Watch Our Services On-Line
Simply visit newsalemchurch.net
Then click Watch Us Live on either the Main Page or the Media Page.
Budget Report
2019-2020 Budget: $171,000
Monthly Budget Need: $14,250 April Offerings: $14,191
Needed: Nursery Volunteers See Kathy Ferguson for details.
Nursery Volunteers
Thank you, volunteers. We will
need your help at a later date,
when all our church services are
restored. Let’s pray it will be soon!
Church Phone: 423-257-6061
www.NewSalemChurch.net
www.facebook.com/newsalemtn
Pastor
Dr. Craig Ponder
Home 257-5466 ⬥ Mobile 329-5901 [email protected]
Associate Pastor of Youth
Tim Jaynes 483-8401
Associate Pastor of Family Ministry
Joe Barker 426-1604
Deacon of the Week
Roy Gillis Home: 257-2305 Mobile: 426-1833
The Weekly Bulletin Of New Salem Baptist Church ♦ Limestone, Tennessee
May 24, 2020
Your Journey. Our Focus.
….but by love serve one another. Galations 5:13b
Are you being led to fill one of these positions?
It’s never too late to serve.
Our audio/visual team needs volunteers willing to learn the ins and outs of our weekly operation, so we can form rotating teams.
The safety team needs more volunteers to patrol the property during worship services.
The nursery needs volunteers to watch over our youngest family members.
Online Giving
We offer you an opportunity to give your tithes and offerings via our
church’s website: www.newsalemchurch.net On the front page there is a red box labeled “On-Line Giving”. Click this icon, and you’ll be directed to an easy to navigate form where you can make a one-time donation or set up a recurring donation. And, of course, you can always mail your tithes and offerings to the following address: New Salem Baptist Church c/o Church Treasurer
554 Frank Stanton Rd. Limestone, TN 37681
A PASTOR’S PONDERINGS
Memorial Day, perhaps more than any other holiday, was born out of human necessity. Deep inside all of us lies a fundamental desire to make sense of life and our place in it and in the world. What we have been given, what we will do with it, and what we will pass to the next generation is all part of an unfolding history, a continuum that links one soul to another. On May 5, 1868, General John A. Logan, first commander of the Grand Army of the Republic issued General Order No. 11. In it, General Logan established an official memorial day to pay respect to all those who had died in war or peace.
“The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of
strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades
who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet churchyard in
the land. In this observance no form of ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will in their own way
arrange such fitting services and testimonials of respect as
circumstances may permit.”
General Logan's proclamation was simply the making official of what the nation yearned for and spontaneously began to form after the near total destruction of the Civil War. It is that sharing of loss, honoring the sacrifices of those who made possible the lives we enjoy today, and family connections across the generations that keep Memorial Day in our hearts ...and always will.
Remember to Sign Up
If you would like to attend the Tuesday Ladies’ Prayer Breakfast, Tuesday Bible Study or Thursday Men’s Breakfast, please contact Pastor Craig or Mrs. Tammy. The 10 person maximum is still in effect this week.
Weekly Schedule for May 24 to May 31
Sunday
Memorial Day Remembrance
On-Line Worship Opportunities
11:00 a.m. – Morning Worship Live on FB and YouTube
6:00 p.m. – Sunday Night Live Live on FB. Available on YouTube at 7:15 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/newsalemtn/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvrZ_ogy3btxxUdjnOTkoWQ
Monday – Friday
A Midday Moment with Pastor Ponder Noon – Live on FB.
Available on YouTube at 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Ladies Continental Breakfast & Prayer Group with Tammy Ponder …... 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Small Group Bible Study (for men & women) 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Wednesday
On-Line Worship Opportunities
7:00 p.m. – Prayer and Bible Study Live on FB and YouTube
The first 10 people to notify Pastor Ponder may attend this livestreaming Bible study. Otherwise, you may view it at home on the sites listed for Sunday.
Thursday Men’s Breakfast with Pastor Craig …..…9:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Jessica Hodge Sun. May 24
Shelby Humphrey Wed. May 27
Mildred Snapp Wed. May 27
Pam Douthat Fri. May 29
Debbie Tibble Fri. May 29
Dollie Feathers Sat. May 30
Pauline Gillis Sun. May 31
Monday, May 25
Martin & Nikki Harmon
Tuesday, May 26
Steve & Rena Cutshall
Sunday, May 31
Jeff & Andrea Tolley
Tuesday, June 1
James & Ashley Bailey
Belated Happy Anniversary, May 17 Patrick & Pam Mitchell
All regular mid-week activities for children, youth, and adults are suspended until future notice.
Missionaries of the Week Ike & Leslie Eichelberger, 118 Brush
Creek Pkwy., St. Robert, Missouri
65584. Ike is serving as Chaplain in the
United States Army. He asks us to pray
for wisdom and guidance in ministry
opportunities through relationship building.
Email:[email protected]
All Sunday worship gatherings are suspended until May 31.
We will be returning to God’s House for worship on May 31st!
Services will be at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
(This will be two worship services with no Sunday School classes. Nursery will not be provided.)
WHAT: Drive-By Wedding Shower
WHO: Cassie St. John
WHEN: Sunday, June 14, 2020
TIME: between 2:00-4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Betty Gillis’ carport (554 Frank Stanton Road, Limestone, TN)
You are invited!
Feel free to stay for a short visit, if
you’d like. We’ll have cake & punch in
“to-go” containers for those who
prefer to say “Hello” and go.
Cassie is registered at Amazon, Target,
and Bed Bath & Beyond. (Search for
“Cassandra StJohn”.) Lowes gift cards
would also be greatly appreciated.
QUESTIONS?: Call 423-737-2266
or 423-257-6612
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18
Keep in Your Prayers
“…since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you…” (Colossians 1:9)
May 24, 2020 – May 31, 2020
Sickness & Hospital Other Requests Salvation
Patsy Adams Lisa Akers Tommy Bailey B.F. Barker Liz Broyles Tony Broyles Pam Bryant Debbie Byers Charlie Callahan Sadie Campbell Jimmy Church Floyd Claypole Irene Clowers Mary Davidson Jonah Davis Bill Dykes David France Sonja Green Barbara Harrison Emma Harrod Mary Lou Hawk Ron Hawkins Lisa Henley Leisa Horne Jim Hylton George Jaynes Kim Jones Jonathan Kyker Daniel Lewis
Freddie Lewis Shirlene Light Jean Lynch Elvira Matoni Sam McPeak Johnny Morelock Faye Morrow Gracelyn Oaks Jeff Payne Ray Ratheal Jerry Smith Mildred Snapp Lucille Southerland Jordan StJohn Gary Stafford Nancy Stalcup Judie Stillwell Robert Strickland Mary Ward Gladys West Helen Whistine Susan Williams Hank Willis Mark Wood Jack Young
The Spot Washington County Jail Ministry The families of our community The young couples of our church
Unspoken requests
American Military
Issac Cutshall Our church family Need for ministry volunteers New Residential House For Women
Brandon & Becca Edwards
Christina Thomas
Tri-Cities Tent Revival
Our nation in time of crisis
Harold Hayes & our new Sunday School class
Samaritan’s Purse in NYC
The leadership of local churches
K. Adamson Kevin Ayers Michelle Ayers Robert Banks Robin Booth Charles Bowers S. Branstractor Karen Burgin Rick Burgin Mary S. Carter Heather Crumb Jessica Curtis John Dowdy Jon Fazio Johnny Horne Karen Ingram Patton Jervis Donna Laws Betty Lewis Scott Lewis Diane Miller Jim Norris Becky Norton Harry Norton Kenzie Nunley Pam Nunley Steve Pointer Jennie Reasor Larry Richardson Amy Roberts Dustin Roberts Sue Roberts Bill Shelton Rita Shelton Kelly Shoun Elsie Vance Gaither Vance Tammy Waterhouse Kevin Whistine
Keep in Your Prayers
“…since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you…” (Colossians 1:9)
May 24, 2020 – May 31, 2020
Sickness & Hospital Other Requests Salvation
Patsy Adams Lisa Akers Tommy Bailey B.F. Barker Liz Broyles Tony Broyles Pam Bryant Debbie Byers Charlie Callahan Sadie Campbell Jimmy Church Floyd Claypole Irene Clowers Mary Davidson Jonah Davis Bill Dykes David France Sonja Green Barbara Harrison Emma Harrod Mary Lou Hawk Ron Hawkins Lisa Henley Leisa Horne Jim Hylton George Jaynes Kim Jones Jonathan Kyker Daniel Lewis
Freddie Lewis Shirlene Light Jean Lynch Elvira Matoni Sam McPeak Johnny Morelock Faye Morrow Gracelyn Oaks Jeff Payne Ray Ratheal Jerry Smith Mildred Snapp Lucille Southerland Jordan StJohn Gary Stafford Nancy Stalcup Judie Stillwell Robert Strickland Mary Ward Gladys West Helen Whistine Susan Williams Hank Willis Mark Wood Jack Young
The Spot Washington County Jail Ministry The families of our community The young couples of our church
Unspoken requests
American Military
Issac Cutshall Our church family Need for ministry volunteers New Residential House For Women
Brandon & Becca Edwards
Christina Thomas
Tri-Cities Tent Revival
Our nation in time of crisis
Harold Hayes & our new Sunday School class
Samaritan’s Purse in NYC The leadership of local churches
K. Adamson Kevin Ayers Michelle Ayers Robert Banks Robin Booth Charles Bowers S. Branstractor Karen Burgin Rick Burgin Mary S. Carter Heather Crumb Jessica Curtis John Dowdy Jon Fazio Johnny Horne Karen Ingram Patton Jervis Donna Laws Betty Lewis Scott Lewis Diane Miller Jim Norris Becky Norton Harry Norton Kenzie Nunley Pam Nunley Steve Pointer Jennie Reasor Larry Richardson Amy Roberts Dustin Roberts Sue Roberts Bill Shelton Rita Shelton Kelly Shoun Elsie Vance Gaither Vance Tammy Waterhouse Kevin Whistine
Note: We try to keep our prayer list as up-to-date as possible, which means from time to time we do remove names. If you discover a name has been removed from the prayer list that needs to remain, please inform Linda King in person or at 948-0079 (call or text), or Pastor Craig, or use the prayer book at the altar.
Note: We try to keep our prayer list as up-to-date as possible, which means from time to time we do remove names. If you discover a name has been removed from the prayer list that needs to remain, please inform Linda King in person or at 948-0079 (call or text), or Pastor Craig, or use the prayer book at the altar.
Praise the Lord
Suza Selle
Shut-in & Nursing Home
Lois Broyles Edith Grindstaff Shelby Grindstaff Rena Hensley Joyce Holtsinger Martha Quinn Wanda Stillwagon Mary Ward
Shut-in & Nursing Home
Lois Broyles Edith Grindstaff Shelby Grindstaff Rena Hensley Joyce Holtsinger Martha Quinn Wanda Stillwagon Mary Ward
Praise the Lord
Suza Selle