The Pastor's Pen….

Greetings PBBC Family,  

 What an absolute joyous day we experienced in worship Sunday. I came anticipating God’s blessings and oh, how we felt His presence among us. Our day began with an inspiring and touching morning service. We considered a text from Luke 13:10-17. As Jesus corrected the synagogue leader in this story we were challenged to consider how legalistic we can become as well. The man of faith in this story was so caught up in the keeping of ritual that he had forgotten how to love. His angry outburst would leave most of us pondering—where is the love of God in this man? How careful we must be not to permit rituals or traditions to take priority over people and God’s kingdom work.

At the conclusion of our service God filled our hearts with joy as Robert Coleman came forward to unite with our church family. Earlier in the week as he and I met together he made a profession of faith in Christ. I shared with Robert that afternoon that when individuals receive Christ as Savior there is rejoicing in Heaven among the angels. How about that. Heaven throws a party when individuals come to faith in Christ. Well, I can tell you that we were rejoicing right along with the heavenly hosts Sunday. We’re so proud of you, Robert, and your decision to follow Christ as His disciple. You will remain in our prayers. Robert will be baptized this Sunday. I invite all of you to come and support him with your love and prayers.

Peter blessed us Sunday afternoon with his organ concert. He is so gifted—I marvel at his talent as a musician. We are so blessed to have him on staff. I have enjoyed coming to know Peter as a musician and a friend. We were also privileged to have a good friend of his, Leslie C. Thayer, play for us as well. She is a very talented musician. It was such a treat to hear her and Peter play selections together, him on the recorder and her on the organ. It was also such a pleasure to welcome all of the guests. I’m confident they were inspired.

 A word of congratulations to Dr. and Mrs. John Bing who will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on September 2. We ask that you keep both of them in your prayers. Joan recently took a fall and cracked some ribs. We’re praying for you folks. We love you.

 Our last movie under the stars for the summer was a hit and I do mean hit. It was all about baseball. Together we watched an inspirational true to life story called The Rookie. It was about Jim Morris a 37 year old guy—that’s old for in baseball years—who broke into the major league. At that ripe old age, he was pitching balls at 98 mph. A word of thanks to Smokey and Phyllis Pegram and Wayne Eanes for the hotdog supper. Why is a hotdog always better away from home? They were delicious. We topped them off with apple pies and brownies. Wayne heated the pies up on the grill and “boy howdy” were they good! Great food, great fun, great fellowship, it was all there.

 I hope we can see a couple of films outdoors in the early fall before it gets too cool. Speaking of which, a little cool would be fantastic. Growing up in Myrtle Beach, I always thought it stayed cooler in mountain territory. Folks, if you’ve never had a hot one before, you got it this summer.       

                                                                              Blessings & Peace,

                                              Jim

Sunday, August 29

Ushers: Carlton Craig, Paul Ross, Creed Maxey, Charles Anthony

                 Deacon for August...

                                Mike Belton

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2010 Lord’s Supper Schedule

Robert & Jackie Coleman:

 January, April, July, October

Merle White & Dot Waleski:

 February, May, August, November

Rachel Koontz & Mike Belton:

March, June, September, December

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 Van Drivers for August  2010

1  Mike Belton

8  Clyde Lawson

15  Shirley Eanes

22  Paul Ross

29  Donna Anthony

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Grace Network….

¨ Food Item for August and September: Powdered Milk, 3 qt. box

¨ Drop your change in the offering plate each week for “Change for Grace”

“Little is much, when God is in it”

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Our “Card Shower Ministry”

Recipient for August is:

Lewis & Mable Fox

67 Dove Lane

Stanleytown, VA 24168

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Labels for Education...

We continue to collect Box Tops for Education, found on General Mills products. Also, we will be collecting Project A+ labels found on Tyson products. The labels will be given to Campbell Court Elementary School to help them purchase much needed playground equipment.

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The Members of

Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church

request the honor of your presence

at our 

70th Anniversary

Homecoming Celebration

Sunday, October 3, 2010

10:30 am

Luncheon to follow the Worship Service

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RSVP by September 20, 2010

Email: pocahontasbassett@embarqmail.com

Phone: 276-629-5394

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Special: For Women

Beth Moore Bible Study

Stepping up

Psalms - A Journey of Ascents

Beginning September 7

Bassett Memorial Methodist Church

2:00 - 4:00 pm, Tuesday

This study only lasts 7 weeks

If interested, contact Phyllis Pegram.

We need to order workbooks.

Yes, we do have homework and it’s a joy!

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Welcome...

We are pleased to welcome Rhonda Amos as our part time church custodian. Rhonda, we are happy to have you as part of the Pocahontas family.

We wish many years of enjoyment to Roger Ball who recently retired after serving twenty-four years. We thank him for all he did.

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We are continually having problems with the front door locks and keys.....On Monday August 30, 2010, we will have the front door locks re-keyed.  If you have a front door key please come by the office and pick up a new key from Susan after Monday.                                                                                                                                                                                    Thanks,

                                                                        Paul Ross

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Coming Events…

Mon. Sept. 6: Labor Day - Office Closed

Tue. Sept. 7: Baptist Women, 2 pm

Sat. Sept. 11: Bassett Heritage Festival

Sun. Sept. 12: 90’s Celebration

Tue. Sept. 21: Shawl Ministry, 12:45 pm

Thu. Sept. 30: Choral Music Festival, 7 pm

Sun. Oct. 3:  PBBC 70th Anniversary

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“Make a joyful noise unto the Lord,

all the earth: make a loud noise,

and rejoice, and sing praise.”

Psalm 98: 4

Updated 8/26/2010