COMMUNICATING THE VISION Loving God . . . Loving You . . . A Worship Experience Music
W. MACK AMIS, JR., D.MIN. “Courageous,” the movie opens on Friday,
September 30 in The Amstar Stadium 12 Theater in
For the last several weeks, I have been
listening intently to the song, “God Be
Praised” by Kari Jobe and the Gateway
Notes
Oxford’s Quintard Mall. The movie has a wonderful praise band. When the Lord draws me to a
Does life ever seem like a race I needed this message for families. In revolves around a police offi- certain hymn or worship song, I know He is Our choir and orchestra work hard each
where you keep running laps and re minder this cer and his family. I would love for you to see this sending me a message. The line in the song
get further behind? I find myself week. We are in movie! I also want you to take others to see it. that really ministers to me is, “You’ve made week to be the best they can be. Each
getting caught in such a trap and such a busy season of church life. Parker is making this easy. Many people from our a place for me, silenced all my accusers.” week they give their time to rehearse and
church are planning to attend the matinee on Sunday, October 2, at 1:15 P.M. Satan loves to remind me of what my life make sure they are prepared to lead our
having to remind myself to slow Multiple activities, approaching the (Please purchase your tickets for $6.75 each at the theater.) used to be like. He also likes to suggest that church in worship. Sometimes it can seem
down, enjoy the journey, and smell end of one church year and the be- The Children’s Ministry will even be providing childcare immediately after the I’m still the same and that Christ has had no that what we do is more important than
the roses. I must admit that it is eas- ginning of another, the planning of Classic Worship Service that day to allow you and your spouse, and hopefully a effect on me. When the enemy tries to lure why we do it. What makes the difference
couple of friends, to go out to lunch and attend the movie. I hope you will take me down the unwanted path of memory lane,
ier to say “slow down” than it is to the calendar and the preparation of a advantage of this wonderful opportunity for your family! I pull out the only weapon that sends him in musical groups in church working to-
do it! new budget. These, along with the running; TRUTH. The truth is God’s Word ward their best and a “civic” group work-
“Courageous” for Anniston Police Department and what He says about me. When it’s an ing to be its best? Both want to sound as
I wonder if our Lord might have regular duties of preaching, teach- Parker is providing tickets for each of the 103 Anniston Police Department’s offi- accusation about the past, I quote out loud good as possible. What makes the differ-
known that we would struggle with ing, pastoring, counseling, visiting, cers and employees, along with their spouses. Would you like to be a part of blessing 2 Corinthians 5:17 ence? Of course the difference is the heart
this type situation when He said, and leading can move you into that these first responders who work so diligently? Please help us by donating toward this I am eternally grateful that Jesus has si- of the people. We work as hard as we do
“Be still and know that I am race we mentioned earlier. cause. Thirteen dollars can send an APD employee and spouse to see the movie lenced the enemy forever (Rev. 12:10). And,
“Courageous.” You may write a check to Parker Memorial and designate it for this Romans 8:1 promises me that I am no longer for one purpose only and that is to bring
God.” (Psalm 46:10) In the Amis I have needed that still, small cause. Help us share our appreciation and God’s love with these deserving men and condemned! I am totally covered by the honor to God and lead people to His
commentary that means “stop what voice of God reminding me to “be women. blood of Jesus and the enemy no longer has throne. That is an ongoing process that
you are doing; stop what you are still and know that I am God.” claim over me. Even his accusations are si- requires constant prayer and an attitude of
HAITI MISSION TRIP MEETING lenced because of Jesus’ death, burial and selflessness from every person in the
thinking; stop worrying about What about you? Have you found Is God nudging you to be involved in our mission trip to glorious resurrection.
things; sit down and focus on ME - yourself rushing about trying to Today, you and I are invited to walk in group. Do we achieve that level of service
Haiti? Would you like to know more about the possibility? every week? I hope we do and I ask God
Remember that I am Holy, loving, meet your schedule? Fretting inside Christ’s freedom: freedom from feeling a
Information meeting: need to agree with what the enemy says to forgive us when we don’t.
kind, all powerful, full of grace and because of the demands that are be- Monday, September 26 6:00 P.M. – Fireside Room about us: even if it was true at one point. You Our choir, orchestra, instrumentalists,
mercy, patient, forgiving, redeem- fore you? Weary because it all (Mission Trip Dates: February 11-18, 2012) are now covered! You can know a guiltless
praise team, and everyone who leads in
ing, and truth.” If we will heed His seems too much for you? Listen To help us organize well, please call Wanda at the church office to add your name life because you are now covered by the
blood of Jesus. worship need your constant prayers to
instruction, life seems to take on closely; you will hear these words, to the list of those interested. If not yet sure, you may simply show up at the time of So I encourage you to rise up in Christ, allow God to work in our lives so we may
new meaning. Priorities have a way “Be still and know that I am God.” the meeting. and move forward in Christ - forgetting those serve Him more each day and week.
of lining up in the right order, and things which are behind…Philippians 3:13. Please remember to keep our worship
the cares and pains of this world Children’s Ministry Now is the time to get your Kari Jobe
tickets. The Dove Award winner will be with
leaders in prayer. Everyone has struggles;
but these people, in both of our services,
diminish in size. us for a night of worship on October 21 at
Anniston High School auditorium. Get your truly want God to use them in a mighty
It is a busy time in children’s ministry and that is the way I like it! We have sev- free ticket at the church office. way.
eral upcoming dates and beginnings that I need to remind and inform you about. I have posted some clips of the Casual
We welcome to our fellowship. . . We have some quality time planned for your children on Sundays beginning with Service on the Parker website; log on and We invite you to join with us as we
Camp Casual at 8:15 a.m. for our 4 & 5 year olds that has been a hit with the kids, click on the media tab. serve God through music week after
then on to Sunday School for a fun time of fellowship and learning of our Lord, then Have a restful week and come worship week. We need singers and orchestra
our last hour of the morning during our 10:45 a.m. service we have Preschool Wor- with us this Sunday! players to come and help us. Pray about
ship and Children’s Worship that is teaching our children about worship and the im- your gifts and ask God if He can use you
portance of God in their lives. Worship Leader/Media Director
Kevin Anderson to left up His people in worship and be a
Children’s Worship in The King’s Kids Kastle is growing and the kids are being part of an exciting group of servants com-
given the opportunity to learn some really good lessons. This Sunday we are starting mitted to be the best they can be for Him.
a new series, “City Streets”. This series teaches the children that we can only experi-
ence the life God has planned for us if we are obedient to Him. We are looking for- ADULT HAPPENINGS In Christ,
ward to this series. Please make sure your children 1 – 6 grade are here for this op- Don Gober
portunity of learning.
Jessica Dover Johnston Ethan Butler AWANA is growing and we are having fun! We had 62 kids last week and look-
352 Sleepy Hollow Cir PO Box 1090 ing forward to continuing this growth! September 29th is Crazy Hair Night! Don’t
Oxford, AL 36203 Anniston AL 36202
be surprised by the interesting hair dos you may see! Mark Your Calendar . . .
Coming by Letter 1st Grade Bible Presentation is set for Sunday, September 25th. This year we
Coming by Letter will do the presentation in the 8:15 a.m. service, during the 10:45 a.m. service we
will show a picture on the screens of our 1 st graders, and Bro. Mack will share the
Flu / Pneumonia Shots
Christian Sympathy is extended to. . . names of the children. The photo that will be shown during the 10:45 a.m. service Tuesday, September 20
Gertrude Lane & Family……………....…………..………Death of Sister will be taken this Sunday, September, 18 th during the Sunday School hour. Please do 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. - CLC
everything youstcan to make sure your 1st grader is here both weeks. We need the
Jack Paris & Family……………………………………..Death of Brother parents of all 1 graders to call the church office (256) 236-5628 and let us know if
your child will be participating.
Senior Adult trip to “American Village”
“Blue Moon” Cruise
Minister on Call Matinee……Minus Munchkins on Sunday, October 2nd is being well received. Chattanooga River
September 19 - 25 September 26 - October 2 in Montevallo on August 25.
If you are planning to attend and have not signed your child up, please call the Friday, September 30
Kevin Garrett..…..……….256-238-0379 Bro. Mack..…...….…...…256-831-9903 church office now and sign them up! They MUST be signed up by September 29.
The sooner the better so we can make sure we have the appropriate number of adults Depart - 8:00 a.m.
Deacons on Call to take care of the “munchkins”.
Thank You
September 18 - 24 September 25 - October 1 Fall Festival…….yes, it is that time! It will be a little earlier this year, Wednes- Notes Received Fall Golf Tournament
Bobby Jack McElroy.…...256-253-3123 Don Heath….................256-892-4638 day, October 19th. The time will be the same, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. You will be
hearing more about this in the days to come, but since it is earlier than usual I wanted From: Thursday, October 6
Kim Moore…..…..............256-237-5157 Mike Moore……...……..256-237-5600
Larry Dempsey....…........256-820-4744 Bill Brom….....................256-237-3841
to get this date on your calendar. So begin thinking about where you would like to 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start
help, who you would like to invite and let’s work to make this a wonderful outreach
Jay McElroy.........…...…..256-835-5321 Greg White…..…….........256-238-0159 opportunity! Lou Harrell, Randy & Jerrice Lusk $20 club members + cart fee
Dallis Mayo…………….…256-835-6664 Eddie Lee………………..256-236-6527 Dr. Bill Pate
- Carolyn Pastor, Tucapan Baptist Church - Startex, SC $50 non-club members
Dick & Peggy Sawyer, Bob & Mary Barnes
Worship and Service Opportunities
Sundays Wednesdays
7:30 a.m. - “Coffee Corner” Fellowship 8:30 a.m. - Balance/Strength/ Flexibility/
September 19 thru September 25 Time/CLC
8:15 a.m. - Casual Worship/CLC
CLC Gym
4:00 p.m. - Library
- “Camp Casual” for 4’s-5’s/CLC 4:20 p.m. - Children’s Choirs
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Each Day 9:00 a.m. - Library Open until 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. - Family Night Supper
5:30 p.m. - AWANA
1213 Vine Street, Anniston 9:30 a.m. - Small Group Bible Study
for all ages (Sunday School)
6:00 p.m. - Young Adult Bible Study
- Prayer Service/Bible Study
Ravee & Louise Hughes’ Estate - Willed to Parker Memorial Baptist 10:45 a.m. - Classic Worship/Sanctuary - Youth Bible Study
- Children’s Worship 7:10 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Antique Furniture - Light Fixtures - Clocks - Bird Prints - Pre-School Worship Sanctuary
Duncan Phyfe Bedroom Furniture - Crystal - Lenox China Monday - Friday Thursdays Twelfth and Quintard, Anniston, Alabama
Dining Room, Living Room and Den Furniture & Much More 6:00 a.m. - Prayer Room Ministry/CLC 8:00 a.m. - Woodcarvers/Arts & Crafts Rm
Mondays 9:30 a.m. - Sounds of Joy
Phone 256-282-7953 or 256-282-1899 For More Information 8:30 a.m. - Balance/Strength/Flexibility/ Fireside Room Volume 32 September 16 - September 30, 2011 Number 19
CLC Gym Fridays
We need your help! Tuesdays 6:00 a.m. - Prayer Room Ministry/CLC
9:00 a.m. - Staff Meeting 8:30 a.m. - Balance/Strength/ Flexibility/
The 125th Anniversary Steering Committee 2:00 p.m. - Flexibility Class/CLC-Gym CLC Gym
125th Anniversary needs names and addresses of former
members, including former staff members, for
1:00 p.m. - Board Games
Fireside Room
invitations.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Please submit names/addresses to the PMBC CHURCH STAFF
Church Office as soon as possible so we can Mon., Tues., Thurs. - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mack Amis, Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Pastor
June 30 - July 1, 2012 send “advance” notices to them. Kevin Garrett. . . . . . . . . . . . Assoc. Pastor in Education
Wed., Fri. - 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER
Don Gober. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Music Minister Members:
Kathleen Mallory Kevin Anderson. . . . . . . .Casual Worship Leader/Media
Carolyn Clifton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Children’s Director
Mon., Tues., Thur. - 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wed., Fri. - 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Saturday
Offering for State Missions Jason Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sr. Adults/CLC Director
Janice McCabe. . . . . . . . . . . .Admin. Assistant to Pastor Phone Prayer Room FAX
256-236-5628 256-236-1515 256-236-5441
September 11 - 25 Wanda Kilgore. . . . . . . . .Educational Ministry Assistant
Debbie Morris. . . . . . . . . . . Financial Ministry Assistant website:
www.parkermemorial.com
Church Goal: $ 3,000 Jennifer Powell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Receptionist
Gwen Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...Pianist
Vicki Brock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organist Sunday AM Worship Telecasts:
Calendar of Activities Church-Wide Missions Tom Price. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Food Service Director Sunday School - 10:15 a.m.
Live - Channel 2 - 10:45 a.m.
September 16 - September 30, 2011 Project for September Kenneth Kirby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Building Superintendent
Week Delay Channel 9 - 11:00 a.m.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
8:00 AM Upward Flag Football Coats & Jackets
- Harvest
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Children Sizes Only
12:00 PM Deacon’s Meeting
New & Used And God’s People Gave . . .
Parker Memorial Baptist Church
The Parker Memorial Baptist
- Conference Room
P.O. Box 2104, Anniston, AL 36202
P.O. Box 2104, Anniston, AL 36202
Postmaster send address changes to
is published bi-weekly by
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Place in “red” boxes placed
Periodical Postage paid at
Estate Sale September 19-25 - 9 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
throughout the church. BUDGET
(USPS 552-500)
1213 Vine Street, Anniston
Anniston, AL
10:00 AM WOM Group 10
- Patio Room Given September 4 (week 40)……….$38,037.89
6:00 PM Grief Share Support Group
- Patio Room “Anointed, Transformed, Given September 11 (week 41)………$27,633.30
All Tickets General Admission
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
9:30 AM M&M’s
- 2nd Floor Redeemed”
10:00 AM Flu Shot Clinic
- Fireside Room Ladies Bible Study
Revised Budget…………………..$1,445,595.00
Ticket Holder Entry and Guaranteed Seating
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
6:00 PM Business Meeting Tuesdays
Revised Weekly Budget Required…..$27,799.90
5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
- Fellowship Hall
October 4 - November 8 Budget Requirements Y-T-D..........$1,139,795.90
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
6:00 AM Football Breakfast for Oxford HS
5 - 7 pm, Patio Room Budget Receipts Y-T-D..................$1,087,690.01
Non-Ticket Holders Admitted at 6:30 p.m.
- Gym
4:00 PM Disaster Relief Training
- First Baptist Oxford Facilitator: Martha Gray Never To Fail Pledged……………...$221,557.00
On A Space-Available Basis
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
8:00 AM Upward Flag Football
- Harvest GRIEFSHARE Never To Fail Receipts 09/04/11………$5,645.00 TICKETS RESERVED FOR CHURCH MEMBERS WILL BE
AVAILABLE THRU FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD.
P.O. Box 2104 - Anniston, AL 36202
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 A SPECIAL WEEKLY SEMINAR AND
6:00 PM Grief Share Support Group Never To Fail Receipts 09/11/11………$2,752.00.
- Patio Room SUPPORT GROUP FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE
Haiti Mission Trip Meeting GRIEVING THE DEATH OF SOMEONE Never To Fail Given to date………….$179,160.00
- Fireside Room
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 CLOSE TO THEM
9:30 AM M&M’s Kathleen Mallory……………………...$1,868.71
- 2nd Floor Mondays
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 September 12 thru December 5 09/04/11 Sunday School ……………………347
Sponsored by the Music Ministry of Parker Memorial Baptist Church
8:00 AM “Blue Moon” Cruise
- Chattanooga 6 - 8 pm in the Patio Room
Cost: Book, $15.00 09/11/11 Sunday School…………………….380
The Church Calendar is available online @
www.parkermemorial.com. Leaders: Eric & Stacy Averette