Published: July 18, 2008 09:37 am         

Endy News

Thursday, July 17, 2008 — Canton Baptist

Sunday began with the call to worship song of “Holy Ground” sung by the choir. The congregational hymn of “Because He Lives” was then sang, followed by special music of “The Eastern Gate” performed by the choir. The message was presented by Pastor Mark out of Luke 6:27-36 entitled “Demonstrating the Love of Christ.”

Please remember our members in nursing homes and at home.

Upcoming events

July 27, 2-4 p.m. - Wedding shower for Meredith Parker in the fellowship hall.

July 30, 7 p.m. - Song service.

SCCM - Canned beans. Boxes are placed in the back foyer and at the front door of the fellowship building.

Pine Grove UMC

There was no bulletin received for July 13’s service, however, here are the announcements I do have.

Upcoming events

Aug. 10 - Homecoming.

Aug. 10-13 - Revival.

Aug. 15-16 - Churchwide VBS at HiPo Campgrounds.

Poplin Grove Baptist

On Sunday the sanctuary of the church was decorated as if you had been transported to an island getaway in Hawaii. There were leis, palm trees and other items for the kids for VBS which began Sunday night. Frances Morton played “Make Me A Blessing” during the tithes and offering, and special music was provided by Janet Mabry singing “Shall We Gather at the River.”

The morning message was presented by Rev. Richard Carlisle out of II Corinthians 4:16-18.

Upcoming events

Friday, 6 p.m. - VBS commencement

Sunday, 3-5 p.m. - Baby shower for Kristen Huneycutt in the fellowship hall.

St. Martin’s

Evangelical

Lutheran

Pastor Judy used scripture from Matthew, Chapter 13: The Parable of the Sower, “Good Soil” for her Sunday sermon. The altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of her children, Beth and Jon by Linda O'Hara and Ron Smith.

Kim Whitley is taking over the prayer line/church announcements

Upcoming events

Sundays - Casual dress and contemporary music for early service at 8 a.m. and a 10:30 a.m. liturgical service with traditional music. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Communion is offered each week at the early service.

Vine Life Baptist

The welcome chorus on Sunday was “Open Our Eyes Lord” and the praise and offering song was “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us,” after which the choir presented special music with the song “Wonderful Peace.” Pastor Hunsucker presented the adult sermon which was out of Romans 12:6-8 and I Corinthians 12:1,4-27 entitled “Categories of Christian Graces.”

Upcoming events

Aug. 30 - Annual building fund yard sale. Drawing for a 10-foot tower deer stand at the conclusion of the sale. Tickets for the drawing are $1.

Sunday evening worship will now take place at the Forrest Oakes Nursing Home at 7:15 p.m.

The church cleaning calendar for July through December is on the bulletin board. Please consider volunteering for a month.

There will be a service at the Stanly Manor Nursing Home at 3:30 p.m. each fifth Sunday.

Food items for July are canned toiletries.

Armed Forces

Please remember our church members who are also in various Armed Forces and unable to be here day to day because they are helping to protect us and this country. They are: AJ Barringer, serving in Georgia; Kyle Efird, stationed at Ft. Bragg in Fayetteville; Daniel McIl-waine, serving in Iraq; and Bradley Williams, serving in Iraq; all of St. Martin’s, Chris Lord, serving in Iraq of Charity Baptist Church and Erik Frank, serving near Baghdad, Iraq of Pine Grove U.M.C. If you know of any other service personnel, please let me know.

Birthdays

Oliver Doby, Shelby Dennis (July 13); Daniel Carpenter, Alison Clontz, Alexis Hudson, Jeff Page (July 14); Lexie Burleson, Bill Howell, Ila Moose (July 15); Raedell Gardon, Mary Lou Lynn, Quent B. Schaefer, Jennifer Smith (July 16); Stephania Hunsucker (July 17); Keith Carter, Melinda Watkins (July 18); Kenneth Efird, Anya Huneycutt, Kim Whitley (July 19); Ray Harris (July 20); Alex Hinson (July 21); Tony Hedrick, Tyler Huneycutt (July 22); Timmy Bessone, Louise Parker (July 23); Lenny Bessone, Todd Biles (July 24); Bill Faulkner, Misty Williams (July 25).

Anniversaries

Dustin and Alison Clontz, David and Mary Ann Vanhoy (July 13); Donald Gene and Janice Efird (July 16); Dean and Louise Smart (July 18); Quent B. and Paula T. Schaefer (July 25).

Prayer Concerns

Dean Allen, AJ Barringer, Mike Bowers, Shawn and Ashley Britt, Amber Brown, Boots Burleson, May Burle-son, Ray Burris, Carmaletha Butler, Mitch Byrd, Wendell Chestnut, Wayne and Louise Clark, Marie Cook, Viola Cook, Mildred Coon, Pam Diggs, Kyle Efird, Lyndsey Efird, Seth Ewing, Bill Faulkner, Velgia Fink, Connie Fowler, Erik Frank, Arthur Frick, Jay Van Furr, Don Garmon, Joe Goodman, Jean Grass, Ed Griffin, JT Griffin, Crystal Harkey, Brian Harrington, Garry Howard, family of Gertrude Hatley, Patricia Dodd Hatley, Cynthia Hazelwood, Judy Hearne, Jay Vee Helms, Mary Hedrick, Faye Hinson, Haskel Howard, Cody Huneycutt, Lillie Huneycutt, Beatrice Hun-sucker, Patsy Johnson, Chris Lambert, Charlie Lambert, Ray Lanier, Mae Ledbetter, John E. Lindsay (Pop), Becky Lord, Chris Lord, Joyce Mauldin, Daniel McIlwaine, Mr. Miller, Virginia Morgan, Janet Morton, Fonda and Jim Oldham, Bob Parker, Jerry Pharis, Pastor Search Committee, Pearl Paul, Edith Russell, school children's summer needs, Steve Saunders, Madge Simmons, Jerry Smith, Rick Stichnoth, Pat Tindal, Dixie Whittaker, Bradley Williams, Benny Thompson, K. Z. Thompson, Sara Underdown, Diane Vanhoy, VBS, Ruby White, all servicemen and women, those who protect and defend us, our church, nation, schools, rroops, leaders, youth.



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