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Ardmore
June 25, 2018
Volume 61
Number 26
Announcer
Announcing the Mission and Ministries of Ardmore Baptist Church, Inc., Winston-Salem, NC
Pastor Search Team
Sunday, June 24, a called church conference was held at the end of the 8:15
a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services in order for the members of Ardmore to con-
sider and act upon the recommendation from the Deacon Council for the
formation of a Pastor Search Team. The following individuals were approved:
Becky Bryant, Clark Cothran, Curt Garber, Rod Guthrie, Will Hege, Sarah
Greer Hester, Kathy Lowe, Paul Mullen, and Sarah Young.
WORSHIP Please be in prayer for this group as they begin their work.
CONNECTION
Morning (8:15 & 10:45)
Dr. Mike Queen
Passport Kids Camp 2018
July 1 Camp was amazing! We learned that God is enough
“Living in Two Kingdoms” (all we need), we are enough (we are wonderfully made
Daniel 3:13-20 by God), and we have enough (to share). The children
have deepened their relationship with God and each
other. Continue to pray for the children as they take this
new depth into their homes and communities.
July 8
“Entertaining Angels Unaware”
Hebrews 13:1-3a
Cancelled:
VBS Workday
We have accomplished so much
on our behind-the-scenes prep-
aration that we are cancelling
the Wednesday, June 27 work-
day. Thank you to all who have
made this possible!
Happy 4th!
Our Mission: Church Office Closed - Wednesday, July 4
“To connect people of all ages
with Jesus Christ and each other Monday, July 2, we will not publish an Ardmore Announcer. The next issue
in life-changing relationships.” will be July 9.
Ardmore Announcer June 25, 2018 - Page 2
Our Pastor Writes… Dane’s DownLow
By the time you read this, you will have approved the nomination of nine What does community look like?
members of Ardmore Baptist Church to search for someone to be your The longer I do youth ministry, the
next pastor. Having served on a Pastor Search Committee (PSC) myself more I see that community-building
many years ago, I know they will all feel a deep sense of responsibility happens best with impromptu gath-
for the task before them. And while every member of the church cannot erings, fun activities, and the silly/
serve on a PSC, every member can help in the process. crazy moments. In youth ministry,
First, and most importantly, you can pray for them. In your individual we specialize in funny and laughter-
prayer life and in the gathering of any group here at ABC, you can pray for filled moments. The Messy Olym-
these good folks. They will be meeting virtually every week, so there is pics, July 15, is one of those crazy
a large time commitment. They will be doing interviews, checking refer- times we never forget. We play
ences, listening to and watching sermons. It is hard work, and it is intense. games designed to leave you messy
Be sure to let them know you are praying for them. from head to toe. Is it weird? Yes. Is
it fun? Yes. Why do it? Because that’s
Second, they will most likely seek your input as they begin the process. what building relationships and
When they do, please be present so that your thoughts and ideas can be memories with students is all about.
a part of crafting a profile for the kind of pastor ABC needs to lead her What does community look like?
over the next twenty or so years. Remember, your next pastor could serve It’s a mess. Sometimes it’s a great,
alongside you well into the 2030s or 2040s! What kind of gifts and abili- amazing mess and other times it’s a
ties will that person need to have? hard and struggle-filled mess, but it’s
Finally, do not ask them every week how they are coming in the search. one we are in together.
They feel enough pressure without getting in a hurry. They will commu- - Dane Martin
nicate with you on a regular basis as to where they are in their process.
What they need is your prayers, your voice, and your trust.
The best is yet to be.
- Mike Queen Vacation Bible School
July 9 - 13; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
God at Work Please pray for our VBS. You may
register at https://ardmorebapt.wufoo.
God is at work all over the place! Do we com/forms/vacation-bible-school-
know it? Do we remember that each day? registration-2018/.
Do we look for it? Currently, I am seeing - Lee Ritchie
God at work even before his greater work
is to be done. Do we see that God is at
work through our relationships? I don’t
know if we see this often or not, but I am
seeing God working through our two col- Ardmore Neighbor
lege students going to Big Stuf this summer, Amanda McIntyre and Matthew Movie Night
Cothran. They heard the call and left what they were doing, whether that was
relaxation, or internship, or work, in order to invest in the lives of the youth. Friday, July 13
Amanda and Matthew decided that investing relationally and building up the 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
next generation was important to them. Whether they realize it or not, an Miller Park
impact will be made that week on our students. They answered the call and
(lower field along Westover Dr.)
now God is preparing to use them! Now I don’t know how God will be at
work through them, but I do know he will use them to share his love, com- The movie will be Madagascar. We
passion, support, etc. with our group and others. Isn’t that what seeing God will have family-friendly games for
at work is about? First saying “yes” and then allowing God to work through all ages. There will be food trucks
you. God wants to work through each of us, but we have to answer the call. on-site. Bring lawn chairs or blankets
- Dane Martin and invite your friends.Ardmore Announcer June 25, 2018 - Page 3
Ardmore ABCs… Deacon of the Week
Our sympathy and Christian concern are expressed to the following in
the loss of loved ones:
Megan Alexander in the death of her father
Congratulations to:
Sam & Amanda Walker – 20th wedding anniversary on June 27th;
Ty & Sandra Talton – 45th wedding anniversary on June 30th; June 25 - July 1
Kent & Mary Newcomb - 35 wedding anniversary on July 2 ;
th nd Luelle Crumpler
Phone: 336-945-2064
Richard & Jane Eskew – 55th wedding anniversary on July 6th;
David & Debbie Newsome – 35th wedding anniversary on July 9th
Mike Nuckolls, Church Administrator/Minister of Missional Engage-
ment, who celebrates his 3rd anniversary at Ardmore on June 30th.
Please express your appreciation to him this week.
Staff Picks
July 2 - 8
While composing my list of favorites, I began to notice the theme of: “Res- Steve Jolley
cue. Restore. Redeem.” These words are like a soundtrack to our faith jour- Phone: 336-830-7693
ney. They remind us of why Jesus came and how he designed us to live here
and now. These are some of the best gifts Jesus offers, but if we are honest,
they also seem elusive in our hurried, disconnected, and noisy lives.
So, my recommendations are reminders of the good news of rescue, restora- Weekend Call
tion, and redemption. I find it in the hard stories that people are brave enough
to share - the memoirs that are nearly impossible to put down. I hear it in June 30 - July 1
songs that call us to worship. I am inspired by it in the beauty of art. I am Gina Brock
excited about it as people gather and invest in one another’s lives. I am chal- Phone: 336-970-9117
lenged by it through leaders who reflect the love of Christ. And I am encour-
aged by it through the words, written and spoken, that invite us to rhythms of July 7 - 8
spiritual rest and renewal. Lee Ritchie
“The gospel is the ultimate story that shows strength coming out of weakness, Phone: 706-247-0376
life coming out of death, and rescue coming from abandonment. And since
it is a true story, it gives us hope because we know that life is really like that.
We see it in Christ.” – Alan Graham, Welcome Homeless
I invite you to stop by and check out my Staff Picks. My favorites include a va-
riety of resources: books, music, art, and podcasts. How has Christ revealed
his rescue, restoration, and redemption in your life lately?
- DeNeal Fowler Hearing Assistance
Our Worship Media Team has placed
Shower Singers Prepare To Get Their Feet Wet! new hearing assist devices in the Nar-
thex. If you need hearing assistance
Okay, Shower Singers, it’s time to get your feet wet! Summer
Choir begins this Sunday, July 1! My motto has been, “If you while in the sanctuary, you may take
can sing in the shower, you can sing in the Summer Choir.” a device from the charging unit and
It’s that easy! Come to the Choir Room 15 minutes before the return it to the charging unit when
8:15 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. service to go over an easy hymn ar- you leave. The units will be fully
rangement. Several Sunday Bible Study classes have taken the challenge and charged whenever they are needed.
signed up to sing one Sunday. Individuals are welcome any and every Sunday! If you need assistance, please ask
Come join us. I promise you it will be as fun as singing in the shower! one of the ushers or one our Wor-
- David Fitzgerald ship Media Technicians.Periodical Postage
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Memorials & Honoraria July Sunday Seminar Options
These one-session seminars will be offered during the Sunday Bible Study
Pivot Ministry hour (9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.). Missing the one you’re interested in? No problem!
In Honor of Carol Polk
All seminars will be offered twice. For more information, see Gina Brock.
Franklin & Mackenzie Watkins
In Honor of June 2018 Pivot July 8 & 22
Graduates
Jim & Susan Mabe • “What Makes Baptists Baptist?” led by Les Davis - Conference Room
• “Helping Your Teen Deal with Daily Pressure” led by DeNeal Fowler -
Special Ministries Fellowship Hall A
In Memory of Irene Isaac
Sara Richardson
July 15 & 29
• Old Testament Basics (a.k.a. “Everything You Wanted to Know About the
OT but Were Afraid to Ask”) led by Gina Brock – Conference Room
Summer Wednesdays
• “The Many Faces of Parenting Elementary and Preschool Children” led by
Prayer, Praise, and Proclamation,
Joyce Jolley - Fellowship Hall A
the Spiritual Formation reading group,
and Adult Choir rehearsal will not An “Art-Rageous” Outreach!
meet in July. Check the calendar on Did You Know?
the back of your bulletin or online
at ardmorebaptist.org (click Events/ • 80 percent of the children who attended Music & Arts Camp last year
Church Calendar) for other events. were not associated with Ardmore Baptist Church. What a great outreach
to our community!
• A true multi-cultural village was formed as the children were exposed to
For the Record different cultures through art, drama, dance, stories, and music from dif-
ferent countries.
June 24, 2018 • Ardmore Baptist connected with a faculty that included highly skilled
professionals from our community and beyond. They all expressed a de-
Sunday Bible Study: 350
sire to return to Ardmore Baptist in the future.
Morning Worship: 8:15am 85
10:45am 380 • As a mission outreach, Ardmore Baptist provided seven scholarships to
students from Ashley Academy—another great way of connecting with
Stewardship families from Ashley Academy!
Weekly Budget Needs $ 36,806 • We look forward to more blessings this July 23 - 27. Contact David
Budget Receipts 06/24/18 $ 23,223 Fitzgerald or Jim Davidson if you would volunteer as a support staff mem-
Needs-To-Date $ 920,150
ber or would like to provide a scholarship for a needy child. Last year we
Receipts-To-Date $ 868,407
Over/(Under)-To-Date $ (51,743) had at least 25 wonderful Ardmore volunteers who shared their love and
connected with these children and their families.You can also read
