Church Bulletin 03/27/2005

2669 Old Newport Hwy * Sevierville, TN 37876 * Phone (865) 774-0210

NewCenterBaptistChurch.com

Service Times

Sunday School 9:30 Sunday Morning 10:30
Sunday Evening 6:00 Wednesday Evening 7:00
Pastor: Tony Sutton

March 27th, 2005

In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first [day] of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead [men]. And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you. And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.  (Matthew 28:1-8)

• Elizabeth Hunley ~ March 26

“Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth...” (Ecclesiastes 12:1)

If you have a birthday or anniversary coming up, or if I’ve forgotten your birthday or anniversary (I’m sorry) please let me know.    - Shirley Stanton  

Free Spirits Gospel Singers
Spreading God’s word through song
www.FreeSpiritsGospelSingers.com 

If you would like to go and support the group as the minister, please see Brother Tim for directions.

Please remember them in your prayers as they spread the word of God through their songs.

“Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: sing forth the honor of His name: Make His praise glorious.” Psalm 66:1-2

• There will be no choir practice today.
• There will be no Junior Church today. But we will be back on regular schedule next week.
• The prayer list has been updated. If I have removed a request that you would like to keep on the list, please add it to the list on the bulletin board.
• The church is in need of a Sunday School director. The duties and requirements of this office are posted on the bulletin board. Please see Tony if you are interested in this position.
• Please help take care of your church! Please remember to take your trash to the trash can. Please don’t put it in the book holders on the back of the pew or leave it in your seat. Thank you.

If there is an upcoming event that needs to be in the bulletin, please let me know before Saturday.

Thought For Today

Ignoring Dangers

An airliner returned to the terminal because the pilot did not like the sound of the engines. As it taxied a second time for take-off, one nervous passenger inquired if the problem had been solved. "Yes, it has," smiled the stewardess. "We changed pilots."

When the Titanic went down, it was steaming full ahead. There had been a wide variety of warnings, but the danger signals were all ignored. The bands were playing, the passengers were dancing, and everyone was oblivious to disaster. Their collision course with destiny is much like our own. We are having too much fun to be disturbed, and a change of course seems out of the question. The stage and cast are set for distress of incredible proportions.

When the band on the Titanic changed its tune to "Nearer My God to Thee," it was already too late. God help us to strike up the band a bit sooner!

Another
Thought For Today

The Rich Employer

Peter Eldersveld tells of a rich Christian who had a large company of employees, and many of them owed him money. He was constantly trying to teach them something about Christianity, and one day he hit upon a plan. He posted a notice for his employees to see that said, "All those who will come to my office between eleven and twelve o'clock on Thursday morning to present an honest statement of their debts will have them canceled at once." The debtors read the notice with a great deal of skepticism, and on Thursday morning, although they gathered in the street in front of his office, not one of them went to the door. Instead they gossiped and complained about their employer, and ridiculed the notice he had posted. They said it didn't make sense.

But finally, at 11:45, one man jumped forward, dashed up the steps into the office, and presented his statement. "Why are you here?" the rich man asked him. "Because you promised to cancel the debts of all those who would come as you instructed," the other replied. "And do you believe the promise?" "Yes, I do." "Why do you believe it?" persisted the employer. "Because, although it was too much for me to understand, I know that you are a good man who would not deceive anyone." The rich man took the bill and marked it "Paid in full," at which time the poor man, overcome, cried out, "I knew it! I told them so! They said it couldn't be true, and now I'm going out to show them." "Wait," said his benefactor, "it's not quite twelve o'clock. The others are not entitled to any special proof of my sincerity." When the clock struck twelve, the forgiven debtor ran out waving his receipt in the face of his fellows. With a mad rush they made for the door, but it was too late. The door was locked.