May 2010 Issue 4 Greater Galilee Gazette Mark Your Calendar May 6th - 7th Revival – GGBC Midway May 9th – Joint Service 8:30 - Church School 9:30 - Worship Mother’s Day May 16th - 3:00pm New Waves of Joy Pastoral Anniversary Pastor McGowens - Guest Speaker Dinner Served May 17th –19th Generostee Baptist Church, Starr SC Pastor McGowens – Guest Revivalist May 21st - 22nd 21st - 6pm - 9pm * 22nd 9am-4pm GGBC Music Workshop May 23rd 8:00 & 10:30am Teacher’s Appreciation Day May 30th 8:00 & 10:30am Voices of Praise Combined Hymn Choir Anniversary 10:30 - Pastor Nathan Dobie New Beginnings Baptist Church May 30th 4:00pm Golden Grove BC, Travelers Rest, SC Family & Friends Day How God Uses Pain God will use pain in order to cre- ate a love relationship with His creation. This statement may chal- lenge your theology. However, consider that God allowed Jesus to experience incredible pain in order to create an opportunity to have a relationship with His creation. Consider how Jesus created a rela- tionship with Paul. He blinded him and used a crisis in his life in order to bring him into a relationship with him and use him for God's purposes. Consider how God re- cruited Jonah for the mission He had for him. This is not God's first choice for His creation. Romans 2:4 reveals that God's preference is to show mercy and kindness: "Or do you show contempt for the riches of His kindness, tolerance and pa- tience, not realizing that God's kindness leads you toward repen- tance?" The problem is there are few people who respond to the goodness of God. God loves peo- ple more than He loves their com- fort. He invests a great deal into mankind. He desires relationship with us and will go to great lengths to create such a relation- ship in order for us to receive the rewards and inheritance He has for us. We have observed this process in the scriptures and in working with “Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its trouble, It empties today of its strength.” Happy Mother’s Day Continued on page 2 Happy Mother’s Day Moms, without you, there would be no us. Your love, your attention, your guidance, have made us who we are. Without you, we would be lost, wandering aimlessly, without direction or purpose. You showed us the way to serve, to accomplish, to persevere. Without you, there would be an empty space. We could never fill, no matter how we tried. Instead, because of you, we have joy, contentment, satisfaction and peace. Thank you, moms. We have always loved you and we always will. Mother’s deserve recognition and appreciation year round, but especially on Mother’s Day. So on this day, we salute moms and those filling in as mom - for everything they do! Proverbs 31:28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also and he praiseth her.
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May 2010 Issue 4
Greater Galilee Gazette
Mark Your Calendar May 6th - 7th
Revival – GGBC Midway
May 9th – Joint Service
8:30 - Church School 9:30 - Worship
Mother’s Day
May 16th - 3:00pm New Waves of Joy Pastoral Anniversary
Pastor McGowens - Guest Speaker
Dinner Served
May 17th –19th Generostee Baptist Church, Starr SC
Pastor McGowens – Guest Revivalist
May 21st - 22nd 21st - 6pm - 9pm * 22nd 9am-4pm
GGBC Music Workshop
May 23rd 8:00 & 10:30am
Teacher’s Appreciation Day
May 30th 8:00 & 10:30am Voices of Praise Combined Hymn Choir
Anniversary 10:30 - Pastor Nathan Dobie
New Beginnings Baptist Church
May 30th 4:00pm Golden Grove BC, Travelers Rest, SC
Family & Friends Day
Meditation
Moment
How God Uses Pain God will use pain in order to cre-
ate a love relationship with His
creation. This statement may chal-
lenge your theology. However,
consider that God allowed Jesus to
experience incredible pain in order
to create an opportunity to have a
relationship with His creation.
Consider how Jesus created a rela-
tionship with Paul. He blinded him
and used a crisis in his life in order
to bring him into a relationship
with him and use him for God's
purposes. Consider how God re-
cruited Jonah for the mission He
had for him.
This is not God's first choice for
His creation. Romans 2:4 reveals
that God's preference is to show
mercy and kindness: "Or do you
show contempt for the riches of
His kindness, tolerance and pa-
tience, not realizing that God's
kindness leads you toward repen-
tance?" The problem is there are
few people who respond to the
goodness of God. God loves peo-
ple more than He loves their com-
fort. He invests a great deal into
mankind. He desires relationship
with us and will go to great
lengths to create such a relation-
ship in order for us to receive the
rewards and inheritance He has
for us.
We have observed this process in
the scriptures and in working with
“Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its
trouble, It empties today of its strength.”
Happy Mother’s Day
Continued on page 2
Happy Mother’s Day
Moms, without you, there would
be no us. Your love, your attention,
your guidance,
have made us who we are.
Without you, we would be lost,
wandering aimlessly,
without direction or purpose.
You showed us the way
to serve, to accomplish, to persevere.
Without you, there would be
an empty space.
We could never fill, no matter how
we tried. Instead, because of you,
we have joy, contentment,
satisfaction and peace.
Thank you, moms.
We have always loved you
and we always will.
Mother’s deserve recognition
and appreciation year round,
but especially on
Mother’s Day.
So on this day, we salute moms
and those filling in as mom -
for everything they do!
Proverbs 31:28
Her children arise up, and
call her blessed; her husband
also and he praiseth her.
Everybody Have Fun Tonight
Entertaining yourself doesn't have to mean
spending a lot of money. It doesn't even
have to include going out.
Get cheap novels: Instead of filling your
bookshelves with brand new books, con-
sider buying used. There are chain stores
that offer used books at half and even a
quarter of the cover price. Libraries often
have great sales as well. Better yet, borrow
books, movies and CDs for free at the li-
brary. Once there, you can also surf the
internet as well as read magazines and
newspapers.
Cut down on subscriptions: Pick one or
two magazines that you enjoy the most and
cancel the rest. Or check them out at the
Library, it’s FREE.
Share with friends: Go through old books
or movies that you have lying around and
propose a trade with one of your friends
for something that you haven't read or seen
yet.
Have a game night: Instead of going out,
invite friends and family over for board
games. Have everyone bring a snack.
Host a potluck: Invite people over for
dinner and have each person bring a
separate dish. It's fun and much cheaper
than going out.
Catch a matinee: Movies at 2PM are
the same as 7PM. Beat the crowd and
save money by catching the early show.
Also , check the theaters for special deal
days.
Go to a discount theater: Lots of cities
have theaters that show movies after
their initial release. Check out movies
on the big screen at big savings.
Don't buy popcorn: Tickets are expen-
sive enough. Don't pay for an overpriced
popcorn and Coke, too. Eat something
before you go and drink water if you get
thirsty.
Rent a movie: Bypass the high ticket
prices and expensive snacks altogether.
Head over to the video store and rent a
movie.
Support your Alma mater: High
school and college sporting events can
provide cheap entertainment.
Watch tomorrow's stars today: Many
large cities host minor league games that
cost a fraction of the big league price.
You have no idea how much pain is involved in bringing another person
6th - Pastor Waymon Monroe Jr. Solid Rock Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC 7th - Pastor Roy Dennis Bluestone Missionary Baptist Church, Pelham, NC May 21st - 22nd
21st 6:00-9:00pm 22nd 9:00am-4:00pm
In-House Music Workshop (Lunch Provided)
June 12th 2:00pm Vow Renewal
June 14th - 18th
Church Empowerment Week
Vacation Bible School * Couple Classes * Financial Semi-
nars * Orientation & Leadership Makeup Sessions and
Can We Talk - Part 3 (Girls 18-25)
June 19th
Community Health Fair - Sponsored by Susan G. Komen
Foundation * Presbyterian Hospital * Carolina Medical
Free screenings, Blood & Bone Marrow Drive, Free health
information and a Healthy Lunch.
August 2nd - 4th
Family Conference & Revival (Classes Held Nightly)
Men
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There’s no two ways about it: men don’t take very good care of themselves. Far too many of you don’t
ever see a doctor unless there’s something seriously wrong or your partner or
spouse makes the appointment for you. Men are half as likely to visit a doctor for
a check-up as women are, and there are over 7 million American men who haven’t
seen a doctor in over 10 years. And even when they do go to the doctor, they often
don’t feel comfortable talking about their health. So why don’t you take better
care of yourselves? Part of the reason is the way you were brought up? As little boys, you were taught
not to cry, not to complain, and not to show any signs of weakness. You ignored your aches and pains
and played through injuries. Example – football and basketball players. In your 20s, you thought you
were indestructible and going to see the doctor was a waste of time and money. While in your 30s, the
excuse became I’m too busy with my career and family to go, and by the time you’re in your 40s you
don’t go because you’re afraid of what you’ll find out or you don’t want to have a rectal exam (But,
who does?). Being tough may have some advantages. But it’s also killing you. Most life-threatening
illnesses, including cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, can be treated or cured if they’re caught early.
However, one recent study found that two-thirds of men wouldn’t even go to the doctor if they were
experiencing chest pain or shortness of breath two early warning signs of a heart attack. So here’s the
deal. If you can’t remember the last time you had a complete physical, pick up the phone and make an
appointment. (You wouldn’t let 2-10 years go between oil changes, would you?) If something hurting
or just doesn’t seem right, call. Even if you’re feeling great, call anyway. The time to see your doctor
isn’t when you’re hooked up to life support. It’s NOW, when you’re feeling healthy. Next month is
Men’s Health Month. Start now making your appointments and live longer. “Your family needs you!”