Grace Hills Baptist Church Newsletter
July, 2012
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Grace Hills Baptist Church
PO Box 807
4320 Pumping Station Road
Appomattox, Virginia 24522-0807
434-352-8847, fax: 352-8849 ghbcoffice@yahoo.com
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Pastor’s Paragraphs
July 2012
It is that time of year again: summertime! We hear that, and we think of lazy afternoons by the
lake…tubing or canoe trips on the river…long car rides to the beach, to play in the sand and surf…good meals with
families…long summer days…chasing lightning bugs in the backyard. Summer is full of fun and, hopefully, relaxation,
with the perfect mix of sun and warmth to lull us into a sense of peace and contentment.
Usually, this languid pace extends into other areas of our lives, if at all possible. This is especially true at
church. We move into a casual worship mode, and notice that our friends may be gone for a Sunday or two because
they are on vacation. Some of the church programs take the summer off, and others are just more relaxed.
Summertime is a different sort of time in the church just as it is in our lives, and it’s tempting to think that God’s
slowing down as much as we are.
The thing is, though, he’s not! God is always at work – even when the season may not be the season in which
we look for his work. Jesus said as much when he cursed the fig tree. It’s fault? That it didn’t bear fruit…even
though it wasn’t the usual fruit-bearing season. (Matt. 21:18-19) God is always at work, and it is our task to be
ready to help him in his harvest.
This summer, we still have much that is going on at Grace Hills. In July, we are hosting Impact Virginia; how
might you help us care for the youth that attend this mission camp? Will you help with the food, assist in the
preparation of our church, attend the nightly worship, or pray each day for the work these teenagers do? We’ll
also be having Vacation Bible School later in the month. Will you help with this opportunity to invest in the lives of
our youngest generations, instilling in them the word of God? I pray that each of us will consider, even in this offseason, how we might be part of the work that God is doing. With God, the field never lies completely fallow; let’s
not be surprised when he’s at work, but rather be part of all that God is doing.
In Christ,
Adam
July Music News
Nancy Williams, Choir Director
Our Handbell Choir practices on
Thursday nights at 5:45 pm
Susie Thomas, Pianist
If you love to sing, our Adult Choir
would love to have you sing with them.
Practice is every Thursday night at 7:00 pm
The heat is on outside, but it is always pleasantly cool in the sanctuary. Come for worship during July and
catch Susan Manion playing flute, Bryan Allgood playing trumpet, ensemble singing a new song, "God of this City",
and the Vacation Bible School singers sharing their theme music.
Thanks to each of you who made the Summer Song evening of music a success, and to those cooks who made
the summer sweets so special. There is nothing like ice cream and cake on a hot summer evening.
--Nancy Williams
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Military List - We forever thank you and honor you for your service!
Michael Gregory
Major Franklin Jennings, Jr.
Colonel Richard Gullickson, Ret.
Justin Walkup
Stephen Faircloth
Mark Daulton
Marshall Woods
Trip Green
Eric Forrest
Greg Hamlett
Tyler Paulette
Capt. Herman L. Thomas, Jr.
F. C. and Tracy Carter
James Ryan Boone
To all GHBC military personnel, Current and Retired:
Please contact the GHBC office with your rank and full name
(indicate if you are retired from service) to be listed here.
We are grateful to you all and would proudly list your name in our roll of honor.
Continuing Care List...
Appomattox Health & Rehab: Margaret Megginson,
Neil Rogers, Paul Mullins
Babcock Manor: Joyce Webb
The Carrington: Alma Williams
Heritage Green: Barbara Amick, Vicki Jamerson
Valley View Retirement Community: Rebecca Dickerson
Bonnie Johnson’s House: Willis Carter, Christine Hammock
At Home: Kyle Coleman, Vernon & Ethel Beasley,
Shirley Godsey, Ola Morris, Merlie Reynolds, Annie Reynolds, Sarah Burke,
Ryland Marston, George & Florence Richards, Helen May Beatty, Jim Childress
Appomattox Health and Rehab. -- The monthly birthday party at the AH&R center is now held on
the first Thursday of each month at 10:30am
Prayer
Prayer Walk (#48) will be held on July 18, 2012 at 6:30pm. Please pray personally each day
for our church, its activities, and its leaders along with the use of the weekly prayer calendar. We hope
you can attend our monthly Prayer Walks and lay your concerns before the Lord, joining your voice and
spirit to others for strength. He is waiting to hear from you.
--Prayer Ministry Committee.. Gloria Daulton, Kathy Faircloth, Sharon Cottingham, Marshall Forest,
Bolling Carter, Chr.
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Walking Group
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The Walking Group ‘s activities will be suspended during July
8-14, as the Impact Virginia volunteers will be occupying our gym. Vacation Bible School
will be using the gym July 23-27, so the walkers will need to be out by 9am all that week. Walkers will
resume their regular schedule of Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 8:45am for the weeks of
July 2 (except July 4), July 16 and July 30.
Grace Hills Relay for Life Team
raised $5,788.58 this year for the American Cancer Society.
Thanks you for your help with this worthy cause and your continued support!
GHBC SENIORS
The GHBC Seniors will meet at 12pm on July 2 at the Appomattox Health &
Rehab Center. After a bag lunch (provided by the Senior Committee), we
will help the residents move into the Activity Room for a performance by
“Elvis,” a talented, young performer from Bedford.
(Attendees should have already contacted June with their sandwich selection,
or you could bring your own and just join us for the show!)
Quilting Group
The Quilting Group will be suspended during July, to allow Impact Virginia volunteers
and Vacation Bible School to take over our meeting rooms
A Missional Community of Grace Hills Baptist Church
Bringing People and Services Together in the
Appomattox Community
An Update from the Good Neighbor Information and Help Center
Who is my neighbor? What does it mean to be a good neighbor?
I could almost see the smile through the telephone line this week as a friend responded to a phone call
from the Good Neighbor Center. The question was asked, “How did your exam go?” The person’s response was
one of relief and joy. The excitement was contagious as we talked. How wonderful it is to share the good times
in our lives. Being a good neighbor can be asking another how things are going.
Another call was made to a shut-in. The lady was happy to hear about the Good Neighbor Center and
appreciated the call. When asked if she needed anything, her first response was “no, I’m okay.” When asked if I
might pick up some items from the grocery store, she said I could. Milk, bread, and chocolate cookies were
requested. After closing the center that day, I dropped off the items to her house. She was gracious and
appreciative. Being a good neighbor can be checking on those people we don’t see on a regular basis.
Where will the work of the Good Neighbor Information and Help Center go and to whom will God lead us
in service? We have only just begun. The center is open on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00 PM and from 10:00 AM until
noon on Saturdays. Feel free to email us at our new address which is goodneighborcenter@yahoo.com. The
phone number is a local call to 664-2121.
We are thankful for the work God is already doing. We will have an ongoing need for volunteers to staff
the center. Keep us in your prayers. Drop by when you’re in town. Tell your friends about us. Share your ideas.
We are seeking to do God’s work in our community as we build caring relationships.
-A Good Neighbor Volunteer
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Vacation Bible School will be
July 23rd - 27th from 9 a.m. till noon.
VBS participants and volunteers can register at:
https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/gracehills.
Invite a friend to join us with our VBS!
July Nursery Schedule
07/01 – Misty & Thomas Nolen
07/08 – Barbara Williams & Marty Moore
07/15 – Amy Peterson & Ramona Whitehurst
07/22 – Lara & Tim Peterson
07/29 – Gloria Daulton & Sarah Slagle
July Children’s Worship
(ages four through 2nd grade)
July 1 – “Building the Ark / The Big Flood” - Jamie Davis
July 8 – “The Ten Commandments” – Greer Harris
July 15 – “The Red Sea” – Misty Nolen
July 22 – “The Fall of Jericho” – Reneé Wingfield
July 29 - “Samson & Delilah” – Mary Dickerson
Grace Hills Early Learning Center
contact information:
(434-352-2273, fax: 434-352-4422)
gracehillselc@aol.com
Reminder
Don’t forget to regularly review and update your personal information that is on file at the church whenever something changes for you and your family.
Phone numbers, mailing/residence addresses, e-mail addresses, emergency contact information for yourself and your family, changes of family member
status, and special achievements, etc. Let us know of anything you would like kept on file at the church that would help your pastor, deacon and staff
know you and your family better. The information is not shared outside the church without your permission. There are forms in the church lobby for
this purpose, but you can send an email or a written note just as well at any time.
Newsletter Information Due Date
The next Newsletter Information deadline is Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 5pm. Please have any information to be included in the next Newsletter
to the GHBC Office by 5pm on the deadline day! All Member/Committee/Class input is welcome! Remember your church activity and related digital
pictures are also welcome for inclusion. Email them to ghbcoffice@yahoo.com with the caption you desire. Calendar information for the next month is
due by 5pm on the last working day before the Church Council meeting for the month prior to the event, so it can be presented at Church Council. Please
remember to tell the Office when a meeting is scheduled or changed before the Bulletin due date. Bulletin information is due in the GHBC office by 5pm,
every Wednesday. Times VA news must be in the GHBC office by 12pm Friday every week. ABA Newsletter articles must be in the GHBC office by 5pm the 15th
of every month. Newsletter Information must be in the GHBC Office by 5pm on the Wednesday before the last Sunday of the month, unless that Sunday is a
holiday or very close to the end of the month—then, the info. would be due 5pm Wednesday--2 weeks before the last Sunday. Please make all submissions
separately in writing. Email is preferred. Thanks for your cooperation!
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