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 22, 2002
No. 17

THREE
SPECIAL  SERVICES
DEACON ORDINATION 
SERVICE
FOR MR. BILL HALL
Sunday, August 25, 6:00 p.m.
DEDICATION 
OF ALL WORKERS
Sunday, September 1, 
10:45 a.m.
Season of Prayer
STATE MISSIONS
EMPHASIS
Sunday, 
September 1
6:00 p.m.

A WORD FROM WILLIE


 
“Immanuel’s Deacons Truly Care”

Dear Immanuelites,

 1 Timothy 3:13 says,  “For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.”

 One of the reasons that I am so excited that the Lord has called me to be the pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church is because our deacons truly care.  They care about the spiritual health of believers.  They care about the physical health of the believers.  And, they care about the emotional health of the believers. 

 You may ask, “Brother Willie, how do you know that the deacons truly care?”  I am so glad you asked that question.  I know that the deacons truly care because our last deacons meeting was a blessing to the ears and eyes of this pastor.

 When I sat down in the room where the deacons were meeting, I heard the most wonderful words come out of the deacons’ mouths.  They talked about how they could meet church members needs.  The talked about ministering to the homebound and shut-ins. They talked about reaching out to those in our nursing homes.  They talked about how to make our church members and visitors feel loved and welcome.  They talked about their deacon families and how they could be ministered to.  I want you to know something, friends, that is music to this pastor’s ears, and I know it is music to God’s ears.

 I also want you to know that this Sunday evening we will be ordaining Bill Hall as a deacon.  This will be a special time for this church as we pray for Bill Hall, Tilly Thompson, and W.A. McLellan.  I hope that everyone comes this Sunday night for this beautiful service.  

 One of the reasons I am so excited to be at Immanuel is because the deacons truly care.
 
   Love in Christ,  Pastor Willie

 P.S.  Don’t forget that on Sunday morning, September 1, we will have at the morning worship hour a special service of dedication for all of our workers, and the evening service will focus on State Missions Emphasis 2002. 


 
VISIBLE RESULTS

August 11

Income for Week                                                          $    2,922.25
Income to Date                                                             $173,475.25
Amount Needed to Date                                                $164,268.16

August 18

Income for Week                                                         $    3,996.97
Income to Date                                                            $177,472.22
Amount Needed to Date                                               $169,401.54


RECENT GIFTS

Unified Budget:

Mr. Edward B. Davis h.o. Mrs. Carolyn Davis

SANCTUARY FLOWERS
                Flowers were placed in the church sanctuary on Sunday, August 18, by Viva Gamble and Terry Grantham in memory of her son and his brother, Kenny Grantham.
 


 
 
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER
MENUS
August 28
Roast Beef with potatoes and carrots
Rice and Gravy, 
Garden Peas Fruit Salad, 
Biscuits          Tea       Dessert.

September 4
Covered Dish Supper



 
“THE HARBOR”
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
               “The Harbor” has already proven to be the place the children want to be on Sunday mornings during the worship hour.  Bible study, songs, puppets, games, and even more await each child who enters “The Harbor.”  Call Rev. Zany Sadler for all the details.


 
CALENDAR DATES TO REMEMBER

Sunday, August 25
9:30 a.m.:  Sunday School
10:45 a.m.:  Morning Worship
10:45 a.m.:  “The Harbor” Children’s Church
5:00 p.m.:  Children and Youth Activities
6:00 p.m.:  Deacon Ordination Service
  for Mr. Bill Hall

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

Wednesday, August 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

Sunday, September 1
9:30 a.m.:  Sunday School
10:45 a.m.:  Morning Worship with
Dedication of All Workers
10:45 a.m.:  “The Harbor” Children’s Church
5:00 p.m.:  Children and Youth Activities
6:00 p.m.:  Evening Worship with
Emphasis on State Missions 2002
Special Focus: “Enable Us to See”
                Mark 8:18a

Monday, September 2
Labor Day
Staff Holiday - Office Closed

Tuesday, September 3
12:30 p.m.:  WMU Luncheon

Wednesday, September 4
5:30 p.m.:  Covered Dish Supper
6:15 p.m.:  Prayer Meeting
6:15 p.m.:  Children and Youth Activities
7:15 p.m.:  Adult Choir Rehearsal

Saturday, September 7
9:00 a.m.:  Men’s Prayer Breakfast


 
APPRECIATIONS
Dear Church Family,
                Thank you so very much for the cards, visits, telephone calls, food and flowers while I was in the hospital and since I have been home.  I especially thank you for your thoughtfulness and every prayer spoken on my behalf.  Please continue to remember me.  
                                In Christian Love, Mary Fincher

Dear Immanuel Friends,
                I would like to express to you my appreciation for all the visits, cards, and telephone calls during my recent illness.  I am sincerely grateful to you for your many prayers and concern for me.  May God bless each of you as we all continue to serve Him.
                               In His Love, Rosa Lee Tomlinson

                 Thank you, friends, for all of your prayers, cards, visits, and calls.  I am getting stronger every day.  Please continue to pray for us.
                               Love in Christ, Judy Hanna


 
 
INFORMATION ABOUT
WMU MISSIONS ORGANIZATIONS
By:  Mrs. Jennie Lewis, WMU Director Elect
 
               Woman’s Missionary Union exists to challenge believers to understand and be radically involved in the mission of God.

               Attention, Women of Immanuel:  These are the times of meetings of WMU organizations:

Women on Mission                       First Tuesday, 12:30 p.m.
                                                   Covered Dish Luncheon and Meeting

The Mary Dawkins Prayer Group  First Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.

The Effie Flowers Prayer Group    Second Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

BMW Prayer Group                     Second Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

Children in Action                        Each Wednesday, 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
                                                  (Girls and boys, grades 1 - 6)

Mission Friends                           Each Wednesday, 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
                                                  (Girls and boys, ages 2 - 5)

Come and join us, and bring the children!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!


 
 
AUGUST:
22 -  Mrs. Carolyn Davis
23 -  Mrs. Jean Weaver
24 -  Mrs. Lynn Hatchell, Mr. David George
25 -  Mrs. Barbara Woodberry
26 -  Mrs. Martha VanHouten, Mrs. Pearl Pierce
27 -  Mrs. Delaine Martin, Mrs. Jean McLellan
28 -  Mr. Dustin Brasington, Mrs. Diane Miller
29 -  Mrs. Lucille McElveen, Mr. Al Pierce
SEPTEMBER:
04 -  Mrs. Lois Gainey, Mr. Mark A. Lane, Mr. Bill Martin, Miss
 Laurie Lynch, Miss Betsy Thompson
05 -  Mr. Michael McDowell
08 -  Mrs. Betty Jo Jordan, Mrs. Minerva Williamson
 
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