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Last Month’s Averages: Based on a 4-week average
Morning Worship: 354
Sunday School: 199
Total Offerings: $ 71,761.75
Special Dates: (Specific times listed on pg. 3) 7/1- Summer Camp Begins (Tuesdays & Thursdays) 7/2- Love in Action 365 Days Resumes 7/6- BUILDING FUND SUNDAY MACON VALLEY NURSING HOME SERVICE NYC MISSIONS MEETING 7/9- FAMILY MISSIONS NIGHT 7/13- CAMPUS CHURCH PARTNER: REV. JOSH HYDE NYC COMMISSIONING SERVICE Children’s Council Meeting 7/18- NYC MISSIONARIES DEPART Parents’ Night Out 7/23- NO LIA 365 DAYS OR MEAL 7/27- NYC MISSIONARIES RETURN CHILDREN’S CHOIR PERFORMS
See the Calendar on page 3 for specific times of events.
JULY 2014 Church Newsletter
Inside this Issue: A Note from the Pastor Pg. 1
Thank You’s Pg. 2
Monthly Calendar Pg. 3
Children Pg. 4
Youth Pg. 5
Missions Pg. 6
LIA 365 & Cowee Gems Pg. 7
Announcements Pg. 8
Church family, thank you for all of
your prayers for me and my family.
Through sickness and death, this has
been a difficult time for us; but, it has
been an encouragement to have the
love and support of our Cowee church
family in the midst.
Never doubt the impact of your
prayers. We see from the life of Job,
that behind the scenes of what happens
in life, there is a present and real war
unfolding where our long time foe
seeks to do us harm. In the midst of
this spiritual warfare the prayers of
God's people are vital. In His
sovereignty God has chosen prayer as
a means of unleashing His support and
power. Prayer is as key to the
believer's battle as communications
are to a military unit in the midst of a
fire fight.
Know that God has used your prayers
to sustain us. As we thank you for your
past prayers, we also appreciate you
continuing to pray for us in the days
ahead so that the Lord may bolster us
through the throws of Satan that are
still ongoing.
It is tragic that some people do not have
a church family to reinforce them
spiritually and physically during the
battles of life. Personally, we are so
grateful that God has given us one
another. Being allowed to be part of
Jesus' body, His family, is truly a gift
that magnifies the joys of life and
lessens its hardships. It is further
proof, even when things are bleak that,
"As for me, I know that my Redeemer
lives," (Job 19:25).
Cowee Baptist Church
By Pastor David…
The Gem
Cowee Baptist Church will be hosting meals for the World Changers July 15—18
If you would like to help, contact Carolyn West (421-0955).
Page 2 Thank You Notes... “Just wanted to thank all of you for your support over
the past few years as I have diligently asked and asked
for your help with our precious children. I am leaving
my post as Nursery Director due to family obligations,
mainly my dad's declining health and my want and
need to spend more time with him, to be able to go at a
moment’s notice. I love each and every one of you. I am
leaving you in good hands. Sierra is taking over in my
place. I will still be with our kids in my Sunday School
class. I can't leave them. I need them as much as I feel
the Lord wants me to continue loving on them. Please
keep us and my family in your prayers.
Much love, Mrs. Niece' (Denise)”
“I wanted to thank the Cowee Baptist Brotherhood for
building a ramp for me after I had an accident. It was
the only way to get in and out of the house in my wheel-
chair. It’s amazing how much being outdoors and feel-
ing a little sunshine helps you recover.
Kevin McWilliams”
“Thank you for our sweet treat in our mailboxes on
Monday. It was so very considerate to think of us espe-
cially at the end of the school year. Thank you again
for making Macon Middle School feel special.
Renee Rogers, 7th Grade”
“Thanks to the Love in Action groups that worked at
my house May 17. One group mowed and weed-eated,
another group painted the roof of my can house. I
thank you so very, very much.
Love, Sue Willis”
Craft Friends Activities & Events...
There are no planned activities in July.
Activities will resume in August. “Fun with Flowers & Herbs” is
being planned for 8/27.
For more info, contact Sue Magee (200-9970 or
“like” us on “Dear Cowee Baptist Church, Thank you for the won-
derful meal provided to us as cancer survivors! The
dining room is just beautiful and the food was so
tasty….enjoyed by all! I know there were many hours
of preparation and just wanted you to know it was
much appreciated! Blessings beyond measure!
Brenda Angel”
“Thank you for all the acts of kindness (cards, calls,
prayers, visits, newsletters, church literature, food,
flowers, gifts) you gave mom when she was no longer
able to attend Sunday School. It meant so much to
her. Thank you for being her special caring friends.
Thank you for all your love, prayers, and blessings
you gave our family over the years.
Love Shirley, Joyce, & Bruce”
"Thank you for the Love in Action care package! It
meant a lot! Also, I love the cards that I always get!
They make me smile on really hard days! I miss this
church and all the wonderful people! I can't wait to
participate in Love in Action again!!
Brittany Croston (serving in the Navy)"
"Cowee Baptist Love in Action 365, I wanted to call
and thank you for the care bags you gave to cancer
patients. I am a cancer patient and was there getting
treatments and got to receive one. It was such a nice
thing for you all to do and please tell everyone I ap-
preciate it so much!
God Bless You, Mildred Williamson"
...when a member of your family is admitted to the hospital, so that visits can be
made, and so that they can be added to the prayer list.
...when there is a death in your family or in the family of another church member or
Sunday School member.
...when your class or group plans to have a meeting or social, so that it can be
cleared and placed on the church calendar.
...when either your email, home, cell or business phone
number is changed, so the church records can be
corrected.
...when you are planning to move, out of town or
locally.
...when a baby arrives in your family or in the family of
another church member or Sunday School member.
Please Call the Church Office...
Happy Independence Day July 4, 2014
Monthly Macon Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation
Center Service (3195 Old Murphy Rd.)
Beginning Sunday, July 6,
2pm, and on the first Sunday of each month following,
Cowee Baptist Church will be leading a worship service at Macon Valley Nursing Home.
All are welcome &
encouraged to attend, this time of fellowship and
worship.
Crossed Over– a new 11am, traditional style, Sunday School Class being offered. Join this group of mixed adults (geared towards 50’s & 60’s) each Sunday morning,
room G116. For more info, contact teachers: Don & Jeana Capaforte ([email protected]).
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1 Furman Shook 9 Jeannie Garrett 16 Cheryl Walker 24 Angela Pickens
1 Amanda Stewart 9 Jami Sanders 17 Jane Holbrooks 26 Rebecca Davis
2 Gabe Bingham 11 Dorothy Berry 17 Hope Smith 26 Irene Ramsey
2 Charles Cabe 12 Otela Bolick 18 Christie McGaha 28 Jacob Bingham
2 Bobby Crisp 12 Jack Dillard, Jr. 19 JoAnn Baldwin 28 Rick Brogden
2 Brennen McConnell 12 Phil Scruggs 19 Madalynn Breeden 28 Priscilla Lee
3 Harry Rogers 12 Gail Walters 19 Nathan Brenner 28 Lisa Welch
5 Stephanie Crabtree 13 David Bennett 19 Karen Fouts 30 Rosa Ramsey
5 Bailey Gentry 15 Mary Jones 20 Claudette Dillard
8 Ashley Allen 16 Wyatt Burnette 21 Barbara Howell
8 Mary Claire Branson 16 Austin Shuler 21 Doris Raby
11am Nursery 11am Preschool Children’s Church
7/6 Kala Oliver, Nancy Rogers & Ericka Brogden, Amanda Stewart &
Martha Holbrook Jean Davis Brandan Shepherd
7/13 Tammy Foster, Jamie Shepherd & Jan & Terry Jerry Buschmann,
Kim Norton Cabe Chuck Norton
7/20 Stacy Ellis, Sonya Adams & Evelyn Greer, Amanda Stewart &
Barbara Roper Becky Pait Steve Green
7/27 Cindy Duffell, Pam Hearn & Hope Hawkins, Cherie Patterson &
Ashley Matthews Julie Jenkins Middie McSwain
Cowee Baptist Church — July 2014
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
DEACON (29-7/5):
Charles Womack
1 SUMMER CAMP 9am-noon
2 5-7pm- (drop-in) Love in Action 365 5:30-6:30pm (drop-in)– Supper NO CHILDREN’S CHOIR 7pm- “Follow Me” study 7pm– Mission Friends, RAs, GAs, FUSION56, Youth, Choir
3 SUMMER CAMP
9am-noon
4 Independence Day
OFFICE CLOSED
5
6 BUILDING FUND SUNDAY MACON VALLEY NURSING HOME SERVICE, 2:00PM DEACON (6-12): Charles Cabe
7 8 SUMMER CAMP 9am-noon
9 FAMILY MISSIONS NIGHT 5-7pm- (drop-in), LIA365 5:30-6:30pm (drop-in)– Supper 6:15pm– Children’s Choir Resumes 6:30pm– Adult Choir 7pm– Mission Fr., RA’s, GA’s
10 SUMMER CAMP 9am-noon
11 12 Baptist Men Workday, 8:30am
13 NYC MISSION COMMISSIONING SERVICE CAMPUS CHURCH PART-NER: REV. JOSH HYDE Children’s Council Meeting TRUETT CAMP FOR BOYS DEPARTS DEACON (13-19):
Don Capaforte
14 15 SUMMER CAMP 9am-noon
16 5-7pm- (drop-in) Love in Action 365 5:30-6:30pm (drop-in)– Supper 6:15pm– Children’s Choir 7pm- “Follow Me” study 7pm– Mission Friends, RAs, GAs, FUSION56, Youth, Choir
17 SUMMER CAMP 9am-noon TRUETT CAMP FOR BOYS RETURNS
18 NYC MISSION TEAM DEPARTS PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT, 5:30pm
19
20 DEACON (20-26): Jack Horton
21 22 SUMMER CAMP 9am-noon
23 NO LOVE IN ACTION OR MEAL TONIGHT
6:15– Children's Choir 7pm- “Follow Me” study 7pm– Mission Friends, RAs, GAs, FUSION56, Youth, Choir
24 SUMMER CAMP 9am-noon
25 26
27 NYC MISSION TEAM RETURNS CHILDREN’S CHOIR PERFORMS DEACON (27-8/2): Richard Lightner
28 29 SUMMER CAMP 9am-noon
30 5-7pm- (drop-in) Love in Action 365 5:30-6:30pm (drop-in)– Supper 6:15pm– Children’s Choir 7pm- “Follow Me” study 7pm– Mission Friends, RAs, GAs, FUSION56, Youth, Choir
31 SUMMER CAMP 9am-noon
July 6 is Building Fund Sunday!
July Deacon of the Week:
29-7/5 Charles Womack 6-12 Charles Cabe 13-19 Don Capaforte 20-26 Jack Horton 27-8/2 Richard Lightner
NEW YORK CITY
MISSIONS TRIP JULY 18-27
Working with Temple and
Metro Baptist.
July Ushers:
**Matt Bradley, Vern Davis, *Mike Hall,
Russell Hawkins, Jack Horton,
Robert Morgan, Furman Shook
*Leader, ** Assistant
Leader
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Children’s Choir Wednesday night from 6:15-6:45pm,
Location: 1st & 2nd grade Sunday School classroom.
There will be NO children’s Choir 7/2. (We will resume 7/9)
7/27-– Children will Perform during both
Worship Services
Leaders: Kim Clark
& Stephanie Jennings
This month’s Children’s Council meeting will be Sunday July 13, 4:30pm
Our Children’s Church theme is “Fun on the Farm.” We’re going to have fun on the farm learning about all the good things
God can grow in our hearts: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness & self-control. These are things
God’s Holy Spirit helps us do when He lives in our hearts.
Friday, July 18 5:30-8:30PM
Kingdom Kids Center–Supper provided. To sign your child up or volunteer to help with childcare,
contact Sierra Womack ([email protected])
SAVE THE DATE:
BACK TO SCHOOL JOINT
POOL PARTY—KIDS & YOUTH August 17, 5:30-9pm
(Macon County Rec. Park Pool)
Supper provided, bring towel and dry change of clothes, etc.
For more info, to sign up & permis-sion forms, contact Pastor Jason or
Sierra Womack.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2014 RECAP 58-volunteers
127-children registered 197-average nightly attendance
3-new lives added to the Kingdom & countless seeds planted! To God be the Glory. Thank you for all your hard work! We could not have done this without all our volunteers!
Summer Day Camp in July... Ages 4 - 4th grade, July 1-31
st , 9am-noon
Tuesdays & Thursdays, lunch will be provided.
We will stay on site and do activities at church on Tuesdays and we will go off campus on Thursdays
for field trips and activities. (There will be a small fee on the
days we go do activities.)
Please contact Sierra Womack (828-421-4176 or [email protected]) to sign your child up.
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Support Campus Church (WCU) …
OVER $700 COLLECTED DURING
VBS FOR CAMPUS CHURCH
MINISTRIES!
GLORY TO GOD!
Join us at Cowee on Sunday
July 13, as Rev. Josh Hyde, pastor
of Campus Church,
brings a message.
“We must learn a way to disciple children!” Don’t miss this central message by noted
speaker and author Josh McDowell.
Tickets $30
Sign up with Pastor Jason
SMCFTPA
Attention Students: Series
beginning on July 9th.
CONGRATULATIONS COWEE TEAM
TRUETT BAPTIST CAMP
GIRLS 2014 Our Summer 2014 Girls
Truett Camp
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EVERY WEDNESAY, 7:00-8:00pm Younger Mission Friends (birth-2): Nursery
Older Mission Friends (ages 3-K), Girls In Action (1st-4th), Royal Ambassadors (1st-4th): Main Building, Bottom Floor
JULY 18 – 27, 2014
A team of 30 from Cowee Baptist Church, in
partnership with The NC Baptist State Convention
& Metropolitan New York Baptist Association,
will be going on a mission trip to
Manhattan, in New York City.
The team will be leading a weeklong Vacation
Bible School/Summer Day Camp and participat-
ing in relationship evangelism in the city.
The camp is a joint outreach of Temple Baptist
Church (a Hispanic congregation) and Central
Baptist Church (an African-American
congregation).
Please be in prayer for our
New York Mission Team.
The Older Mission Friends had an ice cream sundae party and a promotion ceremony to recognize those moving up from Mission Friends into Royal Ambassadors (RAs) and Girls In Action (GAs). These mission groups meet every Wednesday night. We extend a HUGE thanks to their dedicated leaders, Mrs. Josephine Cabe and Nicole Bradley. (Also promoting, but not pictured, were Aiden
Maisa, Ryleigh McConnell, and Connor Baldwin.)
Moving on up in Missions!
COWEE’S NEXT AFRICA MISSIONS TRIP IS
IN OCTOBER:
Please keep our Missionaries and Missions Council in prayer as they
finalize plans for this trip.
TOTAL COLLECTED FOR AFRICA LAST MONTH:
$6,115.35 – GLORY TO GOD!
NYC PRAYER TEAM: Leading up to the trip and while the NYC Missions team is away (July 18-27), we need people praying. If you would like to commit to being prayer support for this team & receive NYC
Mission prayer emails, please contact the church office asap (524-3469 or [email protected]).
More Vacation Bible School Fun...
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Wednesday Night Bible Study...
Each Wednesday night,
7pm, Room 117.
All adults are welcome to attend. For more info, contact Edwina Deas, facilitator (369-7737).
A TABLE OVER-FLOWING WITH GROCERIES WAS COLLECTED FOR
CARENET!
A TOTAL OF $710 WAS COLLECTED
FOR CAMPUS CHURCH
MINISTRIES!
GLORY TO GOD!
Baptist Men…
Monthly Meeting: Wednesday, July 9, 7pm
Monthly Workday: July 12, 8:30am
All Baptist men are encouraged and welcome
to attend!
For more info, contact Brotherhood Director:
Bill Fouts
(342-1647, [email protected]).
Love in Action Be a blessing...
Volunteers needed EVERY Wednesday night.
Deliver a meal
Write a card
Make a phone call
Go on a visit
Lift up a prayer
Make a card
Refill prayer cards
Assemble packets
Cowee Gems – Mark Your Calendars. . .
September 21-24 – Life Lessons from Mayberry A four-day trip to
Ridgecrest, NC to reminisce and celebrate Biblical truths and life applications
found in The Andy Griffith Show. Register before July 13.
Visit the Gem Mine for more information and registration.
Cowee Baptist Church 6301 Bryson City Road Franklin, NC 28734 (828) 524-3469
Phone: (828) 524-3469 Fax: (828) 524-5687 E-Mail: [email protected]
We’re on the Web! Visit us at: www.coweebaptist.org
Email Addresses…
Pastor David: [email protected]
Rev. Jason Smith: [email protected] Rev. Ronnie Branson: [email protected] Children’s Ministry Director: [email protected] Church Office: [email protected] Sound Techs:
CD/DVD Requests: [email protected]
Contact Us…
Welcome
New Members...
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Christie McGaha
Alisha Shuler
Sheri Elliott Baptism & Membership
Kala Oliver
BINGHAMS Gen, Mike, Gabe, Matt &
Jacob (Not Pictured)
Tyler Pendergrass Baptism & Membership
Russell Hawkins Jonathan & Mandi Fouts Baptism & Membership
Clark Dillard
Kathy Bates Baptism &
Membership
