Rev. Jeff Cummings, Pastor Church Phone: 478-847-3240 Church E-mail: fbcrynl@pstel.

bcrynl@pstel.net Pastorium Phone: 478-847-4334 SUNDAY, MAY 17th we will resume meeting
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Morning Worship Service Only! OUR CHURCH GOAL: $800.00
VOLUME 52 NUMBER 5 MAY 2020 No nursery provided or children’s church
Given to date: $705.00
We will follow state guidelines of social distancing
“For I passed on to you as most important what I also received: that Christ
LET US RETURN TO CORPORATE WORSHIP -
“Soul Keeping” study will continue to be died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He
WITH A RENEWED SENSE OF APPRECIATION & DEVOTION TO THE LORD.
posted on the Church Facebook page was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures...”
I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the Lord,” Psalm 122:1 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, CSB
Sundays @ 6pm
The above verse is written by David, the Beloved King of Israel during its days of glory. David knew the https://www.facebook.com/First Baptist Church Reynolds/
strength of Israel was found in the Lord. The neighboring nations knew the God of David was the LORD who
made Heaven and Earth (2 Samuel 7:22-24). Wednesday Evening Meeting @ 7pm
will resume in the Fellowship Hall on May 20th Congratulations Graduates!
At the writing of this Psalm David had brought the Tabernacle (where God’s presence dwelt) to Jerusalem.
David is expressing his joy in the corporate worship of God where His honor dwells. For those who may not yet feel safe to return to
Kyle Cosey
GA Southwestern State University
“The word was not "go, "but "let us go"; hence the ear of the Psalmist found a double joy in it. He was glad for the sake worship on the 17th; you can continue viewing the
of others: glad that they wished to go themselves, glad that they had the courage and liberality to invite worship service online until you are ready. For those Zack Wilder
others. He knew that it would do them good; nothing better can happen to men and their friends than to love the place who do return on the 17th know that we will begin Taylor County High School
where God's honor dwells. What a glorious day shall that be when many people shall go and say, "Come ye, and let us slowly and with everyone’s safety in mind.
go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in Ezra Cummings - 2020 Childre Scholarship Award
his paths..," Isaiah 2:3. Above paragraph is from – The Treasury of David; Vol. 3 (part two); Intro. Psalm 122, pg. 26
We will recognize these young men on
Alexis de Tocqueville, the famous 19th century French statesman, historian and philosopher traveled to Sunday, May 17th @ 11am
America in the 1830s to discover the reasons for the incredible success of this new nation. He published his
observations in his classic two-volume work, Democracy in America. He was especially impressed by
America's religious character. Below is an excerpt from Tocqueville's great work:
I sought for the key to the greatness and genius of America in her harbors...; in her fertile fields and boundless With Deepest Sympathy
forests; in her rich mines and vast world commerce; in her public school system and institutions of learning. I
First Baptist Church expresses love and sympathy to
sought for it in her democratic Congress and in her matchless Constitution. Not until I went into the churches these families...
of America and heard her pulpits flame with righteousness did I understand the secret of her genius and
Billie Edwards Family
power. America is great because America is good, and if America ever ceases to be good, America will cease
to be great. The safeguard of morality is religion, and morality is the best security of law as well as the surest Paul Godaire Family (Mary Dobson’s brother)
pledge of freedom.__________________________________________________________________________
Ruth Ann Wainwright (Tara & Todd Wainwright’s
With the above in mind - Taking in the beauty of Corporate Worship to our Great God and Savior Jesus Christ, baby daughter)
and - Knowing the righteous influence that the Church and preaching of God’s Word has had upon our Jamie Cox Family
country in ages past:
LET US RESOLVE TO RETURN TO OUR HOUSE OF WORSHIP WITH RENEWED APPRECIATION AND ZEAL.
This is our time to renew our devotion and worship to the Lord. This is our time to get serious about our Motherhood is more than a stage— DEACON’S MEETING
prayer life and walk with Christ. God forbid that we will return with the “church as usual” expectation. May it’s a lifelong calling from God. Tuesday, May 26th @ 6pm
we see the COVID-19 pandemic as a “warning” and “loving alarm bell from God, saying, ‘Turn to me before With it He gives us hearts that love deeply,
it’s too late.’ hands that serve tirelessly, and vision to see
His blossoming image in the precious ones
Bro. Jeff
entrusted to our care.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FAITHFUL GIVING DURING THIS CHALLENGING TIME.
Remember Your Mother’s this Mother’s Day — May 10 Happy Mother’s Day
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, Sunday, May 10th
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised, Proverbs 31.10

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NO Nursery will be provided until further notice! First Baptist Church
VBS Cancelled for the Summer! NO Children’s Church until further notice! 11 S. Winston Street
P.O. Box 452
After much discussion and consideration for the safety of all kids, our VBS Deacon of the Week Reynolds, GA 31076
May 3—Gene Brunson
Leaders and Workers felt that it would be best to cancel Vacation Bible May 10—Jarried Crook
School for this summer! Any teachers that have picked up their literature can May 17—Vic Hanks
return it to the church and we will use this literature for next summer. May 24—Wes Summers
May 31—Gene Brunson
Also, all Friendship Camps have been cancelled for the summer as well. May Ushers
*Gene Brunson Ezra Cummings
Jarried Crook Greg VonRabenau

LifeWay Christian Resources Offered…

LifeWay is offering a free in-home Children’s Bible Study program called
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“LifeWay Kids at Home” available to churches of all kinds that have postponed FOR WORSHIP ONLY—
their services due to the coronavirus outbreak. Go to digitalpass.lifeway.com to SUNDAY, MAY 17th
@ 11am
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Online Bible Study, 6pm
WEDNESDAYS 7pm

We will not resume meeting

until we feel it is safe for us
to do so. Until then, stay
May 2020
safe! Should you have any If you have a prayer request call Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
needs, please let us know by
the church office @ 1 2
calling the church office @
478-847-3240 or one of the NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER - PRAY FOR GOD’S GLORY TO BE REVEALED
478-847-3240.
*Prayer Leaders listed below. “FOR THE EARTH WILL BE FILLED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF
THE GLORY OF THE LORD, AS THE WATERS COVER THE SEA.” HABAKKUK 2:14
*Virginia Eubanks
Jean Slaton
Diane Posey 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Andrea Sams Morning Worship online Facebook Prayer Mtg online, 7pm
@ 10am
Sharon & Vic Hanks Online Bible Study, 6pm Donna McLeighton
Earleen Hamrick Willard Wilder Miah Rae Hartley
*Patsy Brunson
Gene Brunson
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Morning Worship online @ 10am Prayer Mtg online, 7pm
Joe & Jeanette Wilder Online Bible Study cancelled due
Joyce & Willard Wilder to Mother’s Day
Bennie Crook
*Mary Cleveland Julian Whatley
Opal Wilder Jessica Newcomb Mike Hamrick Wendy Mullins
Sherry Huggins
Bonnie Brannin Morning Worship will resume 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Mattie Parks Meeting @ 11am only! Prayer Mtg resumes @
“Soul Keeping” Study online, 6pm 7pm in Fellowship Hall
PRAY FOR OUR OWN IN THE MILITARY... *Hilda James
Greg VonRabenau Virginia Eubanks Tyler Newcomb Mary Dobson
Aaron Summers - Navy
Thank You so much for the Gift Card that you Joann & Jay Whatley
Eli Summers - Navy Morning Worship Only, 11am 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Bobbie Dowdle
gave me for Administrative Professionals Day. Hunter Barrett - Marines Online Bible Study cancelled due Deacon’s Mtg 6pm Prayer Mtg
to Memorial Day 7pm in Fellowship Hall
It is a pleasure to serve as your Secretary! Olivia Barrett - Army
Sincerely, Alan McCullars, Jr. - Air Force Office Closed
Luke Wilder - Air Force
Jeannette Crook Morning Worship Only, 11am 31 Memorial Day is much more than just a three-day weekend and a chance to get the year's first sunburn.
Online Bible Study resumes, 6pm It's a time to remember the men and women who sacrificed their lives for their country.
Remember Freedom Is Not Free!
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