God Matters – Alex Mabe rich and beautiful.

But let us not forget that

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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and there will be many formidable enemies and
courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be dis- great walls to be overcome for each one of

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couraged, for the LORD your God will be with us. May the story of Jericho remind us that

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you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 through God’s battle plans may seem foolish

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The book of Joshua tells the story of the world, ultimate victory comes through His
people of Israel finally crossing the River Jor- divine power not our own. This past week,

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dan and entering the land promised to them our church voted to approve the adoption by

on Sunday
through their father Abraham. Before them Warren Baptist Church. It was a bold and
was a land that was rich and beautiful; how- perhaps radical plan, and in the deliberations
ever, there were also powerful enemies there of this plan there have been times of uncer-
with strong militaries and fortified cities with tainty and even concerns that this was not
great walls that could block them from the the best “battle plan” for our church. Never-
October 14, 2021 • Vol. 44, Issue 41 blessings promised. For Israel, the first chal- theless, in the past seven months of the
lenge in taking the land was the great city of adoption deliberations and planning I have

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Special Note of Appreciation Jericho. The military battle plan would have witnessed the guiding hand of God clearly
to be perfect, for the city was surrounded by present. So, now as we become one church
The October 9th Fall Festival was a big massive walls and the military within was with Warren Baptist Church, let us be strong
success and a wonderful expression of mighty and well-equipped. Thus, Joshua and courageous, let us not be afraid or dis-
Christ’s love for our church and commu- went to the Lord God for instructions. Can couraged...for the LORD your God will be
nity. A warm note of appreciation for the you imagine the shock in the Israelite soldiers with you wherever you go.
many volunteers from Warren Baptist when Joshua laid out the battle plan that they
Church that joined hands with us in this were to march around the city in silence with
time of fun gathering. Special notes of a bunch of priests carrying the Ark of the

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North Augusta, SC 29861-8168

P.O. Box 8168
Belvedere First Baptist Church
appreciation for Mark Ballis and his crew Covenant and seven priests carrying and
from Warren Baptist that did a fine job playing their trumpets for six days. Then on
the seventh day after encircling Jericho sev-
trimming and sprucing up our grounds,
en times there would be a loud and long blast
free of charge. Also, a note of apprecia- of the trumpets, and all would shout. No true Covenant of Church Adoption Approved
tion for the Belvedere Fire Department military leader in his right mind would concoct
that pitched in to make this a wonderful such a ridiculous battle plan. No doubt the On October 10, 2021 in a called business
event for our community. Most im- Canaanites gathered atop the walls of Jeri- meeting the members of Belvedere First Bap-
portantly, please express our gratitude to cho and mocked the foolish men as they pa- tist Church voted to approve the Covenant of
Church Adoption that will complete the first of
our Women’s Ministry under the guid- raded around the city. Yet, it would be re-
vealed that this was God’s perfect plan to two steps toward the adoption of Belvedere
ance of Jane Brown, Susan Baker, Su- First Baptist Church into the Warren Baptist
san Meyer, Kaye Mabe, Fran McCor- teach the people of Israel that to trust and
obey was the only way to true victory in life. Church family. By a 92% approval vote, Bel-
mick, and Donna Wilson, in planning and vedere has drawn closer to becoming a cam-
For seven days, the Israelite soldiers and
putting in the many hours of work re- pus location of Warren to revitalize, re-
priests marched around and around, and on
quired to make this event happen. the seventh day the trumpets blasted, and energize and strengthen the Belvedere Fel-
the men shouted out and the walls of Jericho lowship to make a greater impact upon the
collapsed and the great army within was lostness and brokenness in the Belvedere
Our Mission: We exist to obey Jesus Christ by
overwhelmed and destroyed. and Exit 5 region. The second step will be a
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continuously reaching out to create relation- vote on October 17, 2021 to be held by War-
ships and share Christ’s story in order to make Canaan, the Promised Land...the picture of
life that is promised when we accept the invi- ren Baptist Church to approve the adoption of
mature disciples.
tation of God to be adopted children into his Belvedere First Baptist Church. Let us all
421 Edgefield Road | PO Box 8168 family. Just as for the people of Israel, our pray for the Warren family as they seek
North Augusta, SC 29861-8168 crossing of the “River Jordan into the Prom- God’s will.
803-279-0415 | 803-279-0476 ised Land” is only the beginning of our life
http://www.belvederefbc.org with Christ Jesus. And yes, life there will be
 Weekly Ministry Opportunities Tuesday, Oct. 19
It’s On My Heart Stewardship Report
6:00pm Last Sunday was a historic day in the life of Belve-
Sunday, Oct. 17 Week of: Oct. 10, 2021
9:15a Sunday School for all the Volunteers dere First Baptist Church! Your overwhelming en-
Weekly Needs $6,281.00
10:30 Worship/John Bryan that worked at the dorsement of the impending adoption with Warren
Weekly Tithe $6,556.21
4:00p Outreach-Pray & Go Fall Festival, join us Baptist is a sure sign of a bright future ahead. Needs/Date $258,162.91
5:45 Small Group (J.Baker) for grilled Hamburg- Change is never easy, however it is essential as evi- Offering/Date $229,040.23
Tuesday, Oct. 19 ers and sides. denced in all of life. Nothing remains without altera-
6:00p Cookout for Volunteers (FH) Sign up sheet in the Sanctuary Sunday! (Online giving included this week)
tion: Seasons change, culture changes, friendships
Wednesday,Oct. 20 change - life changes us whether we invite it or not. Missions #8025 $.00
6:30p Choir Rehearsal (Sanct.) Trunk & Treat #5430 $160.00
My sermon series on TRUST continues as I will
Thursday, Oct. 21 Global Hunger Relief #8060 $30.00
Shoeboxes are due address: “Trusting God in the Now.” Now that we
7:00p ESL Class (Rm #109) Craft Fair #8030 $55.00
Sunday, Oct. 24 Nov. 15, 2021 have embraced change and the newness of what’s Home Bound Meals #5454 $25.00
9:15a Sunday School If you haven’t picked up a next, we need to carefully examine what needs to hap-
10:30 Worship/John Bryan shoebox yet there are still pen NOW.
4:00p Outreach-Pray & Go some available in the ed- Looking up!
5:00 Choir Rehearsal (Sanct.) ucation building and in Pastor John Bryan
5:45 Small Group (J.Baker) the Sanctuary.
FYI! Members In Service
Lucy Pearson Class - Sanctuary
Teachers: Mary Head & Kathy Britton Welcome Team
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering 11+2 visitors- present on Oct. 10 Linda & Everett Gregory
We’re off to a good start with our Lottie Adult Coed Class - Room #112 Safety
Moon Christmas offering this year. The Teacher: Gary Hartley
monies taken in from vendor registration 7 present on Oct. 10 John Baker, Mike Durham
($425) from the Fall Festival will be add- Frank Buck/Victory SS Class - Rm #110 Sound & Multimedia Team
ed to our Lottie Moon total for the year. Trunk & Treat Teacher: Betty Holton
Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 15 present on Oct. 10 Scott Wilk, Michael Goodridge
Lot’s of candy is needed!! If you would Baker/Solesbee Class - Rm #109 Deacons-On-Call
rather not buy the candy yourself you can 8 present on Oct. 10
David Armstrong / 803-341-0599
make a monetary donation and let us buy Youth - Youth Bldg. Gary Hartley / 803-426-1495
the candy in bulk from Sam’s Club. Either Teacher: Mike Gee / 803-279-4795
way is good. 3-present on Oct. 10
Be sure to designate what the donation is Children - 1st - 5th grades Extended Session
for if you decide to give money. Teachers: Evie Wilk, Gail Willem Sun., Oct. 17
Trunk & Treat will be done the usual way 2 present on Oct. 10
Sunday School & Worship Service
Global Hunger Relief this year with the children going from car 4’s & 5’s Carolyn Rhoden, Lee Westmoreland
to car to get their treats. Cars (decorated) Teachers: Fran McCormick & Laurel Mead
bread for life 2 present on Oct. 10
are needed to line up as we have done in Pray & Go Team Schedule
Global Hunger Relief Sunday the past. Nursery 3rd Sunday - Oct. 17
October 10, 2021 Sign-up sheets for cars are on bulletin Teacher: Carolyn Rhoden
Freddie & Betty Holton, Rebecca Pittman
Our Goal: $2,000 boards around the church. We still 3 present on Oct. 10
Scott & Evie Wilk, Laura Arthur, Keith Head
Given To Date: $65.00 need lots of trunks. TOTAL: = 53