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Sunset Hills Church 9416 Pacific Street Omaha, NE 68114

All Church Picnic

Sunday, June 9 following the Worship Service

A - G Main Dish & Dessert

H - N Main Dish & Vegetable

O - Z Main Dish & Salad

Sunset Hills June/July 2019

Newsletter

SUMMERTIME, AN' THE LIVIN' IS EASY

So many memories of our youth are centered around the lazy, hazy days of summer. Looking back over the years, I can still remember fun times at Bible School. My first experience started with a gathering in the sanctuary where I sang "I’ve got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy, Down in My Heart" with other children at the top of our lungs. The days ended with eating homemade ice cream. Favorite summer camp memories included roasting hot dogs, s’mores and music around the campfire. During those fun experiences, little did I know how many adults were investing in my future. It took an army to shape these experiences. Ministers, teachers, counselors, musicians, artists, administrative assistants, cooks, carpenters, photographers, writers, swimming pool attendants/lifeguards… the list goes on. The army was a group of people that assembled together with one goal; to provide an experience for youth to learn and develop a relationship with Jesus Christ. Many of the people worked endless hours, hoping to reach just one child. To make a difference in one person’s life. I’m grateful for those who used their God-given gifts along with investing time and resources to help bring the knowledge of the love of Christ to me.

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Prayers for Family and Loved Ones Wes Gilmer& all who are serving in the military Safety

Prayers for Health, Healing, and Strength Mary Marrero Helen Bottum Ken Vetter Amber Dale Nancy Quinette Traci Gilmer Justin Presler Lynette Battreall

On-going Prayers of Well-being Pat Martin Carol Welch Cindy Combs Mary Engleman Deanne Caughey Mark Caughey Megan Weaver Tim Anson Gina Hendrix Charlotte Lowrance

(Continued from Page 1) As we go through the summer, and the youth of our church are enjoying Vacation Bible School and experiences at Camp Moses Merrill, let us pray that they grow spiritually. Pray for a desire to be placed on people’s hearts to be passionate about their calling to facilitate God’s will with these summertime activities. As we work to invest in our youth, let us remember that God uses these experiences and an army of volunteers to changes lives. To God Be the Glory. Gina Slechta

11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers,12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, 14 so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by

the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. 15 Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into

him who is the head, into Christ,16 from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that

it builds itself up in love.

Ephesians 4:11-16 (ESV)

Monthly Prayer Meeting

Join us on Monday, June 3 and Monday, July 1 at 6:30 p.m. for the prayer meeting. All are welcome.

Dinner and a Movie

Dinner and a movie will be held on Wednesday, June 12 and Wednesday, July 10 starting at 6:00 p.m. We’ll have Fairbury dogs and brats for one dinner and chicken strips with mashed potatoes for the other. The movies will be Dolphin Tale (1 hour, 53mins.) and Dolphin Tale 2 (1 hour, 47mins.). We look forward to all who can come for just dinner, movie or both!

Wednesday Night Bible Study will not meet in June, July and

August. We’ll start up again on September 4.

The June and July Men’s Breakfast will be held on Saturday, June 15 and Saturday, July 20 at 8:30 a.m. All men are invited to attend.

Sunset Hills VBS Saturday, June 8

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Register online at www.sunsethillschurch.org

or call 402-391-0820

May Attendance Giving

5 92 $4,627.00

12 99 $4,223.00

19 87 $5,853.63

26 74 $2,912.00

April Income $18,376 April Expenses $17,641 YTD Income $64,251 YTD Expenses $67,718 April Pledges 104% YTD Pledges 95%

SHBC Financial Scoreboard

June 6 Don Zak 10 Abitha Nallathambi 14 Wes Gilmer 16 Bob Slechta 19 Carol Jones 21 Neal North 28 Diane Workman July 3 Carol Von Forell 6 Sophia Rhedin 7 Nolan McCormick 8 Kerry Thompson 10 Donna Colligan 11 Rob Berney 19 Julie Darden 21 Sarah Minarick 21 Dot North 25 Betty Prokop 29 Jacob Dale

June 7 Jacob & Amber Dale (5 Years) 20 Dalton & Ashley Rhedin (4 Years) 21 Tom & Kerry Thompson (38 Years) 27 Peter & Bonnie Mamula (38 Years) 28 Trent & Sara Gade (5 Years) July 2 Doug & Pam Hamlin (31 Years) 3 Les & Margaret Dappen (70 Years) 12 Jay & Rosemary Gordon (33 Years) 16 Tom & Chandra McCormick (20 Years) 23 Ron & Mary Reed (16 Years) 25 Neal & Dot North (4 Years)

Happy Anniversary

Young in Spirit Fellowship Group Our new fellowship group that meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month has a new name, Young in Spirit! Our Young in Spirit Fellowship Group will meet on June 13th and June 27th, as well as July 11th and July 25th at 1:30 p.m. at the church. Come join the fun!

Stewardship Ministry Team June and July News We want to give a shout out to over 2 dozen volunteers who have chosen to serve God to maintain and improve His building and grounds which includes the Kitchen Ministry Team which serves during church activities or events. We serve God best together in His will. Your leadership team, Wade Gilmer - Grounds Steward Bob Slechta - Financial Steward Cindy Anson - Kitchen Steward Ron Reed - Building Steward and Stewardship Ministry Leader

All-Age Adult Sunday School June and July News On June 9, we’ll be studying Living With Confidence In A Chaotic World – What On Earth Should We Do Now? by Dr. David Jeremiah. Scripture-supported topics include: Stay Calm in Your Heart; Stay Compassionate Toward Others; Stay Constructive in Your Relationships; Stay Challenged to Grow; Stay Connected to the Church; Stay Centered on Christ; Stay Confident in the Word; Stay Consistent in Your Walk; Stay Committed to the Faith; and Stay Convinced of His Coming. We’d love to have you join us Sundays from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the upstairs classroom.

Men’s Group Study June and July News Making Friends, Making Disciples by Lee B. Spitzer will be completed in June. The next material to be studied and discussed is yet to be voted on. We’ll announce it at a future date. The Men’s Group Study meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the church’s narthex. Adult men are welcome to join us.

Ministry Council Minutes

May 20, 2019 Attendees: Scott Darden, Vice Moderator/Treasurer; Ron Reed, Stewardship; Traci Gilmer, Mission/Outreach; LaShawnda Woods, Discipleship; Rev. Jason Workman, Safety/Security; Don Zak, Worship Ministry; Telly Woods, Clerk/Pastoral Staff Relations Committee Devotion (Scott Darden): From Our Daily Bread – “When All Seems Lost” – Take notice of how God has sustained you (us) through difficult times. Let us be grateful and make the most of everyday (Ron Reed). Treasurer Report: Scott Darden presented the Treasurer’s report for April 2019. A motion was made and seconded to accept the report as given; motion passed. A full copy of the Treasurer’s report is available in the church office. If you shop on Amazon, please remember to sign into Amazon Smile. Amazon will make a charitable contribution to Sunset Hills Baptist Church when individuals make purchases through Amazon Smile.

Mission/Outreach (Traci Gilmer): It’s time to reclaim our edge for mission and outreach! Let us all pray and look to commit ourselves to the work of mission and outreach. More information regarding mission and outreach opportunities forthcoming.

June 2019 is One Great Hour of Sharing.

Worship (Don Zak): Online streaming of Sunday worship service and special events are available on the Sunday Streams app and can be viewed on your mobile devices. This is another great way to join us and experience Sunday service if desired.

Ministry Team Fair: If you are interested in working on or with a ministry team, please feel

free to contact one of our Sunset Hills Baptist Church ministry team leaders or members for more information.

Gina Slechta, Moderator Scott Darden, Vice Moderator/Treasurer Ron Reed, Stewardship Traci Gilmer, Mission/Outreach Pastor Jason, Safety/Security Pam Hamlin, Shepherding Don Zak, Worship LaShawnda Woods, Discipleship Prayer, Pending Telly Woods, Pastoral/Staff Relations The next meeting will be June 17, 2019. Complete copies of all Ministry Council meeting minutes are available in the church office.

Sunset Hills provided 10 supply kits for our youth to put together during camp this summer. Thank you to all who provided the supplies! Thanks to you, our youth will be learning the importance of giving to others through missions. In June, we will be collecting for One Great Hour of Sharing. Our church’s goal is $1,800.00. Remember, all our brothers and sisters

in Christ, in Nebraska and Iowa, that have been affected by flooding this spring are being helped through funds given to One Great Hour of Sharing. Please consider giving generously.

Disaster Relief Not just immediate responses,

but long-term commitment.

Empowerment: Helping people provide for themselves and their families.

MORE THAN WE CAN IMAGE!

Now to God be the glory, who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine.

Ephesians 3:20

Upcoming Sermon Schedule

Restore - Rejoice - Renew Favorite Psalms

June 2 Psalm 85 July 7 Psalm 118 August 4 Psalm 51 June 9 Psalm 8 July 14 Psalm 65 June 16 Psalm 16 July 21 Psalm 59 June 23 Psalm 23 July 28 Psalm 104 June 30 Psalm 91