Weekly Devotion

1 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, 2 to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.

3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. 8 This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.

9 But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. 10 Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them. 11 You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned.

Titus 3:1-11


CHURCH SERVICE ACTIVITIES: October 31 – November 7, 2025:


This week Pastor Walker Horne brings a message from 1 Samuel 31 about “Two Deaths---A Study in Contrast” to our worship service after a breakfast meal.

General notes

“When God’s People Pray” Sunday evening Bible Study continues tonight at 5. See Pastor for details.


Thank you to Melvin Carr and his team for feeding the 65 hungry people who attended the Fish fry on Wednesday evening.


Friday Night Bible Study in the Teacher’s Village off of Hwy 321 at 7 p.m. in Unit 201 hosted by Pramela and Joseph.


November Mission Emphasis is Operation Christmas Child.


Looking for volunteers to be in the praise team for the Christmas Cantata on December 14, practice starts soon. See Karen for details and to participate.


Janie Chapman Offering results; Goal was $2,220. Income:$2,328


The Deacon of the Week is responsible for providing support to the congregation and listed in the bulletin.


Messengers sought to represent our church to SBC Convention, Nov 10, 11 in Taylors, SC. See Helen or Pastor for information.


Disaster Relief Team Item Requests for November - will be collecting vacuum storage bags, storage bins and socks for the Disaster Relief Closet during the month of November. Bottled water is always desired for the closet.

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CMBA UPCOMING DATES


2025 PRISONER PACKET COLLECTION STARTS NOW!


In partnership with the SC Baptist Convention and SC Woman’s Missionary Union, the CMBA Family of Churches are invited to help provide a Christmas packet for every adult and juvenile inmate incarcerated in our state. Inmates look forward to this packet every year and, for many, this will be the only gift they receive.


Packets are simple to prepare but there is a specific content list approved by the prison system, consisting of mostly personal hygiene items plus a notepad, pen, and postage-stamped envelopes obtained from the Post Office. Once collected, volunteers double check each packet for accuracy and add gospel literature before they are distributed to inmates.


CMBA has a goal of providing 400 packets to the collection, so please begin inviting your congregations and missions groups to participate! The full packing list may be found online here.

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Our Giving


2025 Annual Budget Goal80%      $202,256
Sunday Receipt (10/5/2025)$3,413YTD $162,386
Expenses to date        $134,247
Weekly Giving Goal 2025$4,700         
Monthly Mission Emphasis   Prisoner Packets
Janie Chapman Mission Giving  $2,220(90%) $2,003

 

 

Opportunities For Service


TODAY (11/2/25)8:45 a.m.Deacon Prayer Meeting
 8:30 a.m.First Sunday Breakfast
 5:00 p.m.When God’s People Pray Bible Study
MONDAY  
TUESDAY6:00 p.m.Trail Life
WEDNESDAY7:00 a.m.FLC Floor Installation through Friday
 7:00 p.m.Praise Team Practice
THURSDAY7:00 a.m.FLC Floor Installation through Friday
FRIDAY7:00 p.m.Bible Study@ Pramela’s
SATURDAY9:00 a.m.Ladies’ Devotional

 

Sunday Morning Servants


Team NameThis Week (11/2)Next Week (11/9)
Offering StewardsJanice CathcartNancy Smith
 Phyllis DouglasJerry Benton
Children ChurchLeanne BentonFran Kelly
Deacon on CallBobby AlbertJoel Rice
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