Brush Creek Baptist Church • 5345 Airport Road • Bear Creek, NC 27207 • 919/742-3221Volume 45 July 2017 Number 7

The Source

It's quite simply amazing to see howGod moves and works. He inspiresand creates; He impresses andmotivates; He builds up and renews.

Our God is so great and praiseworthy! Of course,you are probably wondering why I am speaking ofGod with such expression? The answer is becauseI am constantly reminded that I serve the LivingGod! He is alive and well, and loves me and you.We have ample reason in that alone to praise Him.

I'm reminded of that great, but short,command from Paul in 1 Thessalonians 5:16 to"Rejoice always". Though it's such a small verse,it sends such a powerful message to the believerin Christ. It's our motivation for the day! So I canand should rejoice because the great Maker ofheaven and earth has redeemed me from thewages of sin and death. I have been made alivethrough Him who died.

In Henry Blackaby's book, entitled,'Experiencing God', he lists seven realities ofGod. He explains them by stating how "God isalways at work around you". Now I read thissome years ago. But this is just as fresh to me nowas it was then. God IS at work all around us. ThisIS so because He lives! This IS good newsbecause I can pray, as an individual, about how tojoin Him in His work. God is always seekingthose who are available. He IS always willing touse somebody.

As we enter into the month of Julytogether, let us praise Him. Also, let us be in prayerabout how He might use us, and what, in particular,He might have us to do for His name and His glory.Remember, God is always at work around us.

My family and I send you our love andprayers as we tarry on in the Lord. We are sograteful for our church family at Brush CreekBaptist Church!

In Christ,Pastor Frank

God is always at work around you.

~ Henry Blackaby

PATRIOTIC SUNDAYSunday, July 2nd

Come to worship in your casual red, white & blue. We will have a hot dog lunch at the recreation areaafter the service. *Ladies, please bring a drink and a dessert.

Music Night

at the Recreation Area

Saturday, July 8th

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Join us for a fun night ofmusic & fellowship

Join us forSunday Evening Bible Study

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

We are doing an in-depth Bible Study on the first fiveBooks of the Old Testament. Please join us every otherSunday for this time of learning and fellowship. Coffee& refreshments will be served. Our July schedule willbe July 9 & 23 . th rd

Vacation Bible School

July 16th - 20th

6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

(Early Registration begins

the 16 at 6 p.m.)th

Bible Stories Games

Food Music

Crafts Fun!

Ages Preschool thru High School

We are collecting donations of cookies and chips for

our VBS week. Anyone wishing to donate, label items

“VBS” and place in the kitchen area.

Pray for our youth as they will be at CampCaswell the week of July 31 - August 5th.

Symbols for the Folds of the American Flag

The first fold is a symbol of life.

The second fold is for our belief in eternal life.

The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of theveteran departing rank, who gave a portion of his or her life forthe defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world.

The fourth fold stands for our weaker nature; as Americancitizens trusting in God, it’s to Him we turn to in times of peaceas well as war for his divine guidance.

The fifth fold is a tribute to America. In the words of StephenDecatur, “Our country, in dealing with other countries, may shealways be right, but it is still our country, right or wrong.”

The sixth fold is where our heart lies. It’s with our flag that wepledge allegiance to the flag and the republic it stands for.

The seventh fold is a tribute to our armed forces. For it is thearmed forces that protect our country and flag against enemies,whether they be domestic or foreign.

The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered into thevalley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day,and to honor our mother, for whom it flies on Mother’s Day.

The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood, for it is through theirfaith, love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the menand women who have made this country great have beenmolded.

The tenth fold is a tribute to father, for He has given his sonsand daughters for the defense of our country since he or she wasfirst born.

The eleventh fold, in the eyes of Hebrew citizens, represents thelower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon andglorifies, in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

The twelfth fold, in the eyes of a Christian citizen, representsan emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God theFather, the Son and Holy Ghost.

When the flag is completely folded, which some consider the13th fold; the stars are uppermost, reminding us of our nationalmotto, “In God We Trust.”

Reflectionsby Frances Gilmore

We celebrate Independence Day in various ways, oneof which is remembering the people who have made atremendous impact on our nation and lives.

I appreciate our forefathers. I appreciate JohnHancock for not merely signing the Declaration ofIndependence but for bravely signing so big and bold as if tosay, “Our nation’s Independence will prevail!” GeorgeWashington was our first President, but we also remember thestory of him cutting down a cherry tree and learn the lesson thatwe should never tell a lie. I appreciate Abraham Lincoln, our16 President, who as a young farm boy, educated himself byth

reading borrowed books. Many students learn to recite hisfamous Gettysburg Address of 1863.

I appreciate the musicians and lyricists. I think aboutJulia Ward Howe for writing the Battle Hymn of the Republic. The words were written on what her eyes and ears relayed to hermind of what was happening in the world around her. This wasthe most important song of the Union army during the CivilWar. How would you feel if you were marching in an army andsang along with the other soldiers… “Mine eyes have seen theglory of the coming of the Lord?” Can you relate it to ourmodern world? Music can speak to the heart when nothingelse can!

I appreciate D. L. Moody’s legacy as an evangelist andpreacher. North Carolina’s own native, Billy Graham and hisfamily, are leaving a remarkable legacy also, not only in ournation, but all over the world. The ones who try to teach usabout God and Jesus are worthy of our deep respect and honorgiven them.

As we celebrate July 4 , we should remember that weth

have many freedoms that other countries do not - - freedom ofspeech, freedom to listen to music & radio, to watch TV, andfreedom to worship, to name just a few. None of these shouldbe taken for granted.

God has blessed our nation and has guided us throughmany conflicts since the Declaration of Independence wassigned 241 years ago. Scripture says, “Blessed is the nationwhose God is the Lord.” (Psalm 33;12). We should reflect onwhat this means as we celebrate the holiday and continue to prayfor our nation, our leaders and those who impact ourcommunities.

“Dear Jesus, thank You for blessing our nation. Guide usthrough the years ahead. Thank you for “freedom” and theprice You paid to set us free from sin and death.”

Cemetery Memorials

& Contributions(May 21 - June 11)

In Memory of Rev. & Mrs. J. R. Bouldin,

given by Jerry & Teresa Lindley

In Memory of Bobby Gene Brown,

given by Donna Sessoms

In Memory of Leatus & Edna Bray,

given by Becky Bray Lewis

In Memory of Everette & Nancy Sizemore,

given by Jim & Margo Sizemore

In Memory of Donald Swaim, Sr.,

given by Mary Swaim

In Memory of A. Thad & Josie Bray,

given by Elaine Matthewson

In Memory of Lewis & Julia Lane,

given by Judy Lane

In Memory of Phillip Dunlap,

given by Nancy Dunlap

In Memory of Edward Joyce,

given by Rachael L. Joyce

In Memory of Linuel Efird,

given by Dorothy Efird

In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. James Gilbert,

given by Dorothy Efird & Joseph Gilbert

We gratefully acknowledge general contributions

from the following:

Linda Brooks Gene & Betty Hamrick

Richard & Anne Brown Donald Joyce

Billy & Carol Bray Shirley Austin Phillips

Garland & Cindy Bray Brett & Cassadi Walden

Betty Lou Brewer Joe & Treva Patterson

Martha Fesmire Jeff & Lisa Riggs

Junior Paige Tony & Elaine Estridge

Mack Gee Earl & Clara McMasters

Christina Campbell Jenny Sizemore McPherson

Sarah Justice Becky Routh

Ollie L. Joyce Dianne Presnell

Nancy Adkins Peggy Jones

Jane Bray

Eli Brooks

Mr. & Mrs. Kirk Wagenseller, Jr.

Those who expect to reap the blessings of

freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigue

of supporting it. ~ Thomas Paine

Brush Creek Baptist Church5345 Airport Road, Bear Creek, NC 27207

919/742-3221— FAX 919/742-6558

“To prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the bodyof Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faithand in the knowledge of the Son of God.”

~Ephesians 4:12, NIV

Sunday School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 a.m.Sunday Morning Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a.m.Wednesday Services.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 p.m.Team Kids (Sundays - Oct. - May/ see schedule).. . 5:00 p.m.Sunday Evening Bible Study (Every other Sunday). . . . 5:00 p.m.

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Rev. Frank Taylor, Pastor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (910) 975-1068Frances Gilmore, Newsletter Editor. . . . . . . . (919) 742-4234Teresa Phillips, Secretary.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (919) 742-3221

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Offerings and Attendance for June 2017

Attendance Sunday Budget

Date School OfferingJune 4 98 $3,954.00June 11 76 $2,407.40June 18 67 $1,813.75June 25 63 $2,724.50

Proposed weekly budget needs for 2016-2017: $2,346.25

Baptist Children’s Homes $ 125.00Youth Camp Fundraisers $ 60.00Crisis Pregnancy Center (Small Change) $ 3.98

“Give generously to them and do so without a grudgingheart; then because of this the LORD your God will blessyou in all your work and in everything you put your handto.”

Deuteronomy 15:10

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