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Great Swamp Baptist Church
August 13, 2017
Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM
Prelude
The Welcome
Announcements Pastor Ralph Lee, Jr.
Call to Worship
Hymn # 3 “Worthy of Worship”
Invocation Robert O’Dell
Teacher Recognition
Selections of Praise & Worship
Hymn # 595 “Send the Light”
We Pray for Special Needs
Pastoral & Offertory Prayer Pastor Ralph Lee, Jr.
Offertory Special
Message Pastor Ralph Lee, Jr.
Invitation
Benediction
Deacon Election following Morning Worship Services
Step of Faith Christian Academy Staff
Mrs. Olivia May
Mrs. Gay McDaniel
Miss Katie Ford
Mrs. Kelly Scherger
Mrs. Victoria Keiffer
Mrs. Neighly Simmons
Mrs. Rose Sheehan
Mrs. Alisha Herlong
Mrs. Denis Juarez
Mrs. Helen Daniel
Mrs. Beverly Cleland
Mrs. Donna Rowell
Ms. Audrey Key
Pastor Ralph Lee
Mrs. Donna Carter
Mrs. Robin Holmes
Mrs. Julie Soucy
Mrs. Karen Creech
Mrs. Rhonda Stones
Mr. Reggie Huskey
Mrs. Amanda Fletcher
Mrs. Amanda Bonds
Mrs. Latrelle Spikes
Mrs. April Smith
Mrs. Mitzi Cramer
Mr. Ron Jones
Nursery Workers
Today:
Debra Daley
Cathryn
Next Week:
Vicky Roberts
Emma Grace
Today: Robert O’Dell
843-422-9521
IF YOUR DEACONS
CAN MINISTER TO YOU IN ANY WAY,
CALL THE CHURCH @ 726-3631
DEACON OF THE WEEK :
Today: Mike Mingledorff Krey Lowther Next Week: Cassandra Bradley Krey Lowther
Next Week: Duane Armstrong
843-726-6795
Toll Committee For August
Helen Malphrus and Anita Blanton
From Pastor Ralph’s Desk:
The Us—es
(Ephesians 4:1-16)
For our message today, I have created a new word. The
root word is us. However, I want to make it a double plural and
call it us—es. I’m sure that I probably didn’t spell it right and I’m
sure that it will never make its way into the dictionary. However,
it fits well with our current set of verses.
In the three previous chapters, Paul explains to us how
through the Lord Jesus Christ god the Father has brought Jew
and Gentile together as one. All races and nationalities of people
that He brings to salvation through repentance and faith is the
Lord Jesus Christ and brought into His one body and family.
Now in our present set of verses, Paul is going to be telling
us how we should be living and serving Christ in that Body of
Christ which He placed us all in. I’m going to break down those
instructions by the use of the us—es, which will show us how we
are to serve Jesus in His church, the Body of Christ.
I. First, Paul shows all of us are to live for and serve Jesus in
the Body of Christ.
Now we don’t actually see the phrase “all of us” in these
first set of verses but it is clearly implied. In verse one, Paul says,
“I urge you…” Now the question is who is the you? The answer is
to whomever Paul is writing his letter. Well, we know that he was
writing it to the Believers at the Church of Ephesus. However, be-
cause his letter became part of the Word of God then the you be-
comes all of God’s Believers. Now Paul is speaking to all of us
and therefore he tells us that he has something that all of us must
do in the Body of Christ in order to live for and serve Jesus in the
church.
A. First, Paul shows us that all of us have a clear motiva-
tion for living and serving Chris in His body, vs 1. That motiva-
tion is to live a life worthy of the calling that we have received. So,
what exactly is the calling that he is referring to? The calling he is
referring to is what we discover in all the previous chapters. It
was our calling to salvation through faith in Christ which then in
turn brought us into His eternal family, the Body of Christ made
up of all Believers, Jews and Gentiles alike.
Therefore, since Christ has done this for us, we should be
moved, all of us, to choose to give all of our life to live and serve
Christ in His body, the church. We should show by our service in
His church the great worth of our calling.
B. Second, Paul shows that all of us have some clear atti-
tudes to follow as we live and serve in the Body of Christ, vs 2-3.
So, Paul shows that it should be all of us who demonstrate
the attitudes mentioned in these two verses as we live and serve
the Lord in His church. In other words, living a life worthy of our
calling requires that all of us are humble, gently, patient, baring
with one another in love and focusing on unity.
Really, what Paul is telling all of us is that we all need to
have the same attitudes that Jesus displayed as He walked here
upon the earth. As a matter of fact, He is still walking upon earth
displaying these mentioned attitudes through the lives of His peo-
ple. May the Lord lead us all and help us all to flesh out the atti-
tudes of our Lord in His body.
C. Third, Paul shows all of us the certain beliefs that we all must
hold to in order to call ourselves true members of His body, vs 4-
6. There are the foundational truths that are required to cling to
that sets us apart as true Believers of Christ. These beliefs all de-
clare that they are singular in nature. For each one of the doc-
trines begins with the word, “one”. Thus this implies that these
beliefs are absolute.
The first one is “one body”. This is a reference to the body
of Believers. The church, which is made up of all born again Be-
lievers from all nationalities and all time till Jesus comes back.
The second one is “one Spirit”. The one Spirit he obvi-
ously is referring to is the Holy Spirit of God. There are not
many Spirits of God, but one who convicted us of sin so we could
be saved. He then filled to empower us and He baptized us spiri-
tually into the Body of Christ.
Third, there is “one hope”. This one hope is the refer-
ence to the eternal life which we received when we were called.
It refers to the eternal presence that we have with the Lord and
to the eternal home we will go to, to live forever with our Lord.
This includes a literal heaven which Jesus is now preparing for
us.
Also this hope refers to the ability to be able to flesh out
the kind of life God has called us to be because He lives in us.
Fourth, there is “one Lord”. This is a reference to our
Lord Jesus Christ and Savior. He alone is Lord and as Lord He
alone can save us. (Acts 4:12) Also, because He is Lord, one
day every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus
Christ and Him only is Lord. (Phil. 2:8-10)
Fifth, there is only “one faith”. How this is a reference
to the fact that if Jesus is the only one Lord, then there can only
be one faith, and that is the true Christian faith which comes
only from God’s Hold Word, the Bible.
Sixth, there is only “one baptism”:. Now, this one ap-
pears to have two meanings. First, there is only one baptism by
the Spirit into God’s family. Second, it is a reference to water
baptism which was and is done to indicate one confession of be-
lief in the one Lord and one faith. So, what we believe is what
the baptism represents and displays our trust in Christ alone as
our Lord and Savior.
Seventh, there is only “one God and Father of all”. The
Bible clearly teaches us that there is only and only one God. The
whole Bible is consistent with that. However, the New Testament
clearly teaches us the one God is made up of three distinct per-
sons so-equally to one another but each carries out different
roles. However, the roles compliment each other so that they
are so tied together to be one, so that God the Father, the Son
and the Holy Spirit as the one true God is over all and through
all and in all. Amen.
II. Second, Paul shows how each of us are to live for and
serve Jesus in the Body of Christ, vs 7-10.
Our first point reveals what all of us are to do in the
Reminder
There will be NO
Sunday Morning Breakfast
or
Wednesday Night Supper
June thru August.
Meals will resume
the first week
of
September.
Body of Christ. This second point reveals what each of us are to
do in the Body of Christ. What Paul is teaching us in these verses
is that Jesus did everything necessary to give each one of His chil-
dren a special gift to use to help the Body of Christ to function as
God intended for it, and He bestows those gifts to us by His grace
and by His grace we operate them.
So, let us pray that we will know our grace gift and that by
that grace we will operate it.
III. Third and finally, Paul shows how some of us are to live
for and serve in the Body of Christ, vs 11-13.
Now, the some of us is a reference to the particular gifted
church leaders. The apostles and prophets were the foundational
church leaders that God called for the start of His church. Now,
He has called some men to do the work of evangelism in the
church and pastor teachers who feed the church the Word of God
for Spiritual growth. It is vitally important that we are sending
men out to share the gospel with the unsaved and have men who
are feeding those who come to faith in Jesus Christ.
Conclusion: so, when all of us do our part and each of us fulfill
our ministry and some of us do our leading, then we will all be
glued together as one big whole under Christ’s leadership.
Jesus Loves You
Ralph Lee, Jr.
Operation Christmas Child Collection Totals for July
41 and over:
Wash Cloths: 216 Soaps: 115
40 and under:
Wash Cloths: 174 Soaps: 133
Let’s see if we can beat those totals for August
Collection Items
For
August 6th—13th—20th—27th
Crayons
Pencils
Scissors
Step Of Faith
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Friday, September 1st
5-7pm Eat In Or
Take out at school dismissal $7 per plate
(Dessert at an additional cost)
Donations Needed:
Boxes of Spaghetti Noodles
Ragu Traditional Sauce Desserts
Contact for more info:
Amanda Bowen
843-227-8566
Silent Auction Starts @ 5pm
If you would like to do-nate an item or service
for the auction Contact
Amanda Bowen 843-227-8566
If you have never been to
Israel or would like to visit again,
here is your opportunity. First
Baptist Church of Hardeeville
along with Jet Tours will be going
to Israel in the Spring of 2018.
Payment schedules have been ar-
ranged. Literature for this trip is
available in the Lobby. Call the
First Baptist Church office @ 843
-784-2239 for more info.
Cooking Teams
Needed
For
Wednesday Night Suppers Please
See
Ann Malphrus
If you are able to serve in this ministry
Thank You
Bill Carter
Keith Gamo
Kevin Malphrus
Ronald Malphrus
Mack Pope
Fred Stanley
Deacon Rotation
Fred Stanley
Deacon Election List—2017 TODAY, August 13th, after Morning Worship Service, we will
select one deacon to serve until 2020. if you wish to have your name
removed from the following list please contact the church office at 843-
726-3631.
Senior Adult News
It is that time of year again. A sign-up sheet is in the Lobby for those
who plan on attending. A non-refundable deposit of $25.00 is due NOW.
We need you to sign up as soon as possible so that we may put together a
room list with balances. October 16-19.
We will be staying at the Willowbrook Lodge.
Early Bird Rates are:
4 per room $199.00
3 per room $219.00
2 per room $259.00
1 per room $379.00
Bus Fee is a separate $50.00
Calling All Ladies!!!!! We need to update our telephone tree
with names & telephone numbers.
This list is for providing food for funerals
within our church.
For more info
Contact Dorthie Armstrong @ 843-726-67945
Or
Church Office @ 843-726-3631
Sign-Up Today
August 13th Michael Fitzhugh August 14th Vera Floyd August 15th Debra Hale August 15th Wanda Davis August 17th Thomas Cooler August 18th Iola Daring August 19th Brittnie Goethe August 14th Bobby & Judy Smith August 14th Irwin & Pat Malphrus August 19th Richard & Michelle Waitt A gift of $25.00 was given to the SFCA Garden in Memory of Dorothy Tuten Malphrus by James & Cindy Adams A gift of $50.00 was given to the SFCA Garden in Memory of Dorothy Tuten Malphrus by Pinckney & Mary Malphrus. A gift of $100.00 was given to the SFCA Garden in Memory of Dorothy Tuten Malphrus by Vicki Trapnell. A gift of $100.00 was given to the SFCA Garden in Memory of Dorothy Tuten Malphrus by Marcia Denmark.
Church Needs
Sunday School
Small Groups
SFCA-Donna Carter
Ministries
Outreach Ministry
Nominating Committee
Deacon Selection
Ralph Lee, Jr. - Pastor
Richard Waitt- Music Director
Deacons
Child Dev. Ministries
Leadership
President Donald Trump
United States of America
Cancer / Treatments
Barry Jones (8/10)
Mitzi Cramer (8/10)
Wallace Roberts (7/27)
Diane Thames (7/27)
Maxie Mason (7/27)
Mack Pope, Sr (8/3)
Called to Ministry
Chris Carter & Family
GSBC Prayer Pages August 13, 2017
Lloyd Freeman (8/10)
Rhonda & Marvin Patterson(7/13)
Patrick Malphrus (7/13)
William Burke (7/20)
Gail Malphrus (7/20)
KayCee Goethe (7/27)
Robert Sauls (7/27)
Lucille Degler (8/3)
Mike Hodge (8/3)
Shelby Greene (8/10)
Lula Floyd (8/10)
Expecting / Births
Victoria Keiffer
Other Health Needs
Nursing Centers
Elaine Degler-RNC
Wofford Malphrus-Effingham
County Rehab. Center
Doris Blackmon-Morningside
Thelma Ashing-RNC
Bereavement Family Of
Hospitals Dot Tindal-BMH
Ron Davis (8/10)
Bonnie Pope (7/27)
Paul Peeples (7/3)
Joyce Sutler (7/11)
Ladonna Stonerock (7/27)
Kimberlyn Malphrus (7/27)
Ruth Guillory (8/3)
Irwin Malphrus (8/10)
Reed Smith (8/10)
Ryder Smith (8/10)
Surgery / Recovery
Duane Armstrong (8/10)
Ryder Smith (7/6)
Olivia Stanley (8/3)
Sadie O’Connor (8/3)
Unspoken
Tim Cramer Family
Margaret & Keith Floyd & Family
Lloyd Freeman (7/13)
David Sauls (7/20)
Michael Fitzhugh (8/3)
Cancer / Treatments
Barry Jones (8/10)
Mitzi Cramer (8/10)
Wallace Roberts (7/27)
Diane Thames (7/27)
Maxie Mason (7/27)
Mack Pope, Sr (8/3)
Bobby Emerson- Fort Hood-Army
Jared Blanton-Fort Benning
Matthew Mills-Va-US Marines
Jericho Malphrus-Air Force
If you have someone who needs listing, call either the
church office a@726-3631 or E.L. Ambrose @ 726-5479.
Thank You
Pray For Our Military
Today’s Prayer Team
Group IV E.L. Ambrose-Leader
Mack Pope, Jr Kevin Malphrus
Watchman Prayer Service
Saturdays @ 8:00am
Prayer Note For emergencies
a prayer chain
is available for needs.
You may access
by calling the
church @ 726-3631
Or
E.L. Ambrose @ 726-5479
Please Continue To Remember
Ricky Cleland
Mike Hodge
Shirley Malphrus
Rose Boyles
Lula Floyd
Mary Cope
Judy Smith
Jeffrey Stanley
Joyce Sutler
Dot Nettles
Betty Nettles
Tom Hinely
Olivia Stanley
Lois Bootle
Grace Boyles
Patricia Malphrus
Scott Boyles
Gary Way
Christy Gagel
Vera Miles
Mary Daley
Leonard Steedly
Barbara Mills
Rodney Malphrus, Sr.
Lanell Smith
Brian Freeman
Susan L. Vaigneur
GSBC Prayer Pages August 13, 2017
There are two kinds of Christians. Spiritual—Controlled by the Holy Spirit. Carnal—Controlled by the flesh. To be spiritual is to emulate Christ. To be carnal is not growing into maturity. Prayer can keep the spiritual on course and bring the carnal to obedience.
E.L. Ambrose
Announcements
SFCA Resumes
Monday, August 14th
The Quilting Club is meeting in the
Old Parsonage
Thursday, August 17th@ 10:00am
Watchman Prayer Group
Saturday, August 19th @ 8:00 am
Starting in September, the ages for children’s Church will
be K-4 thru 5th grade.
Notices
The S.O.F.F.E. Group has changed their meeting date for
September to the 28th instead of the 21st.
The WMU Fall Meeting is Tuesday, August 28th At 6pm at
Ridgeland Baptist Church.
The Grandmother’s Group for September 5th will be held
at the home of Pam Stanley.
Budget Offerings This Week
Weekly Budget Surplus/Deficit
+ / -
Tithes & Offerings $4545.00 $ 4,943.56 -$398.56
Designated Funds This Week ********* Acct. Balances
Senior Celebrators Trip $568.00 ********** $4,170.20
Dot T. Malphrus Memorial $50.00 ********** $50.00
Children’s Ministries $2.00 ********** $772.33
SFCA Gym (Memorial) $100.00 ********** $100.00
George Pepper Scholarship Fund $100.00 ********** $888.03
Dot Lee Scholarship Fund $50.00 ********** $170.00
Darlington Races $400.00 ********** $400.00
MPB Fees $100.00 ********** $779.05
Kitchen Supplies $55.00 ********** $68.65
Great Swamp Baptist Church
9009 Tarboro Road, Ridgeland, SC Office - 726-3631 Fax – 726-3294
Email: [email protected]
Website: greatswampbaptistchurch.com
Church Staff Pastor: Rev. Ralph Lee, Jr………………………………………………………………………[email protected]
Music Director: Richard Waitt………………………………………………………[email protected]
Sunday School Director: Wallace Malphrus……………………………………………[email protected] Pianist: Michelle Waitt…………………………………………………………………[email protected]
Administrative Assistant: Sybil Reynolds……………………………………………[email protected]
School Administrator: Donna Carter…………………………………………………………[email protected] Custodian: Ann Malphrus………………………………………………………………[email protected]
Landscaper: Wallace Malphrus…………………………………………………………[email protected]
Calendar of Events
Sunday Morning Breakfast (September thru May Only)........................................................................ 8:30AM
Sunday School………….….…………………............................................................................................ 9:45AM
Morning Worship…….….…...…………………........................................................................……….....11:00AM Evening Worship…….…….……………………..........................................................................................6:00PM
Wednesday Night Supper (September thru May Only)........................................................................... 6:00PM
Wednesday Night Service………………………………...............................................................................7:00PM Saturday Watchman Prayer…………….………….……….........................................................................8:00AM
Stewardship
A Special Called Business Meeting
is set for Wednesday, August 23rd
to vote on 2017-2018 Leadership positions.