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Volume 19, Issue 10 OCTOBER 2017

THE MESSENGERof Quaker Gap Baptist Church - King, NC

A WORD FROM PASTOR JACK…

Power and Passion

As a believer in Jesus Christ you have an unseen power, a secret weapon to guide youthrough life. This secret weapon is God Himself, who takes residence in your life in the form of HisHoly Spirit. Without the influence of the Spirit, your Christian life is weak, timid, directionless, anddull. With the increase of the Spirit, your walk with the Lord becomes urgent, powerful, purposeful,and exciting. Christian life apart from the Spirit is like eating food without flavor. It gets the jobdone at the expense of joy. Who needs that? You are created for joy, not lifeless obedience.

The Bible encourages you to be filled with the Spirit (Eph. 5:18). As a believer, you alreadyhave the Holy Spirit, or should I say, the Holy Spirit has you. However, if you want to access thepower of the Spirit in a greater way, you need His filling. In order to be more filled with the Spirit,you need to yield yourself to Him. Yielding to the Spirit means you are sensitive to His voice, andyou respond willingly. It requires prayer. It requires attention to God’s word. It requires humilityand obedience. One who is yielded to the Spirit is passionate about repenting of fleshly desires andrepeating godly actions. The more room you make for the Spirit in your life, the more He will fillyou. The more He fills you, the more you will experience power, purpose, and joy.

Unfortunately, many believers experience the opposite. The Bible warns believers of quench-ing the Spirit (1 Th. 5:19) or grieving the Spirit (Eph. 4:30). This occurs when you ignore the call ofthe Spirit and do life your own way. Prayerlessness, lack of Bible study, and willful disobedience

crowds the Spirit out. You become calloused to theSpirit’s guidance and hardened to His voice. TheChristian life degenerates to duty and not delight. Thisis no way to live!

As Paul encourages, keep in step with the Spirit

(Gal. 5:25). Make room for the Spirit! Then you will

live this life the way God designed it, emboldened with

passion and power for each new opportunity.

If we live by the

SPIRIT,Let us also keepIn step with the

SPIRIT.Gala ans 5:25, ESV

Quaker Gap Baptist Church Financial SummaryJanuary 1, 2017 through August 31, 2017

General Fund Actual Budget VarianceChurch Offering $177,234 $ 200,099 $ (22,865)

Specific Purpose Funds $ 19,250 —

Total Receipts $ 196,484

Expenses* $ 210,914 $ 200,099 $ 10,815

Expenses Over Receipts $ (14,430)

Account Balance as of August 31,2017Checking / MM / CD

General Fund $ 71,524

Building Fund $ 33,747

Cemetery Fund $ 19,001

New FH/Renovation Expenses 2016 $ 846,038

2017 Renovation Expenses (as of 08/31/2017) $ 77,744

Total 2016/2017 FH/Renovation Expenses Paid $ 923,782

THE MESSENGER 2 OCTOER 2017

1 Brennan BordersSeth Dodson (3 yrs. old)

2 Lathan Allen3 Rommel Hale

Bryson Walton4 Elaine Martin6 Judy Norman

Robby Sands7 Peyton Gaudet de Lestard

Linda JohnsonScott MankinsMia MoffittAudrie SnowOlivia Snow

9 Doug Matthews10 Ethan Ragan

Rebekah Smith11 Kevin Hicks12 Grayson Allen (2 yrs. old)

Ashlee Brown13 Jeri Darida

Steve Tedder14 Blake Mankins (5 yrs. old)

Rodney ProctorTip Wood

15 Sabrina Gatewood16 Kaitlyn Royal17 Richie Henry

Dionne MulweeKatie Tedder

19 Vivian Bush20 Derrick Boles

Kennedy BrownAnnette SmithJeff Wood

21 Autumn Eaker (3 yrs. old)Natalie Eaker (3 yrs. old)

22 Dawn Foster23 Casey (Thomas) Jones

Ty Lawson24 Tom Hartung

Amy Snow-Byrd25 Dwayne Bennett

Carlie DavisJessica Gosselin

26 Melanie McBrideRhonda Vance

29 Lloyd AllanAmelia Clark (4 yrs. old)Kayleigh Weavil

30 Daniel Parker

Oct. 1* “Betrayal and Denial” John 13:18-38

Oct. 8 “The Way to Heaven” John 14:1-14

Oct. 15 “Our Advocate” John 14:15-31

Oct. 22 “Fruitful Friends” John 15:1-17

Oct. 29 “In Good Company” John 15:18-16:15

Nov. 5* “Take Heart” John 16:16-33

Nov. 12 “Jesus Prays for You” John 17

Sermon Series: FUEL FOR FAITH

*The Lord’s Supper will be observed on October 1st & November 5th

We welcome the following new membersinto the fellowship of our church:

Ed Gibson by Transfer of LetterMelinda Gibson by Transfer of LetterGabriel Gibson by Transfer of LetterAugustus Gibson by Transfer of Letter

THE MESSENGER 3 OCTOBER 2017

A Godly Walk

Our day started very early this morning. My mother, sister andI all picked up the pace trying to catch up with my father as he walkedtoward the hospital. It was a walk that none of us would have chosento take. We were headed with dad to have his P.E.T. scan done to findout where his cancer was located. As I watched dad walk across theparking deck, I was thankful that his "life walk" has given me an exam-ple to follow. I am so thankful that he has always pointed me to theheavenly Father and encouraged me to walk with the Savior.

As I considered this, I thought what does walking with the Sav-ior look like? In Ephesians 5:1-2, Paul says, "Therefore be imitators ofGod as His dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has lovedus and given Himself for us." Just like my own father, first and fore-most, God has loved me. So much so that He sacrificially gave of Him-self to me! God wants us to walk (live) a life like that, walking in love,giving of ourselves, not expecting something in return. As we walk in

love, Paul also encourages us to "walk as children of light." (Ephesians 5:8b) As believers in Christ,we now live as children called out of darkness into His marvelous light. No longer are we to wasteour lives in the unfruitful works of the darkness of sin, but God asks us to wake up and do the thingsHe brings to light! "For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness and truth finding outwhat is acceptable to the Lord." (Ephesians 5: 9-10)

And lastly, Paul says to "walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, be-cause the days are evil." (Ephesians 5:15-16) He again chal-lenges us to understand what the will of the Lord is and to befilled with the Spirit. This is walking in His wisdom. Whosewalk are you watching? If we are imitating God and walkingas children of light, we will be "making melody in our heartsto the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God theFather through Jesus Christ, and submitting to one another inthe fear of God." (Ephesians 5:19-21) This is a walk that Ilong to take and I am so thankful to be walking alongsideyou all!

Singing His Praises,

Darshan

Darshan’s Soul Notes…


You are the

salt of

the earth.Matthew

5:13 Salt BoxHe Cares...

Odds are that sometime this month the Parker family is going to ex-pand from three to four. We are eagerly anticipating the arrival of our sec-ond child, Ella Jean Parker, sometime this month. But as we get thingsready for her arrival, as we prepare her nursery, crib, the house, diapers,bottles, etc... I have to be honest with you, I worry about how on earth weare going to be able to provide for all of her wants and needs once she ar-rives. I mean, most of you know that having a family is not easy nor cheap.It is our responsibility as her earthly parents to do everything we can to pro-vide her with food, clothing, and a roof over her head until she becomes anadult and moves out on her own one day. So, for roughly the next 18 years,Ashleigh and I are responsible for providing for both Rilee and Ella. See, asa father I long to be able to provide everything that my children will everneed. As a husband I long to be able to provide for my wife. As the man ofthe house I feel this overwhelming responsibility to provide for them. I amreminded of what the word says in Matthew 5:11:

"If you then, though you are evil, knowhow to give good gifts to your children, howmuch more will your father in heaven give goodgifts to those who ask Him."

As I worry about providing for my family and giving them what theyneed, I am reminded that our Father in heaven knows what we need, andHe will provide for our needs. But more than that, the way that I feel aboutmy wife and children... He feels that times a million for you and your fami-ly. God knows what we need, He knows the desires of our hearts, and Hewill provide.

I share this with you this month because I feel like there may besomeone that needs a reminder that God loves you. He knows your heartand your needs. He has never left you, and He will always provide for you.You are His masterpiece, created in His image, and He loves you more thananyone else can or will ever love you. He wants the BEST for you!

Serving HIM,

Daniel Parker

UpcomingEvents

October 4th, 5-10:00 -Dixie Classic Fair: We willbe going to the fair forChris an music night. Wewill plan to meet at thechurch at 5 , and headto the fair. We will beea ng at the fair and hang-ing out un l the concertstarts. The concert willstart at 7:30 . We planto be back at the churcharound 10 .

The Escape RoomOctober 14th, 2:00 -Escape Room: We will begoing to The Escape Roomin Winston-Salem for afun, team building event.We will meet at church at2 . Cost is $20 per per-son. More informa on tocome in the bulle n.

November 1st, 7:00-8:30- Fall Party: We will

have our annual costumecontest and games in placeof youth group.


Infants & Ones

10/01 M/M David Weavil10/08 M/M Ken Self10/15 M/M Steve Lawson10/22 Beth & Cailee James &

Stephanie Henry10/29 M/M Doug Rose11/05 M/M Cory Snow

Wee Worship(Twos, Threes & Fours)

10/01 M/M Zane McKinney10/08 M/M John Clark10/15 M/M Chris Stover10/22 Lorri Dodson

Kayli Hinson10/29 Sarah Allen

Reba Mankins11/05 Michelle Sells

Shirley Samuels

WednesdayPreschool Bible Lessons

10/04 Joyce Proctor10/11 M/M Cory Snow10/18 Joyce Proctor10/25 M/M Cory Snow11/01 Joyce Proctor

Nursery Contact

Shannon Rosewill be the nursery

contact person throughDecember. If you have nurseryquestions or scheduling issuesthat you cannot work out,please contact Shannon at 336-994-2014.

10/01 M/M Rodney Proctor10/08 M/M Cory Snow10/15 M/M Chad McKinney10/22 M/M David Burge10/29 Bobby Mabe

Emodean Gatewood11/05 Nan Carroll

Deacon of the Week

10/01 Scott HinsonMark Holt

10/08 Dan NanceJ. C. Holt

10/15 Dennis RuffTip Wood

10/22 Danny BowmanJohn Henry Boles

10/29 Cory SnowTerry Bowman

11/05 Max SnowMark Smith

Sanctuary

Ushers / Greeters

10/01 John ClarkApril Lancaster

10/08 L. C. AllenMark Holt

10/15 John Henry BolesLarry Lancaster

10/22 Tiffany GriswoldDavid Lee

10/29 Jeri DaridaLarry Mankins

11/05 Shawn Gaudet de LestardZane McKinney

Entryway GreetersFH=Fellowship Hall Side

EW=Educational Wing Side

10/01 Shirley Samuels (FH)Clint Hartgrove (EW)

10/08 David Lee (FH)Joy Lee (EW)

10/15 Shawn de Lestard (FH)Larry Mankins (EW)

10/22 Mark Smith (FH)Annette Smith (EW)

10/29 Jeremy Borders (FH)Natalie Borders (EW)

11/05 April Lancaster (FH)John Henry Boles (EW)

WednesdaySupper Sponsors

10/04 Young Adult Class(Ruff/Lee)

10/11 4 Gs Class(D. Hartgrove/Embree/Smith)

10/18 Adult 1 Class (Bowman/HallCalloway/Mankins/Proctor)

10/25 Faithful Workers/Ex. the Bible(Samuels/Walton)

11/01 Young Adult Class(Ruff/Lee)


Quaker Gap Baptist Church Activities

Deadline forAugust Messenger

Submissions

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31 Nov. 1

12:00 NOON Deadlinefor Bulletin

Submissions

9:15 AM Sunday School10:30 AM Worship Service

Children’sChurch12:00 PM Youth Inter-

national SummerMission Trip Lunch &Meeting

8:00 AM Men & Boys’Breakfast—FH

9:15 AM Sunday School10:30AMWorship Service

9:15 AM Sunday School10:30AMWorshipService

Children’s Church

9:15 AM Sunday School10:30AM WorshipService

Children’sChurch


Submissions

6:00 PM Fellowship Meal7:00 PM Adult Bible Study

Worship Team PracticeGapKidsPreK Bible Lessons

7-8:30 PM Youth BibleStudy

8:00 PM Worship BandPractice

7:00 PM Deacons’Meeting

Deadline forNovember Newsletter

Submissions


Submissions





11:30 AM ACTS FallLuncheon @ GoldenCorral, Mt. Airy







5-10:00 PM Youth to DixieClassic Fair



Submissions

Operation Christmas Child Catch-up Month

T-shirts, flip flops, hats, gloves, scarves,

stuffed animals/toys, personal hygiene items

including soap & toothbrush holders, small

dishes, balls & pumps, flashlights & batteries

6:00 AM Men’s BreakfastBible Study @ PBClarks Restaurant

6:00 AM Men’s BreakfastBible Study @ PBClarks Restaurant

11:00 AM FriendlyClub Meeting

2:00 PM Youth toThe EscapeRoom in W-S



7-8:30 PM Youth Fall Party8:00 PM Worship Band

Practice


THE MESSENGER is a monthly publication of QUAKER GAP BAPTIST CHURCH, 2265 FLAT SHOALS ROAD—KING, NCPHONE ~ (336) 994-2117, FAX ~ (336) 994-2116; E-MAIL ~ [email protected]

Jack Darida, Senior Pastor Darshan Hartgrove, Minster of MusicDaniel Parker, Minister to Youth April Ragan, Administrative Assistant

Thank you for your donations for King Out-reach Ministry. Last month, we collected 11 canneditems and 20 jars of peanut butter.

Please remember this is an ongoing missionproject. Our items to collect are all kinds of beans,peanut butter, and jelly. Donations are taken toKOM after the 3rd Sunday of each month.

Sunday9:15 AM Sunday School for all ages10:30 AM Morning Worship Service

Wednesday6:00 PM Fellowship Supper7-8:00 PM Adult Bible Study

Worship Team PracticeKidZone (Children K-6th grade)Preschoolers Bible Lessons (ages 3-5)

7-8:30 PM Salt-Teens Youth Group8:00 PM Worship Band Practice

Your kind and thoughtful expression

of Sympathy is deeply appreciated

and gratefully acknowledged

Thank you for the recent gift to James and I inmemory of my mother who passed away in March. Aspecial thank you to those who called or sent a card.Words of encouragement meant so much.

Love in Christ,Elaine Calloway

GapKids Family Fun Day!

Join us for anafternoon of fun andfellowship for thewhole family from 2-5:00 on Sunday after-noon, October 8th.Pack a picnic lunch tohave at a local parkafter church. Then at 2:00, we will arrive at Arm-strong Artisan Farm in Walnut Cove. There we will

explore the cornmaze, pick apumpkin, take ahay ride, visit thefarm store, andgather farm fresheggs! We willleave the farm at5:00 to head back

to Quaker Gap. Make plans now to join this fun af-ternoon. You can leave with the group from thechurch or meet us at the farm at 2:00 (1499 BrookCove Rd. WalnutCove) either way,you will need to pro-vide lunch for yourfamily. The cost is $6for adults, $5 for chil-dren, ages 4 and un-der are free.

Operation ChristmasChild Collections

Our Operation Child col-lection has been great this year,but we need to catch up on a few

things. Some clothing items needed are t-shirts, flipflops, hats, gloves, and scarves. We need more toys,stuffed animals, balls with pumps, flashlights andbatteries, and personal hygiene items including soapand toothbrush holders. Don’t forget that NO tooth-paste or candy is allowed this year.

There will beboxes available soonfor you to pack athome. Our collec-tion day at church is

on Sunday, Novem-ber 12th. Thank youall for your partici-pation.

Quaker Gap Baptist Church2265 Flat Shoals RoadKing, NC 27021

(336) 994-2117Email: [email protected] Us on the Web: www.quakergap.info

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