Financial Financial Financial Snapshot Snapshot Snapshot April 2018 Tithes & Offerings Month Year Budget Required $ 28,355.00 $ 96,407.00 Budget Received $ 22,404.00 $ 83,341.24 Difference - $ 5,951.00 - $ 13,065.76 Missions Giving for April Loe Moon $ 112.50 Goal for the Year Edna McMillan $ 45.00 $ 15,000 Annie Armstrong $ 45.00 Total Given to Date OBHC $ 22.50 $ 822.00 $ 225.00 Stage Lights Given: $2,945.06 Pledged: $2,000 Needed: $1,054.94 Receive The Workman’s Truth Newsleer Online Go to www.ranchovillagebapstchurch.com and sign up! 1 Tabitha Melton Adalyn Sparrow 2 Raul Navarro 4 Duane Garvin Nichole Cox 5 Andrew Albert 6 Erica Galindo Celia Reimche Mary Savage 7 Bryce Travers 8 Darwin Crider 10 Brian Willeford 11 Tanner Hand 12 Nicholas Moody 13 Ever Borunda 14 Daryl Schwemley 16 Annie Reimche Cindy Farmer Allen Thompson 17 John Chaney Julian Sullivan Zo Sullivan 19 Brent Cross Alexia Handley 20 Wayne James 21 Anthony Huon 23 Sydney Thurman Cindy Zuniga Jessica Kielhorn 24 David Johnson Brenda Perez 25 Lucy Jones 26 Jesi Sheeler 27 Pauline Smith 29 Nancy Brown Vickie Johnson Johnathan Holland 30 Mika Turner 31 Rex Amos Mark Your Calendar! - Vacation Bible School Meeting Must have completed 3 Must have completed 3 Must have completed 3 rd rd rd - 5 th th th Grades Grades Grades Tues, May 1 - Busy Bees at 9 am Sat, May 5 - All Church Work Day from 10 am - 2 pm; College Basketball in the Gym from 7- 9pm Sun, May 6 - Classes at 5 pm Tues, May 8 - Busy Bees at 9 am Wed, May 9 - VBS Meeng at 7 pm in the Fellowship Hall Sat, May 12 - College Basketball in the Gym from 7- 9pm Sun, May 13 - Mother’s Day; No Evening Classes or Acvies Tues, May 15 - Busy Bees at 9 am Sat, May 19 - College Basketball in the Gym from 7- 9pm Sun, May 20 - Classes at 5 pm; Deacon’s Meeng at 6 pm Tues, May 22 - Busy Bees at 9 am Sat, May 26 - No College Basketball in the Gym Sun, May 27 - Classes at 5 pm Mon, May 28 - Memorial Day; Church Office Closed Tues, May 29 - Busy Bees at 9 am Wed, May 30 - Sat, June 2 - Children’s Camp at Falls Creek A A A L L L L L L Saturday Saturday Saturday May 5 May 5 May 5 th th th 10 am 10 am 10 am - 2 pm 2 pm 2 pm We need help in these areas: Sheetrock Work, Tiling and Lighting Children’s Camp at Falls Creek Children’s Camp at Falls Creek Children’s Camp at Falls Creek May May May 30 30 30 - - - June June June 2 2 2 $65 $65 $65 Per Camper Per Camper Per Camper
“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a Workman that need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.”
II Timothy 2:15
The Workman’s Truth May 2018
Vol. 23, No. 5
Rancho Village Baptist Church 1411 SW 38th St Oklahoma City, OK 73119
www.RanchoVillageBaptistChurch.com
I have a huge number of folks that have prayed for me and
continue to pray, and for that I am grateful. But I have a
few who agonize with me and love me and encourage me
daily. That is what makes my day happen. I’m encouraged
because my family is at the top of that list, but just
as encouraged by those who I described earlier . My
ministerial friends who keep close contact are constantly
prodding me on.
See, I’m under construction, both physically and spiritually.
Physically, I need constant healing from these surgical
procedures. They limit me a lot more than I thought they
would. But, my greatest need, like all of you, is spiritual.
I need reminded, “when I am weak, He is strong;” “If God
be for me, who can be against me;’ and this one, “there is
a friend that sticks closer than a brother.”
Yep, I’m a man under construction. However, I want you to
know there are entry points to my heart, just
like there are entry points to this building.
When you get here, walk around to another
door. It’s ready to welcome you.
Serving Christ
Bro. Floyd
John 3:30
Dear Family,
Well, as you can see, we have construction going on here
and entry into the building from the
south is not possible. That is one of
the inconveniences we must face when
trying to maintain a building for the church
to use till Jesus is given instructions to bring
His children home. They tell us the
scaffolding will be in place for approximately three (3)
months. Patience please!
In a way, we are constantly going through the same thing in
our own body. We are constantly under construction. And,
because we are under construction, it makes it difficult for
us to let some people into our lives. Construction good; lack
of accessible entry bad!
Why bad? Because we need each other. It is difficult
enough for most of us to move past certain hardships in life.
We need the support of others. We need others whom we
can trust. We need those we know that love us and are
wanting that which is good, not to tear us down, but to
encourage us and to be there when they are needed the
most.
F r o m t h e E d u c a t i o n D e s k
FOR ALL THE TEACHERS OUT THERE
As a teacher, you may think all your students have heard the Gospel so many times that they have grown bored. Let me assure you that is not the case. The world today is full of fear and we never know what insanity will crop up next.
We do know this, however. God is the Creator of all things and loves us. Acts 17:24-28 tells us about our Creator and we live only through Him. He is still in control of everything that occurs and there is nothing which surprises Him.
The Bible, being our anchor document, tells us His story and of His love for us. The literature from which we teach is based totally upon God’s Word. Your personal testimony is also an important part of the total concept of teaching. Your students never tire of hearing how God has worked in and through the lives of people they know. This helps them see the hand of the Father in their own lives.
So, please don’t think they are not listening, they are. They need to hear the good news as urgently as any new visitor. Everyone needs to hear that God loves them and has a plan for their life. They need to hear that Jesus, God’s only Son, came to earth as one of us and bore our sins upon the cross. They need to hear that if they confess with their mouth and believe in their heart that Jesus died for them and rose from the grave, they can have eternal life.
And they need to hear all of this from you. As a teacher, you have their attention every week. That is an awesome responsibility, but God, that’s right, God put you in this position. He would never have placed you there if He wasn’t sure that you wouldn’t trust Him and get to work. God is there with you and with His strength, you can do this.
Let’s keep living what we believe!
Bro. Roger
Spring has snuck by. Summer is upon us. We have gotten
to the most wonderful, crazy part of the year for youth
ministry! We have a lot going on this summer, including
four huge events for the youth, so let’s dive right in by
telling you a little about each one!
In June we are going to Six Flags! We typically go later in
the summer, but this year it just so happened to work out
that it was best for us to go early! This will be a
great kickoff to the summer as there is always
great community growth for each and every student
that goes! WE have a tight knit group and they
love to travel together!
Also in June we have VBS! Last year the youth took a step
up and helped to teach multiple classes including music
and missions! We always do something fun after each
day, but I love that our youth get such a great opportunity
to love on these kids and learn to serve the Lord!
The first week in July we head to Falls Creek! This is an
amazing week of discipleship, outreach, and fellowship!
The students always have a great time with the recreation
and worship and come home with a renewed passion for
Christ. As always, we have several students who will need
scholarships this year along with many food items that we
need! Contact me to donate!
Finally in July we will be going to the north side of the city
to help with Mission OKC and their ministry delivering
lunches and having Bible Clubs for kids in their
community! It is so great for our youth to see just how
desperate the world is for a Savior and to get the
opportunity to love on these kids! Our students work
so hard through this week, but every drop of sweat is
worth it!
As you can see, we will keep a busy schedule this summer,
glorifying God however we can! We thank you for all of
