Messenger June 2010 - Quaker Gap Baptist Church

THE MESSENGER
of Quaker Gap Baptist Church King, NC
Volume 12, Issue 6
JUNE 2010
A WORD FROM PASTOR JACK…
Why Worship Matters
As the personnel committee assumes the very important task of finding new leadership for our music ministry,
allow me to emphasize the importance of worship at Quaker Gap…
1. Worship matters to us because it matters to God. Worship is the atmosphere in which God is most comfortable. Whenever prophets and apostles have been given glimpses of God’s throne, there have always been worshipping angels present. While some people like to adorn their living space with plants, photographs, and pillows; God chooses to surround Himself with worship. According to Psalm 22:3, God inhabits the praises of His
people.
2. Worship matters to us because God deserves our praise. Worship is our opportunity to communicate to our
God how awesome He is. Jesus said that if His people refused to worship, the rocks would cry out. We should
raise our voices so that the chorus of rocks will never be tempted to exalt His name in our absence.
3. Worship matters to us because we were created to worship God. You might think you were created to be a
housewife, a teacher, a banker, or a computer programmer – but that would be secondary to your true purpose.
Everything you do, whether it is cleaning house, teaching, counting cash, or writing computer code should be
done in order to bring glory to God. We are instructed by the word of God (Colossians 3:17) to do everything –
word and deed – in the name of Jesus. Psalm 34:1 encourages blessings and praise to the Lord to continually be
in our mouth. As followers of Jesus, worship is our way of life.
4. Worship matters to us because the enemy hates it. Satan would have a hard time stomaching a church service
at Quaker Gap. Nothing irks the Prince of Darkness more than lovers of God lifting their voices in unified
praise to the One who won the victory on the cross. King Jehoshaphat of Judah once led an army in victory
against his enemies – but rather than stationing archers or warriors at the front of the army, he chose singers.
Seriously. Read 2 Chronicles 20 if you don’t believe me. A choir led the army into battle singing the lyrics “Give
thanks to the Lord for his steadfast love endures forever.” When the army arrived at the scene – it was already
over. God secured the victory without Judah’s army even engaging in battle. Next time you face a spiritual battle – sing one of the praise songs you’ve learned in worship at the Gap. You will be surprised how quickly the
enemy tucks tail and flees.
5. Worship matters to us because it draws us together. God loves unity. Unity is the one thing Jesus prayed about
concerning the church before He ascended to heaven. When the Kingdom of God sticks together in Jesus’ name
– we are a powerful force for good in this world. Its amazing how men and women from diverse backgrounds
can come together and find unity when they lift their voices together in praise, foreshadowing heaven. The very
act of singing a praise song publicly unites the voices, minds, and hearts of those participating, centering them
in the Lord.
6. Worship matters to us because it reminds us that God loves us. When we praise the Lord, we rehearse His
goodness to us. We are taken back to the promises of God, and the joy of our salvation. The Psalmist put it this
way, “Oh my soul, bless God, don’t forget a single blessing!” (Psalm 103:2 MSG)
7. Worship matters to us because it certainly beats the alternative. Isaiah contrasted the “garment of praise” with
the “spirit of despair.” (Isaiah 61:3) You can decide for yourself which of the two would look best on you. As for
me, despair doesn’t fit. I choose the garment of praise.
For these reasons and many more, worship matters. Please be in prayer for the personnel committee as we
search for the Music Minister of God’s choosing, and when given the opportunity this month – sing out!
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JUNE 2010
Congratulations to…
Birthday Blessings to...
Ashlee and Tommy Hooks on the birth of a son, Julian Carson, born
May 6, 2010. Carson weighed 7 lb. 8 oz., and was 20.75 in. long. He
has a big sister, Anslee, and big brother, Thomas. His proud grandparents are Angie and Paul Pugh.
SERMON SERIES
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Sermon Series from Galatians 5:22-23
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6/6
6/13
6/20
6/27
7/4
7/11
7/18
7/25
“Faithfulness”
Hebrews 11:1
“Gentleness”
2 Timothy 2:23-26
Father’s Day—(Youth-led Service)
Jim Stanley—Guest Speaker
“Saving America”
Hosea 4:1-6
Jim Stanley—Guest Speaker
“Self Control”
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
“Fruit Salad”
Galatians 5:22-23
Housewarming Party
for Daniel Parker
Daniel has a new home...a house of
his very own! Members of the Youth Council
are having a housewarming party there on
June 13 from 2-4:00 PM and you are invited!
Please note that a gift is not required. However, he is using plastic containers for his clothing. He has a three bedroom house with one bed, and no other bedroom furniture. Therefore,
we thought it would be nice to have a gift box available if you would
like to give him Lowe’s gift cards or cash to help him set up his new
house.
Date:
Time:
Place:
Sunday, June 13
2-4:00 PM
Daniel’s House
216 Stonehedge Dr., King
Directions from Quaker Gap: At the crossroads, turn right onto
Mountain View Rd.; Turn right onto E King St./Old 52 N; Turn left
onto N Main St.; Turn right on Meadowbrook Dr.; Turn left at Farmstead Rd.; Take the 1st left onto Rolling Green Ln.; Take the 1st right
onto Stonehedge Dr.; Home will be on the right. Watch for balloons!
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Miranda White
Peggy Kiser
Linda Boles
Vicky Bottoms
Lilly Nelson
Haley Bennett
Opal Hartgrove
Tracy Ray
Jennifer Utley
Peggy Adams
Toby Bennett
Brittany Joyce
John Scoville
Emily Wilkins
Jean Carol Delapp
Terry Goff
June Tedder
Cole & Connor Bunn
Jeffrey Nance
Wes Byrd
Lisa Dillon
Verna Lea Allen
Danny Bowman
Gina Webster
Keith Ford
Dustin Forkel
Jeanette Robertson
Mallory Darida
Angela Lawson
John Little
Chris Clark
Joanna Nickell
Robert Nickell
Spencer Davis
Athena Weavil
Forrest Foster
Mason Lindgren
Chris Dodson
Carolyn Tedder
Ben Gatewood
Erlene Priddy
Elijah Norris
Shirley Samuels
John Hanes
Lonnie Reece
Kayli Hinson
Josh Elliott
Marty Whitaker
Luke Poole
Darin Young
Franklin Baker
Charlie McGhee
Julie Allen
Kim-Elyse Edson-Gentry
Lorri Dodson
Deanna Joyce
Jim Walton
Katie Gordon
Will Holt
Donna Tedder
Russell Nance
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The Salt Box
So, summer is finally here… Well,
almost here. On June 11th our middle and
high school students will begin their summer.
As a ministry, we have planned several activities
Join us in congratulating our 2009-2010 graduates in
and events for our young people this summer. We
our Graduate Recognition Service on June 6th. Please keep
them in your prayers as they prepare for the next important have done this for many reasons, but mainly to provide our youth with some amazing, safe, fun, and
step in their life.
free activities that are Christ centered and that will
Taylor Boles will be graduating from West Stokes High
encourage them to stay involved in the church.
School. She will be attending Surry Community College in
These activities are not being planned to overwhelm
the fall and UNC Charlotte next spring to major in Nursing.
anyone, we have simply planned these events for
Kristi Clark graduated from home school and plans to attend our youth to have options… so that they do not get
Surry Community College, and then transfer to complete her stuck at home with nothing to do this summer.
bachelor’s degree.
However, it takes a lot of people to make all
of
this
happen,
and this summer we are in need of
Zachary Holsclaw will be graduating from West Stokes High
several volunteers.
School.
We have an amazing activity called “Tour of
Alexander Kervin, (son of Michelle Henry), will be graduatPools” this is a free bi-weekly event for our youth.
ing from Stevens County High School.
The basis for this is that every other week, as a youth
Grace Lineberry will be graduating from Mount Tabor High group we go to a church member’s house and take
School and plans to attend UNC Charlotte.
over the pool. We bring our own games and the
hosts need do nothing else. We are in need of 5 famiDaniel Miller will be graduating from West Stokes High
lies from our church to help us out this summer by
School, and plans to attend Wake Tech Community College
in Raleigh where he will be majoring in Computer Simulaallowing us to visit your pool. This will be on Tuestion and Game Development.
day nights from 6 – 8pm. Please contact me at the
office if you are willing to help us out with this acJacob Smith will be graduating from South Stokes High
tivity this summer.
School, and plans to attend Forsyth Technical Community
Another area that we need a lot of help in is
College where he will study Fire Protection Technology.
our “Super Supper” summer activity. This activity is
Zach Boles received his BS in Business Administration with a
done bi-weekly and is free for our youth. This activfocus in Marketing from UNC Wilmington. He plans to live
ity involves 2-3 families from our church getting toand work in the Wilmington area.
gether and opening their home to our youth group
Katie Gordon received her BA in English and BA in Spanish. on a Tuesday night. The host families get together
She graduated Magna Cum Laude in both majors (where she
and provide a meal, games, and a short Bible study
had a GPA of 4.0 and 3.8 respectively) from UNC Charlotte.
for our teens. This is a great opportunity for our
She plans to teach advanced freshman English at Cannon
church families that do not have youth to open the
High School in Concord, NC.
doors of their hearts and homes as they get to know
Michelle McClamrock received her Associates degree in Ar- some of our amazing youth that call Quaker Gap
chitectural Technology at Forsyth Technical Community Coltheir church. Please contact me at the office if you
lege, and is seeking employment.
are willing to help us out with this activity this sumEmily Snow received her BA in Geography and BA in Peace, mer.
War, and Defense with a minor in History from UNC Chapel
"Whoever welcomes one of these little
Hill. Since she successfully defended her senior honors thesis, children in my name welcomes me; and whoshe graduated with honors, and since her GPA was around
ever welcomes me does not welcome me but
3.6, she also graduated with distinction. She plans to pursue the one who sent me."
Mark 9:37
her MS in the Department of Geography at the University of
Georgia where she has been offered a Teaching Assistantship.
Serving HIM,
Michelle Norris received her Masters in Special Education
from Appalachian State University.
Daniel Parker
Minister of Youth
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Children’s Church
Children's Church is UP and
RUNNING...and the children are learning! If you would like to be on one of
the teams that is making a difference in
the lives of our children, please call
Jeanette Robertson, or come to the Children’s Church
Team Meeting on the third Wednesday evening of
each month, at 7:00 PM, as we plan for the upcoming
month. Children's Church is not only fun and creative, it is a place where our young people hear the
Good News! Come help us "break ground" in the
hearts and minds of our young people!
GapKids
Movie Night &
Camp Out
June 4th
In celebration of the end of school, the Children’s Ministry team is hosting a movie night and
campout for all children K-6th grade on Friday, June
4th at the Delcamps’ home (125 Ashley Lane, King).
Children’s may be dropped off at the Delcamps’ at
8:30 PM on Friday, and
picked up there at 9:00 Saturday morning. Children
are asked to bring a sleeping bag, pillow, lawn chair,
and flashlight.
Sunday
9:15 AM
10:30 AM
6:00 PM
Wednesday
7-8:00 PM
7-8:30 PM
Sunday School
Morning Worship Service
Youth Bible Study
Adult Bible Study
Choir Rehearsal
KidZone (for Children K-6th Grade)
Preschool Program (for ages 3-5)
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Ladies and Teens
Sunday Luncheon
Ladies and girls,
don’t forget about our ladies and youth girls luncheon this month. Due to Father’s Day, we will be meeting on the fourth Sunday in June. Join us after church
on Sunday, June 27th, at the home of Darshan Hartgrove for our next lunch date. Ladies, please bring a
dish to share along with your spirit of fun and fellowship. Girls, come hungry and bring your friends. See
Kassie Brown or Darshan Hartgrove if need transportation or directions. Mark your calendars for the 3rd Sunday of each month for a ladies and youth girls potluck
luncheon.
We are asking all the ladies of the church to
open themselves up to our young women as prayer
partners, leadership examples, and friends that they
can turn to. Please prayerfully consider how you, as a
mature daughter of Christ, can offer your support and
encouragement to our young ladies.
Deacons’ Meeting
Please note that there
will be a Deacons’ Meeting on
Sunday, June 6th at 4:00 PM.
All active deacons are asked to attend these important meetings.
Thank you for your donations for King Outreach Ministry. Last month we collected 18 jars of
peanut butter, 3 jars of jelly, 64 canned items, and
140 other items. Quaker Gap’s items to collect are
canned beans (all kinds), peanut butter, and jelly.
Please remember that this is an ongoing mission
project. Donations are taken to KOM after the 3rd
Sunday of each month.
THE MESSENGER is a monthly publication of QUAKER GAP BAPTIST CHURCH, 2265 FLAT SHOALS ROAD—KING, NC
PHONE ~ (336) 994-2117, FAX ~ (336) 994-2116; E-MAIL ~ [email protected]
Jack Darida, Senior Pastor
Daniel Parker, Minister to Youth
April Ragan, Administrative Assistant
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Deacon of the Week
6/6
6/13
Infants & Ones
6/6 M/M David Burge
Erica Baker
6/13 M/M Brian Walton
Mary Moser
6/20 M/M David Lee
Debra Wilkins
6/27 M/M Chad McKinney
Casey Proctor
7/4 M/M David Weavil
& Kayleigh
June
Libby Holder
Renee Stowers
6/27
Wednesday
Evening Nursery
6/2
6/16
6/23
Twos
6/30
6/6 Sarah Allen/Reba Mankins
Chelsea Darida
6/13 Jana Elliott/Kassie Brown
Shirley Samuels
6/20 Dennis Ruff
Lacey Lineberry
6/27 M/M Zane McKinney
& Madelyn
7/4 M/M David Weavil
& Kayleigh
7/7
6/6 M/M Terry Baker
6/13 Renée Stowers
Amanda Holt
6/20 M/M Larry Lancaster
& Madison
6/27 M/M John McGhee
7/4 Anna Stover
Grace Lineberry
6/20
7/4
Ushers
6/9
Wee Worship
(Threes & Fours)
Sunday
Evening Nursery
John Henry Boles
Mark Smith
Max Snow
John McGhee
Hal Stultz
Terry Boles
Mark Holt
Larry Lancaster
Clint Hartgrove
Tip Wood
Lorri Dodson
Casey Proctor
Dennis Ruff
Joyce Proctor
Emily Snow
Lynne Clark
Angie Pugh
Beth James
Lisa Hinson
Jana Elliott
Clint Hartgrove
Jeri Darida
Nursery Contact
Emily Snow will be
the nursery contact
person through June. If you
have nursery questions or
scheduling issues that you
cannot work out, please contact
Emily at 994-8435.
6/6
6/13
6/20
6/27
7/4
M/M Greg Snyder
M/M Doug Rose
M/M J. C. Holt
M/M Kenneth Poole
M/M Chad McKinney
Available Dates for Flowers
7/11
9/12
OPEN
OPEN (Grandparent’s Day)
Call to reserve one today!
6/6
6/13
6/20
6/27
7/4
L. C. Allen
John Clark
Rodney Proctor
John Henry Boles
Chad McKinney
Terry Boles
Jim Walton
Mark Holt
Larry Mankins
James Calloway
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Worship Practice
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STNL
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Youth Sunday– This Fathers Day, the youth will
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“Hello Summer”
Lock-in
8pm-8am
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Super Supper— Another great activity from last
year. We will be trying this again , however, it will
also be bi-weekly. A time of games, fellowship,
food and Bible study. This is free to all our youth.
Salt-teens
Youth Group
7-8:30pm
Salt-teens
Youth Group
7-8:30pm
Salt-teens
Youth Group
7-8:30pm
Salt-teens
Youth Group
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Salt-teens
Youth Group
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Tour of Pools—This summer we will
return to the amazing tour of pools event
from last summer. This event will be biweekly and will be free to all our youth.
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have our summer kick off lockin. We ask that each youth bring
a 2 liter drink and snack to share.
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Bible Study
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Scavenger Hunt— On Saturday the 10th all
youth are invited to come to the summer scavenger Hunt at 2pm. This is guaranteed to be
fun! Bring $5 for food and drinks
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Tour of Pools—This summer we will
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“Soaking up the Son” at
Vacation Bible School – Coming soon!!
Kids, get your sunglasses, beach towels, and sunscreen
ready as you head to the beach at Quaker Gap this summer! Coming
July 26-30 our youth will be your life guards at Vacation Bible School
You will be “Soaking up the Son” by our very own Quaker Gap Beach.
We are excited that our youth group will be planning and leading our
VBS this year, and they have some exciting things planned for you.
Each night you will experience a visit to the beach here in our own
church. As you learn what it takes to prepare yourselves for that fun
trip, you will also be learning what it takes to prepare yourselves as
Christians in the world. You will study the scriptures and find out
what it means to put on the full armor of God as you prepare to live in
this world and be an example to others.
Children K-6 grade are invited to be a part of this exciting
week. Groups will be divided up based on grade level and will gather
at 6 PM each night in the sanctuary for a time of worship, singing, and
skits. From there, the groups will rotate through the various activities
such as Bible Story, Crafts, Recreation, and Snack Time. Your life
guard youth leaders will guide you from place to place as you learn
about preparing your heart, mind, and body to serve God. On Friday
night, all parents, grandparents, etc. are invited to our closing presentation where our children will show what they have experienced (and
learned!!) during the week.
Early signup sheets will be available in the bulletin soon. Our
youth will be leading all of the VBS activities, but adults who wish to
assist are urged to contact Daniel Parker or Scott Hinson. We could
use adult volunteers specifically to help with photography and providing/serving the food for the snacks each night. We hope to see
you all by the beach for a great week of VBS at Quaker Gap!!
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Volume 12, Issue 6
Quaker Gap Baptist Church
2265 Flat Shoals Road
King, NC 27021
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