Seeking God  Serving Others  Loving All

October 14, 2020

We look forward to continuing this ,2, 2020 Sunday with our drive-in service at Dear Chosen One, 10:30am! This will still be located in , 2020 the lower parking lot, South side of Have you ever, 20 thought20 Newsletter about who God is choosing and the Morph Student Center (chapel). what He is choosing one for in life, and why He does things the We have a FM transmitter that you way he chooses too? I know that sounds like a tongue- twister can tune into in your car at FM 89.1. but these are thoughts or question that most of us have at some point in our lives. We look at our culture and may ask ‘why would God allow certain things to happen’. What is our role in the believing and unbelieving world, you may ask? Some may even wonder if God really is in control or can he erect good out of bad situations. I am so grateful that we have God’s written word to guide us in these matters. The prophet Isaiah speaks of the time when God moved in a direction that probably caught most people off Exciting news! Sunday, October guard. God uses a non-believer to free His chosen people, Israel, 25th we plan on going back into the from the bondage of Babylon (including its culture) and eventually sanctuary for morning worship. to restore the temple. Isaiah even uses the word “anointed” in the Inside worship will require masks, calling of this king named Cyrus. Why would God choose a non- social distancing, etc. (more details believer leader to help accomplish His work? to come). We will also have the I admit this is unusual, but it certainly can pose the above transmission of service outside for those that aren’t comfortable coming questions and others. The sovereignty of God can be a difficult

back inside yet (more details to thing to grasp but what we do know is that He calls us to follow come). Him, to have a relationship with Him, and tell others about Him ______through word and action. We worship a God who loves us individually, the Church (His chosen), and even the world (John 3:16). There is no other god like our God, the Lord Jesus Christ. I look forward to dissecting His word this Sunday in God’s message “No Other”. May the world know we are His and come to know Him! (Isaiah 45:1-7)

Yours In Christ, Rick

Extra prayer for our pastor and his October Prayer Emphasis family. If you would like, drop him a card, and let him know how much “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He chose for you appreciate him. His inheritance…May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in You.” Psalm 33:12-22

Pray, pray, pray: • For America as the Spirit guides you for our upcoming elections, both locally and nationwide. • For our church family; many have lost loved ones or have health concerns. • For our programs: blended service, children and youth ministries, and upcoming contemporary service, that our faith

We will partake of the Lord’s Supper will be strengthened and the Holy Spirit will draw those who do on October 18th during morning not know Jesus into a saving relationship with Him. worship! “This is my body, which is for you; do “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will this in remembrance of me.” honor me.” Ps. 50:15 Prepackaged communion cups with attached wafer will be distributed safely.

500 Melody Lane

Shelby, NC 28152 Office: (704) 487-1213 Fax: (704) 482-1426

Rick Bowling, Pastor

Crystal Haney Children’s Minister

Nate Moore

Student Minister

Office Hours: 9:00 – 2:00, Mon. – Fri

www.wbcshelby.org

Carroll and Glennett Bridges, Margaret Cummings, Doris

Elliott, Bill Fortenberry, Iris Greer , Loretta Jackson, Louise Raines, Lib Revels, Joe and Betty Roberts, Jenny Shull, Frances Talent, Cozette Heaton

Margaret Cummings October 3 Madelyn Albinger October 8 Roy Burrus III October 9 Becky Day October 10 Jodi Albinger October 12 Bryant Spencer October 12 Tyler Weaver October 21 Caleb Brown October 23 Larry Ashley October 31 Crystal Haney October 31

David & Tracy Hankins October 17 Joe & Betty Roberts October 21

“Pray for 30 Days” is observed annually by NC Baptist to focus on praying for revival and spiritual awakening across our state, nation, and world. It paves the way for our annual meeting in November. To receive daily devotionals or text messages to assist you in praying, you may sign up at ncbaptist.org -Prayer Committee Seekers Sunday School will continue to meet in outside breezeway from 9:45am-10:15am Thanks and appreciation are extended to the family of Martha Forney this Sunday. Please wear a mask for sharing the beautiful Prayer Room cross stitch that she made and social distance. Wednesday before passing. It has been hung outside the Prayer Room in the night bible study will continue this Wednesday at 6 pm and 7pm in vestibule. Martha started our first prayer room at the church. May

we each be blessed through this gift of love to pray. the outside breezeway! Please wear a mask and social distance.

Seeking God  Serving Others  Loving All Holy Holy Holy (We Bow Before Thee) Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty Early in the morning

Our song shall rise to Thee Holy holy holy Merciful and mighty God in three persons Blessed Trinity 500 Melody Lane Holy, holy, holy, Though theShelby, darkness hide NC Thee 28152 Though the eye of sinful man Thy gloryOffice: may not see (704) 487-1213 Only Thou art holy There is none beside thee Perfect in power love and purity

Chorus I bow before Thee King of glory Holy are You Lord None beside Thee Perfect in power My God forever You were and are and You will be

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty All Thy works shall praise Thy name In earth and sky and sea Holy holy holy Mercifulwww.wbcshelby.org and Mighty God in three persons Blessed Trinity

Chorus (x2) I stand before Thee King of glory Holy are You Lord None beside Thee Perfect in power My God forever You were and are and You will be

Tag You were and are and You will be CCLI Song # 7118356 For use solely with the SongSelect®. Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 1824760 No Other Name One Name Holds weight above them all His fame Outlasts the earth He formed His praise Resounds beyond the stars And echoes in our hearts The greatest One of all

His face Shines brighter than the sun His grace As boundless as His love He reigns With healing in His wings The King above all kings The greatest One of all

Chorus Lift up our eyes see the King has come Light of the world Reaching out for us There is no other Name There is no other Name Jesus Christ our God Seated on high the undefeated One Mountains bow down as we lift Him up There is no other Name There is no other Name Jesus Christ our God

Find hope When all the world seems lost Behold The triumph of the cross His power has trampled death and grave Our life found in His Name The greatest Name of all Repeat Chorus Bridge (x2) The earth will shake And tremble before Him Chains will break As heaven and earth sing Holy is the Name Holy is the Name of Jesus, (Jesus, Jesus) Repeat Chorus Ending There is no other Name There is no other Name Seeking God  Serving Others  Loving All Jesus CCLI Song # 7019979Joel Houston | © 2014 Hillsong MP Songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Publishing Australia (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) For use solely with the SongSelect®. Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 1824760