Walking Thru The Word on Wednesdays

On Wednesday, September 1, at 7:00 p.m. we will begin looking at one book of the New Testament each week. We made it through the Old Testament with everyone passing the final exam.   If you have not been attending the midweek event, you might want to start this fall.  You will come away with a basic understanding of each book of the New Testament. 

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Church email address:

tibithacog@kaballero.com

Church Website:

www.tibitha.net

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Pastor's Class

Sunday, September 12, is the first Sunday of the Pastor’s Class. It will meet during the Sunday School hour.  Contact Pastor Hency for more information.

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Sunday Evenings

7:00 Prayer Groups praying for prayer card requests.  Your prayers are needed!

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 Out-To-Lunch-Bunch

The September version of this popular event is to yet be determined.  Keep one of the Tuesdays in September open so that you can share in this time of fellowship and good food.

Laura Swift will update us on where and when.

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Projects Around The Church

Here are some projects around the church that need to be addressed: rest room remodeling, installing of replacement windows, all of the filters need changing, weeding, shrub trimming, baptistry painting, etc.  Contact Wes Simpson if you have some extra time to donate in completing these jobs.

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State Camp Meeting Review

Tibitha Church of God was well represented at Camp Christi this year.  17 people from Reedville made the 300 mile journey to spend a few hours on the campground. Some experienced the hazards of traveling on the highways, and we are thankful that they were not injured.  Good preaching, good singing and good fellowship made it worth the trip.  Thanks to all those who were able to share Tibitha with the rest of the state!

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Sight and Sound Trip

December 3-4, Lancaster, PA.  Registration information regarding this trip is posted in the church narthex.  The bus seating is limited, so reservations need to be made as soon as possible.  Contact Betsy Brann if you would like to reserve your place on the bus.  Cost for the two day event is approximately $170.00 per person.

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Tibitha To Host Northumberland

Ministers

On Friday, September 10, at 7:45 a.m., the ministers of the Northumberland Ministerial Association will meet at Tibitha Church of God for their first breakfast meeting of the new season.
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Amber Green Off To College

The granddaughter of Peggy and Otis Jones, Amber Green, begins her college career this month at Lynchburg College.  Though she has lived away from Reedville, this congregation has still been a part of her life, watching her grow and praying for her through some significant health issues.  Be in prayer for her as she adjusts to this new transition in her life.  Contact information for Amber:

Amber Green

Lynchburg College

PO Box 3135

1501 Lakeside Drive

Lynchburg, VA 24501

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Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00 Monday, September 13

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Choir Rehearsal Begins

On Wednesday, September 8, at 6:00, the choir will start their weekly rehearsals. The Christmas music has been purchased and rehearsal will begin on iit.  We are thankful for those who commit themselves to this ministry of music.  The choir’s leadership in worship encourages us all.  If you are interested in being a part of the choir, contact Brenda Hency.

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New Sunday School Year

With the first Sunday in September comes the beginning of the new Christian Education season (Sunday School) at Tibitha.  We are blessed to have dedicated teachers in each of the classes that are offered.  If you are not presently involved in a class, then please consider starting in this new season.  Just to let you know what is happening during Sunday School this season, here are the list of classes, teachers, and their themes for the new year:

Elementary: Lisa Madison/Barbara Newton

Youth:  Betsy Brann/Marie Evans

Adult I: Teresa/Wes Simpson/Brenda Hency

Adult II: Norm Clark/Carole Ellis/Ben Stultz

(A study of the book of Romans)

Adult III: Laura Swift/Tommy Tomlin

(A study of some Old Testament narratives)

Pastor’s Class: Steve Hency

(Introduction to the Church of God)

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Pastor Hency Teaching College Course

Pastor Hency has been asked to teach the “Introduction to the New Testament” course at the Shiloh Baptist site of Virginia University of Lynchburg.  At the time of this writing there were 21 students enrolled for the class.  Be in prayer for him for this wonderful opportunity to open the eyes of adult learners to the pages of the book that has changed history. 

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Back To School

Our kids and grandkids are on their way back to school.  Let us encourage them to be their best in their studies.  Tibitha has been blessed with some great children and youth.  Let’s keep them in our prayers as they begin this new school year.  Remind them that right now they all have straight A’s!

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No Evening Service, September 5

Due to the Labor Day holiday, there will be no Sunday evening service at Tibitha on  September 5.  Since the prayer cards will not be prayed for, as you remember some of the requests, pause and lift them to the Lord.

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Two Cups of Joy

The “Two Cups of Joy” ministry to the Church of God in Virginia will be one year old in January, though some of us have been involved since October.  This is intended to be an ongoing ministry.  Thank you for your giving of the $10.00 a month to support this ministry.  Tibitha is one of the key supporters of this, as well as other ministries in the state.

Remember: the last Sunday of the month is when we have been asked to bring in the $10.00.

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Nominating Committee To Meet

Thomas Jett, Lisa Madison, and Marney Saunders, along with Pastor Hency, will serve as this year’s Nominating Committee.  In one of the recent sermons from Jeremiah, Pastor Hency reminded us that everything rises and falls on leadership.  The Nominating Committee is keeping that in mind as they deliberate.  Each member has been given a guideline that outlines some Biblical criteria and standards for leadership in the church.  The committee will use those criteria to seek out those who are spiritually qualified to serve and minister in the church.  If you are asked to serve, please know that you are being asked because the committee has used the criteria and prayed about you.  It is important that spiritually mature and committed individuals serve on our boards and committees. Pray for the committee as they seek wisdom in this selection process.  Support them by saying ‘yes’ and then voting for and encouraging those who are ratified by the congregation in the annual business meeting.

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Annual Business Meeting

Tibitha’s annual business meeting will be Sunday, October 17, immediately following the morning worship.  Ratification of boards and committees as well as the 2010-2011 budget will be on the agenda.  Board and committee chairpersons are asked to prepare a brief report to be included in the handout for the meeting.  Please give your report to Pastor Hency by Sunday, October 10.

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Sermon Series From Jeremiah

Pastor Hency continues to persevere through Jeremiah in his preaching series. The sermons in September will come out of chapters 34-46. Sunday, September 5, the sermon is entitled “Keeping Promises” (Jer.34-35).  On September 12, the sermon is “A Story From the Pit” (Jer. 38). Sept. 19: “Love God and Do As You Please” (Jer. 39-40). September 26 is still in the “sermon mill”.

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Homecoming 2010

Sunday, November 14, 10:00 a.m.

Guest Musicians: The Mark Trammel Quartet

marktrammelministries.com

Homecoming Offering Goal: $15,000 to be used for building renovations.