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South Main Baptist Church P.O. Box 7239 Pasadena, TX 77508-7239

THE ENDLESS SUMMER Bruce Brown grew up in California and started surfing in the early 1950s. He determined to show others how thrilling it was “to ride the waves.” He began to take

pictures of surfers while serving in the U.S. Navy in Hawaii. He then filmed a documentary that was released in 1966. In this movie Brown followed two surfers, Mike Hynson and Robert August, on a surfing trip around the world. They surfed the coasts of Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti, Hawaii, Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa. He introduced locals to the sport and Americans to new surf spots around the world. The title of his film, “The Endless Summer,” was taken from the idea expressed at both the beginning and the end of the film: If one had enough time and money, it would be possible to follow summer around the world making the summer endless.

BACK TO SCHOOL So much for an idea. In the world in which we live, the month of August is the last month of the summer. When the month of August is over, summer will be ended. During this month our students will go “Back to School.” Here at South Main we always mark this time in two ways. First, we present Bibles to all of our first graders. We will do that in the 10:45 service on August 20. Also on that same Sunday we will have a special prayer of appreciation and dedication for all of our members and regular attenders who have been called to serve in the arena of education. We will honor our educators, class room teachers, administrators, School Board members, and all those who serve in the auxiliary support systems for our school systems.

CONCLUSION OF DEACON SELECTION PROCESS As summer comes to an end, we will be finishing up or concluding the process of Deacon selection in which we have been engaged since April. A group of sixteen deacons have been working with me through the summer giving prayerful reflection and consideration of the persons whom the congregation nominated. We have concluded our work that is the basis of the formal recommendation that will be brought. The process going forward will be as follows:

August 13 Presentation of Recommendation to the Deacon Group August 27 Deacon Recommendation to the Church October 1 Deacon Ordination Service for the newly elected Deacons

I am excited about the new strength that these persons will add to our current Deacon Group and the many ministries in which they are involved.

Dr. Ron Lyles

DivorceCare is a weekly seminar/support group. Children in K-6 can come to DC4K, a kid-centered weekly program to help children deal with the hurt that comes from their parents’ separation or divorce.

Starting August 22 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Complimentary snack supper & preschool childcare provided.

Our Student Ministry has been wonderfully blessed

this Summer! We experienced a safe, meaningful, missions driven effort with our BOUNCE mission trip in Baton Rouge, Louisiana! Our students learned through hard work and dedication that helping others in need is not only what God commands us to do, but is in fact a tremendous blessing to themselves! I’d like to thank Braden Cain, and all of the adults for their great job in leading our students on this mission trip!

XFUGE Youth Camp in Glorieta, New Mexico, was a great experience for our students and adults alike! It was a wonderful time of worship, fellowship, recreation, and growing relationships with God – all in the midst of the Lord’s beautiful creation! Each day brought something new for all to see and experience, and our Student Ministry as a whole received blessing upon blessing! I am so thankful for the incredible team of Adult volunteers who attended and assisted me for this camp experience. Wow Week is next, so continue to pray for great things in our SMBC Student Ministry!

Brian Sadler

Texas Baptist Men’s Disaster Relief Day: We had a great day at South Main with the TBM Disaster Relief volunteers as our guests. TBM trains volunteers each year and coordinates efforts to provide prompt assistance and emergency support during times of disaster. Texas Baptists have been involved in disaster relief in Texas and around the world since 1967.

Training at South Main will be Friday and Saturday, August 4 & 5. You must attend training to be involved. There is a makeup training day at FBC Friendswood on September 8. To register, please go to the website www.TexasBaptistMen.org. Click on the following links on the page: Ministries > DR Training Calendar > then either go to August 4 or September 8. Click on the date and complete the form. You can also go to our web page for the link.

#knotdating2K17 - The fourth winner of the monthly drawing received a gift basket to Freddy’s. Congratulations Bobby and Debbie McCann. The deadline for the fourth drawing is Sunday, August 6. You still have time to get your cards turned in.

SUNDAY SCHOOL PROMOTION DAY IS AUGUST 20. It is time to get involved in a Bible Study group. Children and Youth will promote to their new classes on that day.

Jeff Fuqua

Bobie Miller

1 JOY Club Meeting, 9:00 a.m., Great Hall 2 Men’s “42,” 6:00 p.m., Main Connection 4 Texas Baptist Men’s Disaster Relief Yellow Cap Training, 6:30 p.m., Great Hall 5 TBM Disaster Relief Specialty Training, 9:30 a.m., Great Hall 6 Men’s Ministry Breakfast, 7:00 a.m., Great Hall 7-10 Student Ministry WOW Week, 5:30 p.m. 11 Single Adult Ministry Game Night, 6:00 p.m., Rm 167 12 WMU/UBA Annual Meeting, 9:00 a.m. 13 Sunday School Directors’ Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Martin Room Deacons’ Meeting, 4:30 p.m., Parlor Club Ink-a-dink, 5:40 p.m., Kidz Place 14 College Ministry-E.D.G.E., 7:00 p.m., Rm 167 15-18 End-of-Summer Blast, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 15 The Gathering Place, 10:00 a.m., Great Hall Main Family Ministry Team Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Great Hall 20 Promotion Sunday for all Preschoolers, Children & Students First Grade Bible Presentation, 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Single Adult Ministry Luncheon, 12:00 p.m., Great Hall Club Ink-a-dink, 5:40 p.m., Kidz Place 22 Divorce Care & DC4K, 6:30 p.m., M206 (Tuesdays) 23 Music & Missions Kick Off Party, 6:00 p.m., FLC 24 Grief Share Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Martin Room

(Thursdays) 25 Single Adult Ministry Movie Night, 6:15 p.m., Rm 167 27 Food Collection Sunday Morning Worship Services-Deacon Election, 8:15 & 10:45 a.m. Student Choir Concert Away/Fuddruckers, 4:00 p.m. 28 Ladies’ Game Night, 6:00 p.m., Main Connection College Ministry-E.D.G.E., 7:00 p.m., Rm 167

STAFF HIGHLIGHT

High energy. Laugh multiplier. Speaker of truth. Serious heart for lost souls. Detector. Illusionist. These are a few things that come to mind when I think of Brian Sadler, our Student Minister of two years. On November 27, 1977, Brian felt the Holy Spirit moving in his heart. His older brother, who was already a Christian, explained salvation through Christ. Together that day, in his brother’s bedroom, they prayed and Brian accepted Christ. He was 10 years old.

One of his favorite scriptures is, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10 Recently I asked Brian a few questions and I am sharing his responses to help you get to know him better. If you could be any animal in the world, what animal would you be and why? Cheetah – because they are

amazing animals. They are absolutely beautiful and are the fastest land mammal of God’s creation, clocking speeds exceeding 70 mph!

How many siblings do you have? One older brother, Chris What’s your choice of birthday cake? Chocolate with REAL white icing! What’s your all-time favorite movie? ROCKY (Won Academy Award for Best Picture in 1976) What do you work toward in your free time? Becoming the best acoustic guitarist, I can be. I am an avid

acoustic guitarist and have been playing for 27 years, but there is ALWAYS room for improvement. What else do you like to do in your free time? Treasure hunting, golfing, or fishing! What’s the most interesting thing about you? I am an avid illusionist, and enjoy both building and

performing illusions – including some of Houdini’s greatest! You will never catch me eating watermelon! Ugh! I am actually allergic to it and become ill! What makes you smile? Thinking of my dad. Kelley Trimble

August 20 is Promotion Sunday here at South Main. That means it is time for our annual First Grade Bible Presentation.

This is for all children who will be promoting into our Children’s Ministry by entering First Grade this school year. If your child will be

participating, please contact Marsha in the church office. mgriffin@southmain.org

It’s the last few weeks of Summer! Come and enjoy them with us

at our South Main’s Super Silly Sports Spectacular on Wednesday Nights 6:15-7:30 in the gym.

For kids entering First Grade through Completed 6th grade. Jennifer Evans

CHILDREN’S CHOIRS &

MISSIONS KICKOFF PARTY

Wednesday, August 23

6:15 p.m., FLC

Children ages 3 —Grade 6

• Parents, register your children for

choir and missions

• Meet your children’s leadership

• Activities for Children

• Giant Inflatables

Choirs & Missions begin

Wednesday, August 30,

Choirs will begin at 6:15 p.m. and then

transition to Missions at 6:55 p.m.

STUDENT CHOIR FOR GRADES 7-12

Rehearsal Sunday, August 27, 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - Travel to off campus location

for an evening concert Supper at Fuddruckers (Bring $$) and

back to SMBC by 7:30 p.m.

2017-18 Student Choir Rehearsals Begin Sunday, September 10, from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

A select youth ensemble will also be formed from students who enjoy musical challenges outside of

the regular rehearsal schedule.

Plans for the annual Music and Ministry trip will be shared in September.

ADULT CHOIR REHEARSALS resume Wednesday, August 2, 7:00 p.m. We will be in preparation for a joint musical venture with Clear Lake Methodist Church, September 15-17. Both choirs are preparing selections by the gifted composer, Rollo Dilworth. Dilworth has over 150 compositions and arrangements to his credit and presently serves on the faculty of Temple University. Also joining the two church choirs will be the Prairie View A&M University Concert chorale. The events of the weekend will include a Friday workshop session at South Main, Combined Choirs singing here during worship Sunday morning at 8:15, and then a 5:00 p.m. concert at Clear Lake Methodist. The music is challenging and energetic. Come join us on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. You will be glad you did! Bobie Miller

Rollo Dilworth