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The Beacon of New Bethel Baptist Church November 2018
XXXVIII Issue #3
“A Season of Thankfulness”
Where has the time gone? It’s already November! The leaves are turning, the weather is
changing, and all the stores are already gearing up for Christmas. Another year is quickly
coming to a close, and before we know it, 2019 will be knocking on our door to come in.
Most of us know the story of Thanksgiving. The pilgrim settlers of Massachusetts, entering
into their second winter, received a trading vessel that supplied them with many needs. One of
the items they traded for was grain. This grain helped them the next summer to grow crops that would sustain
them long term. The Governor at the time, William Bradford decreed that a day be set aside that next Decem-
ber to be a day of feasting and prayer for all the colonists to show their gratitude to God for what He had done
to keep them alive. This gratitude was also shown to the local friendly Indians who provided land and food for
their feast. Along with the native people, the pilgrims celebrated a day of thankfulness. Over the years this day
has changed many times and found a resting place on the fourth Thursday of each November.
From a Scriptural standpoint, we find the concept of thanksgiving throughout. The Israelites sang a
song of Thanksgiving when they were delivered from Pharaoh’s army (Exodus 15). The Mosaic law set aside
times of thanksgiving through various feasts, and the book of Psalms is full of thanksgiving to God for His
great mercy and power. Giving thanks to God can be found from cover to cover.
The New Testament also tells us, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thess. 5:16-18). Paul writes, “Be anxious for nothing, but in
everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God” (Phil. 4:6), and “Therefore, I exhort first of all that supplication, prayers, intercessions, and giving thanks be made for all men” (1 Tim. 2:1).
As followers of Christ, we are to perpetually live in a state of prayer and thanksgiving to God for eve-
rything He has done for us. We should be thankful for our lives, thankful for our ability to work, thankful for
our families, and a host of others things. But, primarily, we should be thankful for His greatest gift of all, Je-
sus Christ the Son of God. We, like Paul, should always say, “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” (2
Cor. 9:15). It is through this gift of Jesus Christ, by His death, burial, and resurrection that eternal life with
God comes for all who will repent and believe in Him. This is the greatest source of all thankfulness.
Much like the pilgrims, almost 400 years ago, when times are difficult and our circumstances seem
dim, we should exhibit an attitude of gratitude for everything God has given to us. It is quite easy to move
through life, and even the festivities of Thanksgiving, without a thought of giving thanks to God. Let this not
be said of us. While we are busy preparing and feasting this November, let us never forget to give thanks to
the One whom we owe everything. God is truly good and every good gift comes from Him. May we truly be
thankful this Thanksgiving season and may God look upon us as His grateful children.
With all thankfulness to God,
Pastor Chad Brannan
Source: Gotquestions.org Key Word: Thanksgiving
Greeting Ministry
We are in need of additional individuals to serve on the Greeting Ministry. Greeters serve on a rotation to welcome vis-
itors and members on Sunday mornings from 9:30am until the Sunday School bell rings. In addition to handing out bul-
letins, Greeters can help direct visitors to a Sunday School class. If you are interested in serving as a Greeter, please
contact Carrie Brannan. ([email protected])
Deacons’ Wives Meeting
The deacons’ wives will meet November 4 briefly after the morning service in the Reapers Sunday School classroom to discuss the Thanksgiving dinner.
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Collection Sunday will be November 11. So make sure to bring your boxes with you to church.
Youth News The youth will meet November 4 at the Alford farm from 5:00-7:00 pm for food, fellowship, bonfire and de-votion. If you need transportation let Bro. Robert know.
The annual church wide Thanksgiving Dinner is Saturday, November 17, at 6:00 pm. Turkey and dressing provided by the church. Bring a side dish and dessert and enjoy a great time of fellowship. Everyone is wel-come!
Online Giving "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." Luke 12:34
The Bible says, in 2 Corinthians 9:7, “God loves a cheerful giver.” As a reminder for all, we have online giv-ing here at New Bethel. You may access this way to give to the ministries of the church through our church website at nbbcky.com. This service is provided through a third-party website where you will be prompted to create a username and password. Your annual giving statement will still be provided by New Bethel Baptist Church and your online transactions will be included in your statement. Please pray about how God is calling you to give and to be a faithful steward in our mission of Winning People to Christ and Ministering to All.
November
3rd Operation Christmas Child 9:00 am
Packing Party
Trustees Work Day 9:00 am-12:00 pm
4th Youth to Alford Farm 5:00-7:00 pm
TeamKid Meeting 6:00-8:00 pm
Sunday Night Bible Study 7:00 pm
5th Wellness Team Meeting 6:30 pm
7th Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm
11th Blood Pressure Screening
Operation Christmas Childe Shoebox
Collection Day
TeamKid Meeting 6:00-8:00 pm
Youth Meeting 6:00-8:00 pm
Sunday Night Bible Study 7:00 pm
12th Ministry Leader Meeting 7:00 pm
13th WMU Meeting 6:00 pm
14th Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm
17th Church Wide Thanksgiving Dinner 6:00 pm
18th Youth Meeting 6:00-8:00 pm
TeamKid Meeting 6:00-8:00 pm
Sunday Night Bible Study 7:00 pm
22nd Thanksgiving Day
28th Business Meeting 7:00 pm
December
1st Trustees Work Day 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Decorating of Church for Christmas 9:00 am
2nd TeamKid Meeting 6:00-8:00 pm
Youth Meeting 6:00-8:00 pm
Sunday Night Bible Study 7:00 pm
3rd Wellness Team Meeting 6:30 pm
5th Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm
9th Blood Pressure Screening
TeamKid Meeting 6:00-8:00 pm
Youth Meeting 6:00-8:00 pm
Sunday Night Bible Study 7:00 pm
12th Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm
16th TeamKid Meeting 6:00-7:00 pm
TeamKid Christmas Program 7:00 pm
Youth Meeting 6:00-8:00 pm
19th Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm
24th Christmas Eve Service 5:00 pm
25th Christmas Day
31st New Year’s Eve
SUNDAY
9:30 Fellowship Time
9:45 Bible Study
10:55 Morning Worship
September Attendance
Bible Study Worship
7th 111 147
14th 115 153
21st 124 146
28th 103 111
Average
113 139
Contact Us New Bethel Baptist Church
P.O. Box 100 2022 Verona Mudlick Road
Verona, KY 41092 (859) 485-4864
Bro. Chad Brannan, Pastor:
Stacey Griffin, Minister of Music:
Robert Strunk, Minister of Youth:
Kathy McDannold, Administrative Assistant:
Visit us on the web at www.nbbcky.com
Deacon of the Week
4th Dean Tolliver
11th Bill Wethington
18th Jack Blackburn Jr.
25th Jimmie Webster
Nursery Worker Schedule
4th Kathy McDannold & Karios Caldwell
11th Jackie & Ally Blackburn
18th Kathy McDannold & Karios Caldwell
25th Jackie & Ally Blackburn
Van Driver Schedule
4th Bill Wethington 468-2033
11th Lisa Strunk 250-2861
18th Erick & Stephanie Greener 859-815-9555
25th Dan Montgomery 859-496-0603
2nd Scott Biehl John Conover 4th Evan Rich Allen Ryan 5th Chad Brannan 6th Addisyn Michael 8th Karlie Cauthen Lacey Ryan 10th Lee Anne Ryan Nancy Vest 11th Aubrie McGovney Sammy Webster 13th Jack Blackburn Jr. 15th De De Hagstrom 16th Seth MacAdams 17th Kate Lawson 18th Ruth Oliver 19th Debbie Dow 21st Lori Goley Marie Vest 23rd Chris Mastin 25th Jackie Blackburn Darlene Brown Josiah Griffin 26th Eula Stephenson 27th Chris Black Melissa Bays 29th Kim Webster
