North Carolina Adventures: August 2018

August 26, 2018

Sandy Grove Reflections

SANDY GROVE REFLECTIONS

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

August 26, 2018

BIBLE READING

Here are the Bible readings for this upcoming week. Feel free to read the entire thing, just the NT, or just the OT:

Day	Reading
Monday	Isaiah 23-25; 1 Corinthians 3
Tuesday	Isaiah 26-29; Psalm 65; 1 Corinthians 4
Wednesday	Isaiah 30-32; 1 Corinthians 5
Thursday	Isaiah 33-35; 1 Corinthians 6
Friday	2 Chronicles 28; 2 Kings 17; Psalm 66; 1 Corinthians 7

Isaiah was written by Isaiah to Israel. The first 39 chapters were written about 700 B.C. The rest was written about 681 B.C.

· Isaiah 27:2-7 reverses Isaiah 5:1-7.

· Isaiah 29 – This is 3 poems about God's surprising treatment of Jerusalem (1-8, 9-16, 17-24).

1 Corinthians was written by Paul to the Corinthian church.

· 1 Cor. 3:16 – The "you" is plural. The Temple is singular. We all make up the church.

· 1 Cor. 6:19 – Here, the "you" is singular – the Holy Spirit dwells inside all of us.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wednesday, August 29 – Senior / Church Trip to Gravy's Southern Eatery next to Sunset Beach. We will leave the church at 9:45am. Great Food, Great Fellowship: Everyone Welcome.

Saturday, September 1 – Back to School Bash from 11am to 3pm. Please sign up.

Sunday, September 2 – We will be taking up the North Carolina Missions Offering.

September 9-12 – Revival Services with Pastor Mark Smith from the NC Baptist State Convention

September 16 – Guest Preacher Tom Martin.

September 22 – Wedding for James Edwards and Rebecca Cain.

September 29 – Friends of the Children workday at Pembroke.

September 29 – Ivan Parker and the Harvesters Concert at White Oak Baptist.

September 30 – Homecoming with guest preacher Richard Smith.

Sermon Highlights

Finally, Submit and Resist (1 Peter 5:5-9)

- Submit to elders and to other Christians – then we can be in harmony with each other.

- Clothe yourself in humility – humbling ourselves under God and giving Him our worries and cares.

- Resist the devil – using the Full Armor of the Lord.

Sandy Grove Baptist Church
8299 NC 242 HWY S

Bladenboro, NC 28320

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August 19, 2018

Sandy Grove Reflections

SANDY GROVE REFLECTIONS

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

August 19, 2018

BIBLE READING

Here are the Bible readings for this upcoming week. Feel free to read the entire thing, just the NT, or just the OT:

Day	Reading
Monday	Isaiah 7-10; Psalm 22; Matthew 26
Tuesday	Isaiah 11-13; Psalm 118; Matthew 27
Wednesday	Isaiah 14-16; Matthew 28
Thursday	Isaiah 17-19; Psalm 62; 1 Corinthians 1
Friday	Isaiah 20-22; 1 Corinthians 2

Isaiah was written by Isaiah to Israel. The first 39 chapters were written about 700 B.C. The rest was written about 681 B.C.

· Isaiah 10:28 – This is the path the Assyrians would take in conquering Israel.

Matthew was written by Matthew to Greek speaking Jews.

· Matthew 26:30 – This hymn was probably Psalm 115-118, which was typically sung after a meal.

1 Corinthians was written by Paul to the Corinthian church.

· Paul started this church on his 2nd missionary journey.

· 1 Cor. 1:12 – Those who followed Apollos were Greeks and those who followed Cephas (Peter) were Jews.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday, August 19 – Association Choir Practice at Dublin FBC at 2pm. All are welcome.

Sunday, August 19 – Vote on T-shirts and nominations.

Sunday, August 19 – For discipleship training, the youth will be in the old Fellowship Hall and the adults will be in the new Fellowship Hall. We'll do this for at least a couple of weeks.

Wednesday, August 29 – Senior / Church Trip to Gravy's Southern Eatery next to Sunset Beach. We will leave the church at 9:45am. Great Food, Great Fellowship: Everyone Welcome.

Saturday, September 1 – Back to School Bash from 11am to 3pm. Please sign up.

Sunday, September 2 – We will be taking up the North Carolina Missions Offering.

You are invited to a Wedding Shower for Rebecca Cain and James Edwards, Sunday, August 19, from 3-5pm in the Fellowship Hall. The couple is registered at Belk and Amazon.

Sermon Highlights

Be Prepared To Suffer For God (1 Peter 4:12-19)

- Expect Persecution when we are following Christ – don't think it strange.

- Rejoice in Persecution – God can and will use it to strengthen us.

- Examine our Life in light of the persecution.

- Commit ourselves to God – to continue to do good as He commands.

Sandy Grove Baptist Church
8299 NC 242 HWY S

Bladenboro, NC 28320

https://sandygrovebaptist.weebly.com

Know Christ; Grow in Christ; Go For Christ

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August 12, 2018

Sandy Grove Reflections

SANDY GROVE REFLECTIONS

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

August 12, 2018

BIBLE READING

Here are the Bible readings for this upcoming week. Feel free to read the entire thing, just the NT, or just the OT:

Day	Reading
Monday	2 Kings 15-16; Matthew 21
Tuesday	Isaiah 1-3; Psalm 9; Matthew 22
Wednesday	Isaiah 4-6; Matthew 23
Thursday	Micah 1-4; Psalm 10; Matthew 24
Friday	Micah 5-7; Matthew 25

2 Kings was written by Jeremiah to the Jews in Palestine.

· 2 Kings 15:10 – Zechariah was warned of his impending death by Amos (in Amos 7:9).

· 15:30 – Hoshea was the last king of Israel (the Northern Kingdom).

Isaiah was written by Isaiah to Israel. The first 39 chapters were written about 700 B.C. The rest was written about 681 B.C.

· Isaiah 1:18 – "sins are like scarlet" – scarlet was a nearly permanent dye.

· Isaiah 4:2 – The Branch is the Messiah.

Micah was written by Micah to all of Israel (Northern and Southern Kingdoms).

· Micah 5:2 – Bethlehem Ephrethah – Ephrethah was the district that Bethlehem was in.

· Micah chapter 6 is a picture of a courtroom.

Matthew was written by Matthew to Greek speaking Jews.

· Matthew 21:12 – This was the second time Jesus cleared the Temple of moneychangers. John chapter 12 records a previous time.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wednesday, August 15 – Covered Dish at 6:30pm, Bible Study after meal.

Thursday, August 16 – 5:45pm – Supper and Mission Rally at Beulahville Baptist. Everyone is invited. If you would like to attend, please let Pastor Bill or Jimmy know by Wed, Aug. 8.

Sunday, August 19 – Association Choir Practice at Dublin FBC at 2pm. All are welcome.

Sunday, August 19 – Vote on T-shirts.

Sunday, August 19 – For discipleship training, the youth will be in the old Fellowship Hall and the adults will be in the new Fellowship Hall.

Wednesday, August 29 – Senior / Church Trip to Gravy's Southern Eatery next to Sunset Beach. We will leave the church at 9:45am. Great Food, Great Fellowship: Everyone Welcome.

All Are invited (including the youth) to join us Thursday, August 16 at 2pm as we empty the Fellowship Hall and start cleaning it. Then on Friday, August 17, we will be stripping and waxing the floors. Youth – supper will be provided.

You are invited to a Wedding Shower for Rebecca Cain and James Edwards, Sunday, August 19, from 3-5pm in the Fellowship Hall. The couple is registered at Belk and Amazon.

Sermon Highlights

Christian Duties As Our Time Runs Short (1 Peter 4:7-11)

Until Christ returns, we have work to do. We need to develop:

- A prayer life that is serious and alert

- Love that is fervent and forgiving

- Hospitality that is gracious

- And service that glorifies God

Sandy Grove Baptist Church
8299 NC 242 HWY S

Bladenboro, NC 28320

https://sandygrovebaptist.weebly.com

Know Christ; Grow in Christ; Go For Christ

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August 5, 2018

Sandy Grove Reflections

SANDY GROVE REFLECTIONS

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

August 5, 2018

BIBLE READING

Here are the Bible readings for this upcoming week. Feel free to read the entire thing, just the NT, or just the OT:

Day	Reading
Monday	Hosea 1-3; Matthew 16
Tuesday	Hosea 4-6; Psalm 58; Matthew 17
Wednesday	Hosea 7-10; Matthew 18
Thursday	Hosea 11-13; Matthew 19
Friday	Hosea 14; 2 Chronicles 26-27; Psalm 61; Matt 20

2 Chronicles was written by Ezra to Israel.

· 2 Chronicles 26:23 – this was the year that Isaiah was called by God (Is. 6)

Hosea was written by Hosea to Israel (Northern Kingdom).

· Hosea 5:8 – Gibeah and Ramah were close to Jerusalem.

· Hosea 10:4 – Hemlock is a poison.

· Hosea chapters 11-14 deal with God's love for Israel.

· Hosea 12:13 – This prophet was Moses.

Matthew was written by Matthew to Greek speaking Jews.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monday, August 6 – 7pm Deacon's Meeting

Wednesday, August 8 – Missions Night

Wednesday, August 15 – Covered Dish at 6:30pm, Bible Study after meal.

Thursday, August 16 – 5:45pm – Supper and Mission Rally at Beulahville Baptist. Everyone is invited. If you would like to attend, please let Pastor Bill or Jimmy know by Wed, Aug. 8.

Sunday, August 19 – Association Choir Practice at Dublin FBC at 2pm. All are welcome.

You are invited to a Wedding Shower for Rebecca Cain and James Edwards, Sunday, August 19, from 3-5pm in the Fellowship Hall. The couple is registered at Belk and Amazon.

Sermon Highlights

5+ Attitudes of Christians (1 Peter 3:8-12)

· Agree with each other.

· Have Sympathy for one another.

· Love like brothers.

· Be tenderhearted.

· Be courteous.

· Return a blessing when you are reviled.

Sandy Grove Baptist Church
8299 NC 242 HWY S

Bladenboro, NC 28320

https://sandygrovebaptist.weebly.com

Know Christ; Grow in Christ; Go For Christ

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/sandygrovebapt

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