From Our Pastor Dr. David Tomme A Note from Andrew Denton

Church News and Family Celebrations

August

2020

First Southern

Baptist Church

Our

Covid –19 Social

Distancing Worship Schedule

We can meet

for 10:30am Sunday Worship ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Pastor David will continue his

Wednesday’s On His Porch

@ 6PM on Facebook

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Your Staff

Dr. David Tomme Pastor

Andrew Denton Worship Leader

The Voice!

I would like to thank you for the Pastor Appreciation gift and the support you have given during this time of the Covid-19 dilemma! You are loving, understanding, and I appreciate the great outpouring of your generosity. May God continue to bless each of you!

We are now six months into the Covid-19 pandemic and I keep praying we will be able to get back to normal scheduling in the church. When things change, we will get the word to you! With the increase in cases, we do not know what will happen next week. I thank you for your support and attendance while we have the restrictions in place. The longer we wait, the more confusing it gets! I am still confused as I was in the beginning! I am concerned with the political, economic, and various medical responses made regarding the effects of the virus! We know people are contracting the virus, people are losing their lives from the virus, and our lives have been changed dramatically from the virus. And, we keep hearing different messages. What is the true information concerning the Covid-19 virus? I have come to the following conclusions!

No one really knows what we need to know concerning the Covid-19 virus.

Scientist’s know some of the information but do not agree concerning prognosis, treatment, and cultural practices.

The problem has become so politicized that politicians have used the crisis to promote their agenda’s and I am not sure I believe any of their responses.

Conspiracy theorists have a myriad of opinions and leads to more confusion.

People have suffered from the physical, economic, and devastation of the virus.

In the midst of the confusion, followers of Christ do not have to face fear and anxiety!

God is large and in charge! God reveals that in is Word!

One passage of Scripture to consider is Psalm 91, which teaches how God takes care of His own. Take time to read all 16 verses of this precious passage. To summarize the Psalm, we are told that those who belong to God through faith in Jesus Christ dwell in the inner sanctum of the presence of God, who protects them as a mother bird cares for her young under her wings. The promise is that no evil shall befall them because God will keep them in all of their ways. Through God’s grace, love and mercy, He will “set them on high” and show them his salvation that involves the deliverance through whatever may come their way. This applies to COVID-19 and all other trials of life.

Some of those trials are personal, congregational, and national! Personally, there are those

facing life without the support of others, medical issues, and separation from family and

friends. There are physical and emotional issues people are facing alone.

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Thoughts from Pastor David

Congregationally, there are churches closing their doors due to lack of participation and support. We see the violence and destruction taking place in some of our cities and fear for the future of our nation. Christ is our only hope! God provides hope in His Word!

Realizing God’s promise to provide for His own as taught in Psalm 91, and then trusting God to keep His Word, as He always does, will erase the greatest of all fear, anxiety and panic in the hearts of the deeply concerned.

So how does one get to the place of trusting God and seeing His provision? Perhaps remembering the following facts about God will help.

God is in control. So depend upon Him to do what is right.

God has a purpose. So watch for Him to work.

God will provide. So trust in Him to deliver.

God has a mission. So declare His truth abroad.

God has a remedy. So praise Him for what He will do.

Even though there is a lot of advice being given in the world as to how to approach COVID-19, the sooner one focuses on Who God is, what God expects and how God works, and then is convinced of the fact that God causes, allows and directs all things according to His sovereign plan, the more one will experience the strength, hope, peace, comfort and confidence that only God can provide.

I Corinthians 14:33 states, “33 For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.”

As Philippians 4:6,7 says, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” The lyrics of the song, Turn Yours Eyes Upon Jesus” is a great summation of His hope!

Turn your eyes upon Jesus Look full in His wonderful face

And the things of earth will grow strangely dim In the light of His glory and grace!

In-Christ,

David

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Greetings brothers and sisters! I was inspired by Pastor's message on the 19th about how we

are to conduct ourselves as Christians in our relationships. We talked about how our love can

point others to Christ. I wanted to touch on our words and how we can use them to speak life into

those around us. Ephesians 4:29 tells us to not let any unwholesome talk come out of your

mouth, but to build others up. Colossians 4:6 similarly reminds us to speak with grace and salt.

This "seasoning" of our tongues refers to how we are to be set apart in our words and deeds. This

is important for our personal walk with Christ and our testimony to others. How can we tell others

about the hope within our hearts if we tear others down with our words? How can we point

others to a redeeming Savior and also participate in crude talk? How can we share the gospel if

we do not do it with gentleness and respect? Proverbs 18:21 wisely instructs "The tongue has the

power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit." That firmly plants the choice at

our feet! I challenge you to choose life with your words this month, no matter what.

In Christ Andrew Denton

A Note from Andrew

In case there are any questions about our

Annual

Church Picnic

We have received a credit for our reservation for this year and we will

resume our Annual Picnic next Summer, God willing.

ACROSS 1 Heaven and earth will ___ away, but my words (Matt 24:35) 5 Can a man ___ fire into his lap without his clothes being burned? (Prov 6:27) 9 Moses saw that though the ___ was on fire it did not burn up (Ex 3:2) 13 not during the feast, they said, or the peo-ple may ___ (Mark 14:2) 14 Let their table be made a snare, and a ____ (Romans 11:9) 15 Would all of you throw him down this leaning wall, this tottering ___ ? (Ps 62:3) 16 dead man, "by this time there is a bad ___ (John 11:39) 17 it is a ____ thing that the king re-quireth (Dan 2:11) KJV 18 and offered burnt offerings on the ____. (Gen 8:20) 19 Esau went to the field to hunt for ___ (Gen 27:5) KJV 21 Men of all ___ came to listen to Solo-mon's wisdom (1 Kings 4:34) 23 Of them which thou gavest me have I lost ____ (John 18:9) KJV 24 "Is that your own ___" Jesus asked (John 18:34) 25 The sons of Japheth: Gomer, ___, Madai, Javan (Gen 10:2) 27 a way that seems right to a man, but in the ___ it leads to death (Prov 16:25) 28 vain for you to rise up early, to sit up ____ (Ps 127:2) 32 He brought out Israel, ___ with silver and gold (Ps 105:37) 33 All day long the battle ___, and the king of Israel (2 Chr 18:34) 35 The LORD that delivered me out of the ____ of the lion (1 Sam 17:37) 36 as a mountain ___ and crumbles (Job 14:18) 38 the wicked will drag them away, for they ___ to do what is right (Prov 21:7) 40 they shall run to and ____ to seek the word of the LORD (Amos 8:12) 41 Delilah took new ___ and tied him with them (Judg 16:12)

43 Unless I see the nail ___ in his hands (John 20:25) 44 more tolerable for ____ and Sidon at the judgment (Luke 10:14) 46 But Jonah ___ away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish (Jonah 1:3) 47 You earn wages, only to put them in a purse with ___ in it (Hag 1:6) 48 silver in two bags, with two ___ of clothing (2 Kings 5:23) 50 I have neither ____ on usury, nor men have lent to me (Jer 15:10) 52 Wherever there is a ___, there the vultures will gather (Matt 24:28) 55 The LORD has opened his ___ and brought out the weapons (Jer 50:25) 58 and like ___ ___ out of dry ground (1,4) (Isa 53:2) 59 ___ ___ no choice food; no meat or wine touched my lips (1,3) (Dan 10:3) 61 Awake, and ___ to my defense! Contend for me, my God (Ps 35:23) 62 The ___ will be ashamed and the diviners disgraced (Mic 3:7) 63 Lord is coming with thousands upon thousands of his holy ___ (Jude 14) 64 son of Seth (Gen 4:26) KJV 65 drove the sea back with a strong ___ wind (Exod 14:21) 66 She crieth at the gates, at the ____ of the city (Prov 8:3) 67 The animals take cover; they remain in their ___ (Job 37:8) DOWN 1 What can we say? How can we ___ our innocence? (Gen 44:16) 2 Joshua son of Nun, who had been Moses' ___ (Num 11:28) 3 as ___ as it was sprung up, it withered away (Luke 8:6) KJV 4 save me, and we will sing with ___ instruments (Isa 38:20) 5 Be ___ and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified (Deut 31:6) 6 the turtle and the ___ and the swallow (Jer 8:7) KJV

7 all that handle the ___ , the mariners (Ezek 27:29) KJV 8 lowered him in a basket through an ___ in the wall (Acts 9:25) 9 What harmony is there between Christ and ___? (2 Cor 6:15) 10 God has granted even the Gentiles repentance ___ life (Acts 11:18) 11 eyes of the LORD, which ___ to and fro (Zech 4:10) NKJV 12 the woman, and between your offspring and ___ (Gen 3:15) 15 This is the ___ of those who trust in themselves (Ps 49:13) 20 Yet no ___ is Zion in labor than she gives birth (Isa 66:8) 22 snake (Isa 30:6) 25 They may ___ only virgins of Israelite descent (Ezek 44:22) 26 there before me was ___ ___ standing open in heaven (1,4) (Rev 4:1) 27 figs, which are so bad they cannot be ___ (Jer 24:8) 29 Create in me ___ ___ heart, O God (1,4) (Ps 51:10) 30 about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her ___ (Prov 31:17) 31 female sheep (Gen 33:13) 32 do not let your ___ hand know what your right hand is doing (Matt 6:3) 34 Lord, even the ___ submit to us in your name (Luke 10:17) 37 appointed priests from all ___of people (1 Kings 12:31) 39 walk unsteadily, stumbled (Ps 105:37) 42 for it is better to marry than to burn with ___ (1 Cor 7:9) 45 together with her royal ___ and her father (Dan 11:6) 47 after the way which they call ___ (Acts 24:14) KJV 49 for an image of a bull, which ___ grass (Ps 106:20) 50 About ten days ____, the LORD struck Nabal (1 Sam 25:38) 51 he will ___ those who fear the LORD (Ps 115:13) 52 Moses brought their ___ before the LORD (Num 27:5) 53 He traveled through that ____, speaking many words of (Acts 20:2) 54 were as swift as the ___ upon the mountains (1 Chr 12:8) 56 are not drunk, as you suppose. It's only ___ in the morning (Acts 2:15) 57 ___ ___ honors his father, and a servant his master (1,3) (Mal 1:6) 60 Go to the ___ , you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! (Prov 6:6)

Wendy Snook 8/1 Janet Quella 8/2 Roger Hamilton 8/6 Karen May 8/6 Aaron Fulcher 8/9 Judy Lancaster 8/9

Margaret Lovett 8/16 Yevonne Conrad 8/17 Betty Whitlock 8/19 Beverly Wright 8/19 Ann Durham 8/22

Karen Tate 8/22 Joe Welty 8/22 Sheila Willis 8/25 Bill Conrad 8/28 Sophie Mendez 8/29

August Birthdays

The Coronavirus ~ Containment and peace for those who are overcome with Fear.

Please pray for individuals and families that are experiencing illness, loss of jobs, fear of recession and

economic hardships. Jim Chambers ~ Health Burlin and Harriet Fayne ~ Health LeAnn Dietz ~ Health Rosie Miller ~ Health Ed and Shirley Hernholm ~ Health Hal & Margaret Seagraves ~ Health Dorothy Merkle ~ Health Dave and Karen May ~ Health Anne Clayton ~ Yevonne Conrad’s Sister ~ Health Mark Chambers ~ Back Pain Margaret Lovett ~ Back Surgery recovery Beverly Wright ~ Health, fall Amanda and Josh Powell (Randy and Angie Loyd’s daughter and Son-in-law) ~ Covid 19 Carolyn Hull ~ Medication adjustment Betty Whitlock ~ Covid 19 testing Praises Stephanie Fortune ~ Great report from Cancer Dr. David (Rosie Miller’s Son-in-law) ~ Cancer free after Bone Morrow Transplant.

Praises and Prayer Requests

Remember if you or your family

have a need, Contact Pastor David at 719-661-4637

or the church office at 719-633-4625.

Andrew Denton ~ 208-9678 Or Beverly ~ 466-1766

Please note we are in the office every

Monday from 9am-4pm.

At this time, we do not see an

opportunity to begin our Bible Studies, Nursery, or any small groups. Please assist us in meeting

these guidelines and we look forward to the time these will be

lifted and it is safe to resume normal activities.

Women's Ministry

Zoom Book Study

Beginning Thursday August 6th,

10am on Zoom

Emily Mandry and Betsy Wade would like to invite you to study

Beth Moore's Book "Chasing Vines"

John 15 Abiding In Jesus

"Finding Your Way To An Immensely Fruitful Life"

Since this is a zoom study we will not be using the video, but you will need to

get a book. There are e-books available as well as hard copies.

If you are interested or would like more information please contact

Emily, Betsy or Lynette.