The TieSPECIAL ADULT FELLOW-SHIP, Thursday, May 7, begin-ning with a meal at 6:00 p.m,Mr. Richard Courtney and MsLeigh Leverette will be in ourFellowship Hall to give someimportant legal advice to Sr.Adults and their grown chil-dren. Mr. Courteny is the onlycertified Elder Law Attorney inMississippi. You will find him tobe very helpful and informativewith matters pertaining to wills,health directives, and estateplanning. Please call the churchoffice to sign-up by noon, May4. Cost is $5:00 per person.

PRAY FOR OUR PASTORSEARCH COMMITTEE asthey undertake the responsibili-ties for seeking God's man forEmmanuel. The committeemeets on Sundays at 4:00 p.m.and on Wednesday nights at5:50 for prayer. Please pray atthose specific times.

HAPPYMOTHER'S

DAYIThis coming Sunday, May 10,is Mother's Day. We will haveSunday School at the regulartime, as well as both MorningWorship Services.

Due to Mother's Day, we willnot have our usual afternoonactivities or the 6:00 p.m,Worship Service.

SUMMER KIDS NIGHTSWill begin

Wednesday, May 27.

Please pray for all of our Chil-dren's Choirs as they sing forthe Lord this Wednesday.

PARENT-CHILDDEDICATION

Sunday, May 10, during the8:00 and 10:30 Worship Serv-ices. If you are planning todedicate your child on thatSunday, call Kerron at thechurch office (226-5316) so wecan make sure to have enoughcertificates for this special day.

JOIN US FOR ...

"BOOMERANG EXPRESS"VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

June 1-5, 2009

Now is the time to begin regis-tering for VBS. You can do soby going to the church websiteor going directly to ~emmanuelbapt.org/vbs. If youcan help in some capacity,please see Bro. Eugene or LisaHill.

May 6,2009

Issue 658

SPIRITUAL SISTERSSIPPING STRENGTH FROM

THE SCRIPTURESSaturday, May 16

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noonin the Fellowship Hall

Call the church office at 226-5316 to sign up, or sign up onthe tear sheet in this Sunday'sbulletin. There is no cost. Formore information, contactKaren Robertson or CindyHeimbach.

DEACONS OF THE WEEK:Robert Jackson (662-934-8030),Larry Patton (662-229-7319),Robert Booker (662-417-5311)

GRIEFSHARE will not meet this coming Sunday due toMother's Day. GriefShare will resume at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday,May 17, upstairs in the Fred Fortenberry Sunday School class-room. This session deals with how the bereaved are often over-whelmed by the advice they receive from others. And often, whatgoes unnoticed is what God s~-ysabout hea-li-ng.Learn why it'simportant to listen to what God has to say about pain and suffer-ing. Prayer: The most important part of your journey is to havean ongoing personal relationship with God and Jesus Christthrough prayer. (Read Psalm 116:1-19). "Brothers, we do notwant you to ...grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope." (IThess. 4:13)

Morgan Jackson Update: Let's be in much prayer for Morgan,and lift her and her family to the Lord in prayer. To keep intouch, write her at Morgan Jackson, Target House 1, 1811 PoplarAvenue, Room 201, Memphis, TN 38104. To send encouragingnotes, so to www.caringbridge.org/morganjackson.

Brian Barton

Kate Barton

JustinBloodworth

Stewardship Update2009 Year-to-Date Budget Needs (18 weeks)'Year~to-Date Budget Offerings:

$703,024.56$608,368.68

Over the past several months, God has blessed our church in many ways. Even in the transition of being without a pastor, theLord has sought to continue to move and work in our services, through the various ministries, and among His people here atEmmanuel. We serve a loving, mighty, and holy God. Even in the midst of difficult economic and financial times, there is noquestion that He remains on the throne and very much in tune to the heart and the needs of His people and His Church. Overthe years, we have seen God do many wonderful things in and through our Church. He has met needs, opened opportunitiesand ministry and missions, and allowed us to advance His kingdom all for His glory. .

In 2008, the Lord led our Stewardship Committee and Church family to adopt a challenging ministry budget for 2009 of$2,030,960.00. This was overwhelmingly adopted and received by the Church, by faith, trusting God for all provisions even inthe face of an expected economic downturn. A unique characteristic about the Lord is that God's economy is so different fromthe world's economy. He is able to take our gifts, our offerings, and use that for His glory and our good.

As you can see from the above financial giving analysis, we are operating from a Budget shortfall. All this means is that ourofferings are not meeting anticipated budget needs. It does not mean that we are running short of funds, but that we arerunning behind our 2009 Budget to date. This is not entirely unusual or unexpected. Many factors are attributed to thissituation. Our church staff, various ministries, and church family have been continually seeking ways to be better stewards ofall the Lord has provided and will continue to do so.

Over recent weeks and month, our church has been in a significant transition. We would like for you as a church family topray over these matters over the coming days and weeks. The deacons, stewardship committee, and church staff would like tochallenge our church family to a very special possibility. On Sunday, June 7, 2009, we would like to allow that Sunday to bean offering "Catch-Up Sunday." We are asking people to begin praying over this date and pray about the possibility of givingextra as the Lord leads. For some who may have been out of pocket on and off over recent weeks, this would be anoutstanding opportunity to "catch-up" on our tithes & offerings. More than that, this day will serve as a reminder of thefaithfulness. Let's not pass up on an opportunity to experience God and watch Him display His glory.

These are challenging times in our world, in our families, and in the Body of Christ. Pray over June 7 and let's trust God toprovide as He sees fit. Joshua 3: 5 says: "Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you." Let'strust God to do "His Wonders among His People."

Sunday, June 7, 2009 -"Catch-Up Sunday" -PRAY, TRUST, SERVE

A thank you note has been receivedfrom Lowell and Sue Fry following thedeath of his mother, Mrs. JosephineFry Putney.

Lost Your Bible?We've got a table full ofBibles that have beenleft at the church over aperiod of years.

Weddings Thank You Notes

Heather Ann Wells (daughter of Garyand Melanie Wells) and ArthurEugene Wood IV, Saturday, May 9th,jive o'clock p.m. at the Lake House ofMr. & Mrs. Scott Kirk.

A thank you note has been receivedfrom Sally Marter and the family ofGladys Latemer.

Amanda Leigh Worsham and JohnMark Moorman (Kerron & John'sson), Saturday, May 16, two 0 'clock p.m. at Enon Baptist Church.

There are Children'sBibles as well as many others, waiting tobe reunited with their owners. Check thetable in the front foyer to see if one ofthose Bibles is yours.

==YOUTH==

SPECIAL THANKS to our Jr. andSr. High Ensembles who along withthe youth from FBC, New Albany ledus in worship Sunday night. It was aspecial experience for me and Bro.Harold Smith to work together to seehow God could use our Youth to-gether to sing for the Lord in such apowerful way. MUCH APPRECIA-TION goes to our parents for theirsupporting their youth in the ensem-bles.

THANKS TO Connie Brassel, Kenand Beth Cline, Wendy Clausel,Anita Gilliland, Johnnie Harrison,Aletha Simpson, and Jane Worrell

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Music Notes byJ.BarryWorrell

for the supper for our ensembles Sun-day night before the musical!

JR. & SR. HIGH ENSEMBLES: If .you have not received your t-shirt, theyare in my office. Please bring your $10to pay for the shirt ASAP.

==CHIILDREN===

CHILDREN'S END-OF-YEARCHOIR PROGRAM: Wednesday,May 6, 2009.

CHILDREN'S CHOIR T-SHIRTShave been ordered and will be availablethis Wednesday, May 6. Cost will be$8.00 for one child, $14.00 for two chil-dren from the same family, and if three

from the same family $18. Parents mayturn in their money to their children'schoir teacher or to Kerron Moorman inthe Fellowship Hall during supper onMay 6. Money can also be turned in tothe church office at your convenience.

THE HYMNAL FUND continues togrow! Thank you to all who have pur-chased hymnals for our Sanctuary.Gifts continue to come in every week.At present, 351 hymnals have been pur-chased. We will need a total of 500-550hymnals to adequately supply the Sanc-tuary. If you are interested in purchas-ing a hymnal in memory or in honor ofsomeone, you may do so through thechurch office. Each pew hymnal is $14.It witI-beexcitingfor-everyone to enjoythe new hymnal together!

Recreation Opportunities by Kyle Cox

2009 EMMANUEL INVITATION

I just want to thank all that partici-pated in our annual golf tournament. Ifeel we had a great tournament and Idefinitely had a great time. Specialthanks to Stephen for helping out withthe registration t~ble.

BRAGGING WALL TURKEY ADDI-TION: Want to show offthat wild tur-key, but have nowhere to show it off?

Well now you can do so. Bring a pic-ture of your bird to Bro. Kyle or mailit to me at kyle@emmanuelbapt.org.There will be an Adult, Youth, andFemale division. Winner of each divi-sion will receive a prize.

DOMINO TOURNAMENT, May 14at 5:30 p.m. in the FLC. Cost is $2and pizza will be provided. Don't missthis wonderful opportunity for food,fun, and fellowship.

Family Life CenterSpring Hours:

Monday: 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.Tuesday: 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m,Friday and Saturday: Closed

Schedule is always subject to changefor church sponsored ministries.

50 and Up Ministry by J. Barry Worrell

SPECIAL ADULT FELLOWSHIP, Thurs-day, May 7, beginning with a meal at 6:00p.m. Mr. Richard Courtney and Ms LeighLeverette will be in our Fellowship Hall togive some very important legal counsel toour Sr. Adults and their children. Mr.Courtney is an outstanding Christian lay-man and the only certified Elder Law Attor-ney is Mississippi. You will find Mr. Court-ney and his assistant, Leigh (granddaughterof OIene Bennett) very helpful and informa-tive with matters pertaining to wills, healthdirectives, and estate planning. Please call

the church office to sign up by Mondaynoon on May 4. Cost is $5.00 per person.

SR. ADULT DAYTRIP, MONDAY, May18 to Holly Springs. We will travel andattend a one-day retreat at FBC, HollySprings. Dr. Cooper will be speaking, therewill be musical entertainment by the Justi-fied Jug Band, and four breakout confer-ences on different topics of interest. Costis $5 per person plus 2 meals (lunch anddinner). Sign up with the church office.

ASSOCIATIONAL SR. ADULT FEL-LOWSHIP at Friendship Baptist Church.Grenada, 11:00 a.m. on May 21. This willbe our annual health fair. There will beseveral health checks such as blood pres-sure and sugar level will be checked. Com-plimentary "favors" will be given awayfrom different health providers present.

This wiJJbe covered dish. We wiJJ"carpool" to Friendship for the meeting.

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GIFTS HAVE BEEN MADE IN MEMORY OF:Cherie England

By Charles and LeAnne AshleyGail Ashley

By Charles and LeAnne AshleyMr. Walter AvenBy Stella Aven

Mrs. Josephine Fry Putney (Lowell Fry's Mother)By David and Mary Beth Melton

Curtis and Jewel RileyBy Velvet Sisters Sunday School Class

Ed Hitt. I!y.J'.atllitLLouise JonesBy Pat Hitt

GIFTS HAVE BEEN MADE IN HONOR OF:Laura Ashley Bailey and all U.S. Military

By Charles and Leanne AshleyKim Ashley and all Nurses

By Charles and LeAnne AshleyShirley Denley

By the Sanctuary Choir

YOUTH NEWSCENTRIFUGE & MISSION FUGE UPDATE: Please be sure topick up necessary forms from the office or from Bro. Eugene. Youcan go online to download the consent forms and trip covenantform. Go to www.emmanuelbapt.org/fuge. Our next Fuge Meet-ing is Sunday, May 17, after the 10:30 service.

JR. HIGH CENTRIFUGE sign-up is ongoing. We will go to Un-ion University, Jackson, Tennessee on June 22-27. Deposit of$100 due by the end of the month if at all possible.

SR. HIGH MISSION-FUGE sign-up is ongoing. We will go to M-Fuge in Glorieta, New Mexico on July 3-11. Deposit of$100 dueby the end of the month if at all possible.

WILDSIDE (Jr. High) & JOY Explosion (Sr. High) meets thisWednesday at 5:30 and 6:30.

YOUTH SONRISE BREAKFAST CLUB meets Thursday at 7:00a.m. (Only 2 left)

YOUTH SUMMER KICK-OFF, Sunday, May 17 after the Even-ing Service, on the Hill. If weather is bad, will be in the FLC. Thisis for all youth & their friends. Parents, please join us. If youwould like a t-shirt, the cost is $10. Please bring it that night. Youneed to sign up in the Youth Department for the shirt - we needyour t-shirt size. We'll let you know next week the cost of thefood.

Calendar of EventsSunday, May 10:8:00 a.m, Early Worship Service9:05 a.m, Sunday School Worship10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service4:00 p.m. GriefShare cancelled4:30 p.m. Outreach Visitation cancelled4:45 p.m. Youth PrimeTime cancelled4:45 p.m. Praiseringers Bell Choir cancelled5:00 p.m. Discipleship Training cancelled6:00 p.m. Evening Worship Service cancelledMonday, May 11:10:00 a.m. Women's Body FitnessTuesday, May 12:9:00 a.m. Sr. Adult Game Day10:00 a.m, Rachel DuBard Women on Mission5:30 p.m. AerobicsWednesday, May 13:10:00 a.m. Women's Body Fitness5:30 p.m. Youth Andrew Night6:20 p.m. Midweek Service7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir RehearsalThursday, May 14:7:00 a.m. Youth SonRise Breakfast10:00 a.m. Women's Body Fitness5:30 p.m, Aerobics6:30 p.m. Orchestra RehearsalSaturday, May 16 :10:00 a.m. Spiritual Sisters Sipping Strength

from the Scriptures

THIS WEEK'S VITAL SIGNSWeekly Budget Requirements $38,937.46Tithes and Offerings $42,191.56Designated Receipts $853.00Building Fund Gifts $2,486.00

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES: Please pray for thefollowing graduates

High School: Stephanie Ashley, Brent Bowman, KristenBrassel, Zach Deaton, Samantha Edwards, Cory Forteberry,Bridget Gagliardi, Lenzie Gilliland, Kacey Gordon, AllyeGrass, Houston Harper, Meagan Harrell, Leah Heimbach,Drew Hutchins, Corey Jackson, Casey Jones, TreasureJones, Andrew LeClair, Lindsay Marter, Colleen McNamee,Ashley McWhorter, Kalob Preston, Jeffrey Runnels, LukeVaughn, Katie Beth Walton, Joey Ward.

College Graduates: Erin Blaylock, Elizabeth Eads, AllisonGarner, Chelsea Hines, Katie Mann, Kayla Smith

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER: Pizza, Salad, Dessert