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1 JULY 2019 NEWS ^ŽĂůůƚŚĞĐŽŶŐƌĞŐĂƟŽŶůŝŌĞĚƵƉƚŚĞŝƌǀ ŽŝĐĞƐĂŶĚĐƌŝĞĚ ĂŶĚƚŚĞƉĞŽƉůĞǁ ĞƉƚƚŚĂƚŶŝŐŚƚ ŶĚĂůůƚŚĞĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶŽĨ/ƐƌĂĞůĐŽŵƉůĂŝŶĞĚĂŐĂŝŶƐƚD ŽƐĞƐĂŶĚĂƌŽŶ ĂŶĚƚŚĞǁ ŚŽůĞĐŽŶŐƌĞŐĂƟŽŶƐĂŝĚƚŽƚŚĞŵ Η/ĨŽŶůǇǁ Ğ had died in the land of Egypt! Or if only we had died in this wilderness! t ŚǇŚĂƐƚŚĞ>ÊÙďƌŽƵŐŚƚƵƐƚŽƚŚŝƐůĂŶĚƚŽĨĂůůďǇƚŚĞƐǁ ŽƌĚ ƚśăƚžƶƌǁ ŝǀ ĞƐĂŶĚĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐŚŽƵůĚďĞĐŽŵĞǀ ŝđɵŵɛ t ŽƵůĚŝƚ ŶŽƚďĞďĞƩ ĞƌĨŽƌƵƐƚŽƌĞƚƵƌŶƚŽŐǇƉƚ Η So they said to one another, "Let us select a leader and return to Egypt." Numbers 14:1-4 Let s face it. We human beings can think and say some very dumb things. These recorded statements of the Israelites ŝůůƶɛƚƌăƚğɛžŵğžĩƚśğđƌăǌǉŷžɵžŷɛăŷěđžŷđůƶɛŝžŷɛǁ ĞĂůůĐĂŶŚĂǀ Ğ Let s examine what they said. 1. "If only we had died in the land of Egypt! Or if only we had died in this wilderness! It would be okay to die elsewhere just not there. Is that what you are saying? But you didn t die in Egypt or in the wilderness. That s the point. The God who sustained you in those places will sustain you in this new place you are about to enter. 2. t ŽƵůĚŝƚŶŽƚďĞďĞƩ ĞƌĨŽƌƵƐƚŽƌĞƚƵƌŶƚŽŐǇƉƚ Η Don t you remember crying out to God asking Him to get you out of there and to deliver you from your bondage? Have ǇŽƵĨŽƌŐŽƩ ĞŶƚŚĞĐƌƵĞůƚĂƐŬŵĂƐƚĞƌƐĂŶĚƚŚĞĚĂŝůǇŐƌŝŶĚŽĨŵĂŬŝŶŐďƌŝĐŬƐ t ŚĂƚĂďŽƵƚƚŚĞŬŝŶŐ ƐĞǆĞĐƵƟǀ ĞŽƌĚĞƌĨŽƌƚŚĞ ŝŷĩăŷɵđŝěğžĩǉžƶƌďăďŝğɛ ŽǇŽƵŚŽŶĞƐƚůǇƚŚŝŶŬƚŚĂƚǇŽƵƌŝĚĞĂŝƐ ďğʃ Ğƌ 3. "Let us select a leader and return to Egypt." By that are you saying that a leader you select would be preferred over the leader (Moses) selected by God? Have you really thought through that statement? 4. t ŚǇŚĂƐƚŚĞ>ÊÙďƌŽƵŐŚƚƵƐƚŽƚŚŝƐůĂŶĚƚŽĨĂůůďǇƚŚĞƐǁ ŽƌĚ ƚśăƚžƶƌǁ ŝǀ ĞƐĂŶĚĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐŚŽƵůĚďĞĐŽŵĞǀ ŝđɵŵɛ /ŶŽƚŚĞƌǁ ŽƌĚƐ ŝƚśăɛăůůďğğŷžŷğőƌğăƚďŝőɛđăŵ ' ŽĚŝƐĂŚŽĂǆĞƌ ĂĐŽŶĂƌƟƐƚ, ĞŐŽƚǇŽƵŽƵƚŽĨŐǇƉƚ ƉĂƌƚĞĚƚŚĞǁ ĂƚĞƌƐ ŽĨƚŚĞZĞĚ^ĞĂ;ĚƌŽǁ ŶŝŶŐƚŚĞŐǇƉƟĂŶĂƌŵǇŝŶƚŚĞƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ƉƌŽǀ ŝěğěǁ ĂƚĞƌ ŵăŷŷăăŷěƌƶăŝůďƶƚěŝěăůůƚśăƚăŷěŵžƌğ only to abandon your families to the inhabitants of the land He promised to you. I trust you can see that there is absolutely no logic or sense to those statements. But don t we do something very similar? 1. We pray and ask others to pray. The prayer is answered but later we grumble about some of the consequences to the answered prayer. Example: Your prayer for acceptance to a college is answered but then the syllabus is received and you? Example: Your prayer for a job is answered only to realize that the hours are long and the boss seems unreasonable so you? Ϯ K ƵƌŝĚĞĂƐĂƌĞďĞƩ ĞƌƚŚĂŶ' ŽĚ Ɛ When do we think or say that? When we lean unto our own understanding we re claiming our own cleverness. We are saying in effect, /ŶƐƚĞĂĚŽĨŐŽŝŶŐ' ŽĚ Ɛǁ ĂǇ t ŽƵůĚŝƚŶŽƚďĞďĞƩ Ğƌ 3. God s doesn t care. To accuse Him who holds our breath, provides us with daily bread, and gave His Son for us, is the height of dumbness. Beloved, let us consider our ways. Selah! Pastor Jack

2 From our Associate Pastor Spiritual Disciplines Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness. 1 Timothy 4:7 ESV While rereading the classic book, Spiritual Disciplines For The Christian Life, written by Donald S. Whitney, I was reminded of the importance of spiritual discipline. This is an excellent book I recommend to all who desire to cultivate spiritual disciplines within their life for the purpose of godliness. Like any discipline, whether for the body or for the academic classroom, there must be hard work in order to cultivate discipline resulting in some form of growth. As Christians we are called to work out hard spiritually so that we grow spiritual muscles. In other words, we work out hard spiritually to grow in our faith in Christ or put another way so that we grow more and more into the image of Christ! We do this through reading God s Word, meditating on God s Word, memorizing God s Word, praying God s Word, walking in the Spirit, serving others and worshiping God. While reading this book I was reminded of the importance of worship. In fact this is a spiritual discipline that is forgotten or ignored all together. We all worship someone or something. We were created to worship God. However, as sinners we worship ourselves, other people, careers, hobbies, our children, anything. Yet as Christians we are commanded to worship God! (Exodus 20:1-11) In fact we are told to worship Him in spirit and in truth (John 4: 23-24) Worship is not something we confine to Sunday. We are to worship God throughout the week, throughout each day. Dr. Whitney writes, We can t expect worship to flow from our lips on the Lord s Day if we keep it damned in our hearts throughout the week (115). Worship really is a spiritual discipline. May we all see the necessity to worship our God each and every day resulting in spiritual growth but also beautiful worship on the Lord s day! So, find your quiet place and worship God each day. Pastor Robert Remember Our Youth Youth Camp July 29th through August 3rd Leaving the church Monday, July 5:00 a.m. The Church Office will be closed July 4th & 5th have a safe and Happy 4th. Please be praying for our Youth and their Leaders and the Camp Leaders as they present God s Holy Word.

3 From Our Music Director JULY 2019 With summer in full gear, we have had only one Sunday evening service to sing our song of the month from June. So, we will take June s song and carry it over into July s song of the month. In case anyone can t remember the song we selected, it is All I Have Is Christ by Jordan Kauflin. During our VBS, it became quite apparent that we have some great youth singers. Listening to you practice each night during VBS caused me to wonder why you have not joined the choir. Our choir is open to the youth who are church members. Please consider joining the choir, or even playing an instrument. Thank you for allowing me to serve in the music with you. Jim Isaiah 12:2 Women s Bible Study and Child Care Plans are in the works to offer a weekday Women s Bible Study later this year. Kyung Scaife will lead this study. Watch for additional information to be forthcoming. An important need associated with such a class is child care. We are looking for two ladies who would be willing to offer two hours per week to provide the care so the mothers can attend class. A small stipend will be given to the child care workers and a background check is required. Thank You! I would like to Thank everyone for all the prayers for my son Caleb Filomina, (Leah Calvert s grandson). In March he was very sick and in the hospital. The Lord has blessed him with a full recovery. Again Thank you so much! Debra Filomina Thank you. Pastor Jack

4 July 2019 LIVING AS A DISCIPLE OF JESUS Dwelt with Christ s Word As Christ s disciples, we are to be aware and in control of what is dwelling in us. By the grace of God, all believers have the Holy Spirit dwelling in us (1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 6:19; Romans 8:9, 11). This is a source of comfort, security, and encouragement. The result of the Holy Spirit s indwelling is that we function as a holy temple of the Lord living for His glory and purposes (1 Corinthians 6:20). Additionally, as believers we must be on guard that sin still seeks to make its home in us (Romans 7:17-20). However, we are commanded, and given the privilege to have the words of Christ dwell in us richly. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. [NASB Colossians 3:16] To dwell means to live in, to reside in. What do we allow to dwell in us richly? For some it could be pornography or another form of sexual immorality; for others current news or financial projections and reports; for some it may be their children s sports or a favorite team s scores or stats; for another music, movies or video games, or perhaps fashion trends; for others it could be legalism and self-righteousness; and for some guilt, shame, or vengeance. Having Christ s word dwelling/residing richly means that biblical teaching is at home in him. It does not come only occasionally for a visit. Rather it has taken up its abode in him (Jay Adams). How do we get Christ s Word into us richly? By reading it (Deuteronomy 17:19; Romans 15:4; Revelation 1:3); hearing it (Romans 10:17; 2 Timothy 3:15); studying it (2 Timothy 2:15; Acts 17:11); and meditating upon it (Joshua 1:8; Psalm 1:2; 119:97, 99). We must give priority and time to these four disciplines so the Word of God may dwell in us richly/abundantly. When Christ s word is dwelling in us richly, we will apply what we learn and it will flow from us (Matthew 7:24; Luke 11:28). We will be teaching it to our family and those near us (Deuteronomy 11:18-20; Luke 6:45). We will have our prayers answered (John 15:7-8) and produce the fruit of the Holy Spirit (John 15:8; Galatians 5:22-23). We will be overcoming temptation and avoiding sin (Psalm 119:11; John 8:31-32). Whatever dwells in us governs our thoughts, behavior, and words; which then produces results and consequences (good or bad). In Colossians 3:15, Paul tells us to let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts and be thankful. A means to the peace of Christ ruling in our hearts is having the word of Christ dwelling in us richly. Through the power of His grace and the indwelling Holy Spirit, may the words of Christ and the peace of Christ dwell in us richly (Jeremiah 15:16). Tom Scaife Are you facing struggles and need help to get God s word dwelling in you in the context of your life? Please contact the church office for an appointment or you can reach out directly at

5 (By Statement) The Silence Family Welcome New Members (By Statement) Boots Buchanan Wayne & Dianna Silence 724 Harther Drive 356 High Hill Road Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville, NC Her Birthday: October 19th His Birthday: October 23rd Her Birthday: August 4th Anniversary: November 10th (By Baptism) Breanna Silence DOB: June 16th Preston Kelly Morgann Silence DOB: August 12th 1842 Blue Creek Rd Jacksonville, NC (By Statement) His Birthday: September 13th Linda Embrey 128 Denise Dr Jacksonville, NC Her Birthday: February 24th Anniversary: November 24th

6 Wednesday 6:30-8:00 Ages 4-6 Grades 1-6

7 Neighborhood Evangelism Sundays 3:30 to 5:00 & Thursdays 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Join us each Sunday during this time. We have a number of members meeting at the church to go out in the surrounding community to share the Wednesday Supper July 17th at 5:45 p.m. Cost: $3.00 ea./$12.00 Family Max. Please see Frances Jarman to register and pay at the Main Welcome Center! Grilled Hamburgers! gospel. Dividing into small teams we pray and go passing out gospel tracts and church flyers giving a personal invitation to visit us at Tar Landing, encouraging them to Christ and the fellowship of believers. If you would like more information or would like to join in this, please contact either Bob Peele or Walter Whitehurst. Together serving God in Christ. TLBC Quarterly Business Meeting will be held Wednesday, July 7:00 pm Deacon s Meeting Tuesday, July 6:30 pm Senior Adult Fellowship Saturday, July 13th 11:30 a.m. TLBC Fellowship Hall Please register at the Welcome Center Newsletter information due by July 14, 2019 Please your information to tlbcsecretary@embarqmail.com Men s Fellowship Monday, July 7:00 PM 627 Fire Tower Rd. Social Committee We will have a social after our evening Worship Service on July 28th Inside Out Ministry 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. July 6th Taylor Wells July 20th Sharon & Langley Racine We are always looking and praying for help. If you are new and would like to know more about Inside Out please call the church office at Building & Grounds There will be a building and grounds committee meeting on July 6:30 pm NRBA Quarterly Meeting There will be a NRBA Quarterly meeting on July 7:00 pm at Living Hope Church, 1310 Hargett Street Jacksonville, NC Members New Address The Wittenborn Family 222 Pollard Drive Jacksonville, NC Members New Phone Number Jimmie Hobbs

8 Our Memory Verse For July God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? Numbers 23: Paul & Joanne Harrell Waylon & Sadie Marshburn Tom & Kyung Scaife Ronald & Mary Spain Steven & Tina Brown Chris & Crawford Morris Audrey Mayo Richard Neisler Elizabeth Edwards Jimmy West Tyler Kliewer Brenda Baysden Louise Futrell Caroline Williams Danny Dunn Dana Williams James DeLao Jeff Shepard Debby King Perry Parker Rick Marshburn John Dennis Calvin Jarman Jennifer Hewitt April Bryant Robert Williams Royse Mayo Hannah Williams Theresa Harp Audrey Bailey Jeannette Varela Weldon Ferrell Lisa Mosher Alec Barr Joel & Brittany Archibald Christopher & Jeanette Varela Ricky & Becky Kellum 3884 Richlands Hwy. Jacksonville, NC Jack Marshburn, Pastor tlbcpastor@embarqmail.com Robert Williams, Associate Pastor tlbcassocpastor@embarqmail.com (online tithing/giving now available)

9 In a continuing effort to be good stewards of the resources God provides, we need to make a slight modification to our free cd/dvd recordings of the services. The church will continue to provide one free cd or dvd of a service, just continue to fill out the yellow form located in the pew pocket or at the welcome center. If anyone desires to have more than one recording, there will be a charge of $1.00 for each cd, and $1.50 for each dvd. To get the extra cd/dvd, please fill out a yellow form indicating the desired number, place the yellow form and the money in an offering envelope marked with your name and "CD" or "DVD" on the "other" line. All of this still goes to the welcome center to be turned in. Thank you for your understanding in this matter. Jim 2019 August Missions Beginning August 4th we receive our annual offering for the five independent ministries in our church budget. They are: Christian Action League Karl & Deborah Crossman Fellowship of Christian Athletes Ken Lovell Missions to Military Tom & Kyung Scaife Onslow Pregnancy Resource Center You will need to use an envelope and write Missions on the Other line and the amount. An information sheet will be provided on July 28th giving a brief introduction to each ministry. The New River Baptist Association is seeking qualified individual to fill the following position: Mark Your Calendar Now! TLBC Fall Meeting with Preacher Benny Vickrey September 29 October 2 Upward Sports Director (candidates may visit upward.org for more info on this) They are looking to fill ASAP so if anyone is interested in the position, please contact Tammy Budd at the New River Baptist Association either by phone at (910) or her at nrbaptist@yahoo.com.

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11 RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE MONTH OF JULY Security Schedule Wed: Jayne V AM: David & Jessica H. 2&3 s AM: Pam & Raygen S. PM: Derrick & Malinda B Wed: Omega J AM: Joel & Brittany A. 2&3 s AM: Sherri & Caroline W.. PM: Tina & Stephanie Wed: Jayne V AM: Jeannette V. & Susi P. 2&3 s AM: Doug, Sharon & Langley R. PM: Elizabeth & Haley Wed: Rebekah V AM: Paula P. & Cherry W. 2&3 s AM: Rebekah & Haley. PM: Nick & Jen H Wed: Bonnie A. If you are unavailable for any dates/times, please contact someone on the schedule and try to switch and notify this monthly coordinator Tina Brown at ( ). If you are unable to find someone to switch with, notify Tina in a timely manner so arrangements can be made. Children s Worship Russell & Erica No Children Worship Jim & Theresa No Children Worship Ushers Don E., Hugh H., Chimer C., Waylon M., Donald S. Weekly Duty Deacon Duty Deacons Waylon Marshburn Adron Whaley Hugh Hewitt Jay King If Deacons switch dates and want your rotation changed, please notify: tlbcsecretary@embarqmail.com Wed: Raymond H., Tony B AM & PM: Walter W., Dolan O., Kevin B., Carl M., Jay K Wed: Jay K., Walter W AM & PM: Russell J., Rick M., Jim L., Perry P., Ricky K., John D Wed: Rick M., Perry P AM & PM: Adron W., Benny B., Nick H., Rick N., Joel A Wed: Tony B., Rick N AM & PM: Jeff H., Alben O., Raymond H., Derrick B., David H Wed: Tony B., Raymond H. Security Camera Schedule Wed: Pam G.(6:30-8:00) AM & PM: Sonny W. (8:45-10:20) Thurman R. (10:20-12:10) Annette S. (6:15-8:00) Wed. Debby K.. (6:30-8:15) AM & PM: Becky K.. (8:45-10:20) Cyndi D. (10:20-12:10) Stephanie H. (6:15-8:00) Wed. Sadie M..(6:30-8:15) AM & PM: Pat B. (8:45-10:20) Faye N. (10:20-12:10) Pat W..(6:15-8:00) Wed: Linda B..(6:30-8:15) AM & PM: Sonny W..(8:45-10:20) Angie H.10:20-12:10) Annette S..(6:15-8:00) Wed: Pam G. (6:30-8:15) Main Welcome Center Schedule *AM Worker - Before SS; Before & After AM Worship *PM Worker - Before & After PM Worship AM: Nancy B. PM: Pat B AM: Linda W. PM: Carol S AM: Charlene B. PM: Cyndi D AM: Frances J./Carol S. PM: Bonnie A.

12 July 2019 God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? Numbers 23:19 NKJV Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 I Kings 6 2 I Kings I Kings 9 4 I Kings Happy 4th of July 5 I Kings I Kings 14 Inside Out 10 am to 1 pm 7 I Kings I Kings I Kings 19 Run Off Elections Deacon s Meeting 6:30 pm 10 I Kings TLBC Quarterly Business Mgt 7:00 pm 11 I Kings 22 The Way of the Master 6:30 pm 12 II Kings I Kings 3-4 Senior Adult Fellowship 11:30 am 14 II Kings 5 15 II Kings 6-7 Men s Fellowship 627 Fire Tower Rd 7:00 pm 16 II Kings II Kings 10 Church Supper 5:45 pm 18 II Kings The Way of the Master 6:30 pm 19 II Kings II Kings Inside Out 10 am to 1 pm Newsletter Info Due 21 II Kings II Kings II Kings Building & Grounds Meeting 6:30 pm 24 II Kings II Kings 23 The Way of the Master 6:30 pm 26 II Kings I Chronicles 1 28 I Chronicles 2-3 Social following evening service 29 I Chronicles I Chronicles 6 Assoc Quarterly Mgt 7:00 Living Hope 1310 Hargett St 31 I Chronicles 7-8 SUNDAY WEDNESDAY 9:15 am Sunday School 6:30 pm WOL/Youth 10:30 am Worship 7:00 pm Adult Bible Study 3:30 pm Evangelism Thursday 5:00 pm Choir Practice 4:30 pm Evangelism 6:30 pm Evening Worship 1st & 3rd Sundays - Prayer Group 5:00 pm