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Pastor’s Paragraph p. 2 Prayer Concerns p.4 Serving this Week p. 3 Upcoming Events . p.5

June 4, 2015 Volume 5/ Issue 6

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VBS

Workday for

ALL VBS

Workers

THIS SUNDAY

@ 3pm

Meet in

Rally Room

(Children’s Dept.)

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From the Pastor

It is not often we hear of God calling someone to Himself

through blessings. It is difficult to concentrate on the Lord

when blessings are all around. However, trials and hard

times seem to always make us look to the Lord.

His blessings, too many times, make us look elsewhere.

Sometimes, our mental perception of what a Christian should

be, derails us from concentrating on the Lord. We become

busy in trying to fit a “mold” or “formula” for the Christian life. All the while,

God has declared Himself, God has revealed Himself, and the Bible is God's

revelation to us. Listen to God’s awesome description of Himself as He reveals

Himself to us.

Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; For I am God, and there is

no other. Isaiah 45:22

The person we strive to be is attained by turning to the Lord. The shame of

our past, the trials of today, and the worries of tomorrow dissolve when we

“turn to Him.” The phrase “and be saved” does not just mean “to be saved.”

It also means “because you are saved.” God has set Himself apart from His

creation. While we are His children, we are to “turn to” Him because there is

no one else to turn to. He is God!

This Sunday, we will begin a new series “BEYOND BELIEF.” I hope you will

make it a point to be here.

Blessed to be your pastor,

Bro. Tommy

To provide a

paver in the

Prayer Garden

“in memory of"

or “in honor of"

someone,

contact the office

653-3361

Bus Drivers

Needed

for Small Buses

(No CDL Required)

FMI:

Call church office 653-3361

IBC Golf

Has been cancelled for

June 8, will resume

June 15 @ 5pm

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SERVING THIS WEEK June 7 & 10

TELLERS Bethany Blanek, Teresa Williams,

Ed Forehand

NEW MEMBER CLERKS

Alberta Trubenstein & Sonia Martinez

TRANSPORTATION

Big Bus: Thomas Ogilvy 245-8715

Small Bus: Russell Michel 227-7537

WATCHMEN

Sunday am: Sammy Farmer, Don Vardeman

Sunday pm: Ed Forehand & Mark Martin

Wednesday: Will James & Mark Crisp

PASTOR’S PRAYER PARTNERS

Bob Norwood Team (9:15am)

PRAYER GARDEN

June 6 ~ Kathy Brasher

June 13 ~ Paula Shelton

EXTENDED SESSION WORKERS

Newborns/Creepers:

Frances Watson, Lana Thompson,

Dana Woods

Toddlers: Chandra Brock, Suzanne McCray

2 Year Olds: Regina Steakley,

Stephanie Tanksley

3 Year Olds: Torie Smith, Whitney Thetford

4/5 Year Olds: Diana Goble & Ana Fellers

Children’s Church Helpers Araceli DeLeon

Youth Encouragers

Victor Vasquez, Naomi Beach, Amanda Rodriguez, Shaynie Andrade,

Jade Blanton & Tori Harvey

We are in need of 1 male

sponsor to attend Pre-Teen

Camp June 22-25. If you would

be interested please contact

Josh at 432-268-3385

$50 Deposit due July 5th

Final pmt. August 16

4 to a room - $189

3 to a room - $209

2 to a room - $259

1 to a room - $379

Call church office to sign-up

Only 20 spots open!

We would like to have Child Dedication

that day. Please call the office if you

would like your child dedicated

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Praise: Carlos Martinez’s biopsy was clear

Prayer Requests:

Love Week & VBS

Glynn Dunn - heart surgery was postponed until next Thursday

Kade Lyons - (3yr. old son Ben & Kristen) had tonsils & adenoids removed yesterday, should be released today

Suzanne McCray - recovering at home from hospital stay for allergic reaction to high blood pressure medication

Wayne Elkins - had CT scan Tuesday; results next week

Lyle Sankey– had metal plate put in left ankle Monday

Dana Highsmith - finished series of treatments; will see doctor on Monday for evaluation

Juanita Richardson - surgery on Monday for pinched nerve

Wanda Pratt- (sister of Will James) has Stage 2B breast cancer, appointment Wednesday to determine treatments

Chuck Doty - (son of Margaret Edwards) recovering at home after valve replacement last week

Donald Raley - (Peggy’s son) large tumor removed Monday, still no report and Peggy has not been notified

Joanna Murphy - (friend of Yvette Sherman) had surgery yesterday

Continue to Remember: All our national leaders and military personnel, Reagan Elementary, Jim Eaton, Jaci Mitchell, Pauline Kolster, Jack Rankin, LeAnn Sweeny,

Jean Mills, Waldine Morris, Sheri Young, Bob Knox, , Rod Meister, DaNaune Bloodworth,

Harlan & Hazel McWilliams and DeeAnna Thompson & Ross Dutton

Pray faithfully for our

Children’s/Young Adult

Minister Search Committee Debby Martin, Amy Finch, Sandra Slate, Mark Crisp,

Will Barnes, Lee Ann Cauley, Pete Smith

Alternates: Scott Farris & Thomas Ogilvy

Angela & Jason Rose - lost baby girl Friday morning in the 5

th month of pregnancy

Chelsea & Dusty Maddox - (daughter of Julie Green) have been told by doctors that their baby won’t survive long after birth

Patti Ketron - (niece of Mary Rauch) had hip surgery Tuesday, recovering well

Bill Pigott - (friend of Mary Bailey) surgery yesterday on head, removed partial plate to get infection out

Ted Dews - upper GI Tuesday, results next week

Walter Rauch - still battling shingles

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IBC Staff

Tommy Richardson Pastor

(325)276-0006

Josh Fee Youth Pastor

(432)268-3385

Glynn Dunn Minister of Music/Young Adults

(325) 276-1556

Brandy McGuire Preschool Director

Mary Rauch Financial Secretary

Crystal Lorenzo Education Secretary

Betty James Secretary/Receptionist

Ramiro Mendez Building Maintenance

WEEKLY REPORT May 31, 2015

Sunday School Enrollment 724

Attendance 360

Homebound Enrollment 17

Weekly Budget Requirement $17,223.75

Received this Week $25,360.50

Building Fund

Received this Week $44.00

Received this Month $1,546.01

Sunday:

4:30pm Registration

5:30pm Team Meeting

6:30pm-8:00pm Worship

Mon. - Thurs.

7:45am - 8:15am Worship

8:30 - Noon Ministry Projects

12:15 - 1:30 Lunch

2pm - 4pm Free Time

4pm - 5:30pm Teaching Time

5:30 - 6:15pm Dinner

6:30pm - 7:45 Street Sweepers

8pm - 9 Worship/Testimonies

Friday:

7:45-8:15 Worship

8:30am - Noon Ministry Projects

12:15 - 1:30 Lunch

1:30pm - Dismissal