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February 11, 2018

Sandy Grove Reflections

SANDY GROVE REFLECTIONS

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

February 11, 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	Exodus 32-34; Philippians 3
Tuesday	Exodus 35-37; Psalm 26; Philippians 4
Wednesday	Exodus 38-40; Hebrews 1
Thursday	Leviticus 1-3; Psalm 27; Hebrews 2
Friday	Leviticus 4-7; Hebrews 3

Exodus was written by Moses and was for the Jews.

· Exodus 32:20 – Interesting – Deut. 9:18 says that 40 days passed between Moses finding the calf and him grinding the calf up.

Leviticus was written by Moses and was for the Jews.

· Leviticus 1:9 – These parts were washed since they were defiled

· Leviticus 2:1-16 – Reminded the people that their food came from God.

· Leviticus 2:11 – Leaven was a mold and a symbol of sin.

· Leviticus 2:13 – Salt was a reminder of the covenant.

· Leviticus 6:8 starts over with the sacrifices/offerings, but telling the Levites what they are to do.

Philippians was written by Paul to the Philippian church while he was in prison.

· Chapter 3 – Joy in believing

· Chapter 4 – Joy in giving

Hebrews may have been written by Paul, but no one is sure. It was written to Hebrew Christians.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wed., Feb. 10:30am – Senior/Church Trip

Wed., Feb. 14, 7pm – Missions Night

Thur., Feb. 15 – Brotherhood / WMU / Disaster Relief Meeting in Clinton. Meal at 6pm and the program from 6:50-8:30pm

Mon., Feb. 19, 7pm – Deacon's Meeting

Wed., Feb. 21, 6:30pm – Church Meal (Italian) and Bible Study

Sun., Feb. 25 – Baptist Women's Day. There will be a meal after church. We would like for the ladies to bring the vegetables and the desserts. Everyone is invited.

The church's webpage is: https://sandygrovebaptist.weebly.com and it includes the calendar.

Thank you to all who gave to the Teen Challenge (Women's recovery prog.). You can still send a check (with "Bladen County" in the memo) to Albemarle Teen Challenge, P.O. Box 2894, Elizabeth City, NC 27906 or give online.

Highlights from the Sermon

· Like Jonah, let's return to the task that God called us to do.

· Like the Ninevites, let's confess and repent of our sins.

· Let's share with others about the change in our lives and the change God can make in their life.

Sandy Grove Baptist Church
8299 NC 242 HWY S

Bladenboro, NC 28320

https://sandygrovebaptist.weebly.com

February 4, 2018

Sandy Grove Reflections

SANDY GROVE REFLECTIONS

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

February 4, 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	Exodus 16-18; Ephesians 4
Tuesday	Exodus 19-21; Psalm 33; Ephesians 5
Wednesday	Exodus 22-24; Psalm 109; Ephesians 6
Thursday	Exodus 25-27; Psalm 90; Philippians 1
Friday	Exodus 28-31; Philippians 2

Exodus was written by Moses and was for the Jews.

· Exodus 17:9 – Note: This is the first time we see Joshua.

· Exodus 21:23-25 – This is not for personal injury.

Ephesians was written by Paul to the Ephesian church while he was in prison.

· Ephesians 5:14 – This was probably from a hymn of the early church.

Philippians was written by Paul to the Philippian church while he was in prison.

· Chapter 1 – Joy in suffering

· Chapter 2 – Joy in serving

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Fri., Feb. 9, 7pm – Valentine Banquet

Wed., Feb. 10:30am – Senior/Church Trip

Wed., Feb. 14, 7pm – Missions Night

Thur., Feb. 15 – Brotherhood / WMU / Disaster Relief Meeting in Clinton. Meal at 6pm and the program from 6:50-8:30pm

Mon., Feb. 19, 7pm – Deacon's Meeting

Wed., Feb. 21, 6:30pm – Church Meal (Italian) and Bible Study

Sun., Feb. 25 – Baptist Women's Day

The church's webpage is: https://sandygrovebaptist.weebly.com and it includes the calendar.

Highlights from the Sermon

· Don't wait 3 days before you call on the Lord for His help.

· If you are a Christian, you have the right to call on "Our Father in Heaven."

· As Christians, we need to pray as Paul taught us: "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7)

Sandy Grove Baptist Church
8299 NC 242 HWY S

Bladenboro, NC 28320

https://sandygravebaptist.weebly.com

January 28, 2018

Sandy Grove Reflections

SANDY GROVE REFLECTIONS

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

January 28, 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	Exodus 1-3; Galatians 5
Tuesday	Exodus 4-6; Galatians 6
Wednesday	Exodus 7-9; Psalm 105; Ephesians 1
Thursday	Exodus 10-12; Ephesians 2
Friday	Exodus 13-15; Psalm 114; Ephesians 3

Exodus was written by Moses and was for the Jews.

· Exodus 7-12 – Israel experiences the first 3 plagues, but not the 4th through the 9th. Some of these plagues were against Egypt's gods as well.

Ephesians was written by Paul to the Ephesian church while he was in prison.

· Ephesians 3:21 – This is a doxology which ends the first half of the book.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Fri., Feb. 9, 7pm – Valentine Banquet

Wed., Feb. 14, 7pm – Missions Night

Thur., Feb. 15 – Brotherhood / WMU / Disaster Relief Meeting in Clinton. Meal at 6pm and the program from 6:50-8:30pm

Mon., Feb. 19, 7pm – Deacon's Meeting

Wed., Feb. 21, 6:30pm – Church Meal (Italian) and Bible Study

Sun., Feb. 25 – Baptist Women's Day

The church's webpage is: https://sandygrovebaptist.weebly.com and it includes the calendar.

Altar flowers are in memory of Renee Smith Priest given by her parents Wanda & James Smith.

Highlights from the Sermon

Thank you to all the men who participated in some way today. Thank you to the men who spoke.

Sandy Grove Baptist Church
8299 NC 242 HWY S

Bladenboro, NC 28320

https://sandygravebaptist.weebly.com

January 21, 2018

Sandy Grove Reflections

SANDY GROVE REFLECTIONS

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

January 21, 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	Genesis 41-42; Mark 16
Tuesday	Genesis 43-44; Psalm 24; Galatians 1
Wednesday	Genesis 45-46; Psalm 108; Galatians 2
Thursday	Genesis 47-48; Psalm 25; Galatians 3
Friday	Genesis 49-50; Galatians 4

Genesis was written by Moses and was for the Jews.

· Genesis 46 – As you skim through this list of names, see if you recognize any.

· Genesis 48:20 – Interesting… Isaac (younger) was selected over Ishmael (older); Jacob (younger) was selected over Esau (older); Joseph (younger) was selected over Reuben (older); now Ephraim (younger) is selected over Manasseh (older).

Mark was written by Mark (a disciple, but not 1 of the 12) and written to Gentile (non-Jewish) Christians.

· Mark 16:1-20 – All 20 verses are verified in ancient manuscripts. Some modern translations bracket verses 9-20 off or put them in the footnotes since they are missing in some ancient manuscripts.

Galatians was written by Paul (a Jew, who was later appointed as an Apostle) to the Galatian church.

· Galatians 1:18-24 – These verses fit in Paul's story between his salvation and his missionary journeys.

· Galatians 3:11 – Paul quotes, "the just shall live by faith" here, in Romans 1:17, and in Hebrews 10:38.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sun., Jan. 28 – Baptist Men's Day. 8am Breakfast; 9am Sunday School; 10am Worship.

Fri., Feb. 9, 7pm – Valentine Banquet

Wed., Feb. 14, 7pm – Missions Night

Thur., Feb. 15 – Brotherhood / WMU / Disaster Relief Meeting in Clinton. Meal at 6pm and the program from 6:50-8:30pm

Mon., Feb. 19, 7pm – Deacon's Meeting

Wed., Feb. 21, 6:30pm – Church Meal (Italian) and Bible Study

Sun., Feb. 25 – Baptist Women's Day

Highlights from the Sermon

Don't leave behind our aspirations, obligations, communications, and reputation, like Jonah did.

Don't wait for the Lord to send a storm of some sort to get your attention.

Let's stop our Jonah detour before it's too late.

Sandy Grove Baptist Church
8299 NC 242 HWY S

Bladenboro, NC 28320

January 14, 2018

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SANDY GROVE REFLECTIONS

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

January 14, 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	Genesis 28-29; Mark 11
Tuesday	Genesis 30-31; Psalm 11; Mark 12
Wednesday	Genesis 32-34; Psalm 145; Mark 13
Thursday	Genesis 35-37; Psalm 12; Mark 14
Friday	Genesis 38-40; Mark 15

Genesis was written by Moses and was for the Jews.

· Genesis 37:12 – Joseph was sold into slavery when he was about 17 years old.

· Genesis 40:1 – joseph is now about 28 years old.

Mark was written by Mark (a disciple, but not 1 of the 12) and written to Gentile (non-Jewish) Christians.

· Mark 11:15 – This is the second time he cleared the temple due to selling wares (1st time is in John 2).

· Mark 14:13 – Luke's gospel identifies these 2 disciples as Peter and John.

· Mark 14:26 – The hymn they sung was Psalms 115-118.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mon., Jan. 15 at 7pm – Deacon's Meeting.

Wed., Jan. 17 at 6:30pm – Covered Dish Meal, Bible Study, and Business Meeting. We'll enjoy food, fellowship, and a study of the Beatitudes found in Mathew chapter 5.

Sun., Jan. 28 – Baptist Men's Day. 8am Breakfast; 9am Sunday School; 10am Worship.

Highlights from the Sermon

As individuals and as a church, let's Know Christ, Grow in Christ, and Go for Christ.

· Know Christ – Accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, and help others to do so.

· Grow in Christ – Grow in our faith and in our knowledge of Jesus Christ.

· Go for Christ – Be Jesus' hands and feet to the world. Showing His love and helping others.

Let's incorporate these into our events and activities as we carry out the purpose of Christ's church.

Sandy Grove Baptist Church
8299 NC 242 HWY S

Bladenboro, NC 28320

January 7, 2018

Sandy Grove Reflections Email

SANDY GROVE REFLECTIONS

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

January 7, 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	Genesis 16-18; Mark 6
Tuesday	Genesis 19-20; Psalm 1; Mark 7
Wednesday	Genesis 21-23; Psalm 107; Mark 8
Thursday	Genesis 24-25; Psalm 4; Mark 9
Friday	Genesis 26-27; Mark 10

Genesis was written by Moses and was for the Jews.

· Genesis 23:1 – Isaac was 36 when he lost his mother.

· Genesis 27:1 – Isaac was about 100 years old.

Mark was written by Mark (a disciple, but not 1 of the 12) and written to Gentile (non-Jewish) Christians.

· Mark 6:17 – This starts a flashback about John the Baptist.

· Mark 10:19 – "Do not defraud" is a coorelary to not stealing and not lying.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wed., Jan. 10 at 7pm – Missions Night. Please join us as we visit some of our shut-ins, such as Charles Adams, Carrie Mae, and maybe others.

Sun., Jan. 14 at 7:30pm – Church Council. We would like the chair or a representative from all committees and groups to be there as we discuss events and plans for 2018.

Mon., Jan. 15 at 7pm – Deacon's Meeting.

Wed., Jan. 17 at 6:30pm – Covered Dish Meal, Bible Study, and Business Meeting. We'll enjoy food, fellowship, and a study of the Beatitudes found in Mathew chapter 5.

Sun., Jan. 28 – Baptist Men's Day. 8am Breakfast; 9am Sunday School; 10am Worship.

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Sandy Grove Baptist Church
8299 NC 242 HWY S

Bladenboro, NC 28320