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The Good News Green Valley Baptist Church John Guillott – Pastor Ron Hood – Music Pastor

1111 N. La Cañada Drive– Green Valley, AZ 85614 – Phone: 520-625-3600 August 2016

A Word from Pastor John. . . ter how crazy and chaotic things get around us. Read these words from Psalm 2:1-4: “Why do na- Reasons to Rejoice tions rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves and the rulers take “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! counsel together against the Lord and against His For His mercy endures forever.” At least four differ- anointed saying, ‘Let us burst their bonds apart and ent Psalms begin with these words. The command cast away their cords from us.’ He who sits in the for thankfulness runs all through the Scriptures. heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision.” Probably the most familiar verse is Philippians 4:4, God is not nervous about anything that is “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say re- happening in the world. He sees the end from the joice!” beginning. I want to close with I Thessalonians We look around and we wonder what is 4:16-17: “For the Lord Himself will descend from there to “rejoice” about? We are concerned about heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an our country – the upcoming election – our health – archangel and with the sound of the trumpet of our family situations – our friends. So – let me God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we share with you a few things – now this is not an ex- who are alive, who are left, will be caught up to- haustive list by any means – but it’s a good start! gether with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.” Rejoice because your names are written in Heaven. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say rejoice! The words of Jesus: “Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing John shall hurt you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” (Luke 10:19- 20) Sunday

Rejoice because God is providing for all your School daily needs We pray, “Give us this day our daily bread,” I must express my gratitude to our faithful and He answers that on a daily. Read the words of Sunday School teachers and staff. This is the time the Psalmist: “Bless the Lord, O my soul and all that we renew commitments for the coming year, that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the and most of our teachers and staff will be returning. Lord, O my soul and forget not all His benefits. . . .” We're proceeding into a new year with anticipation! (Psalm 103:1-2) Keep us in your prayers as we share the story of God’s love. Rejoice because Jesus is coming back See you in Sunday School, and bring a In the end we win. We win because we are friend! with the Winner! God rules over the earth no mat- Stuart Austin Director Thank you for being so caring and loving August 2016 with prayers, visits, cards, and errands during my Page Two Santa Rita Rehab stay and illness. Your thought- fulness kept me going. You all are special to me. Love you all, Notes from Pastor Mary Jo Mel- bourne Ron  A special thank you to all those who helped I was so happy with how the musical “Amer- clean the church during Don’s absence. Special ica, Keep Singing” went. I felt the choir did an out- thanks to: standing job. Many of you have responded on how Jeannie and Ken Welsh much you were blessed. We had over 35 visitors in Cheryl Dye attendance. Carol Vonk We are happy to welcome into the choir two new members: Steven Wagner and Ken Vonk. Thank you to all those who helped with the The choir will begin in September rehears- publishing of the new pictorial directory: ing the Christmas musical “Noel and Alleluia! Je- Virginia Crabtree sus is Born.” They will also start later that month Barb Tingle rehearsing the new musical “God Will Make a Way” Ro Vinson to be presented the last of February 2017. Dorothy Molina The choir will take the month of August off. All the Hosts and Hostesses God bless you, Don Stanton Pastor Ron Sandy Lovell and Senior Adults Trustees

“Saints Alive” schedule for August: EVANGELISM & Tuesday, August 2: Game Day. Bring your lunch to church at 11:30 a.m. and enjoy fellowship MISSION DEVELOPMENT around the tables, then join in playing table games. TEAM A great way to get better acquainted. Tuesday, August 9: Lunch at Famous Dav- YWAM / HOMES OF HOPE UPDATE e’s BBQ in Tucson. The bus will leave church at 10:30 a.m. Preparations for the Homes of Hope house Tuesday, August 16: Another game day. build in October are proceeding. We have several Meet at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. registered for the mission trip, and money is being Tuesday, August 23: Lunch at BJ’s Brew- raised for the build. Some people are working on house on Broadway in Tucson. The bus will leave getting their passport cards, which is prerequisite to church at 10:45 a.m. registering, and other prospective builders are Tuesday, August 30: Game day. seeking sponsorship for their room and board. We urge you to join us in our activities. We With less than three months to go, we still have great times of fellowship and we’re getting to have much work to do to reach our goals for partici- know each other better. pants and for the $10,000 funding for the build. A partial funds submission deadline is coming on Au- Judy & Mike gust 28, with all funds due to Homes of Hope on September 28. Please prayerfully consider: 1) join- Mead ing the build team, 2) helping fund the house con- Sr. Adult Activities Directors struction costs, and/or 3) sponsoring a build team member. Make donation checks to Green Valley Baptist Church and mark YWAM or Homes of Hope Thank You to direct funds to the appropriate account. Add sessions for August are The Emmaus Disciples, “construction,” “room and board,” or “sponsorship” if Jesus Appeared to the Disciples, Jesus Served you want to be more specific about the use of your Breakfast by the Sea, and Jesus Gave the Great donation. Commission. There is a wonderful app available Also, please be in prayer that our goals will through Google Play Store for this curriculum. If be met and that the mission trip will be successfully you are interested, ask Sue Reed for help in finding executed to change the life of a family in Mexico it. and to glorify God in the process. If you have ques- The Children and Youth Ministry needs vol- tions or want to join the build team, please contact unteer help for this fall. If the Lord shows you the Bob Smith ([email protected] or 520-820- path to volunteer, we will train and help you in any 4893) as soon as possible. way. We have a wonderful group of God-loving children and youth. August 2016 Page Three Shepherd’s Fold Preschool “A Ministry of the Green August Valley Baptist Church”

Birthdays August 8 starts our new school year. We are looking forward to a great 2016-2017 school year! The staff cannot wait to get to know each Eileen Beneze 5 new/returning family. Bette Sexton 9 July has been a hot month, and because of Jacqueline Parker 11 that the children and staff have enjoyed Friday wa- Gary Curry 11 ter play. The children get to wear bathing suits and Pat Rist-Kemp 12 play in the sprinkler/water tables. It’s a great way Shirley Chudalla 14 to get exercise for the children and keep them cool! Cindy Clark 14 We painted the Pre Kinder classroom, and Judy Stewart 14 we are in the process of updating the shelves with Louise Pelton 16 cabinets. We hope to have all the classrooms David Cry 18 painted in the next few months. Sally Weber 19 Every three years, the Center must reapply Peggy Blacker 19 by submitting a detailed report showing the growth Glenn Hutchinson 22 in all areas; staff professional development, curricu- Gil Filko 28 lum and improvements to the Center and goals for Beverly Hood 29 the next year. Sandrine Rehm 29 We are excited to announce that we have Jerry Barber 31 received our “National Accreditation” Please continue to pray for the Center, staff, children and their families as we begin a new Children and Youth Ministry school year. God Bless, th Children age 6 to 5 grade are invited to at- tend Children’s Church during worship on Sundays. Shepherd’s Fold Even when Children’s Church is not announced, we Preschool Staff are always here; ready to serve your children and the Lord. Please remember us when your families visit and you’re looking for a program for your grandchildren. Sunday, August 21 Our curriculum is Lifeway’s The Gospel 5:00 p.m. Project for Kids. The book we are working in is “Jesus Saves: Jesus Provided Our Sacrifice”, Unit 33: Jesus Prepared the Disciples. The individual DESSERT AUCTION

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