and prayers. Thank you to all the ladies who provided the delicious meal. The flowers from the Church were beautiful. With deep appreciation, The children of Susie Cox- Jimmy & Gail, Jane & Johnny, David & Gail, and families.

“Thank you” to the King’s Kids, Mark Freeman, for their gifts to

Missions of Mercy & to CTV in memory of Kay Cosper’s sister, Doris.

“Thank you” to everyone for the school supplies.

We were never meant to take this journey of faith alone or in secret. God has entrusted us with the great and mighty gift of the gospel, some-thing too precious and life-giving to keep to ourselves. In this 6-session Bible study, Beth will encourage you to guard what God has entrust-ed to you, further His king-dom by sharing Christ with others, and pour into future generations just as Paul once mentored Timothy. Because in this journey of joy and hardship, we need each other to stay the course and live a life of faithfulness. 6-week Ladies Bible Study:

Entrusted: Study of 2 Timothy Beginning: Sunday, August 13th,

4:30 p.m.

Welcome New Members Tammy Early

Christian Sympathy is extended to

Mrs. Eleene Davis upon the death of her sister, Laverne Fountain; Henry & Edith McGarity & family upon the death of her brother, Edward Tanner; Mrs. June Perry & family upon the death of her husband, Sonny; James & Kay Cosper upon the death of her sister, Doris.

Friday, August 11 6:00-8:00 p.m.

“Back to School” Event Mt. Carmel Elementary (volunteers & ’treats’ needed)

August: “PrayerWalk for Schools”

Women on Mission Focus

Group Meeting: Sunday, August 13, 4:00 p.m.

to determine date for Prayer Walk

LHBC

6 p.m. September 29 Cars 3

September 15-16 Ladies Retreat at Camp Pinnacle

“More Than Enough” $90

3 p.m.-3 p.m.

Sept. 30: Yard Sale

Sponsored by the Youth

2957 Mt. Carmel Road Hampton, GA 30228 Phone & Fax: 770-946-3238 www.libertyhillbaptist.org

Chris Harris, Pastor Michael Bateman, Music Director

The Beacon The Beacon is published monthly by Liberty Hill Baptist Church.

The Beacon “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” Mt. 5:16.

Detailed calendars can be viewed at www.Libertyhillbaptist.org

Deacon Officers: Art Elliott, Chairman John Bartlett, Vice-Chairman Larry Downer, Secretary/Treasurer Ushers: August: Don Griswold, Capt., Larry Downer, Art Elliott, Kenny Harris Sept: Glynn Smith, Capt., Bradley Gray, Gordon Wimberly, Earle Steele

Church Calendar

FAITH Riders: “Bike Night”- 2nd Saturdays This month: August 12th

August 7-13 Sturgis Mission Trip Mission Team: Willie & Jeremy Walls, Ross McQueen

Join us for Sunday School

“No One Left Behind”

Pastor’s August "Beacon” Article:

The kids are back in school and much is on the

horizon for LHBC. Be sure to check the calendar for

all of the August happenings.

On August 11th, 6:00-8:00 p.m., we are joining with

Mt. Carmel Elementary School for a “Back to School”

Bash. Please see Donna Bartlett to let her know when

you can help "Man" the LHBC booth. Please help

supply our booth with individually wrapped goodies &

we will distribute them along with LHBC outreach materials.

“Prayer Walk” for schools is also observed during the month of August. Our

Women on Mission Focus Group will meet August 13th to set a date for this

event. If you cannot go at the designated time, please take every available

opportunity to go by the schools in your area and stop to pray.

For Labor Day Weekend, on Sunday, September 3rd, we will enjoy Breakfast

at 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall followed with Worship at 11 a.m. in the Worship

Center. Evening Worship will resume the next Sunday, September 13th, at 5:30

p.m. Also, another highly in September will be our LHBC kids event "The Drive

In". On Friday, September 29th we will host not only a "drive in" style family

movie night in the field, but the kids are going to build their own cars and "ride"

them into the theater area. It is going to be a lot of fun and a great way to reach

the families in our neighborhood, so invite friends.

We will continue our study of James through August as we examine Chapter

5. Invite people to join us each Sunday morning at 11 a. m. and Sunday School

at 9:45 a. m. This is going to be a great month! Chris

Church Council meets 1st Wednesday, every month, 6 p.m. Supper Meeting

Next: September 6

Deacons of the Week 08/06: Willie Walls & Scott Chumbley 08/13: John Bartlett & Kenny Harris 08/20: Donald Cleveland & Chris Conrad 08/27: Art Elliott & Johnny Speir 09/03: Darrell Floyd & Stan Lanning 09/10: Bradley Gray & Mark Freeman 09/17: Darrell Johnson & Larry Downer

Deacons Meeting: 4 p.m.. 3rd Sunday of each month, 4:30 p.m. Visitation

Lawn Care Team Captains:

#1– Johnny Speir

#2 Olbuddy’s

#3– Darrell Floyd #4– Darrell Johnson

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

MUSIC NOTES: Michael Bateman , Music Director

Adult Choir– resumes 7 p.m., Sept. 13 Preschool & Children’s Music– resumes Wed., Sept. 13, 6:25-7:00 p.m. led by Sheila Adams

“Go & make Disciples of all Nations” Matthew 28:19.

Deacon Ordination Service Russell Whipple

Sunday, August 20, 2017 4:00 p.m.

Reception following

Celebrating 46 years (July, 1971-present) in service to the Lord in the Music Ministry at LHBC: Sheryl Little, pianist; Donna Bartlett, organist. Also, 28 years (July 1989-present) as Ministry Assistant: Donna Bartlett. Michael Bateman (February 2014-present). Pastor Chris (April 2016-present). “Thank you” to all directors, teachers, leaders & workers at LHBC for faithful service. Pray for all as we begin a “New Church Year.” Back to school, back to church! Your spiritual education is as important, if not more, than your physical education. New faces, new classes, new teachers.... great things being done for His Honor, His Glory!

Join the team. Teachers & workers are needed.

God has richly blessed Liberty Hill

Baptist Church. This year we are celebrating 172

years (1845-2017). May He always find us faithful in all

things. . . To God be the Glory!

SCHEDULE: Sept. 3: 9:30 Breakfast; 11 a.m. Worship

LHBC

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