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Faith News
April 2013

From The Pastor

Unaware of Angels?
...Fear not: they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes that he may see. and the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and behold the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha. II Kings 6:16,17 A dear Christian widow who had prayed for her well being, later shared this personal experience with me. She said, Just a few days after the death of my husband I awoke to a bright light shining down the hallway. I realized the light came from outside, but it was the middle of the night, so I peeked out of the bedroom door to see where it came from. Though I did not feel frightened, I was surprised to see the head and shoulders of a man outside the window made visible by the same light. He was looking away from the window, clearly standing there to guard my house. When I checked there was someone standing near each corner of my house which seemed filled with light. But, the most amazing part of the story is that my bedroom is on the SECOND STORY. I was never for one moment after that frightened to be on my own. A furloughing missionary told his experience to his home church, While serving a small field hospital in Africa, I traveled by bicycle through the jungle to a nearby city every two weeks for supplies. It was a two-day journey requiring camping overnight. Once, upon arrival in the city, I saw two men fighting, one of whom was seriously injured. I treated his injuries and talked to him about the Lord. Then I got my

medicines, other supplies and extra money, and returned home without incident. In two weeks I repeated my overnight journey to the city where I was approached by the young man I had treated. He said, Some friends and I followed you into the jungle, knowing you would camp there. We planned to kill you and take your money and drugs. Just as we were about to move, we saw you were surrounded by 26 guards. At this, I laughed and said that I was certainly all alone in the jungle campsite. The man pressed the point and said, No sir, I was not the only person to see the guards. My five friends also saw them, and we all counted them; we were afraid and left you alone. At this point one of the men in the congregation where I (the missionary) was speaking jumped to his feet and asked if I could tell him the exact day this happened. On the night of your incident in Africa, it was morning here. Instead of playing golf I felt the urging of the Lord to pray for you so strongly that I called men in this church to meet me here in this sanctuary to pray for you. Would all of those men who met me that morning stand up? The men who met to pray that day stood up; there were exactly 26. ...greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world. I John 4:4 Never underestimate the true power of prayer!

Faiths Web Page Is Up And Running!

Check Out the Faith web page at faithbaptistatoka.com. Let us know what you think.

Confidential Care For Women

is HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY to have Phil Robertson join them on Saturday, June 29th! In 1970 Phil turned his life over to the Lord and made some dramatic changes in the way he was living. Now he is not only known as the Duck Commander, but is building a reputation all over the country for his faith and belief in the Almighty! Come and join us in hearing this Godly man speak! June 29th @ First Baptist Church 5010 West Union, Millington 38053 VIP Reception begins at 6:00 pm and Show begins at 7:00 pm Ticket prices are: VIP Tickets-$150 (Meet and Greet, Photo with Phil, reserved seating) VIP tickets can only be purchased at the office-476-6528 Tickets-$50 (General Admission) Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 8th at: iTickets online @ www.iTickets.com or charge by phone @ 1-800-965-9324 Or at our office, 126 W. Liberty, Covington For further information call 901-476-6528 Or visit our website Www.ccw4life.com

VBS? Already?
Dont worry, you havent lost your mind! Its April, but its not too early to be thinking and planning for VBS! Amy has been planning since December! The curriculum has been ordered and the plan has been put into motion. This years VBS dates are a month earlier than the previous years June9-13, 5:30-8:30 p.m. This year the children, ages potty trained 3 year olds -6th grade, will have a Rip Roaring time with Jesus on the Son West Roundup based on Hebrews 13:8 NIV-Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. Volunteers are needed for each grade level, in the kitchen, recreation, Nursery (available for workers children ONLY) and music. Break out your western wear and contact Amy or Mark Bryan at 870-0996 if you are interested is helping with VBS.

Camp Linden Journey Island June 17-21 Children Grades 3-6

The total cost is $300. The balance needs to be paid no later than Sunday, April 14. There are limited spaces at Linden. Unfortunately, balances not paid by the deadline will be cancelled and the spot will be given to another camper. Contact Amy Bryan at 870-0996 for more information or to sign up.

Empty Nesters-Will meet on Friday, April 19 at 6:30

p.m. at the home of Bill and Donna Harris, 367 McCormick Rd. in Munford. Bring a pot luck dish to share. Church Work Days The Building and Grounds Committee will be holding a work day on the forth Saturday of each month for the next few months from 8:00 a.m. 1p.m. This will help complete items on the to-do list that need immediate attention. If it rains, work day will be moved to the 1st Saturday. Come ready to work and help get these items knocked off the to-do list ASAP. Thank you in advance. Youth For Hire-Members of the Faith Youth Department are looking for ways to earn their Snowbird Camp fees. If you have yard work, housework, babysitting, spring cleaning or any other chores you need to be done, give the Youth a call. They are seeking donations for their efforts to help defray the cost of camp. If you have work that needs to be done, give Youth Pastor Marcos Moreno a call at 674-8097 to arrange for your work team.

The Mathis Family

Mission Trip To France

During the months of July and August, we will be living in Larodde, France (population about 250) to assist missionaries living there. We will be engaged in local evangelism as well as using our technical and artistic skills in a summer camp ministry. The Auvergne region of France is one of the least evangelized in the whole country. While the majority of the people identify themselves as Catholic, few actually practice it. Our expenses are going to include our plane tickets, rent for two months in France, and other living expenses. Total: $5,500. We will be working to earn the money for the trip through: Computer repair remove viruses, tune up your machine or set up your computer to work the way YOU want it to. Artwork-have us hand draw a portrait from a photo or hand paint a picture to decorate your house or design a logo for your business or organization. Photography-Book a photo-shoot with us for portraits, engagement sessions, wedding photography, maternity pictures, or whatever you can think of. Visit Jordans website at: www.bearheadphotography.com There is always the option of the tried and true Love Offering. Make checks payable to Faith Baptist Church. Be sure to mark the envelope-Mathis Family France Trip.

April Birthdays
01 Virginia Hughes 05 Courtney Willis 07 Hanna Ethridge 14 Heather Grant 18 Teri Webb 20 Taylor Hamblin 23 Lisa Brown 27 Jackie Gray 29 Ken Henry 15 Jim & Catherine Pannell 22 David & Debbie Faulkner 02 Hannah Morrison 06Melissa Long 07 Cathie Thompson 16 Brandon Dixon 19 A.J. Fultz 22 Mary Parker 25 Robin Cotten 28 David Keeton 30 Sarah Juszkiewicz

A New Window On the World

The Building and Grounds Committee has taken bids on replacing the 22 window throughout the church including the Checkerboard Room, the Sunday School classrooms and the Fellowship Hall. The cost per window will be $210. In order to keep from having to deplete the general fund too much, they are asking for Sunday School classes to consider purchasing a window for their class or for individuals to purchase a window to help defray the cost. If you would like to purchase a window, there is a sign-up sheet outside Bro. Bobs office or in the front entrance of the Sanctuary. Place your name and phone number on the sheet and a member of the Building and Grounds Committee get in touch with you soon.

Anniversaries
20 Bobby & Paula Fiveash

SATURDAY April 13 Coffee and Fellowship 8:00a.m. Breakfast served @ 8:20am Devotional @ 9:00 a.m. Prayer concerns @ 9:20a.m.

Faith Calendar-April 2013

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Strong families begin with strong men!

Faith Baptist-Atoka P.O. Box 254 Atoka, TN 38004 9018372683 churchofficefbc@xipline.com For photos, announcements and all that is happening at Faith, visit us on Facebook atFaith Baptist Atoka

Mens Prayer Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall Empty Nesters 6:30 p.m. Harris Budge & Finance Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. Monthly Business meeting 7:00 p.m. 25-27 Women to Snowbird Womens Retreat 27 Church Wide Work day 8 a.m.1 p.m.

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