Pleasant Hill Christian Church

Volume V APRIL 2012 Number 4

Celebrate with us the Resurrection,

Easter Sunday, April 8

One of the greatest events in all history will be celebrated on Resurrection Sunday, April 8! Flashlight Without doubt, the resurrection of Christ our Lord, stands alone as one of the renowned events in all April 6 history. We will be celebrating this historical event in a number of ways. Join us in celebrating this “greatest of events”. 7:30 PM

All Preschool and Elementary Sunrise Service—7:00 AM school children are invited to join us We will meet outdoors for a time of worship, communion and for our Flashlight Hunt. message. After the service we encourage everyone to drive down to Be sure to bring….. CASEY's Buffet in Canton for breakfast.  A Basket, There will be no Sunday School Classes.  A Friend,  A Flashlight Morning Worship—10:30 AM Kasey Kuyper, our Minister, will be bringing a message entitled We will start the evening off with “The Ultimate Question” from the Gospel of John, chapter 11. Our our brand new game show – “Kids Adult Choir will be presenting two numbers centered around the vs. Adults, then we will go outside to hunt up a ton of eggs! Bring a friend! theme of Easter. Bring a friend and celebrate with us Easter Sunday!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

EXPOSING SATAN'S POWER is a Christian ministry dedicated to News & Notes ...... page 2 exposing the powers of Satan through the truth of our Lord and Savior Sharon C. Smith ...... page 2 Jesus Christ. ESP is led by evangelist Ben Alexander, a former Wednesday Night Fellowship ... page 2 spiritualist medium who came face to face with the demons of the Did You Know - Coupons ...... page 2 Prince of Darkness. Only through the Word of God was Ben able to be Parking Cone Offering ...... page 2 rescued from a "fate worse than death". Ben now travels the globe Women’s Ministry ...... page 3 teaching the evils of the spirit world by sharing his first hand Church Library ...... page 3 Continued, Shepherd’s Corner . page 3 experiences with Satanic demons. By exposing Satan's power and at the Various Adult Classes ...... Page 3 same time teaching the love of God, Ben has brought thousands into Shepherds Corner ...... page 4 Christ with his message. Beelines from Glory Bee ...... page 4 Ben Alexander will speak at Pleasant Hill April 15 Monthly Planner ...... (insert sheet)

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News & Notes Did You LEISURE GROUP - On Friday, April Know? 13, the group will leave from the church at 10:30 to travel to Amicalola Falls for By Bonnie lunch. On the way we’ll enjoy seeing the Tatum flowers and trees that are in bloom. Arrive in time to ride the church van, If you plan on being a regular Last month, over $650.00 in coupons pulling out at 10:30 am . Contact Verne attender of our Wednesday Night expired from our coupon sharing station or Ellie Girard for further information. Dinners please let us know how in the fellowship hall, and that doesn’t WOMEN’S MINISTRY OUTING - many are in your family. This will include Buy one Get one, Rebates and Will meet Monday, April 9, at 7 PM. help us to be good stewards and percentage off!! All women of the church are invited. have enough food for everyone. If you don’t already know, there is a Watch the bulletin for further details. coupon station located on the “dessert” MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - will  Foundations of Faith - Taught by table in the fellowship hall. Everyone is be April 1, immediately after Sunday Leo Beller - “Helping us to grow a welcomed to go through the coupons and Morning Worship. Continue to undergird strong and vital faith”. take the ones you need. This service was our board members in your prayers. started several months ago by Linda  Book of Genesis - Taught by SENIOR SAINTS IN SMOKIES - Reppert, and for those of us that take Lawrence Parker, dealing with the Plan now to attend this event at advantage of it, we are extremely Beginning of World, Man, Hebrew Johnson University. It starts May 21. grateful! Nation, Creation, Flood., etc. CONGRATULATIONS - To Kevin This month, I urge you to participate and Kellie Childers on the birth of  The Gospel of Matthew - Taught in our coupon sharing project. First, visit Anderson Lathen Maddox Childers. by Jim Faix using Bob Russell’s the coupon sharing station and find some He weighs 9.8 lbs. DVD Series. The special emphasis coupons for yourself, family or friends. of Matthew is that Jesus is the Second, bring in coupons to share. And Messiah foretold by the Prophets. finally, practice Matthew 6:4, “Give your Baptized gifts in private, and your Father, who Into sees everything, will reward you” (New Parking Cone Offering Living Translation) by taking a coupon Christ with you the next time you go shopping Sunday, April 15, is your opportunity to share once again in an and place it on the grocery shelf next to We were blessed to witness the bap- additional "Parking Cone Offering" to the product it is for. Let’s help each tism of Jenney Lathem into Christ, Sun- pay off the debt for our “Making other through these hard economic times. day, March 11. Let’s all give Jenney a Room For More” project. good warm Pleasant Hill Welcome! Easter Faith The foundation of the Christian faith When Alfred Henry Ackley was pastoring a congregation in California in is the life, death, and resurrection of 1932 he met a Jewish man to whom he began witnessing. But the man Jesus Christ. Christ lived the righteous resisted the Christian faith, saying, “Why should I worship a dead Jew?” and perfect life that we, because of our fallen and corrupt nature, cannot. He That statement played on Alfred’s mind as he prepared his Easter Sunday suffered the penalty for our sins by message. Rising early for the day, Alfred flipped on the radio as he shaved and taking our guilt upon Himself and dying was astonished to hear a liberal preacher in New York say: “Good morning—it’s horribly on the cross. He rose bodily Easter! You know, folks, it really doesn't make any difference to me if Christ be from the dead that first Easter morning risen or not. As far as I am concerned, His body could be as dust in some ensuring that we who have been baptized Palestinian tomb. The main thing is, His truth goes marching on!” into His death and resurrection will rise Alfred exclaimed, “It’s a lie!” His wife rushed into the bathroom, asking, again in glorified bodies on the Last Day. “Why are you shouting so early in the morning?” “Didn’t you hear what that good -for-nothing preacher said?” replied Alfred. Ackley preached with great vigor on the reality of Christ’s Resurrection at both the morning and evening services, but later that night, he was still exercised over his friend’s question and the morning OUR VISION IS TO radio . His wife said at last: “It’s time you did that which you can do best. UNITE IN CHRIST TO... Why don’t you write a song about it And then maybe you’ll feel better.”  Seek the Lost Alfred went to his study, opened the Bible, and re-read the Resurrection  Mature the Christian account from Mark’s Gospel and began writing words to one of the church’s most  Serve the Community triumphant Easter , “He Lives!”

Page 2 www.pleasanthillchristianchurch.com “A pleasant place to worship” Pleasant Hill Christian Church Library Open House April 22 The library is now functional, both as a lending library and a source of information relative to studying the Bible. By Ellie Girard An Open House after church April 22 is in the planning Spring has arrived, and with it, please stages to familiarize everyone with the layout of the library. notice the new trees planted around the The library does have an assortment of books for your reading pleasure, and our church property! The trees were donated, featured book this month has a one word title - “CALLED”. and our gardener expert, Karen Hawkins, together with our "muscle expert", Gary This book is not about being “called” to ministry; “called” into military service, or Babb, strategically placed the trees for “called to be an educator. It is about a telephone conversation between a “Caller” and all our enjoyment. Take note of them, the “Called”. and give Gary and Karen a word of Lisa Jefferson, AT&T telephone supervisor, gives her testimony in a small, easy thanks. They will be there for the next to read, well written, but highly moving story of the phone call that she received on generations to enjoy, should the Lord 9/11 (September 9, 2001), from Todd Beamer (the “Let’s Roll” guy) on Flight 93. tarry. Lisa was CALLED 15 minutes before that plane went down in a field in Pennsylvania, We are very much looking forward to and it was not until sometime later that she was able to put into words the emotional the Mothers' Day dinner the men have moments of that call and the impact that Todd’s conversation had upon her life. planned for us. They've kept most of it a The resulting book, “CALLED”, is one you can read in “one sitting”. It is a secret except the date, so I hope you testimony of the presence of God in a difficult situation. Another book, “Let’s Roll” have reserved the time to enjoy what is about the life of Todd Beamer, includes family pictures, and was written by his they have in store for us! It's May 12th, wife, Lisa Beamer. This will also be found in our library. I’m sure you will be blessed the Saturday before Mothers' Day, if you by reading either one (or both) of these well written books. don't already have it on your calendar. Don't forget to pick up a package of … Review by Jean Fawley diapers and/or wipes for the Crisis Pregnancy Center when you go (...Continued from page 4 — The Shepherd’s Corner) “grocering”. Harriet says that size 2 is what they run out of the most. (Just a “Everything still moved like clockwork. Still in tune and still in thought I had tucked away, I remember step, the next man in line stepped into the open register and disap- my daughter saying the Walmart brand is peared from sight. The service took on a special meaning that Sunday, considerably cheaper then Pampers, and for just as the choir ended with "Allelujah! Christ arose!" a voice was work very well.) heard under the church shouting, "I hope all of you are out of the way SENIORS MINISTRY ’cause I’m coming out now!"

Our March lunch and dinner held in the Fellowship Hall at church was lots of “The little girl closest to the aisle shouted, "Come on, Jesus! We’ll fun! So, since we had lots to do, our stay out of the way." movie consisted of a couple of Andy Griffith stories. After eating our Sometimes when holidays approach we find that our schedules, wonderful lunch of Jumbalaya, provided plans, and events can get in the way. As we approach Easter Morning by Martha and Willie Thomas, plus all the additions from the rest of us, we put what do you need to get out of the way so you can really celebrate? together the pictorial directories. With all “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the of us working together, the job was a cinch! Then we divided the cookies each place where he lay.” (Matthew 28:6) had donated, and delivered them to three ...Kasey different firehouses, as a note of thanks to them for all they do in the community. It turned out to be a busy day for us! Sunday affords an opportunity of Don't forget, our next function will various Adult Classes at 9:30 AM be the second Friday, bypassing Good  International Sunday School Lesson. A six year Friday. Our plan is to take the annual trip course from Standard Publishing will cover the to Amicalola Falls for lunch and entire Bible. Taught by Leo Beller. discover what flowers and trees have  Philippians - A book study taught by Doug Lanier. bloomed out up there. The church van will leave at 10:30 am, and if necessary,  Faith Weaver - Will follow a set path through we will take a car or two as well. Please Bible Study that coordinates with our Children’s plan to go with us if you are able. This Ministry. Taught by Kasey Kuyper. annual excursion is always a lot of fun! Page 3 www.pleasanthillchristianchurch.com “A pleasant place to worship” Pleasant Hill Christian Church

The Shepherd’s Corner by Glory Bee By Kasey Kuyper, Senior Minister April is here! We welcome God’s showers that bring May flowers!… All of As we prepare for Easter I wanted to share with you the following God’s creation, all year long speaks of story by Bob Hager. God’s loving care so, rejoice, give thanks, and praise Him every day; and enjoy the “The Call to Worship had just been pronounced starting Easter rain showers as well as showers of bless- Sunday Morning service in an East Texas church. The choir started ings!…I wonder if Isaac Kuyper is still its processional, singing "Up from the Grave He Arose" as they looking at ‘his eyeballs’ – special pictures prepared just for Isaac with a special note marched in perfect step down the center aisle to the front of the from his doctor when Isaac had to get his church. first pair of eyeglasses (at age 4?) What a great, caring and encouraging doctor… “The last lady was wearing shoes with very slender heels. With- Are you using the new church library yet? out a thought for her fancy heels, she marched toward the grating There are more new books for you to read that covered that hot air register in the middle of the aisle. Suddenly (see review p 3)… And speaking of the heel of one shoe sank into the hole in the register grate. “books”, if a life well lived can be a “book to read”, it is that of Ben Alexander who, “In a flash she realized her predicament. Not wishing to hold up for years, has been a testimony of Ephe- the whole processional, without missing a step, she slipped her foot sians 6:10-19. Be sure to hear him speak out of her shoe and continued marching down the aisle. at PHCC on April 15… Now, speaking to all U-Seniors, maybe it’s time for more us “There wasn’t a hitch. The processional moved with clock-like to consider attending Senior Saints in the precision. The first man after her spotted the situation and without Smokies at Johnson Bible College (choose losing a step, reached down and pulled up her shoe, but the entire from 3 weeks – May/June). Our “kids” and youth get involved in learning and grate came with it! Surprised, but still singing, the man kept on going fellowship activities; Seniors may be a bit down the aisle, holding in his hand the grate with the shoe attached. older, but aren’t Seniors the “young at heart?. Why not take in a full week of fel- … Continued on page 3 lowship and learning, mixed with times of rest, relaxation, inspiration AND some fun APRIL SERIES entertainment along the way. Ask the Girards or Fawleys about time spent at The Easter Experience JBC - oops, it’s now called Johnson Uni- April 1 - Accepted by a Few (Mark 15-21 versity – same campus, same teachers, same message, expanded ministry & out- April 8 - The Ultimate Question (John 11) reach…That’s all for now. I must buzz off April 16 - BEN ALEXANDER PREACHING to see what else is going on around Pleas- ant Hill.

...Glory Bee Pleasant Hill News

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REGULAR WEEKLY SERVICES Sunday School ...... 9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service ...... 10:30 AM Wednesday Meal ...... 6:00 PM Study & Youth ...... 7:00 PM

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Wesley & Kristy Densmore, ANN 12:00 Noon Board 10:30 AM Leisure Group, meet at Meeting 7:30Church PM Easter Egg Hunt 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Jim & Pat Sarks, Easter ANN Services 10:30 AM 12:00 PM Board 7:00 PM Women's 7:00 AM Sunrise Leisure Group, Meeting Monthly Meeting meet at Church 10:30 AM Doug & Connie Morning McAnally, ANN Worship 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Gary & Dianne Babb, ANN

"Parking Cone Offering" Ben Alexander Speaking 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Library Open House Call 706-334-2440 to add your birthday or anniversary

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REGULARMarch WEEKLY May S M RSEGULARERVICEST W W T EEKLYSF S S M T W T F S SundaySunday School ...... School 1 9:302 AM3 1 2 3 4 5 9:30 AM Sunday4 Worship5 6 Hour7 ....8 10:309 10AM 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Sunday Worship 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 WednesdayService Meal10:30 ...... AM 6:00 PM 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Adult StudyWednesday & Youth Meal ...... 7:00 PM 25 26 6:0027 28PM 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31

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