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Cool Springs Baptist Church

May 2020

Will You Be Glad? “I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the lord.’” Psalm 121

Just think! How excited you are going to be, on that day, when your favorite restaurant opens up and you can go sit down for a delicious meal?

How about when the ball field opens up again and we will be pumped to sit in the stands or our living room and cheer on our team? What about when the hair salon or barber shop opens and we can go treat ourselves to a haircut? Imagine how happy it will make us to be able to visit and hug that family member we have had to only visit through FaceTime or Zoom. It will be a great day when we are able to experience many of these things. Things that we realize now, we have for so long taken for granted.

But how about church? Will that be one of the places you rush to as soon as we are able? Has it been a place that you have longed to be? I am not talking about the building. I am talking about being with the people of God, to worship Him together, to fellowship with those that hold in common a love and passion for God and His Word.

I have heard many people say how they have missed church so much and how the churches will be full when all of this is over. I hope they are right.

Before, the pandemic the average church member darkened the door of the church 2 to 3 times a month. That doesn’t sound like a longing for corporate worship and a hunger for the Word. Maybe through this pandemic, in the midst of what God is trying to do in you, He wants to show you what is truly important in life—including gathering with the body of Christ to worship.

Notice a few things about the Psalmist who was excited about going to worship:

Worship brought Joy— Think about that. Does it bring you joy to genuinely give yourself to God in worship? Is it one of the top joys of your life? Do you long to hear that song that allows you to connect with the Spirit of God? Does it bother you not to have fellowship with other believers? Do you have a hunger to hear the Word of God speak to you? If you answered “no” to any of those questions, there may be a deeper issue in your heart. As believers, we find joy and fulfillment in being and doing what He created us and saved us to do—worship Him.

Love for worship should be contagious —The Psalmist was thrilled even when others invited him to come to the temple and worship. “They” were so excited about worship that they invited the Psalmist to come and that joy spread. I see so many folks sharing their church’s online times of worship, which is amazing. These services are allowing many people to hear the Word that might not have before. Can we spread that same excitement and invitation to others when in-person church services resume? When you are excited about church, so much so, that you invite others, that joy is contagious, to your children, neighbors and beyond.

There is something special about corporate worship— The “house of the Lord” meant the temple for the Psalmist. This temple was symbolic of the presence of God Himself, where they went to meet with Him and to worship. This side of the cross we have the Spirit of God living within us as believers. We can worship anywhere. Our worship of God is special anytime and anyplace. However, there is still something special that takes place when God’s people, two or more, are gathered together for the sole purpose of worship. I do believe as we gather to worship in living rooms, in front of screens, we are gathering as the body. I also believe there will be something most holy and special when we can gather together again, in person, to worship our God.

MAY MEMORY VERSE:

“I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’” Psalm 121

Dear Church Family, Words can not express our thanks for all you did for Sonny during his surgery and recovery. The many prayers, food and cards meant the world to us both. We love you all and give all the glory and praise to our Lord. Love, Sonny & Brenda Blanchard

CSBC, Thank you all so much for helping me & Gabi move our furniture. Love, Diana & Gabreylla Miriello

Thanks to everyone who has been sending bags to CUOC. This is ongoing as long as school is out. Pastor Tim

2 Ann Howell

3 Raymond Ogan

4 William Scott

5 Marleigh Normann

6 Kay Burriss, Hayden Cross, Benjamin Johnson

7 Sadie Brown, David Johnson, Jr, Evan Pruette, Trevor Stroupe

8 Lydia Mace, Jeromie Wells

9 Danny Griffin, Jonathan Hilliard

10 Jim Foster, Nathan Hilliard, Paul Holshouser

11 Jennifer Normann, Jack Hall, Corey Clemens

12 Ame Cross

13 Ben Yarborough, Kevin Stanfield

15 Robert Helms, II

16 Martha Wolfenbarger, Miranda Brown, Logan Thomas

17 Sophia Gaines, Thelma Womack

18 Lee Lamb, Landri Stein, Eddie Phillips,

19 Andrew Kohl, Jill Haug, Tonya Wicker, Hunter Coleman

20 Shirley Morrison

23 Jenny Wehrly, Jimmie Vick III

24 Jim Caviness, Gerry Ellis, Mikayla Mouser, Sandra Rocks

25 Eva Rials, Annabeth Rives, Rachel Wicker

26 David Phillips, Terri Kittrell, Heather Howard

27 Charles Neal, Duren Nance, James Taylor, Larry Bridges,

Christy Thomas

28 Chris Eggers, Grayson McGinty, Rebekah Travis

29 Lorrie Brown, Nick Hulsey

30 Mamie Beane

31 Nancy Kennedy, Tonia Poe

Stewardship Report for March 2020 Monthly Budget for 2019-2020 $86,186.93

Monthly Non-Designated Receipts $130,052.52

Amount ABOVE Current Budget Year $195,022.53

General Fund Balance $432,113.56

FROM THE LIBRARY “We admit that we are often unable to reconcile God’s sovereignty

and goodness in the face of widespread tragedy or personal adversity, but we believe that, although we often do not understand God’s ways,

He is sovereignly at work in all of our circumstances… All people—believers in God as well as unbelievers-experience anxiety,

frustration, heartache and disappointment. Some suffer intense physical pain and catastrophic tragedies.

But what should distinguish the suffering of believers from unbelievers is the confidence that our suffering is under the control of an all-powerful and all-loving God; our suffering has meaning and

purpose in God’s eternal plan, and He brings or allows into our lives only what is for His glory and our good.”

Taken from Is God Really in Control? By Jerry Bridges

Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable His judgments, and His paths beyond tracing out!

Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor? Who has ever given to God, that God should repay him? For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things.

To Him be the glory forever! Amen. Romans 11:33-36

Also From the Library…

Although we have not been meeting together in a building, Library Wall of Fame Bible Memory continues!

Nine children have reported in with their verses for a total number of twelve verses! With questions about this ministry,

please call Connie Glass 919-774-6185

I have hidden Your Word in my heart that I might not sin against You.

Psalm 119:11

Give to the Community Day, Sunday May 3rd, 12:00-3:00pm

Drive by the church and take this opportunity to give to various ministries and to pray with one of our staff members. During these days there are many ministries in our community and beyond that are meeting

the needs of the hurting and being a light in the darkness. Join us in supporting them and praying for them. Choose from the list below some ways you would like to give, drive through the church parking lot from

12-3pm, drop off your gift, and spend a moment allowing a staff member to pray with you. The list of ways to give is below.

Christian United Outreach Center- Plastic bags, cereal bars, juice boxes, non-perishable items Bread of Life- Non-perishable food items Family Promise– Laundry detergent Outreach Mission– Towels and washcloths Grocery Store Gift Cards- to distribute to those in need by CSBC Annie Armstrong Easter Offering/North American Missions-Give money to support our SBC missionaries planting churches across the US and North America (we will only accept money for the Annie Armstrong Offering)

VBS June 7-11 has been postponed at this time.

Online Bible Studies Happening Soon The Bible studies will be starting on Zoom. Leaders will assign chapters for discussion each week. Donna Woolard will lead a woman's study, “The Art of Hard Conversations”, on Mondays from 5:30pm-6:10pm. Pastor Tim will lead a men's study, “The Prayer of Jabez”, on Tuesdays from 7pm - 7:40pm. If you purchase the book through CSBC, cost is $10.00 each. Please email church office to sign up and request a book. Book fees can be mailed or left in the CSBC drop box by the Administration Door. When books have arrived, they can also be picked up on a cart by the office doors. Projected start dates are May 11th & May 12th (subject to change accordingly to shipment of books).

Kent Bullard Interviews Kent Bullard interviews will be held on May 18

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Missionary Update from Ashlee Hoskins

Dear CSBC family,

Thank you for praying for me and for all the students (college & high school) in Latin America and the Caribbean. I am safe and sound in Costa Rica - working from home, and taking all the necessary precautions. This past month has been an upheaval of everything we

know as universities, schools, churches closed; the mission trip to the Middle East and another one to Spain to work with refugees were postponed as well. We are sad, but trusting the Lord and what he is doing. It has been encouraging to talk to students and how God is using this time to draw them to him and they are spending more time than ever in studying the Word and in prayer. Another

encouragement is how students and staff are continuing to reach out using digital tools to share the hope we have in Jesus. One per-son after participating in the training we had on a digital tool shared it with a friend who accepted Christ after hearing the gospel.

Please continue to pray for me - that I would continue to trust the Lord and that He would be my refuge. Please pray as we care and encourage our students and staff and for God to provide for them; many of them are beginning to experience the economic effects of

COVID-19. Please also pray as we are planning to reach Uruguay and the islands of Martinique & Guadelupe (French-speaking Caribbe-an islands) with the good news of Jesus via digital tools.

Thank you for your partnership in the mission.

A note from Music Director, Britton Altman

Several years ago, I drove by a church that had a clever message posted on the sign out front. It read: What’s missing from our

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Right now, it may feel like we’re all missing from church. But that’s not really the case. We know that the church is not just a building. It’s not just a physical assembly. The church is the Body of Christ. And although we are apart physically, we are still the church. Although we are separated, we are not alone. As children of God, we know that our Heavenly Father will not abandon us, nor He will abandon His church. Lovingly, He carries us through every trial and difficulty that we’ll ever face. During this time of separation, some may be feeling discouraged or even isolated and lonely. Let’s remember to reach out to one another. Make a phone call, send a card, text message or email. Let’s encourage each other with the great truth that God will never leave us nor forsake us (Deut. 31:6). The hymn “No, Never Alone” by Ludie Pickett comes to mind. The second verse says:

The world’s fierce winds are blowing, temptations are sharp and keen. I feel a peace in knowing My Savior stands between. He stands to shield me from danger when earthly friends are gone. He promised never to leave me, never to leave me alone.

We’re going to be OK? Pastor Tim Burriss

Over the airways we are seeing images of actors, musicians, politicians, athletes and more telling us things like, “We’re going to be ok,” or “We’ll get through this,” or some other encouraging phrase. One common thread in all of this is the belief that we will return to “normal”. But God wants more than “normal for his people.” He wants to grow us to be more like him. As I have stated before, I am not exactly certain what God is doing in this situation. But it is important for us to use these times to grow in our faith, to learn how to focus on the things God focuses on. He tells us that we are his workmanship, created for good works in Christ. This experience should make us more eager to see how we can show the love of God to a lost world. It can teach us to be better family members, better neighbors and to see the things that are most valued in God’s eyes. Instead of just getting through to the time when we can be “normal” again, ask God to grow you through this and truly become “His workmanship” created for good works in Christ. God saved us by his grace and created us for good works.

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works…” Ephesians 2:8-10 (NIV)

God Bless, Pastor Tim

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Favorite Song : “Victory in Jesus”. Favorite Bible Verse : Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your heart be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 Larry Cheatham

It Is Well With My Soul Psalm 23 NIV Gloria Cheatham

Reading in 2 Samuel 22 last night, "The Lord lives, and blessed be my rock; and exalted be GOD, the rock of my salvation", vs 47. When the virus numbers are not so good, it is encouraging to KNOW the ROCK of MY SALVATION!

Steve Hazelwood

I have so many favorites . Here are a couple: Song “Love Lifted Me“ pp.546

Scripture Psalm 40:2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit , out of the miry clay , and set my feet upon a rock , and established my goings .

Song :”Great is thy Faithfulness “ pp.54 Scripture : Psalm 138:2 I Praise your name for your love and faithfulness.

Lamentations 3:22-23 It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not . 23: They are new every morning : great is thy faithfulness. Eleanor Corns

God says not to worry. Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard

your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Rene Duggins

I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in His word I put my hope (Psalm 130:5 NIV). Roy and Leigh Ann Thomas

Song: "I Wanna Go" , Sung by Joseph Larson , YouTube , 9/10/18 .

Bible Verse: Deuteronomy 31:6 - " Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee ". KJV". Terri Kittrell

My go to chapter in the Bible is : Psalm 121 and has been since I was a teenager and in an Evangelist Club in high school. Catherine Pendergraft

“This is Home” by Switchfoot is the song I keep listening to because Heaven is our home and one day we will see how far we have come from sinner to saved only by Jesus Christ’s Blood!

I have been studying the book of Jeremiah. GOD tells him over and over tell my people to turn back to ME repent of our sins, get rid of all the idols. How amazing is GOD! He wants a relationship with us to love us forever more and to

usher us into our new home to be with HIM forevermore! Anonymous

“Love Lifted Me” Vickie Strickland

ENCOURAGING WORDS FROM OUR COOL SPRINGS FAMILY (We surveyed members of CSBC to tell us a song or scripture that has been ministering to them during the Stay-At-Home Order.

Please look up the songs on YouTube and be blessed)

“Is He Worthy” by Andrew Peterson Ashlee Hoskins

The current events reminds of one of my favorite verses. "God is not the author of confusion but of peace." 1 Corinthians 14:33

My song would be: “Till the storm passes by“ Jerry Oldham

Song: “Because He Lives” Christa McRae

Verse: God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 Song: “Through it All” Shelia Oldham

Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6 (NASB) Ann Gaines-Barbour

1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, (and

those who resist will incur judgment.) Romans 13:1-2 Anonymous

It is well with my soul Molly Grant

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