God Matters - Alex Mabe
And there is
May 20, 2021 • Vol. 44, Issue 20
Quarterly Business
Meeting
Sunday, May 23, 2021
At the close of the
morning worship service
Time will be reserved for more
discussion of the recommendation
from the Pastor Search Committee.
(See insert in newsletter for more
information)
Our Mission: We exist to obey Jesus Christ by
continuously reaching out to create relation-
ships and share Christ’s story in order to make
mature disciples.
421 Edgefield Road | PO Box 8168
North Augusta, SC 29861-8168
803-279-0415 | 803-279-0476
http://www.belvederefbc.org
thus the joy of a fruitful life.
dorothy@belvederefbc.org
Dorothy Posey, Church Secretary
ryan@belvederefbc.org
Ryan Greene. Min. of Music & Youth
yet a third and remarkable promise: “I will
“I will make you into a great nation, and I bless those who bless you, and whosoev-
will bless you; I will make your name er curses you I will curse; and all peoples
great and you will be a blessing. I will on earth will be blessed through you.” If
Your Church Staff
bless those who bless you, and whoever we will follow God’s plan for us, we will be
curses you I will curse; and all peoples identified with God in the eyes of the
on earth will be blessed through you.” world. Everywhere we go, we will either
(Genesis 12:2-3) be a blessing or a curse, but no one will
ignore us. God will make our lives and
This past Sunday, the Pastor Search our church so vitally in touch with the
Committee recommended and discussed Lord God Himself that we will have the
the proposal that we initiate the process effect He has when He touches human
of church adoption by Warren Baptist
803-380-1024
803-508-3044
life. On June 6, 2021, the members of
Church in Augusta, Georgia. This adop- Belvedere First Baptist Church will have
tion process will be responsible for form- the opportunity to cast their vote on the
ing a covenant between Belvedere First bold proposal that we initiate the process
Baptist Church and Warren Baptist of church adoption by Warren Baptist
Church that under the leadership of War- Church. Let us all pray fervently for clari-
ren Baptist Church, will be devoted to ty of God’s revelation for us and trust in
sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the promises of God.
building the Kingdom of God in the Bel-
Electronic service requested:
North Augusta, SC 29861-8168
P.O. Box 8168
Belvedere First Baptist Church
vedere-North Augusta community. I real- Quarterly Business Meeting
ize that this recommendation represents
a very bold and perhaps unexpected At the conclusion of the worship service
move that might bring apprehension for on May 23rd, there will be our regular
some in our church. Yet, as I shared in quarterly business meeting. Any commit-
the Newsletter last week, just as Abra- tees that have reports or recommenda-
ham was called by God to leave his fa- tions, please be prepared to present them
miliar place in the land of Ur, I believe on that day. Also, this meeting will pro-
that our God is likewise calling Belvedere vide additional time for questions regard-
First Baptist Church to a journey of faith. ing the Pastor Search Committee’s report
Moreover, I believe that God’s promises and recommendation from the May 16th
to Abraham will hold true for us if we are special called business meeting.
willing to trust God and follow Him where
He directs us to go. First, God promised
to Abraham that if he is willing to follow,
God would make him a great nation.
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What is this “Great Nation”? - It is a spir-
itual picture of a life (a church) expanding
and enlarged to great proportions. Sec-
ond, God promises Abraham and us the
glory of being used to bless others and
 Weekly Ministry Opportunities Stewardship Report
Sunday, May 23 Week of: May 16, 2021
9:15a Sunday School Teens Reserved Unto True Holiness
Weekly Needs $6,281.00
10:30 Worship Weekly Tithe $5,974.64
2:00p Drop-in Baby Shower (FH) Needs/Date $125,925.10
5:45 Small Group (John Baker) Offering/Date $121,353.51
Monday, May 24 YOUTH
6:30p Ladies Prayer Group (Rm. 110) Sunday School @ 9:15am (On-line giving included for this week)
Wednesday, May 26 Our Goal: $6,500.00 In Room 110 Missions #8025 $60.00
6:30p Praise Team/Choir Rehearsal Given: $4,469.30 Annie Armstrong #8040 $.00
(Sanct.) Needed: $2,030.70 Memorial #8005 (Self) $50.00
Sunday, May 30 Homebound Meals #5454 $40.00
9:15a Sunday School Benevolence #8023 $50.00
10:30 Worship/Lord’s Supper
5:45p Small Group (John Baker) Within The Family No figures available for Sunday School
Monday, May 31 attendance this week.
Assisted Living:
Memorial Day - Church Office Closed Virginia Cooper - Brookdale, #809
(Please note her new address)
Barbara McDaniel - Brookdale #701
Sunday, June 6th Sarah Davis - 1026 Keystone Lane, Members In Service
Clemson, SC 29631
Vote by secret ballot on the recommenda- Barbara “Ann” Weatherford Welcome Team
tions of the Pastor Search Committee. 125 Wilkinson Place
Toccoa, GA 30577
Anne Welch - 1159 Lancaster Dr.,
Ushers
St. Charles, MO 63303 Deacons are filling in at this time
Nursing Home: NHC
Ruby McDaniel (Rm #217B) Safety
Thank You Olin Boatwright
Notes of appreciation have been received
from Bro. John and family and are posted You’re Invited! Sound & Multimedia Team
on the bulletin board outside the church Pulpit Supply Wayne Duke, Debra Wheeler
office. To: A drop-in Baby Shower for
May 23, 2021 Deacons-On-Call
John Baker Lindsey Wilk Lane Week of May 23
Phil Solesbee / 803-278-2291
Pray & Go When: Sunday, May 23, 2021 Scott Wilk / 803-278-5033
FYI Team Schedule 2 - 4pm
Fourth Sun - May 23 Extended Session
One of our church members who lives in Where: in the Fellowship Hall
the Aiken area is looking for a ride to
church. If you are able to help in this sit-
Alex & Kaye Mabe of BFBC Sun., May 23
Ryan Greene AM Service:
uation please call the church office (803- (Given by her friends)
279-0415) and I will give you all the Phil Solesbee
details. Mike Gee
Gary Hartley Lindsey is registered at Target & Children are welcome to worship with their
parents in the Sanctuary
Thanks, Dorothy
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