The ImmanueLight

Rev. William Dillenbeck
Pastor

Rev. Gerald Frederick
Minister of Music

Mrs. Betty W. Moore
Ministry Assistant-Finance
Rev. Zany Sadler
Minister of Youth

Mrs. Jeanette M. Ham
Ministry Assistant-Administration

Mrs. Lisa Riley
Child Care Director

Immanuel Baptist Church
306 Cherokee Road
Florence, South Carolina 29501-5292
(843) 662-9431

Vol.43
August 8, 2002
No. 16

IMMANUEL’S
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
MINISTRY BEGINS
THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
10:45 A.M.

 “THE HARBOR”
CHILDREN’S CHURCH

A worship service designed for children:
Scripture songs, Bible stories,
puppets, games, and lots of fun
led by Brother Zany Sadler.
Come and bring your friends!!


 

A WORD FROM WILLIE

“THE LORD IS SO GOOD!!!
      I MUST BE ON CLOUD #9! ”

 It has been a month now that I have served as pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church.  It is so exciting to see so many people so excited about what God is doing in this body of believers.  This has to be one of God’s most precious congregations because of the love and warmth that is shared with everyone.  THE LORD IS SO GOOD!!!  I MUST BE ON CLOUD #9!

 It is so exciting to see people greeting one another with warm handshakes and loving hugs.  And it doesn’t matter if you are a faithful member, an occasional attender, or a person who has never attended before.  The people at Immanuel make you feel at home when you walk in the door.  THE LORD IS SO GOOD!!!  I MUST BE ON CLOUD #9! 

 It is so exciting to see people who don’t want to leave.  The last few Sundays you would have thought that people didn’t care if they even ate lunch that day because they were feasting on the sweet, sweet fellowship of Immanuel.  They were standing around and talking, laughing, and rejoicing in what God is doing here.  It was probably forty-five minutes after the service was over that the people really started to clear out.  You know God is at work when the people don’t want to leave.  THE LORD IS SO GOOD!!!  I MUST BE ON CLOUD #9! 

 It is also exciting to see the crowds on Monday night visitation.  People are arriving early and can hardly wait to go out and tell people what God is doing at Immanuel.  Just this last Monday night there were nine (9) youth with all of the adults.  We are going to have to move the visitation room to another location because we can’t fit all the people coming.  THE LORD IS SO GOOD!!!  I MUST BE ON CLOUD #9! 

 It is so exciting to see the children and their families attending.  Our children’s department is growing so fast that we see the need to start our children’s church ministry called “The Harbor.”  Brother Zany and several other church members are working hard putting the finishing touches on “The Harbor” that begins this Sunday.  Wow, THE LORD IS SO GOOD!!!  I MUST BE ON CLOUD #9! 
 

   Love in Christ,  Pastor Willie


 
 
VISIBLE RESULTS

July 28

Income for Week            $5,909.10                 YTD     $162,914.37

August 4

Income for Week            $7,638.63                  YTD    $170,553.00

RECENT GIFTS

Unified Budget:
Judy and David Hanna m.o. Mr. Al Moss
Mr. and Mrs. William W. Coleman h.o. Mr. Tilly Thompson
Kitchen Supplies:
Weaver Sunday School Class h.o. Mr. Gordon Weavr
Anniversary Offering:
Mrs. Betty Stoupenos h.o. Rev. and Mrs. Dillenbeck and Family,
 m.o. Mr. Andrew Stoupenos
 
MISSION NEED FOR THE CHILDREN
               There will be a group consisting of nurses and other medical personnel from the Florence Association leaving on September 26 to go to Romania..  There will also be others who will go to be involved in personal evangelism and children’s work.  Because vitamins in Romania are very expensive and most of the people cannot afford them, the missions group will be taking a large supply of vitamins with them to help with the physical needs of the children there.  
               A box is in the Office Building designated for collecting vitamins for these children.  If you would like to help with this need, please make plans to have the vitamins at the church office no later than Sunday, August 25, so that they can be crated and ready for the Romania Mission Trip.  Thanks for caring and sharing as we minister to others.

 PRAYER REQUESTS
               Each Wednesday night during the prayer service, an intercessory prayer guide is given to those present.  Some of the prayer needs are for God’s leadership for our church as we look forward to the future; prayer for our nation and world peace; prayers of sympathy to those who are bereaved; general needs as in our need for rain and relief from the high temperatures; prayer for students and teachers returning to school; prayer for unsaved family and friends; prayer for Immanuel’s Day Care parents, teachers, and children; prayer for those suffering from health problems; and a special time of prayer for our church members who are  now homebound.  Please join us in prayer. 


CALENDAR DATES TO REMEMBER

Sunday, August 11
9:30 a.m.:  Sunday School
10:45 a.m.:  Morning Worship
10:45 a.m.:  “The Harbor” Children’s Church Begins
2:30 p.m.:  Deacons Meeting
5:00 p.m.:  Children and Youth Activities
6:00 p.m.:  Evening Worship

Monday, August 12, 19, 26
7:00 p.m.:  Outreach Visitation

Wednesday, August 14, 21, 28
5:30 p.m.:  Wednesday Night Supper
6:15 p.m.:  Prayer Meeting
6:15 p.m.:  Children and Youth Activities
7:15 p.m.:  Adult Choir Rehearsal

Saturday, August 17
8:30 a.m. -  12:30 p.m.:  Sunday School Leeadership Blitz,
First Baptist Church, Florence

Sunday, August 18
9:30 a.m.:  Sunday School
10:45 a.m.:  Morning Worship
10:45 a.m.:  “The Harbor” Children’s Church
12:00 p.m.:  Church Council Meeting
5:00 p.m.:  Children and Youth Activities
6:00 p.m.:  Evening Worship

Thursday, August 22
6:15 p.m.:  WMU Leadership Training
(Supper with conferences to follow)

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 WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER MENUS

August 14:  Fried Chicken, potato salad, butter beans, sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, biscuits, tea, dessert.
August 21:  Pork Loin, yellow rice, green beans, steamed cabbage, baked apples, biscuits, tea, dessert.
August 28:  Roast Beef with potatoes and carrots, rice and gravy, garden peas, fruit salad, biscuits, tea, dessert.


 
APPRECIATION
Dear Pastor,
              God is so faithful to give us Christian friends.  Thank you so much for your prayers and visits to me in the hospital.  Please thank the congregation for their prayers, cards, visits, flowers, and fruit basket while in the hospital.  I am doing well with physical therapy at home now and hope to see you all soon.
   Love in Christ, David L. Hanna


 
 
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
 Christian sympathy is expressed to Virginia and Marion Mixon upon the death of her brother, Mr. James Richardson; and to Betty Jo, Harrel, and Jordan upon the death of her uncle.
 
SUNDAY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP BLITZ
August 17, 2002; Florence First Baptist Church
8:30 a.m.  -  12:30 p.m.
                The purpose of this conference is to train and encourage Sunday School teachers and leaders as they share the Word of God with their classes each week.  Each age group conference will be led by specialist from across our state as well as LifeWay personnel of our Southern Baptist Convention.  They will have a wealth of knowledge to share.  This will be an ideal session to attend as we look forward to our new church year and the anticipated growth within our Sunday School.  Please make this a matter of prayer and contact the church office if you plan to attend.
 
 
WMU LEADERSHIP TRAINING
August 22, 2002, Immanuel Baptist Church
6:15 p.m.:  Meal  -  7:00 p.m.  Conferences
               Immanuel’s WMU is honored to have been asked to host this associational training session which is for all NEW WMU Directors and other new leaders within the organization plus all returning leaders.  If you are interested in what you can do to help promote WMU, this meeting will be important to you.  Come and learn about the many needs and mission opportunities and the innovative ways to share them with others.  
               “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory...forever and ever!  Amen”  Ephesians 3:20-21
 

 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
AUGUST:
10 -  Mr. Macon Hodge
11 -  Mr. Andy Jordan, Mrs. Vicki Thornton, Mr. Dallas Timmons
12 -  Mrs. Jennie Lewis, Mr. Lawrence Thornton, Mrs. Vivian Speed
13 -  Mr. Joe Harrelson
14 -  Mr. Chad Graham, Mrs. Connie George
15 -  Mr. T. D. Hill
16 -  Mrs. Thurlene Stilley
20 -  Mr. Bob Richards, Rev. Zany Sadler
22 -  Mrs. Carolyn Davis
23 -  Mrs. Jean Weaver
24 -  Mrs. Lynn Hatchell, Mr. David George
25 -  Mrs. Barbara Woodberry
26 -  Mrs. Martha VanHouten
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